In 2011, NASA scientists compiled a list of the most unrealistic sci-fi movies. The number one spot is taken by a well-known disaster film from 2009.
During a conference in California, several NASA scientists at the Jet Propulsion Laboratory created a list in 2011.
They ranked the least realistic sci-fi movies of all time on it. The winner is a well-known blockbuster that revolves around the end of the world.
Here you can see a trailer for 2012:
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2012 – Trailer (English) HD
This is the least realistic movie according to NASA
In the number one spot on the list is “2012”, a disaster movie by the well-known director Roland Emmerich. He is known for his huge blockbusters in which devastating environmental events plague the world, such as “The Day After Tomorrow” (2004).
More about director Roland Emmerich can be read by our colleagues at Moviepilot.
In the film 2012, Jackson Curtis, played by John Cusack, takes a camping trip with his children. The father accidentally learns about the impending apocalypse and tries to get his family onto a government ark and to safety.
According to IGN, Donald Yeomans, a planetary scientist who is now retired, commented on the film back then as follows:
The filmmakers utilized the public’s concerns about the so-called end of the world, which was supposedly predicted by the Mayans in Central America, whose calendar ends on December 21, 2012.
He further explained that NASA received numerous questions from frightened people fearing the end of the world. Therefore, they set up a website to clarify the myths. Thus, the topic around the end of the world in 2012 seems to have contributed to this disaster movie taking the top spot in NASA’s ranking.
What other movies were on the list? Behind 2012, the film “The Core” (2003) was chosen for the second place. Following that in third place is “Armageddon”, a movie from 1998. In fourth place is “Volcano” (1997), a film in which a volcano destroys Los Angeles.
Another director has already proven his skills with The Flash and has thus directly secured another big project:
Xbox chief Phil Spencer explains that Xbox does not want to grow at the expense of Sony, as that would not help anyone.
What does Spencer say about Xbox’s growth? In an interview with the Guardian, Phil Spencer recently spoke about Xbox’s growth plans and also directed his gaze towards Sony.
In the interview, Spencer says that Xbox wants to help the gaming industry grow. Therefore, it is not Xbox’s plan to grow at the expense of other market participants like Sony/PlayStation.
Moreover, Spencer emphasizes that it does not help anyone if Xbox grows while Sony shrinks:
If we grow and Sony shrinks, it helps no one. Maybe if you only care about the success of Xbox compared to the success of Sony, but in terms of the entire industry, it does not help Electronic Arts. It does not help Ubisoft, it does not help Fortnite. It helps no one if all we do is swap one customer for another on a different console.
In the interview with the Guardian, Spencer wanted to better contextualize these statements and explain that he did not mean to reassure the regulatory authorities regarding the “Activision Blizzard” deal.
With Starfield comes one of the most ambitious games of the year directly at release in Game Pass:
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Starfield – Official Gameplay Trailer
What else does Spencer say in the interview? After Spencer spoke about the growth and plans of Xbox, he loses a few words about the Game Pass compared to Netflix’s offerings.
The Game Pass offers “a lot” of titles with 300 to 400 games, but the number of games in the Game Pass is “very, very different” compared to the number of videos on Netflix, and they do not want to flood the Pass.
Since May 2023, it has been possible to give the Game Pass for free to your friends if you have an active subscription. This way, you can test multiplayer games without everyone having to buy the game or own a Game Pass subscription.
Looking at the recent patches and nerfs in Diablo 4, one can see that various caves have received adjustments to XP and loot. The developers explain why these farming and XP spots are constantly being nerfed in the latest Campfire.
In the last Campfire, a kind of livestream with the developers of Diablo 4, General Manager Rod Fergusson and Game Director Joe Shely discussed their balancing philosophy for the hack and slay.
They also mentioned the nerfs of the various caves in Diablo and why a single location as the optimal way to level up and farm is not their goal. They also talked about the loot cave from Destiny 1 and why it was a problem in 2014.
You can see a guide with tips on how to reach level 100 quickly here:
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Diablo 4: How to quickly reach level 100
This should never exist
What was the Loot-Cave in Destiny? In Destiny 1, the Loot-Cave was a small cave from which endless enemies came, having a small chance to drop legendary and exotic items. This was possible because endless relatively easy-to-kill enemies came out of the cave if Guardians stayed at a distance and did not block the spawn.
The “Loot-Cave” was particularly popular at the beginning of Destiny 1, as the loot from other sources was scarce and everyone gathered here and randomly shot at the mobs coming from the cave.
Why was this a problem? Well, the developers at Bungie essentially said: We created a huge science-fiction world for you to explore, and you should find better items along the way. But you are just standing in front of a tiny cave and doing nothing else. You are only utilizing a tiny fraction of our game.
That was not the plan. Ultimately, Bungie removed the Loot-Cave, despite its popularity. They also closed down “new Loot-Caves”, i.e., new farming spots.
Blizzard closes down overly strong farming spots – Wants more variety and balance
What is the situation now in Diablo 4? Something similar is currently happening with many dungeons and caves in Diablo 4 that were used for effective farming and leveling. Fergusson says:
I wanted to create the meme, “we have a balanced game where there is no meta and every build is useful.”
Blizzard is nerfing the various caves so that Diablo 4 is experienced and played in a balanced way. Every class and every type of progression should remain fun and not be focused on various loot caves.
The SF role-playing game Starfield (PC, Xbox) is set to continue the series of successful blockbusters for which Bethesda is known in the RPG genre. After a presentation at the Xbox Showcase, the hype begins. Now, a first journalist got to take a look.
Who got to play?
IGN journalist Ryan McCaffrey had the chance to play Starfield for an hour to gather more information in preparation for an interview with Todd Howard, the Game Director.
He shared his experiences in a video about the Xbox Showcase (via youtube). A Twitter user analyzed the video and added screenshots.
Given Bethesda’s proximity during an “exclusive preview”, one can assume that the journalist took a rather favorable look at Starfield. No scathing criticism is to be expected.
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Starfield – Official Gameplay Trailer
“Deep game” with “insane” dimensions
This is what the journalist says: The journalist comes to the conclusion: “People will play this for years – this is no joke.”
He says the size and perspective of Starfield are “insane”, and it feels that way when playing. The game feels deep.
There is no multiplayer in Starfield, but expansions for single-player are planned – the opposite of what GTA Online does.
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It is also said that the missions and districts are “handcrafted” and will keep players engaged.
Currently sounds like everything one wishes for in a Bethesda RPG. It is repeatedly emphasized that it is a “passion project” of Todd Howard, who has been talking about it for over 20 years.
The parallels to “familiar Bethesda” games are great. It is a game like Skyrim that you not only play but live in.
Let’s see how closely the game will align with these initial, euphoric descriptions. Such “game gems” that have nothing to criticize are rare. The last two were perhaps Elden Ring and Red Dead Redemption 2. It would be time for another blockbuster.
When is it coming out?? Starfield will be released on September 6 for Xbox and PC. There will be no version for PS4 and PS5 after Microsoft bought Bethesda.
The presentation of Starfield sparked a discussion mainly among fans of Star Citizen. Some believe that Starfield could offer the key elements that they hope for from Star Citizen, which continues to be delayed:
In Pokémon GO the Day and Night event is currently running, where you are supposed to catch certain night spawns. However, many trainers simply can’t find them. We at MeinMMO will show you what happened.
Which spawns are we talking about? On Friday, the Day and Night event in Pokémon GO started, taking place in celebration of the summer solstice. During this event, trainers can encounter certain suitable spawns in the wild that are either active during the day or are supposed to appear after sunset, i.e., at night.
However, many players are currently having issues with these night spawns because they simply can’t find them. We will show you what the trainers are reporting and what consequences the missing spawns have for the players.
Night spawns are difficult to find
What problems do trainers have with the spawns? During the Day and Night event, the day and night spawns are supposed to alternate, typically with sunrise and sunset. However, this does not seem to be going as smoothly as it has in other events in the past.
Many players have been wondering since the first evening about where the night spawns are. After sunset and the appearance of the moon symbol in the game, they do not seem to appear in many places or can only be found in isolated instances.
Are night spawns even coming? Although many trainers report that they cannot find the night spawns, they do exist. However, they only spawn very late, literally at night.
Some explain that they were able to find the corresponding monsters about two hours after sunset. Others only had luck in the early morning hours. German trainers report having encountered the first specimens shortly before midnight.
Why are the times so different? The differing reports about spawn times could also be related to the region where the respective trainers live. Because depending on the location, the sun sets and rises at different times.
Trainers have to stay awake for a long time in many places to secure the monsters. Additionally, players in certain areas have very short nights, or the sun doesn’t set at all. Therefore, this change has led to strong criticism from those affected (via reddit.com):
JacobGgamer: Since the Day and Night event, I’ve been awake until 1-2 AM waiting to see EVERY night spawn to complete my collection challenge. BUT NOTHING! In the last few days, I haven’t seen a SINGLE spawn, only day spawns; has anyone else had this experience?
notoriousdmc: This is a joke. Do people expect us to stay awake all night? What is the reward for the collection reward? A lunar stone?
tomtttttttttttt: They start about two hours after sunset and end about two hours after sunrise. I was able to see them at 4 AM because I woke up early. I have no idea why Niantic programmed it this way, instead of adjusting the times of sunset and sunrise and having an overlap period of evening and morning twilight where both can spawn.
raggedy10: It’s strange how this works, because I was awake past midnight and still saw Sonnfel on the map, not Lunastein, and that was at least 2 hours after sunset.
Target880: This stupid system gives me one hour of night, which is the time between sunset and sunrise. If I were to travel to relatives who live a bit further north, the next sunset would be on July 11, so no night at all…
Collector Challenge: During the Day and Night event, there are two collector challenges named Like Day and Night, which are time-limited. These must be completed during the event to secure the rewards. However, both day spawns and night spawns must be caught for this.
While many players have no issues completing the quest with the day spawns, they do struggle with the night spawns due to the missing monsters. If the spawns remain so rare and force trainers to stay awake for long periods, it may become impossible for all players to complete the quest.
You still have a few days to complete the collector challenge and take advantage of the stardust bonus, as the event runs until June 25 at 8 PM local time.
Whether Niantic will make improvements in the coming days or if you will have to continue to stay up all night to obtain night spawns remains to be seen. If there is any new information, you will find it with us at MeinMMO.
What has been your experience with the night spawns? Have you been able to discover them? And if so, when were you lucky? Or are you also searching for them in vain? Feel free to let us know here on MeinMMO in the comments and discuss with other trainers about it.
Starfield has been extensively showcased and many players are looking forward to the release. Some are even considering buying a new gaming PC. However, there is a good reason to wait before purchasing new hardwareor to pre-order Starfield.
With Starfield, one of the most promising titles for PC and Xbox will be released in 2023. Many are considering upgrading before the release of Starfield, as the system requirements for Starfield are demanding and many want to enjoy the game at full details.
However, it might be worth waiting for the release of Starfield before buying new hardware. Manufacturers often offer bundles. This way, you can save the money for the game. That’s 70 Euros after all.
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Starfield – Official Gameplay Trailer
AMD and Nvidia often offer bundles with games
Why might waiting be worthwhile? AMD and Nvidia regularly promote their new graphics cards by selling their GPUs in bundles with new or popular games. This means: You buy a gaming PC or a single graphics card and then receive a specific key for the game:
Nvidia is currently running a promotion with Diablo 4.
AMD is currently offering Resident Evil 4 with participating GPUs.
These kinds of promotions change constantly. In the last AMD promotion, there were Dead Island 2 and The Callisto Protocol included. Nvidia provided Watch Dogs: Legion and a “GeForce Now” membership as a bonus.
Who might benefit from waiting? If you plan to buy a new PC or a fast graphics card for Starfield anyway, it might be worth waiting for such bundles. Then you save the 70 Euros for the game. Sometimes AMD and Nvidia even throw in exclusive skins or other bonuses.
Additionally, it would not be surprising if Microsoft offers a special deal with Xbox and Starfield. Just like what is currently happening with headsets and controllers. Microsoft is likely to actively promote the game and its own hardware. After all, one of the most important releases of 2023 is approaching.
