The upcoming MMORPG Chrono Odyssey has recently amazed its fans again. The developer only shared a clip lasting 12 seconds. However, this one was particularly impressive: In detail, the Chronotector – a means of time manipulation – was showcased in a fresh gameplay sequence. The developer also explains its functionality.
What kind of clip is this? The clip probably shows real gameplay from the MMORPG Chrono Odyssey, which is set to be released on PC and consoles. Here, one witnesses a sequence demonstrating how the Chronotector actually works in the game.
Upon closer inspection, there are 2 scenes that freeze one’s heartbeat in seconds:
When used, the enemies in the first scene appear momentarily frozen, while there are brief flashes around them, and damage is dealt at lightning speed.
In the second scene, the time manipulation seems like a teleportation into the enemies, as well as back out to the starting point.
Check out the fresh gameplay material on the Chronotector here.
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Sneak Peek of the Chronotector in Chrono Odyssey
The developer commented on the clip itself on Twitter and revealed the functionality of the time manipulation:
Freeze monsters in time to deal damage or rewind time to return to your original position before your own attack.
The use of time manipulation seems to be quite an interesting feature for an MMORPG, especially since other players might also use the technique around their own character.
ACe@AceShrine says: I love seeing new ideas… I’m hyped. I hope it will really be as good as we hope.
StaticGman says: When I saw this attack, I lost my mind! So awesome!
However, for some fans, this feature also raises several questions regarding its functionality. Users are also wondering how this will all work in an open world:
Dodo@Shinee_dodo: Does the Chronotector also work in PvP?
Camneron@cambamPTA: How does this work in an MMO where other players can rewind or pause time!?
A clarification on how the MMORPG is ultimately designed and whether the time manipulation can be used by everyone and on anyone is something the developers still owe us. If you want to learn more about the MMORPG Chrono Odyssey, you should not miss the following article:
A gamer wanted to build his new gaming PC. However, he was careless and plugged cables together randomly. Now he has to buy the expensive graphics card again.
Our title image is a symbolic image.
What was the exact problem? The user plugged the power cable for the processor into the graphics card and then tried to start the computer multiple times. According to a friend, he supposedly tried to plug in the cable three times and start the PC three times.
And this mistake should not have happened to him. Because power supply manufacturers now label all cables. For instance, the cable for the processor says “CPU” and the cable for the graphics card says “PCIe”.
Many users also explain this on reddit: He should have simply opened his eyes because the system is actually very safe – unless one uses brute force, as that can break everything.
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(Almost) foolproof system should protect against serious mistakes
Usually, the system is really foolproof and nowadays anyone can assemble a gaming system at home without much experience. Because all connectors are labeled, and the manuals for the motherboard and power supply explain all cables and steps in detail.
Moreover, the connectors are shaped in such a way that they only fit into a specific place. Even if one has little experience, one quickly recognizes which parts belong where and can avoid mistakes.
Why did the mistake happen anyway? The gamer probably forced the cable into the graphics card for so long that it eventually fit. This is evident because the connector of the graphics card is badly bent and even partially broken.
Without a power supply (or in English, PSU), no computer starts. Because the power supply provides all components of the system with power. However, if one does not follow the rules and plugs the cables into the correct openings, one can quickly risk a house fire. For example, a gamer discovered this, who bought a new modular power supply.
To prevent the biggest risks, all major manufacturers rely on fuses. However, every protection can be bypassed in some way. And if one forces to plug cables where they don’t belong, it’s best to double and triple check before you not only destroy components but also risk a house fire in the end.
A year ago, the video of YouTuber Trevor Jacob went viral, in which he crashed his private plane. He now faces a prison sentence of up to 20 years, as he staged the incident deliberately to maximize his views.
How did the plane crash? In the YouTube video titled “I Crashed My Airplane,” Trevor Jacob can be seen cursing as he climbs out of the plane. Equipped with a selfie stick and parachute, he jumps out while the plane continues to fly uncontrollably.
By attaching cameras to the aircraft, the crash is filmed until the end. He also records his own stunt-worthy landing using various cameras, including the selfie stick. After Trevor Jacob reaches the ground, he continues to curse while trying to free himself from a bush.
When he encounters drivers, he claims that he had an engine failure and could not land. The credits of the video state: “Thanks to the farmers who rescued me.”
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vbYszLNZxhM
YouTuber probably wanted to increase his reach
Did Trevor Jacobreport the incident? Not really. Although the reckless pilot reported the crash to the authorities two days later, he claimed not to know where the wreck was located. He allegedly hid the evidence, thus obstructing the investigation (via PC Gamer).
What happened to Trevor Jacobafter that? After several investigations, he admitted everything and pleaded guilty. He is currently facing a potential prison sentence of up to 20 years due to charges of destruction and concealment.
A somewhat more harmless staging to generate a large reach can be seen here:
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Why did Trevor Jacobequip everything with cameras? That’s a question everyone watching the video must be asking. Before the flight, he prepared everything because he never intended to end the flight in a normal way. According to PC Gamer, his intention was to use the video to boost his reach for a sponsorship.
Even in a Reddit thread on the topic, many users question the content of his video. His entire behavior seems odd and under the displayed circumstances, an emergency landing would have likely been possible. During his hike to the wreck, he states that he would always wear a parachute, which is not the case in his other flight videos, points out a user.
Is the video still online? Yes, the video is still online. And that has drawn criticism from several YouTube users in the comments. Many note that they became aware of it due to the headline. One user writes: “A pilot’s license is not just a privilege but also a symbol of responsibility in aviation.” Trevor Jacob’s license was revoked in early 2022.
Several users compare the accident to a GTA stunt. “Point of View: You are Trevor in GTA, in the midst of a delivery, press the wrong button and instead of dropping the package, it ends with you jumping out of the plane,” writes “Arthur Tipaldi.” “This man could have killed someone. He jumps out of the plane as if he were playing GTA,” points out “Karma.”
On which days do the Community Days take place in June, July, and August 2023 for Pokémon GO? Niantic has now announced the dates. We show them to you in the overview.
What are these dates? Every month, a Community Day starts in Pokémon GO. On a weekend day, a specific Pokémon will be the focus for several hours. There is also a paid special research, certain bonuses, and even raids. You can also catch Shinys at these special events.
For the “Classic” versions of the Community Days, Pokémon that have had a C-Day before are put in the spotlight of the event. In the overview, we show you the dates for the upcoming months so that you can note them in your calendar.
Dates for Community Days in June, July, and August 2023
When do the Community Days take place?
Saturday, June 10, 2023
Sunday, July 9, 2023 (Community Day Classic)
Sunday, July 30, 2023
Sunday, August 13, 2023
Which Pokémon are involved? Niantic has not revealed the participating Pokémon at this time. So far, only the dates are known. A few weeks before the respective events, the Pokémon should be revealed as usual.
What happens at the events? There are not many details yet about the events in June and July. Our linked article about GO Fest 2023 shows you what we currently know about the big summer event.
How do you like the outlook on the events in the coming months? Do you think it’s good that Niantic is starting so many events on the weekends, or would you prefer more one-day events during the week?
Please share your opinion on the topic here on MeinMMO in the comments.
A player has consistently played CS:GO solo for 8 years and recently reached one of the highest ranks. Now he explains how he achieved that.
Who is it about?
“SunsetRaindrop” is a Reddit user and player of Valve’s tactical shooter Counter-Strike: Global Offensive.
On Reddit, the player shared a remarkable achievement: he reached the third highest rank in CS:GO, the “Legendary Eagle Master” (LEM), in solo queue. This means he only played with random teammates and not with friends or teammates.
SunsetRaindrop writes in his post that he has consistently played CS:GO for nearly 8 years until he achieved LEM in solo queue. On his main account, he played with friends and often felt like he was being carried and didn’t deserve the rank.
In total, only about 3.20% of all players are represented in LEM, and only 3.39% have a higher rank.
In the comments of the post, a user asks if SunsetRaindrop has any tips. The player then listed 10 tips that he believes everyone can implement into their gameplay.
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What tips does the player have? The player’s tips are partly very general but can still make a difference. They focus on improving game understanding and general gameplay behavior in CS:GO.
Here is a brief, translated summary of the 10 tips that SunsetRaindrop shares on Reddit:
Crosshair Placement – You should consciously pay attention to where you place your crosshair even outside of a gunfight. If you combine this with good map knowledge, you often only need to “pull the trigger” or make minimal adjustments when you see an opponent.
Communication – Communication and coordination are important, even with random teammates. SunsetRaindrop also points out that it can help to break the ice and initiate a friendly conversation.
Teamplay – SunsetRaindrop emphasizes that playing as a “lone wolf” is one of the biggest mistakes he sees. Instead, if you play in a team, there is ideally the opportunity for a refrag. This helps even if you can’t win your gunfights.
Entry – SunsetRaindrop urges not to be afraid to make the entry – even if you lose. Map control is important, and an entry is essentially the door opener of a match. It creates space for the whole team.
Dynamical Gunfights – Spray control is good according to SunsetRaindrop, but if you spray too much, you’re doing something wrong. It’s more important to be dynamic in duels and to shoot in bursts at the right moments.
Utility – The handling of common utility should be learned. SunsetRaindrop mentions that he uses some one-way smokes as an example.
Analyze Mistakes – When you die, you should ask yourself why you died and if you could have played something differently according to SunsetRaindrop. This helps to recognize your own mistakes. After that, you can try not to repeat them.
Take a Break When You’re Angry – If you notice that you are angry and potentially making poor decisions in the game because of it, you should take a break and continue playing the next day.
Recognizing Timing and Strategies – When you get a feel for your opponent’s strategies, according to SunsetRaindrop, it improves your game sense.
To train this, SunsetRaindrop suggests the following exercise: When you are dead, think about where the remaining opponents could be. Then check if your assessment was correct and how you could have anticipated your opponent’s position even better.
Distance – Keep some distance from your teammates and avoid standing directly behind them. If you’re behind a teammate, take a step to the side. Your teammate may not see you in these situations, and you don’t want to accidentally shoot him.
Term ExplanationRefrag & Entry: If your team achieves a kill, it is often referred to as a “frag” in competitive shooters.
The first kill of a round is the so-called entry frag. In some e-sports titles, teams have selected players responsible for the “entry,” meaning the opening play. Players designated to achieve the first kill of the round are often referred to as “entry fraggers.”
Any kill that follows another kill is a “refrag” and thus the response to a frag. In practice, this is the case, for example, when an opponent shoots a player from your team, and then gets shot by a player from your team.
What do other players say about the tips? Although SunsetRaindrop’s post did not receive significant attention on Reddit, the tips did receive some support.
The user mad_vanilla_lion wrote, for example, that he has consumed many CS:GO tips, but these are the best he has read so far. Another praises the advice to be more dynamic in gunfights as “just right.”
Many of the tips can also be transferred to other shooters and could be helpful in Counter-Strike 2 as well when the sequel to the popular tactical shooter is released in the summer.
Today, on May 16, the Spotlight Hour with Knofensa starts in Pokémon GO. We show you everything about Shiny, bonuses, and the event times in the overview.
What kind of event is this? Every Tuesday, a Spotlight Hour takes place in Pokémon GO. During these events, a specific Pokémon is focused on along with a bonus. The Pokémon and bonuses are determined by the developers at Niantic at the beginning of a month for the upcoming weeks. The bonuses affect Stardust, candies, or XP.
In today’s Spotlight Hour, you will encounter Knofensa and receive a bonus that gives you more candies.
Spotlight Hour on May 16 with Knofensa
When does it start? As you are used to from events of this kind, the Spotlight Hour begins at 6:00 PM local time. The event is active for one hour and ends at 7:00 PM.
What bonuses are there? During the Spotlight Hour, you will encounter Knofensa almost everywhere in the wild. If you want even more spawns, you can use incense.
Additionally, you will receive double the amount of candies for sending Pokémon. This applies not only to Knofensa but to all Pokémon you send during the event time.
This Spotlight Hour is the third one in May. Two more dates are still ahead:
Can you catch Shiny Knofensa? Yes, the shiny version of Knofensa has been active in Pokémon GO for a long time and can be caught by you. However, you need a good portion of luck for that. During Spotlight Hours, the chances of getting Shinies are not increased.
Is the Spotlight Hour today worth it? The latest evolution of Knofensa, Sarzenia, performs well in the Super League in PvP. The other Pokémon in this family are quite weak and not particularly suitable for raids.
Especially, the Spotlight Hour is worth it for tidying up your Pokémon collection and earning a lot of candies. Those looking for strong attackers should look at other events this month.
The beta of Diablo 4 was a great success and was able to excite players, but also keep them on their toes. For some, the world boss Ashava posed an enormous challenge. So did the developer Rod Fergusson, who turned to players on Twitter.
What was the special challenge with the world boss? Because the maximum level for characters in the last beta was reduced to 20, the world boss Ashava was a whole 5 levels above the players.
The huge boss really put the fighters to the test – and that within a time limit. This made it quite intense.
Many players equipped themselves with their strongest abilities and potions to face Ashava. A good strategy was also to set the game to World Tier 1 in advance and place the boss at a lower difficulty level.
What was Fergusson’s problem? Not only the players but also the General Manager of the Diablo franchise personally had quite a bit of trouble with Ashava. In a tweet from May 14, Fergusson wrote:
Okay, I’m glad that lowering the difficulty worked for some of you, but it didn’t work for me even after three attempts. I’m looking forward to the next try!
In the comments on Twitter, some players share his plight. One user wonders who thought it was a good idea to make the world boss 5 levels stronger than the players.
The fight itself was fine, but the group damage in general was too low. The commenter didn’t want to spend that much time on it during a beta.
Other Twitter users offer encouraging words: “We accidentally started the first attempt on World Tier 2 and brought Ashava down to nearly 20%. Then we switched to Tier 1 and defeated her with a buffer of 6 minutes. Tier 1 felt significantly easier.” One user even invited him to play together.
The developer’s tweet was picked up in a subreddit for Diablo 4. In the comments, he received numerous tips from players who had already managed Ashava and secured the rewards.
“If you play as a ranged or melee fighter, you should stand directly behind him in the middle and won’t be hit by a single attack. […] Once you understand his pattern, it’s actually very easy to take no damage,” advises one user. He notes that it doesn’t make sense to get upset about something you can’t control.
One user writes in the thread: “The good old rule from Dark Souls: Stay behind the boss’s back.” The success felt incredible for many users.
User “logosdiablo” can only agree with that on Reddit: “The perfect difficulty level for those learning mechanics and for those familiar with the process.” It is perfect as it is.
In the MMORPG The Elder Scrolls Online there are different types of attacks. In addition to light and heavy attacks, there is also the bash attack. We at MeinMMO explain what exactly it is.
What is a bash attack? The bash attack is an attack that interrupts enemies and is correspondingly powerful. For many bosses, it is essential to interrupt certain abilities. The attack consumes stamina when used and can be executed with any weapon.
You activate it by pressing both mouse buttons simultaneously. On the console, you must also block and attack at the same time. By default, these are the left and right triggers.
However, the bash attack cannot be executed if you do not have enough stamina available. You also deal more damage if you actually interrupt an ability.
Where does the confusion arise? In English, it is referred to as a bash or interrupt. However, there is also a shield ability called “Power Bash” that also interrupts enemies, but causes significantly more damage and requires you to be wielding the shield weapon.
Why is there this guide? The MMORPG The Elder Scrolls Online offers many interesting nuances in the combat system but does not explain them particularly well. Therefore, it is often questioned what exactly a bash attack is.
If you have further questions about ESO, feel free to ask them in the comments. If you still don’t know exactly where to start in ESO, we have created this guide:
Less than a week after the start of the new raid, the “World First Race” in World of Warcraft is already over. Team Liquid claims the victory.
Even if you might be less involved with World of Warcraft these days, the “World First” race is always a highlight, followed by thousands of fans on Twitch. After all, the professional guilds stage the race with casters and a big show around it, while fighting over who can defeat the latest end boss on “mythic” difficulty first.
Team Liquid has already been one of the leading “World First” guilds and thus brings the victory back to America. They were the first in the world to defeat “Scalewarden Sarkareth” on mythic difficulty.
You can watch the video of the kill here – including the rather loud “nerd screams” when the boss finally falls. Better turn down the volume a bit if you hold your ears dear.
The final pull starts at 05:02:30:
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Why was the race so short? The fact that the race is shorter this time was intentional by Blizzard. In the last “tiers”, the races often lasted several weeks and exhausted not only the professionals’ strength but also affected their private lives. Especially during the “Vault of the Incarnates”, there was a great risk that the race would extend into the Christmas days, forcing unpleasant decisions between “World First” or “family”.
However, the fact that the race in Aberrus is over after only 6 days seems quick in comparison.
Nevertheless, an impressive achievement that other guilds must first replicate.
World First Kill of Sarkareth reveals legendary loot
Also confirmed by the kill was the existence of a legendary item that is only available to summons. Team Liquid has received the quest starter item and will now work towards being the first guild to complete this questline and equip their summon with the powerful gear.
That only a single class can obtain a Legendary is quite unusual and reminiscent of the early days of World of Warcraft. Blizzard seems to be returning to old virtues, even if other classes then come away “empty”.
However, data mining reveals that the Legendary can enhance other group members, so its impact on the summon itself is probably a bit lower and it is viewed more as a “buff for the group”.
Amazon Games announced today, on May 15, that they are indeed developing a new MMORPG based on The Lord of the Rings. They had previously introduced such a game in 2019 but then canceled it, much to the disappointment of MMORPG fans. The online role-playing game is now set to be released for PC and consoles. By “consoles,” it apparently means PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X.
Here are the 3 most important facts about the new game based on The Lord of the Rings:
The game has no name and no release date yet.
The new game will take place in the persistent world of “Middle-earth” and will cover stories from the novel trilogy “The Lord of the Rings” and “The Hobbit.” There is no connection to the Amazon series “Rings of Power,” which takes place at an earlier point in Tolkien’s universe.
Leading the development of the MMORPG will be the team that was already responsible for the Steam hit “New World.”
Amazon is increasingly dedicated to “The Lord of the Rings”:
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What the developers say: Both the developers and the rights holders emphasize that they want to create a high-quality game that will excite fans of The Lord of the Rings and do justice to the brand:
Amazon emphasizes how exciting they find the brand “The Lord of the Rings.”
The representatives of Middle-earth rave about how Amazon has proven it can create immersive worlds and present them to a large audience.
A similar project was planned back in 2019 but was canceled
Wasn’t this already planned?
Amazon announced back in 2019 that they were developing a new MMO based on The Lord of the Rings. It was supposed to take place before the films and function as a “Free2Play” game. They planned to collaborate with the company “Leyou” from Hong Kong, which held the rights.
However, the project fell apart in 2021 when the Chinese competitor Tencent acquired the company that was supposed to develop the game. The company “Leyou” invoked a clause to exit the project.
The responsible man at Amazon, Christoph Hartmann, a German, stated that while they could have still managed the project, they found it too complicated at Amazon Games to come to an agreement with the major competitor Tencent and preferred to withdraw.
But now the opportunity has arisen again to develop a “Lord of the Rings” MMORPG, and Amazon has seized this chance.
Could become the most important new MMORPG since 2014
Why is this exciting? Since the major successes of Destiny (2014), Witcher 3 (2015), and Black Desert (2016), it is known that gamers on consoles are longing for a deep MMORPG with an open world and an action combat system where they can spend a lot of time.
Publishers have since aimed in a “Dark Fantasy MMORPG” direction, but have not managed to land anything on consoles yet. In Asia, the efforts to develop such a game were interrupted, especially by the mobile hype starting in 2016/2017. In Europe, practically no MMORPGs of such dimensions are being developed anymore.
Amazon has proven that they can head in the direction of “Open World/Action-MMORPG” with New World.
The new game based on The Lord of the Rings now has 3 advantages over New World:
The team and technology are tested – they already have a game on the market and have survived the first challenging weeks after such a release.
The new game has even greater market potential than New World, as Amazon is now considering PS5 and Xbox Series X, both consoles where there is huge demand for MMORPGs, but so far only The Elder Scrolls Online and Black Desert offer something.
The Lord of the Rings is one of the biggest brands in the world and guarantees huge attention just for that reason.
When could the game be released? That’s the downside. If the game is now in an “early development stage,” one can probably expect a release at the earliest between 2028 and 2030.
Minecraft has many animals that you can feed, tame, and use for yourself. We will now show you all the animals, what they eat, and what it brings you to feed them.
Which animals can be tamed in Minecraft? There are a total of nine animals that you can tame with the right food. We will show you in our table which animals these are, what they need to eat or what you need to do, and what purpose they fulfill when they are tamed:
Animal
Foodor Action
Benefit
Wolf
feed bones
It protects and attacks any attacker that threatens you (except Creepers).
Donkey, Mule, Horse
Ride until the animal throws you off its back
Equip a saddle and determine where you want to ride. Additionally, armor can be put on, and a chest can be added for storing items.
Cat, Ocelot
feed raw cod or salmon
Cats follow you and protect you from Creepers, as they can scare them away.
Parrot
feed seeds
Follows you and can sit on your shoulders.
Llama
Ride until the animal throws you off its back
Cannot wear armor or a saddle, but you can attach a leash to a llama and equip a chest, so you have a mobile way to carry more.
Fox
You need to breed two wild foxes together. The bred baby fox will not fear you and is considered tamed.
A tamed fox can be leashed to your house to protect it from monsters.
Basically, taming ensures that you get certain advantages for animals you can tame. Either they protect you or serve as pack animals or mounts. You can tell when an animal is tamed when hearts appear above it.
Which animals can breed? However, there are also animals that cannot be tamed but can only breed. They can then be multiplied to guarantee a reliable food source, build a farm, or create more protection for your buildings. The following animals belong to this category:
Animals
Food
Wolf (tamed)
Any meat except fish
Cat, Ocelot (tamed)
Raw cod or salmon
Horse, Donkey (tamed)
Golden apple or carrot
Llama (tamed)
Hay bale
Sheep, Cow, Mooshroom, Goat
Wheat
Pig
Carrot, potato or beetroot
Rabbit
Dandelion, golden or regular carrot
Turtle
Seagrass
Panda
Eight bamboo blocks within a distance of 5 blocks around the pandas
Fox
Sweet berry
Bee
Flowers
You can tell when an animal is ready to breed when hearts continuously appear above it.
That was all the important information regarding taming and the food, as well as the breeding of animals that are present in Minecraft.
Small note at the end: We have not listed dolphins in our overview, as they cannot be tamed or bred. You can only take them on a leash and bring them wherever you want them. Additionally, they also lead you to treasures if you feed them raw fish.
The aggressive approach by Destiny 2 against fraud and cheaters does not spare minors. This was demonstrated by the case of “L.L.” who was sued by Bungie for about 135,900 euros in July 2022. His attempt to dismiss the lawsuit as a “child’s joke” and “legally permissible“ impressed Bungie little. He only made it worse.
Which case is being discussed? The Twitch streamer MiffysWorld was an avid Destiny 2 player who attempted to manipulate the game with cheats and fraud. He repeatedly circumvented bans from Bungie and also streamed his cheating in Destiny 2 live.
After Bungie had repeatedly banned various of his newly created player accounts, he threatened to “burn down” Bungie’s corporate headquarters.
In 2022, he was ultimately sued by Bungie for about 135,900 euros. Ten days after the lawsuit was filed, MiffysWorld’s lawyer informed the court that his client was indeed a minor and that Bungie’s lawsuit was “hysterical“.
But despite his young age, Bungie continues as usual and even escalates further.
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The defense argues: “Child’s joke” and “Cheating is not illegal”
After it became known that the defendant was 17 years old, the real name of the teenager was no longer used in the case and instead replaced with the initials “L.L.” His young age did not change Bungie’s decision to hold him accountable.
Teen-cheater hires lawyer from cheat provider: The defendant “L.L.” engaged the same defense as the cheat provider AimJunkies, which has already been sued by Bungie.
Presumably, because in the proceedings against AimJunkies, lawyer Philip P. Mann from the Mann Law Group PLLC was already extremely aggressive, effectively countering Bungie’s allegations. In the end, Bungie won the legal dispute and was awarded 4 million euros in damages from AimJunkies.
He is now also representing the case of the minor “L.L.” and immediately showed that he plans an equally aggressive approach here.
For example, the lawyer for “L.L.” argued for dismissal of Bungie’s complaint on the grounds that the developer was “hysterical” and that his minor client had done nothing illegal with his cheating.
This is yet another in a series of thoughtless, unfounded lawsuits filed by Bungie Inc. as part of a highly publicized campaign to inform cheaters and those who support them that Bungie does not tolerate cheating in Destiny 2 and will not tolerate it.
Regardless of what Bungie “tolerates” regarding the actions of others, formal court proceedings such as this case are subject to the law and not Bungie’s wishes.
writes Mann in a motion to dismiss the lawsuit, alluding to the potential dramas of violence, arson and other criminal behavior mentioned by Bungie in the complaint
Additional reasons he cites for dismissal include:
As a minor, “L.L.” has the right to rescind any contract within a reasonable time after reaching adulthood. Coincidentally, he had already declared all contracts with Bungie null and void.
Moreover, the lawyer pointed out that “Congress has not currently decided to declare [cheating] illegal.”
And the comments about Bungie and arson would be an obvious “child’s joke”, a form of free speech protected by the First Amendment.
The defendant may have only made things worse with his objections
In a submitted motion for reconsideration, Bungie agreed and stated that the court could dismiss all of its claims regarding the LSLA (Limited Software License Agreement).
However, since there was no license, Bungie stated that any downloading and playing of Destiny 2 constitutes copyright infringement.
By rejecting the LSLA (Limited Software License Agreement) and declaring it null from the outset, “L.L.” has acknowledged this.
Bungie briefly stated
His decision to nullify the licensing agreement through his argument will lead Bungie to file an amended complaint that will contain additional copyright infringement claims and will also consider all of the minor Destiny 2 player’s unauthorized activities.
This means that whenever “L.L.” was banned and then signed up for a new account, he agreed to Bungie’s limited software license agreement without the intention of complying with it. If he had not broken the LSLA himself, these activities would have been allowed.
Citing violations of the DMCA provisions against circumvention, Bungie is now demanding about 2,300 euros for each incident.
Through this decision, ‘L.L.’ may find himself in a worse position than before.
Furthermore, Bungie countered the opposing attorney’s statement with:
Cheating may not be illegal, but without circumvention, this kind of cheating wouldn’t exist.
Bungie counters the opposing attorney’s statement
Court mostly follows Bungie’s argumentation
Downplaying anti-cheat provision has failed: As expected, the court dismissed Bungie’s lawsuit for breach of contract relating to the Limited Software License Agreement.
However, Bungie’s arguments supporting its copyright infringement lawsuit were described by the judge as “convincing”.
A cheat software “transformed Destiny 2 by manipulating the software to add visual elements that were overlaid on the original visualizations in the game,” and since “L.L.” had no permission from Bungie, it constitutes an unauthorized derivative work.
Attempts by the defense to downplay the anti-cheat provision in the LSLA have also failed. Any use of software to cheat in Destiny 2 was announced in the Limited Software License Agreement as grounds for immediate termination of “L.L.”’s license.
As a whole, the law clearly states that evading or circumventing a technical measure violates the DMCA. Therefore, the court denies the defendant’s [L.L.] motion to dismiss the claim for circumvention of technical aspects.
stated District Judge Richard A. Jones
As the case is still ongoing, the court has now ordered Bungie to submit its first amended complaint.
The conclusion from this case is clear: Cheating and fraud in video games may not always be illegal, but it can still have serious consequences. Even if one is still a minor.
And Bungie is rigorously pursuing legal action against cheaters with the utmost determination, which may lead other game developers to consider formal lawsuits against cheaters in the future.
What do you think about the case? Do you think Bungie is really too hysterical about the actions of a minor? Or do you find this is exactly the right approach against fraudsters, even if they are only 17 years old? And do you believe Bungie’s efforts can make a difference or change anything? Feel free to leave your opinion on this topic in the comments.
By the way, Season 21 of Destiny 2 will start soon, and it promises to be quite deep:
Pokémon GO has provided a new hint about the Master Ball. It slowly seems like the ball will be landing in the game soon.
What kind of teaser is this? The official Pokémon GO account posted a teaser on Twitter with the mysterious caption “In development…” along with the hashtag #RisingHeroes, which indicates the current season.
The image shows 5 balls:
The regular Pokéball
A Great Ball
An Ultra Ball
The Premier Ball
And the Ultra Ball, which can catch Ultra Beasts
Additionally, there is a large question mark in the middle. We are embedding the tweet here for you:
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In the comments and in the community on Reddit, trainers are convinced by the presentation: This must be a teaser for the Master Ball that trainers have been waiting for years. And considering that the Rising Heroes Season ends in May, a release could also be imminent.
Furthermore, data mining also suggests that the Master Ball might come soon.
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What is known about the Master Ball in Pokémon GO?
Furthermore, it is assumed according to PokeMiners that there will be a ball selection in raids – so that you can potentially use the Master Ball instead of just the Premier Ball.
Moreover, the leakers found data like a “Master Ball container” and a cutscene for the Master Ball.
The signs surrounding a Master Ball release are therefore intensifying. The latest teaser from Pokémon GO indicates that it could happen soon.
What you should note: The leaks from Pokeminers are unofficial statements. However, Pokeminers have earned a reputation for reliably finding features in Pokémon GO early. Whether, when, and in what form the features will ultimately appear in Pokémon GO remains open. Only when Niantic officially makes an announcement will it be clear how the Master Ball will proceed.
What is a Master Ball anyway? The Master Ball is known from various Pokémon games and is the best ball ever. It offers a guaranteed catch chance for the Pokémon you want to catch.
The monetization of Diablo 4 is still a contentious topic in the community. According to the latest information, particularly the paid Battle Pass has exploded once again. Fans seem to be divided on how to feel about it.
Where does the discussion come from? Blizzard explained the Battle Pass in detail during a recent stream. The model roughly follows what some of you might know from Call of Duty:
the free path offers 27 levels
in the paid path, there are 90 levels
the cost is 10 US dollars (presumably also 10 euros)
level jumps will be available for purchase
In the Pass, there are optional cosmetics as well as a currency, which is available to everyone – whether paid or not. With the currency, you can buy boosts that grant more experience points or gold.
Certain levels are supposed to have a level requirement, meaning that the entire Pass cannot simply be purchased. You gain XP for the Battle Pass through various content in the game, such as classic looting and leveling up, but also through special quests.
The Battle Pass will certainly be a part of the endgame and replayability in the long term. You can see more about the endgame in the video:
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“Complaining about how people complain. Very original”
In the community, the Battle Pass is a recurring and highly controversial topic. A few weeks ago, a user already asked why no one had anything against the system and drew a lot of ridicule.
Now another user asked whether “we now hate the Battle Pass” after the new information. Although it received over 900 upvotes, the thread got almost as many downvotes and a whopping 1,600 comments.
The creator criticizes there that the community had initially celebrated the Battle Pass because it was supposed to only contain cosmetics. Now, Blizzard is accused of greed. You just can’t please the players.
The top comment directly criticizes the creator:
I was there, at the beginning, when it was said that the internet would allow us all to be more educated than ever before! Instead, we got this …
MongooseOne
Other responses are mostly cynical or even derogatory. Some say they have always hated Battle Passes in full-price games and that they have ruined games. “FOMO” is a terrible idea anyway.
Is the Battle Pass really that bad? Opinions on the system vary widely. Although in this particular thread, voices for the Battle Pass tend to hold back, there are certainly people who have no issue with the monetization.
Someone argues a bit more differentiated that it would be normal for such a large community to have differing opinions. If everyone were of the same opinion, that would be a cause for concern.
The game itself is hardly criticized. In fact, after the last test, there is so much praise that even the controversial points still receive a bit of love:
Zelda Tears of the Kingdom has been released, and one of the newest features is exploration in the air as well as underground. We will explain how to access the underground here.
Tears of the Kingdom advertises primarily with a new game world over Hyrule in its impressive trailers. Small islands and rocks open up a new way of exploring in the air. On the other hand, there is also a new area to explore beneath Hyrule, namely the underground.
How do you get into the underground? To access the underground, you simply need to find holes surrounded by red spots. In Tears of the Kingdom, there are several such holes, whether in various caves or plains.
You can see what that might look like on the official Nintendo of Europe Twitter account:
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The earliest entry into the underground can be found at the Djiosinih Shrine in the plain of Hyrule. The way there is hard to miss due to the red glowing spots at the entrance. You can jump right in there.
However, you should definitely have unlocked the glider, because otherwise, you won’t survive the fall into the depths. Glow seeds and arrows are useful here too, as it is so dark that you can’t see the ground. The combination of both items allows you to anticipate when to activate the glider.
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If you have a little patience, relatively early in the game, you’ll encounter the main quest “The People Underground.” This quest will automatically lead you underground, and you’ll receive an introduction as well as 10 glow seeds and 5 wooden arrows that will make your jump easier.
In the underground itself, a gloomy environment awaits you along with a completely new biome with new resources and enemies to discover.
The server slam ended on May 14 with the last test before the release of Diablo 4. You now have to wait until June to play again. Although Blizzard wanted to “destroy the servers”, almost everything went smoothly and so well that fans are ecstatic. Some are even calling for the game to be released immediately – it couldn’t possibly get any better.
This was the test:
The server slam ran from May 12 to May 14, during which the capacities for Diablo 4 were to be tested.
Players are excited about almost every aspect: graphics, music, combat system. The story is also generating enthusiasm. Even concerns about the shared world have partially disappeared because many players were able to make new friends.
Some even jokingly demanded that the game should be released immediately. There can’t be much more improvement, and Sunday was also Mother’s Day. The release would be perfect to spend the day with “Mama Lilith”.
We shared our opinion on Diablo 4 right after the first beta. Little has changed since then:
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“I upgrade to the more expensive version to play earlier”
Particularly high praise was given to the optimization on PC. Diablo 4 will be released for PC, PlayStation, and Xbox with full crossplay support. And PC ports of games that are released on all platforms have had major issues lately.
The new Diablo ran smoothly for most players and without significant problems:
Amidst the sea of AAA games that launched this year with TERRIBLE performance on PC and in times of outright broken launches, I was genuinely concerned about how this game would run on my older system. But I experienced no frame drops, not even stuttering. Really happy with it!
landank on Reddit
In fact, the enthusiasm goes so far that at least one player says they would upgrade to one of the more expensive versions of Diablo 4. With the Deluxe or Ultimate Edition, they can start playing 4 days earlier than with the Standard Edition.
Here on MeinMMO, Diablo 4 is also well-received after the test. Higi says: The server slam went super well […] I’m really looking forward to the release. and reader MisterK writes:
The game is top-notch. Everyone writes that they have no chance at the World Boss, the game is ruined and whatnot. Nonsense. Nothing was ruined […] After the debacle of Immortal, another ray of hope.
In general, Diablo 4 has apparently become significantly harder compared to the beta. Simple “slaughtering” is hardly possible anymore. This continues to cause disputes among players, but after the server slam, there are more and more people defending the difficulty.
Especially the difficulty of Ashava, the only world boss in the beta, is being hotly debated. This is because you had to kill her to receive the exclusive reward. But even here, some larger threads say: “Stop complaining about Ashava. The game is good.”
When can I play Diablo 4? The official release of the game is on June 6 at 1:00 AM German time. Those who buy the Deluxe or Ultimate Edition can already play on June 2 at 1:00 AM. The game will be released for PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X|S.
You can find all further information regarding Diablo 4 and the upcoming release in our overview:
The legendary developer and producer Naoki Yoshida aka Yoshi-P amazes his fans during the live stream of Final Fantasy XIV with a Nintendo Switch. Featured is the recently released The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom from Nintendo. Even though new content for the MMORPG Final Fantasy XIV should have been the focus, fans of Yoshi-P are not disappointed. On the contrary.
What happened during the live stream? Two days ago, the “FFXIV Live Letter 77” was streamed. In it, the new content and changes from Patch 6.4 for the MMORPG Final Fantasy XIV were presented and discussed. This included changes to the Pandaemonium: Anabaseios Raid, such as an increase in the drop rate and the addition of more armor pieces.
Watch the FFXIV Live Letter 77 stream here on YouTube.
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He almost attended the stream passively. His colleague visibly irritated continued to moderate the stream, while Yoshi-P still appeared unimpressed. He seemed completely absorbed in his Switch. The reason: the new Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom.
Couldn’t help but look at the game from a developer’s perspective.
Naoki Yoshida, Game Director of Final Fantasy XIV, FFXIV Live Letter 77
This is also understandable. According to metacritic.com, The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom has a rating of 96 so far, with 88 counted reviews and a user score of 8.7 from 2,559 user ratings.
What were the reactions like? On Twitter, a post about FFXIV Live Letter 77 went viral shortly after and currently has 341,989 views, and was by:
User ☆オードリーAudrey☆ @aitaikimochi: Yoshi-P comes to the FFXIV PLL Pre-Show today and Murouchi says, “Seems like his heart is not in it today,” because he is currently playing Zelda TOTK. LOL
Other users also express similar enthusiasm for Naoki Yoshida:
User Sniper X86@Mclean586: With heart and soul a real gamer, will be like that when FF16 comes out
User HS@TDO667: A real rockstar
It seems that users find it great that Yoshi-P, far from his company affiliation with Square Enix, also pays tribute to works from other gaming studios. Even though Nintendo has been able to suppress streamers repeatedly lately – it is to be assumed that the Super Mario creator certainly appreciates it when MMORPG greats, like Yoshida, promote the presumed masterpiece for free.
Who is Naoki Yoshida?Naoki Yoshida is a game developer and game director. In 2005, he joined Square Enix and was initially involved in the Dragon Quest arcade series.
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After Final Fantasy XIV found little appeal in its original version, Yoshi-P took the helm. The result was a reboot in 2013, specifically Final Fantasy IV: A Realm Reborn, as we know it today.
With his outfits and corresponding actions, like this one, he is also affectionately referred to by his fans as the rockstar of his industry.
In World of Warcraft, help is actually something nice. But it can also fail and ruin days of work.
If normal World of Warcraft Classic is too boring, one engages in the hardcore variant, where each character has only one life. However, this often entails frustration when the character suddenly bites the dust – and even streamers are not immune to these incidents. Much to the (damage) delight of the viewers.
What is “Hardcore” WoW? The hardcore challenge has primarily emerged as an idea in the community and attempts to add an additional level of difficulty to World of Warcraft. The basic idea: each character has only one life. If the hero dies on his way to level 60, the challenge is considered failed and one must start over, if necessary.
This is quite a feat in the classic variant of WoW, as the leveling phase often takes several weeks. And even though the game was considered “mechanically simpler” back then, there are many moments where a single mistake can lead to death. Be it the respawn of an enemy, accidentally attacking too many mobs, or plain bad luck – as a critical hit can easily take away half of the hero’s health points.
Additionally, there are often other rules. Playing in a group is only allowed for dungeons. Trading with other players is often prohibited, and “being carried” is generally taboo. The idea is: one must reach level 60 without help and by one’s own strength without dying.
Streamers’ characters die daily, ruining days of work
That such an adventure can often find a sudden end is shown by countless clips on the internet. One of the most recent on the German Twitch channel Bonjwa. The character “Brathering” died during a fight with an elite enemy in the Arathi Highlands.
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Particularly bitter: the death occurred mainly because another player interfered in the fight. The mage actually wanted to help in the fight, but prematurely broke the stun of the elite enemy. After an unfortunate critical hit, the dwarf meets his end.
What is particularly interesting about the whole thing is that the “hardcore” scene has grown so much in recent months that Blizzard is recognizing it. Just a few days ago, the developers announced that there will soon be official support for hardcore servers. So far, tracking hardcore characters has only worked through an addon that is constantly communicating with other characters. However, this will likely be implemented server-side by Blizzard in the future.
As soon as we know more details about the official hardcore servers, we will of course report on it.
On the occasion of Mother’s Day, a trainer from Pokémon GO was happy to receive a very special gift from her children. We from MeinMMO will show you what it was and how the community reacted.
What gift is it about? On May 14, mothers in several countries were able to enjoy small gifts on the occasion of Mother’s Day. So did Reddit user merganzer, who received a very special gift in Pokémon GO style from her children, causing quite a buzz in the community. What exactly she received, we’ll show you below.
Children surprise mother with typical Pokémon GO gift
What did the mother receive as a gift? As shown by the user and mom in her Reddit post, her children, with the help of their dad, made a special effort for Mother’s Day and presented her with a typical Pokémon GO package. She proudly shows a picture of the gift.
Of course, the customary Pokémon GO postcard was also included, showing a picture of her daughter in the garden. The location and description of the PokéStop were also personalized on the card. Additionally, there was a matching 7 km egg.
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It seems that merganzer’s children did everything right with the gift, as she reveals in the comments that it was decorated with a special highlight for her: a Lapras sticker.
She writes: “The postcard from ‘Backyard Garden’ shows the 50 pounds of hail that the sunshade collected during a storm last week. The gift contained several nice little gifts from my husband and my children. I wish there was a Lapras sticker in the game! That’s my favorite.”
What was in the gift? Also, the gift partially continued with the Pokémon theme. Merganzer explains in the comments that besides new phone chargers, a lucky charm, and a few pictures of her children, she also enjoyed raspberries in the form of fresh berries. In addition, she received a Nighthara and an Ignivor, as she did not yet have either monster in her collection.
Community celebrates the idea: Not only did merganzer’s children’s Mother’s Day gift go down well, but it was also well received in the community. As of now (May 15, 2023, at 12:00 PM), her post on Reddit has received over 2,800 upvotes.
In the comments, the trainers celebrate the idea and even want to partially build such a gift themselves. One can read the following (via reddit.com):
lavendermoontoast: “That’s charming”
-Taiha-: “That’s incredible!! Do you have a guide on how to do that?”
MikaTheMighty85: “That’s so cute and sweet! Happy Mother’s Day”
And her wish for a Lapras sticker might soon become reality through her Reddit post. Several players have mentioned in the comments that they have some in their collection and would be willing to send her one.
How to recreate this: The template for the real Pokémon GO gift was found by her husband on the Internet. These were published as craft templates on the occasion of the GO Fest 2020. So if someone wants to creatively build such a gift, here are the links to the corresponding craft templates.
How do you like the children’s gift idea? Would you have been just as excited about it? And would you maybe even want to recreate it yourself? Let us know in the comments here on MeinMMO and exchange ideas with other trainers.
Tim Cain developed RPGs for PC. One of them he had to teach to the AI of the Ministry of Defense.
Tim Cain developed the party RPG “Temple of Elemental Evil”. Similar to Baldur’s Gate, you create a party with various heroes, fight monsters, and complete quests. However, due to many bugs, the success was not realized.
Now Cain explained that in 2004 he was approached by a former college colleague. This was reported by the British online magazine PCGamer. He wanted to know if Cain could write an API for his role-playing game that could use an external AI. The AI of the Ministry of Defense was meant.
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Ministry AI learns to play an RPG
What happened next? Cain then signed a contract. Together with Steven Moret, the then lead programmer of “Temple of Elemental Evil”, they developed a new version of the game.
They never saw the AI of the Ministry. Instead, they received feedback from the client on what they could still improve. He himself says: “We set it up so that an external program can control the basic functions of ‘Temple of Elemental Evil’.”
How did they test the AI? However, they also had to test the interface, the so-called API, themselves before sending it to the Ministry of Defense. For this reason, the two developers then created their own AI.
And it performed surprisingly well. He recounted that they were surprised by the successes of the AI when they returned to the office from a lunch break:
The AI had established a party.
Visited various buildings in the first settlement and accepted quests.
And purchased equipment and then fought giant spiders.
Nevertheless, artificial intelligence is still not perfect and continues to make mistakes and also needs human support. A YouTuber wanted to turn the tables and sought help from a “robot” when building a PC. And it surprisingly worked well:
