A speech by the CEO of Clearlink went terribly wrong. He is happy that people are selling the family dog and has made serious accusations against the employees.
It is now well known that company executives sometimes don’t quite understand the reality of their employees. However, one CEO seems to have set a new standard. He accuses his employees of not working for a whole month and even praises someone for selling their dog for the good of the company.
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Who is it about? The speech is about James Clarke, the CEO of the marketing firm Clearlink. A few days ago, he held a conference and addressed his employees. Instead of a calm discussion, he made numerous accusations against his employees (via pcgamer).
Dog sold to have more time for the company – Exemplary!
What happened? In the conversation, it was mainly about the employees now being required to return to the office regularly. After it was promised in October that no one would be forced back to the office and that this arrangement would remain in place, this came as a surprise to many.
However, this announcement was accompanied by harsh criticism, accusations, and some questionable views.
Clarke challenged that “someone should work harder than I do, but none of you will.”
Even the sale of a dog is seen as something positive.
“I have sacrificed a lot, and those of you who are here have also sacrificed a lot – being away from family. I heard from someone in management that he sold his family’s dog in light of this news” – apparently to have more time for the company.
Boss belittles employees – Accuses them of not performing
But the accusations got even more bizarre afterwards. Clarke stated that he believes many of his employees are “quietly resigning” and accused 30 employees of not having “opened their laptops at all in a month last year.”
He questioned whether these employees might not now be working for other companies while still receiving a salary from him.
And it got even worse: He accused the company’s content writers of “only letting AI write,” something he claims he could do himself in “30 minutes of an 8-hour workday.” If that were the case, these people should “increase their productivity 30 to 50 times.”
Also, single parents and especially mothers seemed to be a thorn in Clarke’s side, who now cannot find childcare with the return to the office. In his view, he has concerns that these individuals may not meet the standards of the company and that it “would not be fair to either the employer or the child.”
The relevant video has since been removed after Clearlink declared a copyright violation. However, it was probably only intended for internal purposes and was never meant to reach the public.
The return from the “corona home office time” back to office life seems to currently be a problem for many companies, not just Clearlink. Activision Blizzard is also currently facing difficulties: Many employees who were hired during the home office period are now resigning because they cannot bear the regular commute to the office.
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In Counter-Strike: Global Offensive (CS:GO on Steam) there is a lively trade in skins for the game. With the announcement of CS2, where skins can be reused, prices are rising. A Danish collector is currently benefiting from this hype. The 28-year-old is closing big deals..
What’s the deal with skins in the Steam shooter? In CS:GO there are cosmetic skins that change the appearance of the weapons. Many players have them, but in CS:GO they are something special, an economic factor:
These skins have been traded on the Steam marketplace for years and a kind of shadow economy has been established here.
Thus, skins act as a substitute for real money. There have been wild stories about “gambling sites” in Antigua, where skins are played with like money.
Collectors trade and hoard these skins like stamp collectors: There are certain skins that are special editions or misprints. With “stickers” these skins are additionally refined. Especially skins that can no longer be obtained increase in value over the years.
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First Free2Play, then CS2 – Counterstrike booms on Steam and Twitch
Why is it booming right now?CS:GO has been experiencing a surge on Steam for 3 years since Valve made the game “Free2Play”. Since then, CS:GO has regularly broken player count records. Because CS:GO is one of Valve’s “in-house games”, it has a home advantage on Steam like DOTA 2 or Team Fortress 2 and is constantly one of the biggest games.
Additionally, CS:GO has been a constant presence on Twitch due to a general lack of new games and a strong esports scene, and it continues to grow.
Who is cashing in right now? On Twitter, there is a Danish skin trader who goes by the name “zipeL”. He says on Twitter that he has a business degree that he is wasting, and he buys and sells skins in CS:GO, while also co-founding two of his own websites.
The man says he sold 2 items for a total of over $500,000 in a first auction. According to him, it was the second largest trade in CS:GO’s history.
On one hand, he sold a special AK-47 that sported 4 holographic stickers from the “2014 Katowice ESL Major” tournament of the “Titans” team, which further increased its value. As 3DJuegos knows, the stickers are particularly valuable because the “Titan” team only participated in this tournament in 2014 and disbanded due to cheating allegations.
Additionally, the trader sold the knife “Karambit P1 #387 well-worn”.
For both items, he claims to have taken in over $500,000. He made the deal on behalf of “Luksusbums.”
New auction already at $210,000 and sure to bring in more money
What is he planning now? The trader launched another auction on April 19. This time he is selling the weapon “m4A4 Howl” – it is one of the rarest skins in CS:GO due to a copyright lawsuit. Therefore, there is only a limited supply for the weapon.
This skin also bears 4 holographic stickers from “iBUYPOWER Katowice 2014” – according to 3DJuegos, these are the most valuable stickers in the game. Each of the stickers is traded for up to $67,000.
This skin has already received bids of $210,000 and could still rise.
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Sons of the Forest brings new content, improvements, and bug fixes with Update 4 for the merciless island. We list the patch notes for you and show what has changed.
What kind of update is this? In Sons of the Forest, the developers released Update 4 on April 20. As the game is still in Early Access, fans are still struggling with some bugs and glitches. This patch aims to provide relief and bring some new features. We will therefore show you all patch notes in overview.
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SotF: All Patch Notes from Update 4 – Overview
What has changed? The developers have made some changes and improvements. Among them, an action cam with a first video on the background story of SotF was added and the ability to name your saved games was implemented. Here’s what you can expect:
Features
Added new ‘Action Cam’ item and first found footage tape
Added new point of interest discovery laptops
Added ability to name save games
Added kick and ban popup messages when kicked or banned from a game
Improvements
Kelvin can now carry 2 logs at a time!
