In World of Warcraft, players used to work for weeks to obtain a mount. Those days are now over – as you simply get it for free.
The oldest veterans from World of Warcraft can still remember that players had to farm for many days to eventually own a mount. Some had to farm for a long time or beg their friends and guildmates for money to avoid having to walk through the landscape.
But that time is finally over. Unlocking the riding skill in World of Warcraft will not only be free but will also happen automatically.
What will change about riding? With Patch 10.1.5, characters will automatically learn their riding skill once they reach the required level. It will no longer be necessary to visit a riding instructor, and the training fee will be completely eliminated.
In the future, veterans and newcomers alike will save a lot of gold while leveling, which can then be invested in other things, such as gear, potions, or fancy mounts.
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WoW: Patch 10.1 Ember of Neltharion is live – Here is what to expect starting now
How riding has changed over the years: In the first version of World of Warcraft, heroes could only ride on a mount through Azeroth quite late. At level 40, players learned the “normal” riding skill, provided they had enough gold. At level 60, the “epic” riding followed – again under the condition that they could raise the gold. Because for epic riding, players needed almost 1,000 gold pieces, which could mean several weeks of farming back in the “Vanilla” days.
Over the years and expansions, this has become easier. Riding can now be learned much earlier – as early as level 10 – and the gold costs are, aside from epic flying, nearly trivial. Most characters collect enough gold while questing to afford riding.
When will the change be implemented? There is no release date for Patch 10.1.5 yet. Given Blizzard’s current release speed, it is likely to be at the end of June or early July. As soon as there is a reliable date, we will of course report on it.
What do you think of this change?
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Diablo 4 starts today its Server Slam for all players who missed the previous betas. Therefore, we are live in our ticker and inform you about how the servers are running and whether there are queues. Additionally, we provide you with helpful guides and information regarding things from the beta that you should not miss.
The last hour of the Server Slam is slowly approaching. You have time until 21:00 to play Diablo 4 before it finally releases on June 6. What have you accomplished, and what do you still want to do in the last hour?
18:00
Ashava appears for the last time in this test. This is your last chance to collect her scream as a cosmetic for the release of Diablo 4!
14:15
At 15:00 you have the chance to defeat Ashava again – at 18:00 for the last time. If you want to secure all rewards for Diablo 4, you should hurry up. A little trick can help you if Ashava gives you trouble:
Good morning and welcome to the last day of the Server Slam! I woke up a bit late and therefore missed the first Ashava spawn. Here’s a little reminder of when the boss appears:
We just fought Ashava for the first time and … lost. Very clearly, even. Compared to the Open Beta, the difficulty is quite a bit higher. Well, we are also 5 levels weaker.
However, other players and streamers are also saying that Ashava is quite tough at the moment. We’ll see how this develops.
For today, we are closing the ticker for now and will return tomorrow. Feel free to let us know if you were able to defeat the world boss or not. Good luck if you want to try again tonight!
18:00
Ashava has appeared for the first time at the server spawn, good luck in the fight! Feel free to share your experiences and your loot in the comments.
17:10
Only 50 minutes until the first spawn of world boss Ashava. The servers are still stable and there are no login queues. We will see what it looks like later, but the entire test is already going pretty well:
Only 2 hours and 30 minutes until the first spawn of world boss Ashava. Have you already put together your build for the fight? Or are you hoping that enough people will join to take down Ashava?
Tonight, you will be able to fight the world boss Ashava for the first time. The first spawn is in 7 hours, at 18:00.
10:20
Good morning everyone! We are back today, on Saturday, to bring you live updates on the current status of the last beta of Diablo 4. As it stands now, there are absolutely no issues – instead, great praise for the stability!
Friday, May 12, 2023
23:07
We are now signing off from the ticker for today. If any issues arise tomorrow, we will provide you with the necessary service. Until then, good loot, have fun, and good night!
21:56
We will keep you informed about any queues or serious bugs that may disrupt your experience in the Server Slam.
21:46
Some players are reporting crashes, lag, and FPS stuttering on PC. However, there are currently no fixes for these issues. (via reddit.com)
Even now, 46 minutes after the start of the Server Slam, there are only 1-minute queues or none at all.
21:22
There is a bug for PC players who cannot play Diablo 4 even though the game has started. To fix the bug, simply restart Battle.net.
21:19
If you are having trouble accessing the beta with the Xbox, here’s a tip:
If you have downloaded the beta and updated it to the latest version, you must access the beta via the store. Only then can you start the beta.
21:10
If you log in for the first time, you will be informed about the Server Slam. After that, you can start playing immediately after a one-minute wait.
21:00
The Druid is ready for the Server Slam, are you?
20:51
Try to log in now. The servers opened 10 minutes early!
20:50
The last 10 minutes before the start are beginning. By now, you should be ready to have a chance to log in possibly without a queue.
The last hour is about to begin, heroes. So start getting ready, fire up your PCs or consoles, as Blizzard is about to open the gates to hell for Diablo 4!
19:06
Only 2 hours until the Server Slam. Are you looking for a tool to refine your builds based on skills and gear? We have the perfect site for you d4builds.gg. With this program, you can easily and clearly create builds for your beta heroes, making it easier and more efficient to face Ashava.
18:00
3 hours left until the Server Slam. Accordingly, we have created a survey for you. So please let us know which class you will play when the last beta starts:
17:16
Only 4 hours until the Server Slam. Did you notice that the music in the start screen has changed? Blizzard seems to want to create excitement during the waiting times.
A clever trick I can recommend to you (which many impatient heroes among you probably do) is to log in 5-10 minutes before the start of the Server Slam and try to sign in. Ignore the code 315306 and keep trying. I managed to get in without a queue immediately in the last beta test.
15:00
Only 6 hours until the Server Slam so you can finally play Diablo 4 again. Please note that the Server Slam is designed to push the servers to their limits. So expect very long queues, crashes, and problems.
13:35
If you try to log in now, you will be greeted with code 315306. This will appear until the servers for Diablo 4 are active at 21:00. So it’s not a bug, but rather a friendly reminder from Blizzard to be patient.
13:24
The head of the Diablo franchise, Rod Fergusson, responded to a question regarding whether the Battle Pass of Diablo 4 will offer enough premium currency to buy the latest Battle Pass for “free”.
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Unfortunately, that will not be the case. You will earn premium currency, but not enough to buy the next Battle Pass.
12:27
Unofficial patch notes regarding changes to classes in Diablo 4 have now been released. Our author Dariusz has looked at the changes and informs you of the important information here in his article.
A pleasant good morning to everyone and welcome to our ticker for the Server Slam for Diablo 4! Hopefully, you are prepared, have downloaded the patch or the beta, and are ready to take down demons tonight at 21:00.
All important information has been summarized for you here again:
For the download, you need up to 85 GB of free space, depending on the platform. The preload has already begun. If you already have the file, you will be prompted to install a patch.
Who can participate?
The Server Slam is free for everyone, you do not need to pre-order Diablo 4. Just download the beta via your platform’s store or Battle.net.
What can I play in the Open Beta?
Unlike in the first beta, all 5 classes from Diablo 4 are once again available to you this weekend, including the Necromancer and the Druid. You can play Act 1 up to level 20.
We are now live for you and are providing you with the most important information about Diablo 4 before the beta begins. After that, we will monitor the server status and reveal to you how long the queues are. So get ready!
If you reach level 20 in the Server Slam, you will receive a cute wolf pup as a transmog for the release on June 6.
What is the Server Slam?Blizzard has prepared a Server Slam to let players test the server capacity before the official release of Diablo 4 and test the content of the action RPG. The first starting area and all classes can be leveled up to 20 to unlock free cosmetics.
Additionally, there is also the first world boss that you can defeat. You can find all the times here:
We will be there today with our ticker and keep you updated about server issues and queues. You will find more information about the Server Slam in the following section below.
With this trailer, Blizzard once again sets the tone for the Server Slam for Diablo 4:
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Diablo 4: The trailer for the Server Slam with content and rewards
Diablo 4: Everything about the Server Slam – Time, Duration, and Rewards
When does the Server Slam start? The Server Slam starts today on Friday, May 12 at 21:00. Please note that this is the last beta test. So expect a high volume of traffic. Anticipate long wait times.
How long will the Server Slam last? The Server Slam will take place from May 12 at 21:00 to May 14 at 21:00.
What rewards can be obtained in the Server Slam? Among the rewards that players can earn during the test are:
You can only earn these rewards during the last beta test, the Server Slam. If you miss the deadline, all rewards will go into the vault, and you will never be able to earn or purchase them again.
When does Diablo 4 release? Diablo 4 will be released on June 6. Players who pre-order the Deluxe Edition can start 4 days before the actual release and slay monsters.
With Perfect New World, a new MMORPG is coming for PC, PS5, and Xbox Series. At its core, the game is meant to be a successor to Perfect World, which was released in 2005. A beta should start in a few weeks.
What kind of game is this? Perfect New World will be an Asia MMORPG with action-packed battles, good graphics, and a strong focus on dungeons and PvP. However, it is currently unclear whether there will be flight elements again and whether PvP will take place in the open world. Both were previously the case in Perfect World.
In character creation, you have the choice of 3 races: Elvens, Mythics, and Humans. The editor is said to be very detailed.
You also have the choice of 3 classes: Berserker, Mysticsword, and Galeblade.
The combat system is said to be action-packed. The developers also promise a wide range of skills and combos.
The actual game world is said to be completely open and without loading screens. Of course, this looks a bit different for instances.
The game’s budget is 300 million yuan (about 38 million euros).
When will Perfect New World be released? There is no concrete release date yet. However, you can already apply for a beta that is supposed to start in May.
This new trailer gives you a first glimpse of the MMORPG:
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Perfect New World Trailer
The beta registration is ongoing, but first tests are under NDA
What do we know about the beta? From April 7 to 23, you can register for the Closed Beta of Perfect New World (via Perfect World). This is meant to start on May 4, and the number of participants is to be gradually increased.
The test will take place in English on PC and is subject to a non-disclosure agreement. So you won’t be able to share your experiences outwardly. The developers also emphasize that this is still a very early version of the MMORPG and that some things may change during the beta.
Additionally, the progress you make in this beta will not carry over to future tests.
Why is the game interesting? Perfect World was a free-to-play MMORPG that was released in 2005 and was an alternative for many who could not afford the subscription of WoW or the one-time costs of Guild Wars 1.
With Perfect New World, a modern successor is now supposed to come. However, whether it will succeed in the West is questionable. Recently, many Asian MMORPGs have failed dramatically here. For 2023, I even expect that two more will die:
Do you want to enhance your gaming experience in Pokémon GO a little? Then possibly two small ticks in the settings are enough if you have overlooked these so far.
What are these settings? Both settings are small things, but they can quickly make a noticeable difference in everyday gameplay when utilized. These settings are called:
Native Refresh Rate
Download All Content
In the recently revamped settings menu, you will find both settings under the point Advanced Settings. Then scroll down to the point Quality. There you can select both settings.
What they bring, we briefly summarize here.
What do Native Refresh Rate and Download All Content do?
Native Refresh Rate: This feature was introduced in an update at the end of 2021, but if you are like me, you might not have noticed it back then. I was recently made aware of this setting and found that it makes the game significantly smoother and nicer.
If you enable the feature, you can achieve a higher frame rate in Pokémon GO. The entire game feels smoother – this extends from the normal wilderness map over the animations while catching to the menus.
However, you should pay attention to whether “Unlocking the Native Refresh Rate” might lead to higher battery consumption or faster heating on your device.
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Pokémon GO: Finding Rocket Bosses – How to Collect the Rocket Radar and Track Them Down
Download All Content: This feature is also useful if you haven’t used it yet. It was introduced in September 2022. When you select it, your game downloads all the data it needs at once and can then access it directly instead of loading it only when you encounter it. This can be useful, especially after larger updates.
The advantage: you not only get faster loading times when you’re on the go, but you also consume less data because less needs to be loaded while you’re out. But important: only use the feature when you are connected to Wi-Fi – otherwise your smartphone will use data from your mobile network. And that can sometimes be quite a lot of data.
What does Update Game Data do? When you are in the advanced settings, you will also come across the function Update Game Data under Quality. According to the menu, it should be used when inconsistencies are noticed while playing.
In fact, this is the setting that Niantic support usually recommends on Twitter when encountering gameplay errors, corrupted data, or similar issues. If you use this function, at least less severe errors should be resolved.
Lee “Life” Seung-Hyun was on his way to becoming one of the greats in the strategy game StarCraft II. However, in 2016 a major scandal rocked the Korean e-sports scene, ending the career of the promising player.
Which player is it about? Lee Seung-Hyun, better known by his gamer tag “Life”, began his e-sports career in 2011 in the strategy game StarCraft II at just 14 years old. At 17 he became world champion, but two years later his career was over.
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Mother takes 15-year-old son out of school so he has time for Fortnite – This is how it went for him
The beginning of an impressive career
This is how it all began: In 2011, Life became the youngest South Korean professional player to join Team Zenex, where he proved himself to be a promising talent. He even achieved an All-Kill against the 5-man team of Liquid: He defeated all team members in a row.
After the casual Team Zenex was absorbed by StarTale in 2012, a “real team”, Life’s career really took off. The young professional celebrated his first major successes: In the fourth GSL season in October 2012, he won the tournament and took home $45,000 in prize money.
One and a half months later, Life was able to triumph over his teammate PartinG in the finals of the GSL Blizzard Cup and received another $63,000 all at once – a lot of money for the then 15-year-old.
17-year-old wins the world championship
How did Life’s career go from there? In 2013 the expansion “Heart of the Swarm” was released, bringing many changes to StarCraft II. This led to problems for Life, who could only slowly acclimatize to the new changes.
Only in mid-2014 did the player return to his former form and secure victory at the Dreamhack in Bucharest.
What was his greatest success? The highlight of his career was the BlizzCon 2014, where the world championship in StarCraft took place. Life was able to defeat Mun “MMA” Seong Won and at 17 years old was the best StarCraft player in the world.
Even after winning at BlizzCon, Life continued to do wonderfully. Until mid-2015, he achieved further successes and collected enough championship points to qualify for the world championship again. However, at BlizzCon 2015, he lost to Kim “sOs” Yoo Jin in the finals 3:4.
The bitter end
What went wrong? By the age of 19, Life was considered one of the greatest StarCraft players ever, having amassed nearly half a million US dollars in prize money. However, the young professional developed a gambling problem. It was rumored that he lost up to $20,000 in a single night.
When Life switched to KT Rolster in February 2015, it seems the support from his former manager Yun Hee-Won also fell away. He claimed he was aware of the player’s problems and tried to hold him back. The 19-year-old apparently continued to spiral downwards.
How did his career end? In 2015, a major fraud scandal shook Korean e-sports. It turned out that a whole gambling network had formed that operated through the manipulation of matches and the associated betting stakes.
Several players and officials were arrested. The colleagues from GameStar reported on the case at the time.
In January 2016, Life was also arrested by the Korean authorities on suspicion of having lost 2 matches in the KeSPA Cup 2015. Life allegedly received around 70,000 Korean won, which was about 60,000 euros at the time (via GameStar).
This was more than six times what he could have earned for a first place in the KeSPA Cup. With the knowledge of his gambling addiction, it is not hard to imagine why Life accepted the bribes.
Life receives a lifetime ban
How did the story end? In April 2016, Life was ultimately found guilty. He not only had to repay all the money that he had received for match-fixing, but he was also banned for life from all events of the Korea e-Sports Association (KeSPA).
In addition, the 19-year-old was reportedly sentenced to 18 months in prison, which he would only have to serve if he committed another crime in the following 3 years. However, the world championship title in 2014 was stripped from him (via Twitter).
What happened to Life afterwards? It is unknown what happened to the former star player after his conviction. He no longer appeared in public. Many fans still remember him as one of the best StarCraft players ever despite his transgressions.
For just a few days, Diablo 4 was playable one last time before its release. The problem: MeinMMO editor Benedict Grothaus was still on his way during the Server Slam. The solution: he simply bought an overly expensive laptop to game on the go. Surprisingly, it worked really well.
Both my boss Leya Jankowski and our editorial manager Schuhmann asked me almost simultaneously: “Are you crazy?” I didn’t understand the question. So yes, I am, but what does that have to do with the purchase?
Just before the start of the Server Slam on May 12, I bought a new laptop, an MSI Katana with a powerful RTX 4070 in it. Cost: 1,500 euros on sale at Alternate, without an operating system. With Windows 11 and an external drive, I ended up at 1,700 euros.
Why did I do that when I just bought a new computer for 3,500 euros with a 4090? Simple: We had a training session scheduled for Thursday and Friday. It was already set before Blizzard suddenly announced the beta.
Since my journey was pretty long, I was still on the train at the start of the Server Slam. As the Diablo lead and a fan of the series, it was clear to me: I have to game on the go. Said and done, money spent.
Some of you may laugh now and say: “You fool, with the terrible network of Deutsche Bahn and the online requirement of Diablo 4?” But actually, it went really, really well and made the trip much shorter.
Though I could game really well, there were a few truly horrible moments. I have compiled the worst moments for you here:
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Diablo 4 on the WLAN of the German train: The worst moments
1 Disconnect, 1 Death – Otherwise absolutely no problems
Overall, I was on the road for 6 hours: about two and a half hours on the ICE, about two and a half hours on the IC, and an hour layover in between. I could only game Diablo on the IC, as the servers hadn’t gone online yet. I had installed the Server Slam in advance.
Punctually at 9 PM, I wanted to start and … first had to download a new graphics card driver. Apparently, I forgot to do that when setting up the computer. The mere 800 MB took a whole half hour.
After the installation, I could finally get started. With experience from the last beta and concern about the server “slam,” I expected waiting queues. But nothing; I got in right away. Later, I read that many fans considered the launch one of the best from Blizzard so far.
I gamed for two hours almost without interruptions. Occasionally, there was rubberbanding, a single disconnect, and one death due to lags. The connection was noticeably worse than at home, but at least good enough for playing.
I must say that I cannot even blame the Bahn. The network was as fast as possible, but on the respective route, there are more dead zones than network coverage. Accordingly, my problems are due to the lack of expansion.
To test how bad it could really get, I ventured into a dungeon. Exactly on the segment where I knew the network was terrible. It wasn’t playable … but a very interesting experience.
This time I played a sorceress. Unfortunately, I forgot to take photos on the train – it was late, and I was tired. You can see the trailer for the class here:
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Diablo 4: Official Trailer from the Sorceress
The laptop is surprisingly good, I missed out for years
As a devoted PC gamer, I always scoffed at laptops. To me, they were nothing more than a crutch to bridge travel or to work on the go. I never found them good for gaming.
My new Katana has taught me otherwise. Even though I forgot the graphics card drivers at first, the games looked really good, I had no stutters, and the resolution is excellent. By the way, I passed the time on my journey on Thursday with Age of Wonders 4 diligent work.
Aside from the size and a lack of a second monitor, I really can’t fault the thing. My last experience with gaming laptops was many years ago. And as my colleague and hardware expert Benedikt Schlotmann explained to my astonishment: a lot has probably changed in that area in the last 5 years.
Admittedly, I actually wanted to have a laptop for a while. Only my rational brain kept telling me that I didn’t need it. Diablo 4 was the perfect excuse to invest after all.
Ironically, Diablo also lured me to my last purchase, a gaming tablet for 250 euros. If you’re wondering: my tablet has been sitting on my desk since then and constantly complains about a low battery, but is hardly used otherwise … Whether the laptop will fare better remains to be seen.
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The year 2023 is steadily progressing, just like the decline of some online shooters. For certain titles, the outlook is currently very bleak. MeinMMO author Dariusz Müller presents you with 5 games that might not survive the current year.
Who is writing here? Dariusz Müller plays many different shooters and is a big fan of the genre. He also tests titles that are not part of a major franchise and only have a few hundred to a thousand players. Time and again, he encounters games that can barely fill a lobby and are forced to throw players from all over the world onto a single server.
How was the list created? I looked for games that are suffering from massive problems and whose future looks bleak. Some of the criteria I focused on were low player numbers, lack of updates, lack of community interest in new content, and poor reviews.
Just like MeinMMO editor Alexander Leitsch did with his list of MMOs that will die in 2023, I also did not include games on the list that are rumored to be dead but still have thousands of players. Fortnite, Rainbow Six: Siege, Destiny 2, or CoD Warzone 2 may be heavily criticized and declared dead on Reddit – that doesn’t change the fact that they are still alive with thousands of players.
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Splitgate
Genre: Arena Shooter | Developer: 1047 Games | Platform: PC, PlayStation, Xbox | Release Date: May 24, 2019 | Model: Free2Play | Perspective: First-Person |
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Splitgate Beta Season 1 Trailer
What kind of game is this? Splitgate was the surprise title for shooter fans in summer 2021. The innovative arena shooter allowed you to travel across maps using portals and already had various modes available during the beta.
Suddenly, the indie game had a small hype and even reached a peak of over 67,000 concurrent players on Steam. However, these numbers drastically dropped within a few months.
How is Splitgate doing today? As of April 2023, Splitgate had only an average of 466 players on Steam. In September 2022, the developers also announced that they would no longer work on the shooter, even though the servers would remain operational (via splitgate.com).
What is the problem? Since the developers are no longer working on Splitgate, there is no new content. Players have no reason to return to the shooter at a later time if they lose interest. Consequently, player numbers are low and steadily declining.
After the announcement in 2022 regarding the cessation of development, the closure of the servers seems to be the next inevitable step that will happen eventually – possibly in 2023.
Hired Ops shows in the trailer what the gameplay of the shooter looks like
What kind of game is this? Hired Ops is a PvP arena shooter set in the fictional Russian city of Tarkov. Yes, it is the same city as in the extraction shooter Escape from Tarkov, as the developers of Absolut Soft LLC and Battlestate Games have a shared history. At some point, the two groups split and developed their own games. However, the similarities are still quite evident.
How is Hired Ops doing today? After Hired Ops wandered around as an early access title since 2016, the shooter finally celebrated its official release in 2021. Two years later, the game’s lifespan seems to be nearing its end. The already low player numbers have continued to decline, with only 246 players playing the shooter on average in April 2023 (via SteamCharts).
What is the problem? The biggest issue with the shooter is undoubtedly the player numbers.
Lobbies are rarely full and are often filled with bots. If you do encounter real players in your match, they either come from distant countries like China and carry a corresponding ping or they cheat.
Despite the fairly entertaining gunplay, nothing indicates that Hired Ops will experience a resurgence. With “Escape from Tarkov Arena” also standing in competition in the same setting, a server shutdown is, in my opinion, only a matter of time.
Genre: PvP Shooter | Developer: Bandai Namco | Platform: PS4, PS5, Xbox One and Xbox Series X/S | Release Date: September 20, 2022 | Model: Free2Play | Perspective: First-Person |
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A new shooter on Steam puts you in combat suits – Fans celebrate the proximity to a popular anime series
What kind of game is this? In Gundam Evolution, you take control of a “Mobile Suit unit”, which are human-controlled combat machines, and play 6-vs.-6 matches against other players.
The F2P shooter is based on the Gundam franchise, which is known for animes, mangas, movies, and model kits.
The gameplay focuses primarily on speed and action. For example, your Gundam units have thrusters that allow you to move quickly and accelerate rapidly.
How is Gundam Evolution doing today? The shooter was released only in September 2022 but has never been able to make a significant impression. In the release month, an average of just under 16,700 people played the shooter, but by October 2022, that number had already decreased by 12,000. In April 2023, an average of only 867 players were playing the shooter (via SteamCharts).
What is the problem? Aside from low player numbers leading to long matchmaking times, the player reviews are particularly unconvincing; only 52% of over 19,000 reviews are positive.
Players on Steam criticize poor balancing, poor performance, and lags, as well as the fact that new characters are locked behind a paywall.
What kind of game is this? In Hypercharge: Unboxed, you play as a toy action figure and then plunge into various toy battles. These take you to a family’s garden, a toy store, or a child’s room. The game can be played cooperatively against AI or against other players.
How is Hypercharge doing today? At least on Steam, the game has hardly any active players left. While I am writing this list, there are just 13 people in the toy shooter (as of May 11, 2023) – in April, there were an average of 75 (via SteamCharts).
What is the problem? Once again, it is the player numbers: with under 100 players, a PvP and co-op shooter simply cannot survive. The reviews are very positive, with 90%, but praise alone cannot pay for developer or server costs.
Everything you need to know about Rainbow Six: Extraction – in 2 minutes
What kind of game is this? With Rainbow Six: Extraction, Ubisoft released a PvE offshoot of its popular tactical shooter Rainbow Six: Siege, which focuses on fighting against an alien parasite that threatens the world.
You choose an operator as your playable character and dive into different missions with up to two other players. Each operator also has different abilities and weapons.
How is Rainbow Six: Extraction doing today? Rainbow Six: Extraction is set to receive new content in 2023, but between May and December 2022, communication was lacking. There were no news about the shooter, and even the R6E Twitter account was shut down. The PvE shooter is now also being managed by the “Rainbow Six: Siege” account.
What is the problem? I am a big fan of Rainbow Six: Siege (R6S), and that’s why it pains me to say this: Rainbow Six: Extraction (R6E) feels like a paid PvE expansion to R6 that brought a few new contents and was supposed to distract from being blasted by cheaters in ranked play.
The issue is, we Rainbow Six players are gaming masochists and go into the next match after a painful defeat. We don’t buy a full-price title to play our favorite characters in another game. We buy skins and endure the same agony again.
Furthermore, R6E shares the same problem as, for example, Back 4 Blood – it can quickly feel repetitive and has too little content. Compared to Destiny 2 or Warframe, the game simply cannot keep up.
If you prefer reading about shooters set to be released in 2023 instead of dying players, you’ll also find something on MeinMMO:
Furthermore, R6E shares the same problem as, for example, Back 4 Blood – it can quickly feel repetitive and has too little content. Compared to Destiny 2 or Warframe, the game simply cannot keep up.
If you prefer reading about shooters set to be released in 2023 instead of dying players, you’ll also find something on MeinMMO:
Dead Cells, the roguelite, has an extremely positive rating with 97% positive ratings on Steam. Currently, you can get the game at a special price of €15.
Dead Cells is a mix of roguelite, Metroidvania, and action platformer from the French developer studio Motion Twin. It combines gameplay from modern games like Rogue Legacy and Binding of Isaac with classics like Castlevania: SotN.
You play as “The Prisoner” through a castle, aiming to eliminate the island’s king at the end. The 2D battles were inspired by the “Souls” series.
Here you can see a trailer for Dead Cells:
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Dead Cells – Kill. Die. Learn. Repeat.
Fight your way through the castle with various weapons and spells
You explore the castle, which has secret rooms and hidden passages, and it changes constantly. The game is non-linear, so you can decide where to go first.
The character and weapons can also be upgraded throughout the game. With permanently unlockable special abilities, new paths will open up.
But you will also encounter tough guardians in the castle and fight for your life. The game features over 50 different weapons and spells with which you can prove yourself.
As you gradually learn to overcome the various hurdles in the game, you will grow stronger, bringing you closer to your ultimate goal with skilled gameplay.
How much does Dead Cells cost? Currently, you save 40% on Steam when buying Dead Cells. Instead of €24.99, you now pay €14.99. The special offer ends on May 20, 2023.
The DLCs and bundles for the game are also currently available at a lower price:
Medley of Pain with 5 items costs €28.35 instead of €49.95 (43% discount)
Return to Castlevania with 2 items costs €22.48 instead of €34.95 (36% discount)
Dead Cells + OST with 2 items costs €17.98 instead of €29.98 (40% discount)
How is the game rated? The game receives extremely positive reviews from players. Out of a total of 112,994 ratings, a full 97% are positive (as of May 14, 2023, via Steam).
Henotu: “One of the best games currently available on Steam & Co. Perfect for beginners in the Metroidvania genre and also visually pleasing.”
verTigO: “Quick-paced action that is simply fun.”
RussellTheMuscle: “You die often. You get bad weapon combinations. But you just can’t stop playing.”
Here you can find another game with top ratings that you can currently get cheaper on Steam:
In the first two betas of Diablo 4, we were generously rewarded with loot. However, this changed quite a bit in the third beta, which is being hotly discussed in the community.
The drop chance of the popular orange equipment items has been reduced. Even after many hours in the game, we suddenly encountered them only rarely, much to the dismay of some players.
Loot is an important pillar of Diablo and is meant to incentivize play, especially in the endgame. What awaits you in the endgame is shown in the video:
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Diablo 4: Insight into the Endgame
“You are just too impatient”
What is the community arguing about now? While some are satisfied that they are not bombarded with legendary items, others are disappointed. The accusation from some players to the developers is: “Blizzard never finds a good middle ground.” (via Blizzard Forum)
Part of the community argues that it is less fun when there are fewer legendaries. Others find that this is exactly what they like about the games. In the overwhelmingly largest thread on Reddit, with over 5,000 upvotes and 2,700 comments, players are currently discussing the loot.
Many users remember games where they farmed for specific items for hours and felt immense satisfaction upon achieving success.
IAnswerQuestionsHigh writes: “The satisfaction when a legendary item drops far outweighs the numb feeling you get from endless legendary drops (like in Diablo 3).”
A user notes in his thread that some players probably forget how long it took in Diablo 2 to get a certain item. He asks why players want “a Diablo 3 in new clothes” and observes: “The number of casual gamers is damn high.”
A player then responds, who feels addressed as a casual gamer:
People who do not dedicate their entire life to playing a video game, who have to work, have families, have friends? If so, then I am one of them and I do not complain. […]
The game seems great, but at the same time, I do not want it to cater exclusively to people who play the game non-stop, as I simply have no interest in games that have the difficulty level of Dark Souls. I am not willing to invest my life in meaningless trivialities. Games are meant to relieve stress and have fun with friends, not as a replacement for my job.
For me, the solution lies in a customizable difficulty level that would provide players with unlimited time a more challenging game and lower drop chances, with the satisfying reward of knowing that they have mastered that challenge.
The discussion continues through thousands of comments, with the sides sometimes hardening and even insults being thrown. Both sides receive pushback and have their supporters. The topic is extremely controversial.
Why is this a charged topic? Loot is the core mechanic of Diablo. Good equipment is helpful when it comes to assembling good builds. Individual items also trigger certain effects when equipped, which in turn help you in battles.
In earlier parts, grinding was a much larger part of the player experience. The famous Baal runs in Diablo 2 and the lack of personal loot made it necessary for players to engage with the game for much longer to properly equip their characters.
Today, Diablo is a game aimed at casuals, at least since Diablo 3. The hack ‘n’ slash is more accessible than, for example, Path of Exile, which is why it is so popular with the majority of players. The clash of long-time fans and those who came to the series later or have less time today happens more frequently as a result.
Throughout the genre, loot is an important topic, even if other mechanics differ fundamentally. If you want to explore further, you can find on MeinMMO the 10 best alternatives to Diablo.
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A mother posted on Twitter that a laptop recently arrived that neither she nor her husband had ordered. Her 16-year-old son had purchased the device. The money came from trading gaming skins.
Uju Anya published a series of posts on Twitter describing the events surrounding her 16-year-old son’s new laptop.
A laptop was delivered in her son’s name. Since Uju Anya knew that no one else in the family had ordered it, she confronted the boy and wanted to know where he got 1,000 dollars. The answer: with the help of skins from video games.
The skin market is currently booming in Counter Strike. Here you can see a trailer for the game:
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Counter Strike: Global Offensive Trailer
The mother seems surprised that gaming skins can bring in so much money
Uju Anya further explained what was going on in her mind: As a mother, she initially panicked because she didn’t know where the large sum of money came from. She feared the worst, like drugs or fraud.
Instead, the money came from trading gaming skins. Her son had shown Uju Anya the data for his items, which he had purchased a year ago with pocket money and later sold for three times that price.
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The mother seems impressed by her son’s achievement and surprised that there is such a large market for gaming skins, an industry that, according to Yahoo Finance, is estimated to be worth around 50 billion dollars (as of November 28, 2022), as she posted.
The next day, Uju Anya thanked Twitter users for affirming her 16-year-old’s entrepreneurial spirit. In the meantime, the mother has given her son some money so he can learn more about the business world and investments.
Currently, the trade in cosmetic items for the shooter Counter-Strike: Global Offensive is booming. Especially with the announcement of the big update Counter Strike 2, interest in the game and its items has recently surged.
If you want to know more about the current hype surrounding CS:GO skins, you can find more information here:
In the Server Slam of Diablo 4, you can test one of the endgame features at certain times. MeinMMO reveals when and where you can find and fight the world boss Ashava.
Update from May 14: We have updated the article for the last day of the Server Slam of Diablo 4.
You should have reached level 20 to face the boss. In the area, you should be thrown into the world together with other players, fighting Ashava with up to 12 players.
When does Ashava appear? The world boss is only available at certain times. The remaining times for the Server Slam are:
Sunday, May 14
12:00 PM
3:00 PM
6:00 PM
All times in German time.
A timer visible on the map runs for half an hour before Ashava appears in the corresponding area.
Where does Ashava spawn? When you search for the boss, you will find him in the east of the Shattered Peaks in the area “The Crucible”. The nearest waypoint is the village of Yelesna:
This is what it looks like when Ashava is about to spawnThe spawn point of Ashava
World Boss Ashava – Schedule, Loot, Tips
What do I get for the fight? Basically, world bosses are meant to increase the difficulty in Diablo 4. However, this does not happen in the test. Here, the world boss serves merely as a test of strength.
Additionally, you have an increased chance for loot and you get a special reward if you defeat Ashava during the Server Slam. However, you need to have reached level 20 for this, while it is already difficult to fight Ashava properly beforehand.
Gameplay from the fight against Ashava can be seen here:
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Diablo 4 features huge bosses like an MMO – And they drop really good loot
Tips for the fight: Ashava is extremely deadly, many of her attacks can kill you instantly. However, you can avoid everything. I defeated her with my agile hunter build:
When Ashava looks at you, dodge. Her bite deals a massive amount of damage.
The wide arc with the claws only deals damage at the outer edge, you are safe inside.
Avoid poison puddles, they cause regular damage.
When Ashava slams her claws into the ground, move away from her. The attack is deadly. If you stand exactly in the middle behind her or use your dodge ability at the right moment, you ignore the damage. However, this is risky.
You can revive teammates an unlimited number of times.
By the way, you only have 15 minutes once the boss appears. If the timer runs out, Ashava simply disappears again and you go away empty-handed.
If you have not yet reached level 20, our guide will help you level up quickly:
A special reward for Diablo 4 can only be obtained if you defeat the world boss Ashava at level 20 in the server slam. This is causing problems for many players. An obvious trick is often overlooked but can help you immensely.
How to defeat Ashava more easily: Set the game to World Tier 1. During the server slam, there are currently 2 difficulties to choose from, affecting the entire world. Tier 1 is the “normal” difficulty and Tier 2 is a bit harder.
However, the maximum level in this test is only level 20 instead of 25 as before, which makes Ashava significantly harder. Many players, myself included, are used to playing directly on Tier 2 and often forget this. If you want to secure all rewards from the server slam, make sure to change the world tier:
either visit the statue in Kyovashad
or change the world tier in the character selection
Even the Associate Game Director Joe Piepiora gives a hint on Twitter and states that there are 2 difficulties – and these affect Ashava.
By the way: If you are not in a group, you should definitely avoid using the town portal during the fight. Otherwise, you will likely return to a different phase and face another boss battle.
When can I fight Ashava again? Until the end of the server slam, you have 3 more opportunities to defeat Ashava:
Diablo 4 features huge bosses like an MMO – And they drop really good loot
“There is no reason to play on World Tier 2”
The difficulty in the server slam is a good deal higher than in the previous tests. This is not only due to the 5 levels less (Ashava is intended for level 25), but also to some nerfs. The necromancer, for example, has suddenly become quite weak as the previously strongest class.
Players are therefore discussing on Twitter and Reddit that World Tier 2 is actually not sensible at all. Aside from tougher opponents, there is no benefit. It would only make sense if you already have good gear – which also drops less frequently.
Generally, though, the higher difficulty level is well received. Players are happy to have a challenge again. Only the class balancing is still not quite where it should be. However, this will probably only stabilize after release.
According to many fans, the server slam has been a great success so far, especially because the test runs so smoothly:
This week we introduced the alpha plans for the German MMOs Teredor and Kreuzer, Krone and Kabale. We also shared new information about the upcoming updates in WoW and FFXIV as well as an overly strong class in Lost Ark.
Final Fantasy XIV held a new live letter, in which further details about the upcoming patch 6.4 and the release date on May 23 were announced (via FFXIV).
Monsters & Memories held a stress test at the end of April. Now we know: Over 3,000 players registered, at peak more than 1,000 were online simultaneously (via Monstersandmemories).
Pantheon: Rise of the Fallen postponed its next alpha test to May 20 (via MassivelyOP).
These are the MMORPG news of the week at a glance. What was your personal highlight? Did you experience something interesting this week that you would like to share? Or did we possibly forget something important? Feel free to write it in the comments here at MeinMMO.
If you’re looking for the currently best MMORPGs, you will find them here:
Through Pokémon GO, many trainers have the desire to explore as many regions of the world as possible and catch the little pocket monsters there. A TikToker is now playing the mobile game as one of the first in Antarctica. We at MeinMMO show you the reactions of the community.
Which trainer is it about? Popular Pokémon can be found virtually everywhere in the world. Some of them are even exclusively regionally available, which gives many players additional incentive to travel the world. The TikToker and Pokémon GO trainer Matty Jordan is not focused on regional Pokémon, but is currently experiencing a very special and unique journey.
He is working for the New Zealand Antarctic program as a project manager and currently lives in Scott Base, a research station in Antarctica. From there, he shares videos and pictures with his followers daily through social networks, giving them insights into his stay.
But what about Pokémon and stops there? Matty Jordan has also looked into these questions. We show you his video on this and the reactions of the community.
Pokémon & PokéStops in Antarctica
The Antarctic is one of the few places in the world that cannot be easily traveled, which is why it is interesting for many of Matty’s followers to see what it might look like there. Especially the Pokémon GO community is particularly excited because Matty is among the first trainers to play there and did not just spoof his way there. For this reason, he has to answer numerous questions in the comments.
Which Pokémon can be found in Antarctica? One of the most important questions for many trainers is which Pokémon can actually be found in Antarctica. The TikToker naturally investigated this in one of his posts and had to realize with disappointment – none special.
Anyone who, like Matty himself, was expecting typical ice Pokémon due to the many ice masses was probably bitterly disappointed, because as his video shows, typical monsters can be found there that are also available elsewhere. At the time of recording, only Pokémon like Unratütox or Wiesor were spawning in his vicinity.
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He writes (via tiktok.com): “I could be the first person in the world to play Pokémon GO in Antarctica. I know that other people have teleported here to catch Pokémon, but there is a possibility that I am the first person to actually do it from here. The spawns seem to be quite similar to what I could find in New Zealand. I expected a few cool ice-type Pokémon, but I haven’t found any yet.”
PokéStops in Antarctica: Matty is particularly pleased about the existing PokéStop, which can also be seen in the video. In the post, he writes (tiktok.com): “Cool that we also have a PokéStop here so that I can replenish my supplies.” However, it is clear that Matty is probably not the first Niantic player in Antarctica. After all, the stop must have been requested at some point.
Whether there are also gyms and where they might be, Matty doesn’t want to reveal in the comments just yet and wants to save it for a later video. However, this doesn’t stop the community from giving Matty advice.
One or the other therefore suggests that he should cover Antarctica with numerous PokéStops and gyms. User Steve writes (tiktok.com): “Make gyms everywhere. And PokéStops.”
However, TikTok user Kailey has concerns and explains (tiktok.com): “A gym there would be a nightmare! Pokémon stuck forever!” But since Matty is only trainer level 22 and needs to be trainer level 38 to request such stops, the implementation will still take a while.
How you can submit PokéStops and what you should consider, an expert has revealed to us:
Trainers are excited: “You have created a new dream for me”
With the images from the AR mode, Matty definitely makes the hearts of the Pokémon GO community beat faster. While some now dream of traveling to Antarctica themselves, others want special postcards or even Pokémon from this place and send him their trainer codes. You can find the following comments (via tiktok.com):
MegaLuigi: “You have created a new dream for me”
Shadowling: “I want postcards from the ice!!!”
zombiemiki: “Are you accepting friend requests? 😁 Because if so, let’s be friends!”
moth: “PLEASE can we be friends? I’m planning to hatch a Pokémon from every country, and you might be my only hope for a gift from Antarctica”
But as much as Matty appreciates the enthusiastic responses in the comments, he keeps his followers waiting a bit regarding friend requests. He has one condition (via tiktok.com): “If I reach 100k views with this video, I will post my friendship code.” When that will be is yet to be seen.
How did you imagine playing in Antarctica? Would you have expected ice Pokémon as well? Is it also your dream to travel there one day? Feel free to share your thoughts in the comments here on MeinMMO and exchange ideas with other trainers.
You want your friends to become true anime nerds – but they are still resisting? With these 5 series, you can introduce them to anime and damn them for eternity…
If you have a beautiful hobby, you want to share it with friends, family, and acquaintances. It can be quite frustrating when your enjoyment is met with raised eyebrows or a disdainful snort from others. This is especially true with anime. They’re often labeled as “cartoons for kids” or one is considered a “pathetic weeb.” And time and again one thinks: “If you would just watch two or three episodes, you would love anime too.”
And that’s exactly why we’ve picked out 5 anime series that will send your average friends spiraling into the depths of anime addiction.
Why are [Series X, Y, and Z] not on the list? In our selection, we considered certain criteria to appeal mainly to people who haven’t had much exposure to anime so far.
All the series we selected are either completed or have seasons that each represent a logical ending. We deliberately left out “endless anime.” We also made sure that the series contain little of the rather cliché repelling “anime madness” – ecchi depictions and overly “squeaky” characters are therefore minimized. But don’t worry – we’ll get your friends there too.
Additionally, we intentionally did not mention your favorite series, so you can still bring it up in the comments!
Violet Evergarden
Alternative Names: / Genres: Drama Stream available on: Netflix Episodes: 13
The young Violet Evergarden has been used as a child soldier from an early age, trained for loyalty and efficient cruelty. When the war ends, she is taken in and efforts are made to give her a new place in the world. She works as an “Auto Memory Doll” – a service where the thoughts and feelings of people are captured in letters to be sent out.
Through this work, Violet gradually learns more about humanity and feelings, reflecting on what her actions in the war have caused and how she herself was trapped in a spiral of suffering for a long time.
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What to expect from the anime: Violet Evergarden is a very emotional and profound anime. The search for one’s own purpose in life and the significance of feelings or interpersonal conflicts is portrayed as strongly here as in very few other series. Those who are “sensitive” will shed a tear or two while watching this anime.
Additionally, Violet Evergarden features a unique attention to detail and extremely good animations that remain unmatched to this day. If you want a bit of heartache and simply a damn good story, Violet Evergarden is a great choice.
Death Note
Alternative Names: / Genres: Thriller, Drama, Crime Stream available on: Currently not available on any streaming service – only available for purchase Episodes: 37
The 17-year-old Light Yagami is a genius and predestined for a glorious career. One day, a mysterious notebook called “Death Note” lands right in front of him on the ground. The person whose name is written in this book dies. After some hesitation, Light tests the book, confirms its abilities – and recognizes the potential impact this book can have on the entire world.
Driven by his twisted sense of justice, Light begins to systematically rid the world of all criminals as “righteous Kira” to make it a better place.
However, his plan hits a snag when the FBI, the police, and the master detective “L” start investigations to prevent this kind of vigilante justice and hold Light accountable for his murders.
A demanding cat-and-mouse game begins: can “Kira” uncover “L”‘s identity and kill him with the Death Note? Or will Light be caught by “L” first?
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What to expect from the anime: Death Note is unusual because the story does not focus on the “good hero” but rather on the clear villain Light Yagami. His mental duels against the police and detectives are the heart of the series. Clever plans to prove his own innocence or misdirect pursuers are always on the agenda.
Death Note also provides a lot of material for discussion. How would you react in such a situation? How tempting is the thought of simply eliminating all criminals in the world? Is that really just? Would the world – whether it’s just or not – be a better place?
Death Note was a phenomenon upon its release almost 20 years ago with profound questions and has lost none of its impact since. For many, it is still “the one anime” that has captivated an entire generation to the medium.
Three more anime to turn your friends into weebs can be found on the next page.
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In Pokémon GO the next battle day is approaching. What the event brings and what is involved in the 1-euro research will be revealed here.
What kind of event is this? The battle days take place regularly in Pokémon GO and focus on the PvP league. The next one is called “GO Battle Day: Stardust”.
When is the battle day? The battle day takes place on Sunday, May 14, 2023, from 00:00 to 23:59 local time.
What does the battle day offer? The main bonus is that you can complete 20 sets of battles with 5 fights each during the event, instead of just the regular 5 allowed per day.
Additionally, you will receive quadruple stardust as a reward for each individual victory (this does not apply to the entire set of battles and is not combined with the triple stardust bonus from the Master League rotation weeks. So it remains quadruple dust per victory.)
Finally, there will also be additional research. However, this has left some trainers unhappy.
New research will cost one euro – what does it include?
What kind of research is this? It is a limited time research that can already be purchased for 0.99 euros in the in-game shop of Pokémon GO. According to the announcement, it revolves around battling and is supposed to bring a large amount of stardust.
However, since the research has been in the shop, it is clear that it is precisely 25,000 stardust. It also provides 3 special candies and 1 star piece. The exact procedure of the research is not yet known, but it will only be available on May 14.
However, some trainers are wondering about the research. The recent battle day researches, such as for the GO Battle Day: Victor in the current season, as well as the two researches for the battle days in the “Mysterious Wishes” season were free and also provided bonuses like avatar items or a premium charge TM.
Do you need strong Pokémon for PvP? Look for shadow Pokémon:
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Pokémon GO: Finding Rocket Bosses – How to Collect the Rocket Radar and Track Them Down
In a post on the topic in the Pokémon GO subreddit, trainers voiced their criticism:
“Paying for stardust is ridiculous, no Pokémon encounter? Or a featured Pokémon for victories? That’s crazy.” (via reddit).
“When they announced this at the beginning of the season, I thought it would be a very large amount of stardust. But only 25k is ridiculous,” another one says (via reddit).
Important: The ticket is not necessary for the battle day itself. The additional battle sets and the quadruple stardust per victory can also be obtained without purchasing the ticket.
Is the battle day for you, or are you more inclined to save the PvP aspects of the game? Let us know in the comments.
Getting Over It with Bennett Foddy makes no secret that it drives players to the brink of insanity, and hardly anyone has completed the game on Steam. However, an important milestone has been reached in the speedrun scene that makes the game look quite easy.
What is Getting Over It with Bennett Foddy? In Getting Over It, you play a man in a cauldron, who – equipped with a large hammer – tries to climb a mountain. The only thing you use in the game is the mouse, which controls the character’s hammer.
Why is Getting Over It so hard? The game is mainly based on constant repetition, as you will often fail, fall down, and have to start all over again.
You primarily struggle with the controls. You must try to move the character in the pot upwards only with the hammer and the game’s physics. This can be a major frustrating factor if you get stuck in trees or cliffs, or if you can’t pull yourself up or push yourself up at all.
You can watch a trailer for Getting Over It with Bennett Foddy here:
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Getting Over It with Bennett Foddy – Trailer for one of the hardest games on Steam
Players love the frustration
The developer himself writes on Steam about his game: A game that I made. For a certain kind of person. To hurt them. An accurate description, as when you look at the achievements on Steam, you see that only 8.4% of all players have finished the game.
On its own Steam page, the playtime of the game is estimated to be between 2 and infinite hours. Players have also tagged the game as “Psycho-Horror” and among the reviews on Steam, many users describe their experiences with Getting Over It:
rat: I hate it 10/10
BaerigerNacktFuchs: If you like dry, black humor and bring a pinch of self-hatred, you can go ahead. The game shapes character and has depth..
Crane_Carnage: Frustration has never been so fun. I love that I hate it!
Especially due to its high level of difficulty and potential for frustration, it seems that players love the game. The over 83% positive reviews also reflect this perception.
No matter how difficult a game may be, in speedruns, almost every game looks easy. And the speedruns for Getting Over It also portray it as a piece of cake that can be completed without effort in just a few minutes.
How popular is Getting Over It as a speedrun game? The speedrun community in Getting Over It is large. On Speedrun.com, the game is in 9th place for the most runs, surpassing icons like Super Mario World and Ocarina of Time.
The magical barrier in the “Glitchless” speedrun category was the 1-minute barrier. For years, no one managed to complete the game in under 1 minute. At least until Blastbolt came along and reached a new milestone in April by finishing the game in 59.885 seconds.
You can watch Blastbolt’s world record here:
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In the comments on his video, Blastbolt is celebrated as a hero:
Wyatt Rose: Undoubtedly one of the greatest successes in speedrunning history.
Cubix015: You are a legend and an inspiration for the “Getting Over It” community.
Davoroxi: Damn, I got emotional in the end. Absolutely crazy.
Why is this speedrun so special? The success of this speedrun is spectacular because since the first speedrun in 2017, the strategies have not changed. The path remains the same, only the technique, precision, and skill of the players have increased.
The time in which milestones in Getting Over It were broken is also interesting. While there were only 3 months between the first record of 08:47 minutes and achieving under 2 minutes, the 1-minute mark was only broken after 5 years.
The last test before the release of Diablo 4 should really push the Blizzard servers to their limits. After the open beta, there were already concerns: This is going to be a queue fest. Now players are surprised that the opposite is the case. The server slam is running smoothly, and even the nerfs are widely accepted.
The start on Friday went great, and even afterward, there are hardly any problems. The fans are happy.
So well is the server slam going: We accompanied the start in the live ticker for the server slam. At 21:00 on June 12, it started, and players could log in. And really: no queues, no errors.
Within a few hours, the first players reached the maximum level 20, are now stocking up on legendaries or waiting for the spawn of Ashava. The last test is already going pretty well. And this is not only due to the surprisingly good performance.
You can see the trailer for the server slam here:
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Diablo 4: The trailer for the Server Slam with content and rewards
“Loot feels so much better”
There is a lot of praise on Reddit for the performance of the servers. Aside from minor issues, which the test was actually intended for, there is really nothing to complain about.
One of the most important changes compared to the beta is that the drop rate of the legendaries has been significantly reduced (via Reddit). In the open beta, there were multiples of legendary items for testing, now the drop rate is as low as it was at release in June.
Accordingly, players progress more slowly but are still happy about it:
It was much more challenging than the last betas, and every fight takes longer. Elites are a greater challenge, dungeon bosses absolutely kick my ass. I died 3 times before I defeated the boss in the “Blood Howl” dungeon.
There is also praise from the readers on MeinMMO. User Tronic48 writes: I was done with the story and a few side quests in about 5 hours, and immediately at level 20. I didn’t actually want to uncover the entire map for the third time, […] but now I’ve done it again. It just doesn’t let you go.
We also noticed while playing that the difficulty has been significantly increased. At the moment, it’s hard to say whether this is due to the game itself or because almost all classes are being heavily nerfed.
Opinions are currently quite divided on this. Especially fans of the necromancer are complaining about the loss of their favorite class:
Dungeons are an important part of Diablo 4 and are often used for leveling up. We have three options for you to quickly exit the dungeons.
Due to the density of enemies, the dungeons are suitable for collecting a lot of experience points in a short time. To avoid unnecessary delays in the process, there are three options in the game to leave the dungeon with just a few clicks.
This is how you exit the dungeon the fastest: Using the emote wheel, you can get out of the dungeon with one click. Just select Leave Dungeon from the top left. You will be teleported directly in front of the entrance of the dungeon.
Teleports to the city are always an optionA click on the door takes you out of the dungeonHere you exit the dungeon via emote wheel
Here are a few more options: Another possibility would be the door symbol on the dungeon map. If you see a small staircase there, you can click the symbol and also be teleported to the entrance.
Otherwise, you can also open the world map and travel to a city of your choice, as long as you have activated the waypoint. This is especially helpful when your inventory is very full after running through the dungeon and you want to break down or sell the stuff.
Even faster is using your city portal (key “T”). However, this always takes you to the capital of the area, not to the next waypoint. The advantage, however, is that you can also use the portal for your return.
Dungeons will be an important part of the endgame. What awaits you there can be seen in the video:
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Diablo 4: Insight into the Endgame
Quickly exit dungeons – here’s why it’s worth it
The faster you exit the dungeons, the more time you have to farm experience points and loot, explore the map, or tackle new dungeons. Moreover, it can be annoying at some point to run back through the entire dungeons to find an exit.
Exiting the dungeons with the emote wheel or the staircase symbol is also practical for quest dungeons that need to be delivered in the wilderness and not in a city.
Another advantage is that you can thus loot around the dungeon continuously. If you want to complete dungeons even faster or know which items you actually need for your builds, you will find information on the best builds for all classes in our guide:
As part of a big sale, Crusader Kings 3 is currently available for free to play on Steam. If you decide to purchase the game after the trial, you get a 50% discount on the price. The strategy game from Paradox is extremely popular and regularly attracts tens of thousands of players since its release.
What kind of game is this? In Crusader Kings 3, you are a historical or custom ruler between the 7th and 15th centuries. You can play as a duke, king, or emperor of various countries in Europe, Asia, and parts of Africa.
Your goal is to build the largest empire possible by the end of a game session. Through diplomacy, marriages, or wars, you strengthen alliances or expand your borders. Complex systems such as feudal hierarchies and succession laws or court intrigues come into play.
Crusader Kings 3 is a so-called “4X” game where you are essentially always in macro view, managing entire empires or armies instead of individual buildings and units.
This is the offer: Currently, you can play Crusader Kings 3 for free on Steam. The offer lasts until May 15. If you want to play, you should hurry because the download takes a while.
If you want to buy the game, you can get it for half price until May 18: €24.99 instead of €49.99. Some of the DLCs for the game are also available at a 20% discount.
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This is what makes Crusader Kings so good: On Steam, Crusader Kings 3 has a 88% positive rating, which is classified as “very positive”. According to steamcharts, over 41,000 players played during the free weekend.
The aspect most praised is the vast scope of the game. Crusader Kings 3 offers many opportunities to develop: as a tyrannical ruler, sneaky intriguer, or brilliant business magnate. If you prefer to cause mischief, you can create a nudist cannibal cult or a witch circle in contact with the Vatican.
Despite its age, Crusader Kings 3 is still enjoyed by many players. The studio, Paradox, is known for such extensive, large-scale games. If you prefer fantasy, you might like the studio’s latest game, Age of Wonders 4. You can find more inexpensive games on Steam here:
