Here are all 23 Star Wars skins from Fortnite – Have you collected them all?

Life in Fortnite is shaped by skins, some of which are unique, while others let you take on the role of a certain character. We from MeinMMO list all the Star Wars skins that have been available so far. And at the end, you can even vote on which one you like best.

Which skins are they? These are all the skins that fall under the “Star Wars” category. Characters like the silly Stormtroopers or the mighty bounty hunter Boba Fett are not omitted from this list.

We have updated the list with additional skins from Chapter 4 Season 2.

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These are all previous Star Wars skins in Fortnite

23. Obi-Wan Kenobi

What kind of skin is this? Obi-Wan Kenobi is a Jedi Master of the old order.

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Obi-Wan Kenobi

When was the skin released? Obi-Wan Kenobi was first brought to the item shop on May 26, 2022, in Chapter 3 Season 2 for 1,600 V-Bucks.

22. Clone Trooper

What kind of skin is this? This is a standard Clone Trooper.

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Clone Trooper

When was the skin released? The Clone Trooper was released in Chapter 4 Season 2 and could only be obtained through the “Find the Force” pass.

21. Soldier of the 212th Battalion

What kind of skin is this? This is a Stormtrooper of the 212th Battalion.

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Soldier of the 212th Battalion

When was the skin released? The soldier of the 212 was released in Chapter 4 Season 2 and could be obtained in the shop for V-Bucks.

20. Coruscant Guard

What kind of skin is this? This is a Stormtrooper of an elite unit of the Republic.

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Coruscant Guard

When was the skin released? Coruscant Guard was released in Chapter 4 Season 2 and could only be obtained through the “Find the Force” pass.

19. Ahsoka’s Clone Trooper

What kind of skin is this? This is a Stormtrooper of the 332nd Company.

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Ahsoka’s Clone Trooper

When was the skin released? Ahsoka’s Clone Trooper was released in Chapter 4 Season 2 and could only be obtained through the “Find the Force” pass.

18. Wolfpack Soldier

What kind of skin is this? This is a Stormtrooper of the 104th Battalion.

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Wolfpack Soldier

When was the skin released? The Wolfpack Soldier was released in Chapter 4 Season 2 and could only be obtained through the “Find the Force” pass.

17. Soldier of the 501

What kind of skin is this? This is a Stormtrooper of the 501st Legion.

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Soldier of the 501

When was the skin released? Soldier of the 501 was released in Chapter 4 Season 2 and could be obtained in the shop for V-Bucks.

17. Darth Maul

What kind of skin is this? Darth Maul was a dangerous Sith Lord known for fighting with double lightsabers.

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Darth Maul

When was the skin released? Darth Maul was released in Chapter 4 Season 2 and could only be obtained through the “Find the Force” pass.

16. Padmé Amidala

What kind of skin is this? Padmé is the wife of Anakin and the mother of Luke Skywalker.

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Padmé Amidala

When was the skin released? Padmé Amidala was first brought to the item shop on May 2, 2023, in Chapter 4 Season 3 for 1,500 V-Bucks.

15. Anakin Skywalker

What kind of skin is this? Anakin Skywalker is the father of Luke and the true face behind Darth Vader.

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Anakin Skywalker

When was the skin released? Anakin Skywalker was first brought to the item shop on May 2, 2023, in Chapter 4 Season 3 for 1,500 V-Bucks.

14. Luke Skywalker

What kind of skin is this? Luke Skywalker is the son of Darth Vader, also known as Anakin Skywalker. He helped to defeat Darth Vader.

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Luke Skywalker

When was the skin released? Luke Skywalker was first brought to the item shop on November 1, 2022, in Chapter 3 Season 4 for 1,500 V-Bucks.

13. Leia Organa

What kind of skin is this? Leia Organa was part of the leadership of the Rebel Alliance and eventually married Han Solo.

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Leia Organa

When was the skin released? Leia Organa was first brought to the item shop on November 1, 2022, in Chapter 3 Season 4 for 1,500 V-Bucks.

12. Han Solo

What kind of skin is this? Han Solo is a smuggler but helped to establish the New Republic.

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Han Solo

When was the skin released? Han Solo was first brought to the item shop on November 1, 2022, in Chapter 3 Season 4 for 1,500 V-Bucks.

11. Darth Vader

What kind of skin is this? Darth Vader served the Emperor and was considered a feared fighter of the Sith.

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Darth Vader

When was the skin released? Darth Vader was included in the Battle Pass in Chapter 3 Season 3. You can still earn him and unlock him on the last page of the Battle Pass.

10. Boba Fett

What kind of skin is this? Boba Fett is considered the best bounty hunter in the galaxy and has worked for many shady characters.

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When was the skin released? Boba Fett was first brought to the item shop on December 24, 2021, in Chapter 3 Season 1 for 1,500 V-Bucks.

9. Fennec Shand

What kind of skin is this? Fennec Shand is a female elite mercenary who has worked as a bounty hunter and has many on her conscience.

Fennec Shand

When was the skin released? Fennec Shand was first brought to the item shop on February 8, 2022, in Chapter 3 Season 1 for 1,500 V-Bucks.

8. Krrsantan

What kind of skin is this? Krrsantan is an exiled Wookiee who fights as a violent gladiator and now works as a bounty hunter.

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Krrsantan

When was the skin released? Zorii Bliss was first brought to the item shop on February 8, 2022, in Chapter 3 Season 1 for 1,500 V-Bucks.

7. Mandalorian

What kind of skin is this? This is the notorious bounty hunter Din Djarin, or simply Mandalorian. He had to break the rules of bounty hunters to protect a child of great significance.

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Mandalorian

When was the skin released? The Mandalorian was part of the Battle Pass in Chapter 2 Season 5.

6. Zorii Bliss

What kind of skin is this? Zorii Bliss was known as an illegal spice smuggler and later joined the Resistance to fight against the First Order.

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Zorii Bliss

When was the skin released? Zorii Bliss was first brought to the item shop on December 21, 2019, in Chapter 2 Season 1 for 1,500 V-Bucks.

5. Kylo Ren

What kind of skin is this? Kylo Ren joined the dark side and worked his way up to the top of the First Order. In the end, he returned to the Light Side and fought alongside Rey.

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Kylo Ren

When was the skin released? Kylo Ren was first brought to the item shop on December 21, 2019, in Chapter 2 Season 1 for 1,500 V-Bucks.

4. Finn

What kind of skin is this? Finn was a former human Stormtrooper. He served the First Order since childhood until he deserted and joined the Resistance.

Finn

When was the skin released? Finn was first brought to the item shop on December 13, 2019, in Chapter 2 Season 1 for 1,500 V-Bucks.

3. Rey

What kind of skin is this? Rey lived as a junk scavenger on the planet Jakku. She joined the Resistance and fought with the power of the Force against the Empire.

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Rey Skywalker

When was the skin released? Rey was first brought to the item shop on December 13, 2019, in Chapter 2 Season 1 for 1,500 V-Bucks.

2. Sith Trooper

What kind of skin is this? The Sith Troopers were stormtroopers of the last order. They wore red armor similar to that of the Imperial stormtroopers.

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Sith Trooper

When was the skin released? The Sith Troopers were first brought to the item shop on December 13, 2019, in Chapter 2 Season 1 for 1,500 V-Bucks.

1. Imperial Stormtrooper

What kind of skin is this? The Imperial Stormtroopers were elite troops of the Galactic Empire. However, they are not considered a threat in Star Wars as they struggle to hit their opponents.

Imperial Stormtrooper

When was the skin released? The Imperial Stormtrooper was first brought to the item shop on November 15, 2019, in Chapter 2 Season 1 for 1,500 V-Bucks.

These were all the previous skins that Fortnite has released for Star Wars. If more follow, this list will be updated.

What do you think of all the Star Wars skins? Did you think there were already so many? Let us know from MeinMMO which ones you own and what your favorite skins are.

We also have a list of all Marvel superhero skins in Fortnite. Did you know that there are a total of 46 of them?

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WoW: „Due to their defamation, I had to leave Blizzard“ – Developer says bosses take his jokes personally

The boss of Activision Blizzard, Bobby Kotick, has stirred up controversy with an interview. Employees are responding to some of his statements, including a former developer of World of Warcraft. He says he was fired for a rather strange reason.

Who is the developer?

  • Eric Covington worked at Blizzard from May 2014 to March 2023. Just before his 9th anniversary, he was fired.
  • At WoW, Covington was involved in Warlords of Draenor, Legion, Battle for Azeroth, Shadowlands, and Dragonflight, and designed various systems, including enemy design and content in the world. One of his projects was the new area in Patch 10.0.7.
  • Covington also contributed to Diablo, having worked on Diablo 3: Reaper of Souls and the new Diablo 4.

Why was he fired? As Covington explained in a tweet, he wrote a few lines for the dialogue of the Goblins of Venture Co. These goblins are part of an extremely greedy association that wants to exploit everything without regard for the environment.

Accordingly, these NPCs often come across as quite unsympathetic and only concerned with their own advantage. The lines include statements like:

  • “Let’s call it a cost of living adjustment!”
  • “Sounds like a new yacht for me!”
  • “No sharing of profits!”
  • “Time to go back to the office!”
  • “Another record for the quarterly report!”

According to Covington, these lines were meant to be just general corporate speak that one might expect from particularly ruthless companies. After the submission for new lines was closed, he returned to developing Dragonflight.

The management of Activision Blizzard, however, was so incensed by the lines that they decided on his termination behind his back without giving him a chance to change anything.

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WoW: Patch 10.1 Ember of Neltharion is live – Here is what to expect starting now

Interview with Bobby Kotick causes criticism

Covington shared his story on Twitter after a new interview with Bobby Kotick, the CEO of Activision Blizzard, was released. In an interview with Vanity, Kotick claimed that there had been a “malicious distortion” of Blizzard’s image in recent years since he has been running the company.

After the interview, other voices also emerged, such as Dylan Snyder, a Senior Designer at Blizzard for Overwatch 2. He explained on Twitter: everyone at Blizzard wants the public to know about Activision’s nonsense.

And Activision punishes everyone in the Blizzard team by talking nonsense about the things he and his colleagues have worked tirelessly on.

Snyder did not speak out to pander to Activision but because he believes in his colleagues and “Team 4” (the internal name for the Overwatch department).

MeinMMO has asked Blizzard for a statement on the matter. A response is still pending.

Recently, many big names have been leaving Blizzard to pursue other goals. Most recently, the studio lost the developer who fulfilled one of the players’ biggest wishes:

Another one gone: WoW loses the lead developer who brought back the talent trees

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Destiny 2: Update 7.1.0.1 is here – All patch notes and information

Today, Destiny 2 announced a short-term maintenance – without warning. Players were caught off guard. It is also expected to last several hours. MeinMMO will keep you informed about what is happening.

Update history for maintenance update 7.1.0.1:

19:50: Destiny 2 is back online. The login may still take a little while, but afterwards you can throw yourself back into your familiar Guardian outfit. Have fun.

19:30: The new update is currently being rolled out with a moderate delay. You should see a download soon. On PC, the maintenance update is 204.1 MB in size. However, Bungie also shared that clan features may be offline until maintenance is complete.

19:00: The servers are still not back. Players can log in but always end up on an error screen. It seems to take a while before everything normalizes and you can get into the game. In the meantime, feel free to read the new patch notes that we link at the end of this article.

17:15: The servers have just gone offline. Destiny 2 will not be available in the coming hours. You will find the exact times, as always, further down.

What you need to know today: There was actually no downtime for Destiny 2 planned today. However, Bungie announced a maintenance downtime in the game. This took many guardians by surprise and left them questioning. Because there was initially little information or time from Bungie.

  • On Twitter, the developer only shared the information that a maintenance for update 7.1.0.1 will go offline.
  • And even in the game, the surprised guardians only received the message that Destiny 2 would “soon” shut down its servers and would thus be removed from all activities shortly.

MeinMMO will keep you updated in this article about the short-term maintenance and what Bungie continues to share.

This is how Bungie announced the surprising maintenance work in the game today

Maintenance on 01.06. – All times for server down

These times are important today: Since the maintenance was very short-term, Bungie did not share more detailed advance information about the outages several hours earlier, as usual. These were only added at the start of the maintenance on Bungie’s page for server maintenance and updates.

That the servers are now going offline seems to have been urgent, as the announcement came today surprisingly and quickly.

Here’s the exact schedule for the maintenance:

  • At 16:00 German time, the maintenance work started in the background on all platforms.
  • At 17:15 the servers go offline and players are automatically kicked from all activities.
  • The update 7.1.0.1 will be rolled out during this time on all platforms and can be downloaded.
  • The expected login should then be possible again around 19:00.
  • The ongoing background maintenance will end at 20:00, if everything goes smoothly.
Important: As long as the background maintenance is running, there may be connection issues in the game. You may also have to expect queues when logging in directly after the update.

Also, keep in mind that third-party applications and the official companion app may also be unexpectedly unavailable for a while, meaning you cannot use them.

What changes with update 7.1.0.1 in season 21

Which problems Bungie wants to address in the game with the maintenance are also unclear. Just a few days ago, they shared the information that they are investigating an issue that prevents players from equipping the new Twitch emblem for Destiny 2.

Additionally, only the already known errors are on the list:

  • Players had no desire for lengthy mechanics and downed the boss in the new dungeon using cheese.
  • The Anarchy drops giant bombs when shot at in the new dungeon.
  • The text chat in the game for clans no longer works and there are also problems with clans in Destiny 2. Sometimes you were completely clanless.
  • The Warlock exotic “Evening Prayer from Radius” is disabled in the new dungeon “Spirits of the Depths”.
  • The names of the artifact mods “Electric Armor” and “Pimped” are swapped.
  • The blinding effect of the shotgun “Until Return” is decoupled from the weapon.
  • The automatic rifle “Dark Decision” fires without sound.
  • Previous season ranks greater than 100 are not displayed correctly in the travel menu.
  • When equipping a pistol or hand cannon, the player view shifts slightly to the left.
  • The portal in the H.E.L.M. does not open for players during the quest “Into the Depths”.
  • There may be noticeable frame rate drops when calling the Everversum store pages.
  • The clan stick from season 19 has the wrong title.

Patch Notes for Hotfix 7.1.0.1 in Destiny 2

What’s in the patch notes? The comprehensive list of all changes for hotfix 7.1.0.1 will be published by Bungie in the form of patch notes.

Read the patch notes for update 7.1.0.1 (in English)

Were you also surprised by the maintenance? Then feel free to leave us a comment about how you feel about it.

Or do you think everything was better in Anthem?
Developer says: Anthem was never planned as BioWare’s Destiny killer – it was just briefly discussed internally

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Time for a Statement: Tolerance and Diversity at MeinMMO

GamePro, GameStar and MeinMMO shine in rainbow colors from today on. Why this is so and what the PRIDE Month means to us, we explain here.

Hatred, intolerance and violence have no place on our websites, in our lives or in society. These are principles that we advocate for all year round and hold on to. 

The PRIDE Month has a special significance for us, which is why this year we want to color our logos again, but also want to talk again about the importance of the values of PRIDE for us and our communities – and what we are doing to stand up for it. Not only in June but at any time. 

Why June is Pride Month
On June 28, 2023, the Stonewall Riots will celebrate its 54th anniversary. Triggered by Marsha P. Johnson, this date is considered the international kickoff of the civil rights LGBTQAI+ movement, which fights for equal rights worldwide and annually remembers the ongoing struggle for equality for all with the PRIDE marches – regardless of skin color, ethnicity, origin, national origin, social origin, political opinion, religion, sexuality, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental abilities, marital form or any other legally protected constellations. You can learn more about Pride Month here.

Why we color our logos

The message of PRIDE for diversity, openness and respect based on tolerance is as important in 2023 as ever. Perhaps even a little more important, when we look at current world events, such as the extreme rise of anti-trans legislation in the USA, the increasing number of hate crimes against the LGBTQAI+ community or the trenches that are being fought because of J.K. Rowling’s transphobic views around Hogwarts Legacy on social media and in the comment sections.

Not only for this reason, but also because we want to emphasize again that we reject not only discrimination and racism in any form, but also the active or passive exclusion or disadvantaging of fellow human beings.

By hoisting the rainbow flag on our sites, we not only show our solidarity and as part of the PRIDE movement, but we also want to clearly state that values such as tolerance, acceptance and inclusion are non-negotiable for us. We do not show any tolerance towards intolerance. Hate speech has no place with us. That has never been different and will never change, and anyone who does not see it that way is not welcome at Webedia Germany, nor on our pages.

The PRIDE Flag
As in previous years, we will also use the so-called Progress Pride Flag in 2023. This was designed in 2018 by Daniel Quasar to be even more inclusive than the previous rainbow flag and to better represent the diversity of the movement and our society. In addition to the traditional rainbow colors, there are also stripes in brown and black as well as in white, pink, and light blue. The latter symbolize the trans and non-binary community, while the former represent people of color. The black stripe also stands for all those who suffer from HIV/AIDS and the stigma of the disease or have lost their lives because of it.

How we try to promote more tolerance every day

Having our logos shine in rainbow colors or making a statement with articles like this is just one part of what we do to advocate for more tolerance.

On our websites, we also repeatedly bring content on topics such as diversity, accessibility, and mental health outside of June – both in the context of theme weeks and in our daily reporting around video games, tech, hardware, and of course those who create and enjoy them. 

With disclaimers on controversial people, incidents, or companies, we also try to provide context in addition to dedicated news, columns, reports, podcasts, or streams on these issues. It is particularly important to us not only to inform those who specifically seek out this content but to sustainably and long-term reach those who may be coming to one of our sites for the first time and have had no previous contact with it.

But also behind the scenes, many people work hard to make our websites, channels, and platforms a better and welcoming place for all gamers. 

The often exhausting work of our community management and our social media managers and moderators is often invisible from the outside, but that is exactly why it is so important and worth mentioning. Because many of the things they deal with on a daily basis are never seen by most of you.

Without them, it would not be possible to offer things like a forum or comment sections to discuss our favorite games or the most exciting news from the gaming world. Their tireless and hard work to make our communities a better place plays an essential role in our effort to stand up for more tolerance and acceptance in gaming.

Just as important to us is what happens behind the scenes at Webedia itself. Here, too, we are continuously working on our values and to create an even better, more inclusive working environment for all employees.

Whether through special (mental) health offerings, signing the charter of diversity or a diversity committee that works specifically on issues related to diversity and inclusion within Webedia. Not everything we do is meant for the public or our readers, but that does not make these things any less important. 

A thank you to our communities

Lastly, we want to take this opportunity to say thank you. Thank you for standing with us against racism, intolerance, and hatred. You have proven this often enough in the past in the comments, and you can be just as proud of that as we are! Keep it up and do not let individual troublemakers distract you.

Of course, not everything is always going smoothly for us either, and there will always be comments that you and we do not want to read on GamePro, GameStar, GameStar Tech, and MeinMMO. We will take action against this together with our community management and our team of moderators, but we are also dependent on your support.

For fighting against racism, hatred, and verbal violence and for a better world, there is only one way to do it: together.

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Twitch CEO criticizes MMORPG streamer Asmongold – He wants to turn off the money tap for Diablo 4 as punishment

The Twitch boss Dan Clancy was a guest on a stream that wasn’t even about MMORPG streamer Asmongold. Somehow, the Twitch CEO managed to make fun of the streamer and his receding hairline. Asmongold doesn’t want to let that slide.

What’s the deal with the CEO? Dan Clancy became the head of Twitch in March 2023 after the former CEO Emmett Shear, one of the founders of the platform, wanted to focus more on his family.

However, Clancy had long been reputed to have no connection to the streamers, he was said to be “out of touch.” In May, the 59-year-old became increasingly active on Twitch himself and also appeared in the streams of other content creators.

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Career and life of Asmongold in 3 minutes – What makes him special?

Asmongold takes “crossfire”: The root of the problem

How does Asmongold come into play? In a joint stream with “JoJoThaMoFo,” Clancy appeared approachable and handed out “Dad Advice,” fatherly tips. The streamer “Cinna” joined in and asked for dating tips, her love life was totally in the basement.

The streamer admitted that dates had suggested she change her hairstyle and showed her high forehead, which she had cleverly hidden under her bangs. Clancy exclaimed that she was wearing a wig, like Donald Trump, but Cinna replied that she was just copying Asmongold.

For the Twitch boss, the case is thus closed: “If you take hair tips from Asmongold, that’s the root of your problem.”

What does Asmongold say about this? The MMORPG streamer has been hearing jokes at the expense of his hairline for quite some time and can mostly laugh about it himself.

However, when he hears how Cinna and Dan Clancy present his sparse hair as the root of all relationship problems, his facial expression changes: His eyebrows shoot up, and the streamer repeatedly opens and closes his mouth without making a sound.

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Afterward, the Twitch streamer explains: He has had enough now, he is done. He will now stream Diablo 4 on his second account.

Asmongold cuts off Twitch’s revenue

What’s the deal with the second account? Besides his main channel Asmongold, the streamer has a second channel, zackrawrr. The idea behind it is that he presents a persona on the main channel “Asmongold” that embodies the stereotype of an MMORPG nerd.

On the second channel, he wants to be more authentic and more himself, even if the difference is not always clear to viewers.

Practically, the difference is another: The second channel is not monetized. Asmongold once stated that it would cost Twitch more than €150,000 in a month if he showcased major releases as zackrawrr instead of on the Asmongold channel.

In plain language, this means: “You were mean to me, so you shouldn’t profit from me anymore.”

In fact, there might be some truth to Dan Clancy’s claim, as Asmongold’s own love life doesn’t seem to be going quite as one might wish:

The showcase nerd of Twitch isn’t allowed to have a girlfriend: “I want him to be unhappy and lonely like me.”

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Insider report sheds bad light on the cult series Lost – “No one cares about these characters”

Lost is a well-known American drama and mystery series that many people have seen cultishly and revered till now. However, there have been reports of racist behavior behind the scenes, as an actor reports.

The series Lost told the story of a group of survivors on a mysterious island from 2004 to 2010 over 6 seasons. On June 6, 2023, a book titled “Burn It Down” will be released, in which cast and crew members share their experiences on set.

Among them, the well-known Black actor Harold Perrineau spoke out. He plays the father Michael in the series, who ends up on the island with his son Walt.

Here you can see a trailer for the series Lost:

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Lost – Trailer

“It became quite clear that I was the Black one”

Like many others, Harold Perrineau initially had high hopes for the project and was joyfully expressive to the press. However, the initial excitement quickly faded due to unfair treatment among the actors.

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Harold Perrineau is also known from Matrix or Romeo + Juliet

For example, the actors received different salaries, with those who were paid the most being exclusively white individuals.

Throughout the series, Perrineau increasingly realized that the focus of the story was mainly on the white characters. The other characters received significantly less attention in the script. They were given more stereotypical roles:

“It became quite clear that I was the Black one. Daniel [Dae Kim] was the Asian one. And then there were “Jack, Kate, and Sawyer”, who all had a lot of screen time, as did Terry O’Quinn’s ‘Locke’.”

via Vanityfair

A writer confirmed this as well. It was often said that there were 4 “hero characters” at the forefront. Although background stories were also written for the other characters, less care seemed to be put into the script here.

There were supposed statements like: “Nobody cares about these other characters. Just give them a few scenes on another beach”.

Black father lost his son but only cared about the problems of the white man

When Perrineau read the draft of the second episode of the second season, he had finally had enough. At this point in the series, his son Walt was kidnapped, but the focus of the episode was on Sawyer.

Perrineau’s character Michael only asked about his son once in the first script draft and otherwise inquired with Sawyer about his past and feelings. The actor then said:

“I don’t think I can handle it. I can’t be another person who doesn’t care about missing Black boys, even in the context of fiction, right? This just promotes the view that nobody cares about Black boys, not even Black fathers.”

Perrineau spoke with superiors about his concerns regarding the script but was dismissed with the words that the episode was not about his character. The actor then replied: “It’s not about me. I just can’t let this father not care about his son. Could we add a few lines to show that he cares about his son?”

But even this request was not implemented: Perrineau then improvised some statements during the shoot. Later, the script was revised with additional flashbacks to Michael’s life, but the scenes were only given a few shooting days.

Soon after, the character Michael was written out of the series, and Perrineau left the cast. According to several sources, co-creator Damon Lindelof later said, “He called me a racist, so I fired him.” Lindelof denies the statement but admits:

“My lack of basic experience as a manager and head, my role as someone who should model a climate of creative risk and willingness to take risks while providing security and comfort in the creative process – in this endeavor, I failed.”

Actress Scarlett Johansson also recently provided insights into how she felt during the shoot as Black Widow: “It was a big sausage party” – Scarlett Johansson explains what it was like to shoot Marvel movies

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You can find gold bars in these places in Red Dead Redemption 2

You can quickly earn money in Red Dead Redemption 2 with gold bars. We will show you where to find them and how to sell gold bars.

If you want to earn a lot of money in Red Dead Redemption 2, gold bars are a good way to do it. Selling gold bars is one of the methods to earn money quickly in RDR 2.

Gold Bar Locations and Missions

You can sell gold bars for $500 each. Therefore, it’s advisable to collect these hidden bars and later sell them to the fence.

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Gold bars are hidden: Because they are so valuable, you won’t find the gold bars just anywhere along the road. They are hidden in various spots and sometimes also rewards for missions. We will show you in this overview where to find the gold bars.

Completion of Chapter 2

One of the easiest ways to get gold bars is to follow the main story. As soon as you complete the second chapter, you will be rewarded with gold.

Gold Bars in Limpany

There is also a gold bar hidden in the abandoned spot of Limpany. The sheriff had stored it in his office and apparently did not take it with him.

Red Dead Redemption 2 Limpany

You can find the gold bar in the sheriff’s house. Go inside and immediately to the left around the table. Under the desk, in a box, lies the bar.

Glitch: For this gold bar, there is a glitch that makes it appear infinitely.

Gold Bars from Treasure Maps

The treasure maps in Red Dead Redemption 2 can be found scattered around the world or bought from treasure hunters. To do this, you first need to reach Chapter 2. If you solve them, you will be rewarded with gold bars.

  • You get 2 gold bars for completing the Jack Hall Gang treasure hunt
  • If you solve the Poison Path treasure hunt, you even receive 4 gold bars
  • The puzzle of the strange statues rewards you with 3 gold bars
  • The mission Le Trésor des Morts is exclusive to pre-order customers of the digital version and owners of the Special/Ultimate Edition. Completing it grants you 5 gold bars.
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Braithewaite Manor

The gold bar in Braithwaite Manor becomes available only after you have reached Chapter 4.

Travel south of Rhodes to find Braithwaite Manor. Go into the charred main building there. You will find a box on the ground that contains a gold bar.

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Derailing Train in Granite Pass

Look for the derailed train in Granite Pass north of Valentine. The search will be worth it, as there are 2 gold bars waiting for you. In the embedded YouTube video, you will see where to find the bars.

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You can access the first wagon with the gold bars by proving your climbing skills. Use the path shown in the video to jump into the upright wagon. On the floor inside, there are 2 gold bars.

Another wagon has a bag of jewelry waiting for you.

Once you have collected enough money with these gold bars, you can easily pay off some bounties in RDR 2.

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Steam: “This is not flame, this is disgusting” – Players demand permanent ban for Russian pro in DOTA 2

In the MOBA DOTA 2 (Steam), an incident shakes the global community of players on reddit. The Russian professional player, Andrew “Kom4rt” Ivanchikov (22), told a teammate to take a cue from the streamer “SexyBamboe” and kill himself. Players are demanding a permanent ban for the pro.

This caused a stir: A screenshot from a DOTA 2 game was posted on reddit:

  • In the screenshot, the Russian pro player Kom4rt tells the Twitch streamer xcaliburye that he is the bad player in Dota 2. He should take a cue from SexyBamboe and kill himself.
  • This causes a lot of outrage on reddit.
  • Some players demand that Valve permanently bans the pro player to set an example.
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What makes the case so sensitive? The statement is widely regarded as extremely tasteless and even described as atrocious.

People are irritated that a human being, “SexyBamboe,” who passed away in December 2021, is being dragged into this, as his family requested not to speculate about his cause of death (via dotesports).

SexyBamboe played for numerous teams from 2011 to 2021, later becoming a professional caster and was popular among many DOTA 2 players.

The fact that the Russian pro now instrumentalizes his death in this way as an insult is very upsetting to many DOTA 2 fans.

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Even hardcore MOBA players find the statement too far

What is the reaction? The players of DOTA 2 are considered tough, but the flame goes too far for many of them, especially since a popular Twitch streamer, XcaliburYe, is insulted:

  • “The guy has earned in his life with DOTA as much as Xcalibur makes in 2 weeks on Twitch” – Kom4rt has earned about 4,460 $ with DOTA (via esportearnings).
  • “I know I can annoy in DOTA 2 too, but I would never have even thought about something like that. The guy deserves a perma-ban.”
  • “This is not flame, the shit is atrocious”
  • “Talking about suicide is already a stupid thing, but dragging SexyBamboe into it crosses the line far. This guy should get a permaban from Valve to set an example.”
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A new racing game with small toy cars for the PS5 is currently exciting players – “The game I always wanted as a child”

A new racing game on PS5 reminds players of their childhood as it lets iconic toy cars zip through a living room.

Which game is it? The trailer announces a sequel to Hot Wheels Unleashed with “Hot Wheels Unleashed 2 – Turbocharged,” a racing game that lets you control the toy cars of the same name.

The racing tracks also visually resemble the tracks that could be bought for the toy cars. Like in the first part, there should again be a comprehensive editor that allows players to design their own racetracks similar to Trackmania.

In addition, the game offers online multiplayer and over 130 vehicles, whose designs players can customize according to their own ideas.

Hot Wheels Unleashed 2 – Turbocharged will be released on October 19, 2023, for PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and PC via Steam and the Epic Games Store.

You can watch the announcement trailer for Hot Wheels Unleashed 2 – Turbocharged here:

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What does the trailer show? In the trailer, we see a race with the iconic toy cars. The track features various obstacles such as a looping, various jump sections, and descending balls meant to knock the cars off the track.

We also see that the racetrack not only runs on the orange track parts but also leads the vehicles over a table in a family’s living room or through the garden. The cars must overcome not only stone tiles but also tall grass and a sandbox.

Players remember their childhood

What do players say about the trailer? In the comments on YouTube, many players feel nostalgic and reminded of their childhood.

  • keyseronthewire2575: “Awesome! I’m so glad we’re getting games like this! Whenever I see the Hot Wheels I played with as a kid, I get so nostalgic.”
  • shiond123: “This hyped me more than the entire PlayStation showcase.”
  • kummer45: “I imagined this when playing with my toys as a child.”
  • giaourtoskordion9478: “The game I always wanted as a kid.”
  • spidermax9002: “Let’s be honest, we all miss our childhood when we see something like this.”

Although it seems some missed the first Hot Wheels Unleashed, the anticipation for the second part appears to be high.

If you are into not only Hot Wheels but also the Warhammer universe, you can currently test a racing game on Steam that lets you compete with armed vehicles against other players.

New Warhammer game on Steam looks like Mad Max with Orks – Lets you race with tanks

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Instead of LCS: Streamer is hosting a show match today with old LoL greats

The start of the LCS was initially scheduled for June 1st, but it has been postponed due to some issues. Instead, today you can expect a LoL tournament with old pros who were once real celebrities in the LoL scene.

What’s going on in League of Legends right now?

  • Originally, the start of the LCS Summer Split was set for today, June 1st
  • However, pros announced a strike beforehand and wanted five demands met
  • Riot Games then postponed the start by two weeks and made an announcement to the pros

So who will fill the evening program for June 1st?

Streamer has a bright idea: Even though the tournament’s original start date has passed, there will still be great LoL entertainment. Although not in the “true” sense, it will feature many familiar faces. They are at least well-known if you have been following the scene for a while.

Dyrus and Imaqtpie are playing for the LoL tournament

Who is hosting the tournament? The well-known streamer DisguisedToast. In a tweet, he announces: “Don’t worry, LCS fans – We’ve got it covered for tomorrow. DSG vs The Best NA Dream Team (Delta Fox).”

Who is playing? The Best NA Dream Team includes

  • Dyrus in the Top Lane (31 years old)
    • Many probably still know him from his time at TSM. Those who have been active in the LoL scene for a long time might remember his pillow, which he brought to some tournaments. He played for about a year in the Top Lane for Team Epik Gamer. He then switched to TSM in 2012. He played for the team for more than three and a half years. From 2015 to 2017, he was also active as a streamer for the team.
  • Imaqtpie in the Mid Lane (31 years old)
    • Many will still know him as one of the biggest streamers of League of Legends. In 2015, he regularly streamed for over 30,000 viewers during his LoL matches. He started his career in Team Dignitas in 2011, which lasted about three years in this team.
  • Shiphtur in the Jungle (30 years old)
    • He began his career at Team Dignitas in May 2014, which lasted over two years. He became known for his interesting picks and skills with mages.
  • Scarra as Support (33 years old)
    • Scarra became known in the LoL scene as a Midlaner for Team Dignitas. He played in the lane before Shiphtur joined the team and then switched to a coaching position. He remained in the LoL scene, like the other celebrities on the list, as an expert in official streams.
  • Voyboy as AD Carry (28 years old)
    • He was deployed as a player in Team Dignitas in 2011 and was active there for seven months. After that, he played for CLG and then began a nearly two-year career at Team Curse – initially as Top Laner, then in the middle.
LoL Team Veterans Dyrus Shiphtur Imaqtpie Voyboy Scarra

They are playing against the new DSG team consisting of (via Reddit):

  • FakeGod in the Top Lane (23 years old)
  • Young in the Mid Lane
  • Tomio in the Jungle (19 years old)
  • Meech as AD Carry (21 years old)
  • Zeyzal as Support (23 years old)

These players are primarily young talents, many of whom are currently playing in academy teams. This is also interesting because the strike in the LCS is focused on the preservation of these teams.

30+ Party in Summoners Rift: Almost all of the veterans from the Dream Team are already over 30 years old. Except for Voyboy, who already had his nickname “the Kid.” I myself am also over 30 and started with LoL during a beta phase sometime in 2009. Back then, streams were slowly becoming bigger, and true fan movements developed around teams like TSM, CLG, and also Dignitas. People bought merchandise to support their teams. I was a fan of TSM. Especially Dyrus, with his calm demeanor, was always likable to me.
The pros from back then, whose every game I hardly missed, seeing them together again in a showmatch makes me very happy. And many more LoL fans should feel the same way.
And even if you don’t know the players from “back then,” you can look forward to great entertainment thanks to their personalities.

When is it happening? The showmatch is taking place tonight (on June 1st) at 11:00 PM German time (2 PM PST). Will you be watching the match live or as a VOD, or does only the LCS count for you and a showmatch cannot capture your interest?

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Captain Picard confesses: He only acted in Star Trek because he thought it would be a terrible flop

When Sir Patrick Stewart received the offer for the role of Captain Jean-Luc Picard, he knew nothing about Star Trek. He took the role despite initial doubts. Stewart did not expect the television series to be so successful.

How did Patrick Stewart get the role of Captain Picard? The science fiction series took off from the original Star Trek from the 1960s. Stewart was offered the role, but he knew nothing about the series and involved his children as advisors, who encouraged him (via Mirror).

He remembers coming out of an afternoon performance of a play he was in and putting his children to bed before he had to return to the theater. On the television was “that thing on TV with those people in colorful T-shirts. […] And that’s all I remember,” Stewart said.

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He thought he could go home after 6 months

Why did Patrick Stewart have doubts? The creator of Star Trek, Gene Roddenberry, was actually against Stewart’s involvement in the series. Gene reportedly said to his team after the first conversation: “Well, that’s an actor we will never see again.”

This made Stewart very insecure. The fact that his wife stayed in London with the kids because she didn’t like Los Angeles didn’t help either.

However, producer Rick Berman insisted on casting Stewart after three audition dates.

What convinced him then? In an interview with “The Late Late Show”, Patrick Stewart stated that his agent told him that one could not resurrect an iconic series. He should go, shoot 12 episodes or fewer, earn money for the first time in his life, and go home (via Espinof).

The prediction for him and his role was therefore: 6 months, not longer.

You can watch the interview here. The mentioned statement can be found at 3:20 minutes:

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Even after the start of filming, the doubts did not completely leave the actor. Patrick Stewart remembers his beginnings in Star Trek, which he apparently found quite difficult:

I was alone here during the first season – for 10 months – and I lived like a hermit, partly out of fear because I realized the enormous responsibility I had with the show, especially regarding the many lines I had to memorize every day and then forget and then learn anew scene by scene.

I was afraid that one day I would show up on set and not be ready. I didn’t want to be the one who goes on set and doesn’t know his lines.

via Mirror

How did it go after that? The prediction didn’t quite come true. From the “12 episodes or fewer” came seven seasons (1987 to 1994), four movies, and from 2020 another Star Trek series. Patrick Stewart received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 1996 and was knighted by Queen Elizabeth II in 2010 for his contributions to acting.

Sir Patrick believes that the role of Captain Picard was his greatest achievement – on screen, but also off it. According to Patrick Stewart, Star Trek carries an immense responsibility: “There were so many letters and comments where people told me that this show helped them in their childhood.”

Another popular series has not left some actors with such fond memories:

Insider report casts a bad light on the series that many people love so much – “No one cares about these characters”

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Diablo 4: Start time and release tonight – What you need to know

Diablo 4 starts today for its Deluxe pre-order customers and opens the gates to hell so that you can greet Lilith. Everything you need to know about the launch in Germany, the time, and the game is summarized here for you.

When does Diablo 4 launch in Germany? Diablo 4 launches on Friday, June 2nd at 01:00 AM German time. Only players who purchased the Deluxe or Ultimate Edition can take advantage of early access. Players with the standard version will have to wait until June 6th.

Here in the article, you will find some important information, class-level builds, and guides for the launch.

If you are still unsure whether you should buy Diablo 4, we have an opinion from our Diablo expert Benedict Grothaus in the video:

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Everything Important for the Launch – Builds, Guides, and Tips

Tips for the launch: If you are experiencing Diablo 4 for the first time, we advise you to enjoy the game.

Blizzard has created a story that can keep you engaged for 25 to 30 hours – with various cutscenes, boss fights, and quests. The world also offers a large, interconnected area that is waiting to be explored.

So take your time on foot or with your mount and discover a dark side of Sanctuary.

If you prefer grinding and want to quickly level up your hero to his maximum level and reach the endgame, we have a detailed leveling guide for you:

If you want to know when and how you can get your mount, we have the right information for you here as well:

Level builds to get you started: We also have a suitable level build for each class that allows you to level up efficiently, quickly, and effectively:

When does Season 1 start? The first season is scheduled to release in mid to late July 2023. Until then, you have plenty of time to enjoy the story and get familiar with all classes.

Everything important about the first season of Diablo 4, how it is structured, and what rewards are available to earn, we have also created an overview that summarizes all important information for you: Diablo 4: Battle Pass – Everything about the price, content, and how it works

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In 2021, an MMORPG with much potential was released – now announces its death, brutally honest about what went wrong

In July 2021, the MMORPG Swords of Legends Online was released on Steam and in the Gameforge client. Initially, it was quite successful, but player numbers dropped quickly. The developers switched to Free2Play and even released an expansion. However, the shutdown has now been announced for the end of June.

What kind of game is this? Swords of Legends is an Asian MMORPG that places a high value on a traditional Chinese story. You experience a classic battle of “Good versus Evil”.

  • When creating your character, you have the choice of now 9 different classes
  • You level the class through a linear story while exploring various areas
  • In the endgame, there are dungeons and raids in three difficulty levels, housing, various life skills, and PvP in arenas, battlegrounds, or endgame areas
  • The equipment system was always fair, and nothing could break during upgrades

I personally played Swords of Legends for 80 hours in the beta and was very satisfied with the game. However, there was no major breakthrough.

Just a month after release, player numbers on Steam plummeted rapidly. Meanwhile, despite the switch from Buy2Play to Free2Play, only 156 players log in at peak times on Steam.

Too few, says the publisher Gameforge. On June 30, 2023, the servers will be shut down. This marks exactly one year since the shutdown of TERA. This MMORPG was also published by Gameforge in the West.

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A successful start, but no consistent player numbers

What does Gameforge say about the shutdown? In an FAQ regarding the shutdown, the publisher spoke very openly about the biggest problem: player numbers. Although SOLO had a “successful launch” that was said to have exceeded expectations, the player numbers are now simply too low.

Swords of Legends Online was launched with the hope of providing our users with an exceptional
gaming experience, and we are pleased to say that it had a successful launch,
which exceeded expectations. Despite the initial joy and success, the required
number of players for sustainable operation of the game could not be maintained.

Swords of Legends Online is developed by Wangyuan Shengtant Entertainment. The Chinese version will continue to run, but the shutdown is only in the West. However, it is not possible to transfer accounts. On the one hand, the Chinese version is at a completely different state, and on the other hand, the transfer is not GDPR-compliant, says Gameforge.

With the shutdown, the forums will also be disabled. The purchase of real money currency is already no longer possible.

Why couldn’t the MMORPG retain players? Actually, SOLO had a lot of potential. A beautiful game world, action-packed fights, a lot of story, a major focus on dungeons, and an extremely fair shop. It avoided typical Asian elements like Pay2Win, equipment destruction, or endless grinding. But success did not follow.

A major problem was already the leveling phase. It was quite monotonous, very linear, and was only fun during the first playthrough. However, for twinks, the exact same quests had to be played in the exact same order. Those who had already played the beta were hardly motivated to level in the live version.

However, you had to reach the max level to unlock relevant content like dungeons, life skills, or housing. At launch, there were also localization errors and some performance issues.

In the endgame, too slow content was provided for hardcore players, while there was hardly any new blood coming into the MMORPG. Moreover, achievements in a game that hardly anyone actively plays meant almost nothing. Races for world firsts eventually ceased.

What SOLO did well and where the issues were from the perspective of hardcore players were discussed in more detail in a player interview:

Also in terms of marketing, Gameforge lag significantly behind the larger titles that were released a little later, such as New World in September or Lost Ark in February 2022, which came just before the first SOLO expansion in March. Both relied on large Twitch streamers and contests on social media.

What do you think about the death of Swords of Legends Online? Did you expect it or are you surprised by the shutdown? Will you miss the MMORPG or had you completely forgotten about it?

Personally, I am not surprised by the shutdown. I even predicted the death: I predict: These 6 MMOs will die in 2023.

With the shutdown, the forums will also be disabled. The purchase of real money currency is already no longer possible.

Why couldn’t the MMORPG retain players? Actually, SOLO had a lot of potential. A beautiful game world, action-packed fights, a lot of story, a major focus on dungeons, and an extremely fair shop. It avoided typical Asian elements like Pay2Win, equipment destruction, or endless grinding. But success did not follow.

A major problem was already the leveling phase. It was quite monotonous, very linear, and was only fun during the first playthrough. However, for twinks, the exact same quests had to be played in the exact same order. Those who had already played the beta were hardly motivated to level in the live version.

However, you had to reach the max level to unlock relevant content like dungeons, life skills, or housing. At launch, there were also localization errors and some performance issues.

In the endgame, too slow content was provided for hardcore players, while there was hardly any new blood coming into the MMORPG. Moreover, achievements in a game that hardly anyone actively plays meant almost nothing. Races for world firsts eventually ceased.

What SOLO did well and where the issues were from the perspective of hardcore players were discussed in more detail in a player interview:

Also in terms of marketing, Gameforge lag significantly behind the larger titles that were released a little later, such as New World in September or Lost Ark in February 2022, which came just before the first SOLO expansion in March. Both relied on large Twitch streamers and contests on social media.

What do you think about the death of Swords of Legends Online? Did you expect it or are you surprised by the shutdown? Will you miss the MMORPG or had you completely forgotten about it?

Personally, I am not surprised by the shutdown. I even predicted the death: I predict: These 6 MMOs will die in 2023.

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Community in WoW offers unauthorized services, gets in trouble with Blizzard, loses 5 billion gold

There are ongoing discussions about World of Warcraft. This time, it’s about a community that offers its services for gold. They claim to have been penalized by Blizzard, as the developer of the MMORPG removed 5 billion gold from the players.

What kind of community is this? Specifically, it is a boosting community. Such a group is dedicated to offering help, called boosts, in the game for gold. This help ranges from dungeon runs to raids for various items and achievements.

These organizations also offer their services across servers by taking players into raids for gold so that they can obtain specific achievements or certain items, often over multiple runs.

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Why are these unauthorized services? Last year, Blizzard changed its policy, allowing guilds to offer such services. However, they can only advertise them in a specific trade chat.

Moreover, the service across multiple servers is generally prohibited (via Blizzard). Additionally, services of any kind that are offered for real money are also prohibited.

However, there are still outliers in the chat, and advertising continues in other channels. Players are free to report this advertising accordingly.

What happened with Nova-Boosting? The community has particularly focused on the EU, offering corresponding services for World of Warcraft here.

As announced on their Discord channel, Blizzard apparently deducted 5 billion gold from the responsible individuals of Nova-Boosting and set the accounts of the players to 0. A severe blow for Nova (via Discord).

They further explained via Discord that it is no longer possible for the community to continue their service. The statement was followed by the closure of the offer.

On Reddit, screenshots of a supposed exchange with Blizzard’s support were shown. Among other things, text excerpts indicate that due to the use of exploits, the gold or other items are permanently gone.

In addition, Nova stated that they have paid out players with a gold fee of 10%. What these players did with their shares of gold – meaning whether they also sold it for real money – is something Nova cannot say, as it is not their responsibility to determine what the players in the community do with their gold (via Discord).

Reddit User: Would expect Blizzard to also ban the accounts

How much money was lost? Assuming that 1 WoW token, which can be purchased for €20, currently brings 333,671 gold, it would be nearly €300,000 that one would have to invest in tokens to obtain 5 billion gold (via wowtokenpieces.com).

What was the community’s reaction? Some users, however, have a particular suspicion that it was not Blizzard who acted here, but the responsible individuals themselves, regarding why the gold has disappeared (via reddit.com):

  • Reddit user norielukas: Why should they be the ones targeted and not another community? Without any announcement from Blizzard (as they did with gallywix). There is a good chance that some guy thought, damn, I can sell all that gold and make real money
  • Reddit user raginglovecat agrees: Why does Blizzard still allow them to log in and play? I would expect them to permanently ban all those accounts and not take the gold from them one by one.

Thus, further comments similar to these can be found in the Reddit thread that assess the situation in a similar manner. Whether it was actually Blizzard who took the gold or if it was an excuse from Nova to perhaps sell it further cannot be verified at this point.

What do you think? Do you believe Nova’s statement or suspect something else behind it? Let us know in the comments.

If you want to read more stories about WoW, you should not miss the following article: “Ridiculously expensive” – player complains about shop services in WoW, demands better alternatives for active gamers

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Diablo 4: The first player has already reached level 100 before the release – Completed the pre-release test thoroughly

Before the release, Diablo 4 was available to some testers. One of these testers made it his mission to complete the game – and he succeeded. Rob2628 not only reached the maximum level, but he also mastered the most challenging content.

Who is the player? Rob2628 runs a rather small channel on YouTube and streams on Twitch. The streamer was invited to test Diablo 4, which was available from May 16 to 26 for press and other guests.

The main focus of the test was that journalists and influencers could get a feel for the complete game and write their reviews. MeinMMO was also invited: Diablo 4 in test: Purists will hate it because it is too much of an MMO – But I love it 

However, Rob2628 pursued a different goal. He has achieved nearly everything there is to do in Diablo 4, even before the game is officially released.

Diablo 4 will be released on June 6, with Early Access starting on June 2. In our overview, you can find all information about the release of Diablo 4. You can watch Rob’s video here:

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This is what Rob2628 has achieved: As the player shows in his video on YouTube, he has reached level 100 with his Barbarian. This is the maximum level of Diablo 4 and is supposed to require far more than 100 hours.

But that’s not all. Rob has also reached World Tier 4 and mastered a nightmare dungeon at level 100. Nightmare dungeons are harder versions of the dungeons from Diablo 4 and become increasingly difficult with rising levels.

For comparison: during the test, we struggled with World Tier 3 after about 30-40 hours, and I almost failed in a nightmare dungeon at level 1. Rob also secured equipment at the highest level.

The player used a Whirlwind build for the Barbarian, which is traditionally one of the popular playstyles of the class. In this, the Barbarian “whirls” through enemies and deals massive damage while healing himself.

The conclusion about Diablo 4 after the test can be seen here:

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How good will Diablo 4 be? The expert’s conclusion after the test

“Doesn’t look fun”

The video was also shared on Reddit, where the community is actively discussing it with over 1,500 comments. Major point of criticism: the numbers. Damage numbers in the millions are visible, something Blizzard actually wanted to avoid.

The numbers remind players of Diablo 3 and are said to be “the worst part” of the game. They are inflated and, at this level, absolutely meaningless. And a build that relies 100% on the effect of an item does not look particularly fun.

Those who generally have little to do with numbers see nothing important there and do not know how to classify it. Sometimes you can’t even read them because there are so many at once and they pop up constantly.

The criticism itself is taken somewhat cynically by some other fans. You could just go back to Diablo 2, where there are no numbers and everything simply dies, which is of course “completely different.” There, you only care about when Baal reappears and laugh.

Also, the fact that one gets so hung up on this detail seems kind of ridiculous. It feels like wanting to complain just to complain. The numbers can anyway be turned off, and the pure gameplay of a Barbarian mowing through hordes of demons is pretty cool.

What do you think of the video?

If you also want to try being a Barbarian, here are tips for leveling:

Diablo 4: Level build for Barbarian – How to level up quickly and easily

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Fan is looking for old gamers who play Diablo 4, receives hundreds of responses: „The body falls apart, but the mind remains sharp“

Diablo 4 apparently attracts many players who grew up with Diablo. A fan from the older generation has started a call to look for other “old gamers” and received hundreds of responses, some with astonishing stories.

On Reddit, a 56-year-old player speaks up and asks: “Older gamers, please chime in.” Within a few hours, he receives over 800 responses, many from users who are even older than he is.

One player mentions that he is now 60 and can hardly wait for the release. The reaction of other users: “My father is 60 and doesn’t even know what Facebook is.” In another comment, an even older gamer speaks and says that games help him stay fit:

74 here. My body is falling apart, but my mind stays sharp when I hunt the Butcher and his brood.

The Butcher is one of the most famous and toughest bosses in the Diablo series and will even appear as quite a nasty opponent in Diablo 4. Perhaps even more remarkable is that surprisingly many parents, especially mothers, play Diablo, often with their children.

In our overview, you will find all the information about the release of Diablo 4. Our expert conclusion after testing can be seen here:

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How good will Diablo 4 be? The expert’s conclusion after the test

“We should form the Old Lady Alliance”

In the most popular comment of the thread, a gamer explains that his mother has pre-ordered Diablo 4. She is now 75, and Diablo helped her through her divorce back when part 2 was released. Other women chime in, some “only” 40, others already 63.

The group is now considering forming a clan in Diablo 4, the “Old Lady Alliance” or the “Old Wise Lady Squad”, short: O.W.L.S. There, they would chat over tea with the grandchildren during the day and go demon-slaying in hell at night.

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Gamer-Mom convinces her children to play Diablo 4 with her: “I want them to love Diablo as much as I do”
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We even know from some users here on MeinMMO that older gamers and parents are joining in to play with their offspring. Ambrosia, for example, writes he is 48 and will go hunting Lilith with his 25-year-old son.

Why are “old gamers” fascinated by Diablo 4? The Diablo franchise has been a pillar of gaming since 1996 and is one of the most famous game series. Diablo, being quite a brutal game, already appealed to a more adult audience back then. Now, almost 26 years later, the latest entry in the series, Diablo 4, is set to release and apparently attracts many fans of the earlier parts.

However, some new features that have shaped gaming for years are not necessarily popular with a segment of this generation:

Diablo 4: “Ruins the game, but maybe I’m just getting old” – Oldschool gamers struggle with Blizzard’s new idea

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24-year-old is obsessed with Apple – defrauds elderly people out of 150,000 € and now has to face the consequences

A young woman deceived elderly people out of their savings to buy Apple products. It’s about more than 150,000 euros. Now she has been caught and must go to prison for 2 years.

A 24-year-old Briton pretended to have a package for the elderly to ask for their credit card, and with the credit card, she went shopping at the nearest Apple Store. In total, she managed to defraud more than 150,000 euros. Now she has been sentenced to 2 years in prison and must pay back the damages.

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Fraudster must pay money back

The fraud began in December 2021. Here, the 24-year-old Briton contacted an 86-year-old man and obtained his credit card. In a first attempt, she tested the credit card and in the next step withdrew 8,000 euros to buy various Apple products.

In another case, she told a 70-year-old woman that she was from her bank and needed to take her card for verification. She withdrew 8,200 euros from this card and also bought Apple products with it.

In the following months, she refined her scheme to avoid detection. For this, she also changed regions to cover her tracks. In total, she is said to have defrauded more than 150,000 euros from elderly people to buy Apple products.

After her arrest, she pleaded guilty and was convicted.

Criminals often take advantage of the loneliness and willingness to help of elderly people

Fraudsters, especially target elderly people to get money. Because here, one often receives high willingness to help or people are happy about the attention.

The most well-known scams, according to the Police NRW, are the so-called “grandchild trick” or pretending to be a policeman. Financial problems are then fabricated or it is explained that a burglary is imminent.

The police always advises in such actions to first call the local police agency at the phone number 110 and explain the facts to them.

Fraud also exists in gaming:

New MMORPG advertises with 6 fake reviews from gaming sites – But the fraud is uncovered

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  1. www.jeuxvideo.com

Pokémon GO: Which is the strongest Eevee evolution?

In Pokémon GO, you can evolve Evoli into Pokémon like Aquana, Psiana, and Feelinara. In total, there are 8 evolutions of Evoli. We will show you here which is the strongest and best development.

What is it about? In Pokémon GO, you can choose which Pokémon you want to evolve your Evoli into. The evolutions are:

  • Psiana
  • Nachtara
  • Glaziola
  • Folipurba
  • Feelinara
  • Aquana
  • Blitza
  • Flamara

In this overview, we want to show you the values of the Pokémon and also clarify when which evolution is most worthwhile for you.

Combat values of Evoli evolutions

This is what we show you: Your Pokémon in Pokémon GO have various combat values such as attack, defense, and HP. These values are displayed to you when you let your team leaders evaluate the Pokémon. Each Pokémon has a different limit concerning these values.

PokémonAttackDefenseHP
Psiana261175163
Nachtara126240216
Glaziola238205163
Folipurba216219163
Feelinara203205216
Aquana205161277
Blitza232182163
Flamara246179163

The best evolution?

What matters: The best evolution of Evoli depends on your situation. It depends on what you need the evolution for. Do you mainly play PvP and don’t do any raids, or do you want the evolution just to support your raids?

Important about Evoli
In Pokémon GO, Evoli is not a rare Pokémon. You can easily get the candies for it and evolve some of them. There is no super evolution that everyone must have. Much more, the evolutions are found in the midfield of attackers – an exception is Nachtara.

For PvP: Here, the choice should mainly fall on strong Nachtara if you don’t have one yet. In the Super League, it achieves a proud 4.5 out of 5 possible points according to Gamepress.gg. In the Hyper League, it reaches 4 out of 5 possible points (via GamePress.gg). Thus, it is not a top-tier attacker, but belongs to the stronger representatives in the leagues. The combination of high defense and HP value makes it a good tank there.

For Raids: Glaziola is worthwhile for many trainers as a raid Pokémon. This is also because there is a limited selection in the ice attacker sector. Moreover, there are many trainers who use dragons as defenders in gyms. With Glaziola, you easily put them on their knees. Of all Evoli evolutions, we see Glaziola as the best choice for raids.

Psiana is also a strong attacker for its type. However, the uses for psychic attackers in Pokémon GO are manageable since there are not many raid bosses of the fighting and poison types.

Feelinara is found in PvP in the midfield of the best attackers. It also does not play a crucial role in raids. It ranks between Togekiss and Gardevoir among the attackers.

Folipurba is still okay for raids. However, one finds attackers like Roserade quite frequently at Pokémon GO events. As a supplement, one can consider Folipurba but should make space for stronger attackers like Roserade.

Nachtara plays no role in raids in Pokémon GO as an attacker. In raids, you should prefer to choose Despotar or Snibunna from the dark type.

Aquana, Blitza, and Flamara can be a good choice for beginners. However, they are rather “intermediate steps” on the way to the right Pokémon needed for raids. An overview of the best attackers in Pokémon GO can be found here on MeinMMO.

Which is your favorite evolution of Evoli and why? Tell us here on MeinMMO in the comments and explain why you like this evolution so much.

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Twitch – The largest gaming streamer in Europe does not like video games: „I wouldn’t even play Bloodborne if they paid me“

The Spanish streamer Ibai still holds the record of 3.3 million viewers on Twitch. He now admits in an interview that he actually doesn’t like video games, but rather E-Sports.

Who is the streamer? Ibai Llanos now has over 13 million followers on Twitch. He has built a certain audience by streaming League of Legends, but then largely moved away from gaming and focused on E-Sports and entertainment.

Among other things, he organized and streamed a boxing event, during which he broke the viewer record on Twitch.

Here you can see 5 big German female streamers:

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Ibai is about competition

Why doesn’t he like video games? In an interview, Ibai admitted that he doesn’t actually like video games, but rather enjoys E-Sports (via 3DJuegos). Although he still streams games like LoL and Minecraft on Twitch, he is more active in the “Just Chatting” category.

Ibai likes the competitive nature of video games, which is why he primarily enjoys multiplayer games like League of Legends or Valorant. He has no interest in games like Bloodborne:

I don’t actually like video games. […] I don’t want to play Bloodborne, even if someone would pay me for it. In fact, I don’t accept collaborations for video games. I used to do some with certain horror games, something I thought could be fun, but I don’t like video games. I like E-Sports. I played Call of Duty, I competed in Call of Duty; I played LoL and commented on LoL. Because I like E-Sports, not video games.

Ibai via 3DJuegos

Ibai noted in the interview that there are many streamers on Twitch who are very good in Just Chatting but aren’t particularly talented in video games. Nevertheless, they create good content. And he also records great successes in the popular “Just Chatting” category.

He plans more streaming events. With the boxing event “La Velada Del Año” he broke two viewer records. The third will take place on July 1 in Madrid and will of course be broadcast on his Twitch channel.

We reported on the planned encounters at the event, among others, Amouranth will also box: Amouranth is participating in the mega event on Twitch: Boxes against Spanish streamer

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  1. 3DJuegos

Twitch streamer files a complaint against influencer for making nasty videos about her – He makes a nasty video about the complaint

The Twitch streamer Pia Shurjoka” Scholz has been facing heavy criticism for weeks. Now she is filing a complaint for defamation and slander.

What is the conflict about? There have been tensions between Shurjoka and KuchenTV for some time. They had already clashed in connection with the streamer’s criticism of Harry Potter and the related game Hogwarts Legacy.

When the streamer was awarded the German Computer Game Award as Player of the Year in May, it attracted numerous critics, including KuchenTV, who believed Shurjoka did not deserve the award.

Shurjoka will take action against defamation and threats

What is the current development? In her stream from May 24, Shurjoka said that she has filed a defamation complaint with the help of a lawyer. In addition to KuchenTV, the streamer also intends to address threats of violence, including explicit threats of sexual violence.

  • Shurjoka has the impression that since her criticism of Harry Potter, she has become a “target” for many. Now she is being attacked no matter what she does.
  • The streamer says that whenever influencers like KuchenTV talk about her, she receives a barrage of insults, slurs, and even threats from their communities.
  • She must endure discourse and other opinions, but no defamation: “I can’t handle that people put words into my mouth.”
  • Shurjoka also describes a kind of vicious circle; if she responds to criticism, others use it for their content: “I can’t defend myself either, because as soon as I say something, it becomes a new YouTube video.” That then leads to further attacks from respective communities.
  • Now she has initiated legal action because she feels she has no other way to help herself.
  • Legitimate criticism of her is fine and even welcome.

On Twitter, she summarized her position once again:

https://twitter.com/Shurjoka/status/1663490524618141697?s=20

Streamer is bothered by the claim that she is “extremist”

In particular, Shurjoka is disturbed by the designation “extremist”, as this label implies that she is anti-democratic and willing to use violence. The streamer politically identifies as clearly left, but emphasizes that extremism is not simply a catch-all term for views one disagrees with.

Here at MeinMMO, our expertise lies in gaming and everything related. If you want to learn more about the topic of extremism, you can read the history and definitions of the term at the State Center for Political Education Baden-Württemberg.

Shurjoka explains that she has decided, in consultation with her lawyer, to make the legal steps public. For certain content creators, it simply comes with the territory to use criminal proceedings against themselves for their own content.

Before others make the complaint public, she would rather do it herself in her own words. However, she is aware that videos will emerge again from her stream on May 24.

Exactly that happened.

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KuchenTV says: “I just want her to lose”

How does KuchenTV react? The content creator reacted in a stream to Shurjoka’s statements. However, he does not take much of the accusations against him seriously. He published the hour-and-a-half reaction unedited on YouTube. We have summarized some of the most important statements for you:

  • He denies having fixated on the streamer: “I just report on what there is to report.”
  • In his opinion, it is Shurjoka who has defamed and ridiculed him in reactions: “She can do that about others, but when others do that about her, it’s the worst thing in the world.”
  • KuchenTV denies that large parts of his community spread hatred against Shurjoka and threaten her with violence. If individual viewers behave that way, that’s “stupid” and he also hopes that the streamer will report these viewers.
  • The streamer can do nothing about individual messages from his fans and cannot take action against them.
  • KuchenTV says Shurjoka could have sought a personal clarifying conversation with him instead of filing a complaint.

Overall, KuchenTV stands by his statements. That Shurjoka wants to take action against him “just because of that one word” he refers to as a “clown show.” However, he admits that he could have expressed himself better.

Regarding legal consequences, the streamer remains remarkably calm: He has “the best lawyers in defamation law”.

In conclusion, KuchenTV states: “I just want her to lose.” For him, it’s very exciting, and he will keep his fans updated.

Additionally, KuchenTV published another video on May 31 about Shurjoka’s complaint, which he simply had to make. In the video, he criticizes the streamer for putting herself in a victim role and reiterates that he would have preferred a clarifying conversation.

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