Brighter night vision goggles
Added snow impact effects to snow crash cutscene
Longer Timmy fighting demon boss intro animation
High sentiment Virginia should now visit player more often
Added more spots in villages for cannibals to stand watch or sit around
Muddies are now more likely to flee when scared
Cannibals now sometimes look at each other when not fighting
Cannibals have new animation variations for running and lunging attacks making them more evasive in combat
Cannibal creepy and leaf armor will now be visually broken and knocked off when hit
Female cannibals will sometimes drink blood from village troughs or from dead animals, cheer for other family members and occasionally dance to radio music
Male cannibal will now sometimes bash dead bodies of enemies
Skinned small animals now will have skinned visuals. Specifically the rabbit, squirrel, eagle, duck, seagull, land turtle
Low health Deer and Moose will sometimes lay down and rest
Add a wetness amount per character that increases when submerged in water or cleaning in water, and reduces over time when not
Dead bodies now get washed (blood/dirt) in water
Increased Deer bleeding and increased damage caused by hitting front body
Bird flight speed increased by a small percentage
Torn silver jacket added to end mutant
Added some ducks on the golf course
Added north arrow guide to mini map
Ballistic impact effects from other players will now be visible in multiplayer
Armor is now dropped if the player does not have available space for it if it’s cycled off being worn
Grenades and bombs will now play a water explosion effect when thrown in water
Dead cultists clothing is now bloody
Added more flower wreaths on some dead cultists
Added new binder prop to security rooms
Improved some of the lighting in bunker residential
Improved armor rack LOD
Added binoculars, night vision goggles, wire and lightbulbs to quick select slots
3D Printer readouts should update more accurately now
Fallen Log E scaled down to 65% size
Some fixes for open edges on cliff above golf course
New lake added to golf course
Kelvin can now finish building shelves
Setup LOD’s for logs in storage holders
GPS map updated to include all current ponds and lakes
Removed location pins from opening cutscene laptop screen
Fixes
‘I Dream of Sushi’ achievement is once again achievable
Fix for players game hanging when switching from empty slingshot to another ranged weapon that has swappable ammo
Player should no longer get into a bad state if they are spamming a weapon hotkey while opening a door with a keycard
Animal Hide and tech mesh will now be greyed out on the grab bag when interacting with an armor rack
Removed rebinding for back action
Fixed lone life jacket floating in sky
Fixed issue where option menu could be opened at the end of loading screen
Fixed some missing player disconnected notifications
Fix for not being able to drink from deep bodies of water
Crafted spears no longer fall through cave floors
When a storage structure is destroyed and stored pickups are spawned, it is now spread over multiple frames to ease the performance overhead and create less frame stutter
Fixed issue where the left side UI notifications would stop showing up after the player has died
Trying to equip your left hand item light is now blocked when the player is in another action
Fix for collider not being enabled on dynamic pickups sometimes
Fix for pause menu continuing to add force to players on ziplines
Fixed some initialization issues causing DLSS to not be enabled by default / after reset settings
Added harsh slope limitation to block riding knight V up steep slopes
Added localization credit names and fixed font for fallback characters
Fix for player crouching while riding Knight V
Fixed being able to dismember dead cannibal without destroying armor on the limb first
Fixed big hut destruction sometimes leaving a floating corpse and standing walls with no collision
Fix for the quick select bag getting stuck in the players hands or getting stuck in a bad state if it is triggered at the exact same time as the player begins swimming
Fixed Kelvin carry radio position
Fix for clients in multiplayer sometimes seeing muddy cannibal hit reacts have standing glitch frames
Fixed muddy cannibal leaf piles sometimes not showing for multiplayer clients
Fixed multiplayer clients not seeing Kelvin carried arrows properly
Fixed multiplayer clients sometimes doing first note long animation on first interact with Kelvin
Fixed a case where clients could see and interact with a “ghost” Kelvin not at his real position
Some fixes for Virginia washing in waterfall, and will now occur at more waterfalls around the map
Virginias GPS will now retain the assigned icon when given to her
Fix for Virginia or Kelvin sometimes getting stuck in sitting animation
Fix thrown small rocks falling through ground when bouncing
Fixed silenced pistol shot being heard as regular shot by other players
Fixed case of player getting stuck in skinning action
Shovel attack will now slow down when low stamina
Fixed wrong ceiling panel in bunker entertainment
Fixed destroying defensive wall log with spike not using the right model for the spawned pickup, also solved the scaling issue
Fixed cutting defensive wall spike not working in some cases
Fixed scaling of destroyed rock reinforcement pickups
Fixed destroyed defensive wall spikes of quarter Logs not working properly
Destroying ramps a solar panel is on now spawns a pickup
Placed solar panels now have collision
Fixed a specific case where connecting Electric Wires would not work
Fixed bug causing incorrect count of light bulbs and solar panels received on pickup
Fixed case that allowed placing a Beam connecting two structures from unaligned grids, resulting in a degenerate stretched or compressed Beam
Fixed Lookout tower placement being blocked if there is a Defensive Wall underneath the overlook
Fixed One sided apex blocking placing Pillars on top of Ramps
Removed switch mode UI prompt that didn’t do anything when placing a Defensive Wall Gate
Fixed an issue that would result in multiplayer clients unable to build anything or receive construction updates from the host
Fixed case where snow & wetness occlusion as well as solar panel initialization didn’t work for tree structures
Fixed case where removing an electric wire didn’t work properly and could prevent the underlying power grid system from splitting in two and behaving as expected
Fixed case where a leaning beam snap point would be invalid (arrow in red) when it should be allowed
Fixed issue when loading a save that could prevent other features such as placing ramps from functioning properly
Fixed a case where a free pillar in middle of a grounded beam grid would cause degenerate leaning beam placements
Fixed destroying solar panel support not cascading to the solar panel
Fixed issue where drinking while holding multiple log planks could result in broken animation state
Fixed case where non log items spawned by construction system would fall through the ground
Fixed destroyed log pickups ending up with oversized collision
Fixed destroyed non log element pickups not matching physics with the visual in some cases
Fixed structure collapse applying delay between elements even if it doesn’t spawn a pickup, resulting in weird behavior when destroying the fire wood stack for example
Fixed some issues with Beams leaned down slopes from Walls, which were incorrectly displaying the lift preview prompt and placing awkwardly
Fixed issue causing some missing Beam snap points after removing a pillar supporting a beam that is also supported by a Wall
Fixed multiplayer issue where players enter a broken state if killed while starting to climb a rope
Fixed multiplayer issue where placing a stick or rock path would wrongly show up for remote players while placing it, which could lead to game breaking issues
Fixed multiplayer issue with physics doors that could prevent clients from locking it if it was stuck open on host side
Fixed players able to remove chairs and benches from under seated AI or remote players
Fixed destroyed defensive walls built with non-full Logs reverting to unsharpened state
Fixed element collapse order for apex & one-sided apex, ensuring top elements break before lower ones
Fixed one-sided apex behaving oddly when hit with a repair tool
Fixed issue preventing placing a Beam from a Pillar to the top of a Leaning Beam if there is another Beam linked
Fixed case where Leaning Beams were not being repaired properly
Fixed issue with Beams supported by a low Ramp that would prevent removal of the Beam and add a degenerate Pillar placement
Fixed multiplayer issue where players could dismantle a Log from a Wall and add a Wall Beam simultaneously, resulting in a floating Beam
Audio
Fixed some sounds in multiplayer having a very low precision location
Fixed other players hearing double impact sounds from shovel and repair tool
Cannibal armor now has impact audio when hit
Pistol no longer doubles up on its reload audio
Tuned terrain and motor levels of Knight V
Fixed fade time on gunshots in opening crash sequence
Added gunshots to the Demon Boss sequence
Demon Boss attack audio and hurt audio for intro and added new music sting audio
The game is still in Early Access and will remain so for a while. It remains to be seen what the developers will add to the game to keep things exciting, because one thing is for sure: after every patch, players can always discover or try something new.
The last update was also well received and impressed players with numerous new features:
In Pokémon GO, a new important function has been added to raids, which causes quite a stir among the trainers. We at MeinMMO show you what this new feature is and what it is useful for.
What are raids? In Pokémon GO, you can not only encounter monsters in the wild, but also fight against them in so-called raids. Especially the coveted legendary Pokémon like Mewtwo can be encountered there. If you defeat the raid boss, you have the chance to catch it.
However, not all raids can be completed by a trainer alone. Especially for 5-star raids, where the legendary specimens can be found, you need the support of other trainers. Until now, it was not possible to see on the map in Pokémon GO if other trainers wanted to do such a raid. However, this is set to change with a new important function in the game.
New raid function shows you if trainers are in the lobby
What kind of function is this? As Reddit user Kaisonic shows in his post, Niantic has adjusted the map design for raids. While previously only the general raid symbol that indicated the strength of the raid boss and a running raid timer could be found above an arena, you can now easily recognize whether trainers are in the lobby and possibly want to engage in this battle.
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But that is not all. As Kaisonic explains in the comments, the number of trainers in a raid lobby is now displayed directly on the map, but can also be viewed via the “Nearby” menu item in the “Raids” tab.
Why is the function so helpful? Until now, searching for other trainers who could support in a raid on site was not easy, especially when not in contact with players from the local community.
For this, you had to click on an arena to see whether other trainers were already in the lobby and also interested in this boss. This was particularly problematic when multiple raids were taking place simultaneously in different arenas, as is the case during the weekly raid hour.
With the new display, trainers no longer have to click on the arenas and can directly see on the map or in the “Nearby” menu that other players want to participate in a specific raid and can now join faster. This is particularly interesting for raids that can only be played on-site but are too difficult to manage alone, such as the top raids.
Feature generates excitement among trainers
The trainers from the Reddit community are excited about the new raid feature, viewing it as a great quality-of-life update. For years, players have been requesting a way to better see the number of trainers in a raid lobby without having to open the arena or the raid itself. This can be seen in the comments (via reddit.com):
rwaterbender: “A really good QOL update!”
3BAD3WOLF3: “Wonderful. Oh God. It is actually something positive.”
Fr00stee: “Finally, it took them only 6 years.”
Criticism of the new raid function
Missing raid timer: However, there is also criticism of the new update. While other players are in a raid lobby, the remaining time in which this raid can be completed before it disappears from the arena is no longer displayed. Pokemaster131 writes (via reddit.com): “I really appreciate this, but did it have to take the same space on the surface as the raid timer?”
Once the battle has started or trainers have exited the lobby, the timer on the map will again be displayed as usual. Those who do not want to wait can alternatively click on the arena. There, the remaining time is still displayed. In the “Nearby” overview, both the remaining time and the current participants in a lobby can also be viewed.
Too large distance: And also, the harsh criticism of the recently made changes to remote raids does not go unmentioned. From the perspective of some players, the radius in which the arenas can be viewed is so large that they cannot reach the arena in time by foot during the preparation time that a raid gives.
User Sirenato therefore writes (via reddit.com): “The downside is that the raid has already started by the time I arrive there. Good approach, but it needs more.”
Thus, these players would unfortunately have to revert to the popular remote raid passes if they want to participate in such a raid. However, since early April, these have not only become significantly more expensive but also limited to 5 per day, which is why a petition has been launched.
Trainer hibryd can understand the criticism but still finds the new function useful, as he explains in the comments:
I still accept it. I never get enough people for 4-5 star raids when I first enter the lobby. I usually jump in and out, and if I’m lucky, we gather a small group that does the same until enough people join to actually do the raid. I often start a lobby hoping to get people to join me, BUT that only works if they click on the arena. Now other players can see at a glance that someone is there. This will be a huge improvement for me.
What is your opinion on the new raid function? Do you find it helpful that you can now directly see that other trainers are in the raid lobby? Or do you usually raid only with fixed players? Let us know here on MeinMMO in the comments and exchange ideas with other trainers.
A user was not paying attention and his Nintendo Switch ended up on the road. To his horror, a car subsequently ran over the console.
The gamer recounts that he placed his Switch on the dashboard of his car and then took a sharp turn with his vehicle. The Switch must have taken that opportunity and flew out the window. He immediately got out to retrieve his Switch, but then a car drove over his device (via reddit.com):
The next [car] however… ran over it on the road. I picked it [the Switch] up and it was pretty battered. The joysticks had popped off, the screen was broken. I thought that was it.
This is clearly visible in the pictures, the casing is pretty scratched and the Joycons are disassembled.
How did it turn out? At home, he removed the screen protector and found that the screen itself was still intact. And the Switch started up without any problems:
I just needed a few new Joycons, a new screen protector and a protective case, and the system is back in action.
However, he no longer used his Switch himself, but gave it to his children to play with and ordered the new Zelda edition of the Switch for himself.
Most are impressed, but some also issue warnings. Because the user cannot see whether and how severely the Switch is damaged internally (via reddit.com). This mainly concerns the built-in battery, which could quickly become a fire hazard. He should therefore not charge his console overnight in the dock until he is sure that the battery is not damaged.
Damaged batteries are a fire hazard: This applies not only to the Switch, but to all devices that contain a lithium-ion battery. If damaged, the battery can swell, which is already a clear warning sign. If your laptop or phone swells or suddenly looks very thick, you should no longer use the device and promptly have the battery replaced. If you want to do it yourself, make sure that the battery is discharged to less than 25%, as this reduces the risk.
The reason is that in some exceptions, such batteries can even explode, explains the site DieVersicherer.de. In certain cases, uncontrolled release of the stored energy can occur, which is referred to as “thermal runaway”: “Here, the lithium-ion cells in the battery block heat up. A cell can reach several hundred degrees Celsius and heat up other cells in turn – this leads to a chain reaction, and the battery explodes.”
Despite everything, the Switch is an exceptional talent when it comes to gaming portability. Because Nintendo’s console is slimmer and more compact than the rather bulky Steam Deck. One reason why MeinMMO editor Benedikt Schlotmann discovered it for himself in 2022:
In Pokémon GO, players have now uncovered the fifth page of the Masterwork research featuring Jirachi. Thanks to a screenshot, we now know what tasks await you there.
What kind of research is this? With the Masterwork research “Fulfilled Wish”, you can secure Shiny Jirachi in Pokémon GO. However, the tasks are challenging and require a lot of patience.
It has now been confirmed by players (via Reddit.com) what will happen next in Chapter 5 and which three tasks and rewards await you there.
Stage Reward: If you successfully complete all three tasks and collect the corresponding rewards, you will also receive 3,850 experience points, 3,850 Stardust, and an encounter with a Pokémon.
The encounter is with Shiny Jirachi.
In the comments on Reddit, opinions are divided about the tasks. Some trainers appreciate that they are kept busy with large tasks and always have something to do. Others explain that they are still stuck in Chapter 3, where they need to catch 10 Kecleon. It will take them a long time before getting close to Chapter 5.
Trainers also see an advantage in the task of catching 1,000 Pokémon. Such tasks have existed in the past, and therefore they know: When trying to catch a Pokémon with a Quick-Catch, you can directly see through the progress bar of the special research whether it worked.
How do you feel about the tasks? Do you like that you have to work on them for longer or do you prefer quests that you can solve quickly? Share your opinion with us here on MeinMMO in the comments.
The eagerly awaited MMORPG Throne and Liberty was originally supposed to have its big release soon, by June 2023 at the latest. However, the launch has now been postponed to October 2023.
The MMORPG Throne and Liberty from NCSoft was eagerly anticipated and was supposed to be released soon. However, the release has now been postponed, as announced by a Korean news site.
When was the release originally planned? Originally, Throne and Liberty was supposed to be released in the first half of 2023, with May being the planned date.
Here you can see a trailer for the game:
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Throne and Liberty – Official GeForce RTX Gameplay Reveal Trailer
The information about the postponement comes from the Korean website mtn.co.kr. On April 20, 2023, there was an exclusive report stating that the release of the MMORPG was being postponed.
When is the new release date? For October 2023, the new date for the MMORPG is planned. However, this month is also not certain and may change again. In May 2023, instead of the release, closed beta tests will take place in Korea and North America.
MMORPG avoids the release of Diablo 4
What is the reason for the postponement? According to the Korean site m-ddaily-co-kr, there have already been considerations to postpone the release date of Throne and Liberty. The reason is:
Diablo 4 is scheduled to be released on June 6. There were concerns about competition between the two release dates. Additionally, Final Fantasy 16 is also set to be released exclusively for Playstation 5 on June 22. Therefore, they considered a postponement.
Game was already close to release in 2017
This is noteworthy: Several years ago, “Throne and Liberty”, then still known as “Lineage Eternal”, was close to a release, but was then retracted and extensively revised: Development was shifted to Unreal Engine 4.
Back then, the game was obviously postponed due to another game: The mobile game LineageM earned NCSoft so much money that they were in no rush to release Lineage Eternal.
In fact, it also states in the newer article: “Originally, an official release in May was likely, but considering the synergies of collaboration with Amazon and the existence of competing works that are to be released around the same time, such as ‘Diablo 4’, the release schedule was confirmed.”
In World of Warcraft, the raid fever will soon start again. The latest raid “Aberrus, Forge of Shadows” is on the horizon.
Although patch 10.0.7 is only a few weeks old, the next raid “Aberrus, Forge of Shadows” will already start in early May with patch 10.1 Embers of Neltharion. This marks the beginning of the hunt for new tier sets, as well as the race for the “World First Kill” on mythic difficulty for the professional guilds. We have all the dates for Aberrus and will reveal when it starts – including the LFR dates for those who prefer a more laid-back approach.
When does the raid start? As in the last raid tier, the normal, heroic, and mythic difficulty levels will open simultaneously in Aberrus. Only the LFR will open in several staggered waves, meaning it will take a while before you can see all bosses on the lowest difficulty. The dates are:
May 10: Aberrus opens on normal, heroic, and mythic. Additionally, the first raid wing “Forsaken Works” opens for LFR.
May 24: The second raid wing “Giant’s Fury” opens for LFR.
June 7: The third raid wing “Neltharion’s Shadow” opens for LFR.
June 21: The last raid wing “Threshold of Void” opens for LFR.
This means that right from day one of the raid, the race for the “World First Kill” will begin again. LFR fans, on the other hand, will have to wait a while. Only at the end of June will they be able to face the final boss, Sarkareth, in LFR mode.
A total of 9 bosses are waiting in the depths of Aberrus to be defeated by you – one more boss than in the Vault of Incarnations. The bosses are:
Kazzara, the Hellforged: A black dragon that Neltharion experimented on a long time ago. However, applying elementium plates drove Kazzara mad.
The Convergence Chamber: The eternal sea of fire and the essence of shadows were merged here into the infamous Shadowflame.
The Forgotten Experiments: Neltharion did not immediately capture the Dracthyr. The prototypes that were too unstable to destroy have now been awakened and stand in the way of the heroes of Azeroth.
Attack of the Zaquali: The Djaradin stormed Aberrus to free one of their Elders. They also won’t be stopped by wannabe heroes.
Ancient Rashok: The aforementioned Elder of the Djaradin was trapped in Aberrus for a long time, his body served as fuel for the laboratories. As expected, it drove him mad.
The Attentive Overseer, Zskarn: A long time ago, this draconid was supposed to oversee Neltharion’s experiments and test them in battle; now the champions of Azeroth have captured his attention.
Magmorax: This giant lava hydra guards the entrance to the deepest levels of the forge and was raised by Neltharion himself.
Echo of Neltharion: The sanctum of Neltharion is still haunted by phantoms of the past – the master of the house can still be found here in one form or another and does not take kindly to intruders.
Scale Commander Sarkareth: The leader of the Shardflame has reached the deepest levels of Aberrus and seeks to claim the power that lies dormant here – but that could have fatal consequences.
We will, of course, report on the race for the “World First Kill” of Scale Commander Sarkareth.
In the lead-up to the stream, there were many speculations about what the secret announcement could be. Some fans expected that another class would be announced.
Instead of a new class, there is another test weekend
What was the big announcement? If you were hoping to see a new class, you might be disappointed now. The big announcement is another weekend where you can test Diablo 4 on PC, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PlayStation 5, and PlayStation 4.
Blizzard aptly named the new test weekend “Server Slam,” as it is supposed to test the resilience of the servers and show whether they can handle the release rush.
When is the Server Slam? The Server Slam will start on Friday, May 12, 2023, and end on Sunday, May 14.
Participation in the Server Slam offers rewards: If you participate in the Server Slam, you can receive some rewards like you did in the beta. The Wolf Bundle of the Open Beta is also available, so anyone who didn’t reach level 20 on time gets a second chance.
A new participation reward is the mount trophy “Cry of Ashava,” which you receive when you defeat Ashava with a “level 20” character.
You can see an overview of the rewards here:
Server Slam Participation RewardsMount Trophy “Cry of Ashava”
A chance to bridge the wait for the release
Why is the Server Slam what secretly everyone wanted? The release of Diablo 4 is still a few weeks away, and many players are highly anticipating it, especially those players who wanted more after the beta.
On Reddit, for example, there were players who played Diablo 3 again after the beta. Others recommended checking out games like Last Epoch as a pastime (via Reddit).
For anyone who is looking forward to Diablo 4 and eagerly awaiting the release, another test weekend is an unexpected blessing. Additionally, it will show whether and how well the beta feedback could be implemented by May.
If you want to pass the time until Diablo 4 not just with a test weekend, but with various games, we have a list of 10 alternatives to Diablo here:
Cheaters can cause frustration in almost every multiplayer game. Therefore, it is even nicer when a suspicious player gets banned live. This joyful experience is also shared by the Twitch streamer Symfuhny in Call of Duty Warzone 2.
Who is it about?
Mason “Symfuhny” Lanier is an American Twitch streamer and YouTuber.
Symfuhny is primarily known for content about Call of Duty Warzone 1 and 2.
On Twitch, Symfuhny has 3.9 million followers and streamed in the last 90 days (as of April 20, 2023) with an average of 5,800 viewers (via sullygnome).
How did Symfuhny get a cheater banned? The streamer streamed the battle royale shooter CoD Warzone 2 again on April 19 when he and his teammates were eliminated by a suspicious-looking player.
The streamer decided to watch the player afterwards and check whether their gameplay seemed normal and legitimate or if a report would be justified. The result: Not only did Symfuhny but also his teammates are convinced that the suspicious player is using a wallhack.
Consequently, the streamer decided to report the player via the in-game function of CoD Warzone 2 and advised his teammates to do the same: “Oh my God! Yes, report him quickly and see if it helps.”
Seconds later, the cheater was caught and was banned live in front of over 4,000 viewers. Symfuhny himself reacted with joyful laughter and a fitting “He’s gone”.
We have embedded a clip of the scene here:
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How does the community react? In the live chat of Symfuhny, there was a lot of joy when the cheater was banned. From a surprised “that was quick,” to written “Let’s go” calls, to an “ez clap,” there was everything that can symbolize joy over the ban.
On Reddit, there was great astonishment over the quick ban. One user wrote, for example, “Anti-cheat systems often only ban detected cheaters when they are reported or caught in a wave of bans” and further explains: “Cheaters are rarely banned immediately after detection, as the cheat makers receive a lot of information about which part of their code is captured by the anti-cheat system (via Reddit).”
Symfuhny, the streamer’s teammates, and the remaining teams in the affected “Warzone 2” lobby must have been pleased with the ban, even though banning a single player is only a small victory in the battle against cheaters.
A major victory was achieved by the anti-cheat system of Call of Duty in early April when it became known that Ricochet is supposed to recognize hardware cheaters. Those are players who use devices to compensate for the recoil of a weapon:
Blizzard has scheduled an important stream for Diablo 4 that is supposed to take place this evening. Not only will information about the endgame be revealed, but also an announcement that has been kept secret so far. You can find out when the stream starts and what to expect here.
When and where does the stream start?Blizzard has announced a stream for Diablo 4. This will start on Thursday, April 20th, at 8 PM German time. This evening, on the Twitch- and YouTube channel of Diablo, you can join live as developers Joe Shely and Joseph Piepiora, along with Rhykker, a gaming YouTuber and Twitch streamer, talk about the endgame and updates from Diablo 4.
We from MeinMMO will also be there and will accompany you live in our ticker with the most important information. So mark our post and return in the evening for the secret announcement.
Live ticker for the Diablo 4 stream
Thursday, April 20, 2023
9:15 PM
That was it with our live ticker. I hope you had as much fun as I did and are just as excited that we can test Diablo 4 again next weekend and annoy Blizzard’s servers together. I bid you farewell and wish you a pleasant evening!
9:00 PM
The developers are now holding a Q&A session that you can continue to follow live:
There will be rewards for participating in the Server Slam again. You can either grab the rewards from the Open Beta or receive a mount trophy. You can see the details and a picture of the trophy here:
Diablo 4 Server Slam Rewards4 Cry of Ashava Mount Trophy
8:57 PM
The Server Slam is meant to test the servers and show Blizzard whether the servers can handle your influx during the official release or if there will be queues again.
A special appearance at Nintendo’s Indie World Showcase surprised quite a few players. Gaming-YouTuberJason “Videogamedunkey”Gastrow (32) made a big announcement while standing in a lake.
Who is Videogamedunkey? The US YouTuber is known for his satirical game reviews and gameplay videos. With sharp humor, Videogamedunkey divided the opinions of viewers. However, his style seems to resonate well with many. Success speaks for his concept:
The YouTuber currently has 7.33 million subscribers on the platform.
A video on Hogwarts Legacy gathered a total of 4.3 million views (as of April 20th, 2023).
Now, Videogamedunkey unexpectedly appeared in a Nintendo livestream and had an important announcement that he presented in a rather unusual way.
With videos on games like Legend of Zelda and Skyrim, the YouTuber has celebrated great successes:
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“Why is Dunkey in a Nintendo Indies Showcase lol”
During Nintendo’s Indie World Showcase on April 19, 2023, titles from indie studios that will be released for the Nintendo Switch are presented. In a clip, the YouTuber appears.
You can see Dunkey standing in a lake with another person. The YouTuber throws a frisbee at the camera and introduces himself as “Dunkey from Big Mode Publishing”. He then explains that the person next to him is Billy Basso, the developer of Animal Well.
Last year, the gaming YouTuber founded his own game company “Big Mode”. As part of the Nintendo livestream, he now announced the first game together with the developer.
From timestamp 35:40-37:09 is Dunkey’s announcement:
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Furthermore, the developer mentions that he worked for more than 5 years on Animal Well, a forthcoming Metroidvania game. Meanwhile, you can see Dunkey balancing on some stones in the lake in the background.
The presentation of the game Animal Well follows: It is a puzzle platformer set in a pixel world. The player explores a labyrinth in search of treasures, solves puzzles, and encounters various creatures. It will be available on the Nintendo Switch in early 2024.
What does the community say about it? Many users on Twitter express their surprise at the YouTuber’s appearance, initially not knowing what Dunkey was doing in the Nintendo livestream:
@InfernoOmni: “Why is Dunkey in a Nintendo Indies Showcase lol”
@MSnowmeld “I had to look twice.”
@Bimby_4321: “Wait, what?”
Some had also noted that the YouTuber has since founded his own publishing company and are taking the announcement in stride. Some users write that they are looking forward to the game “Animal Well”.
The colorful mobile game Candy Crush has the reputation of being especially popular among mothers. It is rather laughed at by “real gamers.” However, some might stop laughing when they find out that a mother is about to secure $125,000 with Candy Crush.
Note: The title image is a symbolic image.
Is there a championship in Candy Crush? Something like that. With the “Candy Crush All Stars” event, King, the developer behind the famous mobile game, wanted to break into the world of e-sports in 2020. In September 2021, “Candy Crush Saga” followed with reality star Khloé Kardashian.
Now, almost 2 years later, a new “All Stars” event has been introduced. It is a tournament where players from several American and European countries can participate. The tournament started on March 23.
The special thing is that participants do not face each other in person. All Stars is an in-game event where players can collect points while playing normally. Those who have collected more points than the competition at the end of a round move on to the next round.
The top 10 Candy Crushers will be invited to the finals in London on May 25, where they will compete for a prize pool of $250,000. The winner goes home with $125,000, which is approximately €114,000.
Also in the running for the prize money is a mother of three from the USA who did not even realize that she was participating in a real tournament.
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Who is the participant? Erryn Rhoden is a mother of three who runs a roofing business in the US state of Ohio with her husband. She is also one of the best “Candy Crush” players in the USA.
In an interview with the site Kotaku, the 48-year-old explained that she used to play PvP games and enjoyed crushing her opponents. When she stopped, Candy Crush filled the gap: it satisfied her urge to win without making her feel like she was hurting others or causing anger.
How did the mom get into the tournament? Rhoden has been playing Candy Crush for about 10 years and has mastered around 11,000 of the almost 14,000 levels in that time. As a proud Free2Play player, she always ignored the pop-ups meant to lure players into spending money.
She paid little attention to the content of the ads. Apparently, she once accidentally pressed “Yes” instead of “No,” the 48-year-old explained to Kotaku. A week later, she was told she had qualified. However, she still didn’t quite know what she was participating in.
48-year-old mom dominates the tournament
How is she doing? Since Candy Crush is a firm part of Rhoden’s routine and she often plays late into the night, she collected countless points without realizing it. Without noticing, she left the competition far behind.
She only learned afterward that there were also “Wild Card” rounds for players who couldn’t immediately qualify for the next round.
From time to time, the 48-year-old received a notification when she reached a new milestone: for completing the quarter-finals and advancing to the semi-finals. At this point, she texted her son asking what a $250,000 prize pool was. He explained to her that it is the total amount – and the winner receives $125,000.
Rhoden’s son Xane is also a gamer and is considered one of the best “Meta Knight” players in Super Smash Bros 4. He shared his mother’s story on Twitter, saying she was currently leading the rankings in the semi-finals of the tournament.
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The post garnered almost 3 million views and more than 55,000 likes. In an interview with Kotaku, the mother-son duo explained that Xane took over his mother’s household chores for the weekend so she could fully concentrate on Candy Crush.
That’s only fair, after all, she used to drive him to his Smash tournaments. Besides, she is the reason he became a gamer: “He grew up with video games and with me shouting at people over a headset,” said Rhoden.
On Saturday, April 22, the third and final semi-final round ends. If Rhoden can win it, she will participate in the finals in London. Given the prize money, she is even considering whether it is worth giving up her F2P status, as you can buy all kinds of boosts in Candy Crush for real money.
Update 22.04.2023: Unfortunately, Rhoden missed qualifying for the finals.
Twitch streamer Pokimane probably needs more practice before she can keep up with Rhoden:
Here you will encounter a total of 7 research steps, at the end of which you can meet the mysterious Pokémon Shaymin in its Land form. It could first be caught at the GO Fest 2022, but it required a ticket back then.
Now comes the free release for players around the world. But what does the monster bring?
How strong is Shaymin in Pokémon GO?
This is what you can expect from Shaymin: Shaymin belongs to the mysterious Pokémon and first appeared in the 4th generation of games.
The values of the Shaymin Land form are as follows:
Attack: 210
Defense: 210
Stamina: 225
The values of the Land form are not bad in themselves; however, the Pokémon suffers from a difficult moveset. It lacks a strong instant Grass-type attack. There is a chance to obtain “Hidden Power”, but the type of the attack depends randomly on your caught Pokémon and cannot be changed.
If you get Hidden Power of the Grass type, you’re lucky – if not, other attackers will have the upper hand. In most cases, other candidates among the best attackers in Pokémon GO, such as Katagami or various Grass-type Shadow Pokémon, are the better choice.
In PvP, Shaymin unfortunately cannot assert itself. It is not a good choice when looking at the rankings of the PvPoke database.
What about the Sky form? The special thing about Shaymin is that it can change forms. It can switch from the Land form to the Sky form. This changes the values a bit and gives Shaymin also the type “Flying” in addition to the type “Grass”.
Shaymin in the Land and Sky form
The Sky form has the following values:
Attack: 261
Defense: 166
Stamina: 225
The Sky form is offensively a bit stronger than the Land form but also suffers from a not ideal moveset. Here too, you need luck to get the right type of “Hidden Power”. For raids, the Sky form is a somewhat better choice, while in PvP it is somewhat weaker.
However, both forms overall do not play a particularly significant role in battle when they have the wrong moves.
Accordingly, Shaymin is overall more of a Pokémon for the Pokédex and the completion of your collection. Once you have completed the special research from the environmental week, you have unlimited time to catch Shaymin. By the way: Just before the event started, Pokémon GO removed a bonus from the environmental week.
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The developers of the survival game The Day Before announce a beta so you can test the controversial game before its release.
What kind of game is it? The Day Before is a survival game where you fight for survival during a zombie apocalypse. A gameplay video showed shooter elements early on, and the video generated a hype for the game.
According to the developers, PvP will also be an important part of the game.
Why do some believe The Day Before is a scam? Some players do not believe that the game “The Day Before” actually exists. A series of developments led to this assumption.
The survival game has been postponed several times after it was originally supposed to be released in June 2022. It even disappeared from Steam.
Recently, the release date changed from March 1 to November 10, 2023, because the game is struggling with allegations of copyright infringement. The developer studio Fntastic behind The Day Before does not even own the name rights, which belong to a calendar app.
Here you see the first gameplay trailer that was shown for The Day Before:
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The Day Before: 13 minutes of gameplay in the zombie MMO
Developers announce beta to clear doubts
What do the developers say now? On the official Discord server of the game, the developers have now commented on the release of the game. In a post from April 18, it says the title will be released on November 10 without further delays.
There is also supposed to be a beta test to give players the opportunity to test the game before its release. Further information about the beta test will follow at a later time (via Discord).
“The closer the release date approaches, the more likely we will conduct a beta test for the game. This will allow players to try out the game before its release and give us valuable feedback that we can use to improve the final product.” – Fntastic via Discord
Whether there will actually be a beta test and whether it can calm the current doubts of the players remains to be seen.
Other survival games like “Coreborn: Nations of the Ultracore” left a positive impression with test phases that players could participate in – even with the MeinMMO editorial team:
The midseason update in Season 20 for Destiny 2 has caused a lot of excitement among the Guardians, but unfortunately not in the hoped-for way. Since its release, many players have been struggling with bizarre bugs that cause literal headaches.
What is happening with Destiny 2 after the update? This Tuesday, Bungie released its big midseason update for Season 20. It included some changes to weapons and abilities as well as bug fixes.
Basically, it is understandable that updates and patches can also introduce new bugs and errors. This is never entirely excluded. However, the current issues in Destiny 2 have surpassed what players can and want to accept.
Paul Tassi from Forbes created a personal bug list after the update, showing that the midseason patch 7.0.5.0 brought more problems than solutions to Destiny 2. The list is long and contains a variety of issues that severely impair the gaming experience. These include, among others:
Some of the problems reported by players include slowed loading times, sudden crashes followed by unwarranted timeouts, missing weapons, server issues, and problems with the matchmaking system in PvP.
But that’s not all. A curious sound bug has also sneaked in, which leads to peculiar and excessively loud sounds, especially in connection with the 3D audio settings.
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Longer downtime and new errors frustrate the Guardians: Originally, the midseason update was supposed to shift the meta in the game. To make weapons stronger, balance abilities, and optimize PvP. However, this has fallen far into the background.
Especially because the new problems not only affect the gaming experience, but also the community of Destiny 2. Many Guardians were disappointed after the patch and are demanding quick solutions and a smooth gaming experience because the list of errors is long and some of them are serious.
These new errors were introduced by the midseason update:
Grenade mods seem to no longer work with strand grabbers.
With the subclass strand, the “thread of generation” appears to be nerfed or broken.
The mods “Firepower” and possibly “Siphoner” no longer spawn orbs.
Players can already earn Guardian Games medals even though Guardian Games don’t start until May and are not live yet.
The Guardian Games statue in the Tower now indicates that the Hunters won last year, not the Warlocks.
Some Guardian Games triumphs were activated earlier than intended. As a result, the “Titles” tab now blinks as if something were unlocked. These triumphs can be claimed when Guardian Games start in two weeks.
The once easily accessible laser ball above the entrance has been removed from all difficulty levels in the heist battlegrounds.
The planned nerf of the IKELOS SMG may not have been implemented.
The last step of the seasonal quest to collect Amanda Holliday does not allow players to collect the ship because they already received it when resetting their rank in the H.E.L.M. It should drop the ghost there, not the ship, preventing players from completing the quest.
There were penalties for leaving Crucible or Gambit matches, even though this was not the case.
Raid loot is not dropping for some encounters but ending up in the post.
If the mod “Ashes to Attack” and “Packed” are equipped, players only receive super energy from one of the mods. However, this is intentional, as Bungie clarified.
Resilience does not always work correctly, causing players to withstand less.
Raid banners can no longer be deployed in certain locations.
Grenades no longer generate firesprites, which affects solar player builds.
Radiant weapons no longer stun anti-barrier champions.
The raid “Kingsfall” crashes or disconnects players repeatedly.
Golden titles are buggy again after the update and need to be accepted anew.
Additionally, some players are experiencing extreme audio problems.
Curious audio issues cause annoying noises
In Destiny 2, there have been other curious sound bugs, like that of the Roaring Ogre
This gives you a headache: Specifically, the audio issues have become a topic in the Destiny Reddit and among players. Player Ashen8th reports, for example, that he has never experienced anything like it on the PS5 before and that this new sound bug had made the game completely unplayable for him:
It feels like dozens of sounds are being pressed together violently and shoved through my headset like a cheese grater.
describes Ashen8th the curious audio problems that Destiny 2 is currently facing
Not only does it read unpleasantly. It also sounds that way. Moreover, it seems that not only PS5 players are affected by this bug. Xbox and PC players agree with his statement and report annoying and excessively loud faulty noises, especially when using 3D sound and headphones.
Some users have noted that reducing to 30 FPS has resolved the audio issues. Thus, this bug might also be traced back to the known FPS problems that Destiny 2 has been struggling with for a long time. However, this cannot be confirmed.
This temporarily resolves the sound issue in Destiny 2: Bungie has already provided a short-term solution for the problems with sound in the game. As a workaround, it is recommended to disable 3D audio. This includes:
Native 3D audio on PS5.
Atmos/Windows Sonic on PC and Xbox.
Regardless of the reasons behind the increase in bugs and errors, players agree that Bungie needs to act urgently to get the loot shooter back on track. Especially since Lightfall has already not launched with the best experiences.
‘What is going on with Bungie support?’ The developers of Destiny 2 have often proven in the past that they are completely capable of responding to and fixing problems quickly and effectively.
But these new errors have once again led to massive frustrations among players, who are becoming increasingly disgruntled and are wondering what is going on at Bungie.
Some players speculated that the increasing pressure on Bungie as a developer to deliver ever larger and more complex updates results in a decline in the game’s quality.
Others argue that Bungie may not have enough resources to handle the growing number of players and their needs.
Bungie has already started addressing the issues: The developer of Destiny 2 is already working to clarify player questions and especially to clear up some uncertainties.
They have already resolved several issues that have arisen since the update, including the unwarranted Crucible and Gambit suspensions.
After that, the Destiny2Team account on Twitter shared further explanations about changes in the game that are not bugs but intentional changes:
For example, when “Firepower” and “Packed” are equipped, players now spawn only one orb of power, not two, when they kill an enemy with the grapple.
Progress for weapon crafting now comes from the key chest and not the base chest.
And grenade kickstart should no longer activate when clinging to a grapple point, thus not consuming grenade energy.
All supplemental info about Bungie’s midseason update can be found on Twitter:
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On Twitter, Bungie supplemented the patch notes with helpful hints and also confirmed nerfs
Until everything is resolved, players should exercise a little patience and forward their complaints to Bungie if they have any, to ensure that nothing is overlooked.
What do you think about the issues that the midseason update has caused for Destiny 2? What do you think Bungie should do to fix the bugs in the game and improve the quality of the gaming experience? Feel free to comment and share your thoughts with our readers.
After all, farming the new Lightfall exotics is getting better, thanks to a handy tool:
In League of Legends, the champion Yuumi has been causing trouble for months. After a revision of the champion, Riot Games now prohibits her from participating in the international tournament MSI, stating she is “not well-tuned and disruptive.” For some critics of the champion, it is a good excuse to say: The champion must completely disappear from LoL.
This is the announcement from Riot Games: On May 2, the international tournament “MSI” with the best players in the world kicks off. Riot Games announced on April 19 that they would exclude 2 champions from the tournament:
Yuumi – Her midscope update feels not yet ready for the pros, instead of risking having an “unbalanced and disruptive” champion in the tournament, they will simply shut her down.
Milio – The new champion is not yet activated in competitive play, hence he will not be playable.
While everyone expected Milio to remain disabled and there are hardly any comments on this decision, Yuumi’s ban triggers a discussion. Just like Yuumi always triggers a discussion.
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Why is Yuumi so controversial? Yuumi has been a bone of contention in the LoL community for months:
Originally, Yuumi was planned as a beginner champion, as the cat can attach herself to another champion. This saves the beginner from walking, allowing them to fully focus on their skills and learn the game – so far the theory.
Critics therefore said: The cat is fundamentally so flawed in concept that it is impossible to fix and should be completely removed from League of Legends.
This is the discussion now: The statement from Riot Games that Yuumi is “not tuned and disruptive” is gleefully taken by critics as a template to rant against Yuumi:
“I think Riot has never openly called Yuumi unbalanced”
“They will never be done with her until she can die when she is attached to another player. Crazy that they can’t see that”
The general mood is: Yuumi is a permanent construction site for Riot Games, where constant tinkering happens, but a satisfactory result is never achieved.
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Others criticize that it is not good for a game to balance “professional play” separately with bans and exceptions, as it distances the game too much from normal players. The extreme example, when professional and normal play are separated too far, is Call of Duty. There, so much is disabled for the pros that it feels like CS:GO.
Some even demand that Yuumi should be completely banned from professional play (via reddit) and that too, forever, or even that the cat should be completely deleted from LoL. Only then can the problem of Yuumi be solved – once and for all.
The demand to delete Yuumi has existed for several years. Even the biggest names in LoL are calling for a deletion:
MyMMO demon Cortyn played Minecraft Legends – and has a clear opinion on it. The game could have been many things, but unfortunately, it is none of those.
Minecraft has fascinated me for ages. I played the base game in beta – long before there were things like “the Nether”, “Endermen”, or even colors to dye armor. Therefore, my interest in Minecraft Legends was quite high. A “real-time strategy game” in the Minecraft universe was interesting for me as someone who grew up with Command & Conquer and Warcraft III.
So I soaked up the trailers for Minecraft Legends, looked forward to the release, and played it on the day of release.
To make it short: I am disappointed. Minecraft Legends is not what it could have been – and I’m not even so sure if the developers really knew who their target audience is.
What is Minecraft Legends?
To summarize the game briefly: In Minecraft Legends, you play an unnamed hero who unites the “Overworld” of Minecraft to stand against an army of Piglin pushing in from the Nether, wanting to devour everything. You not only recruit friendly wildlife but also former enemies like skeleton archers, creepers, or zombies.
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The hero also acts as an anchor point for the troops. They follow the character but can also be sent a few meters away to attack while you fend off the Piglins with sword strikes.
In addition, resources must be farmed in the game world to build new units or buildings with stone or wood. These are mostly defensive structures like towers or walls, but can also be bridges to overcome abysses.
Minecraft Legends lacks what made Minecraft so good
The “normal” Minecraft is, in my opinion, so successful because it appeals to very young people, as well as being interesting for adults. The creative expression, large building projects, and even quite complex mechanisms like redstone circuits ensure that Minecraft has something to offer for both young and old. Minecraft is child-friendly without being childish. Encountering a creeper or warden is exciting and sometimes eerie – regardless of whether you are 9 or 29 years old.
And this overarching, connecting element has been missed in Minecraft Legends. Minecraft Legends does not feel like a game that children should play – it feels as if it was made exclusively for children. The heavily simplified style of the creatures is only part of the problem; the really exhausting part is the 3 NPC narrators who comment on everything all the time.
Cute and unfortunately incredibly annoying – the three “gods” of the game.
Not even these NPCs seem to take the Piglin threat seriously, laughing at every inappropriate moment and commenting on every little thing in an exaggerated friendliness, making it difficult to endure as an adult.
To put it loosely, I sometimes felt like I had arrived in Teletubbyland.
Minecraft Legends feels like a game that has only children as its target audience – and that’s a shame considering how well the original Minecraft was able to appeal to all age groups.
A strategy game without strategy
Minecraft Legends calls itself real-time strategy – yet strategy is virtually not necessary. It almost doesn’t matter which units are used to attack an enemy camp. The differences between the creatures are quite minimal. As long as you have melee and ranged fighters, it actually doesn’t matter which ones you take.
In most cases, you simply run into the enemy base, command your units to attack a tower or barracks, and run around a bit yourself to prevent the Piglins from killing your troops. Really planned action is not necessary at least in PvE.
The death of units feels completely meaningless anyway, as you can simply ride back 10 meters and spawn more troops right away.
This unfortunately also leads to the fact that the game simply becomes boring after a short time. What is still fun in the first few minutes quickly turns into a monotonous repetition that simply cannot convince. There is too much missing to really generate excitement or interesting gameplay.
A particularly major point of criticism for me is the controls, because they have annoyed me so much at times that I’ve rolled my eyes. It’s fun for the first few hours to drag a horde of creepers or golems with you, but being able to give them just one command each time before you can collect them all again is incredibly tiring.
Building is similarly cumbersome. If you want to quickly build a bridge to cross a gap, you first have to select the bridge in the building menu, then determine the starting position with a click, “pull” the bridge while holding the mouse button, and in the end – instead of simply letting go of the mouse – release it and click again. That feels unintuitive and you also do it wrong after hours because you’re used to it being simpler and more straightforward in other games.
In PvP mode, it’s of course a bit more tactical. However, this mode has entirely different problems, such as matchmaking or the lack of ability to communicate with teammates. Also, the fact that friends are sometimes placed in the enemy team feels strange. Unfortunately, I couldn’t enjoy that.
A final point is the more than meager campaign. I finished it after about 4 hours. Presumably, much more focused players will complete it even faster. The replay value of the campaign is virtually non-existent. I for my part have no incentive to run through the game world again.
Especially since much in the game can simply be “cheesed”. Anyone who wants can simply build hundreds of turrets to make enemy attacks completely trivial. That’s often even the most efficient strategy, but it takes away every (already low) challenge from the game. The fact that it is even possible to clutter everything with towers is, in my opinion, a clear fault of the game. Yes, it is a freedom – but one that does not improve the game.
Minecraft Legends is even more colorful than Minecraft – and overdoes it here with cuteness.
The game world also could not convince me. I can hardly put it into words, but the world just feels … incredibly boring. There is little to discover and the exploratory urge that usually characterizes Minecraft is virtually non-existent. Everywhere, you simply place chests for passive resource collection. Nothing in the world tempts you to travel over the next hill. There are “secrets”, but they are so monotonous that they hardly deserve the name.
All in all, Minecraft Legends is a bitter disappointment for me. It feels like the developers lost sight of the goal halfway and did not consistently think through the mechanics. In my opinion, it ultimately is a title – significantly overpriced at 40 euros – that is only ripe for early access.
What is even more shocking is that the foundations have already been laid to purchase numerous skins and DLCs with real money. And that this has a particularly disgusting undertone for a clear children’s game, I probably do not need to elaborate.
Perhaps Minecraft Legends will be good someday. But currently, I can only advise against purchasing it.
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Fortunately, it has become easier to acquire a PlayStation 5. But which games are worth it for the console? We at MeinMMO present you the top 10 PS5 games.
Anyone who owns a PlayStation 5 is usually interested in the best current games. We have compiled the ranking using Metacritic. When you set the filters “All Time” and “PS5”, the best titles that have been released for the console so far appear.
What kind of game is this? The two games originally come from the years 1999 and 2000. Due to their popularity, they were revised in 2020 and since then sold as a bundle.
In the remake of the iconic game, you skate as the legendary Tony Hawk and perform tricks on your skateboard. In different game modes, you complete combos and collect points. You can do this alone or compete against other players.
What kind of game is this? Moss: Book II is a VR game, so you need a corresponding device. You are the companion of a mouse named Quill, who is on the run from villains trying to destroy the world.
Together you fight your way forward and have to solve small puzzles along the way. The settings are beautiful, and the game is designed to be charming and relaxing, even though it is an action-adventure.
What kind of game is this? Persona 5 Royal is a mix of JRPG and dungeon crawler. You are part of the Phantom Thieves, a group of students living in Tokyo. Then you delve into the subconscious of people – these are basically the dungeons – and you must purify their dark hearts.
The game focuses on brief but action-packed battles. However, the main focus is on the story with exciting dialogues. Persona 5 originally was released in 2016 but has been reworked and now differs significantly from the original game.
Rank 7: Demon’s Souls
Genre: Action-RPG | Developer: Bluepoint Games, From Software | Release: November 12, 2020 | Price: €79.99
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What kind of game is this? Demon’s Souls was the original start of the popular Souls games. The remake for the PS5 is a remake that lets you experience the battles again with improved graphics.
You enter a dark fantasy world and must prove yourself against a summoned demon known as “the Ancient”. This casts a fog over the land that produces terrible creatures.
The battles are tough, as you would expect – you will likely have to face bosses several times before you can defeat them.
What kind of game is this? This is also a remake. The horror classic Resident Evil 4 has been re-released. The game originally came out in 2005.
Leon Kennedy, a policeman from Raccoon City, is sent to a European village to investigate a criminal case: The daughter of the US President has disappeared.
Using various gun and melee weapons, you fight your way through as Leon Kennedy and defeat numerous zombies.
What kind of game is this? Tetris Effect: Connected adds some mechanics to the classic that make the game interesting for modern gamers as well. The falling speed of the pieces adjusts to the pace of the excellent soundtrack.
Additionally, the so-called Zone Mode is introduced, allowing you to pause time during the round. This way, you can get out of tricky situations or extend the level to earn more points.
You choose between two game modes. In Adventure Mode, the goal is to complete each stage one after the other, while in Effect Mode, the classic Tetris principle of high scores takes center stage.
Rank 4: Hades
Genre: Roguelike | Developer: Supergiant Games | Release: August 13, 2021 | Price: €24.99
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What kind of game is this? You play as Zagreus, son of Hades, whose only goal is to escape from the underworld and flee from his father’s rule. In classic roguelike fashion, you must slash your way from point A to point B without checkpoints.
On your escape attempts, the gods of Olympus support you with various power-ups. After each death, you can spend your earned resources in Hades’ palace for different buffs and new weapons.
Moreover, you follow different storylines and romance options, which can also give you an in-game advantage and keep the game interesting even after numerous successful escape attempts.
Rank 3: God of War: Ragnarök
Genre: RPG | Developer: SCE Santa Monica Studio | Release: November 9, 2022 | Price: €79.99
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What kind of game is this? God of War: Ragnarök is the continuation of the popular action-adventure God of War, which was released in 2018. You take on the role of Kratos and Atreus, who travel through various worlds in search of answers to prevent the impending end of the world.
You fight your way through beautiful landscapes and face various creatures and boss enemies along the way. Within the story, you experience a Nordic saga, both in the first and the second parts of the game.
Additionally, you level up abilities and have various weapons to choose from – such as the Leviathan Axe, Chaos Blades, and the Guardian Shield.
Rank 2: The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt
Genre: RPG | Developer: CD Project RED | Release: May 18, 2015 | Price: €29.99
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What kind of game is this? Since the end of 2022, this must-play is also available for the PS5. You accompany the protagonist Geralt of Rivia through the award-winning story based on the Witcher novels by Polish author Andrzej Sapkowski.
Explore a medieval fantasy world, face epic battles, and unravel intrigues at your own discretion. Depending on how you decide, one of a total of 36 possible endings awaits you.
What kind of game is this?Elden Ring comes from the same developer as Dark Souls and Demon’s Souls. It is an epic in a dark world, the story of which was also contributed to by the Game of Thrones author George R.R. Martin.
Unlike in The Witcher or Assassin’s Creed, there is no cinematographically staged story. Instead, you have to gradually uncover the secrets within the vast game world. The main story offers you about 30 to 40 hours of gameplay.
For the battles, you choose from a variety of melee and ranged weapons; you can also use magic. You equip your character and choose which abilities he should use. Initially, you choose a class, but your build remains flexible.
What do you think of the top 10? Which ones have you already played? Feel free to write us a comment!
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In Pokémon GO a research event around Flunschlik starts on Sunday, April 23, 2023. What to expect, you can find out here.
What kind of event is it? It is “Limited Research”, an event focused on field research tasks. You have to collect these tasks by spinning PokéStops.
Once you have completed the tasks, you will encounter Flunschlik and Galar-Flunschlik.
When does the event run? It starts on Sunday, April 23, 2023, at 2:00 PM. It will run until 5:00 PM local time.
So you have three hours to embark on a research journey and look for the two Flunschlik variants – including their shiny forms.
Better shiny chance for Flunschlik due to research event
This is exciting for shiny hunters: Galar-Flunschlik has been in the game longer as shiny, but the regular Flunschlik is celebrating its shiny debut at this event. You can now catch its shiny version for the first time.
And the chances are better than usual, because: According to the announcement, the shiny chance for Flunschlik and Galar-Flunschlik will be increased during the event.
This is what the shinies look like:
This is what Galar-Flunschlik and Flunschlik look like as shiny
Is it worth it to catch Flunschlik? For shiny collectors, the hunt is certainly worth it, but Galar-Flunschlik also has a good place in the battle league. According to PvPoke database, Galar-Flunschlik is even ranked 2 in the super league among the best Pokémon. It also performs very well in the hyper league (rank 24), but falls short in the master league.
What else is happening at the event? The focus is on Flunschlik. However, some more monsters will spawn in the wild. Possible shinys (but without increased shiny chance) are marked with an asterisk*:
Sandan*
Digda*
Skorgla*
Quiekel*
Phanpy*
Larvitar*
Camaub*
Schmerbe*
Puppance*
Hippopotas*
Rotomurf*
Additionally, the environmental week in Pokémon GO is also currently running. You can therefore continue to take advantage of its bonuses over the weekend.
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