The new streaming platform Kick has a bad reputation, but it attracts with huge revenue opportunities. While Twitch keeps 50% of the earnings, Kick allegedly only takes 5%. Former Twitch streamers now boast about their supposedly huge earnings. But former Fortnite star Ninja warns that people should expect a reality check, a harsh awakening.
Who is boasting about the earnings? The main advocate for Kick is Trainwreckstv, who was long the leading gambling streamer on Twitch.
Since Twitch banned the online casino “Stake”, with which Trainwreckstv had entered into a royally paid deal, the streamer has been beating the advertising drum for Kick, because there he can show casino gambling at “Stake”. The online casino is actually behind the Twitch competitor.
This is how Trainwreck shows a picture of what 3,500 subscribers bring on Kick:
16,047 $ – from each subscription for 4.99 $, the streamer gets 4.62 $
had the streamer these 3,500 subscriptions on Twitch, he would get “only” 8,800 $. So only about 2.50 $ per subscription.
The main advocate for Kick: Trainwreck.
On Kick, streamers earn almost twice as much as on Twitch
Other Kick streamers like “Ac7ionMann” say: He has about 7,000 subscribers on Kick and would earn 38,100 $. So an insane amount compared to what would come out on Twitch. To earn that much money on Twitch, one needs 16,000 subscriptions.
The earnings are “life-changing”.
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How is this being commented? Twitch streamers like Asmongold use Trainwreckstv’s Twitter post to make it clear: “That’s much more money than other websites in live streaming pay”.
The well-known LoL streamer Macaiyla also reacts in surprise: “What the fuck?”
Of course, these are jabs at Twitch, where people are still streaming (at the moment).
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Ninja warns: High earnings, but incredibly unstable
Who sees it differently? Of all people, Ninja warns that these earnings are not as great as they seem.
Ninja knows better than anyone about a platform change. He switched from Twitch to Mixer in 2020, initially had great earnings there as well, but they quickly collapsed because he couldn’t convince his incredibly many Twitch followers to follow him from Twitch to Mixer.
Ninja now warns: Every streamer showing their numbers would have 99% gifted subscriptions. This shows how much money one could earn on Kick – but it is also “incredibly unstable”.
Some will soon experience a harsh awakening.
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Through Fortnite to the largest streamer on Twitch – Who is Ninja and what is he doing today?
What does he mean by that? Ninja assumes that the new Kick streamers receive “gifted subscriptions” from the platform or supporters as a starter gift. However, these subscriptions expire after one month, and then the earnings would collapse.
Ninja apparently doubts that the streamers can maintain these subscription numbers on Kick in the long term.
This is how Trainwreckstv reacts: The streamer says it’s not the case that the subscriptions are gifted. It is merely a display bug that will be fixed soon.
Tanzverbot believes: Kick fakes numbers through viewbots
Is all of this credible? The earnings achieved on Kick seem absurdly high. The German streamer Tanzverbot also said he suspects that numbers are faked at Kick.
It seems implausible that people would switch from Twitch to Kick and simply continue to stream with the same numbers as before on Twitch. This contradicts every experience. Every streamer switching platforms starts much smaller on the new platform.
You can observe this with every TikToker or YouTuber switching to Twitch. Or even with people like Ninja.
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The gambling-financed Twitch rival apparently has a lot of money
That Kick “only” takes 5% could be plausible, after all Kick is not really a proper streaming platform, but mainly serves to advertise the actual business, gambling at Stake.
Gambling seems to be so lucrative for the operators online that they spend sums on advertising that seem outrageous.
This is also a sign that many more people lose money gambling than win, because otherwise Stake could not afford such a high advertising budget.
What’s behind this: The big question is how hard it really is to achieve 7,000 subscriptions on Kick and whether there are really that many people watching as the numbers currently suggest.
Too few viewers also plagued Twitch competitors like Mixer.
Whether one should trust an online casino to display the correct numbers seems questionable.
A user reports that he hears strange voices coming from his PC. And he is not the only one who has this problem. What is behind it?
A gamer reported on reddit about a strange phenomenon. He explained that he had been hearing strange voices coming from his PC for some time now. They would speak in an Australian accent and tell bizarre things. However, apart from individual sentences, he couldn’t understand anything anyway.
After he turned off his speakers and restarted his PC, the voices fell silent and did not reappear for a while. He himself writes:
Recently, I heard a voice coming from my computer. It had a slight Australian accent, but I could clearly hear what it was saying. I could hear it say things like ‘Thank you, Cliff’ ‘Thanks for this weapon’ ‘I’m going to take a nap now’ and such things. When I turned off my speakers, I didn’t hear it anymore; I also restarted my PC and nothing happens anymore.
Interference from radio or phone
What is probably behind it? Some users explain that it is supposedly interference from mobile phones or other devices. Especially cheap speakers are not well shielded, would pick up the frequencies, and that would then cause noise.
Such disturbances include walkie-talkies or old portable phones. Radio stations that broadcast on the medium wave band (so-called AM radios) are also included, which are widely spread in the US, but also in South Africa and Australia.
Especially in the past, such disturbances were not unusual when there were still predominantly analog devices. As someone explains (via reddit.com):
About 10 years ago, when I lived on S. Claiborne Avenue in New Orleans, I constantly heard taxi and police radio in my headphones, but in 99% of cases it was unintelligible, and it took weeks for me to finally understand what was really going on.
In Germany, such disturbances are now unlikely, as AM stations hardly play a role here and much is digital. Unless your neighbors are using an ancient baby monitor or talking on wireless phones over 20 years old in the house.
Another user also needed help with his PC. Because he received it from his deceased brother. You can read how the community helps him on MeinMMO:
The actor Jack Black, who takes on the role of the video game villain Bowser in the new Mario movie, is himself a big gaming fan and shares what game he would like to see as a film.
Jack Black is not only playing one of the most well-known video game characters ever, but he is also a passionate gamer himself.
The actor even has his own gaming channel on YouTube called “JablinksiGames” with around 4.8 million subscribers (via YouTube, as of: April 6, 2023).
In an interview with the BBC, the actor stated that he is a big fan of video game adaptations as long as they are executed properly. He cites a specific example where he believes this has been successful.
Here you can see a trailer for the Super Mario movie:
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First trailer for the ‘Super Mario’ movie – completely made of CGI
Jack Black praises the adaptation of The Last of Us
“The Last of Us was fantastic. And the crazy thing is how faithful they [the series] are to the original source. It’s basically all from the game, just with a few changes. It will win all the awards. They used the video game almost like a storyboard and I thought: ‘Wow, that looks just like it’.”
The actor also sees great potential in other games that could be turned into films or series. Jack Black mentions a very well-known game that he believes is particularly suitable for this:
“And there are some great games that haven’t been addressed on television or in film yet. Maybe there will be a film about Red Dead Redemption? There should be because I think it has just as good or even a better story than The Last of Us.”
When is Jack Black’s new movie coming out? The Super Mario movie premiered in theaters on April 5, 2023. However, the adaptation of the video game classic already caused fierce reactions on the internet when it was announced: Why the internet hates the idea of Chris Pratt now voicing Mario
What game would you like to see as a movie or series and why? Feel free to write it to us in the comments.
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Ravenswatch was released on April 6 in a new version on Steam. In this co-op game, you face dozens of enemies and improve your hero. Random maps are supposed to provide replayability.
What kind of game is it? In Ravenswatch, you play as one of 6 heroes in a roguelite style. On randomly generated maps, you fight through enemies with swords, daggers, and magic, collecting upgrades.
The world is based on various folk tales and legends as well as Norse mythology with an additional horror aspect. A “nightmare” invades your world, corrupts it, and you must fight against it.
Fundamentally, the gameplay is that of an action RPG like Diablo: in isometric perspective (“tilted from above”). The style is strongly reminiscent of Tribes of Midgard or the Survival hit V Rising. Ravenswatch is currently in Early Access and offers:
the first chapter of the story
6 heroes with unique abilities
a “Master Nightmare”
over 80 upgrades for your heroes
over 50 magical items
10 difficulty modes
Is it “like Diablo”? In terms of gameplay, Ravenswatch looks similar to Diablo, but it lacks the RPG component. Instead of continuously improving a hero, you start anew again and again, as is customary in the roguelite genre.
Here you can find some real alternatives to Diablo. You can see the trailer for Ravenswatch in the video:
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Ravenswatch: The gameplay trailer for the new game on Steam
Ravenswatch already has plans for 2023 and beyond
As Ravenswatch is still in Early Access, the game will continue to be developed for a while. In a roadmap, the developers have already revealed what is to come in the future (via Twitter).
In 2023, for example, a new hero will come in the spring, along with ultimate abilities for all heroes, a teleportation system, and more items. In the summer, the second chapter will feature new enemies, quests, and a new map.
Later, more chapters, the endgame, heroes, enemies, and more will follow. The feedback from players is to be taken into account. You can find Ravenswatch on Steam for currently €17.99 at the introductory price.
The first reviews give the game a “mixed” rating, but Ravenswatch has only been available on Steam for about an hour. The main criticism is the limited content, which will be expanded throughout the year. More meaningful reviews will likely come later.
In a new video, the developers of Diablo 4 show how you can continuously improve your character. Many of the contents strongly resemble what is already rather unpopular in MMOs. Especially WoW players are likely to recognize some of it.
This is what the endgame looks like:
You can reach level 100 in Diablo 4, but starting from level 50, you will no longer receive new skill points through leveling. Leveling is said to take 180 hours.
In the “endgame,” you improve yourself by grinding for better equipment and building a perfect build for your class.
What are these “boring” contents? In the latest video, the developers talk about several features that can equip your character with new loot. Three of them, however, sound very similar to features that already existed in World of Warcraft:
Hell Floods: Certain areas are attacked by demons, with enemies there being stronger. You receive a special currency that you can exchange for loot. That’s exactly how the elemental storms work in WoW Dragonflight.
Whispers of the Dead: A tree gives you quests and tasks to complete for rewards, probably on a daily or weekly basis. “Dailies” are part of many MMO endgames and are often repetitive.
Fields of Hatred: In certain PvP areas, you can fight other players and collect blood shards. If you cleanse them, you can exchange them in town for cosmetics, but you are quite visible while doing so. Similar mechanics exist in weekly PvP quests and the assassin mechanics in Dragonflight.
These features are often quite popular in WoW, mainly because anyone can participate. There is good loot for relatively little effort, but it is not exciting or varied.
Diablo 4 has more MMO aspects, like world bosses. In our hub, you can find all information about Diablo 4, and you can find the video featuring the endgame content here:
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Diablo 4: Insight into the Endgame
Diablo 4 also takes the good ideas from WoW
Is everything boring? At least one of the presented features sounds quite exciting, at least for me as an absolute core gamer. The “Nightmare Dungeons” make the well over 100 dungeons in Diablo 4 harder.
For this, you need to use seals that turn the dungeon into a nightmare dungeon with “affixes,” making it harder and introducing new mechanics. This is exactly how Mythic+ dungeons in WoW work, which are very popular.
How exactly these features will be implemented in Diablo 4, and whether they will wear off as quickly as in WoW, we will only see at the release in June. However, the dull “grind” that is already known from early Diablo installments will likely always be an alternative.
That Diablo 4 adds MMO elements to the game is little surprising. Although the game resists the label, the path to becoming an MMO is the only right step:
On Steam, an update for Fallout 4 sparked speculation within the community. A day later, the new content was deleted again.
What was that update? On the analysis website SteamDB, you can track the changes in Fallout 4. It shows that on April 4, 2023, several depots named “newvegas2” were added. However, these were removed again on April 5 (as of April 6, 2023).
Especially the name of the files raises hopes for many players. Fallout: New Vegas is an extremely popular game in the series. It currently has a rating of about 96% positive reviews on Steam (via Steam, as of April 6, 2023). Among many fans, it is considered the best part of the series. Players in the community immediately think of a possible continuation of the successful title.
What does the community say? The update fueled speculation about a new Fallout part. On Twitter, you can find numerous posts under the hashtag New Vegas.
Many users have high hopes and would be excited about the game. There is also fun speculation that New Vegas 2 has already been canceled, as the content was removed shortly afterward.
@Im Norbi: “Holy cow, Fallout: New Vegas 2 is real.”.
@EleanorJayynes: “That’s it. New Vegas 2 is canceled, I hope you’re satisfied.”.
However, there are also concerns in the community that it may simply be new game content for Fallout 4 and that players’ expectations could be disappointed.
What does Bethesda say about it? So far, there is no official statement from the publisher regarding a continuation of New Vegas. However, a next-gen update for Fallout 4 has already been announced, which is scheduled to come this year. Therefore, it is quite possible that the changes on Steam are related to that.
During the tournament “Mythic Dungeon International” (MDI) in WoW: Dragonflight, a team set a new record. They completed a dungeon faster than anyone ever in the history of the tournament.
What kind of tournament is this? The MDI is an international competition in World of Warcraft. Teams race each other in Mythic Keystone dungeons (“Mythic+”). 8 of these teams advance to the Global Finals and compete for a prize pool of 300,000 dollars.
During the Global Finals, the team “Mandatory” set a new record for the Ruby Life Pools. They completed the Ruby Life Pools, which until recently was the hardest dungeon, in 8 minutes and 54 seconds. This is the fastest dungeon run in the history of the MDI, as raider.io confirms (via Twitter).
The previous record was held by “Perplexed” with a time of 9 minutes and 16 seconds. During the MDI, almost every team is under 10 minutes, but Mandatory is the only team that managed to go under 9 minutes.
All dungeons of the first season ranked:
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WoW Dragonflight: All Dungeons of Season 1 in the Ranking
How Mandatory breaks the record
This setup was chosen by Mandatory for the dungeon: A protection warrior, a discipline priest, a feral druid, a fire mage, and an unholy death knight made up the team. Their Keystone level was set to +20.
The Ruby Life Pools is a dungeon that runs relatively straightforward and is well-suited for speedruns.
First, they brought all the mobs from the first corridor into the boss room of Melidrussa the Cold, defeating the first mini-boss, Trotzer Draghar, and an ancient colossus. They were already using their battle rush for this.
After a time of 2:07, they reached the second area of the dungeon. They skipped the two notorious dragons to save time. However, in Mythic+ dungeons, a certain number of mobs must be killed to reach 100% defeated enemies. In the last trash group, they defeat the Bound Destroyer and take the remaining mobs into the boss fight. This distinguishes Mandatory from other groups that usually defeat the previous group entirely.
Once they have defeated the second boss, the team’s time is at 6:24. The players sneak past the upcoming opponents – the Storm Channeler and two Storm Warriors – using invisibility potions to get directly to the location of the final boss. There, they pull all mobs, including the mini-boss High Channeler Ryvati.
After they pulled the final boss, Mandatory went back to the two Storm Warriors they had skipped earlier to fill their percentage. They bring them into the boss fight against Erkhart and Kyrakka. The final fight lasts a total of 1:14.
What do you think of Mandatory’s record? Feel free to let us know in the comments here on MeinMMO!
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Pokémon Scarlet and Violet will receive a DLC in 2023. On MeinMMO you can read all the information about “The Treasure of Zone Zero”.
Pokémon Scarlet and Violet are set to receive a DLC named “The Treasure of Zone Zero” in 2023, which includes two expansions and costs €34.99.
The first expansion is called “The Teal Mask” and takes you to the Kitakami region, where you will uncover the secrets of local legends. It is expected to be released in Fall 2023.
The second expansion sends you to the underwater Blueberry Academy as part of a student exchange, called “The Indigo Disk”. The release is planned for Winter 2023.
How much does the Pokémon Scarlet & Violet DLC cost?
The package “The Treasure of Zone Zero” costs one-time €34.99 and includes both expansions, which will be released in 2023 – “The Teal Mask” and “The Indigo Disk”.
However, you are purchasing edition-specific content, either for Scarlet or for Violet. If you want to play the DLC on both editions, you will have to spend €34.99 twice.
When does the Pokémon Scarlet & Violet DLC come out?
The release of “The Treasure of Zone Zero” is divided into two parts since the two expansions of the DLC will be released sequentially.
The Teal Mask – Fall 2023
The Indigo Disk – Winter 2023
More precise information regarding the release period is currently not available. Additionally, it is stated on the official website of the game that the release date may change.
Contents and Trailer of “The Treasure of Zone Zero”
With the purchase of “The Treasure of Zone Zero”, you will receive the two expansions “The Teal Mask” and “The Indigo Disk”.
“The Teal Mask” adds three heroes from Kitakami to the game – Boninu, Benesaru, and Beatori.
Furthermore, the two expansions will add 230 known Pokémon from previous generations that have not appeared in Scarlet and Violet until now.
In addition, you will receive a new set of clothing that appears in the respective colors of the academy.
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Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet – The Treasure of Zone Zero in the Trailer
Pre-order Bonus – What you will receive if you pre-order
If you pre-order the DLC “The Treasure of Zone Zero” by October 31, 2023, you will receive a Hisuian Zoroark with the Tera type “Dark” as a gift.
Hisuian Zoroark cannot be caught in the Paldea region and comes from the game “Pokémon Legends: Arceus”. It is the regional form of Zoroark and has the “Ghost” and “Normal” types.
Here in the West, World of Warcraft is considered the most profitable and successful MMORPG of all time. However, globally, there is a title called “Dungeon Fighter Online” from Nexon that is nearly as old as WoW and even more successful. The game from South Korea does not appear to be an MMORPG at all – at least not in our eyes.
What are the most successful MMORPGs in the world? It is difficult to get exact revenue figures in the world of MMORPGs. But there are always numbers that become known when a developer can boast about a new milestone. Additionally, there are plausible estimates.
It is estimated that World of Warcraft generated about 1 billion US dollars in revenue per year for a long time. In 2017, WoW had generated 9.23 billion US dollars in revenue (via wiki). According to other sources, WoW is said to have reached 14 billion US dollars in revenue in 2022 (via headphonesaddict).
The MMORPG “Dungeon Fighter Online” had achieved 20 billion US dollars in revenue by 2022 (via mmos.com). The publisher Nexon proudly announced this at the time.
Therefore, it can be said that Dungeon Fighter Online is indeed the most successful PC MMORPG in the world.
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5 MMORPGs that Should Have Been WoW Killers But Failed
The most successful MMORPG in the world is a 2D side-scroller like Double Dragon
What seems so strange from a Western perspective? We have a clear image of MMORPGs shaped by games like Everquest or WoW: a 3D MMORPG with a top-down perspective.
Dungeon Fighter Online was released in 2005, a year after WoW. But the two games couldn’t be more different.
Dungeon Fighter Online is a “beat ’em up” action MMORPG that functions as a 2D side-scroller. So like a typical brawler game of the “Double Dragons” or “Golden Axe” variety.
This extremely unusual game for us has been on the market in South Korea since 2005 and reached Japan, China, and Taiwan in the following years, even having a worldwide release in 2015, although it never really took off in the West.
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Dungeon Fighter Online: Trailer – Bakal, The Cruel King of Dragons
Dungeon Fighter Online receives the hardest raid yet
Is the game still being developed? Yes, of course. Even though it seems like a brawler game, Dungeon Fighter Online is regularly updated as an MMORPG. As the name suggests, there are frequently new dungeons to fight through.
A new patch has just been released, Season 7, Act 5, “The Cruel King of Dungeons”. The update promises the hardest raid in the 18-year history of the MMORPG. According to a Polish MMORPG website, the raid is intended for 12 heroes and includes not only the final boss Bakal but also three other monstrous bosses: the “Death Dragon Spirazzi, the Ice Dragon Skasa, and a Berserker Dragon, whatever that may be.
They promise that the bosses will use tactics and mechanics never seen before.
In recent weeks, Destiny 2: Lightfall has caused frustration and disappointment among Guardians with a lackluster story and many bugs. Now, Bungie has directly responded to the criticism, admitted faults, and announced the improvements players can expect in the future.
What was the biggest criticism of Lightfall? The main criticism of the Lightfall experience was the lackluster story. Fans were disappointed with how the story was told and how little clarity and accuracy it offered.
Bungie had shown in many previous expansions that excellent storytelling is their forte. However, the Lightfall DLC lacked a clear direction and was not the anticipated, explosive “beginning of the end” for the greatest saga in Destiny 2.
This led to frustration and disappointment among Guardians, which they expressed in reviews and posts on Steam and Reddit.
Some gamers state on Reddit that the balancing in Lightfall is also off and many players are overwhelmed by it.
New systems, such as the appreciation system and commendation ranks, have also been harshly criticized and even boycotted in the DLC.
Now Bungie has in a detailed blog post admitted faults and announced that it wants to work hard to improve the Lightfall experience and the issues criticized by Guardians.
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Destiny 2: Lightfall – Trailer Game Awards
Bungie responds to the allegations with significant improvements
Here’s how Bungie addressed the criticism: For a long time, the developer remained silent. Guardians initially received only a few answers and reassurances, which, however, were not satisfactory for many.
Bungie quietly worked on fixing many bugs that had occurred since Lightfall in the loot shooter. Therefore, many didn’t expect how comprehensively and thoughtfully Bungie would now address each point of criticism.
[…] it is clear that the first experience we delivered on day one did not offer the full clarity we originally planned when we began developing Lightfall. The team has taken your feedback to heart, both regarding what is coming this year and how we will conclude the saga of Light and Darkness in “The Final Shape.” […] We are determined to ensure that the resolution of our first saga lives up to this legacy.
The story team under fire: Bungie seems to deliberately avoid throwing its story team to the angry mob. Because they did not go any further than this admission regarding the storytelling shortcomings of Lightfall.
They did not mention reasons for the poor narrative flow or the abrupt story ending.
They also did not address why some characters, like Nimbus, were created to be overwhelmingly annoying while other cool NPCs had to die immediately.
They also avoid confirming the suspicion of some players that a large part of the larger story material, from a DLC being made into “The Final Shape,” might have been pushed back.
MeinMMO summarizes for you which problems the studio has recognized. There will be important changes that should improve the gaming experience.
Nimbus is possibly the most hated character in Destiny 2 after Uldren Sov
Guardian Ranks and Commendations
Guardian ranks should be a useful guide season after season, meaning they should reflect the latest content in the game. However, Guardians are not pleased with the new number above their heads. To say that players dislike the system is a mild understatement. Some Guardians even wanted to remain permanently at rank 6 and boycotted the new ranks.
Bungie is now making further adjustments and introducing the following changes:
Commendation requirements are now massively reduced at the players’ request.
Additionally, the ranks will not be reset so dramatically between seasons. Instead of being downgraded to rank 5, you will only be downgraded to rank 8.
In Season 21, a new display will be added to the journey screen showcasing the season progress and all corresponding Guardian ranks, commendation scores, commendation breakdowns, as well as seasonal challenges and triumph scores.
Bungie emphasized that the social signal is important and that commendations should be honorable. They show that players can be grateful to each other.
Difficulty Levels of PvE Activities
Reapers and bosses were far too strong: Some players liked the new difficulty level of Destiny 2 in the Lightfall DLC. However, the majority did not. Often, players suspected the known framerate bug behind the harsh shots from enemies the known framerate bug. However, in this case, Bungie says that wasn’t the case.
The “Reapers” Kabal ships were originally designed for combat against Guardian tanks. […] As part of our goal to make the [Lightfall] invasion of Neomuna feel more threatening, we deployed the Reapers more than ever before and assigned them difficulty modifiers that previously only existed in Nightfalls. This significantly increased their brutality.
Some difficulty modifiers were likely over-tweaked
Bungie admitted that there are valid complaints about difficulty since most content has indeed been raised too high. Even non-boss units had a bit too much health and could feel like bullet sponges, which was not intended.
Another major criticism from players were solo-focused endgame activities in Lost Sectors. Earning new or old Exotics was for some Guardians a painful struggle that often ended with frustration from the loot chest.
The HP scalar of enemies in Legend and Grandmaster activities will be reduced by 10%. Legendary activities, such as the campaign, will not be affected.
The drop rates for Exotics in Lost Sectors will be adjusted.
Additionally, in Season 21, there will be a targeted focusing at Master Rahool for exotic armor pieces, which however are incredibly expensive and despite the stack size for exotic engrams increasing from 1 to 5.
Extended focusing on a random armor Exotic from DLCs or seasons:
1 exotic engram, 1 ascendant shard, and 30,000 Glimmer
In both cases, only previously acquired armor Exotics can be focused.
This is how the “Extended Focusing” in Season 21 at Master Rahool looks
Season 21 brings more QoL changes
Bungie also allows Guardians a glimpse into the near future, specifically Season 21. However, we’ll start with information about a schedule change. The endgame will start significantly earlier in Season 21 because there will be no power level increase.
Trials of Osiris will take place in the “Season of Depth” from May 26 to May 30.
Top-tier Nightfalls will become available from June 20. The catch-up node accordingly on July 11, 2023.
The endgame starts earlier than usual in Season 21
Additionally, Guardians can expect the following quality-of-life improvements in Season 21:
Balance changes are coming for 15 exotic armor pieces, likely including a nerf for the Warlock’s “Starfire Protocol” exotic.
Season 21 will introduce new mods to the game. “Powerful Attraction” and “Elemental Charges.” This will primarily strengthen the armor charge builds of Guardians that rely on Orbs of Power.
The new “Elemental Charges” mod will generate armor charges when players pick up subclass-specific objects like Stasis Shards or Ionic Traces.
The perk “Loot Shot” will soon not only be good for ammunition starting in Season 21. Players will be able to soon shoot and collect Orbs of Power as well. This will also be triggered by AoE damage, allowing for quick and large-scale collection.
Season 21 will also see three additional Strand aspects. “Flechette Storm” for Titans, “Threaded Spectre” for Hunters, and “The Wanderer” for Warlocks, which will further strengthen Strand.
The announcements are a significant step in the right direction for us, especially since they specifically address player criticism.
And who knows, maybe Bungie can still advocate for the suffering Guardians in the raid “Root of Nightmares” who continue to be thrown to their deaths by launch pads.
However, it is important to note that improvements will not happen overnight. It will take some time to fix the issues and provide the new content and stories. Guardians will need to be patient once again and wait for Bungie to fulfill its announcements.
Nevertheless, aside from all the criticism, it can be noted that Destiny 2, amidst the systemic improvements such as the new loadout system and the promise of a future LFG system, which is also set to arrive in 2023, has never been stronger in its underlying structure.
This is how profitable Lightfall is compared to Witch Queen: Many players have thought that the Lightfall DLC is an economic failure and certainly did not surpass the sales figures of “The Witch Queen.” This was largely based on the observation that Bungie has avoided mentioning a new and higher Lightfall sales record on Twitter in 2023.
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Bungie also stated that with Lightfall, it has exceeded sales expectations.
Additionally, the original soundtrack of Lightfall was for a long time number 1 on iTunes, against very strong competition.
What do you think of the adjustments? Were they able to satisfy you and do you now have hope that the game will improve in the future and become more enjoyable again? Or do you find nothing good about it? Feel free to leave your opinion in the comments.
Other things in Destiny 2 are currently extremely powerful, like this beast of a submachine gun that is currently killing everyone in seconds in the Iron Banner:
Diablo 4 has revealed a glimpse of its endgame in a video. Only the smallest bits of information were really new. However, for MeinMMO editor Maik Schneider, they showed enough to recognize a trend. He likes the direction, but there are risks.
What’s new about the endgame? Not much, really. There were only a few minor details about the mechanics already known.
What was really new was the information about “Capstone Dungeons”. These special dungeons are completed at the end of a campaign to unlock the next difficulty level.
Additionally, I found a shown scene about the Paragon boards exciting. You move across square boards with your earned Paragon points, and before you move to the next board, you can rotate it and choose from four different starting points.
Each Paragon board seemingly has 4 access points with different paths.
However, the presentation hid a small hint that made me smile. Because exactly this information is what I was waiting for: more signs of “Targeted Loot”.
You can watch the video of the presentation here:
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Diablo 4: Insight into the Endgame
“Targeted Loot” – Chance and Risk for Diablo 4
In an interview with chief developers of Diablo 4, an exciting sentence about the endgame was mentioned: “Everything revolves around finding your desired equipment in a targeted manner”.
After that, we talked about the “Hell Tides Events” in the open world, which allow me to know beforehand what kind of item I’ll get for completion. At that point, I realized: There is indeed “Targeted Loot” in Diablo 4.
Such a loot system is very powerful.
It gives me greater control over my loot. But it also takes away my control over which activities are worthwhile for me. A double-edged sword. I noticed this back then in the loot shooter The Division 2 as well.
I found the system to be absolutely fantastic. In a specific mission, the drop chances for “gloves” were significantly increased. If I was hunting for gloves, I ground that mission out or a specific area of the open world that day.
Each area of the open world and every mission has increased chances for specific loot.
A daily rotation ensured that I could tackle a different mission the next day if I was still after gloves. It fit perfectly for me; I never paid too much attention to the mission designs anyway. I just wanted to shoot.
The big ‘but’ is, however, the grinding.
If you want to play “efficiently”, that is to gather the best equipment as quickly as possible, nothing beats the activities with “Targeted Loot”.
It’s not yet clear how this will work in Diablo 4. However, after the video, we already know 3 types of “Targeted Loot” in the game:
Open World: Hell Tide Events
Chest with specific equipment type
Bounties: The Whispering Tree
Choice of specific equipment type upon completion
PvP: Fields of Hatred
Currency to purchase self-chosen equipment types
The Whispering TreeDealer: Fields of Hatred
What if I don’t enjoy a specific activity or the task for a particular loot piece is just annoying? For the first few weeks, I’ll struggle through certain activities because the game is new and exciting.
But Diablo 4 is a service game aiming to retain players for the long term. It’s about those small efficiency advantages, which eventually determine how to “play Diablo 4 right”.
Experience has often shown: players do what benefits them the most, not necessarily what they enjoy the most. “Targeted Loot” can help mitigate this circumstance. But it can also make everything worse.
I think highly of a “Targeted Loot” system. It can significantly improve loot-based games, allowing developers to steer player activities a bit. But it can also go wrong a lot and ultimately create more frustration than joy.
If you also have an opinion on this or questions about the system, feel free to leave me a comment.
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.
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.”
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.
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:
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.
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:
“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.
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).
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:
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.
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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New WoW Cinematic shows the power of the incarnations and quite dark figures
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%).
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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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.
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.
With AI, it is now also possible to create somewhat real personalities. A programmer tried this, but the result was quite strange. You can read the whole story on MeinMMO:
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.
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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Throne and Liberty – Official GeForce RTX Gameplay Reveal Trailer
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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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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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.
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.
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.”
What do you think? Are you looking forward to the project? Feel free to let us know in the comments here at MeinMMO.
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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
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.
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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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)
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.
