After just one day, Steam deletes the game where a waifu does your tax return

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The quirkiest game on Steam has become even stranger – because after just one day it has disappeared.

It was a very short pleasure and actually an even shorter anticipation. Because only yesterday we reported about it, that a developer tried to connect the most boring thing in the world (taxes) with the most enjoyable thing in the world (anime waifus). The visual novel “Tax Heaven 3000,” which could actually fill out the tax return for Americans, has vanished.

What kind of game was that? Tax Heaven 3000 aimed to dress up the worries and unpleasant feelings associated with tax returns in a cute visual novel corset. While revealing data such as one’s social security number and income to the anime lady Iris, she opens up more and more and develops romantic feelings – essentially a typical “dating game,” which would have created a ready-to-submit tax return in the end.

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Tax Heaven 3000 Trailer

Why was the game removed? That is the big question that has not even been answered by the developers of Tax Heaven 3000. In response to inquiries from colleagues at PCGamer, co-founder of the studio said:

Honestly, we have no information either. Tax Heaven 3000 went through the standard verification process and was ready to go online on April 4, but now it has been spontaneously unverified and removed from the platform. That’s all we know.

Since the developers have no information on why the game vanished from the platform, they are also making no efforts to bring it back to Steam.

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Can you still play the game? Yes, it will be possible. Starting April 4, you can download the game directly from the Tax Heaven 3000 website, although it should be noted that playing without US tax system data could be somewhat difficult – because Iris is very interested in your tax details. So one has to get a bit creative as an EU citizen and come up with something.

But at least all disappointed visual novel tax fans can also find solace in other ways, because – as should be expected – there is of course also a body pillow (Dakimakura) of Iris. Then you have your personal tax advisor always close to you in bed.

Sometimes you just have to love the crazy world of visual novels.

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FIFA 23: RTTF Tracker – These players can get upgrades

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In line with the European football competitions Champions League, Europa League, and Conference League, EA has released new RTTF cards (Road to the Final) in FIFA 23 that can get stronger. With our RTTF tracker, you’ll always be informed about which cards will receive upgrades.

This is how upgrades for RTTF cards work: For the new RTTF cards to receive upgrades, the real clubs of the respective players must advance in their respective competitions and win matches.

Here you can see what upgrades are available:

  • The club wins its first tournament match after the promo launch: +1 to overall rating
  • The club qualifies for the quarter-finals: +1 to overall rating
  • The club qualifies for the semi-finals: +1 to overall rating and new attributes
  • The club qualifies for the finals: 5-star weak foot upgrade
  • The club wins the final: +1 to overall rating and 5-star skill moves upgrade
Here you can see the different upgrades that await a card.

Which RTTF players are there? All OTW cards available in FIFA 23 Ultimate Team can be found here:

Here you can find out more about FIFA 23 on MeinMMO:

RTTF tracker shows you possible upgrades for all RTTF cards

What is the RTTF tracker? In the following table, we show you all RTTF cards and how many upgrades they have already received. You can see where the players are in their respective tournaments and how many upgrades are still possible.

PlayerTournament statusUpgrades received
Firmino (91) – Liverpool FCeliminated0/5
Goretzka (92) – FC Bayern MunichQuarter-finals – Champions League2/5
Martinelli (91) – Arsenaleliminated1/5
Barella (91) – Inter MilanQuarter-finals – Champions League2/5
Alaba (91) – Real MadridQuarter-finals – Champions League2/5
Martial (91) – Manchester UnitedQuarter-finals – Europa League2/5
Moura (88) – Tottenham Hotspureliminated0/5
Diaby (90) – Bayer LeverkusenQuarter-finals – Europa League2/5
Chiesa (90) – Juventus TurinQuarter-finals – Europa League2/5
Ferran Torres (88) – FC Barcelonaeliminated0/5
Phillips (89) – Manchester CityQuarter-finals – Champions League1/5
Fofana (89) – Chelsea FCQuarter-finals – Champions League2/5
Malen (87) – Borussia Dortmundeliminated0/5
Volland (87) – AS Monacoeliminated0/5
Atal (89) – OGC NiceQuarter-finals – Conference League2/5
Nuno Mendes (86) – PSGeliminated0/5
Raspadori (89) – NapoliQuarter-finals – Champions League2/5
Brais Mendez (88) – Real Sociedad eliminated0/5
Lamela (89) – SevillaQuarter-finals – Europa League2/5
Miranda (88) – Real Betiseliminated1/5
Forsberg (86) – RB Leipzig eliminated0/5
Tuta (86) – Eintracht Frankfurteliminated0/5
Felipe Anderson (87) – Lazio Romeeliminated1/5
Schäfer (71) – Union Berlineliminated1/5

We will update this tracker with the current data after each match day. So check back regularly to see how your RTTF players are doing.

When do the upgrades come? EA has already announced when you can expect upgrades for your RTTF cards. The cards will improve on the following dates:

  • February 24
  • March 17
  • April 21 
  • May 19
  • June 12 

Are you looking for ways to get more coins for FUT? Then we show you here trading tips for the transfer market in FIFA 23.

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WoW Guide: Level up the Onyx Socket Ring – Here’s how’s

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Do you want to upgrade your Onyx Ring in World of Warcraft to item level 424? We will show you how it works.

The small but fine centerpiece of Patch 10.0.7 in World of Warcraft is the Onyx Ring. You get it on your first visit to the Vault of Zskera and can then fill it with three different stones to create unique effects. However, the ring is “only” at level 411 – but you can upgrade it to item level 424.

This guide will show you how it works.

Summary:

  • Collect 60x “Inactive Primal Fragment” from the Vault of Zskera or by dismantling stones.
  • Have a jeweler create 6x “Unstable Elementium” via a crafting request.
  • Apply the Unstable Elementium to your desired stones and put them back into the Onyx Ring.

The Onyx Ring – How to Upgrade the Ring to Item Level 424

How do you upgrade the Onyx Ring? Basically, you do not upgrade the ring directly, but the stones used. When these increase in item level, so does the ring.

To upgrade the individual stones, you need to collect 10 “Inactive Primal Fragments” each. Each stone can be upgraded 2x, from level 411 to level 424.

Or in other words: To fully upgrade a set of 3 stones, you need a total of 60x Inactive Primal Fragments, that is 3×2 upgrades.

How do you farm “Inactive Primal Fragments”? You can get Inactive Primal Fragments through several methods. On one hand, you can find them in the various chambers of the Vault of Zskera. You sometimes receive them from treasure chests or for solving small puzzles.

