Player thinks we are all too mean to Lilith in Diablo 4, getting cynical mockery: “You missed a few details”

Benedict Grothaus Benedict Grothaus Reading time 2 minutes

Even weeks after the release, players are still occupied by Diablo 4 and Lilith, the game’s great antagonist. She exerts a strange fascination on fans who apparently overlook how evil the horned lady actually is due to her charisma.

What is the deal with Lilith?

  • Lilith is the daughter of Mephisto and a demon known for her penchant for sin, torture, and suffering.
  • Together with the angel Inarius, she created the world of Sanctuary and humanity. She is essentially the reason we even exist in the game.
  • Yet, we fight against her, and some players apparently do not understand why. A thread on Reddit with over 2,000 replies explains why.

Everything about Lilith can be found in our lore article:

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This is what fans say: The creator of the post claims to see no evil in Lilith. No one in the story has a good point; we only fight her because she is a demon, and that is bad. However, she only wants to prepare Sanctuary for a battle with the great evils.

The post faces a lot of backlash in the comments. Some players cynically explain that it was not the best start to be attacked by Lilith’s “created” cannibals in the very first minutes. The comment from user ZZGooch with over 7,500 upvotes details the “details” that one might “overlook” a bit more elaborately:

  • there are piles of corpses everywhere
  • there are tortured victims on every corner
  • due to Lilith’s influence, dozens of people fight each other
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Lilith even unleashes a powerful demon on a helpless city

According to ZZGooch, it helps not to only stare at Lilith’s breasts during the cutscenes but to actually listen to her when she says something. It becomes quite clear that she is not exactly the ideal leader for humanity.

Lilith has captivated players early on:

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“The only good comes from humans”

The discussion also raises Lilith’s actual plan, which we won’t reveal yet due to spoilers. While she officially wants to prepare Sanctuary for a war, she has rather strange methods to do so.

Lilith’s idea, or at least that of her followers, is to “eliminate the weak.” Therefore, all those who do not believe in her must die. In a world, where there are already practically no humans, that is probably not a good idea.

Even all the dangers that Sanctuary is supposedly exposed to come only from Lilith herself. Nothing of that has been truly confirmed. She could simply be lying and using people for her true goals.

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Other players argue that the angel Inarius is no better. He only cares for his children when it suits him and does not shy away from murder and genocide against them.

User yogi-in-the-forest therefore ponders: “I think the story is that reality itself is evil and there is no good in angels or demons. The only good comes from humans.”

The discussion even veers off in some places, criticizing the Horadrim and praising one of the fanatics from earlier installments. One should have simply followed Zoltun Kuls’ plan and lead the humans back to their former power. If you need a refresher here, you can find the summary of the story here:

The story of Diablo briefly explained – What you need to know before Diablo 4 arrives

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New MMORPG on Steam is coming in 2023, receives harsh criticism – A YouTuber explains what is actually good about it

Alexander Leitsch Alexander Leitsch Reading time 4 minutes

Throne and Liberty is set to release in the second half of 2023. However, there has been much criticism in recent months, particularly regarding the combat system and the PvP focus. A YouTuber was able to participate in a test and explains why he is very excited about the game.

What is happening with Throne and Liberty? In 2022, the new MMORPG sounded like a title that many players had been waiting for. Great graphics, stylish battles, a special weather system, and a large game world where you can climb and fly. Plus, the focus on PC and consoles.

However, the image has changed in recent months. PvP in the open game world, even at night without karma, a very rigid combat system, and autoplay did not go over well. Additionally, there are suspicions of Pay2Win.

Even we at MeinMMO are now skeptical, but we have not been able to play ourselves yet. However, the YouTuber Shikku participated in a test about which he is also allowed to speak openly. He is very enthusiastic about it.

You can watch the latest trailer here:

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Throne and Liberty is better than you think, and I’ll explain why

What does the YouTuber say? In his video, he lists various things that he appreciates about Throne and Liberty. It starts with the graphics and optimization.

He describes the game world as very lively, atmospheric, and beautiful, and he had an incredible amount of fun running around and exploring. This is rather unusual for him, as his focus usually lies on battles and PvP. Even with large player numbers or many effects, the MMORPG had no major issues.

He also praises the dungeons, which are completely open. Anyone can enter them at any time. The further you progress in these, the more difficult they are supposed to become. They are important for leveling up well, as you can grind good EXP there. Shikku also explains that dungeons are closed during the night. You can only spend 3 hours at a time in them before night falls for an hour in the game world.

However, his highlight is that PvP is active in the dungeons, so rogues can intervene in fights at any time and rob other players of their progress. Overall, he was positively surprised by the PvP. Even though there are many safe zones, especially at the beginning of the game, there were constant PvP battles.

This is also because almost every event in the world of Throne and Liberty – including every world boss – automatically marks players for PvP.

You can watch the full video here:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AM3915i2ltk

The gathering of materials in the game world should be very simple: You see something, you pick it up. You do not need any special tools or skills for it. The YouTuber, who is not a big fan of life skills, likes this.

Crafting is also kept simple but is supposed to play an important role. According to Shikku, you can customize your items with your desired stats and only need to gather the appropriate materials for it. The stronger the equipment becomes, the more and rarer the required materials will be. There are also set bonuses, for which you need to collect certain items, something that no one managed to accomplish in this test.

There is also praise from the YouTuber for:

  • The guild halls and special guild bosses that need to be attacked together
  • The transformations into animals, like the eagle for gliding
  • The progression, which does slow down over time, but is overall not as bad as everyone has always claimed

The game punishes you for solo play

What does he say about the combat system? Shikku actually loves action combat systems with big animations and lots of movement. Therefore, he did not like Throne and Liberty at first. However, he has now become addicted to the combat system.

This is primarily because, as time goes on, it becomes deeper, you can switch between two weapons, and it places a strong focus on group play. You need a group for many contents, and through collaboration, a very special and much better gaming experience arises. However, solo players do not have this good experience.

The YouTuber even says: The game punishes you for solo play.

Also, for mass PvP in the endgame, the combat system is better suited because it is more tactical and – due to the smaller animations – less prone to desynchronization.

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Fans of Lineage 2 are very excited

How are the reactions? Under the video, numerous comments are gathering that express their joy over the positive coverage. Many of them have played Lineage 2 or similar MMORPGs themselves and are unbothered by PvP or the high grind.

The user SharpAD writes:

It is sad that most Western players will not even make it to the endgame. It will be packed with so much social and fun content that it won’t get boring for many years. People who have played Lineage 2 will have a lot of fun with this. Sieges, battles for farming spots, battles for epic bosses, etc. It will just be epic.

