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!
In FIFA 23 a thrilling SBC (Squad Building Challenge) has been released with the Year in Review Player Vote. We show you which cards can be included and if the SBC is really worth it.
What kind of Squad Building Challenge is this? Completing the new Year in Review Player Vote SBC offers an exciting reward. You will receive a Player Pick pack with 4 cards, from which you can choose one. SBC cards from December, January, and February as well as target players can be included.
A 92-rated Mbappé, whose SBC cost over 2 million coins, would theoretically be possible. But there are also many duds. We will tell you which cards you can draw and if the SBC is actually worth it.
Year in Review Player Vote these cards are available in the SBC
These cards you could get: The list of possible cards for the Year in Review Player Vote is quite long (135 possible cards) and filled with absolute top cards. There is a possibility for heavy cards like POTM Mbappé (92), Mané (93), Flashback Ramos (91), EOAE Ribery (90), or Fofana (89).
But the weaker cards overshadow the good ones by far.
Twitter user GisaLegend has put together all the cards. Here you can see them:
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This is how much the SBC costs you: To complete the SBC, you need to submit players worth about 165,000 coins. An 86-rated squad and an 84-rated squad are required.
Is the Year in Review Player Vote worth it? As with so many player pick SBCs in FIFA 23, it is also a gamble with this SBC and you should not expect to get the best cards like Mbappé, Mané, or Ramos.
However, the SBC is not too expensive and there is currently enough card fodder thanks to the FUT Birthdays. Therefore, you can definitely take a chance if you have enough redundant cards in your club anyway. However, keep in mind that the selection is completely random and 4 cards could appear that do not fit your team at all.
If you want to complete the SBC, you need to hurry as it is only available in the game until April 2.
What do you say? Have you already completed the SBC and received a strong card? Feel free to let us know in the comments!
The German streamer Theo “Scurrows” Bottländer is one of the “Bad Boys” of the German streaming scene. Since Twitch introduced new regulations for streaming gambling, he is showcasing his casino content on the new streaming platform Kick and teasing on Twitter. Accordingly, the sympathy is minimal when he reports on his missing PC parts there.
What happened to Scurrows’ PC? As the streamer stated on Twitter, he ordered a new PC for several thousand euros – a comment mentions €7,500. However, after three months of waiting, he only received an empty case.
Scurrows claims that employees of the package service simply dismantled the interior of the new PC and even damaged the case in the process. He shared a picture of the case, and we have embedded the tweet here:
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What are the reactions like? On Twitter, the post quickly gathered more than 100 comments. However, many users are not siding with the streamer. One Twitter user writes: “I would say karma,” while others echo similar sentiments (via Twitter).
The majority seems to agree: the right person got what they deserved, and the streamer got what he deserved. Some even go so far as to praise the employees of the package service (via Twitter).
Where do the negative reactions come from? Scurrows became known on Twitch for roleplaying in GTA 5. However, in 2022, he started primarily showing the gambling category “Slots” and made a deal with the controversial casino site “Stake” (via sullygnome).
The casino content has brought the streamer into the sights of gambling critics, including the Berlin content creator Kilian “Tanzverbot” Heinrich. The dispute between the streamers ultimately culminated in violent incidents at Gamescom.
Since new regulations on showing gambling took effect on Twitch in October 2022 and casino streamers had to give up a large part of their viewers, Scurrows has also caused increased trouble on Twitter:
Apparently, the loss of the expensive PC parts is now seen by commenters as a kind of punishment for the streamer’s actions.
What does Scurrows say about it? The streamer remains calm in light of the mocking comments. The fault lies with the package service, which must compensate him for the damage (via Twitter).
However, some Twitter users doubt the credibility of the Twitch streamer. After all, it would be quite a bold theft should his version be true. Yet, cases of damaged packages or missing contents do occur from time to time.
In cases like this, recipients have 7 days to file a damage report with DHL. You can read more about it here:
The change of the month is approaching and that means a number of new events in Pokémon GO. A leak now shows the first hints for April, but these also raise skeptical reactions among the trainers. We at MeinMMO explain to you what has been found.
What events are we talking about? Every month, Pokémon GO hosts a series of different events that focus on specific monsters or types. Even though April is practically just around the corner, the upcoming events have not yet been officially announced. An alleged leak now gives insight into what is planned for the coming weeks.
This is what the current leak shows
Which leak are we talking about? As Reddit user Infinite-Set-2590 reports in their post, a new leak about the upcoming events is currently circulating in the Discord channel for Pokémon GO.
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What events could there be? Accordingly, April is supposed to start with a Zorua event, followed by the Spring event, which should bring you an encounter with Shiny-Lilminip. On Easter Sunday, Hisui-Dressella is set to make its debut in Pokémon GO and dominate the arenas as part of a raid event.
At the end of the month, the annual Sustainability event is also set to take place, where you can expect two more debuts. Accordingly, Gufa, a water Pokémon from the 7th generation of games, will be catchable in the game for the first time and Algitt will probably celebrate its Shiny release.
Furthermore, the data miner has also narrowed down the contents of the two Community Days in June and July. These are said to focus on Milza and Strawickl.
Trainers are skeptical: “Hisui-Dressella on the same day as Regieleki?”
Discrepancies in the events: The trainers on Reddit, however, show themselves to be rather skeptical about the information so far. This is mainly due to the raid event that the data miner predicts for April 9. On this day, the next top raids will be taking place, as Niantic has already announced at the beginning of the season “Rising Heroes” in their blog.
For this reason, it is unimaginable for many trainers that Niantic would put several new monsters into raids in two different event formats on that day. The user ash_gibbsy questions unconfidently (via reddit.com): “Raid day with Hisui-Dressella on the same day as Regieleki in the top raids?”
Unknown source: However, the trainers have further doubts as the shared information does not indicate where it comes from exactly. The user krispyboiz notes, however, that a similar case occurred a few weeks ago.
In hindsight, however, the contents mostly turned out to be true. Only the predicted dates did not match, which could have been due to the timing of the leak, as krispyboiz explains:
Fair enough, we had a leak in Discord in March in exactly the same way, no other source than someone saying something in a Discord, and everything was true with some things hard to name. The only discrepancies were the dates (which, as the leaker noted, could be wrong since they were earlier information). I am still (and usually) skeptical until it proves to be true, but we did have such a case that turned out to be true.
Even though there are one or two inconsistencies with the leak, the contents of individual events are quite conceivable.
Zorua event: Niantic holds an April Fools’ joke every year on April 1st. Last year, Ditto played a central role here. However, since the transfer Pokémon was already a major topic at the current “Let’s GO” event, it is conceivable that Niantic will choose a different monster for this year on April 1st.
Similar to Ditto, Zorua disguises itself by taking on the appearance of other Pokémon. It would be a possible alternative to use it instead of Ditto for the event. Some trainers, according to the comments, suspect this as well. The user OttoVonWong writes (via reddit.com): “The Zorua encounters are definitely in the spirit of the April Fools’ joke.”
C-Day with Milza: The Community Day with Milza would also not surprise some trainers. After Dragon-type Pokémon have appeared in this event format in recent years in June, Milza could therefore follow Kapuno and Kaumalat.
Additionally, Milza was already more frequently seen during the GO Fest 2022 and celebrated its Shiny debut. It is quite conceivable that it will now also get its own event day. The user taweryawer writes (via reddit.com): “Milza-CD was so obvious.”
Whether these events will actually take place in this form remains to be seen for the moment. However, if there is any new information, you will find it with us at MeinMMO.
What do you think about the leak? Can you imagine the contents for April? Or do you suspect that Niantic has completely different things planned? Feel free to let us know here in the comments and exchange ideas with other trainers.
Digital Extremes, the developers of Warframe, are working behind the scenes on a new MMORPG: Soulframe. Many details about it have not been revealed so far. However, first gameplay was shown in a livestream, without a major announcement.
The new gameplay now shows a warrior with sword and magic defeating various opponents. According to the developers, there will be a strong focus on melee combat. The combat system feels rather sluggish. With its long and sweeping attacks, it seems less dynamic than Warframe and more akin to Elden Ring or New World. The same applies to the rather beautiful game world seen in the background.
The gameplay shown here comes from a very early version of Soulframe. It was revealed after 50 minutes in a livestream celebrating 10 years of Warframe – without much prior notice.
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Warframe evolved into one of the best MMOs, raising hopes for Soulframe
Why is Soulframe so exciting? Although there is currently little information or gameplay available, many players have high hopes for the MMORPG. This is primarily due to the developer studio Digital Extremes.
They released the game Warframe in 2012, despite no publisher wanting it. They listened to player criticisms regarding a paywall for the beta, regularly released significant updates, and adopted a very fair free-to-play model.
It has since become one of the most played titles on Steam, receiving 87% positive reviews there. You can read an overview of the development of Warframe here:
Many fans hope that the virtues of Warframe will also continue in Soulframe. Although the two games already differ drastically in the gameplay shown, this does not have to be a negative aspect. After all, Digital Extremes can appeal to a whole new audience with the fantasy world and slower gameplay.
Soulframe will not be a direct successor to Warframe but rather a game that can function well in parallel.
When is Soulframe being released? There is currently no official release date. However, new information about Soulframe is expected to be revealed at TennoCon, which takes place on August 26, 2023. The MMORPG was also first presented at the in-house fair in 2022.
What do you think about Soulframe? Does the gameplay and the current information appeal to you? Do you also have great hopes for the MMORPG?
If you also want to hype yourself for another game, you should definitely check out The Quinfall:
A developer is raffling off a special gaming PC to celebrate the release of their new strategy game. This gaming system is absolutely unique and you won’t find it anywhere else.
On March 28, 2023, the developer “Free Lives” will release the ecological strategy game Terra Nil in collaboration with publisher Devolver Digital. In this game, you must cleverly build an ecosystem with various buildings and restore a barren landscape to fertility. You can already try a demo on Steam before purchasing the game for around 25 euros.
In line with their new game on Steam, the developers and publishers have announced the raffle of a unique gaming PC. Participating in the raffle requires just a social media account.
Special gaming PC is meant to represent the beauty of nature
What kind of PC is this? The gaming PC is made of wood and is open on the outside. The computer is also meant to represent the game’s content, the recovery of an ecosystem. The developer writes: “The Terra Nil PC is a visual representation of these values – the recovery of something man-made with natural beauty.”
The following hardware is included in the system:
CPU: Intel i7 13700K
Mainboard: MSI MAG B760 Tomahawk
GPU: MSI RTX3080 Suprim X
RAM: G.Skill Trident Z 32b GB
Storage: 2 TB Samsung 980 Pro M.2
Power Supply: Cooler Master V850 SFX Gold
The hardware installed is really fast, and you should be set with this system for the next few years. You can read an overview of how fast the RTX 3080 is on MeinMMO.
How can I participate? The contest runs from March 23 to April 5. To participate, you need to like and retweet one of the following social media channels (via terranil.com):
@Terra_Nil on Twitter, like and retweet this tweet
Follow @devolverdigital on Instagram, follow @freelives_official on Instagram and comment on this post
Like Devolver Digital on Facebook and share this post publicly
To be eligible, the retweet, comment, or share must be publicly visible. The respective social media account must be contactable from our account.
Each channel you retweet or tag gives you an additional chance for the raffle. Therefore, you can participate in the raffle a total of 3 times. If you reside in Russia or Brazil, you are excluded from the contest.
Due to the open design, you have to be careful to keep the PC undamaged. The transport to you, should you win, will surely be exciting. You also have to be cautious with any other gaming system to not accidentally destroy it:
Currently, hundreds of players are negatively rating the MMORPG MapleStory on Steam. They criticize the developer Nexon and demand that Dark and Darker should be available on the platform again. What is the reason behind this?
Fans of the game find this unfair and chose the Steam reviews of the MMORPG MapleStory as a platform for their anger towards the company.
Serious Allegations Against Dark and Darker
The South Korean developer and publisher Nexon accuses Ironmace of using plagiarized material. According to a South Korean magazine, the founder of Ironmace previously worked at Nexon. There, a project was presented in 2021 that was quite similar to Dark and Darker (via n.news.naver.com).
Nexon accuses Ironmace of stealing the idea, even though it had long since been discarded. They allegedly used parts of the code and assets.
After the game was deleted from Steam, the developers of Dark and Darker wrote on their Discord server:
To all our fans: We recently received a cease and desist letter and a DMCA notice from Nexon regarding Dark and Darker, which is based on distorted claims. We are currently working with our legal team to resolve this matter as best as we can.
MapleStory Receives Terrible Reviews on Steam
The 2D MMORPG MapleStory currently has “Mostly Negative” rating on Steam – The reason: It is developed by Nexon. Fans of Dark and Darker are using Steam to voice their displeasure.
Hundreds of negative reviews have now poured in for a game that is not even related to the debate. Players want Dark and Darker back and demand justice for the developer Ironmace.
We summarize a few of the voices here for you:
Jersey Mike: “Nexon is ruining Dark and Darker. That’s why I hate them and all products associated with them.”
BOB: “Nexon is one of the most selfish and greedy companies I have ever seen. Let Dark and Darker go and pay for the damage you have caused.”
JustFitz: “Leave Dark and Darker alone.”
Kalebur: “Soulless company that keeps disappointing.”
HOWARD: “Boycott Nexon until Dark and Darker is free! I never thought Nexon was such a terrible company.”
For April 2023, Dark and Darker originally planned the next playtest. Whether and how seriously the issue will affect this is currently unclear. We will keep you updated on upcoming information.
What do you think about the topic? Are you also angry that Dark and Darker is no longer available on Steam? Do you think it is right that MapleStory is receiving so many negative reviews? Feel free to let us know in the comments here on MeinMMO!
In a few months, the latest installment of Blizzard’s popular game series, Diablo 4, will be released. Even before the release, you can take a first step into Sanctuary and test the game in the beta. As a reward for your efforts, you will receive a sweet gift that awaits you in the full version of the coveted game.
Update from March 28: The last beta weekend is over. You no longer have a chance to secure thereward.
What is this gift? If you play the Diablo 4 beta, you can unlock three rewards by achieving various milestones. You will receive these rewards on June 6th upon the release of Diablo 4.
The sweet highlight of the three rewards is a cosmetic item called “Beta Wolf Bundle.”
The Wolf Bundle is precisely what the name promises: a bundle with a wolf, specifically a wolf pup. This wolf pup is covered and sleeping in a carrying apparatus that you have on your back like a backpack, and looks incredibly cute.
It is sleeping and cute
How do I unlock the Wolf Bundle? To receive the Wolf Bundle in Diablo 4, you need to reach level 20 in the beta with at least one character. You can find tips for leveling up in our leveling guide for the Diablo 4 beta.
Limited time to secure the Wolf Bundle
When does the beta start? The Diablo 4 beta starts in March, on two different weekends – one for pre-order customers, the other for everyone.
Friday, March 17 – Sunday, March 19: Pre-order beta
Friday, March 24 – Sunday, March 26: Open beta for everyone
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Diablo 4: This is what the first minutes of the game look like
Therefore, you do not have until the release of Diablo 4 on June 6 to secure the sweet Wolf Bundle, but must use the limited-time beta weekends. If you do not reach level in time, you will not receive a wolf pup.
All the information on how to participate in the open beta can be found here:
What are the other beta rewards? In addition to the Wolf Bundle, there are two other rewards that you can obtain by playing the open beta. These are the titles “First Victim” and “Early Explorer.”
You will receive the title “First Victim” when you reach Kyovashad
You will also receive the title “Early Explorer” when you reach level 20 with a character.
You’ll have to be patient until the release of Diablo 4, and the beta is only available for a short time. If you are still looking for alternatives to pass the time until the launch of Diablo 4, we have 10 alternatives for you here:
World of Warcraft is coming up with new, nasty items. This one could mean real drama, as it will weaken your fellow players…
World of Warcraft frequently introduces special items with unique effects that are highly coveted by players. But with the upcoming Patch 10.1 Secrets of Neltharion, this is reaching new dimensions. You want to ensure that only you possess a very special cloak, and not your comrades.
Because the cloak makes you more powerful, while stealing stats from other players, thus diminishing their performance.
What exactly does the cloak do? The cloak is quite peculiar. Its equipping effect states:
“Whenever an ally nearby takes damage, there is a chance that the voice will call you. After you have heard the call 10 times, you succumb completely to its influence and steal 157 of the lowest secondary stat from four nearby allies. You gain the stolen amount plus 1576 of your highest secondary stat for 8 seconds.”
Or simpler put: The cloak steals stats like haste, critical strike rating, versatility, and mastery from your nearby teammates and temporarily gives them to your character.
Is there a downside for the wearer? Yes, there is. It is notable that the cloak has no stamina. Wearing it significantly reduces your health pool, and this could be the reason why you bite the virtual dust during healing-intensive moments, while your teammates do not. Therefore, it presents a risk to use this cloak from several standpoints.
Where can you get the cloak? The cloak “Voice of the Silent Star” is marked as “very rare” loot, so it will only drop in a small fraction of all kills, making it quite a rare sight. It can drop from Scale Commander Sarkareth – one of the later bosses of the raid, and should not be reachable for most guilds at the beginning.
One can already imagine the drama that ensues when a character ruins the “perfect logs” of the ambitious rogue because the cloak just stole a bit of haste during the critical phase.
What do you think of such an item? A cool idea that brings a bit of excitement to the raid? Or will you avoid groups where your teammates wear this cloak?
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Today, on March 28th, the Spotlight Hour with Robball starts in Pokémon GO. You will receive a bonus that affects your earned experience points. We show you everything about Shinys, bonuses, and the event times here.
What kind of event is this? In Pokémon GO, a Spotlight Hour takes place every Tuesday evening. A Pokémon, which changes from event to event, is in focus. This is accompanied by a bonus that can affect XP, Stardust, or candies.
At today’s event, you will meet Robball from the seventh generation of games.
Spotlight Hour on March 28th – Start, Bonuses, Shiny
When does it start? The Spotlight Hour begins today at the usual time of 6:00 PM. The event will be active for one hour and will end at 7:00 PM local time.
What bonuses are there? During the event, you will encounter Robball almost everywhere in the wild. If you want to enable even more encounters, you can light a incense. This will also attract Robball.
You will receive double experience points (XP) for catching Pokémon. This is the last Spotlight Hour in March 2023. You can see the past events of the month here:
Is the Spotlight Hour worth it today? Robball and its evolution Marikeck are not really interesting as attackers. The final evolution Primarene only ranks in the lower midfield in the Super and Hyper League. At least it plays in the upper midfield in the Master League. There are definitely stronger alternatives in raids.
So, use the Spotlight Hour today if you want to fill up your experience points by catching Pokémon. Keep in mind that double XP counts for all caught Pokémon.
Warframe is currently one of the most successful free-to-play shooters on Steam and is celebrating its 10th anniversary. In the beginning, the shooter was in quite a critical state. But the studio made one last attempt to bring the game out – successfully.
Warframe is a third-person shooter and action game developed by Digital Extremes. Players take on enemies as space ninjas and collect various combat suits called Warframes in order to utilize special abilities.
The game was released on March 25, 2013. Since then, it has earned a reputation as one of the best free-to-play shooters ever. The developers had it quite hard at the beginning to get Warframe off the ground. But in the end, they succeeded.
Here you can see a trailer for Warframe:
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Warframe PS4 Launch Trailer
No one wanted to release Warframe
Warframe developed from the ideas of another game from Digital Extremes called “Dark Sector”. Under this title, Creative Director Steve Sinclair tried to find a publisher for the game.
However, the concept was repeatedly rejected. The argument: “Sci-Fi was dead” (via PCGamer).
Dark Sector was reworked and released in 2008. However, it only received mixed reactions from players.
Especially in 2010, it was a crisis time for the studio. CEO Sheldon Carter even spoke of a “last chance” the game makers had. About a third of the staff had to be laid off.
The resources and budget only allowed for the execution of one last project. If this failed, it would also mean the end of Digital Extremes.
The developers decided to develop the one sci-fi game they always wanted to make. Thus, work on Warframe began in 2012, using the original concept from Dark Sector, which no one really wanted.
After players criticized the paywall in the beta, Warframe currently relies on a free base game, with additional content available for voluntary purchase.
The wishes and needs of the players were very important. Rebecca Ford, the former community manager of Warframe, said:
I have simply tried to understand over the years what people like about Warframe and to create more of it. When we surprise them, we let them know that sometimes we will try different things. And the faster we fail, the easier it is for us to move on.
Throughout the years, the game retained its underdog charm for many fans but also regularly delivered new content through updates, allowing the game to evolve and grow larger over the years.
In the meantime, Warframe has built a loyal community that still enjoys the shooter even after all these years.
Currently, Warframe ranks 18th among the most played games on Steam (as of March 27, 2023), with over 50,000 active players at the same time. The game ratings are also very positive. Of the total 524,713 reviews, 87% are good.
Warframe has also received several off-topic reviews, which do not factor into the overall rating of the game.
What can players expect for the anniversary? On the official Warframe website, you can see an overview of the special promotions currently running, as Warframe is celebrating its 10th birthday.
In the game, there are numerous rewards available for this occasion, such as special skins or weapons.
In addition, there will soon be special merchandise for the anniversary, as well as community events and an event at Techno Con 2023.
In Pokémon GO there is the next Rocket takeover. In the Rocket event, there are again some contents around the Crypto-Pokémon. We show you the most important information.
When does the Rocket event take place? The Rocket takeover starts on Saturday, March 25, 2023 at 10:00 AM. It runs until Wednesday, March 29 at 8:00 PM. Thus, the event is embedded in the current “Let’s GO” event.
What kind of event is it? The Rocket takeover will again focus on the villains of Team GO Rocket. Among other things, significantly more Rocket Grunts will appear at the stops and visit you in their Rocket balloons.
In addition, the Rockets will change their teams again and face you with new Crypto-Pokémon that you can secure afterwards.
The most important features that you should keep in mind during the event are summarized here for you.
The most important features in the Rocket takeover in Pokémon GO
Giovanni changes his Pokémon: Rocket Boss Giovanni will use Crypto-Regice instead of Crypto-Registeel from the start of the Rocket takeover. If you want to have the steel monster, you should defeat the Rocket Boss beforehand.
New special research: In order to challenge Giovanni, a new special research around Team GO Rocket will be released for the Rocket takeover. It is to be expected that you will need to defeat numerous Grunts and also the Rocket leaders during this research.
In the end, there is the Super Rocket Radar to challenge the boss.
Unlearning frustration: One of the most important features of every Rocket takeover is the ability to unlearn frustration. This attack is normally mastered by every captured Crypto-Pokémon, and usually cannot be unlearned via TM. However, during the Rocket takeover, you can change the attack via TM.
Shinys among Grunts: This is an important change: Even the normal Rocket Grunts can distribute Shiny monsters from the start of the Rocket takeover. The chance is still random; however, it’s an upgrade that they can now distribute shiny Pokémon at all. Previously, this was only the case with the Rocket bosses or special opponents like Jessie and James.
New Crypto monsters: The Grunts and the Rocket leaders Sierra, Arlo, and Cliff will change their teams, so there will be new Cryptos to catch. Already known are:
Crypto-Alola-Sleima
Crypto-Phanpy
Crypto-Geckarbor
Crypto-Flemmli
Crypto-Driftlon
More monsters, as well as the new Pokémon of the leaders, will likely be revealed at the event start. We will keep you updated here.
Monsters in the 12-km eggs: If you have space in the egg storage and defeat a GO Rocket leader, you will receive a 12-km egg. The following monsters can be inside. Possible Shinys are marked with an asterisk*.
Larvitar*
Absol*
Pionskora*
Ganovil
Zurrokex
Gladiantri*
Skallyk*
Kapuno*
Pam-Pam
Algitt
Molunk
With the Rocket takeover, March is also slowly coming to an end. What is still upcoming in the game this month can be found in the overview of all events in March 2023 at Pokémon GO.
This is an AI-powered translation. Some inaccuracies might exist.
The first players have already reached the maximum level of 60 in New World. They are slowly starting to enter the endgame of the MMO. But what does New World actually offer there? How will you spend your time later? We at MeinMMO will tell you.
The journey to level 60 can take some time. There are various ways to level up, such as through quests, dungeons, events, or PvP. In this article, we will discuss what exactly is in store after level 60.
This article was originally published in October 2021 and was last updated on March 27, 2023.
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Getting the Perfect Gear
In New World, much revolves around the grind for gear. This process occurs in several stages:
You need to find the perfect gear for yourself
You need to level every armor slot and weapon type in competence
You need to level the gear from level 600 (or 590) to level 625
To get the perfect gear, you need to plan for several hundred hours. If you also want to run mutations in dungeons later, you need several perfect gear sets.
How do I find the perfect gear? The perfect gear has an armor value of 600, is legendary, and has attributes that match your weapons and playstyle. You can obtain legendary gear through various means, including crafting. However, this requires you to level your professions.
A bit easier is the direct purchase at the trading post. However, you first need to farm gold.
In addition, there are random drops, such as in endgame dungeons, or certain quests from which you can obtain legendary weapons. For the quest concerning legendary weapons, you must first reach level 20 in the respective weapon mastery, complete several prerequisite quests, and then defeat elite enemies and open chests in the corresponding area.
How do I level competence? Competence is a value that starts at 500 and contributes to your armor value. For from level 60, the average between your armor value and competence is calculated. If, for instance, you purchase a perfect axe with armor value 600 but still have competence of 500, the weapon will be downscaled to an armor value of 550.
How do I bring my gear from 600 to 625? For this, you need to use shadow shards. You will also get these through various activities and by using gypsum on items that already have competence of 625.
We have also created a separate guide for the shadow shards:
What life skills does New World offer?New World offers 17 different crafting skills that you can level up to 200 to unlock all recipes. Afterwards, you can even go further to get additional rewards.
Just getting one of the gathering skills like logging or mining to max level is said to take between 20 and 60 hours of gameplay. With the gathering skills, you can thus already occupy yourself for at least 120 hours, especially since fishing will consume the most time.
Anyone wanting to bring all life skills to the maximum level will especially have to invest a lot of gold in the crafting professions or farm rare materials through tedious work.
So there is already a huge potential to spend hundreds of hours in New World.
The various life skills in New World.
Exploring the World and Leveling Areas
What is there to discover? Admittedly, the world of New World is relatively small compared to many other MMOs. However, the game offers many “points of interest”, locations that you can explore and where you often find small challenges like bosses or elite mobs.
In addition, New World offers numerous side quests that you must first find. Through these, you can earn materials as well as useful gear.
Through the territory reputation, New World has a system that makes it worthwhile to visit low-level areas later on. This way, you can save a lot of gold in crafting or selling at the trading post. Increasing the storage capacity also plays an important role.
More about the territory reputation and how you should level can be found in this guide:
What is Outpost Rush? Outpost Rush is a so-called PvEvP mode where players fight not only against other players but also against the environment. Two teams of 20 players compete against each other and try to take outposts from each other.
The goal is to reach 1,000 points. However, there are different ways and strategies to achieve this:
You can gather resources in the area and thus reinforce your outpost
You can summon powerful NPCs that help you conquer an outpost
You can kill bosses to gain bonuses and freeze the opponents’ points
You can kill other players
Why should you play it? Outpost Rush is a very entertaining PvP mode and a good change from the wars over territories in New World. Unfortunately, only players at level 60 can participate in this mode.
Nonetheless, it is a lot of fun and also brings some useful rewards at the end.
A glimpse into the mode is provided by the developers’ introductory video:
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What are invasions? Invasions are the counterpart to the wars over fortresses but as a PvE mode. At regular intervals, the corrupted attack a fortress and try to conquer it in waves.
If the PvE enemies succeed, there are penalties for the settlement. If you successfully defend, you will receive gold and useful loot as a reward.
However, invasions can only be entered by 50 players. 10 of these are determined by the controlling guild, while the other 40 players are randomly drawn from those signed up.
The first expedition – the Amrhein excavation – is already available at level 25.
After that, it continues leveling in increments of 10.
The hardest dungeons – the Lazarus Instrumentality, the Garden of Origin, the Heart of the Stormwind, Seepocks, and Black Powder and the Ennead – are designed for players at level 60.
A first insight into the dungeons and the concept behind them can be found in a developer video:
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What can you do in the endgame? Aside from the fact that some dungeons can only be played in the endgame, it is typical for MMOs that players try to complete them as quickly or with as few players as possible. There are even leaderboards for such speedruns.
What are wars? Wars are the centerpiece of the endgame of New World. Here, two factions with 50 players each fight for control over a territory on the server.
To start a war, the attacking faction must first earn influence in the specific area. They can, for example, attack forts in the open world. Once sufficient influence is present, a war can be declared. However, the defending faction can set the exact time of the war in advance.
When the time of the war arrives, the attackers attempt to storm the fortress of the defenders. First, they must capture control points outside the fortress before they can destroy the gates and conquer the interior.
The defenders, in turn, can defend themselves with siege weapons and try to keep the points neutral and protect the gates.
A war lasts 30 minutes. If the attackers cannot conquer the fortress within this time, it remains in the possession of the defenders.
If you want to watch such a war, you can find a good video about it here:
Why are the wars so important? The owners of a territory determine the development of the respective settlement and can also charge fees for crafting, trading, and renting houses. Therefore, whoever controls a territory has full control there.
Currently, there are 11 areas that companies can control. There will be a constant battle between the factions for these areas. That is exactly what makes the wars in the endgame so interesting.
In this overview, we explained to you that players can do everything in the endgame. But New World is not the classic MMO where you should rush to max level quickly.
The game world offers many interesting and beautiful landscapes, the life skills can already be grinded before level 60, and you can even participate in the wars with your joining a faction (around level 13).
New World invites you to take your time and enjoy the game. This overview is only intended to give you an insight into what awaits you in the endgame.
If you want to level up particularly quickly, you can find a guide for it here:
The Open Beta of Diablo 4 is online. MeinMMO is live for you and is reporting. All information about waiting times, issues, and errors can be found here.
Monday, 27.03.2023
4:25 PM
We were able to log in directly without any issues at the moment. Until 9 PM you still have the chance to play Diablo 4 in the beta.
Good morning on the last day of the Open Beta of Diablo 4 and your last chance to play the game before release!
Good news right from the start: there are currently no waiting times, and problems have apparently largely subsided. If you have the day off, you can mostly play undisturbed.
Sunday, 26.03.2023
7:27 PM
Even in the evening there are no waiting times, the servers are free, and even the problems seem to have decreased.
I will end the ticker here for today and wish you all good loot!
Remember, the beta runs until Monday at 9:00 PM.
3:56 PM
Are you busy farming? During the beta, the drop rates for Legendaries are significantly increased. But don’t get too accustomed to it:
Ha, I finally did it! A working Druid build. Unfortunately without bear form, as originally planned, but as a wolf with its own pack. Here you can find my werewolf build for Druids, gameplay is right below:
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Diablo 4: Gameplay of the Werewolf Druid against World Boss Ashava
9:15 AM
A hearty good morning on the Sunday of the Open Beta! If you want to play today, there are currently no waiting times, you can just log in and start.
At 9:00 AM, Ashava appeared for the last time for this test. Did you defeat the boss? What did the demoness drop for you?
Saturday, 25.03.2023
9:33 PM
The waiting times are still short. There are still occasional errors and disconnects; otherwise, the beta seems to be running well currently. I will end the ticker here and greet you again tomorrow, but leave you with a few things to peruse from today:
The second round of Ashava on Saturday is starting.
6:00 PM
Ashava is here! Hurry up and secure your Legendaries.
3:38 PM
Waiting times are still extremely short. You are in the queue for about a minute. However, that should increase a bit soon because at 6 PM World Boss Ashava will appear. We have put together some builds for you to try:
After I intentionally closed the game for testing and certainly did not accidentally close Diablo 4, I can (relieved) confirm: the login queues are still only around a minute.
11:04 AM
After the first evening, many players were able to get a picture of the Druid and are not particularly satisfied with it. I myself find him also quite weak. What do you think of the class?
The waiting times are now getting longer again, up to 60 minutes. Crashes and connection problems are also possible. With luck, you might have a quiet evening, but if you get kicked out, you return to the waiting list.
We are closing the ticker for today. If you want to get a quick overview of the server situation, check the Twitter hashtag ‘DiabloIV’ and watch for posts with waiting times.
Wishing you a pleasant evening and short waiting times.
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The error 316719 is plaguing many players. Reports indicate that the error occurs particularly at the beginning of Diablo 4 – during character creation, the first cinematics, or in the first few minutes of gameplay. Currently, there is no solution for the error other than a restart.
Here we have some reading tips for waiting time or if you want to inform yourself:
The waiting times are now ‘tolerable’, at 15 to 20 minutes. But there are still occasional crashes and connection problems. Currently, you can only have a stable gaming experience with luck. If you’re willing to take the risk, then join in.
9:22 PM
The beta remains unstable. The waiting times have now decreased to 20 – 30 minutes, but there can be crashes and connection problems. Some can play all evening without issues, while others get kicked out.
8:57 PM
The waiting times are now significantly shorter when logging in, 30 to 50 minutes. However, it’s still unclear whether the situation has truly improved or if the waiting times are just being displayed more accurately.
There are still crashes and connection problems.
8:57 PM
There are now increasing reports of shorter waiting times; the situation seems to be calming down. However, it is still between 40 and 60 minutes.
8:42 PM
The waiting times are getting a little shorter again, but they are still around 140 minutes.
8:27 PM
The waiting time is currently at 160 minutes and it can quickly happen that you get kicked out of the game due to crashes or connection problems. Better try again later or tomorrow. We will keep an eye on the situation.
8:17 PM
The beta is currently not running smoothly. There are long waiting times of over 2 hours, many game crashes, and now also connection problems.
8:02 PM
Reports of long waiting times are not decreasing. Currently, expect 120 to 160 minutes. Additionally, the game can crash or there can be connection problems.
7:50 PM
Still long waiting times of over 2 hours and reports of game crashes, especially on PC. At least some Druids seem to be having fun:
No improvement in sight; waiting times are even getting longer, up to 160 minutes. Currently, it looks like PC players are especially affected by crashes.
7:24 PM
Long waiting times persist, sometimes up to 140 minutes. Also, crashes can occur.
7:01 PM
Currently, there are long waiting times of 2 hours or more. Also, there are reports of crashes.
6:48 PM
The waiting times are still long, over 2 hours, and there can be errors.
6:34 PM
The waiting time is still going over 2 hours after logging in, and there are reports of game crashes, especially at the beginning of Diablo 4.
6:21 PM
Reports of long waiting times of over 2 hours continue. The game can crash even during the waiting queue.
6:08 PM
Following the increased game crashes, the waiting times are now also back on the rise. There are now reports of 120 minutes. There seems to be an issue on the developer side right now.
6:00 PM
It started off well, but there are now more reports of game crashes. This always means that you have to go back to the waiting queue. We are keeping an eye on it.
5:54 PM
The beta is running better than last week. The waiting times are usually at 60 minutes, but you get in much faster.
However, some technical problems are showing up, which we didn’t have last week. On PC, something is wrong with the voice output; even the option isn’t available in the settings.
What could also be positive: Colleague Benedict thinks that the world seems “even deader” because of this. Perhaps that might even please some fans.
5:41 PM
Many players start with a 60-minute waiting time, but then get into the game much earlier. I have created my Necromancer and am slicing through some monsters, but keeping an eye on the community to see if anything exciting is happening.
Here’s a little tip from the community:
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Pay attention to the energy-saving feature on your consoles.
The start of the beta is running much better now than last week!
5:22 PM
The waiting time has now apparently settled at 60 minutes. However, it can also go faster; reports indicate that the displayed number of minutes hardly corresponds to the actual waiting time.
Currently, there are no major complaints about game crashes. A slight optimism is spreading among us that it will run better today than last Friday.
5:11 PM
Perhaps we have already endured the longest waiting times today. On Twitter, you see many pictures with around 60 minutes in the queue; actually, we were already at 90 minutes.
Colleague Benedict is now in the game, having only waited 20 instead of 64 minutes.
5:05 PM
Although the developers provided an update for more accurate waiting times, the displayed minutes seem to be only a rough estimate. Colleague Benedict had a 65-minute wait at 4:50 PM and is now at 17 minutes.
5:00 PM
The beta has officially started and is already standing at over 90 minutes of waiting time. If you don’t want to wait, check back regularly here in the ticker.
The developers explained that the waiting times often have to do with a problem on the server side. Once the problem is fixed, the waiting time will decrease. We are keeping an eye on the list in case there is a sudden reduction in waiting time.
4:53 PM
The information about the start spread alarmingly fast. Now the waiting time is already over 60 minutes.
4:50 PM
The servers are already available – the waiting time is only 12 minutes – log in quickly!
4:40 PM
Greetings esteemed readers, this is Maik from MeinMMO. I have taken over the live ticker from Benedict and will guide you through the server jungle at the start of the beta.
At 5 PM, the Open Beta starts, Blizzard has already warned of long waiting times.
3:42 PM
The Diablo head Rod Ferguson confirmed on Twitter that during the beta, significantly more Legendaries will be available. The loot rain at Ashava is likely only for testing.
You are meant to be able to test builds better. Colleague Maik Schneider introduces you to how to play the Barbarian best.
2:31 PM
Currently, there are no problems with Blizzard’s servers. If you still want to download the beta, you should do it soon. You have 85 GB to download if you want the full experience.
Before the start, Blizzard warns that there will be waiting times: “We expect an unprecedented load and therefore anticipate waiting times. We appreciate your patience and understanding.”
Don’t forget the updates! Just before the beta, Nvidia releases a new driver for graphics cards. In the last beta, players warned that Diablo 4 allegedly destroys graphics cards.
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A useful piece of info from a Reddit user: If you miss a Legendary in a dungeon, it will just be sent to your chest. Visit the stash in Kyovashad and pick up your loot.
A beautiful good morning on the day of the open beta of Diablo 4! I hope you are all well prepared because today at 5 PM it starts; here in the ticker, you’ll find all the current info live throughout the day.
Let us know which class you plan to start with later and what you are most looking forward to. Are you still getting the cute wolf cub?
You can play until Monday, March 27, at 9:00 PM. However, the servers were already online for about 20 minutes longer during the first beta.
How large is the Open Beta?
For the download, you need up to 85 GB of free space, depending on the platform. Preload has already begun.
Who can participate?
The Open Beta is free for everyone; you do not need to pre-order Diablo 4. Simply download the beta via your platform’s store or Battle.net.
What can I play in the Open Beta?
Unlike the first beta, this weekend all 5 classes from Diablo 4 are available, including the Necromancer and Druid. You can play Act 1 up to level 25 maximum.
MeinMMO accompanies the start of the Open Beta here in the live ticker. We start tomorrow morning and will keep you updated throughout the day with the current information on the start and new updates that arise throughout the day.
Those who play to level 20 in the beta will also receive a cute wolf pup as a transmog for the release on June 6.
Whether there will also be problems during the Open Beta on March 24 is currently hard to estimate. At least the probability of waiting times is extremely high, as this time significantly more interested players can participate.
Blizzard has learned from the first test and has already planned a patch to address the major issues:
Counter-Strike 2 brings some new mechanics to the shooter series, and among them are revised smoke grenades. Twitch streamer ‘LIRIK’ showcased a perfect example of how to utilize the new feature, and players are excited to see what professionals will make of the opportunities.
First a few rumors, then the first leak, and now it’s clear: Counter-Strike 2 will be released in summer 2023 as an upgrade from CS:GO. The shooter landscape is in turmoil.
In the meantime, there is already a lot of information about the upgrade; we have summarized the most important changes for you here:
The first players are already allowed to play. The developers at Valve select certain people for their exclusive test. Among them is Twitch streamer LIRIK, who already knows how to utilize the new smoke grenades perfectly. Here is the clip:
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What is there to see? The smoke grenades in Counter-Strike 2 react to their surroundings. If something is in the way, the smoke shapes itself around the object.
Additionally, the smoke is practically “interactive.” You can shoot holes through it with the wind from bullets, but grenades also make the smoke dissipate with their shockwave during an explosion.
LIRIK uses this effect for the perfect interplay between enemy smoke, a grenade, and a sniper rifle. He sees from which direction the smoke is coming, throws his own fragmentation grenade to disperse the smoke, and scores a significant hit with the AWP.
The video has more information about the new smoke:
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Counter-Strike 2: Trailer – The New Smoke
They do not want to turn the entire Counter-Strike feeling upside down with CS2, but rather to bring fresh wind into the dusty shooter with small, pointed changes. Additionally, there are technical improvements regarding graphics, netcode, and redesigned maps.
What do players say about it? On Reddit, a thread has formed with almost 2,000 upvotes, where some players are discussing the new smoke. The mood is positive. Many users have not seen the trick so far and are impressed by the mechanics:
LeonThePeon69: ‘Can you always do that in Counter-Strike? That was insane!’
CrueltyFreeViking: ‘I hope they add a leaf blower during the buy rounds for a reasonable price.’
RealBigDicTator: ‘I am very curious about the professionals and how they will handle the new smoke mechanics once the game is fully released.’
However, not all users in the Reddit thread are as enthusiastic. There are some comments referring to the trailer for the mechanics, where the trick has already been demonstrated.
The American Tyler “Tyler1” Steinkamp is currently on a tour of Europe to reach the highest rank Challenger in League of Legends. He recently experienced a match that seemed for a long time like the Twitch streamer would lose. But then he made a spectacular comeback – and celebrated it like winning the World Championship.
What kind of match was it? Tyler1 played the champion Ivern in the jungle at Master rank. But things went wrong right from the start. After 6 minutes, the opponents were leading with 3:1 kills and Tyler1’s team could not keep up in farming.
Although they fought back in terms of kills, the opponents dominated in objectives and directed the flow of the game.
At minute 48, the enemy team could have sealed the deal. They attacked the Nexus, but were messing around a bit. Instead of finishing the game, they wanted to collect kills and thus failed. Two more attacks and the game would have been over.
Tyler1 commented on the action with: “Why are you doing this? To make me suffer more?”
The last minutes then went hectic:
First, they killed the opposing midlaner Orianna, who ran alone into a fight over the Elder Drake. They were also able to secure the dragon.
Then they caught Master Yi and Rakan in their jungle and killed them.
Orianna then attempted a desperate backdoor on the Nexus and failed.
Tyler1 and his team then ran to the opposing Nexus and won a game that actually looked lost. Accordingly, the streamer celebrated the victory euphorically and bounced with joy around the room:
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How is the clip received? Very well. Under the title “The happiest Tyler1 has ever been streaming, playing League” it is ranked #2 in reddit LivestreamFails. The clip has already been viewed over 75,000 times and received many comments.
One user writes that these are exactly the matches that every LoL player always hopes for. They give a feeling that no other game can create.
Another says it is one of the “most exciting LoL games he has ever seen, more exciting than the Worlds.”
Why is Tyler1 currently playing in Europe? In 2022, he reached the highest rank Challenger in League of Legends with all 5 roles. This task took him 2 years, 6,000 hours, and quite a bit of nerves. However, he achieved this success on American servers.
Many mock that players there do not try hard and that he would have to achieve this success in Europe, China, or Korea to gain recognition.
How the Worst Troll from Twitch Became the Face of League of Legends
How successful is Tyler1 currently? With his account FREEDOMFIGHTER28, he is currently ranked Master with 464 league points. Especially with Cho’Gath, he has had great success. There, he won 62% of his 74 games. He also surpassed 60% win rate with Nautilus, Ivern, and Jarvan IV.
To reach the rank of Challenger – which is his goal – he needs 860 league points. On his way there, he will still encounter some pro players and other well-known streamers like Noway4u:
The tactical shooter Counter-Strike: Global Offensive will receive a major update in summer and will become Counter-Strike 2. Players of another successful shooter on Steam are now hoping for similar treatment.
What is Team Fortress 2? Team Fortress 2 (TF2) is a shooter on Steam, also developed by Valve. The title, released in 2007, is still one of the most popular games on Steam. In February 2023, TF2 averaged 91,700 concurrent players.
With its current player numbers, TF2 is among the five most played games on Steam. Only CS:GO, Dota1, PUBG, and Apex Legends are more represented. This allows the 16-year-old shooter on Steam to leave competitors like the current CoD MW2/ Warzone 2, Rainbow: Six Siege, Destiny 2, and even GTA V behind.
CS2 brings numerous changes and is expected to be released this summer. The entire community of the tactical shooter is full of anticipation and can hardly believe their luck as their beloved game gets a makeover.
If you want to see what TF2 fans hope for their game, we have summarized the changes of CS2 in a video:
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Counter-Strike 2 heralds a new era – The most important changes in the video
How do players express their envy? Mainly through memes. It is not malicious envy that TF2 players look at Counter-Strike with, wishing any harm to the game.
They simply hope that their game will eventually receive similar treatment from Valve. This is also shown by the TF2 fan “Bedu009” on Reddit, who posts a meme with the phrase “That’s not fair.”
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A meme from Reddit user “Bedu009” about CS2 and the wish to obtain a similar update for TF2.
Many users also write that they consider a revision unlikely. Others have no high expectations for an update and only wish for general improvements:
V0idR4mune”Frankly, I don’t want a new Team Fortress, I just want them to make an updated TF2 with new models and so on (via Reddit).”
InstantClassic257: “Would I like to get an update like in CS:GO? Damn right, I would. Will we get it? Extremely unlikely. All I want is a bot fix, some real communication about the game, and honestly, that’s all I need (via Reddit).”
Heroman3003: “I can imagine that they will do a relaunch-level update in the distant future. They seem to have the intention of bringing their active games VERY SLOWLY […] to Source 2, so I see the potential for TF3 to become a thing within the next 10 years or so (via Reddit).”
What is TF2 about? Team Fortress 2 is a team-based hero shooter, whose gameplay is comparable to that of Overwatch. Each character is unique and contributes to the gameplay and strategy of a team.
Additionally, there are various maps and game modes like King of the Hill, Payload, and Capture the Flag.
Have a Nice Death is an action roguelike that has been available in early access on Steam for over a year. Recently, the full version of the game was released, which currently has 87% positive reviews on the platform.
In Have a Nice Death, you play as a stressed-out Death who works as the CEO of Death Inc. Your task is to bring order to the company and show your employees who wears the hooded cloak.
In the 2D action game, you fight in hack and slash battles against dozens of opponents and restore order in your company. After each defeat, you can unlock additional items and upgrades for death.
The roguelike has been in early access on Steam since March 2022. On March 22, 2023, the full version of the game was released with additional content, including new enemies and weapons, as well as revisions of game balance and gameplay.
Here you can see a trailer for Have a Nice Death:
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What does the gameplay in Have a Nice Death look like? You fight your way through the floors of your company with your scythe. In addition to your main weapon, you can collect various gadgets and power-ups along the way to make your grim reaper even stronger.
If you die on your tour through the company, you lose all items you carry in true roguelike fashion. Only the gold bars, which you can use to unlock additional items, are retained.
You will encounter various creepy-cute characters on your office tour, like your little assistant Pump Quinn, who keeps you updated with the latest office gossip. The cute 2D design and the partly dry humor are well-received by many players.
But you also have to prove yourself against challenging enemies and bosses in Have a Nice Death and defeat the hellish creatures in fast-paced hack and slash battles.
How do players rate Have a Nice Death? The roguelike scores very positively on Steam. Out of a total of 6,025 ratings, 87% are positive (as of March 27, 2023). Some compare it to other well-known games like Hollow Knight, Hades, and Dead Cells.
TaxEvasion215: ‘Hollow Knight, if it were a roguelike.’
Wendigo: ‘My first roguelike after Hades. I just love this game. So stylish and captivating. If you like roguelikes or have a dark sense of humor and enjoy punishing yourself, give it a try.’
Razur: ‘This is what happens when Hollow Knight and Dead Cells have a little baby!’
How much does Have a Nice Death cost? On Steam, you can currently get the game at a 10% discount. Instead of €24.99, you now pay €22.49. The promotion ends on March 30, 2023 (as of March 27, 2023).
