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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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.
As part of Tudum, a fan event of Netflix’s official companion website, a new trailer for the 3rd season of The Witcher was shown. And this trailer ensures that we will miss Henry as Geralt even more.
On June 29, the third season of The Witcher, the popular series about the witcher Geralt, will finally be released. Tudum used this opportunity to show a new clip. But that’s not all. At the fan event, which was streamed live from São Paulo, Brazil, on June 17, Henry Cavill took the stage.
What does the new trailer show? The almost 3-minute video is packed with action. We see a Ciri who seems to be surprised in an ambush but knows how to defend herself. Yennefer also makes an appearance, using her magical abilities.
And of course, we see our favorite witcher Geralt stepping in to the ambush. Fights follow, as we are used to from the previous seasons – action-packed, dynamic, and gripping. Geralt runs towards the camera, ending the video.
What remains for us is a small cliffhanger and the immense anticipation for the third season. The last one with Henry Cavill.
Here you see the new trailer:
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The Witcher Season 3 on Netflix – new trailer
What happened at the Tudum event? Even when the familiar melody from The Witcher played, the audience went wild. Henry took the stage, together with Anya Chalotra (Yennefer), Freya Allan (Ciri), and Joey Batey (Jaskier).
You can watch the video of Tudum on YouTube, with The Witcher starting at 1:28:46.
Before the new trailer was shown, Henry Cavill addressed the audience, his viewers, and his team with an emotional speech:
Thank you, I feel the love and I love you too, guys. It’s wonderful to be here. I will talk about how it was to shoot my last season, and I want to talk about my colleagues on set.
(He turns to his fellow actors) I’ll say it again: It was such a joy and honor to work with you. You brought so much depth to these characters. […]
What you did required work, care, and dedication. Believe me, working with you was the greatest pleasure for me. I will miss you. I will really miss you very much.
Why is Henry Cavill leaving? The third season will be the last one in which we will see Henry as Geralt. Henry Cavill wanted to stay true to the original story as a fan of The Witcher games, which apparently was not implemented so well.
The comments on the last trailer, which can be found on the Netflix account on YouTube, showed that fans are disappointed about Henry Cavill’s departure as Geralt. And that hasn’t changed, on the contrary.
How are fans reacting to the new trailer? Similar to the last trailer. Fans are writing that they will miss Henry as the Witcher.
Aki Koko writes: “Without Henry no Witcher.”
“Oh man, when I see this, I will really miss Henry Cavill…” writes Zero G. “The last season with Henry Cavill. What a shame. He was probably the only one there who tried to do justice to the original work and possibly the games,” writes MaugriM.
The third season of The Witcher will be available on Netflix starting June 29. In the fourth season, Liam Hemsworth will take on the role of the witcher Geralt.
In another series, the actress, who also works as a producer on the series, has prevailed:
In Diablo 4 there are unique monsters that give you special items. And the item power of these items is also special.
What kind of monsters are they? These unique monsters are spread throughout the open world of Diablo 4 and drop a special item upon being killed.
Players in the deepest endgame have discovered that the special items from these monsters are significantly above the usual power limit. Normally, it ends at 820. However, these items can exceed 840, possibly even up to 850.
Where you can find the monsters and what the catch is, you can find out here.
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When should I break down or sell items in Diablo 4?
Diablo 4: Finding Unique Monsters
Where can you find the monsters? You can check out an interactive map and/or pay attention to certain signals on your mini-map.
Here is a map with the unique monsters, the link is in the image description:
What monsters are there? Currently, 21 unique monsters are known. Unfortunately, we can only offer you an English list right now:
Shattered Peaks
Corlin Hurle / 2H Staff
Wrathful Osgar Reede / 1H Mace
Sir Lynna / 1H Sword
Rotspinter the Intested / Ring
Scosglen
Gaspar Stilbian / Gloves
Blind Edlin / Amulet
Garbhan Ennai, The Butcher of Cerrigar / Leg Armor
Lord Eònan / Ring
Dry Steppes
Pitiless Gur / Chest Armor
Bhotak the Inevitable / Amulet
Almunn / 2H Sword
Zarozar the Mighty / Head Armor
Hawezar
Renn Dayne & Claudia Dayne / Crossbow
Enkil / Amulet
Captain Willocks, The Inexotable / Boots
Trembling Mass / Ring
Kehjistan
Abe Mari / 2H Staff
Nine Eyes, The Broodmother / Dagger
Faraya Tehi, Gtoteque Abomination (only during the day) / Ring
Prinstess Qin / Focus
Qiniel / Focus
An English list of all enemies and what values the items can have can be found at Fextralife (via fextralife.com). Click on the enemy and then in the article about the enemy on the item.