For a specific target audience, Throne and Liberty seems to be just the right game. However, there is also criticism, especially due to the PvP in the open world. This does not appeal to many theme park and PvE fans. Lineage 2 itself was always a niche game in the West.

Some also criticize that Shikku did not comment on the shop or the autoplay.

What do you think after the video about Throne and Liberty? Do you still have hope for the MMORPG, or are you more put off?

For those who feel like playing an action MMORPG after the article, you can find the best titles to choose from here: The 7 best MMORPGs with action combat system 2023.

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Pokémon GO tried something new with ‘Dark Flames’, but there are problems

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In Pokémon GO the event Dark Flames has been running for the last few days. However, this has led to some criticism from certain trainers.

What was this event about? The Dark Flames event focused on the Fire and Dark Pokémon types.

In line with this, Pokémon GO introduced a rather unusual component to the game: Through a collector challenge, players could choose a path that determined which type of monsters spawned more from the smoke.

The tasks of the limited research were also influenced. Trainers were thus allowed to shape the event to some extent.

At the same time, Pokémon GO set a rather short timeframe for the event. It ran only from June 29 to July 2 and introduced Turtonator as a new Pokémon that players should raid.

For some trainers, it turned out that this timeframe was perhaps a bit tight.

Trainers still lack certain monsters, and the event ends already

This is what players say: The event has now ended, but some trainers criticize that they did not have enough opportunities to experience all the content. Especially the research was not easy for some to solve, as they simply lacked the right monsters.

Several posts in the reddit community for Pokémon GO (via reddit) report problems finding the required Dark and Fire type Crypto-Pokémon (via reddit). They were needed to complete the research in order to redeem them.

However, some players simply could not find the corresponding grunts that had Fire or Dark monsters within the short time. If one did not have a corresponding monster in storage, completing the task became difficult.

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Other trainers, however, report that although they have monsters of the appropriate type, they do not actually want to redeem them – because some Crypto-Pokémon are very strong attackers.

  • I can hardly find grunts, let alone the types I need, says a user (via reddit).
  • I just looked for Fire&Crypto and had quite a selection. But I hate redeeming due to the Star Dust costs, and Cryptos are useful, emphasizes another (via reddit).
  • I couldn’t finish it, just because of that (via reddit)
  • That’s why you always hoard a little of everything, comments another (via reddit).
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Additionally, the short duration of the event was criticized regarding raids (via reddit). Because if you wanted to utilize the raids but didn’t want to invest money, you needed either the coins from several days for raid and remote raid passes, or at least the opportunity to use the free daily pass.

How did you perceive the event? Was it suitable for you in terms of content and duration, or would you have preferred it differently? Let us know in the comments!

By the way: A new raid feature in Pokémon GO seems to be launching now.

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Most famous fusion rifle from Destiny 2 seems to be broken for the 42nd time

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In Destiny 2 there is a weapon that every game developer and weapon design lead probably fears. Its name: Telesto. Its mission: To be buggy. After Bungie recently gave it a lot of attention with a mini-Telesto event, the queen of bugs is showing once again that she has no intention of giving up. Here is bug number 42 from Season 21.

What is going on with Telesto again? Having a truly unique weapon in a game is great. However, in Destiny 2, it seems a curse lies upon this very unique weapon.

The Destiny developers probably now have the utmost respect for this fusion rifle, because with the current bug, it is already broken for the 42nd time and seems unwilling to be tamed in the future.

It’s like a curse that primarily lies on the little purple orbs of Telesto. They are sort of like sticky mines and explode with a delay. The game can’t handle these things at all and is causing problems again in Season 21.

  • With Update 7.1.0.3, Bungie actually wanted to fix the bug that allowed both the workhorse and Telesto to damage enemies through walls or other geometry.

With the workhorse, that worked well. However, the fusion rifle Telesto has now become even stranger, as a player reports on the Destiny Reddit.

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“Forget the Witness! Telesto will be the Final Form”

This is Telesto Bug number 42: One might almost think that it isn’t Destiny 2 that is working towards its final form in the upcoming DLC, but rather Telesto.

At least the persistence with which the weapon repeatedly causes problems is incredible. After all, the latest bug has not yet led to a deactivation.

As the player Treatments_157, who claims to know Telesto very well, reports, you can still equip the weapon and discover its currently strange behavior.

  • It seems that Update 7.1.0.3 has changed the collision hitbox with which Telesto sticks to objects while the hitbox for explosion damage remained intact.
  • This means that the bolts of the fusion rifle no longer sink into surfaces as usual and float oddly in the air.
  • The spread of the bolts is now much larger as well, which leads to greater damage variations and even causes targets to be hit less accurately.

With the traditional projectiles of the automatic rifle workhorse, Bungie’s solution worked well. But apparently not for the bolt-throwing Telesto.

The weapon is so crazy that it even once wanted to take over Destiny 2 completely:

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The community takes it with humor

Telesto is just cult: Some players take the situation with humor and see the many bugs as part of the weapon’s character. Consequently, the comments are also quite funny.

A player CelestialAxolotl comments on the Reddit post: “In reality, Telesto is working towards the final form, not the Witness.”

And when you look at the bolts of Telesto and the portal in the Traveler right now, you could actually draw suspicious color parallels.

The player BitterGreen even believes: “Telesto is the final form!” and beren0073 comments for Telesto by responding: “I am not trapped here with you, you are trapped here with me!”

After all, JJroks543 now feels comfortable in Destiny 2 again and says: “It feels so warm and cozy to have a new Telesto bug out there. It just hasn’t been the same without [Telesto] smashing the fabric of reality once per season.”

While the Destiny player MendigoBob believes he has stumbled upon a hot lead:

THIS is the missing piece of the puzzle. The reason why the servers are so bad this season. We haven’t had a Telesto bug! If we think about it, Telesto is the balance of the servers. It breaks so that the rest of the game doesn’t collapse.

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One thing is for sure: Telesto has gained a certain notoriety for its numerous malfunctions in Destiny 2 over time. In the community, the weapon is often humorously referred to as the “Queen of Bugs”. Also because hardly any player in Destiny has not yet become “TelestotseleT”. It is like an unwritten Destiny law that needs to be broken.

What are your experiences with Telesto in Destiny 2? Have you also experienced the effects of its bugs or have you so far, despite the high number, been spared from them? Feel free to write your personal Telesto stories in the comments.

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Diablo 4 is so good that Blizzard is apparently stealing its own players now

Benedict Grothaus Benedict Grothaus Reading time 2 minutes

Actually, World of Warcraft currently has a lot to offer. Nevertheless, one of the most important endgame contents is at a low point. Players suspect this is due to Diablo 4, but also find other reasons for the waning interest.

What about WoW?

