Diablo 4 repeats a mistake of its predecessor – Brings back a controversial ‘feature’

The release of Diablo 4 is approaching, and now some players have discovered a detail in the PlayStation Store that suggests Blizzard might be bringing a controversial feature to the action RPG: the obligation to be “always online”.

Actually, everyone in Diablo just wants to loot and level up. Everyone is driven by the goal of continuously improving their character. During the increasingly challenging battles, reaction time and speed come into play.

What players definitely do not need are lags or connection dropouts. It is just as frustrating when you have to restart a dungeon because your internet connection failed during the final boss fight. Now, players have discovered a detail in the PlayStation Store that announces the return of a controversial feature.

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Diablo 4 receives controversial feature

What feature is it about? On the page for Diablo 4 in the PlayStation Store, it is stated that “Online play required”. This means players need an internet connection at all times to play Diablo 4 – they are “always-on”. Such online compulsion was already a topic with Diablo Immortal.

In general, the online compulsion is a controversial feature in the Diablo community; many players just want to loot and level offline and as single players. On the page where the detail from the PS Store was shared, a disappointed player wrote: “It’s really stupid. Always-on Diablo is such a dumb thing (via resetera.com).”

Also, in November 2019, the online compulsion was a topic after Diablo 4 was announced with a “shared open world”. In Blizzard’s official forum, the user Kelderon wrote:

“I already made the mistake with D3 [Diablo 3] of giving in to the ‘Always-On’ obligation. That was a lesson for me, because D3 tends to negate progress when there’s a connection drop […]. I will not put myself through that again, and that’s why I’ll skip D4 since I’m not a group player in Diablo anyway (via eu.forums.blizzard.com).”

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What speaks for the online compulsion? As some players mention in the Blizzard forum, there are reasons that speak for the online compulsion. For example, the permanent internet connection can better ensure that a player does not cheat.

Alternatively, a player could cheat in single-player mode, bot, exploit, or possibly even use mods and create an extremely strong character, causing unfair conditions in multiplayer (via eu.forums.blizzard.com).

A solution players mention in the forum to avoid a permanent online compulsion while ensuring that no characters that have been strongly cheating offline are used online would be special “offline characters”. Such an offline character could then only be used in offline sessions and not imported into multiplayer.

In December 2022, first tests on Diablo were already released. Although it came without special offline characters, it did have some details about the gameplay.

First tests explain the gameplay of Diablo 4: Here are 5 cool details – And 2 that are annoying

In December 2022, first tests on Diablo were already released. Although it came without special offline characters, it did have some details about the gameplay.

First tests explain the gameplay of Diablo 4: Here are 5 cool details – And 2 that are annoying

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Destiny 2: The 30€ expansion Beyond Light is now free on PS4, PS5 for PS Plus subscribers

For those who used to play Destiny 2 but have strayed from the right path in recent years, now is the opportunity to catch up on what was missed. Included in the lineup of free titles in February 2023 for the PS Plus service is Destiny 2: “Beyond Light” for Sony’s PS4 and PS5 consoles. The expansion usually costs €30 and is considered quite successful.

This is the news: Destiny 2: Beyond Light is the headliner among the free titles that PS Plus subscribers on PS4 and PS5 can look forward to in February 2023. The other games are:

  • Evil Dead: The Game
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  • Mafia: The Definitive Edition
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What kind of expansion is this? “Beyond Light” is the penultimate expansion of Destiny 2, released in 2020. After that came “The Witch Queen.”

Beyond Light is the first part of a trilogy of Destiny expansions, which is set to conclude in February 2023 with “Lightfall.”

Those who once played Destiny 2 but lost interest or wanted to avoid the purchase price (currently €29.99) can now take the plunge.

Generally, the expansion “Beyond Light” is regarded as solid and a step forward compared to Shadowkeep, though it does not quite reach the level of Forsaken. The expansion has a rating of 77% on Metacritic.

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Destiny 2 apparently wants more hype for Lightfall

Why is this happening right now? It is obvious that Bungie is employing a tactic that has been used frequently: before the release of the new expansion, they use PS Plus to stir up excitement. They provide people with free content, hoping to attract new players who will then be involved with the next paid expansion.

The next expansion “Lightfall” will be released on February 28.

The games from PS Plus can be downloaded on February 7 – the offer lasts until March 6.

Destiny 2: Everything about the Lightfall DLC of 2023 – Release, New Ability and Editions

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WoW: Blizzard brings a new, big feature in the morning – Has to turn it off again in the afternoon

In World of Warcraft (WoW) , a new feature has launched today that players have been eagerly waiting for: The trading post was supposed to give players something to do, especially pleasing cosmetic fans. Embarrassingly for Blizzard: The feature had to be disabled after just a few hours. It was already broken in the morning and got worse throughout the day.

What is this feature?

  • The trading post is the new feature of Patch 10.0.5 in WoW: Dragonflight. It opened today on February 1st in the morning.
  • At the trading post, you can complete tasks and receive “currency” for them – with which you can unlock a variety of cosmetic rewards such as toys, pets, mounts, transmog items.
  • The offerings are supposed to change monthly.
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Problems surfaced early in the morning

What went wrong? Early in the morning, around 9:30, a Blizzard community manager reported in the English forum and said: There are issues with item refunds at the trading post.

Therefore, they have disabled this feature, the refund of items. The support team will also not be able to refund items that are sold.

It was said that they want to resolve the issue and will get back to everyone when all items are refundable – including those items that were purchased during the period when they were temporarily non-refundable.

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In the afternoon, the trading post is completely closed

What went really wrong? Unfortunately, it didn’t stop there. At 15:51, there was a blue post in the German forum for WoW: The trading post is temporarily shut down while “various issues” are being investigated.

Some have already spent currency but received no items. This is also being investigated.

For critics of Blizzard, this can again serve as a negative example that not much of the “old Blizzard” remains.

In recent years, after many employees have left or were laid off, it seems that something is seriously wrong at the once glorious development studio.

Blizzard, you really make it hard for me to like you again

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Escape from Tarkov: 5 of the best weapons to survive safely

In Escape from Tarkov choosing your weapons is an important criterion for surviving longer and, above all, safely. Therefore, we show you 5 of the best weapons in the extraction shooter and explain where to get them.

What kind of weapons are these? To create our list of the 5 best weapons in Escape from Tarkov, we reviewed many tier lists and videos, compared and compiled these preferences.

Please note that this is a general list of collected experiences. If you have other favorites that didn’t make it onto our list, feel free to tell us about your go-to weapons.

We have also reported on the 5 best items in Escape from Tarkov that are easy to sell, in case you are interested.

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5 Best Weapons in Escape from Tarkov – How to Get Them

What matters in a good weapon? In Escape from Tarkov, it is important to be lethal, especially in close and long-range combat. Your weapons need to be precise and dominant at the same time. The more shots you need to kill an opponent, the higher the chance that you, instead of your opponent, will bite the dust.

Moreover, versatile usability across ranges is important. A good rifle should ideally be able to cover every distance and take down opponents with just a few shots. So let’s get to the weapons.

Colt M4A1

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Colt M4A1 (Image via fandom.com)

Where can I get it? You can buy the Colt M4A1 from the Peacekeeper or find it on your travels.

