Twitch: Mom reprimands the millionaire world champion in Fortnite for bad language – He counters perfectly

Schuhmann Schuhmann Reading time 2 minutes

The online shooter Fortnite held a major world championship in the summer of 2019: it was won by then 16-year-old Kyle “Bugha” Giersdorf: He earned 3 million US dollars for the title. He is now 20 years old, streams on Twitch, and has trouble with his mom.

Who is Bugha?

  • Bugha came into the public eye in 2019 when he prevailed against 99 other top players at the Fortnite World Championship and won the World Championship title. Before that, hardly anyone knew the now 20-year-old American. He won the title because he found the perfect middle ground: Bugha aggressively eliminated players while also staying out of risky situations.
  • Unlike the wilder and rougher guys who usually dominate Twitch, like Tfue or Clix, Bugha is a calm, reserved guy. Epic Games created a homestory about him in 2019, and it seemed like Bugha grew up in the perfect American family .
  • But once his mother did scold the golden child for behavior in Fortnite.

This is how Fortnite streamers usually are; Bugha is the counter-example:

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Mom asks: Have I ever cursed in front of you?

This is the scene: A short clip is circulating on Twitter. Apparently, Bugha had just gotten upset in the Twitch stream before the clip starts and used some bad words.

His mother Darcy seems to have heard this and is wondering where the boy learned such bad words. She reproaches him: “Have I ever said anything like that in front of you?”

But Bugha’s answer comes out like a shotgun: “Yeah, okay. But have you ever been stuck in the low ground while 3 kids were spraying you from the high ground?”

The answer hits the nail on the head:

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That is indeed dry.

The tweet with the text “I still can’t believe that Bugha talks to his mother like that” has now reached 1.6 million views.

The clip is already older and resurfaced in July 2023, where it immediately went viral. The earliest mentions of Bugha’s scene date back to early 2022.

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Why is the tweet so popular? It is an everyday situation that many can identify with: The mother hears her son speaking this way in gaming and scolds him for it. He couldn’t have learned that from her. She always keeps it together in front of him.

The situation seems so absurd because it’s not just anyone being scolded, but a multimillionaire and world champion – and he responds respectfully, but totally within his own context, pointing out his particularly tricky situation, which must be extreme enough for him to occasionally lose his temper.

The mother might keep it together, but she surely never faced 3 kids spraying her from the high ground.

We take a look at what happened to Bugha after the day of his life in this article on MeinMMO:

What happened to the 16-year-old who suddenly won $3 million at the Fortnite World Championship?

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Ubisoft lets you play all its best games for €1, but only for a short time

Niko Hernes Niko Hernes Reading time 2 minutes

Besides the Xbox Game Pass and PS Plus Extra and Premium, there are also subscription services from individual publishers. Ubisoft+ is one of them and offers a wide selection of games from French publishers. You can currently get the subscription for 1 € and try it out.

What does Ubisoft+ offer? The service provides not only the well-known series like Far Cry and Assassins Creed but also many smaller games. The company’s history is not neglected either. You can catch up on old classics from the Settlers series or Splinter Cell.

With over 150 titles, the service doesn’t need to hide and has something for everyone. Ubisoft+ offers many diverse genres, whether platformer, strategy, or action.

Far Cry 5 is also included in the service with all DLCs:

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You can subscribe at a discounted rate until August 9

How much does the service cost? Until August 9 at 5:00 PM, you can subscribe for 1 month for 1 €. The service is then available on PC and, more recently, on Xbox. However, if you only want to try it, you need to cancel the service in time. Regularly, the service costs 14.99 € per month. (via Ubisoft Store)

If you like the service, there will also be future releases directly in the subscription. This includes upcoming games like Assassins Creed Mirage, Avatar Frontiers of Pandora, and Skull and Bones, if it really ever comes out.

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Which games are worth it on Ubisoft+? Besides all the well-known games in the catalog, we can also recommend some lesser-known titles.

Worth checking out is the survival game Zombi, which originally only came out on the Wii U. If you like platformers, take a look at Rayman Jungle Run and Fiesta Run. Both are small, compact games that are just as fun as Rayman Legends.

For South Park fans, the two cartoon RPGs in the series are interesting, and if you want a unique Far Cry experience, check out Far Cry 2. Compared to today’s installments in the series, the second part has interesting mechanics and, with Africa, an unused setting.

Have you got Ubisoft+ already? Which games from the catalog can you recommend? Let us know in the comments.

Internally, things have not been going well for Ubisoft for a long time:

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Diablo 4: The best loot is now available from the new boss, can be easily farmed

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Players have found a way to easily get the best items in Diablo 4 now. The new “final boss” of Season 1 always drops items with at least level 800. This surpasses almost everything else.

Where do I get the loot?

What you need to pay attention to: To get the items with level 800, you must defeat Varshan at World Tier 4. The boss is level 80 there and requires a pretty good build so that you can reliably defeat him.

Especially since the boss becomes immune multiple times during the fight and deals significant damage, you need a good defense or self-healing. A group fight is advisable so that you can revive each other.

In the end, Varshan always drops 800 items according to player information (via Reddit). However, it can happen that these are not “empowered”, but only “holy.” If you want the best items, they must be “empowered”; you can sell or salvage “holy” items as usual.

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Farming loot in Season 1 – How to improve your build

The 800 items are rare, so “yellow.” However, in the endgame of Diablo 4, you are generally more likely looking for “yellow” items. You can then transform these into Legendary items at the Occultist with the appropriate aspect.

However, you first need these aspects, either from the Codex of Power or by finding the corresponding Legendary. We reveal how you can best obtain Legendaries in our farming guide for Diablo 4.

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In Season 1, there are also new items, the Malicious Hearts. For the ideal build, you also need hearts that match your skills. An expert revealed how you can farm a heart every 2 minutes.

When it comes to Varshan’s items, it’s mainly about finding the “God Roll.” You should pay attention to your most important stats. For most classes and builds, these are likely to be critical hit and damage values as well as vulnerability. These attributes are currently still among the strongest. You can find the best builds in our Tier List:

Diablo 4: Tier List for Season 1 – Best Classes and Builds Overview

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WoW: Blizzard is quietly fixing one of the biggest story errors

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One of the most well-known enemies in World of Warcraft is making a return – at least everything points to that, because Blizzard is undoing a story error.

The entire story of World of Warcraft is quite complicated and in some places simply overloaded. Some decisions by the developers seemed to be born more out of affect and presented even the biggest WoW story fans with difficult problems.

What was the big story error? The raid “Hellfire Citadel” from Warlords of Draenor was somewhat peculiar. Not only did the raid take a completely different storyline than originally promised, but you also suddenly fought against Archimonde, the general of the Burning Legion. Like almost everything in WoD, this had the strange aftertaste that you were not fighting the “real” Archimonde, but only Archimonde from another timeline.

