One of the largest Free2Play MMORPGs of the last 10 years is likely facing the end – This is what the developers say

Alexander Leitsch Alexander Leitsch Reading time 3 minutes

In September 2014, ArcheAge was released in the West. With a score of 80, it is among the best MMORPGs on Metacritic. However, the sandbox game is reportedly facing closure, according to a Korean insider.

Update July 27: XL Games has since commented and apologized for the “concerns” raised by the article. ArcheAge will continue to receive updates in the future, and there are no plans for discontinuation in other regions such as North America/Europe or Russia (via ArcheAge).

The publisher Kakao Games also responded to inquiry from MassivelyOP, echoing XL Games’ statements and responding to questions about contract length:

The post is in Korean, but essentially states that the article by MTN contained some inaccuracies in its reporting, particularly regarding plans to halt services in global regions. It reaffirms that “there are no plans to discontinue services in Korea, North America/Europe, Russia, and other regional services; however, some regions that are not performing as expected are being evaluated for service termination.”

[…] And we assure you that our team is currently working on localization for upcoming updates. (As a note: A developer letter regarding upcoming content will be published tomorrow).

And finally, as you may already know, we cannot disclose contractual information.

What is currently happening with ArcheAge? According to the website MTN, which has previously been noted for accurate insider reports, there is to be a major restructuring at XL Games, the developer of the MMORPG. Some employees have reportedly been offered severance pay equivalent to three months’ salary for resignations, while others were reassigned from ArcheAge to a new department.

The MMORPG is expected to be put into a “maintenance mode” in Korea, only receiving minor updates to keep it running.

However, a more serious issue for us is another paragraph. According to this, licenses for other regions will not be renewed if they expire. This means: If a contract for the servers in the West ends, ArcheAge will be shut down immediately – without a maintenance mode.

When could this happen? Currently, we do not know how long the contracts last. The shutdown could theoretically happen in a few weeks or not for a few years.

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Why is there a restructuring? According to the insider report, ArcheAge costs about 10 million euros annually to maintain. The costs need to be reduced by at least 30% to return to profitability, it is said.

The value is surprisingly poor for a game that was once a popular PC title.

ArcheAge was well-received at release, winning awards and getting good reviews

How well was ArcheAge received at release? In Korea, it won several game awards, including one in 2013 for its beautiful graphics. The sandbox concept was also well-received in the West.

It received praise for its combat system, shipbuilding, life as a pirate, and the very successful housing system. Players could do what they wanted and still always felt a sense of progress. The caravan events and the broad class system are features that players also wish for in other MMORPGs.

  • The website PCGamesN gave the game an 8/10 and called it the game that “comes closest to a true fantasy sandbox experience.”
  • Gaming Nexus even gave it an 88 and wrote: “The overall experience is simply too entertaining to miss, especially since the game is free.”

What happened then? Early on, there was an outcry about hackers, bots, and griefers ruining the gaming experience. Especially concerning land ownership, there were repeated instances of cheating due to the limited number of spots in the open world.

Updates followed that pushed ArcheAge increasingly towards Pay2Win. A major patch that was supposed to fix many bugs was delayed for a long time and then introduced very powerful weapons into the game. This disrupted the balance in PvP. Additionally, the new content focused more on gold farming and less on diverse gameplay.

With the Buy2Play version ArcheAge Unchained, an attempt was made in 2019 to win players back. The promise was to forgo Pay2Win and subscriptions, and at least initially, it was successful. With the publisher switch, the promise was then broken, and many players completely lost faith in ArcheAge.

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Mobile games are replacing the “old” ArcheAge

How does XL Games earn money now? Mainly with ArcheAge War. This is a game that fully focuses on the PvP aspects of ArcheAge and has been released for PC and mobile. The MMORPG is expected to generate 3.6 million euros per month solely in licensing fees. Additionally, there is a share of revenue from sales in app stores.

Another good source of income is the game Moonlight Sculptor, which was also released for smartphones.

What about ArcheAge 2? The big hope for sandbox fans is the direct successor ArcheAge 2. This is set to be released in 2024. Until the restructuring, the two ArcheAge teams worked together in one department; however, the developers of the successor have now been moved to a separate team.

Here you can watch the first gameplay of ArcheAge 2:

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Development of the new MMORPG is to continue as usual. No change to the release date has been announced yet.

What do you think about the gradual end of ArcheAge? Will you miss the sandbox MMORPG or do you have high hopes for the successor?

You can find the currently best Free2Play MMORPGs here: The 15 best Free2Play MMORPGs you can play in 2023.

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Bethesda shows powerful battle robots in a short film about Starfield, raises hopes for mechs among fans

Dariusz Müller Dariusz Müller Reading time 2 minutes

Bethesda has released a new animated short film about Starfield, raising hopes among fans for manned combat robots.

What is this short film about? Bethesda released three animated short films about Starfield on July 25, 2023, showcasing different characters and their backgrounds.

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“Where Hope is Built” tells the story of an orphan living in Akila City, who lost their family in the Colony War and desperately wants to explore the stars.

We are embedding the short film “The Settled Systems – Where Hope is Built” here:

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Why do fans hope for Mechs? The short film shows in a flashback the memories of the orphan and reveals a glimpse of the war, in which Mechs, or manned combat robots, were employed and brought destruction.

Shortly after, some fans turned to Reddit with screenshots of the Mechs. One user asked in another post: “Mechs confirmed (via Reddit)?”

Reddit user “TwizzledAndSizzled” also speculates: “Mechs could appear at some point in the game! In the Starfield Direct, there’s a picture showing a bunch of broken Mechs. I can imagine that there are still some active Mechs (via Reddit).”

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Are there further speculations about the short films? Besides the hope for Mechs, some fans speculate on Reddit whether the characters shown in the short films – like the orphan from “Where Hope is Built” – are NPCs that one can meet in Starfield.

One user expresses the thought that they could be NPCs that introduce us to various factions in the game. Another suspects that the orphan could be the space cowboy Sam Coe.

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LoL: Developer calls players incapable of understanding patch notes

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In League of Legends, developers have a tough job. A planned nerf of the strong LoL champion Kai’Sa in the next update has now been criticized. One of the developers resignedly states: Players and professionals are just very bad at understanding patch notes.

This is the nerf that is being criticized:

  • The champion Kai’Sa is perceived as somewhat too strong in her AP variant in the game League of Legends. Therefore, Riot Games wants to weaken her in the next LoL patch.
  • As a nerf, the scaling of her Q ability strength is set to be reduced from 30% to 20%. Additionally, her cooldown reset on hitting with W is to be decreased from 77% to 75%. Her health points will drop from 670 to 640.
  • On reddit, a player criticizes these nerfs as “not looking very convincing”. Riot apparently didn’t want to hurt the champ.
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What does one of the developers say? David “Phreak” Turley spoke up on reddit: The 36-year-old was previously a caster for LoL, but has been a designer on the team for several years now.

He explains on reddit: The changes are intended to give the AP-Kai’Sa a small weakness: By lowering the Q, the entire build becomes significantly weaker. The nerf on the W may look like just a 2% nerf, but it is actually an 8% nerf.

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In any case, one doesn’t have to use a big hammer here; a scalpel is enough:

“None of these changes are massive. In truth, we only need to lower Kai’Sa’s win rate by approximately 1% or 1.5%.”

Perception is reality – We will probably bring another nerf

Phreak seems almost resigned and says:

“But players are really bad at reading and understanding patch notes. This also applies to the professionals. Therefore, we will likely bring another nerf because perception is reality.”

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In politics (and in LoL), moods are always facts too

This is what it’s about: This “perception is reality” is usually heard from contrite politicians who lament that statistics show crime is decreasing, while fear of crime among the public is on the rise.

The quote “In politics, moods are always facts” is attributed to Edmund Stoiber (via sz) – this also applies to the balance in LoL.

Riot Phreak sounds almost desperate. After all: We can do good work here, but if the public is standing at the palace with pitchforks, that won’t help us.

Indeed, many reddit users see it like the developer. Many say one should not underestimate the Kai’Sai nerf: Even seemingly small changes can have a big impact on balance:

  • It is said: “Remember the Karthus nerf in the jungle. Everyone said that it was completely insignificant until his win rate fell.”
  • Another says: That’s kind of funny. Sometimes a champ loses just 5 points of attack damage and doesn’t work anymore. In other cases, they can lose 15-20% of the entire kit and you notice no difference.
  • Another player says: There’s even a placebo effect. Once it was mentioned in the patch notes that Vladimir was nerfed, although Riot changed nothing. Nevertheless, his win rate fell.

The developer’s criticism that players are unable to read patch notes reminds one of the criticism from a strategy expert:

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PS Plus: Free games in August are known – Sony gives you the game that should have revolutionized the PS4

Dariusz Müller Dariusz Müller Reading time 2 minutes

The games for PS Plus Essential in August 2023 for PS5 and PS4 have been officially announced. We will briefly introduce the games and show when they are available.

Which games are available in August 2023? There are again three games available in August 2023 that you can get with the PS Plus subscription.

  • PGA Tour 2K23 – (PS5/ PS4)
  • Dreams – (PS4)
  • Death Door – (PS5/ PS4)

When are the games available? The “PS Plus” games are always available on the first Tuesday of the month:

  • August 1, 2023 / 12:00 PM: PS Plus – games available
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Dreams

In the 2020 released Dreams, it’s about accessing a toolbox of various tools and then creating your own game as well as sharing it in an online library with other players.

Dreams is characterized by two fundamental gameplay aspects:

  • creating your own creations
  • finding and playing creations of other players

The principle of developing your own games on the PlayStation was supposed to be a revolutionary concept for consoles. However, the success apparently did not happen, and the developers of Dreams, Media Molecule, announced in April 2023 that there will be no more events and updates. Media Molecule officially ends support for Dreams on September 1, 2023.

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Death Door

In the action-adventure “Death Door”, you are a crow that you control from an isometric perspective. Your task is to “harvest” the souls of the dead and deliver them to a kind of authority – practically like a feathered Grim Reaper. But one day you lose a soul.

From then on, you chase the thief of the soul through various dungeons and fight various beings like beasts and demigods. In combat, you have melee weapons, arrows, and magic at your disposal.

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PGA Tour 2K23

In the sports simulation PGA Tour 2K23, you are not armed with a scythe, but with a golf club and you are not hunting souls, but golf balls. You take on the role of various golf professionals and showcase what you can do on the green.

PGA Tour 2K23 is playable in local and online multiplayer and also offers the opportunity to create your own golf course and design the fairway as you envision it.

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Until when can you secure the games? Until September 5, 2023, you can secure the 3 games and, as long as you have the PS Plus Essential subscription, also keep them.

Furthermore, you have until August 1 to secure the PS Plus games for July 2023 if you haven’t done it yet:

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Steam: Player with 22,000 hours in the MMORPG wins loot lottery jackpot – 3 times in one afternoon

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The MMORPG Old School Runescape (Steam) offers extremely difficult challenges, which only depend on luck: The probably most passionate player of the MMORPG has now had the luck of having breakfast with a big spoon one afternoon.

Why is there often something going on in the MMORPG?

  • Old School Runescape is the “classic version” of the MMORPG Runescape (2001) and is approximately at the level of 2007.
  • The game is immensely popular, much more popular than the “modern Runescape”: On Twitch, it has an average of 6,850 viewers – “Retail-Runescape” has only 540 viewers. Right now, on July 26, just before 5:00 PM, about 100,000 players are playing on the servers of the retro-retro MMORPG.
  • In addition, there are many tasks for “completionists” in Old School Runescape that have not yet been solved: Lists that require finding all items from every rare boss in the game, claiming every conceivable reward.
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The hardest game aims to complete the MMORPG

A player has now achieved this: The player Bazilijus is probably working the hardest to “complete” Old School Runescape. His goal is to fill a specific task log completely, to achieve everything in the game that can be achieved.

We have already reported about him on MeinMMO because he managed to collect all items from bosses in the game. He took 22,000 hours with his character to do that.

Now he has managed to find 3 of the rarest items in the game in one afternoon: 3rd Age equipment.

As the site Gamesradar points out, the player had collected 600 “Reward Caskets,” which he then redeemed one afternoon. To collect the 600 caskets, he had to invest about 50 hours. Redeeming the rewards took a long afternoon.

At around 7:14 PM, on July 22, he found the 3rd item:

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In total, there are 13 of these armor pieces in Old School Runescape: The chance of finding a special piece of equipment is, according to the wiki, 1 in 211,225. The chance that when opening a casket one of the items comes out is 1:16,250.

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Chance of success becomes even smaller with each item he finds

How much luck did he have? Extremely much luck. Because the problem is also that the player not only has to find the extremely rare 3rd Age items, he must find exactly the 3rd Age items that are still missing for him. With each item he has, it becomes statistically harder for him to find an item he does not yet own. And even before the legendary afternoon, he owned 2 of the 13 items.

As the author of Gamesradar calculates, his chances – with all bonuses – were therefore:

  • For the 1st item 1:3840
  • For the 2nd item 1:4225
  • For the 3rd item: 1:4694

The man therefore had incredible luck, three times in a row.

On his Twitter feed, he is being celebrated frenetically for this achievement, which only other MMORPG players can truly appreciate.

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Remnant 2: Unlocking Alchemist – How to Unlock the Secret Archetype

Christos Tsogos Christos Tsogos Reading time 2 minutes

Remnant 2 offers many secrets – not only to acquire items, but also to unlock classes that you haven’t seen in the game yet. We will show you how to unlock the Alchemist and what he can do.

How do I unlock the Alchemist in Remnant 2? The Alchemist is one of the secret classes that you can unlock. To gain his powers, you first need to find the mysterious stone, which you then need to bring to the mystic Wallace.

What can the Alchemist do? The Alchemist is a support class that can buff you and your friends, so you get better defensive stats or can shoot with a higher fire rate. This is especially useful when you play in a team.

How to find the mysterious stone

Where can I find the mysterious stone? To find the mysterious stone, you need to visit the sewer systems of Losomn. In Losomn, there are many sewer entrances reinforced with grates, but one entrance is different from all the others. It has curved grates, as if someone had tried to break them open.

Look for this demolished sewer entrance and stand in front of it for a few seconds. Eventually, arms will appear, pulling you into this dark hole. The Bone Collector has let you in. Your task now is to defeat this monster. Once you have done that, you will receive the mysterious stone as a reward.

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Bring this stone to the mystic Wallace, who can then craft the Philosopher’s Stone for you with a few materials. Keep in mind that you need some luck to find this channel, as there is no fixed place that you can always visit to initiate the Bone Collector’s abduction.

How do you find the Alchemist? Have you tested him already or do you prefer to stick with your previous class? Let us know in the comments!

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An ignorant woman wants to simply dispose of an incredibly rare gaming device – gamer saves it at the last second

Benedikt Schlotmann Benedikt Schlotmann Reading time 2 minutes

A gamer finds a very rare game machine on the street because a woman simply wanted to dispose of it. And the machine still works perfectly, as the user reports.

In a recently published story on The Arcade Blogger, Tony Temple explained that his young niece casually mentioned during his visit that she had seen “some Tron thing” on a sidewalk while riding her bike through the neighborhood.

The author and historian Tim Lapetino, who was present, became curious and had to see the device. And he did not regret it, because there by the roadside stood an old arcade machine with “Discs of Tron,” which today can be worth more than 9,000 Euros.

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Old game machine stood by the road, ready for garbage collection

Where was the device located? According to the author, the device was simply placed by the roadside after being transported from a house garage.

The owner of the cabinet was probably an elderly woman who said that the cabinet had been in her garage for years. Now she just wanted to get rid of it. The device was supposed to be thrown away soon, as indicated by a sticker from the waste management. The waste department had complained that the huge item needed to be removed from the street, otherwise it would be disposed of.

Now Tim Lapetino had to act quickly because he needed to secure the arcade machine before the garbage truck came to scrap it. And that was not so easy, as the device weighed more than 300 kg.

Lapetino and his brother mounted the device on two rolling plates from the hardware store and pushed the heavy load, secured with ropes, several blocks down the street back home. Now it was time for an inventory check.

What condition was the device in? According to the author, the device was in almost perfect condition. Although a few decorations were missing, it still worked flawlessly. Moreover, the internal counter indicated that the machine had been played less than 3,000 times. He himself says such a device can easily be worth more than 10,000 US dollars, which is approximately around 9,000 Euros.

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“Discs of Tron” was released in 1983, based on a Disney film

What kind of game machine is this? Discs of Tron was released in 1983 and was one of two arcade games produced by Midway that were based on the Disney film Tron.

The game was released with a special cabinet into which players had to step and stand while playing. This was meant to create a special immersion, as it allowed players to better dive into the world of Tron.

Because such devices are quite complicated to produce and were also not exactly small, Midway only manufactured very few of these devices, especially compared to other games that were significantly more popular in the 1990s.

It is all the more surprising to find such a rare device in such excellent condition that still works perfectly in 2023. And that makes the game machine so valuable. Why the woman had such a valuable device sitting in her garage for years is unknown.

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MontanaBlack exposes a 17-year-old to thousands of viewers on Twitch: “The most disrespectful thing I’ve ever experienced”

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The Twitch streamer Marcel “MontanaBlack” Eris is now the proud father of his own energy drink and doesn’t take it lightly when it comes to his “baby.” Some content creators had to learn this the hard way.

What kind of product is this? MontanaBlack released his own energy drink, Gönrgy, in July 2023. According to his own statements, it was an absolute labor of love in which he invested 2 years and 1.5-2 million euros.

For such a big project, marketing must be diligent. The Twitch streamer made use of his influencer friends and colleagues for this purpose. He sent numerous content creators packages with varying numbers of drink cans.

However, it quickly became apparent that MontanaBlack does not take any jokes when it comes to his energy drink.

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Honest feedback, but not too honest please

What was the situation? Among the lucky ones who received a sample package from MontanaBlack was also the 17-year-old Twitch streamer Fibi “Fibii” Pfeiffer. She even received a whole pallet of the energy drink.

However, the product did not completely convince the 17-year-old: After a short sniff test, Fibii stated that the smell of the drink reminded her of vomit.

This is how MontanaBlack reacts to criticism: MontanaBlack learned of Fibii’s statement and promptly confronted her: He called the 17-year-old in his stream in front of his average 21,000 viewers (via sullygnome). When the Twitch streamer tried to explain herself, he just hung up.

You can see a clip of the short conversation here:

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Afterwards, MontanaBlack ranted: That was the last package that Fibii would have received from him. The 35-year-old said that this shows that the streamer is “still a child.” Apparently, he thinks she is too young to understand the “rules of the game”.

However, MontanaBlack also explained that honest feedback is certainly welcome, but it could have been expressed more diplomatically. He expects respect.

What happened next? The next day, Fibii apologized for her thoughtless remarks about Gönrgy.

MontanaBlack also issued a statement, urging his fans not to harass the Twitch streamer, but made it clear: That was pretty much the most disrespectful thing he had experienced in his many years on the internet.

Good friends give positive feedback

Is the matter settled? No. Because a similar mistake was made by the YouTuber “Gurkensohn.” He stated in his test that none of the 3 varieties of Gönrgy matched his personal taste and subsequently received a “rebuke” from MontanaBlack.

The Twitch streamer raged that Gurkensohn had begged him for days in private messages just to then speak badly about his energy drink. After all, MontanaBlack had made the YouTuber big with his reactions.

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MontanaBlack receives support from the casino streamer Theo “Scurrows” Bottländer. He seems well aware that he owes his current upswing largely to MontanaBlack’s reaction streams.

