FaZe Clan introduced their first esports team composed entirely of women in a clip on Twitter, which will compete in the shooter Valorant. The community is excited.
FaZe Clan is an American esports organization that has various professional teams in games like Call of Duty, Counter-Strike: Global Offensive, and the shooter Valorant.
Recently, the company posted on Twitter the introduction of a special new team: 5 players form FaZe Clan’s first esports team that consists entirely of women.
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These are the 5 Valorant players
FaZe Clan posted a video clip on March 7, 2023, on Twitter, in which the five players are humorously introduced as the new team for Valorant.
In it, FaZe Clan writes the headline “The first roster consisting only of women from FaZe Clan is introduced”:
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Who are the players? The Valorant team consists of:
Emma “emy” Chloe
Diane “di^” Tran
Madison “maddiesuun” Mann
Jennifer “refinnej” Le
Vannesa Emely “panini” Emory
The women have previously played together in various professional teams. All 5 first competed in 2022 at the Champions Tour Game Changers Series III in North America under the team name Hamboigas.
When will we see the team in action? The team’s first major appearance with FaZe Clan will be in the upcoming Valorant Champions Tour (VCT) of the Game Changers program.
The new team aims to complement the well-known VCT competition season by “creating new opportunities for women and other marginalized genders in VALORANT esports” (via playvalorant.com).
How does the community react? The community responds excitedly under the Twitter post regarding the new team. Many FaZe members and Twitter users welcome the players and are thrilled that FaZe now has the first team consisting of 5 women.
Very good addon with good content compared to other addons. Certainly one of the best modern addons so far. It is still fun, and there are actually more updates.
Almost one in three has quit
However, with around 31 % of respondents, there is also a large part – almost one in three – who did not find lasting happiness with Dragonflight. They do not like the expansion or the praised changes that are celebrated from another side are seen as mistakes. Don77 writes:
I’ve quit; there has been nothing to do since January, and Patch 10.0.5 and now the upcoming 10.0.7, which has already been extensively tested on the PTR, haven’t changed that. Maybe some content for a few hours and that’s it. Patch 10.1 needs to be seriously impressive, otherwise it’ll be the same with Dragonflight, and it’ll line up with Battle for Azeroth and Shadowlands.
Others view it more soberly, like “Misterpanda”, who writes:
I am no longer playing either. The leveling phase was good, and I like dragon riding. But to me, that’s more of a (cool) transportation method, not a main feature. Farming reputation/factions is not my thing. And that’s what the content consists of aside from M+ and raids, which is also not my thing. I believe if WoW finally became free-to-play, I would check in regularly. But for a ongoing subscription, it’s just not enough for me as a casual. But that’s okay; there are many other good games, and WoW will release more expansions.
“Gaminator” also blames encounters with the community:
I played it, but haven’t played for about 1.5 months. Not because I dislike the addon, but WoW itself is just not mine anymore, I’m done. The community is also another reason why I just let it go. Players have become so sensitive; if you do something differently in M+, randoms leave right away, even if it went well, and then you have a mess on your hands. My time is just too valuable to share it with a game that has such a community.
Overall, 69 % of players who started with Dragonflight are still playing, although nearly 28 % play significantly less than at the beginning. With 31 %, almost one in three has turned their back on the game in the meantime.
It is quite normal for Blizzard to lose players in the first months after the launch of an expansion. However, since Dragonflight has had a weaker start than Shadowlands, this could have negative effects. It is up to the developers to prove in the coming months with content patches that World of Warcraft has indeed become a better game – and perhaps attract new and old players.
What do you think about this result and how do you interpret it? Would you have thought the numbers would turn out differently?
Others view it more soberly, like “Misterpanda”, who writes:
I am no longer playing either. The leveling phase was good, and I like dragon riding. But to me, that’s more of a (cool) transportation method, not a main feature. Farming reputation/factions is not my thing. And that’s what the content consists of aside from M+ and raids, which is also not my thing. I believe if WoW finally became free-to-play, I would check in regularly. But for a ongoing subscription, it’s just not enough for me as a casual. But that’s okay; there are many other good games, and WoW will release more expansions.
“Gaminator” also blames encounters with the community:
I played it, but haven’t played for about 1.5 months. Not because I dislike the addon, but WoW itself is just not mine anymore, I’m done. The community is also another reason why I just let it go. Players have become so sensitive; if you do something differently in M+, randoms leave right away, even if it went well, and then you have a mess on your hands. My time is just too valuable to share it with a game that has such a community.
Overall, 69 % of players who started with Dragonflight are still playing, although nearly 28 % play significantly less than at the beginning. With 31 %, almost one in three has turned their back on the game in the meantime.
It is quite normal for Blizzard to lose players in the first months after the launch of an expansion. However, since Dragonflight has had a weaker start than Shadowlands, this could have negative effects. It is up to the developers to prove in the coming months with content patches that World of Warcraft has indeed become a better game – and perhaps attract new and old players.
What do you think about this result and how do you interpret it? Would you have thought the numbers would turn out differently?
Similarly, “projectneo” sees it:
Very good addon with good content compared to other addons. Certainly one of the best modern addons so far. It is still fun, and there are actually more updates.
Almost one in three has quit
However, with around 31 % of respondents, there is also a large part – almost one in three – who did not find lasting happiness with Dragonflight. They do not like the expansion or the praised changes that are celebrated from another side are seen as mistakes. Don77 writes:
I’ve quit; there has been nothing to do since January, and Patch 10.0.5 and now the upcoming 10.0.7, which has already been extensively tested on the PTR, haven’t changed that. Maybe some content for a few hours and that’s it. Patch 10.1 needs to be seriously impressive, otherwise it’ll be the same with Dragonflight, and it’ll line up with Battle for Azeroth and Shadowlands.
Others view it more soberly, like “Misterpanda”, who writes:
I am no longer playing either. The leveling phase was good, and I like dragon riding. But to me, that’s more of a (cool) transportation method, not a main feature. Farming reputation/factions is not my thing. And that’s what the content consists of aside from M+ and raids, which is also not my thing. I believe if WoW finally became free-to-play, I would check in regularly. But for a ongoing subscription, it’s just not enough for me as a casual. But that’s okay; there are many other good games, and WoW will release more expansions.
“Gaminator” also blames encounters with the community:
I played it, but haven’t played for about 1.5 months. Not because I dislike the addon, but WoW itself is just not mine anymore, I’m done. The community is also another reason why I just let it go. Players have become so sensitive; if you do something differently in M+, randoms leave right away, even if it went well, and then you have a mess on your hands. My time is just too valuable to share it with a game that has such a community.
Overall, 69 % of players who started with Dragonflight are still playing, although nearly 28 % play significantly less than at the beginning. With 31 %, almost one in three has turned their back on the game in the meantime.
It is quite normal for Blizzard to lose players in the first months after the launch of an expansion. However, since Dragonflight has had a weaker start than Shadowlands, this could have negative effects. It is up to the developers to prove in the coming months with content patches that World of Warcraft has indeed become a better game – and perhaps attract new and old players.
What do you think about this result and how do you interpret it? Would you have thought the numbers would turn out differently?
We wanted to know if you are still playing WoW: Dragonflight – and you answered loudly. The result paints a grim picture… or?
A few days ago, we asked you how your interest in World of Warcraft Dragonflight looks after the “initial hype” has faded. We wanted to get a picture of our readership and see how the readers of MeinMMO are still active in WoW after almost 3 months.
To the question “Are you still playing WoW Dragonflight?” there were four answers to choose from:
Yes, I am still playing actively.
No, I have quit.
Yes, but much less than at release.
I have never played.
To get a more accurate picture, we will exclude all votes that answered “I have never played” from the result. We will only consider the players who have played Dragonflight at all.
The result is:
Yes, I am still playing – 1493 votes (41 %)
No, I have quit. 1073 votes (31 %)
Yes, but much less than at release (1005 votes, 28 %)
41 % are still very active after 3 months
The majority of participants in the survey are still engaged with Dragonflight after almost 3 months. Although the original content has mostly been completed, there is still enough to do – which is certainly also due to Blizzard having already released a patch with the trading post and the next one is already on the horizon. In the comments to the survey, “Slix” wrote:
Yes, top addon compared to the last 3-4. No grind mechanics, extremely twink-friendly, top balancing in raid and good balancing in M+ Overall really well done, I am having fun like never before.
“Gaminator” also blames encounters with the community:
I played it, but haven’t played for about 1.5 months. Not because I dislike the addon, but WoW itself is just not mine anymore, I’m done. The community is also another reason why I just let it go. Players have become so sensitive; if you do something differently in M+, randoms leave right away, even if it went well, and then you have a mess on your hands. My time is just too valuable to share it with a game that has such a community.
Overall, 69 % of players who started with Dragonflight are still playing, although nearly 28 % play significantly less than at the beginning. With 31 %, almost one in three has turned their back on the game in the meantime.
It is quite normal for Blizzard to lose players in the first months after the launch of an expansion. However, since Dragonflight has had a weaker start than Shadowlands, this could have negative effects. It is up to the developers to prove in the coming months with content patches that World of Warcraft has indeed become a better game – and perhaps attract new and old players.
What do you think about this result and how do you interpret it? Would you have thought the numbers would turn out differently?
Others view it more soberly, like “Misterpanda”, who writes:
I am no longer playing either. The leveling phase was good, and I like dragon riding. But to me, that’s more of a (cool) transportation method, not a main feature. Farming reputation/factions is not my thing. And that’s what the content consists of aside from M+ and raids, which is also not my thing. I believe if WoW finally became free-to-play, I would check in regularly. But for a ongoing subscription, it’s just not enough for me as a casual. But that’s okay; there are many other good games, and WoW will release more expansions.
“Gaminator” also blames encounters with the community:
I played it, but haven’t played for about 1.5 months. Not because I dislike the addon, but WoW itself is just not mine anymore, I’m done. The community is also another reason why I just let it go. Players have become so sensitive; if you do something differently in M+, randoms leave right away, even if it went well, and then you have a mess on your hands. My time is just too valuable to share it with a game that has such a community.
Overall, 69 % of players who started with Dragonflight are still playing, although nearly 28 % play significantly less than at the beginning. With 31 %, almost one in three has turned their back on the game in the meantime.
It is quite normal for Blizzard to lose players in the first months after the launch of an expansion. However, since Dragonflight has had a weaker start than Shadowlands, this could have negative effects. It is up to the developers to prove in the coming months with content patches that World of Warcraft has indeed become a better game – and perhaps attract new and old players.
What do you think about this result and how do you interpret it? Would you have thought the numbers would turn out differently?
Similarly, “projectneo” sees it:
Very good addon with good content compared to other addons. Certainly one of the best modern addons so far. It is still fun, and there are actually more updates.
Almost one in three has quit
However, with around 31 % of respondents, there is also a large part – almost one in three – who did not find lasting happiness with Dragonflight. They do not like the expansion or the praised changes that are celebrated from another side are seen as mistakes. Don77 writes:
I’ve quit; there has been nothing to do since January, and Patch 10.0.5 and now the upcoming 10.0.7, which has already been extensively tested on the PTR, haven’t changed that. Maybe some content for a few hours and that’s it. Patch 10.1 needs to be seriously impressive, otherwise it’ll be the same with Dragonflight, and it’ll line up with Battle for Azeroth and Shadowlands.
Others view it more soberly, like “Misterpanda”, who writes:
I am no longer playing either. The leveling phase was good, and I like dragon riding. But to me, that’s more of a (cool) transportation method, not a main feature. Farming reputation/factions is not my thing. And that’s what the content consists of aside from M+ and raids, which is also not my thing. I believe if WoW finally became free-to-play, I would check in regularly. But for a ongoing subscription, it’s just not enough for me as a casual. But that’s okay; there are many other good games, and WoW will release more expansions.
“Gaminator” also blames encounters with the community:
I played it, but haven’t played for about 1.5 months. Not because I dislike the addon, but WoW itself is just not mine anymore, I’m done. The community is also another reason why I just let it go. Players have become so sensitive; if you do something differently in M+, randoms leave right away, even if it went well, and then you have a mess on your hands. My time is just too valuable to share it with a game that has such a community.
Overall, 69 % of players who started with Dragonflight are still playing, although nearly 28 % play significantly less than at the beginning. With 31 %, almost one in three has turned their back on the game in the meantime.
It is quite normal for Blizzard to lose players in the first months after the launch of an expansion. However, since Dragonflight has had a weaker start than Shadowlands, this could have negative effects. It is up to the developers to prove in the coming months with content patches that World of Warcraft has indeed become a better game – and perhaps attract new and old players.
What do you think about this result and how do you interpret it? Would you have thought the numbers would turn out differently?
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In Fortnite, Chapter 4 Season 2 introduces a changed map, a new season pass, and other content. There is also a new cool motorcycle. However, many are disappointed that the motorcycle can do not much more than look cool.
Vehicles have existed in Fortnite for a while now, and since Chapter 4 Season 1, motorcycles have been introduced for the first time. With Season 2, there is now a completely new motorcycle that players can try out. This is the Rogue motorcycle.
However, enthusiasm is limited, mainly due to the restricted functionality. And because the predecessor was simply said to be better.
All important information about the new season can be found directly on MeinMMO:
The new motorcycle cannot jump, and many players miss that
How do players react to the new vehicle? Many express disappointment. Because behind the cool appearance are few useful features. The vehicle cannot jump or turn properly.
Especially the lack of jumping is a problem for many. The map is branched and offers hardly any roads where one could really utilize high speed. The severely limited turning ability would also make it less useful for quick escapes.
A user on reddit sums up the thoughts of many players by writing:
Poor off-road, terrible at turning, no good brakes, gulps fuel. And for what? Can it race on the bridge south of Mega City?
Another adds:
Roads are too winding, and there aren’t enough roads in the game to be useful at all, and it can’t jump.
What do many players wish for? Many users wish for the return of the dirt bike from Season 1. Although it didn’t look as stylish, it could jump and offered good options in the game and fit well with the intricate map of Fortnite.
In comparison, the new Rogue motorcycle is a step backward for many players, and many would have preferred the dirt bike as an alternative to the new vehicle.
What do you think? Have you tried the new motorcycle yet and found it weak, or can you get used to the new vehicle?
For all other changes that Epic Games has made to the map of Fortnite, you can read in the following article directly on MeinMMO:
After Lightfall failed to impress with its campaign in Destiny 2, the new ability “Strand” is turning into a true highlight of the DLC. That’s why we present to you today a powerful Strand build for each class: Titan, Warlock, and Hunter, detailing what you need to recreate them.
What the builds can do: Strand has revealed captivating properties in Destiny 2 that pack a punch. After Guardians had access to all aspects early on, they were able to familiarize themselves with the ability.
Strand is fun, especially when you know what fragments, aspects, and mods to put into your gear.
MeinMMO has thoroughly tested three solid and well-functioning Strand builds from Season 20 for each class and presents them in this article. This way, you can recreate them easily.
With the finished Strand builds, you can then bind your enemies as seen in this trailer and effectively neutralize their resistance. Even that of Champions!
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Destiny 2 shows new insights into Strand in its trailer – The focus in Lightfall
3 strong and solid builds with Strand focus
We describe in detail which components make up the three Strand builds. We will specifically cover the required Exotics, Strand options, mods, and how to play the build. For these Strand builds, it doesn’t matter whether you are a Hunter, Titan, or Warlock – there’s something for every class.
Orbs of power more important than ever: After Destiny 2: Lightfall, Orbs of power are again more important than ever. Those who generate many Orbs can push their abilities incredibly well. That’s why it’s important to pay attention to the right mods.
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Strand-Hunter – Lasso-swinging gunslinger
The Hunter gains captivating properties in Destiny 2 with Strand. He is the only class allowed to swing with a lasso in his super and throw it at his enemies with a bang. His lasso is as sharp as a steel cable and can literally cut a massive group of enemies in half with the heavy attack of the super.
Our first Strand build works with the Exotic “The Sixth Coyote” which grants you two dodges.
Strand-Hunter build with the Exotic “The Sixth Coyote”
What makes this build special? With this build, the Hunter can bind any opponent. Thanks to the Exotic, he can use “Binding” twice in a row. Fighters can no longer shoot or defend themselves. This makes even bullies and Champions helpless. Additionally, you can stun Unstoppable Champions as well.
This is what “The Sixth Coyote” can do: The function of this chest armor is straightforward. It grants you a second charge for the Hunter’s class ability – that is, for dodging.
In this Strand build, we use the Hunter Exotic “The Sixth Coyote”
We have listed everything we currently use in our Hunter build. Of course, this can still be adjusted to fit your own playstyle by trying out a different grenade or other aspects, fragments, or mods.
Our recommendation for this build:
Super Ability: Threadrunner > Silkstrike – combines a grappling hook with a rope arrow.
Grenade: Binding Grenade – A type of bola that can bind enemies.
Melee: Threaded Spike – A rope arrow that damages targets, bounces, and refunds energy.
Class Ability: Bold Dodging – Nearby enemies recharge your melee.
Armor Exotic: “The Sixth Coyote” – Exotic chest armor
Strand
Aspects
Binding Impact Attacks your targets by diving down on them, slamming into the ground, and binding them on impact.
Witwenseide You have an additional grenade. Your grappling creates a web of grappling points. So grapple more often and create grappling points that you and your fireteam can use indefinitely.
For the Strand fragments for this Hunter build, we recommend:
Strand
Fragments
Thread of Defense: Picking up an Orb of power grants you Woven Armor.
Thread of Mind: Defeating bound targets grants class ability energy.
Thread of Generation: Dealing damage generates grenade energy.
Thread of Continuity: Binding, unraveling, and ripping effects on targets last longer.
The build can be effectively complemented with the following weapons and values:
Armor Values: For the Hunter, we recommend focusing on high mobility, resilience, and discipline values in your armor.
Kinetic Weapon: The exotic submachine gun “Osteo Striga” deals damage over time, or the exotic auto rifle “Mercury Storm” with its catalyst “Nano-Thread” allows you to generate additional threads.
Energy Weapon: For using the strong option “Transient Rounds”, we recommend a Void weapon in the energy slot.
Weapon Perks: Strand weapons with the perk “Slippery”.
To round out the build, armor mods are also important. They bring you additional benefits. In this table, you’ll find all the mods we use.
However, please note: The first row of the mod overview corresponds to your own armor stats. So if you need more resilience instead of grenade, to reach, for example, 100, you’ll need to adjust that accordingly.
All required armor mods for the Hunter-Strand build
How does the build play? The Hunter becomes a lasso-swinging gunslinger with this build. His task: Nothing moves anymore, and it also doesn’t shoot back.
To achieve this, you first use your grenade in a fight. It will bind the enemies hit, so they are suspended in the air. You can now eliminate them with little resistance. It gives you the option that defeated enemies generate a thread that you can use again. You can shoot it, which triggers an explosion, or you can throw it. However, we find shooting it often more effective. Plus, you always have your dodge jump ready to bind more targets.
The reason why this build works so well lies in the fragment “Thread of Mind”, which grants you class ability energy when defeating bound targets. Additionally, the aspect “Binding Impact” can also be used to bind enemies. In between, you can also use your ultimate for tougher opponents.
So this build is a self-starter when it comes to maximizing the immobility of your enemies. Hunters can keep their opponents suspended in the air almost endlessly.
On the next page, the Warlock will get his turn to unleash the meanest needle in all of Destiny 2 on his enemies.
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Forspoken is considered a failure by players and critics, the studio has now been dissolved. Now Square Enix comments on the sales figures and they are said to be poor.
The new game Forspoken from Square Enix has not received a good reception among players and critics. Now the head of Square Enix explains that the sales figures have been very weak. This may also be due to the “difficult” reviews. After all, we have learned from the criticism.
The fantasy game Forspoken has been officially available since January 24, 2023, and has not had a good launch. On Metacritic, the ratings stand at 64%, while on Steam, the reviews are now at 59% with over 3,000 reviews. The studio Luminous Productions has now been dissolved.
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Poor sales figures and bad reviews for Forspoken
In a press conference on February 3, 2023, the president of Square Enix, Yosuke Matsuda, commented on Forspoken. In his conversation with investors, he explained that the sales of the game had been quite weak following “difficult” reviews. He himself describes it as “lacklustre.” (via videogameschronicle.com).
This also makes him blame the critics for the poor performance of the game, which for 80 euros simply no one wanted to buy. After all, they have also learned lessons from the criticism. He explains:
The game has also received positive feedback for its action features, including its parkour and combat abilities, resulting in outcomes that will improve our development capabilities for other games in the future.
How are players reacting? On reddit many players shake their heads. Many critiques have been justified, and it was not just due to the weak story. The performance was also a disaster, as someone explains:
Additionally, you needed a high-end RTX card [from Nvidia] and even that had problems running Forspoken. The game was simply not ready for launch.
Many believe that the game would have benefited from another release delay to at least elevate the game to a reasonable technical standard.
How is Square Enix doing anyway? The large publisher Square Enix has not been doing well for years, with many game releases failing and big successes being absent. In the past, several games have tanked. This includes the expensive Babylon’s Fall, which had to die after not even a year. This was supposed to be the new service game from Square Enix that would regularly bring in money.
On the other hand, Square Enix at least has a strong long-term performer that is currently keeping the publisher afloat. And that is an MMORPG that only a few years ago turned around and can now attract thousands of players daily:
The Strategy GameTotal War: Warhammer 3 is currently free to play on Steam. Afterwards, the fantasy game is available with a discount of 33%.
Total War: Warhammer 3 is a strategy game with a fantasy setting where you build an empire, assemble armies, and command them in battle.
Besides a solo campaign, the game offers PvP and co-op elements that allow you to engage in battle together with or against other players.
Here you can see a trailer for the “Immortal Empires” mode in Total War: Warhammer 3:
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Total War: Warhammer 3 – Launch Trailer Immortal Empires
Epic Battles in Real Time
What does the gameplay in Total War: Warhammer 3 look like? You are responsible for building your empire. Establish settlements, conquer cities, and recruit your units: choose your fighters from various unique races. The gameplay operates in a turn-based strategy system.
In battle, however, the game mechanics change, and you experience the epic battle in real-time. Command your units, devise tactical maneuvers to overwhelm your enemies, and determine the battle in your favor.
How long can you play Total War: Warhammer 3 for free? You can try the strategy game for free until this weekend, until March 13, 2023, at 7:00 PM.
How much does Total War: Warhammer 3 cost? After the free weekend, the game is available at a special price on Steam. Instead of €59.99, you pay €40.19. That’s a discount of 33%.
You can also get numerous DLCs for Total War: Warhammer 3, which are currently also available at reduced prices.
Then reflect together with the child. Discuss it and give it the time it needs. At the same time, also pay attention to how much time it spends there. Not all people are good in the internet, nor in games. Parents must maintain a good relationship with games and of course with their children.
Then the same advice applies to the children, teenagers, and young adults. Ask yourselves why this game is important to me? Why do I want to spend time there? But also don’t lose sight of the fact that parents do not want to forbid anything outright. They are simply concerned about where you spend your time and what you do.
Just communicate with each other. It always sounds easier than it is, but it is very important.
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Mother takes 15-year-old son out of school so he has time for Fortnite – This is how it went for him
Information about the medium itself is very relevant
Mark from MeinMMO: The statement “Your bad behavior or your problems come only from gaming” has surely been heard by many. What do you say to that? Do you see video games as a problem or as help and a tool for improvement?
Nando: We must engage with the topic and scrutinize the medium of video games. See what possibilities exist and why that is good, and also why it can be bad.
I believe this is the life world of young people. It must be accepted and seen that these are entertainment media. Everyone uses a different approach or platform for their entertainment or to watch something.
If you do not filter the content and do not inform yourself, I would say that the experience I make almost daily can lead in a negative direction.
However, if it can be used sensibly and applied correctly, games are definitely a good method to distract oneself. If you have a nice game and can dive in for an hour or two, as long as you can control it, it’s a great way to forget about the negative things.
Especially when you say to yourself: “I can’t deal with this right now, and I need a break. I need something positive for myself,” then it is very good and should be utilized. As long as afterwards, after two or three hours, you can say: “Okay, I have used this medium, and now I can tackle my things again.”
Ultimately, it is just a hobby. That’s why I find a conscious approach to it very reasonable.
We thank Nando and the Digital Streetwork team for the interview.
Have you ever had such experiences? Can Nando’s tips perhaps help you as well? Feel free to let us know in the comments here at MeinMMO.
Mark from MeinMMO:Would you say that, especially in gaming, you are more often contacted by individuals identifying as female?
Nando: I can’t go into detail on this for data protection reasons since we are also bound by confidentiality. But regarding this topic specifically, yes, definitely.
I would like to add, due to societal conditions, the topic “men as victims” is still a very difficult one that is simply not often addressed in public.
I dealt with this extensively in the context of my bachelor thesis. This certainly also influences the work and how men can present themselves as victims, or as they might not want to.
“It is not bad at all to take a break”
Mark from MeinMMO: How do you identify individuals in gaming whom you believe might need your help? How do you approach them?
Nando: It is very important to first use this medium “games” and just the game to find some common ground. People should get to know us in their gaming world. It is their playground and their universe, and here comes someone new who is playing in a professional, social work role.
I first clarify why I am actually here and what my function is. I have noticed that being open and transparent on various platforms is positively received, to communicate what my aim is, and that there is no pressure at all.
We do not obligate anyone to take our offer. It is an open, free, and anonymous offer. This is very important to people. They need to know that they can, if they want, remain completely anonymous while receiving advice and support for as long as possible. This definitely helps.
Nando always shows himself with a smile
Mark from MeinMMO: Toxic communities and players, misogyny, and insults are unfortunately almost a daily occurrence in multiplayer titles. What advice would you give to people who are affected by this?
Nando: It’s good to have someone in your environment with whom you can talk about it and not keep it to yourself. Because it can quickly happen that you take to heart what you are being attacked with there and think you are doing something wrong.
Always question the purpose of the game – why am I playing this? Why do I want to play it? If you reflect on this and the reason no longer applies or the environment is no longer present for which you originally played it, then…
It is absolutely fine to take a break, step back, and find something else. To simply turn off the console and make a hard cut, just to avoid having that negative environment in front of you.
This is definitely good advice. Or maybe even just play a single-player game. There are many good single-player titles where you can focus on yourself in peace and do your own thing.
And if you feel like trying online again, that’s of course also okay. But just knowing that I have an alternative where I can do exactly what I want is important.
Almost one in five finds gaming communities toxic or problematic (via statista.com).
“Young people are confronted with various media daily”
Mark from MeinMMO: How do you deal with video game addiction in teenagers?
Nando: I come from the field of addiction help, or analog addiction assistance. As I mentioned, using the medium “game” is important. It is simply the life world. Young people, including myself, are confronted with various media daily.
You have to make sure to use the medium sensibly and pay attention to the typical criteria associated with addiction when it starts heading in that direction.
There are phases where you play a bit more and perhaps even excessively. But as long as it stays balanced and healthy and you can still pursue your other activities and have a social environment, your education, school, or studies, and you are not escaping from anything, it does not meet the criteria for addiction.
Average daily usage time of teenagers aged 12 to 19 for computer, console, tablet, and smartphone games in 2022 (via statista.com).
But we don’t say “you are addicted to video games.” It is only important to engage with the medium sensibly. To question, why am I using them? What do I really need them for? What is actually sensible? These are also questions that we often receive directly from people.
When I see the connection to the analog work again, it is the same. You use the access you get. That’s how it is in normal street work, you immerse yourself in the environment and are in the life world. Many street workers are also on the streets, in this social space.
This is exactly where we go in. And we try to find access through the medium of video game that people are engaged with. Build contact with them, and if desired, perhaps alleviate everything a bit.
“One must engage with the topic and scrutinize the medium of video games”
Mark from MeinMMO: Often I stumble upon young people in games whose parents want to completely forbid them from gaming, yet they use these games as a retreat. What advice would you give to both the teenagers and the parents in such a situation?
Nando: When I think about how it was for me with my mom, it’s often the case that she has never really engaged with the medium. It is important for parents to talk about it and for them to know exactly what their children are playing.
They really need to engage with the medium and find a sensible measure. To talk to their child, that is very clear. What is important to the child? Why does it enjoy it? Why does it have such a big significance for my child?
You can always do something nice in games:
Then reflect together with the child. Discuss it and give it the time it needs. At the same time, also pay attention to how much time it spends there. Not all people are good in the internet, nor in games. Parents must maintain a good relationship with games and of course with their children.
Then the same advice applies to the children, teenagers, and young adults. Ask yourselves why this game is important to me? Why do I want to spend time there? But also don’t lose sight of the fact that parents do not want to forbid anything outright. They are simply concerned about where you spend your time and what you do.
Just communicate with each other. It always sounds easier than it is, but it is very important.
Information about the medium itself is very relevant
Mark from MeinMMO: The statement “Your bad behavior or your problems come only from gaming” has surely been heard by many. What do you say to that? Do you see video games as a problem or as help and a tool for improvement?
Nando: We must engage with the topic and scrutinize the medium of video games. See what possibilities exist and why that is good, and also why it can be bad.
I believe this is the life world of young people. It must be accepted and seen that these are entertainment media. Everyone uses a different approach or platform for their entertainment or to watch something.
If you do not filter the content and do not inform yourself, I would say that the experience I make almost daily can lead in a negative direction.
However, if it can be used sensibly and applied correctly, games are definitely a good method to distract oneself. If you have a nice game and can dive in for an hour or two, as long as you can control it, it’s a great way to forget about the negative things.
Especially when you say to yourself: “I can’t deal with this right now, and I need a break. I need something positive for myself,” then it is very good and should be utilized. As long as afterwards, after two or three hours, you can say: “Okay, I have used this medium, and now I can tackle my things again.”
Ultimately, it is just a hobby. That’s why I find a conscious approach to it very reasonable.
We thank Nando and the Digital Streetwork team for the interview.
Have you ever had such experiences? Can Nando’s tips perhaps help you as well? Feel free to let us know in the comments here at MeinMMO.
Just communicate with each other. It always sounds easier than it is, but it is very important.
Information about the medium itself is very relevant
Mark from MeinMMO: The statement “Your bad behavior or your problems come only from gaming” has surely been heard by many. What do you say to that? Do you see video games as a problem or as help and a tool for improvement?
Nando: We must engage with the topic and scrutinize the medium of video games. See what possibilities exist and why that is good, and also why it can be bad.
I believe this is the life world of young people. It must be accepted and seen that these are entertainment media. Everyone uses a different approach or platform for their entertainment or to watch something.
If you do not filter the content and do not inform yourself, I would say that the experience I make almost daily can lead in a negative direction.
However, if it can be used sensibly and applied correctly, games are definitely a good method to distract oneself. If you have a nice game and can dive in for an hour or two, as long as you can control it, it’s a great way to forget about the negative things.
Especially when you say to yourself: “I can’t deal with this right now, and I need a break. I need something positive for myself,” then it is very good and should be utilized. As long as afterwards, after two or three hours, you can say: “Okay, I have used this medium, and now I can tackle my things again.”
Ultimately, it is just a hobby. That’s why I find a conscious approach to it very reasonable.
We thank Nando and the Digital Streetwork team for the interview.
Have you ever had such experiences? Can Nando’s tips perhaps help you as well? Feel free to let us know in the comments here at MeinMMO.
Mark from MeinMMO:Would you say that, especially in gaming, you are more often contacted by individuals identifying as female?
Nando: I can’t go into detail on this for data protection reasons since we are also bound by confidentiality. But regarding this topic specifically, yes, definitely.
I would like to add, due to societal conditions, the topic “men as victims” is still a very difficult one that is simply not often addressed in public.
I dealt with this extensively in the context of my bachelor thesis. This certainly also influences the work and how men can present themselves as victims, or as they might not want to.
“It is not bad at all to take a break”
Mark from MeinMMO: How do you identify individuals in gaming whom you believe might need your help? How do you approach them?
Nando: It is very important to first use this medium “games” and just the game to find some common ground. People should get to know us in their gaming world. It is their playground and their universe, and here comes someone new who is playing in a professional, social work role.
I first clarify why I am actually here and what my function is. I have noticed that being open and transparent on various platforms is positively received, to communicate what my aim is, and that there is no pressure at all.
We do not obligate anyone to take our offer. It is an open, free, and anonymous offer. This is very important to people. They need to know that they can, if they want, remain completely anonymous while receiving advice and support for as long as possible. This definitely helps.
Nando always shows himself with a smile
Mark from MeinMMO: Toxic communities and players, misogyny, and insults are unfortunately almost a daily occurrence in multiplayer titles. What advice would you give to people who are affected by this?
Nando: It’s good to have someone in your environment with whom you can talk about it and not keep it to yourself. Because it can quickly happen that you take to heart what you are being attacked with there and think you are doing something wrong.
Always question the purpose of the game – why am I playing this? Why do I want to play it? If you reflect on this and the reason no longer applies or the environment is no longer present for which you originally played it, then…
It is absolutely fine to take a break, step back, and find something else. To simply turn off the console and make a hard cut, just to avoid having that negative environment in front of you.
This is definitely good advice. Or maybe even just play a single-player game. There are many good single-player titles where you can focus on yourself in peace and do your own thing.
And if you feel like trying online again, that’s of course also okay. But just knowing that I have an alternative where I can do exactly what I want is important.
Almost one in five finds gaming communities toxic or problematic (via statista.com).
“Young people are confronted with various media daily”
Mark from MeinMMO: How do you deal with video game addiction in teenagers?
Nando: I come from the field of addiction help, or analog addiction assistance. As I mentioned, using the medium “game” is important. It is simply the life world. Young people, including myself, are confronted with various media daily.
You have to make sure to use the medium sensibly and pay attention to the typical criteria associated with addiction when it starts heading in that direction.
There are phases where you play a bit more and perhaps even excessively. But as long as it stays balanced and healthy and you can still pursue your other activities and have a social environment, your education, school, or studies, and you are not escaping from anything, it does not meet the criteria for addiction.
Average daily usage time of teenagers aged 12 to 19 for computer, console, tablet, and smartphone games in 2022 (via statista.com).
But we don’t say “you are addicted to video games.” It is only important to engage with the medium sensibly. To question, why am I using them? What do I really need them for? What is actually sensible? These are also questions that we often receive directly from people.
When I see the connection to the analog work again, it is the same. You use the access you get. That’s how it is in normal street work, you immerse yourself in the environment and are in the life world. Many street workers are also on the streets, in this social space.
This is exactly where we go in. And we try to find access through the medium of video game that people are engaged with. Build contact with them, and if desired, perhaps alleviate everything a bit.
“One must engage with the topic and scrutinize the medium of video games”
Mark from MeinMMO: Often I stumble upon young people in games whose parents want to completely forbid them from gaming, yet they use these games as a retreat. What advice would you give to both the teenagers and the parents in such a situation?
Nando: When I think about how it was for me with my mom, it’s often the case that she has never really engaged with the medium. It is important for parents to talk about it and for them to know exactly what their children are playing.
They really need to engage with the medium and find a sensible measure. To talk to their child, that is very clear. What is important to the child? Why does it enjoy it? Why does it have such a big significance for my child?
You can always do something nice in games:
Then reflect together with the child. Discuss it and give it the time it needs. At the same time, also pay attention to how much time it spends there. Not all people are good in the internet, nor in games. Parents must maintain a good relationship with games and of course with their children.
Then the same advice applies to the children, teenagers, and young adults. Ask yourselves why this game is important to me? Why do I want to spend time there? But also don’t lose sight of the fact that parents do not want to forbid anything outright. They are simply concerned about where you spend your time and what you do.
Just communicate with each other. It always sounds easier than it is, but it is very important.
Information about the medium itself is very relevant
Mark from MeinMMO: The statement “Your bad behavior or your problems come only from gaming” has surely been heard by many. What do you say to that? Do you see video games as a problem or as help and a tool for improvement?
Nando: We must engage with the topic and scrutinize the medium of video games. See what possibilities exist and why that is good, and also why it can be bad.
I believe this is the life world of young people. It must be accepted and seen that these are entertainment media. Everyone uses a different approach or platform for their entertainment or to watch something.
If you do not filter the content and do not inform yourself, I would say that the experience I make almost daily can lead in a negative direction.
However, if it can be used sensibly and applied correctly, games are definitely a good method to distract oneself. If you have a nice game and can dive in for an hour or two, as long as you can control it, it’s a great way to forget about the negative things.
Especially when you say to yourself: “I can’t deal with this right now, and I need a break. I need something positive for myself,” then it is very good and should be utilized. As long as afterwards, after two or three hours, you can say: “Okay, I have used this medium, and now I can tackle my things again.”
Ultimately, it is just a hobby. That’s why I find a conscious approach to it very reasonable.
We thank Nando and the Digital Streetwork team for the interview.
Have you ever had such experiences? Can Nando’s tips perhaps help you as well? Feel free to let us know in the comments here at MeinMMO.
Then reflect together with the child. Discuss it and give it the time it needs. At the same time, also pay attention to how much time it spends there. Not all people are good in the internet, nor in games. Parents must maintain a good relationship with games and of course with their children.
Then the same advice applies to the children, teenagers, and young adults. Ask yourselves why this game is important to me? Why do I want to spend time there? But also don’t lose sight of the fact that parents do not want to forbid anything outright. They are simply concerned about where you spend your time and what you do.
Just communicate with each other. It always sounds easier than it is, but it is very important.
Information about the medium itself is very relevant
Mark from MeinMMO: The statement “Your bad behavior or your problems come only from gaming” has surely been heard by many. What do you say to that? Do you see video games as a problem or as help and a tool for improvement?
Nando: We must engage with the topic and scrutinize the medium of video games. See what possibilities exist and why that is good, and also why it can be bad.
I believe this is the life world of young people. It must be accepted and seen that these are entertainment media. Everyone uses a different approach or platform for their entertainment or to watch something.
If you do not filter the content and do not inform yourself, I would say that the experience I make almost daily can lead in a negative direction.
However, if it can be used sensibly and applied correctly, games are definitely a good method to distract oneself. If you have a nice game and can dive in for an hour or two, as long as you can control it, it’s a great way to forget about the negative things.
Especially when you say to yourself: “I can’t deal with this right now, and I need a break. I need something positive for myself,” then it is very good and should be utilized. As long as afterwards, after two or three hours, you can say: “Okay, I have used this medium, and now I can tackle my things again.”
Ultimately, it is just a hobby. That’s why I find a conscious approach to it very reasonable.
We thank Nando and the Digital Streetwork team for the interview.
Have you ever had such experiences? Can Nando’s tips perhaps help you as well? Feel free to let us know in the comments here at MeinMMO.
Mark from MeinMMO:Would you say that, especially in gaming, you are more often contacted by individuals identifying as female?
Nando: I can’t go into detail on this for data protection reasons since we are also bound by confidentiality. But regarding this topic specifically, yes, definitely.
I would like to add, due to societal conditions, the topic “men as victims” is still a very difficult one that is simply not often addressed in public.
I dealt with this extensively in the context of my bachelor thesis. This certainly also influences the work and how men can present themselves as victims, or as they might not want to.
“It is not bad at all to take a break”
Mark from MeinMMO: How do you identify individuals in gaming whom you believe might need your help? How do you approach them?
Nando: It is very important to first use this medium “games” and just the game to find some common ground. People should get to know us in their gaming world. It is their playground and their universe, and here comes someone new who is playing in a professional, social work role.
I first clarify why I am actually here and what my function is. I have noticed that being open and transparent on various platforms is positively received, to communicate what my aim is, and that there is no pressure at all.
We do not obligate anyone to take our offer. It is an open, free, and anonymous offer. This is very important to people. They need to know that they can, if they want, remain completely anonymous while receiving advice and support for as long as possible. This definitely helps.
Nando always shows himself with a smile
Mark from MeinMMO: Toxic communities and players, misogyny, and insults are unfortunately almost a daily occurrence in multiplayer titles. What advice would you give to people who are affected by this?
Nando: It’s good to have someone in your environment with whom you can talk about it and not keep it to yourself. Because it can quickly happen that you take to heart what you are being attacked with there and think you are doing something wrong.
Always question the purpose of the game – why am I playing this? Why do I want to play it? If you reflect on this and the reason no longer applies or the environment is no longer present for which you originally played it, then…
It is absolutely fine to take a break, step back, and find something else. To simply turn off the console and make a hard cut, just to avoid having that negative environment in front of you.
This is definitely good advice. Or maybe even just play a single-player game. There are many good single-player titles where you can focus on yourself in peace and do your own thing.
And if you feel like trying online again, that’s of course also okay. But just knowing that I have an alternative where I can do exactly what I want is important.
Almost one in five finds gaming communities toxic or problematic (via statista.com).
“Young people are confronted with various media daily”
Mark from MeinMMO: How do you deal with video game addiction in teenagers?
Nando: I come from the field of addiction help, or analog addiction assistance. As I mentioned, using the medium “game” is important. It is simply the life world. Young people, including myself, are confronted with various media daily.
You have to make sure to use the medium sensibly and pay attention to the typical criteria associated with addiction when it starts heading in that direction.
There are phases where you play a bit more and perhaps even excessively. But as long as it stays balanced and healthy and you can still pursue your other activities and have a social environment, your education, school, or studies, and you are not escaping from anything, it does not meet the criteria for addiction.
Average daily usage time of teenagers aged 12 to 19 for computer, console, tablet, and smartphone games in 2022 (via statista.com).
But we don’t say “you are addicted to video games.” It is only important to engage with the medium sensibly. To question, why am I using them? What do I really need them for? What is actually sensible? These are also questions that we often receive directly from people.
When I see the connection to the analog work again, it is the same. You use the access you get. That’s how it is in normal street work, you immerse yourself in the environment and are in the life world. Many street workers are also on the streets, in this social space.
This is exactly where we go in. And we try to find access through the medium of video game that people are engaged with. Build contact with them, and if desired, perhaps alleviate everything a bit.
“One must engage with the topic and scrutinize the medium of video games”
Mark from MeinMMO: Often I stumble upon young people in games whose parents want to completely forbid them from gaming, yet they use these games as a retreat. What advice would you give to both the teenagers and the parents in such a situation?
Nando: When I think about how it was for me with my mom, it’s often the case that she has never really engaged with the medium. It is important for parents to talk about it and for them to know exactly what their children are playing.
They really need to engage with the medium and find a sensible measure. To talk to their child, that is very clear. What is important to the child? Why does it enjoy it? Why does it have such a big significance for my child?
You can always do something nice in games:
Then reflect together with the child. Discuss it and give it the time it needs. At the same time, also pay attention to how much time it spends there. Not all people are good in the internet, nor in games. Parents must maintain a good relationship with games and of course with their children.
Then the same advice applies to the children, teenagers, and young adults. Ask yourselves why this game is important to me? Why do I want to spend time there? But also don’t lose sight of the fact that parents do not want to forbid anything outright. They are simply concerned about where you spend your time and what you do.
Just communicate with each other. It always sounds easier than it is, but it is very important.
Information about the medium itself is very relevant
Mark from MeinMMO: The statement “Your bad behavior or your problems come only from gaming” has surely been heard by many. What do you say to that? Do you see video games as a problem or as help and a tool for improvement?
Nando: We must engage with the topic and scrutinize the medium of video games. See what possibilities exist and why that is good, and also why it can be bad.
I believe this is the life world of young people. It must be accepted and seen that these are entertainment media. Everyone uses a different approach or platform for their entertainment or to watch something.
If you do not filter the content and do not inform yourself, I would say that the experience I make almost daily can lead in a negative direction.
However, if it can be used sensibly and applied correctly, games are definitely a good method to distract oneself. If you have a nice game and can dive in for an hour or two, as long as you can control it, it’s a great way to forget about the negative things.
Especially when you say to yourself: “I can’t deal with this right now, and I need a break. I need something positive for myself,” then it is very good and should be utilized. As long as afterwards, after two or three hours, you can say: “Okay, I have used this medium, and now I can tackle my things again.”
Ultimately, it is just a hobby. That’s why I find a conscious approach to it very reasonable.
We thank Nando and the Digital Streetwork team for the interview.
Have you ever had such experiences? Can Nando’s tips perhaps help you as well? Feel free to let us know in the comments here at MeinMMO.
Just communicate with each other. It always sounds easier than it is, but it is very important.
Information about the medium itself is very relevant
Mark from MeinMMO: The statement “Your bad behavior or your problems come only from gaming” has surely been heard by many. What do you say to that? Do you see video games as a problem or as help and a tool for improvement?
Nando: We must engage with the topic and scrutinize the medium of video games. See what possibilities exist and why that is good, and also why it can be bad.
I believe this is the life world of young people. It must be accepted and seen that these are entertainment media. Everyone uses a different approach or platform for their entertainment or to watch something.
If you do not filter the content and do not inform yourself, I would say that the experience I make almost daily can lead in a negative direction.
However, if it can be used sensibly and applied correctly, games are definitely a good method to distract oneself. If you have a nice game and can dive in for an hour or two, as long as you can control it, it’s a great way to forget about the negative things.
Especially when you say to yourself: “I can’t deal with this right now, and I need a break. I need something positive for myself,” then it is very good and should be utilized. As long as afterwards, after two or three hours, you can say: “Okay, I have used this medium, and now I can tackle my things again.”
Ultimately, it is just a hobby. That’s why I find a conscious approach to it very reasonable.
We thank Nando and the Digital Streetwork team for the interview.
Have you ever had such experiences? Can Nando’s tips perhaps help you as well? Feel free to let us know in the comments here at MeinMMO.
Then reflect together with the child. Discuss it and give it the time it needs. At the same time, also pay attention to how much time it spends there. Not all people are good in the internet, nor in games. Parents must maintain a good relationship with games and of course with their children.
Then the same advice applies to the children, teenagers, and young adults. Ask yourselves why this game is important to me? Why do I want to spend time there? But also don’t lose sight of the fact that parents do not want to forbid anything outright. They are simply concerned about where you spend your time and what you do.
Just communicate with each other. It always sounds easier than it is, but it is very important.
Information about the medium itself is very relevant
Mark from MeinMMO: The statement “Your bad behavior or your problems come only from gaming” has surely been heard by many. What do you say to that? Do you see video games as a problem or as help and a tool for improvement?
Nando: We must engage with the topic and scrutinize the medium of video games. See what possibilities exist and why that is good, and also why it can be bad.
I believe this is the life world of young people. It must be accepted and seen that these are entertainment media. Everyone uses a different approach or platform for their entertainment or to watch something.
If you do not filter the content and do not inform yourself, I would say that the experience I make almost daily can lead in a negative direction.
However, if it can be used sensibly and applied correctly, games are definitely a good method to distract oneself. If you have a nice game and can dive in for an hour or two, as long as you can control it, it’s a great way to forget about the negative things.
Especially when you say to yourself: “I can’t deal with this right now, and I need a break. I need something positive for myself,” then it is very good and should be utilized. As long as afterwards, after two or three hours, you can say: “Okay, I have used this medium, and now I can tackle my things again.”
Ultimately, it is just a hobby. That’s why I find a conscious approach to it very reasonable.
We thank Nando and the Digital Streetwork team for the interview.
Have you ever had such experiences? Can Nando’s tips perhaps help you as well? Feel free to let us know in the comments here at MeinMMO.
Mark from MeinMMO:Would you say that, especially in gaming, you are more often contacted by individuals identifying as female?
Nando: I can’t go into detail on this for data protection reasons since we are also bound by confidentiality. But regarding this topic specifically, yes, definitely.
I would like to add, due to societal conditions, the topic “men as victims” is still a very difficult one that is simply not often addressed in public.
I dealt with this extensively in the context of my bachelor thesis. This certainly also influences the work and how men can present themselves as victims, or as they might not want to.
“It is not bad at all to take a break”
Mark from MeinMMO: How do you identify individuals in gaming whom you believe might need your help? How do you approach them?
Nando: It is very important to first use this medium “games” and just the game to find some common ground. People should get to know us in their gaming world. It is their playground and their universe, and here comes someone new who is playing in a professional, social work role.
I first clarify why I am actually here and what my function is. I have noticed that being open and transparent on various platforms is positively received, to communicate what my aim is, and that there is no pressure at all.
We do not obligate anyone to take our offer. It is an open, free, and anonymous offer. This is very important to people. They need to know that they can, if they want, remain completely anonymous while receiving advice and support for as long as possible. This definitely helps.
Nando always shows himself with a smile
Mark from MeinMMO: Toxic communities and players, misogyny, and insults are unfortunately almost a daily occurrence in multiplayer titles. What advice would you give to people who are affected by this?
Nando: It’s good to have someone in your environment with whom you can talk about it and not keep it to yourself. Because it can quickly happen that you take to heart what you are being attacked with there and think you are doing something wrong.
Always question the purpose of the game – why am I playing this? Why do I want to play it? If you reflect on this and the reason no longer applies or the environment is no longer present for which you originally played it, then…
It is absolutely fine to take a break, step back, and find something else. To simply turn off the console and make a hard cut, just to avoid having that negative environment in front of you.
This is definitely good advice. Or maybe even just play a single-player game. There are many good single-player titles where you can focus on yourself in peace and do your own thing.
And if you feel like trying online again, that’s of course also okay. But just knowing that I have an alternative where I can do exactly what I want is important.
Almost one in five finds gaming communities toxic or problematic (via statista.com).
“Young people are confronted with various media daily”
Mark from MeinMMO: How do you deal with video game addiction in teenagers?
Nando: I come from the field of addiction help, or analog addiction assistance. As I mentioned, using the medium “game” is important. It is simply the life world. Young people, including myself, are confronted with various media daily.
You have to make sure to use the medium sensibly and pay attention to the typical criteria associated with addiction when it starts heading in that direction.
There are phases where you play a bit more and perhaps even excessively. But as long as it stays balanced and healthy and you can still pursue your other activities and have a social environment, your education, school, or studies, and you are not escaping from anything, it does not meet the criteria for addiction.
Average daily usage time of teenagers aged 12 to 19 for computer, console, tablet, and smartphone games in 2022 (via statista.com).
But we don’t say “you are addicted to video games.” It is only important to engage with the medium sensibly. To question, why am I using them? What do I really need them for? What is actually sensible? These are also questions that we often receive directly from people.
When I see the connection to the analog work again, it is the same. You use the access you get. That’s how it is in normal street work, you immerse yourself in the environment and are in the life world. Many street workers are also on the streets, in this social space.
This is exactly where we go in. And we try to find access through the medium of video game that people are engaged with. Build contact with them, and if desired, perhaps alleviate everything a bit.
“One must engage with the topic and scrutinize the medium of video games”
Mark from MeinMMO: Often I stumble upon young people in games whose parents want to completely forbid them from gaming, yet they use these games as a retreat. What advice would you give to both the teenagers and the parents in such a situation?
Nando: When I think about how it was for me with my mom, it’s often the case that she has never really engaged with the medium. It is important for parents to talk about it and for them to know exactly what their children are playing.
They really need to engage with the medium and find a sensible measure. To talk to their child, that is very clear. What is important to the child? Why does it enjoy it? Why does it have such a big significance for my child?
You can always do something nice in games:
Then reflect together with the child. Discuss it and give it the time it needs. At the same time, also pay attention to how much time it spends there. Not all people are good in the internet, nor in games. Parents must maintain a good relationship with games and of course with their children.
Then the same advice applies to the children, teenagers, and young adults. Ask yourselves why this game is important to me? Why do I want to spend time there? But also don’t lose sight of the fact that parents do not want to forbid anything outright. They are simply concerned about where you spend your time and what you do.
Just communicate with each other. It always sounds easier than it is, but it is very important.
Information about the medium itself is very relevant
Mark from MeinMMO: The statement “Your bad behavior or your problems come only from gaming” has surely been heard by many. What do you say to that? Do you see video games as a problem or as help and a tool for improvement?
Nando: We must engage with the topic and scrutinize the medium of video games. See what possibilities exist and why that is good, and also why it can be bad.
I believe this is the life world of young people. It must be accepted and seen that these are entertainment media. Everyone uses a different approach or platform for their entertainment or to watch something.
If you do not filter the content and do not inform yourself, I would say that the experience I make almost daily can lead in a negative direction.
However, if it can be used sensibly and applied correctly, games are definitely a good method to distract oneself. If you have a nice game and can dive in for an hour or two, as long as you can control it, it’s a great way to forget about the negative things.
Especially when you say to yourself: “I can’t deal with this right now, and I need a break. I need something positive for myself,” then it is very good and should be utilized. As long as afterwards, after two or three hours, you can say: “Okay, I have used this medium, and now I can tackle my things again.”
Ultimately, it is just a hobby. That’s why I find a conscious approach to it very reasonable.
We thank Nando and the Digital Streetwork team for the interview.
Have you ever had such experiences? Can Nando’s tips perhaps help you as well? Feel free to let us know in the comments here at MeinMMO.
As a digital streetworker, Nando is online to help teenagers and young adults when they need assistance. In an interview with us, he talks about his work and also gives direct tips to those affected.
Each of us is probably active in gaming communities. Either directly in the games themselves or in the surrounding worlds. Often there is a rough tone of voice where it should actually be pleasant, which can escalate quickly.
Some people do not pass by such things unnoticed, especially when combined with real-life problems. Nando is part of the Digital Streetwork program. He and his colleagues are online and try to help where help is needed.
Nando is an expert in social skills, social media, and gaming and actively approaches young people in these communities, trying to work out solutions with them and refer them to the right places.
In a comprehensive interview, we talked to him about digital streetwork in general, but also specifically inquired about the problems that arise in gaming and why.
In this part of a two-part interview, the focus is on how those affected can deal with the situations. Nando has some advice that might also help you.
Mark from MeinMMO: Are there problems that only occur in gaming, which you don’t know from Reddit or other social platforms?
Nando: I believe that this aspect of anonymity in games is even more pronounced. You also find this on various platforms, but from what I can tell, it is indeed a very significant factor in games.
For example, if you belong to a certain group or a certain gender, I already have the feeling that it is worse in gaming. In explicit cases, if it turns out that a woman is behind an account, things can often escalate in a particular direction.
At least I have often observed that it tends to go in a sexual direction.
However, if it can be used sensibly and applied correctly, games are definitely a good method to distract oneself. If you have a nice game and can dive in for an hour or two, as long as you can control it, it’s a great way to forget about the negative things.
Especially when you say to yourself: “I can’t deal with this right now, and I need a break. I need something positive for myself,” then it is very good and should be utilized. As long as afterwards, after two or three hours, you can say: “Okay, I have used this medium, and now I can tackle my things again.”
Ultimately, it is just a hobby. That’s why I find a conscious approach to it very reasonable.
We thank Nando and the Digital Streetwork team for the interview.
Have you ever had such experiences? Can Nando’s tips perhaps help you as well? Feel free to let us know in the comments here at MeinMMO.
Just communicate with each other. It always sounds easier than it is, but it is very important.
Information about the medium itself is very relevant
Mark from MeinMMO: The statement “Your bad behavior or your problems come only from gaming” has surely been heard by many. What do you say to that? Do you see video games as a problem or as help and a tool for improvement?
Nando: We must engage with the topic and scrutinize the medium of video games. See what possibilities exist and why that is good, and also why it can be bad.
I believe this is the life world of young people. It must be accepted and seen that these are entertainment media. Everyone uses a different approach or platform for their entertainment or to watch something.
If you do not filter the content and do not inform yourself, I would say that the experience I make almost daily can lead in a negative direction.
However, if it can be used sensibly and applied correctly, games are definitely a good method to distract oneself. If you have a nice game and can dive in for an hour or two, as long as you can control it, it’s a great way to forget about the negative things.
Especially when you say to yourself: “I can’t deal with this right now, and I need a break. I need something positive for myself,” then it is very good and should be utilized. As long as afterwards, after two or three hours, you can say: “Okay, I have used this medium, and now I can tackle my things again.”
Ultimately, it is just a hobby. That’s why I find a conscious approach to it very reasonable.
We thank Nando and the Digital Streetwork team for the interview.
Have you ever had such experiences? Can Nando’s tips perhaps help you as well? Feel free to let us know in the comments here at MeinMMO.
Then reflect together with the child. Discuss it and give it the time it needs. At the same time, also pay attention to how much time it spends there. Not all people are good in the internet, nor in games. Parents must maintain a good relationship with games and of course with their children.
Then the same advice applies to the children, teenagers, and young adults. Ask yourselves why this game is important to me? Why do I want to spend time there? But also don’t lose sight of the fact that parents do not want to forbid anything outright. They are simply concerned about where you spend your time and what you do.
Just communicate with each other. It always sounds easier than it is, but it is very important.
Information about the medium itself is very relevant
Mark from MeinMMO: The statement “Your bad behavior or your problems come only from gaming” has surely been heard by many. What do you say to that? Do you see video games as a problem or as help and a tool for improvement?
Nando: We must engage with the topic and scrutinize the medium of video games. See what possibilities exist and why that is good, and also why it can be bad.
I believe this is the life world of young people. It must be accepted and seen that these are entertainment media. Everyone uses a different approach or platform for their entertainment or to watch something.
If you do not filter the content and do not inform yourself, I would say that the experience I make almost daily can lead in a negative direction.
However, if it can be used sensibly and applied correctly, games are definitely a good method to distract oneself. If you have a nice game and can dive in for an hour or two, as long as you can control it, it’s a great way to forget about the negative things.
Especially when you say to yourself: “I can’t deal with this right now, and I need a break. I need something positive for myself,” then it is very good and should be utilized. As long as afterwards, after two or three hours, you can say: “Okay, I have used this medium, and now I can tackle my things again.”
Ultimately, it is just a hobby. That’s why I find a conscious approach to it very reasonable.
We thank Nando and the Digital Streetwork team for the interview.
Have you ever had such experiences? Can Nando’s tips perhaps help you as well? Feel free to let us know in the comments here at MeinMMO.
Mark from MeinMMO:Would you say that, especially in gaming, you are more often contacted by individuals identifying as female?
Nando: I can’t go into detail on this for data protection reasons since we are also bound by confidentiality. But regarding this topic specifically, yes, definitely.
I would like to add, due to societal conditions, the topic “men as victims” is still a very difficult one that is simply not often addressed in public.
I dealt with this extensively in the context of my bachelor thesis. This certainly also influences the work and how men can present themselves as victims, or as they might not want to.
“It is not bad at all to take a break”
Mark from MeinMMO: How do you identify individuals in gaming whom you believe might need your help? How do you approach them?
Nando: It is very important to first use this medium “games” and just the game to find some common ground. People should get to know us in their gaming world. It is their playground and their universe, and here comes someone new who is playing in a professional, social work role.
I first clarify why I am actually here and what my function is. I have noticed that being open and transparent on various platforms is positively received, to communicate what my aim is, and that there is no pressure at all.
We do not obligate anyone to take our offer. It is an open, free, and anonymous offer. This is very important to people. They need to know that they can, if they want, remain completely anonymous while receiving advice and support for as long as possible. This definitely helps.
Nando always shows himself with a smile
Mark from MeinMMO: Toxic communities and players, misogyny, and insults are unfortunately almost a daily occurrence in multiplayer titles. What advice would you give to people who are affected by this?
Nando: It’s good to have someone in your environment with whom you can talk about it and not keep it to yourself. Because it can quickly happen that you take to heart what you are being attacked with there and think you are doing something wrong.
Always question the purpose of the game – why am I playing this? Why do I want to play it? If you reflect on this and the reason no longer applies or the environment is no longer present for which you originally played it, then…
It is absolutely fine to take a break, step back, and find something else. To simply turn off the console and make a hard cut, just to avoid having that negative environment in front of you.
This is definitely good advice. Or maybe even just play a single-player game. There are many good single-player titles where you can focus on yourself in peace and do your own thing.
And if you feel like trying online again, that’s of course also okay. But just knowing that I have an alternative where I can do exactly what I want is important.
Almost one in five finds gaming communities toxic or problematic (via statista.com).
“Young people are confronted with various media daily”
Mark from MeinMMO: How do you deal with video game addiction in teenagers?
Nando: I come from the field of addiction help, or analog addiction assistance. As I mentioned, using the medium “game” is important. It is simply the life world. Young people, including myself, are confronted with various media daily.
You have to make sure to use the medium sensibly and pay attention to the typical criteria associated with addiction when it starts heading in that direction.
There are phases where you play a bit more and perhaps even excessively. But as long as it stays balanced and healthy and you can still pursue your other activities and have a social environment, your education, school, or studies, and you are not escaping from anything, it does not meet the criteria for addiction.
Average daily usage time of teenagers aged 12 to 19 for computer, console, tablet, and smartphone games in 2022 (via statista.com).
But we don’t say “you are addicted to video games.” It is only important to engage with the medium sensibly. To question, why am I using them? What do I really need them for? What is actually sensible? These are also questions that we often receive directly from people.
When I see the connection to the analog work again, it is the same. You use the access you get. That’s how it is in normal street work, you immerse yourself in the environment and are in the life world. Many street workers are also on the streets, in this social space.
This is exactly where we go in. And we try to find access through the medium of video game that people are engaged with. Build contact with them, and if desired, perhaps alleviate everything a bit.
“One must engage with the topic and scrutinize the medium of video games”
Mark from MeinMMO: Often I stumble upon young people in games whose parents want to completely forbid them from gaming, yet they use these games as a retreat. What advice would you give to both the teenagers and the parents in such a situation?
Nando: When I think about how it was for me with my mom, it’s often the case that she has never really engaged with the medium. It is important for parents to talk about it and for them to know exactly what their children are playing.
They really need to engage with the medium and find a sensible measure. To talk to their child, that is very clear. What is important to the child? Why does it enjoy it? Why does it have such a big significance for my child?
You can always do something nice in games:
Then reflect together with the child. Discuss it and give it the time it needs. At the same time, also pay attention to how much time it spends there. Not all people are good in the internet, nor in games. Parents must maintain a good relationship with games and of course with their children.
Then the same advice applies to the children, teenagers, and young adults. Ask yourselves why this game is important to me? Why do I want to spend time there? But also don’t lose sight of the fact that parents do not want to forbid anything outright. They are simply concerned about where you spend your time and what you do.
Just communicate with each other. It always sounds easier than it is, but it is very important.
Information about the medium itself is very relevant
Mark from MeinMMO: The statement “Your bad behavior or your problems come only from gaming” has surely been heard by many. What do you say to that? Do you see video games as a problem or as help and a tool for improvement?
Nando: We must engage with the topic and scrutinize the medium of video games. See what possibilities exist and why that is good, and also why it can be bad.
I believe this is the life world of young people. It must be accepted and seen that these are entertainment media. Everyone uses a different approach or platform for their entertainment or to watch something.
If you do not filter the content and do not inform yourself, I would say that the experience I make almost daily can lead in a negative direction.
However, if it can be used sensibly and applied correctly, games are definitely a good method to distract oneself. If you have a nice game and can dive in for an hour or two, as long as you can control it, it’s a great way to forget about the negative things.
Especially when you say to yourself: “I can’t deal with this right now, and I need a break. I need something positive for myself,” then it is very good and should be utilized. As long as afterwards, after two or three hours, you can say: “Okay, I have used this medium, and now I can tackle my things again.”
Ultimately, it is just a hobby. That’s why I find a conscious approach to it very reasonable.
We thank Nando and the Digital Streetwork team for the interview.
Have you ever had such experiences? Can Nando’s tips perhaps help you as well? Feel free to let us know in the comments here at MeinMMO.
The new PS5 Update 23.01-07.00.00 brings plenty of new features and useful functions. There is now debate in the community about a new feature. But how much “spoiler” is really behind it?
Sony has released a major update for the PS5. It finally includes full support for Discord on the PS5. How you can set up Discord on the PS5, you can read here on MeinMMO.
In addition, the update has brought a few more improvements and features. But especially a new “function” is being discussed: When you highlight a game in your library with the controller, the game progress is displayed as a percentage.
Some believe that this is already a form of spoiler and that there should be an option to hide the display. After all, you would always know how far you are in your game.
Is the thrill of playing not knowing how far you are?
What does the criticism look like? The criticism is quite understandable for some on reddit . Some users do not want the PS5 to unsolicitedly inform them that the game is almost completed. That would already be a form of spoiler if the console provided such important information. This would be particularly disturbing for story-driven games.
What do others say in response? On the other hand, some respond that such a “function” already exists internally in some games. Here, you are rewarded for a certain amount of game progress, and that is no spoiler. And the online magazine Gamerant also finds the spoiler accusation strange: Because then the time display on a movie would also be a spoiler. After all, you immediately know how many hours you need to watch before you see the credits.
What do you think? Do you find the new “feature” not so bad, or does it bother you as well when you see your game completion displayed as a percentage? Share your thoughts in the comments and discuss with others.
More about the PS5: For more exciting features that you can use on your PS5, you can find in the following article, here on MeinMMO:
Crowdfunding MMORPGs experienced a real boom from 2013 to 2018. Successful games like Albion Online, as well as long-term projects like Camelot Unchained or Star Citizen emerged from this period. We, in turn, have collected games that sounded very promising on paper but ultimately failed.
This is how I selected the games: For this list, it does not matter whether the MMORPGs were released or already canceled before release. I also set a minimum threshold of $50,000 that had to be raised through crowdfunding.
We also introduced some of these titles to you in a dedicated video:
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4 crowdfunding MMORPGs that really flopped
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Chronicles of Elyria – Crowdfunding of at least $7.7 million
What made the game so interesting?Chronicles of Elyria aimed to create a realistic fantasy world where your characters age over time. They would develop gray hair, wrinkles, and eventually face death. Therefore, it was essential to consider succession after a certain period to pass on a portion of your wealth and skills.
An avatar’s life was intended to correspond to about a year in real life. After that, you would have had to continue playing with the offspring or a new character.
The MMORPG planned a free skill system with different weapon and armor types. There were also various professions you could learn, with mini-games required for crafting.
Chronicles of Elyria also promised:
A highly detailed character editor.
Dungeons and boss battles.
The ability to control your own kingdom.
An AI-based story that would dynamically change based on what you have achieved with your character.
However, the game never experienced a release.
How much did it make? Through an initial crowdfunding campaign on Kickstarter, Chronicles of Elyria raised a remarkable $1.3 million. Later, more pre-order packages, skins, kingdom slots, and a virtual advent calendar for $95 were sold through the website.
Overall, the MMORPG is said to have raised about $7.7 million by 2019.
What did it fail on? Chronicles of Elyria was incredibly ambitious, and it quickly became evident that it could not be solely financed through crowdfunding. The mind behind the game – Jeromy Walsh – seemed to want to use the funds primarily to finance a prototype to attract investors and publishers who should provide financial security.
However, the plan failed; he could not find any investors.
Also in 2020, Walsh announced the closure of the MMORPG. However, the people who had invested money became angry and threatened legal action. Since then, the game has still officially been in development, but Walsh now does everything himself. He apparently wants to “somehow finish” a game, so he can get out of this situation.
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The YouTuber Logan Paul is known to be wealthy and controversial. He has now invested money in a dinosaur skull to display it at home.
Logan Paul is one of the most famous figures on YouTube. His name has been known worldwide since his boxing match against fellow YouTuber KSI in 2018. The fight even made Twitch stars like xQc want to replicate it.
However, this does not stop him from making big purchases. He has acquired a dinosaur skull for his 16 million dollar villa in Puerto Rico.
Dinosaur skull in the living room is 66 million years old
Where can you see this? The vlogger Mike Majlak is allowed to show the viewers Logan Paul’s expensive villa in his latest episode on YouTube. The villa is said to be worth a total of 16 million US dollars. He has been living here since 2021, after selling his villa in California a few years earlier.
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But the real highlight is not the villa itself but a large skull of a dinosaur that stands in the living room. The Triceratops head is said to be at least 66 million years old. Logan himself says about it:
It is a valuable piece, it is beautiful, it is a sign that this earth was once inhabited. It is simply stunning.
Allegedly, the head cost half a million US dollars. That is still almost a gift considering that the same person invested 3 million euros in fake Pokemon cards. That was a huge financial flop for him, even though it later brought him good view numbers on YouTube.
Logan Paul is known for strange and quirky ideas, often throwing money around or spending it on less meaningful things. With one of his latest actions, aside from the crypto fiasco, he has now made himself quite unpopular:
You want to defeat and catch Regidrago in top raids of Pokémon GO? We show you here the 25 best counters at a glance, along with their movesets. Learn how to win in the raid guide.
What kind of Pokémon is this? Regidrago is a Legendary Pokémon and belongs to the Dragon type. It is part of the Legendary Giants, which also include Regirock, Regice, Registeel, and Regieleki.
Regidrago counters in the top raid – 20 best attackers
Mega Gardevoir with Charm and Dazzling Gleam
Mega Salamence with Dragon Tail and Draco Meteor
Shadow Dragonite with Dragon Tail and Draco Meteor
Mega Latios with Fire Blast and Dragon Claw
Primal Groudon with Dragon Tail and Precipice Blades
Shadow Latios with Fire Blast and Dragon Claw
Shadow Gardevoir with Charm and Dazzling Gleam
Rayquaza with Dragon Tail and Outrage
Shadow Mamoswine with Powder Snow and Avalanche
Salamence with Dragon Tail and Draco Meteor
Shadow Snorunt with Ice Shard and Avalanche
Mega Latias with Fire Blast and Outrage
Palkia with Dragon Tail and Draco Meteor
Kyurem with Fire Blast and Glaciate
Mega Gyarados with Dragon Tail and Outrage
Dragonite with Dragon Tail and Draco Meteor
Dialga with Fire Blast and Draco Meteor
Shadow Mewtwo with Psycho Cut and Ice Beam
Reshiram with Fire Blast and Draco Meteor
Shadow Latias with Fire Blast and Outrage
Shadow Salamence with Dragon Tail and Outrage
Mega Charizard X with Fire Blast and Dragon Claw
Zekrom with Fire Blast and Outrage
Mega Alakazam with Psycho Cut and Dazzling Gleam
Latios with Fire Blast and Dragon Claw
Weaknesses of Regidrago: The Pokémon belongs to the Dragon type, making it vulnerable to Ice, Dragon, and Fairy types. So use attackers and moves of these types to win the top raids.
Can you catch Shiny Regidrago? No, the shiny form is not currently active in the game.
How many trainers are needed? If you have the top counter Pokémon and have already reached a fairly high level (40+) in Pokémon GO, you can battle Regidrago in top raids with about 2 to 3 trainers. At lower levels, but with strong counters, you should rely on more trainers.
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You can only participate on-site, not via remote raid
The eggs start hatching 24 hours before. So you can plan where the raids will be.
The raid boss is available for 30 minutes after it starts
When do the new top raids start? The first top raid event of the new season Rising Heroes takes place today, Saturday, March 11, 2023. There will be three times when Regidrago hatches:
11:00 local time
14:00 local time
17:00 local time
What does the new top raid bring on Saturday?
What kind of Pokémon is this? Regidrago is a legendary dragon Pokémon. It was introduced in the DLC “The Crown Tundra” for Pokémon Sword and Shield in 2020.
Regidrago belongs to the group of “Legendary Giants” created by Regigigas. This includes Regice, Regirock, Registeel, and the also new “Regieleki”, which will also come to Pokémon GO through top raids during the season.
For now, Regidrago will be in the spotlight. It is briefly shown in the season trailer:
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Pokémon GO starts new season „Rising Heroes”
Special bonus: As announced by the team behind Pokémon GO, you will be able to participate in limited research when you take part in top raids. It is supposed to yield candy for Regice, Registeel, and Regirock. However, you can only obtain it once.
How tough will the raid be? Basically, you should plan that you can only participate on-site. So you cannot count on support from a distance or participate in a top raid via remote raid. This already makes it more difficult.
However, as it currently stands, Regidrago is not expected to be as difficult to defeat as the unleashed Hoopa was. In theory, it should even be possible to defeat Regidrago with just two players – though you will need powerful Mega counters like Gardevoir and strong crystals like Dragonite and Salamence for that. It is more likely to achieve victory if you battle Regidrago with at least three trainers, preferably more for safety.
In our overview, we show you the strongest counters against Regidrago so you can easily win the raids:
The type of Regidrago is helpful. As a dragon Pokémon, it is weak against ice, dragon, and fairy attacks. This is an important difference from the unleashed Hoopa – which had to be fought mainly with bug Pokémon that were quickly defeated.
Accordingly, Regidrago should be an easier raid than the battle against the unleashed Hoopa.
In Destiny 2, the new raid “Root of Nightmares” started and brought guardians from all over the world together for the traditional World First race. They all wanted to be the first to unveil new secrets lying in a terraformed pyramid. MeinMMO tells you who was ahead and how close the race to victory was.
What raid race is it about? At the launch of Lightfall, Bungie created a brand new raid that started on March 10 at 6:00 PM in the game with the race for World First.
The raid “Root of Nightmares” offers brand new content to explore for everyone who owns the Lightfall DLC. It consists of a total of 4 encounters. They needed to be discovered and completed as quickly as possible during the World First race. In 2023, a total of three teams were tied for a long time.
What does “Competitive Mode” mean in Destiny 2?
In Competitive mode, all players are leveled to a uniform power level, so the only way to victory is good team coordination.
A higher power level does not bring any advantage, as every player is limited to a maximum of 1780 power due to Bungie’s rules. Therefore, the unique challenge of the raid lies in mastering it with 20 power levels too low. And that is something that even experienced players feel significantly. Shots from opponents hit harder and you can take less damage.
However, whoever masters the raid first within these parameters wins the prestigious race for the Day-One competition. In this case, the Worlds First for “Root of Nightmares.”
Traditionally, Bungie holds a Day-One race at the launch of each new raid in Destiny 2. This applies to both new paid raids and to free legacy raids.
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Destiny 2: Lightfall – Trailer-„Root of Nightmares“ raid race for World First
Clan “Hard in the Paint” secures victory in 2023
How long did the raid last? Right at 6:00 PM, the raid appeared in the game and the guardians could start it for the first time. However, the opponents from the “Root of Nightmares” raid did not stand up long against the capable fireteams.
Already around 8:25 PM, the first team from Clan “Hard in the Paint” completed all encounters and Bungie announced: “We have reports of a Destiny 2 ‘Root of Nightmares’ World First completion.”
Here, the team from Clan “Hard in the Paint” receives the completed raid triumph
The last Word First winners, Saltagreppo and the Elysium team, cracked the second one at 7:06 PM and rushed to the third encounter. However, a few setbacks set them back. Thus, only All_The_Players from Clan “Unparalleled” could keep up.
Around 8:16 PM, all teams were working on the perfect damage phase against the final raid boss. However, at 8:25 PM, Clan “Hard in the Paint” was able to decide the race. They thus returned to orbit as the first team after 2 hours and 25 minutes.
For comparison:
In the “Garden of Salvation” in 2019, the final boss fell after 6 hours and 13 minutes.
The Day-One raid in 2021 for the “Glass Vault” was completed in 1 hour and 43 minutes.
In 2022, during the Witch Queen raid “The Oath of the Student,” it took 7 hours and 14 minutes.
And the 2nd World First in the legacy raid Kingsfall required 5 hours.
After extensive review, Bungie confirmed on Twitter at 10:21 PM that everything was correct and named the 6 players Roen, Osiris, Punz, Kai, SK, and Grangalf as this year’s winners. They all receive the World-First title belt engraved with their names.
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Bungie congratulates the World First winners 2023 for their victory
Hate and nasty comments against last year’s winners
This is how toxic the Destiny community reacted: The dark side of this joint raid race of the guardians surfaced again through toxic comments from the Destiny community.
Some players expressed that they welcome the fact that with the victory of “Hard in the Paint,” Clan Elysium,which had previously secured the title three times in a row, has failed. Specifically, Elysium member Saltagreppo has been associated with calls for harsh elite nerfs in the game that many rejected since last year.
I really hope that [Saltagreppo] finishes in 10th place and everyone can laugh at him. I never wanted anyone to fail on Day 1, now I do! […] I want you to fail to become World First so I can laugh at you, as most in the community, I fear.
Even if this race is certainly a competition in some way, one still knows each other for years and stands together. None of the clans competing for the World First raid had such disdain for their competition. On the contrary, SK from the winning clan “Hard in the Paint” commented shortly after the nasty hate comments from the community against Clan Elysium:
To all of you flaming Clan Elysium or Saltagreppo or any of the other guys. You are not fans of Destiny 2. Many of us in the top-end raid scene have known each other for years and it is all just a friendly competition. These guys don’t own or deserve any flame at all.
This increased the tension: Already beforehand of the raid race, players were worried about some bugs in the game. Also, a total of 9 items were disabled for the race.
The invisible and FPS bug were also hotly discussed as an issue during the raid. At least for the former, Bungie has already announced a fix for March 16, and even postponed the Iron Banner for this reason.
In this terraformed pyramid lies the entrance to the new raid “Root of Nightmares” (RON)
Nightmare raid race was a viewer magnet on Twitch
So many wanted to watch the World First race: Shortly after the raid started, Destiny 2 topped the viewer numbers on Twitch.
Over 468,000 concurrent viewers catapulted Destiny 2: Lightfall to first place shortly after the raid started, ahead of “Just Chatting,” League of Legends, VALORANT, Fortnite, and CS:GO.
Around 7:41 PM, the concurrent viewer count peaked at 520,000.
In comparison, there were only 246,000 concurrent viewers during the World First of the Kingsfall raid, thus placing third behind the Just Chatting and League of Legends streams. (via twitchtracker.com).
A new addition to this year’s raid race was also the official livestream from Twitch Rivals.
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When does the competition mode end? All players who do not want to experience the raid in competition mode will have to wait a bit longer. Bungie will keep this mode activated for 48 hours this year. Only from Sunday evening at 6:00 PM can the raid then be played in normal mode.
Did you watch the race and secure the Twitch emblem? Or are raid races and winner belts not of interest to you at all? And what do you think of the diss against Saltagreppo and his clan? Feel free to leave us your opinion.
A German Twitch streamer marketed himself as a “feel-good streamer,” providing a supposedly safe space on his channel. Now accusations have been raised that he has repeatedly behaved inappropriately towards women and exploited his reach.
Note: This article originally appeared at 12:40 before the statement from Nik alias Eistuete was published. We have updated the article accordingly.
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What are the allegations? On March 8, the German streamer Philipp “Paarzival” posted about his Twitch colleague Nik alias Eistuete. He is said to have repeatedly acted inappropriately towards female streamers.
How did it happen? According to Paarzival, Eistuete allegedly followed the same pattern over and over again: he would message female streamers privately and use intimate or uncomfortable nicknames like “Mommy.”
He would then transition to questions about age and relationship status, suggesting calls or meetings. There were also said to be more explicit and inappropriate remarks, including:
“If you weren’t so young, I would be already in love” (to a noticeably younger but apparently of age streamer)
“I would like to have sex with you”
“But you didn’t sleep your way to becoming a Twitch partner, did you?”
Additionally, Eistuete allegedly made promises to female streamers. He was said to have offered to make connections to increase the women’s reach (via Twitter).
In light of such allegations, it is even more important to provide women with a platform. The Twitch streamer Sandra Friedrichs advocates for mental health in gaming and speaks with MeinMMO about it:
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Twitch streamer wants to change the perception of gaming as Miss Germany: “One should not demonize it, but also not glorify it”
Victims report their experiences
What do the victims say? On Twitter, women talk about their own experiences with Eistuete. We have collected some statements from the women:
“Thank you for making this public. He also behaved very unpleasantly towards me. I am still shocked at how far he went with others and very glad I blocked him so early. Just WTF.” (via Twitter)
“My inhibitions are very high when it comes to these things, and even the sentence: […] I would have sex with you at any time […] I actually ignored. I feel sorry for all the affected ones and those who are not doing well with it! Much strength to all” (via Twitter)
“Thank you. Thank you for clarifying. I also received nude pictures from him. When I tried to speak up, I was blocked everywhere and unfortunately no one wanted to believe me. Thank you for the text!” (via Twitter)
“After I had played Among Us with you a few times, he added me. The fifth message was the question of how old I am and whether I am single, so he can be sure how flirty he can be with me.” (via Twitter)
“The question of whether I was single and how flirty he could be came up quickly. After I said I was taken, he said he wouldn’t hit on me – at most compliments. Less than 24 hours later came the question of whether I would sleep with him if I were single.” (via Twitter)
Others who were not affected themselves are shocked by the behavior of the streamer. Many thank Paarzival for the clarification and explain that they were deceived by Eistuete (via Twitter).
In reaction to the allegations coming to light, there were apparently also false claims that the streamer had behaved inappropriately towards minors. Paarzival himself distances himself from these claims: He is not aware of any such case.