Blizzard probably wanted to increase the significance of the fight in retrospect and stated in an interview at the time: The Legion is the same entity in all timelines. The swirling Nether permeates and connects all timelines, hence there is always only one Archimonde and he is exactly the same character in all timelines.

The YouTuber Bellular also has an interesting video on this, in which he explains why this idea was simply a mistake:

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Why is this a problem? Even if it sounds like a cool concept at first glance to let an adversary like the Burning Legion be identical in all timelines, it has its problems. The longer you think about this circumstance, the more gaps and paradoxes arise.

Because if the Legion is the same Legion in all timelines, then it would surely have succeeded in some timelines.

Also, ideas like the whole planet Argus then fall apart. Because after the Eredar joined Sargeras, they became part of the Burning Legion. So there has always only been one Kil’Jaeden, who simultaneously chased the fleeing Draenei in all timelines.

At the same time, it is an unsolvable problem to say that the Burning Legion is the same organization in all timelines. Because what happens to cultists who join the Burning Legion in different timelines? Is there an infinite number of the demon “Rakeesh” in the Nether, that is, Velan’s son, who has joined the Legion? Or do the “Rakeesh” of all timelines merge into a single being once they belong to the Legion?

The longer you rethink the concept, the more susceptible it is to errors and the less sense it makes.

Archimonde could return – because he is not truly dead in our world.

How is WoW changing this right now? Fortunately, the claim that the Legion is the same across all timelines is only in the form of developer statements from back in the days of Warlords of Draenor. Especially in Patch 10.1.5 Rifts in Time, there are clear indications that this thought has been abandoned.

Particularly the existence of “Azerwrath,” one of the possible time rifts, is mentioned here. Because in Azerwrath, the Legion won the War of the Ancients and has been ruling over Azeroth for over 10,000 years.

However, if the Legion were the same in all timelines, it would simply not make sense. Because the Legion would have already achieved its great goal, to destroy Azeroth.

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What does this mean for the future? If Blizzard uses the hints they have now spread correctly, they can “revive” the Burning Legion as an adversary. Probably not as a cosmic threat, as was the case before Sargeras’ imprisonment.

However, there are still countless demons who are probably just building up smaller power structures.

Most importantly, however, is that with this change, the death of Archimonde was not final. Because Archimonde, the boss in the Hellfire Citadel, would then only have been the “alternate timeline” Archimonde and the Archimonde of “our” timeline still exists, even though his soul and body are currently regenerating in the Nether (after his annihilation at Hyjal in Warcraft III).

This means Blizzard has a powerful demon in reserve, who can not only bring back some classic Warcraft vibes but also serves as another player in the cosmic battle of powers, which is slowly emerging on the addon horizon.

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A user’s gaming PC does not start because he forgets an important and underestimated point during the upgrade

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A gamer wanted to upgrade his system, but after the upgrade, his system wouldn’t start anymore. Desperately, he calls for help, making a very simple mistake.

A player wanted to equip his gaming system with a new water cooling system. But after the upgrade, nothing happened, and his computer wouldn’t start anymore. The solution is quite simple, as another user explains on reddit.

A look in the manual solves the problem

How does the problem resolve? As a user explains to him, he must have connected the parts of his new pump incorrectly. The player probably didn’t look at the manual and just mounted the components. If he had looked at the manual for his motherboard, he would have noticed the mistake sooner or later:

This is the manual for your motherboard. The pump header is in the wrong slot. Use the top right fan connector for the pump and the fans for the slot where the connection is. Then it should boot.

Here’s why you should take a look at the manual: In such cases, the solution is therefore quite simple. If you are building a PC and using new components, then definitely look in the manual.

Because every motherboard and individual components look different, and the manual can help quickly and easily avoid particularly simple mistakes. Many underestimate that the manual indeed contains important points:

  • The number of connectors can vary between each motherboard, manufacturer, or chipset.
  • Some manufacturers label their connectors differently or use proprietary connectors for adding expansion cards.
  • For some coolers and fans, you need additional adapters or modules, for which you must adjust your motherboard, for instance, by replacing the plate on the back of the CPU with another one.

By then, when you have already connected several cables and mounted the processor, the motherboard can quickly become confusing, and some connectors are no longer visible. And wiring errors can happen even to professionals who regularly dismantle or upgrade PCs.

Where is the manual located? Normally, the manual is included in printed form with your hardware; in some cases, motherboards are also delivered with strange USB sticks, which can cause confusion.

Many manufacturers now also offer manuals for download in digital format. You can of course print them out if you prefer to have your materials on paper.

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Take your time when building a PC

Why haste is not a good idea: If you want to upgrade your PC or install an upgrade, then take your time. Most errors happen in haste. If you have an important match with friends in 2 hours, it’s better to postpone the upgrade to a later time.

Because if something goes wrong, you suddenly find yourself under time pressure that you didn’t want:

  • First, you have to find the error, which can take time. Depending on the situation, you might have to dismantle your entire system again.
  • In the next step, you then have to either replace the faulty part or fix the error.
  • In the most annoying case, a component is defective, so you have to reset your PC to its original state. All of this takes time, and you should factor that in.

When upgrading a gaming PC, time pressure quickly becomes the biggest enemy.

A few more tips to consider when building a PC can be found in the following article on MeinMMO

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Remnant 2: Find the Echo of the Luminous Essence and Solve the Quest

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In Remnant 2 you must find an echo of the radiant essence, but what is the deal with the item? Where can you find the item and what must you do with it? We will answer these questions in our guide.

What is the echo of the radiant essence? In Remnant 2 you will encounter an important NPC in Nerud. The Keeper, as he is called, wishes for you to find the echo of the radiant essence and bring it to him for his purposes.

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How to find the echo of the radiant essence

This is what you need to consider: In Remnant 2, everything is procedurally generated. Not only the enemies but also the positions of bosses and NPCs. Therefore, we cannot give you an exact description of where to find each boss or NPC.

The Keeper should always be near the huge statue that carries a glowing orb into the sky.

Where can you find the echo of the radiant essence? To find the echo of the radiant essence, you need to seek the being Tal’Ratha. This corpulent fellow is locked away in a prison.

Remnant-2-Tal'Ratha

You need to talk to him and then decide whether you want to be eaten by him or refuse.

Both options will lead to a fight against him. We recommend you decline his offer for your first playthrough; otherwise, you will have a frustrating time with him. If you decide on an offer, you just need to defeat him.

Does Tal’Ratha have weaknesses? In the battle, you should primarily aim for his mouth. This is very vulnerable to damage. Also, keep a large distance from him so you can dodge more easily. The being is very mobile and can hit you easily.

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What should I do with the essence? Once you have defeated Tal’Ratha, you will receive the sought-after essence along with items. With this item, you now have the choice between two options:

  • You go to the Keeper and hand over the echo
    • Reward: You will receive the Siphon Heart relic
      • Function: Grants 10% of the base damage dealt as life steal for 10 seconds upon use.
  • You go to the Drzyz Replicator and hand over the echo
    • Reward: You will receive the Idol of Void (an amulet)
      • Function: Increases reload speed by 20%. Reloading requires only 50% of magazine capacity from reserves to become fully charged.

The Replicator is also located near the Keeper NPC who gives you the quest for the echo. Look around the area; there is a hole in the ground where you can fall down. In this room, you will find the merchant.

Which reward have you chosen? Feel free to let us know your opinion in the comments!

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Destiny 2 fixes the most practical bug in the game after 2 years

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For two years, players in Destiny 2 have been using a clever trick that granted them unlimited ammunition. But what appeared to be a desired feature is actually a bug, and Bungie has announced a fix for it in Season 22.

What bug are we talking about? Since the introduction of unlimited primary ammunition in Destiny 2 in Season 15, a handy bug allowed guardians to generate ammunition from thin air when using a double special weapon combination.

For example, combining a waveform grenade launcher with a fusion rifle currently allows players to ensure that they never run out of ammunition in Destiny 2.

  • Specifically, when equipping double special ammunition weapons, more heavy ammunition drops than intended.
  • Additionally, once you run out of ammunition, Destiny 2 randomly fills your magazine with a variable amount of special and heavy ammunition.
  • This handy “trick” has been particularly popular in PvE and has almost become the standard approach there.

But that might soon come to an end. Bungie announced over the weekend in the Massive Breakdown Podcast that this “is not what we expect as the preferred playstyle.”

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“Not what we expect as the preferred playstyle”

Here’s what Bungie said about the adjustment: In the podcast, “Mercules,” Bungie’s Associate Weapons Designer, commented on the special PvE meta in Destiny 2 and whether it is intended.

It is not intended. […] The idea that players, for instance, use a waveform grenade launcher and a fusion rifle and never have ammunition shortage is not really what Bungie wants to see as the preferred playstyle in endgame PvE.

explained Bungie’s Associate Weapons Designer in the podcast

He confirmed that the bug occurred when primary weapons received unlimited ammunition in Season 15, causing more heavy ammunition to drop in PvE when using two special weapons. This bug will be addressed in Season 22.

Additionally, they want to observe how the changes will affect PvE.

We will observe how the changes to heavy ammunition will affect gameplay in Season 22. We believe it will not have much influence, but we will keep an eye on potential future changes.

That’s why the change could still hurt: The adjustment could have significant impacts on many guardians who have enjoyed and vigorously utilized the previous advantages. From Season 22 onward, it seems that players will have to manage their ammunition much more tactically and consciously.

Bungie explains in the podcast that special weapons in the current sandbox of Destiny 2 are rather meant for “burst damage phases” against bosses or champions, which should be combined with complementary primary and heavy weapons.

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What does the community say about the changes? Players have already discussed this announcement in the Reddit.

IronsideZer0 says:

So we have bosses with way too much health, ammo finder mods that are absolutely useless, and now the double special weapon setup doesn’t work anymore? Bungie’s obvious campaign against fun continues unabated.

comments IronsideZer0 via Reddit

AnthonyMiqo, on the other hand, is not bothered by the adjustments if Bungie also adjusts something else: “I have nothing against the change. In my opinion, it’s really not that important. But a slight increase in the drop rate of heavy ammunition or a slight increase in the amount of heavy ammunition you receive from picking up ammo packs (through an ammo finder) wouldn’t hurt.”

What do you think about Bungie’s decision to fix the “double special ammo” bug in Season 22? Do the adjustments impact your PvE gameplay? Then feel free to comment and share your thoughts in the comments.

In addition to this adjustment, Season 22 will bring further changes. These also include adjustments to the economy:

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For a secret class in the Steam hit Remnant 2, players had to do something for which other developers would ban you

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In the new shooter Remnant 2, there are tricky puzzles and secret classes that you unlock during the course of the game. For a special class, it was even necessary for the community to analyze the game files to find out how to unlock the Archon.

Which class is it about? The “Archon” is similar to the secret archetype Alchemist, a supportive class designed to assist your friends in battle. It enhances both the weapon mods and the mod power generation of your allies.

What did players have to do that got them banned by other developers? The Archon was not officially introduced or announced by the developers. It was hidden and has various requirements for unlocking, making it impossible for a player to unlock it by chance.

To even learn about the existence of the class, the community first had to engage in data mining – that is, searching the game files for interesting information and discovering the archetype.

The second step to unlocking it was to find out through data mining what players need to accomplish in the game itself to ultimately obtain and play as the Archon.

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As Ben Cureton, a developer of Remnant 2, revealed on Twitter on July 28, the team behind the shooter knew they could not prevent data mining. They decided to create a class that must be discovered through data mining:

We knew we couldn’t stop data mining, so we embraced it and created an entire archetype that could be shared with the community as soon as it was discovered by those with the ability to see between worlds.

Ben Cureton via Twitter

Data miners reveal hidden information

Why do other developers ban for this? Data mining is not well-received by some game developers. It allows players to access information they would normally need to play the game to obtain – but without actually playing.

Instead of solving a puzzle in the intended way, the solution can be found through data mining without having to think for themselves. The same applies to secrets that players are supposed to discover randomly in the game.

Overall, data miners often gain access to information that developers have not yet released. For example, in GTA Online, there are long lists of new vehicles or missions before they are introduced by Rockstar Games. The content may already be in the game, but not yet available to players.

Battlestate Games intended to ban data miners. The developers of the extraction shooter Escape from Tarkov wanted to prevent precise values affecting balancing from being leaked to players.

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Remnant 2: Unlocking the Archon – Here’s how

How do you unlock the Archon? Since you can comfortably skip the two data mining steps, which the community has already completed, let’s move on to what you need to do in the game itself.

First, you need to equip a total of 12 different items and skills:

  • The “Stalker” class at level 05 with the “Worm Hole” skill activated
  • The “Explorer” class at level 10 with the “Fortune Hunter” skill activated
  • Amulet: Leto’s Amulet
  • Ring 1: Amber Moonstone Ring
  • Ring 2: Anastasija’s Inspiration Ring
  • Ring 3: Zania’s Malice Ring
  • Ring 4: Black Cat Band Ring
  • Armor: Realmwalker Armor
  • Long gun: Ford’s Scattergun
  • Handgun: The Cube Gun
  • Melee weapon: Labyrinth Staff
  • Relic: Void Heart Relic

Then you must go to the Labyrinth with the 12 equipped items and skills, where you can now open the corrupted door. In the back rooms, you’ll find an item called “Strange Box”.