On Twitter, Scurrows criticized content creators who only made “crappy” advertising and demanded: “Don’t forget where you come from.”

The Kick streamer holds the view: Those who lie about products when they are paid for it can just as well do it for their friends (via Twitter).

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Others, however, praise content creators like Gurkensohn who at least dare to express their honest opinions.

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These headphones are my secret tip for the PS5 and the PC because they ingeniously solve my biggest problem in everyday life

Benedikt Schlotmann Benedikt Schlotmann Reading time 7 minutes

With the JBL Quantum TWS, JBL has a set of gaming headphones in its lineup. MeinMMO editor Benedikt Schlotmann has tested the in-ears and explains why they are a real insider tip for him.

The most important points at a glance:

  • The JBL Quantum TWS are gaming headphones with low latency.
  • They offer broad compatibility with various devices and are referred to as ‘in-ear e-sport gaming headphones’.
  • The editor’s test shows that the headphones are comfortable to wear, have good sound quality, and offer effective noise cancelling.
  • However, the battery life could be longer and the built-in microphone is dull.
  • As an alternative, the EPOS GTW 270 with aptX, better build quality, and more secure fit in the ears are recommended.

JBL offers the Quantum TWS in-ear headphones with low latency and high battery life. The manufacturer refers to its product as “in-ear e-sport gaming headphones”. With Bluetooth and a wireless dongle, the headphones also provide broad compatibility with a variety of devices.

In a test, I wanted to find out how well the JBL Quantum TWS perform in everyday life and was able to try out the model for several weeks. But can the complete package really convince me?

Who tested it?

I personally own over 20 gaming mice and have tested over 15 keyboards. I also now have over 10 sets of in-ear headphones. At MeinMMO, I have been testing hardware for our readers since 2019. In addition to the PC and PS5, I am also currently using the Steam Deck.

The JBL Quantum TWS were provided to me by the manufacturer for testing. There were no technical issues during the testing period.

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Benedikt Schlotmann
Hardware editor MeinMMO

Features and Technical Details:
Design/InterfaceIn-ear headphones, 10mm sound drivers
SoftwareApp (Android, iOS)
LightingNo
CompatibilityPC, PS4, PS5, Switch, Steam Deck, and mobile phones
ContentsCharging case, 3 different ear tip sizes, dongle, charging cable, and manual
Special FeaturesCompatibility with PlayStation, Nintendo Switch, and PC, dongle.
Other Features:Adaptive noise cancelling (ANC), support for “OK Google” and “Alexa”.
Price (RRP)117.99 euros
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Design and Build

Contents: In addition to the headphones, the following items are included:

  • 2.4 GHz dongle (USB-C)
  • Charging case for the in-ears
  • Ear tips in 3 sizes
  • Charging cable (USB-C to USB-A)
  • Quick guide

Design and Build: The in-ear headphones from JBL are very simple at first glance and come in plain black. The in-ears themselves feature a slightly shiny look with the JBL logo, while the case itself is understated and only features a large logo of the manufacturer and is about the size of a fist, making it easy to fit into any jacket or pants pocket.

The charging case with headphones weighs around 50 grams, about half the weight of a standard bar of chocolate.

JBL Quantum TWS contents

It is excellent that the dongle can be stored in the charging case of the in-ears. This way, I don’t lose the small item when traveling or on the go. It is actually a rarity for in-ears to have such convenient storage for the dongle.

Build Quality

JBL uses a lot of plastic in its in-ears. The hinge of the charging case lid is also made of plastic, and I did not notice any signs of wear during my testing period.

Metal, aluminum, or other premium materials are not present, but that is rather unusual in the price range around 100 euros.

JBL Quantum TWS In-Ears detail view

Software

App and Interface: For the in-ears, the “JBL Headphones” app is used. Upon starting the app, there is a very quick succession of images that cannot be skipped.

I would advise epileptics or people who are very sensitive to rapid movements and stimuli to avoid using the app or at least to turn the phone away until the startup screen has finished.

The software itself offers numerous functions and is somewhat overwhelming at the beginning. Otherwise, the app is well structured. Important functions are clearly labeled and can be quickly activated or switched. The app runs smoothly on my phone. I had no problems.

On the next page, you will read about my experiences regarding comfort, sound quality, and battery life. In the conclusion, I explain what strengths and weaknesses you can expect with the in-ears.

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Twitch: MMORG streamer complains about Season 1 in Diablo 4, says he is “done” with the game

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The Twitch streamer Asmongold has a kind of love-hate relationship with Blizzard’s games. However, after a frustrating experience, he has finally had enough of Diablo 4.

What is the current state of Diablo 4? After a strong release, the start of Season 1 has noticeably issues for Blizzard’s ARPG. Players criticize that nerfs take away their enjoyment of the game. Even the devs have apologized and promised that this will never happen again.

The Twitch streamer had already announced in advance that he did not want to play any more seasons after Season 1. Now it seems that the end might come even sooner.

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Twitch streamer Asmongold says: “Stop watching streams at 3 AM if you don’t have money!”

Asmongold fails against elite enemies, gives up

What bothers the Twitch streamer? A clip shows Asmongold’s attempts to defeat an elite enemy in Diablo 4. However, this enemy takes the Twitch streamer down every time.

In the first attempt, where Asmongold is at a significant distance from the mob in question and unexpectedly gets hit with the killing blow, he comments with a dry “okay”.

Even in the second attempt, the Twitch streamer hardly manages to even get close to the elite enemy before his character meets its end again. The 32-year-old is just discussing his strategy when he gets one-shotted. Asmongold takes it with a hint of humor.

In the third attempt, which ends in another one-shot, the Twitch streamer loses his laughter. Fortunately, however, a culprit is quickly found – and it’s not Asmongold’s gaming skills: “These mechanics are absolutely terrible, they are garbage.”

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Diablo 4 is ‘frustrating’

Is he really giving up for good now? It is probably still too early to say that with absolute certainty. However, the fact is that since the clip originated on the night of July 24, 2023, he has not shown Diablo 4 on stream anymore.

In his stream on July 25, the content creator switched to the MMORPG Black Desert Online, which is currently experiencing rapid growth after a change.

In response to a viewer who accused Asmongold of giving up, the streamer justified himself: “Do you want me to just sit here and play a game that’s simply bad? Why should I do that? You want me to sit here and get angry because I’m playing a game that is frustrating and not fun.”

Other viewers sided with the 32-year-old and criticized Blizzard:

Imagine if another developer fails to implement a functioning resistance system into a released game and manipulates players by postponing fixes to later seasons as if that were acceptable.

