Twitch banned a 28-year-old 6 times, permanently threw her out – now the scandal streamer is back: “This time I won’t mess it up”

Lydia Lydia Reading time 3 minutes

The streamer Jenelle “JenFoxx” Dagres (28) was banned from Twitch almost two years ago due to an alleged wardrobe malfunction. Now her sudden return raises questions.

What kind of streamer is she? Dagres was on her way to becoming a highly successful streamer in 2021 as “Indiefoxx” with the emerging “Hot Tub Meta”.

With her hot tub and ASMR streams, she was always pushing the limits on Twitch and repeatedly crossed the line: After a total of 6 bans, it was over; Twitch banned the 26-year-old permanently, while her rival Amouranth got away with it.

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The perma-ban wasn’t so permanent after all

What is the twist? On April 5th, it was announced via the Twitter account StreamerBans that the ban of JenFoxx, as she now calls herself, was lifted after over a year and 9 months.

Previously, the streamer had repeatedly accused Twitch of blocking her unban requests.

How does the streamer react? On Twitter, JenFoxx expressed her joy over the unban. She thanked Twitch for the second chance and wants to do better: “I’m crying right now. […] Thank you for the opportunity, Twitch, I promise not to mess it up this time.”

https://twitter.com/Jenfoxxxy/status/1643416352856866816?s=20

However, the Twitch streamer also has to realize that she can’t just pick up where she left off. On Twitter, she explains that many of her followers have been removed and asks them to follow her account again (via Twitter).

Currently, her Twitch channel still shows 942,000 followers, while the analytics site sullygnome indicates it should be over 2 million. It remains unclear whether this is a temporary error, as the streamer hopes.

What will happen next? It remains to be seen what kind of content JenFoxx will show on Twitch in the future. So far, she has hinted at “many music streams,” but also says it could be fun to relive the original hype around the “Hot Tub” streams (via Twitter).

Viewers suspect desperation move from Twitch

How are the reactions? Streaming colleagues and fans congratulated Indiefoxx on her unban in the comments on Twitter. However, some are also questioning why Twitch suddenly backs down after such a long time.

Some Twitch viewers speculate that Twitch might now unban a series of controversial streamers before they switch to the new competitor platform Kick, which offers a high share of subscription revenue and loose regulations (via Twitter).

So it is unclear why JenFoxx is allowed to return to the streaming platform right now and whether other controversial content creators will actually follow.

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JenFoxx has not yet taken advantage of her newfound freedom and celebrated her comeback on Twitch. It remains to be seen how the streams of the 28-year-old will look when she actually returns. After all, the landscape on Twitch has also changed in the meantime:

Streamer was banned by Twitch for suggestive content – Claims: It’s worse there than ever now

Among the possible candidates are streamers like JiDion, IShowSpeed, Ice Poseidon, and of course DrDisrespect, whose perma-ban is almost legendary.

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Twitch is known for not commenting on bans and does not make exceptions for the lifting of a ban.

So it is unclear why JenFoxx is allowed to return to the streaming platform right now and whether other controversial content creators will actually follow.

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JenFoxx has not yet taken advantage of her newfound freedom and celebrated her comeback on Twitch. It remains to be seen how the streams of the 28-year-old will look when she actually returns. After all, the landscape on Twitch has also changed in the meantime:

Streamer was banned by Twitch for suggestive content – Claims: It’s worse there than ever now

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YouTube: 21-Year-Old Ends Up in Hospital After Failed Prank, Now He Faces Charges

Lydia Lydia Reading time 2 minutes

“Prank Videos,” in which people play pranks to film and publicize their reactions, are steadily gaining popularity on YouTube. One such prank went horribly wrong and ended with the prankster in the hospital.

Note: This article originally appeared on April 5, we updated it on the 6th with new information.

What kind of YouTuber is he? The 21-year-old Tanner Cook is a member of the YouTube group “Classified Goons.” On their channel with 41,000 subscribers, they describe themselves as “just a bunch of goofballs.”

The videos of the Classified Goons mainly consist of “pranks.” In their most successful video, they teamed up with the controversial YouTuber JiDion and drew people’s attention to their own cameraman with the motto: Look, someone is filming you!

The pranks are generally quite harmless, albeit a little silly and somewhat uncomfortable. However, the videos rely on provoking a reaction from the victims. One video is titled: “Angry Guy Storms Toward the Camera.”

Now, one reaction went too far: The target of the prank pulled out a gun and shot the 21-year-old YouTuber in the stomach.

Cook: “I just played a simple prank”

How did the shooting happen? According to reports, Cook was shot during a shoot for the Classified Goons at the Dulles Town Center mall in Sterling, Virginia. He reportedly was hit in the stomach and liver.

The target of the Classified Goons is said to have been 31-year-old Alan W. Colie. However, he did not get angry, but silently pulled out his gun and shot.

How is the YouTuber doing? Cook was taken to the local hospital and operated on. In an exclusive interview with the news channel WUSA9, Cook said he is doing well. He seems to be taking the whole situation quite lightly:

I am doing well. I just played a prank, a simple joke, and that guy didn’t take it well and shot at me.

Tanner Cook via Kotaku

However, the 21-year-old does not want to stop: Posting videos is his passion, Cook told the news channel, and he plans to return to YouTube. He is expected to fully recover from his injuries.

What will happen to the shooter? The alleged perpetrator was arrested on-site. He is being investigated for aggravated assault, use of a firearm during the commission of a felony, and firing a weapon in a building.

An investigator from the Lake County Sheriff’s Office told the US site Kotaku:

We have the shooter in custody. We cannot release the name of the victim or the fact that the victim has a social media presence, which you might already know. We can only make limited statements, but the victim is still in the hospital.

The video recorded during the incident has been handed over to investigators. A preliminary court hearing in the case has been scheduled for early May.

Update April 6, 12:35 – According to information from the news channel WUSA9, Cook reportedly followed the shooter, held his phone to his face, and played the message: “I think you smell” via Google Translate.

The YouTuber, who is said to no longer be in the intensive care unit, may now have to answer for harassment himself (via YouTube).

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It is not the first time a prank in the USA has ended with the use of firearms. In 2017, a 28-year-old was shot after two CoD players got into an argument, and one wanted to send the police over as a joke. 5 years later, the case was settled:

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WoW revises a class, accidentally creates a monster – Now must unpack the nerfs

Alexander Leitsch Alexander Leitsch Reading time 2 minutes

With the last update, the Retribution Paladin in World of Warcraft was revised. Now – nearly 14 days later – Blizzard has released a major nerf. Both damage and healing have been reduced because the class was simply too strong.

What has changed about the Paladin? On March 23, the Patch 10.0.7 was released, which brought a new area, a new faction, and some additional changes. Included was also a revision of the Retribution specialization:

  • The amount of “useless feeling abilities” has been reduced.
  • New talents have been added, including the “Atonement of the Crusader,” which granted some abilities a range of 3m and additional life steal.
  • The Aura of Retribution has been revised to be more useful for the group.
  • In general, it has been ensured that the Retribution Paladin gets better survival chances and can deal more damage outside of strong burst phases.

The changes paid off. In the highest difficulty level, the Retribution Paladin is currently one of the strongest DPS classes (via Warcraft-Logs) and even in PvP, it has made it to the A-tier (via WoWMeta). Many currently find the specialization too strong, including Blizzard itself. They have weakened the class in a hotfix.

Here you can rewatch the cinematic for Patch 10.0.7:

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Retribution Paladin loses damage, but mainly healing

What is changing now? With a hotfix, the Paladin has been noticeably weakened. Overall, damage has been reduced by 3%. In addition, the duration of the “Instrument of Retribution” has been reduced from 12 to 9 seconds.

Blizzard writes:

Retribution Paladins have performed above average in terms of their damage, so we are making some adjustments here to bring them more in line with our intentions.

But not only the damage will be addressed. Especially in terms of healing and survivability, the adjustments went too far.

  • Due to the talent “Fading Light,” the “Blessing of the Evening” created a shield for abilities that generate Holy Power, amounting to 10% of the damage dealt or healing done. This effect has now been reduced to 3%.
  • Thanks to “Aegis of Protection,” the “Shield of Retribution” protected you from 20% more damage. This effect has now been reduced to 10%.
  • The “Shield of Retribution” now lasts only 10 seconds instead of 15.
  • The “Lightforged Blessing” now heals you and your group for 2% of maximum health (previously 3%).
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How is the change being received? In the forum, many are in favor of the change. With 3% less damage, the Paladin would still remain one of the best DPS classes. Many have also not necessarily been bothered by the damage, but by the defense and additional healing. This has now been significantly weakened more specifically with the hotfix.

What do you think about the Retribution Paladin? Was the nerf justified?

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ChatGPT: AI has rules that are supposed to prevent bad things – YouTuber bypasses them shockingly easily to enrich himself

Benedikt Schlotmann Benedikt Schlotmann Reading time 2 minutes

For AIs, there are rules that they should not do things that are wrong or would harm people. A YouTuber has now tricked ChatGPT and circumvented the rules.

Artificial intelligence and robots are bound by ethical laws. This is intended to prevent such artificial systems from having foolish thoughts. However, a YouTuber recently showed how to deliberately trick the text bot ChatGPT to circumvent these ethical laws.

He wanted to generate a Windows 95 key, and the AI initially wanted nothing to do with software piracy. But with some tricks, he ultimately got a valid key. You can watch the entire video by YouTuber Enderman directly on YouTube:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2bTXbujbsVk

Ethical rules can be cleverly circumvented with the right question

How did the YouTuber proceed? His first request to get a license key for Windows fails, and the AI explains to him (via pcgamer.com):

As an AI language model, I cannot generate a valid Windows 95 key or any other type of activation key for proprietary software. Activation keys are unique to each installation and must be obtained from the software manufacturer.

To bypass this hurdle, the YouTuber “Enderman” approached the problem from a completely different angle by asking a completely different question: Windows 95 keys are generated based on a fixed mathematical formula, and so Enderman simply asked ChatGPT to provide strings with this formula.

It took several attempts to find the right wording for the desired result. In the end, the AI generated a total of 30 different license keys, of which only one worked in the end.

With a license key for an ancient operating system, most would initially shake their heads, as little harm can be done with it now. Nevertheless, many fear that this is just the beginning if one really wants to cause harm with AI.

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Many are afraid that AI could become dangerous

This is not the first case where the limits of text AI have been circumvented. ChatGPT clearly rejects targeted requests for crimes. However, these “locks” can be cleverly circumvented. The test was conducted by the researchers from Lexology:

  • The researchers wanted ChatGPT to generate a phishing email. However, the AI refused, as it could harm people.
  • In the second test, they asked the AI for a sample phishing email for an internal test to check employees. The AI had no problem with that anymore.
  • The researchers explained that the email could of course also be misused for evil purposes. The AI no longer questions potential misuse.

Others are already worried, that artificial intelligence could spell the end of art and creativity. And some people are now afraid that scammers could misuse AI services for their own purposes. Therefore, some wish for better rules.

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An MMORPG was considered the great hope for 2023 – But the more you learn about it, the worse it sounds

Mark Sellner Mark Sellner Reading time 4 minutes

With Throne and Liberty, a real MMORPG hit is coming this year after a long development time. For many, a big hope for the gaming year 2023. However, developer NCSoft has so far withheld information, and as a YouTube video now shows, there could be good reasons for that.

What is Throne and Liberty? The game was originally announced as Lineage Eternal and has already gone through a long and somewhat bumpy development. Now, the MMORPG is set to be released in the first half of 2023 and boasts stunning graphics, exciting influences from weather on combat, and even transformation into animals that can fly and swim.

However, much more is not known to date. Just a few months ago, developer NCSoft revealed that they are teaming up with Amazon for publishing in the West, which means it will be the third major MMORPG in a row for the West.

A playtest for selected players also took place, but it is under NDA, meaning it cannot be talked about. Nevertheless, some have already done so on reddit and shared information about Throne and Liberty that may not please everyone.

What information is involved? A supposed tester reported shortly after the beta primarily about a boring combat system. It is said to be too static and simply no fun. Furthermore, the story is not necessarily great, and players can only partially avoid PvP in the open world.

The Spanish YouTuber PvE Zone has recently compiled 75 facts about Throne and Liberty in a video that do not necessarily brighten the mood about the upcoming game. It is important to note that much of this consists of leaks and reddit posts, so the following information cannot be completely verified.

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Autoplay and skins that enhance your character

What information particularly hurts? Among the 75 facts that the YouTuber was able to gather, the last one is likely the one that will disturb most PC gamers: Autoplay. It is said that there will be a feature in TL that plays certain parts of the MMORPG completely automatically for you.

There will also be an interface that shows you how long you have been playing automatically, how much experience and gold you have earned during that time, and more. According to PvE Zone, the autoplay feature should at least be limited to normal auto-attacks and a few skills. Countering, dodging, and healing are not expected to be managed by the built-in bot.

For the latter, however, a built-in “Auto-Pot” system is supposed to use healing potions for you when you have low health points. The YouTuber mentions that the system is supposed to be linked to your pet.

Many might also be disturbed by skins of varying rarity that enhance your character. This is because the stylish outfits are said to have tangible stats in Throne and Liberty and can even be upgraded. Whether this will be the case in the West is particularly questionable. Amazon did not bring a comparable system in Lost Ark to us.

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In Throne and Liberty, you should be able to transform into birds

Weather has more influence than previously thought

Are there also good pieces of information? Yes, because the weather system seems to go deeper than many thought. The fact that wind, weather, and water influence the battles was already one of the bigger selling points of Throne and Liberty, but day and night also change how your character behaves.

For example, the YouTuber mentions the dagger ability “Venom Blood.” This reportedly deals 20% more poison damage during the day, while its raw damage increases by 20% at night. However, your opponents will also change; a plant-world boss, for example, becomes larger and stronger if it has rained beforehand.

In direct combat, players can utilize the weather to their advantage. As the owner of a castle, you can influence the weather twice a day, causing heavy rain to flood the catacombs through which one could otherwise penetrate into your fortress. There has been a lot of positive feedback in the comments regarding this information.

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What is being hotly debated? There seems to be disagreement as to whether to view two things as good or bad. On the one hand, there is said to be an upgrade system for equipment, where you can upgrade your gear to +12. However, it seems that only up to +6 is guaranteed to succeed; afterwards, the items might break during upgrading.

Furthermore, information concerning the transformation ability is also under criticism. PvE Zone states that as a bird, you cannot fly freely, but only glide. There are winds in the air that you can utilize at certain points, similar to gliding in Guild Wars 2. Some are disappointed by this, while others probably had expected it to be no different from the start.

What do you think of the snippets of information about Throne and Liberty? Do you trust the numerous info leaks, or are you still waiting for official statements? Would you play the game even with autoplay? Feel free to write your thoughts in the comments here at MeinMMO.

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LoL: Pros learn on Twitter that they are fired – Having a really bad day

Marcel Marcel Reading time 2 minutes

The e-sports industry has grown significantly in recent years. However, 2023 has marked the “e-sport winter.” The crisis has hit League of Legends. According to reports, “Counter Logic Gaming” (CLG) is set to cease its operations and sell the team. Players learned about this partly through Twitter.

This is the news: E-sport journalist Travis Gafford reports (via youtube):

  • The parent company of CLG, The Madison Square Garden Company, plans to abandon the entire e-sports sector.
  • It is said that all employees have been informed that they will be let go by Saturday, including the president George “HotshotGG” Georgallidis, a legendary League of Legends player from the early days.
  • The spot in the LCS will be sold to NRG “very soon” – It is currently still uncertain whether the entire team will be sold or just the spot.
  • Players were informed via Twitter that their jobs are at stake.

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Players are taken by surprise by the decision

What kind of team is this? CLG – Counter Logic Gaming – has been a mid-tier team in the LCS for the past years. They are currently in 4th place.

Their heyday was in the summer of 2015 and spring of 2016, when they won 2 championships, both against TSM in the finals.

Players like HotshotGG, “Everyone except me is trash”-Doublelift and Pobelter are associated with that time.

What do the players think about it? After the management announced that the marketing team would comment on this in the coming days, several players spoke out. “CLG mle” is a Valorant player at CLG and said that cuddling would resolve many issues she was currently feeling:

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But that’s not the only comment. When content creator “Void” learned about it, he had just returned from a 6-hour flight and expressed his sadness (via Twitter). However, he will not be the only surprised player.

In particular, LoL player “Contractz” is surprised by the topic. He also commented on Twitter and even asked for new job offers.

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A CS:GO professional keeps it short. He says it is a damn hard “shit day.” His heart is broken:

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What will happen to the players in the future and whether they will be retained remains to be seen in the coming days. The marketing department will comment on the next steps on Thursday, April 6, 2023. You will learn how it continues here on MeinMMO.

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Former head of the LoL MMORPGs founds new studio – wants to create his own MMO

Mark Sellner Mark Sellner Reading time 3 minutes

Few MMORPGs in development have attracted as much attention as the still-unnamed LoL MMORPG. Its head, Ghostcrawler, has recently left Riot Games. Now he announces that he wants to create something completely his own.

Who is Ghostcrawler? The former head of the LoL MMORPG is actually named Greg Street, but especially veterans of World of Warcraft should know him better as Ghostcrawler. Under this name, he was involved in the development of WoW at Blizzard for a long time.

He was the Lead Systems Designer for the expansions Wrath of the Lich King and Cataclysm and became known to fans for his open communication with the community. However, about 9 years ago, Street left the company and moved to Riot Games, where he dealt with League of Legends for a long time.

What has he been up to recently? In the past 3 years, Ghostcrawler took the lead for the LoL MMORPG and assembled a team to implement this ambitious project.

On March 7, the industry veteran announced via Twitter that he is leaving Riot Games. The reason is said to be a mix of professional and personal considerations, according to Street. However, there is no need to worry about the upcoming MMORPG related to LoL; the project is in good hands. However, fans are currently fearing that the whole game could be put on hold.

After such scenes, one can only look forward to the MMORPG:

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“We are looking for leaders with significant experience in the industry”

What happens next? We know a little more now about the professional considerations that Ghostcrawler announced when leaving Riot. Because on the night of April 6, the veteran spoke up on Twitter and brought exciting news.

He mentions that he will be founding a new studio and wants to make his completely own game. And of course, it should also be an MMO again. The project is still in extremely early stages, and he does not want to comment on the game or the name of the studio publicly yet.

However, he directly addresses experienced developers who are supposed to help him implement the upcoming MMO: “The reason for this message is that we are still looking for a few elite developers to join us on this adventure. We will hire less experienced developers at a later time; currently, we are looking for leaders with significant experience in the industry.”

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Ghostcrawler relies on the effectiveness of home office

Why is he making his own game? Already when Ghostcrawler left Riot Games, he announced that part of the reason was to move back to his family in Texas. In the announcement of the new game, he emphasizes that the studio relies on “remote”, meaning home office.

He further explains that he wants to work on games that he is passionate about and that players will love.

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In doing so, the effectiveness of home office plays a significant role, as it can help him stay closer to his family and continue to do what he loves. At the end of his tweets, he then addresses the future players of his MMO directly:

“But the most important thing is that the players are the judges who decide whether we win or lose. It will now be quiet for some time [about the project] as the group prepares, but we want to share our plans with you early and often. We want you to be excited and hear your feedback, giving you a chance to avoid our mistakes. I think that’s the only way to make great games.”

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Pokémon GO starts Lapras event next week with a unique shiny chance

Patrick Freese Patrick Freese Reading time 2 minutes

In Pokémon GO a few days from now, the event “A Wise Hero” featuring Lapras will start. During the event, you’ll have the chance to catch a pretty rare Shiny.

What kind of event is this? In this short event, you are supposed to help the team leader Blanche. Bonuses revolve around experience points and XL candy. There will also be a special research task, a time-limited research task, and modified field research tasks.

Players are particularly focused on the Shiny chance, which probably won’t return anytime soon.

A Wise Hero: Event with Lapras – Start, Content, Shiny

When does the event run? The event “A Wise Hero” starts on Thursday, April 13th, at 10:00 AM local time. It will be active until Monday, April 17th, at 8:00 PM local time.

What bonuses are there?

  • For evolving Pokémon, you will receive double the amount of XP
  • For evolving Pokémon, you will receive two guaranteed XL candies (On Twitter, Niantic mentions one guaranteed XL candy, while in the blog post two are mentioned. It’s still unclear which number is correct. You will at least receive one guaranteed XL candy per evolution)
  • Lures activated during the event will last for three hours
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This bow worn by Lapras as an accessory makes it so special

Rare Shiny in Special Research: In the special research of the event, you will help Blanche. If you complete the research successfully, you will encounter Lapras, which wears an accessory styled after Blanche (a bow on its head). Niantic writes, “during this season, this is only possible in this way.” And with some luck, you will receive a shiny specimen.

So you currently only have the chance to obtain a Lapras with a Blanche accessory as a Shiny during this event in this season. And each player apparently only has a single chance at this. Thus, this Lapras style could quickly become one of the rarest Shinys. This depends on how high the Shiny chances are during the event.

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Further Research: New field research tasks that you will receive during the event will focus on evolving and catching Pokémon. You will be rewarded with stardust and evolution items.

In addition, a time-limited research task will be activated that rewards you with a Magnet Lure Module.

How do you like the outlook on the event?

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Pokémon GO brings the raid update today that makes players so furious

Patrick Freese Patrick Freese Reading time 2 minutes

On April 6, changes to remote raids and raids will be activated in Pokémon GO. These changes are a reason for many players to uninstall the game.

What are these changes? Remote raids have been possible in Pokémon GO for years. They differ from the “normal” raids in that you do not have to be within a certain radius of the raid arena to participate. You can join raids with a remote raid pass from anywhere in the world.

However, Niantic wants players to participate more in in-person raids and meet other players. Therefore, they are implementing changes to remote raids. They are making them more expensive and limiting participation per day.

Changes from April 6, 2023 for remote raids

When do the changes take effect? The changes will be active from April 6 at 8:00 PM.

What exactly happens?

  • Prices:
  • The price for three remote raid passes will increase from 300 PokéCoins to 525 PokéCoins
  • The price for a single remote raid pass will increase from 100 PokéCoins to 195 PokéCoins
  • A bundle of three premium battle passes will be new in the shop for 250 PokéCoins (a single one currently costs 100 PokéCoins)
  • Remote raids were made more expensive once in May 2022
  • Participation:
  • You can participate in a maximum of 5 remote raid battles per day
  • This limitation can be changed and increased during events
  • Remote raid passes:
  • You can receive remote raid passes as a reward in research breakthroughs (chances are unknown)
  • The limit of 3 passes per trainer in the inventory still applies for remote raid passes from research breakthroughs
  • If you already own 3 remote raid passes and would receive another through a research breakthrough, you will instead get a premium battle pass
  • If you already have 2 remote raid passes in your inventory and then buy a bundle of 3, you can still own a maximum of 5 remote raid passes
  • XL candies:
  • You will receive more XL candies for participating in 5-star raids than before

The reasoning from Niantic for these changes can be seen here.

How are players reacting to the changes?

This is being commented on: There are some trainers who are indifferent to the changes. Since they hardly participate in remote raids, they do not feel affected.

Many other trainers, whether directly affected or not, disagree with the changes. They find it outrageous to make remote raids worse. Because these have made it easier for people who have difficulty participating in in-person raids to play Pokémon GO. This includes people with disabilities or players who, due to their work or children, have no time to participate in raids during the day.

The community is outright angry about the changes.

There are threats to delete the game due to these changes. A petition against these changes already has over 68,000 participants (as of April 5 at 8:27 AM via Change.org).

The latest major development in the community is an open letter under the motto “Listen to us, Niantic.” Players and content creators are coming together to explain to Niantic why they are against the changes. The letter explains, among other things, that they would prefer to improve in-person raids rather than worsen remote raids.

You can see the full content of the open letter to the Pokémon GO team here

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Capcom shaped the 80s with Mega-Man and Street Fighter – Today they are more successful than ever with 2 other games

Dariusz Müller Dariusz Müller Reading time 2 minutes

Capcom has created some games that many gamers have grown up with. Currently, the company is more successful than ever before.

Which game company is it about? The Japanese game developer and publisher Capcom is known for titles such as Street Fighter and Mega-Man.

The two game series emerged in the late 80s and shaped the childhood of many gamers. In total, Capcom released 94 “Street Fighter” games and 158 “Mega Man” spin-offs. Kids of the 90s remember especially Street Fighter 2 and 3.

Today, in 2023, Capcom is more successful than ever before. The stock price of Capcom has been sharply rising since around 2018, reaching a new peak on April 4 (via finance.yahoo.com).

The studio seems to make many right decisions, but the cornerstones of success are no longer the classics we once played as children, but rather two completely different series.

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Success on the backs of zombies and monsters

With which series is Capcom currently successful? When Capcom’s stock price soared in 2018 and 2019, two game series were particularly successful – Monster Hunter and Resident Evil.

Three titles stood out in particular (as of December 31, 2022 via capcom.co.jp):

  • Resident Evil 7 biohazard (2017) – 11.7 million units sold.
  • Monster Hunter: World (MHW) (2018) – 18.6 million units sold.
    • Including the MHW expansion Iceborn (2019) – 10 million units sold.
  • Resident Evil 2 Remake (2019) – 11.2 million units sold.

Capcom celebrated huge successes with the three games in three consecutive years, which to this day are among the four best-selling games of the studio. In 2021, the studio continued its success with Monster Hunter: Rise (11.7 million) and Resident Evil Village (7.4 million).

In total, the “Monster Hunter” franchise has 90 million units sold and is second to Resident Evil (135 million) among Capcom’s best-selling game series (via capcom.co.jp).

