Twitch streamer tries his luck on Kick and immediately lands in the top 10, doing nothing at all

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Kick is a new competitor to the streaming platform Twitch on the market. However, some streamers suspect that things are not as they should be on the new site. This includes musician CodyRiffs, who ventured a try on Kick and came out with mixed feelings.

What is Kick all about? Kick is a new platform that seeks to compete with the venerable Twitch. The site primarily relies on two arguments: a 95% share of subscription revenues for the streamers and relaxed guidelines.

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However, even though Kick has a questionable reputation in the eyes of some, the platform is also interesting for streamers who have nothing to do with gambling. Musician CodyRiff recently took the plunge himself – and suddenly became one of the top 10 streamers in his category, even though he wasn’t doing anything.

Even for streamers like DrDisrespect, who were banned from Twitch and had to switch to YouTube without a lucrative contract, Kick is an enticing option:

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Too good to be true?

Why did CodyRiffs go to Kick? Although the streamer had some skepticism towards the new platform with just over 3,000 followers on YouTube and Twitch – it seemed too good to be true – he still decided to take a look for himself.

Especially his category, music, is still a largely unpopulated area on Kick with many 24/7 radio streams.

What experience did CodyRiffs have on Kick? In a video where the streamer summarizes his conclusion, he expresses positive surprise. The image and sound were better on Kick than on Twitch, and the sub-split is naturally great – even though CodyRiffs says that the money comes from gambling businesses.

He negatively assesses the lack of tools for interaction between streamers and viewers, as well as moderation. The fact that he was allowed to play copyrighted music in his stream without any problems is also viewed negatively: Because streamers are not protected from copyright strikes, which could become costly.

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Kick viewers apparently like countdowns

Was there any other criticism? One point stood out particularly negatively to CodyRiffs: The streamer suspected that the viewer numbers on Kick were artificially inflated, so-called view-botting. This observation has already been made by German content creators like Tanzverbot and Staiy.

What made the streamer suspicious? During CodyRiffs’ first Kick stream, everything seemed fine: Some of his Twitch followers were there, along with a few new viewers. Overall, a positive experience.

He became suspicious when he started a second stream that only displayed a 5-hour countdown – without music or context. Even though he wasn’t delivering any noteworthy content, the streamer was shown 40 viewers, none of whom were active in the chat.

The fact that this stream catapulted him into the top 10 of the music category on Kick didn’t help either.

Cody Riffs shared his observations on Twitter, where the post was seen by 360,000 people. In the attached video clip, the streamer says: “I was impressed by my viewer numbers on Kick. I was less impressed when I realized that it was worthless.”

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Kick founder explains what is supposedly really behind it

Is there another explanation? Ed “StakeEddie” Craven, co-founder of Stake and Kick, watched CodyRiffs’ video and reached out to the streamer on Twitter: They are already working on the mentioned points of criticism.

Craven also had an explanation for the supposedly distorted viewer numbers: Of the alleged 58 million visitors on Kick, only 3 million are registered, so many viewers may still not be able to actively participate in the chat.

Since there are still relatively few active streamers, a new stream like this one in the music category would naturally attract clicks. Craven also promised a new analytics tool, which will soon give streamers more overview of the data of their content.

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What was actually behind the countdown? CodyRiffs was just counting down the time he needed to be on air to receive a subscription button from Kick. In the end, there was only an announcement that he would now stream on Twitch.

Although he sees potential in the new streaming alternative, he still needs to protect his brand first; with Kick in its current state, that is not possible. Others have fewer concerns:

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Destiny 2: Weekly Reset on 04/11. – Brings the hardest PvE endgame into the game

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  • Exotic armor ornaments for each class:
    • Warlock
      • Exotic Emote “Fire and Cheer”
      • Exotic Emote “Simon Says”
      • Rare Emote “Just Try”
      • Exotic weapon ornament for the pulse rifle “Perfected Outbreak” called “Archon Primus”
      • Exotic weapon ornament for the hand cannon “Trust” called “Doubt”
      • Exotic armor ornaments for each class:
        • Warlock
        • Exotic armor ornaments for each class:
          • Warlock
            • Exotic Emote “Fire and Cheer”
            • Exotic Emote “Simon Says”
            • Rare Emote “Just Try”
            • Exotic weapon ornament for the pulse rifle “Perfected Outbreak” called “Archon Primus”
            • Exotic weapon ornament for the hand cannon “Trust” called “Doubt”
            • Exotic armor ornaments for each class:
              • Warlock
              • Exotic armor ornaments for each class:
                • Warlock
                  • Exotic Emote “Fire and Cheer”
                  • Exotic Emote “Simon Says”
                  • Rare Emote “Just Try”
                  • Exotic weapon ornament for the pulse rifle “Perfected Outbreak” called “Archon Primus”
                  • Exotic weapon ornament for the hand cannon “Trust” called “Doubt”
                  • Exotic armor ornaments for each class:
                    • Warlock
                    • Exotic armor ornaments for each class:
                      • Warlock
                      • Exotic armor ornaments for each class:
                        • Warlock
                          • Exotic Emote “Fire and Cheer”
                          • Exotic Emote “Simon Says”
                          • Rare Emote “Just Try”
                          • Exotic weapon ornament for the pulse rifle “Perfected Outbreak” called “Archon Primus”
                          • Exotic weapon ornament for the hand cannon “Trust” called “Doubt”
                          • Exotic armor ornaments for each class:
                            • Warlock

                              Destiny 2 is known for its challenging PvE activities that test players and push them to their limits. With the launch of the “Grandmaster” Nightfalls this Tuesday, the hardest endgame returns, where players will really have to sweat.

                              This week: Anyone looking for tough challenges in PvE will find them this week in Destiny 2. The “Grandmaster” Nightfalls, known as the most difficult activity in the game, are back and will demand everything from Guardians and their builds on the way to becoming a “Conqueror”.

                              Rewards include recognition, a title, and masterwork weapons. Among them, in Season 20, is the Hand Cannon “Bussard”, an adaptive kinetic hand cannon with perks like “Kinetic Tremors”. Also of interest in its master version is the Arc Machine Gun “The Swarm”, which can now drop with new perks like “Targeting”.

                              However, those who want to master these weapons and the PvE glory have a tough task ahead:

                              • In the Grandmaster, the power level of the players is 25 levels below the activity. For Season 20, this means that enemies will be at level 1840, while players can be at most level 1815.
                              • Enemies can also take more hits, deal more damage, and are quite aggressive.
                              • There will be many champions. Without suitable weapons, it will be significantly harder.
                              • Additionally, there is a burning effect that causes you to take 25% more damage from a certain element.
                              • Revives are limited, and after a certain time, reviving will no longer be possible.

                              In this toughest challenge in PvE, only your skill and perhaps the two elemental wells and overloaded weapons can help, both of which grant a 25% damage increase.

                              Key information about activities from April 11th to April 18th

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                              All those who have already earned the prestigious PvE title “Conqueror” and want to gild it can complete the six Nightfalls via the direct selection node as quickly as they wish. All others will start this week with the Strike “The Trials”.

                              Vanguard: Nightfall – The Crucible

                              • The Trials, in the giant land tank of the Cabal on Nessus
                                • The Guardians have proven themselves on Cabal battlefields and have battered their way through the ranks of the Cabal to finally face the champion of the Empress in the “final trial”. But he throws homing solar balls and uses his Cabal Bubble for protection.
                              Earn this week the Nightfall weapon: “Concord SR4” – Scout Rifle

                              Endgame: Raid Challenges and Dungeon Rotation

                              Farmable endgame in weekly rotation: In the further endgame, the legacy rotations await. Both the rotational raid and the rotational dungeon are farmable. You can complete the individual encounters repeatedly to obtain various items and complete your collection. Including possible exotics that are available in these contents.

                              • The weekly legacy raid is the “Last Wish” in the Dreaming City
                              • Additionally, in the dungeon “Shackles of Greed,” there are extra top-tier loot and the Gjallarhorn

                              Bungie will further expand these activity rotations in Season 22. Then players will not only be able to play raids and dungeons as “legacy”, but also old exotic missions.

                              The Crucible – This is the rotating PvP activity:

                              • Lord Shaxx wants to see you jump into “Team Searing” this week.

                              Where is there a bonus this week?

                              • In the Nightfalls, Bungie is granting you additional extra rewards this week.

                              Weekly Activities

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                              A look at the mysterious “Veil” from above in the Lightfall campaign mission

                              Here are the key activities of the week. Guardians will no longer have to fight against Savathun, but against the Witness as the main antagonist in Destiny 2. Currently, many questions remain that need to be clarified especially regarding the ominous veil.

                              Lightfall – Weekly Campaign Mission

                              • Desperate Measures
                                • The Guardians must dive deep underground in Lightfall to reach the “Veil”. They receive support from Caiatl’s troops in an epic battle at the gates of the Ishtar facility.

                              Ascendant Challenge – Dreaming City

                              So if you still need triumphs from the Dreaming City, pay attention. The corruption reveals new accesses to you with a sip of “Queen’s Leaf Tincture”.

                              • Petra Venj can now be found in the Dreaming City right at Rheasilvia – as always during the 3rd curse week. At the same time, the 1st Ascendant Challenge is active.

                              All sources for top loot in Season 20 of Destiny 2

                              To let you know where you can effectively claim your top loot, we provide you with a quick overview of activities every week.

                              This is the new max level: In the new Season of Resistance (Season 20), the power level greatly increases. The maximum power level of your gear is at 1,810. This means that the power level at the start of the new Season 20 has risen by +210 compared to the previous Season 19.

