In Destiny 2 the submachine gun “The Immortal” is very popular. It came into the Trials with Season 20 and immediately caused a stir, especially in combination with a certain perk. However, this will be nerfed – as will some other content in the game.
What is changing? Bungie announced a mid-season patch in a blog post. In this, they plan to tackle some weapons that are too strong or too weak. A prominent target is “The Immortal”:
It is particularly strong in PvP and in combination with the perk “Aim Assist”. This grants you a damage bonus of 17% if you hit the same target consecutively for a few seconds. The damage increases to 40% with a continuous rate of fire. The bonus is strong and especially very simple to activate.
If combined with perks like “Ricochet” and “Scout” for more range, almost nothing can stop you.
But that will be over in the future, as the perk will be weakened in PvP. The maximum damage bonus will be reduced from 40% to 25%. The PvE version will remain untouched.
In addition to “Aim Assist”, there are also nerfs for pulse rifles, including the Graviton Lance, and light buffs for bows and shotguns.
Destiny 2 will receive the new DLC “The Final Form” in 2024. Check out the first teaser here:
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Destiny 2: Teaser trailer for the DLC “The Final Form”
Buff for 2 Perks and 2 Weapon Types
How strong was the combo really? Mercules, one of the weapon designers for Destiny 2, explains the current situation in the blog post and shows a graphic. This shows the “Kills Over Expected” for PvP. On the X-axis, you see the usage time in percentage, while on the Y-axis, the performance is displayed. This should ideally be at 0% to achieve “expected performance.”
“The Immortal” and also the Graviton Lance slightly exceed the value, but are used disproportionately much. That is why nerfs are coming.
Which perks will be changed? Two perks will receive a buff:
Directly to the gut: The penalty for auto-aiming has been reduced by 37.5 percent.
Fireteam: The penalty for auto-aiming has been reduced by 33 percent.
Which weapons will be changed?
Light Bows
The starting distance for the specified damage reduction has been increased from 15 m to 25 m.
The ending distance for the specified damage reduction has been increased from 20 m to 45 m.
Increase of final accuracy by ~10 %.
Submachine Guns
Improvements have been made to the dynamic reticle of the targeting system of Shayura’s Wrath.
Light Shotguns
Reduction of the spread angle of the outer horizontal pellets by 15 %.
Graviton Lance
PvE damage has been increased by 67 %.
The additional aim assist from the catalyst has been removed.
The damage caused by the Cosmology explosion against players has been reduced by 40 %.
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The range stat has been reduced by 10.
Lion’s Roar
A problem has been fixed where the Chimera perk on the catalyst did not apply the buffs to kinetic and power-slot weapons.
What happens after the update? Further changes are planned for Season 22. The focus will mainly be on zoom, which is to be completely redesigned. Additionally, the maximum achievable damage is to be reduced for almost all weapon types. However, it has not yet been revealed what the specific changes will be.
When will the mid-season patch be released? There is currently no official date. We are currently in week 6 of the season. Since the new season 22 is set to start on August 22, the mid-season patch should not take much longer to arrive.
What do you think about the changes? Are they correct or is Bungie adjusting the wrong screws? Feel free to write it in the comments.
Reign of Guilds is a new MMORPG on Steam, where you fight against monsters and other players from a first-person perspective. It aims to return to the roots of the genre and has chosen an interesting path, especially in PvP.
What kind of game is this? Reign of Guilds is an old school MMORPG with a large medieval world combined with fantasy elements like magic. The focus is on the conflicts between the guilds, but there should be plenty to do outside of that.
At the beginning, you create a character without a class and can distribute the first attribute points as you wish. Later, you will have the opportunity to specialize in one of 14 “mini-classes”.
It relies on an action combat system where you need to aim actively. There will be no tab targeting like in WoW.
Crafting plays an important role, as items lose strength over time due to wear. Therefore, you need to continuously create new equipment.
For PvE fans, there will be dungeons and world bosses. There is also player housing for every type of player.
However, the main focus is on PvP. You can conquer one of 60 fortresses, rise to become the lord of one of the 14 counties, or take the role of king. The king rules the entire world, collects taxes, but can also be overthrown.
The game also features guild wars with up to 150 participants. In most zones of the game world, there is also open PvP, with an especially interesting karma system.
Those who only eliminate “evil” enemies will be crowned as saints. They do not need to fear penalties and even receive discounts from merchants. However, those who attack helpless victims outside their level range will become “psychos”. They lose a part of their equipment and experience points when killed. Furthermore, from a certain point on, merchants will no longer want to speak with them.
You can get a first glimpse of the gameplay here:
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Reign of Guilds – Update Trailer
Free playtest on Steam runs until July 17
What is this test? Currently, the fourth playtest for Reign of Guilds is running on Steam. It runs until July 17 at 9:00 PM and is completely free to play.
To participate, you only have to visit the Steam page and request access for the playtest there. You will receive it immediately and can start downloading right away.
The test includes the tutorial, the first 2 of 14 counties, and the guild battles for them. Compared to the last test in April, the control system, adjustments to the AI, and new abilities have been introduced to the game. Another county was also planned, but it was not finished in time.
What happens next? Before the early access, several adjustments are planned, including marketplaces, two more counties, underground mechanics in the form of mines and caves, and the implementation of Easy Anti Cheat. When exactly early access will start is not yet known.
Currently, Reign of Guilds is noticeably behind schedule. The original release for early access was planned for 2021.
What payment system does Reign of Guilds use? The MMORPG will be a pay2play title. You will have to purchase it once and then also subscribe to play it.
In return, it completely forgoes direct pay2win, but also “indirect pay2win”. By this, the developers mean certain premium features like buffs, which are often referred to as pay2progress.
What do you think of Reign of Guilds? Does the game appeal to you? Or are you put off by the outdated graphics and the subscription model?
