Actually, the new movie about Super Mario is supposed to fill the cinemas, but last weekend 9 million people watched the film illegally on Twitter.
What kind of movie is it? The Super Mario Bros. movie is the latest film featuring the famous video game hero Mario. For decades, the plumber with the red cap has been jumping across screens, fighting the evil turtle Bowser, and rescuing Princess Peach. This is also the case in the new adaptation, where Mario is voiced by actor Chris Pratt (Guardians of the Galaxy, Jurassic World).
First trailer for the ‘Super Mario’ movie – completely made of CGI
How was the film shown? Some users posted the new “Super Mario Bros.” movie on Twitter in violation of copyright laws.
The users shared the film in two parts with English audio, each lasting a maximum of 60 minutes. The first part of the film was played over 9 million times.
As early as April 29, our colleagues from GamePro reported that an Argentinian TV station showed the film without permission, thus violating copyright (via GamePro).
Thanks to Elon Musk, long videos are now possible on Twitter
How is this possible? In October 2022, the eccentric billionaire Elon Musk bought Twitter and brought several changes regarding the length of videos that can be posted on Twitter. This is actually limited to 140 seconds.
However, Musk changed the way verifications (blue checkmarks) work on Twitter, and since then any user can subscribe to “Twitter Blue” for nearly €9.50. The subscription not only brings the blue checkmark but also some additional benefits – including that “Twitter Blue” subscribers can upload videos lasting up to 60 minutes, which can be a maximum of 2 GB in size (via Twitter.com).
The users who shared the film on Twitter were
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The month of May has begun, and with it, the trading post in World of Warcraft has received new goods. We will tell you what is available this time.
Since February 2023, there has been the feature of the trading post in World of Warcraft. Every month, there are new transmog sets, weapon designs, pets, and also mounts available in exchange for trader currencies. The currencies are relatively easy to obtain and are easily accessible for almost all playstyles – whether dungeons, raids, PvP, or open-world content.
For the month of May 2023, there is again a nice selection – we have all the new items summarized here for you.
Trading Post – Selection for May 2023
Pippin Category: Combat Pet Cost: 600
Ceremonial Cloth of the High Priestess Category: Transmog (Cloak) Cost: 50 trader currencies
Wild Green Battle Turtle Category: Mount (Land) Cost: Not for sale. Unlocked when the maximum amount of trader currencies for the month of May has been obtained.
What do you think of the loot from the trading post in May? Are there great items for you? Or is it more of a “meh” month where you save your trader currencies?
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The best counters against Genesect with Shock Module for Pokémon GO in the guide. We show you the best attackers and movesets. You will be well prepared for the raids against Genesect with Shock Module.
When is Genesect with Shock Module in the game? From May 2nd to May 9th, you can find Genesect with Shock Module in Pokémon GO raids. It can be found in level 5 raids.
Genesect is a mythical Pokémon from the fifth generation and belongs to the Bug and Steel types. It can appear in different forms, influenced by the module it carries. The types are:
Aqua Module
Shock Module
Flame Module
Freeze Module
No Module
We show you here in the overview the best counters against Genesect.
Genesect: Counters and Weaknesses
Mega Blaziken with Fire Spin and Blast Burn
Mega Charizard Y with Fire Spin and Blast Burn
Reshiram with Fire Fang and Flame Charge
Crypto Blaziken with Fire Spin and Blast Burn
Mega Charizard X with Fire Spin and Blast Burn
Crypto Ho-Oh with Incinerate and Sacred Fire+
Crypto Entei with Fire Fang and Heat Wave
Crypto Typhlosion with Incinerate and Blast Burn
Mega Houndoom with Fire Fang and Flamethrower
Crypto Arcanine with Fire Fang and Flamethrower
Crypto Magby with Fire Spin and Fire Punch
Flareon with Fire Fang and Heat Wave
Skelabra with Fire Spin and Heat Wave
Proto Groudon with Mud Shot and Fire Punch
Ho-Oh with Incinerate and Sacred Fire++
Blaziken with Fire Spin and Blast Burn
Heatran with Fire Spin and Flamethrower
Mega Salamence with Fire Fang and Fire Storm
Volcanion with Incinerate and Heat Wave
Zapdos with Fire Spin and Heat Wave
The weaknesses: Due to the Bug and Steel types, Genesect is particularly vulnerable to Fire attackers. Therefore, when assembling your raid group, you should focus on Fire Pokémon and Fire attacks.
Is there Shiny Genesect? Yes, you can also find and catch Genesect with Shock Module as Shiny in Pokémon GO.
How many players do you need? If you have fully powered top attackers at the highest level, the battle can be managed with 2-3 trainers. For safety, you should invite more trainers to your group to win the battle securely.
With our overview of the best counters, the fight as a group against Genesect with Shock Module should not be a problem for you.
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The next patch of World of Warcraft: Dragonflight has been unveiled. We have all the information about patch 10.1: Gluttony of Neltharion.
Blizzard is serious and gives players of World of Warcraft no rest. Although the previous patch has not been live for long, patch 10.1 has already been introduced. This will be titled “Gluttony of Neltharion” and will lead us to a new underground area.
The most important points at a glance:
Patch 10.1 will be released on May 3, 2023.
There will be a new area, the underground Zaralek Cave.
There is a new raid: Aberrus, the Shadow Crucible with a total of 9 bosses.
A new glory faction will be introduced, the Niffen.
Season 2 will start, along with a new selection of “Mythic+” dungeons.
Patch 10.1 Gluttony of Neltharion will be released on May 3, 2023, just about 6 weeks after the launch of patch 10.0.7. Thus, Blizzard is adhering to its schedule ahead of time, as they actually had until the end of June for that.
The Zaralek Cave – Under the Dragon Isles
Most of the action of patch 10.1 takes place in the Zaralek Caves. This is a new underground area that is accessible from several points on the Dragon Isles. Fyrakk, one of the prime incarnations, is trying to gain the assistance of the Djaradin here.
But there is more hidden in the Zaralek Caves. Neltharion had his laboratory here and conducted all sorts of experiments to create new creatures – hence “Aberrus, the Shadow Crucible” can also be found here.
The Shardflame led by Scale Commander Sarkareth is also here and wants to conquer the Shadow Crucible for itself – as they believe that the birthplace of the Dracthyr and thus also the secrets and powers hidden there are their birthright.
In terms of size, the Zaralek Caves are said to be “a bit larger than Zereth Mortis.” Since you can also use dragon riding here and find new glyphs, travel should go quickly.
New Glory Path – The Mole-like Niffen
A new faction can also be found in the Zaralek Cave, namely the Niffen. This is a completely new race that has not been seen in World of Warcraft before. As is proper for “mole-like creatures,” the Niffen are nearly blind, but they possess a keen sense of smell to orient themselves.
New Raid: Aberrus, Crucible of Shadows
The secret laboratory deep in the Zaralek Cave was long the laboratory of Neltharion, who later became Deathwing. Here he not only created the Dracthyr but also many other creatures – sometimes with more and sometimes with less success.
However, it is also the place where Neltharion succumbed to the whispers of the Old Gods – which is why we will surely encounter effects of this corruption here.
A total of 9 bosses await in this raid, one more than in the Vault of Incarnations.
The raid will be released, as in season 1, with all three difficulties at the same time – that is, normal, heroic, and mythic. Only the LFR variant will open wing by wing with a slight delay.
With patch 10.1, the second season of Dragonflight also begins. This means, above all, that there is a new rotation for the dungeons. In total, there are again 8 dungeons to choose from, from which you can earn loot and rating.
These are the first 4 pending dungeons of Dragonflight:
Brackenfell Cave
Halls of Infusion
Uldaman: Legacy of Tyr
Neltharus
In addition, there will be four dungeons from previous expansions:
Actually just a small change, but one that should make many happy: With patch 10.1, there are finally cross-faction guilds. This means you can use a guild chat and a guild bank with friends from both factions.
The days of having to create “mirror guilds” in the other faction to unite all characters under one banner are over.
More news about World of Warcraft can be found here:
Apart from these major features, patch 10.1 brings a lot of smaller things. There will be attacks from Fyrakk on the Dragon Isles that work similarly to the current attacks of the Primalists. In addition, the stories of Tyr and the blue dragonflight will be continued, so there are also new story content waiting here.
Further minor changes include:
Changes to the interface and more options in “Edit Mode”
Class balance and adjustments
Heirloom equipment can now be upgraded to level 70
In Fortnite it is not only about strong weapon skills and good accuracy but also about tactics and how to best camouflage yourself on the map. We will show you 8 of the best skins that can help you win more easily.