Moreover, Starfield is supposed to be available in Game Pass right at release in 2023. For many, it might be worth checking out the game without purchasing it first. Because not everyone in the community is excited: Because many game releases in 2023 have been a disaster, many gamers are skeptical.
Who won’t benefit from waiting? If your gaming PC has recently broken down or you urgently need a replacement, then waiting is obviously not worth it.
If you plan to play Starfield through Game Pass anyway or have an Xbox Series X/S, then waiting is not beneficial. Through Game Pass, you can play the game without any additional cost.
Xbox as an alternative to PC: An alternative would be to buy an Xbox for the release of Starfield. Here too, Microsoft will likely offer some promotions at release to strengthen its own console. In the following article, we explain the key differences between the large and small models:
For $100 million, Twitch streamer xQc switches to rival Kick. This is causing huge waves. According to Kick, the news of the switch alone resulted in 50 times more traffic than usual and a million new sign-ups in 24 hours. The servers crashed.
This was the news:
The biggest Twitch streamer switches to Kick. xQc signs a non-exclusive 2-year contract worth $100 million. Allegedly, Kick pays $35 million per year fixed – another $30 million is tied to xQc achieving certain goals.
The news caused huge waves. Almost all major streamers commented on the switch.
The news hit Kick itself hard – it impacted the servers.
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Twitch streamer Asmongold says: “Stop watching streams at 3 AM if you don’t have money!”
Commitment brings Kick 50 times more traffic – servers crash
This was the effect on Kick: As the platform Kick announced, the news of xQc’s commitment caused a massive increase in traffic. Compared to the normal level, the traffic was now 50 times higher. The servers couldn’t handle it, and the site crashed.
The commitment reportedly brought 1 million new sign-ups, Kick later stated. But this is just the beginning.
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xQc earns more money than top athlete LeBron James – how is that possible?
How do websites comment on the deal? The site Forbes writes:
Kick is not trying to make a splash in the pond; they’ve thrown a hydrogen bomb in.
The deal with xQc is even bigger than what Microsoft paid for Ninja and Shroud in 2019 – reportedly $20 to $30 million. Mixer shut down in 2020.
Forbes says that xQc earns more money than basketball superstar LeBron James, who signed for 2 years with the Los Angeles Lakers and receives “only” $97.1 million. And LeBron James is one of the most famous athletes in the world.
However, questions remain about how Kick can finance this. Forbes quotes the CEO of Kick, stating they operate at a loss – like many startups. Nevertheless, they ask skeptically why Kick can spend so much money while Twitch has to cut costs and Mixer even shut down:
There’s a theory that enough gambling money is floating around to finance Kick for a while […] It’s surprising to see Twitch constantly cutting costs to even be profitable and Microsoft shutting down its streaming service – what exactly are the long-term prospects for Kick?
The site Kotaku emphasizes that it is unclear whether Kick is profitable or how they intend to make money.
But even Kotaku admits that Kick has succeeded in capitalizing on the frustration with Twitch, which is now monetizing more aggressively. Kotaku refers to Kick as a “gambling” site.
How are streamers reacting? Among those who view Twitch critically, there is much applause for the commitment:
DrDisrespect wrote: “Hot shottish @xQc” – something like “Hot action” – DrDisrespect was permanently banned from Twitch.
Ninja wrote: “Congrats, brother. You’re making history.” – Ninja has criticized Twitch ever since they banned multi-streaming, even for those without a partnership with Twitch. Ninja had specifically ended his partnership with Twitch so that he could stream simultaneously on Twitch, YouTube, and Facebook.
Asmongold sent Kick a “Hey” tweet after the switch, seeming to say, “Make me an offer too.”.
Kick ambassador Trainwreck had already announced in March that he would instill “massive fright” in Twitch and its followers with “6 commitments”, if we put it kindly.
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In any case, the commitment of xQc and especially the enormous sum has now caused a stir. Kick has apparently succeeded where Mixer failed in 2019. They have established themselves as a serious competitor to Twitch in one fell swoop. Especially since the service is quite a copy of Twitch.
However, the aftertaste remains that the commitments are financed with money that players have lost in the online casino that streamers like xQc are now advertising.
Streamer Amouranth has already followed xQc. Perhaps there will indeed be more big announcements, as Trainwreck promises:
Chrono Odyssey is a new MMORPG for PC (Steam), PS5, and Xbox in development, which presented a really strong combat system in its first trailer. In the past weeks, the developers shared more details about the game via Twitter and Discord. We summarize everything important for you.
What kind of game is it? Chrono Odyssey is set to become a next-gen MMORPG in Unreal Engine 5. You can choose from six different classes and explore the game world of Setera. In this world, you can move freely and also climb mountains, as shown in the trailer.
Another special feature is the Chronotector, with which you can make a brief step back in time or freeze enemies in the area in time. This is meant to help you get into a better position in combat or avoid instant kills from bosses.
There will be group dungeons and world bosses for PvE fans.
For PvP enthusiasts, huge “Kingdom vs. Kingdom” battles have been promised.
The MMORPG will also feature dynamic weather events and seasons.
According to the developer NPIXEL, it aims to set new standards in the genre and will not be released for mobile, as originally planned in 2020.
You can watch the trailer here:
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Chrono Odyssey – Gameplay Trailer
Every class gets two weapons, world bosses are expected to be challenging
What has been shared about the classes? Several small videos on Twitter showcased individual gameplay for the classes. A core mechanic is that each class has two weapons, which they can switch between freely.
One class is the Sorceress, who can cast spells with a two-handed staff and a magic wand + focus:
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Gameplay for the Paladin was also shown, along with the boss fight against a large dragon, which was already seen in the trailer. Around 60 players are fighting in an impressive storm of effects. According to the developers, “hundreds of players” should also be able to attack bosses simultaneously.
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What else do we know about the MMORPG? Not much. Chrono Odyssey is set to be released worldwide, but the exact date has not yet been revealed. There is also no information yet about possible alpha and beta tests.
Regarding monetization, it has only been stated that no NFTs will be used. Whether it will be free-to-play, buy-to-play, or possibly even a subscription game is unknown.
What is certain is that Chrono Odyssey has excited many players with its trailer and the first information. The combat system is especially praised in most comments. As more and more MMORPGs with free weapon choice have been released recently, many are pleased that Chrono Odyssey has fixed classes.
Criticism exists only for the fact that no UI has been shown. Players want to know how many abilities there are and whether it is neat or totally overloaded.
What do you think about Chrono Odyssey? Are you also excited, or are you waiting to see how it feels before getting hyped?
In Pokémon GO two new promo codes are available. They at least earn you a few balls.
What kind of code is this? In the Pokémon GO community (via reddit) two new promo codes are circulating. You can redeem them either in the game if you play on Android or on a special website (for iOS players). They are:
However, players have already noted: you can apparently only redeem one of the two codes at a time; both are not possible.
What does the code provide? Both codes get you 6 Poké Balls each and seem to still be active. You should use them quickly if you want the balls because in the past codes have also been deactivated after a short time.
Pokémon GO shows the new season ‘Hidden Gems’ in the trailer
What do trainers say about the code? Currently, the codes are received rather mixed in the community. Even though one always appreciates free items, some trainers mock the contents of the codes:
“Redeem this code and claim a visit in the inventory to send 6 balls,” writes one (via reddit).
“I can spin stops faster or open gifts,” says another (via reddit).
Redeem promo code for Pokémon GO on iOS and Android – Here’s how it works
Android: On Android devices, you can simply redeem promo codes in the shop. Scroll down until you find the “Promos” field.
There you enter the code and receive your items.
iOS: On devices running iOS, you must take a small detour, as there is no corresponding field in the shop. You need to visit the Niantic website where codes can be entered. You can find the link here: Redeem promo code (via rewards.nianticlabs.com).
Here you need to enter your Pokémon GO login details, however, this is not possible, for example, with a pure Trainer Club account. You need a linked account, either with Facebook, Google, or similar.
Once you have entered the code, the items will be credited to you in the game. If it worked, you can check your bag or the journal where a corresponding entry should be found.
Many have already speculated about who could direct Batman: The Brave And The Bold. The Flash director Andy Muschietti was high on the list of suspected candidates. Now, the speculation has been officially confirmed.
Here you can see a trailer for The Flash:
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The Flash – German Trailer
Batman rumors officially confirmed
As the American magazine The Variety reported today, June 16, 2023, Andy Muschietti will indeed take on the project as director.
For the community on Twitter, this is not a big surprise. Just a few days ago, Big Screen Leaks announced the news of the Batman director, which he claims to have confirmed through several sources.
However, this was still not an official announcement. With the news from The Variety, we now have the certainty that the rumors are true.
On reddit , users are discussing the news that Andy Muschietti will also direct Batman: The Brave And The Bold. Some users emphasize that the Batman scenes in The Flash were already very well done and see great potential for the upcoming film:
User zzz099: “Well, the Batman fight scene in Flash was well done, so that’s good, I think. But he doesn’t really have a recognizable style“.
killzoneev2: “After just watching Flash: His Batman scenes were really well done… Happy for him, I will watch it“.
Otherwise, user opinions are divided. Some already liked The Flash and are looking forward to another DC film from the director, while others respond negatively.
What will Batman: The Brave And The Bold be about? In addition to Batman, his Bat family will also be the focus of the story. His son Damian as well as sidekick Robin will also play important roles.
The source material is the comic series by Grant Morrison. However, apart from the director, it is still not known who else will be involved in the film project.
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When does Batman: The Brave And The Bold premiere? No official date has yet been announced for when the film will hit the big screen. However, it is suspected that it will not come to theaters before 2025.
However, there is already an animated series with the same title that ran from 2008 to 2011. This revolves around how Batman teams up with various characters from the DC universe to fight villains or solve crime cases.
In Pokémon GO there are currently 7 Ultra Beasts, but these are not all that exist. We look at the missing candidates.
What are Ultra Beasts? Ultra Beasts are special monsters from another dimension that, while not referred to as “Legendary,” are similarly powerful to the legendary Pokémon.
In the story of the games, the monster Cosmog as well as its evolutions Solgaleo and Lunala play an important role, as they can open portals to the Ultra Dimension. Cosmog has just reappeared in Pokémon GO, for the event “Day and Night”. There’s every reason to take a closer look at the Ultra Beasts.
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Pokémon GO shows the new season ‘Hidden Gems’ in the trailer
Which Ultra Beasts are there in Pokémon GO? Currently, the first Ultra Beast, Anego, is again available as a Raid Boss in Pokémon GO. However, six others followed in 2022. Thus, the previously available Ultra Beasts are as follows:
Anego
Masskito
Schabelle
Voltriant
Kaguron
Katagami
Schlingking
These seven monsters were released gradually over several months. Then it was over for a while. However, there are still 4 more Ultra Beasts from the games Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon that players are still waiting for in Pokémon GO.
However, these were already hinted at in 2022. We will briefly introduce them to you here.
Muramura
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Have you ever been attacked by a wall? Hopefully not, because that can be quite scary, as the teaser for “Muramura” shows. The Steel and Rock Pokémon has very strong defensive stats and can therefore withstand quite a lot.
Kopplosio
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The Ultra Beast Kopplosio belongs to the types Fire and Ghost and can make its head explode in a nice firework – which may look nice but is extremely dangerous. The clown-like Pokémon tries to lure trainers with its funny movements before blowing them up – or at least scaring them loudly.
And because that’s not creepy enough, the ghost monster also drains the life force of its victims.
Venicro and Agoyon
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These two monsters were presented together in a teaser by Pokémon GO, and for good reason: Venicro is currently the only Ultra Beast that also has an evolution. The small poison monster then evolves into the fearsome, fast poison dragon Agoyon.
Although this monster does not belong to the Bug type, it certainly has something wasp-like with its large spikes. A creepy monster – which Ash in the series did not let stop him from catching and using.
