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.
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!
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).
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.
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.
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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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.
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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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.
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.
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.
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?
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.
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:
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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Diablo 4: The trailer for the Server Slam with content and rewards
“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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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.
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.
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.
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.
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 IV: Here the “Cathedral of Terror” was created
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.
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?
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.
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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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.
If you are looking for the currently best MMORPGs, you will find them here:
The Twitch streamer Disguised Toasthas 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.
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:
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.
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:
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.
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?
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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Destiny 2: Lightfall – Trailer to the Guardian Games 2023
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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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.
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:
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 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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Horizon: Zero Dawn – Gameplay Trailer
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 – PS4-Trailer
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 3 – PS4 Trailer
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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Red Dead Redemption 2: Official Trailer
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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The Last of Us: Part 2 – PS4-Trailer
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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God of War (2018) – PS4 trailer
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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Elden Ring Trailer
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 7: Remake – PS4 Trailer
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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Death Stranding – Teaser Trailer
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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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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Open crates in CS:GO instead of role-playing in GTA 5
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.
In 2021, MontanaBlack spent most of his time in “Grand Theft Auto 5”, where he was playing role-play on private servers. This was extremely popular among fans: When MontanaBlack played GTA, he had an average of 60,840 viewers. Similar numbers were seen when he played “Mario Kart 8”. Besides GTA 5, he played CoD Warzone, FIFA 22, and Fortnite.
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
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:
MontanaBlack lost 36.6% of his viewers in the last 365 days compared to the previous period
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.
The German Twitch streamer Kilian “Tanzverbot” Heinrich (26) is now a star on social media. However, the path was not predetermined. In 2012, in the 8th grade, the streamer faced significant issues, was considered “addicted to video games,” and was even committed. Heinrich says he has done something with his life through much luck. But to this day, he suffers from his difficult school years.
This was Tanzverbot’s school time: Last weekend, Tanzverbot talked about his problems with the German school system on Twitter. He says he had to switch to a special school very early on. In this system with “special educational focus,” he remained for the rest of his schooling and lost all interest in school over the years. He apparently played truant:
I simply no longer wanted to go to a school that served the sole purpose of housing students who were given up on by the school system.
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Tanzverbot was committed to a psychiatric hospital for 6 weeks
These were the consequences of skipping school for him: At 15, at the beginning of the 8th grade, Tanzverbot decided to drop out of school – but that’s not so easy in Germany. Because there is a compulsory full-time schooling that begins at ages 5-7 and lasts between 9 and 12 years.
Tanzverbot says that to avoid a school attendance notification, he was committed in 2012 by court order due to alleged video game addiction:
Together with those at risk of suicide and drug addicts, I spent 6 weeks in a closed facility and, due to the high “risk situation,” was not allowed to leave the building for four weeks. I was treated like an idiot. When I looked at the computer in the secretary’s office, I was ordered to go away because they assumed that my addiction was overwhelming me and that I had to be at the computer.
A school attendance notification is directed against the parents of a truant student and can result in significant fines.
Tanzverbot advises followers: Make the best of school – Don’t mess it up like I did
How does Tanzverbot see this today? The now successful Twitch streamer says he didn’t feel like he was suffering from video game addiction. He simply had no joy and didn’t know what to do with his time.
The now 26-year-old feels like he slipped through the system back then. A psychologist couldn’t do anything with him, had him fill out an intelligence test, where Tanzverbot “felt stupid” because he didn’t want to stack stones, and he was certified as “below average intelligent.”
To this day, he feels like something is missing in his life because he didn’t receive a proper education. He struggles with everyday tasks and apparently suffers from how people treat him when they learn about his school journey.
This is what he advises students today: The streamer advises his followers on Twitter:
Never give up on yourselves. School is an important, but also only a small part of your life. So make the best of the time and don’t mess it up like I did. Not everyone has the luck that was given to me with YouTube and Twitch.
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This is how people are reacting on Twitter: Tanzverbot is receiving a lot of sympathy for his statements. He is especially congratulated for having made something of his life despite these unfavorable circumstances. People find it impressive that he talks so openly about that time and stands by it:
One user says: ‘It has somehow shaped you and brought you to where you are now.’
A second user says he himself almost ended up in a special school. However, his mother was able to prevent it. Now he has graduated with honors.
Especially MMOs and MMORPGs invite players to spend a lot of time in virtual worlds. Quickly, the suspicion arises that a player might be addicted:
Niantic, the developer of Pokémon GO, apparently posted a video on Twitter that disappeared shortly after. What was going on?
What was that post about? In the Pokémon GO subreddit, a user shared screenshots of a video that the official Niantic account supposedly posted.
The video reportedly simply encouraged viewers to go outside and explore the world – a type of post that Niantic often shares on social media. However, the video was apparently deleted after about half an hour. The reason: it seemed to show players who were “cheating.”
Here you can see the post, which currently has over 2,600 upvotes and more than 270 comments:
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What is the problem? The post indicates that the video features individuals who technically violate Niantic’s terms of service. For example, one player is shown playing on two phones simultaneously, and another is shown using a split screen to play on two accounts. However, Niantic does not want to see multi-accounting.
These are the official rules: Niantic’s terms of service outline various actions that are considered fraud or cheating. These include, among other points:
Playing with different accounts on the same service;
Sharing accounts;
Using any methods to change or falsify a device’s location (e.g., through GPS spoofing);
Theoretically, such actions can lead to bans if caught. However, in the video, this was apparently overlooked for a short while – at least until it was deleted shortly after. As of now, neither the original nor an updated version of the video can be found on Niantic’s Twitter.
What does the community say? In the discussion about the error, players are amusing themselves over the mistake. For example, one user writes, “I don’t know how, but Niantic has to be banned from Pokémon GO” (via reddit). Others joke that using multiple accounts is now apparently allowed (via reddit).
Other users are more confused. “Really strange how many random mistakes they make,” writes one user (via reddit).
In recent weeks, there has been increasing criticism of developer Niantic after the popular remote raid passes in the game became more expensive and limited to 5 raids per day. Parts of the community expressed frustration with the changes and hoped for a rollback. So far, however, there are no signs that such a thing is planned.
A report meanwhile indicated that Pokémon GO had likely experienced a decline in revenue due to the changes. Niantic, however, has since responded to this news, stating that this is not correct. More about Niantic’s statement on Pokémon GO revenues can be found here.
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Valve has multiple improvements for the platform Steam. The interface is set to change soon, and additionally, a better search system for the shop has been introduced. The best part: You can already try one feature.
Valve continues to diligently refine its popular gaming platform Steam and regularly brings new features for users. Now, within a week, two major updates have been introduced:
On one hand, the interface of Steam is set to be improved. Simpler menus, more information with fewer clicks. Overall, many sensible enhancements.
On the other hand, Valve has introduced an update for the shop to provide players with more options for searching.
The improved search is already integrated into the shop and you can try it out immediately.
Optimized search allows you to filter by developers and tags
What has been improved? On the shop page of Steam, you can now filter for specific items. There is now direct search capability for tags, developers, and publishers, and you can also search by specific categories or filter out “Early Access” games.
Moreover, the search system handles typos better. If you prefer to type “Dvision 2” instead of “Division 2”, Steam can still correctly match your search.
However, there is one limitation: The developer or publisher must have set up a shop page for this specific developer page to appear in the search.
Improvements for the Steam client already available in beta
What features are expected to follow? The in-game overlay, which you normally open with Shift+Tab, is being completely overhauled. The overlay was originally designed to provide a quick way to chat with friends. With the latest update, there is a completely new interface that also comes with several new features:
With the toolbar, you can customize the interface to suit your needs.
You can now write notes and even pin them in-game. If you are looking for a specific quest, you can pin the solution as a note.
In addition, notifications are set to be improved and simplified.
Moreover, there will be better screenshot management.
And macOS and Linux users rejoice: In the future, the client is expected to run much smoother thanks to hardware acceleration.
When will the Steam update be released? So far, no date is known. However, you can already test the improvements with the beta client of Steam. Typically, it takes about 4 to 6 weeks before the updates are distributed to everyone.
More about Steam: If you want to know what your friends are currently playing the most, take a look at the following list. Here we explain to you on MeinMMO which multiplayer games are currently the most popular:
MeinMMO author Dariusz Müller is a fan of shooters and survival games. He is also incredibly stingy, which is why he bought Don’t Starve Together for only €1.50 in a sale on Steam. However, he likes the game so much that he feels for the first time that he paid too little for a game.
I love survival games. I am captivated by games like ARK or Sons of the Forest. The constant feeling of threat and the need to build a safe shelter make me a fan of the genre. First-person titles are my favorite, as I appreciate the stronger immersion.
For a long time, I avoided Don’t Starve Together. Despite the relatively low price, I could never bring myself to buy it because I thought the game lacked aspects that I value in survival games. And oh my God, I was so wrong.
I knew that the game was supposed to be good and had received a lot of praise, but I just couldn’t imagine that I would enjoy the design – even though it only costs €15.
After much hesitation, I finally decided to buy Don’t Starve Together on sale. It was reduced from €14.99 to €1.49 until May 5, 2023. You can’t even get an ice cream for that in parts of Germany. If I don’t like it, it won’t hurt my wallet – or the stingy person it belongs to.
But I was not disappointed. On the contrary, I was impressed. Don’t Starve Together is fantastic– in its own way. I actually like the game so much that I am ashamed of having paid so little for it. It is worth much more than €1.49.
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Don’t Starve Together Gameplay Trailer
The quirky lumberjack and his first attempts
My hope with Don’t Starve Together was that I could play the game for a few minutes while waiting for my teammates before we dive into shooters like Rainbow Six: Siege or Overwatch 2. That’s how my first session came about.
Without reading up properly, I chose Woody as my first character – a quirky man with a beard and lumberjack look who has a special aversion to trees.
Shortly after, I strolled off and was immediately captivated by the atmosphere and the musical accompaniment. My quirky lumberjack also proved to be the perfect choice for me, because which survival player doesn’t happily set off to collect a ton of wood?
So I chopped down tree after tree, grabbed a carrot or berries here and there to satisfy my hunger, and explored the first meters of the map. My attempts to catch one of the nimble birds with the axe failed, and soon I found myself fighting a bee.
However, this nasty bee was not alone, and despite my beloved axe, I was relatively weakly armed and even worse protected. There it was, my first death. It didn’t take long to happen.
Over time, I also tried other characters but returned to the lumberjack. Woody may not get back up when he falls, but he always indulged in his fascination for chopping wood. And the survival player in me did the same.
Eventually, Woody and I even made it to winter. Although it brought deadly cold, it looked good that we would survive the icy season. We were well prepared and had thought of everything – except for problems we didn’t know about yet.
I’ll put it this way: I was once again surprised by this merciless game, and while you are reading this, Woody and I are probably starting over. Winter didn’t end as planned, but that makes Don’t Starve Together a special experience and a bargain purchase that I do not regret.
Now I also know what MeinMMO editor Maik Schneider was talking about when he said Don’t Starve Together broke him.
Woody’s death turned out to be permanent and because I was playing alone on the server, I went straight to a newly generated map. On to my second attempt.
Curious as I am, I once again set off with Woody and his axe to explore the vastness of the forest – and died again. However, I don’t remember what exactly killed Woody this time, as there were several failed attempts to learn about the dangers of the map.
There’s an unbelievable amount in Don’t Starve Together that can end your game – much more than just hunger. As I found out, darkness also counts.
Once again, I was on an exploration tour and by now knew some dangers to avoid. The first day passed, and before I knew it, night fell upon me. “Okay,” I thought, and wanted to spontaneously light a torch or a campfire – but it was already too late for me. In a matter of seconds, Woody was gone, and another respawn was imminent.
Piece by piece, I learned about the surprisingly many facets of the game. I made progress only through failure, accompanied by various sound effects and melodies that reflected my tragic attempts in Don’t Starve Together.
Over time, I also tried other characters but returned to the lumberjack. Woody may not get back up when he falls, but he always indulged in his fascination for chopping wood. And the survival player in me did the same.
Eventually, Woody and I even made it to winter. Although it brought deadly cold, it looked good that we would survive the icy season. We were well prepared and had thought of everything – except for problems we didn’t know about yet.
I’ll put it this way: I was once again surprised by this merciless game, and while you are reading this, Woody and I are probably starting over. Winter didn’t end as planned, but that makes Don’t Starve Together a special experience and a bargain purchase that I do not regret.
Now I also know what MeinMMO editor Maik Schneider was talking about when he said Don’t Starve Together broke him.
For MMO fans, these are tough times as they wait endlessly for their games. But is that really true? Or are they just never satisfied?
The development of MMORPGs takes a long time – significantly longer than most single-player games. This regularly tests the patience of MMO fans, who seem to spend more time waiting than actually playing. At least, that’s the assumption.
What is the assumption? In the MMORPG subreddit, “Delling_Rembran” made a post and sparked a discussion. His assumption: Games are perpetually in development and hardly ever released.
I am on the lookout for MMOs that appeal to me. I have played almost every AAA MMO, even some that were not quite perfect. Then I thought to myself: I remember that so many new MMOs were announced years ago – some over 10 years ago – and they are STILL being developed. Is that what the genre has become?
Where is Star Citizen, Ashes of Creation, Chronicles of Elyria, Camelot: Unchained, and Pantheon: Rise of the Fallen? What takes so long? Every year, it’s the same – more games are announced that will never be released.
Then I realized how many games I have supported over the last few years – that’s A LOT. I have spent so much money on games that are yet to come out.
I feel that my desire for a good MMO experience is being exploited here by never-ending crowdfunding campaigns. That’s a sad state for the genre.
This is the criticism of crowdfunding: Crowdfunding is viewed critically by some. TheElusiveFox writes:
Let’s be honest, crowdfunding was never really a good idea… it was riddled with fraud from the beginning and the cost/benefit risk of an investment is already quite high, but when you talk about crowdfunding, you at best get a game with some bonus content – that’s the wet dream of a fraudster.
There are often stories that crowdfunding simply never ends and the games remain in development for eternity and then are quietly shelved after many years.
What do other voices say? However, there are also some who contradict the thread and point out what has been released in the last 10 years:
In the past 10 years, at least the following MMOs have been released: WildStar, Blessed (multiple times), Black Desert Online, New World, Lost Ark, Albion, MapleStory 2, Aura Kingdom, Elder Scrolls Online.
Warframe and ArcheAge just missed the mark as they were released early in 2013. Additionally, “Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn” also happened less than 10 years ago.
WoW and Guild Wars 2 are older than 10 years, but they have had several expansions. Runescape is continuously releasing new content.
I understand that some of those mentioned have since closed, but my point is that there have been multiple major releases in the last 10 years. These have collectively provided thousands of hours of content. If you think none of those “appeal to you” – why do you believe any of those you listed would?
MMO fans are often a difficult bunch. We consistently find on MeinMMO that MMO fans are tough to please. They often seek something familiar that reminds them of their first big MMORPG – at the same time, it needs to be new and fresh enough to rekindle the excitement of the “first time.” Opposing demands that rarely come together.
How is it for you? Have you been waiting for “that one” MMO for many years? Or are you satisfied with the latest releases?