To get to the monster “Qiniel” in Kehjistan, you must initiate a conversation with Prinstess Qin several times. Then there is a chance that she will transform.
Was there a catch? On the one hand, the items are class-specific and it may be that the strong item drop does not help you.
More importantly: These items always have the same secondary values when dropped and always have only 3 values. Yellow items, however, often come with 4 values.
However, you can also have values that normally don’t exist on these equipment pieces. There could be interesting combinations for some builds.
Are the items worth it? An item with high item power can definitely be worth it, even if the secondary values don’t fit.
The Diablo expert wudijo has already looked at some items and believes that many value combinations are really poor and hardly fit into a build (via youtube.com). For hunters, he sees potential, for the other classes currently rather less.
What is still strong about these items, besides the item power: They only cost a handful of gold. This means you can often re-roll a value with the occultist without immediately needing to apply for housing assistance. If you have enough materials, it remains relatively cheap.
It is definitely worth trying to trade the high item power with 3 values for an item with 4 values.
Many anime games have the reputation of not being particularly good games. However, there are strong representatives among anime games that are worth it, even without being an anime fan. We present the best anime games for PS4 and PS5 here.
How do we define anime games? In this list, we limit ourselves to games that are based on anime. So no games in anime style like Persona 5 or Genshin Impact.
What does “best” mean? To create the ranking, we refer to the page Metacritic and their critic score. The value is an average rating of several reviews by journalists and gaming sites.
Our ranking refers to the games that have the highest ranking. (As of: 15.06.2023)
Developer: Omega Force |Genre: Beat-Em-Up |Meta-Score: 73 (PS4)
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One Piece Pirate Warriors 4 Launch Trailer
What kind of game is this? One Piece Pirate Warriors 4 is a classic Warriors game from Omega Force. You fight through hundreds of opponents with various characters from the One Piece universe.
There are different maps and missions that are based on the story of One Piece. However, the campaign is partially a what-if scenario and is not a retelling of the manga’s story. The game focuses more on the mindless but fun gameplay.
With combos and the abilities of the playable characters, you fight in opulent battles. The abilities fit perfectly with the large masses of opponents. It just feels good to take out multiple opponents with gum-gum attacks.
What kind of game is this? Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot is the best way to experience the story of Dragon Ball Z as a game. You play from the Saiyan Saga to the end of the Boo Saga. Along the way, you relive battles from the series. In typical CyberConnect2 fashion, the important battles are staged like in the anime.
In large areas, you can explore iconic places with different fighters, meet famous characters, and complete side quests. The side quests always capture the humor of the series well. Who wouldn’t want to play Goku and Piccolo’s driving test?
All these activities and various encounters level up your heroes, whom you can then enhance with skill points. You unlock iconic attacks and become stronger in battle. DLC episodes have now also been released, that cover several Dragon Ball movies that you can replay.
This is an AI-powered translation. Some inaccuracies might exist.
On Steam, the medieval simulation Crusader Kings 3 (PC, PS5, Xbox Series) has been a perennial favorite for years. In the game, there are countless achievements, but players also pursue a self-imposed goal: they breed the Kwisatz Haderach, the messiah from the sci-fi epic Dune.
What is the Kwisatz Haderach in Dune?
The Kwisatz Haderach (“The Shortening of the Way”) is a mystical being: a genetically optimized superman who embodies the best characteristics of various groups in Dune. He is supposed to be a kind of male Bene Gesserit, able to access genetically sealed knowledge.
The Bene Gesserit have been working for ages on breeding the Kwisatz Haderach by crossing different bloodlines. They marry members of the order with noble houses. The sisters can determine what gender their descendants should be.
However, because a character in Dune opposes the breeding plan, the Kwisatz Haderach appears a generation too early. This disrupts the plans of the sisterhood and sets the stage for the conflict with which the Dune saga begins.
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Then you will see DUNE with different eyes… – Nerd culture
What is the Kwisatz Haderach in Crusader Kings 3? In Crusader Kings 3, you play as the ruler of a noble family. When you inevitably die, you continue the game as their heir. This can go on for over 600 years and about 20 generations. As the head of the family, you decide who marries whom.
Thus, players take on the role of the Bene Gesserit and cross bloodlines to generate better heirs in future generations.
In Crusader Kings, there are 6 inheritable positive traits – players marry an intelligent man to an intelligent woman and hope that their descendants will be genius. “Genius” is the trait in the game that grants the most valuable bonus.
A character who possesses all positive traits has been referred to by Crusader Kings players as “the Kwisatz Haderach” for many years.
Players of Crusader Kings 3 show their messiah and their breeding programs
What extent does this take? If you look around in the community, the “Kwisatz Haderach” comes up constantly. Players are proud of their “breeding programs”.
In a post from September 2020, a player says he carried out a “breeding program” for 400 years, proudly presenting his “Kwisatz Haderach”, an Italian emperor with outstanding traits.
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A player showcased his “Bene Gesserit bloodline project” in November 2019: he had created an Excel table tracking which descendants were born from which bloodlines, how old they are (fertility decreases with age in women, ending at 45), and who married whom.
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Crusader Kings 3: Genetics made easy – How to create your own messiah
How do you breed the Kwisatz Haderach? Incest is the easiest way. But most players find this closed off, as standard religions prohibit marrying close relatives.
If you want to marry brother and sister, you need to create your own religion that allows marriages without any restrictions. Polygamy further helps (via GameStar).
Genetics is a bit like playing the lottery: if you want to increase your chances of hitting the jackpot, you need to bring as many tickets to the table, which means generating many offspring.
This can lead to bloody inheritance battles – but something is always happening.
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Crusader Kings 3: Trailer
As a ruler, you ensure that your agreements receive titles, as only in your own duchy or counties do the offspring reliably multiply. In the first two generations, you start marrying yourself and your descendants to strangers who possess positive genetic traits.
From the 3rd generation onwards, you begin to marry your descendants among themselves, or the AI does this automatically in the more distant branches of the family tree.
For this, you select “Blood” in the dynasty traits, which further promotes gameplay and leads to your descendants starting into the harsh medieval world with better genetic traits.
This way, you should roughly obtain your own Kwisatz Haderach by the 5th or 6th generation, who strengthens the bloodline further through an event.
In this game, I received the Kwisatz Haderach in the 6th generation when I managed to cross “Genius” (the brain) and “Beautiful” (the rose) along with the Strength ability into the main bloodline. The Hare stands for fertile, makes characters live 5 years longer and increases fertility.
Crusader Kings 3 rewards extreme incest with a special achievement: Perfect Circle
Can anything happen? Yes, of course. Crossing close relatives carries the risk of genetic deformities. The “Inbred” trait makes a character relatively useless due to severe penalties. It also affects health, so the corresponding characters often die young.
However, Crusader Kings 3 also offers an incentive for this play style. There is the ability “Purebred”, which halves the chances of “Inbred” and grants additional bonuses.
Additionally, there is one of the most coveted achievements in Crusader Kings 3, “Perfect Circle”, which refers to the phrase: “When your family tree looks like a circle”.
For this achievement, you need a character who has only 2 of each type in the family tree instead of 14 different people (2 parents, 4 grandparents, 8 great-grandparents).
A player on reddit explains the plan (via Reddit):
Have a child with your daughter
Have two children with your granddaughter, one boy and one girl
Marry them to each other and ensure that they have a child
Abdicate so that you can play as their child
Make sure you are not cheated on
The method of the Bene Gesserit, whose plans span over millennia, is significantly more sophisticated but also takes much longer.
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Isn’t all of this a little … sick? Yeah, it is. A running gag in the Steam community of Crusader Kings 3 is to post pictures of their daughter-granddaughter-great-granddaughter-sister-wife and the bizarre adventures they experience with them.
We have listed more about the antics that Crusader Kings 3 can produce when you take it a bit too far in this article:
Marston Hefner (33), the son of the late Playboy founder Hugh Hefner, is now showcased on OnlyFans. The earnings are supposed to flow into Pokémon cards and comic books.
What does he do on OnlyFans? In addition to free updates, selfies, and concealed nude pictures, there are also “tasteful nude images” of the Playboy heir Marston Hefner for $45 on the pay platform.
What does he need the money for? Hefner explains that the account is not meant to support his living, although it is supposed to provide greater financial security in the long run.
At the moment, the earnings mainly serve to expand his collection: Everything will flow into Pokémon cards and comic books. However, he hasn’t bought any yet.
In a phone call with Kotaku, he said that collecting has given him even more interest in finances and saving money. He uses a Google Doc to keep track of his finances and knows when he could buy his desired cards.
Does he have a specific card in mind? Hefner has his eyes on test prints from the Disco Holo set from 1999. They are characterized by partially missing details and a unique foil pattern. These cards are so rare that the public only learned of their existence in 2022 (via PokeZentrum).
However, his favorite Pokémon is the legendary bird Ho-Oh, which is seen in the first episode of the anime. But the most beautiful thing is simply opening packs with his niece, according to Hefner.
As Hefner explains, his income from OnlyFans is not enough to acquire “the best Pokémon card,” but in the long run it would make a big difference. While he didn’t reveal which card he thinks is the best, a candidate is likely the Pikachu that adorned YouTuber Logan Paul’s neck at Wrestlemania 2022:
Diablo 4 has drawn a lot of attention – also in the community of Destiny 2. However, a developer from Bungie has openly criticized one aspect of Diablo 4, sparking controversy. MeinMMO clarifies what it’s all about.
Destiny 2 vs. Diablo 4: With the release of Diablo 4, the Guardians from Destiny 2 have also enjoyed venturing into hell. After all, fresh adventures await there. Therefore, some took a break from Bungie’s universe and looted elsewhere.
Since Diablo 4 is new, it currently offers a better, fresher experience than Bungie’s loot shooter.
Many players also found the so-called level scaling in Diablo 4, which ensures that monsters are always at the same level as the player’s character, well done.
However, this very feature, which adjusts the strength of enemies to the player’s progress, has now sparked a discussion on Twitter between a Bungie developer, the Destiny and Diablo players, as well as a reaction from Blizzard.
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Destiny 2: “Season of the Depth” lets Guardians dive into the water
Criticism of Diablo 4: You don’t feel more powerful
What did the Bungie developer criticize? The controversy began when Chad Jessup, a developer from Bungie, in a Twitter post, cited exactly this enemy scaling in Diablo 4 as an example and called the system “lazy”.
The Senior Distributed Systems Engineer stated that the scaling of enemies in Diablo 4 is “lazy” and undermines “multiple play styles.”
As the level increases, the game becomes more challenging, ruining player power trips and therefore is simply “bad”.
He also said he had “never heard anyone say they liked this kind of system.” He admits that while he is sure there are people who do, they would be wrong.
His tweet quickly garnered a lot of attention, even from none other than Blizzard President Mike Ybarra, who responded to Jessup with just two words: “Lazy, huh.”
The now-deleted original tweet on Twitter
How did players respond to the statement? Some users did not take his tweet very well. Surely there may be criticism of level-scaling in Diablo 4 from players. However, mainly Destiny players made it clear that a developer from Bungie shouldn’t be so open at this time.
In contrast, Diablo 4 is new and has been operating quite stably since its release despite the high traffic, with only a few bugs so far. Many appreciate this.
“It’s complicated, Sir”
Scaling interferes with power fantasy of better loot that makes you more powerful
Were there other voices?: Some players, however, agreed with Jessup. The level scaling in Diablo 4 certainly destroyed part of the power fantasy of looting.
I completely agree, you definitely feel stronger [in Diablo 4] when you get your uniques. But the entire game becomes just as strong, and it goes from “I want to become stronger” to “I have to become stronger.”
Blizzard has already argued generally that enemy scaling in Diablo 4 is intended to encourage players to continuously evolve and take on new challenges. Found and equipped items significantly impact power.
The degree of challenge in Diablo 4 thus remains constant, allowing both beginners and veterans to experience an appropriate level of challenge without either being overwhelmed or bored.
How does difficulty scale in Destiny 2? In Destiny 2, however, the difficulty level is scaled with the activity and challenge level. Once you have reached the maximum efficiency level of an activity, a higher power level no longer matters. This means that artificial power level disadvantages are active.
In Season 21, for example, the power level requirement for a Grandmaster Nightfall is 1,840. However, the maximum efficiency level is only 1,815. This means you are always at least -25 levels below the activity requirement in the Grandmaster, the toughest activity in Destiny 2.
If you want it even harder, you can increase your power level disadvantage to -40, the maximum in Destiny 2.
Here’s how the Destiny developer reacted: After the tweet received so much attention, Chad Jessup clarified personally that he did not mean to disparage Diablo 4 and that his “initial phrasing could have been better.”
He also wrote that he is not “knocking at the developers” and actually considers Diablo 4 to be “an outstanding game.”
However, that was his last post. Chad Jessup has since deleted his first tweet and thus his criticism. In addition, his Twitter account has been set to private.
In the end, however, it is just the personal opinion of an individual developer at Bungie and thus not to be equated with the opinion of Bungie as a whole. Furthermore, controversial discussions and differing opinions in the world of video games are not unusual.
Comparing Destiny 2 and Diablo 4 in terms of enemy impact is probably not fair since both games follow two completely different models. However, the development of games is a continuous process that thrives on different perspectives and approaches.
Ultimately, players themselves have to decide how they experience enemy scaling in Diablo 4 and Destiny 2 and whether it meets their expectations and preferences.
What do you think about the controversy surrounding enemy scaling in Diablo 4? Do you share the same critical view as the Bungie developer? And which system do you personally prefer? Feel free to share your opinion in the comments.
For example, in Destiny 2, there would be better loot for everyone if more players knew and used that one secret:
This week, the new MMORPG Blue Protocol has been released, and yes, you can play it from Germany as well. Additionally, the new games Palia and Scars of Honor have announced tests for the summer. We summarize everything important for you.
Scars of Honor is also hosting a test in July. The game strongly resembles a Free2Play WoW with its two factions, classes, and combat system, but with significantly weaker graphics. However, it offers housing.
The week in the podcast: In their own podcast MMO News, the two MeinMMO editors Alexander Leitsch and Mark Sellner will discuss the most important news around MMORPGs this week again. Topics included Tarisland, which looks like a good WoW clone, the possible sale of SWTOR, a first assessment of ESO: Necrom, and the death of Swords of Legends Online.
You can listen to the podcast on Apple, YouTube or here on Spotify:
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The developers of LOTRO have announced the new race of River Hobbits and some additional details about the content for 2023 in a Q&A (via MassivelyOP).
Developer Bill Tost, who previously worked for Amazon Games on New World, is moving to Ashes of Creation (via MMORPG.com).
EVE Online has released the new expansion Viridian (via EVE Online).
Fractured is returning with many changes to the areas, combat, and character progress. A first test of the new version without gamigo is scheduled for June 22 (via MassivelyOP).
The developers of Pantheon: Rise of the Fallen have announced that crafting will allow the creation of items that can compete with the best endgame items (via Pantheon).
Tarisland, the new MMORPG from Tencent, has released a trailer for the Mage class:
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New MMORPG aims to compete with WoW, showcasing the first class with gameplay
These are the MMORPG news of the week at a glance. What was your personal highlight? Did you experience anything interesting this week that you would like to share? Or did we possibly forget something important? Feel free to write it in the comments here at MeinMMO.
Those looking for the currently best MMORPGs will find them here:
With BattleBit Remastered, there is a new challenger to established shooter giants like Call of Duty and Battlefield on Steam. And it is being received very well.
What kind of game is this? BattleBit is a first-person shooter that looks a bit like someone built Battlefield out of Lego. The game entices with a destructible environment, proximity voice chat, and lots of chaos – with up to 254 players on one server.
BattleBit Remastered is available for €14.79 on Steam – or a little more if you want to support the 3 dedicated devs.
You can watch the launch trailer here:
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Battlebit Remastered – Announcement Trailer
BattleBit Remastered makes a splash at launch
This is how successful the game already is: BattleBit Remastered started strong and is already a bestseller. It is currently ranked 2nd on Steam in the best-selling games, behind Valve’s own free-to-play title CS:GO (as of June 17, 1:30 PM).
In the meantime, it even surpassed the shooter giant, as the developers show in a tweet.
They responded to the 2nd place with a poll: “CS:GO is F2P, does that mean we win?” The fans answered with a “Yes”.
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How is BattleBit being received? From everything we can see right now, very well. BattleBit Remastered reached its peak today with 38,487 concurrent players, with an average of 27,447 players over the last 30 days (via SteamCharts).
And the players who are already playing it seem to really enjoy it. Here is a small selection of reviews on Steam, where it currently has 89% positive ratings. There are repeated parallels drawn to Battlefield:
“3 guys made a better game than the Battlefield devs LMAO”
“The best non-Battlefield game of all time. Everyone at Dice should be fired.”
“Great game. It works right away and feels complete in content. Very responsive and snappy.”
Steam user DutchCrunch highlights the fun movement, gun play, and the maps as well as the server and performance. Three devs delivered a more polished product in early access than AAA studios at release.
Is there anything to complain about? Not everyone is completely enthusiastic. Critics complain about the combination of fast movement and time-to-kill with the rather realistically appearing gunplay, the confusing maps, and the cumbersome handling of loadouts.
However, a lot could still change, as BattleBit Remastered is still in early access and is expected to remain so for the next 2 years. During this time, they want to continue working on the game while also considering player feedback.
While BattleBit Remastered is oriented towards Battlefield and pairs it with tactical elements, Ubisoft is working on XDefiant as an alternative to Call of Duty. You can find the arena shooter and 6 other promising online shooters in our list:
MMORPGs thrive on large player numbers, but which ones are actually the most successful on Steam? We at MeinMMO take a closer look at this list and have compiled a top 10 for June 2023.
How was the list created? For the ranking, we examined the average number of players of the MMORPGs over the last 30 days. These are the numbers of players who are logged in simultaneously on average.
The data comes from the site Steamcharts, which provides player numbers.
What stands out? Albion Online has significantly increased and its player numbers compared to the ranking in January have nearly tripled. One reason is the release in new regions. New World, on the other hand, has lost its second place and is now just floundering in the midfield. Overall, the numbers for almost all MMORPGs are declining, which is also due to the season.
Focus of the MMORPG: Story, Open World, and instances
Number of players: An average of 15,265 players online simultaneously in the last 30 days
Player trends: Slight upward trend thanks to a new expansion in June
Business model: Buy2Play with optional subscription
Release date: April 4, 2014
Developer: Zenimax Online
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Everything you need to know about The Elder Scrolls Online – in 2 minutes
What kind of game is this? The Elder Scrolls Online is not a classic MMORPG, as you can experience almost everything without interacting with other players. Especially in the open world and while following the story, other players act more like NPCs who accompany you along the way.
The game impresses mainly with its deep story, which has been completely dubbed in English, as well as with its crafting system that keeps you busy. You scale in the game world, allowing you to directly enter the areas of the latest expansions right from the start. So, a lot of grind is not necessary to join your friends.
MMORPG fans can look forward to regular new dungeons, raids, and PvP. A highlight here is the enormous battleground Cyrodiil, where the three factions in the game fight against each other and try to conquer fortresses.
ESO uses an action combat system, for which you have to block, dodge, and actively aim your abilities.
Who is it interesting for? ESO is aimed at players who
are fans of the “Elder Scrolls” series, as you can explore numerous areas of the old single-player titles and experience new stories there, even if you do not want to interact with other players at all. It is by far the best MMORPG for solo players.
are looking for a beginner-friendly MMORPG. Companions were introduced in 2021. These are NPCs that you can bring into your group to fill roles like healer or tank.
like fully voiced stories.
are seeking challenges. There are challenging 12-player raids and veteran dungeons.
ESO is also one of the few MMORPGs that you can play on Xbox and PlayStation.
Place 2: Final Fantasy XIV
Focus of the MMORPG: Story, roleplay, and instances
Number of players: An average of 23,776 players online simultaneously in the last 30 days
Player trends: Recently a slight upward trend, but still well below the numbers from January
Business model: Base game Free2Play with restrictions, subscription, and costs for expansions
Release date: August 27, 2013
Developer: Square Enix
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Everything you need to know about the MMORPG Final Fantasy XIV – in 2 minutes
What kind of game is this? Final Fantasy XIV has been one of the most popular MMORPGs for years. It focuses on an engaging story that is partially told in the dungeons. In addition, there are challenging raids in the endgame.
The combat system relies on tab-targeting, which may feel a bit sluggish at first, but becomes much more exciting as you unlock more skills. The classes in FFXIV are called jobs and you only need one character to level them all. Depending on what weapon you have equipped, your class changes.
