Destiny 2: Update 7.1.5.1 is here – All patch notes and information

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Destiny 2 has announced Update 7.1.5.1, which brings several changes and improvements. However, in order to apply these updates, the servers must be temporarily taken offline. MeinMMO will keep you informed about everything regarding the planned maintenance.

What you need to know today: Update 7.1.5.1 for Destiny 2 is scheduled for today, July 25, during Dive Season 21. The maintenance works are routine and should not take long. However, players will also be temporarily unable to access the game.

8:20 PM: Bungie appears to have resolved the issues. After the update was made available, they reported via Twitter: All systems back online. We were able to log in again, and in the Weekly Reset, you can find out what’s happening in Destiny 2 this week and what cool Sparrow is available for Glimmer in the Eververse.

8:11 PM: In the meantime, the download of the update has worked. The download size is 119.4 MB on PC.

7:45 PM: It wasn’t a smooth start this Tuesday during the Weekly Reset. After the upload of Update 7.1.5.1 was not possible, Bungie just reported via Twitter that the downtime has been extended. Further updates on this issue are expected around 9:00 PM.

7:00 PM: In the meantime, the servers should be back online. However, logging in is not possible. An upload is also missing. Bungie has attached the patch notes that we will link to you at the end of the
article, and one of the currently disabled mods has been reactivated.

5:15 PM: Bungie has taken its servers offline. Maintenance has begun, and you will have to wait a while before you can get back into the game.

4:00 PM: Destiny 2 has started the maintenance. Players should prepare for being kicked out of their ongoing activities in about an hour. We have provided you with the exact maintenance times further down in the article.

We will keep you updated here with a live ticker during the server downtime. So keep an eye out for updates to this article.

A new in-game messaging system? This latest support message from Bungie was communicated via Twitter “X”. However, since the service’s takeover by Elon Musk, unregistered users can no longer see tweets on the platform and must create an account first.

Players have inquired with Bungie whether an in-game messaging and update system would be a better solution. The developer responded that they are looking for solutions.

In the game, the summer event is currently shining, especially with the new armors. However, some guardians had to look closely to even notice their white glow in 2023.

In this video, you can see the latest elemental armor glow:

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Maintenance on July 25 – All times for server downtime

These times are important today: Today’s update will, as always, appear for all platforms, including PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X, as well as PC. According to current planning, the planned downtime is 1 hour and 45 minutes. Last week, this schedule from Bungie went extremely smoothly.

MeinMMO will track the server downtime and regularly update this article with the latest information from Bungie support. Also, if there are any changes to the times.

This is the exact schedule for today’s maintenance in Destiny 2:

  • 4:00 PM: The background maintenance begins on all platforms.
  • 5:15 PM: Bungie will take the servers offline. Players will be automatically kicked out of the game.
  • During the downtime, Update 7.1.5.1 will be installed and gradually rolled out.
  • 7:00 PM: The expected login should be possible again in time for the Weekly Reset.
  • The maintenance will continue in the background until 8:00 PM. This means that you should expect a slight “server hiccup” during this time.
Important: As long as the background maintenance is running, there may be connectivity issues in the game. Additionally, right after the update, there may be queues when logging in.

Also, please note that third-party applications as well as the official companion app may not be properly accessible for a certain period of time, so they cannot be used.

What changes with Update 7.1.5.1 in Season 21

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When Destiny 2 is offline, guardians cannot log into the game for a while.

What the hotfix brings today: As always, Bungie is working on the list of known and confirmed issues. Here’s a brief overview of what Bungie might fix today:

  • The event challenge “Flame Keeper” shows an incorrect symbol on the event map. 
  • The rocket launcher “Crowning Dialogue” is not displayed in the collections. 
  • The sunlight armor sets are not displayed in the collections. 
  • There is an issue with igniting armors that prevents some players from completing their Solstice quests and generates a permanent popup window with instructions.
  • Several mods are currently disabled in the game:
    • All-Purpose Kickstart: A sphere of power grants 1 temporary armor charge.
    • Detonation Boost: Grants class ability energy on damage with a grenade.
    • Impact Induction: Damage with melee attacks reduces grenade cooldown.
    • Momentum Transfer: Damage with grenades reduces melee cooldown.
    • Focused Attack: Grants class ability energy through damage with melee attacks.
  • The defense with the Arc Staff super, while using the hunter’s exotic helmet “Blight Ranger”, inadvertently consumes extra super energy.
  • Certain scopes of the hand cannon “Judgment” have lost their red dot.
  • The Guardian Games Sparrow “Glowing Paragon” cannot be acquired from the collections. The exotic bow “Wishender” does not reliably shoot through the shields of the Cabal and Hydra.
  • Player name changes are not infinitely customizable via bungie.net. Several “Number Guardians” are still waiting for the option to change their username again, instead of receiving the message “You have no name changes available.”.

If you notice any errors in the game that are not listed here, please feel free to share them in our comment section.

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Patch Notes for Maintenance 7.1.5.1 in Destiny 2

What’s in the patch notes? Bungie publishes the list of all changes for maintenance 7.1.5.1 in the form of patch notes. However, these will be released later today and provide a complete overview of all resolved issues and improvements.

As soon as they are released, we will link them in this article, as there may still be changes to them afterwards.

Read the latest patch notes for Update 7.1.5.1. (in English)

In addition to maintenance and updates, cheat providers are also a problem for Destiny 2. Some of them are unwilling to give up the lucrative business of hacks and cheats:

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Diablo 4: Farming Malicious Hearts – Expert Promises at Least One Heart in 2 Minutes

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With the Malevolent Hearts, Diablo 4 changes Builds and mechanics in Season 1 of the action RPG. How to quickly farm the hearts, you can find out here.

How can you quickly farm the Malevolent Hearts? There is a little trick that gives you many hearts in just a few minutes. Diablo expert Rob2628 was the first player to reach level 100 and has uploaded a video on the heart farm.

However, you need the quest “The Cold Hard Truth,” one of the quests from the Season story. You have to go to the “Velkhova Church.” If you no longer have the quest because you have already completed the Season story, you can also be invited to do the dungeon together.

This is how you farm Malevolent Hearts:

  • Enter the dungeon and run through it
  • Next to a health fountain, you will find a corrupted bubble – with some luck, it is already a “Malevolent Monster” that will give you a heart
  • Continue to the boss fight, perform the ritual, and defeat the boss
  • You will receive a guaranteed Malevolent Heart here
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Important: Do not speak to the NPC in the boss cave after the boss has been killed and you have the heart. Then you will continue the quest and you cannot repeat it.

Leave the dungeon and try to restart the quest cave with the reset button in the menu. If the button does not work, then log out and back in briefly.

How well can hearts be farmed here? If you have gotten the hang of it and are preferably playing with teammates, then you can pocket at least one heart in 2 minutes. If there is a Malevolent Monster in the corrupted bubble, you will get two hearts directly in just a few minutes.

You can watch the English video from Rob with the farming strategy here:

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If you have a tactic for farming hearts, please leave a comment with tips and tricks. If you have any questions, we will gladly answer them too.

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„It was a love celebration“ – The Rock generously donates to striking fellow actors

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Many actors are currently on strike in the USA, fighting for better working conditions. The SAG-AFTRA Foundation supports striking actors with financial assistance. Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson has now donated a substantial amount of money to the Foundation.

  • Since July 13, 2023, SAG-AFTRA has been on strike in the USA. This is an actors’ union that particularly demands better working conditions for unknown actors.
  • The SAG-AFTRA Foundation works with the union but is not part of it. The Foundation provides financial aid to striking actors to help them get by during the strike.
  • With a large donation, mega-star The Rock has stepped in to support his smaller colleagues.

What was the amount of the donation? In an interview, the president of the SAG-AFTRA Foundation, Courtney B. Vance, and the executive director Cyd Wilson discussed the strike and Dwayne Johnson’s donation (via variety.com).

Vance promised not to disclose the exact amount of the donation. However, it is said to be a seven-figure donation. The amount is therefore somewhere between 1 million and 10 million US dollars.

According to Director Wilson, this is the largest donation ever received by the Foundation from an individual.

What will the money be used for? In the interview with Variety, the heads of the SAG-AFTRA Foundation discussed some numbers. Wilson clarified: The strike is not about Oscar winners.

It concerns the smaller wheels that sit in the background of a restaurant, contributing a part of the picture that is often unseen but would leave something missing without them. These people often have two or more jobs and must figure out each month, each week, how to continue financing their lives.

The SAG-AFTRA Foundation helps support those who cannot earn money due to the strike. The SAG-AFTRA union has a total of 160,000 members, and many of them currently need financial assistance.

The money is used to buy food, fill up cars, and keep the lives of these individuals running.

How did the donation come about? The SAG-AFTRA Foundation sent out 2,700 letters to the Foundation members at the start of the strike, who are known to earn the most.

How much has been donated in total is not disclosed by the officials. But The Rock has made the largest contribution.

Courtney B. Vance also uses the interview to express gratitude: ‘It was a love fest […] I want to thank Dwayne for his enormous generosity, compassion, and initiative to step up in such a significant and meaningful way for our community. On behalf of the thousands whom his historic donation will help, thank you, thank you, thank you.’

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11 million read that a 22-year-old gaming streamer loses $180 million: Twitter must intervene

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The gaming streamer Adin Ross has reportedly switched from Twitch to Kick for a lot of money. However, the 22-year-old was missing for a few days and skipped his streams on Kick. This sparked wild speculation on Twitter.

Who is Adin Ross?

Adin Ross is reportedly getting even more money from Kick than xQc:

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Ross does not stream for 5 days on Kick – despite strong contract

This was the situation: Although Adin Ross allegedly signed a huge contract with the new streaming service Kick, he was offline for several days: between July 19 and July 24, his channel on Kick remained silent.

This might be due to a conflict with his “mentor” Andrew Tate with whom he had a falling out: Tate criticized him for taking drugs and spreading narrow-minded, false views regarding LGBTQ+.

In any case, Ross was offline for 5 days.

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This was the tweet: The Twitter user scubaryan_, who frequently posted about streamers, published a tweet on July 24:

“After disappearing for the 5th time in the last 2 months for almost a week, Kick has officially TERMINATED Adin Ross’s contract worth $180 million.”

Accompanying the tweet was a photo of Adin Ross.

This tweet has been viewed 11 million times so far, gaining over 1,000 retweets and nearly 60,000 likes.

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This tweet went viral, even though it had no basis in fact.

Tweet was completely made up, meant to “scare Adin Ross”

What’s the problem with this tweet? The tweet is completely made up, there is no statement from Kick.

The tweet was apparently intended as a joke. Just minutes after the original tweet appeared, the user posted a second tweet with a picture of Spongebob and the text “Hopefully, this will scare him enough to stream again.”

But the tweet went viral and many took it as a serious announcement that Adin Ross was losing an extremely lucrative contract.

How did Twitter react? They added a “context note” that one could mistakenly take the tweet as a fact. The tweet is misleading: Kick did not terminate the contract.

Does Adin Ross really earn $180 million? No, the details of his contract with Kick are not clear:

  • There was once a rumor that Ross would receive $150 million for his switch over 2 years
  • This rumor was denied by Kick insider Trainwreck
  • Adin Ross himself stated that he has not disclosed any details about his contract

The $180 million was apparently another ironic exaggeration from the Twitter user, who seems to have overestimated Adin Ross’s followers’ ability to recognize irony on the internet.

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WoW Guide: How to Unlock the Secret Mount Valor

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A secret mount is hidden in the latest patch of World of Warcraft. We reveal how you can unlock the undead horse.

In Patch 10.1.5 Rifts in Time, Blizzard has included plenty of secrets, especially in an “old” version of Naxxramas. In addition to the Tier 3 sets and cool transmogs, there’s also a special mount to discover that you can unlock relatively quickly.

We will show you how to unlock the undead mount “Valiance” (Tapferkeit) in this step-by-step guide.

Step 1: Unlock Naxxramas and the Merchant

If you have read our other guides, you can skip this step. For everyone else, there’s a bit of work waiting for you, as you need to unlock both the old Scholomance and Naxxramas, along with the secret merchant there. But don’t worry, we have detailed guides for all three steps that you can complete here in order:

Step 2: Buy the Decay

Once you have completed all of the above, head to Zackett Skullsmash, who should be located in the inner ring of Naxxramas. For 30 Death’s Munitions, you can purchase the item “Delightfully Rotting” from him.

If you don’t have any Death’s Munitions, you’ll need to farm Scourge Stones again, for example, from the bosses in Naxxramas. Remember that you can visit Naxxramas with multiple characters, as the Scourge Stones are account-bound.

Zackett sells you “Delightfully Rotting” on the second page of his goods.

Step 3: Feed the Horse

Now make sure you are in the 10-man version of Naxxramas and that you haven’t killed Instructor Razuvious yet. This boss must still be alive to complete the secret!

If you have already cleared Naxxramas once, wait until the next weekly reset.

Now proceed to the military quarter (southwest of the raid) and kill all trash mobs up to Razuvious, but not the enemies that are already part of the boss fight.

In the large room before Razuvious, you can see the undead horse Valiance far to the right. It is “unfriendly” and if you approach the horse, it pushes you away.

Valiance does not want you as a rider. So you’ll have to trick it.

Try to slowly approach the horse while constantly using the item “Delightfully Rotting” until you eventually succeed.

Step 4: Find a Rider

Now head to the boss fight with Instructor Razuvious. Click on one of the two “Crystal of Obedience” to control one of the two adds via mind control. Guide this add to Valiance – the horse will accept it as a rider.

Now guide the add back to the boss arena. There, right-click on the portrait of the controlled add and select the option “Release” to end the control over the horse and rider.

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Step 5: Kill the Boss

After you have released the add, it should immediately be angry at you. Kill the add and then immediately kill the boss – and the “Reins of Valiance” should appear as loot. Use the reins and the mount will be unlocked for all your characters. Congratulations!

Have fun with your new undead mount!

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FC Bayern transfers for EA Sports FC 24: How strong the FCB team could look in the FIFA successor

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FC Bayern Munich will do everything in the transfer market to collect as many titles as possible in the 23/24 season. This promises strong ratings for players in EA Sports FC 24 for the record champions.

We give you a prediction of what the Bayern squad could look like in the FIFA successor. For this, we have summarized the previous transfers of the Munich team with the existing player material into a potential formation. In addition to the confirmed transfers, we also include the hottest transfer rumors in the squad planning.

Furthermore, we take a look at the potential down- and upgrades of FCB and make predictions about future ratings in FC24.

How Transfers Could Change FC Bayern in EA Sports FC 24

Here you see a potential starting lineup of FC Bayern in FC 24. We have set the team up in a typical 4-3-3 formation for coach Thomas Tuchel.

Bold are the players and their positions that are confirmed transfers or whose transfer to Bayern is likely. Behind the players, you see our predictions for the rating, in parentheses the possible difference from FIFA 23 to FC 24.

For the creation of the cards and starting eleven below, we used the card generator and the custom squad builder from futbin and marked the elements with “(via futbin.com)”.

Goalkeeper: Manuel Neuer 88 (-2)

Prediction Neuer FC 24
Prediction Neuer FC 24 (via futbin.com)

After his serious injury, Manuel Neuer is diligently working on his comeback. At 37 years old, the season will show whether he will keep the title of “world class.” Neuer needs a strong season in the Bundesliga to be in goal for the DFB team at the European Championship.

Right Back: Kyle Walker 83 (-2)

Prediction Walker for FC 24
Prediction Walker for FC 24 (via futbin.com)

The transfer of Kyle Walker from Manchester City to FC Bayern seems to be a mere formality (via sport1.de).

The 33-year-old Englishman is still considered one of the fastest full-backs in the world. Under Pep Guardiola, Walker was not unchallenged, yet with his experience and physique, he could stabilize Bayern’s defense.

Right Center Back: Min-jae Kim 83 (+4)

Prediction Kim for FC 24
Prediction Kim for FC 24 (via futbin.com)

The South Korean not only has the nickname “the monster” because of his impressive 1.90m height. Kim is seen as a role model, is hardly ever injured, and won the championship title in his first season with Napoli. Bayern hopes to find a secure base in him for the next few years.

Left Center Back: Matthijs de Ligt 86 (+1)

Prediction for de Ligt for FC 24
Prediction for de Ligt for FC 24 (via futbin.com)

If there was one winner at FC Bayern last season, it was the Dutchman. He could be relied upon. Defensively, he impressed with his physical presence, while offensively he even contributed a goal or two. De Ligt will be the undisputed defensive leader.

Left Back: Alphonso Davies 83 (-1)

Prediction Davies for FC 24
Prediction Davies for FC 24 (via futbin.com)

The season 22/23 was one to forget for the Canadian speedster. Poor performances and multiple injuries marred Davies’s past season. But: He is only 22 years old and has a coach in Thomas Tuchel who can bring him back to his old strength.

Central Defensive Midfielder: Fabinho 85 (-2)

Prediction Fabinho for FC 24
Prediction Fabinho for FC 24 (via futbin.com)

Curious: Due to his two bulldogs, which are considered dangerous in Saudi Arabia and therefore prohibited, the transfer for Fabinho to the desert seems to be stuck. (via goal.com)

It seemed that the transfer of the Brazilian was already a done deal. Other stars had less trouble moving to the Saudi Professional League. Read in our article, why the Saudi Pro League could become so strong in FC 24.

According to rumors, FC Bayern is also seriously interested and, due to the failed transfer, has good cards again for an offer for the destroyer (via goal.com) .

Fabinho undoubtedly has his qualities in defense and could provide the Bayern with the necessary stability with his vast experience.

Left Central Midfielder (LCM): Joshua Kimmich 89 (+-0)

Prediction Kimmich for FC 24
Prediction Kimmich for FC 24 (via futbin.com)

For Kimmich, the upcoming season, along with the following European Championship in Germany, could be the most important of his career. After the rollercoaster season with Bayern and another poor showing with the national team at the World Cup in Qatar, Kimmich is under special observation by many experts. It will show whether the “all-rounder” can bring the quality and mentality to the field that have made him a world-class player.

Right Central Midfielder (RCM): Konrad Laimer (83 +-0)

Prediction Laimer FC 24
Prediction Laimer FC 24 (via futbin.com)

Konrad Laimer could become one of the major transfers for Bayern. Laimer arrived free of charge from RB Leipzig and developed into an absolute key player in midfield. The Austrian is a classic box-to-box player with seemingly endless endurance. One who fights for every ball and runs for the other players.

Right Winger: Jamal Musiala 84 (+3)

Prediction Musiala for FC 24
Prediction Musiala for FC 24 (via futbin.com)

Germany’s and Bavaria’s biggest hope is called Jamal Musiala. At just 20 years old, he is a game-changer and predestined for the very special moments. For him, the challenge will be to find his place in Tuchel’s system; he certainly has all the technical requirements.

Left Winger: Kingsley Coman 86 (+-0)

Prediction Coman for FC 24
Prediction Coman for FC 24 (via futbin.com)

How many goals and assists would the Frenchman have already on his account if he weren’t so injury-prone? Coman is an absolute asset to Bayern’s offense with his pace and dribbling, and he has also worked on his defensive game. If the gifted technician stays fit, he should secure his starting spot.

Striker: Harry Kane 90 (+1)

Prediction Kane for FC 24
Prediction Kane for FC 24 (via futbin.com)

Will he come, will he not? Harry Kane is one of the most interesting players in this transfer period. FC Bayern sees itself in pole position following statements from Bayern legend Uli Hoeneß (via ran.de).

If the English record goalscorer is signed, FC Bayern would once again have the striker they missed after Lewandowski’s departure.

Here you see the complete starting eleven:

Prediction Starting Eleven Bayern FC 24
Prediction Starting Eleven Bayern FC 24 (via futbin.com)

The bench reads almost like a second Bundesliga team that would have ambitions for the championship title. If all transfers go as planned, Bayern would be better off than ever. With Raphaël Guerreiro taking a seat on the bench, a newcomer with definite potential for the starting eleven.

Bench:

  • GK: Sven Ulreich 75 (-1)
  • CB: Dayot Upamecano 80 (-1)
  • RB: Noussair Mazraoui 81 (-1)
  • RB: Josip Stanišić 74 (+2)
  • CM: Raphaël Guerreiro 83 (+1)
  • CM: Ryan Gravenberch 78 (-1)
  • CM: Leon Goretzka 86 (-1)
  • ST: Thomas Müller 86 (-1)
  • LW: Mathys Tel 73 (+9)
  • RW: Serge Gnabry 85 (+-0)
  • LW: Leroy Sané 84 (+-0)
  • ST: Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting 78 (+3)
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We did not consider the transfer-seeking Sadio Mané and Benjamin Parvard. It also looks like keeper Yann Sommer is due for another club change.

Thus, we have reached the end of our prediction for the team of FC Bayern Munich in EA Sports FC 24.

What do you think of our suggestions? Do you have any other ideas? Feel free to write it to us in the comments.

Harry Kane is, according to our prediction, one of the ten best players in EA Sports FC 24. Find out in our article who the other nine are.

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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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On July 25, Remnant 2 will be released for PC (Steam, Epic), PS5, and Xbox Series X|S. MeinMMO editor Benedict Grothaus has already played the game and advises: if you are currently feeling bored with Diablo 4, Remnant 2 can temporarily fill that gap very well.

What kind of game is this?

What does this have to do with Diablo 4? Players of Diablo 4 are currently complaining about a sort of drought. After the strong release Season 1 has finally started, but it has already caused disappointment in advance.

Blizzard has dampened the fun with harsh nerfs and the new features from the season do not excite everyone. Some players say: they would rather wait until buffs arrive or even until the next season.

Perfectly legitimate, even the developers say: if you no longer feel like it, take a break from Diablo 4 and play something else. Remnant 2 is exactly the game you should play during such breaks if you are looking for a similar thrill.

Is Remnant worth it? We answer that in the video:

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Remnant 2 is like Diablo with guns… or something like that

What do the games have in common? Unlike most Soulslikes, Remnant additionally builds on a real class and build system. You do not just distribute points on attributes but choose an “archetype” that determines your abilities.

At the beginning, you have 4 archetypes to choose from (5 with the gunslinger as a pre-order bonus) and can unlock more secret classes. Later, you can even choose 2 archetypes at the same time to play combinations. Specifically, Diablo and Remnant have in common:

  • both games build on loot that you can earn while playing
  • Mods (in Remnant 2) or aspects (in Diablo 4) grant you new abilities or change them so that you can build new builds
  • you can play alone or in co-op
  • there is a campaign as well as endgame with randomly generated content that you can repeat to grind for items or XP
  • 4 difficulty levels offer different challenges
  • there is a hardcore mode for the crazies among you

Even the dark, oppressive atmosphere is similar in both games. Those who enjoy bleak but diverse areas will find both games enjoyable. In addition, both games feature tough bosses that you can measure yourself against and that you sometimes have to defeat to progress in the game.

You can find a detailed review of Remnant 2 by the colleagues at GameStar.

What is different? The biggest difference is obviously the gameplay. Diablo 4 is an action RPG, while Remnant 2 plays more like a 3rd-person shooter. While both games focus on action, the controls and perspective are correspondingly different.

In general, Remnant 2 is a bit “harder” than Diablo 4 and is aimed more at players with a higher tolerance for frustration, as Soulslikes often do. Diablo is better suited for casual gamers.

Moreover, Remnant 2 currently does not feature a season system. Instead, it offers DLCs for more story and additional expansions in the future. This was already the case with the first part. So you do not have to constantly start new characters.

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Remnant 2 fits perfectly into the “low phases” of Diablo 4

Remnant came at a very convenient time for me, especially since I was able to test the game right before the start of Season 1 in Diablo 4. At that point, I had just taken a little break from the ARPG and could fully devote myself to the co-op shooter.

Since I enjoyed playing Remnant 1 so much that I almost overslept work, I am correspondingly enthusiastic about the second part. For me, the game also surprisingly hit the same buttons as Diablo 4.

I can unreservedly recommend the class: the helper with his companion dog:

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Loot, action, story bosses, and especially co-op have quickly added a few dozen hours to my gaming account. Shortly after the campaign, the enthusiasm for Diablo 4 returned, even though the excitement had initially waned here as well.

I believe that one can ideally play both games side by side, at least as long as one has at least some interest in one of them. When you come back later, you can explore new things again.

I played a new co-op game on Steam before its release and spent my entire free day on it.

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Baldur’s Gate 3 places so much value on intimate scenes that they even hire professionals from film and television

Nicole Wakulczyk Nicole Wakulczyk Reading time 2 minutes

In Baldur’s Gate 3, it is possible to establish relationships with companions, flirt, and have sex. To ensure that the spicy scenes are not uncomfortable for the actors who perform Motion Capture, the developers opted for professionals from film and television.

  • Baldur’s Gate 3 is an RPG based on the famous pen-and-paper RPG Dungeons & Dragons. Larian Studios previously developed Divinity: Original Sin 2, one of the best role-playing games on Steam.
  • In Baldur’s Gate 3, you have the option in the character editor to freely define your genitals, body types, and pronouns.
  • An important point in the game is the relationships between the characters and possible romances. Intimate relationships can lead to intimate actions. Larian showcased such a scene quite explicitly in a live stream and was banned for it.

In an interview with the BBC, two voice actresses and actors from Baldur’s Gate 3, Jennifer English (Shadowheart) and Devora Wilde (Lae’zel), discussed their experiences with the intimate scenes in the game.

The two also take on the role of a “Motion-Capture” artist in game development. Their movements are synchronized with the game to make them look more realistic.

That the developer Larian has hired specially trained “Intimacy Coordinators” has been a great help for them (via bbc.com).

In Baldur’s Gate 3 there are said to be particularly few boundaries when it comes to finding partners:

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Creators of Baldur’s Gate 3 show intimate love scene with a bear and get banned instantly

“The game has never gone too far”

What are “Intimacy Coordinators”? These are professionals in the film and television industry whose task is to choreograph scenes with sexual content or other sensitive content and to support the actors.

This ensures that the personal boundaries of the actors are protected and that they feel comfortable. The risk of crossing boundaries is intended to be minimized or avoided with the help of “Intimacy Coordinators” (via kmkb.de).

So far, “Intimacy Coordinators” have not been associated with video games. According to the BBC, Larian believes that they are one of the first development studios to employ these professionals in a traditional video game. The studio also hopes that others will follow their example.

Why is this a topic in Baldur’s Gate 3? Romance, emotions, and desire play an important role in Baldur’s Gate 3 – thus, there can also be intimate scenes in the game. Jennifer English stated to the BBC that while there were some quirks during the recordings, the story of the game never went too far (via bbc.com).

“I have never felt disgusting during any recording session. And my ‘disgust threshold’ is quite low,” says Jennifer English. She plays the half-elf cleric Shadowheart in Baldur’s Gate 3.

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That Larian was banned on TikTok for the spicy scene in which a vampire has sex with a druid in bear form is amusing to Devora Wilde according to the BBC. “This just shows how crazy this game is in the best possible way,” says the actress of the Githyanki warrior Lae’zel.

MeinMMO editor-in-chief Leya can, however, no longer say anywhere that she wants to play the druid in Baldur’s Gate 3:

Within seconds, my favorite class in Baldur’s Gate 3 was ruined

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Blue Protocol is considered a major MMORPG hope, and I was finally able to play the western version

Alexander Leitsch Alexander Leitsch Reading time 5 minutes

Blue Protocol was released on June 14 in Japan, and MeinMMO editor Alexander Leitsch was live on site with a VPN. Shortly thereafter, he was able to try the western version for the first time at an event in Munich. He also cleared up some open questions with franchise lead Mike Zadorojny.

Blue Protocol had me captivated for several weeks – until my account in Japan was banned. Already after 12 hours, I was sure: It will be the best MMORPG of the last 9 years. And I still hold on to that.

I was all the happier to be invited to an event by Amazon to play the western version for the first time.

At this event, I was allowed to spend about 15 minutes in the starting zone and the character editor before we got a high-level character and later tackled a dungeon with six players. This is designed for players of level 12, but was slightly adjusted in scaling to make it a bit harder for us.

Already after a few seconds, I was having a lot of fun with the combat system, which offers only a few abilities but still a lot of depth. For example, I can jump on an enemy’s head to knock them down from the air, receive a buff for perfect dodges, or perform attacks from the air.

You can see how brilliant the combat system can be in this video. There, I play the mentioned dungeon together with other journalists:

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Blue Protocol: Dungeon Gameplay

The client we received for the event lagged behind the Japanese version in several aspects. This included the balance. For instance, upon the Japan release, there was a significant adjustment to the Fluxweaver, resulting in much better mana management.

However, at least the English localization was complete and left an excellent impression. Finally, I know what the first story sequences are about:

Spoiler about the story:

In the intro sequence, I awaken in an unknown place. In the cave, I am first rescued by a female character who wants to help me escape from a large monster. She thinks I’m completely helpless. But then I stand up and beat the monster.

She is impressed by my skills and returns to the city with me. There we exchange information and realize that I have forgotten everything about my past and even my name. All I know is: I must save the world.

Under false pretenses (that I should write in her guest book), I then sign a gag contract that makes me her lackey. Feste, as she is called, now wants us to first pay off all her debts. This is where the first quests begin.

However, aside from some balance adjustments and the texts, I have not noticed any differences between the Japanese and western versions. However, there are some minor details, as Mike Zadorojny later revealed to me.

Here I will link my play report of the Japanese version once again:

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Delay from the release, the new class, and the beta

First, I wanted to know from Mike why there is a delay in the release at all. This was originally planned for the second half of 2023, but has now been postponed to 2024. There are no more specific details or a concrete date yet.

Mike explains that this is due to several reasons:

  • There were some adjustments in Japan between the network test in March and the release in June that had to first be incorporated into the western version.
  • The localization takes a large part of the time.
  • There are also legal matters that need clarification so that the game can receive a T-rating (for teens aged 13 and older) in all regions. There have already been accusations of censorship because a girl is wearing pants instead of a short skirt in the West.

It is also unclear which version of the game we will get at release. This is currently being worked on behind the scenes. The goal is to provide players with as much of the current content as possible. However, whether the content of the first patches – such as the new class Blitz Lancer, which will be released in Japan in August – will be included will only be announced later.

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It is certain that at release, we will only have English and Japanese voice-over. The texts are also supposed to be translated into German, but an audio version is not currently being worked on. However, it is theoretically possible that such a version will be added after the release, said Mike.

However, Mike could not provide a concrete answer to the most important question after the beta test:

Currently, we are working on an internal version that will also be released to the press. After that, we will head straight towards closed beta. Then we will also reveal more details about the server structure.

There was also no answer to the question of whether the console and PC versions will be released simultaneously or staggered.

What’s in store for the endgame?

In Japan, some players have already quickly reached the endgame of Blue Protocol. A Reddit user explained why the game became boring after less than 3 weeks.

In response, Mike stated that new endgame content is already being worked on. Bandai Namco plans to release monthly updates as well as a major patch per quarter. This will bring new dungeons, areas, or new classes into the game.

Blue Protocol is also a free-to-play game. You can leave at any time and return later when new updates are released.

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Blue Protocol presents the character editor in the trailer

Changes to the shop for the western version

The shop in Japan receives criticism from some players. Back in December 2022, during the announcement of the game, Mike had already told us that there would be adjustments to the shop in the West. Now he has become a bit more specific:

  • The philosophy of Amazon is “Fun and Fair” – players should never feel like they have to buy something to enjoy the game. Everything should be strictly optional.
  • The basic shop structure will be maintained, including skins that are only available through gacha mechanics. However, there is an adjustment: players who do not receive the special item after X attempts will be guaranteed to get it on the next try.
  • Content such as the season pass and the shop with Blue Protocol points will also remain.

The developers will present the specific content again in the future.

Conclusion: Exciting game, but slow progress and no German localization

The event in Munich was primarily aimed at websites and journalists who are not yet deeply involved in Blue Protocol. They could take their first steps in the game, get to know the combat system, and ask Mike Zadorojny their first questions. However, those who are deeply into the game will have gained only a few new pieces of information.

I continue to be thrilled primarily by the combat system in Blue Protocol, which offers only 7 active abilities in the end, but brings other functions like an attack from the air. Additionally, the dodging roll and the animations just feel incredibly good.

I was somewhat disappointed that we won’t get German voice-over. For me, that contributes significantly to the immersion, like in Guild Wars 2 or ESO. I had hoped that Amazon would want to keep up with the big MMORPGs here.

Overall, it feels like not much has happened in the past 8 months since the announcement in December 2022. However, I hope this test was the beginning of an information campaign.

Alexander Leitsch

MMORPG expert at MeinMMO

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Arnold Schwarzenegger wanted to outdo his rival with Terminator 2 – However, he was stopped by the director

Marie Friske Marie Friske Reading time 2 minutes

Arnold Schwarzenegger wanted to surpass his arch-rival Sylvester Stallone with Terminator 2. However, the director had a different plan for the film.

For many movie fans, Terminator 2 is among the best films of the entire sci-fi genre. It was also the winner of a poll here on MeinMMO as the best film that Arnold Schwarzenegger has made.

But the actor actually wanted the film to be much more brutal, as he revealed during a panel discussion on June 28, 2023, at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures.

Here you can see a trailer for Terminator 2:

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Trailer for the sci-fi classic ‘Terminator 2 – Judgment Day’ with Arnold Schwarzenegger

“I had to outdo Stallone“

In the 1991 film, Arnold Schwarzenegger once again stepped into his cult role of the Terminator and this time must protect the future leader of the human resistance, John Connor, from another murderous machine.

Behind the great success of Terminator 2, the actor saw one person above all: James Cameron, the screenwriter and director of the film.

In this YouTube video, you can see for yourself what Arnold Schwarzenegger said about Terminator 2. Jump to 1:06:45:

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It was also his idea that Arnold Schwarzenegger this time would not appear as a villain, but as a “good machine“. However, the actor was initially skeptical when Cameron told him: “I want to make a good Terminator out of you.” “What do you mean by a good Terminator?” the actor asked in confusion.

Because Arnold Schwarzenegger actually had very different plans for his film character:

In the first [film] I killed 68 people. In the second, I must kill 150. We are going up! Cut their throats, shoot them with a gun, and run over them with a car.’

I had to outdo Stallone. Remember, my whole mission is to be number one when it comes to the number of people killed on screen.

Arnold Schwarzenegger via YouTube

Because at that time, the two action stars Sylvester Stallone and Arnold Schwarzenegger were arch-rivals competing for the best projects. But that was not enough. It was also about who carries the bigger weapons in his films and who kills more people.

James Cameron stuck to his original idea and stopped the actor: “Arnold, stop. You’re a really sick guy. I will make sure you don’t kill a single person in Terminator 2.”

The actor did not like that at all. He commented: “That’s the stupidest thing I have ever heard. How can this be Terminator 2 without me killing someone? At least throw in a few symbolic bodies in the film.”

And concerning an iconic line from the Terminator, the actor and director disagreed:

Arnold Schwarzenegger actually did not want to say a famous line from Terminator

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„I have disappointed you“ – xQc surrenders to German Twitch streamer during the big pixel battle on Reddit and proposes an alliance

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The German Twitch streamer Kevin “Papaplatte” Teller (27) doubled his viewing figures thanks to the global r/Place event and teamed up with the world-renowned streamer Félix “xQc” Lengyel (25). How this twist came about is told by MeinMMO.

What is r/Place and how did it originate? This extraordinary phenomenon emerged in April 2017 on the social media platform Reddit and had an initial duration of 4 days. The idea behind r/Place on Reddit was quite simple, but the impact captivated countless users.

Reddit users were given the opportunity to participate in a massive community experiment, working together on a gigantic digital canvas and painting images pixel by pixel.

The canvas measured 1,000 x 1,000 pixels and was edited in real-time by an unlimited number of users. Each Reddit user was allowed to place one pixel every five minutes.

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What started as an innocent gathering of colorful pixels quickly transformed into a global collaboration and an epic competition. Reddit users formed alliances, made pacts, and fiercely fought for their creations.

Many streamers used this event to pit their communities against each other, ally with other streamer colleagues, and show their viewers a unique competition.

This year, r/Place entered its third round and started on July 20, 2023. There, a rivalry ensued between the German streamer Papaplatte and xQc, who had long been the undisputed number one on Twitch.

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Papaplatte breaks his own viewer records

What does Papaplatte have to do with r/Place? In the midst of this creative chaos, the well-known German Twitch streamer Papaplatte found a unique opportunity to grow his audience. He cleverly used r/Place as a stage to draw attention to his Twitch channel.

Through exciting entertainment and the support of his loyal community, Papaplatte managed to more than double his viewer count. He defended many artworks of German streamers with his fans, but also took under his protection the Pride flag and other pixel creations.

Last month, Papaplatte averaged 17,250 viewers (via sullygnome). However, in a spectacular stream on July 24, 2023, he drew the attention of over 100,000 viewers and set a new personal viewer record.

As a result, the German streamer slipped to number 1 in the German Twitch charts and ranked fourth among the most-watched streamers worldwide (via sullygnome).

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Papaplatte vs. xQc – An epic competition

How did the competition between Papaplatte and xQc unfold? The rapid growth of Papaplatte on Twitch did not go unnoticed by the world-famous streamer xQc. When xQc attacked other Twitch streamers in r/Place, Papaplatte decided to defend his fellow competitors. This led to a rivalry between the two, resulting in some exciting hours.

xQc asked for the names and coordinates of the mysterious protector to attack it. It didn’t take long before he attacked the dragon built by Papaplatte. This led to a rivalry between the two, resulting in some exciting hours.

But despite xQc’s worldwide fame and his huge follower count of nearly 12 million followers on Twitch, he ultimately had to capitulate against Papaplatte and his dedicated community. “I was sure I would make it. Chat, I let you down! I’m sorry! We can’t do it,” xQc said in his stream to his fanbase.

The capitulation of xQc is included here:

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How did the alliance come about? xQc recognized the impressive potential of the German streamer and his community. He unexpectedly proposed an alliance to Papaplatte. Together with their communities, Papaplatte and xQc decided to unite their artistic talents.

Together they created a spectacular pixel work above the Turkish flag – an underwater world full of familiar characters from SpongeBob. The former star became Patrick Star, and soon SpongeBob, Sandy, Squidward, and many other underwater inhabitants joined in.

Why did the alliance contract raise questions? As a symbolic gesture of peace, xQc sent Papaplatte a contract stipulating that the German streamer could no longer attack the pixel works of xQc. However, a curious twist occurred: instead of signing with his real name, Papaplatte signed the contract with the name of his streamer colleague Rumathra, namely “Wieland Welte“.

The signing raised some questions, but both streamers downplayed it as a joke and emphasized the unity and respect they felt for each other and for their communities.

The epic confrontation against xQc showed that true strength is not always measured solely by numbers but also by the loyalty and commitment of an engaged community.

German Twitch streamer proudly shares a sex adventure – But actress embarrasses him with a smile

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Twitch streamer becomes an annoying character in Baldur’s Gate 3: “You can kill him, but he doesn’t stop talking”

Alexander Leitsch Alexander Leitsch Reading time 2 minutes

Ben “CohhCarnage” Cassell is a well-known Twitch streamer who presents many different games. Now he has been given a great honor because he was able to voice a character in Baldur’s Gate 3. However, this character is supposed to be very annoying and keep talking even when you kill him.

What kind of character is this? The streamer voices the character Naaber and shared on Twitter how happy and proud he is of this character. However, the blonde man could really annoy players, as the developers revealed in a short video clip.

Chrystal Ding, Writing Lead at Baldur’s Gate 3, explains:

There is a character that is intentionally written to be incredibly annoying. And people who have played the original games will surely recognize the lines he comes from. As soon as you meet him, he starts to follow you. He constantly annoys you and you can try to tell him to shut up, but he just won’t!

Ding continues: While players can shove Naaber into a river – just like they could with CohhCarnage in the real world – even then, he keeps coming back to you. Even after his death, his corpse can still keep talking. This could make him the most annoying character of all time.

You can listen to the developers’ statements and the first quotes from Naaber in this tweet:

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Who is CohhCarnage? Ben Cassell is 39 years old and has been a streamer since 2013. He made headlines for being online for 2,000 consecutive days. However, he took a short break. Still, he is almost online daily. He has about 1.5 million followers, which puts him at 250th place in the Twitch ranking. On average, around 9,000 people watch him at the same time (via Sullygnome).

“Oh God, he’s like the admirer from Oblivion”

How are fans and other streamers reacting to this? Naaber is causing many funny reactions on the internet. The character immediately reminds many of the admirer from The Elder Scrolls: Oblivion. This was also the first reaction from DansGaming, another Twitch streamer.

But actually, the developers of Larian Studios are just following their own inspirations. Already in Baldur’s Gate 1, there was the NPC Noober, who constantly annoyed you with his chatter. In the second part, there was Neeber, who kept talking about how annoying others find him.

In both parts, there were rewards for listening to the characters long enough. Perhaps something like that will be in Baldur’s Gate 3 again!

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Is the character received well everywhere? No, some users on Twitter believe that such characters don’t really fit into the game. They only disturb the game world and immersion.

However, Naaber is generally receiving more support. In the comments at our colleagues from GameStar, Chabneruk writes: “Can a role-playing game truly be a real role-playing game if the developers don’t intentionally annoy you somewhere? Oblivion, Gothic, Baldur’s Gate… that’s practically a quality seal.”

What do you think of intentionally annoying characters? Is it really necessary, or should developers refrain from such things?

In Baldur’s Gate 3, you will also have quite a lot to do if you want to experience every ending: 17,000 alternative endings: The new role-playing epic on Steam apparently wants to redefine ‘replayability’

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Guardian discovers curious “function” in Destiny 2, jumps higher than allowed, can stay endlessly in the air

Britta ♤ BeAngel Britta ♤ BeAngel Reading time 4 minutes

In the world of Destiny 2 two Warlocks have now made a fascinating discovery. While one Guardian plays at breathtaking heights and seems to hover endlessly in the air, his teammate is unable to reproduce this despite the same settings. MeinMMO explains why the price for this “flyer” advantage is high in two ways is.

What curious discovery did the two players make? The Guardian Riskruner and his teammate noticed strange differences while playing Destiny 2. Both played as the Warlock class and found that they had completely different jump behaviors.

  • One player was able to hover almost weightlessly in the air after a double jump and seemingly float endlessly without losing height.
  • The other player was not even close to achieving this with his Warlock and sank back to the ground after a brief upward thrust.

Curious, they examined the difference. At first, they assumed it was a problem with the general jump timing. However, they quickly realized that it was due to their different FPS settings, i.e., the frame rate.

In this video on YouTube the two Warlocks encounter the FPS realization and reveal the fascinating difference in jumping:

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This is how the frame rate difference affects play: The crucial commonality for this new “feature” in Destiny 2 seems to be the frame rate.

  • Players who play Destiny 2 with higher FPS between 240 and 140 can benefit from this advantage, while players with lower 30 FPS are disadvantaged and obviously cannot achieve the same flying abilities.
What does the term “FPS” mean?

FPS stands for “Frames per seconds” or ‘frames per second’. The FPS value indicates how many frames per second appear on a screen and thus how smooth the image runs. It is often referred to as the “frame rate”. Therefore, it depends on your hardware whether you can play a game smoothly or not. In gaming, it is often crucial to achieve a high FPS count.

We also tested it and could confirm the results: The higher the frame rate, the better the Warlock can be controlled with the gliding maneuver. It feels almost like a completely different class when it comes to moving quickly and offers many more mobility options.

With a little practice, even a triple jump is possible if one manages to force the end of the glide with another jump.

And even the “scroll-skating” in Destiny 2 benefits from it. An option that players have long utilized with the Warlock or Titan to get from A to B particularly quickly, for example in PvP.

However, if the FPS falls below 60, this movement becomes nearly impossible. Even the Warlock-exclusive ability “heat wave” no longer helps, which is supposed to allow any Guardian to stay in the air after “feeding” their grenade.

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Players find the FPS advantage unfair – Is it “Pay-to-Win”?

Having more FPS in Destiny 2 advantages: This new discovery has reignited the FPS discussion about Destiny 2 in the community. After watching the video, many players questioned the game balance and fairness. Because it has already been shown multiple times in the past that the frame rate can affect gameplay in Destiny 2.

The discovered advantage is therefore declared “pay-to-win” by Riskruner, because it has a high price:

[…] When you buy a computer that is capable of consistently achieving much higher frame rates, you have the ability to stay in the air throughout the entire flight. […] In PvP this could mean that you have a sniper’s advantage, which means you are paying for a slight advantage that some cannot access because they are limited by a high price, for example a powerful computer and a 144-240Hz monitor. […]

he commented under his post on Reddit

Yes, especially the mobility option gives players an advantage in PvP because you can attack enemies from above and are simultaneously harder to hit. However, whether this leads to a pay-to-win option for Destiny 2 is questionable.

These are the disadvantages of high FPS settings: It should also be mentioned that more FPS not only brings advantages in Destiny 2. Because depending on the situation, there can also be serious damage disadvantages if the hardware is too good.

While higher FPS are indeed better in PvP, in PvE they can mean that you die right away in some cases in Destiny 2 and do not always know why.

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Players who play on console are apparently more powerful with the PS4 version at 30 FPS than with the PS5 version, which can reach up to 120 FPS.

However, it should be noted that these are only tests by players and there are no official statements from Bungie on this. So far, only one FPS bug in Destiny 2 has been confirmed and fixed, namely the issue with the cabal cannons on Neomuna that swept players away with one shot.

Nonetheless, the player IneptlySocial amusingly comments:

On the other hand, your buddy [with 30 FPS] is literally a tank in PvE, while your armor [with 240 FPS] is made of papier-mâché.

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The future of this unexpected “feature” in Destiny 2 therefore remains uncertain. After all, the ability to gain air superiority has its pros and cons. Nevertheless, it is worth adjusting your FPS depending on the situation, whether to take less damage or to take out your opponents in PvP with impressive flying skills from the air.

What do you think of “purchasable movement advantages” for Warlocks in Destiny 2? Do you think fair competition is affected by this? Or are you already taking advantage of this knowledge about FPS in Destiny 2 yourself? Then feel free to leave us a comment. You can also tell us how many FPS you usually play Bungie’s loot shooter.

Problems with the frame rate in games are not uncommon. Games like Fallout 76 have already successfully resolved their frame rate issues.

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Steam: Dr Disrespect claims someone offered an absurd amount for his knife in CS:GO, receives mockery

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The streamer Dr Disrespect recently pulled a knife and Counter-Strike: Global Offensive. Now he is facing ridicule on social media for claiming someone offered him $100,000 for the knife.

What kind of knife is it? The American streamer Dr. Disrespect pulled a knife in CS:GO after opening hundreds of loot boxes, specifically an “M9 Bayonet Doppler Sapphire”. For skin enthusiasts and collectors, this knife is worth a five-figure sum.

The streamer was particularly pleased with his lucky find and boasted loudly: “It will always be my favorite game! I love Counter-Strike! Yes! (via Twitter)”

What’s the offer about? A few days after Dr Disrespect pulled the knife, he addressed his community with a new post and wrote that he had received an offer of $100,000 for the knife.

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Additionally, the streamer added the challenge: “You can do better”, which implies “there’s more to come”.

The tweet was viewed nearly 6.7 million times within 2 days (as of July 25, 2023).

Counter-Strike: Global Offensive will receive a successor with Counter-Strike 2 in the summer of 2023. In the video you can see the most important changes at a glance:

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Streamer faces ridicule

How does the streamer’s community react? They ridicule the streamer and mock the supposed amount of the offer. Many users questioned who would spend so much money on digital content or an item in a video game (via Twitter).

Other users posted similar memes and jokes that can also be found in NFT discussions. For example, there are some comments sharing a screenshot of the knife, stating that they have it now too (via Twitter).

The skin enthusiast “zipeL” even topped the topic and questioned the authenticity of the offer, as the knife is said to be worth much less. The last time he checked the price for such a knife, it was not $100,000, but “only” around $14,500 (via Twitter).

However, there was the counter-argument that it was an offer, and people can pay prices above the actual market value (via Twitter). Thus, it could matter for fans of the streamer that it is the first knife that Dr Disrespect has ever pulled.

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What’s the deal with skins and knives in CS:GO? Some skins and knives have high value in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive. Many players spend concerning amounts to open boxes in the tactical shooter and, with a lot of luck, pull a valuable item.

German streamers like MontanaBlack also invest a lot of money in CS:GO boxes.

Why is this concerning? Opening loot boxes in CS:GO is viewed critically, as it involves aspects of gambling. Players receive the skins and knives randomly and hope to get a valuable item when opening a box, ideally bringing them a (high) profit.

Streamers who rigorously open boxes for a lot of money are repeatedly criticized. In July 2023, the American Tyler “Ninja” Blevins made headlines for opening CS:GO loot boxes at a wedding.

How low the chance of a worthwhile win is when opening loot boxes was also illustrated in early July 2023 by the German streamer and skin collector ohnePixel when he opened CS:GO boxes for around 180,000 euros, but only walked away with just under 4,000 euros from the case-opening.

556,000 people watch as a German Twitch streamer pulls duds for 120,000 € in CS:GO

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Diablo 4: “Incompetent Idiots” players deliberately let NPCs die who plead for help to more easily access loot

Maik Schneider Maik Schneider Reading time 2 minutes

Not every player of Diablo 4 can escape the demonic influences and over time adapt to the rough habits of Sanctuary. For some, it goes as far as leaving NPCs to their fate, who call for help. But for the loot, you still stop by.

Some quests in the action RPG Diablo 4 can also be seen as character tests. This includes a small event that one often encounters in basements or dungeons.

Three people find themselves helpless amid monsters and demons. We, the glorious heroes, are supposed to help them survive an attack.

However, some players are so frustrated by the event that they leave the helpless NPC trio to their fate. But the loot at the end is good enough to pick it up later.

Currently, Season 1 in Diablo 4 is running. A trailer for it can be found here:

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NPCs fall over if you just look at them

What is the problem with the event? Many players have trouble keeping the three NPCs alive during the monster attack.

For the “mastery,” at least one NPC must stay alive at the end. Each surviving NPC then drops another handful of loot, which means a nice pile of gear at the event with three NPCs and a loot chest.

However, the event is not optimally balanced, and may even be faulty.

Players report that the three NPCs are already on the ground after one hit. Moreover, the NPCs do not behave as if they want to save their own lives – they run into ground effects of the enemies, take unnecessary damage, and get hit from all directions.

The values of the NPCs seem to vary, as we have also noticed at MeinMMO. While colleague Benedict Grothaus has been complaining about NPCs always dying right away since release, I have almost never had problems completing the event.

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“Teleport to sell, come back to the chest”

What do players say about it? On Reddit, the event is currently being discussed under the title: “This ‘keep the incompetent idiots alive’ minigame needs to be revised” (via reddit.com).

Here it becomes clear that some players have a problem with the event. The top comment clarifies: “I have only managed the ‘mastery’ once. It felt like winning the lottery.”

But the depths of the issues only show deeper in the thread.

User “xXxmilkdrinkerxXxx” shares his tactic: “I like to activate the event, let them call for help, and then run away.” This is one of the comments with the most upvotes in the thread.

“-SparksLinerHigh-” even goes a bit further: “I activate the event and use the time for a teleport [to the city] to sell and then come back to the chest.” After the event time ends, you still have to deal with a bunch of creatures and then receive a loot chest as a reward.

Three users are immediately excited about the reckless idea and want to use it themselves. Only user “b_i_g__g_u_y” counters with a “You monster.” Maybe there is still hope for Sanctuary.

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How do you deal with the event? Do you also have problems or do the three NPCs survive regularly? Do you consider this to be a flaw in the game? Leave a comment on the topic.

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Players accuse Diablo 4 of “dark schemes” with the Battle Pass, Blizzard reacts promptly, fixes annoying bug

Benedict Grothaus Benedict Grothaus Reading time 2 minutes

Players with a Deluxe or Ultimate Edition of Diablo 4 have received a Battle Pass for the game. However, due to a default setting, it was easy to accidentally redeem it too early. Blizzard has now fixed this.

What was the problem?

This is the change: Until recently, it was mainly on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S that your cursor would be on the button for Premium activation as soon as you accessed the Battle Pass. Without further confirmation, you could directly redeem the pass with a single button.

This caused a lot of anger on Twitter against Blizzard, especially since the pass also has to be accessed to check the progress of the journey. Community head Adam Fletcher responded promptly and promised a hotfix.

As of July 25, it seems that the cursor is now by default on the journey, rather than on the activation of the Premium Battle Pass.

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“A simple confirmation would fix this”

On Twitter, many users criticized the previous variant and even labeled it a scam. The Diablo expert Rhykker referred to it as a “dark pattern,” a design that intentionally misleads users into something.

Rhykker also suggested that it would suffice to simply add a confirmation pop-up. Instead of directly activating the pass with the button, you would need to press “Yes” again to complete the action.

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The current solution is apparently only a temporary fix, as Fletcher indicates in his reply. Several hotfixes and patches are scheduled in the coming days to address primarily problems. There are not yet any detailed infos available.

The Battle Pass itself has been criticized for quite some time. Although it was already stated beforehand that you would receive only a small amount of premium currency back, the platinum rewards seem to bother some:

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A YouTuber wants to create a life-sized clone of himself, failing miserably twice

Benedikt Schlotmann Benedikt Schlotmann Reading time 2 minutes

A YouTuber wanted to create a life-sized model of himself with a 3D printer. But he failed multiple times.

The YouTuber Ivan Miranda took his huge 3D printer and decided to make a life-sized model of himself. He had to build an appropriately large 3D printer for this purpose.

Overall, he needed 108 printing hours and experienced two rather dramatic failures. He himself speaks of two “catastrophic” failures. You can watch the roughly 20-minute long (English) video on YouTube:

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Huge 3D Printer Poses Several Challenges

Anyone who has ever worked with a 3D printer knows that you need to make some preparations. And a small 3D printer, like the ones you can buy on Amazon, wasn’t sufficient for this purpose.

The YouTuber therefore developed a 3D printer himself with a massive printing frame and a print bed. The heat from the print bed helps to glue the materials together during the printing process. He solved this problem by using commercial floor heating cables.

The entire action lasted 108 hours, which accounts for problems, interruptions, and failures. The last and finally successful print took 76 hours.

His final result is a large red figure made of red PLA (Polylactide). PLA is one of the most commonly used materials in the 3D printing sector. The YouTuber worked in the FDM process. This is a layering process where dozens of plastic layers are “stacked” on top of each other.

The plastic clone ultimately consists of 4,375 layers.

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Can this be replicated? Yes, if you have a strong desire for your own clone, you can buy the YouTuber’s design files for about $30 (25 euros). However, keep in mind that you would also need to build such a large 3D printer, which is not exactly cheap.

Interestingly, 3D printers can also be used to create more meaningful things that can improve a user’s life. For example, a team developed a special hand for a 15-year-old, which is a huge improvement for him:

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Steam: New role-playing game is full of secrets – player wants to solve puzzle by intense waiting: “Was afraid to leave”

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Today, on July 25, Remnant 2 is released on Steam. A player solved a puzzle in the role-playing game by patiently waiting and was rewarded with the special weapon ‘Meridian’. However, it was actually a waste of time.

On July 24, a player showed on Reddit how he was able to obtain the special weapon ‘Meridian’. He waited for 90 minutes in a room, but it turns out it wasn’t necessary at all.

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“This is such a waste of time.”

What was the player waiting for? On July 24, the user “Deiser” wrote on Reddit that he obtained the ‘Meridian’ after waiting an hour and a half for a room to fill with water. This allowed him to walk on wooden planks on the water’s surface and reach a platform.

On the platform, he found a corpse and the weapon ‘Meridian’ – a grenade launcher that can be converted into a rocket launcher with a mod (via Reddit).

How do other players react to this? The user Oghier writes: “It continues to fill, even when you die or explore other areas in Lonsomm. I wandered around for at least two hours […]. When I returned, the room was filled with water and I was able to collect the grenade launcher.” (via Reddit).

The user feelin_fine_ writes: “Holy sh… This is such a waste of time.” (via Reddit). Deiser replies: “I was too afraid to leave the area and waste my time.”

How did he come up with the idea? In one location in Remnant 2, Deiser discovered a hostile slime that was blocking a pipe. The player shot this, causing water to flow from the pipe and gradually fill the room. Two wooden planks floated on the water.

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His idea was that the slime surely wasn’t just placed there randomly. Also, it wasn’t part of a quest in Remnant 2. As the water flowed from the pipe, Deiser stopped the timer and ultimately waited for 90 minutes.

Instead, he could have explored the world, defeated bosses, tackled dungeons, or, as MeinMMO editor Benedict Grothaus mistakenly did, wiped out an entire species:

I played a new coop game on Steam before release and spent my entire free day on it

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“Close your eyes” – Stranger attempts to kiss Twitch streamer while she is live streaming Pokémon GO

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The Twitch streamer “j0beats” is primarily out in the real world with Pokémon GO. Recently, she had an unpleasant encounter with a stranger.

What was the situation? j0beats was out with her viewers playing Pokémon GO when she encountered two older gentlemen who appeared to be somewhat tipsy. The men initially approached her about her camera and then appeared on the screen themselves.

What started as harmless small talk quickly took an uncomfortable turn.

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How did the conversation go? j0beats spoke with the men, who introduced themselves as Glen and Barry from Sheffield, and tried to explain Pokémon to them. After introducing herself as Jo, one of them commented that his wife would also have that name.

His companion seemed to already sense the direction the conversation was headed and tried to urge him along with a “Let it go, Glen.” However, Glen appeared unfazed and began to comment on the Twitch streamer’s false eyelashes.

When j0beats complied with his request to close her eyes so he could get a closer look at her eyelashes, he attempted to kiss her. The Twitch streamer barely managed to dodge and quickly moved away from the men.

She commented on the incident to her viewers: “A sexual assault live on stream, okay, I didn’t like that. Damn, that was close.” We have embedded the associated clip for you here:

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However, j0beats was not intimidated by the encounter and continues to regularly go out with her viewers to catch Pokémon.

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The special thing about streams of Pokémon GO is that unlike most other games, they are not played in dimly lit streaming rooms, but outside, in “real life”.

The unpredictable encounters with strangers often make the appeal of these IRL streams, but they also lead to uncomfortable situations:

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Margot Robbie has been trying for years to bring the romance between Harley Quinn and Poison Ivy to the big screen

Marie Friske Marie Friske Reading time 2 minutes

The actress Margot Robbie, who portrays Harley Quinn in several live-action adaptations, once said in an interview which DC romance she has long been advocating for.

Margot Robbie first took on the role of the supervillain Harley Quinn in the film Suicide Squad (2016). With Birds of Prey: The Emancipation of Harley Quinn (2020), the character got her own film, in which she teams up with other female superheroes. In The Suicide Squad (2021), Margot Robbie last stepped into her iconic DC role.

In the films, only the relationship between her and the villain Joker has been addressed so far. Meanwhile, the actress has been trying for years to bring another DC couple to the big screen.

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“I have been advocating for it for years”

So Margot Robbie said in an interview with comicbook.com on December 5, 2022, that she has long been pushing for the romance between Harley Quinn and the supervillain Poison Ivy to be finally integrated into a live-action adaptation:

I have been advocating for it for years. I can’t even tell you how hard I’ve been pushing for it. I want it too.

Margot Robbie via comicbook.com

When asked who she envisions in the role of Poison Ivy, she replied: “To be honest, I always picture Poison Ivy from the comics. I don’t envision a specific actress doing it, but yes, that would be so good.”

While the focus in the live-action adaptations so far has only been on the relationship between Joker and Harley Quinn, the two villains have been a couple in several DC comics. Margot Robbie also talked about this in an interview on November 28, 2018:

Yes. If you read the comics, you know that Poison Ivy and Harley have an intimate relationship. In some comics, it is portrayed as a friendship, while in others, you can see that they actually become sexual as a couple.

I have tried to integrate Poison Ivy into the universe because the relationship between Harley and Poison Ivy is one of my favorite aspects of the comics, so I want to explore that on screen.

Margot Robbie via pridesource.com

If you’re wondering what happens next with Harley Quinn in the DC film universe after The Suicide Squad, check out here with our colleagues from Moviepilot.

Not only in the comics but also in the animated series Harley Quinn from HBO Max, Harley Quinn and Poison Ivy become a couple, and their relationship and life together are the focus in the following seasons.

In the future, a new live-action adaptation titled Gotham City Sirens is also set to premiere, once again featuring Margot Robbie in the role, where Harley Quinn teams up with Poison Ivy and Catwoman.

Perhaps the long-standing wish of the actress will finally come true, and the relationship between the two characters will be shown on the big screen.

New series mixes Harley Quinn with fantasy, shows first trailer: “This is the collaboration I never expected”

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