The former Overwatch pro Félix “xQc” Lengyel is the biggest streamer on Twitch. When he broke up with his girlfriend Samantha “Adept” Lopez last year, the end of the relationship played out publicly: ugly and loud. Now the bitter feud enters its next round.
What is the relationship between xQc and Adept? The two content creators have been in an on-and-off relationship since 2021. In September, they finally announced their final separation.
In January, divorce papers from the two became public, Adept reportedly citing a special form of marriage without a marriage certificate known as “common-law marriage”
The documents also revealed that xQc had been silenced
What is the current development? In May, xQc finally announced that he would be moving out of his house in Los Angeles, stating that some things are better left behind. According to the streamer, the house had been home to some great but also terrible moments.
The streamer decided to return to his vacant house in Austin, Texas. Upon arriving, he discovered that apparently someone had lived in the house and left it in disarray. Additionally, his car was missing and the power had been turned off (via sportskeeda).
However, to get electricity, xQc had to reach out to his ex.
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Why does xQc need to contact his ex? In a recent stream, xQc reported that he cannot live in his house in Texas. He does not have access to the accounts linked to the house.
According to xQc, Adept is refusing to grant him access to the accounts. He reported that he called her to discuss the situation:
I call and ask if I can possibly get my accounts back? They are in my name and belong to the house I paid for. So I can possibly turn on the power. So I can live my life.
What exactly Adept responded to the request, xQc does not want to reveal, only that: “Let’s just say, it hasn’t gone as well as you might think.”
You can watch the related clip here in English:
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It remains to be seen whether the two will reconcile and at least treat each other decently. For xQc, the move was probably an important step, as he recently talked about how unhappy he is with his life in LA.
Relationships are not always easy to reconcile with a career as a Twitch streamer and the associated public exposure. This experience has also been felt by MMORPG streamer Asmongold.
While he apparently gets along much better with his ex than xQc, that does not seem to please some fans:
On Steam, Civilization 6 is currently on sale – the perfect opportunity for strategy fans or those who want to become one. But you have to be quick because: The offer ends tonight.
What kind of game is it? Civilization 6 is a turn-based strategy game where you build your empire and rise to become the world ruler. You design your cities to your heart’s content and develop new cultures.
However, you can also win matches without founding a single city, just like this player who skipped expansion and infrastructure.
Your diplomatic relations change throughout the game. To gain loyalty and bonuses, you exert influence over neighboring cities. And to obtain information about rival civilizations, gather resources, or overthrow governments, you deploy spies.
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This is what Civilization 6 offers:
Create a vast empire: The cities span a large area that can be fully utilized during construction. This way, you can expand your territories further.
Advance your civilization: By utilizing bonuses, the civilization’s progress is accelerated. Exploring the surroundings with units promotes the process.
Dynamic diplomacy: Interactions with other civilizations change over the course of the game.
Multiplayer: In addition to traditional multiplayer modes, it is possible to cooperate with friends in various situations or compete against each other.
An easy entry for everyone: Understandable tutorials for newcomers and numerous options for experienced players to secure greater chances of success in the game.
You can find more details about the game on the official website of Civilization 6.
Get up to 90% off
Is Civilization 6 popular? Over six years have passed since the release, yet the game still enjoys fairly consistent numbers with about 45,000 players according to Steam Charts. In total, 162,000 players have played, and currently, 34,000 are still active.
On Steam, there are over 191,000 reviews, of which 85% are positive. Players particularly praise that one can lose oneself in Civilization 6 and spend a lot of time on it. Many also enjoy the graphics and music.
“It’s like a colorful cocktail of fun, strategy, and addictive gameplay,” writes gabriel211.
How much does Civilization 6 cost currently? You can get Civilization 6 for €5.99 right now; the Anthology, the “complete Civilization 6 experience,” is also available at a lower price. For €15.98, you get not only the main game but also the DLCs and additional content.
However, the offers are only available until tonight at 7 PM.
The MMORPG Lord of the Rings Online by developer Standing Stone Games receives a rework of Gondor and many other extras with its extensive Update 36. But one detail brings particular joy to a passionate player who is now a father of an 8-year-old child. Thanks to the difficulty slider, HdRO now allows the father to have an even better experience when playing with his son.
What is Lord of the Rings Online? Lord of the Rings Online (short: HdRO) is a game set in the Tolkien universe, which has been open for 17 years and is regularly updated, such as with an improved graphics.
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What does Update 36 bring? Update 36 has been released today and also brings the updated area of Gondor. The developer describes the change as follows:
After the defeat of Sauron, King Elessar and Queen Arwen try to bring peace to their kingdom, but the danger is not over and new enemies try to threaten Gondor. Fresh adventures await you in the new zone of King’s Gondor East, which takes place after the War of the Ring, where fresh breezes dispel the fog of Dawnless Day and let the sun shine again! Discover the beginning of a new storyline of epic proportions, titled “The Song of Waves and Wind,” and join Legolas, Gimli, and old as well as new friends to investigate the ongoing threat of the heirs of Castamir! Gone are the dark skies, replaced by bright and sunny fields and hills. Players familiar with the original central and eastern Gondor regions will recognize King’s Gondor, but there are new additions and locations that players could not visit before. These are now open for further exploration!
Additionally, there are 80 new quests associated with the Song of Waves and Wind. However, to play these, you must have reached the maximum level or Level 140 and either pay for the quest package or subscribe. You can find the complete patch notes here.
A new feature in Gondor enables better family gameplay
How does Update 36 help father and son in their gameplay? According to Reddit, the father spends time with his 8-year-old son by diving into the world of Lord of the Rings for one to two hours a week. It seems both of them enjoy exploring the world and having fun together.
The proud dad is very pleased with Update 36 and describes his experience with his son as follows:
So far, we spend our time fooling around and looking at the area. He shows me the way, and I hold back from pushing him in any direction, which is good for his experience.
He further explains that he was super hyped after hearing about Update 36 and the difficulty slider feature in Gondor. This way, it would make gameplay much more fun. He would finally be able to adjust the difficulty for himself and his son, enhancing their experience even further.
What do you think of Update 36 from HdRO? Have you ever played an MMORPG with family members? What were your experiences? Share in the comments below.
An old Gambit Exotic from Destiny 2 has completed its impressive transformation into an absolute monster in Season 21. Thanks to eight different buffs and a catalyst, it now reaches an entirely new level of strength and dominance. MeinMMO shows you its potential.
Which old Exotic is now really strong? In Season 21, Bungie completed the transformation of the old Exotic hand cannon “Service Regime” with the release of its catalyst.
The weapon, with a 180 rate of fire and a 78 impact, has always been good and popular in Destiny 2, not just because of its appearance. However, the necessary kick to be perceived as an extremely strong option in the game had previously been lacking.
With Season 21, eight direct and indirect improvements have been added to Service Regime, which combined with a revamped armor Exotic and the brand new catalyst finally make the weapon a real DPS monster.
Perfect for the current Season of the Possessed in 21 and Guardians who desire high damage in the kinetic slot. Therefore, MeinMMO shows you how good the weapon currently is.
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How the Exotic ‘Service Regime’ Became a Strong Option
Strong against Possessed and Bosses: Generally, the old Exotic “Service Regime” was never bad. Thanks to its unique property of firing corrupted projectiles, it has always been able to deal great damage, especially against Possessed enemies.
Explosive Shadow: Fires corrupted bullets that burrow into combatants. If enough bullets are stacked, they explode and stun surviving combatants. Strong against [Stagger] Unstoppable Champions.
Possessed Raider: Bonus damage against Possessed enemies and Gambit invaders.
But now, the eight different buffs of the Service Regime Exotic in Season 21 significantly expand the tactical options of the Guardians. Above all, with the armor Exotic of the Hunter “Lucky Pants”.
Service Regime benefits from these eight buffs in Season 21:
The first buff causes opponents with a red bar to take 40% more damage when using a primary Exotic weapon.
The second buff ensures that 180 hand cannons overall deal higher damage on body and critical hits.
The third buff generally increased the damage multiplier for kinetic weapons.
The fourth buff provided hand cannons with an additional 20% increase in PvE damage.
The fifth buff makes heavy ammo drop more frequently on kills when using a primary Exotic like “Service Regime”.
The sixth buff granted the Exotic unstoppable projectiles on its fifth explosive shot, making it strong against champions.
The seventh buff came when Bungie improved the armor Exotic “Lucky Pants,” giving all hand cannons a stackable damage bonus. However, other classes, such as the Warlock with the Exotic “Chromatic Fire,” can also benefit from the new strength.
The eighth buff was the addition of the catalyst in Season 21, which grants the weapon the additional perk “Vorpal Weapon,” providing it aggressive +20 range and increasing damage against minibosses, bosses, and vehicles as well as against players in their super ability.
How it performs in the game has been tested for you by the YouTuber Ghostless:
https://youtu.be/BKKEKMaltjo
Thus, the Service Regime Exotic has finally become one of the ultimate monsters in Destiny 2 after four years. When “Kinetic Surge” is also active, almost nothing can stop you with this Exotic.
Guardians who incorporate this weapon into a suitable build will be a dominant presence both solo in Lost Sectors against Unstoppable Champions, as well as in the endgame, enjoying a strategic gameplay advantage through the use of the weapon.
Another nice advantage of the “Service Regime” is activating the full auto option in the settings of Destiny 2. This allows you to quickly fire the 20 shots of the Exotic weapon.
How to obtain the Exotic weapon “Service Regime” in 2023? To take advantage of the weapon, you must first possess the “Forsaken Pack” of Destiny 2. Previously, you had to play Gambit matches until the Ascendant Primordial Servitor appeared. However, this is no longer the case.
Bungie has changed the task somewhat so that in 2023, you only need to play Gambit and win once. After that, you can directly speak to the Vagabond and receive the quest for the Exotic weapon from him.
Alongside completing a special variant of the strike “The Corrupted,” there are also a few kills to make.
Among other things, 25 Possessed with a yellow bar must be eliminated, and 25 invaders in Gambit matches must be defeated. However, you do not always have to be the invader yourself. Allies can now also do this for you.
Have you always been a fan of the Vagabond weapon “Service Regime”? Do you see great potential in the weapon and have already tried the Service Regime Exotic in Season 21? Or do you simply dislike using hand cannons, making this new option not suitable for your build? Feel free to tell us in the comments which weapon exotic is your favorite in this season.
At least the “Service Regime” is an Exotic with an absolutely cool appearance. Something that not all Exotics can claim:
Diablo 4 is celebrating its release soon. The latest installment in the series has some features that have never been seen in any Diablo before. Not all of them are received positively. Especially the shop and battle pass are causing some discomfort among players, particularly veterans.
However, the very system of the battle pass is causing disputes in the community. Fans of previous installments are having difficulties with it.
This is what the players say: Colleagues from Jeux Vidéo have discovered a thread on Reddit where a user demands the end of battle passes, citing Diablo 4 as an example. The post received over 950 upvotes and over 370 comments.
The biggest criticism from many players: in the past, you would get complete games when you bought them. Today, everything is fragmented and you constantly have to pay extra. User Leechmaster mocks:
Games were formerly developed by people who love what they do. When companies realized they could make money from it, they took control. Money is the only language that a large company speaks. Things won’t change until companies see losses.
Others agree. As long as there are people who invest money in such systems, they will not go away. One user even criticizes the free path: “How is it free if I pay $70? I will skip Diablo 4, like most games lately. I got Zelda, but at least that’s a complete game.”
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“Like a tantrum in a shopping mall”
The critics receive a lot of support in the thread. However, there are a few users who are upset about the discussion itself. Such a system may be “lame” in a full-price game, but at least it only offers cosmetics.
However, as soon as there are signs of pay-to-win, he will be one of the first to join the uprising. But until then, he asks to keep it cool and use one’s brain.
Diablo is a game series that started in the 90s and therefore has many fans in the older gamer generation. Relatively new developments like a battle pass do not fit the mentality of older games and are often met with criticism.
How significant the influence of the feature on the game will actually be must ultimately be decided by each individual. In the play test, I had a really good time even without cosmetics:
User Choice_Page takes a more offensive stance against the criticism and writes:
It has zero, absolutely ZERO impact on you whether you buy [the pass] or not. Purely cosmetic, no real world. Healing over this is like throwing a tantrum in a shopping mall at every store you walk past. You want Diablo 4? This is how you get it.
However, as soon as there are signs of pay-to-win, he will be one of the first to join the uprising. But until then, he asks to keep it cool and use one’s brain.
Diablo is a game series that started in the 90s and therefore has many fans in the older gamer generation. Relatively new developments like a battle pass do not fit the mentality of older games and are often met with criticism.
