5 Reasons why the new €80 game by EA is such a bad flop – Despite 80% on Metacritic

Benedict Grothaus Benedict Grothaus Reading time 5 minutes

Wild Hearts could have been a massive hit for developer Koei Tecmo and publisher EA. The game offers top-notch gameplay, innovative systems, and an interesting story. Nevertheless, it is absolutely not making an impact. What’s the reason? MyMMO editor Benedict Grothaus takes a closer look at the matter.

When Wild Hearts was announced and we played the first test, it quickly became clear in the editorial office: The game has hit potential but needs to put in more effort. Wild Hearts was supposed to be an alternative to Monster Hunter – with co-op and crossplay.

Exactly what fans of Monster Hunter wanted after MH: World and what Capcom has neglected for years. Wild Hearts had every opportunity to develop magnificently and capture a huge, abandoned fanbase.

Since February 16, 2023, the new action game is out, but it generates hardly any resonance among gamers – barely any interest on Google, virtually non-existent on Twitch, and scant demand for guides and community stories.

Strangely enough, all the reviews are positive. I personally find Wild Hearts really good, and in the detailed review by GameStar, the game achieves 78 points.

Even internationally, it receives praise. A user on reddit has compiled the ratings from the biggest sites worldwide. Many reviewers rate it over 80%. The Metacritic ratings fluctuate between 77 and 80, depending on the platform.

Wild Hearts could have become a new IP, a new brand that succeeds under EA – a success that would have certainly benefited the reputation after the slump of Anthem. So, what’s going wrong?

In the video, we explain Wild Hearts in 3 minutes:

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Wild Hearts: Everything about the new hunting game in 3 minutes

1. Wild Hearts is way too expensive

The biggest flaw, which both we have identified and is discussed in the community, is the price. Wild Hearts costs a hefty €80 for PS5 and Xbox, while on PC it is “only” €70. A substantial amount in itself is not necessarily a problem, but several factors come together here:

  • Wild Hearts is a new IP, no one really knows what to expect from it
  • The studio, Koei Tecmo, is relatively unknown in the West
  • For the same amount – or significantly less – there are currently other games that have already proven themselves

Wild Hearts does offer a demo to test the game, but even that is hidden behind a paywall. Only those who use EA Play can view the game for 10 hours in advance. Players are correspondingly skeptical and accuse EA of greed.

Many voices are already saying: We are interested in Wild Hearts, it looks great. But not for the price, we will buy it later on sale.

2. Wild Hearts came too late – or far too early

With the release in February 2023, Wild Hearts has strategically positioned itself poorly. Just one week prior, Hogwarts Legacy was released, the game that is currently captivating the entire gaming landscape.

Alone, Hogwarts Legacy occupies 4 spots in the top 5 on Steam and breaks viewer records on Twitch. Everyone is talking about it or playing it themselves. And: It costs less.

Although the new Harry Potter game is not a direct competitor to Wild Hearts and targets completely different audiences, there is still a significant overlap of gamers who would now rather spend time in Hogwarts than in Azuma.

Additionally, at the end of January, Monster Hunter Rise was released for PS5 and Xbox Series X|S. Console players who have an interest in the genre may still be occupied with the original and have no time for Wild Hearts.

Wild Hearts would have had better chances to make a name for itself during a gaming drought like in spring 2022 or shortly after the release of Elden Ring 2022. That EA actually knows such things is evident from their sudden release of Apex Legends.

3. The PC port falls far short of expectations

Even the price and timing could have been excused if the performance had been adequate. However, Wild Hearts launched with significant issues on various systems – above all on PC.

Almost every review criticizes the poor performance: really stable high FPS are not achieved, and there are graphics and sound bugs. None of this completely disrupts the gameplay but is annoying.

Even SkillUp, an expert in Monster Hunter, praises Wild Hearts while warning PC players about the game. Gamers do not have the impression that the game technically justifies its high price.

Another pain point: Many of the problems were already known from previous tests and communicated to the developers. Nevertheless, the game was released in this state and has shaken the trust of many fans. The team is working on a solution, which will only be released after launch.

In our co-op session, the game runs smoothly, but you can hear that the picture and sound are out of sync – unpleasant:

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Co-op gameplay in Wild Hearts

4. No one knew about Wild Hearts before the release

Wild Hearts is not only a completely new IP, but also was hardly advertised prior to its release. There were no major campaigns to draw attention to the game or to win people over for the idea.

No significant marketing actions were launched, no hype trailers, and no influencers were booked to talk about Wild Hearts. The almost only advertising consisted of scattered trailers that were only moderately distributed.

5. No one talks about Wild Hearts

Finally, all these points could still somehow be countered if the right people had spoken about Wild Hearts. Keyword social media and Twitch.

A few influential personalities on Twitch, TikTok, or Twitter could have been enough to set the proverbial stone rolling. But Wild Hearts does not exist on social media.

None of the big streamers like xQc or Asmongold have noticed Wild Hearts or showcased it. On Twitch, only smaller channels show the new game, although with enthusiasm.

On Twitter, there are hardly any trends related to the game, and even the official tweets have relatively few replies. The subreddit for Wild Hearts has only 5,700 users. That is not enough to make conversations about the topic go viral.

By comparison: Monster Hunter World has nearly 500,000 fans on reddit, Hogwarts Legacy already has 188,000 and is only slightly older than Wild Hearts.

It’s strange that so little advertising was done, as the trailers were all really good:

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Wild Hearts awakens excitement among Monster Hunter fans – Shows a dog you better not pet

Conclusion: Can Wild Hearts still be saved?

Even if the release of Wild Hearts absolutely did not work, it does not mean the game should be written off immediately. There are plenty of examples of games that had a botched release and were still saved or gained viral traction months or years after release.

The substance of Wild Hearts is impeccable. A co-op hunting game with an interesting new mechanic, a beautiful environment, and lovable characters. The perfect mixture for any fan of the genre.

It’s just lacking in execution. However, if the developers stay committed and polish Wild Hearts to the state it should have had at launch, the game can indeed succeed. Especially if it reaches more players through a discount.

Wild Hearts will be supplied with free updates after the release, bringing new weapons, monsters, and more. Those who join later will also receive a “more complete” game. This could also lead to a delayed success for Wild Hearts – as there is hope among players:

Players are already playing Wild Hearts – 3 things they praise and one thing that annoys

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Diablo 4: Open Beta starts in March – All information about the test

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Blizzard has finally announced the start date for the Open Beta of Diablo 4 at an event. The start is just a few weeks away. MeinMMO provides you with all the details.

When does the Beta start? During the IGN Fan Fest on February 18, Blizzard announced two dates for the Open Beta of Diablo 4:

  • Friday, March 17 – Sunday, March 19: Pre-order Beta
  • Friday, March 24 – Sunday, March 26: Open Beta for all

You will not be able to play continuously during the open test until the release on June 6, but only on two weekends for now. We do not know yet if another open test will follow afterwards.

The Beta will take place on PC, PS4, PS5, and Xbox. Here you can find all information about the Open Beta of Diablo 4.

How do I participate? If you have pre-ordered one of the editions of Diablo 4 digitally, you will automatically receive access to the pre-order Beta on March 17. If you received a code, you must redeem it on the official website and select your preferred platform. You will then receive an email with a code for your platform.

You will likely be able to download the Beta a while before the actual test via the Battle.net client or the store of your respective console. More information on this will follow shortly.

Diablo 4 features the best features from all predecessors. We have compiled the most important details for you in our video:

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<strong>Diablo 4 takes the best features from the predecessors – Here is what it looks like so far</strong>

Open Beta: Start and Contents

For the Beta, you can play the prologue and the entire first act of Diablo 4, but only up to level 25. After that, you can play as long as you want – you just won’t level up anymore. You can find info about the story of Diablo 4 here.

Blizzard has not commented further on the classes, so we assume that you can play and try out each of the 5 classes of Diablo 4, namely:

  • Barbarian
  • Druid
  • Sorceress
  • Necromancer
  • Amazon

Each of these classes has a special class mechanic that is expected to be available for testing, provided it is available up to level 25. If you need help making a decision, our quiz will tell you which class suits you:

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Diablo 4: 10 Questions to Find the Right Class
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Blizzard points out that this is a test and you may encounter bugs and unfinished content. So do not expect a finished product and report any bugs you find. The feedback will be used to improve the game.

The progress of your characters will be carried over between the Beta weekends. However, there will be a wipe afterwards, so everyone has to start anew for the release on June 6. On February 28, there will also be a developer stream with new information about the game.

You can find more information about Diablo 4 here:

Diablo 4: All about release, classes, beta, and gameplay

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Fortnite created one of the biggest hypes in gaming – The Battle Royale was developed in just 10 weeks

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Fortnite was a pure PvE game at launch with the “Save the World” mode and then brought its free Battle Royale – the rest is video game history. The hype was insane. The important BR mode was put together in just a few weeks.