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Asmongold agreed with the viewer’s comments with a simple “Yep” and then explained: “I’m not playing anymore, I’m done.” It remains to be seen whether the Twitch streamer will change his mind and possibly check in again during the later seasons.

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If you’re feeling like Asmongold and have had enough of Diablo 4 for the time being, MeinMMO editor Benedict has a hot tip for you. Because the new co-op shooter Remnant 2 offers you a loot experience with firearms and challenging difficulty:

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Asmongold agreed with the viewer’s comments with a simple “Yep” and then explained: “I’m not playing anymore, I’m done.” It remains to be seen whether the Twitch streamer will change his mind and possibly check in again during the later seasons.

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If you’re feeling like Asmongold and have had enough of Diablo 4 for the time being, MeinMMO editor Benedict has a hot tip for you. Because the new co-op shooter Remnant 2 offers you a loot experience with firearms and challenging difficulty:

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

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Countless Reddit users unite to really give a man a hard time

Lydia Lydia Reading time 2 minutes

If you have visited Reddit’s gigantic community project r/place in the last few days, you may have come across the phrase “Fuck spez“. But what has u/spez done that countless users have conspired against him?

What kind of project is this? From July 20 to July 25, 2023, the third edition of the popular Reddit event r/place took place. It is an interactive canvas where users can collaboratively create huge artworks pixel by pixel.

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r/place was already a great success in 2017 and 2022 with millions of involved users, but in 2023, the signs were different. The mood on the “homepage of the internet” is bad since changes to the API system led several third-party providers to discontinue their alternatives to the official Reddit app.

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Reddit users leave a farewell message

Which man is being talked about? The anger of the Reddit users is directed at the CEO of the platform, Steve Huffman. He goes by the username u/spez on Reddit. Already in the post announcing the return of r/place, users expressed their frustration.

How are users protesting? After the blackout that paralyzed many subreddits for several days and a flood of memes with late-night host John Oliver, users found new ways to protest against the changes with r/place and literally gave Huffman the middle finger.

Countless posts in the official subreddit for r/place contain the words “Fuck u/spez”. But the users took it a step further.

The space on the interactive canvas is usually fiercely contested, but to express their dissatisfaction, various communities worked together. They created a huge inscription that unmistakably communicates to the Reddit CEO what they think of him.

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As r/place slowly came to an end on the night of July 26 and the canvas was returned to its original state with white pixels, users came together one last time to leave a farewell message to u/spez.

We have included a complete time-lapse of the event here. Towards the end, the entire canvas is taken up by a huge “Fuck Spez” before everything turns white.

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How do users feel about the event? Reddit users seem to view this year’s r/place with mixed feelings. Because even though epic battles were fought again and impressive artworks were created, there remains a somewhat bland aftertaste.

Some have the impression that the popular event was brought back to distract from the unpopular changes and to lift the mood. Nevertheless, it has not completely missed its effect, as this year’s r/place was certainly entertaining (via Reddit).

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For Twitch streamers, r/place is a way to pixel together with their fans, to immortalize themselves on the canvas … and to let their communities compete against each other in massive battles. This year, no one passed by the German Twitch streamer Papaplatte:

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Why German dubs of anime are so bad

Cortyn Cortyn Reading time 3 minutes

German dubs of anime have a bad reputation. They are often considered poorly done – but why is that actually so?

If you ask the full-fledged weeb in your friend circle how to best consume anime, they will probably give you a pretty clear answer: Japanese with subtitles. For many, that is the only true way to watch anime series.

And once you get used to the unfamiliar language and reading subtitles, many will certainly agree.

After that, it is often difficult to watch the German versions of anime. It can be so uncomfortable that you might even cringe a little.

But why are German dubs of anime actually so bad?

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German dubs have a bad reputation. But why is that?

The answer will disappoint some, but: German dubs are generally quite good. They are among the best and most elaborate in the world.

And yes, each of you is probably thinking of three or four examples where the dubbing was really poor. That happens, and with thousands of dubbed episodes per year, it is unavoidable. Not everything can be a masterpiece.

Nonetheless, Germany has a fairly developed dubbing culture that people from many other countries envy us for. While in Germany attention is paid to matching voices and lip synchronization, that is often not the case in other countries. Many countries have only a handful of voice actors – in a series, you always hear the same 5-10 people distributed across all roles. And that in every series.

In some countries, it was the case in the recent past that the volume on movies and series is simply turned down and a single voice actor translates all characters – in a monotonous manner.

In the German-speaking world, we are actually quite pampered when it comes to dubbing and have it better than a large part of the world, which is already happy if there is at least an English version.

But why do anime dubs often feel so “wrong”?

The “problem” is that anime, much like many TV series from Asia, operate on theater rules. This means that characters speak in a very exaggerated dramatic manner. Reactions are often accompanied by sound effects, and generally, speaking in most scenes conveys much more emotion solely through the voice than one is used to from everyday life.

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Exactly this difference between many “western” and Asian productions presents German studios with quite a problem when dubbing anime, leaving them with only two options:

  • Should they stay as true to the original as possible and convey particularly many emotions with a tendency towards melodrama through the voices, which Germans find rather unfamiliar?
  • Should they “Germanize” the version and depict the characters as speaking more calmly and less theatrically, as German viewers are more used to?

In addition, there are further questions, such as:

Should names retain their Japanese sound, or should they be made to sound “more German” so that they match the rest of the spoken content?

The “wrong” answer then leads to memes that remain in the memory for decades, like this Naruto classic:

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Such and other incidents have burned themselves into the memories of anime fans and often made them blind to newer dubbings that they hardly give a chance.

Finding the right answer is difficult, especially because the Japanese language sounds so different from German.

It took quite a while to find a good middle ground here that on one hand preserves the theatrical exaggerated nature of anime and at the same time sounds so that German viewers do not roll their eyes in shock-stared at the screen.

Ninotaku has also published a good video on this:

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Of course, it also comes to the fact that Japanese voice actors usually have an incredibly high level and that this kind of theatrical, anime-tailored voices has been perfected over decades – long before anime arrived in the mainstream here.

There is the superficial stereotype that anime are just full of “overly screaming big-eyed girls” – but if we are honest, they have perfected exactly this emotional over-the-top style.

The old prejudice that anime in German are simply bad is definitely outdated and does not correspond anymore – subjectively or objectively – to the truth.

If you want to give German-dubbed anime a chance, just try the German version of “Violet Evergarden” or the movies “Your Name.” or “A Silent Voice.” You might be pleasantly surprised.

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Survival hit DayZ was considered broken on Steam, suddenly enjoys great popularity

Dariusz Müller Dariusz Müller Reading time 2 minutes

The survival hit DayZ has enjoyed good player numbers on Steam for months and has collected numerous positive reviews from players.

Why was DayZ considered broken? DayZ had a bad reputation for years. The low point was reached in August 2018 when player numbers fell to as low as 1,597 simultaneous active players.

In the following December, the full version of the post-apocalyptic survival struggle was released, but the release did not improve the situation of the survival game – the average player numbers of DayZ remained below 10,000 until June 2019 (via SteamCharts).

Moreover, the release month (December 2018) remains the month with the most negative reviews to this day, with nearly 2,000 negative reviews. Players on Steam criticized at that time mainly the technical condition of the game as well as the numerous bugs, stating:

  • invisibler7x via Steam: “Despite 1.0 and especially because of the full release yesterday, I must advise everyone against this game.”
  • Stesch via Steam: “It’s outrageous what is being sold to us as ‘release’. As others have already stated, DayZ is best measured in bugs per minute!”
  • Battlerabbit via Steam: “For me, DayZ has actually been dead for a long time, and I was surprised that there was actually a bigger update.”
DayZ player counts July 2023 via SteamCharts
DayZ player counts in July 2023 via SteamCharts

What is the current development of DayZ? Both the player numbers and the reviews of DayZ are on a very good path in 2023.

Since November 2022, an average of over 30,000 players played the survival game each month. In January 2023, DayZ even set a new peak player count record with 63,000 simultaneous active players. The old player record of DayZ dates back to April 2022.

Additionally, a strong 87% of nearly 2,892 user reviews in July 2023 are positive (as of July 26, 2023, 2:00 PM). In June, 2,687 positive reviews stood against just 386 negative reviews (via Steam).

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What do players like about DayZ now? Recent reviews make it clear: you need to find your own way if you want to have fun in DayZ. The base game without mods and server admins suffers greatly from cheaters.

In contrast, there are community-driven servers where moderators keep the gaming experience free from cheaters and mods and individual server settings enhance the gameplay experience. There are PvE servers that add quests, crafting elements, or dinosaurs to the game, and PvP servers that emphasize military conflicts between players.

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Those who dive solo into official servers will likely encounter cheaters, frequently die, and lose progress according to some Steam reviews. This can quickly lead to frustration. Overall, it is up to the players to find a suitable server and a nice community to enjoy playing with.

That not every DayZ player is evil and wants to take you out for your loot was also shown by a player who became a legend in DayZ due to his kindness:

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Remnant 2: Unlocking the Engineer – How to unlock the secret archetype

Niko Hernes Niko Hernes Reading time 2 minutes

In Remnant 2 has a lot of archetypes that you can equip as classes and that give you new skills and options. One of these archetypes is the Engineer, which is difficult to find. How to unlock it is shown here:

How to unlock the Engineer in Remnant 2? To unlock the second archetype Engineer in Remnant 2, you need to find the alien device. You can then exchange the item with Wallace at Station 13. But the item cannot just be found while exploring.

What can the Engineer do? The Engineer provides you with a turret, a flamethrower, and everything related to heavy weapons.

What starting classes are available can be seen in our overview of Remnant 2.

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How to find the alien device

Where to find the alien device? You need to be far enough in the story of Remnant 2 to travel to N’erud. The area is filled with dense fog through which you can hardly see. When you enter the fog, you continuously take damage and die if you stay there too long.

But that’s exactly where we need to go for the item. Specifically, to the Vault of Aeons. At the edge of the map within the fog, you can find the item. If you start at the spawn point, you need to walk along the edge of the map without being in the fog.

The item is located in a small spot outside the cliff. While searching, you will find a path with a cliff on the left and sharp stones on the right. Behind you is a spaceship. Between the cliff and the stones, you need to go in and find a platform slightly outside the map.

You will vomit upon entering the fog and slowly take damage, but that’s not a problem; you just need to grab the items quickly before you die.

  • Jump onto the small, lower platform outside the map
  • There you will find a technician’s armor
  • On the left, you can drop down again and then find the alien device
  • You will die here, but upon respawn, you will have both items in your inventory
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Once you have found the item, you can buy the engram “Drzyr’s Dial Caliper” from Wallace at Station 13. This additionally costs 10 Luminien Crystals and 1000 Scrap Metal. Then you will have unlocked the additional archetype “Engineer”.

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Fortnite: Patch Notes for Patch 25.20 – All important information in English

Christos Tsogos Christos Tsogos Reading time 2 minutes

In Fortnite today, on July 26, the servers went down across all platforms (PC, Mac, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Switch, Android). The maintenance is being used to upload Update 25.20 to the servers.

Update, 1:00 PM: You can find all patch notes in the gray box.
We have compiled all new leaks in the spoiler box below the patch notes.

What’s new in Patch 25.20 – Patch Notes

New Weapons:

  • Bender’s Shiny Metal Raygun
  • Mammoth Pistol

Weapons from the Vault:

  • Lever-Action Shotgun

New Reality Augments:

  • First Aim, Then Shoot
    • Increases the damage of your weapons that have a scope when you aim

Reality Augments from the Vault:

  • Pistol Recycling
    • Reloads your pistol faster when your magazine is empty

Notes for Weapons:

  • Note: When the Firework Flare Gun came to the vault at the end of Summer Escape, the standard Flare Gun remained in the vault. It will continue to be in the vault in V.25.20.

Note on Competitions:

  • Bender’s Shiny Metal Raygun is not available in competitive game modes.

For more information, you can find the official patch notes at fortnite.com.

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What’s happening today in Fortnite? Epic Games is shutting down the servers of Chapter 4 Season 3 to upload a new update. According to leakers, this update will introduce new skins and some weapons into the game.

If you missed the trailer for Chapter 4 Season 3, here’s the video:

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Fortnite: Server Down – When and how long will they be offline?

This is the downtime in the morning: According to Epic Games, the servers will likely be shut down at 10:00 AM CET. Matchmaking will already be disabled 30 minutes before, so you won’t be able to seek new rounds starting from 9:30 AM.

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When can you play again? This is a major update. It is thus likely that Epic Games could bring the servers back online at 11:00 AM or even 1:00 PM. This is not confirmed, however.

When do the patch notes come out? Epic Games usually releases a brief list of patch notes on their site after the update. If that happens, we will summarize them here briefly and clearly.

What contents could be released with Update 25.20?

Epic Games reveals hardly any new information about upcoming content before a new update. However, trustworthy leakers like Shiina have been keeping an eye on the data hidden from normal users for a long time and have an idea of what you can expect this time. You can expect the following things:

  • Cosmetic Items
  • New Shop Tabs
  • Kinetic Boomerang could come out of the Vault
  • Leaks for the Crew Pack for August
  • New Level-Up Pack
  • New Collaborations
  • New Pistol from the Key Art
  • Perhaps new Augments
  • and more!
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This time it’s more of a major maintenance that could probably bring one or two new skins to the shop.

In the meantime, you can read about two new quirky skins that have never been seen before: Fortnite brings new skin – players have terrible idea of what material the figure is made of

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Remnant 2: How to open Ford’s chest

Christos Tsogos Christos Tsogos Reading time 3 minutes

In Remnant 2 gibt es eine besondere Kiste in Zimmer von Ford, doch diese ist verschlossen. Wir zeigen euch, wie ihr sie öffnen könnt und was drin steckt.

Where do I find the chest? Um die Kiste finden zu können, müsst ihr vorerst das Tutorial abgeschlossen haben. Nachdem ihr nun in Station 13 angekommen seid, könnt ihr Zugriff auf die Truhe bekommen. Geht dazu in den Raum, indem Ford und Clementine einen Streit hatten. Rechts vom Eingang befindet sich dann eine große, leuchtende Truhe, die mit einem Zahlenschloss versehen ist.

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So sieht die Kiste von Ford aus
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Here you can find the chest

How do I open the chest? Um die Kiste zu öffnen, müsst ihr euch die Taschenlampe, die euch Ford bei eurer ersten Mission gegeben hat, genauer anschauen. Remnant 2 steckt voller Geheimnisse und die Lösung ist meist vor eurer Nase. Geht in euer Menü und öffnet euer Inventar. Inspiziert nun die Lampe und schaut auf die Unterseite.

Remnant-2-Fords-Kiste-Code-Taschenlampe
Alle Items in eurem Inventar können ein Schlüssel

Dort findet ihr den Code 0415, der das Schloss von Fords Kiste öffnen kann.

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What is in the chest? In Fords Kiste steckt ein Schlüssel, der eine Tür zu einem Frachtraum aufschließen soll.

Remnant-2-Frachtraum-Schlüssel

Where do I find the cargo area? Der Frachtraum befindet sich zum Glück nicht weit von Station 13. Begebt euch raus ins Freie und geht an Dwell, dem Reliktfragmenthändler vorbei. Spaziert nun gerade raus an den Betonabgrenzungen entlang bis ihr an einen offenen Zaun ankommt und folgt dem Weg entlang der Container bis ihr in einen kaputten Frachter kommt.

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Here you can find the cargo area – it is located near Station 13
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Mit eurem Schlüssel könnt ihr eine verrostete Tür öffnen

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r/place: The big event on Reddit

Lydia Lydia Reading time 2 minutes

On Reddit, numerous communities and even large Twitch streamers have been battling for pixels since July 20, 2023. We at MeinMMO explain what r/place is all about.

Note: This article was originally published on July 25, 2023, and we updated it on July 26.

What is r/place? It is a huge community project hosted by Reddit, the homepage of the internet. The name refers to the subreddit where the project takes place; alternatively, it is simply referred to as “Place”.

r/place starts as a blank canvas of 1,000 × 1,000 pixels. Reddit users can then place a single colored pixel on this canvas. They must then wait a few minutes before they can color the next square. Together, users create impressive works of art.

Even Twitch streamers like Félix “xQc” Lengyel are participating in the event.

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The Unique Appeal of r/place

What is special about r/place? Countless people come together for this project to immortalize themselves on the canvas. However, space in r/place is fiercely contested.

Time and again, communities try to compete for space and overwrite each other’s artworks. This leads to epic battles between the groups.

In other cases, communities band together into alliances. They promise not to attack each other’s works and even defend one another. You can see a timelapse of the entire event here:

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The History of r/place

What is behind r/place? It all started on April 1, 2017. Initially, r/place was a kind of April Fool’s joke by the Reddit admins. However, individual communities quickly began to organize themselves and deliberately embellish certain sections.

By the end of the experiment on April 3, 2017, over 1 million Reddit users had participated and placed approximately 15 million tiles in total.

On April 1, 2022, r/place surprisingly returned. This time, the event lasted a full 5 days.

How r/place 2023 Went

How long will r/place last? This year’s r/place did not start as usual on April 1 but after several delays on July 20. The event ended in the early hours of July 26, our time. As in previous editions, users could only place white squares instead of colorful pixels to return the canvas to its original state.

Who is u/spez and what has he done? Behind the username is Reddit CEO Steve Huffman. Many users used this year’s r/place to express their dissatisfaction with Reddit’s recent changes and adorned numerous posts as well as the canvas itself with the phrase “Fuck Spez” or “Fuck u/spez”.

When will r/place 2024 take place? It is not yet clear whether there will be another edition of r/rplace in 2024. Originally, the event was designed to take place only every 5 years so that internet culture can change in the meantime and new memes can emerge to fill the canvas.

Some users suspect that the event was brought back earlier in 2023 to distract from the bad mood. If r/place returns in 2024, it will probably start again on the usual date of April 1.

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How do Twitch streamers fit in? r/place is particularly interesting for streamers because they can work live with their fans on artworks and immortalize themselves on the canvas.

If a content creator manages to successfully assert themselves against another community, it is a kind of recognition: I am the cooler streamer because my fans put in more effort.

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Steam: Even the bad reviews praise the fantastically terrible atmosphere in this new horror game

Niko Hernes Niko Hernes Reading time 2 minutes

Many new horror games on Steam draw inspiration from Resident Evil or games like Outlast, where you must survive without resistance. However, a new Steam game reminds of the not-so-old Scorn and aims to impress with puzzles and an unusual atmosphere.

What kind of game is this? In Unholy you actually live peacefully with your child. But one day that changes when your child is kidnapped and sacrificed by a cult. You were once part of this cult and this ritual is the key to their world domination.

As a mother, you now have to try to save your child’s soul. For this, you puzzle through both reality and a nightmarish institution full of bizarre opponents. The highlight, however, is the unusual atmosphere reminiscent of Silent Hill.

If you enjoy an atmospheric world in other genres as well, then perhaps the co-op shooter Remnant 2 is something for you.

You can see a trailer for Unholy here:

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Unholy – Trailer for the atmospheric horror game

“The oppressive horror atmosphere is almost perfect”

How does Unholy play? In the first-person perspective, you must explore and solve various puzzles. You need to figure out codes for locks or rotate objects to gain secret information.

In doing so, you absorb the mysteriously unusual atmosphere and its story. Visually, the game mixes classic Gothic horror aesthetics with Lovecraftian influences. For a small indie game, a great audiovisual experience has been created.

But similar to Scorn, the gameplay and combat leave something to be desired. The Steam reviews also criticize the gameplay but praise the fantastic atmosphere.

  • Májkül: Terrible stealth segments, a clichéd story, and crazy character design, but the oppressive horror atmosphere is almost perfect.
  • Failmore: Although the gameplay and combat are buggy, I recommend the game for its fantastic art design, sound quality, and story.
  • kopierkatze: Unholy was a real surprise for me. I had fun from start to finish. The graphics are really good, the atmosphere and sound work hand in hand to draw you in.
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If you expect good gameplay, you might want to steer clear of the game. But if you want to be captivated by a dense and dark atmosphere, then Unholy is worth every glance, as both positive and negative reviews agree and praise the audiovisual experience.

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Is Diablo 4 a “No-Action-RPG?” – Player has calculated surprising numbers for Nightmare dungeons

Jasmin Beverungen Jasmin Beverungen Reading time 2 minutes

The endgame of Diablo 4 lures with the nightmare dungeons, which are more difficult versions of the normal dungeons in the game. A player found the content of the action RPG not so “action-packed”, so he compiled statistics on how much action is really in the dungeons.

How did the player calculate this? The reddit user Ohh_Yeah explains in a post on Reddit how he calculated the numbers:

  • He used the recording program OBS and completed the nightmare dungeons on tier 5-15 once each, totaling ten runs.
  • He used a hunter with the buzzsaws build, which is considered one of the best builds in Season 1.
  • After the run, he stopped the time he spent running and fighting and calculated the respective percentage.

He calculated the fighting time by taking the moment when his brain switched from “running” to “fighting” as the starting point. Small mobs he ran past were not included in the statistics. 

You can also see the buzzsaws build of the hunter in action in the following video:

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What numbers has he found? The user was surprised to find that he only spent 43% of the time fighting, including preparation time. In contrast, he spent 57% of the time running around.

His worst run had only 21% fighting time, while in his best run, he spent about 65% fighting. In the first case, he unfortunately had to run back twice because he did not reach the objectives of his quest to progress. 

He had only a few dungeons with a boss at the end, but all bosses made up a maximum of 10% of the fighting time. On average, it was even only 5%.

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How do other fans perceive these numbers? The creator of the statistics feels that the low fighting time feels “bad” to him. Many agree with him, and a user even calls Diablo 4 a “non-action RPG”. And the blame lies with the nightmare dungeons, at least the lower levels.

We have gathered some opinions that illustrate that players feel a lack of fast-paced action:

  • iiTryhard: “It’s no fun to overlook a prisoner that you have to free, and then have to run back through 10 rooms that you’ve already cleared. If this is the endgame, then playing is pointless for me.”
  • Responsible-War-9389: “Now consider inventory management, time in town, and loading screens.”
  • ManlyPoop: “Nightmare dungeons define the endgame. You need them to progress, and they determine the replay value of the endgame. Right now, they are objectively boring.”
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Users do not enjoy overlooking quest objectives and therefore running back into rooms they have already cleared. The main problem for many is the backtracking, which costs an enormous amount of time and slows down the game.

Additionally, other classes are at a disadvantage. The buzzsaw hunter is among the best classes in Season 1. For example, a necromancer would not be able to complete the nightmare dungeon as quickly because he is even slower.

To help you get through the nightmare dungeons as quickly as possible, you should read our explanation of the content: Diablo 4: Nightmare Dungeons and Seals – How this feature works

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WoW players ask: “Where are all the healers?” – Well, they don’t want to deal with you anymore

Cortyn Cortyn Reading time 3 minutes

Healers in World of Warcraft often have a hard time. But currently, it is worse than it has been for a long time – at least that’s what many healers find.

That there are mainly damage dealers in World of Warcraft like sand at the sea is an old hat. Tanks and healers, on the other hand, are often sought after for a long time – and the problem seems to have only gotten bigger. Because dungeon groups are searching longer and longer for a healer who can take them through the instance. But the healers are no longer interested. The current season of Dragonflight has only intensified the problem.

What is the problem of healers? Healers have, especially in MMORPGs and in World of Warcraft specifically, primarily one thing: blame. And that always. It doesn’t matter if the damage dealer parked in the fire area for twenty seconds or if the tank turns his back to the boss and wonders why the health bar gets wiped out.

If someone dies, then it is the healer’s fault – at least that is often the common view in random groups. Especially in high ‘Mythic+’ dungeons, this can be very frustrating for healers. Because if you stand in an area in a ‘Mythic+20’ where you shouldn’t be, you are usually dead so quickly that the healer can’t prevent it.

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The truth is that players are usually to blame for their deaths when they don’t play mechanics correctly – but still, the healer is often assigned the blame. So, boopkmb writes in a post titled “Rant – Where are the healers?” on Reddit:

I need to vent a bit, because I was just in one of the most toxic dungeons this season.

I am a healer main. I have a rating of 2,600 on my Holy Paladin and 2,800 on my Restoration Shaman. I am currently working on 2,500 on all healers. Normally, I do 20 to 23 dungeons, sometimes only 16s when I want to fill my weekly chest, because I have infinite Aspect Badges anyway. Regardless, I’ve done hundreds of dungeons this season.

It’s easy to understand why no one wants to heal this season. When every mechanic (especially on “Tyrannical”) one-shots people standing in them, dungeons become increasingly frustrating. Combine that with people who don’t want (or can’t) learn mechanics, and you just don’t want to heal anymore.

He then reports about a run in the dungeon Depths of the Abyss, where mechanics were not played correctly at the final boss, and the whole group blamed him for not healing better.

He concludes the post with the summary:

No need to mention this, but relentless mechanics + the inability or unwillingness of people to learn these mechanics lead to healers not wanting to heal anymore.

Boopkmb receives a lot of agreement from the community, especially from other healers.

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What solutions are there? In the post, the user firewolf397 has a good idea on how to take some pressure off the healers. The problem is often that DPS players think the healer made the mistake while they themselves were standing in some deadly mechanic. His idea: As in Final Fantasy, simply give DPS debuffs when they fail a mechanic:

I believe Final Fantasy XIV has the right idea for tough content. Tanks are simply wiped with 1000 million damage when they make mistakes, and DPS get a non-removable debuff that lowers their DPS to nonexistent levels, even if they survive the hit and don’t solve the mechanic correctly.

You have to be insane to blame the healer when it’s not their fault because there are clear identifiers of who has failed. Debuffs that reduce damage for failed mechanics would, I believe, be a great motivator for people to play mechanics correctly.

There is a lot of support for this idea:

Suddenly, all DPS would play the mechanics perfectly.

Are you healers in WoW and currently no longer interested in groups with unknown people? Or are you indifferent and able to handle such situations?

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