When are these monsters coming? Unfortunately, that is still in the stars, as the teasers have only mentioned “In the distant future” so far. One should probably not expect a release of the missing beasts too soon – even though Cosmog and Anego have just reappeared. Patience is key.
A player of Blizzard’s new hack-and-slash Diablo 4 tells a story that is both pretty and somewhat pathetic. He met a wonderful and powerful ice sorceress, fell in love immediately, and attached himself to her heels. Others, however, do not comment quite so warmly.
In this pitiful situation, a player was stuck: A player describes on reddit that he had maneuvered himself into a hopeless situation in Diablo 4:
The player says he was stuck: He found he was actually too strong for level 60 and world tier 3, but not strong enough for world tier 4
So he died through the level 70 content, somehow cheated his way through, felt miserable, and already planned to switch back to world tier 3 to strengthen himself further.
World tier 4 was a “world of pain” for him. With only 2,000 HP, anything could kill him with one hit, and when he wanted to kill something himself, it took him 5 minutes.
Beaten and exhausted, I was about to give up. Screw it, I’ll just go back to world tier 3 and grind until I can beat tier 4.”
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Diablo 4: Blizzard build for the Sorceress in gameplay in the Lightwatch at World Tier 3
Player meets “beautiful goddess”, follows her like a puppy
That changed the situation: The player writes that when he was feeling totally down, “she appeared out of nowhere, my savior … my goddess.”
Unlike him, who was just bleeding and dying through world tier 4, she was a “beautiful level 71 ice sorceress” who melted hordes of enemies as if they were only level 30.
The player writes: He felt dirty, but from then on, he attached himself to her heels, followed her, and made sure not to die so that he wouldn’t lose her. He hung onto her like a bloodsucking leech, leeching EXP and items. He quickly replaced his 702 gloves with 798 ones.
He was also a sweet puppy, he says. Every time an item dropped, he showed the emote “Thank you” – and he felt that his goddess had noticed him for a moment because he was following her so obediently.
The player compares his behavior to a “stray dog looking for a bone.”
That was the climax: The sorceress was about to enter a dungeon. Since he wasn’t in a group with her, it meant saying goodbye for him.
So he pointed at the dungeon and made a “no” gesture. But the miracle happened: The sorceress responded with a “yes” and invited him to the group.
Ultimately, the man is smitten. He writes: I met a stranger in the open world, we ground some items together. We had a great time. Super person. I hope she reads this. I will never forget her.
Reddit wants to take his illusion away, but he refuses
What is the cool response from reddit? The top comment is:
That’s not a woman. That’s a fat guy with hair on his neck who cosplayed as a sorceress because the male model looks like crap.
But the player responds: “To me, she is a beautiful goddess – no matter what you say.”
Men playing female characters in online games? That’s shocking. I didn’t want to believe that such a thing exists. But maybe the Reddit user is onto something hot:
On Saturday night, June 17th, a post went viral on Twitter: 18-year-old YouTube star IShowSpeed finally met his idol, Cristiano Ronaldo. The tweet was viewed 90 million times. Why this is such a big deal for Ronaldo is explained on MeinMMO.
This is the situation:
Americans like basketball and football, but they find our beautiful soccer boring and see it as a sport for little girls.
In countless movies and series, Americans make fun of soccer, calling it “soccer.” They find it silly that passing goes on for minutes in the midfield without anything happening and in the end, it ends in a 0-0 draw. When a player dramatically falls after a tackle and writhes on the ground for minutes, they find it ridiculous and “typically European.”
Therefore, soccer stars like Cristiano Ronaldo are much less known in the USA than they are here. The FIFA sports game series by EA hardly bothers anyone in the USA; they play Madden instead.
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Who changes that? The young, black YouTuber “IShowSpeed” stands for 3 things:
With this mix, IShowSpeed is extremely successful. In 2022, he reached 38.5 million watched hours in livestream on YouTube, placing him ahead of TimTheTatman, DrDisrespect, and Ludwig at number 1 among live streamers.
For years, Speed has been texting everyone about how much he admires Cristiano Ronaldo, calling the Portuguese his absolute idol and role model.
While most European soccer experts find the 1.87 m winger too cocky with his athletic play and we rather adore the technician Messi, IShowSpeed never tires of idolizing Ronaldo.
In a video of the event, one can see (via youtube), that IShowSpeed kneels in front of Ronaldo and shouts, “I love you,” hugs him, and forces him to do his “SIU” rather half-heartedly. Speed even shows him his tattooed upper arm as proof of his immortal admiration.
Ronaldo remains quite cool and says his son has already told him that IShowSpeed would be at the event. He apparently knows IShowSpeed and is aware of his love for him.
Young Americans only got to know Ronaldo through Speed
How is it perceived? As a European, one sees this and thinks: “Well, a superstar meets an 18-year-old fan and he completely loses it – it happens.”
But from the perspective of 22-year-old US streamer Adin Ross, this is a meeting on eye level. He says Speed has made Ronaldo even more famous. He himself knew nothing about SIU, nothing about the tricks, nothing about soccer.
Only through Speed’s fascination with Ronaldo did he learn about it.
He got a younger audience to know Ronaldo, at least that’s how I see it. You can say “typical American” as often as you want. It doesn’t matter.
Indeed, it seems that IShowSpeed has unlocked a whole new layer of potential fans (and merchandise buyers) for Ronaldo, and he only had to allow himself to be jumped on for a few moments.
A soccer player from Bayern Munich needed a new phone number after the meeting with Speed:
Fae Farm is the dream come true for MeinMMO author Jasmin Beverungen on Steam. After exhausting climbing tours in The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom and hours of monster battling in Diablo 4, she looks forward to a relaxed farm life as a fairy.
Do you know the feeling of just wanting to switch off after a long day at work? When I have worked focused all day, I don’t want more input in the evening. If I have been annoyed during the day, action-packed fights can help me release my frustration. But often I just crave a calm, harmonious game.
Currently, I can’t find any alternative to unwind:
Diablo 4? Well. Killing monsters can seem meditative, but I still feel the stress of watching my health points and gathering good loot when playing constantly.
Tears of the Kingdom? There is a lot of nature, but the constant urge to explore and collect stresses me as well.
Forspoken, which I have to work through from my Pile of Shame? Even here, despite the open world, there is no relaxation to be found.
The last title that made me feel like I was on vacation was Animal Crossing: New Horizons. Well, that might partly be because the game was released right in the middle of the Covid19 pandemic and I had a lot of time due to the initial work loss to design my own little vacation island.
But I could experience Animal Crossing at my own pace: fishing, collecting bugs, visiting other islands, and meeting friends became my guarantee for relaxation. Since then, no other game has offered me that effect, but my personal savior might come on September 8, 2023.
I hope to get the vacation effect of Animal Crossing from Fae Farm. The title seems to have at first glance everything I wish for in a casual game that still doesn’t bore me:
Cuddly animals invite me to cuddle
I can grow plants and spend time in nature
I can let loose in my own home and decorate it as I like
If I feel lonely, I can invite up to three of my friends into the game
The important thing for me is that the many tasks do not turn into everyday stress and become a kind of to-do list. In Animal Crossing I could decide when to focus on which task. As a result, there were never time constraints and pressure situations, except for the opening hours of the buildings.
The very first trailer of Fae Farm completely enchanted me. I mean, just look at those adorable fairy wings:
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Yes, I am into cuddly glitter creatures, colorful rainbows, flying unicorns, and magical fairies. That’s exactly why the first trailers for Fae Farm captivated me so much. The cuddly look, the animations of the figures, and the colorful palette are exactly my childhood dream come true.
The best part is that Fae Farm even includes battles. So if I no longer feel like watering potatoes as a fairy, I can stand up to monsters with my magical abilities.
In combination with the many activities that the game promises, it all sounds like a fun game to enjoy after work. Alternatively, I still have these 5 MMOs as an option:
We might not encounter a complex combat system in Fae Farm that we are used to from MMORPGs. But if I have already strained my brain all day, I don’t necessarily want to learn movement patterns for boss opponents every evening.
All in all, Fae Farm sounds like the perfect mix of relaxing features for me and could be the perfect autumn game for me.
The best fantasy movies of all time have been compiled for you here in a list. We present 7 movies that occupy top spots based on their audience ratings on IMDb.
What kind of movies are these? The listed movies all belong to the fantasy genre. The selection of titles was based on their IMDb user ratings.
Additionally, we made a separate categorization to select the titles that best fit the genre. Furthermore, we tried to integrate as much variety into the selection as possible.
What criteria were used for selection? The following factors were important in the selection:
The movies must fall under the fantasy genre.
The movies rank at the top of the user ratings on IMDb (as of June 15, 2023, via IMDb).
The movies have different focuses and styles. For example, we have included an anime as well as a live-action classic.
For each film presented, we provide a trailer, a brief description, and the IMDb user rating at the time the list was created.
The first in our ranking is the family-friendly animated film “How to Train Your Dragon” (2010) by Chris Sanders and Dean DeBlois. It is about the friendship between the young Viking Hiccup and a Night Fury dragon.
The film receives 8.1 out of 10 stars from IMDb users, with a total of 763,018 reviews.
6. The Wizard of Oz
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The Wizard of Oz Trailer OV
“The Wizard of Oz” is a fairy tale film from 1939 by Victor Fleming and King Vidor, based on the children’s book.
Through a tornado, Dorothy Gale arrives in a magical land. There, she sets out to find the Wizard of Oz to return home.
The fantasy classic performs well with 8.1 stars from 411,125 reviews.
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Thanks to the Uber Eats app, you can not only provide yourself with food but also your game characters in World of Warcraft. The food delivery app has partnered with Blizzard to develop a Warcraft courier.
What is Uber Eats? Uber Eats is a food delivery app. It connects restaurants, consumers, and couriers to ensure that food arrives at its destination as quickly as possible. Uber Eats is available in over 70 cities in Germany.
Recently, the service launched in Moers, Recklinghausen, and Siegen and is now also arriving in the virtual world of Azeroth, the home of World of Warcraft. You can find out more at uber.com.
What is the Warcraft courier all about? Uber Eats and Blizzard have teamed up to temporarily introduce a character named Orderyn in World of Warcraft. Orderyn is a heroic character who delivers food to players in the game and assists them in their adventures.
The name is surely inspired by “order,” which means “to order” in German.
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How does the Warcraft courier work? Starting in June, well-known influencers like “jessirocks,” “Tinkerleo,” and “metashi12” will take on the role of Orderyn. Users can message Orderyn directly in the game and order food for their characters, which he will then deliver.
On the following dates, the streamers will step into the role of Orderyn:
There will also be livestream giveaways where you can win vouchers for Uber Eats. A tweet from Warcraft_DE suggests that additional rewards can be secured in World of Warcraft.
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How does the community react? Divided. One user writes that they are happy and already feel hungry. Many respond with question marks to the announcement. Many seem unable to understand it.
The user theKazui2 writes about the tweet from June 9: “I hope this stays at just 7 days of gameplay for a €10 order. If there are cosmetics, mounts, or anything else, expect some backlash. I, for example, couldn’t even have anything delivered because there’s nothing for me and the money isn’t worth it.”
Overall, very few users have reacted to the tweets, and the streamers have not mentioned anything about it on Twitter yet. So, it remains to be seen how the action will be received.
With the latest patch, you won’t get any food, but a small surprise bag in World of Warcraft because:
At the Tudum, a fan event of Netflix’s official companion website, a first glimpse of One Piece was shown. In the trailer, we get an impression of the pirate crew in the live-action adaptation and a release date on Netflix.
One Piece currently includes 104 manga volumes and over 1,000 episodes of the anime series and is perhaps one of the most anticipated live-action adaptations. Now we finally get a look and meet the crew around Luffy.
In an anime game, you can by the way fight through hordes of enemies with various characters from the One Piece universe .
What is the trailer about? The trailer reveals that the eight episodes focus on the beginnings of the anime series. They show how Luffy, Zoro, Nami, and the others form the Straw Hat Pirates crew to search for a pirate treasure.
At the end of the trailer, the release date for the series is mentioned as August 31.
On Netflix itself, the German trailer is already available. To the delight of fans of the anime series, the German dubbing voices used for the live-action adaptation can be heard there.
“Please don’t mess it up, Netflix”
How is the trailer received? On the English-language YouTube page of Netflix, there are already over 8,700 comments under the video.
In a comment with over 14,000 likes, it says: “I hope Netflix has the budget to produce the remaining thousand episodes of the anime.” The user Ronaldo Everton receives several replies with laughing emotes.
Mother’s Basement writes about the trailer: “The cast will likely get more attention for how well they embody the crew, but the show’s team, especially the production designers, deserve a big round of applause for the impressive visuals.”
The user Abhilash Muraleedharan hopes for the success of the live-action adaptation: “Dear Netflix… Please don’t mess this up. It means a lot to us, and we want you to be successful with a good adaptation.”
The top comment under the trailer on the German YouTube account of Netflix is: “The series comes with the original German speakers!” Flowaner Zzzz gets over 200 likes for that. Many users respond that they are very happy about it.
Under the YouTube video of the Tudum event, the first comment is “One Piece from 2:14:40, if someone wants to know.” – Prin Ren TG receives 770 likes for that. The other two top comments also concern One Piece.
During the event, in addition to One Piece, new impressions of Squid Game, Bridgerton, and a new trailer for the third season of The Witcher were also shown, which makes us miss Henry Cavill even more.
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Diablo 4 has been skyrocketing on Twitch since its release in early June. We at MeinMMO show you which streamers are currently standing out.
Diablo 4 is currently this successful: Blizzard’s new action RPG is currently the most viewed game on Twitch. More than 111 million streaming hours have been consumed in the last 30 days – more than five times the amount for the second-placed Rust (via sullygnome).
If you’re big in Diablo 4, you’re generally doing well on Twitch right now. Here you get an overview of the top 5 in terms of Diablo 4.
How is the list compiled? The data in this list is from Friday, June 16, 2023, and refers to the last 14 days. The streamers are sorted by watch time, meaning viewed hours. We used the following criteria to create the top 5:
It concerns the 5 largest streamers worldwide, regardless of region or streaming language
The channel must belong to a person, company and event channels are excluded
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The Romanian-Canadian streamer primarily plays Hearthstone, but that came to an end on June 2. The PoE and Diablo veteran has already spent more than 200 hours with his necromancer since release.
Five days ago, Kripparrian reached the coveted level 100 – you can admire his exuberant enthusiasm here:
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The Austrian Jessirocks is an enthusiastic hack’n’slay player. The focus of his channel has thus far been on Diablo 3, but he also shows alternatives like PoE, Lost Ark, or Diablo Immortal in between.
With the release of Diablo 4, Jessirocks shot to rank 1 of the German Twitch, where he still stands for the last 14 days. During the first 72 hours, he let his stream run continuously; if he wasn’t playing, others took over.
With the colleagues from GameStar, you can find out how the streamer rated his first 200 hours in Diablo 4. His conclusion about the nasty butcher can be seen in the clip:
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Wudijo is a German streamer who speaks English in his streams. He is a real Diablo expert, so it is hardly surprising that he was among the first streamers worldwide to reach level 100 in hardcore. He was also the first to achieve this feat all by himself.
However, Wudijo lost his huntress a few days ago. Dying against the toughest boss in the game is not a disgrace, but the way it happened is pretty bitter. As a true professional, the streamer had another huntress at level 50 in store – had:
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The New Zealander Quin69 is almost as known for his expertise in hack’n’slays like PoE and Diablo as for his constant bans. With his druid, the streamer fought his way to level 91, only to then die due to a nasty bug.
The hardcore character was hit after he had just defeated a nightmare dungeon and wanted to port back to Kyovashad. However, during the loading screen, the game froze. After a restart, Quin60 was then greeted by the message that his druid had passed into the hall of the dead – nearly 173 game hours were lost.
As a real professional, the streamer is not easily shaken by such trifles (warning, loud!):
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The account Fextralife is currently in first place among the most viewed channels for Diablo 4 with a watch time of 10,445,214 hours. However, it is not a single person behind it but a community and news site.
The Twitch streamer cArn_ does not make it into the list with a watch time of 191,796 hours, but as the first player to reach level 100 in hardcore, he is still deserving of respect. He too had to succumb to a disconnect.
Asmongold is generally regarded as the biggest MMORPG streamer on Twitch and is a big fan of hack’n’slays like Diablo and Path of Exile. Accordingly, he would have been guaranteed a place on this list. At the release, Asmongold jumped right in, but after just a few hours it was over. The streamer announced that he would show Diablo 4 on his secondary account but has overall streamed less than 30 hours.
The former CS:GO pro shroud is actually the shooter god of Twitch. On the channel of the “human aimbot,” titles like Valorant and Counter-Strike usually run. But the streamer’s heart beats for WoW – a love that his viewers do not share.
Even with Diablo 4, shroud attracts significantly fewer viewers than he did in spring with CS:GO and Counter-Strike 2 (via TwitchTracker). However, this bothers the streamer little, as he is fully immersed in grinding and reached level 100 with his druid – only to then die due to a server lag.
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Which streamers do you enjoy watching while they slay monsters? Or do you prefer to dive into the world of Diablo 4 yourself and only occasionally check in on Twitch to secure the drops? If you belong to the latter group, find out here how to get a cool mount:
The biggest streamer on Twitch, Amouranth, is switching to Kick. She announced this last night in a video. She refers to the deal worth 100 million US dollars that the biggest streamer on Twitch, xQc, signed.
Amouranth announces: Last night, an ironic video appeared on Twitter from Amouranth:
She then calls her agent and asks: ‘So, the 100 million US dollar deals are starting – can I get one of those too?’ – then she prepares her old “hot-tub” again
The video ends with a display of her channel on Kick and another frivolous comment
The message of the video is clear: Amouranth is ready to sexualize herself more again if there is so much money to be made on Kick now. In October 2022, she stated that she only had to behave like this under the pressure of a partner. She had actually hinted at making more content that ‘she enjoys’: She wanted to show more gaming, wear more clothes, and spend more time with her horses.
Earlier, Amouranth had explained that she no longer wanted to be such a ‘shameless’ E-girl, but wanted to change her content. When she earned enough money, she wanted to start an animal shelter.
Apparently, she forgot all of that when she read how much money xQc is getting from Kick.
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How much money is Amouranth getting on Kick? This is officially unknown. There are rumors online that she would get 30 million $ for 2 years, but this information comes from a ‘parody account’, so it is probably nonsense.
Is there more to come? Yes, Amouranth’s commitment is apparently part of an offensive by Kick against Twitch. The timing seems to be clearly coordinated. The casino streamer Trainwreck, closely associated with Stake, said in a stream that they are signing after xQc (via reddit, twitch):
a female
a shooter player
a variety streamer
a personality streamer
So there may be 3 more big names to follow. On reddit, people are speculating about names like DrDisrespect or Asmongold.
Here is the announcement video from Kick
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Amouranth uses Twitch as a ‘advertising platform’ for Onlyfans
What’s strange about the deal: Actually, Amouranth has a clear business concept:
On Twitch, Twitter, and Instagram, she presented herself openly, but still within the rules of the platforms. These contents are free
Those who liked these free contents are directed to the Onlyfans platform
On the paid platform, there were more sexualized contents with her, but that cost money
For this concept, in which she ultimately earns her money on Onlyfans, she needed Twitch as an ‘billboard that gives her money to advertise on.’ If she now bypasses this platform, the offer from Kick must apparently be lucrative.
Kick also offers ‘bad’ boys and girls the chance to earn money
What is striking? It is noticeable that especially streamers are switching to Kick who are considered ‘not brandsafe’, meaning they are not suitable for advertising deals with big companies.
Those who earn money with gambling, controversial views, or sexualized content do not provide an environment in which companies like Coca-Cola or Microsoft want to advertise. They bring reach but are controversial:
Stake now also offers people like xQc, Amouranth, and Adin Ross the opportunity to earn a lot of money with a switch. In Germany, especially casino streamers are aggressively advertising for the platform.
“Then I’ll just do my own Twitch – with blackjack!”
What’s up with Kick? Kick is a platform that is strongly associated with the online casino Stake. The platform was created after Twitch banned its streamers from streaming with Stake.
Stake entered lucrative deals with Twitch streamers who played on Stake’s virtual slot machines and thus advertised gambling on the platform.
This is all quite dubious:
You don’t know whether the streamers were playing with their own money or how much money they receive from Kick.
There are also concerns that the casino is ‘unregulated’, meaning that the odds of winning could be manipulated.
Big streamers on Twitch criticized the increasing gambling orientation of Twitch. In the USA, these were Asmongold, Mizkif, and Pokimane – in Germany, for example, Tanzverbot.
Twitch then explicitly banned “unregulated” casino sites, mainly Stake, in September 2022.
The streamers who previously had lucrative deals with Stake suddenly started promoting a ‘new streaming platform’ that promised streamers better conditions and more money than Twitch. This platform was then presented as Kick.
In the USA, these aggressive brand ambassadors are mainly Trainwreck and Adin Ross – in Germany it’s the casino streamers Scurrows and Orangemorange.
Stake has ultimately created its own “Twitch” site with Kick, which is strongly oriented towards the Twitch interface. They are now luring big Twitch streamers with apparently lucrative deals.
Why is this happening right now? The rise of Kick comes at a time when Twitch is becoming ‘stingier’ towards streamers, restricting their privileges and opportunities to earn money.
Twitch is now apparently under pressure from Amazon, needs to operate in the black, and is doing this at the expense of creators:
Therefore, the offensive from Kick comes at an ideal time. They present themselves as ‘creator-friendly.’
However, one should not forget amid all the hype around Kick that the streamers here receive the money that apparently unhappy gamblers have lost in the casino.
In Diablo 4, there is a major problem for the hardest of all players: disconnects in hardcore mode. Sudden crashes can lead to players losing their carefully nurtured and cared-for characters forever. Blizzard has now mentioned how they will address the issue. Additionally, 2 bugs are plaguing hardcore players.
This is the worst thing that can happen in Diablo 4: The disconnect in hardcore mode is the absolute nightmare for every player. The screen freezes, panic rises, you get kicked from the game, and when you log back in, your hardcore character is dead. Hundreds of hours of gameplay filled with sweat, joy, and tears have gone forever into the virtual void.
This is the situation:
The hardcore mode is characterized by the fact that every second counts. There is no respawn. If you die once, your character is dead, and you can delete it. There is no mercy. Right now, a death is particularly bitter because there is a race to reach the Lilith statue.
Currently, hardcore players in Diablo 4 are dying from 2 bugs: during teleportation and when they should be immune. The classic death from disconnection is the third major source of frustration and anger.
The good news: Blizzard announces it will address the problems. The catch: it will still take some time.
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Blizzard celebrates deaths in hardcore mode, but not these deaths
2 bugs additionally annoy in Diablo 4, causing deaths
Are there more problems? Yes, in addition to the disconnection, two bugs in hardcore mode are causing frustrating deaths. Twitch streamer Quin69 died after 172 hours with his hero in a loading screen.
He had completed the dungeon and teleported out of it, but crashed during the process, and when he logged back in, he was dead.
The particularly harsh part: He loses his character after safely teleporting out of the map – his colleague Kripparian explains the situation.
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“Escape” item is to be used automatically on disconnects
What about disconnects? They cannot be resolved by a bug fix. But Blizzard has a plan.
In hardcore mode, there is a rare item, “Scrolls of Escape.” This is a sort of “Get out of jail free” card: it teleports players to safety. Players must consciously use it to escape.
Shelby says Blizzard’s plan is that the item will be used automatically as soon as the servers register a disconnect.
However, it is not “foolproof”; it requires a very complex system to determine when players are truly experiencing a disconnect. Because the item remains rare, players also have no way to exploit the system by simply unplugging the internet cable.
What is the catch? It will still take until Season 2 before the automatic use comes. The world remains dangerous.
However, the two bugs that are so annoying could be resolved sooner.
