Star Wars Jedi: Survivor has been long anticipated by sci-fi fans. The game is considered a sequel to Fallen Order, yet it has not been able to meet its expectations. Now you can purchase it at a lower price, despite the fact that the release was just a week ago.
What is the problem with Star Wars Jedi: Survivor? EA released the latest installment of Star Wars Jedi on April 28. Many fans could hardly wait for the sequel, but the joy quickly turned to disillusionment.
And although the title has only been on the market for 1 week, it is already being sold at discounts.
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Star Wars Jedi: Survivor – Trailer Game Awards
Amazon reduces PS5 and Xbox versions
What do the prices look like so far? The game had a recommended retail price of €79.99 on Amazon. Now it costs €72.99 for the PS5 (via amazon.de) and €74.99 for the Xbox Series X (via amazon.de). Besides Amazon, there are other shops selling the game even cheaper.
The site Geizhals refers with its price comparison to sites that sell the game for as low as €59.99 for the PS5. Games like Star Wars Jedi: Survivor, which had a poor launch, often quickly lose their value and are sold at cheaper prices.
You should strike while the iron is hot as long as the stock lasts and if you want to play the sequel. Or you can wait a bit longer and benefit from a bigger discount and possible updates that could later fix the problems.
Did you pre-order the game too, or are you glad that you waited to buy it now with a generous discount? Let us know in the comments!
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A gamer bought an RTX 4090, but GTA V runs anything but smoothly. The fault lies with the game and not the expensive hardware.
A user has a powerful gaming PC, but in GTA V, his system struggles. On Reddit, he posted a video showing how his game stutters and lags. And he wonders where the problem could lie.
But the fault actually lies not with his hardware, but with the game.
High framerate causes game to stutter and crash
What kind of error is this? Those who want to play GTA V with powerful hardware usually achieve high framerates. The problem is that Rockstar’s aging engine does not cope with such high framerates. If it exceeds 165 FPS in the game, there are heavy stutters and even crashes.
How does one solve the problem? The solution to the problem is indeed to limit the framerate for the game to 144 FPS. This eliminates the technical problems, and the game runs smoothly again. Currently, there are 2 options:
Either you limit the framerate in the game to 144 FPS.
Or you go through the graphics card software from AMD/Nvidia/Intel. Here you can also limit the framerate.
Framerate is extremely important for many gamers
Why do people even set such a high framerate? Framerate in German means “frames per second”. The more frames per second you see, the smoother the game appears. Especially in the double-digit frame range, the differences can be clearly seen. Play a game at 30 FPS and then at 60 FPS, and you should immediately notice the change.
In a cozy strategy game, you don’t need a high framerate, but in competitive gaming, especially in shooters, high framerates are important, as you can hit your opponents better with higher numbers. In the following YouTube video, you can see the differences:
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A positive side effect, however, is that you also get a few more FPS out of your hardware. Because at lower settings, in many cases, the frames per second also increase.
Whether a good monitor or a high framerate really makes you a better player has been tested by a well-known tech YouTuber:
In Pokémon GO Ignivor and its evolution Ramoth are available starting today. However, obtaining the two monsters will not be easy.
Where do the monsters come from? In Pokémon GO the event ‘An Intuitive Hero’ has started. This not only brings a new special research, but also two new Pokémon: Ignivor and Ramoth.
However, Ignivor cannot be found in the wild but only in eggs. It can be found during the event in
2 km eggs
5 km eggs
10 km eggs
Ignivor is not present in the 7 km and 12 km eggs. But even with the other eggs, it is expected to be difficult to obtain the new torch Pokémon. Because it seems that it will be extremely rare.
Ignivor ends up in the rarest category – This requires many candies
That’s the problem: While you can get Ignivor in three different egg categories, the chances are not good that it actually hatches.
Because in all three egg pools, Ignivor falls into the rarest category. Accordingly, it is rather unlikely that you will get an Ignivor once the egg is hatched.
The 2 and 5 km egg pool shows Ignivor in the highest rarity category
However, it will be even more difficult to obtain the evolution Ramoth. You need a whole 400 candies for that – a difficult task considering that you cannot collect Ignivor in the wild.
The low chance of getting Ignivor from eggs combined with the high candy requirement for Ramoth makes the evolution a monumental task.
The community is not well-received with the high rarity of Ignivor. In the subreddit “TheSilphRoad” for Pokémon GO, a trainer shared the egg pool of the 10 km egg, which also shows Ignivor’s classification.
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The event is currently largely about eggs, so in addition to the new Pokémon there are also double XP and double Stardust for hatching. Furthermore, there is an increased Shiny chance for some Pokémon from 2, 5, and 10 km eggs. However, what is missing is a bonus on hatch distance – that is not reduced.
Recently, there has been increased criticism in Pokémon GO. A large discussion arose about the remote raids, which became more expensive and are limited to 5 per day. More about the criticism of the remote raid changes can be read here.
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The current version 3.6 in Genshin Impact is entering the 2nd phase and the new characters Baizhu and Kaveh will have their banners today. Here you can find all the important information at a glance.
Since April 12, 2023, Genshin Impact version 3.6 has been running. At launch, there were the rerun banners of Nahida and Nilou. But soon it will be halftime and the event banners will switch to phase 2.
Today, May 2, 2023, players can get the new characters of the version with Doctor Baizhu and Architect Kaveh. Here you can find all the important information about the new banners.
Here you can see the trailer for version 3.6 in Genshin Impact, where Baizhu and Kaveh were announced as new characters:
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Genshin Impact: Version 3.6 „A Parade of Providence” Trailer
These are the banners in version 3.6 with Baizhu and Kaveh
When is the release date for Baizhu and Kaveh? The two new characters will be available on May 2, 2023, at 7:00 PM through the event banners in the game. They will remain online until May 23, 3:59 PM.
What banners will there be in phase 2 of version 3.6? As of today, May 2, 2023, these new banners are available:
Event Banner “Vibrant Life” featuring Baizhu as a 5-star character; Kaveh, Candace, and Fischl as 4-star characters
Event Banner “Fleeting Acquaintance” featuring Ganyu as a 5-star character; Kaveh, Candace, and Fischl as 4-star characters
Weapon Banner “Divine Work” featuring “Catalyst – Jadefall splendor” and “Bow – Amos’ Bow” as 5-star weapons, several limited 4-star weapons
Who are the newest characters? Baizhu is the owner of Bubu Pharmacy in Liyue. He is a Dendro character who fights with a catalyst. He is a support character who can heal and protect his teammates.
Kaveh is an architect from Sumeru, who also belongs to the Dendro element. He wields a claymore. Kaveh fights offensively and deals AoE damage with Mehrak, his suitcase.
More background information on Baizhu can be found here:
A small note: Currently, there is also an online event called “Herbal Remedies” for the new character Baizhu, where you can secure primordial stone and character ascension materials. From April 27, 2023, to May 3, 2023, you can participate.
What else will there be in phase 2 of version 3.6? In addition to the new banners, the second half of version 3.6 will deliver several events and the legend quest “Lagenaria” featuring Baizhu.
World of Warcraft is apparently better when the developers listen to the players. A realization that seems to have taken quite a long time.
The last few years have been hard to bear even for the most loyal fans of World of Warcraft. After the already largely disappointing “Battle for Azeroth”, “Shadowlands” was another step in the wrong direction.
Feedback from players was heard far too late. Major features like Azerite armor or Torghast were implemented as the developers thought was right – and the community had already said during beta: That’s not it.
But since the end of Shadowlands, things seem to be improving, and even the Game Director of WoW notes: If you listen to the players, WoW can be good again.
In an interview with Dot Esports, the Game Director of World of Warcraft, Ion Hazzikostas, spoke about a change in game development – specifically regarding WoW.
What triggered it, quite frankly, was that our old approach no longer worked. We failed to connect with the player base, and people were unhappy with game elements that we viewed simply as a continuation of 20 years of tradition.
This at least explains why some features were held onto in the past. Especially “Borrowed Power” and an “endless grind” were always a problem. Even in Legion with the artifact weapon, the same dungeons were farmed endlessly to gather artifact power as quickly as possible. With the Heart of Azeroth, it was the same later on.
We definitely had some wake-up calls along the way, and we realized that none of that matters if we don’t build a connection to our player base, meet them where they are, and create a world that brings them joy and inspires them to spend time in it and return.
This must especially be remembered when it comes to Torghast. An otherwise cool idea of a “Rogue-Like” in World of Warcraft that quickly fell out of favor because of the weekly “compulsion” for this content. Numerous systems and features were mixed together, resulting in a whole list of tasks that had to be tackled each week.
For many, WoW felt like a “second job” – the fun was left behind. No wonder the community quickly renamed the tower “Torghast” to “Choregast”.
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WoW: New cinematic ‘Opening the Path’ shows the new plan of the dragons
WoW developers want a presumption of trust – and also give one to the community
The answer is simply a conversation – to understand the things we did and that did not resonate as we hoped, working out possible changes, discussing those changes with the community, and continuing the conversations so that hopefully we arrive at a place where [the conversations] have become the norm and people can rely on them. There may still be a little room for both sides to grant each other a little presumption of trust.
But even if Hazzikostas appears optimistic and the current numbers in World of Warcraft support him and the team’s course (after all, WoW has more subscribers than previous expansions) – he warns at the same time. The WoW development team will never be perfect, and mistakes will continue to happen.
We will do things wrong. We are not perfect, and we will make mistakes. When we do, our hope is that through conversations we can understand faster what we did wrong and at the same time have the trust [of the players] that it won’t stay that way forever; that when we do something wrong, it’s because we make mistakes just like everyone else, and that our greatest hope is to understand how we can fix it.
These words have often been dismissed as “hollow phrases” that have been heard too often – but with Dragonflight, Blizzard seems to be proving that they can still bring WoW back on a reasonable course. One can only hope that it is not too late after the Shadowlands debacle.
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The special research “An Intuitive Hero” rewards you with a special Elekid. We show you all tasks and rewards of the 4 chapters.
In Pokémon GO, the Electric Event brings you a new special research. In four chapters, you will solve tasks and collect rewards. As a highlight, you can expect an encounter with Elekid, which wears a special accessory. You can find an Elekid of this type only in this special research this season.
We show you all tasks and rewards here in an overview.
An Intuitive Hero 1/4
Task
Reward
Land 10 great throws
5 Himmih berries
Catch 20 Pokémon
5 Pokéballs
Spin 10 PokéStops or Gyms
Encounter with Owei
Stage Reward: If you successfully complete all three tasks and collect the respective rewards, you will also receive an incubator and 1,500 experience points.
An Intuitive Hero 2/4
Task
Reward
Hatch an egg
1 incense
Use 15 Himmih berries while catching Pokémon
5 great balls
Spin 20 PokéStops or Gyms
Encounter with Kastadur
Stage Reward: If you successfully complete all three tasks and collect the respective rewards, you will also receive 20 Chansey candies and 2,000 experience points.
An Intuitive Hero 3/4
Task
Reward
Catch 30 Pokémon
10 great balls
Earn 5 candies by walking with your buddy
5 Sanan berries
Hatch 3 eggs
Encounter with Chansey
Stage Reward: If you successfully complete all three tasks and collect the respective rewards, you will also receive an encounter with Elekid, which wears an accessory from Spark, as well as 2,500 experience points.
Stage Reward: If you successfully complete all three tasks and collect the respective rewards, you will also receive 2,500 stardust and 2,500 experience points.
After you have collected these rewards, the special research is done for you. In the coming weeks, more exciting dates are waiting for you:
In Pokémon GO today the Electric Event “An Intuitive Hero” starts, which unlocks the new Pokémon Ignivor and Ramoth. We will show you all the details such as bonuses, shinies, and changes that await you in the coming days.
What new Pokémon are there? The Torch Pokémon Ignivor and its evolution Ramoth, the Sun Pokémon, will be activated for you during the event. You can get Ignivor from 2 km, 5 km, and 10 km eggs. The evolution costs you 400 candies. Additionally, you will have the chance to find Shiny Mantirps for the first time.
In the overview, we will show you at a glance everything that awaits you at the event.
An Intuitive Hero: All Bonuses, Shinies, and Changes
How long does the event last? From May 2nd at 10:00 AM local time until May 8th at 8:00 PM local time.
Bonuses: During the event, the following bonuses will be active for you:
The chance to receive shiny Pokémon from 2 km, 5 km, and 10 km eggs is increased
You will receive double XP for hatching Pokémon
You will receive double Stardust for hatching Pokémon
Eggs: In the 2 km, 5 km, and 10 km eggs, you have the chance to receive the new Ignivor. This is currently the only way to obtain the new Pokémon. It will not appear in the wild for now.
In the 7 km eggs are:
Pantimimi*
Wonneira*
Mantirps* (found as Shiny for the first time)
Praktibalk*
Laukaps*
Milza*
Schnuthelm*
Viscora
(Pokémon marked with a star (*) can be caught as Shiny with luck)
Special Research: In line with the Electric Event, you will be able to participate in a Special Research that rewards you with an Elekid wearing an accessory styled after Spark. With luck, it might even be Shiny.
The Pokémon GO Community Day in May 2023 is known. The fire Pokémon Fynx is the focus of the event and brings some bonuses. All information at a glance.
This is the event: The Community Day takes place monthly and always highlights a specific Pokémon. This Pokémon appears everywhere in the wild and can also be caught with an increased shiny chance.
When does the Community Day with Fynx take place? The event takes place on Sunday, May 21, 2023, from 14:00 to 17:00 local time.
In addition to the event Pokémon, the day brings some bonuses. We summarize them here.
Shiny, bonuses, contents of the Community Day with Fynx in May 2023
Can Fynx be shiny? Yes, you will also encounter Fynx in its shiny variant on the Community Day. The shiny rate is increased, so you have a good chance for the creature.
This is what the shiny family of Fynx looks like:
Fynx, Rutena, and Fennexis as shiny
Other bonuses on Community Day: The event also offers the following bonuses:
The special charged attack “Lohekanonade” when you evolve Rutena into Fennexis (During the event and for up to five hours afterward)
Fennexis can also learn the charged attack “Magieflamme” from the start of the event
Triple catch Stardust
Double catch candies
Twice the chance of XL candies when catching Pokémon (from Trainer level 31)
Smoke and lures last three hours during the event
Snapshot surprises
Trading only costs half the Stardust during the event
What else happens on Community Day? As soon as the event ends, special level 4 raids will start, which can only be completed on-site. You will encounter Rutena there.
If you defeat it, additional Fynx will appear around the gym for 30 minutes. They bring the same shiny chance as the wild Fynx from the Community Day. These raids will be available from 17:00 to 22:00.
Additionally, field research around Fynx, a special research in the shop for one euro, and stickers will be available on Community Day.
In Destiny 2 you currently have the chance to get a special emblem in the “Among Us” design. This emblem for the pandemic’s Steam hit also contains a small Easter egg. Have you discovered it yet?
What kind of emblem is this? Destiny 2 has entered into a collaboration with the Steam hit Among Us. Accordingly, there are various in-game contents that you can use in both games.
While Among Us received a number of skins designed after iconic Destiny characters like Shaxx, Savathûn, and Eris Morn, players of the loot shooter can obtain a blue-red emblem titled “Airlock Invitation” (German: Luftschleusen Einladung) that comes in a design inspired by Among Us.
“Among Us” emblem in Destiny Airlock Invitation
How do you get the emblem? To receive the “Among Us” emblem, you need to log in on the Bungie website and enter a promo code.
If you entered the code successfully, you should see a confirmation message and then be able to equip the emblem in Destiny 2 when you start the game next time.
What is this Easter egg? When you are in the character screen of Destiny 2, you see a larger version of the “Airlock Invitation” emblem.
On the red area of the emblem, there are now some white lines that are either short or long. Additionally, these lines are divided into groups – one group consists, for example, of two long and one short line.
These lines represent a Morse code that, when translated into Latin letters, spells out “Among Us”.
In Diablo 4 the Limited Collector’s Box should actually still be a secret at the moment. It was expected that the boxes would be released to the public only from June 1, 2023. But a month earlier than expected, the box can already be seen in an unboxing video. The YouTuber Wudijo unpacked the German version of the Collector’s Edition of Diablo 4 a month before the scheduled time.
Actually, the Collector’s Box was supposed to be shipped starting June 1, 2023. This is indicated by a sticker from the box.
But the YouTuber Wudijo already uploaded a 7-minute video on April 29, where he unboxes the Collector’s Edition. He is apparently the first to show this unboxing video. We embed the video here on MeinMMO.
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What can be seen in the video? The YouTuber apparently got the German version of the Collector’s Edition, on the “Art Book” it says the word “Art Book”.
In the video, the YouTuber goes through the contents of the box together with his nephew. Among other things, there is a candle and a cloth map.
The box was apparently supposed to be shipped only in a month.
This is what’s included in the edition: Since December 2022, it has been known in detail what is included in the box:
Candle of Creation
Cloth map of Sanctuary
Art Book: Diablo IV – Collector’s Edition
Occult Mouse Pad
Collector’s Pin of the Horadrim
2 matte art prints (47 cm x 27 cm)
This is a special feature: The Collector’s Edition does not include a game. This is a modern invention. The idea is: The Collector’s Edition should be attractive to all players, regardless of whether they play on PC, PlayStation, or Xbox. Therefore, the box costs “only” €110, with a game it would likely cost over €150.
The fiscal year 2022 is over for Sony, and now the company has shared its recent financial reports with the world. Experts note that Sony sold fewer games for PS4 and PS5 than in fiscal year 2021.
What does Sony’s financial report say? Economic expert Derek Strickland took a deeper look into Sony’s financial report and analyzed the findings of the 37-page document.
According to Strickland, Sony sold more PlayStation consoles in fiscal year 2022 than in previous years. In fiscal year 2021, Sony recorded $5.252 billion in revenue from hardware sales, while in fiscal year 2022 it was $8.297 billion (via TweakTown.com).
However, sales figures for games sold through the PlayStation Store have decreased by nearly 13% – from 303.2 million units sold to 264.2. Nevertheless, Sony was able to increase revenue from game sales from $6.211 billion to $6.367 billion.
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DualSense Edge – Trailer of the Pro Controller for PS5
Are the high prices to blame? Strickland concluded that Sony’s changed pricing policy might be responsible for the decline in game sales – Sony has raised the price of PS-exclusives from €69.99 to €79.99, causing other games like CoD MW2 to follow suit.
The availability of PS5 consoles should not have affected the declining game sales, as more consoles were sold.
Strickland believes that the change in the PS Plus system probably also had no impact on players’ buying behavior, as the annual revenue from network services like PS Plus has also declined.
Players buy fewer games for PS4 and PS5, but for higher prices
Strickland’s conclusion is that players are buying fewer games for more money and the data indicates that the increased purchase price is negatively impacting sales figures, while revenues remain high.
If you have a PlayStation Plus subscription and can forgo purchasing a game, you have the opportunity to grab three games for PS4 and PS5 starting from May 02.
2017 brought Fortnite the streaming platform Twitch into the mainstream and let careers grow from scratch. A group of streamers around Tyler “Ninja” Blevins rose particularly rapidly in the favor of viewers back then. Now Ninja, TimTheTatman, Nickmercs, CourageJD, and SypherPK are teaming up to create the next big battle royale in Fortnite. The release date for “Project V” is set for the second quarter of 2024.
This is the story behind it: Streamers played Fortnite from 2017 alone, in pairs, or in groups of four. When several streamers played together, they could talk to each other, poke fun at each other and reach each other’s viewers.
This acted like an “accelerator” for the careers of the then relatively small streamers, who managed to catch up with established names like DrDisrespect, Summit1g, or Lirik through this method or even surpass them.
At the core of the largest group was the streamer Tyler “Ninja” Blevins.
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Through Fortnite to the largest streamer on Twitch – Who is Ninja and what is he doing today?
In Ninja’s orbit, streamers like:
Tim TheTatman – he was a bit slower and was often the “punching bag” of the group – Now he is extremely successful on YouTube
Nickmercs, a rough guy who later excelled in Apex Legends and Call of Duty
SypherPK – he remained devoted to Fortnite
CourageJD – was the funny guy, more a caster than a player. He switched early to YouTube and to 100 Thieves
TimTheTatmanNickmercs
All 5 have had more or less successful careers since Fortnite time in 2017, Nickmercs and TimTheTatman are among the biggest current stars of the shooter world. Ninja’s star has somewhat faded, still, he has the largest Twitch channel in the world by followers.
According to their own statements, the 5 reach about 140 million followers together.
5 Streamers say: They know what makes Battle Royale great
This is the plan: The players say.
“We are a group of friends, gamers, and content creators who feel a passion for battle royale. Since 2016, we have played every BR on the market, competed at the highest level, and built an audience of 140 million players together. We know what makes battle royale great.”
The streamers say that since the “Unreal Editor” was released for Fortnite in March 2023, they wanted to do something together and create their own battle royale.
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Unreal Editor for Fortnite Release Trailer
They want to closely collaborate with the community to create a new variant of battle royale within Fortnite with:
The game should mainly be based on player feedback. The game will be called “Project V”, with a launch planned for the second quarter of 2024. Project V should also be continuously supplied with content after the launch.
Perhaps Project V can bring some movement back into the matter:
A week ago, Epic Games banned the largest Twitch streamer for Fortnite, Cody “Clix” Conrod, from the online shooter. The 18-year-old says he simply can’t cope. After trying to activate his Twitter followers to pressure for his release, he is now suffering from withdrawal symptoms.
Trigger warning: Clix is an 18-year-old who knows little restraint and is not exactly known for his tasteful appearance. In the article, we discuss a clip in which he suggests methods of suicide. He apparently finds the 15-second video funny. We do not embed the video but link to it. The video could be disturbing.
Important note:If you are troubled by dark thoughts due to the current situation: You are not alone. Please seek help. For example, from the telephone counseling service at 0800/111 0 111 or the online counseling, where you can also use a chat. It is free and available nationwide.
Fortnite bans Clix for 2 weeks for “teaming”
Why was Clix banned?
Clix picked up a powerful item in an online e-sport tournament for money that an opponent dropped for him. With the item, he was able to win the tournament. This is “teaming” – an “illegal advantage taking” in the “everyone against everyone” format. Epic then banned him from Fortnite for 2 weeks.
For Clix, this is a blow; he misses important tournaments as a result. He insists that the ban is not solely his fault. The opponent who gave him the item hates him, ambushed him, provoked him, and lured him into this ban. Clix considers the 2-week suspension to be excessive.
Clix attempted to motivate his considerable community via Twitter (2.1 million followers) to persuade Epic Games to lift the ban in Fortnite. But Epic Games remained firm, and even after a call, Clix could not achieve anything.
Ninja was one of Clix’s predecessors as a top streamer for Fortnite:
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Through Fortnite to the largest streamer on Twitch – Who is Ninja and what is he doing today?
There is a 15-second video in which he suggests committing suicide by jumping off a balcony, smilingly indicating swallowing laundry tablets or throwing a toaster into the tub (via twitter)
However, he also tried to be nice, thanking his community. He explained that “the last days have greatly affected his mental health.” Clix said he was not sure how things would proceed. He just wants to compete in e-sports. The 18-year-old thanks his community and asks them to continue supporting him:
I pray that Epic does what is right and allows me to participate in the FNCS. Please keep going.
This is the latest: After joking about suicide, Clix wrote another tweet on April 30 (via twitter):
I have been a week without Fortnite. I can’t walk without trembling. I feel like I am undergoing withdrawal. I can’t be without Fortnite any longer. I can hardly breathe. I don’t know how much longer I can hold out without Fortnite.
He will probably have to endure another week until the ban expires. Hopefully, he survives the cold withdrawal.
A similar drama surrounding his ban from Fortnite was staged a few years ago by the YouTuber FaZe Jarvis:
No one earns as much money on Twitch consistently as 27-year-old Félix “xQc” Lengyel. With currently 71,294 subscribers, he earns around €250,000 a month just from subscriptions on Twitch. However, he looks extremely unhappy in a clip when he sees what his colleague shroud has that he lacks.
How rich is xQc?
The Canadian xQc was a professional in Overwatch in 2018, then transitioned to being a full-time streamer on Twitch and was able to fill a gap in December 2019 that emerged at the top of Twitch when the two stars of Twitch, Ninja and shroud, moved to the platform Mixer.
Since around 2020, the 27-year-old has been consistently one of the most successful or the most successful streamer on Twitch: It is estimated that he receives significant income from advertisements, sponsorship deals, and subscriptions. Additionally, he operates YouTube channels and generates revenue there as well.
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What is he missing? Anyone thinking that xQc is incredibly happy with his life is mistaken. You can see that in a clip.
After a long day of work on Twitch, xQc browses the channels and stops at the streamers Sodapoppin and shroud. While watching shroud’s gameplay, he says:
He is living his life. He lives with his girlfriend in a nice house. I mean, look at that. I can’t sleep at night, I eat McDonald’s – with every meal. I’m alone in this stupid house that I hate. I know I could change it, I know. But still.
It is not entirely clear who he is referring to. It could apply to both Sodapoppin, whom he was looking at earlier, and shroud, whom he sees while he speaks.
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xQc streams 8.5 hours a day without a break – Can never switch off
Why doesn’t he have all that? xQc has a terrible work-life balance:
xQc streams 3,131 hours a year
Sodapoppin is on air for only 1,546 hours a year – He moved out of his streamer house in March 2023 and now lives with his girlfriend (via sportskeeda)
The shooter legend shroud clocks in at 2,133 hours – He has long lived a rather quiet life together with a girlfriend and celebrated that in an advertisement
xQc, on the other hand, apparently has a hard time in his personal life, he was reportedly briefly married to his long-time girlfriend Adept, divorced again, had to move frequently due to stalkers. From the outside, it seems that he simply hasn’t been able to find peace for years and can never switch off.
Reddit does not understand why a multimillionaire eats fast food
How is it being discussed? On Reddit, they are not discussing the fine causes that the problem might have, but the practical aspects: Why on earth does xQc, with all the money he has, only eat McDonald’s? It can’t be that hard to find a decent cook or restaurants. Even “UberEats” would be an upgrade:
“He could have a private chef every day preparing him healthy 5-star dishes three times a day for the rest of his life, but instead, he continues to order from McDonald’s and complains about it.”
“If you are suffering from depression, it doesn’t matter what you could do. More often than not, you can’t even manage the simplest things and will remain in your comfort zone, not trying anything new.”
“Sodapoppin has pretty much the same hobbies as xQc. But the difference is that Soda maintains healthy habits, at least in comparison […] the most important thing is that Soda makes an effort to interact with others socially in his hobbies. You can be an isolated gamer and still be social. There are gaming guilds, communities, […], where you can develop relationships and meet friends […]
There are also voices suggesting that the sleep problems could be due to abuse of the drug “Adderall”: This is said to be common in the Overwatch scene from which xQc comes. But that is speculation.
An example of how one can live reasonably well despite major problems and pressures as a top streamer is none other than Tyler1:
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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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.