You then need to bring the “Strange Box” to the mystic Wallace in Ward 13, who will give you the engram “Hexahedron,” with which you can then equip the archetype “Archon”.

Another secret class in Remnant 2 is the Engineer. You can find out how to unlock him on MeinMMO:

Remnant 2: Unlocking the Engineer – This is how you unlock the secret archetype

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MMORPG hit receives big graphics update, but players complain: “I can barely meet the minimum requirements right now”

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The MMORPG Final Fantasy XIV is getting not only a new expansion but also a graphics update. At the fan festival in Las Vegas, the development team from Square Enix showcased initial comparison images between the old and new graphics. However, the graphics update requires a higher hardware standard on PC.

What is the problem? Many players have been able to play for years with their current PC setup without making any modifications to the PC. However, the improved graphics now require more performance, meaning the requirements for their own computers are increasing.

Some fans are not happy about this, as they now have to upgrade their PCs specifically for Final Fantasy XIV. One player writes, for example, that he would just meet the minimum requirements with his current computer (RX 580 and Ryzen 5 1600). (via reddit.com)

How Final Fantasy XIV will look after the graphics update can be admired in the following video:

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Final Fantasy XIV Dawntrail – Trailer for the new expansion

By lowering some settings, many players might already be able to enjoy the new graphics with some compromises. A fan is alternatively considering in the same thread whether the Steam Deck would be a possible alternative.

Other players, however, are left out in the cold, as they play on a laptop that no longer meets the requirements and cannot simply be upgraded. Some are therefore glad that they are playing on the PS5 and do not have to worry.

What do the developers say about it? Producer Naoki Yoshida knows that many players have to upgrade their PCs. However, he remains positive and explains during the announcement that the upgrade would have a significant advantage:

We do not want to force anyone to get a super high-spec PC, but we think that upgrading to this level would also be helpful when playing other games. Those of you who need it should think about upgrading your system by next summer; that would be fantastic.

Yoshida recommends upgrading not only for Final Fantasy XIV but also for other games. That the producer himself is enthusiastic about other titles has already been proven during a live stream with The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom.

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The new system requirements at a glance

What are the new requirements? The recommended system requirement before the graphics update will become the minimum requirement after the update. Players will then need at least an i7-6700 processor and a “GTX 970” or “RX 480” graphics card.

Minimum requirements:

  • CPU: Intel Core i7-6700 or higher
  • Memory: 8 GB
  • Storage Space: 140 GB or more on HDD
  • Graphics Card:
    • NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970 or higher
    • AMD RADEON RX 480 or higher
  • Screen Resolution: 1280 x 720

Recommended settings:

  • CPU: Intel Core i7-9700 or higher
  • Memory: 16 GB
  • Storage Space: 140 GB or more on SSD
  • Graphics Card:
    • NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 or higher
    • AMD RADEON RX 5600 XT or higher
  • Screen Resolution: 1920 x 1080

When is the update coming? The graphics update will be released along with the Dawntrail expansion in summer 2024. It will bring improved character models, shadows, lighting, weather effects, object density, and much more.

All about the announcement of Dawntrail can be read on MeinMMO: Final Fantasy XIV: Dawntrail – New expansion of the MMORPG aims to send the Warriors of Light on vacation

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Players despair at Pokémon GO, searching for Zygarde cells: “As if I were being punished for using a main feature”

Franzi Korittke Franzi Korittke Reading time 4 minutes

In Pokémon GO, you can now search for the new Zygarde cells for a few days. However, this is currently frustrating trainers. We at MeinMMO will show you what the problem with the cells is and what change players are now demanding from the developers.

What game content is it about? In Pokémon GO, you can use a new feature: Routes for just over a week. With this, players can create special paths that other trainers can then follow. Once you complete these routes, you will receive various rewards, such as experience points, hearts with your buddy, or special badges.

But that’s not all. On the routes, you can also collect so-called Zygarde cells. You need these to improve the Pokémon Zygarde, which you receive from the special research From A to Zygarde.

However, players are having difficulties with the cells and are now demanding an important change. We will show you what it is.

Trainer loses Zygarde cell due to route end

What is the problem with the Zygarde cells? Anyone wanting to solve the special research for Zygarde must collect the corresponding Zygarde cells. You can find these on the new routes in the game. At least that’s the theory, as getting them is not so easy.

As many trainers report on social networks, the cells appear rather irregularly. While some players are lucky and manage to collect a whole bunch of the new item, others are left empty-handed. The quick disappearance of the cells also causes frustration among players.

The Reddit user ROFLcoptr501 explains in his post that he has experienced that the new cells tend to spawn near the end of a route. However, this has its pitfalls, as getting too close to the end PokéStop ends the route and the cell is gone. He writes:

Based on observations and the experiences of others, it seems that the best way to get a Zygarde cell is to slow down at the end of a route and not get too close to the end PokéStop until you collect the Zygarde cell. I’ve had a lot of luck with this strategy, because sometimes I slow down near the end of the route and spend almost a whole minute wandering around near the end PokéStops, and as I get closer to the end PokéStop, the green sparkle may appear. But today I had a case where the green sparkle literally appeared for half a second, then the route ended and it disappeared. Honestly, that’s such a terrible player experience that I wonder how this feature was tested, if at all.

ROFLcoptr501 via reddit.com

Trainer demands change: After this experience, ROFLcoptr501 wishes for an important change regarding the Zygarde cells from the developers. From his perspective, these should rather be a reward for completing the route in the future. He writes (via reddit.com): Niantic, please ensure that you receive the Zygarde cell as a reward at the end of the route, OR make sure that the cell doesn’t disappear immediately after the end of the route.

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Trainer find approach dangerous

Further criticism of the Zygarde cells: Other players have also had this experience that ROFLcoptr501 describes. After they often only had the chance to get one of the Zygarde cells near the end of the route, it immediately disappeared with the automatic ending of the route.

Overall, some trainers find it annoying to constantly have to watch their smartphone or feel that they might miss one of the Zygarde cells while catching monsters. These can spawn, with a bit of luck, also at the beginning or in the middle of the route, as individual players confirm.

Some also find this approach dangerous, as not all routes go through parks or forests, so players may not perceive their real environment properly while constantly staring at their devices. For this reason, many would welcome a change. Comments like the following can be read (via reddit.com):

  • ucdxelvis: Exactly that happened to me today. And I really hate staring at my phone all the time. I would be willing to settle for an additional highlight (like shiny, tiny, big animations), but please, please, please reward us automatically with the cells at the end of the route.
  • RabidRathian: I had assumed it worked in such a way that I would automatically receive them at the end of the route, but after I completed a route yesterday, I checked the quest and the task to collect a cell was not completed. No idea when or if a cell appeared at all, since I was actually trying to catch Pokemon for Community Day. It feels like I was punished for trying to use one of the main functions of the game instead of just walking and staring at my device without interacting with it.
  • MarinaBlu: I had a cell that appeared after 2/3 of the distance, but it was on a busy sidewalk and I was walking briskly. When I tried to click on the cell, it did not appear anymore, and even when I went back, it did not reappear. The game currently demands that we stare at the screen the entire way; otherwise, we risk not picking up the cell in time. Most routes in my city do not go through a park, so it is very dangerous to focus solely on the screen, as we have to avoid other pedestrians and cross the street (usually in heavy traffic). Hopefully, Niantic will adapt how to get the cells because it’s not safe to follow most of these routes while staring at the screen.
  • Posaune: The cell should only be given as a reward for completing the route.

Whether Niantic will change the collection of the new Zygarde cells again remains to be seen for now. If there are new information, you will find out from us at MeinMMO.

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What is your experience with the Zygarde cells? Have you been able to secure any already? When did they appear on the route? Or have you had less luck so far? Please feel free to write it to us here on MeinMMO in the comments and share your thoughts with other trainers.

The problems surrounding the Zygarde cells are not the only issues trainers are facing with the new feature. The route feature itself has several bugs that the community is complaining about.

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„What the hell am I doing here?“ – CoD fans are buying an Xbox because the old games are running again

Niko Hernes Niko Hernes Reading time 2 minutes

The Xbox Series S/X entices less with exclusive games that can sell many consoles. But suddenly, many players are buying a new Xbox, not to play new games, but to enjoy the old CoDs.

What did Microsoft do? In terms of console popularity, the PS5 has a significant advantage over the Xbox in terms of units sold. More people bought Sony’s latest console. (via Statista) However, a few weeks ago, many players suddenly started playing old CoD titles on Xbox again. Games like MW3 or Black Ops 2 even resurfaced in the Xbox charts’ top sellers.

Microsoft reopened the servers for these games, making them playable again, and many are taking the new opportunity to revisit the old classics. As recently as March, many players complained about the poor status of the official servers after fan servers were shut down.

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What the hell am I doing here?

This makes Xbox even better than the PS5. Many players are now purchasing the new Xbox consoles for the old CoDs, as the server improvements only affect the Xbox consoles. The Spanish CoD icon TheGrefg is also impressed and tweets: What the hell am I doing here when I buy the Xbox in 2023 to play the old CoDs … (via Twitter)

Both consoles have backward compatibility, but the PS5 can only play PS4 games and a few newly released classics in the store. On the Xbox Series X|S, you can play some games from the Xbox 360 or even the original Xbox. This with improved resolution and an FPS boost.

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The affordable price of the Xbox Series S also convinces many who probably just want to relive the old CoDs. Reworking the servers is also a positive development for the playability of old multiplayer games.

Have you perhaps also revisited the old shooter classics? Let us know in the comments.

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Developer of the new Warhammer explains the MMORPG crisis: „Many tried to clone WoW, failed and gave up“

Alexander Leitsch Alexander Leitsch Reading time 3 minutes

Jack Emmert (City of Heroes, Neverwinter) has been working on MMORPGs since 2003 and has recently announced his next game. In an interview, he emphasizes how much players are looking for a new MMO and explains why we haven’t had a good Western title for so long.

What does the developer say? Emmert recently announced his new MMORPG. It will be a Warhammer title that will likely focus on PvE and will be released for PC and consoles.

In an interview, the questioner wanted to know what the state of MMORPGs is in 2023. The developer explains that after the success of World of Warcraft, many tried to copy the concept:

This meant investing a lot of money, which in turn required a lot of profit. A big success was needed, bigger than Warcraft.

And when they couldn’t achieve that – and of course they couldn’t, World of Warcraft was unique – most major studios gave up on MMOs. To this day, we live in a world where there are very few MMOs in the West.

Nevertheless, Emmert believes that the demand for such games is still very high and takes New World as an example:

When New World came out, trillions of copies were sold – far over 10 million, which is amazing. That tells me that there are people who want to play an MMO, but there is no one to create them.

He himself wants to be exactly that person who makes an MMORPG for the masses. His philosophy is that a good MMO thrives on stories and the players. Emmert wants to create an immersive world with his game in which he himself, as a Warhammer fan, loves to immerse.

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WoW killers almost killed the MMOs, but there are some hopes

Is Emmert alone in this opinion? No, because the generation of WoW killers has also been problematic from the perspective of other developers.

We at MeinMMO spoke in 2020 with MMORPG legends Raph Koster – lead designer of Ultima Online and head of Star Wars Galaxies – and Gordon Walton (SWTOR and Crowfall).

At that time, both had a similar explanation approach. Walton said that the WoW killers had caused the genre to experience hardly any innovations for years. Koster supplemented the statement with an anecdote about funding:

That’s one of the reasons why I haven’t made MMOs for so long. Because if you wanted to make an MMO, no one would give you money unless you competed with WoW. And to compete with WoW, you have to exceed it [financially]. That’s a ridiculous amount of money that almost no one in the industry can raise.

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Is the MMORPG genre lost? No, because currently, New World and Lost Ark have shown that many players are eager for a new MMORPG. And that is leading to a slight trend reversal.

Because the last major Western games were WildStar and ESO, which came out in 2014. Between 2014 and 2021, Black Desert and WoW Classic were the only highlights, and for a long time, there were no real hope bearers on the horizon.

However, that has changed:

And even that is by no means all MMORPGs in development. With Throne and Liberty and Blue Protocol, two new games are on the starting blocks that Amazon is bringing to us in the West. Also, ArcheAge 2, Perfect New World, or the aforementioned Warhammer MMORPG could become surprise hits.

What do you think about the state of the genre? Were WoW and especially the WoW killers a big problem? And are you more optimistic or skeptical about the future.

For more on all new MMORPGs in development, you can find here: All 59 MMORPGs currently in development for PC.

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Whoever is cowardly in the new WoW mode can forget their character for 72 hours

Cortyn Cortyn Reading time 2 minutes

The latest mode in World of Warcraft is not for the faint-hearted. Because they cannot use their character for 72 hours.

Even though the WoW Classic community is currently dealing with flying bots and GDKP systems, there will soon be a highlight that many players are looking forward to: the Hardcore mode. Here, characters have only one life, and if you die on the way to level 60, you can only continue playing as a ghost.

But those who turn out to be cowardly will also receive a rather harsh penalty.

What kind of debuff is this? The “Coward!” debuff lasts for a solid 3 days – that is, 72 hours. It brings a whole lot of negative effects:

  • All attributes are reduced by 20%.
  • All damage dealt is reduced by 20%.
  • Armor is reduced by 20%.
  • All spell resistances are reduced by 20%.

Effectively, this means that during these 3 days, your character will not only be ostracized by all other players, but you also can hardly play him. A reduction of 20% often makes a safe fight in WoW Classic one that you barely survive.

How do you get this debuff? In the Hardcore variant of WoW Classic, there will be an opportunity to challenge other players to a “Mak’gora” – a duel to the death. This duel does not end at 1 HP but continues until one of the two characters is dead.

And yes, this also means that this character is then completely gone and cannot continue playing WoW Classic Hardcore.

However, if you notice in a duel that you are losing, you might consider just fleeing. This is possible, even if Blizzard has significantly increased the radius of the duel. Those who flee will be punished with the “Coward!” debuff.

By the way, you cannot receive the debuff while you are under a control effect. So, for example, a priest cannot put you in mind control to carry you out of the duel area.

In the current WoW, people are struggling with the Mega-Dungeon:

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Why should you participate in duels? Of course, it is incredibly risky to accept a duel to the death in Hardcore mode. This is therefore only something for very experienced PvP fans and anyone looking for an even more extreme thrill.

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This achievement is “rewarded” with a special ear chain that can be seen as a buff on your own character. Every other hero you have killed in a duel adds a stack of this permanent buff. This way, anyone can see with a click on your character how many others you have already taken down – and whether they should not mess with you.

What do you think of the idea of this debuff?

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Diablo 4: Player pranks his wife, amusing the community that usually just complains

Nicole Wakulczyk Nicole Wakulczyk Reading time 2 minutes

With the announcement of patch 1.1.1, the developers of Diablo 4 have received praise. Only on Reddit was there almost exclusively complaining. One player managed to amuse the otherwise negative community with his post.

A player posted on Reddit on July 28, 2023, and managed to amuse the community. He told his wife to stand in line in Diablo 4 and was able to lighten the mood in the otherwise negative subreddit.

The gameplay trailer for Season 1 in Diablo 4 also received backlash from the community:

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“I told her she had to stand in line. And she did.”

This is how the player amused the Reddit community: In his post, the user 87CoCo writes that he told his wife she had to stand in line if she wanted to talk to the blacksmith in Diablo 4.

“I told my wife, who is new to gaming, that she had to stand in line to use the blacksmith. And she did,” 87CoCo writes in the post’s title. “She stood there for a good 30 seconds until I started laughing,” he adds in the accompanying text.

His wife is new to gaming. Although she had already approached the blacksmith once, it didn’t work this time, apparently due to a silly coincidence (via Reddit). The post in the subreddit currently has 3,200 upvotes, over 430 comments, and several awards.

Here you see how your character stands next to other players at the blacksmith:

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“Tell her she’s charming”

How does the community react? 87CoCo receives numerous comments about it. Some users report their own situations in which they have trolled their partners and friends. Others jokingly ask if the wife is still single and if a gaming wife also has RGB lighting.

A comment with over 400 upvotes comes from Hamilton-Beckett:

That reminds me of when one of my friends […] started playing Diablo 4 after me. […] I rode up on my horse and said: “Get on, it goes faster!” He said: “Cool!” and came closer. Stood there for a while, ran around the horse a few times, and said: “What should I do here, it doesn’t work, damn BLIZZARD?!” Then I had to laugh. He said: “I can’t even ride the horse, right?”

via Reddit

Pixelhouse18 has a similar story. His friends joined his WoW game and asked if they could ride the horses. He replied: “Go behind the horse and press Alt+F4 to get on.” When the game closed, they burst into laughter.

Brolex-7 comments on the post with “Tell [your wife] she’s charming.” Rivallss writes: “You are the true evil in Diablo. Lilith is good compared to you.”

87CoCo comments on his post in the evening: “Hey guys. […] I’m delighted that it made you laugh. My wife took it with humor! Thanks for the awards. I’ve never received anything like this. How can I redeem them now and get rich?”

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Akmeister praises 87CoCo for his post: “This is the best post this subreddit has ever seen.”

At least the post could lighten the mood. When scrolling through the Diablo 4 subreddit, one comes across many negative posts. During the Campfire Chat, the developers introduced the new patch and received a lot of praise. Only on Reddit was there predominantly complaining about it:

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Pokémon GO: Research breakthrough in August brings 6 Pokémon – All options

Max Handwerk Max Handwerk Reading time 3 minutes

In Pokémon GO, the new research breakthrough is now available. We will show you which monsters you will encounter starting August 2023 here.

What is the research breakthrough? You can achieve the research breakthrough in Pokémon GO by collecting 7 field research stamps.

You can get such a stamp once a day – whenever you have completed the first field research task of the day. This allows you to collect a maximum of 7 stamps within a week and thus achieve one research breakthrough.

As a reward, you will encounter one monster per research breakthrough. While there used to be only one monster per month, there are now multiple options. This also applies to the new season “Hidden Gems”.

You can find the trailer for the new season here:

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Pokémon GO shows the new season ‘Hidden Gems’ in the trailer

What’s included in the research breakthrough in August 2023 for Pokémon GO

When does the research breakthrough take place? The research breakthrough has been available since the season started on June 1, 2023, at 10:00 AM. It will remain available for the entire season, until September 1 at 10:00 PM German time.

In total, there are 6 monsters that you can get from the breakthrough. However, it is random which one you will receive from the breakthrough.

We present the current options to you here. Compared to the last research breakthrough in May, 4 monsters have changed, while 2 remain options in the breakthrough.

Zobiris: Zobiris is particularly appealing to players who enjoy PvP in the Super League. It is a popular and useful monster there. In raids, however, it does not play a role, and its Mega evolution is not yet in the game. Luckily, you might encounter the Shiny variant. Additionally, catching it provides extra Stardust.

Pokemon-GO-Zobiris

Tanhel: Tanhel evolves into one of the best attackers in Pokémon GO overall: Metagross. Therefore, it is always a good catch, especially if you catch one with good stats. You also have the chance to encounter a Shiny with Tanhel.

Pokémon GO Shiny Tanhel
Tanhel and its evolutions

Ohrdoch: Ohrdoch is a normal-type Pokémon, but it currently has no role in raids or PvP. It has a Mega evolution, which is still not in the game. However, it does offer a Stardust bonus when caught. The Shiny variant is also available.

Pokémon-GO-Ohrdoch-Shiny

eF-eM: The bat monster can evolve into UHaFnir and used to be quite rare. If you haven’t caught it yet, you can rejoice over the catch – especially since you need 400 candies for the evolution. The Shiny variant is also available.

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Coiffwaff: The dog Pokémon was also obtainable in the last research breakthrough and primarily has collector value. The special feature of Coiffwaff is its many different forms that can be changed. Its Shiny version is also catchable.

Pokémon-GO-Coiffwaff-Shiny

Viscora: Like Coiffwaff, it has also been part of the research breakthrough before. You cannot catch a Shiny here, but Viscora itself is currently quite rare and usually only obtainable through 10 km eggs.

Pokemon GO Viscora
Viscora and its evolutions
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It can be assumed that these monsters will also remain the rewards for your research stamps for the first 3 months, just like the previous research breakthroughs. The season started on June 1, and now you can expect numerous different monsters in the wild, raid bosses, events, and more.

To keep track, you can find here the overview of all events in August 2023 for Pokémon GO.

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5 Anime that are not what you expected

Cortyn Cortyn Reading time 5 minutes

Some anime have a dark twist and sometimes the cover image can be misleading. We show you 5 anime series that are definitely not what you would expect.

If you know one, you know them all. Many anime are similar in their theme and certain “dramatic twists” can be spotted from 20 miles away. However, there are some anime where the first impression is more than just misleading. The saying that you shouldn’t judge a book by its cover also applies to anime.

We have 5 anime for you that are not what you would expect.

Of course, we don’t want to take the joy of discovering the “unexpected” away from you. However, for those who still want to be informed, we have written about any special twists in “spoiler” tags – so you have to weigh whether you want to reveal the particularity or not.

School-Live!

Alternative names: Gakkougurashi!, Gakkou Gurashi!
Episodes: 12
Stream available on: Currently, no streaming provider known. Available for purchase only.

The young, energetic Yuki Takeya loves her school life. Every morning she looks forward to the new day to learn something new with her friends. A bit scatterbrained but always lovable, she stumbles through the school while being accompanied by her best friends. She is part of a very special club at school, where there is a special rule: They must spend their whole lives in school until graduation.

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Genres: Horror, Mystery, Slice of Life

Observant viewers will already notice some strange details in the background. Stacked tables, wind in the hallway despite closed windows. The end of the first episode reveals: The world has ended, and humanity has been nearly wiped out by a zombie epidemic. Yuki lives in the delusion of a normal school day, while her friends have barricaded themselves in the school and are trying to ensure the survival of the group.

Ranking of Kings

Alternative names: Ousama Ranking
Genres: Adventure, Fantasy
Episodes: 23 (Season 2 is currently running)
Stream available on: Crunchyroll

The little Bojji is a disgrace to his kingdom. As the son of the gigantic King Boss, he is not only small and frail but also deaf and clumsy – anything but suitable to one day rule the kingdom. He is the laughing stock of the realm and must prove himself if he wants to be worthy of his duty. So he goes on a journey to become the strongest of all kings – and survive political intrigues and assassination attempts along the way. Because his brother also wants to be king…

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What to expect from Ranking of Kings: The art style may remind many of children’s series – but that’s misleading. The story of Ranking of Kings is mature and sometimes quite dark. The characters have incredible depth, and the cruelty shown at times gains a whole different dimension through the seemingly childlike art style. If you just want to see a good, thoughtful adventure story with a lot of heart and seriousness, this anime is a great choice.

More anime that aren’t what you expect can be found on the next page.

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One of the biggest streamers reveals his secret to success and explains why people watch Twitch

Lydia Lydia Reading time 2 minutes

The former Overwatch professional Félix “xQc” Lengyel was for a long time number 1 on Twitch. In a stream, he revealed the secret behind his success: he knows exactly what people want, and that is light entertainment while gaming.

What is the deal with reaction content? Reactions, where streamers watch a video together with their viewers and comment on it, are a popular format on Twitch. For streamers, this is great because they can eat something conveniently on the side and earn money.

However, the format is controversial: Streamers are accused of profiting from other people’s content, while the original creators are left empty-handed. Currently, the debate is reignited after one of the biggest streamers in the world, Félix “xQc” Lengyel, was accused of stealing content.

However, the Twitch streamer defends himself and says: he gives his viewers only what they want.

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What is the current situation? At the end of July 2023, xQc and his Twitch colleague HasanAbi came under criticism after they reacted to a video by Swedish YouTuber Lemmino. He had released an elaborate documentary on the assassination of US President John F. Kennedy on July 25.

Critics pointed out that the YouTuber’s video only received about 100,000 views, while xQc’s reaction was able to garner three times that. The streamer contributed very little to the content, while Lemmino did all the work with researching and compiling the video.

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In the meantime, the original video has left the reactions of the major streamers behind with 4.3 million views (as of July 30, 2023).

xQc nevertheless felt compelled to present his point of view. Because he sees the matter somewhat differently and spoke in a stream about the accusations.

xQc makes “crap content” for the second screen

What does xQc say about his reactions? The streamer does not feel that he contributes too little to the original content. On the contrary: he paused the video “like crazy” and made his own comments. However, that is not what his viewers want from him.

xQc claims that his chat was actually angry at him because he interrupted so much. He even received a private message telling him to shut up.

This is what the viewers want according to xQc: The streamer explains that the viewers mainly want to be entertained on the second screen while they are gaming: 95% of the streams are actually “crap content” and only 5% are worth being seen on the main screen.

xQc says he gives his viewers only what they want. If he commented too much, they would get bored and angry. Only if a topic interests him a lot would the streamer say a bit more about it.

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xQc also clarifies that there is not much money to be made from the reactions. He would love to return “every cent” he makes from “complete reaction streams” to the original creators. He does not care at all.

Reactions can also backfire, as the German Twitch streamer Trymacs found out when he received an unexpected jab:

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5 strong Nordic crime series for a dark evening of television

Marie Friske Marie Friske Reading time 4 minutes

We have gathered Nordic crime series for you here in a list. We present to you 5 strong series that belong to the Nordic Noir genre.

Nordic Noir, also known as Nordic Crime or Nordic Killing, is a genre that refers to crime stories from Nordic, often Scandinavian countries (Scandinavian Crime, Scandinavian Noir). The genre can be found in both literature and film and television.

Most often, it involves one or more investigators who must uncover mysterious crime cases in a seemingly idyllic place in the North. The atmosphere is rather cold and dark, and many characters are morally gray.

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1. The Bridge – Transit to Death

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German trailer for the crime series “The Bridge – Transit into Death”

The 4 seasons of the series were released between 2011 and 2018 and represent a Danish-Swedish co-production.

In The Bridge – Transit to Death, a Danish policeman and a Swedish policewoman work together on a murder case. A body was found on the bridge between Malmö and Copenhagen – exactly between the two country borders.

This is what IMDb ratings say: On IMDb, the series has a score of 8.6 out of 10 stars based on 73,047 user ratings.

Many praise the series for its thrilling story surrounding the mysterious murder case, with some unexpected plot twists along the way. Additionally, the gloomy atmosphere of the gray, cold surroundings and the acting performances of the cast are impressive. The investigator team shines particularly here.