What are these skins? This is a list of skins that give you advantages in your matches. It is mainly about visual advantages that help you camouflage, making it harder for opponents to see you coming.
Many players rely on such small advantages, and we have collected a few skins so you can benefit from them yourself. All our listed skins can be purchased in the item shop.
We will now show you what options are available, how much they cost, and why these options are among the best.
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Limitless Set
How much do the skins cost? 1,800 V-Bucks.
What makes the skins so special? The interesting thing about the superhero skins is the customization options. They can be colored in various shades. From completely blue, green, red to black or gray. With this selection, you can choose the right color for any terrain, allowing you to camouflage yourself.
Siren
Siren
How much does the skin cost? 1,200 V-Bucks.
What makes the skin so special? The Siren skin is an agent with two styles. One with regular coloring and the other in a noir tone. Players mostly use the skin in its faded version, making it easier to hide during nights or in dark corners.
Bushranger
Bushranger
How much does the skin cost? 1,200 V-Bucks.
What makes the skin so special? The Bushranger is a master of camouflage, as it has 5 styles that change its appearance according to the different seasons. Additionally, the Bushranger is a living bush that can camouflage well in open grass.
Zadie
Zadie
How much does the skin cost? 1,200 V-Bucks.
What makes the skin so special? Zadie is a fighter from a special forces unit and is therefore camouflaged as well. She has a gray, an ice blue, and a forest green style, allowing her to blend in almost anywhere. This makes her the ultimate survivor.
Swamp Knight
The Swamp Knight
How much does the skin cost? 800 V-Bucks.
What makes the skin so special? The Swamp Knight is a sinister creature without a face, clad in brown armor, and that is good. With its appearance, you hardly stand out because near trees or houses, you blend into the surroundings. Additionally, its price is a good deal for those on a budget.
Snowstrike
Snowstrike
How much does the skin cost? 1,500 V-Bucks.
What makes the skin so special? Snowstrike is a fitting skin for icy mountains and frosty forests with plenty of snow. The blue-white outfit of the skin is perfect for camouflaging and ambushing opponents outdoors.
Order Relic
Order Relic
How much does the skin cost? 800 V-Bucks.
What makes the skin so special? The Order Relic is a skin with a black special suit and dark purple eyes. Its inconspicuous appearance makes it perfect for secret operations, where you stealthily move through the map.
Blackice Set
The Blackice Set
How much do the skins cost? 2,800 V-Bucks.
What makes the skins so special? The Blackice Set gives you three dark blue ice skins, with which you can excellently camouflage in dark or icy areas. They also do not glow and are kept simple.
That was all our recommendations with which you can usually get a well-camouflaged skin at a good price. However, keep in mind that a good skin alone is not enough to win a match. You also need to know how to camouflage well and what tricks to use to achieve an epic victory.
Together with my colleague Benedict Grothaus, I gave up quite a few hours of sunshine to scare the neighborhood in the game as a pale vampire.
The likelihood is high that I will find myself in a similar situation after the DLC’s release, but the game will be much better then. Because as the trailer shows, Frankenstein cyborgs are coming:
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V Rising: Gloomrot-DLC – Gameplay Trailer
The DLC especially brings a smile to my face with the new enemy types. A mad scientist creates Frankenstein cyborgs, and in the Gloomrot area, creatures roam that provide material for steampunk nightmares.
My cauldron was steaming.
I would have checked out the DLC anyway, but now I’m really looking forward to it. Even if my colleague Benedict wouldn’t agree: zombies and/or science fiction make everything better. Frankenstein cyborgs are somehow both.
What else does the DLC offer? Over the past months, the developers have released little details and tidbits from time to time. Here is a list of parts of the content and changes we can expect:
At release, V Rising was able to convince for a few gaming sessions, possibly even longer on a PvP server. But there was still much content missing, and overall the Early Access game plans three major updates.
With “Secrets of Gloomrot”, the developers are already providing good reasons to play vampire again in May.
A young streamer currently has one of the fastest-growing channels on German Twitch. Good reason to take a closer look at Snipsska.
What kind of streamer is she? Alena, known as Snisspka, has been active on Twitch since 2021. Her first stream took place on March 20. Back then, she played Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order in front of 9 viewers. Since then, the streamer has expanded her offerings.
In addition to party games like Mario Kart, Snipsska currently mainly shows Valorant or chats with her viewers in Just Chatting. Recently, she has also been actively opening boxes in CS:GO – could that be the bad influence of MontanaBlack?
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Career and Life of MontanaBlack in 2 Minutes: What Makes Him Unique?
Between Abitur and Twitch
What do we know about Snipsska? The streamer is still in school and is currently in the middle of Abitur stress. Aside from that, Snipsska’s focus is currently on Twitch, so it is quite possible that she will pursue a career as a full-time streamer after her Abitur (via Twitter).
On December 5, Snipsska celebrated her 18th birthday (via Twitter). As a kind of belated birthday gift, she became a Twitch partner just 2 months later (via Twitter).
Little else is known about the streamer’s private life. If you’re thinking: “Isn’t she the sister of Tanzverbot!”, then you’ve probably fallen for a joke by Nicolas Stemmler, the brother of Twitch streamer Trymacs (via TikTok).
However, it is a fact that she is not only a passionate Valorant player but also a big soccer fan and of course a lover of the “Star Wars” franchise.
It Takes Two Confused Streamers
What do the numbers say? Snipsska has been streaming regularly since March 2021, but compared to other streamers, she streams slightly less: she is usually on air for between 65 and 90 hours per month, with outliers in both directions.
She has steadily gained new viewers and followers and has also appeared in other streams from time to time, but overall the growth has been rather slow. Snipsska ended the year 2022 with an average of 148 viewers.
In March 2023, it seems Snipsska has achieved a breakthrough. The rapid growth can be particularly clearly illustrated by the views on her channel:
In March, Snipsska’s views exploded
Where does the success come from? A significant factor in Snipsska’s growth may have been the joint streams with MontanaBlack. They brought the streamer to 14th place among the fastest-growing channels in Germany (via sullygnome).
The game from the developer studio Hazelight is particularly popular among couples for cooperative gaming. So it’s no wonder that the first speculations about a relationship between MontanaBlack and Snipsska are already appearing in the comments.
However, nothing is confirmed, and due to the age difference between them, it is rather unlikely. However, that doesn’t stop the fans from loving the dynamic between the two. The fact that both are a bit confused only adds to the entertainment value for the viewers.
You can watch their gameplay here:
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A cornerstone for Snipsska’s success is therefore laid. Whether she will manage to retain viewers remains to be seen. Currently, Snisspka streams to an average of nearly 1,400 viewers, even without MontanaBlack.
If her luck in opening CS:GO boxes can carry over, she is looking at a golden future (via Twitch).
On April 7, Snipsska was announced alongside streamers Merleperle, Mrs. Spark, and Envi as the newest members of the content creator section of Wave Esports (via Twitter).
Wave is also the organization of the now 17-year-old Twitch streamer Fibii. She was ranked 9th among the fastest-growing German-speaking channels in 2022. If Snipsska can follow in her colleague’s footsteps, 2023 could be a big year for the streamer.
The MOBA League of Legends is known for its tough matches. But there is also a mode in LoL where things are friendly and cozy: the co-op mode. Here, 5 people beat up dumb, simple-minded AI bots and feel like absolute pros. This might soon come to an end. By the end of 2023, Riot plans to introduce “better bots” to the test servers.
What kind of mode is that?
In the “Co-op vs. AI” mode, human players play against dumb bots that play nicely and are actually led to the slaughter like lambs.
Good players gank and harass the poor bots from level 1, as the AI guys and gals always make the same mistakes, can be easily outsmarted and farmed. The bots play without a jungler and with 2 top laners, which is not how you actually play LoL.
The co-op mode allows human players to try out new characters without the pressure of completing missions or just playing casually. “Ambitious” players, who only know ranked, often look down on players of the co-op mode.
At this point, I would like to make a confession. I am biased on the topic, I play LoL exclusively in co-op mode and have had to endure a lot from so-called “pros” throughout my life about how much I love the “lucky bear” mode.
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Co-op mode should be like a proper LoL match
This is supposed to change: On April 28, the developers of LoL announced in a video message far-reaching changes for the mode. The mode is to become much more similar to a “normal LoL game”. The goal is:
Bots should do things like jungling, ganking, and fighting dragons – they should behave like real players.
The AI should then play as a team, not like 5 individual players – this sounds like “fantasy LoL”, not even real players act as a team together.
The bots should even respond to changes in the meta.
Additionally, they want to expand the champion pool of the bots.
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Why is this being done? The mode should serve as a way to become “good” at LoL without being constantly yelled at by other players (via lol/blog).
When is this supposed to happen? In the second half of 2023, “beta bots” are supposed to hit the test servers, then feedback will be collected via Reddit. It will still take a while until the bots are really in the game.
For a long time, Sony kept certain titles from its “First Party” studios for itself and its PS4 and PS5. These were precisely the “exclusive” titles that PC gamers could only admire from afar. That has changed and will change even more in the future. Because the sales of their actual exclusive titles like Spiderman Remastered, God of War, or The Last of Us Part 1, which were brought to Steam in 2022, look great in the business figures.
What kind of trend is this? Sony increasingly pursued a new strategy in 2022 to bring its “First Party Games” to PC via Steam. These are the games that were originally created exclusively for their PS4 and PS5 consoles, which were considered “system sellers.”
However, as PCGamer writes, this “exclusivity policy” has loosened in recent years, and it has had significant impacts on the business figures of the last year.
In plain language: Sony suddenly made a ton of money with its “actually exclusive” games when they sold them on Steam.
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Sony significantly increases revenue in PC category “Others” in 2022
How successful is Sony with this? The sales of “first-party” titles on platforms other than PS4 and PS5 apparently exploded in Q3 and Q4 of the fiscal year 2022.
The sales are listed in the “Others” category, along with sales of peripheral devices, including PlayStation VR:
In the “Others” category, you can see that revenue almost doubled in comparison from 2022 to 2021. They jumped from 187 million yen to 339 million yen.
In Q4 alone, revenues rose from about $380 million to over $1 billion.
These are not just “PS5 games that came to PC” but certainly a substantial portion of it.
The important column is “Others”; this is where the sales of Sony’s first-party titles on PC flow in.
Which games is this related to? As PC Gamer points out, Sony released these games for Steam in 2022, among others:
(God of War was released in January 2022 but counts for Sony in fiscal year 2021)
These are already some strong releases on Steam.
Sony wants to bring more of its “catalog” games to PC
What’s next? Sony states that the goal is to
continue developing new brands
bring existing games to PC
and further develop live service games.
For us at MeinMMO, Sony’s “live service” games are particularly interesting. Here we already have a rough overview of what will be coming our way in the next few years:
On April 12, 2023, Call of Duty received a huge update with the launch of Season 3, the largest since the release of Warzone 2 and Modern Warfare 2. However, those with a graphics card featuring the ‘AMD Vega GP’ can no longer enjoy Call of Duty. Affected players feel powerless but want to make their voices heard.
What is the problem? On April 12, a major patch for Season 3 was released. However, players with an ‘AMD VEGA GPU’ have been experiencing crashes when starting Modern Warfare 2 and Warzone 2, with the message: DirectX X has encountered an error.
As PC Gamer reports, this serious issue affects hardware such as the Radeon VII and nearly all Ryzen processors with an integrated GPU: This likely affects thousands of PC gamers worldwide.
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CoD MW2 & Warzone 2: Season 3 – Trailer
Developers Acknowledge Problems – But They Persist
Are the developers aware of this? Yes, after 1,000 complaints (via steam), Beenox, the Canadian studio behind the PC version, admitted on Twitter on April 17: They are looking into the problem affecting AMD Vega users in Warzone 2 and Modern Warfare 2.
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What are players doing out of anger? Two weeks have passed since the Twitter post, but the players’ situation has not improved.
272 signatures have now been collected on a petition at ‘change.org‘ – players are angry because they do not understand how a game that worked perfectly before Season 3 is now not functioning and is also being ignored by Activision. Activision must “urgently” solve the problem.
Another player sent a pizza to the developers in Quebec with the message ‘Help Vega Please’.
However, on reddit, people agree: The pizza probably never reached the developers. It was likely disposed of in the lobby for safety reasons.
For the players, it seems the only option is to wait until the problem is resolved.
The idea of sending a pizza to the developers of the favorite game to motivate them has been suggested by players before. Whether looking at a cold pizza in the workplace truly alleviates frustration is another question:
The developer of Destiny 2, Bungie, received 12 million USD in a court ruling against a Romanian cheat manufacturer. The money would be enough to buy the Lightfall expansion on Steam 240,000 times. The court would have awarded Bungie even more money, but they only wanted $2,000 per violation.
What kind of process is this?
The process started in 2021 and targeted a Romanian cheat provider under the name “VeteranCheats”.
With the cheats, players could improve their aiming or see through walls. According to Bungie, the site allegedly sold cheats like “Razor”, “HLBOT”, and “Render”.
After the site operator did not respond to Bungie’s initial complaint in 2021, Bungie pushed for a default judgment in 2023 due to copyright violations and the circumvention of their security measures.
A US court has now ruled in favor of Bungie and deemed the claims for damages justified.
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Bungie wanted $2,000 per violation – the court would have even paid $2,500
What did Bungie want? Bungie obtained insights into the data through a preliminary injunction and found that the software had been sold about 5,848 times between November 2020 and July 2022.
Bungie subsequently demanded a high amount in damages: $2,000 per violation – thus over 11.6 million USD, plus further penalties and the assumption of court costs.
This is what they have received now: As the US site Kotaku writes, Bungie was indeed awarded $12 million. The court found that each of these 5,484 violations was even worth $2,500, but since Bungie only demanded $2,000 per violation, they were awarded this amount.
In addition, there were further penalties, so the total bill for the Romanian side ultimately amounted to $12,059,912.98.
The satirist Jan Böhmermann had previously expressed negative opinions about the Twitch streamer Marcel “MontanaBlack” Eris in 2020. Since the summer of 2022, however, he has been notably frequently engaging with the streamer and taking on his role.
“There are YouTubers, Let’s Players, fans of MontanaBlack, and hardcore neo-Nazis further to the right, who are trying to pick up the MontanaBlack community that has developed a taste for it.”
His partner Olli Schulz also joined in on the criticism:
Nowadays, you create an internet channel, tattoo your face, claim you have a foreskin constriction, and all sorts of things, and people love you for it and say: “Hey, that’s someone like me, he’s just as messed up” and then you even write a book about it: “My Hard Path of Suffering,” and then they all buy it […] And I have to say: What a stupid idiot I am for having taken such a dumb path?
MontanaBlack lashes out at Böhmermann: failed career
What happened next? MontanaBlack was outraged in May 2020 about being pushed into a right-wing corner. He was especially annoyed that Böhmermann had “defamed” his entire community.
MontanaBlack accused Böhmermann of being envious because his career had failed.
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Böhmermann then clarified his criticism, stating that he did not think MontanaBlack was right-wing but that he had a great responsibility and needed to become aware of it. Precisely because Twitch is so unregulated, the “stars” of the platform must clearly position themselves and take responsibility.
Some are aware of their role, but others couldn’t care less about this responsibility. That is a fundamental problem.
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Since summer 2022, MontanaBlack has been the target of parodies
What is the situation now? Böhmermann rediscovered MontanaBlack in the summer of 2022 and developed a parody of him, which he has already embodied several times.
After an episode of “ZDF Magazin Royale,” in which he reacted live as a MontanaBlack lookalike, four more “reaction streams” from Böhmermann in the role of a Twitch streamer, who is strongly modeled after MontanaBlack, have now appeared in the ZDF Mediathek and on YouTube: He rambles on, is unprepared, snacks on chips, burps, and comments on whatever comes to mind.
What’s up with the mega show? In the show “ZDF Magazin Royale” from Friday, Böhmermann attempted a new format, broadcasting live, taking viewer calls, and reacting to the opinions of callers. He apparently oriented himself on radio formats with viewer calls that he had done before – but publicly presented it in a way that suggested he had staged the show in homage to Twitch and MontanaBlack.
At the end of the show, he seemingly disappointed said:
It is 11:31 PM, unfortunately the show is over much faster than feared. I thought we would do the MontanaBlack mega stream tonight, I specifically tanked Alge-Alge-Alge like Knossi, I am really psyched up and pumped because I thought you, ladies and gentlemen, could get our show back on the right track. You could push us back onto the rails. You could provide us with facts and topics. Clearly, that has not succeeded.
Böhmermann gets a taste for reacting and improvising
What’s behind this: You can see how the relationship between Böhmermann and Twitch and MontanaBlack has changed over 3 years:
In 2020, it was a critical outside perspective – Böhmermann mainly aimed to say that some people there, especially MontanaBlack, needed to take more responsibility
From 2022 on, it becomes clear that Böhmermann has intensified his engagement with the Twitch scene and its peculiarities. Even though he mocks it, he apparently realizes how successful such a “just sit down and talk” approach is
This fundamental principle was already discovered many years ago by former gaming journalist and later influencer Fabian Siegismund. Siegismund had created elaborate tutorial videos for Battlefield for years for GameStar but eventually started uploading unedited gameplay that he had to record for the tutorials anyway.
Ultimately, he realized: Livestreaming is much less effort, you finish early and get almost as much out of it as with the elaborate tutorial videos.
Thus, the large, journalistic 30-minute shows are clearly more successful for Böhmermann, but the 9-minute reaction streams, into which clearly much less work flows, also bring relevance and viewers.
With his criticism that MontanaBlack is not doing justice to his responsibility, not even when it comes to “loot boxes” in FIFA, Böhmermann does not seem to be reaching the streamer:
Star Wars: Jedi Survivor, the highly anticipated sequel to Jedi: Fallen Order, has just had a disastrous launch on Steam. Players and experts are complaining about performance issues. And then there’s the exiled YouTuber Herschel “DrDisrespect” Beahm, who thinks everything is great.
But one person lacks understanding for the complaints: former Twitch streamer DrDisrespect, who has been causing a stir on YouTube since his permanent ban, had no issues with the game’s performance and offers wise words to the critics.
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DrDisrespect was a celebrity on Twitch – His ban remains a big mystery to this day
DrDisrespect says: Get a life
What does the Doc have to say? In a tweet from April 30, DrDisrespect reported that he had been playing Jedi Survivor all day on the highest settings. While the framerate dipped slightly during some cutscenes, overall the performance and experience were “top-notch”.
He also had some wise words for the critics: “People complaining about video games – GET A LIFE.”
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What are the reactions like? Quite mixed. The tweet has already received over 1.5 million views and numerous comments. Some Twitter users agree with the Doc and say they can play without issues, although they are mostly console players.
Others, like Twitch streamer Lirik, who shared a clip of his buggy gameplay, seem to hold a different opinion.
Particularly observant users might notice that DrDisrespect primarily complains about video games: whether it’s the sound effects in Apex Legends or the whole of Warzone 2, the Doc always has something to grumble about. That’s practically part of his brand identity.
So it’s somewhat surprising that he has such praise for the new AAA disaster. If DrDisrespect hasn’t lost any ability for self-reflection, the tweet must have been at least a bit ironic.
Releasing unfinished games and then patching them with a day-one update has become increasingly common in recent years. The reverse case, where a patch breaks everything, is currently an issue with Call of Duty:
The indie gem Don’t Starve Together is currently available on Steam at its lowest price, resulting in record numbers. 7 years After release, “Don’t Starve Together” has higher player numbers on Steam than ever before.
What kind of game is it? Don’t Starve (2013) and its co-op version Don’t Starve Together (2016) are games from the Canadian developer studio Klei Entertainment. Despite the cute visuals, the games are not to be underestimated and can even put experienced survival players to the test.
How many people are currently playing? According to SteamDB, Don’t Starve Together reached a new peak of 96,046 concurrent players on April 29 at 3 PM our time. This ranks it 9th among the most played games in the last 24 hours – ahead of Lost Ark and Call of Duty (via SteamDB).
This is particularly impressive considering that Don’t Starve Together was completely free for a weekend in 2019. Back then, it only reached a peak of 68,000 concurrent players.
Is it worth it for me? Don’t Starve Together (Release: 2016) stands on Steam with 96% positive ratings at “overwhelmingly positive”, which speaks volumes. Survival fans wanting to engage in a long and hard adventure in a dark atmosphere and who have no problem with comic graphics can’t go wrong at this price.
In Don’t Starve Together, you can not only die of hunger, but pretty much everything wants to get you. While this makes it a favorite among many survival fans, not everyone wants to discover all 15 ways to die in the game during a cozy co-op evening on the couch.
In our list of the 25 best co-op games, there is something for every taste:
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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GTA Online: Los Santos Drug Wars: The Last Dose – Trailer
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.
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.
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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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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New WoW Cinematic shows the power of the incarnations and quite dark figures
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.
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.
Guild Wars is bringing out a new balance patch on May 2nd. Adjustments to the classes have already been discussed in the forum.
In Black Desert, there is currently an event where you need 90% less Marni fuel to transfer your gear from one character to another (via BDO). This is the perfect time to try out a new class. You can find everything about the classes of BDO here.
Ashes of Creation gave new insights into the mage class, which was revised for Alpha 2 (via MassivelyOP).
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:
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.
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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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.
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:
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.
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.
This is what combat looks like in Honkai: Star Rail
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.
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:
