A new action RPG has sweetened my weekend, but without the Game Pass, I would have never discovered it

Nicole Wakulczyk Nicole Wakulczyk Reading time 2 minutes

The action RPG Ravenlok is currently the latest title in Microsoft’s subscription service. MeinMMO author Nicole played it and felt like Alice in Wonderland.

What is Ravenlok about? In Ravenlok, you can expect a fantastical adventure of a young heroine destined to fulfill a prophecy. A mirror, behind which lies a quirky world, is the trigger for her journey.

You start with nothing but boredom, as Ravenlok’s family has just moved into their new home. Driven by her lack of engagement, the heroine enters a barn and becomes aware of a mysterious mirror. Behind it lies a colorful voxel world.

This world reminds of Alice in Wonderland with its fairytale design, its characters, and above all, the tyrannical queen. A large cat, a mushroom forest, and a labyrinth contribute to this.

Here you can watch the trailer:

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Ravenlok: Action RPG in Game Pass – Trailer

This is how I discovered the game: Without the Game Pass, I probably wouldn’t have noticed Ravenlok.

First, the cover image of the fantasy game caught my eye, as it reminded me of the evil queen in Alice in Wonderland. The fact that the heroine is drawn into a dark fairytale world made me all the more curious.

The time I spent in the kingdom sweetened my weekend – especially since I have a weakness for quirky characters. I also really liked the enemy design. Some monsters looked like a mix of animal and robot, while others resembled mythical creatures.

ravenlok glowing forest mythical creature

The developers also praise the Game Pass: The Game Pass has proven to be very helpful. According to the developer team, it has allowed access to many players of all experience levels. Other Reddit users also mention that they probably wouldn’t have discovered the game without the Game Pass.

Who is Ravenlok suitable for? For anyone who enjoys a fast-paced action RPG in a beautiful environment without breaking a sweat in boss battles. The individual sections that the heroine goes through are filled with imaginative details. According to “Howlongtobeat,” you need between 3 to 4 hours to complete it.

Important to know: The game currently only has English voice and text output. The texts are easy to understand if you have basic English skills.

The game invites exploration and is also suitable for beginners. Besides a combat tutorial, there are many small tasks that guide through the story. In battling the various monsters, the heroine is supported by sword and shield, but also by special abilities.

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Ravenlok is meant to be accessible for players of all skill levels

Is Ravenlok easy? The battles are easy, and even the boss fights are not particularly challenging. This was intentionally designed: “We want the game to be accessible for all players,” explains game director Martin Gavreau in a Reddit thread.

They wanted to reach families with children with the game. They hope they can play together and create some great memories. They also want to reach adults and their nostalgic memories of fairy tales.

The developer team takes player feedback seriously. They plan to work on a patch for an option of different difficulty modes and to detail the combat system.

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Destiny 2: Platinum Medals for the Guardian Games 2023 – How to Farm Them Effectively

Britta ♤ BeAngel Britta ♤ BeAngel Reading time 4 minutes

The Guardian Games 2023 are currently taking place in Destiny 2. One of the biggest rewards available there is Platinum Medals. But how can you farm these quickly? MeinMMO has gathered the best tips and tricks for you in this article.

What are the Guardian Games 2023 about? The Guardian Games 2023 in Destiny 2 are an annual and free tradition for all players, where the classes of Guardians are challenged to shine in various disciplines.

In addition to recognition by the community and the envy of the losing classes, Guardians also have other rewards waiting. These include Silver, Gold, and Platinum Medals, as well as various weapons, including the new Strand Scout Rifle “Taraxippos”.

However, to quickly obtain the most coveted loot of the Guardian Games, the Platinum Medals, we have compiled some practical tips and tricks for you to effectively farm them.

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Destiny 2: Lightfall – Trailer to the Guardian Games 2023

How to quickly get Platinum Medals in 2023

To achieve Platinum Medals in Destiny 2, you should focus on the challenges that bring you closer to this quickly. Primarily, the Guardian Games activity of a “competitive” Nightfall strike is worth playing. But the method should also work well in other activities.

Specifically, an artifact mod and the way Bungie has designed its medal scoring for 2023 will help you.

Use your power weapon as a precise primary weapon

In Season 20 of Destiny 2, Void weapons simplify a lot since Void kills count more. By paying attention to this, you can earn the coveted Platinum Medal in a strike run already.

  • Equip a Void machine gun, such as “Aftermath Escapade” or “Corrective Measure”.

Through Void multi-kills and any precision hits with the machine gun, you’ll continuously shoot towards the Platinum limit.

Be sure to primarily use the machine gun against enemies with a red health bar. Not for bosses or champions and only sometimes for powerful enemies, as you need ammo.

Use one of the strongest artifact mods in Season 20

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This artifact mod from Season 20 is also very practical for the Guardian Games 2023

To ensure ammunition supply for the machine gun, use an artifact mod from Season 20 called “Brick from the Beyond”. It regularly drops new ammo for your Void machine gun.

  • Defeating a powerful fighter with a Void weapon grants a chance to generate Heavy ammo for you and your teammates.

Stay in the fleeting current

The artifact mod “Fleeting Current” is a must for your Platinum endeavor. Fleeting projectiles deal more damage. If you then also have a machine gun that has the “Dragonfly” perk, you can trigger one elemental damage explosion after another.

  • Picking up a Power Sphere grants your Void weapons fleeting projectiles.
  • Thanks to “Dragonfly” on your weapon, precision kills create an elemental damage explosion.

Farm more Platinum Cards on Neomuna

In the Legendary Campaign of Lightfall on Neomuna, you can also excellently draw Platinum Medals.

  • To do this, get the “Platinum Cards – Neptune” from Eva and then start the Legendary Lightfall campaign mission “Death-Defying”. You can find this in the top left corner of the Neomuna map.
Once Lightfall Legendary in “Death-Defying”

Now play this mission until you reach a glass door that you need to shoot. Behind it, you can directly place a banner and then start this mission section.

  • The room is full of Vex, so you can take down plenty of enemies and feed your Eva loot run for the platinum card. However, leave the Wyverns in the room with a yellow health bar alive, otherwise, you will trigger the next section.
  • Once all enemies are eliminated, you can die, vary your loadout based on what your card requires for more progress, and start again at the checkpoint.

This way, you can also use other activities, such as the first encounter in the dungeon “Sog der Habsucht” or the encounter in the raid “Last Wish” with Shuro Chi.

A small, allowed trick makes this Sparrow route much easier

Easy trick for the strike “Hypernet Current”: Here’s one more tip, as some guardians apparently still don’t know the most practical trick in the strike “Hypernet Current”.

At least not many used it so far when searching for players in the activity during the Guardian Games 2023. However, a small action makes the Sparrow route much more relaxing for all players.

  • When you’re in the room before the section with the Sparrows, make sure to pick up one of the skulls dropped by the Minotaurs.
  • They deal huge damage to enemies. You can also aim them at one of the portals before the Sparrow section.

Shooting down just one portal ensures that all possessed portals on the route are immediately closed and you take less damage on your ride. By the way, it also works in the “Top Dog” difficulty level.

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The Guardian Games 2023 in Destiny 2 may not be everyone’s cup of tea. But they are still a great way to earn rewards that can then be profitably dismantled.  Like all free events in Destiny 2.

But now it’s your turn: How do you prefer to farm Platinum Medals in the Guardian Games 2023 in Destiny 2? Do you have more tips and tricks that you would like to share with our readers? Then feel free to leave us a comment and share your experiences.

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The biggest Twitch streamer in the world no longer understands his own content: “How can you watch that?”

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The Franco-Canadian streamer Félix “xQc” Lengyel (27) is currently the biggest streamer on Twitch. He is known for speaking incredibly fast and not very clearly. This has now taken on completely absurd proportions, as the streamer seems to no longer understand himself.

How did xQc come to this realization? The streamer, who holds the number 1 spot worldwide with nearly 14,700 hours of watch time in 30 days (via sullygnome), is in a competition with his Swedish Twitch colleague Forsen. The two are trying to outdo each other in speedruns of the block game Minecraft.

Since Forsen set a new record on March 23, 2023, xQc has started countless runs to reclaim his title. After a total of 277 hours, he finally managed to beat Forsen’s time on May 7.

Immediately afterwards, xQc watched the VoD of the run and explained to his viewers what had gone through his mind at certain moments. However, he suddenly realized that not even he fully understands what he is saying.

Hopefully, these German streamers did not experience something similar when they heard their voices for the first time in a video game.

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Not even xQc understands the “Juicer”

In what way does he no longer understand himself? When xQc listens to himself, it suddenly becomes clear to him what his chat has been saying for years: He actually speaks quite unclearly. The streamer is even confused about what his past self intended to say about 20 minutes ago.

We have embedded the relevant clip and a translation here:

I don’t know what he is saying. I don’t understand how anyone can sit here and actually watch and listen to this crap.

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What did he actually say? Fortunately, there are the fans of the “Juicers,” as they call him. They have years of practice listening to him and can translate for him. In the LivestreamFail subreddit, where the clip was shared, multiple viewers provided their translations.

As it turns out, xQc was considering whether to go back down to get a thread he may have left there (via Reddit).

Other Reddit users are impressed by the fans’ skills and jokingly wonder where these talents could be applied elsewhere: Surely someone who understands xQc could decipher damaged audio recordings and help solve criminal cases (via Reddit).

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xQc’s admission of not understanding what he is saying is already the second surprisingly self-reflective statement from the streamer in just a few days. Already at the end of April, he admitted that gaming around the clock and eating fast food does not necessarily make one happy:

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Diablo 4: All 5 Classes and Their Trailers

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In Diablo 4 players will have the opportunity to choose between 5 classes at release and thus embark on their journey. We show you the already known classes, how they look and what they can do in the trailer.

Update, May 8, 2023: We have updated the article and equipped it with new trailers and videos regarding gameplay.

Which classes will be available at release? Blizzard has chosen a total of five classes that you can play at release. The following are known:

  • The Barbarian – an aggressive and relentless warrior who primarily engages in close combat
  • The Sorceress – a mage who can take out enemies from a distance with many elements
  • The Druid – a nature mage, with talents in shapeshifting and a connection to animals
  • The Hunter – a ranged fighter, combining the Rogue from Diablo 1, the Assassins from Diablo 2, and the Demon Hunter from Diablo 3
  • The Necromancer – a necromancer, with the power to raise skeletons and bone golems from the dead

You will create your hero in a detailed character creator and will be able to choose between two genders. To help you make your choice easier now, we offer you short trailers for each class. So let’s get started:

The Barbarian

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Diablo 4: Official Trailer of the Barbarian

What can the Barbarian? In our first trailer, the Barbarian is shown in action.

The Barbarian can plunge into the fray as usual with his axes. Aggressive axe blows, shockwaves, and even disastrous jump attacks make him the ultimate destruction weapon.

The Sorceress

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Diablo 4: Official Trailer from the Sorceress

What can the Sorceress? The Sorceress demonstrates her elemental powers against the hordes of monsters. Lightning attacks, frost attacks, and her infernal fire attacks make every demon tremble in fear.

The Druid

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Diablo 4: Official Trailer of the Druid

What can the Druid? The Druid is a nature-connected fighter who can transform into animals. Lightning also belongs to his attack repertoire.

Soon you can test all classes again in the upcoming Server Slam:

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The Hunter

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Diablo 4: Official Trailer from the Hunter

What can the Hunter? The Hunter is also a new class and belongs to the ranged fighters. His attacks resemble those of the Demon Hunter and the Assassin. With deadly speed, the Hunter can dart through his opponents, slash them, and move on. Special skills ensure that you can control enemy masses better and thus fight well alone.

The Necromancer

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Diablo 4: Official Trailer of the Necromancer

What can the Necromancer? The Necromancer is the last announced class in Diablo 4. We show you what he can do in our trailer. The mage hybrid can resurrect the dead, make them fight for him, drain life points from enemies, or distribute debuffs. For more information about his skills, you can find out here in our presentation.

Those were all the known classes from Diablo 4 that you can play at release. What do you think of the options? Do you think they are cool? Or do you miss the Monk or even the Crusader? Let us know in the comments!

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Tech YouTuber explains: Almost all gamers spend way too much money for a PC upgrade

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Many gamers upgrade their PCs with various enhancements to gain more performance. Many also invest money in cooling systems. The well-known tech YouTuber Linus Tech Tips now explains why most gamers spend far too much money on coolers.

Good cooling of the system is important because well-cooled hardware performs better and has less wear. For this reason, many gamers invest a lot of money in expensive models for CPUs and cases.

The well-known YouTube channel Linus Tech Tips has tested several coolers. Linus explains why many gamers spend far too much money on such coolers. He substantiates this with the data he gathered from his tests.

We are embedding his video here for you:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1YFR20MmvpM

For most gamers, expensive coolers are not worth it

What did he test? Linus tested a total of 8 different coolers for processors from AMD and Intel for his video. He examined both air and liquid cooling. All models are mounted directly on the processor. He did not test case fans.

In his video, he says: In many cases, you only get a tiny advantage with the cooler that costs twice as much compared to a simple cooler for your CPU. And spending an additional 100 euros for 1% more performance is hardly ever worth it.

In most cases, the temperature difference between the various coolers would be just a few degrees. He also demonstrates this in his tables. The Corsair H150i for around 250 euros cools the Ryzen 9 7950X just as well as the Peerless Assassin for 40 euros.

Linus Tech Tips table coolers

Is there a current recommendation? In many cases, according to Linus, even the coolers included are completely sufficient, as they are always improving. Therefore, his recommendation for most users is the Thermalright Peerless Assassin, which you can currently get on Amazon for around 40 euros.

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Only those who install processors known for high temperatures, such as the Intel Core i9-13900K, should then opt for a larger and more powerful cooler that can handle the heat.

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Many viewers, by the way, recommend coolers from the manufacturer Noctua. This manufacturer offers kits for its products that allow you to mount old coolers on new processors without having to buy a new cooler right away.

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Simple tips for better cooling

Do I always have to buy hardware for better cooling? No, in many cases, simple tweaks are sufficient for better temperatures in the computer. The location of your PC alone can make a big difference. If your PC is in a closet, the air circulation is worse.

Regularly cleaning your computer can also make a big difference. Dust and dirt clog coolers and filters, preventing your system from dissipating heat effectively.

For more tips on how to keep your gaming PC cool this summer, you can find the following article on MeinMMO:

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Pokémon GO: The chances of getting the new Ignivor at the current event are really bad

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In Pokémon GO, players are currently trying to hatch the new Pokémon Ignivor. However, the chances of getting it appear to be low.

This is happening in Pokémon GO: Currently, the event An Intuitive Hero is running, which ends today, May 8, 2023, at 20:00. The most exciting monster of this event is Ignivor.

So far, this has been missing in Pokémon GO, but it can currently be hatched from 2-, 5-, and 10-km eggs during the event. It can also evolve into Ramoth if you collect 400 candies for Ignivor.

However, it was clear early on that this would not be easy, as Ignivor landed in the rarest category of egg pools. It became evident: You will need a lot of luck to hatch Ignivor.

Now, the experts from “TheSilphRoad” have taken on the monster to find out what the actual chances of Ignivor really are.

Only a minimal chance of Ignivor in Pokémon GO

TheSilphRoad is a portal dedicated to Pokémon GO, where experts compile numbers related to game content. There, players have come together to find out what the hatch rate of Ignivor looks like (via TheSilphRoad).

What does the chance look like? As of now, players have hatched 462 eggs in the event and have only been able to record a hatch rate of 0.65% for Ignivor.

  • From 167 2-km eggs, one Ignivor hatched, which corresponds to a rate of 0.60%
  • From 197 5-km eggs, it was also one, which corresponds to 0.51%
  • And from 98 10-km eggs, another one hatched, corresponding to a rate of 1.02%

Connecting all egg groups together, according to TheSilphRoad, the “researchers” would have needed 154 eggs and 766.3 kilometers on average to hatch an Ignivor.

However, it must be noted, according to TheSilphRoad, that the very low hatch rate so far makes it difficult to determine whether the rate is the same across all three egg groups or varies.

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It should be noted that Ignivor is apparently extremely rare. In the comments of a corresponding Reddit post, players compare the situation, for example, with monsters like Kapuno.

When it was introduced, it was also extremely rare and should only become more available in the following years. Similar examples are monsters like Milza or Kaumalat. They were long virtually unfindable or only hatchable with tremendous luck before they later became more common.

Some of the best attackers in Pokémon GO were quite rare:

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In the comments, players express their criticism of this rate (via reddit). Due to the currently poor chances, some players also think that one should not chase Ignivor too much right now, but rather wait until it becomes available as a research reward or in the context of another event.

What do you think of the event? Were you able to get an Ignivor? Or didn’t you even try to hatch it? What are your thoughts on the topic? Tell us in the comments!

Meanwhile, the next event is already on the horizon: A Daring Hero starts this week.

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German fans are eagerly waiting for a new MMORPG – This is a huge success elsewhere and deserves millions

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Lionheart Studio has made a name for itself overnight with the release of the MMORPG Odin: Valhalla Rising. The game has taken off, and the creators have since earned millions, even though the MMORPG has not yet been released in the West. Publisher Kakao Games now wants to change this and is definitely aiming for a release this year.

What kind of game is this? Odin: Valhalla Rising is an MMORPG, available on PC or mobile, that is dedicated to Norse mythology.

In detail, the focus is on Valhalla – the place where the father of the gods, Odin, gathers the bravest warriors for another battle, who have proven themselves worthy in earthly life. According to Publisher Kakao Games, it is set to be released in 2023 (via Facebook.com).

Check out a gameplay trailer here:

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Odin: Valhalla Rising – Official Gameplay

How successful is Odin: Valhalla Rising? Looking at the release in 2021 in the Asian market, Lionheart Studio landed a hit back then. Analysts estimate that in the first two days after release, around 11 million euros in revenue were generated for the MMORPG.

So it is no surprise after game.mk.co.kr (via game.mk.co.kr) that Odin: Valhalla Rising reached first place in the Google Play Store within a short time, surpassing the reigning leader Lineage M.

According to Pulse (via pulsenews.co.kr), Lionheart Studio was even valued at around 2.8 billion euros due to its ongoing success in 2022.

However, the game has stagnated in the East. According to a ranking regularly maintained by GameMeca (via gamemeca.com), the MMORPG now ranks 25th, placing it in the midfield.

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Project Q aims to build on the success of Odin: Valhalla Rising

What is Project Q? Recently, Project Q (via Facebook.com) was announced. It is set to become the next MMORPG from the developers and will not be released before 2025. The MMORPG will be a spin-off of the current Odin: Valhalla Rising.

Now some players rightly wonder why another MMORPG with the same background is being announced after the release of Odin: Valhalla Rising, especially since the existing MMORPG has not even been released yet in the West.

The developers explain: “[…] While Odin: Valhalla Rising and Project Q share the same universe, there are still some differences.” However, the developer did not reveal any details about the gameplay or combat system. Lionheart Studio refers to future announcements.

Whether it will have a classic tab-targeting system or play like a Black Desert Online with an action and combo system remains to be seen.

What is the difference from Odin: Valhalla Rising? The developer states that, unlike the current Viking MMORPG, the lore and story of Project Q will take a much darker path. Unlike in Odin: Valhalla Rising, humans and other mortals are at odds with each other just as the gods themselves are.

There should also be differences in visuals. The camera perspective will be completely different from Odin: Valhalla Rising. Additionally, the developer has taken player feedback to heart and plans to include more options regarding male characters.

Finally, Project Q and the current MMORPG are set to position themselves visually differently from one another. According to Lionheart Studio, this could even encourage fans of Odin: Valhalla Rising to switch games.

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Pro Team Reveals 3 Tricks to Improve in the Ranked Mode of CoD MW2

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With Season 3 of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2, the ranked mode came into play. A member of the “LA Guerrillas” team shows controller users 3 tricks to improve in the mode.

What is the ranked mode in Modern Warfare 2? The ranked mode is a competitive 4vs4 multiplayer experience that follows the official rules, restrictions, maps, and modes of the Call of Duty League. The mode is available from player level 16.

Currently, Season 3 of Modern Warfare 2 and Warzone 2 is ongoing. You can watch the short trailer here:

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CoD MW2 & Warzone 2: Season 3 – Trailer

3 Tricks for Better Success

With a gameplay video on the TikTok account, the eSports team “Los Angeles Guerrillas” addresses controller players in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2. The team shares a few ways to improve your gameplay in 30 seconds:

  • Adjust Field of View
  • Spam aiming
  • Utilize aim assist

To better control recoil, the player in the video recommends setting the Field of View to 105. Anything above that makes it harder to control the weapon. It also makes enemies appear smaller, thus reducing aim assist. A smaller FoV “forgives” inaccurate shots more.

If the player aims for too long, the weapon will shift away from the target – your crosshair moves around the target point. The trick is to “spam” aiming to reduce deviation – until your target is in the crosshair.

To fully utilize aim assist, it is advisable to move the left stick left or right while aiming. This way, you utilize the “rotation aim assist,” where your character slightly rotates with the opponent and follows (also works from the hip).

On TikTok, La Guerrillas explains the tricks mentioned:

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How to rank up in the leaderboard? In the competitive mode, there are two ways to rank up. By playing matches, you earn a skill rating that determines which of the eight divisions you are assigned to – depending on your performance. You start at the beginning of Season 3 in the Bronze Division, the highest being “Top 250”.

In addition, you level up your rank. Each victory earns the player a star. The more stars you accumulate, the higher your rank. You receive a new rank symbol in increments of five, which has the color of the division. You can learn more about the mode on the “Call of Duty” website.

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A reward in WoW is only available if you still have an item from 18 years ago

Cortyn Cortyn Reading time 2 minutes

For 18 years, this item had to gather dust in your inventory, now it has a use again. A reward, just for the oldest veterans of World of Warcraft.

The Zaralek caverns are the newest area in World of Warcraft and the setting for the Patch 10.1 Embers of Neltharion. The themes in this area are not exactly fresh, but build on what began nearly 19 years ago with Onyxia and the Blackwing Lair (BWL).

As a little nod to this, Blizzard has included a treasure that you can only open if you possess an ancient item from “Vanilla”.

What kind of treasure is it? The “Blazing Shadowflame Chest” can be found in the Zaralek caverns at coordinates 28 / 48. It is directly next to a small lava stream and surrounded by dark shadowflame. It is this shadowflame that also prevents you from opening the chest because, when attempting to do so, you receive the message that the shadowflame is simply too strong.

WoW Shadowflame Chest
The chest can only be opened if you can resist the “Shadowflame”.

Some veterans may now hear alarm bells, because the “Shadowflame” is a problem that existed back in Vanilla.

If you possess an Onyxia Scale Cloak, you can equip it and open the chest. This grants you the toy “Blazing Shadowflame Embers” – with it, you can envelop yourself in shadowflame for a while.

What kind of cloak is it? The “Onyxia Scale Cloak” was an important item during Vanilla WoW. In certain boss fights in “Blackwing Lair,” all tanks had to wear the cloak, and in later fights, it was best if the entire raid did too – as several bosses could use the dark “Shadowflame,” which made short work of all heroes that were not wearing such a cloak.

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The cloak was mandatory back then.

Since the materials were very limited – after all, Onyxia dropped only a few scales and 40 players needed the cloak – this significantly slowed down the progress of guilds back then. It was one of the first indirect “Attunement” requirements in World of Warcraft.

Many veterans from back then may still have the cloak somewhere in their bank.

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Can you still obtain the cloak? Yes, you can. Leatherworkers can still craft the Onyxia Scale Cloak for you. However, since Patch 10.1, the materials for this cloak have significantly increased in price, and the cloak itself is currently fetching high prices at the auction house. The market will surely stabilize again – so if you’re not in a hurry, maybe wait a few more days or farm the materials yourself.

What do you think about moments like these, when very old things become relevant again? Cool and interesting, or just annoying to farm old materials again?

Really useful loot can currently be obtained from super easy dungeons.

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A trading card has just been sold for a record price because it features an extremely rare legendary skin from Fortnite

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One of the rarest Fortnite cards has just broken the record price at an auction for trading cards from the popular battle royale game. The card was sold for 30,000 euros and ranks at the top.

The battle royale Fortnite is a huge franchise. Besides the game, e-sports, and a lot of merchandise, there were also trading cards. These were developed and produced by the publisher Panini. However, the contract between Epic and Panini expired in 2021. Since then, the sold cards have been highly valued among collectors.

A particularly valuable card features the legendary skin “Black Knight”. This could be unlocked in the battle pass of the second season (2017) of Fortnite. Today it is among the rarest and most sought-after skins in the game. An account with the “Black Knight” skin is worth a fortune today.

A trading card with this image was recently sold for a lot of money.

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The motto of Season 2 was knights. The black knight is seen in the center.

There are only 38 copies of the trading card “Black Knight”

Why is the card so rare? The so-called “Crystal Shard” trading card of the Black Knight was similarly hard to obtain. You had to buy a special mega box, which was only available in Target stores or the international Panini shop. Moreover, the chance of finding the card was 1 in 100. Simply put: The card was already incredibly rare at release.

For how much was the card sold? The black knight was sold on May 4 for 34,800 US dollars. This is equivalent to about 30,000 euros. Thus, it is the highest-selling Fortnite card. The last record was held at 30,000 US dollars.

Theoretically, even a card was allegedly sold for 55,000 US dollars. However, the sale was private, and neither the buyer nor the seller discussed the amount or provided an official confirmation.

Trading cards continually lead to major sales events. There’s a very special story behind a Yu-Gi-Oh! card. The owner wants to sell the card now:

18 years ago, a boy received a unique Yu-Gi-Oh! card – Now he wants to sell it and could become rich

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The head of Diablo 4 says he is responsible for Fortnite still being alive

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Rod Fergusson, the head of Diablo 4 gave an interesting interview three years ago, in which he clarified that he is the reason why Fortnite is still alive. This is due to his move to Blizzard.

Who is Rod Fergusson? This is the longtime game developer, whom many now know as the General Manager of Diablo. He is the head behind the upcoming Diablo 4 and was known before his time at Blizzard for holding various roles as Director of Production, Program Manager or Studio Head at studios such as 2K, Epic Games and even Microsoft.

Many who have been playing Fortnite for years don’t even know that Rod was almost the one who would have completely canceled the game.

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“I would have canceled Fortnite if I hadn’t left”

What does the head of Diablo 4 say about Fortnite? Fergusson worked as Director of Production for Fortnite: Save the World when it was still considered the game that would take over the zombie game market.

Games Informer sat down with Rod and conducted an interview four years ago at E3 2019. During that, there was a question concerning him and especially Fortnite. The question was whether he had sleepless nights because Fortnite was no longer true to the original theme that Epic Games and Rod were pursuing at the time.

You can find the clip of the interview here:

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Rod Fergusson then replied:

No, I am really happy about the success (of Fortnite). The questions I tend to get are: “Are you disappointed about leaving? Because you would have had such great success if you had stayed at Epic Games and oh man, it’s a shame you didn’t stay at Epic. And I just say “You all should kiss my feet,” because when I was at Epic, I attempted to cancel Fortnite.

The interesting thing here is that Rod Fergusson had already tried to cancel Fortnite before he had quit. He himself reports that every game in development has its challenges, but Fortnite: Save the World would never have gone through his “desk” in its then-current state.

Especially not as a game that was meant to be developed and expanded over a longer period.

Rod further added:

So when people look at me and ask “Oh don’t you feel bad?” I just say “No, you should feel good, because the game you love and the global sensation it set off would not exist if I had stayed at Epic Games.”

So you see, there are often very interesting stories behind the scenes of developers that come to public attention only late or not at all. Despite that, Rod’s company change had a huge impact on gaming, because if Fortnite hadn’t appeared, one of the biggest gaming hype would have been missing.

Do you know the story of Epic Games and how they managed to prevent Fortnite’s death three times?

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Destiny 2 accidentally crowned the wrong ones as winners of the Hunger Games – Instead, a dead hero could win

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The Guardian Games reward the class that performs best. However, there was accidentally an award ceremony that should not have taken place. There is still no winner, but many are hoping for the Titans class.

Bungie sent the Guardians into various activities where they are supposed to farm medals. They must hand these in at the Altar on the Tower to collect points for their class. Daily, one class is stamped as the winner of the day. The class that has won the most days in the end wins the Guardian Games.

But a message caused confusion. Because anyone logging into the game received the notice that the Warlock had won the games. Now Bungie explains: The message is incorrect, and there is (still) no winner.

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There is still no winner; will the Titans win in the end?

What a mishap! Bungie explains:

We are aware that an in-game message announcing the winner of the Guardian Games was sent out by mistake. The Guardian Games still have two weeks left, and the winning class has not yet been officially announced.

What happens next? The Guardian Games will run for another 2 weeks, during which medals can still be collected for the games. Many are now hoping that the Titans class might win.

This does not seem to be the first mistake related to the Guardian Games. For example, the statue in the Tower incorrectly displayed the wrong winning class after the mid-season update in April. And some Guardian Games triumphs were activated earlier than intended. Many players found that strange and suspected that something might be wrong.

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Deceased voice actor to be honored with a victory

In March 2023, Lance Reddick, the voice of Commander Zavala and “John Wick” star unexpectedly passed away at the age of 60. Even then, the Guardians, especially the Titans class, showed their condolences in the game with memorials.

For the 2023 Guardian Games, there is now the idea to honor the deceased “hero” of the game with a victory. Therefore, many urged their teammates: Play as Titan as well. Because if the Titans win, Bungie will recognize this with a gold plating of the Titan symbol on the Guardian Games statue for 1 year.

Guardians are playing in the 2023 Guardian Games in Destiny 2 as one class only to honor a lost voice

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Diablo 4 opens its own cathedral, where you can now worship Lilith

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Those who feel particularly devoted to Lilith from Diablo 4 can now worship her in a real cathedral of horror and must travel to a devilish place – France.

The stories from video games can sometimes be really compelling. And who wouldn’t want to give their soul to be fully devoted to Lilith from Diablo 4? For a few weeks, you can do that, as Blizzard has transformed a real cathedral and adorned it with a huge, hellish artwork.

What kind of artwork is it? Under the direction of the Art Director of Diablo 4, John Mueller, a giant artwork has been created that adorns the ceiling of an entire cathedral. The piece is a little over 220 square meters in size and depicts the journey of the hero from Diablo 4 and how it ultimately leads to the encounter with the demonic ruler Lilith.

The entire Diablo series is based on quite dark, gothic artworks, and the huge painting on the ceiling of the cathedral is in this style.

The “Behind the Scenes” video about the artwork can be seen here:

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Diablo 4 uses a “desecrated” church for demonic purposes

What kind of church is this? If you are now wondering what pact Blizzard must have made with the devil to decorate a church with demonic artworks – no worries. The “Chapelle des Jésuites” in Kamerich (“Cambrai”) has long been deconsecrated and has therefore lost its religious utility. It has instead been used as a museum with various exhibitions for almost 70 years.

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When can one view the artwork? Those who want to make the journey to see the artwork live can visit the cathedral in Kamerich between 2:00 PM and 7:00 PM until June 11, 2023. So if you’re going to be in France in the coming weeks, be sure to pay a little visit to the Chapelle des Jésuites to worship the one true ruler.

What do you think of this project? A cool thing and simply impressive? Or should a cathedral – even a deconsecrated one – not be used for such a thing?

By the way, Diablo didn’t handle its own story so well back then: In Diablo II, they simply “forgot” to write down the story.

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An MMORPG is enthusiastically celebrated while another is rated poorly on Steam

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A new MMORPG was released on Steam this week, but it immediately received many negative reviews. Additionally, Chrono Odyssey showed its first gameplay trailer, which has been highly praised by many. We have summarized more news around WoW, GW2, and Co. for you here.

The highlights of the week:

The discussion of the week: Many MMORPG fans are waiting for the next big hit. However, there are already enough titles to play. You can follow the discussion here: MMO players wait more for new games than they do to play.

This week on the podcast: In their own podcast MMO News, the two MeinMMO editors Alexander Leitsch and Mark Sellner will once again discuss the most important news around MMORPGs. Topics included the new MMORPGs Mad World, Aion Classic, Ethyrial: Echoes of Yore, and Perfect New World.

You can listen to the podcast on Apple, YouTube or here on Spotify:

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New patch in WoW, new roadmap for Guild Wars 2

What happened with the major MMORPGs:

What happened with the smaller MMORPGs:

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What happened with the MMORPGs in development:

These are the MMORPG news of the week at a glance. What was your personal highlight? Did you experience anything interesting this week that you would like to share? Or did we perhaps forget something important? Feel free to let us know in the comments here at MeinMMO.

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Twitch streamer builds an e-sports team with a lot of money – has to watch the team lose 7 times: “A lot of doubts about my decisions”

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The Twitch streamer Disguised Toast has founded his own e-sports team. But things are not going well right now. He himself begins to question his decisions.

What kind of team is this? The Twitch streamer Disguised Toast, whose real name is Jeremy Wang, founded a new e-sports team in Valorant in early 2023. He invested a lot of money and bought strong and well-known stars.

In the beginning, everything was going well, as the team won all matches in the open qualification tournaments. But since then, things have taken a turn for the worse: In the current tournament, they had to endure seven consecutive losses, and the team is now close to relegation in Valorant. This also hits the team owner hard.

Disguised Toast shows dissatisfaction, questioning his ideas for the first time

How does the boss react? Disguised Toast appears quite affected by how his team is performing. On Twitter, he apologized for his team’s poor performance.

Apologies to all DSG fans for our performance lately. Esports has definitely been one of the toughest experiences I’ve had in my career. I have always been quite confident about my content, but for the first time in a long time, I have a lot of doubts about my decisions.

He adds that he hasn’t had much experience with an e-sports team. Because there are entirely new tasks ahead of him. He also has to decide on the livelihoods of the players he has hired. With each loss, the pressure on him and his team will grow, demanding uncomfortable decisions.

However, he makes it clear:

I do not regret entering this field. I am very proud of what we have achieved in the short time we’ve been here, and I still look forward to the future.

However, generally speaking, the outlook in e-sports is not rosy at the moment. Because after 10 years, the sport is in a major crisis.

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E-sports is in a severe crisis in 2023, referred to as the “e-sports winter”

How are other teams doing? Currently, things are not going well in e-sports. Teams and companies are declaring bankruptcy in 2023, scenes are falling apart, many employees in e-sports are being laid off overnight, and there is a lack of money everywhere. Many are already talking about the “e-sports winter”.

This is especially noticeable in the USA, where professional teams are currently having to lay off many players because there simply is no money left. LoL teams are considering selling their slots and moving to other fields.

E-sports is an expensive field, as has also been found out in Germany. For instance, German football clubs like Schalke or Hertha BSC have withdrawn from e-sports after initially starting with much enthusiasm:

LoL: Berlin team is forced to relegate from the Prime League – the boss speaks of a “black hole” that swallowed more than €100,000

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A fantasy author fell in love with a 21-year-old game, currently developing a 60-hour sequel for Steam

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Neverwinter Nights is considered controversial among players because it simply could not compete with Baldur’s Gate. A fantasy author has been in a special kind of relationship with the game for 21 years.

Neverwinter Nights was BioWare’s next role-playing game after the popular “Baldur’s Gate” games. However, many fans were not happy with the game. It was no longer a party RPG, and the developers relied on a new 3D engine that was already considered outdated at release.

Many fans eventually turned away from the RPG in disappointment. But to this day, the game has a small, loyal fan base. Luke Scull, author of the fantasy series The Grim Company and developer at the RPG studio Ossian, is one of those fans.

Even 21 years after release, he is still developing an extensive campaign for the game. Thanks to the Enhanced Edition, Neverwinter Nights can now also be played on modern systems via Steam.

Mods made him famous, leading to BioWare hiring him

How did his career begin? Scull created his first mods for Neverwinter Nights. The game offered an excellent tool for creating your own mods and stories. At some point, BioWare became aware of him and his mods (via pcgamer.com):

It happened almost overnight that I went from being an amateur author to an author who learned how to write. I don’t know how that happened. But then BioWare contacted me in 2006 and asked me to write a premium mod for them. And of course, I agreed because why wouldn’t I?

Luke Scull

What happened next? Unfortunately, the publisher Atari then discontinued the paid content. But those very first mods for Neverwinter Nights ultimately led to a career in gaming and fantasy fiction.

I worked part-time in an office to make a living while working on The Shadow Sun, and I was laid off, so I decided: ‘Why not try writing a novel?’

Luke Scull

This project became the first book in Scull’s series “The Grim Company”.

What is he doing today? He is now an established author who recently contributed to the Warhammer series for Games Workshop while continuing to build the world of The Grim Company and developing games for Ossian.

To this day, he believes that Neverwinter Nights was the key to his current career. Because without the game, he would never have become a fantasy author.

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Today you can play an improved version of the RPG

Can the RPG still be played today? Anyone who buys Neverwinter Nights on Steam for around 15 euros will only get the Enhanced Edition. Developer Beamdog redesigned the old game, making it suitable for new systems again: support for new operating systems, higher-resolution graphics, and support for high resolutions.

Anyone taking a look at the game today is likely to have a different experience than players who first visited Neverwinter 20 years ago. On Steam, the Enhanced Edition has about 6,000 reviews, with 89% positive ratings.

Additionally, in the new launcher, you can choose the campaign “Siege of Shadowdale,” which Scull designed. There you can experience his old work for yourself.

For those who are more interested in the “Dungeon & Dragons” universe, they might also want to check out the current movie:

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WoW stutters and lags since patch 10.1? Three methods to fix the error

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Many players are plagued by severe stuttering and lag in the latest WoW patch. However, there are several solutions to the problems.

The patch 10.1 Embers of Neltharion has been live for a few days, and some players are complaining about major issues in World of Warcraft. This is not about gameplay bugs but about performance drops. The frame rate drops significantly, causing Blizzard’s MMORPG to feel like it is stuttering or lagging – even on modern computers.

How do the performance drops manifest? Many report that before the patch, they could achieve stable frame rates between 60 fps and 100 fps in World of Warcraft, but since the patch, this value has often halved. In especially crowded areas, such as the capital Valdrakken, the frame rate sometimes even drops into single digits – and this happens on relatively modern computers.

Blizzard is aware of this issue and is working on a fix. However, there are three methods that you can use to resolve the problem yourself.

Method 1: Deleting a line of code

A workaround comes directly from Blizzard, which is said to have provided relief for many players.

  • Close World of Warcraft.
  • Then open your WoW folder and navigate to _retail_ → WTF.
  • Open the “Config.wtf” with Notepad or another text editor.
  • Search for the line “SET SkyCloudL0D” and delete it completely.
  • Save the file and then start WoW via the Battle.net launcher.

Method 2: Change Windows setting

In the WoW subreddit, some players explained that there might also be another source of the error occurring under Windows 11. Windows 11 attempts to apply a new “optimization” to the game, which, however, does not work correctly. Disable this – or at least check whether it is enabled for you.

You can find the setting in Windows 11 under: Start → System → Display → Graphics settings → Adjusting default graphics settings

There you will find an option for optimizing games in windowed mode. Disable it.

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Method 3: Disable all addons

Even though this is the “standard tip” after every patch, it should not be overlooked. Especially patch 10.1 has changed a lot in the interface so that even small addons can lead to significant problems. Many reported that addons like “MapCoords”, “WIM” or “All The Things” have made the game unplayable.

Make sure all addons are updated to the latest version and start the game without activated addons as a test. If it runs smoothly, you can activate the addons one by one until you find the one causing issues.

Are you also struggling with these problems? Or is everything running smoothly for you?

Once it’s running, you should quickly secure some truly overpowered gear.

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Destiny 2: Guardians are now throwing alien babies because an emote brings new momentum to the game

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In Destiny 2, there are always new features and emotes that spice up the gameplay and give Guardians opportunities to express themselves and have fun. However, a newly discovered emote combination is truly something else: Guardians can now throw alien babies!

This is a new hobby that Guardians have now: The Guardian Games 2023 in Destiny 2 are currently taking place. But players have completely different things on their minds that they can do in-game.

By a funny coincidence, a new, albeit macabre, “minigame” has been discovered in Destiny 2: Alien Baby Throwing.

Since then, sweet and innocent Eliksni babies have not only been thrown through the air as if they were harmless balls. The cute little ones are even thrown coldly into deep chasms.

On Reddit, Guardian Zao_ambrosia shared a short video showing him performing the dark deed to the song Fly like an Eagle, from the Space Jam soundtrack, throwing the sweet, innocent specimens off the Tower of the Last City. In the end, his Guardian makes a triumphant gesture. He comments, “Love this emote now.”

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One should not really do such things with babies …

How does one come up with such an idea? Well, throwing Guardians with Eliksni babies was surely not intended by Bungie, – but it works anyway. A “free throw” makes it possible.

More specifically: the combination of two emotes. By keeping part of the first emote active and shortly thereafter activating the second one, a completely new action is created. This has been possible in Destiny 2 for a while, but it has never been this crazy before.

  • For the throw to succeed, you need to have the exotic emote Schlüpflinghaufen together with the rare emote Freiwurf and then just combine them.
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Players are now throwing everything else away: But that’s not all that can now be thrown thanks to the new emote “Freiwurf”. Guardians have also tried throwing all other emote combos after the alien babies.

For instance, player TrentIsNotHere noted that it also works with the emote “Kätzische Kunst”. This means you can also throw cats. Only one thing was spared – Cayde-6’s Colonel. This chicken is still not ready to jump off the cliff in 2023.

However, dribbling worms also works well, as you can see here:

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“Worm dribbling” also works quite well

Some see the action critically: However, this new occupation of Guardians is also seen critically, even though the video has received over 2.7k upvotes so far.

For example, the Guardian iGingerWaltonSt posted under the Reddit post the hashtag #JusticeForEliksniBabys. After all, throwing the babies could be interpreted as violence against these innocent creatures.

However, it can also be viewed from the other side: It’s just a game! And it was almost to be expected that some Guardians would delight in now being able to throw sweet and innocent creatures off the Tower.

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No matter how you look at it: Guardians have once again managed to turn a seemingly harmless action from Bungie into a new way to have fun. And who knows, maybe “alien baby throwing” will soon become the new trend in Destiny 2.

Do you have both emotes in your possession and will you try this combination now? What do you think you can throw? Or is that too wild for you? Feel free to let us know in the comments.

Perhaps you are currently focusing more on the Guardian tribute to the late voice actor of Commander Zavala:

Guardians are only playing one class in the Guardian Games 2023 in Destiny 2 to honor a beloved hero

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The 10 Games on the PS4 with the Most Beautiful Graphics

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The PlayStation 4 is still a powerful console in 2023, and even the release of the PS5 can’t change that. MyMMO editor Maik Schneider lists 10 graphic masterpieces on the PS4 that are worth a look.

How was this list compiled? The PS4 generation was my peak on the Sony console. I had enough time and money for games, no PC, and many active players.

The PS4 was my console.

That’s why I consider myself competent enough to present you a list of the most beautiful games on the PS4 – preferably with the PS4 Pro. I’m not only focused on the technology, but also on the fantastic scenes and experiences that the games offer you.

Be ready to push your PS4 jet to the limits. For each game, you’ll find a trailer and a short description here. The order is not a ranking.

Uncharted 4: A Thief’s End

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Uncharted 4 gets a brutal 93 points on Metacritic and is considered one of the best conclusions of a video game series (via metacritic.com). You will experience an exciting adventure in third-person with shooter elements revolving around the thief Nathan Drake, which captivates you for hours and offers great views.

Horizon: Zero Dawn

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Whether Zero Dawn or Forbidden West: The Horizon series offers beautiful graphics. In combination with the crazy and fresh setting in various biomes, regular awe is guaranteed.

Ghost of Tsushima

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Ghost of Tsushima takes you to feudal Japan, year 1274. The Mongols are conquering your homeland, and you are called as one of the last Samurai to restore peace. Expect extremely challenging sword fights that deliver a relay with outstanding animations.

The Witcher: Wild Hunt

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The Witcher is huge, looks fantastic, and constantly surprises with what it visually offers. Endless details, diverse shapes, and varied landscapes – an adventure that I can recommend to every gamer.

Red Dead Redemption 2

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A playable western focused on realism. The open world offers plenty to discover, and many stories of the people of this time provoke thought, while in terms of detail richness, it can boast the label “Horse Testicles”.

Last of Us Part II

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In The Last of Us: Part 2, you visit a desolate world that has perished years ago. A disease has created zombie-like beings, and the remnants of humanity fight for survival. Nature has reclaimed many parts of the earth, which repeatedly provides visually striking scenes.

God of War

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As with Horizon, the two “God of War” titles after the transition to a more RPG-like gameplay look fantastic. Breathtaking visuals in a mythological setting and constant action make God of War (2018) and God of War Ragnarök intense experiences.

Elden Ring

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The so-called “Soulslike” games are absurdly difficult action RPGs with a dark setting. Elden Ring dares for the first time to venture into an open world and was a huge hit in 2022. It is full of details and leaves storytelling largely to the environment, giving the visuals a very special touch.

Final Fantasy VII: Remake

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Final Fantasy VII was a milestone in role-playing history and dazzled in the 90s with its technical innovations. The first part of the remake can hold its own and is oriented towards the fabulous visuals that amazed back then.

Death Stranding

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The title is considered a “walking simulator” and rightly so. But the story has a fascinating allure, the characters draw you in, and the cutscenes are insane. Colleague Marie Friske even wrote her master’s thesis about it. A glimpse into the destroyed world can be worthwhile.

These were my biggest graphic highlights on the PS4. I would love to create another category for “Honorable Mentions” – write in the comments which games you would like to see there.

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Twitch: MontanaBlack (35) has lost 50% of his viewers in two years – competitor grew by 28% during that time

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The Twitch streamer MontanaBlack had an average of 49,953 viewers in 2021, at the height of his career, when he went live on Twitch. By 2023, his viewer count has halved.

How have MontanaBlack’s numbers developed?

  • In 2021, significantly boosted by the Corona lockdown, MontanaBlack had an average of 49,953 viewers and was on air for 1,234 hours. This corresponded to 61.7 million viewer hours. With these values, he ranked first in the main categories of German Twitch.
  • Looking at the last 90 days of 2023, when MontanaBlack streamed regularly on Twitch again, his average viewer count is 24,966. This corresponds to a decline of 50.02%.
  • The 35-year-old has lost about every second viewer compared to 2021.
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What is the reason for this? There is certainly a clear pandemic effect. During 2020 and 2021, due to corona-related lockdowns, the numbers of many Twitch streamers increased.

There is also a change in the games. The gaming market has shifted in the last 2 years, which many streamers, including MontanaBlack, have to respond to.

It may not be gambling, but it’s close: MontanaBlack “plays” CS:GO:

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10 years younger Berlin streamer overtakes MontanaBlack

Who has overtaken him? We reported on MeinMMO in June 2022 that streamer Elias Nerlich has finally surpassed MontanaBlack.

In fact, Elias Nerlich was able to slightly increase his numbers compared to 2021:

  • In 2021, Elias Nerlich had an average of 24,243 viewers
  • In the last 365 days on Twitch, since he overtook MontanaBlack back then, the Berliner managed to reach an average of 31,056 viewers. This corresponds to an increase of 28%.

Nerlich achieved this by expanding his offerings:

  • In 2021, Elias N. mostly showed games from the “FIFA” series, along with 300 hours of “Just Chatting”
  • In the last 365 days, Nerlich has nearly doubled his share of “Just Chatting” but was able to average 6,000 more viewers than when he previously showed “non-gaming” content
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Is EliasN an exception? Yes, indeed. Of the 5 largest Twitch streamers in Germany, only EliasN was able to increase his average viewer count over the past year. All others have declined:

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Is MontanaBlack angry with Nerlich? No, while MontanaBlack struggles with many “newcomers” on Twitch that only chase after quick money.

However, he has explicitly excluded Elias Nerlich from this criticism. He wishes him success. Nerlich has “the strength and energy” – the Twitch streamer would make him and others happy.

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