He also condemns the spreading of hate and the publishing of the streamer’s private information:
I want to emphasize again that hate, doxxing, and the spreading of false information is never an acceptable means. This is wrong and should be condemned absolutely. Please get a grip. A reasonable tone of communication is key!
Doxxing is the gathering and subsequent publication of personal data from the internet. This is related to malicious intentions towards the affected.
Eistuete was popular in the art community on Twitch
What the streamer is known for: Eistuete became known mainly for streams of the drawing game Gartic Phone, a mix of Chinese whispers and Montagsmaler, where players come up with funny sentences and then draw them.
He marketed himself as a feel-good streamer. On his Twitch channel, viewers were greeted with “Welcome to your safe space.” On Twitch, the streamer has 9,700 followers and averaged between 200 and 300 viewers (via sullygnome).
With Gelartio, Eistuete was also closely linked to another art app. According to the website, art enthusiasts can showcase their skills and share them with the community playfully – ideally, even paid commissions could come out of it (via gelart.io).
How involved the streamer was in the app exactly is unclear. He himself reportedly referred to Gelartio as “his app.” One of the developers explains on Twitter that they are independent of Eistuete; while he was involved in the creative process, he was not involved in the development:
Well, he initiated the project, and the idea came from his Gartic Phone streams. He was also the first and most frequent user. Still, the app is in the hands of us developers, who have invested a lot of time and heart into it.
In a Twitlonger, the Gelartio team distances itself from the streamer.
Streamer does not deny allegations
What does Eistuete himself say about the allegations? That same evening, the streamer posted a tweet regarding the allegations. In it, he asked for time to think to respond appropriately. However, he did not deny the allegations.
Update 21:15 – On March 10, a more detailed statement followed via Twitter. In it, the streamer explained that he would take full responsibility for his actions. He never intended to hurt or harass anyone.
What happens now: Eistuete announced that as a consequence of his behavior, he would stop streaming and want to withdraw from the public eye. However, he would work on himself and his communication skills (via Twitter).
Meanwhile, all images and videos from his accounts on Twitch and Twitter have disappeared. It seems that the streamer wanted to withdraw from the public eye for now.
While writing this article, Eistuete’s website went offline [as of March 10, 12:40 PM].
In FIFA 23 Ultimate Team, Fantasy FUT goes into its second round. We explain to you what the new promo is about and show you the new special cards from Team 2.
Update, March 10 at 7:00 PM: In FUT 23, the second team of Fantasy FUT is now live. It brings new dynamic special cards and new Fantasy FUT Hero cards into the game.
You can see all players here:
In addition to the strong FUT Fantasy cards, another Heroes team has been released, which can also receive upgrades. Here you can get an idea of the new Hero cards:
When does FUT Fantasy start? A new loading screen in FIFA 23 has revealed the start date of the new event. It starts today, on March 3, 2023, at 7:00 PM.
What is the new event about? As last year, when Fantasy FUT took place in FIFA 23 for the first time, this year’s event also brings new dynamic cards into the game. The cards can receive up to 4 upgrades if the following conditions are met in the next league games:
The player’s team must achieve a victory in 6 games – Overall rating +1
The player must participate in 3 of the 6 games – Overall rating +1
Forwards must be involved in 2 goals and defenders or goalkeepers must not concede goals for 2 games – Overall rating +1
The team of the respective player may not lose any of the next 6 games – Overall rating +1 and 3 new attributes
However, please note that the games will only be considered starting from March 17.
What content does the new event offer? Currently, no special cards or the exact upgrade rules of the event are known.
So far, we only know the new card design and can see on the loading screen that there will be two different versions of the new special cards. One of them carries the FUT Hero symbol, indicating new Hero cards.
However, as often, there are first leaks that we show you here.
These leaks are currently available: The well-known FUT leaker FUTSheriff (via Twitter) has once again released leaks related to Fantasy FUT.
According to FUTSheriff, there is to be a new version of the Hero cards that can also receive upgrades. On Twitter, the leaker explains that the new Fantasy FUT versions of the Hero cards should receive upgrades for players of their former clubs.
The following Fantasy FUT Heroes are supposed to exist according to FutSheriff:
Ginola
Abedi Pele
Capdevilla
Cordoba
Kewell
King
Ricken
Crouch
For example, the Hero card of Ginola would receive upgrades if Newcastle wins, as he played the majority of his career there.
There are supposed to be further dynamic cards that are not Heroes for these players:
Sanchez
Depay
Llorente
Isak
Dele Alli
Fabian
Saliba
Gouiri
Skriniar
Angelino
Ndiaye
Trimmel
Miller
Lauriente
Benrahma
Fernando
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The new DLC “Lightfall” has brought a lot of bugs to Destiny 2 that have not yet all been fixed. Today’s launch of the Worlds First for the raid “Root of Nightmares” made it necessary to deactivate 9 buggy weapons and items. MeinMMO tells you what exactly you have to forgo and why.
Update 10.03/ 5:50 PM: As Bungie has just announced, another exotic armor has been locked for the World First. We have added it to this list. (via Twitter)
What has Bungie announced for the raid? Tonight at 6:00 PM, the new Lightfall raid “Root of Nightmares” in Destiny 2 will start with the big World First race. In the first 48 hours after the launch of the new raid, it will then be active in the so-called competition mode. Players from around the world will once again engage in an exciting race for a victory belt.
What is the competition mode?
The Contest Mode, or competition mode, is a mode that Bungie only activates at the start of each new raid. Players are massively scaled down from their light level, unfair and broken exotics are disabled, and enemies hit you with deadlier and much more accurate shots.
Bosses also become true sponge-like creatures that can endure massive damage. Essentially, it is a nightmarish version of the affected raid, in which guardians will grind their teeth for hours.
The World First raid race starts today, March 10th at 6:00 PM, and the contest mode ends 48 hours later, on March 12th at 6:00 PM.
Interested players must have a power level of 1,780 to be at the limit during all encounters in contest mode.
To ensure it is not too easy, all participating players will also be automatically scaled to 20 power levels below every raid encounter for the full 48 hours.
The first fireteam to complete the raid, loot the last chest, and return to orbit will be crowned the winner of the World First race, as soon as Bungie verifies the clear.
In addition to the general information, Bungie has also announced a number of items that will be disabled in the first 48 hours after the release of the raid.
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Destiny 2: Lightfall – Trailer-„Root of Nightmares“ raid race for World First
All locked weapons overview
Many teams plan their loadouts and ability builds for the raid very carefully. However, since Bungie has now disabled several items for the raid launch, you may have to rethink this selection now, as in addition to weapons, exotics, and armor mods, a strand fragment is also locked.
MeinMMO lists the affected items for you here and explains why you cannot use them during contest mode.
Great Overture – Exotic Machine Gun
The exotic machine gun “Great Overture” came with the “The Witch Queen” DLC
Why the weapon was locked: The catalyst of the exotic machine gun “Great Overture” caused enemies to be permanently blinded.
Additionally, due to the bug, the blind effect was also transferred to other explosive weapons when switching the weapon (via CheeseForever – YouTube).
Lion’s Roar – Exotic Grenade Launcher
This grenade launcher named “Lion’s Roar” is also not allowed in the new Lightfall raid
Why the weapon was locked: The small grenade launcher “Lion’s Roar” caused astronomical damage to enemies with red bars with its explosions. This would also jeopardize fairness and must stay in the vault.
Winterbite – Exotic Glaive in Heavy Slot
The first heavy glaive “Winterbite” that came into the game with Lightfall is also out
Why the weapon was locked: The first heavy glaive also dealt heavy damage. Hardly in the game, Bungie had to deactivate it again, as all bosses and enemies hit by it quickly met their end. It will get to know the raid later and remains disabled until further notice.
Why the weapon was locked: Even with the noob weapon Jötunn, one could secure an unfair advantage in the World First race for the first raid clear of “Root of Nightmares”. Therefore, it also remains locked – now also during the Raid Contest in PvE.
The fault lies with the bug that generated more ammo than intended when using the weapon in combination with the “Solar Thief” mod.
Normally, the “Solar Thief” mod grants 2x special ammo instead of 1x when picking up ammo used by the respective weapon.
However, with the bug with Jötunn, it is said that 10x special ammo was generated each time and one could shoot infinitely – even in PvP.
Noob weapon? The Jötunn is referred to as a noob weapon by many guardians, primarily due to PvP. Some players believe that no skill is required for kills with the weapon, and even the biggest noob can achieve guaranteed kills with it.
The weapon’s projectiles have tracking and are deadly on a direct hit. An unsuspecting enemy can be eliminated in the Crucible with just one shot without needing to aim particularly accurately.
Hierarchy of Claims – Exotic Bow
The dungeon exotic bow caused too much damage due to its guiding ring
Why the weapon was locked: The exotic bow with the guiding ring has a damage bug that has not yet been fixed. In normal PvE, it is not too bad, but its unwanted property would jeopardize the raid race.
Shooting at targets at a certain distance through the guiding ring apparently dealt double damage.
These items are also disabled
In addition to the weapons, Bungie has also disabled some armors as well as mods and strand abilities.
“Citans Bulwark” – Exotic Gauntlets for the Titan
Through the exotic, players and their allies could shoot through the tower-high barricade. The exotic was recently nerfed in hotfix 6.3.0.5. Why it now had to be disabled for the World First run is unfortunately still unknown.
“Necrotic Grip” – Exotic Gauntlets for the Warlock
Dealing damage to fighters poisons them, and this damage grows over time. If a poisoned fighter is defeated, the state spreads. Apparently, the spread with strand was too strong, which is why the exotic was pulled out of the race shortly before the raid started.
Normally, activating the grenade ability would reload equipped weapons and grant temporary bonus effectiveness in the air as well as handling. However, due to a bug, this fragment could also automatically reload weapons without delay.
Bungie also announced that this option will be disabled throughout the entire game – not just in the raid competition mode.
Empowered Finish – Armor Finisher Mod
The mod grants players armor charge on finishers when they have none. However, it could also generate unlimited special ammo when players used it in a certain way.
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When will the items be reactivated? So far, nothing is known about when Bungie plans to reactivate the items.
Typically, most should be available again after the 48 hours, when the competition modifier is removed from the raid. Guardians who wish to discover the new raid “Root of Nightmares” on the normal difficulty level after the contest will likely be able to use them again.
Did the lockdowns upend your plans for the raid launch? Let us know in the comments. Also, whether you will be participating in the raid on Day One or prefer to enjoy everything from a distance on Twitch and YouTube.
If you still need weapon tips for the raid, here is a list of items that have not yet been locked for the raid:
With the HyperX Cloud Mix Buds, there are in-ear headphones for gamers that can be used with mobile phones, PC, and PS5. Why the idea behind it is great, but the execution is not entirely convincing, is explained in the review.
HyperX offers “Cloud Mix Buds” in-ear headphones for gamers. They aim to provide good sound in a compact size and advertise low gaming latency and wide compatibility for mobile phones, PCs, and consoles. In particular, in-ears compatible with the PS5 are relatively rare.
In the review, I wanted to find out how well the HyperX headphones perform and whether they justify the price of just under 150 euros. Because the idea of selling gaming in the form of in-ears appeals to me very much. With EPOS and Razer, however, there are already reputable competitors.
Who tested it?
I personally own over 20 gaming mice and have tested over 15 keyboards. I also now have over 10 sets of in-ear headphones. At MeinMMO, I have been testing hardware for our readers since 2019. Besides the PC and PS5, I am also now using the Steam Deck.
The HyperX Cloud Mix Buds were provided to me by the manufacturer for testing. HyperX actively supported me with the technical issues.
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Design and Build
Scope of delivery: Included in the delivery are the following items besides the headphones:
2.4 GHz dongle (USB-C)
Charging case and silicone cover for case
Ear tips in 3 sizes
Extension adapter
Charging cable (USB-C to USB-A)
Quick start guide
Design and Build: The in-ear headphones from HyperX have a fairly wide body that needs to be inserted into or on the ear so that the silicone tip fits in the ear. There are no additional cushions for the ear bone.
The design is in plain black. Aside from a simple logo of the manufacturer, the in-ears feature no additional design or embellishments. There is no RGB lighting, which would only illuminate the ear from the inside.
The case for the headphones is somewhat wider compared to other manufacturers, but this is not a problem.
Scope of delivery for the headphones: cable, adapter for USB-C, dongle, and charging case.
Processing
The processing of the HyperX Cloud Mix Buds is absolutely solid. The case and the headphones are well-made, and the delivery includes a silicone case in which the case for the headphones can be transported. The case fits securely in the silicone cover and is sometimes hard to remove.
The headphones and the charging case are otherwise made entirely of plastic and forgo metal or aluminum. This is common in the 100-euro range, but in higher-priced models, you can encounter higher-quality materials.
Software
Technical issues: At the beginning of the test, I had major problems connecting the “Mix Buds” to the mobile phone (Android). The Android app stubbornly refused to recognize the Buds. The actual connection with Android, however, posed no problem.
Only after I deleted all other stored Bluetooth devices did the app recognize the in-ears. In everyday use, this was absolutely impractical, as I also wanted to actively use other Bluetooth devices.
The issue was only resolved with the app update on February 14, 2023. Since then, I can also link the in-ears without the cumbersome detour through the app and I can also use other Bluetooth devices like a smartwatch or a fitness tracker in parallel.
I can only check the app update with my Samsung phone. If you absolutely want to use the in-ears with a mobile phone, keep possible technical problems in mind and definitely install the latest app.
Presets can be set rudimentarily.
App and interface: The “NGENUITY” app otherwise relies on a clear and intuitive interface, if it is supposed to work. The software is entirely in English.
On PC and console (assuming USB-C connection), the in-ears can be used without problems with the included dongle. However, I cannot really use the software here.
On the PC itself, the in-ears are not recognized via the NGenuity software and are also not officially supported. However, the DTS:X surround sound is installed via the software.
On the next page, you can read about my experiences regarding wearing comfort, sound quality, and battery life. In the conclusion, I explain the strengths and weaknesses you can expect with the in-ears.
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Xur visits you at the start of the new Lightfall raid “Root of Nightmares” in Destiny 2. We show you what he has in his inventory this time and if a visit to the good tentacle face is worth it.
What happened this week in Destiny 2? Everything has come to a head in Destiny 2 with the moment of the new Day One. It starts at this moment – so today at 6 PM – and will bring players a new challenge. You can find all the info here:
Destiny 2: Lightfall – Trailer-„Root of Nightmares“ raid race for World First
All info about Xur on March 10, 2023 – PS4, PS5, PC, Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S
When does Xur come? As a dealer of rare exotic goods in Destiny 2, Xur visits the universe every Friday at 6 PM. To shop with him, you only need some in-game currency to fill the gaps in your collection.
Where is Xur? This is his storage for the weekend
Xur’s position: Even though Xur only actively uses a few location positions on the destinations, no Guardian knows where he will land before 6 PM.
Xur is located on the Tower in the Hangar.
Xur’s inventory from March 10 – 14.03. – All Exotics at a glance
What does Xur have to offer? Even in the Lightfall DLC, Xur does not tire of running his business. Here we show you everything the good one offers.
Weapon: Coldheart – Pulse rifle for 29 Legendary shards
Titan: Wurmgod’s Touch – Gauntlets for 23 Legendary shards
Mobility: +12
Resilience: +8
Recovery: +14
Discipline: +9
Intellect: +13
Strength: +7
Total: 63
Hunter: Sealed Ahamkara Grips – x for 23 Legendary shards
Mobility: +17
Resilience: +11
Recovery: +2
Discipline: +2
Intellect: +7
Strength: +20
Total: 59
Warlock: Karnstein Armlets – Gauntlets for 23 Legendary shards
Mobility: +12
Resilience: +9
Recovery: +10
Discipline: +6
Intellect: +2
Strength: +23
Total: 62
This is Xur’s offer this week:
Xur also sells legendary items and offers unique rolls for Exotics from no longer available exotic missions of past DLCs each week. However, note: You can only buy the weapons if you own the appropriate expansion.
Currently, he has these two weapons for sale:
The exotic hand cannon “Fatebringer” (Beyond Light DLC) – with “First Shot”
The exotic scout rifle “Tales of a Dead Man” (Beyond Light DLC) with “Murderous Wind”
No Trials and no Iron Banner this weekend: If you miss the Trials of Osiris. They will not take place this second Lightfall weekend. Bungie has also rescheduled some dates due to the bug with invisibility. This is expected to be fixed on March 16.
Trials of Osiris will therefore start on March 17 (previously March 24)
Iron Banner starts later on March 21 (previously March 14) to not ruin the player experience at Lord Saladin due to the invisibility bug.
Are you planning to visit Xur today now that you know his offer? Or would you rather go to the raid? Let us know in the comments!
A new Battle Pass has been released with Season 2 –Chapter 4 in Fortnite. Here you will find all the skins, emotes, harvesting tools, and other content that you can get in the new Battle Pass.
This is happening right now in Chapter 4 Season 2: Chapter 4 Season 2 has started in Fortnite. In addition to novelties on the map, there have also been some trailers for the story as well as gameplay content that players can expect during Season 2.
Structure of the Battle Pass: As usual, the Battle Pass costs 950 V-Bucks. The pass for the new Season 2 of Chapter 4 will have the same star system as in Chapter 3 before. You have the opportunity to unlock your rewards with stars.
Can I immediately get the last skin of the Battle Pass? No, Fortnite ensures that you must first reach a specified level before you can unlock a collection of rewards.
If you want to buy a loading screen on page 3, you must first reach level 11.
If you like the skin on page 5, you must first reach level 26.
If the pickaxe on page 6 is exactly what you need, Fortnite wants you to reach level 29 first.
This applies until page 14. The old system from Chapter 3 has been retired. You no longer need to unlock a number of pages before obtaining your desired item.
You can watch the gameplay trailer we embedded for you here:
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Fortnite: Chapter 4 Season 2 – Gameplay trailer
All Rewards of the Battle Pass in Chapter 4 Season 2
Is there finally a secretskin? Not this time, the additional skin in the Battle Pass is Eren Jaeger from Attack on Titan.
Eren Jaeger
This skin will likely receive additional styles and items that you can unlock over the weeks.
All Content in the Battle Pass of Season 2
This overview shows you all the items you can unlock in the new Battle Pass.
Battle Pass – Page 1
Page 1
Requirements: Available with Battle Pass from the start
Content:
Renzo the Destroyer – first skin
Loading screen “Renzo the Destroyer” (3 stars)
100 V-Bucks (5 stars)
Banner icon (2 stars)
Harvesting tool “The Destroyer’s Destroyer” (7 stars)
Emote “Swag Shot” (7 stars)
Wrap “Destroyer Trademark” (4 stars)
Emoticon “Jawless” (3 stars)
Back accessory “Nemesis Cube” (5 stars)
Battle Pass – Page 2
Page 2
Requirements: Reach level 5 and level 8 in the Battle Pass
Content:
Loading screen “Renzo the Glorious” (3 stars)
Spray “Sparkle Skull” (3 stars)
Glider “Skulltron” (6 stars)
100 V-Bucks (5 stars)
Back accessory style “Nemesis Cube” (5 stars)
Contrail “Renzo Tempo” (4 stars)
Skin style Renzo the Destroyer “Renzo the Glorious” (9 stars)
Battle Pass – Page 3
Page 3
Requirements: Reach level 11 and level 14 in the Battle Pass
Content:
Loading screen “Imani” (3 stars)
Banner icon (2 stars)
Harvesting tool “Retro Wildcat” (7 stars)
100 V-Bucks (5 stars)
Glider “Surf Vinyl” (6 stars)
Wrap “Nocturnal” (4 stars)
Skin Imani (9 stars)
Battle Pass – Page 4
Page 4
Requirements: Reach level 17 and level 20 in the Battle Pass
Content:
Loading screen “Future-Imani” (3 stars)
Spray “Arcade Cat” (3 stars)
100 V-Bucks (5 stars)
Emote “Expressionism” (7 stars)
Music “Future Dreams” (4 stars)
Back accessory “The Bang” (5 stars)
Skin style Imani “Future-Imani” (9 stars)
Battle Pass – Page 5
Page 5
Requirements: Reach level 23 and level 26 in the Battle Pass
Content:
Loading screen “Thunder” (3 stars)
Spray “Monstrous Appetite” (3 stars)
Harvesting tool “Kaiju Ripper” (7 stars)
Emoticon “Delicious Bowl” (3 stars)
Glider “Storm Cloud” (6 stars)
100 V-Bucks (5 stars)
Skin Thunder (9 stars)
Battle Pass – Page 6
Page 6
Requirements: Reach level 29 and level 32 in the Battle Pass
Requirements: Reach level 35 and level 38 in the Battle Pass
Content:
Loading screen “Mystika” (3 stars)
Emoticon “Oni Tusks” (3 stars)
Harvesting tool “The Star Glitter Blade” (7 stars)
100 V-Bucks (5 stars)
Back accessory “The Last Bloom” (5 stars)
Glider “Fled Meteor” (6 stars)
Skin Mystika (9 stars)
Battle Pass – Page 8
Page 8
Requirements: Reach level 42 and level 46 in the Battle Pass
Content:
Loading screen “Mystika (Blood Bloom)” (3 stars)
100 V-Bucks (5 stars)
Contrail “Meteor Shower” (4 stars)
Wrap “Call of the Cosmos” (4 stars)
Harvesting tool “The Star Glitter Blade” (7 stars)
Banner icon (2 stars)
Skin style Mystika “Blood Bloom” (9 stars)
Battle Pass – Page 9
Page 9
Requirements: Reach level 50 and level 54 in the Battle Pass
Content:
Loading screen “Stray” (3 stars)
Back accessory “Fox Compass” (5 stars)
Wrap “Wild Fox” (4 stars)
100 V-Bucks (5 stars)
Spray “Strays Side Look” (3 stars)
Glider “Sky Cutter” (6 stars)
Skin Stray (9 stars)
Battle Pass – Page 10
Page 10
Requirements: Reach level 58 and level 62 in the Battle Pass
Content:
Loading screen “Stray (Rebel)” (3 stars)
Emote “Standing Bow” (7 stars)
100 V-Bucks (5 stars)
Banner icon (2 stars)
100 V-Bucks (5 stars)
Harvesting tool “Foxfire Blade” (7 stars)
Skin style Stray “Rebel” (9 stars)
Battle Pass – Page 11
Page 11
Requirements: Reach level 66 and level 70 in the Battle Pass
Content:
Loading screen “High Voltage” (3 stars)
Spray “High Voltage Jumper” (3 stars)
100 V-Bucks (5 stars)
Back accessory “Neon Menagerie” (5 stars)
Music “Sign of Life” (4 stars)
Harvesting tool “Plasma Claw” (7 stars)
Skin High Voltage (9 stars)
Battle Pass – Page 12
Page 12
Requirements: Reach level 74 and level 78 in the Battle Pass
Content:
Loading screen “High Voltage (Alpha Beast)” (3 stars)
Contrail “High Voltage Sky Sign” (4 stars)
Back accessory “Rage Skull” (5 stars)
Glider “Sneaky Drifter” (6 stars)
Back accessory style “Neon Menagerie” (5 stars)
100 V-Bucks (5 stars)
Skin style High Voltage “Alpha Beast” (9 stars)
Battle Pass – Page 13
Page 13
Requirements: Reach level 82 and level 86 in the Battle Pass
Content:
Loading screen “Mizuki (River Empress)” (3 stars)
Wrap “Flood” (4 stars)
Back accessory “River Guard” (5 stars)
100 V-Bucks (5 stars)
Spray “Fan Attack” (3 stars)
Harvesting tool “Flood Waves” (7 stars)
Skin Mizuki (River Empress) (9 stars)
Battle Pass – Page 14
Page 14
Requirements: Reach level 90 and level 94 in the Battle Pass
Content:
Loading screen “Mizuki” (3 stars)
100 V-Bucks (5 stars)
Glider “Storm Wings” (6 stars)
Contrail “Reality Stream” (4 stars)
Banner icon (2 stars)
Emoticon “Grumpy Mizuki” (3 stars)
100 V-Bucks (5 stars)
Skin style Mizuki “Arrival of the Empress” (9 stars)
In addition to the Battle Pass pages, there will also be bonus rewards that you can unlock at higher levels. The Battle Pass thus offers a lot of new content to earn.
So, what do you think of the new pass from Chapter 4 Season 2? Do you find the skins and styles original or is there nothing for you this season? Let us know!
In Fortnite, the servers will go down on Friday, March 10, on all platforms (PC, Mac, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Switch, Android). Maintenance will be used to load the update for Chapter 4 Season 2 onto the servers.
When can you play Fortnite again? Epic Games dates the server downtime for Chapter 4 Season 2 to Friday, March 10, at 08:00 AM German time. However, it is still unknown when they will come back online for you to play again. Leakers, however, believe that the servers could be offline for up to 5 hours.
Friday, 10.03.2023
03:20 PM
We are now closing our live ticker and saying goodbye. Have a great weekend and good luck in Season 2. If the servers raise unexpected alarms, we will contact you again with service updates!
02:10 PM
Epic is aware that your lobby screen is only blue. This should not be the case and will be solved as soon as the problem is investigated further. (via twitter.com)
01:20 PM
The servers are back online, and you can log in after the queue. Have fun! We will keep an eye on the servers and report any disturbances as soon as they occur.
12:50 PM
Epic Games has started to set up queues to let players into the game one by one. However, when trying to connect, you are again placed in a queue. It is still unclear whether the servers have been brought back online.
12:00 PM
We have listed all the important patch notes for you here. So if you want to see new weapons, vehicles, or items, you can go to the overview:
Epic Games is now kicking every player out of the servers. The server downtime has begun.
It could be that the downtime will last only a few hours up to several days. It always depends on the size and issues that implementing the update brings.
More information about the downtime and leaks can be found later in the post. Should any data or information change, we will update this article, so stay tuned.
Here is the new gameplay trailer for Chapter 4 Season 2:
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Fortnite: Chapter 4 Season 2 – Gameplay trailer
Fortnite: Server Down – When and how long are they offline?
This is the downtime in the morning: The servers are expected to be taken offline by Epic Games at 08:00 AM German time to install a hotfix. Matchmaking will already be disabled 30 minutes prior, so you will not be able to search for new rounds starting at 07:30 AM.
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When can you play again? This is a relatively large update. It is therefore likely that Epic Games could bring the servers back online at 1:00 PM or even at 3:00 PM. It could also be that the servers are taken down for several days. However, nothing is confirmed yet.
We will update this post as soon as a start time is known or we have new information.
When will the patch notes arrive? Epic Games usually publishes a short list of patch notes on their website after the update. If that happens, we will list them here quickly and clearly.
What content could be released with Chapter 4 Season 2?
Epic Games rarely reveals any new information about upcoming content before an update. However, trusted leakers like Shiina have been keeping an eye on the data hidden within and with their insider sources they can predict the following content:
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However, there is no guarantee that all of this content, aside from the Battle Pass, will actually be included in the update. If there are problems, Epic Games may cut some of it and only release selected content. However, this has happened quite rarely in the past.
In the meantime, you can read about Fortnite Chapter 4 Season 2 “Mega”:
