In March, you will encounter the legendary bosses Boreas, Ho-Oh, Thundurus, and Lugia in the Level-5 Raids of Pokémon GO. Additionally, in Mega Raids, you will find the new Mega-Meditalis and Mega-Alakazam among others. Here we show you when you can find each boss and what the Raid hours in March 2023 will bring.
What are these Raids? Each month, various thematic events start in Pokémon GO, usually bringing specific bosses into the raids.
Here we show you all bosses you will encounter in March 2023 in 5-star Raids and Mega Raids, along with a summary of all Raid hours that are active on Wednesdays.
Raid Hours and Raid Bosses in March 2023
The following Raid hours are active in March 2023 in Pokémon GO:
This is special: Some bosses that have not been in the game for a long time are returning to Pokémon GO in March 2023. For those who enjoy raiding, the strong Mega-Alakazam is also interesting. Other trainers have had the task of completing special research on taking a snapshot of Boreas open for a long time and are happy that it is now possible.
In Pokémon GO the “Let’s GO” event is currently running, but before it ends, you should definitely make use of a few contents. We at MeinMMO will show you which ones they are and why it is worth it.
What event is it about? The “Let’s GO” event is currently taking place in Pokémon GO. While it was mainly about Ditto, Meltan, and the regional Pokémon Vegimak, Grillmak, and Sodamak, Team Rocket took over the game over the weekend and brought additional bonuses.
You should definitely make use of 4 of them before they are no longer available after the end of the Rocket takeover and the end of the “Let’s GO” event.
How much time do you have left? The contents of the “Let’s GO” event and the Rocket takeover are available until March 29, 2023, at 8:00 PM local time.
1. Activate Wonder Box
What is the Wonder Box? The Wonder Box is a special item that you receive by connecting with the “Let’s GO” games for the Nintendo Switch or the smartphone app “Pokémon Home”. When you activate it, wild Meltan spawn from a kind of smoke for an hour.
Why is it worth it? Meltan, the steel Pokémon from the 7th generation of games, can only be caught by activating the Wonder Box, except for special research. But during the event, you should not miss this opportunity, as it is only available in its shiny form until March 29.
In addition, you can currently open the Wonder Box more often than usual. After the event, you will only receive the normal Meltan from the box again. When the shiny will be available again is currently uncertain.
Normal Meltan (left) and Shiny Meltan (right)
2. Unlearn Frustration
What is Frustration? Frustration is a charged attack that all crypto-Pokémon automatically possess after being caught and cannot simply be changed. However, during the event, you have the temporary opportunity to do just that by teaching your desired Cryptos the attack using a Charged TM or Elite Charged TM.
However, the Frustration attack is not particularly strong. Therefore, it makes sense to unlearn this attack from strong attackers and instead focus on a better moveset to be more effective in battle.
Which Pokémon it is particularly worthwhile to change the attack for and how you need to do that, we explain in the following article:
Who is it about? In Pokémon GO, Team GO Rocket has been causing trouble since the Rocket takeover. This is a perfect opportunity to track down and fight the Rocket bosses Arlo, Sierra, and Cliff. Thanks to the event, they can now be found much more quickly. This is especially due to a short-term new Rocket feature.
This way, you can collect mysterious parts for further Rocket Radars through field research or the special research “From the Shadows”, even with an existing Rocket Radar. However, the grunts also appear more frequently at stops and in balloons, so you can collect mysterious parts more quickly that way as well.
How to use the radars and track down the bosses, we will show you in the following video:
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Pokémon GO: Finding Rocket Bosses – How to Collect the Rocket Radar and Track Them Down
Why is it worth it? Unlike the grunts, it is a bit harder to encounter the bosses. However, due to the event bonuses, you will now receive a radar more quickly and can track them down that way. Once you have finally met and fought them, in addition to the usual rewards, you can also look forward to a special 12 km egg that you exclusively get from these battles.
The special thing is: Some of these eggs hatch monsters that you previously couldn’t obtain in the game in other ways. Therefore, it is worth collecting and hatching as many of them as possible.
But that’s not all. After the battle, you will have the chance to catch one of the new crypto-Pokémon. With a little luck, you might encounter a shiny Crypto-Teddiursa, Crypto-Kramurx, or Crypto-Larvitar.
In battle, you should best focus on the right counters and movesets:
Which monsters is it about? Until March 29, regional Pokémon Vegimak, Grillmak, and Sodamak spawn in Pokémon GO. You should definitely secure them, as they will return to their original regions after the event, so you can only obtain them through longer travels, except for Grillmak. Vegimak can usually only be found in Asia and the Pacific region, while Sodamak is found in America and Greenland.
Why is catching worth it? Besides the fact that you can secure Vegimak and Sodamak once more to register them in your Pokédex, you can also catch the monsters as shiny with a bit of luck. Since they are only regionally available, this will be the last opportunity for the time being to secure a shiny specimen.
In addition, you should make use of the wild spawns to collect the corresponding candies, so you can register their evolutions in your Pokédex as well. To evolve each, you will need an Einall stone as well as 50 candies.
Vegimak, Grillmak, and Sodamak normal (above) and as shiny (below)
More contents you can still use
Candy bonus: The event could also be a good opportunity for some to clean out their Pokémon bag. With the candy bonus, you will receive double candies when sending your monsters.
Encounters with Ditto: The transforming Pokémon Ditto appears more often in the game during the event and now hides behind other monsters. Since one can catch the Pokémon in its shiny form with a bit of luck, the numerous encounters are a good opportunity to meet one.
Collector’s challenge: On the occasion of the “Let’s GO” event, a small collector’s challenge is active in the game. You can find this in the “Today” view. To complete it, you only need to catch a Ditto, Vegimak, Grillmak, and Sodamak each. As a reward, you will receive an encounter with Meltan, 5,000 XP, and a medal for the collector’s challenge.
So it can be easily completed on the side. But don’t forget to pick up the rewards on time before the end of the event, or you will lose them.
Have you already secured shiny Meltan? Or are you more focused on Team Rocket? And what do you definitely want to accomplish in the game before the end of the event? Feel free to let us know here on MeinMMO in the comments and exchange ideas with other trainers about it.
In Destiny 2, the Tuesday reset always signals the start of a new week. This week, the latest story highlight featuring Crow and Amanda Holliday will not be available to the Guardians until 7:00 PM. MeinMMO provides you with the weekly overview of everything you can accomplish in the game this week.
This week: This week Destiny 2 heads into the final part of the seasonal story, including the Legendary mode of the Resistance Battlegrounds. But Guardians in Destiny 2 also have a lot of hard content to master beyond that.
The Vanguard has lost another NPC, who was determined to rescue civilians from the clutches of the Witness. The Guardians must therefore organize a funeral and keep a watchful and concerned eye on Crow.
The raid “Root of Nightmares” is stepping up, as it goes grandmaster style.
In addition to the story, especially in the raid, the weekly challenges will now add an optional hidden objective to an encounter each week that, when completed, grants additional loot. At the normal difficulty level, they drop double rewards. However, if you complete the Grandmaster difficulty, you receive a Master raid weapon as a reward.
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Destiny 2: Lightfall – Trailer for new weapons and equipment
Don’t forget to look for the new story part in “Vexcalibur”, where you explore the secret paths in the exotic mission using the Asher Mir spear and its shield.
New reset time effective immediately: Those who log in as usual at 6:00 PM should know that the reset times for Destiny 2 have also changed due to the time change in Germany. The weekly reset will now take place one hour later, at 7:00 PM.
The most important info on activities from 28.03. to 04.04.
Vanguard: Nightfall – The Trial by Fire
The Mirror Corridor, on Jupiter’s moon Europa
Elsie Bray requests the assistance of the Guardians to stop the Vex from advancing on Europa. Get ready to defeat the transcendent spirit “Belmon” again in the Nightfall.
This week earn the Nightfall weapon: The pistol “Bussard”
Changes in Lightfall regarding Nightfalls: The challenges of the Vanguard will be adjusted to account for these changes in Lightfall. Additionally, Bungie will integrate a scoring system into the Vanguard Ops playlist. The higher your score, the larger the multiplier for your Vanguard rank.
Complete Vanguard activities with the wave focus.
These can be either the seasonal waves for Nightfalls or the weekly waves for Vanguard Ops.
Complete Nightfall activities.
At higher difficulty levels, there’s correspondingly more progress.
A single Grandmaster Nightfall also completes this challenge. However, it will not be available in the game again until April 11, 2023.
Endgame: Raid Challenges and Dungeon Rotation
In the rotation raid, the second pupil of the Witness awaits the Guardians
The weekly legacy raid is the “Oath of the Pupil” in the Throne World of Savathûn.
In addition, the dungeon “Pit of Heresy” also offers extra top loot.
Tip: Both the rotation raid and the rotation dungeon are farmable. You can repeatedly complete the individual encounters to receive various items and complete your collection. This includes possible exotics that are available in these contents.
Bungie will further expand these activity rotations of content starting with Season 22. Then players will not only be able to play raids and dungeons as “legacy,” but also old exotic missions.
Crucible – This is the rotating PvP activity:
Lord Shaxx invites you to Rift. So grab the spark and slam it into your opponents’ Rift to win and complete your challenge.
Where will there be a bonus this week?
In week 5, Destiny 2 grants you a bonus on the ranks in Trials. This means you will also progress faster to the currently highly sought-after submachine gun “The Immortal” this weekend.
Weekly Activities
Mara Sov has officially made the Guardians of Destiny 2 her Queen’s Guard in Season 20
Here are the most important activities of this week. Guardians will no longer fight against Savathûn but against the Witness as the main antagonist in Destiny 2 in Year 6. Many questions are currently on the table, especially regarding the ominous veil.
Lightfall – Weekly Campaign Mission
“No Time Left”
The Witness must be stopped, and the Guardians need to quickly master their new strand ability. So go hunt Calus, the newest pupil, for top loot once again.
Ascendant Challenge – Dreaming City
If you still need triumphs from the Dreaming City, pay attention. The second stage of the corruption reveals new access points with a sip of “Queen’s Leaf Tincture”.
Petra Venj is located at the top of the pavilion in the area “The Shore” in the Dreaming City. The curse cycle is resetting and curse week 1 is active. The 5th Ascendant Challenge is also active.
All sources for top loot in Season 20 of Destiny 2
To know where you can effectively grab your top loot, we provide you with a quick activity overview every week.
This is the new max level: In the new season of the Resistance (Season 20), the power level increases dramatically. The maximum power level of your gear is 1,810. Thus, the power level at the start of the new Season 20 has increased by +210 compared to the previous Season 19.
In Season 20 of Lightfall, Guardians start at power level 1600.
The soft cap is at 1750.
The powerful cap at 1800.
With top loot, you can reach the hard cap of 1810.
We list the currently known activities that give you top loot and thus power levels so you can level up quickly, even though something may soon change in this system:
Complete bounty quests at the strategy table via “The Liberator’s Path” (+1)
Weekly Lightfall campaign mission on Legendary (+2)
Complete 3 Resistance Battlegrounds in the seasonal playlist
Complete 3 Gambit matches (+1)
Complete 3 Crucible matches (+1)
Complete Vanguard Operations strikes with the appropriate wave (+1)
Hawthorne’s clan task: Give 5 appreciation cards to other Guardians (+1)
Trials of Osiris (starting March 31)
Glimmer Highlights in the Eververse
In Lightfall and Season 20, there are many cosmetics to discover. So be sure to check back with Tess this week to see what new items she has in store.
This Sparrow piece has been retooled for a tough ride, so it doesn’t matter if your vehicle has more depth than usual when facing a sturdy Titan in full armor.
This Sparrow can withstand a lot and is still off-road capable
This week, you’ll also get the following for Glimmerat Tess:
Exotic weapon ornament for the scout rifle “Jade Rabbit” called “Karesansui”
Legendary weapon ornament for the hand cannon “Trust” called “Credibility”
Legendary ghost projection “Riven Projection”
Legendary teleport effect “Heartbreaker Entrance”
Rare emote “Please this way”
Shader “Biolumen”
Shader “Jungle Viper”
Bungie will host an “April Fool’s” day in April, which will make special items available to you. Furthermore, Ada-1 will also offer old shaders this week that you may not have in your collection yet.
What do you think? Is Crow currently in danger of experiencing what the Guardians once did with Cayde-6? Or do you think he will not have a larger story role in Season 20? Feel free to share your thoughts in the comments.
For owners of the exclusive Lightfall exotic “Mercury Storm”, there is news regarding the existing bug with the weapon, thanks to a long-overdue statement from Bungie:
The loot shooter The Division 2 must now take action against the rampant cheating in the game. The problem has now escalated to the point that the servers are suffering from massive XP exploitation.
Fans of the Division series currently have a tough time. The main series has been dormant since the release of the DLC Warlords of New York in 2020, there has been no information for months about the two offshoots “Resurgence” (Mobile) and “Heartland”, the realization of a planned movie is uncertain.
However, some players are also actively dealing with rule violations in the game. It is said to be particularly about XP glitches. This has now reached such serious dimensions that the developers must intervene.
You can watch the trailer for the current Season 11 here:
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The Division 2: Season 11 – Trailer
Servers affected by XP glitches
What’s currently going on with Division 2? The team behind The Division left the following post regarding the situation on Twitter:
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Tweet translation: “We are monitoring players who circumvent the game mechanics and systems to collect excessive amounts of XP in a short period. This has led to high latency on our servers, making the game unstable and less fun. We are monitoring this behavior and players who exploit such exploits will receive a temporary ban (14 days) after the first offense. Repeated offenses will lead to a permanent ban.”
For a long time, little attention was paid to XP exploits in the game. A ban wave caused a stir in the community due to the DPS glitches and the zombie boss glitches.
XP glitches were never a big topic. But there are many weaknesses to circumvent the system and draw more XP than planned from an activity.
Now it seems a point has been reached where even the servers are suffering under the load of many XP distributions.
What the future holds for the main series of The Division remains unclear. Ubisoft declared the game a financial flop and identified, among other things, the proximity to its predecessor The Division 1 as a problem. A game that took a long time to flourish – and then came Division 2.
Now the latest DLC of Division 2 is three years old, the loot shooter attracts little attention. Perhaps those responsible already have a plan up their sleeve, but there are currently no indications of that.
Aydan Conrad (23) is among the highest-earning Warzone players and is also active as a content creator on Call of Duty on Twitch and YouTube. However, after a few months with the successor Warzone 2, Aydan is no longer interested and announces a break.
What kind of player is he? Aydan “Aydan” Conrad is considered one of the best Warzone players. He was the first to earn over $300,000 in the Battle Royale, and now he ranks second among the highest-earning Warzone players with over $400,000 (via dexerto).
In Warzone 2, the 23-year-old wanted to continue his winning streak, but less than half a year after release, he is no longer interested – and he is not the only one.
In addition to Call of Duty, Aydan is also playing Fortnite. With the time he otherwise spends on Warzone 2, he now wants to check out the Unreal Editor, which makes Fortnite look like a completely different game:
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Is Warzone 2 not providing enough incentives to play?
Why is Aydan quitting? In a video the content creator published on Twitter on March 27, he announced his intention to step back from Warzone 2. For the player who describes himself as “super competitive,” there simply isn’t enough to gain.
He misses the “High Roller” bets with high stakes and tournaments with large prize pools, as he knows them from the original Warzone. These so-called “Wagers” are pretty much dead; in recent days, no one wanted to play with him.
There have been some tournaments, but none has reached the $100,000 prize pool of the “OpTic Texas Warzone 2 Kickoff” at launch in November. According to Aydan, currently, there are only Twitter tournaments, which are not particularly rewarding, and sometimes there aren’t even enough participants.
Overall, the 23-year-old describes the game at this point as “stale”; there is nothing new or exciting. Since the competitive aspect is disappointing, he can only make content from it – and there simply isn’t enough. Without new content, he wouldn’t enjoy producing new videos for YouTube or TikTok.
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What happens next? Aydan plans to step back from Warzone 2 for the remainder of Season 2, which runs according to the Battle Pass until April 12. For Season 3, he intends to give the game another chance.
Furthermore, he wants to remain loyal to the CoD franchise but focus on the Ranked mode – which will be introduced with Season 3 for Warzone 2.
In the meantime, he also wants to try something completely different, like Creative 2.0 in Fortnite or Elden Ring. Perhaps a little distance can reignite his passion.
How is this being received? The video in which Aydan announces his break has been viewed over 2.2 million times on Twitter. In the comments, viewers express their understanding and vow to continue watching him, no matter what he plays.
If you are like Aydan and eagerly awaiting the release of Season 3 to bring some excitement back to CoD: Warzone 2, we have summarized all known information for you here:
18-year-old streamer Darrell “IShowSpeed” Watkins is huge on YouTube. He is primarily known for his loud outbursts. During a meeting with players from the Portuguese national football team, he just started barking.
What kind of YouTuber is he? IShowSpeed is a phenomenon on YouTube. At the end of 2021, the 18-year-old was permanently banned from Twitch and quickly became the biggest streamer on YouTube. He draws attention mainly with actions that somehow always go completely wrong.
Nevertheless, he keeps managing to get celebrities into his streams:
However, one meeting remains elusive for the enthusiastic football fan: that with his idol, Cristiano Ronaldo. In Portugal, the 18-year-old got close, as he met with national players João Félix and Rafael Leão – and started barking.
In the world of content creators, one has to come up with unusual actions to stand out from the crowd. So one barks or puts on a rat costume.
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IShowSpeed goes wild during meeting with João Félix
What is IShowSpeed doing in Portugal? The streamer traveled to Portugal to attend the Euro qualifier match between Portugal and Liechtenstein on March 23. As befits a content creator, he shared it with his viewers on stream.
After the match, where his idol Cristiano Ronaldo scored two of the four goals, IShowSpeed was invited to hang out with national players João Félix and Rafael Leão. The streamer initially presented himself with Leão, joking with him: that he is his brother, his twin.
How did the meeting go? In a restaurant, the 18-year-old then meets João Félix. When he wants to introduce the 23-year-old to his chat, he makes a faux pas, mispronouncing the player’s name and refusing to say it correctly again even after being corrected – that’s the same anyway.
Félix retaliates by offering the YouTuber a spoonful of chocolate mousse. Instead of letting him try it, he smears the cream on his nose. IShowSpeed then starts barking wildly, much to the amusement of those present, who film him while laughing.
As always, it remains a bit unclear to what extent his counterparts were in on it. Félix seems to not hold it against the 18-year-old; however, it is likely one of the more unusual fan meetings of his career. You can watch the whole video here, barking starts at 9:49.
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How is it received? By now, such behavior is well known from the 18-year-old and the reactions are predictably: His fans love him for exactly this content; the barking is the highlight for them. People who are not fans of the YouTuber find it rather off-putting, a bit cringy (via Twitter).
Whether IShowSpeed has increased his chances of meeting Cristiano Ronaldo by barking with his colleagues is rather questionable. However, fans eagerly follow whether the 18-year-old will still succeed in personally meeting his great idol – if the YouTuber follows his usual pattern, at least entertainment is guaranteed.
After the end of the Open Beta of Diablo 4, thousands of fans are discussing the new action RPG and sharing their opinions. The consensus is: almost everything about the game is good, Diablo 4 can even rekindle old love. There is a bit of criticism, nonetheless.
This is what players say: In forums, on Reddit, and also in the comments here on MeinMMO, the reactions to Diablo 4 are overwhelmingly positive. Players are excited about what they have seen.
It is said, for example: “Diablo 4 is the best Diablo experience I have had in a long time,” and especially players who haven’t played in years are impressed:
I am 38 and have felt that I am slowly done with video games. Here and there a AAA game, but I never really got into it. When I played the beta of Diablo 4, it sparked a joy again that I haven’t felt in gaming for a long time.
Other comments from noticeably older players agree, feeling the same way. Others are ironically angry with Diablo 4, saying: They were happy with Diablo 3. Now, after the test, they would much rather play Diablo 4. Everything else feels dull now.
Diablo 4 Beta: Performance and fun are on point, but important questions remain unanswered – The conclusion of the MeinMMO editorial team
“I assumed Blizzard could do more”
This was well received: The biggest praise goes especially to the gameplay and the world of Diablo 4. The game finally feels like what fans have missed since Diablo 2 23 years ago. The world is dark, the atmosphere is oppressive, the enemies wonderfully disgusting. MeinMMO reader Alex K. summarizes his impression:
I was able to play the beta on both weekends and found it very successful so far. The world looks beautifully dark, dungeons are very well designed, and the carnage is a lot of fun. I often missed a free camera to admire the murals from another perspective.
For me, Diablo 4 has everything that a sequel should have and a bit more.
Especially the worry about the dark world grew due to a new gameplay video shortly before the beta. However, the test dispelled the concerns: Diablo 4 is indeed as dark as it promises to be.
Even the major controversy, the Shared World of Diablo 4, is hardly seen as a criticism anymore. The MMO elements are present, but not intrusive. Only a small part of the players still insists on a purely solo experience.
An expert has warned beforehand that you are ruining Diablo 4 for yourself with too much hype. The game is really good, but it’s also not the savior of the genre. You should not expect “the best game of all time”, as no game could fulfill that.
This was not well received: The major criticism of Diablo 4 remains the endgame. Dungeons were somewhat repetitive even in the beta. If they look like this in the end, it could become boring quickly. A few critical voices:
MeinMMO reader Caliino: “My conclusion after two characters at level 25: Currently standard fare, nothing special, but not necessarily bad. The €70 is definitely NOT worth it from my perspective so far.”
MeinMMO reader Tatsu: “I think I have seen basically everything in the beta of Diablo 4. Too few skills or hardly any options for these. In D3 there were, I believe, 4 options; now there are still only 2. It will probably only be 1 to 2 builds per class that perform well.”
MeinMMO reader NahYou (already after the pre-order weekend): “The game is pretty, the gameplay fun. However, the content is somehow just ‘meh’. The world feels primarily like a running simulator, as it is very empty, and the story and side quests are very scattered. And they are sometimes at such a low level as old WoW world quests, so also long-term rather meager.”
On Reddit, critical voices are significantly in the minority, which is a rare phenomenon. Normally, the biggest critics can be found there. However, there was probably too much complaining about the betas.
Some players have complained about just about everything over the past few days, which eventually called the “silent majority” to action. They reminded that you don’t have to play Diablo 4 if you find it so bad:
In China, there is an exciting story from E-Sports regarding League of Legends. The 21-year-old Chinese player, Yang “Heng” Cui-Heng, was seriously ill with the flu. He dragged himself onto the stage for a decisive game against one of the best junglers in the world, and there he experienced a match in LoL that he will probably never forget.
This was the situation:
The 21-year-old Heng is a jungler for the “Team WE”. Heng made his debut in the professional LPL league only in December 2022. At 21, the jungler is relatively old for a rookie. He spent 2 years stuck in the lower leagues: Team WE is almost his last chance to make it as a LoL professional.
Last week, the regular LoL season ended in China, and his Team WE was at 7-7, close to missing the playoffs: In China, 17 teams are vying for 10 spots.
On March 21, a decisive game against “Weibo Gaming” was about to take place, which is excellently staffed with top players like TheShy, Xiaohu, and Karsa, and ranks among the top 4 teams in China. The world-class jungler Karsa is likely the toughest opponent Heng will ever face.
The problem: As was later revealed, Heng was seriously ill with a flu that was circulating in China before the start of the game – but substitute players are not actually planned in LoL. He somehow dragged himself onto the stage.
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Player takes a break after catastrophic start – opponent laughs
How did the match go for him? During the match, it turned out that Heng was suffering even more severely from the flu than previously assumed. The game turned into a catastrophe.
Heng seemed completely out of sorts at the start of Game 1. At about 3:50 minutes into the match, he made a technical error that caused both himself and his midlaner to fall behind early in the match:
Heng came onto Vi in the mid lane, wanted to attack 2 opponents too aggressively, and ended up dying in a pretty embarrassing manner.
Immediately after the action, Heng even had to call for a break, which elicited a victorious grin from his opponent Karsa.
But it turned out that Heng was completely exhausted: As seen in the video, his hands were trembling. He was apparently physically at the end of his rope due to the flu.
At about 4:52 minutes, the segment starts:
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Does it have a happy ending? Yes, at least a little bit. Even though Heng lost the game against Weibo Gaming and Karsa, Team WE still had one last chance against “Rare Atom” on March 26. Here, Heng and his team were able to prevail.
Team WE finished with 8-8, just landing in 10th place, and qualified for the playoffs. In the first round, on March 31, they face Top Esports, a heavyweight in a “Best of 5 – The loser is out” series. Hopefully, the jungler will feel better by then.
How tough the life of a LoL professional can be is shown time and again by stories from China:
The latest chapter of Dead by Daylight has received a lot of criticism, yet also boasts a daring, modern design. MeinMMO bombarded chief designer Dave Richard with questions.
Dead by Daylight released the chapter “Tools of Torment” a few weeks ago. The latest killer is the “Skull Merchant” – a cold-blooded woman whose story explains that she lies in wait for corporate bosses on vacation and eliminates them using high-tech drones, so that she can then buy their companies from the remaining executives. However interesting the latest killer may be, there was already some criticism beforehand, as the Skull Merchant fell short of expectations even on the test realm.
Even though much had changed by the time of release, many still seem not entirely happy with her. We seized the opportunity to conduct an interview with Dave Richard, the Creative Director of Dead by Daylight at Behaviour Interactive. We discussed the general design of the killers, the community’s criticism of the latest chapter, and the reactions to it, as well as whether Dead by Daylight is slowly moving away from its original concept – and whether that is a good or bad development.
MeinMMO: All killers have a certain horror aspect, but most are not particularly threatening in our real lives. Very few people probably actually fear that a mysterious huntress lives in the woods or that a mutated flesh abomination might emerge from the closet. But “pervasive surveillance” is a very real fear that has grown exponentially in recent years with improved technology, also fueled by fictional works, such as movies (Minority Report) or TV series (Black Mirror). Are you trying to get “closer to reality”?
Dave Richard: That’s a very good question. I believe horror can be found everywhere. And of course, technology is everywhere too. And in the wrong hands, it can be used in nefarious ways. That’s a thought we’ve been playing with for a while – the timing was right.
The “Skull Merchant” received a lot of criticism – but also deviates from classic horror and is more modern.
Most of the original killers had a clear “1980s vibe,” inspired by the films of that era, and whose protagonists often later became part of Dead by Daylight themselves. This type of “old horror” is increasingly being mixed with modern themes, such as the Trickster or the Pig, or both killers from Resident Evil. The Skull Merchant seems to go even further and is practically from the current time. Are you not concerned about losing your identity as a “classic horror game” or that the overall gaming experience is slowly changing?
I am convinced that there is room in the horror genre for everyone. We are incredibly lucky to be recognized as a Hall of Fame of horror, and the original premise of the game was to recreate the atmosphere of those iconic horror films from the 70s and 80s.
We love pushing the boundaries of horror, and whether we are traveling back in time, for example with The Knight, or playing a modern apex huntress – the goal is always the same: to provide the players with the best gaming experience. One that is thrilling, creepy, and a bit nerve-wracking.
Is Dead by Daylight becoming too complex for newcomers?
The abilities of the killers have become increasingly complex over the years. We’ve come a long way since the first “this one sets bear traps, don’t step in them.” Explaining all aspects of the Skull Merchant’s powers to a new player would take some time. It’s even more overwhelming when playing solo and trying to figure that out simply by going against her. Are there plans to better explain to casual players, who may not want to engage with this outside of the game, what is happening?
I can’t say what will come, but I can say that we are fortunate to have such an engaged community.
In fact, some of our esteemed brand ambassadors (“Fog Whisperer”) have tons of resources for newcomers that are extremely useful for anyone looking to improve.
The “active zone” of the drones is clearly marked by a bright border. Doesn’t that contradict the feeling of being constantly monitored? Or do you think that actually intensifies the fear because the area of surveillance is so clearly recognizable?
We wanted to provide the players with clear feedback so that they understand that the drones react and that there are specific areas that are considered more dangerous. This gives survivors the chance to react and avoid the drone effects, but also helps the killer keep survivors away from certain areas.
Aside from that, we listen very closely to the feedback from our players and may reconsider this in the future if we feel it impacts the balance.
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Dead by Daylight: Tools of Torment Trailer
Typically, a chapter contains one killer and one survivor, with the exception of licensed chapters. “Tools of Torment” brings Thalita and Renato. Why did you decide on 2 survivors? Is it the number of perks that were “necessary” for the game? Or did you intentionally want 2 characters who share a deeper connection?
In fact, we have Charlotte and Victor, also known as the Twins, who work together as killers. We wanted to see what it’s like to have two survivors who are connected and collaborate. We felt this was a strong and interesting contrast to the Skull Merchant, who is a solitary wolf in every aspect of her life.
Since the two are siblings, are there any interactions that can only be experienced when they are both present together? Perhaps similar to what you did with Leon and Wesker with special lines. Or is that something you do not want in-game and prefer to limit to “outside” the actual gameplay?
Both have a unique talent that, when used together, makes them stronger. It aptly carries the name Teamwork – and we believe these talents truly speak for themselves.
With characters and powers that have reached modern times, do you plan to go even further? Maybe to introduce characters from a (possible) future with even more advanced technology?
I’m afraid I can’t say what is to come. Stay tuned!
What’s the deal with the Skull Merchant’s mask? It’s incomplete, so it seems to have no practical use – and hiding her face also seems unlikely, as she doesn’t plan on witnesses anyway, but the mask stands out as if it’s an important part of her character.
That is an important part of her. It’s a very significant aspect of her personality, this legendary, crafty huntress. She loves beautiful things and also likes to get her hands dirty.
So it would make sense that she does not use it to hide her identity but rather to establish her “signature look.”
A little story question. In her story, the Skull Merchant seems to accept no instructions from others and usually keeps all the strings in her own hands. What is her relationship with the Entity? Does she do this reluctantly? Or does she enjoy her new “job”?
That’s a very good question. I believe she loves this “job” – as her goal is to be the best of the best and to hunt only the best, and she can do that over and over again. She can perfect her craft in the name of the Entity, and I think she is perfect for this role.
Skull Merchant received a lot of criticism – and some interesting theories
When the Skull Merchant arrived on the test server, the initial reaction from the community – at least in the game’s subreddit – was quite negative. While many of the complaints have since led to major changes, there are still a few we would like to discuss and hear your thoughts on.
We take community feedback very seriously. Their comments have reached us, and although we cannot always implement them immediately, we are always striving to improve and do so promptly.
[With the hotfix 2] many changes have also been made for the Skull Merchant, so we hope our community will be satisfied.
Why is she actually called “Skull Merchant”? For some, that doesn’t seem to fit her story at all.
As her drones adorned with body parts show, she is an enthusiastic huntress. She cherishes the souvenirs of her hunts. She is also a very business-minded person – she is indeed a businesswoman, and we wanted to acknowledge both realities in her name.
In the chase, the Skull Merchant relies on close combat attacks.
One of the most common complaints was that the Skull Merchant doesn’t have a real power during chases and simply becomes an “M1 killer.” Do you agree with that? And do you take this feedback into account for upcoming chapters?
We accept all feedback. We do this for the fans, for our community, and when they express concerns, we listen. We want our game to be as fun and exciting as possible while keeping it balanced, and that’s why feedback is definitely taken into consideration.
As mentioned before, we made some changes to the Skull Merchant [on March 17], based on player feedback, and we hope our community appreciates it!
What is an “M1 killer”? An “M1 killer” is a killer who takes down his prey only through normal close combat attacks (Mouse button 1 = M1). Many killers have powers that can affect survivors during the chase and can overpower them, such as the Trapper. Other killers, like the Spirit, rely entirely on their close combat attacks and can only better track or move across the map through their abilities. M1 killers are therefore dependent on pursues.
For some, it seems that the entire design of the Skull Merchant was a little “hasty.” Some of her animations are apparently borrowed from other killers, her face appears to be a mix of the Trickster and Yui. Her Mori is very reminiscent of the Nightmare’s. Does this perception deceive? Or is it normal for animations and other components to be reused, and this time it just stood out more?
I can assure you that our entire team is in no rush and carefully designs characters that are unique and have a very extensive and complex background story.
We have a very large number of killers and survivors, and it is possible that they resemble each other. But we approach the design and development of our characters with great care because we want them to be unique and new for our players.
A theory that has gained a lot of traction is that the Skull Merchant was originally the design of a killer from the “Predator” franchise because she uses the same type of weapons and tracking technology. Was that an inspiration behind the chapter? Or is it pure coincidence?
I’m afraid I can’t comment on that, sorry!
Thank you for answering the questions!
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Wonderers: Eternal World (PC/ Mobile) is a cute MMORPG currently in development. The publisher is Smilegate, the developer of Lost Ark.
The upcoming MMORPG recently changed its title, previously called “Wonderus: The Arena”. In addition, the Korean developers NGELGAMES joined forces with Smilegate.
A few days ago, they presented the reveal trailer for Wonderers: Eternal World and announced a closed beta that is set to start soon.
Entices with cute graphics and lets you play as fairy tale characters
What kind of game is this? Wonderers is an MMORPG that throws you into a colorful world full of chibi characters – characters have large, wide heads that seem to consist only of cute eyes and mouths. It will be available for PC and Mobile.
The playable characters are based on fairy tale figures. Thus, you will be playing as Alice, Gretel, or Robin Hood in very cute versions, but you can customize your character as you wish.
Here you can see the trailer for Wonderers: Eternal World:
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Wonderers: Eternal World – Official Trailer for the MMORPG
These contents are also offered:
You can also find fairy tale content in the game world, which is said to be very large and open.
Puzzles and mini-games
PvE dungeons reminiscent of roguelikes
PvP battles that are fought in 4vs4
Users are excited, comparing it to MapleStory 2
Under the video on YouTube, there are numerous voices in the comments expressing excitement for the MMORPG. Many also compare it to MapleStory 2, a similarly looking MMORPG that was shut down in 2020.
We summarize a few of the comments here for you:
emanueljoab: ‘I miss MapleStory 2.’
_eto: ‘I’m so hyped, I can’t wait to try it out.’
devilzim666: ‘So MapleStory 2, but better because it’s not published by Nexon?’
MafiaCarpio: ‘I miss MapleStory 2. I will definitely try this.’
When will Wonderers be released? There is no release date yet for Wonderers. The developers are currently planning a closed beta that is supposed to take place from April 24 to April 30, 2023. We will keep you updated on future information.
What do you think about Wonderers: Eternal World? Do you want to try the MMORPG and explore the cute fairy tale world? Or is the art style not for you? Feel free to let us know in the comments here on MeinMMO!
MapleStory recently received a lot of negative reviews because players are angry with the developers:
In Call of Duty: Warzone 2 there were some weapon changes made in Mid-Season 2. The submachine gun Vel 46 now performs even better than before. An expert shows in a video why the weapon is so good and what setup is recommended for it.
An update on March 24, 2023 brought some changes to the weapon meta in CoD: Warzone 2.
According to some YouTubers, one particular weapon is now better than ever. WhosImmortal names the Vel 46 the new number 1 among submachine guns (via YouTube). Thus, it has now even become a strong alternative to the previously established Lachmann MP.
The YouTuber and Warzone expert “P4wnyhof” (via YouTube) explains in his video why the Vel 46 is so good and provides a guide on how you can get the most out of the submachine gun.
CoD: Warzone 2: Vel 46 – Setup for hipfire and low recoil
The YouTuber presents the buffed Vel 46 as a strong alternative to the Lachmann MP. The weapon is especially suitable for people who like to fight at close range and fire from the hip.
This setup is recommended by the YouTuber in his video for the Vel 46:
Muzzle: Tango 228 Barrel
Underbarrel: OP-X9 Foregrip
Magazine: 30 Round Mag
Laser: VLK LZR 7MW or Point-G3P 04
Grip: ZLR Combat Grip
You can find the English video with P4wnyhof’s assessment here:
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Here you can see the entire video from the YouTuber
The buffed Vel 46 can shine with the setup above with a range of 13 meters. Up to here, the SMG deals its full damage. In comparison, the Lachmann performs significantly worse at 8 meters.
The Vel is great for closer targets at a distance of 20 meters. The almost exclusively vertical recoil also allows for fights at medium distances, where other players have to pull out their assault rifles. A significant advantage in a fast-paced fight.
What does the setup for better hipfire look like? If you want to focus more on hipfire, the YouTuber recommends a 50 Round Magazine and a Point-G3P 04 Laser. The Tango 228 Barrel can be removed in this case.
Currently, the Vel 46 is considered one of the best options in close combat, with which you can achieve slightly more range than with the Lachmann MP – even if it performs a bit weaker in terms of time-to-kill.
If you want to try out more weapons and setups, you can find here a guide on how to equip one of the best assault rifles to utilize the weapon’s full potential:
Ultima Online is an MMORPG that has been online since 1997. Players have owned a house in the game for as long as 20 years and absolutely do not want to lose it.
Those who want to engage in housing in Ultima Online must pay monthly for the MMORPG and log in every few days.
Ultima Online offers players a limited world, so the MMORPG wants to avoid someone hoarding property and being inactive. If a homeowner does not enter their property for too long, a timer is activated and the house risks disappearing.
The items inside can then be taken by others. A large group of players gathers around the property to possibly grab rare items. The owner can do nothing once it comes to that.
Players do not want to give up their houses
A Twitter user named Xabi wrote a thread about veterans of Ultima Online. He heard that players log in every 2–3 days to prevent their house from disappearing, and otherwise do not play the MMORPG at all. Additionally, they have been paying $13 a month since the late nineties (via Twitter).
In a Reddit thread, players talk about the nostalgia they feel regarding their houses in Ultima Online. They discuss properties that existed over 20 years ago that they still remember. Some of them are said to still be there.
In the video, you can see old MMORPGs that are still being played:
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5 old MMORPGs that are still actively played
What kind of game is it? Ultima Online is a very old MMORPG and is considered the father of sandbox MMORPGs. You play in isometric perspective and complete quests, navigate dungeons, or experience PvP content.
In the game, you are not bound to a class, but can learn various skills and adapt your playstyle accordingly.
Ultima Online is a classic and primarily targets fans of old-school MMORPGs. Those looking for something modern with nice graphics should look elsewhere.
You can play Ultima Online for free for a few years now, but you have to live with limitations. This includes, among other things, not being able to build houses.
What do you think about the players in Ultima Online who have held onto their houses for 20 years? Have you ever played the MMORPG and were maybe even a homeowner yourself? Or is the old classic not for you? Feel free to let us know in the comments here on MeinMMO!
Those looking for a new MMORPG should check this out:
A futuristic Exotic, which players could exclusively receive as a pre-order item for Lightfall in Destiny 2, proves to be an extremely complex challenge for Bungie. MeinMMO tells you which Exotic just doesn’t want to work and when a fix for it is planned.
Which Lightfall Exotic is currently causing problems? The exotic and exclusive weapon “Vice Stinger” was supposed to sweeten the waiting time for pre-orderers of Lightfall. The kinetic nanite auto rifle not only has a futuristic design but also features homing missiles and can even transform into a grenade launcher.
Many players therefore took the offer in August 2022 and pre-ordered the expansion for 100 € to receive the item first and exclusively. But as soon as they had the item, it only caused frustration among its new owners.
After the release of Lightfall in February 2023, “Vice Stinger” then received a catalyst that was buggy again and caused the weapon to lose its damage bonus of 40% against enemies with red bars.
With this pre-order item, many Guardians had the misfortune of being stuck with it
Meanwhile, the Lightfall Exotic “Vice Stinger” is still broken and not fully usable five weeks after the release.
Much worse than the bug itself was the fact that Bungie confirmed the bug upon the Lightfall release, but has since shared no further information about what the cause of the problem is or when a solution will come. Only when players publicly pressed for it did the developer respond.
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Destiny 2 shows new insights into Strand in its trailer – The focus in Lightfall
From exclusive anticipation to pure frustration: Many players spent 100 euros for a pre-order to get the exclusive weapon of the new DLC and are now disappointed that their exclusive item simply does not function properly.
Some have even demanded that Bungie refund their money, as they did not receive what they paid for.
In addition, Bungie has not made an official statement about the issue for a long time after the Lightfall release. Therefore, there was no information about what had happened to the weapon and when the problem was to be resolved.
This has led to a lot of frustration, which players have now made public and shared through social media.
The Reddit thread of user xSpectre_iD has received 8.5K upvotes so far and criticizes exactly this. He expresses his surprise that Bungie has not provided any new feedback on this bug, as is usually the case.
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The pre-order item “Vice Stinger” has been buggy since August 2022
Bungie admits that it’s very complicated
A fix is already planned: Meanwhile, Bungie has commented on the issue with the Lightfall Exotic “Vice Stinger”. Both on Reddit and on Twitter, the developer has now informed the players that fixing this issue is very complicated and has taken more time than expected.
On Twitter, Bungie even got more specific and provided an exact date for the fix of the Lightfall Exotic.
For the upcoming patch this week, a fix is planned to address a problem that caused “Malicious Touch” and “Vice Stinger” to deal less damage to smaller enemies than intended. Red bar enemies will once again live in fear of this Exotic, as nature intended. After the update: Be afraid. Be very afraid.
This means that on Thursday, March 30, 2023, after the planned downtime with patch, the weapon should function properly again. One can only hope that the last sentence in Bungie’s message is really only meant for the enemies and not as an omen for the weapon owners.
How can you get the Exotic “Vice Stinger” in Season 20? Currently, Bungie has not created a way to obtain the exotic auto rifle without the Lightfall DLC. Therefore, it will likely remain exclusive to the Guardians who purchased Lightfall before February 28, 2023 or later in the version with the annual pass.
However, it cannot be ruled out that a new option will be available in the near future to make the weapon accessible to other players who joined the DLC later or do not own Lightfall.
Tell us: Are you among the affected players who couldn’t use Vice Stinger properly? Or do you not care because you secretly enjoy that some players with their Lightfall pre-order have gotten into trouble?
However, there are also items in Destiny 2 where the bugs are less technical, but rather optical in nature, that bring a smirk to some Guardians’ faces, such as the “Bondussy”:
With Razer’s Naga Trinity, one of the best mice on Amazon is currently on offer if you want to play MMORPGs.
Many MMO players swear by mice with many buttons. This way, you can pack (almost) all functions onto the gaming mouse and trigger whole chain reactions with corresponding macros.
One of the best gaming mice for MMO and MMORPG players is currently available for 50 euros in the spring sales on Amazon.
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While the Naga Pro and the latest V2 Pro may offer better and especially wireless technology, the Naga Trinity remains a real value-for-money tip, especially when on offer, if you want a good, flexible mouse for little money.
The Trinity comes with three interchangeable parts in the thumb area.
Are there alternatives?
The SteelSeries Aerox 9 Wireless weighs only 89 grams and costs around 100 euros. It doesn’t offer interchangeable parts, but it is lighter than Razer’s mice. The Aerox 9 is currently also on offer. Corsair’s SCIMITAR RGB ELITE is of high quality and offers comfortable buttons. At a price of around 100 euros, it is also a fair deal.
Logitech’s G600 is also an option if you can buy it in Germany. The price often ranges between 60 and 70 euros, but the mouse is no longer officially produced in Germany.
More recommended offers: Are you looking for more tips from the spring sales? A couple of highly recommended in-ear headphones are also currently on offer. What makes the in-ear headphones so good and a recommendation for the PS5 can be read on MeinMMO:
The open beta of Diablo 4 has ended and left many fans feeling empty. They want more, finding everything else boring now. MeinMMO explains whether there are any further tests and when you can play again.
This was the beta:
The open beta ran from March 17 to 20 for pre-order customers and from March 24 to 27 for everyone for free. The servers were shut down for the last time at 9:00 PM on March 27.
When is the next beta? According to current information, no further beta is planned. The open beta was already the stress test for the servers to identify problems and improve the release.
If another test is announced, you can find information about it here on MeinMMO.
When can I play again? The official release of Diablo 4 is on June 6 for PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X|S. Those who pre-order one of the more expensive versions of Diablo 4 can even play 4 days earlier, on June 2.
The world will also be significantly larger. In the open beta, you only saw about 20% of the map, with the release at least 4 more areas and dozens of additional dungeons added.
Blizzard uses the beta to improve technical aspects, but also for class balancing. Information on this is still missing. After release, Diablo 4 will be supplied with seasons and battle passes to bring new content. There will also be a store for cosmetics.
The open beta of Diablo 4 is over. Some players have already invested up to 50 hours or more, yet they have not even seen a fifth of the world. The map of the new action RPG is much larger, and this news is generating excitement.
How big is the map? In the open beta of Diablo 4, you were only able to visit the Shattered Peaks. This area includes Act 1, as well as several side quests and dungeons. However, much more of the map was visible while playing, even if it wasn’t fully revealed.
In the release version of Diablo 4, however, there are at least 4 more areas that you can explore. The peaks make up less than a fifth of the total you can travel:
Blizzard has already introduced the world of Diablo 4 in an earlier video on YouTube. It also showed all the areas that are yet to come.
In interactive maps like the one from Mapgenie, the entire world map can already be seen, although not yet with “Points of Interest”.
For comparison, a user uploaded a complete map to Reddit and highlighted the part in red that you could see so far.
It is clearly visible: The areas on the surface that have been visible so far make up only about 20% of the visible world. In addition, there are over 100 dungeons in the finished game that you can explore.
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Kehjistan: ruins of many wars and demonic invasions
Hawezar: a sickly swamp
Desiccated Steppes: as the name suggests, a barren steppe area
Additionally, there are already hints that you will later enter hell, perhaps also the High Heavens. There are already images of hell, but we do not yet know when and where you will see them.
By the way, you are supposed to receive the same loot in every area at any time. Only the appearance changes, allowing you to put together your own outfits. You can find more info in our transmog guide for Diablo 4.
This is what the fans say: The reactions to the map are extremely positive and already a bit nostalgic. The beta has just ended a few hours ago and fans are already experiencing withdrawal symptoms.
It is being said that all other games seem boring and bland right now. Some are asking how other fans cope with the emptiness that exists until Diablo 4 finally releases.
The conclusion of the MeinMMO editorial team regarding the beta can be seen in the video:
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Diablo 4 Beta: Performance and fun are on point, but important questions remain unanswered – The conclusion of the MeinMMO editorial team
Although only little of the world was visible, Diablo 4 has apparently done many things right. The only criticisms that have been repeatedly mentioned were class balancing, some UI elements, and the dungeons.
Balancing, on the other hand, is currently a point of contention among fans. Information is still lacking on how classes will play at level 50 and in Paragon. But already some voices are calling for Diablo 4 to be harder:
A former professional in CS:GO and Valorant can no longer access his Steam account. Valve’s support seriously demands that he name the original CD key with which he created his account 15 years ago.
What is the player’s problem? Bradley “Android” Fodor has earned about $84,000 with CS:GO and Valorant. However, his heyday was 5 years ago (via esportearnings). In 2018, he made it to the quarter-finals of the “FACEIT” Major in CS:GO – he is still proud of that achievement today. Because of that, there were rare stickers in CS:GO, which are very valuable today.
The player changed his phone number associated with Steam on March 23. During this process, he made a mistake: he did not remove his authentication before changing the number. This small detail has disastrous consequences. He can no longer log into Steam.
He writes on Twitter:
I tried to contact support, but because my account is “valuable”, they demand that I input the original keys I lost decades ago.
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Steam demands a digital image of the packaging from 15 years ago
Is there nothing he can do? No, apparently not. The Canadian is desperate. He says he sent his driver’s license and ID to Valve.
But support writes to him: “These are not the information we currently need.”
He must prove that he is really the owner due to the age and value of the account by naming the original key he used to create his Steam account. He is asked to please send a digital photo or scan of the CD key.
Support even gives him tips on where exactly the CD key is located on the packaging – on the packaging that the player apparently hasn’t had for years.
“Who still has their original keys from 15 years ago?”
This is what the player says: The former pro is quite upset. He says:
I gave my life to get the stickers and emblems from the quarter-finals, but because I changed my number, I will probably never get them back. So sad, man. Who still has their original CDs from an account older than 15 years?
How is this being discussed? People are giving him a lot of tips. Apparently, there are some players who were in a similar situation, but were helped by a “friendlier support staff member.”
They advise him to try again and see if he can reach someone who is not so meticulous. The e-sports achievements should be enough to prove ownership.
By the way, the story caused great satisfaction among the staff at MeinMMO, who generally never throw anything away and keep all keys in case “they may be needed someday.”
We just have a bunch of MMO players in the editorial office, whose favorite complaint is, of course: “My inventory is full – but I definitely cannot throw anything away. I surely still need all of it.”
Such Steam accounts can actually be very valuable:
Spring offers have started on Amazon. Included are in-ear headphones from EPOS. They currently cost less than 100 euros and are a real tip for PC and PS5. MeinMMO editor Benedikt Schlotmann believes: There is hardly a better option at the moment.
There are many good wireless in-ear headphones, but very few of them can be easily used with the PS5. This is because the PS5 does not support a direct Bluetooth connection. Only devices with a USB dongle work smoothly.
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In-ear headphones offer you maximum flexibility when gaming
I was able to test the EPOS GTW 270 extensively for MeinMMO. The processing quality is excellent, as both the charging case and the in-ears are made of aluminum instead of cheap plastic. The sound also impresses me.
The only annoying aspect is the asynchronous wireless connection: If you want to listen to music or sound with just one in-ear, you will inevitably have to use the right earbud, as the left one gets turned off.
What do I find so great? What I particularly like is the flexibility of the in-ears: Thanks to the USB dongle, you can easily use the headphones with PC, PS5, and Switch. This is especially practical for someone like me who often uses multiple devices.
You can use the headphones with the dongle on any device and are not limited in their use. And it’s extremely simple: As soon as the dongle is plugged in and the charging case is opened, the headphones connect right away. Meanwhile, EPOS has also pushed out an update so that you can use the microphone of the in-ears while gaming. But you shouldn’t expect too much from the microphone; I always sound a bit thin.
Currently, there are few good alternatives on the market
With the VR P10 Wireless Gaming Earbuds from soundcore, there is at least a promising alternative for around 100 euros, which can also be used with the PS5 thanks to an adapter. However, in terms of processing, these fall behind EPOS.
Another alternative would be the Razer Hammerhead HyperSpeed. They offer low latency and surprisingly good sound for such a small setup.
Otherwise, I still place my hopes directly on Sony. Because allegedly, official in-ear headphones for the PS5 from Sony are supposed to come in the near future:
Simulations have always been a genre of their own: While most genres focus on making the games as fun as possible, simulations aim to be realistic. The Swiss company “Giants Software” has taken realism to heart so much that their game “Farming Simulator 22” (Steam, PS4, PS5, Xbox) has become a central hub for buyers and sellers of tractors. The company benefits from this.
How big is “Farming Simulator” on Steam? In Farming Simulator, you buy equipment and run your own virtual farm. What sounds like an absurd niche game is an extremely successful simulation, particularly on the PC platform Steam:
In the last 30 days, “Farming Simulator 2022” had an average of 17,500 players – peaking at nearly 40,000. This number of players corresponds roughly to the size of the MMORPG Final Fantasy XIV on Steam.
At release in November 2021, “Farming Simulator 22” even had more than 48,000 players on average and over 96,000 at peak times.
In the Steam reviews, the title has 90% positive ratings.
What makes the title even more successful: Companies pay Giants Software a lot of money to appear in the simulation and showcase their products.
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Farmers used to see new tractors at trade shows – Now in the game
What has changed since then? The series has been around since 2008. Previously, tractors were primarily advertised at agricultural trade shows and in industry publications, where potential buyers could evaluate them.
But now the Farming Simulator has become a way for many farmers to look around the market and test what they might want to buy later. Farmers play the simulation, drive a virtual tractor or another piece of equipment, and then consider acquiring it for their own farm.
This has led to developers now being actively contacted by manufacturers looking to advertise their products in the game.
The marketing chief Wolfgang Ebert says in an interview with Guardian:
In the beginning, we had to ask manufacturers if we could include them in the game. Today, we have to consider whom to include and what benefits it has for the game – We have many, many brands that want to be part of it.
Because the company only has resources to feature about 500 products in the PC, Xbox, and PlayStation versions, and only about 130 for the handheld version.
As the Guardian reports, 25 million copies of the series have now been sold, and some farmers have apparently found their new tractor in the game.
But does the equipment in the game correspond to the real experience? According to the developers: Yes. The developers say that they now receive detailed technical plans for their new products, allowing them to simulate them perfectly.
What do the developers gain from it? Among other things, money. They do not disclose details about how much companies pay for appearing in the game, but it is enough to cover the development costs.
What’s behind it: Apparently, the Farming Simulator is not only lucrative because customers pay for it, but also because companies spend money to be featured in the simulation. This is the huge advantage of being so dominant in a niche that there is no way around the product.
However, this very special situation raises some questions:
What happens if a new tractor is particularly good but doesn’t appear in the game? Because the company can’t afford the advertising.
What happens if a new tractor is actually not good, but performs much better in the game than in reality?
The Swiss company has a responsible position here. Because new tractors are expensive investments on which the well-being of farmers can depend.
We also have an editor at MeinMMO who would actually have preferred to pursue a completely different profession and is now catching up in simulations:
2014 was an eventful year, especially marking the release period of a new generation of consoles – the Xbox One and PS4. This year also saw the release of one of the biggest flops from the development studio Ubisoft, which many fans had awaited with great hope. Do you still remember Assassins Creed Unity?
Which game is being referred to? This refers to Assassins Creed Unity, the game that was released on November 11, 2014, for the then next-gen consoles. The game still lingers in the memory of many, but not in a positive way.
Devastating bugs and errors, as well as poor optimizations, caused uproar and discontent in the community, even though the game was supposed to offer many innovations and an exciting setting in the French Revolution. Despite the new console generation or a powerful gaming PC, playing this game was not an easy endeavor. Thus, it quickly slipped for many fans of the series into the category of games that one should better not touch.
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Unity was considered one of the most anticipated titles in its series
Why did Assassins Creed Unity become a flop? To understand why Assassins Creed Unity flopped, one must go back to the beginnings of development. Ubisoft began developing Unity in 2010 with a team led by Alex Amancio and James Therien. At that time, it was supposed to be one of the first titles to utilize the new hardware of the then next-gen consoles.
A beautiful graphic that didn’t quite exist in the game.
The setting was the French Revolution, and a new engine was developed for the graphics to create more realistic moments. There was also no shortage of new features, and the team designed a parkour system to give fans even more freedom in movement.
Although these aspects seemed very appealing at first glance, the team faced a major challenge, which was the specifications of the new consoles. According to James Therien, they did not know how powerful the consoles would be, and thus the teams behind Unity worked without a direct benchmark for the performance of the next-gen.
The game was still unknown at that time, and no one except Ubisoft knew about it until leaks on March 19, 2014, reached the gaming site Kotaku (via kotaku.com) and revealed some images along with the title.
After the leak, Ubisoft confirmed the game and also released the trailer for Unity at E3. Fans were ecstatic, and pre-orders skyrocketed despite the approaching release in October.
Everything seemed to be going according to plan until the gaming site GameSpot (via gamespot.com) released videos a few days before the release demonstrating massive bugs in the game:
This led Ubisoft to delay the release by a few days and even gift players the first DLC. Despite the delay and many patches afterward, the game is still in a desolate state today and marks a point for Ubisoft where the development of their games should take a new direction.
One might think that Ubisoft developed Unity for a platform that at the time was not powerful enough.
What were the titles after Unity? After Unity, in 2015, came the title Assassins Creed Syndicate, which was not quite as modest. Then came titles like Origins and Odyssey (via wikipedia.com) with larger maps and new settings that enjoyed a longer development time. Valhalla, which feels like a Dark Souls, also excited players. Thus, no further game from the Ubisoft franchise overshadowed Unity.
What do you think of Assassins Creed Unity? Did you also celebrate the game at release and were you then disappointed? Or did you prefer to stay away from it? Feel free to let us know in the comments!
