GTA 5: “I will not touch this” – Player demands $75,000 from Rockstar after crash, receives $32 million

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A player requested compensation of 75,000 GTA dollars from Rockstar in GTA 5 Online, but received 32 million instead. However, he will not touch the money as he fears Rockstar might charge it back.

This is the situation: Last week we reported on MeinMMO about the lucky player, who actually only requested a small amount of in-game money back from Rockstar, 72,000 GTA dollars, but ended up receiving over 32 million $.

The site PCGamesN has now conducted an interview with the lucky player.

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Player requests pocket change back, receives cash worth €250

How did the problem arise? The Reddit user Skleros explains that he bought supplies for the bunker when his game crashed:

When I came back online, I noticed that the money was gone, but the supplies had not yet arrived. I wrote a ticket, hoping that Rockstar would refund the money (yes, I am stingy, even when it comes to such small amounts). The next thing I knew, I was greeted with this message in the screenshot.”

Instead of a message that Rockstar had refunded him over 32 million $. This amount of GTA dollars would, if purchased in the shop via “Shark Cash Cards”, correspond to about €250.

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Does he gain anything from it now? Not really. The player says he has no idea how this could happen. But he will not touch the money in case Rockstar demands it back.

“Insurance Fraud” in MMOs

Does this happen often? It does happen that money “magically” increases when support directly intervenes.

Many years ago, I experienced something similar in the MMORPG WoW, where I had significantly more gold in my account after a support ticket.

I had a lot of gold at that time in WoW because I earned money in the auction house through dubious deals and crafting for months. Since the gold limit was so tightly constrained back then, I spread my wealth across multiple characters: making it a “valuable target” for hackers.

My account was apparently targeted by hackers who wanted to take money from my character and send it to their own twinks by mail.

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However, I was able to abort this heist and write a ticket to Blizzard support, who investigated the incident, locked the hackers out of my account, and reversed the process.

Shortly thereafter, a fat gold check from Blizzard was in the mail – although the money that was supposedly stolen was actually not gone.

In the end, I suddenly had a million gold more in my account “magically”.

So this kind of “insurance fraud” in MMOs does happen. However, it is relatively rare for people to announce such lucky occurrences. Most who increase their gold in this way probably just keep quiet and smile quietly.

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Steam: “I am completely banned, for life” – Valve caught the second largest Twitch streamer in the world cheating

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Normal players sometimes complain about the special treatment of large Twitch-streamers who seem not to be subject to the rules. Not so with Valve, the operators of CS:GO (Steam): even one of the largest content creators in the world receives a lifetime ban if he does not adhere to the rules.

What kind of streamer is this? Raúl “Auronplay” Àlvarez Genes is a Spanish content creator and is among the largest Twitch-streamers worldwide. More than 15 million people follow him on the streaming platform – only Tyler “Ninja” Blevins has more followers.

Auronplay is therefore a big name. Nevertheless, the streamer does not receive special treatment from Valve: As he shared now, he received a lifetime ban in CS:GO for using cheats.

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

Auronplay: “I was bored”

Why is this a topic? The Counter-Strike franchise is currently experiencing a hype, after the announcement of Counter-Strike 2 in March 2023, the first new entry in the series since 2012.

Some selected players and content creators already have access to the beta, but the predecessor Counter-Strike: Global Offensive is also experiencing a resurgence. The prices for skins are skyrocketing and German streamers are discovering the game for themselves – even if some only get to the loot boxes.

What is the deal with the ban? Although Auronplay is not one of the lucky ones with a beta key, he confirmed in a recent stream his interest in showing the game. The only problem is: the streamer’s account is permanently banned.

In a recent stream, he revealed that he received the ban while messing around with cheats for fun:

I am banned. […] I used cheats for fun. Just for fun, yes. One afternoon I was bored, I got caught and banned. I can no longer play Counter-Strike for life.

Auronplay via 3D Juegos

Streamer exploits loophole

What is special about it? A VAC ban is a ban by Valve’s anti-cheat system. These bans are feared because they are “final and non-negotiable,” according to Steam, and cannot be overturned by Steam Support.

If a player receives such a ban in CS:GO, he also loses access to the skins acquired with this account. Although Counter-Strike 2 is treated like a new game, it is actually just a major update. This means that VAC bans from CS:GO are carried over.

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Can’t the streamer show Counter-Strike 2? Yes, just not through his main account on Steam. Auronplay confirmed that he has already played CS:GO on an alternate account and will use this account for Counter-Strike 2 when he gets access.

As long as he had no valuable skins on his account, the ban probably hasn’t hit the streamer too hard. Nevertheless, it is refreshing to see that Valve makes no exceptions for large content creators as well – in contrast to certain other developers.

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The 5 Best Story MMORPGs You Can Play in 2023

Cortyn Cortyn Reading time 7 minutes

Some MMORPGs place particular emphasis on an exciting, well-thought-out story and a coherent game world. We reveal our top 5 story-driven MMORPGs that you can play in 2023.

Over the years and decades, numerous MMORPGs have emerged that can absorb hundreds or even thousands of hours of gameplay. Grinding, farming, defeating raid bosses, or battling in PvP is done everywhere. However, for many players, it is not just the gameplay that matters, but the story of a game. We have compiled our top 5 and present the five MMORPGs that, in our opinion, have the most convincing, exciting, or simply interesting stories.

Update 30.04.2023: The article has been updated for the year 2023.

Cortyn has been playing MMORPGs for over 20 years and has spent so many hours in fantasy game worlds that one might not want to know the exact number. Ten years of this have been spent writing articles for MeinMMO.

Throughout this time, he has constantly sampled various MMORPGs—especially when an interesting story lures him in. Because nothing motivates more than a gripping story.

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World of Warcraft

World of Warcraft can now look back on nine expansions that have each added several hundred quests to the game. In the meantime, cutscenes are also included, and more and more missions are voiced. After there was no significant story arc in “classic” WoW, but rather the problems of the entire world were addressed, there is now a clear main quest line in almost every area since the “Cataclysm” remake.

Especially in the two recent expansions (Legion, Battle for Azeroth, and Dragonflight), the story is clearly in focus and comes with many dramatic twists and interesting highlights. The Shadowlands expansion is viewed more critically by many.

While there are no noteworthy decisions, and many quests consist merely of text, the sheer abundance and attention to detail in the game world ensures that WoW secures a place on this list. Anyone wanting to experience a large, thoughtfully designed game world with many unique races and their backstories will feel at home in WoW.

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However, the downside is that World of Warcraft is a Pay2Play title. The base game and the latest expansion must be purchased, and then a monthly fee must be paid (subscription). A trial version is only available up to level 20—and that is usually reached after just a few hours.