What can the weapon do? The M4A1 is an all-rounder in what it does. With the right mods, it can be used nearly perfectly at all ranges. Additionally, the ammunition is cheap and the recoil is very predictable and manageable. A good rifle that is also very dominant at the start of a wipe.

HK 416A5

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HK-416A5 (Image via fandom.com)

Where can I get it? This weapon can be obtained from the Peacekeeper or Mechanic.

What can the weapon do? This assault rifle is more aggressive compared to the M4A1 and therefore has a higher rate of fire than its neighbor. For this reason, the recoil is also harsher and must be considered when firing.

However, it is worth taking the rifle primarily at medium or close ranges, as the generated hail of bullets can eliminate your opponents in moments.

ASh 12

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ASh 12 (Image from fandom.com)

Where can I get it? Can be obtained from Prapor through trading.

What can the weapon do? This rifle has various fire modes and devastating man-stop power. It takes only a handful of bullets to kill opponents, and there is almost no recoil. A good rifle for players who like to cover medium as well as long distances.

Kalashnikov AKM

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Kalashnikov AKM (Image via fandom.com)

Where can I get it? The weapon can be found on the map, obtained from Prapor, or built at your workbench.

What can the weapon do? The AKM is an easily obtainable weapon with versatile usability and lethal power. With the right attachments, an effective range of up to 400 meters can be achieved, and the recoil is also easy to manage. This weapon is a loyal companion, and if it is lost, you can simply build a new one.

UMP-45

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UMP-45 (Image via fandom.com)

Where can I get it? You can exchange the weapon with the Peacekeeper or Mechanic.

What can the weapon do? The UMP-45 from the German manufacturer knows especially how to take down its opponents at short distances in no time.

If your opponents don’t die, they probably perish from the .45 rounds and the crippling injuries you inflicted on them. Here too, this is a strong option that is especially worthwhile at the beginning of a wipe.

Those were all the weapons we could recommend. What do you think about the guns we presented? Do you think they are good or do you have other favorites you would prefer to see on our list? Feel free to leave us a comment and explain why your recommendation is the better one.

If you would like to know when the next wipe is coming, we have just what you need:

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Twitch streamer Trymacs explains why he uses the screen setting for old people – “As bright as the sun”

As one of the largest streamers on Twitch, Hamburg’s Maximilian “Trymacs” Stemmler (28) usually spends several hours a day at the computer. This is not always comfortable for the eyes, especially when, like him, you use the White Mode. However, the streamer does not want to be addressed about it.

What screen setting is it about? Trymacs was just watching the Streamer Awards of his Twitch colleague Reved and shared his screen with the viewers. When they mentioned that he was watching Twitch in the so-called White Mode, the streamer unleashed a tirade.

The Light Mode is actually the standard setting of many websites and apps: dark text is displayed on a light background. Nowadays, almost everywhere a Dark Mode or night mode is also offered.
In Dark Mode, light text is displayed on a dark background. This is supposed to be gentler on the eyes, especially in poor lighting conditions, and reduce power consumption on OLED screens.
The dispute between users of both modes has developed into a fairly widespread meme: Dark Mode users mock the glaring bright screens of others. They accuse night mode advocates of exaggerating and thinking of themselves as something better.
The “Light Mode” is often disparaged as a mode for “Boomers”, i.e. rather old people.
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Why is this such a topic for Trymacs? The streamer justifies his reaction by stating that he has explained several times over the years that and why he uses the Light Mode. It’s not just a simple preference.

Trymacs has “exaggerated White Mode”: on all 4 screens and additional lights that would blind him quite a bit when looking directly – “everything is brutally bright here!”

What’s it all for? Trymacs explains that he only does it for the sake of his viewers. Have they ever seen him tired in his almost daily streams, regardless of the time? No! That wouldn’t happen, because:

Because it’s as freaking bright here as the sun. I go crazy, I’m doing this for you in White Mode!

To substantiate his point, Trymacs shows a clip of his friend Chefstrobel, who is also active on Twitch and YouTube. However, in the recording, he looks quite sleepy – that’s what Dark Mode looks like.

The streamer warns extensively about the dangers of night mode: They would all be sleeping, yawning, sluggish, and saying nothing for 10 minutes.

Also, the supposed feeling of superiority of Dark Mode users seems to annoy Trymacs quite a bit. We have embedded the clip here:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JEpWH0OW_ec

Maybe after this outburst, Trymacs will have a while of peace from his viewers’ questions. However, it is more likely that he will have to endure the mockery about his White Mode for a while longer.

How is it with you? Do you prefer visiting MeinMMO in Dark Mode or do you follow Trymacs’ lead and let your screen shine? Have you had discussions about the different settings? Feel free to leave us a comment with your preferred mode.

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The Twitch clique around Asmongold announces its own online RPG – Working with former WoW developers

The streamer group OTK from Twitch is teaming up with a development studio. Under the title “Project Honor”, they announce their own action RPG.

OTK is currently creating their own online RPG with Project Honor. Their ideas are being implemented by Notorious Studios, a small studio that includes former WoW developers Chris Kaleki and Douglas Frazer. They named the studio after their guild in WoW.

Who are OTK? The abbreviation stands for One True King. It is a group of Twitch streamers, most of whom have a connection to MMORPGs like WoW, Final Fantasy XIV, or Lost Ark. They include Asmongold, Mizkif, and tipsoutbaby, for example. They occasionally work together, develop joint formats, and support each other.

The group had already announced their partnership with Notorious Studios 7 months prior. In a video from summer 2022, tipsoutbaby announced that they will be working side by side with the developers to create Project Honor. The RPG was first introduced at that time.

On Tuesday, January 31, 2023, Notorious Studios spoke out in a new video. They present screenshots of the RPG and announce a playtest.

Project Honor will be an RPG on the Unreal Engine 5

What kind of game is it? According to the developers, Project Honor will be a classic online action RPG where you can play solo or together with friends. Using Unreal Engine 5, the studio according to the website will create “beautiful worlds filled with mysteries and dangers”.

This is what Project Honor offers:

  • PvE content like dungeons
  • PvP in the open world
  • You collect loot and resources to equip your character.
  • It features typical classes like mage, warrior, and priest, but is supposed to have unique gameplay.
  • The combat system is supposed to be action-packed and deviate from the classic RPG combat system.
  • Players view the game from a third-person perspective.

In the current video, the developers share 2 screenshots from Project Honor:

However, Notorious Studios emphasize that the RPG is in an early stage, so everything may change before the release. By the way, there is currently no release date. They are currently looking for players for their playtest, so you can register on the website for that. There is still no date for this either.

What do you think about Project Honor? Are you excited that OTK will soon have their own online RPG? Do you want to register for the playtest on the Notorious Studios website? Or would you rather wait until the release? Feel free to let us know in the comments here on MeinMMO!

YouTuber TheLazyPeon asked his community for their opinions on current MMORPGs and compared them with his own:

MMORPG: Large tier list shows the 46 best and weakest online role-playing games

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Twitch: Streamer ruins 11 years of career and his good reputation due to a mistake – “It was 2 AM”

Streamer Brandon “Atrioic” Ewing has been active on Twitch and on YouTube since 2011, building his channels over the years. But Twitter users have now caught him clicking on a page during a stream that featured paid “deepfakes” of Twitch streamers. This ruined his reputation and career.

What was the streamer caught doing?