2. Trapped – Caught in Iceland

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German trailer for the Icelandic crime series ‘Trapped – Caught in Iceland’

The Icelandic-German series Trapped – Caught in Iceland has 3 seasons, which aired between 2015 and 2021.

A mutilated body is found in the harbor of the small Icelandic village Seydisfjordur. At the same time, a ferry from Denmark with tourists is in the area, suggesting a connection. However, the investigations are complicated by an approaching snowstorm.

This is what IMDb ratings say: On IMDb, the series received an average of 8.0 stars from 23,665 IMDb users.

In a dark atmosphere, the unforgiving nature of Iceland is convincingly portrayed, creating a sense of isolation. Additionally, the actor Ólafur Darri Ólafsson, who plays Chief of Police Andri Ólafsson, is praised for his multifaceted portrayal of the character.

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An MMORPG announces a new expansion, while there are evil rumors about another one

Alexander Leitsch Alexander Leitsch Reading time 2 minutes

This week revolved a lot around the new expansion of Final Fantasy XIV and ArcheAge, where there were rumors of a shutdown of the western servers. In addition, we summarized all the news about WoW, Blue Protocol, and many other MMORPGs.

The highlight of the week:

The controversy of the week: There were some discussions about ArcheAge. An insider claimed that XL Games is cutting jobs and that the MMORPG will soon be shut down in regions outside of Korea. The developers denied it but left a back door open. It is said: “However, some regions that do not perform as expected are being evaluated regarding the termination of their service.”

This week in the podcast: In their own podcast MMO News, the two MeinMMO editors Alexander Leitsch and Mark Sellner will again discuss the most important news related to MMORPGs. Topics included gameplay of Palia and Blue Protocol, the new games Ares: Rise of Guardians and the Warhammer MMORPG, as well as information about the biggest games currently.

You can listen to the podcast on Apple, YouTube or here on Spotify:

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WoW has problems with healers and we played the western version of Blue Protocol

What happened with the major MMORPGs:

What happened with the minor MMORPGs:

  • In New World, the Summer Medleyfaire event has started (via New World).
  • The PvE MMORPG Embers Adrift has released a new update, featuring new quests, new equipment, and many minor adjustments (via Embers Adrift).
  • Our hidden gem Broken Ranks now features three different difficulty levels for instances (via MassivelyOP).
  • Fractured has launched new tests and released a major patch with balance and movement adjustments (via Fractured).
  • Phantasy Star Online 2: New Genesis will receive a major update in August featuring guild housing, new quests, and new gear (via YouTube).
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What happened with the MMORPGs in development:

These are the MMORPG news of the week at a glance. What was your personal highlight? Did you experience anything interesting this week that you would like to share? Or did we perhaps forget something important? Please share in the comments here at MeinMMO.

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Diablo 4: Twitch streamer first calls “Shame on you” and says he will never play again – however, after the new announcement, he is reconsidering

Nicole Wakulczyk Nicole Wakulczyk Reading time 4 minutes

The biggest MMORPG streamer on Twitch is known to always find something to complain about, especially about Diablo 4. He actually thought he was done with the game. Now he wants to give Diablo 4 another chance, despite many criticisms.

  • Asmongold criticizes the endgame of Diablo 4. Especially the repetition of gathering tasks and the need to raise reputation again in the seasons is seen as problematic by the MMORPG streamer.
  • On July 24, Asmongold stated that he was “done” with Diablo 4 and didn’t want to play anymore. An elite enemy had hit him so hard that he closed the game in a huff after his character had died multiple times.
  • In a stream on July 27, Asmongold criticizes the feature in Diablo 4 that is supposed to provide more money from sales to merchants.
  • In the stream from July 29, Asmongold watches the Campfire Chat with the developers of Diablo 4 and notes: “The problems that players had were addressed directly, and that is good.”
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“I expected a damn disaster, and I was wrong”

Why is Asmongold giving the game another chance? In the latest Campfire Chat stream the developers spoke about patch 1.1.1. This will bring many positive changes to Diablo 4 – Asmongold had to admit this recently.

Together with his viewers, he watches the Campfire Chat on July 29 on Twitch. Afterwards, he finds positive words and notes that he will give Diablo 4 another chance. In his stream on Twitch, he expresses himself starting at 02:12:10:

It was actually really good. I’ll be honest. I think that was … yes, many people say “W”, yes, people are happy. If they keep making updates like this, then I think, you know …  […] Yes, that’s great. I’m happy and I will give the game another chance, I will see how things develop and how things have proven themselves.

[…] I’m a reasonable person. And when I see positive changes, I’m positive, when I don’t see positive changes, I’m negative. That’s how I see it. […] I hate to say it, but to be honest, that was actually much better than what I expected.

I expected it to be a damn disaster, and I was wrong. […] The problems that players had were directly addressed, and that is good.

Asmongold via Twitch

“The game is a joke”

What was Asmongold’s criticism? Asmongold recently criticized the feature that is supposed to bring players more money when selling to merchants. Instead, the feature, the so-called blessing, raises the costs of enchanting items with merchants in Diablo 4.

He reacts to a video from the streamer DatModz, who illustrates the problem with an example. Before DatModz had activated the blessing, enchanting cost 7.4 million gold. After he increased the blessing to 10%, the costs rose to 8.0 million gold.

Asmongold says, “The people responsible for this game should be ashamed. This is a joke! This game is a joke. There are so many things that are poorly programmed and just poorly designed that… how can one fail in so many enormous and massive ways at their job? Like, for example, that one of the main values in the game doesn’t even work. The costs increase when you buy something that is supposed to reduce costs.” (via Twitch).

We also tested enchanting with and without blessing:

diablo 4 affix rolls
Replacing affix without blessing
diablo 4 affix rolls blessing
Replacing affix with blessing
diablo 4 seasonal blessing

A change to the feature would be quite sensible and necessary, because disabling the blessing every time you want to enchant items can become quite expensive in the long run.

It is possible to redistribute the blessing, however, the costs for redistribution increase with each redistribution of the levels. First, you pay a few hundred gold for redistributing the blessing. After I refunded and redistributed my 3 points twice, redistributing it again would now cost me 300,000 gold. But only for the first blessing point, after that it will certainly increase even more.

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By the way, when the Campfire Chat was over, Asmongold played Diablo 4 and walked through a dungeon. After just 10 minutes, his game crashed. He then started Remnant 2 in silence.

The new co-op shooter seems to be a good option if you need a break from Diablo 4. MyMMO editor Benedict says Remnant 2 is exactly the game you should play during such breaks if you’re looking for a similar thrill:

Remnant 2: New co-op shooter on Steam, PS5 & Xbox is exactly the right game if you need a break from Diablo 4

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