What the story is about: At the beginning, the classic conflict between the two major powers “Horde” and “Alliance” is in focus. However, as you progress further in the game, other stories grow larger, such as the fates of individual races or notable individuals from the Warcraft franchise.

Who the story is suited for: Fans of “classic” fantasy, reading enthusiasts, and anyone for whom comic style and serious action are not a contradiction. However, the entry can be confusing, so you’ll need to bring some time and willingness to settle in.

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2 new MMORPGs were released last week and the next one starts tomorrow

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Currently, MMORPGs are heating up. In addition to the releases of Aion Classic and Mad World, the next game is set to launch on May 1st. Additionally, there was news about the beta in Throne and Liberty and the content of Blue Protocol. We have summarized all the news of the week.

The highlights of the week:

For more about the new MMORPGs, you can find it here: 5 new MMORPGs have been released for PC in 2023, and here’s how they are doing

The upset of the week: The UK has stopped Microsoft’s acquisition of Activision, and the stock lost $7 billion in value in 31 minutes.

Lost Ark wants players back and new info on Throne and Liberty and Ashes of Creation

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’d like to share? Or did we possibly forget something important? Feel free to write it in the comments here at MeinMMO.

If you are looking for the currently best MMORPGs, you will find them here:

The 10 best MMORPGs 2023 – Which one suits me?

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The first player to reach level 50 in Pokémon GO receives hate messages for still playing

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Players are dissatisfied with the changes that Niantic has made to Pokémon GO in recent months. Content creators for the mobile game are now also experiencing the frustration over the developers’ decisions. The Australian Twitch streamer FleeceKing shared the hurtful messages he receives for supporting the game.

Why are people so dissatisfied? Niantic has become less popular with trainers lately. In particular, the changes to remote raids, which were introduced during the Corona pandemic, have caused frustration.

But also an event introducing Ignivor has sparked criticism, and even the postcard feature has been ruined in the eyes of some players. The anger, however, is directed not only at Niantic but also at supporters of the game.

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Player receives hate messages for buying a ticket

Who is the player? “FleeceKing” is not only the largest Twitch streamer for Pokémon GO but is also regarded as the first trainer to reach level 50 in the game. The player has voiced similar criticisms about the changes to the remote raid system as many others (via Twitter).

What kind of messages are they? On April 28, FleeceKing shared a collage of messages he received because he purchased a ticket to Pokémon GO Fest 2023. In the messages, he is called a hypocrite, insulted, and mocked. In one message, it even says he should take his own life.

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“You can do both”

How does FleeceKing respond? The streamer explains how much these messages hurt him. In a stream on the same day, he elaborated on the situation, stating that he needs to take a step back for his mental health.

Furthermore, FleeceKing emphasized that nothing has changed in his critical views just because he bought a ticket:

If you are a reasonable person who genuinely cares about our game and the community, then it doesn’t matter how many Shinys are released, how many Pokémon are introduced, or which GO Fests are organized.

The reality is, if the game means enough to you, you don’t forget the remote raid changes, and you don’t forget Niantic’s abhorrent decisions. I believe people forget that you can do both.

The streamer says he actually has only two options: to give up the game entirely or to make the best of it. Since FleeceKing works as a content creator and his content is almost exclusively about Pokémon GO, it is hardly an option for him to quit the game.

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We at MeinMMO asked you whether, after the changes in Pokémon GO over the past months, you are still as diligently collecting pocket monsters on your phones as before. Almost 2,000 of you responded, and you can find the results here:

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Honkai: Star Rail takes itself less seriously than Genshin Impact – But is just as lovable

Marie Friske Marie Friske Reading time 4 minutes

MeinMMO editor Marie Friske is a huge fan of Genshin Impact. She eagerly awaited the new space RPG from Genshin developer HoYoverse: Honkai: Star Rail. This is her first impression of the new game. 

On April 26, 2023, it finally happened and the big release of Honkai: Star Rail was on the agenda. I had been looking forward to HoYoverse’s latest RPG for weeks, which had already completely captured me with Genshin Impact. 

On that day, I could hardly wait to dive into the game right after work and get a first impression of Honkai: Star Rail. What started as a “just a quick look” turned into a long gaze into the night, and I can draw an initial conclusion for myself and for you.

Here you can see a trailer for Honkai: Star Rail:

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Official Release Trailer – “Interstellar Journey” – Honkai: Star Rail

This is how the journey starts

The journey begins at the Herta Space Station, where you, as a player, are thrown directly into the action and confronted with an invasion. Afterwards, you must choose: Similar to Genshin Impact, you can choose between a female and a male protagonist with whom to embark on the space journey.

You can choose between Stelle and Caelus

In fact, my prior knowledge from Genshin Impact helps me quickly familiarize myself with the various features in Honkai: Star Rail. Similar to the original, the new RPG has Stellar Jade. Instead of fates, you use Star Rail passes to pull different characters in a gacha style.

The characters are also the focus here

The focus on the characters and how you learn more about them as the game progresses feels familiar – and I really like it. 

Soon I had taken a liking to the lively March 7th and the stoic Dan Heng, who accompany me on my journey, and I wonder what secrets the characters are hiding, especially the mysterious Kafka.

As a charming little feature, I particularly enjoy the SMS exchanges with the various characters, which also reflect their quirks. “World” is my personal Wikipedia, explaining everything in detail on every screenshot. The communication of the Astral Express family resembles a colorful group chat among friends.

Honkai Star Rail Nachrichten Welt
Honkai Star Rail Nachrichten Astralexpress-Familie
The messaging feature as a nice little feature

Honkai: Star Rail is more self-aware than Genshin Impact

I also find the self-aware nature of the game entertaining in Honkai: Star. Even in Genshin Impact, there were always small humorous details and references, such as a character named “Ella Musk” or the achievement “Boared to Death” when you are defeated by a wild boar.

Honkai: Star Rail takes it up a notch, repeatedly incorporating various references and humorous details, such as conversations with trash cans, which lighten the serious story surrounding the aeons.

Reference to “The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy”

The combat system is relaxed

The combat in Honkai: Star Rail is significantly more passive and relaxed. The participants carry out their actions one after the other with a click. Your team members also have special abilities. A Genshin Impact-style ultimate attack is not missing, executed in spectacular animations.

This way, I can also automate some fights and go get new snacks while my team grinds items. 

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This is what combat looks like in Honkai: Star Rail
Honkai Star Rail March 7th Ultimate Ability
Ultimate ability of March 7th

Single player with friend system

In contrast to Genshin Impact, you play alone through Honkai: Star Rail. Since I also enjoy single-player titles, this is not a problem for me. However, those who wish for many interactions with others will probably be disappointed here.

You do have a little indirect exchange with other players through the friend system. Here you can send and accept requests from other people.