Marcel “MontanaBlack” Eris (35) is not particularly fond of the Twitch streamer Pia “Shurjoka” Scholz (25) and does not make a secret of it. He has now revealed how much money it earns him to criticize the 25-year-old in his streams.
Who doesn’t MontanaBlack like? The Twitch streamer Pia “Shurjoka” Scholz was awarded the “Player of the Year” at the German Computer Game Awards in May 2023. However, some did not like it at all, believing that the 25-year-old does not show enough gaming content to deserve such an award.
Some on the internet have had a thorn in their side about the streamer since her criticism of the Harry Potter game Hogwarts Legacy. She even called for a boycott of the game.
The colleagues from GamePro have compiled the controversies surrounding the open-world title for you:
Primarily he eats while, if KuchenTV has a lot to say, MontanaBlack can enjoy his meal in peace. And the gambling streamer Theo “Scurrows” Bottländer somehow gets to participate as well.
Interestingly, the streamers have all had their disagreements, but apparently have set them aside due to their shared dislike of Shurjoka. And not without reason, as there is quite a bit to earn.
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Career and Life of MontanaBlack in 2 Minutes: What Makes Him Unique?
It brings in so much money to find Shurjoka annoying
How much does MontanaBlack earn from this? In a recent video, KuchenTV boasted that he could very well do without a clarifying conversation with Shurjoka, as his content about the streamer is doing “really well”. MontanaBlack agrees: The reactions are also going over well.
The Twitch streamer calculates: here a video with 730,000 views, there one with 800,000, plus several videos with around 400,000 views. MontanaBlack does not know exactly how much money he earns per video, but estimates:
For the two more successful videos, it could be between 3,000 and 4,000 euros, plus three “jets” for the slightly weaker videos. That would be 1,000 euros each. Thus, MontanaBlack would have earned 9,000 – 11,000 euros by criticizing Shurjoka while comfortably eating.
Lastly, MontanaBlack also offers to send Shurjoka some cans of his new energy drink “Gönrgy” for tasting. After all, half of her streams consist of “Just Chatting”, then she would finally provide quality content, the streamer scoffs.
In the current Season 21 of Destiny 2, players are facing a new challenge to obtain the exotic scout rifle “Malevolent Tool.” And it is truly malevolent.
We updated this guide on July 9, 2023, and added a useful tip for unsuccessful anglers who want to catch the Exo without further pointless fishing.
The “Season of Depth” in Destiny 2 is in week 5 and has not revealed all its secrets yet. Two exotic weapons are already in the hands of Guardians, but an Exo weapon called “Malevolent Tool” from the Veist forge is still missing.
That they exist is known through a triumph from week 10, which states:
Complete the “Whetstone” encounter in diving sessions to earn the scout rifle “Malevolent Tool.”.
In the meantime, however, the Guardians have picked up the trail and believe that the quest for the last weapon Exo of Season 21 begins with an Exo fish.
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Destiny 2: “Season of the Depth” lets Guardians dive into the water
Is this finally the long-awaited Exo quest?
Two things have changed in week 5: On one hand, we received a new fishing quest. Bungie also pointed this out in the new TWiD (“This Week in Destiny” blog), with the tip: “Remember, you have to catch them all.
On the other hand, new exotic fish have entered the game, which drop a strange item for you.
After visiting Hawthorne in the Tower, she tells you about a strange event with exotic fish and hands you the quest “Fishing Trip: Throne World.”.
Hawthorne sends you on a fishing trip to the Throne World
The quest consists of 6 steps, and you need to fish a lot to reach Platinum.
Different fish qualities grant progress at different rates.
In total, you need 600 points:
An Exo fish brings 20 points, a Legendary fish 5, a Rare fish 2, and an Uncommon fish 1 point.
To drop the quest, you need to reach week 5 in the seasonal story.
Once you’ve done that, you can return to Hawthorne in the Tower and collect your reward. But don’t get your hopes up too early, as you won’t receive the new Exotic there. Rather, you can choose between two Legendary rewards.
Still, both may be related. Bungie may have tried to ensure with the quest that you fish for everything to uncover the mystery, and that enough Guardians are fishing with you to progress better.
Because you need at least one Exo fish in your inventory to turn it in at the aquarium in the H.E.L.M., triggering the mystery.
Note: The Hawthorne quest is not strictly necessary to obtain the scout rifle “Malevolent Tool” and the Exo fish. You can also proceed without it.
So, if you’re currently avoiding the boring activity of fishing in Season 21, you’ll probably need to cast your line for the Exo again. Whether with or without the quest likely doesn’t matter.
Catch an Exo fish: If you start in the Throne World,you need to reel in the new Exo fish “Whispering Moth Carp,” which Bungie has now released.
The fish drop is random. So you might be lucky and have it on the line right away. Or you might have to stand around fishing for a long time.
“Concentrated Fishing” and “Perfect Catch” do help to at least slightly improve your catch chances.
After 20 minutes of focused fishing, the moth carp bit
We can’t complain this week, as we had the loot god on our side and managed to complete the task in about 20 minutes. Other Guardians, like Paul Tassi, had less luck and needed 40 minutes plus 90 bait.
However, next week, you’ll probably have to invest time in fishing again, so only true fishing enthusiasts will likely find enjoyment in it.
Delivering the Moth Fish drops you the “Broken Blade of the Strife”
Step 2 is a bit easier: Once you receive the Exo fish, fly back to the H.E.L.M. Turn it in there as usual at the aquarium terminal.
That the blade drops for you is not only seen when turning in the fish, see our screenshot as well. You will also find the item in your inventory with your fishing gear. If it is there, you can start the diving mission.
Blade found. – This is how you see it
Besides the usual Exos and a few materials, you will also get the item “Broken Blade of the Strife.” With this, you will now proceed to the diving mission of Season 21. You can also start it via the H.E.L.M.
Deliver the broken sword in the diving mission: Attentive Guardians will have already noticed the three different Taken statues, as seen in the latest dungeon “Ghosts of the Depth”.
So far, they had no function. With the item “Broken Blade of the Strife” in your possession, you can now interact with them.
One statueis located at the entrance of the encounter, after you have dived into the Methane Sea.
The second statue can be found in the first encounter of the dive, right next to the spot where you place the Egregore Resonator. Take a look around, then you’ll see a door leading to a room on your left.
The third statue can then be found after the first encounter in the second part of the underwater sections.
This is how you find the 3 Taken statues in the dive: The statues are relatively easy to find, so you shouldn’t have trouble getting rid of your find. Alternatively, you can watch the way in this video:
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Here, 360GameTV shows you where to find the three Taken statues in the seasonal dive
If you did everything correctly, the statue should light up red upon submission, and Xivu Arath, Savathun’s sister, will scream again.
However, we recommend waiting until you have snagged all three items. You can activate the statues again once you have a key. Therefore, it would make sense to turn them all in together in the coming weeks.
What happens next? Starting from week 6, Hawthorne will drop another quest for you. This time she’ll send you to Nessus to fish. There, a new Exo fish named “Vexed Armored Fish” will drop.
By the last weekly reset in week 7, the last Exo fish named “Aeonian Battlefish” should also be unlocked to activate the third and final statue.
There are a total of 4 of these Exo fish:
“Keprischer Axe Fish”
“Whispering Moth Carp” available since week 5
“Vexed Armored Fish” available since week 6
“Aeonian Battlefish”
Last but not least, there’s the final challenge called the “Whetstone” encounter.
And what if you have bad luck while fishing? If you’re still haunted by angler’s luck despite the lucky week, here’s a tip: Not everyone in the fire team needs the Exo fish. It’s sufficient if one person has all three fish and opens the door for you.
Every member of the fire team that completes the Whetstone mission receives the Exotic.
You only need one Guardian with all three Exo fish to open the door for you
How the mission unfolds will be revealed to you by Nexxoss in this video:
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What can the Exo Scout Rifle “Malevolent Tool” do?
For many Guardians, this sounded very tempting: As YouTuber Redrix reports about datamining, the weapon is said to be an exotic Stasis scout rifle. A catalyst will also be available.
Exo Perk: Precision hits while “Creeping Weariness” is active create a Stasis Shard that returns to you.
Catalyst: Causes the magazine to be refilled by collecting Stasis Shards.
For clarification: Every headshot would slow down your enemies. If you then use a fragment that grants primary weapons additional damage against frozen targets, this makes you even more dangerous. Hunters could also combine this with the “Mask of Bakris” since it increases damage for Stasis and Arc weapons for a short time after dodging.
The Exo weapon could thus be well-suited for several Stasis builds.
Have you already gathered by the pond to challenge your Exo fish luck? Then feel free to tell us in the comments how many Exo fish you’ve been able to snag so far.
By the way, Bungie is currently once again confronted with “accidental art theft”:
The tactical role-playing game Wasteland 3 is currently on sale on Steam for just €6.79. With a purchase price of €33.99, you save 80%.
Wasteland 3 is the successor to Wasteland 2 and comes from the game studio inXile Entertainment.
It is a tactical role-playing and strategy game in which you take on the role of a Desert Ranger in a post-apocalyptic setting. As such, you try to rebuild the state of Arizona.
What does the gameplay of Wasteland 3 look like? You play in an isometric perspective, looking down at the action from a skewed angle, and control a group of 6 Rangers that you can customize individually.
The focus of the game is on a reactive story and strategic combat. You try to survive in a freezing environment and build a base. However, hostile factions, cultists, and gangs make life difficult for you, and a wrong decision can lead to the downfall of your group.
While you explore the game world in real-time, the battles are turn-based. Each of the characters has individual abilities that you can choose according to your playstyle.
How is the game rated? The game receives a very positive reception from players. Of the total 13,812 ratings, a full 84% are positive (as of July 8, 2023, via Steam).
Many players compare Wasteland 3 to X-COM. The game is praised for its RPG elements and a good story:
животное: ‘This game is on par with Divinity Original Sin and X-COM. If you like these games, you should definitely play Wasteland 3. Interesting story, vibrant and diverse world, great gameplay!’
chrisern: ‘Very similar to X-Com, but with more refined RPG elements and dialogues between battles. And it also forgives some mistakes, at least on normal difficulty. The replayability factor is enormous.’
Anyone always looking for cheap games on Steam should take a closer look at this strategy game:
In the constantly advancing field of gaming, which features cutting-edge technology and new gameplay mechanisms, there is a group of players who are struggling to keep up.
Some games pose challenges for older players. A 53-year-old player expressed to AARP, an American non-profit organization that advocates for the interests and needs of older adults: “I feel like we’re being left behind, not taken into account” (via aarp.org).
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Font size too small and controllers that are difficult to use
Instructor Celia Pearce teaches Game Design at Northeastern University in Boston and has been addressing issues that older players face for years.
What problems do older players have? One issue is controllers that are sometimes hard to operate, especially for people with acute or permanent injuries or arthritis. Another issue is the small font sizes in games.
“I always tell my students, please use larger fonts, no one over 30 can read a font size of 0.5,” says Celia Pearce (via Marketplace). Pearce is part of the research group “Games for Life” and wants to bridge the gap between the gaming industry and the needs of older players.
AARP (American Association of Retired Persons) has highlighted in a research report that older players feel disadvantaged and rarely find games that are suitable for them (via PDF: AARP).
“Playing is a healthy part of aging”
What do older players wish for? According to AARP, for many, the tutorial often presents a hurdle. The instructions should be made clearer and more readable. Many older gamers also play on mobile devices, while others prefer PCs or consoles. There is a demand for more cross-platform games.
Maura White is the director of games and their community at AARP. She says that meaningful gaming is a healthy part of aging. Playing can “reduce stress, challenge you mentally, connect you with others, and simply be fun.” It also provides an opportunity to engage more with technology (via blog.aarp.com).
Additionally, while older players want to stay mentally fit, they also look for “ways to connect with other people through games,” says Kenny Rosenblatt (via Marketplace). Rosenblatt is the CEO of Arkadium, a developer of casual games.
What games do older players play? According to the instructor, older players are not only interested in brain-training games but mainly in story games. The company Arkadium now wants to focus primarily on this player group. Most of their players, according to Rosenblatt, are in their sixties and seventies, some even in their eighties.
Even Diablo 4 fascinates older gamers, as the Diablo franchise has been a pillar of gaming since 1996 and one of the best-known game series.
Ubisoft wants to promote fair play in Rainbow Six Siege and has integrated a system that detects players using mouse and keyboard on consoles – and punishes them for it.
Three months ago, Ubisoft integrated the detection system “MouseTrap,” which can perceive the use of mouse and keyboard on consoles.
What is the problem with keyboard & mouse? The keyboard and mouse are connected to a console via an adapter. The consoles do not recognize that this is not a controller, allowing players to use aim assist.
Mouse, keyboard plus aim assist is a combination that can be considered unfair. Some even call it cheating.
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Developers want to improve fair play in Rainbow Six Siege
How are the developers proceeding? Ubisoft wants to promote fair play in Rainbow Six Siege. Thus, they “punish” players who connect mouse and keyboard to their consoles, the so-called “spoofers,” with annoying lags.
On the Ubisoft website, they write:
MouseTrap is a new detection system that punishes the use of mouse and keyboard on consoles by adding extra [lags] for players who are detected and encourages them to use their controller again. Our goal is to restore true balance between competition and skill to improve fair play in Rainbow Six Siege.
Ubisoft does not want to directly ban the “spoofers,” but to give them a chance to “change their behavior and play fair.” Successfully.
What were the consequences? According to Ubisoft, this resulted in a reduction of the total number of mouse and keyboard users by 78%. In the ranked mode, it is at 73% (via Ubisoft.com). This exceeded their expectations.
A cheater can ruin the gaming experience for hundreds of players in a single match. Especially free-to-play titles often struggle with cheaters and hackers, but for one player, there was a last-minute rescue:
There are places where Pokémon GO plays extremely well because there are damn many PokéStops and gyms. And the city of Gdańsk in Poland also seems to have such a place, as a trainer shows.
A trainer shared: In the subreddit for Pokémon GO, a trainer shared a screenshot titled Has anyone ever seen such a crazy cluster? (via reddit).
This referred to an almost ridiculous amount of PokéStops, crammed into a very small space. As the user “jhernandez1999” explains, this is a place in the Polish city of Gdańsk that isn’t anything special, but is completely overcrowded with stops. Additionally, you can see 14 gyms from there.
But see for yourselves:
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How can this be? If you’re used to the normal places in Pokémon GO, you’ll be amazed, because normally PokéStops are not found so close to each other – and certainly not in such extreme quantities.
As a user explains, it might be that this is a leftover from old times, where an exploit was used when submitting PokéStops (via reddit).
But one thing is for sure: if you play there, you could hardly escape items from stops and XP from spinning new places.
Players impressed: Just imagine the Community Day spawns
What do players say? In the comments, players discuss the crazy place. They are impressed and speculate about what it must be like to play there.
So user Pxzydst says: Damn, just imagine the Community Day spawns, because at an event like the Community Day Classic with Squirtle, there will be a lot happening at this place.
However, CaptainVesta says: Yes, but just imagine clicking on that (via reddit). Because that could actually be difficult when everything is full of stops. You might easily click on the wrong things.
Just imagine meeting here for a golden lure module meeting with people, another user emphasizes (via reddit). That way, you could quickly gather the coins for Grafaiai and Gholdengo.
Meanwhile, I can barely get two stops on my university campus together unless I walk over, wonders a user (via reddit)
Now and then, there are places where there are extremely many PokéStops and gyms that one would wish for in their own city, let alone in the countryside. There are several such examples:
What about you in your area? Do you have also places where there are stops and gyms endlessly? Or are you rather desperately searching for ways to play Pokémon GO? And how do you solve the problem? Let us know in the comments!
The special program for version 1.2 in Honkai: Star Rail is over. Players got a preview of the new characters, banners, and events.
On July 8, 2023, a major livestream took place, showcasing the new content in Honkai: Star Rail. The next version 1.2 is titled “Even Immortality Ends.” The release date for version 1.2 is July 19, 2023.
Version 1.2 contains the following new content:
3 new playable characters
2 new areas
2 new companion missions
and more
Here you can see the spectacular trailer for the new version 1.2:
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Honkai: Star Rail Version 1.2 “Even Immortality Ends” Special Program
These are the banners in version 1.2 with Kafka and Blade
Who are the new characters? Blade is a 5-star character on the path of destruction and the combat type Wind. He belongs to the Stellaron Hunters and was once immortal. As a result, his body has self-healing powers. In battle, Blade can sacrifice his own health points to deal even greater damage to enemies.
Kafka is also a 5-star character and a fearless Stellaron Hunter. She fights on the path of nothingness and as a lightning character. With her skill, she can deal damage to multiple enemies at once. Additionally, her ultimate has a chance to inflict a shock status on the affected enemies.
The last addition is Luka, a physical 4-star figure on the path of nothingness. With his ability, he inflicts physical damage on his targeted enemy and has a chance to apply the “Bleed” status. When using his ultimate, he deals damage and there is a chance that the targeted enemy will suffer greater damage for a certain number of rounds.
Here you see the new additions in version 1.2 and their banners
What banners will be available in version 1.2? The new version will run in 2 phases:
In the first phase, the banner for the 5-star character Blade will run. Here, the 4-star figures Arlan, Sushang, and Natasha will have a higher chance of being drawn.
In the 2nd phase, you can secure 5-star character Kafka. The 4-star character Luka will also be obtainable. Additionally, Sampo and Serval will have increased chances.
You can also obtain the corresponding light cones “The Unreachable Side” from Blade and “Patience Is All You Need” from Kafka through the light cone action warps.
All important information about the launch of the new version 1.2 can be found here:
What else will there be in version 1.2? In addition to the new characters and banners, there will be 2 new areas, the Alchemy Commission and the Shroombog. The main story will also continue, and new enemies will appear in the game.
Several events await you, such as “Stories of the Fantastic” or the “Underground Treasure Hunt”.
There will also be updates for the Forgotten Hall and the Universe Simulation. Additionally, you can play 2 new companion missions for Kafka and Yukong in the next update.
MeinMMO author Dariusz Müller bought a Nintendo Switch for the release of Pokémon Scarlet and Violet after much hesitation. He is completely satisfied with the console so far, but has not yet warmed up to the Joy-Cons. Now he has discovered a way to use his Xbox controller on the Switch and is almost always thrilled.
The Joy-Cons of the Nintendo Switch are okay. In handheld mode, they mostly serve their purpose, but nothing more. For use on a monitor or TV, there are alternatives like the Xbox controller, which I like much better. Additionally, I have a few PS4 controllers lying around.
At some point, I thought there must be a way to use PS4 or Xbox controllers on the Switch. I like both much better than the Joy-Cons, and I don’t have to spend another around €60 for a Switch Pro controller, even though I already own numerous controllers.
The solution: a small device for under €30
I discovered a small USB stick called the 8BitDo USB Wireless Adapter 2, with which I can establish a connection between the Nintendo Switch and my Xbox controller. The DualShocks of the PS4 work just as well, but mine are significantly more battered and thus went back to the shelf after the short test.
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I simply plug the stick into the Switch and build a wireless connection to the controller I wish to use. If you have a controller that cannot be used wirelessly, that’s not a problem either, as the Switch has two USB ports. Just plug the 8BitDo into one and your controller’s cable into the other.
However, it should be mentioned that the stick is unnecessarily wide. It’s possible that the cable and stick may get a little in each other’s way. In my case, it didn’t cause any problems with the wired connection, but it’s still annoying.
The use of two 8BitDo USB adapters and thus two Xbox controllers is unfortunately ruled out, because both are too thick to fit side by side. I haven’t tested whether a USB hub can remedy this.
Effortless gaming experience, aside from specific exceptions
In most games I play, I haven’t felt a disadvantage with the 8BitDo adapter or my Xbox controller. The buttons worked flawlessly and the connection remained consistent.
Games like Pokémon Scarlet and Legends: Arceus were playable without issues with the Xbox controller. The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild and the MOBA Pokémon Unite also posed no problems.
However, there are also games like Splatoon 3, where I unfortunately cannot use the Xbox controller. In Splatoon, the motion controls of the Joy-Cons are very important – here the Xbox controller unfortunately has to fit, since it lacks gyro sensors.
In some games, the absence of motion controls is noticeable, but only bothersome if you prefer them over stick controls. In The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, for example, you can use motion controls to solve puzzles with the “Ultrahand” ability or to overcome obstacles.
In Mario Kart, the loss of motion control also means losing the ability to steer the karts like with a steering wheel. However, both Mario Kart and Zelda can also be played easily with the sticks of the Xbox controller.
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Why even an alternative to the Joy-Cons?
I have my problems with some aspects of the Joy-Cons. The sticks are unfortunately really not good, as the rubber wears out quickly and the well-known stick drift problem persists – even though Nintendo now offers free repairs for the Joy-Cons.
Furthermore, I find the very flat design of the Joy-Cons quite unhandy. A rounded shape on the underside, like that of most controllers and also the Steam Deck, is completely missing.
The flat underside can be somewhat improved with the included Joy-Con holder, but in my opinion, that’s still not ideal.
The shape still does not feel ergonomic, the holder is barely large enough even for my small hands, and the suboptimal placement of the lower trigger buttons (ZL and ZR) is not improved by this. They could be spaced a bit farther from the upper triggers for me.
If you want to remain loyal to Nintendo’s own controllers on the Switch, MeinMMO editor Benedikt Schlotmann provides you with some pointers to decide whether the Joy-Cons or the Pro Controller is better suited for you:
Tom Hiddleston achieved international fame through his role as Marvel villain Loki. However, he actually wanted to play a completely different character: the hero Thor.
As the God of Mischief, Loki makes life difficult for his brother Thor. In several Marvel adaptations, such as The Avengers and even now in his own series, the actor continuously steps into the costume of the Norse god.
During “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon” in November 2019, the actor spoke about his Marvel role. He also mentioned that he actually wanted to play Thor.
Here you can see a trailer for the movie Thor:
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Deutscher Trailer zum Marvel-Film „Thor“
“I never auditioned for Loki”
Tom Hiddleston auditions for the first Thor movie in 2009. At the time, the actor cannot even begin to guess what the project would later mean for his career: “I thought I would be auditioning for a [normal] film. An interesting role in an interesting movie.”
At that time, the Marvel Universe was still in its early stages and had not yet developed into the major franchise it is today.
Here you can watch the YouTube video in which Tom Hiddleston tells the story – including his Thor audition:
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Tom Hiddleston thinks he could just give it a try and attempt to get a role in the film. Even though the actor does not actually expect to be cast.
However, the actor does not audition for the role of the villain Loki, but for that of the main character: superhero and God of Thunder Thor.
The producers are looking for unknown actors for the role so they are not yet associated with other films. People just need to have a certain height and blonde hair to be allowed to audition.
“I never auditioned for Loki. I only auditioned for Thor, which is crazy“, the actor explains during the talk show.
With flowing blonde hair and a hammer in hand, the actor can be seen in the short audition clip. “I think we can all agree they found the right actor [for the role],” Tom Hiddleston laughs afterwards.
Another famous actor, however, snatched a role that wasn’t really meant for him:
In the MOBA DOTA 2 (Steam), the tournament “Bali Major” is currently taking place: It once again revolves around the Russian player “Pure” (19) and a careless mistake. He was disqualified and his team lost by decision. Whether this was all justified is being passionately discussed by the community.
The Tundra team requested a pause to report a problem.
During the pause, BetBoom’s offlaner, the 19-year-old Pure, tabbed out of DOTA 2 and switched to a Twitch stream of the streamer Nix (via twitter). However, this is prohibited – even though it had no impact on the ongoing match.
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Dota 2 – The New Frontiers Update
Team wins 2-0 – But loses match afterward
What were the consequences? Pure’s team had actually won the match 2-0. But due to Pure’s mistake that was noticed later, this victory was revoked and the game was considered lost. Additionally, Pure was disqualified for the remainder of the tournament.
This is the disqualification:
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The defeat and disqualification had severe consequences:
The team, which was already qualified, now had to go into the “Lower Bracket”, where they played with a substitute against the team “Azure Ray” and got eliminated from the tournament.
Furthermore, they are no longer guaranteed a spot at the massive tournament “The International 2023”, which every team wants to attend. Because the prize money is enormous. In 2022, each player won $8.5 million in prize money. With the victory against Tundra Express, the qualification would have been certain.
Tundra Express, on the other hand, progressed despite the defeat and is now even in the Upper Bracket final.
Here you can see how Pure tabs out for a few seconds – he was “reported” for this mistake:
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In May 2022, Pure apparently got bored during a game pause and did something very foolish. He painted a “Z” absentmindedly on the map: This was seen as a symbol of support for the Russian war of aggression against Ukraine.
He was disqualified 14 months ago and kicked out of his last team because he couldn’t just sit still in front of the PC during a pause.
What is the discussion about? The players from BetBoom reacted quite aggressively. One of the players wrote to the next opponents, Azure Ray, in the chat: “Why did you guys force the admins to disqualify Pure? Were you scared to play against our full team?”
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The professional player Quinn Calahan saw no other option here. He wrote: “If you have a stream open, whether with malicious intent or not, then you are cheating. This is not a gray area. It’s not complicated. He cheated and the punishment was appropriate.”
On reddit, however, a thread was created blaming Valve: It should simply be impossible to open the internet browser during a major tournament. Then, such problems wouldn’t occur at all.
This “don’t look at the stream, or you’ll be in trouble” rule applies in many games. The rule is meant to prevent players from gaining information that gives them an advantage.
At the Fortnite World Cup 2019, it was particularly bitter because there were monitors hanging everywhere in the hall. You definitely weren’t allowed to look at them:
Today, on July 8, 2023, the big livestream for the new version 1.2 took place in Honkai: Star Rail . During this, 3 new promo codes (redeem codes) were released, with which you can secure great rewards in the game.
These are the promo codes from the 1.2 livestream. It’s best to redeem them immediately and get the following free rewards:
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For this code, you will receive 100 Stellar Jade, 50,000x Credits
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For this code, you will receive 100 Stellar Jade, 5x Guides
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For this code, you will receive 100 Stellar Jade, 4x Refined Ether
How long are the codes from the 1.2 livestream valid? You should redeem the codes as quickly as possible, as they are only valid for a short time. The codes are active until July 9, 2023, 12:00 (UTC +8).
What are promo codes in Honkai: Star Rail? With the codes, you can easily get rewards in the game. Every month and for certain events, new codes are released that are valid for a limited time.
How do you redeem promo codes in Honkai: Star Rail? You can redeem the codes in two ways:
On one hand, you can go directly to the official website of Honkai: Star Rail and claim your gifts through the redeem code page. You can access the redeem code page of Honkai: Star Rail.
On the other hand, you can also claim the rewards directly in the game by clicking on the three dots in your profile description. Then select “Voucher Code” to enter the code.
You want the full emotional load and find out how close you are to being moved to tears? These 5 anime will make you cry – guaranteed.
Anime are also so popular because they can evoke the full spectrum of emotions. Even though the often exaggerated emotions may be a bit much for some, anime dramas are known for leaving a lasting impression on viewers.
Is your day a bit too nice? Is your own good mood getting on your nerves? Do you want to see if you are still capable of feeling? Then we have the 5 best anime for you, where you should have a box of tissues ready, because they will break your heart – and yet you will love every second of it.
Your Lie in April
Alternative Names: Shigatsu wa Kimi no Uso, Kimiuso, Seconds in Minor Genres: Drama, Romance Episodes: 22 Stream available on: Wakanim
Kousei Arima is considered a prodigy. Despite his young age, he plays the piano masterfully and is regarded in expert circles as a “human metronome.” He wins endless awards. His strict mother trains him with strict discipline until she suddenly dies. The trauma that ensues causes Kousei to swear off the piano.
Years later at university, he is still attached to music, but his life has become monotonous and colorless. This changes drastically when the cheerful violinist Kaori enters his life and makes him her piano accompaniment for her performances. It’s just a little lie that allows them to connect.
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What to expect from Your Lie in April: The anime is characterized by multi-layered and compelling characters that are rarely seen. This is also due to the fact that the series takes a considerable amount of time to develop the protagonists. The same time is also spent highlighting the effects of the dramatic twist. The ending of the series will remain in the memory of viewers for a long time.
Plastic Memories
Alternative Names: Plamemo Genres: Drama, Romance, Sci-Fi Episodes: 13 Stream available on: Crunchyroll, Amazon Prime, Akiba Pass TV
After Tsukasa messes up his college admission, he manages to quickly find a job through private contacts. As an employee of “Sion Artificial Intelligence,” he is part of a team that has to collect “Giftias” from customers when they reach the end of their lifespan. Giftias are highly developed androids that take on different roles for private customers. While some serve as housekeepers, others act as a means of trauma processing, replacing a beloved child who died in a tragic accident.
However, the “durability” of each Giftia is limited to about 9 years before errors and problems occur. Customers often have built such a deep bond with the Giftias that they do not want to part with them, and it is Tsukasa’s job to convince them otherwise. Accompanying him is also a Giftia – which brings its own set of problems.
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What to expect from Plastic Memories: One can quickly make the mistake of categorizing Plastic Memories as a comedy, but the first impression fades quickly. Plastic Memories poses interesting questions: How strong can the emotional dependency on a “robot” become? Does it make any difference to the human psyche to know that the counterpart is a machine? How does one deal with loved ones when the days together are counted down to the hour?
We have more anime that will make you cry on the next page.
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Attention, bargain hunters: The introductory offer for the Xbox Game Pass is back. The first month of the subscription currently costs €1 – we will tell you who can take advantage of the offer.
How much does the subscription currently cost? For the first month in the Game Pass, you currently pay €1 – at least for the PC version and for the Ultimate version that applies to both PC and console. A subscription on the console still costs €10.99.
Starfield will also be available in the Game Pass at release. You can even pre-install it. Here is a trailer for the game:
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Starfield – Official Gameplay Trailer
Price Overview
After the promotional period ends, the subscription will automatically continue at the current regular price:
Game Pass Ultimate
currently: €1 for the first month
thereafter: €14.99
Game Pass for PC
currently: €1 for the first month
thereafter: €9.99
Game Pass for consoles
€10.99
€10.99
Who is eligible for the price? The introductory month offer is only valid for new customers. Terminating an existing subscription has, at least in our case, not helped. If you re-sign a contract, the regular price will apply.
What does the Game Pass bring me? With the Game Pass, you have access to a selection of hundreds of games on PC and console. The offer is regularly expanded and updated. The introductory offer at a low price is suitable for getting a feel for whether the pass is right for you or not.
In the Game Pass, you can receive and install the following games for free:
Bramble
Gears 5
Mortal Kombat 11
Forza Horizon 5
Sea of Thieves
Grounded
Microsoft Flight Simulator
Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty
High on Life
No Man’s Sky
Ghostwire: Tokyo
Jurassic World Evolution 2
The subscription is good for trying out games that you are unsure about without having to spend unnecessary money on them. Or to get a feel for games that are seen as flops:
Patch 1.0.4 fixed a ton of bugs in Diablo 4. Some of these were not really recognized as bugs by players. Now there’s outrage, because a bug fix means that certain equipment now requires an extremely high level.
What was the bug?
In Diablo 4, there is the Codex of Power, which allows you to apply legendary affixes with low effect on items.
These affixes became stronger over time and scaled with the character’s level. That means: Players enchanted items for their “twinks” with strong aspects using their “mains”.
This allowed for better legendaries to be crafted than characters at lower levels could even find.
This has now changed:Since the patch 1.0.4 on July 6, this is no longer possible; the strength of an affix now depends on the item’s level, not that of the enchanting character.
Due to the change, it is no longer possible to create extremely strong equipment for second characters. This was previously popular for leveling up new classes and reaching level 100 somewhat faster.
Diablo 4: The Official Announcement Trailer for Season 1
“The ring was perfect, now it’s locked”
As some users report on Reddit, the level requirements for enchanted items were raised due to the change. Instead of reducing the aspect’s power, the equipment now requires a level beyond 90 to even wear it.
Player ZOMGbies, for example, says: He had the perfect ring for his huntress. Now he can no longer wear it because the level requirement is too high. This sparked a discussion in the community.
The level restrictions of items are bothering many fans on Reddit and in the forums anyway. It’s ridiculous that there are items for high levels that are worse than something you could find earlier. Thus, the thrill of finding something new is lost, and twinks have it harder too. A better system would be one with fixed levels, for example:
However, it is hardly possible to effectively farm equipment for second characters. After all, everything has a high level requirement that blocks wearing it. And the goal is to make leveling for the twink more enjoyable. Accordingly, many fans are now just waiting for Season 1 to finally start.
This was announced by Blizzard directly before the patch. It starts on July 20. Season 1 will introduce a new mechanic, as well as new legendaries, uniques, and a new type of gem that is supposed to enable strong builds. You can find out more about it here:
In Pokémon GO the event for the 7th anniversary is running with changing bonuses. What bonus is available on 08.07.2023? We summarize everything.
What kind of event is this? Pokémon GO was released on July 6, 2016, and is celebrating its 7th anniversary with a big party in the game. This not only brings special spawns but also rotating bonuses that change from day to day.
This bonus is active on July 8: Today you can snag double the amount of candies when catching. This is very useful if you want to evolve and level up Pokémon. Keep in mind that the bonus also applies to raids. You can also grab double bonuses from legendary bosses in level 5 raids.
Tip 1: Use a Nanab Berry when catching to double the candies again.
Tip 2: An active Mega Evolution will also give you extra candies when you catch Pokémon of the same type. An active Mega Blastoise will for example grant you extra candies for Water types. You can find out more in our overview of Mega Evolutions.
What bonus spawns are there on July 8? You can encounter Treecko, Torchic, and Mudkip in the wild today. All three starters can also appear in their shiny form.
The bonuses are available from 00:00 to 23:59. Then the next bonus rotates in.
As John Wick, the actor Keanu Reeves repeatedly thrilled action fans. The role was actually meant for a 75-year-old actor.
In 2014, the first “John Wick” film was released. The story revolves around a former hitman who wants to enjoy his retirement and live a normal life with his dog.
However, the ruthless son of a crime boss disrupts his plans when he breaks into his house and takes the last gift from his deceased wife. John Wick cannot let that go and embarks on a bloody quest for revenge.
The lead role is played by Matrix star Keanu Reeves. However, the producers had completely different actors in mind when they started the film project.
Here you can see a trailer for the latest John Wick film:
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John Wick: Chapter 4 – Trailer (German) HD
“Obviously, you are not 75”
The original script for the first John Wick film was titled “Scorn“. As the main character, screenwriter Derek Kolstadt chose a 75-year-old hitman who had been retired for 25 years.
In the role, Basil Iwanyk, the producer of the film series, sees Hollywood stars like Clint Eastwood (Million Dollar Baby, 2004) or Indiana Jones actor Harrison Ford.
At that time, Keanu Reeves was experiencing a lull in his career. Through his acting agent, he got his hands on the script. He was handed the script with the words: “Obviously, you are not 75 [years old].”
Reeves quickly liked the main character and the world in which the story takes place:
We all agreed on the project’s potential. It has the character of John Wick, but it also has the real world and at the same time this kind of underworld. This gang of thieves that has this honor and a code. There is this emotional connection to John Wick, who is grieving, who has lost the love of his life and has this mythical, dark past. And I liked the quest he embarks on to regain his life. And the world he moves through.
However, everyone agrees on one aspect: Keanu Reeves would not play a 75-year-old. So, Derek Kolstadt spends 2 months on weekends at Keanu Reeves’ home to go through and revise the script together.
Right when they start revising the script, Keanu Reeves says to the screenwriter: “Okay, Derek, I will play him as a 35-year-old.” Derek Kolstadt simply replies: “Sounds good”.
Thus, Keanu Reeves rejuvenated the character John Wick by a full 40 years compared to the first draft of the script. However, you can still somewhat tell in the film that John Wick was actually meant to be older.
For instance, when the underground contacts speak as if the killer has many years of experience under his belt before he also retires for a long time to enjoy the rest of his life with his wife.
Another well-known action star would also have had the chance for a tough lead role but declined it:
In Destiny 2 there has been a secret quest since Season 21 that players can pursue. It includes a new exotic rifle that may seem bad at first glance, but still has its justification for existing. We show you the Malevolent Tool and explain why you should definitely use it in PvP.
What weapon are we talking about? This is the new exotic scout rifle “Malevolent Tool” which you can obtain with Season 21. This weapon, which looks like it was stolen from a building in Savathun’s Throne World, is a special scout rifle that is tied to a lengthy quest.
To obtain the rifle, you need to visit Hive statues and, above all, have a lot of RNG luck while fishing, because even though the weapon is obtainable as a guaranteed drop, the required fish unfortunately are not.
For many, this is a deterrent criterion, but I tell you, the rifle could be worth it, especially in PvP.
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Destiny 2: New dungeon “Ghosts of the Deep” from Season 21 brings the Ghoul into play
A secret tip in PvP for Stasis Guardians
Why the weapon is special: The scout rifle has the intrinsic perk “Creeping Attrition”. This causes your opponents to be slowed down and eventually frozen when you land consistent precision hits.
In PvE, this can be a useful thing, but with the fusion rifle “Tidal Wave”, you don’t need another cooling rifle against various aliens.
Malevolent Tool
In terms of PvP, the rifle could emerge as a new secret tip. Three headshots and the fourth slows down your opponent.
Especially suitable for opponents who like to make a getaway when they realize they are losing. This can also be advantageous in matches like Control or Iron Banner when you storm the zones with your squad, and your opponents try to escape.
Alternatively, you can watch the video by Nexxoss:
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What do you think of the rifle? Have you already managed to obtain it, or would you rather wait until The Final Form, so you can buy it at the Altar of Lost Lights? Let us know your opinion on the rifle and tell us where you see the strengths of the new exotic weapon.
Moreover, the rifle can be combined with the Mask of Bakris. This way, as a Hunter, you can deal higher Stasis damage after a dodge.
What do you think of the rifle? Have you already managed to obtain it, or would you rather wait until The Final Form, so you can buy it at the Altar of Lost Lights? Let us know your opinion on the rifle and tell us where you see the strengths of the new exotic weapon.
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On Thursday, July 6, Blizzard announced a big livestream for Diablo: Fans were mainly expecting information about Diablo 4. But the show started quite differently.
That was the situation:
On July 6, a big livestream for Diablo was announced.
The stream was a huge success for Blizzard: At its peak, 118,000 people alone were watching on Twitch.
But after the stream, some users were angry on Reddit, as they expected information about Diablo 4. However, the show started with Diablo Immortal. Players feel that Blizzard had exploited their love for Diablo 4 to push advertising for Diablo Immortal.
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Diablo 4: The Official Announcement Trailer for Season 1
This is their complaint: On Reddit, there is a thread with almost 9,000 upvotes where people express their frustration that during the big livestream, Blizzard employees seemed to try to use the massive interest in Diablo 4 and Season 1 to promote their supposedly unpopular mobile game “Diablo Immortal”.
Of the 90 minutes of the stream, about the first 20 minutes were dedicated to the game “Diablo Immortal”.
The website Dotesports even refers to it as a “trojan horse”: Hence, Diablo 4 was used to sneak information about Diablo Immortal to many players.
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Another player says he didn’t like Blizzard using Diablo 4 to showcase so much Diablo Immortal. It was the same back at BlizzCon when they presented a mobile game to a paying PC audience.
A third user explains: He joined the stream late and was confused, why Diablo 4 would already get a new class. Only later did they understand that it wasn’t about Diablo 4 at all, but about Immortal.
Why is the game so hated? It is solely due to microtransactions that Diablo players respond so negatively to Immortal.
It is repeatedly said that it is actually a good game, but plagued by microtransactions and a terrible pay-to-win quality.
One player says, “Trade offer – YOU get a small shot of dopamine – I get: all your money.”
Another user states clearly, “I refuse to play this game.”
How would it have been better from the players’ perspective?? The players of Diablo 4 wish that Blizzard had either completely left the Immortal part out of the stream or at least placed it at the end instead of the beginning, to make it easier to skip. It would be better if they simply separated the streams.
However, one cannot really accuse Blizzard: They were at least transparent and had already stated on June 30 how the stream would run and that they would start with Diablo Immortal.