WoW mythic plus graph season 1 and 2 dragonflight

Is WoW really losing players? The graph shows that the number of completed dungeons drops significantly around week 3 of Season 2 and then remains at a low level. This also happened according to statistics in Season 1, but to a much lesser extent.

The creator obtained the numbers according to a previous comment directly from Blizzard’s APIs.

Players in the respective thread are nonetheless sure that this could very well be true. They say they also have less fun in the dungeons now. And a major factor for this is primarily a new game: Diablo 4.

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Diablo, Zelda, Final Fantasy, and problems lead to less interest

The third week of the season coincides exactly with the release of Diablo 4. According to the graph, the strongest decline can be observed here. In hundreds of comments, players agree that Diablo 4 has either caused their friends or them to take a break from WoW.

Diablo 4 is incredibly well received, even if after the first weeks initial criticism emerges, especially regarding endgame content. The first major patch has already brought improvements, and Season 1 is also just around the corner:

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However, the community argues that it is not solely Diablo 4 that is to blame for the waning interest in WoW or at least in Mythic+ dungeon runs. Several factors come together:

  • with Season 2, healers were heavily nerfed, which causes a lot of frustration. Healers are less inclined to play; all others have to wait longer for a healer.
  • the dungeons are quite “unbalanced” and partly too exhausting to play
  • it’s summer, and traditionally, video games could simply engage and retain players less
  • besides Diablo 4, games like Final Fantasy 16 and Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom have also been released around the same time, demanding players’ time

Moreover, players all seem to be somewhat tense. No one is really having fun in the dungeons anymore; everyone is constantly stressed, and it occurs more often that the group disbands than that one finishes a key.

However, fans are confident that this state will not remain forever. Once Diablo, Zelda, and Final Fantasy lose their appeal, and summer ends, players will return. Besides, a new content patch is coming to WoW soon with the first support specialization ever:

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German Twitch streamer receives a donation of over €120,000, immediately calls his mom

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The German streamer Mark, alias ohnePixel, is primarily known for his content related to Counter-Strike: Global Offensive on Twitch. He deals with gambling related to in-game skins, which have now indirectly led him to one of the largest donations in CS:GO history.

ohnePixel received a single donation with CS:GO skins worth around 120,000 euros. He was so excited about this enormous amount that he immediately called his mother. Normally, he speaks in English during his streams, but for his mom, he switched to German in between.

The phone call seems very peculiar: His mom appears unimpressed and simply says that she doesn’t want to be involved, as she brings misfortune to her son in such matters.

ohnePixel says that this is likely the largest individual donation in CS:GO. Shortly thereafter, the phone call ends with a loud cheer of joy from him.

You can watch the video in the following tweet from Jake Lucky:

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Where does the money come from? The donation comes from Twitter user bbox. He won the money on the HypeDrop site through gambling and invested in CS:GO skins on the Buff Market. He then donated a part of his purchased skins to ohnePixel.

The skins are cosmetic in-game items that change the appearance of weapons. They have been traded on the Steam Marketplace for years and can bring in millions.

On gambling sites like Antigua, these skins are played for instead of real money.

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Community now fears a ban

However, Valve has long been concerned about gambling. The company has issued new guidelines and has since blocked users’ ability to trade their skins with the community.

The gambling can be particularly dangerous because it tempts others to gamble away their money and ruin their lives. That is why Valve is taking such a hard stance against all forms of gambling in CS:GO. The donor is now asking that he not be banned for the action:

https://twitter.com/bboxrust/status/1675601342159814661

Other users also fear that the donation could lead to a ban. According to some users, bbox has not yet received his money, which is why some consider the donation risky. If there are problems receiving the money, bbox would now have debts or would have to withdraw the donation.

It remains exciting whether this donation action will have consequences or if everything will stay as it is.

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The President of France declares that video games are partly responsible for the riots

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The French president Emmanuel Macron boasted on Twitter in May 2023 that France is investing 300 million euros in the promotion of films and video games. But now, games are “poisoning” the youth in France and contributing to outbreaks of violence.

What is happening in France?

  • In France, on Tuesday, 17-year-old Nahel H. was shot and killed by a police officer during a traffic stop in Paris. The suspect is in custody.
  • Since then, there have been riots, especially at night: There have been protests, and Molotov cocktails were thrown. Rioters set houses and cars on fire; thousands of people have been arrested.
  • There are even speculations that President Emmanuel Macron will declare a state of emergency.

“Like in the video games that poison them”

What do video games have to do with it? In a statement, Macron condemns the violence and calls the situation “unacceptable and unjustified.”

Among other things, he blames video games for the current situation, along with social media and the failure of parents.

Macron says: Parents must keep their children away from the unrest. Social media plays a role in the escalating tensions and is used to organize the protests:

There is a feeling that some people live on the streets, like in the video games that poison them.

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The culprit seems once again to be the “violent glorifying evil game,” like GTA 5.

That “uprisings in the suburbs of Paris by angry youth, because politics has failed” is such a well-known problem that French action films have addressed it for 20 years (“Banlieu 13”), seems to have escaped Macron.

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Why does that seem so strange? Just not even 2 months ago, on May 18, 2023, Macron announced on Twitter that he would invest “massively” in “our cinema, in audiovisual and in video games.”
300 million euros would allow the state to double its production capacity.

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Don’t buy RTX 4060 – Here are 4 much better alternatives that almost all cost less

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Nvidia recently released the RTX 4060, but the reviews are lukewarm and sometimes even negative. MeinMMO presents you with a handful of alternatives that are much better.

Actually, the RTX 4060 was supposed to be the best entry into the world of RX 4000, but currently, it is not a good option. This is due to its performance, small video memory, and the price that retailers charge for the GPU.

Instead, there are other graphics cards that currently offer you a greater value. MeinMMO presents you with 4 graphics cards.

AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT

The RX 6700 XT is significantly faster than the RX 4060 and can also be easily used for resolutions like WQHD (1440p).

With 12 GB of video memory, the RX 6700 XT is much better equipped than the RTX 4060 (8 GB) and therefore better suited for gaming.

The only downside: With an AMD graphics card, you have to forgo DLSS 3.0 and better ray tracing performance. With AMD, you can “only” use FSR, which is somewhat worse than DLSS. If that doesn’t matter to you, then you can confidently choose the RX 6700 XT.

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RTX 3060 Ti

If you prefer to buy Nvidia instead of AMD, you can also opt for the RTX 3060 Ti. The graphics card is also significantly faster than the RTX 4060 and also offers you sufficient performance if you want to play at WQHD (1440p).

While the RTX 3060 Ti also offers “only” 8 GB of video memory, it is faster with a 256bit bus than the 128bit bus of the RTX 4060. The limited video memory could become a big problem in 2023.

You can use DLSS with the RTX 3060 Ti, but you have to forgo DLSS 3.0. Because you can only use it exclusively with newer RTX 4000 GPUs.

Intel Arc A750

With Intel’s Arc A750, you get a good mid-range graphics card that sits between the RTX 3060 Ti and RX 6600. At launch, in winter 2022, the GPU struggled with software and driver issues. By now, Intel’s first mid-range graphics card can be recommended if you don’t want to go with AMD or Nvidia.

Especially the price of around 250 euros makes the A750 an attractive offer. You will pay a higher price for the RTX 3060 Ti (320 euros) and the RX 6700 XT (340 euros). The A750 offers about the same performance in benchmarks as the RTX 4060, but for less money.

The A750 also supports Intel XeSS: This is Intel’s upscaling technology and is comparable to DLSS and FSR.

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RTX 4060 Ti

The RTX 4060 Ti is the big sister of the RTX 4060. Like the 4060, it struggles with a small video memory (8 GB) and a too high price, but in direct comparison, it offers significantly more performance. So if you are looking for an upgrade for your aging Nvidia graphics card and it must absolutely be a GPU from the 4000 series, then you will get a significantly higher performance increase with the RTX 4060 Ti compared to the 4060.

It is especially worth it if you are coming from an old graphics card like a GTX 1060 and are looking for a suitable upgrade for your gaming system.

Exclusive features like DLSS 3 and Frame Generation can also be easily used with the RTX 4060 Ti. In the future, there will also be an RTX 4060 Ti with 16GB of video memory, but the price will be over 500 euros.

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New MMORPG from Germany is now starting the alpha, says: “We already have things ready that were supposed to come in 2 months.”

Alexander Leitsch Alexander Leitsch Reading time 3 minutes

Teredor is a new free indie MMORPG that is initially only going to be released in German. It focuses on a wide variety of classes, professions, and dungeons. The first players are already allowed to test it in the Alpha.

What kind of game is this? Teredor aims to be an “Old School” MMORPG and is said to draw inspiration from WoW Wrath of the Lich King and Lord of the Rings Online.

One special feature is the monetization, as it will be Free2Play and at the same time forego a real-money shop. It is financed exclusively through optional donations. For example, you can buy an NPC or a quest line for the game world, which you can then actively help shape.

The game is played from a third-person perspective and graphically relies on a very colorful style with hand-drawn backgrounds. The finished version is supposed to offer the following content:

  • During character creation, you have the choice of 10 different classes and 3 different playable races. The Holy Trinity of Tank, Healer, and DPS plays an important role.
  • There are supposed to be 15 professions, from the classic blacksmith to a pet trainer.
  • A major focus will be on dungeons. There should be small instances for 2-5 players and raids for up to 15 players.
  • For PvP fans, there will be battlefields for up to 40 players and classic PvP arenas.
  • Those who want to trade can access an auction house as well as individual player shops.
  • There will be housing for players and for guilds.

When will the game be released? There is no official release date yet. However, since July 1st, the alpha of Teredor has been running. It is constantly being expanded with new players, and you can still apply for access.

Here you can check out gameplay from the pre-alpha and information about monetization:

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Teredor Devlog 1: Monetization and further updates

Developers are happy about the large influx to the Alpha

How does it work with the Alpha? We already reported in May that Teredor is inviting to the alpha. Since then, over 150 people have applied, of which the first 50 have already been able to test the MMORPG.

But that’s not the end. Through the official website, you can still apply. The alpha is supposed to be gradually expanded. If you don’t want to wait at all, you can subscribe to Patreon and gain access to the PTR server. You can even test new features that Alpha users will see later.

Is there an NDA on the Alpha? No, you can stream, process the existing content into videos, or simply show it to your friends.

What’s included in the Alpha? The content of the first test is still heavily limited:

  • There is the starting area for humans, and you can initially only play the warrior class.
  • In the area, there is a main quest, mobs, loot, and collectible content.
  • The first crafting elements (mining, blacksmith, herbalism, and alchemy) can be tried out.
  • There is a global chat and a whisper chat, as well as a trading and a group function.

The content of the Alpha is supposed to be continuously expanded. In phase 2, new classes, a new area, and the first instances will be introduced. Phase 3 will bring a PvP zone, new quests, and character customization. You can read the complete process on the Teredor website.

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“I would say our concept is working out”

How is it going for Teredor otherwise? We spoke this morning with the developer Snubba, who shared some details about the development of the MMORPG. He explained that they are already about 2 months ahead of schedule with the PTR:

  • The starting area for humans has already been expanded from 500×500 to 3,000×1,000 meters.
  • There are features like guilds, pets, a map with real-time recording, and some improvements to hunting.
  • Four weapon types have already been implemented.

Additionally, the support is much greater than the developers themselves expected. Thanks to around 60 supporters on Patreon, external artists have been commissioned to create new armor and weapon designs and compose new music. Additionally, 118 contents have been donated – especially new quests.

Subba explains: “Of course, the revenues are not enough to cover the monthly costs, but we can already use the donations and Patreon well for more artists.”

The community is also praised. The Discord server already has over 250 members, many of whom are also very active. “The feedback on the alpha has been very positive so far. People stay mainly because of the nice community here. I would say our concept is working out.”

What do you think of Teredor? Does the concept appeal to you? Will you check the MMORPG out in the future, or are you more skeptical about indie titles?

Other titles in development can be found here: All 59 MMORPGs currently in development for PC

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65-year-old has been playing only CoD for 15 years – Has almost half a million kills and is definitely better than you

Niko Hernes Niko Hernes Reading time 2 minutes

Due to work and other obligations, there is often little time for various games. Some players therefore only play a single title and accumulate a lot of playtime there. A Reddit user shows how much Call of Duty his stepfather has played and how good his statistics are.

CoD players are known for extensively playing the new installments of the game series at release. A court document from Sony also confirmed such numbers. A Reddit user posted the statistics of his stepfather, who has an incredibly long playtime not in the series, but in just one game of the series.

Which game does he play? According to the post, the user’s stepfather has only played Call of Duty: World at War for 15 years. The WWII shooter was originally released in 2008. Since its release until today, he has been playing the shooter.

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How are his statistics after 15 years? The user jagrbomb shows the following statistics of his 65-year-old stepfather in his Reddit post:

  • Playtime: 293 days 14 hours
  • Kills: 498,768
  • Deaths: 294,385
  • Best streak: 36
  • Headshots: 19,497

His K/D ratio is about a solid 1.69. A value that is better than most CoD players.