You can also set up a “support character” that your friends and other players can use as a team member for battles. As a thank you, you will then receive rewards.

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A fun alternative to Genshin Impact

Honkai: Star Rail resembles Genshin Impact in many mechanics, such as items, materials, and most recently the gacha system. The games also overlap with a strong focus on characters, exploration opportunities, and small hidden details.

If you have already played the multiplayer title from HoYoverse, you will discover many parallels and can quickly find your way around.

However, the space RPG also has its own charm, with new, lovable characters, its self-aware nature, and strategic focus.

I can highly recommend Honkai: Star Rail to Genshin Impact fans who also enjoy turn-based battles and want to have fun on their own.  

Although the new RPG will never fully replace Genshin Impact for me, as the two games are just too different. However, I consider Honkai: Star Rail to be a great space adventure that I have also embraced in addition to Genshin Impact. 

Here you can read about how I discovered my love for Genshin Impact: 

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What is currently the best build in Destiny 2? Two free apps will tell you

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As a Destiny 2 player, you know the problem all too well: You finally found the perfect loadout, but after the latest update or balance changes, it suddenly isn’t as effective as before. But now there are 2 free apps that offer a practical solution and make it easier to adjust your best builds. MeinMMO shows them to you.

In Destiny 2, an important aspect of the game is choosing a good and especially current build along with a weapon loadout. It helps your Guardian to optimally assert itself against the enemies of humanity.

  • But which loadout is currently the best for the current meta?
  • And how can you ensure that you always have the most effective loadout for your game?
  • Especially if after the latest update or balance changes by Bungie, some things suddenly aren’t as effective as before?

In this case, two practical loadout apps come into play that you can even use for free and which can optimally help you with community power in developing S-Tier builds, meaning the strongest and most useful builds.

MeinMMO introduces these apps today and shows how they can help you improve your performance in the game.

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Destiny 2: Lightfall – “Season of Resistance” trailer

Here’s how you can find and recreate popular meta builds

Players develop their own meta build solution: Guardians in Destiny 2 are constantly looking for ways to improve their experiences and connect with other players.

From this, several practical so-called third-party apps, that is, unofficial apps developed by Guardians and not by Bungie, have emerged, which are actively used and have become indispensable.

  • The most well-known app is the ‘Destiny Item Manager‘ (short “DIM”). It has saved players the trip to their vault for many years and has become more extensive over the years.
  • Also, ‘Ishtar Commander‘ and ‘Bray.tech‘ have long offered players a variety of features to enhance their gaming experience. For example, Bray.tech allows you to track your game and check your outstanding weekly or seasonal activities.
Thanks to “DIM”, Guardians can optimally manage their post and vault – no matter where

These apps are now new: However, there are now two new practical apps that have also been developed by players to help you always create the most effective loadouts and improve your performance in the game.

  • The first build and loadout app is “GuardianForge” – it was the first of its kind.
    • There, you can present your own setup or view the builds of other Guardians. Filter by class, subclass, activity, or a specific piece of equipment.
  • The second app was introduced just this week by the player SmashBoy on Reddit and is called “BlackArmory.app”.
    • Here, you can also filter by the most popular loadouts and thus discover and recreate the currently popular builds. But especially in this app, lists, images, embedded videos, and more can also be stored.

The best of community expertise: Both apps heavily utilize the community power of Destiny 2, and you can find a wide range of build suggestions.

You can also search directly for builds that are specifically optimized for certain missions or enemies, or for builds that are currently popular in the meta.

This is what the build overviews look like in both loadout apps

Practical, straightforward, and helpful: For many players, this is extremely helpful, as it can be difficult to keep track of which exotics and abilities Bungie has improved or nerfed, which mods are currently the most effective in PvP or PvE, or which weapons deal the most damage after updates.

With the apps shown here, you can ensure that you are always up to date and make the most of community expertise. You can also share your own build ideas there and make them accessible.

It should be mentioned here that well-known Destiny streamers, like Aztecross and others, now share their builds there. You can also actively search for them.

With this practical community power, players can not only improve their game but also expand the limits of their imagination and discover new, effective build strategies.

How to get the apps and what do they cost?

You can use both apps in the browser. To do so, visit the website blackarmory.app or guardianforge.net. This also works via smartphone, as both websites are mobile-optimized.

There are no costs for you, as both apps are free to use. Only those who want can support the developers in their volunteer work for the Destiny community.

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We can only recommend both loadout apps to you, as they are a great way for Destiny 2 players to find the best loadout and save time because they offer many useful features. So if you want to improve your gaming performance, you should definitely try these apps.

Have you already tried one of the loadout apps, and how has it affected your gaming performance? Please share your experiences with it in the comments.

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The biggest German Twitch streamer says what his girlfriend shouldn’t wear in a relationship and receives criticism

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Elias “EliasN97” Nerlich (25) is the biggest streamer in German Twitch. He is usually known for gaming and reaction content or sometimes for special events. However, Twitter is currently discussing him for a different reason: users are accusing the 25-year-old of sexism due to a video.

What is this clip about? On April 28, Twitter user Rito shared a clip that does not put EliasN97 in a good light. In the video, the streamer talks about a supposed fashion trend among women who wear their underwear in a way that is visible above their waistband.

For the 25-year-old, this has nothing to do with fashion; he wants to warn his viewers in case their girlfriends go out like that or want to sleep over at their “best friends”. He accuses women who present themselves that way in public of lacking loyalty and being “promiscuous”.

A discussion quickly arose in the comments: while some agree with the streamer, others find his viewpoint outdated and are disturbed by his behavior.

The video Elias reacts to is only 2 weeks old, so the clip is still quite current. It is difficult to determine exactly when the recordings were made, as there are no clips or VODs on EliasN97’s Twitch channel. Presumably, it is a good decision, as videos taken out of context can quickly develop a life of their own online.

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Criticism even comes from his own girlfriend

What bothers the viewers? Some commenters on Twitter consider the streamer’s statements to be sexist and outdated. Rito, who shared the clip, calls the opinion “straight out of the Neanderthal age”. Even his own girlfriend seems little impressed: she can be heard in the video discussing with EliasN97.

The behavior that EliasN97 displays in the conversation with his girlfriend also does not sit well with some users. The streamer repeatedly interrupts her, talks over her, or shouts “promiscuous” during her speech.

Furthermore, the 25-year-old comes across as somewhat self-righteous at times: he thinks he can say that, his advertising partners stand behind him, many might not like the statements, but he doesn’t care.

Ultimately, he does somewhat relativize: this is simply his personal opinion, for him such outfits would not be acceptable in a relationship, but others might find it less concerning. We have embedded the clip for you here:

https://twitter.com/SoWieRito/status/1652013917869056001?s=20

The users in the comments are by no means in agreement: many agree with EliasN97 or at least think he has the right to express his opinion freely. The streamer himself has not yet commented on the recordings.