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How is 2023 going for Capcom? In March 2023, the remake of Resident Evil 4 was released. And although some fans are not satisfied with the cast of a voice actress, the release of the remake was indeed successful.

According to Capcom, the RE4 remake sold over 3 million copies within the first 2 days (via capcom.co.jp). On Steam, the game received a strong 97% positive reviews and also achieved an impressive score of 92 on metacritic (PC version).

Street Fighter 6 is also planned for release in June 2023, seven years after the release of Street Fighter V.

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„Everything was better in the past“: What do you miss in modern MMORPGs compared to the old ones?

Irina Moritz Irina Moritz Reading time 2 minutes

Let’s remember the “good old days“: What made MMORPGs so special 15 or 20 years ago?

Although a whole range of new MMORPGs have been released in recent years, only very few of them have actually been able to establish themselves in the market. A whole range of them died just a few years, if not months, after release.

In the MMORPG community, there are always complaints that these new MMORPGs being released simply aren’t as good as the good old titles from the past. They just do too much wrong and cannot convey the wonderful gaming experience of earlier MMORPGs.

Even games that consider themselves “old school” and want to bring back the “old values” fail to ignite the gaming feeling or excitement that arose in games like Ultima Online, WoW, and Dark Age of Camelot.

But what exactly characterizes this gaming feeling? What is this special something that captivated you in the games and provided countless hours of gameplay?

We want to know from you what it is that you miss in modern MMORPGs. Can you explain what made the old games so special?

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Where is the survey tool? In this survey, we leave the stage to you. There can be as many answers to this question as there are grains of sand on the beach, so feel free to comment on what you feel is missing from new MMORPGs.

Has the gaming industry changed so much that it has sucked the fun out of the games? With all the microtransactions, pay-to-win, and NFTs, skinner-box designs for quick rewards, and the soulless mass production of MMORPGs that feel more like a gray mass than standalone games.

Or have perhaps the expectations of the player base changed? Are we perhaps asking too much of brand new MMORPGs? Unique concepts that stand out from all others and have never been used before, the leveling process shouldn’t be too fast or too slow, the endgame shouldn’t be too grindy but also shouldn’t end too quickly, and so on.

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LoL: Twitch streamer criticizes Riot Games – “They stole and copied my event without asking me”

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In League of Legends there is trouble. A Twitch streamer has been running a successful event in Spain since 2019, the “SoloQ Challenge.” In 2023, the event is taking place almost identically in France and has the support of Riot Games. The streamer is beside himself: Riot Games has simply stolen everything without asking him.

What kind of event is this? Since 2019, the Twitch streamer ElmillioR has been hosting an event in Spain: SoloQ Challenge. This is the largest event for League of Legends in the country.

In the event, professional players and content creators compete and try to reach the highest rank in SoloQ from scratch within 21 days.

This is the new development:

  • In 2023, the event “SoloQ Challenge” is now officially created for French, Belgian, and Swiss participants.
  • For this, 60 streamers and professionals have been invited.
  • The event is organized by the streamer “TraYtoN” together with Riot Games. There is a prize pool of €14,500. The event runs from April 1 to April 24.

Among the invited players, who are also known outside of France, are LEC professionals like Hans sama, Nisqy, and Targamas.

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Spanish Twitch streamer feels robbed

Here’s why the streamer is so upset: The Spaniard accuses Riot Games of stealing his idea without asking him beforehand:

This has totally gone out of control. They stole the name of the project, copied the format, and took 100% of my website (front and back end). And all this, without asking me.

At the same time, he complains about the lack of support from Riot Games Spain, which he calls incompetent.

Riot Games says: the event is approved and completely fine by them

What does Riot Games say about this? The situation is quite strange. The French division of Riot Games merely states (via twitter):

In light of the claims made by a Spanish streamer regarding the SoloQ Challenge project, we want to assure you that Trayton’s project SoloQ Challenge France as well as his website are supported and approved by Riot Games, and that everything has been conducted according to the rules.

Thus, they ultimately only state: the event has their blessing, which no one has contested.

They go on to explain that the event in France is a collaboration with Spain. In fact, they had planned to hold two events in parallel, in France and Spain. Therefore, there are some similarities. They know that both communities in France and Spain love the competition but want a healthy competition.

However, regarding the allegations that they stole the event and did not contact the creator of the event, they do not comment at all.

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What’s behind this? Apparently, the Spanish streamer considers his event to be “his property” – but Riot Games does not see it that way and regards the SoloQ Challenge as a successful event in their game that they would also like to try elsewhere. After all, it’s their game and they have all the rights to it.

One can probably understand both sides. However, it would have been at least nice if they had asked the Spaniard, who is clearly very upset because Riot Spain is not supporting his event as he wants, while he is being copied by Riot France.

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New 23€ simulation on Steam has 95% positive reviews: Many love Big Ambitions – I asked for my money back after 50 minutes

Schuhmann Schuhmann Reading time 5 minutes

The economic simulation “Big Ambitions” is a pleasant big surprise for many in spring 2023 on Steam. People love the game, praising in reviews the “realistic simulation” of the rise from supermarket cashier to millionaire. Our author Schuhmann says: You would have to pay me a lot of money to make me play it.

What kind of game is this?

  • Big Ambitions was released on March 10 on Steam and costs €23 (via steam). It is still in early access – is supposed to officially release at the end of 2023 or the beginning of 2024.
  • In the game, you start as a young man (or young woman, there is a rudimentary character editor) in New York. However, you have a wealthy uncle who gets you your first apartment and makes the transition to “adult life” easier.
  • You can plan your rise in capitalism in New York, buy businesses, work your way up, and become rich. The apparent goal is to virtually treat yourself to your own yacht, which everyone yearns for in real life.
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Big Ambitions Cinematic Trailer

Steam reviews rave: “Sims meets GTA meets Retail Tycoon”

Why do people celebrate the game? On Steam, “Big Ambitions” has an impressive 95% positive reviews. Players are enthusiastic:

  • “Sims meets GTA meets Retail Tycoon. It’s addictive and still in early access. Can’t wait to see what else they have planned. Easily my favorite game of 2023 so far.”
  • “The business simulation we have all dreamed of,”
  • “Big Ambitions is a very interesting and varied economic simulation combined with a life simulation.”

Why was I looking forward to the game? After reading the reviews, I was really looking forward to the game. For almost 30 years since the first Anstoss, I have been into economic simulations:

  • I played the original German simulation “Kaiser” on the C64
  • As a teenager, I played Anstoss on the Amiga at friends’ houses or at least got to watch others play it in small rooms filled with too many teenagers
  • I spent countless hours later on Sim City with my own PC
  • I developed a nearly scary obsession for Biing
  • I dug into indie gems like “Project Hospital”
  • I don’t even want to start about the thousands of hours in various “FIFA Manager” versions.

This should say: I really enjoy economic simulations.

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Instead of clicking through menus, you really have to walk in Big Ambitions

Here is the difference with Big Ambitions: Most simulations are abstract; you, like a godlike being, direct the fate of your employees or your world. But in Big Ambitions, you really play the character, the aspiring business magnate, and instead of clicking in a menu, you actually have to walk from A to B. In doing so, you must pay attention to, like in a survival game, to have eaten enough and gotten enough sleep.

The game does something in the first 50 minutes that is known in MMORPG terms as “backtracking”: You have to walk the same paths repeatedly.

In “Big Ambitions,” you start in a kind of tutorial and, like in “The Sims,” first set up your apartment anew. While in “The Sims” everything can be bought in a menu, “Big Ambitions” seriously expects me to walk down the street to buy groceries in a store.

No sooner have I trudged back to my apartment than the game sends me back to the store – I am supposed to complete my first shift “as a salesperson” there.

Where it was still “ultra-realistic” before, now comes the harsh break: The shift consists of me clicking on my workplace and then a timer counts down 8 hours, while nothing else happens. Right at the point where realism would be appropriate, and where a new gameplay element could be introduced, the simulation becomes totally abstract.

I watch a timer ticking down. Exciting.

If you think that the game then really begins, it sends you back home to sleep and the next morning again in the direction of the supermarket just one block away, to buy supplies for your first shop. But you don’t do that on foot anymore; you have to struggle through the dense traffic of New York in a car and find a parking space and park correctly – otherwise, a parking ticket will strain your limited budget.

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After a while, you drive through New York in a car and have to find a parking space.

I don’t make any decisions, just walk the same route from A to B

This is my first impression: At this point, after about 20 minutes, I haven’t made a single exciting decision yet, but I have already walked the same route from my apartment to the supermarket or to the other store 4 times. The last time to buy receipts and a cash register, to carry packages to my car, and then to trundle with these business supplies to my shop and set them up there.

And after that, it continues just as before: The game sends me to some library, where I have to complete a “management course” to employ the first employees.

So I click on the study spot and again the timer runs. Because my character hasn’t eaten anything or is still tired beforehand, I manage to cram for the course, but afterwards, I faint and am taken to the hospital, where the game seriously expects me to walk all the way back to my house.

So with all the love and positive expectations. At this point, I requested my €23 back from Steam.

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The big goal is probably the yacht – I will never reach it.

Big Ambitions is like setting up cones instead of buying players

This is my conclusion: If Anstoss 1 had been like “Big Ambitions” 30 years ago, I wouldn’t have assembled a roster or expanded my stadium, but I would have first set up cones in training for two hours, then massaged Thomas Müller’s left and right calves, and afterwards been allowed to drive home from the training ground through downtown Munich, stopping only for a moment to buy frozen groceries so I wouldn’t faint on the way to bed.

One might find this a totally realistic life simulation, after all, in real life you also walk the same routes all the time, but my love for simulations just doesn’t go that far.

I can explain the 95% positive reviews by the fact that Big Ambitions actually appeals very well to a certain target audience (probably the same nerds who spend 3 hours driving a bus in Bus Simulator) – and everyone else should leave it alone from the outset.

Maybe I’m doing the game wrong, and it becomes fantastic and open after the tutorial, but one probably needs a certain affinity for backtracking and a high tolerance for frustration to even get through the tutorial.

As I said … bus nerds:

My new steering wheel for €250 was my most important gaming purchase

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2 Experiments in LoL and Valorant prove: E-Sport works better when you leave out E-Sports players

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There is a new trend in e-sports: Those who want viewers simply leave out the e-sports athletes and rely on Twitch streamers who play at a high level. In Germany, the streamer team NNO proved this thesis in League of Legends in 2022, while in the USA, Disguised Toast is currently achieving this in the women’s division of Valorant.

This is the situation in Valorant:

  • In the USA, the Twitch streamer “Disguised Toast” has opened an e-sports team in Valorant and assembled a roster to shake up the “Game Changer” project: With the project, Riot Games aims to make it easier for women and members of marginalized groups to enter the e-sports scene.
  • However, the streamer stated that he didn’t have enough money and time for a “real team,” which is why he did not contract e-sports athletes but Twitch female streamers who play Valorant with ambition.
  • For this, he was sharply criticized on Twitter by a woman, stating that women gamers should be given a chance. Bringing Twitch female streamers into the team is like a slap in the face for all female e-sports players in Valorant. His behavior was “disrespectful.”

Disguised Toast reacted quite touched by this criticism. People would be excluded. He only contracted players who are suitable for e-sports. The criticism is not okay.

However, it was already noticeable that he took the criticism seriously and admitted that the team was more about generating attention than winning games and tournaments.

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This is now the turning point: The team of Twitch female streamers from Disguised Toast is now competing in their first tournament, and indeed the desired result is achieved: The viewership numbers at the tournament have tripled, writes a user:

  • Last year, the games peaked at about 8,500 viewers.
  • Now there are already 24,000.
  • One of the players on the team says that together across all channels they even reached 100,000 viewers.

Thus, Disguised Toast has apparently achieved his goal of drawing more attention to the “Game Changer” project.

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In German LoL, a Team of Twitch Streamers Sets Viewer Records

What’s happening with LoL? Here in Germany, we observed the exact same phenomenon among male players in 2022:

  • In the second German league of LoL, a team participated that consisted only of Twitch streamers. Among them was NoWay4U, one of the biggest Twitch streamers ever.
  • Many in the team were former professionals in LoL, who had ended their professional career in favor of streaming at an advanced age – but they were still good enough for the 2nd league.
  • In the end, their matches had many more viewers than the top games of the 1st league. The games of NNO reached 100,000 viewers. The games in the 1st league had around 30,000. Here too, the numbers of the streamers were 3 times larger.
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Content Creators Discover a Struggling E-Sport and Generate Much Attention

Why this is so important: Currently, e-sports is struggling. Many teams have to cut their expenses or even close their business entirely.

However, it can be seen that projects led by popular Twitch streamers simultaneously bring in the viewership and attention that e-sports teams so desperately desire.

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The successful e-sports teams have known this for a long time and work closely with content creators: Large organizations like FaZe or 100 Thieves specialize in strengthening their brands through content creators on YouTube and Twitch and selling fashion products.

In Germany, YouTuber “HandofBlood” founded his own LoL team. In France and Spain, popular content creators have followed suit.

In all 3 countries, this has breathed new life into the scene and resulted in increased presence on social media.

For the “competitive side” of e-sports, this could be rather negative, but for commercial success, there seems to be no way around content creators.

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Twitch: The biggest streamer in Germany gets back at viewers who insulted him

Dariusz Müller Dariusz Müller Reading time 2 minutes

As is common nowadays, a well-known Twitch streamer has received not just kind messages in his inbox. The largest streamer in Germany, EkiasN97, has taken revenge on some individuals who recently insulted him via social media.

Who is it about? Elias Nerlich is a 25-year-old streamer, content creator, and former FIFA pro, known mainly by the names EliasN97 or “Eligella”.

Streamer gives hope for a win and then takes it back

How does he take revenge? Elias Nerlich is currently raffling off a car, to be precise a Porsche worth 170,000 euros. With the raffle, he wants to give something back to his community, as a “thank you” for the support, the streamer writes on Instagram.

On Twitter, Nerlich posted some screenshots of chat conversations where he was insulted by the respective conversation partner for making a joke about the result of the football match between FC Bayern Munich and SC Freiburg.

Nerlich told the individuals who previously insulted him baselessly that they are in the running for the Porsche raffle and should contact him briefly. The “fans” then reacted with statements like “You are the best” and “I’m there in every stream”.

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Subsequently, Nerlich referred to the insults in the chats and made it clear to the individuals that they will not receive the car.

The streamer initially gave them hope for winning a 170,000 euro car as revenge for the insults and then took it back.

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Twitch: A German streamer for LoL should advertise for 2 million $ for crypto-exchange – “One has to stay strong”

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Frederik “NoWay” Hinteregger is one of the biggest German streamers on Twitch and is completely dedicated to the MOBA League of Legends. In a stream, he talked about the most lucrative offer he has received so far and explained why he is glad he did not accept it.

What was the offer? In a stream in mid-March, NoWay explained that the crypto exchange FTX had offered him 2 million euros for a one-year advertising deal. However, he can count himself lucky for not having accepted it back then.

Why can he count himself lucky? The streamer brought up the topic when he read a headline: YouTubers who had advertised for FTX were sued in a class action for 1 billion dollars in damages (via Twitter).

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What is FTX all about? FTX was a crypto exchange founded in 2019 by Sam Bankman-Fried. It quickly became a huge success, and Bankman-Fried was regarded as a star of the crypto scene, a brilliant businessman who casually played LoL in meetings.

FTX spent huge sums to secure advertising partners: American football star Tom Brady appeared in a commercial for them. The esports organization “Team Solo Mid” rebranded to “TSM FTX” for 210 million dollars.

However, in 2022, the house of cards collapsed: FTX had to file for bankruptcy. Bankman-Fried is now under house arrest at his parents’ home and is not allowed to play LoL anymore.

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NoWay thinks he is doing well enough

Why did NoWay decline the deal? A viewer of the streamer writes that he admires his attitude. But with 2 million euros, one could easily be tempted. However, NoWay sees it differently and advises against entering into deals for which one lacks background knowledge.

You have to stay strong. If you don’t understand crypto – and there are so many scams in the crypto area – you have to stay strong. You never know how many lives you ruin just so that you feel a little better. I’m already doing well, you know.

The deal with FTX was the biggest offer that had been presented to him so far. There was also an offer from a casino when gambling was so big on Twitch. Even that could not compare to FTX.

Besides moral concerns, there is another reason why NoWay turned down the offers from FTX and the casino: they were very uncertain offers. Whether he would actually have received the money in the end, he considers “very unlikely.”

You can watch a video recording of the stream here:

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How is it received? Extremely positive. In the comments on YouTube, NoWay is praised for his integrity and reasonable attitude towards money. YouTube user Zino sums it up: “Just a cool dude.” (via YouTube)

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NoWay can obviously live well with his decision to have turned down the million deal. Others cannot say the same. The streamer Sodapoppin’ still regrets a dubious deal worth 10 million dollars that he turned down in 2019.

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Steam: Counter-Strike 2 changes the most important feature of the cult shooter – Makes it easier to hit your opponents

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A YouTuber has discovered a hidden change in Counter-Strike 2 that helps you hit your opponents.

Which function is it about? Every shooter on the market has one thing in common: the hitbox is the most important function of the game. Everything stands and falls with the hitbox – not just your opponents. Counter-Strike is no exception.

A hit zone that is problematic or does not work as intended significantly affects the fun of the game. For example, it creates frustration when a hitbox does not align with the character model and does not register a shot where it hit – like a headshot that supposedly missed or a missed shot from your opponent that was counted as a hit.

If a shooter has a hitbox that does everything right and satisfies players, it is rarely adjusted. This distinguishes hit zones from other gameplay elements such as weapons, gadgets, and maps, which occasionally receive balancing updates.

It is all the more unusual when the hitbox of a game is revised and changed. However, CS:GO players now have to brace themselves for this, as with CS2, Valve is making changes to the hit zone of the cult shooter for the first time since 2018.

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CS2 gives you a bigger head

How does Counter-Strike 2 change the hitbox? YouTuber “Ansimist” has found that the hitbox of CS2 has been slightly adjusted compared to CS:GO (via Twitter).

According to Ansimist, all hitboxes are now in a capsule shape, while hands and feet were previously really in the shape of a box. Furthermore, all character models are now supposed to have the same hitbox size. For this purpose, the size of the hit zone has been changed in some areas.

The head hitbox is now supposed to be between 3.94% and 19.73% larger for the various models, while the neck is between 13.52% and 28.55% smaller. The hitbox at the hands and ankles has also been reduced.

How does this affect the game? Especially the enlarged hitbox on the head can have a significant impact on the game because, in games like Counter-Strike, players primarily shoot for the head.

With headshots, you can eliminate your opponents the fastest, and due to the change, you find it easier to hit your opponents in CS2 when aiming at the head.

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Currently, CS2 is only playable for selected testers, but when the coveted update is released for everyone in the summer, it will come with not only the adjusted hitbox but also further adjustments.

Some of these changes, such as the new smoke grenades and the revamped maps, Valve has announced grandly. However, some adjustments have not gone unnoticed by everyone.

MyMMO author Christos Tsogos therefore shows you 14 changes in CS2 that you surely haven’t noticed yet.

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Seasons have kept Diablo 3 alive for over 10 years – fans discuss whether Diablo 4 needs them too

Christos Tsogos Christos Tsogos Reading time 2 minutes

For Diablo 4, Seasons and how Blizzard has developed them in its new hack & slash are important. Some condemn the system, while others appreciate it. We show you whether Diablo 4 really needs Seasons.

What are Seasons in Diablo? Seasons were implemented in Diablo 3 and are considered endgame content. Each Season lasts 3 months and offers new mechanics or legendaries depending on the theme, enabling new builds. Rewards include cosmetic items like pets, portraits, and other things. To participate in Seasons, you must create a Season hero and level them up to their max level again (via diablo3.blizzard.com).

Many fans of Diablo celebrate the system behind Seasons, but there are also players who cannot stand it. There is currently a heated debate about whether Diablo 4 needs the same system or could live without it.

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Diablo 4 features huge bosses like an MMO – And they drop really good loot

Players know: Without Seasons, Diablo would be at the end

Why are Seasons so cool? While some players do not understand the system behind Seasons, longtime Diablo 3 fans know what they are there for – they ensure that Diablo does not die out. Reddit user rustang2 aptly describes the intent behind the Seasons:

Don’t you realize, season haters, that many players destroy the content and then leave the game, Seasons bring them back and keep player numbers high. Without that, the support for the game would be much lower, and fewer contents would be released for everyone.

Basically, Seasons bring fresh air into the meta during the three months they appear. Every player starts from scratch and can then work their way up to the top of the leaderboard. Despite this, some fans cannot warm up to the mechanics behind it.

They prefer to continue playing with their first hero, with whom they started, and still try out new content, rather than having to create a new hero every few months. According to comments on Reddit, however, Diablo 4 needs Seasons to survive.

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How will Seasons look in Diablo 4? Seasons should have the same duration and system as in Diablo 3. Every three months, a new theme or mechanic will be released to provide fresh air. In addition, to participate in the Season, you must create a Season hero.

This time, however, there are also Season Passes that players can purchase to unlock cosmetic items for their classes. However, how the Season Pass is tied to the actual Season and whether you must play a Season to make progress for it is not yet known.

What do you think of the Seasons in Diablo 4? Would you prefer them to be completely removed, and Blizzard brings more content through their Season Pass, or can you not imagine Diablo without Seasons at all? Let us know in the comments!

While players fear for build variety in Diablo 4, a competitor on Steam even brings skill trees for weapons

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One of the best strategy games on Steam is currently 50 € cheaper – “Set an alarm, otherwise you will never go to bed”

Marie Friske Marie Friske Reading time 2 minutes

Civilization VI is currently available on Steam at a 90% discount. This saves you more than €50 compared to the original price. The strategy game is rated very positively with 85% and causes sleepless nights for some players.

Civilization VI is the latest installment in the well-known city-building series and is one of the most played titles in the strategy genre on Steam (via SteamDB). The game also made it to MeinMMO’s list of the best strategy games for PC with multiplayer.

In Civilization VI, you found your own civilization and expand it continuously to eventually rise to a world empire. The game uses a turn-based system where you compete with your own people against other civilizations and take turns executing actions. You can play the game solo as well as in multiplayer.

Here you can see a trailer for Civilization VI:

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CIVILIZATION VI – Launch Trailer

Game and bundles are currently on special offer

How much does Civilization VI cost on Steam? Currently, you can get the strategy game at a 90% discount. Instead of €59.99, you now pay only €5.99 (via Steam, as of April 5, 2023). The offer ends on April 17, 2023.

You can also save on bundles right now. The “Sid Meier’s Civilization VI Anthology” includes the base game Civilization VI as well as 18 DLCs. Instead of €209.85, you now pay €29.62 with an 86% discount.

The Platinum Edition is reduced by 91% and includes the base game and 8 DLCs. You pay €15 instead of €167.91.

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How do players rate Civilization VI? The game is very positively rated on Steam. Of a total of 187,733 reviews, 85% are positive (as of April 5, 2023).

Players praise Civilization VI as a great turn-based strategy game, where “just one more turn” can quickly turn into several hours:

  • kretzsche: “Set an alarm, or you’ll never get to bed.”.
  • Bazzer: “Civilization VI is an excellent building game that offers a wealth of possibilities to lead a civilization from antiquity to modern times. The game is not just a pure strategy game but also requires the management of resources, economy, technology, and culture to foster the growth and development of your civilization […]”.
  • MisterThreemanTwitchTV: “Me 16:30: Just one last turn, then I’ll take a break. Me 03:00: Wtf?”

Even MeinMMO editor Schuhmann has already fallen for the strategy game: I am obsessed with the perfect start in Civilization 6 and have been loading the same save for 2 years

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  1. store.steampowered.com

Free game from PS Plus for PS5 is being celebrated – ‘Co-op with 4 players is a huge fun’

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PlayStation announced the free games for the PS Plus subscription in April on March 29, 2023. Among them was a title that some reddit users are particularly excited about.

PS Plus is a subscription system for PlayStation players that allows free access to certain games that change every month.

What games are available in April for PS Plus? These 3 game titles will be available to you from PlayStation this month. You can play them on both PS4 and PS5:

  • Meet Your Maker
  • Tails of Iron
  • Sackboy: A Big Adventure

Here you can see the trailer for the 3rd game title:

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Sackboy: A Big Adventure – Story Trailer

The reddit users rave

What do the reddit users say? Especially regarding Sackboy: A Big Adventure, the reddit users of a thread respond with great enthusiasm:

Many write that it is the perfect game if you have children. However, several adults also have fun with the game:

  • Gbrush3pwood: ‘Don’t miss Sackboy, especially if you have kids. Couch co-op with 4 players is a blast.’
  • Majestic_Salad_I1: ‘I am male, 42 years old, and Sackboy is one of the funniest and most unique games out there. It is incredibly well-designed, the graphics are amazing, the music is great, and I have no complaints about it. And as you said, you can play it with up to 4 players, so it’s great if you have kids or if your nephews come over.’
  • flowella: ‘The best soundtrack of all time in this game. Incredible.’
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What type of game is Sackboy: A Big Adventure? In this 3D platformer, you play as a small, fuzzy hero embarking on a big adventure. You must master various colorful 3D levels and demonstrate your platforming skills.

How long are the PS Plus games available? PlayStation Plus subscribers can play the games since April 4, 2023. They are available in the PS Plus subscription until May 1, 2023.

If you’re also on Steam and don’t want to miss any special promotions, you can find an overview of all sale dates on Steam for 2023 here.

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Source(s):
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