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What does the community say about it? At the time of writing, the post has received a total of 15,700 upvotes on Reddit. In the comments, the 65-year-old is celebrated:

  • 3rdiko: Good K/D old man
  • IceNein: Yeah, really good, surprisingly low number of headshots, but he knows what he is doing.
  • Inheritor-7: Ah yes, World at War. Your stepfather is truly cultured.
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In addition to the praise for the stepfather, some users also share similar experiences from their surroundings:

  • maybepants: My 51-year-old wife plays Civ II every damn day on our PlayStation 1, and she has been doing so for 25 years. I don’t know what to do if the PS1 breaks.
  • freakksho: My 56-year-old father only plays Smite and only one god.
  • SolitaryMan305: My 60-year-old father is the same, only with BF Bad Company 2.

Apparently, many players in their old age still have loyalty to certain games. Do you know similar stories? Then write them to us in the comments.

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For Arnold Schwarzenegger, the Terminator has become reality: “It is no longer fantasy or futuristic”

Marie Friske Marie Friske Reading time 2 minutes

Arnold Schwarzenegger spoke at an event about artificial intelligence. The actor stated that the film “Terminator” has now become a reality.

The actor Arnold Schwarzenegger was first seen in his cult role as Terminator in 1984.

The setting of the film is the year 2029, and intelligent machines rule over the Earth, while only a few surviving humans remain.

A topic that now, 39 years after the release of Terminator, according to Arnold Schwarzenegger, is no longer so far from reality.

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“Now, over the decades, it has become a reality”

At a press event on June 28, 2023, in Los Angeles, the Terminator actor said that James Cameron’s cult film from 1984 has now become a reality, as reported by the American magazine People:

Today, everyone is afraid of where this will lead. And in this film, in Terminator, we talk about machines becoming self-aware and seizing power.

The actor states that the film had already addressed the topic of artificial intelligence back then.

In Arnold Schwarzenegger’s view, we have now reached a time where the story from back then no longer represents unrealistic ideas.

Now, over the decades, it has become a reality. So it is no longer a fantasy or futuristic.

It is here today. Just like Jim [James] Cameron’s extraordinary script.

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After that, Arnold Schwarzenegger adds commendatory words for the Terminator director and screenwriter, emphasizing:

He is simply such an extraordinary writer and such an incredible director. I wish I could take the credits for this film. I can only accept the praise for the role I played and the way I played it.

But I mean, he created this character. He wrote it so well, he wrote the movie so well, and that’s why he is the number one among directors in the world.

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Pokémon GO really does it: The new raid feature can already be used by some trainers

Franzi Korittke Franzi Korittke Reading time 3 minutes

A few days ago, a find hinted at a new long-awaited raid feature in Pokémon GO. Now it is already available in the first region and can be used. We at MeinMMO will show you what it’s about and how it works.

What raid feature is it? For years, trainers have been wishing for a kind of GO-button in the raid lobby of Pokémon GO. This is supposed to shorten the long preparation times before raids when trainers are fully ready. This is particularly helpful for simple raids, where one wants to participate alone or with just two. But until now, nothing happened.

However, after a find by PokeMiners last week indicated a release of the Ready-button, it has now actually been discovered in the first region of the game.

Ready button is now active for first trainers

Where was the new button discovered? On Sunday, July 2, 2023, our MeinMMO reader Angelique L. made us aware of her discovery through our Pokémon group on Facebook. She told us on request that she accidentally discovered the new Ready-button at a remote raid in Hong Kong. She shared a picture in our group and on Twitter, showing the new feature.

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We wanted to know more and therefore arranged to be invited to raids there as well. And we can also confirm: Yes, the button is indeed already implemented in the game there. In Germany, however, we have not yet been able to detect the new feature.

Why is it not available everywhere? It is likely that the new button in Hong Kong is part of a test series by Niantic. This is not unusual, as other features, like the competitions at PokéStops or routes, are regularly tested only locally or with selected trainers until they are eventually released for everyone in the game.

It is currently unknown whether only Hong Kong is affected or if the button is also available in other countries. A possible worldwide release is still uncertain. Therefore, we have asked Niantic for more information. As soon as we have a response, we will update this here.

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This is the new Ready button in Pokémon GO

How does the new feature work? As you can see in the following image, the green button already catches your eye after joining the lobby. It is located in the middle below the participant list. Above it is a small overview indicating how many trainers have already activated the button. Alongside, the normal raid timer runs down as usual.

This is what the raid function looks like

If you activate the button, you will initially receive a short message. It says: Are you ready for the raid? As soon as all trainers are ready, the lobby timer will count down. You can still leave the raid before it starts. Here you now have the option to confirm or cancel your selection.

If the button is pressed by all trainers in the lobby, the timer jumps directly and counts down the last 10 seconds until the battle begins. This is your last chance to leave the lobby before the start.

It can be said that the new feature significantly shortens the time until the raid, especially in established communities.

Does it work for all raids? The new feature is obviously available in all raids. We arranged invitations to battles of different raid levels and were able to use this button in all.

A major disadvantage: The new raid feature currently also has a major disadvantage that many have already suspected after the release of the findings from PokeMiners. The Ready-button can only be activated if at least two trainers are active in the lobby. If you are alone, the button is greyed out and you have to wait until the regular time has counted down.

The button cannot be pressed if you are alone in the lobby

If this is the case permanently, it makes the button particularly unattractive for small raids that can also be completed alone. Many players specifically wished that the time could be significantly shortened by such a feature. Whether this will be improved remains to be seen.

What do you think of the outlook for the new feature? Have you been able to try it out yourself at a remote raid? If so, in which region? Please let us know here on MeinMMO in the comments and exchange ideas with other trainers about it.

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WoW shows new cinematic – fans sense the death of a beloved character

Cortyn Cortyn Reading time 2 minutes

A new cinematic shows where the journey in World of Warcraft is headed. The time of one of the most popular characters is running out.

With Dragonflight, World of Warcraft succeeds for the first time in many years in avoiding long waiting times between patches. Every few months a new update is released, and in just a few days, this will also be the case with Patch 10.1.5 “Rifts of Time”.

Even before the patch, Blizzard released the first in-game cinematic of the update, revealing not only a number of story details but also early dark omens for what might soon await one of the most popular characters in World of Warcraft.

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WoW Cinematic: Nozdormu sees the rise of the Eternals in a vision

What can be seen in the cinematic? The video shows Nozdormu together with Alexstrasza on the throne of the aspects. Nozdormu is plagued by visions that he himself calls “Clarity” – a glimpse into the immediate future. He sees that “the Eternals” have entered into a pact with Iridikron and are now working hand in hand with him. The goal is to finally make Nozdormu the leader of the Eternals.

Nozdormu sounds desperate. He sees hardly any chance of standing against an alliance of Iridikron and the Eternals – even though Alexstrasza does not give up on her friend, she also seems somewhat at a loss.