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Unlike his Twitch colleague MontanaBlack, who is known for his somewhat brash style, EliasN97 actually has a pretty good, clean image. Perhaps this is why the expectations of him are higher, and the uproar is correspondingly greater when he misbehaves in the eyes of critics.

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LoL: One of the best AD carries of all time is changing positions – Will advance his career, ends up on the bench

Alexander Leitsch Alexander Leitsch Reading time 3 minutes

Martin “Rekkles” Larsson has been one of the biggest talents as an AD-Carry in League of Legends for years. With Fnatic, he reached the finals of the Worlds in 2018 and also made it to the quarter-finals in 2017 and 2019. Now, however, he is changing roles and will become a Supporter to further develop himself. His team is putting him on the bench for now.

This is the situation regarding Rekkles:

In a video on Twitter, Rekkles announced that he will change his position. He sees the chance for a career boost as a Supporter.

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Switch to Support is not surprising

What exactly did Rekkles say? In the video, the pro states that while he is a really good AD-Carry, he has now reached a point where he is not progressing anymore. He has been playing this position for 12 years, and now is the time to change something.

The best step is now to reinvent myself, try something new. And I am sure that I can implement this. […]. The game knowledge is there, the communication is there, frankly, there is no reason why I shouldn’t be able to do this.

Although he still needs to train a lot, especially with melee supporters, he remains optimistic about being able to play as a Supporter at a high level.

LoL is also an essential part of Rekkles’ life. In tears, he shared in March that there isn’t much in his life besides the game.

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Is the decision surprising? Not really, as Rekkles has been experimenting with supporters in the past.

In January 2023, there were already rumors that Rekkles could play as a Supporter alongside Upset. Allegedly, the MAD Lions were also interested in Rekkles as a Supporter at the beginning of 2023 (via Summoners-Inn).

It is also not unusual for an AD-Carry to switch to a Supporter role. The pro Jesper “Zven” Svenningsen has also played for years on the Botlane for teams like G2 Esports and TSM. Since May 2022, he has been the Supporter for Cloud9 and even became a champion with the team.

The LoL legend Faker, however, has played his whole life in the Midlane and has done so very successfully:

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Rekkles will not play as a Supporter for Fnatic for now

How does his team react to this? Fnatic is looking for a new AD-Carry, who is supposed to join in the “next weeks”. Furthermore, it is said that they support Rekkles in his decision to want to play Support now.

However, he will not be in the starting lineup for the new season (via Twitter). Whether Rekkles will be content with a spot on the bench for the time being or will switch teams is still unknown.

2023 has already brought some surprises for the European LoL community. For example, a team won the Spring Split that no one really had on their radar:

LoL: 3 pros failed with their old teams, are now the new kings of Europe – MAD Lions spectacularly wins LEC

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Twitch streamer slanders Amouranth – She wants to let her fists do the talking

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The Twitch streamer Adriana Chechik (31) talked about her dislike for Kaitlyn “Amouranth” Siragusa (29). She would prefer to settle things in the boxing ring.

What kind of streamer is she? Adriana Chechik is a former adult film star and has been active on Twitch since April 2020. When she is not chatting with her viewers in “Just Chatting,” she mainly plays single-player titles from soulslikes to God of War and Hogwarts Legacy.

Chechik has not streamed Fortnite since August 2022 when she was denied participation in a tournament:

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Amouranth needs no introduction. She is one of the most successful streamers on Twitch and is mainly known for her hot-tub and ASMR streams. On Twitch alone, 6.4 million fans follow her – apparently Adriana Chechik is not one of them, as she criticized Amouranth in a stream.

In contrast to the two divas, this Twitch streamer managed to go viral with her kindness:

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Adriana Chechik on Amouranth: “I have no respect for her”

What did the streamer say about Amouranth? In a stream from April 27, Adriana Chechik played Elden Ring and chatted with her Twitch colleague IvanaHyde. Chechik began to rave about the streamer TheDanDangler, who is so educated and nice.

According to Chechik, the streamers from the hot-tub scene are mostly friendly, with one crucial exception: Amouranth.

You want to meet girls on stream and they will be nice. I’m honest with you – and I call them out: Amouranth will probably be a damn diva because she loves to be a diva in her life. But other hot-tub streamers will be nice.

What bothers Chechik about Amouranth? In short: her personality. While IvanaHyde explains that she cannot say much about Amouranth as a person but respects her business sense, Adriana Chechik states, “I have no respect for her anymore.”

According to Chechik, Amouranth is unfriendly at events and behaves as if she does not want to be there at all. She also criticized the 29-year-old for continuing to produce suggestive content even after the allegations against her husband.

You can watch the whole clip here:

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How did Amouranth react? The streamer chose a rather unusual way to respond to the accusations. Instead of addressing the situation in her own stream, she wrote a series of comments under a YouTube video that shows the reaction of former Overwatch pro xQc to Chechik’s clip.

In the comments, Amouranth claimed she never had any bad intentions towards Adriana Chechik. She would otherwise always act sweet and nice when asking for invitations to events.

Amouranth seems to want to sow doubt about Chechik’s credibility, as she also writes that she did not talk to her at the mentioned event.

The streamer clarifies that she did not start the fight, but apparently wants to end it – and in the boxing ring. Amouranth, who is currently preparing for her first fight in influencer boxing, challenged her opponent:

I say it here first: I will challenge her in the ring. Let’s settle this outside, how about that?

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Adriana Chechik has not yet responded to Amouranth’s challenge.

Although Adriana Chechik criticizes Amouranth for continuing to produce suggestive content even after their separation, the streamer is currently working on several new projects. And surprisingly, a collaboration with OnlyFans is supposed to be fun for the whole family:

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There are only 2 types of new, successful PvP shooters and both are trash

Dariusz Müller Dariusz Müller Reading time 3 minutes

MeinMMO author Dariusz Müller is a big fan of PvP shooters, but he is dissatisfied with the current offerings on the gaming market. He finds the types of shooters that are currently the most popular to be rubbish.

I have three great passions in gaming: Pokémon, survival games, and shooters – particularly the latter with competitive thought and a PvP focus. It can definitely be fast-paced and action-packed, but I also enjoy tactical gameplay.

What I do not like to see, however, are new extraction shooters and battle royales. I have played various games from both subgenres and must honestly say that my enjoyment was mostly limited. I like neither the gameplay mechanics nor the way players act in both types of shooters.

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The gaming industry loves battle royales and extraction shooters

The worst part is that I keep reading about these two categories in new game announcements. Just in 2022, Super People, a new battle royale, was released, followed by Farlight 84 in April 2023. Additionally, there are more extraction shooters in development, such as Hawked and Hyenas, and even The Division Heartland looks more like an EFT-like than a loot shooter.

Moreover, CoD MW2 and Battlefield 2042 are not as good as expected and were somewhat qualitatively disappointing, and Shatterline is too insignificant to present a long-term alternative. Additionally, arena shooters like Splitgate or Halo Infinite have virtually no players left (via SteamCharts). It seems as if battle royales and EFT-likes are the only types of shooters that are currently successful.

My hope for the near future lies with Ubisoft’s CoD competitor XDefiant, but even here, the beta had massive technical issues and insufficient server stability. This needs to improve significantly by the release.

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I want fair duels and not a comparison of who has better equipment

In every battle royale or extraction shooter, there comes a point for me where I do not want to continue playing due to lack of fun. This point was often reached when I increasingly lost confrontations because the opponent had significantly better equipment.

This can depend on luck in a battle royale and on playtime in an extraction shooter like Escape from Tarkov. I dislike both.

A gunfight can be noticeably more difficult for me when my opponent is better equipped, and I deal significantly less damage with my weapon or the type of ammunition used, even though I have the better aim and movement.

I want fair gunfights and not a battle over who had more time to play in the current wipe. I play various games and, for instance, will complete the current titan raid in Pokémon as soon as the article is finished and my workday is over.

After that, I might want to play Witcher 3 again, unlock the new supporter in Overwatch 2, and finally spend some time in New World.

For me, a shooter is ideal when my opponent and I meet under as equal conditions as possible, we deliver a fair fight, and in the end, the one who was better stands – spoiler: In CS:GO or Valorant, it is usually the others.

In contrast to extraction shooters, battle royales have the advantage that everyone starts with the same equipment. However, I always seem to have the luck of finding comparatively poor weapons for a long time, while my opponent shows up with the current meta weapons.

And I am simply not the type of player to run away in a zigzag and hide somewhere in such situations. I want the gunfight and then end up in the gulag – suboptimal.

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Not everything that stinks is rubbish

Despite my criticism, not all games that fall into the two shooter categories are bad. Some titles are really well executed and extremely popular among many players, even if I find them to be rubbish.

There are even some titles that I at least enjoyed playing for a short time. The DMZ mode of Warzone 2 was quite fun for me, even though it is an extraction shooter. The Cycle Frontier or Hunt: Showdown also have aspects that I can praise.

Nevertheless, I personally just don’t enjoy battle royales and extraction shooters and would wish that not all developers would rush to the two subgenres and want to create their own version of the same gameplay mechanics.

An exception in the gaming market is the arena shooter “The Finals” by Embark Studios. MeinMMO editor Maik Schneider has summarized for you how The Finals plays.

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CS:GO gets new skins, reportedly earned $11 million in just one day

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On Tuesday, April 25th, the shooter Counter-Strike: Global Offensive received a new skin series. The Anubis Collection, inspired by the Anubis map, is only available from a special loot box. According to an analyst, this is said to have generated at least 11 million dollars on the first day.

What are these skins anyway? The Anubis Collection consists of 19 weapon skins named after Egyptian gods such as Horus or Ramses. They are only available from a special package for real money. A package costs 2 dollars (1.89 euros). However, the chances of getting the new skins are very low.

Where does the 11 million dollars come from? The streamer and YouTuber Heyzeus analyzed the new skins and sent out a tweet about it. He took the number of “Eye of Horus” skins received so far from a CS:GO database and compared it with the probability of obtaining such a skin.

From this, he concluded that statistically at least 5.5 million crates had to be opened on the first day. This led to his estimate of at least 11 million dollars in revenue.

Additionally, the revenues generated by Valve from skins traded online between players were not included. For every transaction, the developer receives a portion of the invested money.

The new skin series is apparently a huge success for CS:GO, which is currently experiencing a small hype wave. In March, more skins were traded than ever before, with reports of over 100 million euros invested by players.

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Counter-Strike 2 creates a huge hype around CS:GO

Why is there so much going on with CS:GO right now? In recent weeks, we have repeatedly reported on incredible sums relating to the skins in Counter-Strike. A Danish collector, for example, claims to have made 500,000 dollars with 2 items.

One reason for this may be the high interest in the game itself. This summer, it is set to receive a major update that will transform the shooter into Counter-Strike 2. Not only will the engine be revamped, but also the maps, sound effects, and overall graphics will be improved.

You can find all information about Counter-Strike 2 in this overview or in the embedded video below:

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But there is not only much movement regarding the skins. On March 16, 2023, CS:GO set a new player record, with 1,519,457 people online at the same time (via SteamDB). Even yesterday, on April 28, more than 1.35 million players logged in at peak times. That alone would have been a record before March 2013.

However, just because the shooter is currently experiencing a little hype does not mean that every player is good at it. This was recently proven by two of the biggest German streamers:

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MMORPG removes a complete class after 11 years – players fear for more characters

Alexander Leitsch Alexander Leitsch Reading time 2 minutes

The MMORPG MapleStory has just announced a radical step. The developers will completely remove the class Jett from the game. They stated that Jett exists in the global version but not in the Korean one. Many players are now fearing for other classes.

What is happening right now? The global version of MapleStory differs from the one in Korea, where the developers from Nexon are based. Not only are there different shop contents, but also different bosses, stats, and classes.

The global MapleStory has about 5 own classes that have never appeared in the Korean original. However, this repeatedly leads to problems, as revealed in the official forum. Because although Jett does not exist in Korea, the developers had to take it and the other classes into account when balancing new content. They have done this for 11 years regarding Jett.

MapleStory offers – across versions – more than 50 different classes. Achieving a balanced balance is said to be very difficult.

Moreover, there have reportedly been recurring bugs affecting Jett. Therefore, a decision has now been made to disable the character creation of Jett immediately and to delete the class completely in February 2024.

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Players fear that the other classes could also be deleted

What happens to the created characters? In summer there should be a “Jett Job Transfer”. This will allow players to transform their character into another class. However, the transformation is limited to 15 selected classes.

This will retain the character’s gameplay progress. Additionally, there is currently work on a solution to retain the equipment as well. Details about this are to come “later”.

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How are the players reacting? Players who have Jett as their main character are not very enthusiastic about the change. Some are demanding a refund for the money they invested in the character.

However, players of other “non-Korean” classes are also worried. Because there is no guarantee that they will not face the same fate in the future. The user Mission-Indication96 writes on Reddit: “This is really a bad sign for all classes that do not exist in Korea.”

In 2005, the cute MMORPG was released in the West and has since experienced a turbulent history. On Steam, where the MMORPG was released in 2013, over 7,000 players log in simultaneously at peak times each day. Almost one million people follow MapleStory Global’s account on Facebook. Thus, the game definitely has a fanbase here in the West that is not very pleased with the new change.

Moreover, there are always cute stories from the game, such as here a boss with 720,000,000,000,000 hit points:

In the MMORPG MapleStory, there was a boss so strong that players needed more than half a year to defeat him

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Pokémon GO: Raid Tag introduces new monster, directly with increased shiny chance

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The new Pokémon Axantor will soon celebrate its debut in Pokémon GO – in the form of a Raid Day. We summarize how it works here.

When is the Raid Day with Axantor? The Raid Day takes place on Saturday, May 6th from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM local time. It is one of the first May events in Pokémon GO and is already approaching.

What kind of Pokémon is this? Axantor was introduced to the Pokémon world with the Switch game “Legends: Arceus” and belongs to the Bug and Rock types.

Axantor can – actually – evolve from Scyther. In “Legends: Arceus”, this happens when the item “Black Augite” is applied to Scyther. Then it evolves into Axantor instead of the previously known Scizor. It represents an alternative evolution from the Hisui region, as was the case with Ursaluna.

However, the evolution from Scyther in Pokémon GO will not be possible for now, according to the announcement from Niantic (via pokemongolive.com). Instead, you can only obtain the axe monster in Raid battles.

Coincidentally, Pokémon GO is hosting the Raid Day on April 6th.

How does the Raid Day with Axantor work? All bonuses of the event

This is what happens on the Raid Day: You have a total of three hours to complete Axantor raids during the event, which will likely take place at most arenas in the game. The raids are level 3 and should be doable alone.

Can Axantor be Shiny? Yes, Axantor will be available as Shiny right at its debut. Additionally, there will be an increased chance of Shiny during the raids on Raid Day. Anyone who wants the shimmering Axantor should keep this in mind.

What bonuses does the Raid Day bring? In addition to more frequent Axantor raids and the increased Shiny chance, there are two more bonuses:

  • You will receive up to five additional daily raid passes when spinning gyms during the event and up to two hours afterward. In the past, the next pass at such events was always given once a free pass was used.
  • The remote raid limit will be increased to ten remote raids from 00:00 to 23:59 on the event day.
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Additionally, the prices for remote raids have been increased. The changes caused frustration in the community, and much criticism was expressed about the decisions. You can learn more about the discussion about remote raids in Pokémon GO here.

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Pokémon GO: All content of the 1-euro ticket for the Community Day Classic with Quiekel

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For the Community Day Classic with Quiekel in April 2023, there is a special research in the shop that costs one euro. The contents that the ticket for Pokémon GO brings are summarized here.

What kind of ticket is this? On Saturday, April 29, 2023, the Community Day Classic with Quiekel runs from 14:00 to 17:00. The catch might be worth it, as its evolution Mamutel is among the best attackers in Pokémon GO.

As usual, the shop brings a special research to match the event, for which you need a ticket. It costs 0.99 euros when purchased in the shop.

This ticket brings various item rewards and encounters with the Quiekel evolution line.

To help you find out if the ticket is something for you, we have summarized all tasks and rewards of the special research here.

Ticket for the Community Day Classic with Quiekel – All Tasks and Rewards

Where does the information come from? Although the event starts at 14:00, in other time zones the Community Day is already in progress or even finished.

Accordingly, the contents are already known. With the help of the overview from LeekDuck, we summarize here what the ticket brings.

Over a total of four research steps, you will receive the following rewards:

Research on Quiekel – Step 1/4

TaskReward
Make 10 power-ups with Pokémon20 Quiekel candies
Catch 15 QuiekelQuiekel encounter
Land 5 good throws15 Pokéballs

Level reward: After completing the tasks, you will receive 3,000 stardust, a Quiekel encounter, and one incense.

Research on Quiekel – Step 2/4

TaskReward
Catch 15 QuiekelQuiekel encounter
Send 10 Pokémon10 Nanab berries
Evolve 3 Quiekel30 Quiekel candies

Level reward: After completing this stage, you will receive 4,500 XP, a Quiekel encounter, and a lucky egg.

Research on Quiekel – Step 3/4

TaskReward
Land 3 good curveball throws15 ultra balls
Evolve 1 Kewfel50 Quiekel candies
Catch 15 QuiekelQuiekel encounter

Level reward: At the end of the stage, you will receive 4,500 stardust, an encounter with Kewfel, and 1 rocket radar.

Research on Quiekel – Step 4/4

TaskReward
Already done!2 silver Nanab berries
Already done!Encounter with Quiekel
Already done!15 ultra balls

Level reward: After completion, you will receive 5,500 XP, an encounter with Mamutel, and 3 special candies.

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Is it worth buying the ticket with Quiekel?

When comparing the items included in the special research with their regular prices in the shop, it can be seen that they generally cost a little more there.

Here is the comparison:

  • Incense normally costs 40 coins, about 0.40 euros
  • The lucky egg costs 80 coins, about 0.80 euros
  • The rocket radar in the shop costs 200 coins, about 2 euros. However, you can also earn it through rocket battles.

On top of that, there are encounters with the Quiekel line, as well as items like balls, berries, and special candies. Additionally, you can secure XP and stardust.

However, it should also be noted that the ticket cannot be paid with earned coins and can only be obtained through real money. However, you can pay with regular coins for items in the shop.

Regarding the extra Quiekel rewards like candies and encounters, you are also not dependent on them if you play long enough during the C-Day to gather enough candies. On the other hand, if you have little time, it could be interesting.

Therefore, the ticket is definitely worth it if you were already planning to buy items for the game and want to complete a few extra tasks during the event. However, the ticket is not strictly necessary.

The Community Day Classic almost closes April, and in just a few days the next month begins. Here we have summarized which events May 2023 brings in Pokémon GO.

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Pokémon GO: Community Day Classic with Quiekel – How to take advantage of it today

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In Pokémon GO is today, on April 29, 2023, the Community Day Classic featuring Slakoth. We take a look at the content, bonuses, and what to keep in mind.

What kind of event is this? The Community Day Classic works similarly to the “regular” Community Day, where a specific Pokémon is highlighted for several hours.

The “Classic” variant always brings a Pokémon that has already had a regular Community Day. Players who missed it or started playing Pokémon GO later can secure it, including its Shiny version.

In April 2023, it is the Pokémon Slakoth. And for players who do not yet have a strong specimen, this event should be worthwhile.

Community Day Classic in April 2023 with Slakoth – Start, Bonuses, Content

What? Community Day Classic with Slakoth
When? Saturday, April 29, 2023, from 14:00 to 17:00 local time
Pokémon of the Day: Slakoth spawns almost everywhere in the wild
Exclusive Attack: The Fast Move “Ancient Power”. Evolve Vigoroth into Slaking between 14:00 and 19:00.
Bonuses:
– Triple catch Stardust
– Incense and Lures last 3 hours
– Snapshot surprises
– A special research task will also be available in the shop for 1 Euro. You can find the content of the research here.

The special Tier 4 raids that were used at previous Community Days will not be part of the Community Day Classic.

Who is the Community Day Classic with Slakoth worth it for?

Slakoth is not a rare Pokémon anymore; it appeared regularly in previous years. The original Community Day with Slakoth was already over 4 years ago, taking place in spring 2019.

It is quite possible that some players may not have caught that. Therefore, just the opportunity to have a good chance at the Shiny Slakoth is surely interesting for some.

What the Shiny looks like, we show you here:

Shiny Slakoth

How strong is Slakoth? This is the second good argument for the event: Slakoth’s final evolution, Slaking, is among the most useful Pokémon in the game.

Both in the Ice type and the Ground type, Slaking is one of the best attackers in Pokémon GO. This is especially true for the strong Shadow Slaking, which you could obtain through Rocket battles.

If you have a Shadow Slakoth, Vigoroth, or Slaking, you can collect the necessary candies on Community Day to make it really strong.

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How to prepare for the Community Day Classic

The right Mega Pokémon: If you have an active suitable Mega Evolution during the event, you will receive extra candies for each Slakoth caught.

Since Slakoth is of the Ground/Ice type, the following Mega Evolutions are suitable:

  • Mega-Aggron
  • Mega-Swampert
  • Mega-Glalie
  • Mega-Abomasnow

Keep in mind: The higher the Mega level, the better bonuses you will get.

Make space: If you want to significantly increase your stock of Slakoth candies, you will need to catch many Pokémon. Prepare space in your collection for this. Use the filter function: With the search term

  • “0*, 1*, 2*”

the game will only show you Pokémon that are worse than 2 stars.

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What items should I bring? Here we gather useful items for the Community Day.

  • Incense: This will allow you to further increase the bonus Stardust.
  • Frui Berries: This way you get more candies when catching.
  • Incense & Lure Module: Activate them at the start of the event to get the full three hours. Not before!

Are you participating in the Community Day with Slakoth? Let us know in the comments.

And what else is coming up in Pokémon GO? This is shown in the overview of the May events 2023 in Pokémon GO.

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Destiny 2: Xur today – location and offer on 28.04

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Every Friday, Xur appears in Destiny 2 offering Guardians exotic gear. Where Xur is located this week and what exotic items he has for sale can be found here.

This weekend, a mysterious vendor named Xur appears in Destiny 2 to offer players exotic gear and weapons. MeinMMO will provide you with all the information about Xur.

However, first we will reveal what happened this week in Destiny 2 in our weekly recap.

What happened this week in Destiny 2? This week, there was a lot of frustration in the community, as Destiny 2 is currently struggling to address its issues, which is affecting player morale.

Thus,

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FIFA 23: The Community TOTS is now live and brings powerful cards – Silva and Coman are included

Julian Schröder Julian Schröder Reading time 3 minutes

In FIFA 23 Ultimate Team, the TOTS event has finally started. The Community TOTS is now live and brings some damn strong cards.

Update, April 28 at 7:00 PM: The Community TOTS is now officially in the game, marking the beginning of the Team-of-the-Season event.

The new cards include some really strong examples like Bernardo Silva (95), Sanchez (95), Coman (93), Gabriel Jesus (93), and Rodrygo (93). But even Robertson (92), Aké (91), and Bennacer (92) are noteworthy.

Check out the new TOTS cards here:

Alongside the new Community TOTS, the TOTS of the Dutch Eredivisie has also been released. You can see the players here:

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This is the TOTS: The “Team of the Season” is released every year in Ultimate Team. The top players from different leagues are highlighted – and equipped with massively improved cards.

Over the coming weeks, several “teams of the season” will be released regularly, such as the Community TOTS, the Premier League TOTS, the Bundesliga TOTS, and more. These cards will then be included in the packs of FIFA 23.

For some of these teams, you can cast your vote in advance. There have already been votings for the Community- and the Premier League TOTS.

When does the TOTS finally start? Since the TOTS Warmup has begun in FUT and you can already earn packs in the game for the Team of the Season event, the TOTS should not be far away.

We expect a start on Friday, April 28 at 7:00 PM. This would also fit with previous years.

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The Predictions for the Community TOTS

Surprisingly, many strong players were nominated this year for the Community TOTS, which could lead to an incredibly strong Community Team. Because stars like Gabriel Jesus, Coman, De Gea, Robertson, Bernardo Silva, Rodrygo, Bennacer, or Alexis Sanchez could be voted for.

And if these actually make it into the TOTS, they will probably receive powerful cards that are likely to be highly sought after.

Here are the predictions from futbin: The well-known FIFA site futbin has created predictions for the Community TOTS and sees the following players in the final team:

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Goalkeepers:

  • GK: David De Gea (Manchester United)
  • GK: Lafont (FC Nantes)

Defenders:

  • LB: Robertson (Liverpool FC)
  • CB: Danilo (Juventus Turin)
  • RB: Tavernier (Rangers)
  • CB: Kim Min Jae (SSC Neapel)
  • CB: Aké (Manchester City)
  • CB: Otamendi (Benfica Lissabon)

Midfielders:

  • CM: Bernardo Silva (Manchester City)
  • CM: Bennacer (AC Mailand)
  • CM: Thuram (Nice)
  • CM: Zielinski (SSC Neapel)
  • LM: Coman (FC Bayern Munich)

Forwards:

  • ST: Goncalo Ramos (Benfica Lissabon)
  • ST: Gabriel Jesus (Arsenal)
  • RF: Rodrygo (Real Madrid)
  • ST: Sanchez (Marseille)
  • RF: Jota (Celtic Glasgow)

Keep in mind with the predictions that these are only forecasts. The final team could look very different. We are excited to see the final team and will show you the new special cards as soon as they are known.

If you are already looking forward to the successor of FIFA 23, EA Sports FC, then we have all the known information about the upcoming game.

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The most played jungler in LoL is a wonder – Also loses the most matches

Maik Schneider Maik Schneider Reading time 2 minutes

The new patch 13.9 of League of Legends is coming and brings many adjustments for the champions in the popular MOBA. This is always a good time to draw conclusions about how the characters have performed over the course of a patch, and particularly a popular jungler is not doing well.

League of Legends offers its players an almost overwhelming number of champions. At some point, there are supposed to be no new champions anymore, but since release, fresh characters regularly come along, allowing for new playstyles.

One of the currently most popular champions and even the most popular jungler is Lee Sin, the blind monk. But although he is played the most in Solo Queue (Ranked / Platinum+), he also has one of the worst win rates and loses more matches than all other junglers.

League of Legends celebrated its release back in 2009 and has since seen numerous champions and changes. Here are some facts that only veterans know:

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Lee Sin: High Risk – High Reward

Why does Lee Sin lose so often? With the following statistics, the monk can boast in patch 13.8 at the time of this article:

  • Matches: 239,162
  • Corresponds Pick Rate: 14.4 %
  • Ban Rate: 12.2 %
  • Win Rate: 48.05 %
  • Lost Matches: 114,917

Lee Sin is thus the most played jungler. With 235,341, Kha’Zix is not far behind, and Jarvan IV is far behind in 3rd place with around 170,000 picks. However, both competitors have a win rate above 50 %, while Lee Sin is in the red.

The problem with Lee Sin is that his abilities offer a large skill gap. That means it’s much harder for a player without much experience to play the jungler effectively.

The blind monk is an extremely mobile champion. However, this also means in a MOBA that any small miscalculation of the situation can lead to a death. With the most fragile junglers, this happens quickly, and you’re waiting for the spawn again.

Lee Sin is a champion who takes high risks to give his team an advantage – but this can quickly go wrong. A real mixed bag, depending on how the player behind it is performing.

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As the US site Dot Esports knows, Lee Sin’s pick rate has already been decreasing for 5 patches (via dotesport.com). However, many players can or do not want to miss the chance to be celebrated as the big hero of the match because the “Lee Sin” combo kicked out exactly the right opponent in the team fight.

What do you think when a Lee Sin appears again during the picking in the team? And what niceties do you wish for a Lee Sin who enjoys jumping into the enemy ranks again to get a death? Leave a comment on the topic.

If you prefer to read more about LoL, then check this out: LoL: 4 years ago, a new system was supposed to improve your matchmaking – but frustrated players had it discarded

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Genshin Impact: Baizhu materials for ascension and talents and how to farm them

Marie Friske Marie Friske Reading time 2 minutes

With version 3.6, Baizhu comes as a new 5-star character in Genshin Impact. We have created an overview of which materials you need for character ascension (Ascension Materials) and talent leveling.

When is Baizhu’s release date? Version 3.6 starts on April 12, 2023, in Genshin Impact. However, there will initially be rerun banners for Nahida and Nilou. Baizhu’s event banner will then launch in phase 2, appearing on May 2, 2023.

The article was updated on May 11, 2023. Meanwhile, the materials for ascension and talents have been officially announced and match the information listed here from the leaks.

However, you can already farm all the materials for Baizhu’s ascension and talent improvement.

The information currently consists of leaks. So, until Baizhu’s release, things could still change, and these are just speculations, not confirmed facts. We will update the article for you as soon as there is official information.

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These are Baizhu’s ascension materials

What does Baizhu need to ascend?

Overall, you will need the following materials for Baizhu:

  • 1x Nagadus Emerald Sliver (Nagadus Emerald Sliver)
  • 9x Nagadus Emerald Fragment (Nagadus Emerald Fragment)
  • 9x Nagadus Emerald Chunk (Nagadus Emerald Chunk)
  • 6x Nagadus Emerald (Nagadus Emerald Gemstone)
  • 18x Fungal Spores (Fungal Spores)
  • 30x Luminescent Pollen (Luminescent Pollen)
  • 36x Crystalline Cyst Dust (Crystalline Cyst Dust)
  • 168x Violetgrass (Violetgrass)
  • 46x Evergloom Ring (Evergloom Ring)
  • 420,000 Mora

How do I farm Baizhu’s ascension materials?

  • Nagadus Emerald: You get this material through boss fights against Dendro-type opponents. Defeat the Dendro Hypostasis or the Feathered Fungal Beast.
  • Fungal Spores, Luminescent Pollen, Crystalline Cyst Dust: You obtain these materials by defeating Fungal Beasts.
  • Violetgrass: The plant grows on cliffs in Liyue.
  • Evergloom Ring: You obtain this material through boss fights against the enemy “Lesser Righteous” from level 30.

These are Baizhu’s talent materials

LevelTalent BooksNormal MaterialsSpecial MaterialsMora
23x Teachings of Gold (Teachings of Gold)6x Fungal Spores (Fungal Spores)12,500
32x Guide to Gold (Guide to Gold)3x Luminescent Pollen (Luminescent Pollen)17,500
44x Guide to Gold (Guide to Gold)4x Luminescent Pollen (Luminescent Pollen)25,000
56x Guide to Gold (Guide to Gold)6x Luminescent Pollen (Luminescent Pollen)30,000
69x Guide to Gold (Guide to Gold)9x Luminescent Pollen (Luminescent Pollen)37,500
74x Philosophies of Gold (Philosophies of Gold)4x Crystalline Cyst Dust (Crystalline Cyst Dust)1x Worldspan Fern (Worldspan Fern)120,000
86x Philosophies of Gold (Philosophies of Gold)6x Crystalline Cyst Dust (Crystalline Cyst Dust)1x Worldspan Fern (Worldspan Fern)260,000
912x Philosophies of Gold (Philosophies of Gold)9x Crystalline Cyst Dust (Crystalline Cyst Dust)2x Worldspan Fern (Worldspan Fern)450,000
1016x Philosophies of Gold (Philosophies of Gold)12x Crystalline Cyst Dust (Crystalline Cyst Dust)1x Crown of Insight (Crown of Insight), 2x Worldspan Fern (Worldspan Fern)700,000

Overall, you will need the following materials for Baizhu to fully level a talent:

  • 3x Teachings of Gold (Teachings of Gold)
  • 21x Guide to Gold (Guide to Gold)
  • 38x Philosophies of Gold (Philosophies of Gold)
  • 6x Fungal Spores (Fungal Spores)
  • 22x Luminescent Pollen (Luminescent Pollen)
  • 31x Crystalline Cyst Dust (Crystalline Cyst Dust)
  • 1x Crown of Insight
  • 6x Worldspan Fern (Worldspan Fern)
  • 1,653,000 Mora
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How do I farm Baizhu’s talent materials?

  • Talent books of Gold: You can obtain these in the “Sphere of Understanding: Ring of Glimmering Ash”. This is available on Wednesday, Saturday, and Sunday.
  • Crown of Insight: You can receive this as a reward in time-limited events.
  • Fungal Spores, Luminescent Pollen, Crystalline Cyst Dust: You obtain these by defeating Fungal Beasts.
  • Worldspan Fern: A material that you can earn in the sphere “Realm of Beginnings”.

Here you will find an overview, with all promo codes that you can redeem in April 2023.

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Source(s):
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  3. genshin.honeyhunterworld.com