                              • In Season 20 of Lightfall, Guardians start at power level 1600.
                              • The soft cap is at 1750.
                              • The powerful cap is at 1800.
                              • With top loot, you can reach the hard cap of 1810.

                              We list for you the currently known activities that give you top loot and thus power level so that you can level up quickly, even if this system could change soon:

                              This top loot brings your power level up to 1,810:

                              • Top raid “Root of Nightmares” (+2)
                              • Top dungeon “Pillar of the Watcher” (+2)
                              • Legacy raid rotation this week: “Last Wish” (+2) – farmable
                              • Legacy dungeon rotation “Shackles of Greed” (+2) – farmable
                              • Complete one or more Nightfall Strikes and collect 200,000 points (+2)
                              • Complete a Nightfall Strike with the suitable well (+2)
                              • “Eternal Trials”: Achieve at least 250,000 points or more (+2)
                              • Complete the Exo mission //node.ovrd.AVALON// in the EDZ (+2)
                              • Complete bounties at the Strategy Table via “The Liberator’s Path” (+1)
                              • Weekly Lightfall campaign mission on Legendary (+2)
                              • Complete 3 Resistance battlefields in the seasonal playlist
                              • Complete 3 Gambit matches (+1)
                              • Complete 3 Crucible matches (+1)
                              • Complete Vanguard Operations Strikes with suitable well (+1)
                              • Hawthorne’s Clan quest: Give 5 Appreciation Cards to other Guardians (+1)
                              • Trials of Osiris (starting April 14th)

                              Glimmer Highlights in the Eververse

                              This week, your “Tractor Cannon” can become omnipotent with this fancy ornament that is now available for Glimmer.

                              Here’s what else you can get this week for Glimmer from Tess:

                              • Warlock
                              • Exotic armor ornaments for each class:
                                • Warlock
                                • Exotic armor ornaments for each class:
                                  • Warlock
                                    • Exotic Emote “Fire and Cheer”
                                    • Exotic Emote “Simon Says”
                                    • Rare Emote “Just Try”
                                    • Exotic weapon ornament for the pulse rifle “Perfected Outbreak” called “Archon Primus”
                                    • Exotic weapon ornament for the hand cannon “Trust” called “Doubt”
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    • Steam bans player with CS:GO items worth 440,000 € for commenting on a profile

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    Counter-Strike: Global Offensive is popular among fans of tactical shooters, but it also offers a large marketplace with valuable skins and items from in-game loot boxes. A trader recently had the shock of his life – his Steam account was suddenly banned.

    Update, April 12: GeRy has recovered his account (via twitter.com).

    Original report: With the announcement of Counter-Strike 2, the old tactical shooter CS:GO is back in the conversation. CS2 is set to arrive this summer as an upgrade to Global Offensive and revamp the technology.

    The unexpected news also stimulated the market for CS:GO skins. Steam was the first gaming platform to allow users to trade digital goods among themselves, and the market is thriving (via earlygame.com). The prospect of many new players or buyers with CS2 is driving prices up.

    Recently, the German streamer MontanaBlack examined CS:GO and its loot boxes in detail. However, in 2023 he is quite late with his investments.

    Others have been trading since 2015 or earlier, including the Steam user “GeRy”. His portfolio of CS:GO skins is worth an astonishing 443,318.47 euros (via csgobackpack.net / as of April 11, 6:00 PM). But currently, he has no access to it. Steam has banned his account.

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    “Posted or upvoted suspicious content on Steam”

    GeRy refers to himself on Twitter as an “entrepreneur & trader”. He even developed a browser add-on to facilitate the trading of CS:GO skins.

    But when he surfed with his Steam account yesterday, his heart must have dropped to his pants, to the ground, and out onto the street. Because his account with CS:GO skins worth 440,000 euros was banned.

    He sent out a call for help on Twitter:

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    Why was the account banned? According to his own statement, the ban hit him shortly after a comment on the Steam profile of a skin seller. GeRy just wanted to ask about his M9 skin that he had purchased. A link was broken, and he did not receive his skin.

    As the reason for the ban, Steam told him that he had “posted or upvoted suspicious content on Steam”.

    Even upvoting the “wrong” content on Steam can lead to a ban. Even a poorly placed comment can temporarily turn off the lights on the account.

    Currently, it is suspected that the ban was issued because his comment was about trading. GeRy mentioned the marketplace “Gamerpay”, which may be a “suspicious” word.

    Will he get his account back? Yes, most likely. The ban was very likely an automatic function of Steam. Such bans have reportedly increased in recent months, judging by the comments under tweets on the subject.

    Under GeRy’s tweet, many users give him hope that the ban will be lifted quickly. He should contact support, clarify the situation, and then there should be no problems.

    The title image comes from GeRy’s Instagram account and we have obtained his permission for its use.

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    Even though GeRy is very likely to regain access to his account, this story also shows the power of Steam over a marketplace that operates almost unseen in the background and manages millions in value.

    Have you also dealt with the Steam marketplace, maybe traded skins? Tell us about your experiences or leave a comment on the topic.

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    Twitch: 8 million people watch as star streamer xQc is outdone by Andrew Tate – “I can fix you”

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    Usually, Félix “xQc” Lengyel is the biggest fish in the ocean of Twitch. But against the “Better yourself and your life by being like me” man Andrew Tate, even the streamer feels like he’s losing ground, as he now realizes.

    Where was xQc outperformed?

    • On Twitter, there is a phenomenon called “Ratio”. This means that the reply to a comment receives more likes and retweets than the original comment.
    • That’s like getting “passed on the right” on the internet – it indicates that the person replying to you is more popular than you – and thus ranks automatically above you. Depending on the content of the reply comment, it can also mean: People see it differently than you.
    • This is a very important thing for influencers on Twitter.
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    Andrew Tate promises to fix the sad xQc

    This was the exchange: xQc posted on April 6: “I have been sad lately. That’s all. Nothing more.”

    Andrew Tate simply posted: “I can fix you.”

    The reactions this drives are outrageous:

    • xQc’s tweet was viewed 8 million times – received 77,362 likes and 5,343 retweets
    • Tate’s reply was viewed 3.8 million times – it received 111,614 likes and 3,479 retweets
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    Why is xQc sad? What is publicly known about xQc’s life doesn’t sound great:

    • While the 27-year-old has a lot of money and fans
    • he spends most of his time in front of a PC in a cluttered room and eats takeout
    • he also struggles with stalkers, who make his life hell
    • xQc also had a strange relationship with a colleague – which was extensively and enjoyably discussed by his fans
    • a story that summarizes xQc’s situation: The 27-year-old bought an expensive sports car but doesn’t have a driver’s license and thus had to put the car in his wife’s name
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    How did xQc react? In a video, xQc seems to be even harder to understand than usual. He says something like: He took a loss, received a “ratio” from Andrew Tate. That just happens.

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    Young men searching for role models find really difficult types

    What’s this really about? It’s a bit complicated. Tate is a controversial person who recentlywas held in custody in Romania on suspicion of being involved in human trafficking, rape, and organized crime. He was caught by the authorities after publicly arguing with Greta Thunberg.

    Since March 31, he has been under house arrest and no charges have been filed yet.

    • To his critics, he is an unbearable misogynist, nonsense speaker, macho, and probably a criminal.
    • However, his fans see him as someone who makes men better versions of themselves by encouraging them to believe in God, improve their body and mind, and thus attain material wealth, which they can then be proud of. They also somehow shed the yoke of oppression by women, but that only resonates as a subtext.
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    This is roughly the philosophy: Men must become powerful and competent.

    xQc symbolizes, in the eyes of Tate’s fans, the exact opposite of such an ideal man.

    It is stated in the comments to the YouTube video that xQc is “the pinnacle of degeneracy”. His life would be much better if he went to the gym, got a life coach, and listened to Andrew Tate.

    Then surely the women in his life would stop pushing him away. This is the ultimate sin for the fans: A woman has some form of power over the man. This is practically unnatural and must be avoided at all costs.

    However, one commentator is on xQc’s side and writes somewhat cynically: Andrew Tate should fix his own life. He can’t even leave his own house. He should be quiet before he starts interfering in the lives of other people.

    As a “positive example”, Adin Ross is mentioned, who allegedly lives according to Tate’s teachings.

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    MMORPG developer allegedly copies the concept that saved one of the largest gaming companies in the world – Is being sued

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    NCSoft, developer of the successful Lineage-MMORPGs, is currently suing Kakao Games. They accuse them of having copied Lineage 2M.

    At the end of March, the new MMORPG ArcheAge War was released in Korea. It comes from the developer XL Games and is published by Kakao Games.

    The similarity to the MMORPG Lineage 2M is said to be so strong that NCSoft is now filing a lawsuit for copyright infringement.

    Allegations: Kakao Games is said to have stolen the concept

    What kind of games are these? Both ArcheAge War and Lineage 2M are MMORPGs available on PC and mobile. Both focus on PvP and both feature high-quality graphics.

    As players have stated, the game system, the user interface, and the weapon enhancement system in ArcheAge War are significantly similar to those in Lineage 2M. Concerns reached a point where NCSoft decided to take a closer look at the matter and consult experts.

    “NCSOFT is determined that ArcheAge War has unlawfully copied and plagiarized NCSOFT’s intellectual property beyond the similarity of the genre,” the company writes (via TheKoreaTimes).

    Also interesting is that Jake Song, CEO of XL Games, previously worked for 20 years on the original version of Lineage (via MMORPG).

    In the video, you can see the trailer for ArcheAge War:

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    Lineage 2M has changed the genre

    Lineage 2M is the mobile version of the popular PC MMORPG Lineage 2, which was released in 2003. It went online in Korea in 2019, and arrived in the West in 2021.

    Before the release, NCSoft said: “In the coming years, there will be no game that can compete with Lineage 2.”

    With their mobile games, NCSoft has since made significantly more revenue than with their PC games. This allowed the company to save itself from a crisis.

    It has achieved its greatest successes in South Korea – it was not as well received in the West. Since then, hardly any PC MMORPGs are being developed in Asia. Developers instead focus on mobile games.

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    What does Kakao Games say about it? So far, the accused company has not commented on the issue. Neither Kakao Games nor XL Games have published a response to the lawsuit, but one is expected.

    Do you think NCSoft’s lawsuit is justified? Did the developers of ArcheAge War really try to create a copy of Lineage 2M? Feel free to write it in the comments here on MeinMMO!

    Mobile MMORPGs are the future of the genre and that is great

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    Twitch streamer Asmongold reveals how to get rid of annoying overnight guests so you can get back to playing WoW in the morning

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    Asmongold is probably the biggest MMORPG streamer on Twitch and embodies almost every cliché of the typical gaming nerd. In a stream, he revealed his secret tip to get rid of guests and to focus on the one true game: WoW.

    How did this statement come about? In a stream on April 9, Asmongold took a break from Path of Exile after about 8 hours, which he is probably using to pass the time until the release of Diablo 4. During this break, Asmongold reacted to a video by YouTuber Ludwig Ahgren.

    What was the video about? The video by Ludwig was actually about the critical state of e-sports in the USA. The YouTuber had just bought his own Valorant team, which so far has not proven to be a worthwhile investment:

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    In this video, Ludwig refers to this team and shows a short clip from his previous announcement video. However, for a moment, the viewer doesn’t see the actually interesting moment but rather the image of a room in the YouTuber’s house, which Asmongold immediately fixates on.

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    Asmongold against his natural enemy: Light

    What does Asmongold have to say about Ludwig’s house? The streamer, who proudly accepted an award from his cluttered room and claimed to have showered with bugs in the bathtub, is appalled at the sight of a sleeping space in Ludwig’s house: “How can one live like this?”

    What bothers him about the room? Asmongold lives up to his reputation as the light-shy super nerd of Twitch, as what disturbs him is indeed the lighting of the room: There’s a light source directly above the bed!

    Screenshot from a YouTube video by Ludwig showing his guest couch.
    This is what the horror room looks like (via YouTube)

    Asmongold is quite upset and apparently cannot understand why someone would want natural light in their sleeping area. Moreover, everything is white, and one should definitely avoid having white things in bed, according to the streamer.

    Bro, how can you live like this? I mean, what if the light… wouldn’t you wake up? That would be so damn annoying!

    For Asmongold, it’s clear: such a room is only suitable for scaring off guests.

    Streamer reveals how he gets rid of guests

    What is this strategy? A viewer eventually informs Asmongold that it is not Ludwig’s bed, but merely the guest couch. That makes everything clear to the streamer: in that case, it’s actually quite clever.

    Asmongold suspects a sinister strategy behind the placement of the sofa that he claims to have used himself:

    I used to do that too. I took down the damn curtains when people stayed over at my place, so the light would wake them up, and they would damn well leave when I got up.

    Then I would get up and play WoW, and they wouldn’t annoy me.

    You can watch Asmongold’s entire reaction in this clip:

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    How is this received? Some viewers are impressed and say they want to apply this useful tip directly or share their own strategies. Others tease Asmongold for his aversion to the color white in the bedroom: he probably just can’t remember the original color of his sheets.

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    The thing about the rooms is a kind of running gag among streamers: because those who are on air all day and survive on fast food sometimes just can’t get around to cleaning up. Twitch colleague Félix “xQc” Lengyel would probably not be accused of having it just too bright at his place:

    Twitch has a new streamer with a garbage room in xQc, who justifies himself: ‘When it rots, it smells good.’

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    Fans have been arguing for weeks whether Path of Exile is larger than Diablo 4 – One wants to provide the definitive answer

    Benedict Grothaus Benedict Grothaus Reading time 3 minutes

    For years, Path of Exile has been considered the biggest competitor to the ARPG classic Diablo. However, for a long time, there was nothing happening with Blizzard’s hack’n’slash until Diablo 4 was announced. Now, the discussion about which game is actually bigger has reignited. One player wants to finally clarify this and is trying to do so with data from Google.

    What is the dispute about? Path of Exile was released in 2013, a year after Diablo 3. The action RPG is characterized by stronger core mechanics, dozens of build options, and massive skill trees. The big difference: Path of Exile is free.

    At its core, Path of Exile takes what fans loved about Diablo 2, which is still considered by large parts of the community to be the best Diablo. This quickly led to competition, with Path of Exile 2 announced as a counterpoint to Diablo 4.

    This competition also spread to players who are now arguing about which franchise may be better. One even bought the website PlayDiablo4.com and redirected it to Path of Exile.

    Now, just before the release of Diablo 4, the question of which ARPG is greater is once again relevant.

    This is the answer: In a thread on Reddit, the user UsualInitial shows the search queries for Path of Exile and Diablo 4 over the last 4 years. The result is that Path of Exile, even at its peak in 2019, could only reach 60% of the interest of Diablo 4 during the open beta.

    Hundreds of users participate in the discussion, with over 970 comments, including critics. They point out that the picture is not accurate. Going further back, Path of Exile is indeed larger, albeit not by much. Even Diablo 3 had more interest.

    We have verified the numbers with the appropriate settings and can confirm all three statements:

    • Diablo 4 was larger during the beta than PoE in 2019
    • The all-time peak of PoE was greater than that of Diablo 4 so far
    • Diablo 3 had overall greater interest so far

    Nevertheless, many agree: upon release, Diablo 4 will surely be larger. The beta only shows a fraction of what is possible.

    You can find some exciting alternatives to Diablo 4 here, and in the video, we show you 5 that are not Path of Exile:

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    “Diablo 4 will make more revenue in the first month than PoE has in its entire existence”

    Astonishingly many users participate less in the dispute but rather state that the two games have completely different target groups. Path of Exile primarily wants to attract core gamers, while Diablo is the absolute casual game.

    This would not exclude each other: Path of Exile benefited from the fact that Diablo 3 simply kept running for a long time. People would play both games at the same time, always the one where a new season has just started.

    Some agree that they are looking forward to Diablo 4 and are now no longer interested in PoE. They simply need “fresh air”. Those who love Path of Exile will probably not switch or not for long, but the larger part will land on Diablo 4. Even players with thousands of hours in both games agree: Diablo 4 has simply done too much right so far.

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    It is also important that the two games simply “play in a completely different league”. Diablo 4 could already make more revenue in the first month than Path of Exile has since its release. MeinMMO reader Tronic48 writes:

    They can bring whatever they want. PoE was and will never be a competitor; Diablo 4 (just like D3) simply plays in a completely different league. And a good talent tree does not make a good game. PoE simply lacks so much more, and anyone who does not see that has probably never realized it. […]

    Path of Exile is not a bad game, just not comparable to the scope that Diablo offers. However, the discussion is carried through many threads on Reddit and also articles on MeinMMO. There will probably never be a definitive answer other than: “Play what you like better.”

    Diablo 4 will be released on June 6 for PC, PlayStation, and Xbox. You can find all the information here in the overview:

    Diablo 4: Release, beta, classes, gameplay, and pre-order overview

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    Fortnite: Servers Down for Patch 24.20 – All Important Info in English

    Christos Tsogos Christos Tsogos Reading time 3 minutes

    Today, on April 11, the servers will go down on all platforms (PC, Mac, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Switch, Android) in Fortnite. The maintenance will be used to load Update 24.20 onto the servers.

    What is happening today in Fortnite? Epic Games is taking the servers down for Season 2 Chapter 4. The update will likely prepare items related to Attack on Titan, the latest anime collaboration.

    Update, 11:50 AM: The update can be downloaded on the PS5 and is 8.590 GB. After downloading, you can log in. We have listed the official patch notes for you. You will find them under the next heading.

    Two new skins and a special weapon have been leaked. When you can play again and what else you can expect, you can find out from us.

    What new content does the update bring?

    Eren Yeager and his collaboration have started: Attack on Titan meets Fortnite. Epic has activated new quests to unlock Eren Yeager. You can now secure the skins with his items, provided you have the Battle Pass.

    Fortnite-Eren-Jäger
    Eren Yeager brings new weapons and items

    Additionally, Epic Games has added the following items to the game:

    • 3D Maneuver Gear
    • Thunder Spears
    • Survey Corps Crates

    Additionally, you can visit the Hunter’s Den in the Anvil Square on the Chapter 4 Season 2 map and find secrets there. However, the location is secret.

    Free rewards for everyone: In week 5, you can complete quests related to Thunder Spears. As a reward, you will receive two items:

    • Spray design “Determined Mikasa”
    • Emote “Levi’s Dark Glare”
    Fortnite-Woche-5-Free-Items
    Two items you can earn for free

    The vault provides a familiar vehicle: Epic has opened the vault and revealed the all-terrain motorcycle. With this vehicle, you can traverse gravel and uneven terrain more easily.

    BALANCE ADJUSTMENTS

    • The pocket bunker has been removed from the vault for Zero Build.
    • A rare Kinetic Blade has been introduced. This rare variant deals the same damage as its epic counterpart but only has two charges for the sprint attack. You can find rare Kinetic Blades on the ground and at Kinetic Blade Holders.
    • The maximum headshot damage of the mythic Havoc Pump shotgun has been reduced.
    • The accuracy and fire rate when hip-firing the mythic Overclocked Pulse Rifle have been reduced.
    • In the Trio and Team formats, the number of mythic Overclocked Pulse Rifles that can be picked up from a rift-landed location has been reduced.
    • In the Trio and Team formats, the number of mythic Havoc Pump shotguns that can be found in vaults has been reduced.

    COMPETITIVE NOTES

    • Thunder Spears are not available in Arena and Tournament matches.
    • All-terrain motorcycles are not available in Arena and Tournament matches.

    IMPORTANT BUG FIXES

    • A problem was fixed where players still received a healing effect even after leaving a hot spring.
    • A bug was fixed where newly spawned players were sometimes invisible to their teammates.

    Fortnite: Server Down – When and how long are they offline?

    This is the downtime in the morning: According to Epic Games, the servers are expected to shut down at 09:00 AM German time to install a hotfix. Matchmaking will be disabled 30 minutes beforehand, so you will not be able to search for new rounds from 8:30 AM.

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    When can you play again? This is a major update. It is likely that Epic Games will bring the servers back online at 11:00 AM or even at 1:00 PM. However, this is not confirmed.

    When are the patch notes coming? Epic Games usually releases a short list of patch notes on their site after the update. If that happens, we will list them here briefly and clearly.

    What content might appear with Update 24.20?

    Epic Games reveals hardly any new info about upcoming content before a new update. Trusted leakers like Shiina have been keeping an eye on the data hidden from regular users for a long time and have a rough idea of what you can expect this time. You can expect the following:

    • New cosmetic items and skins related to Attack on Titan
    • Attack on Titan – Mythic Items
    • Eren Yeager will be unlocked
    • In-Game Creator Profile
    • New Augments
    • Maybe the new “Smart Pistol” weapon
    • Maybe upcoming shop areas
    • Hiss Clique Quest Pack
    • New Coachella collaboration

    First (leaked) images of the content are shown by Shiina in the tweet:

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    This time it is more of a major maintenance that will likely also bring some new skins to the shop. Stay tuned as soon as the patch notes or leaks are released.

    In the meantime, you can read about how Fortnite outsmarted its death 3 times:

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    CoD Warzone 2 finally rectifies the worst change compared to Warzone 1 in Season 3

    Maik Schneider Maik Schneider Reading time 3 minutes

    Season 3 of Call of Duty is coming and once again it brings some exciting new features and changes for Warzone 2. Among them is a significant change in weapon balance. An overdue adjustment, believes MeinMMO editor Maik Schneider.

    Update, April 12: The developers have announced the conditions for one-shot headshots. According to this, you need the large sniper rifles with explosive ammunition (via callofduty.com).

    Original Report: Step by step, we are getting our old Warzone back. First were the loadout drops, then the revival modes including small maps, and now it is the one-shot snipers.

    Yep, with Season 3, Warzone 2 wants to focus again on powerful sniper rifles. Five months after the release and numerous fan outcries later, one-shot kills with sniper rifles will again be possible with Season 3. It was about time.

    Initially, I was able to come to terms with the change. But the more aware I became of the effects of the weak snipers, the more I just wanted the old kill machines back.

    Season 3 begins on April 12 at 7 PM. Here you can find a quick overview and here is a short trailer:

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    CoD MW2 & Warzone 2: Season 3 – Trailer

    Weak snipers did not achieve the desired result

    How are snipers changing now? For that, we still have to wait for the patch notes of Season 3. In a blog, the CoD developers have already announced the following:

    One of these changes will excite operators who took a trip over the rainbow last March: Expect the return of one-shot sniper rifles – under certain attachment and platform conditions – as part of this seasonal update.

    via callofduty.com

    Something like this was lightly hinted at in the blog for Season 3, but no words have been given on the concrete implementation so far. So we still have to wait to see what limitations will be set for us.

    The return of the one-shot snipers is a terribly important step in the evolution of the second Warzone. The announcement sounds like it is heading back to a system like at the end of Warzone 1:

    • Large sniper rifles have range advantages over more mobile snipers

    There could also be attachments that add or remove the one-shot potential of a weapon.

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    Why was this the worst change? A battle royale is an unforgiving fight on a large battlefield with dozens of enemies. I am all for simplifying such games in the name of accessibility. But here, the wrong screw was turned.

    Working with cover, constantly paying attention to your position and behavior when changing positions are essential if you want to improve. Defensive strategies are the foundation on which you build self-confidence to become more aggressive.

    Too weak snipers also weaken defensive strategies; aggressive gameplay became even stronger as a result. The game behavior, which one actually wanted to weaken, was even strengthened.

    On the other hand are the sniper players, who can create unforgettable moments in a match with their actions. Sniper headshots from great distances, especially on a mobile target, are highlights for almost every shooter player.

    These moments of happiness have been unceremoniously eliminated. Just because of this, Warzone 2 was somehow worse than Warzone 1.

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    Warzone 2 is developing backward, but also progressing. It is a different battle royale, conveying a different feeling while playing. But some things Warzone 1 did so well that with certain changes, they have overstepped the mark a bit.

    Season 3 brings back some things we already know from earlier. Among other things:

    • Redeploy drones
    • Mechanics: Only 2 armor plates instead of 3
    • Loot cash mode
    • Gulag tokens

    What do you think of the latest adjustments to the snipers? What do you wish to see returned from the old Warzone? Feel free to leave a comment on the topic.

    If you want to learn more about Season 3, you can find all the important info here: CoD MW2 & Warzone 2: Season 3 – All info on start, roadmap & DMZ

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    WoW Guide: The Noblegarden Festival – All New Features and Tips for 2023

    Cortyn Cortyn Reading time 4 minutes

    The Noblegarden Festival 2023 in the guide for World of Warcraft. We have all the rewards, tips, and tricks for the Easter event in Azeroth.

    With the end of the Easter holidays in the real world, the Noblegarden Festival begins in World of Warcraft. There, the inhabitants of Azeroth celebrate the arrival of spring and the awakening of nature after winter. There are plenty of eggs to search for and numerous rewards.

    When does the event take place? In 2023, the Noblegarden Festival takes place from April 10 at 10:00 AM to April 17 at 09:59 AM.

    Noblegarden Festival – New reward for 2023

    The Noblegarden Festival 2023 is the first in the Dragonflight expansion. There is only one new reward, but it is compatible with all your dragons. For the price of 200 Noblegarden chocolates, you can buy the toy “A Dragon’s Basket with Eggs” from the Noblegarden Festival merchants.

    The toy grants you a buff for 15 minutes when used. As long as you are in the air with the dragon, it carries a large basket with eggs in its mouth.

    WoW Noblegarden Festival Guide Dragon Basket with Eggs
    The Raszageth mount with egg basket. A real eye-catcher.

    Unfortunately, the toy does not work while your dragon is on the ground, even though this currently looks like a bug that may be fixed in upcoming patches.

    Guide to the Noblegarden Festival – Everything you need to know

    What do you need to do during the Noblegarden Festival? Even though the Noblegarden Festival is considered one of the “big” annual events, the process here is quite simple, as there is basically only one necessary task to secure various rewards: Collecting eggs.

    Each egg found can be opened and rewards you with a piece of Noblegarden chocolate. This chocolate can then be exchanged at a vendor for numerous rewards. The prices for the various rewards range from 5 chocolates to 500 chocolates.

    WoW Noblegarden Festival Merchant
    Merchants and quest givers can be found in every known starting area.

    The trick with collecting the eggs is that the eggs – in addition to the chocolate – can also contain some of the rewards. So you are unlikely to have to collect several thousand pieces of chocolate, but will already receive some of the cool rewards while searching.

    Where can you collect the eggs? Collecting colorful eggs can be done in all cities of the respective starting areas.

    These are for the Alliance:

    • Azulwacht (Azurmyth Islands)
    • Dolanaar (Teldrassil)
    • Goldshire (Elwynn Forest)
    • Kharanos (Dun Morogh)

    These are for the Horde:

    • Bloodhoof Village (Mulgore)
    • Brill (Tirisfal)
    • Falkenwing Place (Eastern Plaguelands)
    • Bladefist Mountain (Durotar)

    The eggs are “hidden” everywhere in the outdoor area of each location. Since they are quite colorful, you should spot them quickly. Generally, they also respawn within a few seconds.

    WoW Noblegarden Festival Eggs
    The eggs are quite large and colorful – you can hardly miss them.

    Keep in mind that you can find the eggs in all possible “versions” of the villages. For example, you can activate the War Mode when the location is otherwise overcrowded with players or activate an alternate Chromie timeline with a character below level 60 to have less competition while searching for eggs.

    Tip for collecting: If you want to collect eggs faster and more successfully, you should also assign the interaction key in the options. Then you don’t have to search for and click on the eggs painstakingly, but can simply walk near them and pick them up with a key press. We’ve explained how to assign an interaction key here.

    What rewards are available? The Noblegarden Festival offers a total of 21 different rewards that you can buy for Noblegarden chocolates. If you want all the rewards in simple form, you would need to collect a whopping 2015 eggs.

    However, keep in mind that the amount will decrease significantly, as you will already receive many of the rewards from the eggs beforehand. Additionally, it’s possible to buy the most expensive reward – the mount “Swift Springstrider” – from other players at the auction house instead of spending the 500 chocolates for it.

    NameTypeCost (Chocolates)Findable in Eggs
    Spring RobeTransmog50Yes
    White Tuxedo ShirtTransmog25Yes
    Black Tuxedo PantsTransmog25Yes
    Elegant DressTransmog50Yes
    Spring CircletTransmog50No
    Black Spring CircletTransmog50No
    Pink Spring CircletTransmog50No
    Yellow Spring CircletTransmog50No
    Brown Spring CircletTransmog50No
    Blue Spring CircletTransmog50No
    Spring Bunny PawPet100Yes
    Swift SpringstriderMount500No
    Mystical Spring BouquetPet100No
    Noblegarden RabbitPet200No
    Spring Florist’s SatchelToy50No
    Noblegardener’s StoneToy250No
    A Dragon’s Basket with EggsToy200No
    Noblegarden EggConsumable5No
    Blooming BranchConsumable10Yes
    Spring FlowersConsumable50No
    Spellbook of Transformation: RabbitSpell (Mages only)100No
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    Are there any other rewards? Apart from the “tangible” rewards such as toys and transmogs, there are also different achievements and some tasks for the travel log to earn points for the trading post. Those who haven’t reached the maximum here yet should collect some eggs or complete the daily quests to finish several tasks simultaneously.

    You can find all other important WoW dates for the year in our overview.

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    Are you still buying Remote Raid Passes in Pokémon GO? Over 3,400 trainers are casting their votes

    Max Handwerk Max Handwerk Reading time 2 minutes

    Pokémon GO has changed the prices of remote raid passes and caused frustration among many players. We wanted to know: Are you still buying any? Here are the results.

    What was this survey about? On April 6, 2023 Pokémon GO officially introduced the much-discussed changes to remote raids. Among other things, the prices of the necessary passes were increased:

    • Three remote raid passes now cost 525 PokéCoins instead of 300 PokéCoins
    • The price of a single remote raid pass has been increased from 100 PokéCoins to 195 PokéCoins

    Additionally, a new premium battle pass bundle for local raids was introduced. It costs 250 coins for 3 local passes, while a single one costs 100.

    Furthermore, the use of remote raid passes has been limited to 5 per day. At the same time, there is now also a chance to get remote raid passes as rewards from research breakthroughs.

    In light of these changes, we wanted to know from you: Are you still buying remote raid passes? Here you can see the result of the voting.

    Clear opinion on the new remote raid pass prices in Pokémon GO

    Here are the results: As of the evaluation time on Tuesday, April 11, 2023, a total of 3,469 trainers participated in our survey. A clear trend has already emerged regarding how they plan to deal with the passes in the future.

    • A full 70% voted “No, I will not buy any more.” This result corresponds to 2,428 votes.
    • “Yes, but less than before” received 20%, with 680 votes
    • “I am undecided” was chosen by 9%, which means 310 trainers
    • “Yes, just as often as before” will only be 1%, or 51 of the participating trainers buying remote raid passes in the shop.

    The results align with the prevailing sentiment regarding the changes to remote raid passes.

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    How has the reaction to the changes been so far? In the Pokémon GO community, many critical voices have been raised since the announcement of the changes. Both the limit of 5 remote raids per day and the price increase have led to various actions from some players.

    Some players and creators addressed an open letter to the developers at Niantic, expressing their confusion regarding the changes. They argued that the changes were not only inconvenient but particularly hard on certain groups of trainers, such as rural players without a local community.

    The argument was made, among other things, that bonuses for playing locally should be introduced instead of weakening remote features if players are to be motivated to participate more in local raids.

    In a similar vein, a petition directed at the developers at Niantic called for the changes to be rolled back.

    What are your thoughts on this matter? Can you understand the frustration, or do you view the changes neutrally or even positively? Let us know in the comments!

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    New World brings back the killer rabbits – guaranteed loot that you needed luck for beforehand

    Alexander Leitsch Alexander Leitsch Reading time 2 minutes

    New World brings back the annual Easter event “The Revenge of the Rabbits”, where you can earn gypsum, storage space in your own house, and a new item for more luck in the game. This year, the drop chances have been adjusted so that you have a guarantee for each item.

    What is behind the rabbit event? From April 12th to April 25th, the Easter event will be active. It revolves around rabbits that have been corrupted by Azoth and have become stronger as a result. They are located in all areas and can usually be dispatched with a single attack. You can find all the important spawn points here:

    New World: Where to find rabbits?

    Just like last year, you can find items for higher drop chances, a chest with 1050 storage space in your own house, and gypsum from the rabbits. Additionally, there is a new skin for the headpiece. However, this year, there is a guaranteed drop when you kill enough rabbits.

    400 rabbits for more storage

    What do the drop chances look like?

    • The diamond gypsum has a drop probability of 66%. You can find a maximum of 6 gypsum per day.
    • The corrupted rabbit’s paw has a drop probability of 80% and you can find a maximum of 5 per day.
    • The corrupted rabbit mask is the new head skin and has a drop probability of 0.5%. However, you will receive the mask guaranteed after you kill 200 rabbits. Here you can only get one mask during the entire event.
    • The corrupted rabbit’s storage chest is the grand prize of the event. The drop probability is only 0.25%. However, after 400 killed rabbits, you will receive the chest guaranteed. Here, you can only get one per event.

    The daily rewards are reset at 5:00 AM German time.

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    Is the event worth it? Sort of. Those who still need to upgrade their equipment should farm the 6 gypsum daily to either gain competency or further shadow shards. The chest is also a useful addition to your own house, which is definitely worth it.

    However, aside from that, it is just a small fun event that doesn’t require too much engagement.

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    Which upcoming MMO are you most looking forward to? 

    Irina Moritz Irina Moritz Reading time 3 minutes

    Are there any MMOs that you are looking forward to and following their development? Let us know.

    You can vote here: We want to know from you via survey which MMO is the most exciting for you and why.

    The search for a new MMO is not easy at all. While in the single-player sector a hit chases the next one, and we no longer know where to find the time for all the games, it looks completely different for Massively Multiplayer Online games.

    Even though you might focus on one game for a long time with MMOs, the desire for something new and fresh apart from World of Warcraft, Final Fantasy Online, and the like is strong. But which MMO star in the sky have you set your sights on? We want to find out with the survey embedded above.

    If the titles above mean nothing to you, you will find a brief summary of each game in the following sections.

    Ashes of Creation

    Developer: Intrepid Studios | Platform: PC | Release: unknown | Cost model: Subscription

    The sandbox MMO aims to provide you with a world that reacts to your actions. This is supposed to work through a complex economic system, castle sieges, or dynamic quests. Depending on who currently owns the individual cities (called nodes), other NPCs, quests, and secrets are unlocked.

    Also exciting: You don’t just choose a class as usual; you combine two of the total eight different classes, resulting in a rather individual playstyle.

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    ArcheAge2

    Developer: XLGames | Platform: PC, PS5, Xbox Series X/S | Release: 2024 | Cost model: Free2Play

    With the successor of the same name MMO from 2014, everything is supposed to be different and better. Starting with the graphics in Unreal Engine 5 to the twice as large sandbox game world, the developers want to turn everything upside down while staying true to basic elements like guild battles, ship battles, housing, and trade.

    Blue Protocol

    Developer: Bandai Namco | Platform: PC, PS5, Xbox Series X/S | Release: 2023 | Cost model: Free2Play

    The theme park MMO wants to captivate you with its time travel story and fantasy setting with a slight sci-fi touch. In addition, there is an action-packed and dynamic combat system where you rely on combos, dodge rolls, and powerful attacks. Unlike other MMOs in this area, you don’t receive your loot directly from defeated enemies, but through crafting.

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    Corepunk

    Developer: Bandai Namco | Platform: PC | Release: unknown | Cost model: Buy2Play

    MMOs with isometric perspective have been in vogue again since Lost Ark. Corepunk brings everything that a gamer’s heart desires with dungeons, mounts, and a focus on world exploration. However, what is exciting is the crafting system, where you need to specialize in a profession to become a skilled craftsman, similar to the latest WoW expansion Dragonflight.

    Into the Echo

    Developer: Etlock Studios | Platform: PC | Release: unknown | Cost model: Unknown

    Into the Echo aims to lure you in with time travel and a rather unconventional experience and progress system. Not everyone follows a prescribed path like lemmings, but explores individual aspects of the game. How this is supposed to look in practice is still unknown.

    Palia

    Developer: Singularity 6 | Platform: PC | Release: unknown | Cost model: Free2Play

    Palia is a kind of cozy MMO. Instead of saving the world from doom again, you focus here on a simple life full of happiness and joy. You decorate your house and garden, chat with the villagers, and go fishing, mining, or hunting. So, imagine a kind of Animal Crossing MMO.

    Pantheon Rise of the Fallen

    Developer: Visionary Realms | Platform: PC | Release: unknown | Cost model: Unknown

    With a high-fantasy setting, 9 different races, and 14 classes, Pantheon: Rise of the Fallen is among the more classic MMOs. The focus is clearly on PvE with 15 dungeons that are supposed to exist at release.

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    Pioner

    Developer: Lionheart Studio | Platform: PC | Release: 2023 | Cost model: Unknown

    If fantasy doesn’t interest you much, Pioner might be just right for you. Because here the post-apocalypse takes center stage. As a former special agent, you fight against monsters and nature and try to survive with what is hopefully a well-stocked arsenal of weapons.

    Throne and Liberty

    Developer: NCSoft Korea | Platform: PC, PS5, Xbox X | Release: Q3 2023 | Cost model: Unknown

    Throne and Liberty (or Project TL) might still be known to you under its former name Lineage Eternal, which was originally planned as a game from an isometric perspective, but will now take place from a third-person view. Throne and Liberty is based on an open world, weapon instead of class selection, and castle sieges.

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    I tested a mobile phone for 100 euros – Is it really as bad as one imagines?

    Benedikt Schlotmann Benedikt Schlotmann Reading time 5 minutes

    Can you manage everyday life with a mobile phone for less than 100 euros? MeinMMO editor Benedikt Schlotmann has purchased the inexpensive Blackview A60 Pro and reveals what it’s worth and what it isn’t.

    With the Blackview A60 Pro, an affordable phone from 2019 regularly appears in the bestsellers on Amazon. But is the performance of a phone that costs less than 100 euros still enough in 2023?

    Because I hear such comments repeatedly in my circle of friends: You can’t get good hardware for 100 euros, because somewhere the manufacturer has to cut costs. So one might as well buy a “real” phone.

    That’s why I ordered the model and used it in my everyday life. And I was actually surprised at what such an inexpensive device can achieve.

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    Technical Details:
    CPU (with GPU)Mediatek Helio A22 – 4 x 2.0GHz
    (with PowerVR GE6320 – 650MHz)
    RAM3 GB RAM
    Storage16 GB
    Display6.1 inches, 60Hz (IPS) with 1280 x 640
    Operating SystemDoke OS – Android 9
    Battery Capacity4100 mAh
    Expandable StorageYes
    Main Camera8 MP
    Front Camera5 MP
    PortsMicro-USB and 3.5 mm jack
    Weight171 g
    Dimensions156 x 74 x 9.8 mm

    Contents and additional details

    What’s included in the box? The package includes a micro-USB cable, a charger, and a quick start guide. The phone already comes in a sturdy silicone case and a screen protector is also pre-installed. You see that less often in the higher price segment.

    What technology is inside the A60 Pro? Inside the smartphone, a Mediatek Helio A22 is at work. The CPU is from 2018. The chip is combined with 3 GB RAM and 16 GB of internal storage. Additionally, there’s a 6.1-inch display with a low resolution of 1280 x 640. The main camera has 8 megapixels, while the front camera has 5 megapixels.

    While a fingerprint sensor and Face ID are included, the device unfortunately does not support NFC. However, it does have a notification LED. It is especially annoying that it still uses a micro-USB connector for charging. This is simply outdated – neither in 2019 nor in 2023.

    Build Quality: The phone is completely made of plastic. Nevertheless, it feels well-built and fits nicely in the hand, but its dimensions of 156 x 74 x 9.8 mm are not really small.

    Blackview A60 Pro with box

    How does the 100-euro phone perform in everyday life?

    What works really well? Most everyday tasks can be handled by the phone without any problems. I don’t miss the performance of my significantly more powerful Galaxy Note 9 at all. Sending a text message, a message via Telegram, or quickly checking the DB app works flawlessly on the model. It’s also sufficient for a quick phone call or the morning newspaper.

    The display is surprisingly good and bright. Even in bright sunlight, everything is still clearly visible at the highest brightness setting. The colors of the IPS display are vibrant enough but, unsurprisingly, do not compare to an OLED display. I don’t expect that in this price range.

    Another major strength is the excellent battery life. In everyday use, it comfortably lasts one and a half to 2 days for me. And during that time, I can also play for half an hour or more multiple times. My old Galaxy Note 9 always needs to be charged at the end of the day. In comparison, the battery level of the Blackview A60 Pro is about 60% when I go to sleep.

    Blackview A60 Pro Display
    The display is still bright enough even in high sunlight.

    What doesn’t work so well? However, the limits of the device are quickly reached with other tasks. The manufacturer has cut costs on the camera; the images look flat, and there’s strong noise in low light. The same goes for close-ups. For a quick snapshot, it’s sufficient, but for everything else, the camera is too weak.

    Landscape orientation
    Portrait orientation
    Images taken with the Blackview A60 Pro – useful for quick shots or reminders, but nothing more.

    The same applies to gaming: graphically demanding games like Genshin Impact are simply not enjoyable on the device. This is not only due to performance but also due to the touchscreen, which feels very sluggish. In the racing game “Need for Speed: No Limit,” I regularly crash into the guardrail; the game runs smoothly overall.

    The built-in speakers are also quite thin; I would recommend using in-ear headphones or similar.

    Additionally, it is annoying that the phone still uses a micro-USB connector. Combined with the 5-watt charger, this leads to long charging times when the battery is empty. So, a quick charge before shopping isn’t possible.

    To charge the phone from 11% back to 100%, it had to spend nearly 6 hours on the charger.

    Blackview A60 Pro Micro-USB port
    Detail view of Blackview A60 Pro, here with micro-USB port. The jack is on the top.

    Blackview A60 Pro: Practical everyday companion for under 100 euros

    Is 100 euros worth it for such a device? In principle, it depends on what you want to do with such a phone. The Blackview A60 Pro really impresses me for daily tasks. If you don’t want to game and only want to make phone calls and perhaps have your train tickets digitally, then you get a practical device for everyday use. For most everyday tasks, you don’t need a high-end phone for 1,000 euros.

    However, if you want to actively game, multitask, or type out a detailed email, the Blackview A60 Pro quickly reaches its limits. The touchscreen is not responsive enough, and the performance is too weak. In comparison to my Galaxy Note 9, I miss the higher resolution.

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    Are there alternatives? Yes, with Ulefone and Xiaomi there are other manufacturers that offer very affordable phones in this range. Blackview also offers more inexpensive models.

    However, the built-in hardware is very similar across all budget devices. For example, the Ulefone 14 also features the Helio A22, which is already used in the Blackview A60 Pro, offering you a modern Android and USB-C. The same applies to the Xiaomi Redmi 9C. Sometimes the camera is a bit better (more megapixels), but the battery is somewhat smaller.

    The best power banks for smartphones, Nintendo Switch, and more that you can buy in 2023

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    WoW: A small adjustment makes the game immediately better – you will love it

    Cortyn Cortyn Reading time 2 minutes

    With a simple change, you can make World of Warcraft much more enjoyable. An option from Dragonflight eliminates long-standing issues.

    Most of us have been playing World of Warcraft for a very long time and have become accustomed to problems and difficulties. When something is very “annoying” to click on, WoW players mumble to themselves and endure it. But it doesn’t have to be that way.

    Since Patch 10.0, there has been an option for the “Interact Key,” which I want to recommend to you.

    Where can you find the setting? Simply press the Escape key, select “Options,” and then the “Controls” subsection. Now scroll down a bit and check the box for “Enable Interaction Key.” Then assign a corresponding key for “Interact With Target” in the menu directly below.

    For most, the “F” key would be suitable here, but the choice is of course up to you.

    WoW Interaction Key Options
    A somewhat “hidden” setting with a significant effect.

    What does the setting do? You only notice how great the setting is over the course of days and weeks. But let me give you a few examples.

    Currently, the Noblegarden festival is taking place. This is the Easter event of World of Warcraft. Here you can collect eggs in various cities that you need for achievements and rewards. The catch: Everyone else is collecting the eggs too, and only the first person to click the egg gets the loot. With the Interaction Key, you are faster than anyone who has to click the egg manually.

    Do you remember those quests where you have to rescue small animals like squirrels that dart across the screen in a panic? Usually, you run after them like crazy, trying to wildly click them 30 times just to complete the quest after 10 minutes of frustration. That’s no longer necessary. Because the Interaction Key also eliminates this problem.

    Fishing becomes significantly easier with this.

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    The function is even suitable for bypassing bugs in World of Warcraft. Do you also know that sometimes an ore or a treasure chest spawns “in the ground” and cannot be clicked? With the interaction key, you can avoid this problem too. Especially in Dragonflight with the “Moving Earth,” this is quite valuable.

    Whether you want to talk to NPCs, pick up a quest item, or open a door – with the Interaction Key, you save yourself the hassle of moving the mouse and ensure that even the smallest objects are hit.

    It is a small but very useful setting that I can only recommend to every WoW veteran and newcomer. In any case, it is definitely better than Click-To-Move …

    Our tank had a dark secret for 15 years until a bug exposed him.

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    Pokémon GO: Demeteros Counter (Incarnation Form) – The 20 Best Attackers in the Raid Guide

    Patrick Freese Patrick Freese Reading time 2 minutes

    The best counters against Demeteros (Incarnate Form) in Pokémon GO in the guide. We show you the best attackers and movesets. With these, you can defeat and catch the boss in raids.

    What kind of Pokémon is Demeteros? Demeteros is a legendary Pokémon from the fifth generation of Pokémon. It belongs to the Ground and Flying types and has an Incarnate Form and a Therian Form.

    How long is Demeteros in raids? You encounter the boss from April 11 at 10:00 AM local time until April 17 at 10:00 AM local time in 5-star raids. Here we show you the best counters against Demeteros (Incarnate Form) and what types it is weak against (type effectiveness).

    Defeating Demeteros (Incarnate Form) in Raids – With These Counters

    1. Crypto-Mamutel with Powder Snow and Avalanche
    2. Proto-Kyogre with Cascade and Blizzard
    3. Crypto-Mewtu with Psycho Cut and Ice Beam
    4. Crypto-Snibunna with Ice Shard and Avalanche
    5. Mega-Rexblisar with Powder Snow and Meteorologist
    6. Galar-Flampivian with Ice Fang and Avalanche
    7. Mamutel with Powder Snow and Avalanche
    8. Mega-Firnontor with Ice Scythe and Avalanche
    9. Crypto-Arktos with Ice Scythe and Ice Beam
    10. Mega-Sumpex with Water Gun and Water Cannon
    11. Mewtu with Psycho Cut and Ice Beam
    12. Snibunna with Ice Shard and Avalanche
    13. Rossana with Ice Scythe and Avalanche
    14. Arktilas with Ice Fang and Avalanche
    15. Glaziola with Ice Scythe and Avalanche
    16. Crypto-Porygon-Z with Target Shot and Blizzard
    17. Crypto-Regice with Ice Scythe and Blizzard
    18. Crypto-Keifel with Ice Shard and Avalanche
    19. Crypto-Alola-Vulnona with Powder Snow and Meteorologist
    20. Crypto-Walraisa with Ice Scythe and Ice Spear

    Weaknesses of Demeteros in the Incarnate Form: The Pokémon belongs to the Ground and Flying types and has weaknesses against Ice and Water. Especially against Ice. Therefore, focus on attacks and Pokémon of these types in raids to defeat Demeteros in the Incarnate Form.

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    Are there Shiny Demeteros in the Incarnate Form? Yes, after a raid you have the chance to catch the Pokémon in its shiny form. You can see what it looks like in the following graphic:

    Pokemon-Go-Demeteros

    How many trainers are needed? If you have the top counter Pokémon and have reached a relatively high level (40+) in Pokémon GO, you can defeat Demeteros in the Incarnate Form with two players. With lower levels, but strong counters, you should rely on more trainers.

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    Pokémon GO: Spotlight Hour today with Krabby and Candy Bonus

    Patrick Freese Patrick Freese Reading time 2 minutes

    Today, April 11, the Spotlight Hour with Shellder starts in Pokémon GO. We will show you everything about the bonus, Shinies, and the times of the event.

    What kind of event is this? Every Tuesday, a Spotlight Hour takes place in Pokémon GO. For 60 minutes, a Pokémon selected by Niantic is in focus and can be found almost everywhere in the wild. This is accompanied by a bonus that grants you more XP, Stardust, or Candy. The Pokémon and bonus change from week to week.

    In today’s event, you will encounter Shellder, which originates from the Kanto region. Additionally, there are more Candies and lots of Stardust. Today’s Spotlight Hour is special because it is worthwhile due to two resources.

    Spotlight Hour on April 11 – Start, Bonuses, Shiny

    When does it start? As always, it kicks off at 6:00 PM. You can make use of the bonuses until 7:00 PM. After that, the event ends, and a new one will start next Tuesday.

    What bonuses are there? You will find Shellder very frequently in the wild. They are located in many places and spawn almost everywhere. Those who want to increase encounters even further can activate a Lure Module to attract more specimens.

    Additionally, you will receive double the amount of Candy for sending Pokémon.

    This is the second Spotlight Hour in April 2023. Two more events of this kind will kick off this month. In the overview, you can see what else to expect:

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    Can you catch Shiny Shellder? Yes, the shiny version of Shellder has been active in Pokémon GO for a long time. If you’re lucky, you can catch it during today’s Spotlight Hour. However, the chances of this are not increased.

    Pokémon GO Shellder Austos Shiny
    Comparison of the shiny forms of Shellder and its evolution Austos
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    Is it worth attending the Spotlight Hour today? If you’re looking for a strong attacker, you should think of Shellder’s evolution. Because Austos plays in the upper midfield in the Hyper League in PvP. However, it is not particularly useful in raids.

    A much more important point is that Shellder is among the Pokémon that bring more Stardust when caught.

    If you also activate Star Pieces during the event, you can significantly fill your Stardust supply. Depending on how actively you play, you should get several 100,000 dust out of it.

    The bonus for sending Candies is useful to efficiently tidy up your collection. This way, you can get more Candies and lots of Stardust at today’s event.

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    Diablo 4 Class Ranking: After the Beta, your once least popular class is in 2nd place

    Irina Moritz Irina Moritz Reading time 4 minutes

    Before the beta, the Sorceress was not in demand at all. In our previous ranking, she landed in last place. However, during the two beta tests in March, she apparently managed to impress you with her skills, power, and versatility, allowing her to jump directly to 2nd place.

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    Rank 1: Necromancer

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    Diablo 4: Beta Gameplay – Necromancer
    • 34.84 % / 491 votes

    This is the Necromancer: If you, like my esteemed colleague Maurice Weber, prefer to have others fight for you in Diablo 4, then the Necromancer and his small army of skeletons are just right for you. On top of that, there are various curses and blood magic, and the perfect dark cocktail of death and doom is complete.

    The Necromancer has been considered the unbeatable favorite among the classes of Diablo 4 since its announcement. Both at MeinMMO and at the colleagues from GameStar, the Necromancer has consistently been voted in first place.

    The beta tests have only confirmed his top position. With his fun builds, where you can curse your enemies or let them fight against hordes of undead minions, the class impresses on all levels.

    Diablo 4: Release, Beta, Classes, Gameplay and Pre-order Overview

    The beta tests have only confirmed his top position. With his fun builds, where you can curse your enemies or let them fight against hordes of undead minions, the class impresses on all levels.

    Diablo 4: Release, Beta, Classes, Gameplay and Pre-order Overview

    Before the beta, the Sorceress was not in demand at all. In our previous ranking, she landed in last place. However, during the two beta tests in March, she apparently managed to impress you with her skills, power, and versatility, allowing her to jump directly to 2nd place.

    Rank 1: Necromancer

    • 34.84 % / 491 votes

    This is the Necromancer: If you, like my esteemed colleague Maurice Weber, prefer to have others fight for you in Diablo 4, then the Necromancer and his small army of skeletons are just right for you. On top of that, there are various curses and blood magic, and the perfect dark cocktail of death and doom is complete.

    The Necromancer has been considered the unbeatable favorite among the classes of Diablo 4 since its announcement. Both at MeinMMO and at the colleagues from GameStar, the Necromancer has consistently been voted in first place.

    The beta tests have only confirmed his top position. With his fun builds, where you can curse your enemies or let them fight against hordes of undead minions, the class impresses on all levels.

    Diablo 4: Release, Beta, Classes, Gameplay and Pre-order Overview

    Expectations and reality can often be far apart. Therefore, after the beta of Diablo 4, we wanted to know how you liked the announced classes.

    After the announcement of all classes of Diablo 4, we asked you in a survey which of them sounds the most exciting and fun to you. You responded in large numbers and established a popularity ranking.

    In March, you all finally had the opportunity to test all the classes for yourselves. During the two betas, you had access to all 5 classes and could check if your expectations were met.

    That’s why we launched a new survey after the beta and wanted to know if your opinion has changed. The new ranking reflects your votes.

    Rank 5: Barbarian

    • 10.36 % / 146 votes

    This is the Barbarian: The barbarians are the only pure melee fighters of Diablo 4 and are therefore well equipped. With up to 4 different weapons, which they can switch seamlessly in combat, they send their opponents to the afterlife. They use their own fury as a resource.

    The Barbarian had not had a particularly good standing in surveys even before the beta. In our class survey on MeinMMO, only the Sorceress was less popular than the Barbarian, which placed him in 4th place. But after the beta, the Sorceress experienced a strong rise.

    The Barbarian thus slipped further down to the last place. However, for the fans of the class, there is still hope that it will become more enjoyable and especially that it can endure as a melee fighter on the front lines. There are still a few months until the release, allowing for further balance adjustments.

    Rank 4: Druid

    • 15.05 % / 212 votes

    This is the Druid: They harness the wrath of nature in their attacks and have access to earth and wind magic. But the special feature of Druids is their ability to shapeshift into animals. As werewolves and bears, they use their claws and fangs to tear apart their enemies.

    The Druid is among the 3 classes that were introduced first, but its skills and class feature were unknown for a long time. However, this did not prevent fans from being very excited about the Druid.

    In our first survey, the class landed directly in 2nd place, but after the beta, some were disappointed with their gameplay experience. There was considerable criticism towards the Druid, and even at MeinMMO, it slipped to 4th place.

    Rank 3: Huntress

    • 17.32 % / 244 votes

    This is the Huntress: The Huntress also belongs to the well-established Diablo classes. With her versatile skills, she can deal a lot of damage both in melee and at range. Additionally, there are bombs, traps, and enchantments that she can apply to her weapons.

    This way, the Huntress can either freeze, poison her opponents, or tear them apart with the power of shadows. The fast class also proved during the beta that with her builds, one can defeat a World Boss alone at level 25.

    In our previous survey, the Huntress also landed in 3rd place. Your impressions from the beta likely confirmed this ranking, as she maintained her position.

    Rank 2: Sorceress

    • 22.43 % / 316 votes

    This is the Sorceress: What would Diablo be without a mage class? So there are also Sorceresses and Sorcerers in Diablo 4, with whom you can choose to burn, freeze, or zap your enemies.

    The Sorceress was supposed to become a glass cannon according to the developers, who could deal a lot of damage but take little in return. This was not confirmed during the beta tests, as the class could do both. Thanks to her skill set, she was capable of strong attacks but could also shine with robust shields.

    The beta tests have only confirmed his top position. With his fun builds, where you can curse your enemies or let them fight against hordes of undead minions, the class impresses on all levels.

    Diablo 4: Release, Beta, Classes, Gameplay and Pre-order Overview

    The beta tests have only confirmed his top position. With his fun builds, where you can curse your enemies or let them fight against hordes of undead minions, the class impresses on all levels.

    Diablo 4: Release, Beta, Classes, Gameplay and Pre-order Overview

    Before the beta, the Sorceress was not in demand at all. In our previous ranking, she landed in last place. However, during the two beta tests in March, she apparently managed to impress you with her skills, power, and versatility, allowing her to jump directly to 2nd place.

    Rank 1: Necromancer

    • 34.84 % / 491 votes

    This is the Necromancer: If you, like my esteemed colleague Maurice Weber, prefer to have others fight for you in Diablo 4, then the Necromancer and his small army of skeletons are just right for you. On top of that, there are various curses and blood magic, and the perfect dark cocktail of death and doom is complete.

    The Necromancer has been considered the unbeatable favorite among the classes of Diablo 4 since its announcement. Both at MeinMMO and at the colleagues from GameStar, the Necromancer has consistently been voted in first place.

    The beta tests have only confirmed his top position. With his fun builds, where you can curse your enemies or let them fight against hordes of undead minions, the class impresses on all levels.

    Diablo 4: Release, Beta, Classes, Gameplay and Pre-order Overview

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    Vertical Mouse Trust Bayo in Test: A Birkenstock Mouse for MMORPG Junkies

    Schuhmann Schuhmann Reading time 4 minutes

    For about 35 € the company Trust offers the rechargeable, ergonomic wireless mouse Bayo. Our author Schuhmann says: The vertical mouse is the Birkenstock of mice. It may not look very sexy, but it is ideal for marathon sessions in strategy games and MMORPGs. You can also work with it, it protects against RSI. Also, it lights up now, but that could have really been omitted.

    That is the catch with ergonomic mice: In March 2014, I switched to a vertical mouse for the first time, back then I was no longer using the PC just to play World of Warcraft or Civilization V for hours, but started making money from writing as well.

    This article was originally published in November 2021 and has been updated for you in April 2023.

    As a result, the time I spent sitting at the PC doubled, wildly clicking and moving the mouse pointer across the monitor, either to activate skills in WoW or to shuffle letters and sentences around.

    After a few days of this new strain, my wrist hurt, my elbow ached, I felt somehow uncomfortable: carpal tunnel syndrome was approaching.

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    You hold a vertical mouse like a wedge.

    Physical pain ends with vertical mouse, but you have to rethink

    The physical pain was almost immediately gone when I got my first vertical mouse, back then for just under 20 Euros. However, the mental agony began:

    My friends laughed at me, shook their heads at this oddly shaped thing in my hand, and my brain had to rewire itself. After all, I had twisted my arm for decades when sitting at the PC, now the arm stayed straight. Somehow that felt odd.

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    For days I felt like I was doing something terribly wrong, but my arm was feeling better.

    The catch with the vertical mouse is that the arm and hand remain in a natural position and you hold the mouse like a wedge: The index and middle fingers rest on the left and right mouse button, the thumb holds the mouse firmly and you remain relaxed.

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    This is how I like the Bayo Trust mouse after 4 months of testing

    Is such a mouse suitable for gaming? For certain games, a two-button mouse is completely sufficient. It is a calm, introspective way of playing.

    Some MMORPG players swear by mice with 16 programmable buttons to reach every obscure skill at the push of a button, with the left index finger you can trigger the teleport stone or produce cookies for everyone: For such min/maxers who want to save 0.3 seconds, a vertical mouse is hardly suitable.

    A mouse like the Bayo Trust is suitable for games that you can play at the same pace as you write a text, surf an internet forum, or manage your bookkeeping. So for games that can be paused: It is suitable for games that wait for you until you are ready.

    The Bayo Trust officially has 6 buttons and you can set 800-2400 DPI, but I don’t use all these functions in everyday life. The thumb buttons annoy me more when I accidentally go back a page in the browser.

    For me, it is important that the mouse works reliably – and it does. The few problems I had with the mouse in 4 months were solved by briefly removing and reinserting the USB stick that came with it.

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    The tech YouTuber Obil demonstrates the mouse in a test.

    Important: Rechargeable batteries – Less important: It lights up

    That’s why I appreciate the Bayo Trust: The ergonomic mouse Bayo Trust is an evolution of the simple vertical mice that I bought in 2014 and 2018:

    • In 2014, I bought a wireless mouse from CSL for 25 € – today it still costs 20 €. That was the absolute “basic vertical mouse.” With that mouse, I had to stop every 7 years, get up from the PC, and get new batteries.
    • In 2021, the Bayo Trust is available: It works just like the old mouse, except it has rechargeable batteries, so I save myself the constant battery changes. To charge it, the mouse needs to be connected to the PC via a cable – otherwise, it works wirelessly as well.

    The further “new feature” that the Bayo Trust offers compared to the old standard vertical mouse is that it lights up a little via a side bar. But anyone who buys such a mouse can probably do without it, and the function can be turned off.

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    Bayo Trust in testing: 35 € mouse gets good reviews on Amazon

    What do others say about the mouse? On Amazon, there are now 5156 reviews about the Bayo Trust, with 4.5 out of 5 stars the mouse is rated excellent:

    • Some who were skeptical at the time of purchase due to the low price say they would never go back to a conventional mouse after a few months with the vertical mouse, as the pain in their wrist is finally gone.
    • Often it is recommended to buy a wrist rest with the mouse to further protect the hands – I also use a wrist rest and can recommend it:
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    • A woman, however, says she has delicate hands and cannot reach all the buttons – This is a common problem with mice.
    • Occasionally, users also report technical problems: The mouse would be lagging – However, I cannot confirm that with my model after 4 months of testing.
    Pros
    • prevents RSI
    • easy to install
    • rechargeable batteries
    • reliable and solid
    • reasonable price/performance ratio
    Cons
    • too few mouse buttons for min/maxers
    • a bit of unnecessary light stuff
    • you get teased by friends if you tell them about it

    Update 10.4. 2023: I have been using the mouse for one and a half years now. It still works perfectly, I never had problems with the device and haven’t thought about changing the mouse since then.

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    MMORPG player uncovered a secret that people have been waiting for 11 years – revealed nothing, just logged out

    Schuhmann Schuhmann Reading time 3 minutes

    The MMORPG Tibia was created in 1995 in Regensburg. Because the developers have always gone their own way, there are very bizarre stories from the online role-playing game. One of the most exciting stories emerged in 2005: the Regensburg team put a door in their MMORPG that no one would open for 11 years.

    What is special about Tibia?

    • Tibia is an MMORPG from a different time that doesn’t follow a clear blueprint like later MMORPGs. Modern MMORPGs were oriented towards Everquest and wanted to be as fair and standardized as possible. But the developers of Tibia were 4 students from Regensburg who just went for it.
    • They built in some secrets and unique items into their game, which is not something you see today.
    • One of the biggest secrets was a door.
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    Developers build a door in their MMORPG, through which no one may pass for 11 years

    What kind of door was it? In 2005, the developers added a door to their MMORPG with the inscription: “You see a gate of expertise for level 999. Only the worthy may pass.”

    The developers said in an interview with Vice that it was actually just a gag, and for a long time, there was nothing behind this door.

    Because level 999 was completely illusory in 2005. No one would reach that for 10 years, one knew. Especially since in Tibia you can even lose experience points and levels if you die.

    But after 2005, Tibia continued to grow, the game got bigger and bigger, players leveled up higher and higher, and by 2016 it was time.

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    Player becomes a star by reaching level 999 first

    A player, Kharsek, had leveled up like crazy for 9 years, becoming the star of the game that everyone knew. Now Kharsek was approaching the magical level 999. Everyone was sure: He would soon unveil the secret of the magical door.

    This was a big deal at the time. The site 3dJuegos writes there were two groups of players:

    • One group helped Kharsek collect as many experience points as possible. He should finally reach level 999 so that everyone would finally learn what was behind the damn door.
    • Another group wanted to prevent that, chasing him, killing his spawns right in front of him, or sending mobs against his healer.
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    Player unveils the secret but simply tells no one

    So the opening went: Ultimately, the player reached level 999 in August 2016, and the players of Tibia were excited to finally find out what was behind the door.

    A user on reddit wrote at the time:

    I’ve never heard of the game in my life, but the most important thing in my life right now is that this stupid bastard opens the stupid door.

    Already in 2016, there were things like Twitch and YouTube, and everyone expected to either be present live at the reveal of the big secret or to find out within hours.

    Kharsek opened the door, saw what was behind it, logged out, stayed offline, and told no soul what was behind the door. Even when he later returned to Tibia, he said nothing about the door.

    The community was in an uproar. After waiting patiently for 11 years, they still learned nothing. There were many theories about what could be behind the door: treasure chests, NPCs, maybe levers and secret stuff.

    But Kharsek remained silent, the developers never said anything anyway, and it remained a secret.

    A year later, a Twitch streamer says: I will open the door if you pay for my vacation

    And what was really behind the door? It took almost a year until June 2017, when the next player reached level 999. He wanted to make the most of the moment, started a Twitch stream, and said: He would only open the door if the viewers paid for his vacation to Morocco: he wanted to earn $500, but not enough money was raised. With just $33, he passed through the portal.

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    Ultimately, the player went through the door and found a portal to a tropical island with some nice items and a golden trophy with the inscription “Congratulations on reaching level 999.”

    It would have probably been cooler if the door had remained a secret forever.

    The expectations that had built up over 12 years could probably never have been met.

    Level 999 has long since passed in Tibia:

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