Why is Nozdormu so popular? Nozdormu is considered one of the most tragic characters of World of Warcraft. When he was entrusted with the protection of timelines, he also received a vision of how he would die. This death is seen as unavoidable, as it takes place in the “true” timeline. This means that this timeline and his death within it must occur if Azeroth is not to deviate from its path.

This, in turn, seems to also mean that Nozdormu must endure the transformation into “Murozond,” thus becoming the leader of the eternal dragonflight.

Nozdormu and his bronze dragons face quite a dilemma. Do they continue to fulfill their task given by the Titans and preserve the one true timeline in which Nozdormu dies? Or do they try to prevent Nozdormu’s death, potentially triggering the creation of Murozond?

This story, which has been developing since “The Burning Crusade,” seems to be reaching its climax in Dragonflight.

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This is how the community is discussing it: The looming fate of Nozdormu is also fervently discussed in the WoW community. On YouTube, many express concerns about the direction this storyline might take.

  • “Wow. Nozdormu just looks so … tired. The weight of so much on his mind and body must be becoming unbearable. Bravo Blizzard for such a scene.”
  • “Am I the only one who thinks this, or do his eyes look a bit different? They look more like the Eternals’ …”
  • “I really hope … really hope that nothing happens to him. I don’t want him to die or for us to fight him. It would truly break my heart.”

How the story continues, we will find out from July 12 in the game. For then, the new patch and the mega dungeon “Twilight of the Eternal” will be available, in which the story will continue.

How do you hope the story will turn out? Do you believe Nozdormu will survive the expansion unscathed?

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Diablo 4 lets fans start over each season – If it were up to you, Blizzard would lose some players

Christos Tsogos Christos Tsogos Reading time 3 minutes

The debate about Seasons and how they will continue in Diablo 4 is always an important topic on social media. Veterans love it while new players can only shake their heads. You on MeinMMO also have clear opinions about Seasons, and we are showing them to you now.

What is the problem? Diablo is not known for its strong campaign but rather for its Seasons and the fun of grinding. Endless looting and leveling and slaughtering godless creatures.

While Diablo 2 and 3 have always followed the same path with their Seasons, especially new fans of the franchise wished that Blizzard would take a different, new approach. An approach where players do not have to create a new hero every season and can still benefit from cool new quests and mechanics. You on MeinMMO have also discussed this.

Here again is the official story trailer in case you missed it for Diablo 4:

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Diablo 4: The Official Story Trailer for Release

What you say on MeinMMO about the Seasons

Our author Benedict Grothaus reported a few days ago about the situation regarding the Season heroes. The topic was so exciting that many users expressed their opinions about it in the comments.

What are the users’ opinions? They are varied. Some condemn the Seasons and can’t make anything of them, while veterans had already expected the continuation of the existing system.

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What you write in the comments:

  • Katsuno – “Somehow it was to be expected, but the marketing as an MMO made me hope for more consistency with the characters. So I played through the story once and am now waiting for S1, since I have the Ultimate anyway and want to play every class, that’s not a problem for now. After that, it will probably be quiet for a while, I somehow don’t like this system at all.”
  • Phoesias – “No way, I am totally out of that.”
  • Misterpanda – “[…] I have personally long accepted that Diablo 4 is a game with an end… like every other single-player game. Because that’s how I play it. Alone and without stress. Nonseason until I no longer feel like it and later the expansions. Those who want more will probably not complain about the Seasons. For me, it’s just nothing, and that’s okay.”

But there are also players who are not surprised by the Season system for Diablo 4 and wonder about the community’s astonishment:

  • Bingolinchen – “I don’t understand the fuss. Wasn’t all of this known beforehand? Why is there an uproar now? The people should have just not bought the game.
    I also don’t get upset about Elden Ring or Dark Souls because they are a bit difficult. That’s the game principle. If I don’t like it, I shouldn’t have bought the game.”
  • Desten96 – “I don’t know if I’m playing a wrong Diablo, but wasn’t that always the point of the game or Seasons to make new characters and thus play different builds and classes?”
  • Bonerpants – “I don’t understand the outrage, it has always been this way and will always be this way, it’s nothing new. Why do people want to change it now, just for people who don’t like it, but it has been communicated beforehand?”
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When will Season 1 be released? A precise date is still unknown. The only known information is just an approximate release period, which is between mid and late July. It remains to be seen how Blizzard will shape the Seasons in the future. The team has shown with Diablo 4 that they quickly respond to player feedback.

It is therefore quite possible that Blizzard could indeed make significant changes to its Seasons to appeal to more players. You can find more about Season 1 here in the overview.

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Blizzard advises players in WoW Classic, simply not to jump anymore and means it seriously – Because jumping kills

Nicole Wakulczyk Nicole Wakulczyk Reading time 2 minutes

In World of Warcraft Classic, a popular movement mechanic in the game, known as a “jump,” caused a player to die due to a disconnect and lose their character.

What happened to the player? The streamer and hardcore player Graysfordays got into a fight with his druid in World of Warcraft Classic. Nothing unusual, really.

But when he tried to dodge an attack by jumping, his connection got disconnected.

The annoying thing is: Because he plays in hardcore mode, he loses his character upon death. He cannot just respawn and face the enemies again.

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Blizzard advises: Just don’t jump anymore

What is the disconnect related to? Blizzard has confirmed that this is a known bug. If a player is hit by an attack while jumping that causes control effects, they will get disconnected from the game. Blizzard’s tip? Just don’t jump anymore (via PCGamesN).

Graysfordays used the movement to maximize his chance of survival. This ultimately became his downfall, as you can see in the clip:

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“Asking not to jump is like asking players not to breathe”

When can you jump again without dying? In the Blizzard forum, a developer thanked for the report and wrote on June 30: “We are aware of this issue and hope to fix it with our next update next week. In the meantime, we ask that you avoid jumping in combat, as it is indeed caused by […] control effects in the air. Thank you for the report and our condolences for the character’s death!” (via us.forums.blizzard.com)

Easer said than done. Jumping with the spacebar is instinctive for many players. Many of us jump around the map out of habit, perhaps out of boredom, but also to dodge attacks.

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On July 1, a developer added in the thread: “I know, dude. Asking WoW players not to spam the jump key is like asking them not to breathe. Sorry about that, you can soon use your spacebar again, I promise!”

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Destiny 2: A picture makes the tough veterans from Day 1 sentimental and nostalgic

Schuhmann Schuhmann Reading time 2 minutes

The shooter series Destiny has been around since 2014, and some are yearning to return to the old days in 2023. A user on reddit recently shared a photo that brings back memories of the past. Day one players are thrilled.

What’s the deal with nostalgia in Destiny?

  • When the first Destiny was released for PlayStation 3/4 and Xbox 360/One in 2014, it was uncharted territory for many console gamers. Destiny was the first shooter to merge typical MMO mechanics, as known from WoW, with the shooter elements from Halo. Along with GTA 5 and ESO, Destiny ushered in a new era of MMO on consoles.
  • For console gamers, Destiny was a new experience. Things like “lockdowns”, vendors that only come once a week, “gear resets with expansions”, or raids like “The Glass Vault” were known to very few.
  • Now a picture on reddit is triggering a flashback to 2014.

Thus began everything in 2014:

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Pizza, beer, and the raid in Destiny

What’s that picture about? The reddit user “Loose-Adhesivness” posted a picture on reddit on Saturday, July 1:

  • Apparently, in a cozy living room, 6 TVs are wildly scattered across the room in a semicircle. A backpack is also visible, opened.
  • On each of the screens, you can make out a Guardian in all their glory. Cables, consoles, and controllers lie all over the room. In the foreground of the picture, something resembling the golden combination of “pizza and beer” is visible.
  • Apparently, 5 Guardians have crashed at a friend’s place to complete the 6-man raid in Destiny together at a LAN party. The post is titled, “The good old days”.
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How are the comments?

The most praised comment is: “The best part was: You could shout at the guy right next to you because he messed up a mechanic we had done 100 times before.”

One user is a bit sad when seeing this: “I once did a Kings-Fall raid in LFG, where half the group was at a LAN party. I felt so excluded, even though I was in the raid with them.”

A third user simply asks: “Crota-LAN-cable-glitch?”

Because that’s also part of the “golden age” of Destiny: The boss Crota could easily be killed if the raid leader just pulled the LAN cable at the right moment. Then the boss was defenseless.

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You never forget the first raid in your MMO

Why does the picture resonate with so many? The early days of an MMO, especially the “first MMO”, when everything is new, are often remembered by many MMO players as the “golden age”: They remember the companions they had back then and the shared experiences for years after. The many bugs, exploits, server downtimes, balance issues, and things like “the loot cave” fade into the background in retrospect and suddenly are not wild anymore.

For many, it is the most intense time of their gaming life when they discover an MMO, its world, and its mechanics for the first time.

Because Destiny was the first of its kind for many shooter players on consoles, the early days of Destiny are wrapped in a “golden glow” in retrospect: Later games like The Division or Anthem didn’t have that because many players already knew the mechanics from Destiny.

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Magic the Gathering: The One Ring has been found and the card is worth 2 million $

Nicole Wakulczyk Nicole Wakulczyk Reading time 2 minutes

The popular trading card game “Magic: The Gathering” (MTG) has introduced a very special card in a crossover with Lord of the Rings. The hunt for the rarest Magic card of all time, the search for the one ring, has now been successfully completed. But the ring bearer wants to remain anonymous.

What kind of card is it? The card shows the one ring, known from Lord of the Rings, and has not only caught Gollum’s attention. The card number is 001/001, which makes collectors’ hearts race. It was printed only once.

On June 23, the collector boxes for the crossover were released, and the hunt for the unique item began. It was already found on June 30 (via Dot Esports).

Recently, offers for “the ONE ring” were valued at 2 million US dollars.

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The journey is over

Magic: The Gathering writes in a tweet on June 30: “One ring to rule them all, one ring to find them, one ring to bring them all and in the darkness bind them. We are excited about the story of a new ring bearer who possesses the numbered 1:1 One Ring! This journey may be over, but the adventure with #MTGxLOTR continues!” (via Twitter).

You can see the card in the tweet:

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How was it found and by whom? The valuable card was hidden in a booster pack of the trading card game that was released in an English-speaking country.

As PC Gamer reports, the ring bearer wants to remain anonymous (via PC Gamer). It is suspected that this may have to do with a dark lord who wants to seize world domination.

This dark lord once forged the one ring to control the other rings of power.

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Help, on just one day, 5 games are coming out that I need to play – How am I supposed to handle that?

Jasmin Beverungen Jasmin Beverungen Reading time 3 minutes

Usually, MeinMMO freelancer Jasmin can take advantage of the summer slump to get through her so-called “Pile of Shame.” At the beginning of the year, many publishers release great games that she can catch up on during the summer break. In winter, however, this is not as feasible, as most publishers want to launch their games due to the upcoming Christmas business. But this year, her stack of games that she is postponing is particularly large.

What is the reason for this? There is no real summer slump in 2023 anymore: Nintendo released The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom in May, a title that can consume hundreds of hours due to its numerous secrets in an open world.

And I probably don’t need to tell you how addictive Diablo 4 is. The race for the best loot has only just begun with the rarest uniques, and the anticipation for the first season in July is palpable. Oh, and don’t forget Baldur’s Gate 3 in August!

With these tips, I can reach my goal in Diablo 4 faster and save a lot of time:

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Diablo 4: How to quickly reach level 100

Additionally, Final Fantasy XVI was released just recently, which is also a powerful blockbuster that can’t just be completed in one day.

The terrible thing is: I still have tons of games from early 2023 or last year that I actually wanted to catch up on. These include many single-player titles like Hogwarts Legacy, Forspoken, or Crisis Core –Final Fantasy VII– Reunion.

More reasons for meticulous game planning

The showcases around the unusual E3 have not exactly improved my situation: Many titles that were presented during the showcases will be released this year. I have written down in a list which titles I have on my radar. You wouldn’t believe how full the Excel sheet has become.

Thanks to the digital events, I feel like a flood of games is rolling toward me. Since the analog events are canceled, one trailer after another is bombarding me.

Excel sheet title
Am I the only one with a (unsorted) table?

Publishers are focusing more on many different titles to attract a large audience, rather than highlighting one or two highlights. Additionally, I get to see many more games during the various shows than I would see if I were following the coverage of a live event.

Moreover, the social pressure increases as soon as I don’t play a title right at launch. After just a few weeks, the hype of most games is gone, and when I want to discuss my experiences about a game as a latecomer, nobody cares anymore. As a result, I often feel compelled to play games right at release so I can discuss them with others.

Autumn will likely be my downfall

The major problem this year: I can’t get through the games in my Pile of Shame because autumn offers a massive number of titles that I want to play. The coming season starts with Starfield, a true RPG behemoth, for which I would probably need to take weeks off.

On another day in September, a whole FIVE (!) games are being released that I have my eye on as a farming sim fan. And I’ve already told you about Fae Farm.

Here are the games in question:

  • Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty
  • Mineko’s Night Market
  • My Time at Sandrock
  • Paleo Pines
  • Harvest Moon: The Wind of Anthos

Now planning begins, as it is impossible to buy all five games directly at release. Two factors play an important role in my choice: Which game am I most excited about right now? And: Which of the titles could land in a sale the fastest? Switch titles, for instance, are very price-stable, and there’s no point in postponing the purchase for too long.

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Unfortunately, other titles are falling through the immense Pile of Shame. I promise myself every month to finally reactivate my account in Final Fantasy 14 and catch up on the content that was implemented after the Endwalker expansion. But I’m unwilling to pay the subscription when I have to “catch up” on other titles throughout the month.

I’m interested: What is your current situation? Are you in the same boat as I am? And which games are currently on your Pile of Shame?

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Twitch: Streamer is harassed for 10 months in his favorite shooter, takes terrible revenge

Nicole Wakulczyk Nicole Wakulczyk Reading time 3 minutes

Moving through a multiplayer with an aircraft can always be risky. The streamer AsheBF is regularly harassed by stream snipers in Battlefield 2042 and takes revenge in impressive battles against them in his helicopter.

In Short:

  • The streamer AsheBF is harassed by stream snipers in Battlefield 2042.
  • He flies impressive battles against them in his helicopter.
  • AsheBF regularly streams Battlefield 2042 on Twitch and also shares content about the game on other platforms.
  • The community praises him for his gameplay and the impressive battles.

What kind of streamer is he? AsheBF regularly streams Battlefield 2042 on Twitch. In his Twitch info, he writes: ‘Yeah, I like helicopters.’ He also posts content about the shooter on his other social media platforms.

In a tweet from June 29, a clip of AsheBF was picked up by Jake Lucky, in which he describes that AsheBF “has been dealing with the craziest stream snipers for 10 months” (via Twitter). The tweet has over 16 million views.

Here you see a trailer for the new season in Battlefield 2042:

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“Pro Pilot Angers the Whole Lobby”

What does the streamer have to deal with? In the clip, you can see how AsheBF has to dodge numerous rockets and shots, as several enemy aircraft and players seem to be targeting him at the same time.

In other clips that AsheBF shares on Twitter, it is noticeable how he is killed immediately after getting into an aircraft – as if the enemy players were just waiting for that moment.

How does AsheBF handle it? He takes on the stream snipers and gets his revenge.

In impressive battles, he flies over the map for minutes, dodging other helicopters and jets as well as rockets fired at his machine by ground vehicles. In doing so, he brings down several enemy vehicles. It seems as though he has made it his mission to dominate the airspace in the lobbies.

In a clip, he says just seconds before he is killed at spawn, apparently to his Twitch viewers: ‘I feel a little like my soul is being ripped out of me, you know what I mean?’ (via Twitter).

The fact that he manages to hold out against the stream snipers for so long attracts a lot of attention.

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Can’t he just defend himself? Some players advise him to block the stream snipers. However, this would only ensure that they cannot send him messages in the game. They could still join his lobby.

This is how the harassment reached its peak: In an interview with Jake Lucky, AsheBF reports that one of the stream snipers named themselves after his former co-pilot. This person took their own life (via YouTube).

In the video, you see how AsheBF kills an enemy player. He notices the name and says: ‘No, no, no. They’ve crossed the line.’

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How does the community react? His battles with the aircraft, which can be seen in various clips and on his YouTube channel, impress the viewers. Some of them praise that he has to defend himself against many players at the same time and remains steadfast.

In a comment under the video titled “Pro Pilot Makes The Entire Lobby MAD!”, FreakaZoide_77 writes: ‘Best pilot I’ve seen in a long time.’ (via YouTube).

Others also praise his gameplay, wishing him even more viewers and views. AsheBF’s video has been viewed over 13,000 times.

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Twitch: The second largest streamer in Europe no longer wants to be a streamer – Even the number 1 is wobbling

Schuhmann Schuhmann Reading time 2 minutes

Twitch is struggling. After the departure of major US streamers xQc and Amouranth, things are also shaky here: The biggest streamers in Europe are two Spaniards who have grown explosively over the years: They are now looking towards YouTube.

Who are the 3 biggest streamers in Europe? Over the course of the year, in the last 365 days, they are two Spaniards and a German:

  • The 28-year-old Ibai Llanos Garatea comes from esports and has his own team in LoL. He is known for his events: 3 million watched his celebrity boxing event. He had over 107 million hours viewed last year, making him clearly number 1 in Europe. He can’t get into single-player games, he needs competition. He streams LoL and Minecraft on Twitch.
  • Raúl Álvarez Genes, known as Auronplay, is 34 years old. With 78.6 million hours, he is number 2 on Twitch in Europe. He has the largest YouTube channel in Spain with over 4 billion views and is named after a character from Final Fantasy X. Auronplay is known for his comedy videos. He streams GTA 5 and Minecraft on Twitch.
  • Number 3 in Europe is the German Eliasn97. He is in 3rd place with 67 million hours, but after KaiCenat and Tarik, he is one of the few top streamers who have still grown compared to 2021/2022; the Berliner grew by 41% compared to the previous year. He streams FIFA 23, Fall Guys, Valorant, and Minecraft on Twitch.
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The biggest streamers in Europe no longer want to be streamers, but YouTubers

Where are the streamers going now? Auronplay has now explained that although he has signed a new exclusive contract with Twitch, it will be his last.

The Catalan will stay with Twitch for another year, but will definitely switch to YouTube on July 1, 2024, and give up streaming. He will then make classic videos again, as he did in his early years (via 3dJuegos).

Ibai has also announced that he will “gradually” withdraw from streaming and do more on YouTube again. He says it’s possible to create high-quality videos there that you can’t achieve live.

European stars are only seen on Twitch for half as long as their US competition

Are they full-time streamers now? It is actually noticeable that Ibai and Auronplay “stream relatively little” compared to the competition from the USA.

The biggest US streamers were all on air for over 2000 hours in the last 365 days:

  • xqc 2863 hours
  • KaiCenaat 2,294 hours
  • tarik 2,599 hours
  • HasanAbi 2,407 hours
  • summit1g even 4,121 hours

The two Spaniards, on the other hand, were only on air for half as long, but in front of significantly more viewers

  • Ibai was on air for 1,292 hours
  • Auronplay even “only” 1,007 hours

There is thus a significantly different trend to be seen.

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What’s behind it: In 2019, there was already a wave of people leaving Twitch and returning to YouTube. The reasoning was: On Twitch, you have to be constantly online to avoid losing followers. That feels exhausting and like work. People spoke of a hamster wheel.

The Spanish streamers seem to have had enough of “live” after years of explosive growth and prefer the structured work of a YouTuber who is not always live, but uploads videos when they are finished.

It could also be related to the fact that Twitch has been under constant criticism in recent months, making it harder for major streamers to earn the money they previously received on the platform.

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