How significant the influence of the feature on the game will actually be must ultimately be decided by each individual. In the play test, I had a really good time even without cosmetics:
In Pokémon GO raids are one of the most important features. To organize them optimally, communication between trainers is particularly important. But now Niantic punishes players for harmless chats in their own app. We at MeinMMO show you what exactly happened.
Which app is it about? For many years, Pokémon GO trainers have wished for a way to finally chat with each other. This feature is especially important for organizing raids, but also for coordinating level-ups and lucky trades with trainer friends.
In summer 2022, Niantic finally wanted to remedy this and released its own app called Campfire. In this app, trainers can not only connect directly with each other or form special groups but also temporarily chat at gyms with other trainers to arrange raids.
However, it is precisely for these harmless chats that trainers were now punished in the app. What exactly happened is summarized below.
How does Campfire punish trainers?
What does the app do? As Reddit user lusankya_very_much explains in his post, he wanted to coordinate a raid with other trainers through Campfire – the Niantic app specifically designed for that purpose. However, his post was deemed critical and therefore went for review to the developers.
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So he received a message (via reddit.com): “Niantic believes that this message may violate our community guidelines. It is currently under review.” However, the message was completely harmless, as he shows in an image, he merely wrote “We’re walking over now”. In the app, the message was marked accordingly.
This message was shown to lusankya_very_much (via imgur.com)
What happens when messages are classified as critical?
Messages are marked: If the app recognizes a message as critical, it will be marked accordingly. According to reports from some trainers, messages in the chat can still be read through a workaround by clicking “View Message” under the message.
This works even if it has been classified as critical by Niantic. However, such messages are then also marked for other users.
As Reddit user GigsGilgamesh (via reddit.com) writes: “The best part is that you can still read it, so it’s just a pointless aggravation, and even worse if they actually assign a bot or, God forbid, a normal employee to review all these sneaky, terrible remarks like ‘here’ and ‘on the way’.”
Blocking of users: Niantic does seem to actually review these messages and, in cases of repeated offenses, may also impose bans, as Reddit user ReginInSpuds explains in the comments (via reddit.com): “I was permanently banned because I am a 37-year-old with a foul mouth. A friend received a two-week ban. They definitely have someone looking at the crap.”
Whether Niantic will fix this problem soon is currently unknown. If there are any new updates, you will definitely find out about it at MeinMMO.
Community experiences similar situations
Trainer almost misses a raid: Other trainers also report similar experiences in the comments. They understand that it is important to take such measures for child and youth protection, but find it excessive that even harmless agreements are flagged. In the comments on Reddit, you can read the following:
Impressive-Mousse225: “Yes, that really annoyed me. I sent a message that said: ‘I’m on my way’, and the same thing happened. I almost missed a raid, and I was walking.”
DaniD10: “In one of our chats, every single text was marked. We were five and whatever we wrote was flagged. Quite annoying.”
EggoGF: “I saw the same message over the weekend. The message from a stranger was something harmless like ‘I’ll be there in a few minutes.’ As a software developer, I can understand the importance of a language filter in a children’s app, but please!”
Phoenix1Rising: “YES!!! So many messages have been hidden this way, and it took me a while to figure out that people can still click on them (haha, I know…), so I rephrased them two or three times before they were somehow considered acceptable enough. Your AI bot is garbage.”
Why is this a problem? Depending on how much time is left in a raid, it may be urgently necessary to communicate quickly. Trainers may want to join a raid and therefore ask for a delay in the start.
This is especially important when it comes to raids that can only be played on-site and are too difficult to complete alone, as with the Crypto raids on weekends.
It is all the more frustrating when messages are flagged as critical and can only be read through workarounds. This can rightly lead to other players not seeing information in time, and as a result, one might not be able to join the raid with that group.
Do you actually use Campfire for your coordination in Pokémon GO? Have you also been banned for such harmless messages? If so, what did you write? And were you punished for it? Let us know in the comments and exchange views with other trainers.
With the release of Zelda Tears of the Kingdom, some new abilities also came. With these abilities, some players are building giant robots or flying laser turrets. One player has outdone every flying object using just a few materials and no rockets.
What happened? On Reddit, the user Paradox_Guardian posted his new machine. With this machine, Link can be catapulted to the highest point in the air. You can see the video here in his post:
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He makes a wooden board rotate quickly using a motor. Once the rotation has reached a certain speed, he uses the ability Rewind Time, stands on the board, and is then shot into the air within seconds.
This is much more efficient and faster than flying into the sky with rockets or self-built airships.
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A machine that is easy to build
What do you need for this machine? The materials for this device are manageable.
A motor
A large wooden board
Skateboards
You can steal the motor from the Geminiq shrine, but you always have to connect it with another item, otherwise, it will disappear.
Attach a wooden plank to the motor, and stick two skateboards to the foot of the motor. Place this construct on a hill. For unknown reasons, the motor begins to function, and the board starts spinning.
If you then use Rewind Time and stand on the board, you will be shot into the air at high speed.
A video tutorial has been published by the user on his Youtube account Paradox Gaming:
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How do users react? While many discuss the mechanics of the machine, others Reddit users celebrate the machine and the possibilities in the game.
KeepItDownOverHere: We’re seeing the early stages of the Hyrule space program.
Antmoral2314: The game should be called Zelda Tears of the Physics lol.
CliffMainsSon: The game is incredibly fun. It has been out for 2 weeks, and we are seeing crazier things as time goes by. Goodbye 2023. My gaming time belongs to Tears.
The Netflix miniseries Maid consists of ten episodes and currently generates view counts in the millions. Due to the trend, the series is experiencing a revival about two years after its release.
With a rating of 8.4 / 10 (via imbd.com), the Netflix series Maid has become a little hidden gem. Also, MeinMMO editor-in-chief Leya Jankowski discovered the series back in 2021 and couldn’t tear herself away from the couch while watching. But only now, two years after the original release, are many people discovering the series for themselves.
What is the reason? TikTok is flooded with videos about Maid. An account named conneecyrk4 is responsible for this. The clips achieve high view counts, some even going into the millions. The video with the most clicks has now been clicked over 42 million times. The clips usually consist of snippets from the series.
The official trailer also summarizes well what Maid is about:
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Many viewers appreciate the touching story of the miniseries. Maid tells the story of a young mother who flees from a violent relationship with her little daughter. To create a life for herself and her daughter, she takes a job as a cleaning lady.
In her endeavor, not only do the authorities put many obstacles in her way. The series shows how difficult it is for victims of violence and abuse to get help. The story is concluded with ten episodes, each lasting 45-60 minutes.
The miniseries touches people mainly because it is based on true events. The story of Maid comes from author Stephanie Land, who describes her struggle against poverty in her book “Maid: Hard Work, Low Pay, and a Mother’s Will to Survive”.
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How is the trend noticeable? In the past week, Maid rose to 8th place in the worldwide comparison (via flixpatrol.com) of the most-watched series on Netflix. On Twitter, Kasey Moore shows how the viewer numbers have developed over the last few years:
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It shows that there was a large gap over the past two years. The miniseries disappeared from the screens of many viewers. However, thanks to the TikTok trend, many Netflix subscribers can now catch up on the series.
Blizzard has announced the system requirements for Diablo 4. And they are surprisingly moderate. What kind of PC do you need to play Diablo 4 properly?
The system requirements for Diablo 4 are surprisingly moderate. This also means that you do not need a high-performance gaming system if you want to check out Blizzard’s new action RPG. You can read here about what you need and how much money you will need.
Update, 31.5.2023: We have updated the article and added information about DLSS 3.0.
Diablo 4: The official system requirements for Full HD, WQHD, and 4K
What are the requirements? Blizzard also specifically states which hardware you need for which resolution and frame rate. You should definitely meet the minimum requirements if you want to play Diablo 4 smoothly:
Graphics card: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 or AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT. RTX 4000 for DLSS 3.0
Processor: Intel Core i7-8700K or AMD Ryzen 7 2700X
RAM: 32 GB
DirectX: Version 12
Storage: SSD with 90 GB
What does this even mean? Minimum system requirements refer to the minimum hardware you need to start a game. In most cases, the game will then run on low settings; you shouldn’t expect too much. If you have weaker hardware, the game may not run at all or only with significant issues.
If you meet the recommended settings, you can play the game with high details. Nowadays, some manufacturers also provide dedicated specifications for which settings you can play (for example, 4K, 60 FPS or Full HD, 144 FPS).
With a gaming PC for 700 euros you can easily play Diablo 4
What do I need for Diablo 4? Theoretically, you can also easily play Diablo 4 with a 6 or 7-year-old PC, as the requirements are relatively moderate. However, you should keep in mind that very old graphics cards, like the AMD Radeon RX 370, no longer receive software updates from the manufacturer (via gamestar.de).
Diablo on the PS5: In many cases, you do not necessarily have to buy new hardware or even a new PC. The alternative would, by the way, be to play Diablo 4 on the PS5, which you can now buy for around 500 euros:
A good alternative is also to look at the second-hand market: Here you can now also find a GTX 1060 or an RX 570 (8 GB) used for around 100 euros and give a system a significant boost.
A third option would also be to buy a new system: Gaming systems with RX 6700 XT or RTX 3070 now cost between 700 and 800 euros, allowing you to play at high settings as well.
If you want to play in 4K and with maximum details, Blizzard currently recommends an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 40 Series, or an AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT. Here you will easily pay 500 to 800 euros just for the graphics card. Complete PCs are usually around 1,400 euros or more. You only need the 4000 series if you really want to use DLSS 3.0. The benefits are significant but also very expensive.
Second-hand market as a tip for upgrades: If you have a fast processor but a weak graphics card, it is also worth taking a look at the second-hand market, especially if you are on a tight budget. You can quickly find a great deal on eBay when searching for a GPU.
Streaming as an alternative: If you do not want to spend much money, you might also want to consider streaming. Because with GeForce Now, you should also be able to play Diablo 4 in the future:
Overwatch 2 has cut part of its PvE campaign, but is celebrating a different event – and making a character lesbian.
The last few days have certainly been uncomfortable for fans of Overwatch 2. After years of hope, a highly anticipated part of the PvE mode has simply been cut – the hero missions with talent trees will no longer appear. The remaining PvE content will still be released, but will be integrated more into the seasonal structure of Overwatch 2.
Just a few days later, Blizzard releases a short story titled “As You Are” (translated: “How You Are”) which sparks a new controversy. The story sheds some light on the background of Pharah and Baptiste, confirming some community speculations: Pharah is lesbian and Baptiste is bisexual.
Even though both revelations were basically expected – especially the voice lines between Baptiste and Lifeweaver were very obvious – the timing gives many reason for criticism.
This is how the community reacts: In the various comments, whether on community sites or in the subreddit, people are amused by the timing of these two events and write things like:
“If you have devastating news, like the cancellation of the PvE mode, just follow it up with kissing women and it’s not so bad.”
There are also some much harsher comments, referring to “LGBTQ propaganda” or a “woke, misguided company.”
However, most seem to be pleased about the announcement and, as is often the case, since the sexuality of the characters only represents one aspect of the short story, they are happy to receive a little more lore about their favorites.
Aside from that, the short story is highly praised – it is simply interesting.
In fact, these two things, namely the “cancellation” of the PvE mode and the release of the short story, may have relatively little to do with each other – after all, the “Pride Month” is in June and the story is meant to herald the beginning of this time. Moreover, this is not just a small side story, but also a large in-game event begins. For the first time in Overwatch’s history, Blizzard is celebrating Pride Month in the game as well.
Ingame event brings 40 Pride rewards
That Blizzard is taking the Pride Month in June seriously this year will be experienced by all players from June 1st. In total, there are 40 different themed Pride rewards. These include 15 pro icons for gender or sexual identity as well as another 24 name cards with similar symbols. Some of them are even dedicated to specific characters, like a “Tracer: Lesbian” name card or a “Soldier: Gay” card.
As a spray logo, there is also a photo of Lena and Emily, who form a heart with their hands together. That is Tracer with her girlfriend.
The entire Pride rewards are not part of the shop, but every Overwatch fan simply receives them upon logging in after the event begins on June 1st.
Some of the maps are also being updated during the event. For example, the map “Midtown” (New York) is decorated in rainbow colors, there is confetti, and some of the other maps have temporarily put up various Pride banners and flags to celebrate the event.
Tracer and Emily.
In the coming years, Blizzard intends to further expand this event, making it a regular, recurring part of Overwatch 2.
In some comments, criticism is repeatedly seen. Many ask why the sexual orientation of a character is even important for a shooter. Although many others have already answered that such details define a character’s personality, Blizzard has also provided an answer:
We had a small change in our team and how we want to approach the representation of the queer community and wanted to have that in the game, so it’s important to us. I don’t think we want any doubt about these heroes.
We want people to play this character, maybe hear a voice line in which they talk about who they are and then they should also know who they are. There’s no reason to hide that. It doesn’t help us. We are here to be authentic and honest to these characters for Pride.
Pride yes, but not everywhere
In an interview with PCGamer, Overwatch head Aaron Keller also spoke about the challenges the event poses in some countries. The event cannot take place in some countries, such as Russia, because laws there prohibit “promoting non-traditional relationships.” He stated:
I cannot speak for all of Blizzard. I am currently the Game Director of Overwatch. But we aim to comply with the laws in different countries, and my personal view is that it is better to operate where it is possible than not to reach out to people at all.
What is your opinion on this event?
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In Pokémon GO you can currently complete the limited research Old Friends, New Beginnings. It provides you with bonuses for the Kanto starters.
What kind of research is this? Shortly before the new season “Hidden Gems” in Pokémon GO begins, the research “Old Friends, New Beginnings” was added to the game. It revolves around the Kanto starters Bulbasaur, Squirtle, and Charmander.
How long does the research run? The limited research started on May 30, 2023, and runs until Wednesday, June 28. As of now, it is only available in Europe.
You have just under a month to complete it. However, you should be able to manage that easily, as there are only two research pages you need to solve. We will show you the tasks and rewards here.
Old Friends, New Beginnings 1/2 – Tasks and Rewards
Old Friends, New Beginnings 2/2 – Tasks and Rewards
Task
Reward
Already completed!
100 Mega Energy for Venusaur
Already completed!
100 Mega Energy for Charizard
Already completed!
100 Mega Energy for Blastoise
Stage Reward: You will receive an encounter with Pikachu and 20 Pikachu candies.
A new season starts in Pokémon GO on June 1:
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Is the task worth it? Overall, the research on “Old Friends, New Beginnings” is quick and can likely be completed even when playing casually. Especially since you have just under a month to do it.
If you are just starting out, the research is particularly worthwhile, as it allows you to get to the popular Kanto starters faster and progress towards their evolutions.
Especially the Mega Energy could be a nice bonus for players who do not want to wait on the cooldown timer of their Mega Evolutions. However, for the first Mega Evolution of the monsters, you need 200 Mega Energy.
For those preparing for the release of Diablo 4, you can now install the latest driver from Nvidia. This is supposed to provide a significant boost to the frame rate (frames per second). The only downside: the biggest benefits are only available for RTX 4000 GPUs.
Nvidia has introduced a new update for its graphics cards (via nvidia.com). Included are plenty of performance improvements. With the new software, DLSS 3.0 is unlocked. Nvidia itself emphasizes that it can significantly increase the frame rate in the game.
However, there is one downside: Only new RTX 4000 graphics cards benefit from DLSS 3.0. If you own an RTX 3000 card or one from AMD, you will not benefit from the improved frame rates.
These graphics cards cannot use DLSS 3.0 because Nvidia offers DLSS 3.0 exclusively for 4000 series cards. Features like DLSS have been criticized in recent weeks, as many players believe that developers rely too heavily on DLSS and similar technologies, neglecting the optimization of their games – one reason why many new games are currently failing catastrophically.
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RTX 4000 Graphics Cards Can Significantly Increase FPS in Diablo 4
How significant are the performance gains? With the RTX 4090, the current fastest graphics card, you can increase the frame rate from 95 FPS to 229 FPS by activating DLSS 3.0. Nvidia’s data is based on 4K. The gains with other representatives of the GPU series look very similar:
RTX 4080 from 70.5 FPS to 177.5 FPS.
The GeForce RTX 4070 Ti from 54 FPS to 139 FPS.
The RTX 4070 jumps from 43 FPS to 113 FPS.
However, the gains are primarily thanks to DLSS 3.0 and “Frame Generation”. The so-called “wonder technology” significantly improves performance, but not everyone benefits from it.
Why is frame rate so important? Frame rate (frames per second) indicates how smooth your game appears. At 5 or 10 frames per second, the game looks choppy and stuttery. Such games are absolutely no fun. For many players, 60 FPS is now the threshold that is bearable while playing.
However, high frame rates also require suitable hardware. With a 60Hz monitor, you can play at 300 FPS, but you won’t be able to display that.
If you want to know what hardware you need for Diablo 4, check out the following article. Here, we explain on MeinMMO how much a PC costs to play the new action RPG:
The game series “The Witcher” is based on the novels of the Polish author Andrzej Sapkowski. The author largely kept himself out of the development of the games, but he saw a need for action regarding one detail and wrote a letter.
Where does the information come from? Adam Zechenter and Maciej Pawlikowski from Gry Online spoke with Artur Ganszyniec, who was responsible for the story of the first two Witcher titles. Ganszyniec took the opportunity to talk about what was happening behind the scenes.
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Author was unhappy with the naming
What kind of letter was it? As Ganszyniec reports, the Witcher author Andrzej Sapkowski stayed out of the development of the games, which he didn’t find particularly interesting anyway. Furthermore, the writer is said to have had a rather pragmatic view: He knew he could write books, but he didn’t make movies or games, so how could he advise?
Nonetheless, the developers included him in certain aspects, such as the map and the naming of the characters. In one case, Sapkowski was apparently completely unhappy with the game and made this unambiguously clear to the team:
We sent him a list of such names and received a rather biting response, which clearly indicated that he did not like the names. As is typical for Sapkowski, it was a language full of complicated expressions, sharp and sarcastic. Of course, we swallowed this ‘pill’ and changed the names of many characters.
In particular, the author is said to have been troubled by some Slavic names in the game, as initially there had been names like Janko or Wojko, which were then changed.
How did the letter find its way into the game? According to Ganszyniec, the letter itself was so “remarkable” that they simply integrated it into the game.
Inaccurate, inappropriate, and painfully primitive
Where is the letter in the game? Ganszyniec reveals that there is a playable item to be found in the third act of The Witcher 1, in which some quotes from Sapkowski’s letter are processed.
This item is the professor’s report in the corpse of the Kikimore queen. You can read the content here:
… unfortunately, I must question the advantages of our alliance with Princess Adda. The bitch is incredibly spoiled and hard to convince. She was not capable of instigating an emergency, and her clumsy forgeries led the Witcher to her trail. For now, we keep our word and play Adda’s game. However, since Foltest is likely to return soon, we should put our second plan into action. I think I will have to deal with the problem of Geralt of Rivia myself – quickly and drastically. However, I must insist that you do not refer to him as “son of a whore” – such names are completely inaccurate, inappropriate, and painfully primitive.
The transmitted substances allow us, as expected, to control the Kikimores and their mother. At least the laboratory is functioning perfectly, allowing us to apply the secrets of Kaer Morhen.
Professor
The team did not take the author’s harsh words in the letter too badly: he simply said what was necessary, and that was helpful. Incorporating parts of the letter into the game was their opportunity to lessen the situation somewhat, and at the same time, the text was immortalized.
However, that was also the only influence from Andrzej Sapkowski on the production.
Some fans of another popular franchise would probably prefer if the author of the underlying books would stay out of the production of works based on it, just like the author of “The Witcher”. Because every new entry into the Harry Potter universe triggers a discussion about how far one can separate authors from their works.
In the American e-sports scene for League of Legends, there are currently many disruptions. Professional players are striking for the preservation of the so-called Academy teams, which are meant to support the development of new talent. Riot Games has therefore postponed the start of the season by two weeks but is also issuing an ultimatum for the World Championship.
What is the problem?
In America, teams in the highest league, LCS, have previously been required to field an Academy team to train new talent in the NACL, essentially the second division. This requirement has not existed in Europe for some time, but most teams form a second team voluntarily, such as SK Gaming Prime in Germany or Vitality.Bee in France.
However, the developmental teams cost money, as players and coaches need to be paid, and match days must be organized. Therefore, the franchises of the LCS have officially requested the removal of the clause regarding Academy teams.
Riot Games approved this request in May. Subsequently, 7 out of 10 teams announced their withdrawal from the NACL. This decision could affect over 70 jobs for players and coaches (via Twitter).
The LCS Player Association, which advocates for the rights of players, called for a strike, and the professional players complied. More than 50% supported the strike and did not want to participate in the league’s start.
Riot Games has now officially commented on the strike. They are temporarily postponing the start of the LCS, but if the teams are unable to field a complete roster, the league could face cancellation.
Then no team from America would be able to participate in Worlds 2023.
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Riot Games Gives Teams Two Weeks
What exactly does Riot Games say? The summer season of the LCS was originally scheduled to start tomorrow, June 1. However, the start has now been postponed by two weeks to June 15. These two weeks are intended for the teams to resolve the issues and field an active roster.
If this fails, severe consequences may follow:
We hope that this two-week time frame allows for productive dialogue between the LCSPA, the teams, and the league, so that we can resume LCS competition this summer. The LCS will not penalize teams for not fielding their rosters during these two weeks, allowing everyone to focus on constructive dialogue. We are doing our best to ensure that LCS staff, contractors, and others who support the LCS are not adversely affected by the delay.
A delay beyond the two-week window would make it nearly impossible to conduct a legitimate competition, and in that case, we would be prepared to cancel the entire LCS summer season. If the LCS summer season is canceled, no LCS teams will qualify for the World Championship 2023. I want to be clear: This is not an outcome we would wish for, but unfortunately, it is the reality to ensure a fair, competitive global system.
What does Riot Games say about the Academy teams? The developers want to continue to emphasize an active second league, but they believe that it can function without the help of major franchises like TSM, CLG, or Cloud9.
They find the Academy model “ineffective” and prefer to make the league attractive to fresh teams. Therefore, the NACL has been granted an additional budget of 300,000 dollars per team for the upcoming season.
With this, they aim to emulate the model in Europe and Korea. In Europe, for instance, there is a type of “second league” for each region, from which the best teams can qualify for the EU Masters. In Germany, that is the Prime League, where teams like Schalke 04, Eintracht Frankfurt, and also the LoL team of HandOfBlood – Eintracht Spandau compete.
“Every team received 3 million dollars, but only 3 used it for the NACL”
How does the Players Association respond? They view Riot Games’ statement as a partial success. It is clear that players play an important role in the LCS and cannot simply be overlooked in decision-making.
They have now requested daily meetings with Riot Games to find a quick solution (via Twitter).
However, they also requested that other players do not step in if they are asked by teams for a substitute roster. This is said to have already happened behind the scenes. All players in America would benefit from the strike. Stepping in would undermine this goal and jeopardize the future of all professional players.
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Overall, the LCSPA sees the mistakes primarily on the side of the American franchises. At the start of the year, Riot Games gave each LCS team 3 million dollars to improve their financial situation. However, only three teams apparently used the money to retain their Academy teams (via Twitter).
These teams are FlyQuest, Team Liquid, and Evil Geniuses. Despite placing 7th, 9th, and 13th in the NACL, they still maintain their developmental teams.
For the American scene, a major change is also looming in 2024. TSM, which has been an important part since the inception of League of Legends, will disband its team to move to a stronger region:
The publisher Amazon Games wants to honor us soon with a new anime MMORPG from the Far East. There have already been new clips and videos of Blue Protocol. This time there is a trailer for the current version of the character editor. What has changed and how the fans are reacting can be found here.
What does the trailer show? The trailer is dedicated to the current version of the character editor. In the past, there has been plenty of material regarding this. This time, character adjustments in the form of body measurements, new hairstyles, hair and skin colors, as well as makeup can be admired.
Check out the current character editor in the trailer here.
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Blue Protocol presents the character editor in the trailer
How do the fans react? At massivelyop.com, some users express their displeasure in the comments. The following statements can be found:
User TomTurtle: Beautiful art and design, although it seems somewhat limited.
User Hikari Kenzaki: Nothing has really changed compared to the old versions. A handful of new hairstyles and such, but basically it’s the same editor underneath as before.
User EmberStar: I know a few people who would be really happy if there was more than just the choice between slender youth and Vin Diesel.
Whether and to what extent the developer of the MMORPG Blue Protocol will still make improvements is not known. The fact is, however, that some time will pass before the release in the West. This would give the developer the opportunity to integrate even more customization options into the game.
What do you think about the new character editor? Are you satisfied with the customization options, or do you wish for other options? Write your thoughts in our comments.
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On May 31, 2023, the preload for Diablo 4 started. From now on, you can begin the download.
Update from May 31: The download is now active and you can download the game in time before the release. Here’s the original announcement and the information about the preload.
What’s new about the preload? The Blizzard team has now officially revealed the date and time for the start of the preload for Diablo 4. The early download begins a few days before the release of the game, so you have enough time to load the data onto your PC or console. This way, you are well prepared for the release.
We summarize when the preload starts and what else you need to know here.
When does the preload for Diablo 4 start?
This is when it starts: In a blog post from Blizzard, the developers mention a preload start on May 30 at 4 PM PDT. This corresponds to Wednesday, May 31, at 1:00 AM German time.
There apparently is no distinction between early access on June 2 and regular access on June 6. In both cases, you can start the early download from Wednesday.
Along with the blog post, there was a new live-action trailer to create more hype:
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How do I start the preload? Blizzard has provided a brief explanation on how to download the game client on your respective platform:
PC (Battle.net): Start the client and look for Diablo 4 in the game list at the top or under All games. Select Diablo IV from the dropdown menu on the page and click the Install button.
Xbox: Search in the Xbox Store for Diablo IV and select Download.
PlayStation: Search in the PS Store for Diablo IV and select Download.
How big is the preload? In the official system requirements for Diablo 4, Blizzard mentions 90 GB of required storage space on the PC. The last beta build of Diablo 4 was about 85 GB on PC and around 76 GB on the Xbox and PS5 consoles.
You should also expect at least these sizes for the release. However, the final sizes are still unknown.
Another familiar face from Blizzard is saying goodbye. Brian Holinka is no longer working on World of Warcraft.
In recent years, and especially in the last few months, there have been repeated reports that some of the most well-known developers are saying goodbye to Blizzard and thus also leaving the World of Warcraft team (or other Blizzard titles). Now another developer in a leading role from Blizzard’s MMORPG has been affected: Brian Holinka.
Who is Brian Holinka? Holinka worked at Blizzard for almost 11 years, mostly on World of Warcraft, but he was already active in the gaming industry before that. In 2004, he worked on “Desert Combat” for Battlefield before moving through several studios and companies (including DICE, THQ, and Kaos Studios), before starting at Blizzard in 2012 and taking on the role of Lead PvP Designer.
In 2017, he left that position to work on an unannounced project – only to return to the WoW team in 2018.
Currently, there’s a lot to do in WoW:
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What has Brian Holinka worked on? Holinka was mainly responsible for PvP in World of Warcraft in the past and often had to endure criticism because the PvP community (partly justifiably) has been criticizing the state of PvP for many years.
As a “Lead Combat Designer”, Holinka was involved in quite a few systems of World of Warcraft starting in 2018. He oversaw not only the design of all classes and their abilities but also large projects, such as the return of talent trees for Dragonflight.
What is Holinka doing next? Holinka is not completely disappearing from gaming. Instead, he is drawn to Greg Street, whom many know as “Ghostcrawler”. Until recently, he was the lead developer behind the “League of Legends” MMORPG but unexpectedly left Riot to found his own independent studio. It seems Holinka is joining him.
For WoW fans, it is certainly a shame to lose a long-standing face – but everyone else can look forward to what he and Ghostcrawler come up with and when we will get to see the first images of that.
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With the changes to remote raids, Pokémon GO upset many players. Now, Director Michael Steranka has spoken up in a comprehensive interview about it.
What is the problem with remote raids? For weeks, the topic of remote raids has been discussed in Pokémon GO. Some changes have been made that have upset parts of the community.
Additionally, features like Crypto Raids have now also been introduced, targeting players who must be active on-site. These difficult raids cannot be completed with remote raid passes, just like the top raids.
Niantic’s path is clear: players are to be encouraged to play Pokémon GO more in local communities, outdoors, on-site, rather than from home. However, some players disagree with this – partly because local communities can often be hard to find, especially in rural areas.
In an extensive interview with YouTuber ZoëTwoDots, Pokémon GO Director Michael Steranka spoke on various topics surrounding the game, including why decisions regarding remote raids were made as they were.
We are embedding the nearly one-and-a-half-hour complete interview here. Below, we summarize the key points regarding remote raids.
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Michael Steranka comments on limits and price increases
In the interview with Michael Steranka, ZoëTwoDots asked various questions about the criticism from the Pokémon GO community. One of them is the price increase and the limit on remote raids.
Why did Pokémon GO implement a limit? Steranka explains that remote raids have partly introduced a really unhealthy playing behavior, the Director says: Some of our most engaged players could simply spam dozens, sometimes hundreds of legendary raids from home. We had to put a limit in place because that’s not really what we envisioned for the game.
Why did Pokémon GO increase the price? Steranka explains that the price was adjusted to better reflect its value for the players: We can probably debate what the true value of a remote raid pass is. Overall, you gain access to legendary Pokémon, tons of XP, tons of stardust, and more rare candies than you know what to do with, summarizes Steranka.
With the remote raid pass, you would receive these benefits without much effort. However, that wasn’t the original intention: The way we designed every other premium item in the game means you can’t just be a whale [players who invest a lot] in Pokémon GO and throw money at it to get the things you want, says Steranka and gives examples.
If you want to buy premium battle passes, you need to organize a group of players and go out to raid. With incubators, you actually have to go out and hatch eggs. Everything we do is not designed simply for you to pay and get something, but that’s what remote raid passes ultimately became. Therefore, we felt the need to adjust the price to the value that players receive.
Michael Steranka in an interview with ZoëTwoDots
He also points out that this adjustment now allows remote raid passes to be offered in bundles, where they become cheaper. This may not have been communicated well during the initial announcement: Similar to all other premium items, we also have the option to offer stronger discounts through bundles and similar things. I think players can expect that in the future: bundles that include remote raid passes that can be acquired at great discounts compared to the individual item.
Trainers often criticize that on-site raids should simply be improved rather than nerfing remote raids. Steranka says: We have tried such bonuses on raid days, but at the end of the day, for most players, the goal is catching the legendary Pokémon. The difference is not there for many players. You have people on the edge who are particularly interested in extra rare candies, but the majority is not at that point.
Such incentives simply have not convinced players to refrain from remote raiding and go outside.
Why did Niantic decide to implement this this way?
Why should players go outside at all? Exploring is ultimately what makes Pokémon GO unique compared to other games:
In the universe of Pokémon games, GO’s pillar is rooted in going out and discovering. There are tons of other Pokémon games, anime, movies that can be enjoyed at home. The market is better served with games designed to be enjoyed while sitting on the couch, like those on the Switch or mobile. We don’t want to compete with those.
Michael Steranka in an interview with ZoëTwoDots
Unfortunately, with a game like Pokémon GO, it is necessary to engage in a sort of trade where one side is served while the other is nerfed: We have no way to motivate people to go out and play when you can enjoy the entire experience from home says Steranka.
He acknowledges, however, that this can be difficult for players who do not have good opportunities to play outdoors or with others, depending on their location or personal situation.
Steranka also explains that many measures have already been introduced to provide support: We have introduced daily spawns, increased the overall number of spawns – no matter where you are – over the years, we have introduced Team GO Rocket balloons, removed the walking distance for GBL, and introduced daily adventure incense. There are a wide variety of ways to play Pokémon GO, no matter where you are. However, you cannot simply make everything available in the game at home, as human nature dictates that you will then simply stay home. It’s much easier and more comfortable.
How is Niantic dealing with the problem? Steranka emphasizes that they consider all locations equally important and want to provide players with the tools to enhance their local communities.
They did not want rural areas to feel much more deserted than city centers, explains Steranka. At the same time, Niantic recognizes that there is legitimate criticism of some of the gaps that have arisen due to the changes to remote raid passes.
Therefore, they are considering further solutions to help revive local communities. The Campfire app is also part of this: When we finally have Campfire available for everyone, we want to ensure there are meaningful tools to do exactly that. I can’t really say when that will happen, but it is a top priority for us because we know local communities worldwide need that extra help to get the motors running again.
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Why didn’t Niantic introduce new features first?
In the interview, ZoëTwoDots asks why Niantic implemented the remote raid changes first instead of further features that would support on-site play or local communities.
Steranka responds: To be completely honest, the discussion about the remote raid pass is something we’ve been having internally at Niantic for a year and a half. It’s not something we woke up one morning and said: ‘Hey, we need to make this change and we’ll do it right now.’
They did not take the decision lightly, but: When we looked at the roadmap with the exciting things we had planned for the rest of the year, there were often two trains of thought on how we should properly approach things, says Steranka.
One is to rip off the band-aid, clearing all the bad things out of the way, so that we can make way for new exciting cool things that people can get a clear impression of, and the other is to maybe have a bit of sugar to make the medicine go down better
In the end, they opted for one of the two options:
I don’t think there’s a right answer to it, and ultimately we knew this would be such a painful change that we decided to rip off the band-aid. I know that means we have to work even harder to regain the trust and love for Pokémon GO that we lost from many players with this change, but I hope people will stick around to see many of the cool things we’re working on. Because I’m really looking forward to it, and I think Pokémon GO will be a very different game at the end of this year compared to the beginning of this year, in a good way.
Additionally, the Director emphasizes that he looks forward with optimism: I am hopeful. This is definitely one of the most exciting years in a long time regarding feature development for Pokémon GO. But I know we need to regain a lot of trust and love from the community, and we will do our best to do that. We are not a perfect company, but we always strive to bring joy to players in a way that no other game can.
What do you think of these statements? Let us know in the comments!
As one of the last survivors, you join the so-called “Raven Squad” and fight against zombies as well as other players in the open game world.
To ensure your survival, you gather weapons and supplies. You must try not to starve or thirst, and keep an eye on your character’s mood.
There are also vehicles that you can find in the open world and use for movement.
Undawn is being developed by Lightspeed & Quantum Studios. The release of the survival MMO is scheduled for June 15, 2023 (via Steam).
Will Smith and His Annoying Neighbors
What does the new trailer show? The new trailer for Undawn has appeared on Will Smith’s official YouTube channel and shows what role the actor will take on in the game.
The trailer begins as a kind of promotional video for a vacation paradise, where Will Smith tries to sell you a hotel room. We see a sandy beach with a beautiful sea view, people enjoying champagne in a pool, and a man and woman exploring the wilderness of the place.
Meanwhile, Will Smith is seen reading books in a tent, fishing, and raving about powerful vehicles. We see an old Ford Mustang and a motorcycle – but then the actor finally reveals what awaits us in the world of Undawn: annoying neighbors.
The look of a live-action film transforms into the game’s graphics and we see these annoying undead neighbors nibbling on tourists. Ultimately, Will Smith makes an entrance swinging a baseball bat and declares war on the zombies together with his heavily armed team, the “Raven Squad.”
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Will Smith appears in Undawn as a battle-hardened survivor
“We have been waiting for a video game like this since I Am Legend came out”
What are the reactions? On YouTube, there are some users who found the trailer quite good. In a comment with almost 200 “likes,” one user even said that he thought it was a movie and not a game. Generally, the collaboration seems to be well received by some fans.
“I initially thought it was a movie […].”
“We all agree that he has never disappointed us with his content.”
“I never thought I would see the day when Will Smith plays in a zombie game, what a great time to be alive… I’m in!”
“I grew up watching Mr. Smith in the late ’80s, and now I’m going to play with him or as him in a video game. Life couldn’t get much better than that.”
“Will, we have been waiting for a video game like this since I Am Legend came out.”
What role does Will Smith play in Undawn? In Undawn, Will Smith takes on the role of the legendary survivor “Trey Jones,” who, as a member of the Raven Squad, prepares players for their journey and survival in the post-apocalyptic world.
In an earlier trailer that appeared on Undawn’s YouTube channel, Will Smith’s character proved to be very battle-hardened and also took on large, mutated zombies.
In May, you will encounter legendary bosses Kapu-Toro, Genesect (Thunder Module), Kapu-Kime, and Regigigas in the Level-5 raids of Pokémon GO. Additionally, Mega-Altaria and Mega-Pinsir will appear in Mega Raids. We will show you here when you can find each boss and what the raid hours in May 2023 will bring.
What kind of raids are these? Each month, different themed events start in Pokémon GO, usually bringing specific bosses into the raids.
In this overview, we show you all the bosses you will encounter in May 2023 in 5-star raids and Mega Raids. We also provide an overview of the raid hours that are active every Wednesday.
Raid hours and Raid bosses in May 2023
The following raid hours are active in May 2023 for Pokémon GO from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM:
Bosses marked with an asterisk (*) can be caught as Shiny
What is special? Mega-Pinsir will be the best bug attacker you can use for raids in Pokémon GO upon its release.
For some trainers, the return of Mega-Altaria is also exciting. The last time this Pokémon was available was from May to June 2022. Now you have another chance to battle and catch this Pokémon.
Do you have a favorite among the raids in May 2023? Share your opinion with us in the comments here on MeinMMO and exchange ideas with other players.
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