Twitch: Nintendo is so desperate against leaks that it caught an innocent streamer

Lydia Lydia Reading time 2 minutes

Nintendo is known for being quite aggressive in handling copyright infringements. Since the major leak of the new The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, they seem particularly sensitive and have even banned an innocent Twitch streamer.

Who got hit? Alanah Pearce is an Australian video game writer and is active as a streamer and YouTuber. On May 9th, she posted on Twitter that her Twitch channel had been suspended in the middle of a stream.

Apparently, Nintendo imposed a copyright strike against the 28-year-old – she did nothing wrong.

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Nintendo imposes hasty copyright strike

How did the ban happen? As Alanah Pearce reported on Twitter, she was reacting to a video from YouTuber SkillUp when the ban hammer struck. The video showed official preview footage and impressions of the new Zelda game, Tears of the Kingdom.

As PC Gamer emphasizes, the footage “was taken during a Nintendo-hosted event that Nintendo organized to promote this game developed by Nintendo.”

In a YouTube video about the situation, Alanah Pearce speculates that the game manufacturer initiated the copyright strike before realizing it was approved material. Additionally, Twitch confirmed to her that the complaint came directly from Nintendo.

She also emphasizes that this should not have happened: After all, it was obviously edited footage, SkillUp had just spoken and she had streamed under “Just Chatting” and not in a gameplay category.

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Leak causes Nintendo to go on high alert

What’s behind this? Nintendo is known to be quite “trigger-happy” regarding copyright infringements even during the best of times. Many have felt the wrath of the Japanese game and console maker:

At the moment, Nintendo seems particularly hostile towards alleged copyright infringements, as the highly anticipated new AAA title The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom was completely leaked earlier this month, almost 2 weeks before the planned release on May 12th.

The colleagues from GamePro also reported on the leak. Since then, Nintendo has been trying to put the cat back in the bag somehow and seems to be putting a copyright strike on everything that even remotely looks like leaked gameplay.

In the case of Alanah Pearce, the matter seems to have been clarified, her channel is already back online.

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Other companies are also not exactly gentle with leakers. A YouTuber about Magic: The Gathering reported an unpleasant visit after he had shown some still-secret cards. He had legally acquired the cards:

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Peridot has launched – What we know about the new game from the creators of Pokémon GO

Christos Tsogos Christos Tsogos Reading time 2 minutes

Peridot is a new game from the creators of Pokémon GO. The game is supposed to be a more realistic simulation than Tamagotchi, where you care for virtual creatures and bond them to you as pets. We show you everything important.

What is Peridot? The new mobile game from Niantic uses Augmented Reality, just like Pokémon GO. You use your phone, go outside, and collect monsters with your camera, called Peridots. These monsters basically serve as your virtual pets. You can collect them, take care of them, feed them, breed them, and make them happy to develop them further.

Each Peridot is unique, according to the developer, because an integrated breeding system allows for variations in traits, looks, and rarities. The game can be played solo or with friends to achieve unique combinations.

A summary video about Peridot can be found here from us:

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Everything that is known about Peridot so far, the new game from the creators of Pokémon Go

Peridot from Niantic: Everything about release and download

When is the release of Peridot? The release took place on May 9, 2023. It was a Tuesday.

Where can I download the game? The game is available for Android and iOS systems. Players could register in advance for the launch to be notified when the download is available.

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Is there a bonus for launch? If you registered in advance and played the game in the first two weeks after launch, you will receive a party hat for your Dot as a small present.

For everything else about Peridot regarding content and how the developers describe their game, you can find our release hub for Peridot here in our overview: Peridot: Release, download, content – All info about the new game from the creators of Pokémon GO

What do you think of Peridot so far? Can the game keep up with Pokémon GO? Or do you not like the game? Let us know!

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German RPG was celebrated by everyone in 2022, suddenly it’s pouring bad reviews and no one knows why

Niko Hernes Niko Hernes Reading time 2 minutes

Last year, the German-developed, classic JRPG-inspired Chained Echoes celebrated great success, for example on Steam. The average rating for the PC version on Metacritic is a high 91, making it one of the best games of 2022. But suddenly, negative user reviews poured in, and no one knows the reason.

What happened? Chained Echoes is rated “very positive” not only on Steam but also marked as “Must Play” on Metacritic. On Twitter, the Head of Product from DECK13 tweeted that suddenly there were many negative user reviews:

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The ratings are also just pure ratings without reviews or explanation, making it difficult to assess the reasons, especially 5 months after release.

Normally, written reviews or a sudden scandal can give clues as to where negative ratings come from. For example, the “Monster Hunter” movie was responsible for poor ratings for Monster Hunter World in 2020.

Here you can watch the launch trailer for Chained Echoes:

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Chained Echoes: Launch Trailer

What could the reasons be? It is hard to guess where the sudden outcry against the game comes from. One suspicion might be the lack of localizations in different languages.

The developer often receives requests to translate Chained Echoes into new languages. Due to the length of the game, the high costs, and the presumably small sales figures in those regions, a translation for Chained Echoes is not worthwhile outside of the 4 available languages.

At the same time, Head of Product Michael Hoss criticizes Metacritic. In an interview with GamesRadar+, he talks about the problems smaller developers face with such review bombing.

Why is review bombing so bad? Hoss mentioned that while Chained Echoes does not suffer lasting damage from the annoying situation, he also speaks for smaller indie companies that can suffer massive damage to their sales due to review bombing.

While a The Last of Us 2 can cope with it, a small indie title can really suffer. He also criticized Metacritic in his tweet (embedded above) for apparently only responding to AAA games. Back then, a discussion about the review bombing of The Last of Us 2 led Metacritic to make a change.

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He also talks about psychological damage and says that review bombing on Metacritic is just the beginning and can lead to harassment and hate mails. Post-release depression exists and all these things hurt people. And I hate that.

At least, it seems that the negative reviews have finally been removed after the outcry, and Chained Echoes has regained its original user rating on Metacritic.

Another game that is getting very good ratings in 2023 and only costs 5 €, is ideal for a cozy gaming weekend.

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Developer works 15 years on his game, almost fails because many Steam users shamelessly exploit a feature

Jakob Gerden Jakob Gerden Reading time 2 minutes

A puzzle game on Steam titled “Storyteller” is currently attracting a lot of attention. Less because it is an extraordinary game, but more due to a feature from Steam. You can find out why the developer walked away nearly empty-handed after 15 years of development here.

What kind of game is this? The puzzle game “Storyteller” makes you the author of a story, which is essentially realized through 3 things. These include:

  • A title that indicates the type of story.
  • A handful of characters that need to be staged.
  • A few props that should be placed according to the situation.

The title is given to you, and you then need to fill the rest, i.e., the scenes of the story, according to the principle of “Storyteller.”

How the game works can be seen in the video. However, a Steam feature has now been shamelessly exploited by players.

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Storyteller: Trailer

What Steam feature did users exploit? Steam offers all Steam users the opportunity to return games purchased on the platform within 2 weeks if they have a playtime of under 2 hours.

Although the puzzle game “Storyteller” performed relatively well on Steam, reviews emerged that criticized the playtime for the given price of €13.99 despite the attention to detail. Many users then returned the game via the mentioned option and got their money back – for a completed game.

For example, the user nwzed praises the game on the gaming platform (via Steam): “The principle behind ‘Storyteller’ is simply great.[…]”. On the other hand, however, he concludes his comment with the following explanation:

“Unfortunately, the whole experience is short. Very short, to be precise. I took 115 minutes for 100%-completion, and for a game that costs €13.99, that is far too little content. Since I have the luxury of getting a refund, I will do that.”

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The concept of ‘Storyteller’ led to a comeback on Steam

How did the game make its comeback? According to an interview with CNN Espanol (via CNN) with developer Daniel Benmergui, the concept behind “Storyteller” was both a blessing and a curse. In the interview, he stated:

We are working hard to make it accessible to people who do not play video games.[…] Overall, part of it was making the game accessible to people who do not play it, not about making a ten-hour game.

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He aimed to avoid unnecessarily inflating his game and to focus only on the best part. Over the years, he also discarded some content. Taking this risk turned out to be the decisive factor that gave the game enough traction to get the project back on the profit track.

The developer also stated that he is now working on an update that should extend the playtime beyond the tight 2 hours with more content. Meanwhile, the puzzle game has also been released on the Nintendo Switch. You can find out here which games might interest you on the Switch.

Whether the price for the time in “Storyteller” of under 2 hours is justified is up to each person to decide. However, the game made a rounded impression on us, with a lot of attention to detail. Production costs are generally also included in the pricing, so one could certainly speak of a fair price.

Do you know the game? If so, feel free to write to us in the comments how you find it or whether you also exploited the Steam feature.

Of course, on the other hand, there are always classics on sale, like Dragon Age: Origins, which offer a lot of content for little money.

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New survival game is finally on Steam and turns you and your friends into intergalactic train builders

Nicole Wakulczyk Nicole Wakulczyk Reading time 3 minutes

Nine months after the release in the Epic Games Store, Voidtrain made its way to Steam yesterday, on May 9th. In this co-op survival title, players control an interdimensional train either alone or in a group of up to four people. However, they must first build it.

What is Voidtrain about? To survive in the landscape of the so-called Voids, the Void, one can play alone or with friends. Players upgrade their own train, craft weapons, and fight various enemies. There are unique locations, stations, and floating islands full of puzzles to explore.

Crafting fans might also be interested in Voidtrain, because: Players build their train, which races through space, from scratch. From a tiny handcar to a full train with multiple cars, including customizable visuals, storage spaces, workbenches, and decorations. Collecting resources to create useful constructs is also part of the mechanic’s daily life in the Void.

Customizable weapons and gear support the character in their fight for survival. Besides enemies like soldiers or sharks, the player encounters creatures that look like huge dragon-like snakes on their journey.

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Voidtrain: Survival title on Steam – Trailer

Opinions are divided

What do players say about Voidtrain so far? Since the game was released on Epic in August 2021, there are already several reviews. There are also some opinions available on Steam.

According to GameStar, the game does many things right and adheres to survival commandments. Frustration stems from the limited exploration around the train, since: One is tethered to a cable. The fact that players do not have to worry about an oxygen meter creates feelings of happiness.

The YouTuber Markiplier is impressed in a Let’s Play video. “This is cool. This is really cool,” he repeats several times while collecting materials to build. He had no idea what the game would be like. When he saw the trailer, he thought: “It seems to have a cool aesthetic.”

However, the Steam community sees it differently. Only 66% of the reviews so far are positive. The good performance and the suffocating atmosphere in the Void are particularly praised. A few users compare the survival title to Raft, “but in space, which is an interesting concept.”

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Others criticize that Voidtrain becomes boring quickly and is too linear. A Steam user writes, “I wish there was a neutral review option for the game.” This is particularly bitter because Voidtrain was one of the most anticipated games on Steam before its release (via GameStar).

And I can fully agree with that.

I have already tried Voidtrain – Here’s how it plays: The time I spent in the Void seemed much longer than it actually was. The first hours in the game felt slow, and progress was scarcely recognizable. After the 3rd station, which looked almost identical to the first two, I had little desire to approach more.

However, not much else remains, as the “open world” feels rather linear at least at the beginning due to the rail system. I quickly found collecting resources to be repetitive, compounded by the incredibly small inventory. The storage chests with four slots each were not much help.

Due to the limited movement space, players are massively restricted in exploration. Flying islands and rocks are visible but not reachable. Overall, an interesting idea with an appealing aesthetic, but it remains questionable what further development will bring.

Good to know: When opening the game, a website opens where players can link their Steam account to the Epic Games account. Also, the game is still in early access status, even though it went into early access on Epic Games in August 2021.

Looking for more in the genre? On MeinMMO you can find the best survival games 2023 for PC, PlayStation, and Xbox.

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Diablo 4: Open Beta and Server Slam in May – Everything about the start of the last test

Christos Tsogos Christos Tsogos Reading time 3 minutes

Diablo 4 is preparing for a final beta test before its release – the Server Slam. With this test, players can once again travel through Sanctuary and catch a first glimpse of the new hack & slash. Additionally, there are gifts you can grab. All about the Server Slam can be found here.

Update, May 10: Today, on May 10, the preload for Diablo 4’s Server Slam begins.

What is a Server Slam? Blizzard itself has announced a Server Slam for Diablo 4 in a major interview. This is supposed to take place before the release and ensure that the servers are pushed to their limits. In line with this, a new trailer for the Server Slam has been released:

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Diablo 4: The trailer for the Server Slam with content and rewards

We will now list all the important information regarding the Server Slam and show you what you need to know.

Diablo 4: Everything about the Open Beta – Duration, Download and Rewards

When does the Server Slam begin? The last open beta will take place from May 12 at 9:00 PM until May 14 at 9:00 PM.

Can anyone participate? Every player, whether pre-order customer or tester, can participate in this final beta test of Diablo 4.

Is there a new download for the Server Slam? No, but there will be a preload today, May 10, at 9:00 PM. Players who have not downloaded the beta file yet may finally download it. Players who already possess this file must download an update.

How large is the download for the open beta? On the PS5, the download is 77.130 GB. The download sizes for other platforms may also be similarly large.

What rewards can be earned? Just like before the Server Slam, you can still earn the cute wolf bundles from the previous betas. To do this, you need to reach level 20.

In addition, there is a mount trophy named “Cry of Ashava”. To obtain this, you need to defeat the world boss Ashava with a “level 20” hero.

Diablo 4 Server Slam rewards
Diablo 4 Server Slam rewards
Diablo 4 Cry of Ashava Mount Trophy
Diablo 4 Cry of Ashava Mount Trophy

All rewards will be received when Diablo 4 celebrates its release. So be quick and take the chance, because once the beta is over, there will be no more opportunities to grab these items.

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What should be noted? The Server Slam is set up by Blizzard to ensure that the servers collapse under the rush of players. Therefore, you should expect long wait times, delays, and bugs that may kick you out of the game.

Since we participated in both previous beta dates, we recommend that you log in on May 13 or, at the latest, on May 14, and do so during the early or late hours. This way, there will be short to no wait times for you, and you can enjoy the beta more relaxed.

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A new MMORPG makes my dreams come true – Shows the best combat system ever in the trailer

Alexander Leitsch Alexander Leitsch Reading time 4 minutes

Chrono Odyssey is a new MMORPG for PC, PlayStation and Xbox that recently released its first gameplay trailer. This showcases many combat scenes that make a very strong impression. Especially the powerful attacks of the bosses, the evasion mechanics, and the hitbox impress MeinMMO editor Alexander Leitsch.

When New World presented its combat system in 2019, I was absolutely thrilled. It was supposed to be a mix of WoW and Dark Souls. Tactical fights, few abilities, but a strong focus on blocking and dodging, in short: Skill should be at the forefront. That sounded exactly like the MMORPG I always wanted.

However, the final implementation disappointed me greatly at release:

  • The animations of the own abilities were not fluid enough
  • The hitbox of the enemies often felt inaccurate
  • Many enemies fought too predictably, and it always felt basically the same whether I beat opponents at level 1, 25, or 60
  • There was a lack of real punishment for wrong decisions

New World has improved some things since then, such as smoother weapon swaps and adjusted animations, but it is still far from the game of my imagination.

However, since last week I have a new, great hope. Chrono Odyssey not only speaks of a system reminiscent of Dark Souls but also shows suitable combat scenes. And they look so good that my hype train is already fully in motion.

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Chrono Odyssey – Gameplay Trailer

Powerful enemies and much precision make my heart race

The first combat scene in the trailer starts at second 53, as a possible boss enemy hits the player character and throws him back several meters. The attacks and animations of the enemy are very precise and clearly recognizable. This allows for parrying or dodging them in time.

Especially impressive is the moment at minute 1:00, when the opponent’s sword sweeps over the player’s head. Here, dodging at the right moment was very important.

Even with other monsters, such as a jumping attack from a stone creature at minute 1:42, one can see a very clear hitbox that should be avoided. Everything feels significantly more precise than what one is used to from many MMORPGs, thus strongly reminding of Dark Souls.

Chrono Odyssey attack

If you can’t dodge the abilities, you have to face the consequences. This includes knockbacks and other forms of CC. At least in the trailer, the mistakes feel very punishing – right down to a small CC chain that leads to death.

Alongside the tactical elements, Chrono Odyssey also makes a good visual impression. The fights appear fluid and choreographed, weapon switching has no long cooldowns, and the animations look pretty and high-quality.

Moreover, there are already many diverse enemies that place different demands on the players. There are attacks that cannot be parried and where dodging is the only option.

Reaction speed seems to play an important role, especially with the large world bosses from minute 2:20, where there are almost continuous strong attacks.

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Time travel mechanic to rectify your own mistakes

Chrono Odyssey already looks much better than New World and many other MMORPGs in combat. Visually, Black Desert might still keep up, but there, blocking is not possible and it is more about the rotation of abilities than tactical dodging.

However, the new MMORPG also has a unique mechanic up its sleeve, the Chronotector. This is an artifact that gives players the chance to briefly jump back in time. This should allow you to fend off a death caused by an instakill mechanic, which can also be seen in the trailer at minute 2:55.

How exactly the mechanic works and how powerful it will ultimately be is currently unknown. But if it can only be used once per boss fight as a cooldown, it could become an important tactical element that I am very much looking forward to.

Chrono Odyssey World 3
Chrono Odyssey World 2
Chrono Odyssey World 1

In general, the new MMORPG makes a good impression. It relies on an open world where you can climb mountains, there should be dungeons, raids, and large PvP battles, and it offers 6 classes that will each have access to two weapon sets:

  • Swordsman – Sword/Shield + Greatsword
  • Paladin – Mace/Shield + Spear
  • Berserker – Two Axes + Battle Axe
  • Sorcerer – Staff + Wand
  • Assassin – Two Daggers + Gun
  • Ranger – Bow + Rapier

Thus, Chrono Odyssey ranks in my list of major MMORPG hopes directly behind the LoL MMORPG and Ashes of Creation and just ahead of big names like ArcheAge 2 or Throne and Liberty.

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The new gearing system in WoW is genius, but so damn complicated

Cortyn Cortyn Reading time 3 minutes

In World of Warcraft there is a new system for obtaining and upgrading equipment. That is pretty genius – but also damn confusing, thinks MeinMMO demon Cortyn.

In World of Warcraft, the developers are diligently implementing the wishes of the community. Particularly the Patch 10.1 Ashes of Neltharion has brought significant upheavals to the loot system. Even though the core idea is really good, there are some problems.

Honestly: The new system for upgrading items is quite good in terms of pure function. Whether it’s rewards from world quests or dungeons, almost all items can be upgraded multiple times. This means there’s more “meaningful” loot than ever before.

But with the Nether: It is so incredibly complicated that it is again a complete “overkill” of information for newcomers or returners.

The current trailer for the latest WoW patch:

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

Veterans and hardcore players will likely be able to grasp the system pretty quickly. But please try to explain the system briefly and concisely to someone new.

“So everywhere in the world, you now get flight stones, whether from world quests or rare mobs, dungeons or raids. You need them to upgrade equipment.”

“Okay, what can I upgrade?”

“Most items. So from world quests and dungeons or rare mobs.”

“How high can I upgrade them?”

“That really depends on where you got an item and which category it belongs to: Explorer, Adventurer, Veteran, Champion, or Hero. Depending on that, the limits are at 411, 424, 437, or 447.”

“Do I need anything else?”

“Yes, you also need Shadowflame Emblems. There are four different variants: Whelpling, Dragon, Wyrm, or Aspect. Each emblem can upgrade the last four levels of an item type and the first four levels of the next category. However, the emblems are split into fragments that you have to assemble. But the quantity of emblems and fragments you can get is limited.”

“Uh-hu.”

“But you only need to raise each equipment slot once with an emblem to a certain item level. After that, if you want to upgrade an item in the same slot, regardless of which character, it only costs flight stones and the costs are even reduced by half.”

“Where do the different emblems come from?”

“Whelpling comes from treasures and daily quests, Dragon comes from elite quests, weekly tasks, low Mythic+, and raids, Wyrm comes from the heroic raid and more challenging Mythic+, and Aspect comes from the hardest content.”

“Can I craft equipment as well?”

“Yes, but you will need an enchanter to enchant a corresponding emblem for you before you can then order the item. And you will also need Shadowflame Sparks, which are only available every two weeks.”

“I’d rather go back to doing pet battles …”

This fictional conversation could go on for quite a while and has only captured the essential details of the new equipment system so far. If you search for various “explanation videos” on YouTube about the new gearing system, most videos are between 15 and 25 minutes long. If you have to explain a “simplified, better system” for almost half an hour – is it really simplified?

Even the shortest summary in the form of a table on Reddit looks like this:

WoW Upgrade Path

I like the Zaralek Caverns and basically, the new gearing system is really good. But I can’t imagine it leading to an “easier entry” into World of Warcraft. Because explaining all the details is extremely extensive and makes it one of the largest and – at least at first glance – most opaque systems ever.

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I also understand that some will say: “Then you just have to deal with it, then it’s not so hard!” – And yes, of course, you are right. But the current plan for World of Warcraft must actually be to attract new players in order to further build on the good expansion Dragonflight. A complex system like this provides more choices in loot, but it also discourages many people who do not want to study for half an hour in the evening how item levels actually work now.

What do you think of the new loot system in Patch 10.1? Thoroughly successful? Or a bit overwhelming?

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Gamer wants to buy RTX 4090, but is it worth buying a graphics card for 1,600 euros today when it might be outdated tomorrow?

Benedikt Schlotmann Benedikt Schlotmann Reading time 3 minutes

Graphics cards and PC upgrades are more expensive than ever in 2023. A gamer wants to buy an Nvidia GPU now, but he hesitates at the thought of paying 1,600 euros. And he is not the only one struggling with this.

The prices for hardware are higher in 2023 than they have been for a long time. Fast graphics cards can quickly cost over 1,000 euros, and such an investment must be well thought out. Anyone looking to buy an RTX 4090 has to put at least 1,600 euros on the table (via geizhals.de).

On reddit, some users are now discussing whether it is even worth investing so much money in hardware. Because hardware that you buy today is already outdated a little later. At least some believe that.

One user writes in a thread on reddit:

Apart from that, I find it hard to believe that I am the only one who has such a kind of remorse regarding the purchase of such an expensive piece of hardware…

Is technology that I buy today already outdated tomorrow?

Where does the thought come from? The discussion has been ongoing among gamers for some time. Many manufacturers tie special features to their hardware to promote and sell it. New features are then, not surprisingly, tied to a new hardware generation. For example, the thread starter writes: “It’s always the same with technology: buy today, outdated tomorrow.”

Current example: Nvidia offers some features, such as DLSS 3.0, exclusively for the latest RTX 4000 series. Simply put: If someone bought an RTX 3080 for 1,000 euros last year, they would have to spend another 1,000 euros to get DLSS 3.0 and other features. Many now believe that without such technology, you can no longer play modern games.

Here, some fear that Nvidia could do the same with DLSS 4.0 or other features. In 2-3 years, an exclusive feature could be presented again.

Because when people buy expensive hardware, they often think: If I buy a graphics card for a lot of money now, then I can relax for the next 4-5 years and don’t have to upgrade so quickly. The thought of investing 1,000 euros in a new GPU every 2 years causes some stomach pains.

What speaks against these arguments? On the other hand, there are also people who say: Yes, such a graphics card is damn expensive, but it’s worth it. The money is therefore well invested and after all, it’s also the favorite hobby. Others invest 1,500 euros in LEGO models (via reddit.com).

Others add: Even if the graphics card should be outdated in 2 years, it is still an outstanding piece of technology (via reddit.com):

I mean, this is really how people buy enthusiast technology. Can you imagine how angry 2080Ti owners were when the 3070 came out for less than half the price? Even with this generation, the 4070Ti is on par with the 3090Ti, which came out for $2000. It will still be a very good card, even if it is outdated.

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Gaming has been getting more expensive for years

For years, gamers have repeatedly noted that prices for hardware are rising. This applies to all major manufacturers like AMD, Nvidia, and Intel. Anyone who used to be able to buy a mid-range graphics card for 250 euros now pays more like 450 to 500 euros.

Many users are therefore turning straight to an Xbox Series X or a PS5. Because Microsoft and Sony support their consoles for many years. While consoles can only represent the technical standard of the release year, you get consistent performance over many years. And you don’t have to worry about upgrades.

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How do you deal with such expensive hardware? Have you ever regretted an investment of 1,000 euros or more in hardware, or is it part of your hobby to always be on “the cutting edge of technology”?

Sometimes, it also takes simple tricks to get more performance out of the most expensive graphics card. MeinMMO explains how the gamer was able to solve his problem with an RTX 4090:

Gamer is desperate because with an RTX 4090 for 1,600 € he can only play with 10 FPS – the solution is quite simple

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German MMORPG gets massive update and most are only interested in WASD

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The German MMORPG Albion Online by Sandbox Interactive GmbH has recently made its debut in the Far East. In April, this sandbox MMORPG reached new record numbers of players. Now, the next add-on “Knightfall” not only brings more content but also a new control system.

What kind of game is this? Albion Online is a sandbox MMORPG, available on PC via Steam and also on mobile. It is set in a medieval fantasy world and focuses on a player-driven economy, PvE content, and intense PvP battles.

Depending on the zone entered – there are green, yellow, red, and black zones – dying virtually can either mean losing durability or all belongings. Similarly, the space MMORPG EVE Online operates in this way. PvE lovers should note that they have the option to participate in PvP if they are in any zone except for the black zone.

Watch a trailer of the MMORPG here.

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Albion Online – Trailer for the Sandbox MMORPG

Many celebrate the WASD feature in the add-on

What do fans say about the new add-on? With the add-on “Knightfall,” there is again a content patch including the WASD feature. This means that movement in the game is realized using the WASD keys on the keyboard.

As seen on Reddit, the comment from Black007lp is currently receiving many upvotes. He states: “WASD? Finally, I can try Albion.” Others, like the YouTuber Mogdone, agree and call this small but great feature a true game changer.

Check out the English opinion of Mogdone in the YouTube post here:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VA9qWHetbnA

What else does the add-on bring? In addition to general game improvements, the patch notes (via forum.albiononline.com) indicate the introduction of a new dungeon called “Knightfall Abbey” to the MMORPG. Along with the monastery dungeon, there are also changes to loot and chests.

The streets of Avalon are also getting updates. Additionally, a series of new items are being added. Finally, players are now also allowed to change the gender of their character for gold afterwards.

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What are the player numbers? The player numbers have climbed to a new record high in April. The surge on the server, which opened on March 20, 2023, in the Far East, resulted in a record number of approximately 300,000 players at its peak.

Whether this will be a sustainable success remains to be seen in the future. Content patches like the current “Knightfall” are definitely a step in the right direction.

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Call of Duty 2023: Insider reveals details about the presentation – it could take a while

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Tom Henderson is considered a well-informed leaker in the shooter scene. Now the alleged insider has revealed details about the presentation of Call of Duty 2023 and shows the date of the planned reveal.

What does the insider say? New is the date of the worldwide reveal of Call of Duty 2023. According to the new report, the “reveal” is set to take place in early August 2023:

It is still unclear in what form the reveal will take place. Due to the late presentation this year, it could again result in a presentation in the form of an in-game event. CoD Cold War (2020) and CoD Vanguard (2021) were both presented in the first part of CoD Warzone.

How certain is this? This is a leak, so it is not really certain. However, leaker Tom Henderson has often been right in the past, having announced the first Warzone months before its release, which was only presented with a trailer one day before its release.

Further down you will find more leaked information about the start of the beta and the possible release date. Here is the trailer for the current Season 3 of Call of Duty:

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CoD MW2 & Warzone 2: Season 3 – Trailer

What has already been leaked? In previous reports, Henderson has already talked about further dates and has practically revealed the complete timeline – from the reveal to the release:

  • Reveal: 08.01.
  • Beta 1: 10.06. – 10.10.
  • Beta 2: 10.12. – 10.16.
  • Campaign (Early Access): 11.02.
  • Full Release: 11.10.

As previously mentioned: Take the info with a grain of skepticism. These are leaks. Things can change over the course of a project or the information is simply wrong. But Henderson has also proven often enough that he is close to the source.

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As soon as there are more concrete details about Call of Duty 2023, you will find more about it on MeinMMO. Currently, even the name is still completely unknown, but a game led by the developer studio Sledgehammer Games is expected.

For a long time, it was even thought that there would be no CoD 2023 at all. CoD MW2 could receive a full-price expansion and remain the current CoD for another year.

Meanwhile, it is believed that there will indeed be a normal CoD release, you can read the report from back then here: Insider says: In 2023 there will not be a new Call of Duty for the first time in 17 years

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28-year-old is in the top 100 on Twitch, says: “Most streamers are small because they are not good enough”

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Matthew “Mizkif” Rinaudo is one of the most-watched streamers on Twitch. He believes that the platform is not to blame for the lack of viewers for smaller streamers: they just need to get better.

What kind of streamer is he? Mizkif started his Twitch career as a cameraman for the controversial streamer IcePoseidon. The streamer made a name for himself mainly by sitting in front of the camera with attractive women and taking part in every trend and diving into every influencer drama.

The recipe seemed to work: in summer 2022, Mizkif reached up to 50,000 viewers and was among the biggest streamers in the world. But in September, he had a rude awakening when he clashed with a gambling streamer on Twitter, who accused him of covering up a sexual assault by a friend.

After that, things went quiet for Mizkif, but since the end of 2022, the streamer has slowly been making his way back to Twitch. Currently he ranks “only” 77th among the most-watched streamers in the world, but if anyone knows how to be successful on Twitch, it’s Mizkif (sullygnome).

Now he directed harsh words at smaller content creators who want to follow in his footsteps.

Tyler “Ninja” Blevins was also once among the top streamers on Twitch.

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Through Fortnite to the largest streamer on Twitch – Who is Ninja and what is he doing today?

Mizkif believes that smaller streamers are to blame themselves

How did he come to these statements? In a stream on May 8, Mizkif spoke about a YouTube video discussing the current state of Twitch. He vehemently disagreed with the point that the streaming platform needs to support smaller content creators more to be discovered.

What does Mizkif have to say about smaller streamers? The 28-year-old apparently believes that Twitch has already done enough to help smaller streamers. There are already plenty of tools on the platform to be discovered by new viewers.

I think most streamers are small streamers because they are not good streamers. And I think Twitch has done a much better job in recent years with recommended [channels] and many other things. I think it’s now 100% fine.

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What should smaller streamers do then? Mizkif added that people just want to complain and whine. They just need to get better:

I don’t know what to tell you, go on TikTok, make more TikToks, make more YouTube shorts, try to grow outside the platform.

The streamer explains that viewers tend to join already established communities. Newcomers must therefore build a community elsewhere and bring it to Twitch to become more attractive to new viewers as well.

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Mizkif is also against increasing smaller streamers’ share of the revenue from paid subscriptions, the subs. Larger streamers have long benefited from a favorable 70/30 split, while smaller streamers only receive half of the revenue.

As the 28-year-old explains, this perceived injustice motivated him to make his channel bigger.

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New MMORPG starts secret beta on Steam – Players still show gameplay

Alexander Leitsch Alexander Leitsch Reading time 3 minutes

Perfect New World will be the successor to an old MMORPG classic and just like that one, it will emphasize flying as an important element. For several days now, a closed beta has been running on Steam that is technically not allowed to be shown. Nevertheless, there is quite a bit of video material to be found on YouTube and Twitch.

What kind of game is this? Perfect New World will be the successor to the MMORPG Perfect World and impressed many with its first gameplay trailer. There were action-packed battles and good graphics on display. Additionally, a second trailer showcased the flying in the game, which is a must for many fans of the series.

  • During character creation, you have the choice of 3 classes for testing, each tied to 3 different races. However, more classes are expected before the release.
  • The game world is supposed to be completely open. For testing, there will be four different zones, each featuring a different theme. One zone is supposed to be full of puzzles, another focuses on group content like boss fights, and Dracopolis will likely be the capital with a mix of Chinese and steampunk elements like airships.
  • There will be random events in the game world that appear and which you can participate in.
  • Perfect New World will have an action combat system without the ability to “lock on” to a target. You will always need to actively aim with your abilities. Additionally, there are combos that enhance your attacks, for instance, when you throw enemies into the air.

However, while the first trailers thrilled many, the gameplay from the beta is not being received well. However, a lot can still change before the release.

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Perfect New World – Gameplay

Mobile menus and pixelated graphics as points of criticism

Where does the gameplay come from? A video comes from the German YouTuber Toftel, who showed his first 90 minutes in the beta. There you can see character creation and the first quests and battles.

However, Toftel and the viewers of the video have some points of criticism, including:

  • Gender lock.
  • A pixelated graphic.
  • Partially long animations during battles, which somewhat diminishes the action effect. Generally, the first battles were too easy.
  • A very empty game world.
  • Menus that strongly resemble mobile MMORPGs.
  • Optional auto-pathing from one quest giver to another.
  • Some bugs and performance issues.

In the comments on the video, but also elsewhere, the MMORPG is described as a worse TERA or a worse Revelation Online. Comparisons to Bless Online are also made repeatedly.

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However, some critics in the comments also claim that elements such as bugs, menus, or the empty game world can be significantly revised post-beta. The beta is also meant to gather feedback. However, the YouTuber did not report any errors during the video, which was repeatedly mentioned in the comments.

Is there any praise as well? The “YouTuber Perfect New World Gameplays” (via YouTube) and “webYTube” (via YouTube) have published various videos, some of which positively highlight the air battles and flying. Also, the fact that there is already English voice acting in the first beta is a small plus.

However, so far, no video has caused any great excitement.

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A major problem also seems to be the high system requirements. Perfect New World requires significantly more than most other MMORPGs, yet the graphics in the game do not do justice to that: New MMORPG on Steam has extremely high system requirements – Now shows gameplay to it.

What is your first impression of Perfect New World? Are you still interested in the game, or does it look too much like a classic Asia grinder?

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Destiny 2: Update 7.0.5.3 is here – All patch notes and information

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Today, on May 9th, is Update Day for Destiny 2 again, and this is an unfortunate message for many players, as they will not be able to immerse themselves in the world of Destiny 2 for some time. What exactly is coming up and how long the server downtime will last, you will find out on MeinMMO.

What you need to know today: Bungie, the developer of Destiny 2, is known for regularly releasing updates and patches for the game to fix bugs and add new features.

  • If Destiny 2 goes offline again today, the Guardians will not have access to the loot shooter or its associated functions during the server downtime.

In this article, we will discuss the reasons for today’s server downtime and what Destiny 2 players can expect when they log back in. MeinMMO will also provide you with current information on the update progress during the downtime in an info box.

Update history for Patch 7.0.5.3:

09:00 AM: Following yesterday’s update, Bungie announced that various error codes are still affecting the game’s stability in Destiny 2. Accordingly, the API had to be disabled and the game taken offline for emergency maintenance. Bungie is currently investigating the issues.

07:00 PM: The patch notes are here. We will link them further down in the article. Unfortunately, no good news for the sound bug.

However, Destiny 2 has awoken again. On PC, the download for Update 7.0.5.3 is a total of 100.02 MB. Once you’ve downloaded it, you can log back in. However, keep in mind – background maintenance will continue until 08:00 PM.

06:15 PM: The servers of Destiny 2 are now offline. Now it’s time to wait until 07:00 PM and hope that everything goes according to plan.

05:00 PM: Bungie has started background maintenance for Update 7.0.5.3. This means you may experience small hiccups or server losses in the game. You now have 1 hour and 15 minutes to complete your activities before Bungie goes into downtime.
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Destiny 2: Lightfall – Gather all Guardians trailer

Maintenance on 09.05. – All Times for Server Down

These times are important today: Bungie informed players via Twitter about the exact times. The planned downtime will last 45 minutes.

This is the exact schedule for the maintenance:

  • At 05:00 PM German time, the maintenance work will start in the background on all platforms.
  • From 06:15 PM, the servers will go offline, and players will be automatically kicked from all activities.
  • The update 7.0.5.3 will be rolled out on all platforms during this time and can be downloaded.
  • Officially, the servers will already be back online by 07:00 PM.
  • The ongoing background maintenance will end at 08:00 PM if everything goes smoothly. During this time, however, you can already play again.
Important: As long as the background maintenance is running, there may be connection issues in the game from time to time. You may also have to expect queues when logging in directly after the update.

Additionally, note that third-party applications and the official companion app may also be temporarily unavailable, so you won’t be able to use them.

What changes with Hotfix 7.0.5.3 in Season 20

What the patch brings today: During the server downtime, the game will be updated to the latest version, and some changes and improvements will be made. These can range from minor adjustments to major updates and new content.

MeinMMO lists here issues that Bungie is already aware of, as well as those that our readers have pointed out to us. However, what will be fixed, will only be shown by the patch notes.

  • The description of the node for normal supremacy player search is missing.
  • Some Guardian Games quests can only be completed with bronze medals or medals from the Vanguard Guardian Games leisure playlist.
  • The Wishender does not penetrate advanced Phalanx or Hydra shields.
  • In the Nightfall “Lake of Shadows”, wiping in the boss area causes some enemies and champions to respawn in a previous area, blocking platinum rewards.
  • Some gilded titles are no longer gilded, and some associated triumphs have been marked as incomplete.
  • The latest title of the Guardian Games 2023 “Champ” currently cannot be gilded either.
  • The aspect of the Strand Hunter “Chains of Warding” does not trigger some class ability mods.
  • When further upgrading a masterpiece weapon, it seems as if you gain +20 on the base value, while in reality, you can only gain +10 on the base value.
  • Using 3 copies of the same resistance armor mod does not provide any advantage over using 2 copies of the same mod.
  • There are reports that Radiant no longer stuns barrier champions.
  • Fire sprites can no longer be generated through grenade kills.
  • The sound bug has only been improved but not fully fixed.
  • Player name changes are not infinitely customizable via bungie.net. Several “number Guardians” are still waiting for the option to change their usernames again instead of receiving the message “You have no name changes available”.
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Patch Notes for Hotfix 7.0.5.3 in Destiny 2

What is in the patch notes? The comprehensive list of all changes for Hotfix 7.0.5.1 will be published by Bungie in the form of patch notes. However, they will only appear this evening.

As soon as they are published, we will link them in this article, as they could still change afterwards.

Read the patch notes for update 7.0.5.3 (English).

That means Bungie has again some issues on its list that could be fixed with today’s update. These urgently needed maintenance and updates are so important to improve the player experience and keep the game up to date. Especially in Season 20, where Bungie is struggling with persistent gameplay issues.

How do you plan to spend the time during a Destiny 2 server downtime? Are you already finished with Season 20, or is there something you still need that might be blocked by a bug? Feel free to leave us a comment here on MeinMMO.

At least harvesting the platinum medals in the Guardian Games 2023 can be done quickly using these tricks:

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WoW has a new Legendary – But only one class can use it

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The hints in World of Warcraft are intensifying. In Patch 10.1, you can earn a new Legendary – at least if you play the right class.

Legendary items are the best that can happen to a character in World of Warcraft. While these “Legendarys” were difficult to obtain in the early days of World of Warcraft and often belonged to only a few classes, there were plenty of them in “Legion” and “Shadowlands”, making the uniqueness of these items somewhat faded.

But with Dragonflight, Legendary items are rare again; so far, there have been none. However, that has changed with Patch 10.1 – only one class will probably get a Legendary.

Which class is the Legendary for? For the Evokers of the Dracthyr. This also fits the overall story told with Patch 10.1, Fury of Neltharion. After all, Aberrus is the birthplace of the Dracthyr, so a legendary item in this environment makes sense.

You can see the video about the current patch here:

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

Where does the information come from? Even on the PTR of Patch 10.1, there were some hints of a legendary weapon found in the data mining. Now, another item has been found in the game data, the “Cracked Titan Gem”. A legendary item that is supposed to start a quest line and is only available for Evokers. The description reads:

This jewel contains a familiar energy. You feel drawn to it, almost as if it were tugging at your will.

This suggests that it is a gem of the glove that Neltharion once used to control the Dracthyr.

It is still unclear where the jewel comes from, but most suspect that it drops from the final boss Sarkareth – perhaps only at higher difficulty levels.

As of today, the raid Aberrus, Crucible of Shadows is open. Therefore, it’s only a matter of time before the first Evoker heroes unlock the quest line and set off on the hunt for their legendary weapon.

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What kind of Legendary is it? That remains to be seen. So far, the data miners have not been able to clearly identify the legendary item. It is most likely still encrypted in the game data and will only be unlocked in the data when the first players unlock the legendary item.

Do you think it’s good that there are again Legendaries for a single class? Or is that “unfair” and every class should get one?

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Twitch bans one of the largest YouTubers in the world and an 8-year-old video might be the reason for it

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Felix Kjellberg (34), better known as “PewDiePie”, was for a long time the biggest YouTuber in the world. Since March 2023, the content creator has also been seen again on the streaming platform Twitch. However, the account has now disappeared as suddenly as it appeared.

PewDiePie streams on Twitch? Actually, the legendary gaming influencer is better known as a YouTuber, but PewDiePie actually has a Twitch channel. However, it has barely been used for years.

In March 2023, there was great surprise when PewDiePie’s Twitch channel suddenly went live again. Instead of livestreams, there was only a continuous loop of his old videos – and strangely enough, whole episodes of the Canadian comedy series “Trailer Park Boys”.

What was going on with the channel? Initially, fans suspected that the channel had been hacked, like what happened to the German YouTuber HandOfBlood. His account suddenly had the name “Tesla Twitter” and posted news about Elon Musk.

However, behind it was the company CoPilo Media, which according to their website “creates value by bringing existing content collections to a new audience.” This means in plain terms that they take over accounts from influencers like PewDiePie in order to broadcast certain media on them, such as the Trailer Park Boys or old videos from a creator.

For now, however, neither Trailer Park Boys, nor ALF or the cult film The Room will be seen on PewDiePie’s channel. For unknown reasons, the channel has been banned by Twitch. Fans are eagerly speculating what could have triggered the ban.

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Was an 8-year-old video to blame?

What do fans suspect? After the news of the ban spread from the automated Twitter account StreamerBans and shortly thereafter through the streaming subreddit LivestreamFail, speculations quickly arose.

One Twitter user suspects that the entire channel concept may have violated Twitch’s guidelines (via Twitter). However, this seems unlikely, as German streamers like Gronkh and MontanaBlack also operate such 24/7 channels with old content.

Others suspect that the shown content may have triggered the ban – as some of PewDiePie’s old videos would violate Twitch’s rules:

  • In 2015, the YouTuber released a video series about the infamous “Yandere Simulator”. In the game, you control a schoolgirl who tries to win the favor of her classmate and isn’t afraid of murder. The game is on Twitch’s “black list”.
  • In a 2017 livestream, PewDiePie used the “N-word” while getting upset about a teammate during a round of PUBG. Fans still know the incident as the “Bridge Incident”, as the YouTuber was on a bridge in-game when he used the racist term.

The “Bridge Incident” should no longer be found on PewDiePie’s channel, but it would definitely be a reason for a ban for Twitch. The videos about the Yandere Simulator are still available on the 34-year-old’s YouTube channel. So it’s quite possible that they could have found their way into the continuous stream.

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As usual, Twitch does not comment on the ban, so the reasons can only be speculated about. PewDiePie has also not yet said anything about the brief comeback of his channel. Apparently, there are other priorities for the YouTuber, who is expecting his first child with his wife Marzia.

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MMORPG Lost Ark gets a new class today – Is so strong that many are already fearing a nerf

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On May 10, the first part of the “Slay your way to Elgacia” update arrives in Lost Ark, bringing not only some changes but also a popular and powerful new class to the West: the Slayer. We explain why you shouldn’t get too excited too early.

What does the update bring? Besides the new class, May mainly involves “Quality of Life” updates. Included is the new Ebony Cube, which replaces and combines the existing mechanics of Boss Frenzy and Cube.

You can also expect nice little details. The two gun classes, Deadeye and Gunslinger, can now not only switch through their arsenal of weapons but also sheathe them. This is meant to contribute to immersion and is indeed well received by the community.

The knowledge transfer system will also be improved. It will be made easier for you to push new characters through the story for little gold and bring them directly to level 50.

What is the highlight in May? However, the highlight of the patch is clearly the new class. With the Slayer, the penultimate new class comes to the West. Our version is then only one class behind Korea.

The Slayer is a female version of the Berserker, making her the first feminine warrior class. She wields a greatsword in battle and focuses more on specialization than on crit and swiftness, unlike the Madness Berserker.

The last new class was the Artist:

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Lost Ark shows the new class in the trailer – Swing the brush against Brelshaza

Slayer leads DPS lists, comes with enticing event

Why is the class the highlight? The Slayer ranks very high on the tier lists regarding both PvE and PvP. She has enormous burst potential, and her damage per second is massive. With the right gear, she can deal over a billion damage at once, overshadowing most other classes (via YouTube).

Moreover, the greatsword is considered a popular weapon in the community, as there are many attractive skins for the weapon and the so-called “Glow” is correspondingly large and eye-catching. “Glow” refers to the increasingly powerful glow of the weapon, which grows as you improve the weapon.

What else can tempt you: Furthermore, with the release of the Slayer, a new progression event also starts. You will receive a Power Pass that pushes you to Gearscore 1,340 this time. This one is also for players who have not yet played a character that far. The only requirement is that your account has been active since December 2022.

From 1,340, you can then start the new event, which helps you reach item level 1,460. For this, there are materials provided, improved chances for upgrading, and many useful items as well as 4 free, time-limited engravings.

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The new class will not stay that strong

Why you shouldn’t get too excited: The class is so incredibly strong that fans in Korea are already expecting a nerf, meaning a weakening of the Slayer. Currently, a patch for the Korean servers is announced for May 12, shortly after the release of the class for us (via reddit).

So far, there are no patch notes yet, but most experts agree: A nerf of the Slayer is inevitable. Even if it doesn’t happen right now, the Slayer probably won’t be able to maintain her enormous performance.

However, since the class is coming to us with the May patch on May 10, it most likely does not include the weakening yet. You are therefore in great danger of playing a class that might lose significantly in power and damage with the next update.

As with any new class, you will probably also have to spend a lot of gold on the Slayer to obtain good gear shortly after release. So think carefully about whether it’s really worth it for you.

What do you think of the Slayer? Do you not care about the impending nerf? Or were you never interested in the class anyway? Feel free to let us know in the comments here at MeinMMO.

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A website about LoL shows who is the most AFK – 2 champions stand out clearly

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A statistic about League of Legends shows which champions are most AFK in the MOBA by Riot Games. Ironically, the boss of the underworld shines with his absence.

Statistics show the AFK rates of champions: Every gamer who plays various multiplayer games knows them: the random team members who do not participate in the game and are absent.

League of Legends is also not spared from AFK players. Some heroes and certain ranks stand out as being particularly often absent.

The site “League of Graphs” collects this data and presents the respective statistics in an illustrative manner. This reveals which champion in the popular MOBA by Riot Games particularly often leaves his teammates in the lurch.

For many years, the champion Yasuo dominated. But he has now been dethroned.

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The Boss vs. the dishonored Warrior

Which champion is most absent? Sett, the boss, is considered the leader of Ionia’s underworld – a task that evidently takes a lot of time. Who can care about trivial rank matches when he has to run a criminal empire?

With a total of 1.96%, players who play Sett are most AFK. No other champion is absent in as many games as the top laner. Only Yasuo poses serious competition and is closely following Sett with 1.95% (via League of Graphs).

From the third place onwards, the AFK rates drop significantly, and for now, it remains a duel between the boss and the dishonored warrior.

  • Place 3 – Yone: 1.85%
  • Place 4 – Volibear: 1.78%
  • Place 5 – Akali: 1.70%
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However, we have it relatively well in Europe. Only 4% of all matches on EUW have to deal with an AFK player. In Turkey (8.5%) and Brazil (6.5%) it is much worse. The lowest rates are in Japan (1.6%) and Korea (2.3%).

Which champion is least AFK? At the end of the AFK statistics stands Lulu. The sorceress is absent in only 0.89% of her matches and is slightly better off than Rakan, who disappears from the keyboard in 0.91% of games.

But champions Jarvan IV, Annie, Janna, Nami, and Yumi also remain below an absence rate of 1%. Exemplary, considering Sett and Yasuo; especially with the magical cat, it may please some players when the opposing Yumi is AFK.

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Humble offers a huge Steam sale that significantly reduces half of my library

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The sales on Steam are notorious for strong offers that reach for your wallet. However, there is currently a sale on Humble featuring Steam games that also invites browsing.

I am a trained console gamer, only 9 years on Steam and I own only 126 games on the PC platform. My “Pile of Shame” is lower than my stack of unopened letters.

And even though there are surely three invoices waiting on the pile: I like to grab a deal during a good game sale. However, in this current sale, it’s more about you.

When I came across the Humble sale today, so many great games from my library came to mind that I want to encourage you to take a look at the list yourself:

I will show you a list below with games that I can recommend without reservation. However, I want to start here with a PlayStation trailer of my highlight – Rimworld for 26.39 € (20 %):

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I don’t even need to scroll, as the first game comes to my attention in the “Popular” category. It’s about Satisfactory, a management game where you build a massive automated factory. The Steam hit is reduced by 40 % and available for 17.99 €.

Next, Valheim pops up directly, a survival adventure that experienced a big hype in early 2021 and is still being developed. Valheim is available for 13.99 € and thus reduced by 30 %.

For fans of building simulations, a “Rare Sale” of Planet Zoo is currently running. Until May 11 at 7 PM, you can get the game for 8.99 € and thus 80 % cheaper.

I could go on forever, but I prefer to list a few worthwhile titles:

  • Deep Rock Galactic / 16.91 € / -67 %
    • Loot shooter with dwarves, missions, and destructible environment
  • Stardew Valley / 11.19 € / -20 %
    • Pixel farm sim with a lot of content and a lovely neighborhood
  • V Rising / 15.99 € / -20 %
  • Faster Than Light / 2.49 € / -75 %
    • Rogue-lite for in between, you upgrade and control a spaceship
  • Warhammer 40,000 Inquisitor – Martyr / 15.99 € / -80 %

Before this gets out of hand, take a look at the sometimes generous discounts on humblestore.com. While browsing, I’ve discovered that there are currently no more Steam keys available for some games, but they will be restocked.

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You can actually save even more if you are a member of “Humble Choice.” It’s a subscription that allows you to choose games every month.

But beware: This very subscription is responsible for so many players already accumulating a pile of shame on Steam that the unplanned offspring couldn’t even get rid of. You’ve been warned, and I’ll go through the bills.

Which games from the sale would you recommend? Leave a comment. You can find another game recommendation for Steam here: New game on Steam costs only 5 €, perfect for a cozy gaming weekend

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Destiny 2: Weekly Reset on May 9th – The Guardian Games 2023 enter the second week

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Bungie starts a new week in Destiny 2 with fresh challenges, the Iron Banner, and a new bonus. We will show you what to expect this week.

This week: This week will be rather quiet for Guardians. The Guardian Games 2023 are entering the 3rd round. Take this time to earn some more triumphs or weapons as well as materials.

In 14 days, on May 23, the new “Season of Depth” with fresh content will finally continue. Bungie has already presented aquatic impressions.

In this article, we will first give you an overview of the most important changes of this weekly reset and help Guardians prepare for the upcoming week.

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Vanguard: Nightfall – The Firetest

  • The Mirror Corridor, on Jupiter’s moon Europa
    • Elsie Bray requests the help of the Guardians to stop the advance of the Vex on Europa. Head out and defeat the Transcendent Spirit “Belmon” again in the Nightfall.
Earn this week’s Nightfall weapon: “Bussard,” a kinetic pistol

Endgame: Raid Challenges and Dungeon Rotation

Farmable Endgame on a weekly rotation: In the further endgame, the legacy rotations await. This means that both the rotating raid and the rotating dungeon are farmable. You can repeatedly complete the individual encounters to obtain various items and complete your collection, including possible exotics that are available in this content.

  • The weekly legacy raid is the “Oath of the Student” with the Exo “Collective Pressure”
  • In addition, the dungeon “Prophecy” has extra top loot
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The raid exotic “Collective Pressure”

Bungie will further expand these content rotation activities from Season 22. Then players will be able to play not only raids and dungeons as “legacy” but also old exotic missions.

Crucible – This is the rotating PvP activity:

  • Zone Control

Where is there a bonus this week?

  • This week you can expect a bonus in the Vanguard. You will receive bonus Nightfall rewards, which means extra loot.

Weekly Activities

With the weekly reset on May 9, several activities and challenges have once again been updated, offering players a variety of rewards and progress, and making them better Guardians through repetition.

Lightfall – Weekly Campaign Mission

  • “First Contact”
    • In the first mission, you make first contact and get to know Strand for the very first time while wandering through Neomuna with your Guardian. Strand is the new subclass from Lightfall, and there is something else you need to do…

Ascendant Challenge – Dreaming City

If you still need triumphs from the Dreaming City, pay attention. Corruption reveals new accesses to you with a sip of “Queen’s Leaf Tincture”.

  • Petra Venj stands at the top of the pavilion in the area “The Shore” in the Dreaming City. The curse cycle resets and Curse Week 1 is active. The 5th Ascendant Challenge is also active.

All sources for top loot in Season 20 of Destiny 2

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Season 21 will not further increase the power level – so you have time

To help you know where you can effectively grab your top loot, we provide a quick summary of activities every week.

This is the new max level: In the new season of resistance (Season 20), the power level increases drastically. The maximum power level of your gear rises to 1,810. This means that the power level at the start of the new Season 20 has increased by +210 compared to the previous Season 19.

  • In Season 20 of Lightfall, Guardians start at power level 1,600.
  • The soft cap is at 1,750.
  • The powerful cap at 1,800.
  • With top loot, you can bring yourself to the hard cap of 1,810.

The new Season 21, on the other hand, will not bring any further increase in the power level. Therefore, the level stress will be eliminated, and the Guardians can play relaxed and without pressure.

We will list the currently known activities that provide you with top loot and thus power level so that you can reach the max level.

This top loot will increase your power level to 1,810:

  • Top raid “Root of Nightmares” (+2)
  • Top dungeon “Pillar of the Guardian” (+2)
  • Legacy raid rotation this week: “Oath of the Student” (+2) – farmable
  • Legacy dungeon rotation “Prophecy” (+2) – farmable
  • Complete one or more Nightfall strikes and collect 200,000 points (+2)
  • Complete a Nightfall strike with the appropriate surge (+2)
  • “Trials of Eternity”: Achieve at least 250,000 points or more (+2)
  • Complete the exotic mission //node.ovrd.AVALON// in the EDZ (+2)
  • Complete bounties at the strategists’ table via “The Liberator’s Path” (+1)
  • Weekly Lightfall campaign mission at legendary (+2)
  • Complete 3 resistance battlegrounds in the seasonal playlist
  • Complete 3 Gambit matches (+1)
  • Complete 3 Crucible matches (+1)
  • Complete Vanguard operations strikes with the appropriate surge (+1)
  • Hawthorne’s clan task: Give 5 appreciation cards to other Guardians (+1)
  • Trials of Osiris, starting May 12 (+2)
  • Guardian Games playlists (+2)

Glimmer Highlights in the Eververse

The Eververse will provide you with a few cosmetics related to the Guardian Games this week. This means there will be more champion-like emotes, ships, and sparrows, such as the exotic ship “Säule des Siegers”.

The exotic ship “Säule des Siegers” can be obtained for 2000 Glimmer

This is what you can get this week for Glimmer at Tess:

  • Exotic sparrow “Everything for Glory”
  • Exotic ghost shell “Plush Shell”
  • Exotic emote “Unchallenged Champion”
  • Exotic emote “Curling Insert”
  • Exotic ghost shell “Champion Shell”
  • Legendary emote “Professional Weightlifter”
  • Legendary emote “Highscore”
  • Legendary teleport effect “Cherry Blossom Appearance”
  • Shader “Wine of the Golden Age”
  • Shader “White Sand of Rivalry”

Too little glimmer? Then we have some tips for you on how to effectively improve your glimmer balance:

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That was all the information for today’s weekly reset, the central component of Destiny 2 that provides new challenges and rewards every week. It is a great way to ensure that players can improve their skills in changing activities.

Which special rewards or items excite you the most this week? Feel free to let us know in the comments.

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