  • On January 30, a clip circulated showing that Twitch streamer Atrioc had a tab open in his browser that displayed a deepfake website (via twitter). It featured montages based on famous female Twitch streamers. The images and videos were pornographic. The clip has since been deleted – there has been a widespread attempt to curb the distribution of the clip and the site.
  • The website is structured similarly to OnlyFans, as Kotaku reports: It requires a subscription to view the images. Therefore, it was clear that Atrioc must have paid for the service.
  • It is also sensitive that Atrioc is friends with some of the female Twitch streamers who were pornographically depicted in the deepfakes, and they only found out about the existence of the website through this mistake. Affected streamers like QTCinderella expressed deep shock and concern that such images exist.
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Twitch streamer emphasizes that he is actually quite different, advocates for women

This is what the streamer says: In a Twitch stream, Atrioc explains his situation. The Twitch streamer says he has been trying for years to ensure that especially women feel comfortable on Twitch.

He has always stood against sexist things, does not tolerate it, and bans sexist remarks as soon as he sees them.

Researched deepfakes, then clicked on the wrong advertisement on a porn site

How did the incident occur? The situation has been a one-time event. It was 2 AM, and his girlfriend was not in town:

It was 2 AM, and I was reading so damn much about artificial intelligence, about deepfake music, deepfake art, and I’m in these damn Discords. It’s all so embarrassing. I was on the damn Pornhub site, a completely normal site, and there was an ad, it was this ad on every damn video – so other people must click on it too because it was on every video.

The streamer emphasizes that he is the “most vanilla guy”, the “most normal guy”, and would never do such a thing again. He is very sorry for it.

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Atrioc’s girlfriend, who sat next to him in the stream crying, adds: A paywall would not stop her boyfriend, it is normal for him to pay through such walls – that means nothing.

If her boyfriend says he will never do it again, then she believes him.

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Twitch streamer shuts down site – Atrioc will pay for it

What about the website? As Vice writes, the operator of this website has since taken the content offline and published an apology. It is said to have been “eye-opening” how Atrioc was treated after he was caught. Only then did the site operator apparently realize what exactly he was putting online…

Atrioc himself explains (via twitter), that the closure was probably not as voluntary as the operator portrays it. The website was shut down through the efforts of streamer QTCinderella and a law firm.

Atrioc says he will cover the closing costs and will also financially support women who need legal assistance.

To show that he wants to focus on this, he will stop producing content. At least for a while.

How is this being discussed? Many streamers and content creators have now addressed the case. From Forsen to xQc to bodybuilder Knut and HasanAbi, many streamers have commented on the clip.

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The affected female streamers have also talked about being portrayed in this way, especially QTCinderella.

During the discussion, it is noticeable that particularly controversial content creators like Keemstar seem to be pleased that an “actually nice guy” like Atrioc is now being caught up in this (via Twitter).

It is said that those who pretend to be friends of women are actually the perverted ones on Twitch.

Atrioc says: Some people have also pledged their support for him in this matter. What he did is not wrong, and he does not need to apologize for it. To those people, he wants to say: “Screw you. Honestly, I don’t want your support. I’m not on your side.”

Atrioc’s behavior shocks many – and him as well – because it is not what was expected of him. For other streamers, a career collapse seemed just a matter of time:

Streamer apparently ruins 11 years of career in 14 seconds – Twitch permanently bans him

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Pokémon GO: Finally, everyone can now use a practical feature – “One of the best upgrades in a long time”

  • DirectorBeneficial: “One of the best upgrades they’ve made in a long time, and that’s somewhat sad.”
  • Bag440: “Finally, and it’s a good change, even though I really don’t know why they introduced it piece by piece.”
  • Tarcanus: “Man, this is soooo much better to navigate. Now we just need to be able to organize the sections and tiles so that what we want is at the top, and then it’s perfect.”

Whether there will eventually be the possibility to customize the item pouch individually remains to be seen for the moment.

How do you like the new grid view in the item pouch? Were you able to use the feature in recent weeks or did you also have to wait so long? Feel free to let us know here on MeinMMO in the comments and discuss with other trainers about it.

There’s a lot going on in Pokémon GO in the coming weeks. We show you all events in February and which ones are particularly worthwhile.

In Pokémon GO all trainers can finally look forward to a new practical feature that should have actually existed in the game for a few weeks. We at MeinMMO show you what function it is and how players are reacting to it.

What feature is it? In December 2022, Niantic released a new feature for the item pouch as part of update 0.270.0 in Pokémon GO. This was meant to simplify sorting through a new view. However, not all trainers have been able to use the new function so far.

But Niantic has finally made improvements. We show you what the new function looks like and how trainers have reacted to it.

Niantic finally activates the new item feature for everyone

Is the function now active for everyone? Yes! While some players have been enjoying the new sorting in the past weeks, others still had to scroll endlessly in their item pouch to find the desired item. Now the function is finally available for all trainers.

Niantic announced via their Twitter account on the night of February 1st: “The item pouch has been updated for all trainers to allow switching between the current design and a more compact view in which items are categorized in groups. By tapping the list/grid icon at the top right of the item pouch screen, you can switch between the two views.”

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And numerous trainers on social networks confirm that the new function is finally available to them. This is also the case for reddit user mtdrunk247 (via reddit.com): “I finally have the new item option, can others confirm this too?”

What has changed? Before the introduction of the new feature regarding the item view, trainers were presented with a long list in the item pouch without any filter functions. This was particularly annoying when looking for an item that was listed far down.

Now, this view can finally be changed by the trainers. Instead of the endless list, a grid view can now also be chosen. In this view, the items are grouped by their respective categories, making the pouch look more organized.

Grid view (left) and list view (right) of the item pouch

What does the new feature bring? The new function offers trainers a real “quality of life” improvement in the game. This not only affects the visual appearance of the item pouch but also allows trainers to find their items faster.

New item feature excites trainers

In recent weeks, the new item function has caused quite a bit of frustration in the community. The reason for this was that the feature could not yet be used by all trainers.

Many players hoped that it would finally be available with update 0.261.0, which was released on January 26. The more disappointed some trainers were that instead, the focus was on other areas, such as a new catching feature.

Now, Niantic has finally made improvements and is providing a lot of excitement in the community. Finally, all trainers can benefit from the new item feature. You can read the following in the reddit comments:

  • DirectorBeneficial: “One of the best upgrades they’ve made in a long time, and that’s somewhat sad.”
  • Bag440: “Finally, and it’s a good change, even though I really don’t know why they introduced it piece by piece.”
  • Tarcanus: “Man, this is soooo much better to navigate. Now we just need to be able to organize the sections and tiles so that what we want is at the top, and then it’s perfect.”

Whether there will eventually be the possibility to customize the item pouch individually remains to be seen for the moment.

How do you like the new grid view in the item pouch? Were you able to use the feature in recent weeks or did you also have to wait so long? Feel free to let us know here on MeinMMO in the comments and discuss with other trainers about it.

There’s a lot going on in Pokémon GO in the coming weeks. We show you all events in February and which ones are particularly worthwhile.

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In a new MMORPG on Steam, you travel as pirates across the oceans – Offers a huge open world with 60 cities and 200 ports

The pre-registration for an upcoming MMORPG on Steam is currently running, which offers a huge open world alongside PvP and trading. It is titled Uncharted Waters Origins.

What kind of game is Uncharted Waters Origins? It is an MMORPG from the Japanese developer studio KOEI Tecmo, where you travel the various oceans as pirates and explore locations based on real-world counterparts.

Additionally, Uncharted Waters Origins (PC/Mobile) is the latest installment of the “Uncharted Waters” series. The last installment of the series was released in 2004.

If you want to get a first impression of Uncharted Water Origins, we are embedding a gameplay trailer here that shows the battle system of the MMORPG.

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Uncharted Water Origins Battle Preview

Huge Open World with Trading and PvP

What characterizes the gameplay? Uncharted Water Origins relies on a massive open world where you cross the oceans with your pirate ship and explore up to 60 different cities as well as attractions. These are based on real-world counterparts like Portugal’s capital Lisbon or the Pyramids of Giza (via YouTube).

In total, Uncharted Water Origins is expected to offer not only the 60 cities but also 8 national powers, 200 ports, over 300 battlefields, and more than 20 weather types. You will also encounter various historical figures in the MMORPG.

In addition to the vast open world and numerous exploreable locations, there will be PvP and trading in Uncharted Water Origins. Thus, you can build a fortune with the strategic distribution of various goods or engage in naval battles with other pirates.

Demo and Pre-registration on Steam

What do we know about the release? Uncharted Water Origins is set to be released in 2023 as a free-to-play title for PC via Steam and on mobile devices with Android and iOS. Furthermore, according to KOEI Tecmo, the title will additionally feature crossplay.

If you want to test Uncharted Water Origins before the official release, you can download and play a demo of the title during the “Steam Next Fest” from February 6 to February 13, 2023. Additionally, there has been pre-registration for the full version of the MMORPG running from January 30 to February 20, 2023.

If you are generally still looking for a new MMORPG, check out our list of 7 new MMORPGs that are definitely set to release in 2023

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Final Fantasy XIV: The best raiders in the world are stripped of all rewards – Something like this has never happened before

Naoki Yoshida, the head of Final Fantasy XIV, has commented on the use of unauthorized tools in the MMORPG. He wonders why the community always wants tougher challenges only to dilute the experience with third-party software.

While third-party tools and mods are prohibited in Final Fantasy XIV, as there is no anti-cheat system, the developers have no way to monitor the use of these programs. The content is designed so that players can actually manage it without these aids. Nevertheless, it repeatedly happens that players use unauthorized programs to gain an advantage.

Just recently, a raid group that managed to achieve the world-first kill in the ultimate raid “The Omega Protocol” faced a lot of mockery and ridicule from the community. The group used third-party software to conquer the ultimate raid.

The group employed a zoom hack that improved visibility of the combat situation. They also used a hitbox pixel cheat, a cooldown tracker, and other unauthorized aids.

The strong reaction from the community has now also prompted the developers to take action. Naoki Yoshida himself reprimanded the use of these “aids”. He reminded the community that these programs violate the rules.

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Chief developer comments on the add-on controversy

What did Yoshi-P say? In a lengthy post on the official FFIX website, Naoki Yoshida, who is known in the community by his nickname Yoshi-P, spoke about the controversy surrounding the ultimate raid “The Omega Protocol”.

He confirmed the community’s suspicion that some raid groups were using forbidden mods during the ultimate raid. Square Enix, the studio behind FFXIV, would thoroughly investigate the incidents and follow up on relevant reports from the community. They are also using internal data, and some players have already admitted to violating the terms of service.

Yoshida cannot understand why players demand tougher content on one hand but then rely on forbidden programs to make the content easier on the other. By the way, this is not the first time that Yoshida has addressed this issue: FFXIV head is disappointed because the best players do not play by his rules

The illegal distribution of in-game cut scenes, which reveal details of the story, is also something the developers want to put a stop to. Yoshida mentions that there has likely been an internal leak. However, the investigations are still ongoing.

What penalties do players face? Yoshida makes it clear in his statement that the use of mods and third-party software is prohibited. In the event of a violation, account penalties are possible. These range from a temporary account suspension to a permanent account closure.

He further elaborates that the individual penalties will not be made public. It is not the company policy to make these decisions public. However, screenshots are circulating on Discord servers and community sites showing the extent of the penalties. One of the images features a conversation between a member of the raid group “Unnamed_” and a game master.

Although the player is not banned because he apparently did not use any of the tools himself, all titles and achievements are revoked. Additionally, the game master advises the player to delete the weapons he obtained from the raid “as soon as possible”.

MMORPG: Large tier list shows the 46 best and weakest online role-playing games

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Genshin Impact is giving away a 4-star character of your choice – But you have to hurry

Starting today, January 19, 2023, you can receive a 4-star character of your choice in Genshin Impact. We at MeinMMO will explain what you need to do.

With Update 3.4, the “Night of the Crystal Clear String Sound” event is also introduced. Participants who complete the event can choose and keep one of the 4-star characters from Liyue.

During the event, you can play a total of 4 different mini-games from January 19 to February 6 – Here are the games:

  • Radiant Sparks: A race where you move through the starry sky during fireworks. Starts on January 19.
  • Shadow Theater: A craftsman will teach you to use the “Shadow Play” to perform a theater. Starts on January 21.
  • Through Fog and Waves: Here you drive your wave rider and complete a race. Starts on January 23.
  • Nameless Heroes: Defeat enemies and ensure the safety of Liyue. Starts on January 25.

You will collect “Festivity” each time, and at a certain level, you can receive a 4-star character from Liyue.

All 4-star characters from Liyue are available – You can even choose the new one

Unfortunately, you cannot obtain 5-star characters through the event. However, you can choose from all characters from Liyue, including the new character Yaoyao, who came with Update 3.4 to Genshin Impact.

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Genshin Impact: Yaoyao Introduction Video

You can choose from these characters if you have enough festivity:

  • Beidou (Element Electro)
  • Chongyun (Element Cryo)
  • Ningguang (Element Geo)
  • Xiangling (Element Pyro)
  • Xinyan (Element Pyro)
  • Xingqiu (Element Hydro)
  • Yanfei (Element Pyro)
  • Yun Lin (Element Geo)
  • Yaoyao (Element Dendro)
You can receive these characters during the event.

What requirements must I meet? To participate in the event, you must have reached Adventure Rank 28. Furthermore, you must first complete the Archon Quest “A Rising Star”.

What do you think about the event “Night of the Crystal Clear String Sound”? Are you participating and securing one of the 4-star characters from Liyue? Which one would you like to have? Will it be the new character Yaoyao or one of the older ones? Will you pull on the new event banners to secure Alhaitham or Xiao? Feel free to let us know in the comments here on MeinMMO!

Here you can find an overview of all Genshin Impact guides on MeinMMO with numerous tips and builds.

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WoW: All Tasks of the Trading Post and Which Are the Easiest

In February, there are many tasks in World of Warcraft, especially at the Trading Post. We show you all the missions and reveal which ones you should complete.

The Trading Post in World of Warcraft is live and many players are already chasing the trader currencies to buy interesting rewards. However, to obtain the trader currencies, there are a variety of different tasks. You only need to complete a fraction of them, but you still have to put in a bit of effort. We show you all the tasks for February 2023 and highlight those tasks that can be completed particularly quickly.

We have introduced all the rewards of the Trading Post in February here.

All Tasks in February for the Trading Post

What is the goal? To receive the monthly maximum of 500 additional trader currencies, you need to collect a total of 1,000 travel points. Travel points are awarded for completing various tasks that change each month. If you collect a total of 1,000 travel points, there is even an additional reward! In February, it is a mount called “Ash’adar, Herald of the Dawn.”

Ash’adar is available for free – you just need to complete a few tasks.

Please note that some missions are listed in multiple categories. We have assigned them to their primary category here so that each task is listed only once.

Category: Professions

Task: Complete 10 crafting orders.
Reward: 200 travel points
Tip: You can send crafting orders to yourself with your own characters and master the task quickly.

Task: Catch 50 fish or items on the Dragon Isles.
Reward: 100 travel points

Task: Complete 2 weekly profession quests in Valdrakken.
Reward: 100 travel points

Task: Catch an Oschi with the harpoon with 5 other player characters on the Dragon Isles.
Reward: 50 travel points

Task: Catch an Oschi with the harpoon together with another player character on the Dragon Isles.
Reward: 50 travel points

Category: Dragonflight

Task: Complete all optional quest lines in the Coast of Awakening.
Reward: 200 travel points
Tip: This mission will also be credited retroactively. You may have already completed it!

Task: Collect 4,000 reputation with the factions of the Dragon Isles.
Reward: 150 travel points
Tip: You will almost complete this mission on the side when you also complete world quests.

Task: Complete 4 group dragon rides.
Reward: 150 travel points

Task: Complete 2 big hunts with the centaurs of Maruuk.
Reward: 150 travel points

Task: Defeat 2 rare enemies during the Primalist storms.
Reward: 100 travel points

Task: Defeat a world boss of the Dragon Isles.
Reward: 100 travel points
Tip: A very simple task that you likely want to complete anyway.

Task: Participate in a community feast with the Tuskarr.
Reward: 50 travel points

Task: Use the friendship system while climbing.
Reward: 50 travel points

Task: Complete the siege of the Dragonflayer fortress.
Reward: 50 travel points

WoW Travel Journal Points
You may have already completed some missions!

Category: Dungeons and Raids

Task: Kill 10 raid bosses from Dragonflight.
Reward: 200 travel points

Task: Defeat 25 raid bosses.
Reward: 250 travel points

Task: Defeat 50 dungeon bosses.
Reward: 200 travel points

Task: Complete 5 dungeons on Mythic+.
Reward: 200 travel points.

Task: Complete 15 dungeons on Mythic+.
Reward: 200 travel points

Task: Defeat 25 dungeon bosses in a cross-faction group.
Reward: 150 travel points

Category: Holidays and Events

Task: Get a hatchling to sit on you during the Great Hippogryph Hatch (23.02.).
Reward: 150 travel points

Task: Obtain a spectral feather during the Hippogryph Hatch (23.02.) and use it.
Reward: 150 travel points

Task: Complete the quest “Candy Assault” during the “Love is in the Air” event.
Reward: 150 travel points

Task: Kill Apothecary Hummel during the “Love is in the Air” event.
Reward: 150 travel points
Tip: This is the event boss of “Love is in the Air” and will be active from 06.02. The fight takes no more than 60 seconds via the group finder.

Task: Host a picnic for lovers during the “Love is in the Air” event in the plains of Ohn’ahra.
Reward: 150 travel points

Task: Use Q. Pido’s hearthstone during the “Love is in the Air” event on the Dragon Isles.
Reward: 150 travel points

Task: Hand a nice talisman bracelet to a faction leader during the “Love is in the Air” event.
Reward: 150 travel points

Task: Set up a large berry pie at the Darkmoon Faire during the Darkmoon Festival.
Reward: 50 travel points

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When you later farm the rocket mount, you’ll also complete a task for the Trading Post on the side.

Category: Pet Battles

Task: Defeat 2 master tamers of the Dragon Isles while using at least 2 dragonkin pets.
Reward: 200 travel points

Task: Win 15 pet battles.
Reward: 200 travel points

Task: Use 5 treats for happy pets.
Reward: 100 travel points

Category: PvP

Task: Win 10 arena matches (excluding skirmishes).
Reward: 200 travel points

Task: Win on 5 battlegrounds.
Reward: 200 travel points

Task: Earn 7,500 honor.
Reward: 200 travel points

Task: Loot 5 war supply crates on the Dragon Isles.
Reward: 100 travel points

Task: Complete a PvP world quest on the Dragon Isles.
Reward: 100 travel points
Tip: Activate war mode to see the PvP world quests. Almost all of these quests also have a PvE objective and do not require actual PvP.

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You can also easily complete tasks in PvP.

Category: Quests

Task: Complete 30 quests.
Reward: 200 travel points

Task: Complete 15 world quests.
Reward: 150 travel points
Tip: This can be perfectly combined with the “Collect 4,000 reputation” mission. You will almost complete both simultaneously.

Category: Special

Task: Earn 5,000 gold through auctions in the auction house.
Reward: 100 travel points
Tip: Coordinate with friends and simply buy each other’s auctions.

Task: Revive 10 player characters.
Reward: 50 travel points

Task: Drink Zanzil’s creeping poison.
Reward: 50 travel points

Task: Show the NPCs of the Trading Post some /love.
Reward: 50 travel points

Task: Show the dragon aspects some /love (Alexstrasza, Nozdormu, Kalecgos).
Reward: 50 travel points
Tip: You can complete this mission at the Seat of the Aspects (Valdrakken), where all aspects can be found together.

Task: Show 2 of the fallen dragons some /love in their raid. (Onyxia, Malygos, Sindragosa, Deathwing).
Reward: 50 travel points.

The Easiest Missions in February

As you may have already noticed, there are far more tasks than necessary. You can pick a few tasks and simply complete the shortest ones or work on the larger tasks over a longer period. In general, the rule is: Anyone who regularly ventures into the endgame of World of Warcraft should have more than enough tasks to complete “on the side.” Here, we have listed the tasks that are particularly easy or particularly lucrative and require little effort.

Task: Complete 10 crafting orders.
Reward: 200 travel points
Tip: You can send crafting orders to yourself with your own characters and master the task quickly.

Task: Complete all optional quest lines in the Coast of Awakening.
Reward: 200 travel points
Tip: This mission will also be credited retroactively. You may have already completed it!

Task: Collect 4,000 reputation with the factions of the Dragon Isles.
Reward: 150 travel points
Tip: You will almost complete this mission on the side when you also complete world quests.

Task: Defeat a world boss of the Dragon Isles.
Reward: 100 travel points
Tip: A very simple task that you likely want to complete anyway.

Task: Kill Apothecary Hummel during the “Love is in the Air” event.
Reward: 150 travel points
Tip: This is the event boss of “Love is in the Air” and will be active from 06.02. The fight takes no more than 60 seconds via the group finder.

Task: Complete a PvP world quest on the Dragon Isles.
Reward: 100 travel points
Tip: Activate war mode to see the PvP world quests. Almost all of these quests also have a PvE objective and do not require actual PvP.

Task: Complete 15 world quests.
Reward: 150 travel points
Tip: This can be perfectly combined with the “Collect 4,000 reputation” mission. You will almost complete both simultaneously.

Task: Earn 5,000 gold through auctions in the auction house.
Reward: 100 travel points
Tip: Coordinate with friends and simply buy each other’s auctions.

Task: Show the dragon aspects some /love (Alexstrasza, Nozdormu, Kalecgos).
Reward: 50 travel points
Tip: You can complete this mission at the Seat of the Aspects (Valdrakken), where all aspects can be found together.

With this set of missions, you have a good selection and have already earned more than the necessary travel points.

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Even Civilization is impressed: Player wins without founding cities – “The Crazy One did it”

A YouTuber has completed an insane challenge: He won a match in the strategy game Civilizations 6 without founding a single city. Even the YouTube account for Civilization is very impressed. We’ll show you the video and how he did it on MeinMMO.

In Civilization 6, it’s about staying one step ahead of your opponents: technology, army, culture – you have to find your niche and consistently put pressure on your opponents.

But what happens when you aren’t allowed to found cities at all? And on top of that, you are not allowed to build your own military units?

The YouTuber “boesthius” has now shown that such a tactic is indeed possible. In an entertaining video, he wins a round with his own rules and covers the map with chaos and destruction. This even caught the attention of the Civilizations account – they are very impressed.

Are you also up for a little challenge? Guess in our video which content creator is behind the voices:

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Do you recognize these German Twitch streamers by their dubbing voices in video games?

No Cities in Civilizations 6 – “We love to see you suffer”

What kind of challenge was that? Basically, it was a “No City Challenge.” boesthius was not allowed to build any cities at all. Not even the first settler was allowed to establish a shelter. But the YouTuber set even more rules:

  • Do not found cities
  • Maximum 3 cities of opponents allowed
  • Only civilians and melee siege units are allowed to be trained
  • Pangaea map / small / marathon speed
  • Zombie mode activated
  • “Deity” difficulty

A normal round of Civ 6 at “Deity” already causes nightmares for some fans of the series – myself included. But without cities? No units? In the comments under the video, “torture” is mentioned quite often.

You can watch the English video here:

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How did he do it? A lot of knowledge, good planning, and a bit of luck. boesthius played as the Chinese leader Qin Shi Huang (Unifier). This allowed him to take over enemy barbarians with melee units.

In the first moments of the video, the YouTuber gives a small insight into his previous attempts – many ended quickly.

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In the winning match, it took almost the first 100 turns until he finally found a suitable barbarian camp that he could exploit. It quickly became apparent that zombies are also an excellent tool.

Due to the complete abandonment of infrastructure and the minimal upgrading of cities, things became rather tight – boesthius almost lost all his cities due to lack of loyalty.

But at a certain point, he was able to overwhelm his enemies and already secure victory in turn 278.

What do the reactions look like? As a pinned comment under the video, there is a post from the official Civilization account on YouTube. Here, there was high praise: “Okay, I won’t lie. That was extremely impressive.”

In the comments, there are quite a few users who celebrate the video and praise the content creator for his work.

  • Fishpizza1212: “We love to see you suffer”
  • Lucas Fischer: “That was really cool to watch. It also fit thematically with the whole zombie plague thing. Great video!”
  • Fernando Bayer: “The crazy person did it!”

Time and again, YouTubers or Twitch streamers come up with completely insane challenges. Sometimes it seems no task is too outlandish: Twitch streamer kills a dragon in Elden Ring with her brain – “Pink future for gaming”

What do you think of the achievement, what challenge have you completed? Leave a comment on the topic.

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Pokémon GO: Research breakthrough in February 2023 brings 6 Pokémon – All possibilities

In Pokémon GO there is also a special research breakthrough in February: 6 Pokémon are hiding behind the weekly stamps. We will show you all the details.

What is the research breakthrough? The research breakthrough in Pokémon GO is achieved by collecting 7 weekly stamps through solving field research. One stamp can be obtained each day.

Normally, there is always a specific Pokémon in the research breakthrough, which is exchanged monthly. But since December 2022, things have changed – there are now several options at once. This also applies in February 2023.

A trailer introduced the season “Mysterious Wishes,” which is currently ongoing:

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Pokémon Go Season 9: Mysterious Wishes Trailer

This is how the research breakthrough works in February 2023 of Pokémon GO

When does the breakthrough take place? The research breakthrough started on December 1 at 10:00 PM and runs until March 1, 2023, at 10:00 PM – a total of 3 months. Therefore, it is also active in February 2023.

What’s in the breakthrough? There will be 6 possible Pokémon instead of just one.

They are:

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Pantimos compared to Galar-Pantimos and evolution Pantifrost
  • Botogel: This one doesn’t appear constantly, mostly around Christmas time. Botogel will also be available as shiny.
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Botogel and Shiny-Botogel
  • Kindwurm: Is no longer so rare, but brings a very strong evolution, Brutalanda, which is among the best attackers in the game , and is always a good catch. It is also available as shiny.
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Kindwurm and its evolutions
  • Kapuno: It has long been one of the rarest monsters, but is now also more common. Still: An exciting catch for everyone who missed the little dragon.
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Kapuno and its evolutions
  • Coiffwaff: Is also available as shiny and is also something for collectors: Here there are different forms that one can catch from this monster.
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Coiffwaff and Shiny Coiffwaff
  • Viscora: Evolves into Voscargot and Viscogon, but is also quite rare and can currently mainly be caught through 10 km eggs. This dragon monster is currently not available as shiny.
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Viscora and its evolutions

The research breakthrough runs in the form of a “lottery”: You randomly get one of these monsters per research breakthrough when you have collected the seven stamps – with no influence on which of the 6 monsters you receive.

What else is going on in Pokémon GO? In Pokémon GO, various events and dates are scheduled for February, during which there will be special content. You can find all of them in the overview of all events in February 2023 of Pokémon GO.

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MMORPG: Large Tier List shows the 46 best and weakest online role-playing games

The gaming YouTuber TheLazyPeon let his community vote on a tier list of current MMORPGs. He presents this in a video and adds his own ranking.

TheLazyPeon is known for numerous videos and streams about MMORPGs – both old and new, popular and unpopular, as well as upcoming releases. On YouTube, he now has over 700,000 subscribers, while on Twitch he has 79,000 (as of February 1, 2023). Among them are many MMORPG players who were able to express their opinions.

The YouTuber indeed let his community vote on which current MMORPGs they would rank in the respective tiers. The list ranges from S-tier to F-tier. They ranked 46 MMORPGs (and one survival game) that are currently published and still running. Shut down and upcoming games were not taken into account.

In his video, he promotes the survival game V Rising and includes it in the tier list for that reason. However, the game is not an MMORPG, so it actually does not belong on the list.

Where does the list come from? For the ranking, we refer solely to the community’s rating of the YouTuber and his opinion. Both are shared by TheLazyPeon within a 15-minute video on YouTube. We present the results here.

Community Ranking – Many Land in the F-Range

According to TheLazyPeon, about 5,000 viewers participated in the voting. He shares the results in the video with the words: “Don’t kill the messenger!”

S-Tier
A-TierFinal Fantasy 14
Guild Wars 2
WoW: Dragonflight
WoW WotLK Classic
Old School RuneScape
B-TierEVE Online
Albion Online
Runescape 3
Black Desert
(V Rising)
New World
Star Wars: The Old Republic
Lost Ark
The Elder Scrolls Online
C-TierNeverwinter
Guild Wars
The Lord of the Rings Online
Lineage 2
Rift
ArcheAge
Blade & Soul
Warhammer Online (private server)
Maple Story
Project Gorgon
Fantasy Star Online 2 New Genesis
Dungeons & Dragons Online
D-Tier
F-TierAion
Secret World Legends
Embers Adrift
Vindictus
Swords of Legends Online
Gloria Victis
Trove
Adventure Quest 3D
Skyforge
Riders of Icarus
Allods Online
Tower of Fantasy
Diablo Immortal
League of Angels Heaven’s Fury
Metin 2
Mortal Online 2
Final Fantasy XI Online
Undecember
Conquer’s Blade
Bless Unleashed
DC Universe Online

In the video, you see 5 MMORPGs with stunning graphics:

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5 MMORPGs with the most beautiful graphics

Ranking of TheLazyPeon – No S-Tier Here Either

At the end of the video, the YouTuber presents his own tier list:

S-Tier
A-TierGuild Wars 2
WoW: Dragonflight
Final Fantasy 14
WoW WotLK Classic
Black Desert
Old School RuneScape
New World
Lost Ark
The Elder Scrolls Online
Albion Online
(V Rising)
B-TierArcheAge
EVE Online
Runescape 3
Star Wars: The Old Republic
C-TierNeverwinter
Guild Wars
The Lord of the Rings Online
Lineage 2
Rift
Blade & Soul
Maple Story
Project Gorgon
Fantasy Star Online 2 New Genesis
Dungeons & Dragons Online
D-TierWarhammer Online (private server)
Vindictus
Riders of Icarus
Tower of Fantasy
Allods Online
Aion
Embers Adrift
Secret World Legends
Trove
DC Universe Online
Conquer’s Blade
Gloria Victis
Final Fantasy XI Online
Mortal Online 2
F-TierSwords of Legends Online
Adventure Quest 3D
Skyforge
Riders of Icarus
Diablo Immortal
League of Angels Heaven’s Fury
Metin 2
Undecember
Bless Unleashed

None of the MMORPGs make it to S-Tier for him either. However, significantly fewer land in F-Tier than in his community. Notably, in both versions, similar MMORPGs are in A-Tier: Guild Wars 2, WoW, FFXIV, and Old School RuneScape.

What do you think of TheLazyPeon’s and his community’s tier list? Which version would you agree with more if you had to choose? Would you also not rank any MMORPG in S-Tier, or are there titles that would be worth the placement for you? Which game would clearly land in F-Tier for you? Feel free to let us know in the comments here on MeinMMO!

A tier list with assessments from our MMORPG expert can be found here:

Where do the 55 largest MMORPGs stand currently? The Tier List 2023

Featured Image: Screenshot YouTube/TheLazyPeon

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Twitch streamer says: Flirts on role-playing servers in GTA 5 are 90% real, many deceive their partners

The streamer Félix “xQc” Lengyel has made some sharp theses about flirting on the role-playing server “No Pixel” in GTA 5 Online and presented them on Twitch. 90% to 95% of these supposedly acted flirts are real, says the Canadian. And half of those flirting would bring their real partner along.

What is xQc’s thesis? The streamer xQc claims: 90% or 95% of the flirts on the role-playing server “No Pixel” in GTA 5 Online are real. He has observed this repeatedly.

People act as if it is just a game, but the feelings behind it are real:

Most role-playing dating was real and then turned into real dating. At least in 90% of the cases I have seen. 90% on that damned No Pixel – I’m just saying. If not even 95% probably.

The streamer then goes even further: He has heard that many cheat on their real partners with online flirting. They would say about the date, “That’s not real,” but it would then turn into an actual affair.

xQc then becomes somewhat vaguer: These affairs would make up about 50% of the 90% he mentioned.

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What is juicy? In a discussion thread on reddit, it is noted that also xQc’s longtime girlfriend and perhaps wife, Adept, had a “boyfriend” in GTA 5. Especially because Adept and her supposed boyfriend were not really “role-playing,” but rather represented themselves in the streams, it is considered possible that more developed from that.

So it could be that xQc is speaking from painful experience here.

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Controversy surrounding toxic relationship on role-playing server for GTA 5

How did the discussion come about? The private server “No Pixel” for GTA 5 is frequented by many Twitch streamers who interact with each other:

  • People slip into roles in the role-playing of GTA 5 – these can vary
  • But mostly, the role-playing divides into “cops” and “criminals”

Currently, a controversy is going on Twitter that a woman dated an unnamed streamer from No Pixel and now accuses him of having emotionally and mentally abused her. She confided in the streamer and he comforted her over her last relationship, but then began to emotionally manipulate her.

An example that such “role-playing flirts” can also have the dark side of real relationships.

Another Twitch streamer, Megs, shared the woman’s post about her toxic relationship with a Twitch voice streamer. Megs outed the streamers in the comments and named them.

How is this being discussed? On reddit users cite some examples of well-known role-players who actually met through role-playing and then also formed their bonds in real life.

A user said: He still remembers his first girlfriend in the MMORPG Runescape. He was surprised when it turned out that the supposed lady was a guy and took everything he had in the MMORPG.

This is what it is about: The numbers of 90 to 95% that xQc throws out here, and 50% who cheat on their partners, seem quite pulled out of thin air.

That “played role-playing” can transform into real and that some who flirt in role-playing may have a partner in real life seems plausible. However, one should probably be careful with precise percentages here.

The role-playing on No Pixel has single-handedly turned GTA into a huge game on Twitch:

Twitch streamer quits GTA 5 RP because played job becomes real: “It’s brutal”

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One of the oldest champs in LoL suddenly changes roles – Becomes the strongest supporter

In the European League (LEC) of League of Legends, new game mechanics and ideas are constantly being tried out. A special champion has managed to stand out in the support position, as Ashe fought her way to the top of the supporter ranking.

What does the current support meta look like?

  • There is currently a lot of activity in the support position. Players are trying to gain an advantage through new champions and playstyles: Recently, Nami and Heimerdinger have appeared more frequently, and now the meta is shifting again.
  • The archer Ashe is still played as ADC, but is increasingly appearing in the support role. She is not the only original ADC that players are testing out anew.
  • With her unique skill set, Ashe manages to be a thorn in the side of her opponents and to initiate game-deciding attacks across the map.

The new season has started, and League of Legends kicks it off with a unique cinematic:

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LoL Season 2023: The Cinematic “The Brink of Infinity”

ADC Ashe Becomes a Top Pick Among LEC Supporters

How does Ashe perform in the new role? The icy archer is currently used more as a support character and feels right at home in this position. This is reflected in the statistics for the LEC Winter Season (via Oracle’s Elixir).

Alongside Yuumi, who is already too strong and is about to be heavily punished for the professional scene, Ashe holds the 2nd place in popularity with 73.3%. She has either been banned or picked. With a 26.7% pick rate, she shares the 2nd place with Yuumi.

What is special about the position is that Ashe has an incredible 63% win rate across 8 games played. This shows that players have been able to utilize much of her potential.

Why exactly is she so contested? Ashe brings a variety of possibilities with her abilities that she can establish in the new position. She can fight opponents from a distance with her range.

In addition, her abilities have a significant impact on the course of the game. Each of her normal attacks slows the opponent. With her W ability, she can shoot a volley that hits a large area in front of her, dealing damage and slowing opponents.

However, the most exciting aspect is her ultimate ability. With this, she can shoot an arrow across the entire map. The further the arrow flies, the longer the hit opponent is stunned. This allows Ashe to influence the top lane from the bot lane without leaving her teammate.

What do you think of her new role? Let us know in the comments.

If you want to read more news about the support role, we have something for you here: LoL ends the reign of terror by the bad kitty: Yuumi gets 8 nerfs – What Riot says

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Popular computer could improve the lives of thousands of people – Makes running faster and easier

The Raspberry Pi is one of the most popular computers in the world. Researchers have now developed an exoskeleton with such a system. In the future, it will also be available for purchase.

A group of people at Stanford University has developed an exoskeleton. An exoskeleton is a type of external support structure that is mounted around specific body parts. This part of the body is then supported.

With such a development, people aim to help those who have difficulties walking or need to transport heavy objects. The first tests were recently successful. Particularly exciting is that only a small Raspberry Pi is inside the system.

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What has the group done? The people at Stanford University have integrated a Raspberry Pi 4 into an exoskeleton. Thanks to its boot shape, it is able to adapt to the lower leg area and thus provide a comfortable option for the user.

In addition, the team explained that this experiment is the result of years of work with emulators that have enabled them to present this machine learning model, a tool they hope to market soon.

  • The exoskeleton takes about 1 hour to “learn” the user’s walking pattern.
  • After just 15 minutes, the first benefits are supposed to be noticeable.
  • People are said to be able to walk 9% faster and consume 17% less energy. The developers equate this with “taking off a 10-kilogram backpack.”

You can watch the entire experiment in the following YouTube video. Here you can also see how large the model is.

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The device is not yet market-ready

What problems still exist currently? The current device is still quite bulky. If you watch the video, you will notice that the construction is still quite large and not easy to wear. Here, the team explained that in order to have a market-ready version, they have to redesign the appearance and especially hide the cables and mechanical parts.

However, their biggest wish is to find a partner for marketing. In particular, a partner from whom they hope to gain assistance for people with movement disorders.

In the future, however, the device could represent an improvement in the daily lives of many people:

  • People with walking problems, whether genetic or age-related.
  • Persons who have to carry heavy loads and would be relieved by such a module.

Not all questions have been resolved yet. It is still unknown what such a system will ultimately cost.

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Pokémon GO: Fight Sierra, Arlo or Cliff? A battle has the highest priority for trainers

In Pokémon GO the Rocket takeover is running. Sierra, Arlo and Cliff have brought new Pokémon – and trainers already know exactly which ones they want.

This is the Rocket takeover: In Pokémon GO, everything is currently about Team GO Rocket.

So you have new challenges ahead of you again. But which of the bosses should you attack? In the Pokémon GO subreddit “TheSilphRoad,” trainers have a clear favorite.

Sierra with Crypto-Tanhel is the most exciting opponent, say trainers

Why do trainers want to fight Sierra? Sierra brings the new Pokémon Crypto-Tanhel with her. This is a very popular target among trainers, as its evolution, Metagross, is one of the strongest attackers in the game.

Additionally, some players are after the shiny variant of Crypto-Tanhel, which can be obtained with luck from a battle with Sierra.

She seems to be the primary target for players right now:

  • “Poor Sierra is becoming a target,” says one user (via reddit).
  • “The friendship with Cliff and Arlo is over, now Sierra is my new best friend” (via reddit).
  • “Sierra will be solely responsible for me finishing my 1100 missing Rocket battles for the medal” (via reddit).
  • “Crypto-Tanhel, let’s go! I’m so excited to get Crypto-Metagross. That’s 100% one of the OP-Pokémon for PvE” (via reddit).
  • “Sierra is a top priority,” says a user, “Is Crypto-Magnezone good too?” (via reddit).

Do you want to challenge the bosses? Here’s everything you need:

What about Cliff and Arlo? With Crypto-Magnezone, we arrive at Cliff, as he now has Crypto-Magnetilo with him. The crypto version of Magnezone may be surpassed by some other electric Pokémon, but it is still among the best electric attackers in the game.

This makes it a good candidate for raids and Cliff certainly remains interesting:

  • “We may all be hunting Sierra,” writes a user: “But Cliff is a wonderful side quest” (via reddit).

Arlo, on the other hand, is number 3 on the priority list for many players. The boss brings Crypto-Nidoran, which will evolve into Nidoking. This basically plays no role in battles. Only a few trainers hope for the shiny version in the comments.

We’ll show you how to find the bosses here:

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

Can I choose the boss? Only to a certain extent, as which bosses appear at your stops or in Rocket balloons is ultimately left to chance. However, if you are looking for a specific boss, such as Sierra, you can ignore the Rocket encounter with “wrong” bosses.

This allows you to search for the right bosses at a later time or at another PokéStop. A Rocket Radar will only be consumed when the battle against Arlo, Sierra or Cliff is finished. So you can easily click on the encounter and check who is hiding there.

The Rocket takeover marks the beginning of February. What else is coming up? You can see in the overview of all events in February 2023 in Pokémon GO.

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WoW: The Trading Post is here – All Rewards for February 2023

The trading post in World of Warcraft is active. We show you all the rewards you can receive in February 2023.

The trading post in World of Warcraft went live on February 1, allowing all players to start earning trader currencies to unlock interesting cosmetic rewards. We show you all the rewards you can unlock in February 2023 that are waiting for you at the trading post.

Trading Post – February 2023 Selection

Skystrider
Category: Mount
Cost: 900 trader currencies

Wrath of the Firelord
Category: Transmog (Weapon – Mace)
Cost: 750 trader currencies

Garrlok
Category: Battle Pet
Cost: 750 trader currencies

Outfit: Sabertusk Buccaneer’s Attire
Category: Transmog (Armor Set)
Cost: 650 trader currencies

Shattered Voidspike
Category: Transmog (Weapon – Staff)
Cost: 500 trader currencies

Infiltrator’s Pauldrons
Category: Transmog (Back)
Cost: 250 trader currencies

Agent’s Pauldrons
Category: Transmog (Back)
Cost: 250 trader currencies

Shard of Frozen Secrets
Category: Transmog (Weapon – Dagger)
Cost: 200 trader currencies

Longbow of Azure Wyrm
Category: Transmog (Weapon – Bow)
Cost: 200 trader currencies

Knight’s Warhammer
Category: Transmog (Weapon – Two-Handed Mace)
Cost: 100 trader currencies

Rose-Pink Boutonnière
Category: Transmog (Bracers)
Cost: 100 trader currencies

Outfit: Rose-Pink Attire of the Wanderer
Category: Transmog (Armor Set)
Cost: 100 trader currencies

Outfit: Rose-Pink Accents of the Traveler
Category: Transmog (Armor Set)
Cost: 100 trader currencies

Stinking Flower Bouquet
Category: Transmog (Off-Hand)
Cost: 100 trader currencies

Shimmering War Cloak
Category: Transmog (Back)
Cost: 75 trader currencies

Bonus Item in February

Ash’adar, Herald of Dawn
Category: Mount
Cost: Not for sale. Unlocked when you earn the maximum trader currencies in February.

The mount changes color depending on the time of day!

What if you can’t buy everything you want? Since trader currencies are heavily limited per month, it’s impossible to buy all the items every month. But that’s not a problem, as items can reappear at a later time.

It is especially important that you can “save” an item each month. This item will not be removed from the selection during the monthly renewal of the offer. You can thus “save” an item from February into March and purchase it there. Take advantage of this if there’s something you really want but can only gather the trader currencies next month.

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