However, you can obtain the fragments much more reliably by dismantling unwanted primal stones. This can be done in Morqut after you have unlocked the jeweler’s crafting station there. This happens immediately after the quest that grants you the Onyx Ring.

Onyx Ring Guide Jeweler
At the glowing devices, you can dismantle primal stones or pull them out of the ring.

Note that primal stones are not unique. You can receive the same one multiple times and can therefore dismantle stones that you do not need without hesitation. In case of doubt, they can always be farmed again.

The unstable primal fragments must then be converted into unstable elementium.

How do you farm unstable elementium? Unstable elementium can be crafted by a jeweler of your choice. Since the item is soulbound on pickup, you need to place a work order through the crafting consortium. This works like all other orders as well.

For each unstable elementium, you need:

  • 10x Inactive Primal Fragment
  • 25x Silken Gem Dust (can be bought cheaply in the AH)

Once you have the unstable elementium, you only need to apply it to the stone of your choice to raise the item level.

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If the desired stone is already in your Onyx Ring, you first need to remove it from the socket. You can do this for free in Morqut at the jeweler’s station that you unlocked on your second visit to the Vault of Zskera.

Remember to reinsert the upgraded stones into the ring and, like all other rings, possibly enchant the ring as well.

Onyx Ring Guide Researcher Imareth
Imareth sells stones with which you can fish for your favorite stone. There is a bit of randomness involved.

How do I get the right stone? Generally, you get all primal stones when you kill rare enemies on the Forbidden Island or thoroughly explore the Vault of Zskera. If a stone is still missing that you really want, you can spend your primal fragments to buy stones. The vendor “Researcher Imareth” sells various stones that may contain your desired stone.

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Diablo 4: Today the open beta starts – The most important in 2 minutes

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The next beta weekend of Diablo 4 is coming up, this time for all interested players on PC, PlayStation, and Xbox. You can find everything about the download and the contents of the open beta here on MeinMMO in a quick overview.

How long does the open beta last? You can join in on Friday evening, and the servers will be available until Monday evening:

  • Friday, March 24, 5:00 PM – Monday, March 27, 9:00 PM
    • Available on PC, Xbox, and PlayStation

However, we recommend not starting directly at the release tonight. The servers were at their limits during the start of the pre-order beta last week, and the queues sometimes reached up to 2 hours. We expect the same this week.

On Saturday and Sunday, the servers were fully available and caused no issues. We had a ticker on MeinMMO.

When does the preload/download start? The preload for the Diablo beta is available. Depending on the version, you will need between 45 and 85 GB – so start the download in good time. Here you can find more information about the system requirements on PC.

You can find all the details in our overview of the open beta for Diablo 4. There is even a German trailer for the open beta this week:

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Diablo 4: The German Trailer for the Open Beta

What can you test? You will be able to play the entire prologue and the first act up to level 25. After that, you can complete any side quests and missions in the area of act 1, but you will not level up further. Additionally, all 5 classes from Diablo 4 will be available to you.

Dungeons are also included. You will have access to over 20 dungeons from which you can obtain special loot and legendary aspects.

Moreover, you will fight one of the world bosses at certain times, which can only be defeated by large groups of players. After the beta, there will be a wipe and you will lose all progress – you may keep only a few small items.

How does multiplayer work? In the Diablo 4 beta, all multiplayer features are already available to you. You can fight through the first act of Diablo 4 with groups of 4, and crossplay is already activated. You can see more about the multiplayer of Diablo 4 in the video:

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In Diablo 4 you can play with players from all over the world – All information about multiplayer

Diablo 4 generates a lot of excitement after the first beta weekend, and many players are happy with what developer Blizzard has put together here.

Even the pre-order beta managed to attract over a million players: Diablo 4 attracts over 1 million players to play because there is a really sweet gift for it.

If you have any questions about the beta or opinions, please leave a comment on the topic.

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Twitch streamer should receive $500,000 for a single stream, fails due to ignorance

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31-year-old Hasan “HasanAbi” Piker is primarily known on Twitch for his political commentary. He is considered a “clean guy” and positions himself as quite left-wing, so it may come as no surprise to learn that he declined a poker sponsorship. Moreover, the streamer had no moral objections.

What kind of streamer is he? The political streamer HasanAbi is an outspoken critic of gambling on Twitch and has even advocated for a ban. His stance has apparently brought him under the radar of the streamer Tyler “Trainwreck” Niknam.

Trainwreck became hugely successful with gambling on Twitch and seems to have taken a liking to HasanAbi. He repeatedly labels the political streamer as a hypocrite.

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How did these statements come about? Currently, the two are at odds because Trainwreck mocked a donation of 50,000 US dollars that HasanAbi contributed to a charity event he organized for the earthquake victims in Turkey and Syria. He claimed it was only a very small part and only represented a small portion of his income, according to Trainwreck.

In a stream on March 21, HasanAbi addressed the criticism and explained that he simply doesn’t earn as much as Trainwreck. During this, the streamer also mentioned the rejected deal of 500,000 $.

As a political commentator, you simply don’t earn that much

How does HasanAbi defend himself? The streamer reveals that despite comparable viewer numbers, he simply doesn’t earn as much as Trainwreck. In the last 365 days (as of 22.03.2023), HasanAbi averaged 30,456 viewers, while the gambling streamer is at 27,155 (via sullygnome).

What’s the reason for this? HasanAbi explains that he often declines large sponsors, hence his streams have comparatively little advertising. In fact, he even once rejected an offer of 500,000 $. We’ve embedded the clip for you here:

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A half million dollars for a poker game

What was that offer about? As the streamer reports, he was offered a half million dollars for a single poker stream. He apparently didn’t decline it out of moral objections but because he didn’t want to embarrass himself:

I don’t even have a damn problem with poker. I just don’t know how to play.

That he even talks about the offer is an absolute exception, says HasanAbi; it is “the first and last time.” However, the streamer assures his viewers that it was a genuine offer.

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HasanAbi’s reluctance to talk about money is understandable, as it has proven to be a delicate topic for the streamer. This is because the opponent of capitalism has a penchant for the finer things in life, such as expensive cars and large houses – which regularly incites his critics.

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Diablo 4: Lifting the Mood – Completing the Side Quest

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A small side quest in the beta of Diablo 4 requires a special action from you. How to complete “Lifting the Spirits” is explained here on MeinMMO.

How do you complete the side quest? You receive the quest in the town of Kyovashad, and when you open your map, you will see a small, round target area for the task in the upper right corner of the town, right next to the “World Level Statue”.

You are to cheer up some soldiers standing by the training groups. Use the emote “Cheer”:

  • PC: Open the emote menu with “E”
  • Consoles: Open the emote menu with “D-Pad Up”
    • Then switch to the “LEFT” menu and select “Cheer”
diablo 4 quest lift the spirits

The soldiers feel better, your courage and strength flow through the fighters of the town. With this, you have completed the side quest and can collect your rewards – a bit of gold, a few experience points.

Here you can find a few more details about Diablo 4 and the beta:

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The beta of Diablo 4 allows many players to get a first look at the upcoming action RPG, which celebrates its release on June 6. Your progress in the beta will not be carried over, you will start a completely new game at release.

However, you can organize a really cute gift during the beta if you manage to reach level 20: Those who participate in the open beta of Diablo 4 will receive an incredibly cute gift.

If you have questions or would like more guides on a specific topic in Diablo 4, please leave a comment.

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New World: Crafting quickly level up to 200 – Here’s how

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New World offers several professions that you can level up to level 200. In this guide, we at MeinMMO would like to explain how you can level Engineering particularly quickly and what special tricks you should pay attention to.

What does an Engineer do? With Engineering, you can craft 5 of the a total of 14 weapons from New World:

  • Axes
  • Bows
  • firearms
  • Muskets
  • Spears

In addition to the weapons, the profession is also needed for tools and ammunition.

How to level Engineering effectively? The fastest and cheapest way to level is through weapons – especially through the firearm.

Leveling Engineering – Here’s how

From level 1 to 50: For the first levels, it’s best to craft the firearm from iron. You need 60 pieces for that:

  • 1,680 Iron Ore
  • 480 Lumber
  • 120 Coarse Leather

Level 50 to 100: At this level you have several options. You can continue leveling iron through the firearm. Here you will need 686 pieces:

  • 19,208 Iron Ore
  • 5,488 Lumber
  • 1,372 Coarse Leather

Alternatively, you can craft steel weapons or fishing rods. However, they are more expensive on most servers.

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Level 100 to 150: Here we recommend firearms made from Starmetal:

  • 1,848 Starmetal Ingots
  • 2,079 Lumber
  • 462 Coarse Leather

Level 150 to 200: Here, the firearm remains the best choice, this time made from Orichalcum:

  • 3,375 Orichalcum Ingots
  • 3,375 Lumber
  • 750 Coarse Leather

Additionally, starting from level 185, you can craft useful epic weapons with a fixed name. Here it might be worth investing a bit more in resources to get a weapon that will help you further in the game.

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New MMORPG on Steam gets 90% positive reviews – “Just wanted to test, now I have 122 hours”

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With Summoners War: Chronicles released on March 6, 2023 in Europe, America, and Japan on Steam, a new MMORPG is now available that can also be played on mobile and relies on gacha mechanics. In the past 7 days, the game has received 90% positive reviews and MeinMMO has taken a look at the reactions to the game.

Mobile, gacha, autoplay – many MMORPG fans have already tuned out at these keywords.

However, this is precisely what the new Summoners War: Chronicles on Steam relies on, and if you haven’t clicked away yet, we’ll show you what fans are celebrating about the game and where it receives criticism.

Because currently, at least the reviews are through the roof. For an insight into the style of the game, take a look at the trailer:

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Summoners War: Chronicles Cinematic-Trailer

Not for classic MMORPG players

What kind of game is this? Summoners War: Chronicles is an MMORPG with anime graphics and an action combat system. You play as a summoner, collect monsters via a loot box or gacha system, and gather tons of materials to activate upgrades or enhancements.

Like many other games in this genre – such as Genshin Impact or Tower of Fantasy – Summoners War: Chronicles is pay-to-win and pay-to-progress. If you want to play competitively in PvP or achieve fast progress, your wallet will have to contribute.

However, similar to Genshin Impact, Summoners War: Chronicles can also be enjoyed as a free-to-play player. It satisfies the collecting passion, offers a complex combat system, and plenty of content.

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What do players say? The reviews on Steam present a clear picture (via Steam). There are players who prefer the classic MMORPG mechanics and see here the most egregious cash grab available on Steam.

  • Monstermoe: “Trash! […] Not even started and already I can spend money.”
  • Headless Pilot: “A typical ‘pay as much as you can’ game.”
  • Crazyus: “This is not a game, this is a reward simulator.”

And indeed, the drop rates are sometimes absurdly low. In some gacha boxes, known here as scrolls, the chance for certain 5-star characters is 0.0002%. However, often multiple of these characters are in the box, which increases the chance again.

However, there are many players with high playtimes who were already active in Summoners War: Chronicles before the release in the West and say a lot of good things about the game:

  • John Forest: “Creating 4- and 5-star characters is very expensive. But if he concentrates his resources on the 3-star units, then you can easily complete the story content. I have not encountered any ‘difficulty wall’ and have been playing for 40 hours.”
  • Riktor: “Recommended if you like gachas. Not recommended if you despise microtransactions from mobile games.”
  • Teuing Ah Teu Nyaho: “It is not pay-to-win if you are just looking for a PvE game for casual play. If you want to play the PvP Arena, it is full pay-to-win.”
  • Giip: “I actually just wanted to test it for an hour or two. But hey… it has exceeded my expectations and here I am, now with 122 hours and recommending the game.”

Similar to back then with Diablo: Immortal, opinions are divided. If you are generally prone to quickly pulling out your wallet for small things in such a game, then better stay away from Summoners War: Chronicles.

If you are looking for a fast-paced anime MMORPG for casual play that keeps you occupied on the couch after work, then check it out.

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Summoners War: Chronicles is not for everyone’s taste, but it already has many fans and admirers. It keeps you well occupied and can continue running in autoplay mode if you have no desire or time.

When browsing the reviews, it’s noticeable that there are really many players with over 1,000 hours in the game. This speaks for the amount of content but also shows the grind that can be involved.

For a little boost, you can find some codes for the game here: Summoners War Chronicles: Redeem codes in March 2023.

Leave your opinion about the game or also recommend games that you have discovered in the comments.

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Destiny 2: Hotfix 7.0.0.6 from 23.03. is here – All patch notes and information

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In Destiny 2, the “sanitation work” continues. Bungie still has a lot of work ahead, so you can expect another server downtime today. MeinMMO tells you the exact outage times and which bugs could be eliminated.

This is what you need to know today: Not all bugs in Destiny 2: Lightfall have been eradicated yet that interrupt the flow of the game. Bungie has to continue improving and is doing so. Expect the downtime to come today afternoon and anticipate that you won’t be able to play for a while.

The hotfix 7.0.0.6 is ready for today, Thursday, March 23, and will bring a new update for PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X, and PC.

But first, MeinMMO will inform you about all known details of the downtime, tell you when you can’t play, and update live the progress of the maintenance.

Update progress for hotfix 7.0.0.6:

20:24: Our login was successful just now. In-game, you will be welcomed with a tribute to Lance Reddick, who left the Destiny community last week.

20:15: Destiny 2 should be back online soon. However, the servers are currently inaccessible due to increased network traffic. You can stay in the queue, though.

19:40: Bungie has just published the latest “This Week at Bungie” blog. With this, you can shorten the waiting time until the hotfix is completed by reading.

19:20: Quick reminder: The servers from Bungie are still offline. You can download the update already, but logging in will only be possible again around 20:00.

19:00: Bungie has made a correction for the patch notes. Here, a bug was erroneously marked as resolved, which is planned for a later update.

18:00: You can now download the new update. On PC, it is 104.1 MB in size. After that, you will have to wait until 19:00, as long as Destiny 2 is still offline.

17:00: The patch notes for hotfix 7.0.0.6 are here. So long as Destiny 2 is still offline, you can learn what has changed. You will find the information along with the link at the end of this article.

15:45: Destiny 2 has just gone into offline mode. You’ll need to wait for a while now.
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Destiny 2: Lightfall – Launch Trailer

Maintenance on 23.03. – All times for server downtime

These times are important today: As always, Bungie informed via Twitter about the exact times, and it is evident that you will once again have to do without Destiny 2 for a few hours.

This is the exact schedule for the maintenance:

  • At 15:00 German time, the maintenance work will start in the background on all platforms.
  • From 15:45 the servers will go offline and you players will be automatically kicked out of all activities.
  • The update 7.0.0.6 will be released around 18:00, so it can already be downloaded.
  • However, the servers will officially be back online around 20:00.
  • The ongoing background maintenance will officially end at 21:00, if everything goes smoothly.
Important: Even if you have downloaded the update and are back in the game, connection issues may occur until the maintenance ends at 21:00. You may also have to expect queues when logging in.

Also, keep in mind that third-party applications as well as the official companion app may not be properly accessible for a while after the update. However, you can use the in-game loadout system introduced with Lightfall anytime.

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What changes with hotfix 7.0.0.6 in Season 20

This is what the hotfix brings today: The last update has already eliminated some annoying issues. But far from all of them. So the list from last week has only shrunk a bit.

At least, Bungie’s support fixes bugs also just-in-time and without downtime, like the bug that caused that no prime loot could be obtained in the Iron Banner on Tuesday.

MeinMMO lists here the problems that are already known to Bungie, as well as those that our readers have brought to our attention. What will be fixed, however, will only be revealed in the patch notes.

  • There are problems that new players cannot unlock certain locations such as the EDZ or the Throne World. Here, the maintenance mission for newer players is also unavailable.
  • Veterans do not receive the correct number of Lore books on their first rank-up.
  • The countdown mode and the associated variants are not added to the weekly crucible challenge.
  • The salvages explosion from “Getting By” is sometimes not activated on kills.
  • The gravitational lift in Neomuna is tied to the framerate. This means that players with a higher framerate die upon landing.
  • Players have located and reported further framerate bugs in Destiny 2.
  • The “Mark as Seen” button in collections no longer works.
  • The grenade launcher “Dimensional Hypotrochoid” can get a range masterpiece.
  • Certain heavy weapon archetypes do not receive benefits from equipping a third reserve mod.
  • Players can no longer equip the Unbroken title.
  • Restoration resets to a lower timer when the original source of the buff is reapplied.
  • It is possible to mark targets through Titan barricades with weapons.
  • Equipping a large amount of decaying armor charge mods disables artifact mods of levels 4 and 5.
  • Appraisals are grayed out as they have already been awarded in some activities.
  • Player name changes are not infinitely customizable on bungie.net. Players are still waiting for the option to change their username again instead of receiving the message “You have no name changes available.”
  • The Mercury Storm Exotic auto rifle and the Exotic scout rifle “Malicious Touch” have lost their 40% damage increase against enemies with red bars.
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Patch Notes for hotfix 7.0.0.6 in Destiny 2

What is in the patch notes? The comprehensive list of all changes for hotfix 7.0.0.6 is published by Bungie in the form of patch notes. However, they will only be released tonight. As soon as they are published, we will link them in this article since they could still change afterwards.

Read the patch notes for hotfix 7.0.0.6 (English) on Bungie’s website

If you have noticed any further problems in the game that tarnish your gaming experience, please feel free to leave a comment on MeinMMO. The more often bugs are mentioned, the faster they land on Bungie’s to-do list.

In connection with the long list of errors, the community speaks of Bungie “turning a deaf ear to criticism” and is increasingly becoming rude.

Scandal in Destiny 2: Bungie closes comments on videos – “They no longer want to hear the complaints”

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Fans celebrate the one boss in Diablo 4 who scares everyone: „Like in a horror movie“

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The beta of Diablo 4 was well received, although there was some criticism. One element, however, caused absolute chaos: the Butcher. The ancient boss randomly appeared in dungeons and has slaughtered players. Fans are now demanding more of it.

What kind of boss is that? The Butcher first appeared in Diablo 1 and surprised players there in a dungeon. Those who opened the door to his slaughterhouse were ambushed by one of the most dangerous bosses in the entire series.

The Butcher, known in the original as “Butcher,” is famous for his brutality and for his surprisingly swift movements for his size. He can pull players towards him, trample them, or simply eliminate them with his cleaver.

In Diablo 4, the Butcher simply appears in dungeons where he doesn’t actually belong. He can show up as a random event, of which you know nothing before entering the dungeon – and disappear just as quickly.

On Reddit, fans are now praising the Butcher as a “huge success,” even though the demon has murdered dozens of players. Why is everyone so fascinated by the Butcher?

Before the beta, players feared that Diablo 4 would not be dark enough. The Butcher seems to have already disproven that. The conclusion of the MeinMMO editors can be found here:

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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

The Butcher “generates a genuine fear”

This is what fans say: User KurtiZ_TSW explains that the Butcher is an unpredictable element. He is a surprise and a threat, something that fits perfectly into the dark world of Diablo. You feel fear and excitement when the demon suddenly stands before you.

Dungeons were criticized after the beta for being too similar and repetitive. They are even one of the points that are often controversially discussed. The Butcher exactly undermines this element. Bosses should be a surprise, they say, not waiting behind closed doors.

Another thread on Reddit receives a lot of support and hundreds of comments. Here, players praise that the situation felt like in a horror movie: “That traumatized me. I had to sleep with the lights on Saturday.”

The only criticism that existed before is that hardcore characters can be killed without warning when the Butcher appears in endgame dungeons. Whether that will happen, we do not know yet.

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Will there be more of it? The developers have already noted in interviews how much they love the Butcher themselves and that similar events should also be possible later in the game. However, specific information is still missing.

MeinMMO editor Maik Schneider also had the opportunity to speak with the developers. The interview focused mainly on the biggest controversy surrounding Diablo 4:

Diablo 4: Can you turn off the “shared world” at some point? We asked the developers

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Twitch streamer Trymacs begs on Twitter for beta key for Counter-Strike 2: “I am one of the biggest creators”

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After many rumors, it is now clear that the successor to CS:GO will be released. Counter-Strike 2 brings numerous innovations and many fans want to play it – including the German Twitch streamer Trymacs. He is trying with very desperate means to get into the beta.

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Now, Trymacs has spoken out on Twitter and directly pinged the official Counter-Strike channel with the request: ‘I am one of the biggest German content creators, I really need access to the CS2 beta.’

Additionally, he made a remark, calling his sidekick Rumathra ‘the most handsome man’ he knows. He’s hinting at another key for his buddy.

That Counter-Strike 2 even exists has only recently been confirmed. Since then, dozens of creators, gamers, and shooter experts have already jumped on the topic.

One of the highlights from Counter-Strike 2 is the new smoke:

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Why does everyone want to play Counter-Strike?

Counter-Strike 2 will be something like a comprehensive overhaul for Counter-Strike: Global Offensive, which is still one of the most successful games on Steam. However, the shooter is already 11 years old, and you can tell.

The successor is supposed to bring graphic improvements, improve the netcode, introduce a new engine, and bring things like smoke grenades to a completely new level. In our overview, you will find all the info on Counter-Strike 2.

The beta test of the new shooter has also already begun; since March 22, the first testers can play. The release is scheduled for sometime in summer 2023. Accordingly, access to the beta is now highly sought after. However, participants are selected directly by the developers.

One person who must know the game is the Twitch streamer and former Counter-Strike pro shroud, who shares his first impressions:

Shooter god shroud talks on Twitch about his first impressions of Counter-Strike 2, joking: ‘Bye bye FPS’

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Diablo 4: Beta Patch Notes – Update improves queues

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On Friday evening, the open beta of Diablo 4 will start, and developer Blizzard has released an update before the launch. This includes improvements for the queues, as well as some bug fixes. MeinMMO has the complete patch notes in German.

What kind of update is this? This is a small client patch to fix some issues from the first beta phase of Diablo 4. Here are the patch notes:

  • Fixed issues with the world boss spawn timer
  • Sometimes the queue did not show a time despite still being in the queue
  • In general, the queue times are expected to be more accurate
  • The quest “In Her Wake” did not always progress correctly
  • Players with 16 GB of RAM were not always able to use “High Texture Settings”
  • Sometimes challenges showed no progress even though they were already completed
  • Removed reasons for game crashes
  • Console only: Couch co-op players could not join during the prologue

If you want to see for yourself the adjustments, check the English patch notes in the Blizzard forum (via blizzard.com).

If you want to listen to our first impressions of the Diablo beta, then start the following 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

In the patch notes, the officials thank the community for participating in the first beta phase. They appreciate the patience – especially at the start of the beta when there were long queues and many crashes.

This is part of the development process and is meant to ensure that the next beta launch runs more smoothly, and ideally there will be no server issues at release.

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In the second week of the beta, the Druid and the Necromancer will be added to the game. Then all release classes can be tested. The pre-order beta only offered three of the five classes.

If you are looking for builds for Barbarian, Hunter, and Sorcerer, we have gathered some beta builds for you here: Diablo 4: 5 popular builds of the beta to try out.

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LoL: Faker and T1 set a crazy record as the 1st team of the LCK that shows their dominance

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In South Korea, League of Legends is firmly in the hands of the “greatest player of all time”, Lee “Faker” Sang-hyeok. He and his team T1 won the Spring Split of the LCK with 17-1. Even more impressive: They won every single award that the LCK has to offer. This has never been achieved by any team in South Korea before.

How have Faker and T1 been doing recently?

  • Actually, it looked like in 2022 that Faker could finally win the long-desired 4th world championship title after 5 weaker years. Faker now has an excellent team at T1, especially the brilliant young supporter, Keria, is increasingly becoming a revelation.
  • In spring 2022, T1 became champions in Korea again after a long break, and in summer 2022, they at least finished second behind the strong arch-rival Gen G.
  • As the Worlds approached, T1 looked like the sure title candidate, eliminating strong competition from China, only for Faker to ultimately lose in the finals against his old school friend Deft and miss out on title number 4.
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This is how 2023 has gone so far: The regular season in South Korea has just concluded:

  • T1 won 17 matches, losing only one against Hanwha Life. Of the 43 matches played, they dropped 8 matches.
  • The team comes off a 13-game win streak, confidently taking the 1st place in the regular season and is now considered the favorite to win the Spring Split in South Korea.
  • With a KDA of 6.9, Keria leads the LCK statistics. Gumayusi (5.1), Oner (4.8), and Faker (4.3) are also among the top 20.
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All T1 Players Make it into the ALL-LCK Team – No One Before Them Has Achieved This

This is the special achievement: T1 won all the awards at the ceremony at the end of the regular season:

All 5 players of T1 were chosen for the “1st All Pro” team, which no team in South Korea before them has managed to do.

Additionally, the supporter Keria was also voted MVP and awarded “Player of the Split”. Each of the 5 players receives 2 million won, which is about $1,500.

In the 2nd team, players like Peanut, Chovy, and Deft were included.

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As Dexerto knows, only G2 in Europe has managed to fill all 5 positions in the “All Pro” team even in international comparison, which was in their glorious season in 2019 when they nearly became world champions.

In South Korea, where the competition is even tougher, and so many excellent players work together in great teams, T1’s achievement is unmatched. It is also questionable whether any team will manage to do this again.

How Are the Best Players Selected? There is a vote in which about 40 people are involved, including team managers, casters, analysts, and reporters. They chose the 5 players from T1.

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Diablo 4 Open Beta: Start, Time and Preload

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When does the Open Beta of Diablo 4 start? And what contents are included? We will show you all the times and what you need to know for the launch.

Update from March 23: We have updated the article regarding the start of the Open Beta. There is a patch for the Beta intended to improve queue times.

When does the Open Diablo 4 Beta start? The Open Beta runs from:

  • Friday, March 24, 5:00 PM – Monday, March 27, 9:00 PM

The Beta will take place on both PC and PlayStation and Xbox. You can find information in our article on how to participate in the Open Beta and what is included.

Regardless of the Beta, you can play as a pre-order customer of the Digital Deluxe or Ultimate Edition 4 days before release, starting June 2. Otherwise, you can start on June 6 – that is the release of Diablo 4.

How do I participate in the Open Beta? Anyone can join the Open Beta. You just need to download the game on your platform starting Wednesday, March 22, and you can play from Friday.

In our article, you can find the most important information about the Beta in 2 minutes. The video provides a summary of the Open Beta:

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Everything you need to know about the Open Beta in Diablo 4

All information about the Open Beta of Diablo 4

Platforms, preload, and download size

When can I download the Beta? Blizzard has already confirmed that a pre-download will be possible for the Beta test. Preloads will begin on Wednesday, March 22, at 5:00 PM local time.

How large is the Beta? You will need between 45 and 85 GB of free space on your hard drive. The Beta is thus larger than expected.

You can find all the information about the system requirements of Diablo 4 here.

Co-op and Crossplay

How many people can play together? The co-op of Diablo 4 allows groups of up to 4 players. You can also meet other players in the open world, though this should not happen all the time.

Diablo 4 always tries to match you with players in roughly the same ping range. However, there are no proper server limits, allowing you to play with players from around the world at any time.

Is there Crossplay? Yes, Diablo 4 fully supports Crossplay. Every platform and generation can play together, and there is even cross-progression. If you support Diablo 4 on multiple platforms, your progress is saved across platforms.

You can find all the information about the Crossplay of Diablo 4 in our article here. In the video, we explain to you the multiplayer:

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In Diablo 4 you can play with players from all over the world – All information about multiplayer

The contents of the Diablo 4 Beta

What can I play in the Beta? You will be able to play the entire prologue and the first act up to level 25. After that, you can complete every side mission and quest of the corresponding area from Act 1, but you will not level up any further. The playable classes depend on which Beta you are playing:

Dungeons will be part of the experience. You will have access to over 20 dungeons from which you can get special loot and legendary aspects.

You will also be able to fight one of the world bosses at specific times, which can only be defeated by large groups of players. After the Beta, there will be a wipe, and you will lose all progress. Ashava appears:

  • Saturday, March 25 at 6:00 PM local time
  • Saturday, March 25 at 8:00 PM local time
  • Sunday, March 26 at 7:00 AM local time
  • Sunday, March 26 at 9:00 AM local time

In total, just reaching the maximum level in Diablo 4 is expected to take over 180 hours. Endgame contents are not yet visible in the Open Beta, except for the one world boss that is supposed to be active at specific times.

Beta Rewards for Players

Are there gifts? Yes, all participants can secure some gifts while playing the Open Beta. Depending on how far you play, you will receive various cosmetics for the game upon release:

  • The title “First Victim” will be awarded when you reach Kyovashad
  • The title “Early Explorer” for reaching level 20
  • a cute puppy transmog for reaching level 20

Additionally, you have a chance to have your face painted in a church in France if you participate in the respective giveaway. However, you must sign up in advance on the respective page.

Diablo 4 will be an important title, not only for Blizzard but also for the entire hack-and-slash genre – as it currently has rather bleak future prospects:

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Pokémon GO: Giovanni changes his Pokémon – Is Crypto-Regice worth it?

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In Pokémon GO Rocket Boss Giovanni will soon use Crypto-Regice. Let’s take a closer look at this Pokémon.

What’s happening with Giovanni? Giovanni is the Rocket Boss you can challenge with the help of a Super Rocket Radar. The scoundrel recently relied on Crypto-Registeel, but that will soon be over.

For the new Rocket takeover in Pokémon GO, Giovanni replaces Registeel with Crypto-Regice. This will happen on Saturday, March 25, 2023, at 10:00 AM. From that point on, you will encounter the new monster.

But is it worth the fight against Giovanni to grab Crypto-Regice?

What kind of Pokémon is Crypto-Regice?

Regice is a legendary Ice-type Pokémon that was introduced in Generation 3. It belongs to the legendary giants – including Registeel and Regirock, as well as the new top raid bosses Regieleki and Regidrago. The leader of these golems is Regigigas, which has also been catchable in Pokémon GO.

What makes Cryptos special? The Crypto variants are monsters influenced by Team GO Rocket. They have a stronger attack value but lose out on defense. The main problem with Cryptos is that they possess the move “Frustration”, which isn’t very useful and usually cannot be removed.

The removal of Frustration via TM is, however, enabled during Rocket takeover events. So, if you capture Crypto-Regice during the takeover, you can get rid of that bad move right away.

Is Crypto-Regice worth it?

In Raids: Among the best Ice-type attackers, Regice currently has no place. The Crypto bonus will make it slightly stronger, but according to the Gamepress database, it will still be outclassed by the top attackers (via gamepress.gg). If you’re looking for a strong raid attacker, you should rely on other Pokémon.

In PvP: Even in the battle league, Crypto-Regice currently stands to offer little help. According to the PvPoke database, normal Regice is already a mediocre option, and Crypto-Regice is estimated to be even weaker due to its defensive disadvantage in the Great and Ultra leagues. Only in the Master League can Crypto-Regice surpass normal Regice, but compared to other monsters in the league, it’s not considered a particularly good option either (via PvPoke.com).

Should you get Crypto-Regice? If you’re aiming for completing your Pokédex, capturing it is worth it. As a fighter, Regice is rather negligible. Accordingly, you should consider whether to save the Super Rocket Radar for a better boss.

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How do I get Crypto-Regice?

Basically, it will be available at the start of the Rocket takeover. Then, you’ll need to go hunting for Giovanni. How that works, you can see in the video:

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Pokémon GO: Finding Rocket Bosses – How to Collect the Rocket Radar and Track Them Down

For the Rocket takeover, a new special research will start in the game, through which you will obtain the Super Rocket Radar. Before that, however, you will need to search for mysterious parts to find Rocket leaders Sierra, Cliff, and Arlo in order to get the Super Radar from them.

At the end, there will be a battle against Giovanni. The best counters against Giovanni in Pokémon GO can be found here.

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Expert on Diablo Immortal warns: „You are ruining Diablo 4 even before the release“

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Diablo 4 is starting soon in the Open Beta. Before the release, an expert appears on YouTube annoyed by the discussion around the game. There are too many unfounded opinions here.

Who is the expert?

  • DM: Diablo Immortal (short for: “Darth Microtransaction”) is one of the largest YouTubers on Diablo Immortal. His channel has over 71,600 subscribers.
  • He is known primarily for his in-depth expertise on the mechanics in the mobile ARPG and his openness. For instance, he analyzed whether it was worth spending 3,000 € on Diablo Immortal.
  • Now DM is preparing for Diablo 4, has played the beta, and complains about the attitude of many fans. They are ruining the game for themselves, as he says.

This is what DM says: The YouTuber criticizes the attitude of many fans of Diablo and gamers in general. Currently, it is hardly possible to talk properly about new releases without starting some kind of argument.

Using Diablo 4 as an example, he explains: There are only two sides left. Either you are fully for something or fully against it. Fans are so hungry for a new game that they immediately worship it:

Everyone is super polarized. It’s almost a political discussion, like: “Diablo 4 is wonderful. If you say anything else, you threaten my enthusiasm for the game.” They cannot tolerate someone else’s opinion. And then you have people saying: “Diablo 4 is the devil, and if you support this game and Blizzard, you are the problem.”

There are many things coming together that have nothing to do with the game at all. In particular, the discussion surrounding Blizzard and the sexism scandal from the past occupies too many people. There have even been statements from Jason Schreier about whether Diablo 4 should be boycotted or not.

We are covering the launch of the Open Beta of Diablo 4 live. You can watch DM’s video here:

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“YouTubers like me are half the problem”

Another problem is that many opinions are presented as facts without any basis. There is a discussion about whether Diablo 4 is pay-to-win, although there are absolutely no indications of that – except that this is the case with Diablo Immortal.

Every information from developers has already confirmed that no item from the shop provides any advantages. The game is monetized through skins and the high price at release, not through pay-to-win: “There is no pay-to-win in Diablo 4 […] even the discussion around Lost Ark wasn’t that big, and the game is pay-to-win as fuck.”

However, there are also plenty of people who just want to farm views, like on YouTube. They hype Diablo 4 by claiming it is revolutionizing the MMO genre, even though they themselves have never played it. There is only gameplay from the press available there.

Perhaps somewhat ironically, we have also drawn a conclusion about the beta of Diablo 4. I especially found the world boss excellent. You can see our assessment in the video, but remember that this is our opinion:

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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

Many gamers then just parrot opinions from YouTubers instead of getting their own impression of the game. It happens that they tear each other apart just because someone is not playing the best build for a class that might be 3% better, DM explains. And that already in the beta.

“We should have fun with video games. And somehow we have turned that into being toxic to our own community,” the YouTuber explains. “[…] But distinguishing what I like and what others are allowed to like is currently impossible in the gaming community.”

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YouTubers like him are “literally half the problem,” they are echo chambers, and fans with a nuanced opinion are rare. However, one should always form their own opinion, not just repeat what others say, DM emphasizes. This also applies to his content: “I am not God, and I certainly have different views than other people”.

One of the streamers on whose voice many rely is Asmongold:

The largest MMORPG streamer on Twitch gives his judgment on Diablo 4

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Coolest streamer on Twitch confesses her love for the uncoolest game, is compared to grandmas: “I swear, it’s fun!”

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Imane “Pokimane” Anys (26) is the streamer with the most followers on Twitch. As a variety streamer, she usually showcases games like League of Legends and Valorant on her channel or chats with her viewers in Just Chatting. Now, she revealed her love for a completely different type of game: the mobile game Candy Crush.

What did the streamer confess? Pokimane told her viewers in a stream that she has recently been playing Candy Crush. It is a game that has come to symbolize what many dislike about mobile games since its release in 2012.

Nevertheless, Candy Crush Saga, as it is fully named, enjoys great popularity and reaches millions of players. Especially one group is often associated with the game: moms. This has even developed into a kind of meme genre. Now it seems Pokimane is also moving in these illustrious circles.

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Streamer tries to convince her viewers

How did that go over? Pokimane had barely finished her sentence when her viewers were already mocking her: “We have lost her.” The 26-year-old defended her new love and steadfastly tried to convince her fans:

It’s fun, folks, it’s fun! Why do you say “no”? It’s fun! “We have lost her”? No, I swear, it’s really fun.

Pokimane took it a step further and boasted about her supposed skills in the colorful game: She had only played for one evening and already reached level 25, she is a really good Candy Crusher. You can see a compilation of the stream here:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_dB8PgieNMQ

Pokimane: “I am so young, practically a baby adult”

This is what Pokimane had to hear: Promptly, the streamer had to realize that she can’t keep up with the iron will of a retiree. Because viewers began to compare her to their grandmothers. The worst part: they were way better as well.

One viewer said his grandmother is already on level 1,500. Pokimane apparently hadn’t delved into the game that much: “How can there be so many levels, what?” In fact, grandma still has a long way to go, as there are over 13,700 levels in the candy puzzler (via candycrush.fandom).

Meanwhile, Pokimane holds on to her youth:

Stop! I am one of the youngest in our whole friend group. I am so young! I am extremely young. I am very young! I am 26, that’s practically a baby adult, you know? Just because I play Candy Crush doesn’t mean anything.

Candy Crush is just the second choice

How did Pokimane come to Candy Crush? The streamer is not only a fan of clearing candies, she generally has a preference for mobile games. “I just love being able to be anywhere and play on my phone,” she explains.

However, Candy Crush wouldn’t actually be her first choice: Pokimane, who according to Twitch Tracker has over 1,200 hours in League of Legends, says her favorite would actually be the mobile spin-off Teamfight Tactics. There, the constant new patches would disturb her: “Can they just stop? Nobody asked you to change everything!”

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Mobile games have a pretty bad reputation in the gaming community, which is why Pokimane’s confession might have surprised her viewers so much. But games in handheld form are no longer limited to Candy Crush and Angry Birds. In the meantime, a huge market has developed from this, and the future could belong to it:

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

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FIFA 23: Mesut Özil ends his career and fans discuss: Will he get an Icon card?

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Mesut Özil has officially ended his football career and has made his last appearance in FIFA 23. But will Özil receive an Icon card in the future? This is a topic that FIFA fans are currently discussing.

Via Instagram, Mesut Özil announced the end of his career in football and can look back on an extraordinarily successful career. The player from Gelsenkirchen became a world champion with Germany, won the Spanish and German championships, and secured the English FA Cup four times.

Additionally, the former German national player can proudly claim that no one has assisted Cristiano Ronaldo for more goals (27) than he did during his time at Real Madrid.

But fans are now discussing: is that enough for an Icon card?

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How strong will Özil be in the future?

What are Icon and Hero cards anyway? In FIFA, there are now 2 options for how former football stars who are no longer active can return to the game. Either as Icon or as Hero cards. Both variants can be found in packs and can also be bought on the FUT transfer market and used in Ultimate Team.

Icon cards are somewhat more special and rarer, and they are also stronger. However, some Hero cards are also very popular and can be worth several million coins.

Examples of the strongest Icon cards include Zidane, Ronaldo, Cruyff, or Ronaldinho. Hero cards exist, for example, for Ginola, Yaya Touré, Rudi Völler, or Mario Gomez.

But Klose also has an Icon card that many consider to be far too weak.

This is what fans say about a possible Özil card: Following the news of Özil’s retirement, a discussion has erupted on reddit where the community cannot agree. The discussion revolves around what kind of card Mesut Özil should receive in the future. We have put together some interesting opinions for you.

  • Juil8991MC: ‘I believe he will get the Nakata treatment. He will start as an Icon and then become a Hero card after people complain.’
  • coolcalmjavi: ‘The guy has won more than some Icons that are currently in the game. He will definitely be an Icon.’
  • Gsamspon97: ‘He will get a Hero card; he has never been good enough for an Icon card.’
  • PLEASEDONTBANMEOK: ‘He should be an Icon. But tragically, he could be one of the weakest Icons due to his weak foot, shot, and pace.’
  • Adchian: ‘If Yaya Touré is a Hero, then Özil should be one too. On the other hand, Touré should be an Icon anyway, which means Özil could also be an Icon. More Icons should just be downgraded to Heroes.’
  • piss6000: ‘I have a feeling he will be an 88–89 Hero but not an Icon.’

What do you think? Should Özil receive a Hero card, or is it clear that he should get a stronger Icon card? Feel free to let us know in the comments!

By the way, the highly anticipated FUT Birthday event will soon begin. Everything you need to know about it can be found here:

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4 videos about the new Unreal Engine show us how fantastic the gaming of the future will look

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Epic Games has showcased its latest achievement in full bloom at the annual GDC also known as the Gaming Developer Conference – the Unreal Engine 5. How gaming could look from now on is shown in 4 videos.

What was presented? The Gaming Developer Conference, short GDC, is an annual event in San Francisco where many renowned video game developers meet to present innovations.

Epic Games, known for their Unreal Engine, were also present and introduced their fifth generation of the developer program accordingly. How breathtaking gaming can become in the future is shown in the following clips from GDC.

How realistic and stunning Unreal Engine 5 is

How realistically faces are animated: To illustrate how drastically the latest Unreal Engine can change gaming, Senuas Saga: Hellblade 2 shows a short excerpt from a scene in the game. Here, the protagonist Senua is shown speaking to the camera.

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State of Unreal: Senuas Saga – Hellblade II – GDC 2023

Detailed animations of the character’s facial expressions and emotions can be seen, as well as graphical details on the face, such as the dirt that appears in one moment and disappears in another.

Realistic lighting and new animation possibilities: Also Lords of the Fallen was present. In their Technical Showcase, however, the focus was more on realistic lighting and creating suitable immersion.

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Lords of the Fallen – State of Unreal Technical Showcase Trailer – GDC

Additionally, thanks to UE5, new mechanics can also be implemented, such as the dimensions of the living and the dead, which can be entered in Lords of the Fallen.

Sizes and dimensions can be realized more easily: Infinitesimals, a game by Cubit Studios (via twitter.com), is developing a game in which you must survive as a kind of insect in a giant world. Here, the developers initially worked with UE4, but transitioning to UE5 made designing their world easier for them.

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Infinitesimals – Unreal 5 Gameplay Demo – State of Unreal 2023

Worlds can be realized more easily and better, plus UE5 supports the design of novel movement patterns, which leads to enemies or movements of the protagonist being created even more realistically.

Driving has never been so realistic in games: Finally, developers presented a demo where a vehicle was driven through forests. It showcased how realistically the vehicle reacts to its environment.

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Unreal Engine 5.2: Next-Gen Graphics Tech Demo – State of Unreal 2023

Stones that are run over give feedback and cause your axles to move. The car shakes on uneven terrain and simulates a real ride on forest ground. Water that is crossed adapts to the tires and creates waves.

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Unreal Engine 5 proves not only in its demos but also now in Fortnite how fantastic gaming can look when developers work with this program. It remains to be seen which developers will take hold of the tool and what cool and breathtaking ideas will emerge from it.

What do you think about Unreal Engine 5? Do you believe this is the future of gaming? Feel free to share your opinions in the comments!

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Strange bug in Destiny 2 steals players’ emotes after they have been playing for years

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In Destiny 2, a curious bug is once again circulating. It does not destroy your weapons or prevent you from logging into the game, but it removes a portion of your vast collection of emotes.

What kind of bug is it? Players recently found a curious and especially new bug in Season 20 that removes emotes from the collection of long-time fans. According to players, Destiny 2 has a limit on how many you can have in your collection. If this limit is exceeded, your oldest gestures are simply pushed into the void. These can then no longer be selected.

However, only long-time players usually suffer from the bug, as they have collected a huge number of emotes after years of playing.

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How large is the limit? Reddit user Its-DooZ reports on this bug because three of his friends are affected. His colleagues have over 512 emotes, but all above this value have been pushed somewhere where his friends can no longer select them.

This means that if you own more than 512 emotes, all older gestures will be pushed somewhere on the last page of your collection where you no longer have access to them.

Are shaders also affected? The Reddit user also speculates whether shaders could be affected, but this cannot be verified yet. Shaders and emotes share the same system, so it is quite possible that if the limit of 512 is exceeded, your shaders may also gradually disappear.

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Has Bungie reacted? Under the Reddit post, Bungie has also commented with “This is an issue we are investigating”. So, it’s only a matter of time when Bungie will fix the problem. However, if you are affected, Reddit user Its-DooZ recommends using the Destiny 2 app. There you can still access your old emotes.

What do you think of this new bug in Destiny 2? Did you expect that emotes in your collection have a limit? Feel free to leave us a comment!

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