Additionally, you can level various crafting and gathering classes, buy a house, and design your own island.
FFXIV is a subscription game for which you need to pay monthly. Free2Play players can now test for free up to level 60 and experience the stories of A Realm Reborn and Heavensward. After that, you need to buy an expansion and subscribe.
Who is it interesting for? FFXIV is especially aimed at players who:
like story games and want to experience an emotional story
The community is praised by players worldwide. The interactions are (mostly) friendly and considerate, which contrasts greatly with other MMORPGs whose communities tend to be more toxic.
Place 1: Lost Ark
Focus of the MMORPG: Grinding, instances
Number of players: An average of 41,301 players online simultaneously in the last 30 days
Player trends: Since January, the number of players has decreased by 75%, although many bots that were banned were also involved
Business model: Free2Play
Release date: February 11, 2022
Developer: Smilegate
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Everything you need to know about the MMORPG Lost Ark – in 2 minutes
What kind of game is this?Lost Ark is an action MMORPG that was released in the West in February 2022. You can choose from currently 24 different classes to explore the world of Arkesia in an isometric perspective.
The focus is on action-packed fights, the grind for new equipment, and the tough endgame content that you need to master with that equipment. While you follow a story that is quite well told with many cutscenes, the grind is what primarily takes the spotlight.
There are numerous daily tasks, including quests, several dungeons, and the island events. Ideally, you should not do these with just one character, but with 6 different characters to maximize your loot.
Real highlights are the endgame raids, filled with tricky mechanics and great challenges. Those who want to succeed here need a lot of time, patience, and sometimes even the willingness to consult external guides to fully understand every aspect of the boss fight.
Who is it interesting for? Lost Ark is aimed at players who
like to grind and want to fight many enemies at once, as in chaos dungeons
appreciate complex mechanics and are not afraid to read guides before the fight and want to explore an open world on land and water
love collecting items
can stay patient, even when they fail multiple times at a raid
MIR4 is an MMORPG focused on cryptocurrency. According to Steamcharts, it averages around 31,500 players simultaneously per month. Thus, it would actually be in second place. However, we assume that many bots are active and therefore do not include the MMORPG in our regular ranking.
In MIR4, players can obtain a cryptocurrency called DRACO. This currency can only be obtained by linking the game with Facebook, Google, or Apple. Many contents are autoplay and the game shows that it is designed for mobile.
What do you think of our ranking? Which MMORPGs are you currently playing? Feel free to let us know in the comments here on MeinMMO!
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Since June 8, 2023, the film has been available digitally for home viewing. From June 22, 2023, you can also get it as a DVD, Blu-ray, and 4k UHD.
On the occasion of the Blu-ray release, MeinMMO received an exclusive Q&A with Jack Black, who thrilled moviegoers as the video game villain Bowser. We did not conduct the interview, but we are allowed to publish it exclusively on MeinMMO.
In it, the actor talks about what it was like for him to play one of the most famous villains in video game history, how he interprets the character, and why he believes we all have a little Bowser inside us.
Here you can see a trailer for the “Super Mario” movie with Jack Black as Bowser:
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First trailer for the ‘Super Mario’ movie – completely made of CGI
Jack Black has been a fan of Nintendo games from an early age
Super Mario Bros. from Nintendo is the most well-known game ever. What is your connection to it?
Jack Black: I started playing Nintendo in the eighties. I think I was 13 years old when I stumbled upon Donkey Kong in the arcade at the Corner Market.
I remember the magic of that game and thinking, “This game makes Pac-Man look pretty pitiful!” The character of Mario and his fight against Donkey Kong, who throws barrels down the street, had something very hypnotic and charismatic about it because you had to jump and hop at the right moment.
Grab the hammer, hit the barrels to score points, and rescue Princess Peach at the top. And that’s it! Donkey Kong, Princess Peach, and Mario were like the Holy Trinity. And I remember playing it for hours. I put so many coins into those machines!
Were you excited to take on the role of the villain Bowser in The Super Mario Bros. Movie?
Jack Black: Bowser is one of the most iconic villains in the entire history of video games! Who wouldn’t want to grab the opportunity to bring him to life on the big screen? He is intimidating, powerful, and full of insecurities; a great character to explore.
Jack Black is not only an actor but also a passionate gamer:
Jack Black: I approached this character as the most powerful, evil, but also somewhat sensitive and insecure monster that he is.
It’s really fun to play such a terrible character that has no redeeming qualities and is just plain evil.
And I believe we all have a little Bowser in us somewhere, hopefully buried deep. That was a cool thing I wanted to explore because I don’t get a lot of opportunities to play supervillains.
Why would you say it’s important to show his softer side as well?
Jack Black: Bowser is terrifying, strong, and a monster, but the funny thing about him is that he is also sensitive and insecure. And it’s great to play with that, as it usually doesn’t go hand in hand.
One wouldn’t think that this big, fire-breathing monster is also a kind of romantic who falls in love and wants to have a fairytale wedding with Princess Peach. This contrast is funny.
He has always been in love with Princess Peach.
Jack Black: Yes, but it’s unrequited because she never loved him back, which only makes him madder with love.
Perhaps he was deprived of his parents’ love, and he thinks that if he finds love in Princess Peach, it might heal the wounds of his fiery childhood. Who knows?
Bowser has always loved Princess Peach from afar, but he doesn’t know how to approach her. Also, how could she ever love him? He is such a beast.
Bowser expresses his love for Peach in the celebrated ballad Peaches in the movie:
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Jack Black: Well, it would be really embarrassing to admit that I resemble Bowser in any way; but I also believe that everyone has a little Bowser in them:
A little anger, a bit of rage. Whenever you’re driving down the street and want to yell at someone in traffic, your Bowser comes out. Whenever you’re jealous or want something that someone else has, that’s Bowser.
Whenever you find the darkest places of your soul, you find Bowser because he hides in the shadows. I’ve dug deep to find my inner Bowser.
They say it’s fun to play the villain because you can express more of yourself through the character. Do you agree?
Jack Black: Yes, it is a lot of fun. And let’s be honest, often a film is only as good as its villain.
What would Star Wars be without Darth Vader? You need them; you need the dark side. To have good, you must have evil. So it feels great to let that evil muscle play out. It’s a necessary and powerful ingredient in the soup; it’s the spice.
Bowser’s obsession has even led to discussions about the villain’s behavior:
Bowser and Princess Peach are completely different rulers
What do you think is the reason why Bowser is so obsessed with Princess Peach?
Jack Black: Why is anyone obsessed with something? I mean, obviously he is taken by her beauty, her softness, but she is also tough! She can really hold her own in a fight, and Bowser appreciates that.
How do Bowser and Princess Peach differ as rulers of their respective kingdoms?
Jack Black: Princess Peach rules with love, respect, and compassion, while Bowser rules with an iron fist and rage.
He controls his population with fear and intimidation. Bowser also likes heavy metal music, and he rules with the power of rock.
He will destroy anything that stands in his way! When Princess Peach and Bowser face off on the battlefield, there will be an explosion of colorful lights like you’ve never seen before.
“This movie will be great, no matter where you see it”
Illumination is an animation studio like no other.
Despicable Me is one of my favorite animated films of all time. Illumination has consistently shined with incredible creativity and humor over the years.
They really know how to do it! I don’t know how they do it or what the secret ingredient is, but the group of experts responsible for these projects never ceases to amaze. I am super excited to be part of a masterpiece from Illumination.
And what do you think makes Nintendo characters like Mario, Donkey Kong, Princess Peach, or Bowser so timeless?
Jack Black: Nintendo has a magic, and their characters evoke something in you. Their games are just fun! I believe the Nintendo world has something that dates back far into the past, even before video games.
Nintendo and Illumination seem to fit perfectly together.
Jack Black: It’s a great collaboration, and I’m glad for it because here we are now. I’ve seen the film, and it’s really awesome, and I can’t wait to unleash it upon the world. It’s like when peanut butter and chocolate first came together. Hmm, delicious…
What was it like working with directors Aaron Horvath and Michael Jelenic on the project? Jack Black: Fantastic! We got into a good rhythm and always tried to make each other laugh and find new approaches for each scene.
How would you describe The Super Mario Bros. Movie?
Jack Black: Exciting, funny, romantic, thrilling, psychedelic, nostalgic… This movie will be great, no matter where you see it, but I highly recommend seeing it on the big screen because the worlds you see, like the Mushroom Kingdom, are so beautiful. Any way you slice it, it will definitely blow you away!