Ed Zobrist was the Head of Publishing for Fortnite in 2017. He was fully involved in the decisions of the time and had to think of ways to get the colorful new game to the people.

At the “Game Developer Conference 2018”, Zobrist gave a presentation about Fortnite titled “An Unconventional Release”. It spoke about the marketing methods of the competing studios at that time and how Fortnite wanted to find other ways.

It was also about Fortnite’s big Battle Royale. Because that’s exactly what most players of the colorful shooter know and love. Zobrist explains that something quite different was originally planned for Fortnite’s PvP mode and how they scrapped all plans within 2 weeks.

The biggest streaming star of Fortnite for a long time was Ninja. Start the video to learn more about his rise and fall:

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Through Fortnite to the largest streamer on Twitch – Who is Ninja and what is he doing today?

10 Weeks for One of the Biggest Hypes in Gaming

Zobrist talks in his presentation mainly about the release of “Save the World”. That was the original PvE mode of Fortnite, from which the Battle Royale emerged.

This mode was to be expanded with a PvP mode – a game within a game. The responsibility for this was taken over by Epic Games’ Unreal team.

This team developed the Battle Royale (BR) in just 10 weeks from the release of “Save the World” on July 21, 2017. On September 26, the BR went online and hit like a bomb.

It wasn’t even intended as a Free2Play version. It was only 2 weeks before the BR release that they decided to bring the Battle Royale as a “Standalone”, which ran through the Fortnite launcher but was completely free – unlike “Save the World”.

Zobrist believes that Epic Games’ marketing team worked completely through those two weeks – no weekends, little break.

What came out of it is one of the biggest hypes in gaming history. As early as November 2017, Fortnite’s Battle Royale reached 20 million players. Reports today speak of over 400 million registered players (via businessofapps.com).

If you want to watch the complete English presentation yourself, you can find the corresponding video here:

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According to Zobrist, the Battle Royale also led to making the game much more fun and not taking itself too seriously anymore. The mode turned Fortnite completely inside out – but today we know that the right decisions were made.

Since then, a lot has happened in the game. However, Fortnite continues to manage to surprise its players, reinvent itself, and deliver a crazy adventure: Fortnite is really no longer a shooter – Latest update lets the chaos break out finally

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In a picturesque game on Steam, you build a farm in Australia – Created by a single person

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In the Steam game “Dinkum”, you build a new life on an island. The game is already very popular among players in Early Access.

Dinkum is a life and building simulator that places you in an area reminiscent of Australia. On an island, you start a new beginning, get to know the residents, and build your own home as well as an entire town.

The game is currently still in Early Access and is expected to maintain this status for at least another year.

Dinkum is created by a single developer named James Bendon. He has already worked on the game for 3 years before it was released in Early Access. On Steam, he writes: Although the game is already very playable, the developer wants to add some elements until it feels “complete.”

The game is playable on the Steam Deck, but requires some extra effort in terms of interaction or configuration.

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Dinkum – Release Trailer

What does the gameplay look like? Once you arrive on the island of Dinkum, you build a shelter that you gradually expand into a substantial farm. You can grow crops, keep livestock such as chickens, sheep, or cows, or even adopt a giant wombat as a pet.

In the process, you expand the place from a single tent to an entire town. Complete quests for visitors to the island so that they will stay. The happier the people are, the more your town will grow. With new people, more shops will also be added where you can buy specific goods such as tools or clothing.

Explore your surroundings and gather resources: go fishing or catch insects to expand the museum collection, procure food, or earn some pocket money.

But also be aware of the dangers of nature. Predators like crocodiles can attack you. However, you are not defenseless. You can attack animals with a spear or trap them with your traps.

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You can also customize your home as well as your character. Craft the furniture you want and create a cozy living space.

You can play the farming game both solo and in online co-op with other players. Invite your friends to your island and create a place according to your wishes together.

More about Steam can be found here:

How do players rate Dinkum? On Steam, a total of 12,609 ratings are extremely positive for the farming simulator. A full 95% are good reviews (as of February 18, 2023, via Steam).

Many players find Dinkum to be a mix of various other titles where you also build your own home. Especially, Animal Crossing is often mentioned as a comparison:

  • DittolsPink: “Take the harmless joy of Animal Crossing and add the horrors of Australia. I was pecked unconscious by a type of wild bird while trying to fish“.
  • “It’s already a great game, and the creator is still adding more. It resembles games like Animal Crossing and Stardew Valley, but with an Australian flair. There’s even a museum you can unlock to donate fish, bugs, and other animals. So it’s perfect for people who love collecting […]“.
  • Ravlex: “Mix Animal Crossing, Stardew Valley, and Harvest Moon, and you get Dinkum. A definite recommendation, 5/5 stars. I miss the Steam achievements a little“.

How much does Dinkum? On Steam, you can currently get the Early Access title for €16.79 (as of February 18, 2023)

Here you will find a list of the 15 best free MMOs and MMORPGs on Steam.

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Blind streamer plays CS:GO for years – Explains why it works

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The streamer Adam “Loop” Bahriz is legally blind due to a disability. However, this does not stop him from playing his favorite shooter GS:GO, and he does it better than most others.

Who is that? The streamer Loop has been playing and streaming CS:GO on his channel for several years, even though he is at a disadvantage compared to other players.

Loop was born with a very rare hereditary disease called hereditary sensory and autonomic neuropathy, or HSAN (via Ruhr University Bochum), which prevents proper formation of the receptors of nerve cells, among other things.

As a result, Loop cannot feel pain and is legally blind. Despite his disability, he is a big fan of the shooter Counter Strike: Global Offensive, which he plays at a high level and has participated in several championships in the past.

Legal blindness: Visual impairment is very complex and affects each individual differently. In Germany, the following classifications apply:
– Based on a norm for visual acuity of 1.0 (100%), someone is considered visually impaired if they achieve at most 0.30, but more than 0.05 on the better eye, despite corrective glasses or contact lenses.
– If the visual acuity on the better eye is between 0.05 and 0.02, it is referred to as a severe visual impairment.
– With a visual acuity of less than 0.02 allowing for practically only light/dark perception, or if the field of vision is less than 5 degrees, one is considered blind under the law (via. Federal Association of Ophthalmologists)

“My cousins played it in school”

This is what Loop says: In a conversation with e-sports YouTuber Jake Lucky, he explained why he loves and plays the fast shooter so much. He got to know CS:GO through his cousins, who played it in school.

He did not expect to be able to play such a game, but was positively surprised:

[…] There is something about [CS:GO] that makes it very easy to get into the game. Let me give you an example: When I tried to play Call of Duty as a kid, there was always a lot of action, corners, camping spots. The user interface is very complex. […] In Counter Strike […] the environment is very simple. It’s very easy to notice people, especially compared to other games. It’s a very beginner-friendly game, in my opinion.

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Apart from increasing the game sound to the maximum level to hear his surroundings, the streamer does not use any other aids while playing. He does not have special equipment like specific mice or keyboards for people with disabilities.

To compensate for his visual impairment, Loop developed, according to his own statements, very fast reflexes. He also sits very close to the screen to see what exactly is happening there (via YouTube).

More stories about CS:GO on MeinMMO can be found here:

Loop plays CS:GO over ESEA (E-Sports Entertainment Association League), an online platform for semi-professional and professional players. There he even managed to reach the high rank A+ for a while, although he is now back at A. A+ is the third highest rank in the league after S and G.

The near future holds even more CS:GO for Loop. He shared on his Twitter that he ordered a new expensive PC, from which he expects more FPS and better performance.

Another legally blind player told us about her adventures in the MMORPG FFXIV:

Blind player tells us how she plays Final Fantasy XIV

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In a game on Steam, you play chess … with a shotgun – Has 93% positive reviews

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The game “Shotgun King: The Final Checkmate” offers you a special version of chess on Steam. Instead of an army, you fight the opposing side with a shotgun.

“Shotgun King: The Final Checkmate” is a roguelike-strategy game in chess style, where you have to plan your moves carefully to defeat your opponents.

The chess game has a very special twist: You play as the black king, a rather unpopular ruler among the people. Therefore, your entire army has since abandoned you and defected to the white king.

You have nothing left but a single item: your royal shotgun. Deeply hurt by the actions of your subjects, you embark on a quest for revenge to pay back the white pieces.

The game is verified for the Steam Deck and works very well there.

Here is a trailer for Shotgun King: The Final Checkmate:

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Shotgun King: The Final Checkmate – Steam Release Trailer

Defeat the white army and their king

What does the gameplay look like in the game? The gameplay is based on turn-based moves. In each round you can:

  • move the king
  • fire with the shotgun

To reload the weapon after a shot, you need to move. At the same time, you have to be careful that the white pieces do not checkmate you.

To successfully complete a level, you must eliminate the white king. If you succeed, you can, as is often the case with roguelikes, choose a random combination of two upgrades.

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The trick, however, is that one upgrade is for you and the other for the opposing side. Additional pieces can be added to the board or certain special conditions in the game can apply, for example:

  • Only the opposing king may come close to your game piece
  • Additional ammunition and range for your shotgun
  • Fewer opposing units on the board

If you are successful in shotgun chess, you might manage to decide all levels in your favor and regain your kingdom.

The individual rounds take about 20 minutes. In the game, you can choose from 15 different difficulty levels and unlock new maps. Additionally, there are also an endless mode and a hunting mode available.

Learn more about Steam here:

How do players rate Shotgun King: The Final Checkmate? The game has very positive reviews on Steam. Of the total 3,014 ratings, 93% are good game reviews (via Steam, as of February 18, 2023).

Players praise Shotgun King: as an entertaining casual game for a quick play:

  • InfamousBirb: “Funny game for in between, it’s fun and does what it should. As an avid chess player, I find this variant very entertaining“.
  • Catatöskr: “I’m terrible at chess, but at least it’s fun with a shotgun.“
  • Suki: “Wonderful roguelike game, I can recommend it to everyone. It kills time and doesn’t require a good PC to play“.

What is the cost of Shotgun King: The Final Checkmate? On Steam, you can get the chess game for €9.99. If you want to get the soundtrack directly as well, there is a bundle for €10.42 (as of February 18, 2023).

You can download the game’s demo for free to try out Shotgun King: The Final Checkmate.

Here you will find a list of the 15 best free MMOs and MMORPGs on Steam.

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Destiny 2 lets players cut more corners in Lightfall – But asking for money for it is not okay

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For Lightfall, Destiny 2 has announced that it will be much easier to unlock the new subclass Strand. Soon, an option will also be available to access a paid character and campaign boost, which players are currently divided about.

Which boost option is it about? In the latest “This Week at Bungie” blog on February 16, Destiny 2 announced that there will be an extended “Character Boost” option for Lightfall.

This paid option allows players who play multiple characters to not only push their power level anymore. Soon, they will also be able to skip the campaign and unlock the subclass “Strand”.

These boosts are essentially nothing significantly new for Destiny players. However, it is new that one can now purchase campaign and subclass unlocks in this way and thus shortcut them.

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This is what the level boost offer looked like in the DLC “The Witch Queen”

Destiny 2 will offer these two character boosts in Lightfall:

  • Lightfall Character Boost:
    • Appears when players reach the soft cap with a character but have not yet completed the Lightfall campaign.
    • This boost only provides the selected character with a high power level gear set and does not skip the campaign.
  • Lightfall Character and Campaign Boost including Strand unlock
    • Appears when players have completed the Lightfall campaign with a character. Those who buy it bypass the Lightfall campaign for the selected character and also unlock Strand for them.
    • It only includes a high power level gear set if the player’s main character has reached the soft cap.

What the boost does not unlock: It is important to know that the Lightfall campaign boost does unlock Strand, but does not contain the hefty rewards (items, upgrade materials, etc.) that one would normally earn by playing through the campaign.

And those who skip the campaign have neither completed the Legendary version nor the post-campaign missions. Guardians who want to earn the associated triumphs must still play through the missions.

Those who have multiple characters in Destiny 2 must normally play through the campaign multiple times.

Unlocking Strand should become easier: For Lightfall, Bungie promised that unlocking Strand will be easier than unlocking Stasis. Eric Smith stated during an interview with MeinMMO how this will happen.

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A part of this new “smoother way” seems to also allow players to unlock the subclass “Strand” for their second and third characters for a fee.

What the community says about the extended Lightfall boost

Is this good or bad? The Destiny 2 community is undecided on how to feel about it. In Bungie’s official forum, some players, like Zoidberg, did not want to hear any of it.

Paying to win? You get gear for money? No, no, no, no, no. Stop it! […] If you charge money for quality of life changes, you’re on your way to charging for better RNG, loot boxes, subscriptions, and other predatory things. [Bungie] gave us free gear to catch up in the last season. They already gifted us a free campaign skip. It’s bad to charge money for things that are not cosmetic.

comments Guardian Zoidberg in the Bungie forum
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Through the Eververse, Destiny 2 already generates additional revenue from real money

This “non-pay-to-win” opinion is opposed by many players, like Natan Rios on Twitter, who want to play with two or three characters to be flexible but do not want to play through the Lightfall campaign two or three times. They simply don’t have time for full-time games like Destiny 2. Thus, this supposedly “lazy” shortcut is, in their opinion, just right.

Many also remember the dreadfully long and complex unlocking of “Stasis” for all three characters. For some Guardians, that was still okay for the first character, but after that, many lost their desire for the repetitive grind with the then “Beyond Light” subclass Stasis.

Therefore, there will probably be some players who will make use of this new boost offer for Destiny 2: Lightfall.

However, the Twitter account Destiny-Bulletin mainly criticizes Bungie for placing this “excellent feature” behind a paywall and charging players for it.

The ability to skip the story campaign with alternative characters is an excellent feature. Charging money for it is not.

posted Destiny-Bulletin via Twitter

Boosts have never been free in Destiny: Since Destiny 1, players could push their Guardian to the soft cap for a “small” fee. And even recently in the “The Witch Queen” DLC, a character boost was possible. However, the boost has always been seen as frowned upon and as the “laziest way to play Destiny 2.”

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What will the boost cost in Lightfall? Bungie has so far kept quiet about the exact costs for the boost. However, they might basically be oriented around the costs from the “The Witch Queen” DLC.

  • In the “The Witch Queen” DLC, the character boost cost 2,000 Silver, which equals about 20 Euros. This price had to be paid by players for all Guardian characters they wanted to push to the soft cap.

What do you think of the announced campaign and character boost including subclass? Is that not a problem for you? Or do you think the monetization of Destiny 2 is getting out of hand? Feel free to leave us a comment with your opinion on this.

By the way, Destiny 2 is rapidly heading towards the end of the Light and Darkness saga, and our Destiny author is therefore not sure if she really wants to experience this supposed end:

I wanted to know how the story of Destiny 2 ends – But now that it’s about to happen, no longer

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The 26 best free games for PS4 and PS5 in 2023

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The PS4 and PS5 offer a variety of entertaining games, but you don’t always have to spend money to get great entertainment and fun gaming. MeinMMO presents you here the best free games for the PS4 and PS5 that you can play in 2023.

We have selected 26 free games from different genres for you and present them here. Some of the games may be a few years old, but each one is still very popular in 2023 and has mostly positive ratings among the free-to-play titles.

How did we select? The games we present here are personal recommendations from the editors and authors of MeinMMO. Most of them are online games with multiplayer, but you can also play some solo or in co-op.

We made sure to cover a broad range of genres: From MMORPGs to battle royale shooters to platform brawlers, there is something for everyone.

The list is in no particular order, so it’s not a ranking.

Note on games rated 18+:
If you want to download a game with an age rating of 18 years or older, there is a one-time fee of 25 cents. This fee is for age verification, where your ID will be checked. If you have a PS Plus subscription, this fee will be waived.

Dauntless

What is Dauntless? In Dauntless, you take on the role of a Slayer and embark on a monster hunt in a world made up of floating islands. These monsters are known as Behemoths, and they threaten to consume the world with their hunger. Once you have slain a Behemoth, you can forge new weapons and gear from its parts. The game offers cooperative multiplayer action that allows you to face the Behemoths alone or in teams.

Dauntless may game-play-wise lean towards Monster Hunter, but it remains significantly more beginner-friendly in terms of depth and monster variety. However, this does not make Dauntless any less fun and it enjoys an active and large community.

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Dauntless Console Launch Trailer PS4

This is what makes Dauntless stand out:

  • Massive monsters that feel like raid bosses in combat
  • Gameplay similar to that of Monster Hunter World: You must slay monsters in strategic battles to obtain better gear
  • A variety of weapons, armors, and consumables
  • No pay-to-win: All gameplay-relevant content is available for free

Dauntless is suitable for: Anyone who enjoys challenging fights against individual monsters, crafting, and hunting for better loot. Fans of Monster Hunter and anyone interested in similar games should definitely consider Dauntless.

Download link: Dauntless on the PlayStation Store

Fortnite

What is Fortnite? Fortnite is the most popular battle royale shooter in recent years. Originally, the game was intended as a paid PvE survival game, but the free battle royale mode enjoyed explosive popularity. 100 players fight against each other alone or in small teams of up to four players in an ever-shrinking area, everyone against everyone. Whoever survives last wins the round. A special aspect of Fortnite is collecting materials in the form of wood, stone, and metal. These can be used to build various structures, adding a deeper, tactical layer to the shooter.

Now there are several different main modes in Fortnite, such as a no-build mode, party sandboxes, or even custom versions of Among Us. You can also create your own game modes and invite other players. Additionally, regular new events and updates keep the game fresh.

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Everything you need to know about the battle royale shooter Fortnite

This is what makes Fortnite stand out:

  • Cool, colorful comic style
  • Easy to access and easy to learn
  • Build mode
  • Unique events, game modes, and formats
  • Regular updates for weapons, maps, skins, and much more

Fortnite is suitable for: Anyone who enjoys or wants to try battle royale. The player base is one of the largest among gaming communities.

Download link: Fortnite on the PlayStation Store

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Apex Legends

What is Apex Legends? Apex Legends takes place in the Titanfall universe and joins the ranks of battle royale shooters. Together with two teammates, you jump into an area and fight against 19 other teams of three until only one team remains. The playable area shrinks during a match. At the start of each new game, you choose one character (“Legend”) from over 20 different characters with unique abilities. Along the way, you’ll find various futuristic weapons and tools. With regular new seasons, new content also comes into play that you can unlock. While you will need to pay real money for cosmetics and battle passes, these do not provide any gameplay advantages.

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This is what makes Apex Legends stand out:

  • Over 20 Legends with unique skills that greatly influence your play style
  • A large number of cool weapons
  • Very good gunplay
  • Focus on teamwork
  • New content in the form of seasons and battle passes

Apex Legends is suitable for: Fans of battle royale and/or hero shooters like Overwatch. Apex Legends is noticeably faster and more tactical than Fortnite and rewards good teamwork.

Download link: Apex Legends on the PlayStation Store

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Path of Exile

What is Path of Exile? Path of Exile is an action RPG and one of the best alternatives to the Diablo series. As an outcast, you awaken on the shores of Wraeclast, a continent that serves as a penal colony for criminals. Regardless of the reasons for your banishment, you must now face the ruthless wilderness and its dangerous inhabitants. You fight your way through the crumbling ruins and bloody secrets of the Eternal Empire or the Vaal civilization.

At the beginning of the game, you choose one of 6 starting classes for your character, such as Marauder, Witch, or Ranger. With these classes, you can slay hordes of enemies in classic hack-and-slash fashion, using a variety of different weapons and magic. Along the way, you collect gear and upgrades. With this and a massive skill tree, you can shape your character to your liking.

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LoL finally revises the costs of the champions – With these prices you have to reckon with in the future

Marcel Marcel Reading time 3 minutes

The developers of Riot Games have decided to redesign the in-game shop of League of Legends. After numerous champion reworks in recent years, the prices are no longer up to date, especially for new players. But what exactly are the developers changing?

How are the new prices structured? New prices are being set for the more than 160 champions currently playable in League of Legends. The price tier for blue essences (BE) remains the same, but many champions have been shuffled around:

  • 450 BE / 260 RP – Here are placed champions that Riot believes would provide a good entry into the game. This includes champions like Miss Fortune, Yuumi, and Malphite.
  • 1350 BE / 585 RP – Champions that are a bit more complex, yet still exciting and interesting for new players, are placed here. A bit of skill is required for them. Examples for this tier include Yasuo, Lucian, and Sett.
  • 3150 BE / 790 RP – This includes champions with a steeper learning curve, where success with the champion can only be seen after some practice. Examples are Le Blanc, Shaco, and Yorick.
  • 4444 BE / 880 RP – For this tier, “only perfection and beauty” are planned. Which champion this will correspond to has not been officially disclosed.
  • 4800 BE / 880 RP – This price category is where most champions are parked. For some specific champions, however, the price in Riot Points (RP) remains the same. This includes champions like Kayle, Ryze, Twisted Fate, and Singed, all at 260 RP.
  • 6300 BE / 975 RP – Here are the champions released in the last two seasons. Once the seasons are over, the characters will be placed in a different price category at the start of the next season.
  • 7800 BE / 975 RP – Champions only stay in this tier for one week after their release.

If you are interested in the characters from Arcane, we have summarized them for you here:

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What other adjustments are there? In addition to price adjustments, new champion packs are to be created. The developers want to orient themselves to both the champion tier and the game mechanics and roles.

This will allow new players to quickly build their collection. All in all, champions without discounts cost 140,606 Blue Essences or 14,905 Riot Points. How you get Blue Essences, we will show you here.

If you want to get the champions even cheaper than in the in-game shop, you can take advantage of the reward system for leveling up.

The changes are set to come with Patch 13.5. A good tip is to acquire the currently cheap champions before they slide into a more expensive tier and you will have to pay more blue essences. Additionally, you can wait a bit with purchases of expensive champions, as characters like Yasuo and Yuumi will be significantly cheaper in the future.

What does the community think about it? The changes mainly target players who are relatively new to the game. This causes some frustration among long-time players who already own all champions and have an abundance of Blue Essences. Long-time players also wish that Yuumi becomes untouchable and cannot be played by anyone by raising the price to 800,000 BE:

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However, for players who are relatively new to the game and do not yet know which champion to buy next, the changes are beneficial. They can orient themselves to the new price categories.

What do you want to spend your Blue Essences on in the future, and which champion have you had your eye on for weeks, if not months? Let us know in the comments.

If you want to read about the changes in Patch 13.4, we have more for you here: LoL finally brings an important balance patch for supporters and junglers – Aims to bring fun back to the game

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At Humble Bundle you can buy games and help the earthquake victims in Turkey and Syria – Here’s how

Irina Moritz Irina Moritz Reading time 2 minutes

The online store Humble Bundle is launching a fundraising campaign for the victims of the earthquakes in Turkey and Syria. When purchasing games, part of the money will go to the relief organization Direct Relief.

On February 6, severe earthquakes measuring 7.8 and 7.5, along with aftershocks, destroyed large parts of the Turkish-Syrian border region. The number of victims has now exceeded 44,000 people, and rescue teams continue to search for survivors among the rubble.

In such a dire situation, every cent helps, which is why the online store Humble Bundle announces that it will donate part of its revenue from game sales to Direct Relief, a humanitarian organization that provides assistance worldwide.

You can already buy these bundles: For those who want to buy new games while doing something good, there are already some options available in the store. As usual, you can pay whatever you think is fair, with the lowest prices of the bundles ranging from about €4 to €11.

Currently, you have the following 4 gaming bundles to choose from:

  • Fishing Season: The bundle offers 24 games worth a total of €255.06, all centered around fishing, with varying degrees of realism and competition.
  • Steamy Sakura Special: The Sakura franchise includes a lot of visual novels for adults, 19 of which valued at about €177.88 are found in the bundle.
  • Love is in the Air: This bundle targets fans of dating sims with its variety of story- and character-focused games. It contains a total of 8 games worth about €105.41.
  • Black History Month: In this bundle, you’ll find a total of 8 games worth about €126.12 that focus on black characters, including classics like Mafia III and Shadow Man Remastered.
How you can directly help the earthquake victims in Syria and Turkey can be found at the German Red Cross. All the information and donation options can be found on the official page.

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These plans are still underway: Besides that, Humble Bundle is currently working on a larger bundle, of which all proceeds will go to the victims of the earthquakes. The store is collaborating with several major developers and publishers to put together a cool collection of games.

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So keep your eyes peeled. In the past, such bundles have included loads of top-notch games like Dead Space, The Witness, or Bastion to encourage gaming fans to donate.

Since its founding in 2010, Humble Bundle has repeatedly called for such fundraising campaigns. Together with their community, they have already raised over $200,000,000 in donations, which have gone to organizations like Make A Wish or Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals.

In another fundraising campaign for Syria and Turkey, there were sabotage attempts:

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10 sentences you never want to hear in World of Warcraft

Cortyn Cortyn Reading time 7 minutes

Some sentences you never want to hear from your fellow players in World of Warcraft. We have 10 of them that will instantly make you sweat with fear.

World of Warcraft is at its core a social game. If you want to succeed, you need to be in touch with your group members and at least exchange a few words. While most of these conversations are friendly and positive, there are a few sentences that everyone has heard too often, and they bring old traumas to the surface.

We present you 10 sentences that you never want to hear in World of Warcraft – for good reason.

1. “You should have taunted”

The communication between two tanks in raids usually goes quite monosyllabic. Mostly it’s just “Taunt,” followed by “Have” and then “You are.” That’s how we like our tanks. Short, precise announcements that pull the boss onto them alternately.

This is generally necessary because most bosses have stackable effects that they apply to tanks. A single tank would fall after a while, so it’s a “Back and forth” like the rhythm that dictates the rest of the fight.

But when you hear “You should have taunted,” you can almost smell through the screen how the air is heavy with the fear sweat of the healers. Because once the rhythm is broken, it usually leads to one of the two tanks collapsing almost immediately or needing a lot of attention from the healers.

In some boss fights, you can’t afford such mistakes, and after a sentence like that, the whole raid already knows that a very painful and long wipe is imminent.

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Forgot to taunt? That can often lead to a painful death.

2. “The heal should have gone through”

Having become a meme through the famous blog of “Uncle Barlow” and yet unintentionally quoted countless times, especially tank players know the problem in dungeons and raids when the health bar is slowly but surely nearing zero and all strong abilities are already on cooldown. A heal would be nice – but it’s not coming. So they fall completely needlessly dead a few seconds later, closely followed by the rest of the group. In the analysis, the healer utters the ominous phrase.

The analysis usually reveals that the healer either healed themselves, some hunter pet, or the jumping mage, but not the tank. In 20% of cases, the healer simply didn’t heal at all, but was mentally on TikTok or YouTube.

3. “How do you switch the dungeon to Mythic?”

Before the weekly reset, just want to easily finish a “Mythic+10” to fill the last slot in the treasure chamber. Many know this. But in the late evening, few friends are online, so you decide to join a random group – and you turn a blind eye.

At first glance, all members look solid, but upon entering the dungeon, the power source is missing to insert the keystone – because the dungeon is still set to “Normal.” An error that often happens.

Then, however, the sentence “How do you switch the dungeon to Mythic?” arises, and by now all alarm bells should be ringing. Because if the group leader doesn’t know this information, the likelihood is greatly increased that this isn’t the only information about dungeons that has yet to reach him.

Confusion. Always a good time.

4. “Oops, I released my spirit”

Characters dying in World of Warcraft happens. Whether in a raid or a dungeon, at some point everyone bites the dust. That wouldn’t be so bad in itself, as long as a group member is able to resurrect the fallen. It just takes about 10 seconds, then it can continue.

However, you might also “release your spirit” to manually run back to the group. In many cases, this is a good idea if the run distance is quite short. However, it’s fatal when the distance is quite far. Especially in certain dungeons, just before the final boss, a particularly tough group waits that can take out one or the other character. If the affected person now releases their spirit, it means waiting. Running distances of up to two minutes are not uncommon and ensure that what should have been “easily done in time” becomes a tight race.

Because until the last player is back with their comrades, everyone has to wait …

5. “Where is our Hunter?”

A sentence often read after someone has released their spirit. Sufficient time has actually passed that they could long be back with the group, but somehow the last group member simply doesn’t show up. A glance at the dungeon map then reveals that the missing player is wandering through some corridors leading to a completely different part of the instance – they got lost.

I don’t know why that is. But it’s always the hunter.

So if you’re wondering why some dungeons are more like “tunnel levels” – take a critical look at the next hunter in your group. Then you’ll know why.

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It’s always the hunters with their pets.

6. “Oh, I forgot my pet”

Healers and tanks in World of Warcraft have to be able to endure a lot. Traumatic experiences are part of the daily routine. But even seasoned warrior tanks with a resting heart rate of 15 start hyperventilating when a sentence like “Where is my pet?” or “Oh, I forgot my pet” appears in chat.

In general, one reads the sentence after taking a shortcut in a dungeon and jumping from a higher level to a lower one.

This leads to the pet or a demon of choice now seeking its own way through the dungeon. In doing so, the creature cheerfully waves at all enemies that one actually wanted to bypass and leads them straight to the group.

This often results in dozens of enemy groups hitting the “heroes” at the same time. Tanks activate all their cooldowns, healers send a prayer to the Light, and DPS players enjoy 3.27 seconds of “seriously massive area damage” before deciding on a respawn.

Blizzard has improved many aspects so that pets can simply teleport to their masters – but that is not always the case.

7. “Be right back”

These are two small words, yet the lie behind them is usually enormous. It’s raid night, and you’ve gathered with 15 other players to tackle the new raid together.

Basically, the rules are clear.
Basically, everyone knows the rules.
Basically, everyone also knows that there are fixed break times that have been agreed upon.

And yes, at first glance, it’s not bad to have to step away for a minute. On the other hand, you are stealing a minute from 15 other people.

Worse still, this often leads to an “AFK parade” where people pass the doorknob to each other.

Player A: “Be right back 2 minutes.”
5 minutes pass.
Player B: “If A is still AFK, I’ll be away for a bit too.”
3 seconds pass.
Player A: “Re.”

But we’re still talking about the “good” case where players actually come back. Sometimes they don’t.

Then, of course, come the stories that usually follow a day later: “Yes, my current roommate is moving out soon and wanted to spontaneously throw a farewell party, that’s why I couldn’t get away from the kitchen and forgot about you.”

Yes, you know exactly who is meant, my rogue friend.

8. “Does anyone have a repair bot?”

A seemingly innocent question, behind which usually lies the fact that a player in the group did not repair their equipment before visiting the raid or dungeon. The armor is red, the weapon unusable, and the character is useless until repaired.

Of course, this incident only happens in dungeons where you can’t mount up and therefore can’t use a “vendor mount” that handles the repairs. Bonus points if there isn’t a warlock in the group. In that case, the broken player has to take the hearthstone, repair, and then run back to the instance while the rest of the group twiddles their thumbs or spills half the collection of toys onto the ground.

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Sometimes you just want to cry.

9. “I kicked!”

Even though fights in World of Warcraft have become more complex over the years, when broken down to individual mechanics, the basic structure is often quite simple. You often have to memorize which abilities need to be interrupted on which mobs. Depending on the difficulty of the content, a single spell can determine life and death.

Responsibilities are often assigned. “The monk will kick the moon symbol.”

The big moment arrives. The enemy with the moon symbol casts the one devastating spell. The bar fills up … the monk’s moment comes … and passes.

The fact that people insist on saying: “I kicked!” is actually a bit cheeky. Because it’s quite clear from the entire group, who now releases their spirits with sour grumbling, that this apparently wasn’t the case.

10. “So in my main raid, we play the boss differently”

Learning new bosses is always difficult in World of Warcraft. The raid leadership often has a hard enough time explaining the mechanics to all players, coordinating the tanks, and managing the various healing cooldowns. Particularly tough raid bosses simply require some practice until the tactics and approach are solid.

But after the second wipe, there’s always a player (it’s always the random who has never been there) who says: “So in my main raid, we play the boss differently” and then unsolicited explains what tactics they use there. The result is that the still-learning players are hopelessly confused and mix up both tactics, leading to utter chaos.

Bonus points again if the respective player leaves the group after the next wipe. Confusing everyone and then disappearing is somehow also a special kind of trolling.

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Bonus: “I’ll come with my twink”

A sentence that usually comes up when the main character is well-equipped, and the current content has at least been completed successfully once. You want to try something new, and thus, it ensures that every loot has a purpose.

And of course, the twink is a shadow priest, whose playstyle and talent distribution one is “not quite sure of yet,” who has 3 unfilled socket slots, no enchantments, and has equipped a blue healing trinket because “nothing better seems to drop”.

Thanks to this eager “reinforcement,” the boss fights become longer, and fights that should actually be on farm status suddenly gain a new level of difficulty. Essentially the “twink” affix.

If you hear this sentence, it’s practically your last chance to quickly find an escape or come up with an appropriate excuse. Maybe a roommate wants to throw a farewell party.

Do you have any other sentences that immediately “trigger” you because you know it’s going downhill from there? Let us know in the comments!

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Pokémon GO: 3 new promo codes now bring 3 legendary Pokémon – Hurry up

Patrick Freese Patrick Freese Reading time 3 minutes

In Pokémon GO there are now 3 new promo codes in February that reward you with 3 Pokémon encounters and 3 berries. We show you the codes here.

What are these codes? On February 18, three new promo codes surprisingly appeared. Each rewards you with an encounter with a Regi-Pokémon. You also get Golden Razz Berries.

How long are the codes valid? Redeem these codes quickly in Pokémon GO and collect the items. It is unclear how long the codes will remain active, so be quick and don’t delay. The unlocked research must be redeemed by February 26.

What do the codes bring? After redemption, each code unlocks a time-limited research for you. In the research, you need to complete 3 field research tasks and land a great throw. If you succeed, you will receive a Golden Razz Berry and an encounter with Regirock, Registeel, or Regice for each research. You will also receive some stardust and XP.

With a bit of luck, you might encounter the Regis as shiny!

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How to redeem promo codes in Pokémon GO on Android and iOS

While Android users can easily redeem codes in the game, iOS users have to take a detour through an external website.

Android: Android users open Pokémon GO and navigate to the shop. Scroll down to the bottom and you will find the field for “Promos”. Tap it, copy the code there and confirm the selection. Make sure you haven’t copied any spaces. The items will then land directly in your inventory.

Promo Code

iOS: On iOS devices, entering in the shop is not possible, the corresponding field does not exist at all. Instead, you need to visit Niantic’s rewards website. You can find the link here: Redeem promo code (via rewards.nianticlabs.com).

Log in here with your linked account. Then you can enter the code and confirm it. The items will be credited to you in the game. For your safety, you can check this in your game journal.

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Pokémon GO brings the strongest forms of Kyogre and Groudon today – But not for everyone

Max Handwerk Max Handwerk Reading time 2 minutes

From today, February 18, 2023, there are two powerful new forms in Pokémon GO. However, those without a ticket for the Hoenn Tour in Las Vegas must be patient.

What are these forms? Proto-Groudon and Proto-Kyogre are coming to Pokémon GO for the first time during the Hoenn Tour in Las Vegas.

They are obtained through “Protomorphosis,” which effectively works like Mega Evolution.

  • You collect “Proto-Energy” from so-called Proto-Raids or special field researches.
  • If you have enough, you can evolve Kyogre or Groudon into the Proto form.
  • It lasts eight hours before the monster reverts back.
  • The more often you perform the Protomorphosis, the less energy you need the next time.

How strong are the two forms? Both Proto-forms are the strongest attackers of their respective types – especially since they can also gain special moves.

  • Kyogre from Proto-Raids knows the charge move “Origin Wave”.
  • Groudon from Proto-Raids knows “Descent Blade”.

Additionally, they bring bonuses for your other raid attackers, similar to Mega Evolutions. Both Proto-forms boost attackers of multiple types and also give you extra candies and XP of these types when they are active.

  • For Proto-Kyogre, this is Water, Electric, and Bug.
  • For Proto-Groudon, these are Fire, Grass, and Ground.

However, not all of these monsters can be secured this weekend.

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When will everyone get Proto-Kyogre and Proto-Groudon?

They will come for the first time: The Proto-Raids debut during the GO Tour: Hoenn in Las Vegas. It starts on Saturday, February 18 at 10:00 local time, which is 19:00 German time.

However, Niantic has already made it clear that only trainers with a ticket for the GO Tour in Las Vegas can receive the Proto bonuses for the time being.

Until the global Hoenn Tour, only trainers with a ticket for Las Vegas can:

  • Receive Proto Energy rewards from Proto Raids.
  • Perform Protomorphosis with Kyogre and Groudon.
  • Obtain Proto Energy from research.
  • Receive the exclusive moves.

When will everyone get the Proto bonuses? One week later, during the global Hoenn Tour. At the worldwide event, the two monsters will appear again in Proto Raids, then everywhere.

The global Hoenn Tour runs on Saturday, February 25 from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM and on Sunday, February 26 from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM. This time should be used to gather enough Proto Energy. Because when the monsters will return again is currently uncertain.

Generally, there are a few differences between the version in Las Vegas and the global Hoenn Tour – we will show you here.

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Twitch: One of the largest streamers in Germany explains why she prefers to live abroad

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25-year-old Anissa Baddour, known as AnniTheDuck, is one of the biggest streamers on the German-speaking Twitch. After spending some time commuting between her apartment in Berlin and the Portuguese island of Madeira, she now seems not to want to live in Germany anymore.

What’s going on with her residence? AnniTheDuck and streamer Antonia “Reved” Staab were considered the dream couple of German-speaking Twitch. Reved has been living on the Portuguese island of Madeira since 2019, which has developed into a sort of streamer paradise.

On Madeira, the two streamers had a shared house, but they regularly switched between the island and Berlin, where Anni has an apartment. In December 2022, the couple unexpectedly announced their separation.

For many fans, the question may have arisen whether the 25-year-old would then move back to Germany permanently. In their statement, however, the streamers explained that Anni would also stay in Madeira, but didn’t know what the rest would look like.

In a stream in December, AnniTheDuck explained why she decided on Madeira. The clip has now been shared on her YouTube channel.

The wave of emigration of German streamers was likely started by Simon “Unge” Wiefels, who has been living in Madeira since 2018.

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Streamer felt constantly watched

Why does AnniTheDuck stay in Madeira? The streamer gives two reasons. Firstly, she simply finds it beautiful – the weather is great, and it is pleasantly warm all year round. She also enjoys the rural lifestyle, which she feels is all a bit slower.

Then, however, the 25-year-old becomes a bit more serious: On Madeira, one is not recognized on the street. This has become quite exhausting in Germany lately. No matter where she went, there was always someone who recognized her, said the streamer.

I have also always felt like… I have felt so intensely watched. I don’t know if you can understand that, but I just always felt watched.

Especially with seemingly harmless actions that one doesn’t necessarily want to be seen doing, she always wondered if there was someone around who might recognize her. That caused her a lot of stress.

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Currently, AnniTheDuck is taking a break from Twitch and social media in general, after receiving a difficult message from her personal environment.

She now streams only rarely and irregularly. However, when she is on air, she usually brings a lot of creativity and positive energy, whether it’s in Dungeons & Dragons or in her cooking streams.

German streamer bakes pizza on Twitch, viewers call the fire department

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Pokémon GO: Today the Hoenn Tour starts in Las Vegas – What is happening there?

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On Pokémon GO, the GO Tour: Hoenn will start on February 18 in Las Vegas. What happens at this event? We gather the most important information.

When does the Hoenn Tour in Las Vegas take place? The local version of the Hoenn Tour runs this weekend, on February 18 and 19. It starts at 10:00 AM local time, which corresponds to 7:00 PM German time.

Who can participate? Only players who have purchased a ticket for the event can participate in the Hoenn Tour in Las Vegas. Ticket purchases are no longer possible, the live event is sold out.

The alternative is the global Hoenn Tour, which takes place on February 25 and 26. Here, all players can participate; you can find information about the global Hoenn Tour here.

What distinguishes the Hoenn Tour in Las Vegas from the global one?

Basically, the Hoenn Tour in Las Vegas is a paid event taking place locally in “Sunset Park”. Various habitats will be created there, where different Pokémon will spawn.

You will meet other players on-site; there will be photo points, team lounges, and more. Additionally, there are some differences in the game itself compared to the global Hoenn Tour. We list them here.

This is different in the Hoenn Tour in Las Vegas:

  • There is a large paid event ticket that does not appear globally.
  • In the park, there will be a “scavenger hunt” with codes that allow encounters with legendary Pokémon.
  • There will be a special research task where you work with Team GO Rocket. This is missing from the global event.
  • There will be an increased shiny chance. Shinies are also expected to be boosted globally, but only selected Pokémon species.
  • The masterpiece research with Shiny Jirachi is included in the Las Vegas ticket and requires fewer research steps to reach the encounter. The research is not included globally, and you have to buy it in the shop.
  • There are up to six special trades in the park.
  • Trading costs half the stardust in the park.
  • Halved hatch distance.
  • A limited research task with Pandir will be available.
  • Nine bonus raid passes for spinning gyms or stops.
  • Higher chance of costume Pokémon and Incognito through smoke.
  • Additionally, there are purchasable bonuses through “add-ons” like “Raid Love” or “Swarm Egg”. These also cost another 15 dollars.

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What is the same?

  • You choose a side – Ruby or Sapphire.
  • There is a special research task with Rhi called “Legend Hunt”.
  • Proto-Groudon and Proto-Kyogre appear at both events.
  • Latias and Latios will appear.
  • There is the possibility to encounter Shiny Kecleon – it makes its debut in Las Vegas, but will also be available in the global version.
  • The creatures from the Hoenn region spawn at both events.
  • There will also be special Pokémon in eggs, raids, and research tasks.
  • There will be field research tasks with mega energy and ghost Pokémon.

After the local Hoenn Tour in Las Vegas, but before the global version, the event “Proto-Rumbling” will also start. It brings you Rayquaza and other bonuses. You can find out everything about “Proto-Rumbling” here.

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FIFA 23: RTTF is now live – Bringing really strong cards for Goretzka and Martial

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In FIFA 23 the “Road to the Final” event has started. Here you will find all the information about the RTTF event in Ultimate Team.

Update, February 17 at 7:00 PM: The “Road to the Final” event has now started and brings a whole range of strong special cards into the game. The new RTTF cards of Firmino (91), Goretzka (90), Alaba (89), Martial (89), and Ferran Torres (88) look really good.

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When is the FIFA 23 RTTF Release? The “Road to the Final” event starts on Friday, February 17, 2023, at 7:00 PM. This is confirmed by a new loading screen in Ultimate Team.

It replaces the Future Stars event in FIFA 23. From the start of the event, the new promo team is supposed to be available in packs in Ultimate Team.

What is FIFA 23 Road to the Final? The “Road to…” events are known in FIFA 23 for bringing dynamic cards that can improve further. Typically, they receive upgrades when the player’s team reaches certain milestones in a real football tournament.

Loading screens already show cards for the Champions League, Europa League, and Europa Conference League. The event revolves around these competitions.

Additionally, thematic SBCs and weekly tasks are likely on the agenda.

FIFA 23 Road to the Final loading screen Ultimate Team
The countdown ends on February 17 at 7:00 PM

How do RTTF upgrades work? Usually, cards become better the further they progress in the tournament. The “Road to the Knockouts” event already covered cards up to the knockout phase, and this should continue now.

This means upgrades for victories in the knockout phase are possible; reaching the quarter-finals, semi-finals, the final, and ultimately winning the tournament could bring additional upgrades, based on FIFA 22’s model.

How exactly the upgrades in FIFA 23 will look is likely to be clearer by the start of the event.

FIFA 23 RTTF Leaks – Who is in the Road to the Final?

Update, February 17, 7:30 AM: The official Champions League account has already shared the first cards.

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Thus, the following players will definitely receive an event card:

  • David Alaba from Real Madrid
  • Roberto Firmino from Liverpool
  • Donyell Malen from BVB

What leaks regarding RTTF are there? The well-known leaker Fut Sheriff (via Twitter) has already mentioned some names that are expected to be in RTTF Team 1.

https://twitter.com/FUTSherriff/status/1625996394044575745?s=20

These should include Gabriel Martinelli from Arsenal, Chiesa from Juventus, Juan Miranda from Betis Sevilla, and Kevin Volland from AS Monaco. For the Bundesliga, Diaby is said to be a candidate, who could come as an SBC player.

What you should consider with leaks: Which cards actually come in the event remains to be seen. The names mentioned so far are just leaks, not official information from EA. Therefore, it’s possible that these cards do not appear in RTTF Team 1 – certainty will only come with the start of the event.

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In general, events like the “Road to the Final” are very popular among FIFA players because they bring some extra excitement to the real tournaments – after all, one hopes that their RTTF players will improve through victories.

Recently, some players were able to enjoy a sudden new addition to their teams: FIFA 23 accidentally gave a strong striker to some players.

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Destiny 2: Xur today – location and offerings on 17.02

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Exciting week in Destiny 2. But one thing remains the same: Xur. The alien exotic goods vendor shows up right on time at 6 PM in the Destiny universe and invites you to shop with him. We will tell you what he has on offer.

What happened this week in Destiny 2? Currently, everything in Destiny 2 revolves around Lightfall. Compared to the last DLC “The Witch Queen”, the developer has kept very few details about the new expansion under wraps. Recently, the ViDoc revealed the last fine details about Lightfall.

It has also been an emotional week, as the Guardians had to say goodbye not only to Rasputin. Ana didn’t even manage to give him a complete Exo body with legs, as he already had to fulfill his duty to humanity. To make matters worse, the Last City is no longer the same. The Traveler is gone, leaving only the video that many players now consider to be the best cinematic of Destiny 2.

Destiny 2: Lightfall will be released on February 28, 2023 – and everyone is eagerly waiting to see what happens there

And what does the future bring? No one knows. First, the Guardians must resist in Season 20 of Destiny 2 and can spend time with the Witness like never before. Because he will come into direct contact with them in the new DLC starting February 28, 2023, and wants the light, no matter what. Guardians will need to ask themselves many questions:

  • What does the Witness want from the Traveler?
  • What happens if he gets the light?
  • Were Guardians made to defend the Traveler? Or were they made to defend humanity?

Despite these heavy existential questions that Lightfall will raise, there was also a small section that looks from the coast to the center of the Destiny continent. Joe Blackburn, Bungie’s Game Director, said a few words about the future of the Guardians at the end of the ViDoc:

  • Bungie wants to show its players completely new ways to explore the universe.
  • After all, there are infinitely many things to discover about the universe.
  • That’s also why Bungie believes that Destiny still has a lot to offer even after “The Final Shape”.

If you missed the complete ViDoc, you can watch it again in full on Bungie’s official YouTube channel. Our ViDoc Live Ticker also contains some more information.

The Destiny editorial team at MeinMMO has also summarized 10 things that you might have missed in the ViDoc:

Destiny 2: 10 things you may have missed in the ViDoc about the new DLC Lightfall

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New gameplay of Destiny 2: Lightfall takes you to spectacular heights – “This moment was made for Guardians”

All info about Xur on February 17, 2023 – PS4, PS5, PC, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X|S

When does Xur come? As a vendor for 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 store for the weekend

The position of Xur: Even though Xur only uses a few location positions on the destinations, no Guardian knows where he will land before 6 PM.

Xur is located in the Last City. So, you just need to stop by the Tower Hangar.
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This is the precise location of Xur on the Tower, in the Hangar

Xur’s inventory from February 17 – 21 – All Exotics at a glance

What does Xur have on offer? Even shortly before Lightfall, Xur will not get tired of doing business. But unlike Spider, who often only has shady deals in mind, Xur supplies you with good goods at reasonable prices. The nice “I am the messenger of the Nine” chat is included for free.

This is Xur’s offer this week:

A look at Xur’s offer from February 14 – 21, 2023

Weapon: The Queenbreaker – Arc Linear Fusion Rifle for 29 Legendary Shards

Titan: Everlasting Warrior – Arc Helmet for 23 Legendary Shards

  • Mobility: +9
  • Resilience: +11
  • Recovery: +12
  • Discipline: +2
  • Intellect: +17
  • Strength: +13
  • Total: 64

Hunter: Ahamkara’s Spine – Solar Arm protection for 23 Legendary Shards

  • Mobility: +2
  • Resilience: +13
  • Recovery: +19
  • Discipline: +14
  • Intellect: +6
  • Strength: +10
  • Total: 64

Warlock: Wings of Sacred Dawn – Solar Chest protection for 23 Legendary Shards

  • Mobility: +18
  • Resilience: +2
  • Recovery: +10
  • Discipline: +6
  • Intellect: +9
  • Strength: +16
  • Total: 61

Legendary Armor Set: This week, Xur is selling the “Guardian’s Burden” set.

We have been working with Nexxoss for years at MeinMMO, integrating his videos into guides, and he will show you everything essential again today during the weekly Xur visit:

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Xur also sells legendary items and offers unique rolls for exotics from no longer available exotic missions from past DLCs every week. However, note: You can only buy the weapons if you also own the corresponding expansion.

Currently, he has these two weapons on offer:

  • The exotic hand cannon “Fatebringer” (Beyond Light DLC) with the perk “Storm’s Eye”
  • The exotic scout rifle “Tale of a Dying Man” (Beyond Light DLC) with the perk “Vorpal Weapon”

Trials of Osiris from February 17 – 21 – Map, Weapons, and Info

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PvP endgame “Trials” – Guardians against Guardians, the best against the best.

After the Iron Banner endgame PvP, Trials are back this weekend – including the Freelance mode. You can sweat again in the PvP endgame and even get bonus ranks for Trials.

What are the Trials or “Trials of Osiris” in Destiny 2?

The Trials of Osiris are an endgame PvP activity and they take place every weekend. There is only one exception, and that is when the Iron Banner event is active. Just like last week. Bungie will therefore once again offer the inventory of the 14th Saint with fresh Trials passes and loot streams this weekend so you can increase your glory in the PvP endgame.

What map is on this week? Unlike in standard PvP, where the maps rotate, in the Guardian versus Guardian endgame, there is only one designated map to play on every weekend.

The map for this weekend in the Trials is “Endless Vale”
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The PvP map “Endless Vale”

If you are interested in playing the Trials in a fixed team, MeinMMO recommends the Callout Maps from Warmind. This way, you can describe to your fireteam where the enemies are located on the map, providing useful information for the entire team.

Here’s how you get your loot: The Trials of Osiris have a glory rank system. Your top loot reward from PvP matches is currently for:

  • Seven wins
  • 50 rounds
  • as well as the infamous flawless run that brings you to the Lighthouse

This is the reward for a flawless run: Every week you can expect a special weapon at the Lighthouse, which you receive for your flawless run, meaning 7 wins, as a Master version. You can earn the weapon until the upcoming Tuesday, February 21, at 6 PM.

As a reward, you will always receive an Adept weapon if you made it safely to the Lighthouse.

The Adept weapon of this week is: The machine gun “Unwavering Duty”

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Adept weapon is the MG “Unwavering Duty”

All Trials weapons have a Trials origin perk: “Alacrity” – Improves reload, stability, aim assist, and range when you are the last living member of your fireteam or fighting alone.

You can focus your Trials Engrams at the 14th Saint on your desired weapon. On top of that, there are enhancement prisms and ascendant shards. Remember that your reward increases even further once you have a full pass – even if you have lost one or two games.

When do Trials officially start? The Trials of Osiris begin today, February 10, 2023, at 6 PM and end with the Weekly Reset on February 14, 2023, at 6 PM.

What do you think of the flood of information about Lightfall? Do you think it’s better that Bungie is not keeping much to themselves anymore and you are now in the loop again? Or was it better to be surprised? Feel free to let us know what you find more exciting in the comments.

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Genshin Impact 3.5 Livestream – Here are the new characters, banners, and events

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The special program for version 3.5 in Genshin Impact took place on February 17, 2023. Players received information about the new characters as well as upcoming banners and events.

On February 17, 2023, there was a major livestream in Genshin Impact showcasing the upcoming game content. The new version 3.5 carries the motto “Breath of the Windblume” and will be available starting March 1, 2023.

In the new version, players can expect:

  • 2 new playable characters
  • 3 rerun banners
  • the Windblume Festival
  • 1 new Archon Quest
  • and more

Here you can see the trailer for the new version 3.5:

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Genshin Impact: Version 3.5 “Windblume’s Breath” Trailer

These new contents are coming in Genshin Impact version 3.5

Who are the new characters? The new playable 5-star character is the mercenary Dehya. She controls Pyro and wields a claymore weapon. Her constellation is called “Mantichora”.

Screenshots of the new characters from the livestream 3.5

In addition, Mika, a 4-star character from Mondstadt, will be available as a playable character in the game. He belongs to the Cryo element and uses a spear as a weapon. His constellation is called “Palumbus”.

Which banners will be available in version 3.5? There are two phases in the new version:

  • In the first half, alongside Dehya, the Electro character Cyno will receive an event banner.
  • In the second half, Kamisato Ayaka and Shenhe will receive rerun banners. Both are Cryo characters.

The new character Mika will also be obtainable through event banners.

More about Genshin Impact can be found here:

What else will be in version 3.5? The biggest event in the new version will be the Windblume Festival in Mondstadt, to which Collei from Sumeru will also travel. There will be several limited-time games, and you can secure a special claymore weapon called “Mailed Flower” along with Primogems.

Additionally, there will be more events like “Fungus Mechanicus” or the “Vibro-Crystal Verification Challenge Event”.

A new Archon Quest will also be added, where you will continue to experience the story of the twins, with Dainsleif and Kaeya involved as well. Moreover, Faruzan will receive a Hangout Quest.

Additionally, players can look forward to a special reward: For every Archon Quest you have completed, you will now receive additional rewards in version 3.5. Among these is one intertwined fate for each completed Archon Quest.

Here you can find an overview with all promo codes that you can redeem in February 2023.

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Ubisoft ended work on 7 new games in the last 6 months – Now the boss explains what is behind it

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The French gaming publisher Ubisoft has halted development on 7 games between July 2022 and January 2023, including titles like Ghost Recon Frontline and Splinter Cell VR. The head of the publisher, Yves Guillemot, now assures investors: it was necessary. They want to focus on quality rather than quantity.

Which games were canceled? In July 2022, Ubisoft announced that they would halt work on 4 games:

  • Ghost Recon Frontline – a Free2Play “Battle Royale” shooter with 102 players. The title faced criticism from the start.
  • Splinter Cell VR – a virtual reality game
  • 2 more games that were canceled had not yet been announced by that time

In January 2023, Ubisoft announced that they would halt 3 more games: none of the games had been announced at that time.

Additionally, Ubisoft said in January 2023 that they were postponing the pirate game “Skull & Bones”, which is coming between April and December 2023. Furthermore, the CEO declared a savings plan – the union reacted with a threat of a strike.

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Ubisoft was very dissatisfied with its earnings in January 2023

What did they know about the reasons? Ubisoft expressed dissatisfaction with the current results in January 2023. They blamed the poor performance on “mega-brands and long-lasting titles” that reach players worldwide across all platforms and business models. Thus, a saturation of the market by games like Fortnite, LoL, or Call of Duty: Warzone.

Especially titles like “Mario + Rabbids: Sparks of Hope” and “Just Dance 2023” fell short of expectations.

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Cancelling 7 games should now help the games that are truly coming

Why are they ceasing work on so many games? During a recent “Earnings Call,” Ubisoft CEO Yves Guillemot said:

We have canceled a few games because we need to make more room for other games that are being developed in the company, and that really helps the other games to progress in development. We now feel we have the right number of games, and we know that in the fiscal year 2024 we will be releasing a lot of games that will make room for the other games in the company.

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The CEO of Ubisoft, Yves Guillemot.

Guillemot says: In the next 24 months, the number of games being developed at Ubisoft will significantly decrease, and that will make more room for all the games they want to release.

Moreover, they will support many of the games even after the release, which requires numerous teams and talents.

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What kinds of games are coming out? Among the games we expect from Ubisoft from April 2023 to March 2024 are:

  • Assassin’s Creed Mirage
  • Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora
  • Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Mobile
  • Tom Clancy’s The Division Resurgence
  • Tom Clancy’s Division: Heartland
  • The Crew Motorfest
  • Skull and Bones – which has been postponed so many times that it can already be referred to as a running gag

At Ubisoft, it seems that quite a lot has gone wrong since a sexism scandal in 2020:

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MontanaBlack specifies which newcomers disturb him on Twitch – “I will always insult them”

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Marcel “MontanaBlack” Eris (34) has been active on Twitch for nearly 10 years and was long the most successful German streamer. However, the development of the platform in recent years clearly does not suit him, which is why he expressed his disdain for untalented newcomers. After criticism from his own fans, he is now downplaying his statements.

What statements is he referring to? In a video on February 1, MontanaBlack spoke quite derogatorily about new streamers. He said they are irrelevant, have no talent, and make him feel disgusted. He even received criticism from his own fans:

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Shortly thereafter, the streamer somewhat softened his statements: He had gotten quite worked up, and of course, not all Twitch newcomers were meant. However, he would continue to offend those who “only smell the quick buck.”

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The market is flooded with the wrong Twitch streamers

Who did MontanaBlack mean? For the streamer, there are two types of newcomers, one he “feels” and the other he does not:

  • Those who are “here out of passion and love for the hobby.” He would, of course, celebrate them.
  • But then there are those who are just after quick money, without talent and without enthusiasm. Only those were meant, and he would continue to offend them, MontanaBlack said.

What bothers him about these newcomers? Apparently, MontanaBlack is not only concerned that he personally dislikes the content of certain streamers. Rather, he thinks about the talented newcomers: Because they have a significantly harder time being discovered and getting off the ground in the flood of new streamers.

Content creators who are only after money make it harder for sincere streamers to succeed.

“I started just the same”

Does he have something nice to say? It sounds quite different when MontanaBlack talks about the first group of newcomers. In the passionate streamers, the 34-year-old seems to see a part of himself:

Just to clarify: I would never insult any new streamers who have talent and say: “You are all irrelevant.” On the contrary, I started just the same.

What does MontanaBlack mean by talent? For the streamer, a single talent counts on Twitch: You must be able to entertain people, and that is extremely difficult. Great quality or outstanding gameplay is rather secondary.

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What tips does he have for newcomers: Streamers need to manage to engage their viewers and create interest when they tell something. Just sitting there and saying nothing is of no use.

Furthermore, he warns against short-lived trends: Fortnite was huge, people even took out loans and bought expensive luxury cars. But when the hype was over, they had to realize that no one had cared about them as a person; people only wanted to see their gameplay.

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No one understands the cult of personality around MontanaBlack less than he does

What is it like for MontanaBlack himself? The 34-year-old takes the opportunity to reflect on his own success. Because unlike some Fortnite streamers, the hype around MontanaBlack actually revolved around him – something he never really understood.

The people do not care what games he plays or how good he is at the games, says the streamer. A hype around a person on the internet will probably never happen again, he says, perhaps referring to the crowds that followed him at gamescom 2022.

Does MontanaBlack also see other streamers positively? Yes, especially the 25-year-old Elias “EliasN97” Nerlich, who himself belongs to the newcomers but has pushed MontanaBlack off the Twitch throne within 2 years.

He suspects that he will maintain the hype, the 34-year-old says, as he has the strength and energy. He wants to see such people on the platform, which makes him and everyone else happy. MontanaBlack has no thoughts of competition there.

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Alone at the top

What does MontanaBlack think about not being number 1 anymore? This seems to bother him less than some of his viewers might have expected. Instead, he analyzes the success of the younger newcomer quite pragmatically and without envy.

EliasN97, who started as a content creator for FIFA, simply has had a good target audience with the “football stuff”: Every boy would love that and thus also the content of the streamer. MontanaBlack is happy about the success of the Berliner:

Many always think Elias and I have such a competitive behavior or something. But that is not the case at all, I am happy. It was really boring being alone at the top for years.

However, MontanaBlack also explains that, unlike EliasN97, he simply does not stream as much. For him, that is completely sufficient. The 34-year-old says he has streamed regularly for many years, taking his first voluntary break – that is, not a ban – when his then-girlfriend left him on Valentine’s Day.

The focus of the streamer has simply changed: joint projects with his Twitch colleague Elotrix, IRL streams outside his darkened gaming room, or his own show on Joyn.

One must always reinvent oneself; one cannot do “the same nonsense” for 10 years. Success proves him right, because when MontanaBlack is on air, an average of 25,000 people still watch him at the same time (via sullygnome).

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The “good newcomer” EliasN97 has also seen MontanaBlack’s rectification and shared his own thoughts on success on Twitch. The Berliner admits that he did not start streaming out of passion; that came later:

The biggest German streamer says he enjoys Twitch – but only if the money is right

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