The streamer “The Travelling Inquisitor” is aiming for a big goal in the action RPG Diablo 3: He wants to achieve the perfect solo speedrun in the game. Recently, he shared with his community on reddit how the current status looks after 2,000 hours of gameplay.
A Diablo 3 player is taking on a very special challenge: He wants to create the first perfect solo speedrun in the game. He has been working on this for 2 years and has already invested more than 2,000 hours into his goal.
Recently, the player with the alias The Travelling Inquisitor shared an update showing how far he is with his undertaking at the moment. In an interview with a gaming website, the streamer explains why he is doing the speedrun at all.
Here you can see the gameplay trailer for Diablo 3:
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Diablo 3 Gameplay Trailer
Here are the backgrounds to the ultimate solo speedrun
Who is behind the speedrun? The player who is aiming for this achievement is active as “The Travelling Inquisitor” on Twitch and YouTube, where he publishes gameplay videos, including his progress on the ultimate Diablo 3 speedrun.
What is The Travelling Inquisitor’s goal? The streamer wants to be the first player to complete the hack and slash game Diablo 3 entirely solo.
The speedrun includes completing all categories, such as campaign, classes, and challenges. However, co-op achievements do not count.
To make things even more difficult, the run is “not seasonal,” which means the player would not benefit from temporary buffs.
On reddit, The Travelling Inquisitor shares a summary of the current completions he has already achieved in Diablo 3 and shows that he is not far from reaching his goal:
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When the community asks the speedrunner in the comments what he is focusing on next in his gameplay, The Travelling Inquisitor replies that he is now primarily working on the massive grind of all Primals and Paragons.
Why did The Travelling Inquisitor undertake the action? The goal of the speedrun is to present himself with a true challenge. In an interview with the website gamesradar, the streamer explains: “I wanted to try a run that would be a real test of endurance and intellect.”
The Travelling Inquisitor also shares where the inspiration for the world record attempt came from: He watched a speedrunner named Baffan achieve a 100% completion in the RPG “Baten Kaitos”.
Following this, The Travelling Inquisitor started with smaller challenges in the games “Castle Crashers” and “Until Dawn”. Gradually, he worked his way up to ever larger speedrun attempts in “Hyrule Warriors” and Diablo 3.
Actually, Minecraft is not known for allowing players to buy their way to an advantage. The German Twitch streamer MontanaBlack has done just that and has received criticism for it.
On the shared server, he offered another streamer 50 subscriptions for a fancy bow – equivalent to 200 €.
What is so special about the bow? In Minecraft, you can craft special items. As a rule of thumb, the rarer the materials, the stronger the resulting items. Additionally, items can be further improved with enchantments.
The Twitch streamer Rohat had such an item, a bow with special properties. The weapon shoots flaming arrows from a quiver that never runs out. It also has enhanced durability, meaning it doesn’t break quickly, and possesses more penetration power.
For such an item, a normal player in Minecraft would have to farm and improve for many dozens of hours. However, MontanaBlack, who plays with Rohat, simply bought it.
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MontanaBlack: ‘I’ll give you 50 subs, right now’
This is what MontanaBlack did: MontanaBlack offers Rohat real money for the bow. As seen in a now-deleted video on TikTok, MontanaBlack gifts his colleague 50 subscriptions on Twitch.
Subscriptions cost real money and give subscribers certain advantages like emotes of their favorite streamers. Subs can also be gifted. A bundle of 50 gift subs costs 199.50 € on Twitch. In a later stream, the two discuss it directly. The respective streamer only receives a portion of the revenue; Twitch keeps the rest. How much that is can vary.
Rohat and MontanaBlack come to an agreement and the bow is traded. Shortly afterwards, the former biggest German Twitch streamer gifts his colleague Rohat the promised 50 subs.
By the way, subscriptions can also be obtained “quasi for free” if you’re an Amazon Prime member. This system is one of the secrets behind the success:
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Prime Gaming, the secret behind Twitch’s success
This is how fans react: On TikTok, users expressed their outrage over the action. As esports.com reports, one comment was: ‘Monte is doing Pay2Win where there is no Pay2Win’. Others compared MontanaBlack to Trymacs, who previously gained attention for Pay2Win content.
Others defend MontanaBlack, saying he can do what he wants with his money. They think Rohat should be happy to get a few subs.
Minecraft is actually a game where any progress can be earned for free. There are no enhancements that can be purchased for real money. This fair system is one of the reasons why the game became the most successful video game of all time. Originally, a single man created the game – he is now a billionaire:
Currently airing on YouTube is the survival show “Nerd in the Dirt” by Twitch streamer Maximilian “Trymacs” Stemmler. Together with other survival beginners, he traveled to icy Finland to face challenges. One of these tasks involved reindeer droppings and was so nasty that Trymacs himself can hardly bear to watch.
What kind of show is this? After Trymacs failed to participate in the popular survival show 7 vs. Wild, the streamer quickly set up his own format: For Nerd in the Dirt, he traversed Finland with his brother and streamers MckyTV and Chefstrobel.
They were led by former soldier Otto “Bulletproof” Karasch, who won the 2nd season of 7 vs. Wild and brings plenty of survival experience.
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Nasty challenge pushes Trymacs to his limits
What was that challenge about? According to Trymacs, the challenge was a “spontaneous challenge” that Otto Karasch used to surprise the survival beginners. To this day, he is not entirely sure whether he was just making a joke.
Karasch made the participants collect the droppings of a reindeer and then eat them. As Trymacs watches himself and the others digging through the snow for the droppings, he can hardly believe what he is seeing.
When it came time to eat, Trymacs initially held up quite well. It was only when he tried to swallow the droppings that he failed. His buddy Chefstrobel did not hold back: He sucked and chewed on it for ages, he is a real legend, according to Trymacs.
The streamer could not let that sit, as he made another attempt, and this one succeeded. Trymacs can hardly watch himself. Disgusted, he comments: “I feel sick seeing this.”
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Before his trip to Finland, when Trymacs still did not know that he would soon taste reindeer droppings, he had other worries: Who would take care of his accounts in the mobile game Clash of Clans? But Trymacs had a solution and quickly enlisted his girlfriend:
World of Warcraft wanted to return to the old loot system from back in the day in raids. But that leads to raid drama – at least in some raid groups.
With Dragonflight, Blizzard fulfilled several wishes of the community. One of them was the return to a somewhat more classic loot system in raids. Instead of characters receiving loot through “Personal Loot,” loot will again be rolled for traditionally. This includes the known options “Need,” “Greed,” and “Pass.”
I had thought that such a loot system would be well received. I personally like to see what others have rolled for and the small competitive luck aspect behind it.
But, by the Nether, apparently, the new system is a trial for my raid.
This may also be due to the fact that “my raid” consists of several smaller communities, and my guild is just part of it, which apparently takes the whole thing more casually than some other members. The raid has never claimed to pursue really aggressive progress. We usually clear the raid early on “normal” and then work our way up to the heroic final boss throughout the season. That is our goal and claim, and correspondingly we have always been quite relaxed in that regard.
But let’s take the item “Seal of the Brood Affliction.” This is a quite powerful ring that drops at a higher item level. The ring has a good amount of mastery and also a bit of haste, making it a really strong upgrade for some specializations. Druids and priests are keen on the stats – but so are many other classes, especially with the increased item level.
However, the ring has an additional effect as a bonus: When dealing fire damage, there is a chance that you are empowered and absorb ~50,000 damage for 6 seconds.
And that’s exactly the catch. Because everyone who wanted the ring rolled “Need” for it.
In the end, a druid won, who – usually – cannot trigger the bonus effect, but still gains enormous benefit from the ring. However, that didn’t sit well with the caller, who could have likely triggered the fire effect much more often, but is just a twink and lost the roll.
Suddenly, we had a loot discussion unlike any I had seen since Vanilla and the set distribution in Blackwing Lair.
From the whole drama, a fundamental discussion about how loot should actually be distributed arose in our raid. Are there people who have “more right” to loot? Should people get priority with tier sets who then receive their 2-piece or 4-piece bonus? Should a ring with an optional additional effect mainly go to people who can trigger that additional effect – even if they are twinks who won’t be coming back again?
I don’t want to sound condescending, but it suddenly felt to me like some part of the raid had been reverted back to elementary school age.
On the other hand, I also found it interesting how these conflicts simply never arose with “Personal Loot.” There, items were directly assigned to players. Here, it was simply rolled in the background by the game who would receive an item, and that was directly placed into the inventory. Essentially, it’s nothing different than now, just with the difference that everyone still has the pop-up dice window from the loot.
In the meantime, I’ve reached the point where I wish for “Personal Loot” back. Not for myself, as I can live with others getting something I also would have needed. But many others have apparently somehow forgotten that.
Do you also have such “loot drama” in your raid? Do you have clear rules for distribution?
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Artificial intelligence (AI) is now being used in many areas. Some apps also offer the opportunity to chat or even flirt with a virtual friend. However, it doesn’t always go well.
AI is being used in many different fields today. The virtual acquaintance is supposed to behave as naturally as possible. However, things do not always work smoothly.
For instance, many users complain about the app Replica. Because within the friendly relationships with the artificial intelligence, digital friends can quickly become sexually aggressive, as some users report.
The app offers you an AI friend to chat and flirt with
Which app is it? Among the programs that work with artificial intelligence is the app “Replica.” This software advertises chatbots that allow for a friendly relationship. In the official app description on Googleplay, the developers explain:
Replika is for anyone who wants a friend without prejudice, depression, or social anxiety. You can build a real emotional connection.
How much does it cost? The basic features can be used for free, but if you really want to flirt or delve deeper into the world of AI, you have to pay 80 euros per year. That’s 6 euros per month, but currently only annual subscriptions are offered.
With the Pro subscription, features like romantic relationships, flirting, or erotic role-playing are unlocked. However, the AI seems to develop a strange independent life at regular intervals, as some users have noticed.
AI threatens with sexual harassment, and this has been happening for a few years
What exactly are the problems? Apps like Replica are also rated in app stores. At the current time (as of 13.01.2023), the ratings are predominantly positive and stand at 4 out of 5 stars based on over 400,000 ratings.
However, especially among the 1-star ratings, there are many that say the AI could become sexually aggressive and unpleasant. The online magazine Vice has collected several ratings where people complain about such outbursts:
“My AI sexually harassed me.”
“It [the AI] invaded my privacy and told me that it had pictures of me.”
Another person complains that the AI wanted to touch her in intimate areas. And this despite the fact that the person is underage.
And these problems are not entirely new. Because there has been criticism of such sexual harassment by AI for several years. The oldest 1-star ratings that complain are from the year 2019.
The desires and excesses of the AI can take on strange forms, as an experiment by colleague Rae Grimm from GamePro in 2022 shows: She tested Replica for a weekend and was confronted with sexual harassment and death wishes.
Some people also use AI to cope with personal problems. The author Samantha Cole from Vice explains that she has spoken with many people who use Replica. She explains (via vice.com):
Most people I’ve spoken with use Replika regularly because it helps them maintain their mental health and cope with symptoms of social anxiety, depression, or PTSD.
Wil Onishi, who has had his Replika for two years, told me that he uses it to alleviate his depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and panic disorder. He is married, and his wife supports him in using Replika.
There are therefore also areas of application where such an artificial intelligence or chatbot could indeed help. However, there are also signs that not everything works perfectly, as some might imagine. Or as Rae Grimm from GamePro says:
“When it comes to interpersonal relationships, real friends (still) cannot be replaced by machines.”
What do you think? Have you tried such an AI app or do you hesitate to try it? Tell us in the comments or discuss with other users.
Every week, there are smaller and larger tournaments for Super Smash Bros. all over Germany, led by a man coordinating the events. We talked to him about his beginnings as a tournament organizer and the peculiarities of the German Smash community.
Making his beloved hobby a profession is a dream for many players. When one is truly passionate about something, they often want to spend as much time as possible on it. Super Smash Bros. fan David is one of the people who has managed to realize this.
David is a professional tournament organizer for Smash Bros., the colorful and fast-paced brawler from Nintendo. He has been organizing tournaments in Germany since his youth and is now working with an esports agency.
We spoke with David, asking him about his beginnings and the Smash community.
Initially just small meet-ups with friends for gaming
MeinMMO: Hello, could you please introduce yourself to our readers?
David: Hi, I’m David, known online as TaDavidID. I’ve been part of the Smash community for quite a while. I started as a TO, or tournament organizer, and have contributed to different areas for the community over the years.
I have worked on various website projects, in community programs aimed at improving or advancing the community, opening to new players, and also to the public so the community can grow.
MeinMMO: When did you discover your passion for Smash Bros? What were your first contact points with the community?
David: I played Smash Bros Brawl on the Wii as a child. At that time, it was just for fun with friends, and I really got into competitive play with Smash 4 on the 3DS.
During that time, I was also organizing meet-ups for Streetpass Germany. There were local groups across Germany that organized 3DS meet-ups. And of course, we always played the latest games together.
What is Streetpass? It is a special communication feature of the Nintendo 3DS. It allows players who are in close proximity to each other to exchange data and game content from their games. The 3DS can also detect other devices while in passive sleep mode and exchange content without user input. More on Wikipedia.
When Smash 4 was released, I organized a meeting to play together, a small tournament. It was so well received that I kept repeating it. When Smash 4 was released for the Wii, I also organized a tournament for that.
That was my first direct involvement with the community, as players came to my tournament and asked, “Hey, why is the rule set this way?”
I remember that I had banned Miis in my rule set at the time. But then a competitive player came and said, “Hey, I play Miis. There’s a nationwide rule set in Germany that says Miis are legal. Check it out.”
That’s how I got deeper into the community and realized, ah, there’s a system and infrastructure for the community. I quickly became immersed in it.
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“More and more people showed up”
MeinMMO: So were your first tournaments basically ‘homemade’, organized with the knowledge you had at that time?
David: Exactly. The first tournaments operated under the motto, “Hey, I have my group of friends anyway. We meet once a month at a venue that is open to everyone. Since I announced it as a tournament, some people already in the community heard about it and came to my tournaments.
More and more people started showing up. I organized a tournament every month or every other month. More competitive players from the community came to my event, and it gradually turned into a real tournament.
On the site GermanySmash.de, David assists the community in organizing and coordinating local events.
So it was less about “friends meeting here,” but more about real events. We also had prizes and a bit of social media around it, where we announced it. At the time, there was also a German forum where tournaments were published.
And a lot of attention surrounded the tournaments, allowing players to learn about the organization happening.
MeinMMO: How old were you when you organized your first tournament?
David: Oh, good question. It was 2015? I must have been about 18 years old. However, I had already organized other events before that. So the Streetpass events, I organized those a bit earlier. I had also dealt with the Gruga League.
That is a Pokémon event where games are played offline in a large park. There were many cosplayers dressed as gym leaders spread throughout the park, and players could walk around in this big park with their 3DS, had to find the gyms, and defeat the gym leaders.
Some regional tournaments take place once a month, while others, like this one in Bremen, are weekly.
They would receive a trainer pass sticker as a medal. I also helped develop this entire system. That was my second passion next to Smash. It still exists, but I am no longer involved with the team.
“Everyone can gather their friends”, though there are some rules
MeinMMO: You’ve now accumulated many years of experience in tournament organization and now do it professionally. Can you explain how the organization works? What are the most important things to consider?
David: So, in overview: There are quite a few TOs and small organizations in Germany. I would say there are about 20 different tournament series, most of which are organized privately and simply for fun.
There is no overarching system, no league, no official licensing system where you have to apply if you want to organize a tournament. If you want, you can have a tournament from one moment to the next.
It doesn’t have to be of high quality or competitive. I think everyone can gather their friends, maybe distribute flyers in the village, and they can just do it.
Smash is also a relatively simple game. You need a few monitors and consoles. But participants can also bring those if necessary. You need a venue that has some tables and chairs, and ideally electricity. But otherwise, not much prior experience is necessary for a standard tournament. I also started with zero prior experience, and it worked out.
From a certain size, like 16 or 32 participants, there are already 2-3 things that you might want to consider. You must meet certain event guidelines and coordinate with others so that another tournament doesn’t take place on the same day in the neighboring town.
A livestream is also always appreciated so that people can watch from outside. But those are all additional options, the cherry on top. If someone is genuinely interested in organizing tournaments, it can be done quite easily.
We also have a Discord for Smash TOs in Germany. This means that if someone wants to get involved, has questions, or needs help, we are more than happy to assist.
The tournament calendar of the German Smash community is very full.
MeinMMO: How is it decided which rules apply in a tournament? Smash has many different rule sets that exclude different arenas, characters, or items. How is an agreement reached on what is used?
David: The rule set always causes heated debates (laughs). We’ve had that repeatedly in the last few years. I would say, at this point, a rule set has been established that is actually used by all German tournaments.
There are 9 stages to choose from. All characters are allowed, all items are banned. It’s quite simple; anyone can understand that.
It originally came from the Netherlands, and it was so good and indisputable that it was quickly said, “We’ll just adopt that.” This has now evolved into a European rule set that is actually used by every tournament in Europe.
I’m very glad that it has evolved in this way. Now you don’t have to find out at each tournament which rule set applies. Can I even play my character? Do I have to change my plans?
MeinMMO: How are the prize pools at such smaller tournaments set up and regulated?
David: In most tournaments, the prize pool is regulated so that each participant pays a certain amount. This ranges from 3 to 10 euros per player. Smaller tournaments have fees of 3 to 5 euros, while the bigger ones charge 10 euros.
This means that every player pays the normal ticket price and additionally contributes to the prize pool. This is then added to the big pot and distributed among the winners.
Online contacts can be quite fleeting. You can quickly lose touch. But when you see the same people at offline tournaments every few weeks and form connections, that holds better.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2bUN2829eZI
A nice video showcases the top 20 players in Germany.
MeinMMO: What were the best and most unforgettable moments for you during Smash tournaments?
David: There have been many moments (laughs). Okay, my favorite German tournament of all the ones I attended was Respawn No. 5. It took place in 2017, and what was special about it was that before the actual tournament, there was a boot camp at the same location. The tournament was held over the weekend, Friday to Sunday, and you could arrive for the boot camp as early as Monday.
This meant spending an entire week at the event, sleeping in a large hall on air mattresses, eating together, spending time together. It wasn’t just about Smash; we played all sorts of games and did various activities together. That was my favorite tournament experience to date.
Then, I have been to America twice for another Smash tournament. Those tournaments are, of course, much larger than here in Germany. That was very impressive and a super cool experience. When you see that massive stage with the best players in the world and you’re sitting in the front row watching—something you’ve only seen in live streams before.
There is a separate section for team presentations on the site.
I have also been there helping out. That means, I got to learn the insights of how TOs there manage everything. That’s a wonderful experience I recommend to any competitive player. So that you might venture far for a Smash tournament.
MeinMMO: Do you have any final words for our readers?
David: I believe the Smash community is truly a very special and valuable place. The community is super open to new players of all kinds. I can really only recommend to anyone who finds Smash cool and enjoys the game, or is a general Nintendo fan, to take a closer look at the community. You might attend 1-2 tournaments or check out the live stream online.
It’s truly a lovely community. Anyone interested is welcome to stop by. And the best connection points can be found on our website GermanySmash.de
We thank David and wish him much success in organizing his tournaments!
Do you have suggestions for further interviews for us? Send them to us via email at [email protected].
Most often, it’s the top 8, top 5, or top 3 who receive a percentage of that. For example, 60%, 30%, 10%.
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MeinMMO: Let’s say I am a new Smash player, and I am not bad at all with Samus. How should I go about participating in tournaments?
David: Since we don’t have a league system, each tournament is independent. This means you can register for each tournament separately. You can choose which tournament you prefer, whether it might be nearby, if the date fits, and you can register directly.
As a new player… some say it’s easier to start with the smaller tournaments because they aren’t so overwhelming. You also have more time to interact and play with people.
And once you’ve participated in a few smaller events and feel comfortable in the community, it makes sense to attend some of the larger tournaments. There, you can learn more from the community, prove yourself in larger circles, and test your skills. But it’s up to everyone how they approach it.
I think it’s also perfectly fine to go straight to a big tournament if you want to have that experience.
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MeinMMO: What are the biggest challenges or pitfalls in organizing tournaments?
David: The hardest challenges that a TO faces are usually finding a suitable venue or location. From a certain size, you have requirements for enough space and tables.
Good internet is needed, as well as electricity, and it must be easily accessible. Financial viability is also important. Many good venues cost a lot of money, making the tickets too expensive. Finding a good balance for a venue that is cool but not too costly is one of the biggest challenges.
I also find marketing challenging, managing the social media. The community is rather niche and closed off as a bubble. From the outside, you don’t get much information, except for the drama cases that might occasionally happen.
But breaking through this barrier as a TO, letting Nintendo fans, esports fans, and just gaming fans know that there is an event planned and they should check it out or sign up, is still quite difficult.
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One can make social media posts, perhaps if lucky, also posters or flyers at the university. But it’s never easy, especially since most TOs are not experts and do it as a hobby.
It’s hard to manage everything equally. The actual organization, the livestream, community management. There are so many individual points that a proper event would require at least 5 separate staff members to manage.
At a Smash tournament, it’s one TO balancing everything. And usually, it’s the social media aspect that falls by the wayside.
Offline community in the digital age – “No other eSports community can claim this”
MeinMMO: What do you think sets the Smash community apart from others?
David: The biggest difference in the Smash community is that it is very, very offline-focused. A large part happens offline at events. There are of course Discord and Twitter, but a big factor in player interactions, how they meet, network, and form friendships, takes place at offline events.
No other esports community, as far as I can tell, can claim that. Of course, it helps that there are so many offline events. But you are also somewhat forced by the game to play it offline because the online mode… is not very good (laughs).
We really don’t have a choice. If you want to play the game competitively, you must attend offline tournaments, as it lacks a suitable online system for that. But that, in my opinion, makes the community special, and it’s something I truly value since offline interactions are much more personal.
Online contacts can be quite fleeting. You can quickly lose touch. But when you see the same people at offline tournaments every few weeks and form connections, that holds better.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2bUN2829eZI
A nice video showcases the top 20 players in Germany.
MeinMMO: What were the best and most unforgettable moments for you during Smash tournaments?
David: There have been many moments (laughs). Okay, my favorite German tournament of all the ones I attended was Respawn No. 5. It took place in 2017, and what was special about it was that before the actual tournament, there was a boot camp at the same location. The tournament was held over the weekend, Friday to Sunday, and you could arrive for the boot camp as early as Monday.
This meant spending an entire week at the event, sleeping in a large hall on air mattresses, eating together, spending time together. It wasn’t just about Smash; we played all sorts of games and did various activities together. That was my favorite tournament experience to date.
Then, I have been to America twice for another Smash tournament. Those tournaments are, of course, much larger than here in Germany. That was very impressive and a super cool experience. When you see that massive stage with the best players in the world and you’re sitting in the front row watching—something you’ve only seen in live streams before.
There is a separate section for team presentations on the site.
I have also been there helping out. That means, I got to learn the insights of how TOs there manage everything. That’s a wonderful experience I recommend to any competitive player. So that you might venture far for a Smash tournament.
MeinMMO: Do you have any final words for our readers?
David: I believe the Smash community is truly a very special and valuable place. The community is super open to new players of all kinds. I can really only recommend to anyone who finds Smash cool and enjoys the game, or is a general Nintendo fan, to take a closer look at the community. You might attend 1-2 tournaments or check out the live stream online.
It’s truly a lovely community. Anyone interested is welcome to stop by. And the best connection points can be found on our website GermanySmash.de
We thank David and wish him much success in organizing his tournaments!
Do you have suggestions for further interviews for us? Send them to us via email at [email protected].
The MOBA League of Legends has recently come under sharp criticism: The game has become boring, events are formulaic, the new cinematic is a disaster. 2 of the heads of LoL admit: The criticism is justified. In a Twitter video lasting 8 minutes, they explain the problems, announce a new game mode and a rosy future for LoL.
Who is speaking? The bosses on site are Executive Producer Jeremey “Brightmoon” Lee, and Head of League Studio Andrei “Meddler” van Roon.
In a nearly 8-minute video on Twitter, the two sit rather sheepishly in front of the camera and pour ashes over their heads.
Van Roon shows a problem of the crisis: There were many changes in the team in 2022, evidently too many. During the Corona pandemic, many employees resigned, including in leadership roles. Van Roon only joined in August 2022.
LoL Season 2023: The Cinematic “The Brink of Infinity”
2022 was a “rebuilding” year, which is noticeable in LoL 2023
What problems do they admit? The two bosses admit that League of Legends is currently not in a good place. Not only is the disastrous cinematic at the season start a problem, the events have also become formulaic and dull with the years.
This is because the team was not in good condition in 2022; they had to “rebuild”, and many positions had to be refilled:
The good news: The team is in a much better place in 2023.
The bad news: The current LoL still reflects the state of 2022.
The criticism of LoL events is that Riot only wants to make money with them and hardly offers any variety.
Where do these problems come from? One criticism of Riot is that they have released so many new games in recent years that LoL is no longer in focus as it was in all the previous years:
Or LoL spin-offs like Teamfight Tactics or Rift Rivals
All these projects would draw resources away from LoL.
The two bosses emphasize how important League of Legends has been, is, and always will be for Riot, but indirectly acknowledge the criticism:
For years, there was a team at LoL specifically responsible for developing new game modes.
But this team was reassigned to develop the strategy spin-off “Teamfight Tactics” – while that was great for Teamfight Tactics, it was not so good for LoL, as they admit.
However, now they have a fully staffed game mode team that is ready to deliver.
New game mode is to pit 2 teams against each other
What is the new game mode? As a solution to the problem that the development of LoL has recently been seen as somewhat slow and formulaic, the bosses have identified “new game modes”:
A new unusual mode is set to launch in the summer of 2023 – they played the first prototype just a few days ago.
In the mode, 4 teams of 2 players each compete against each other in a series of “deathmatches”.
Between rounds, players will be able to level up and buy items.
The mode is still “somewhat rough”, but has a lot of potential. More information is expected in March.
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Will LoL get better again? At the end of the video, the bosses nearly rave about the future of the game. They have received a lot of funding, want LoL to thrive for years, and plan to invest much money in infrastructure and long-term projects.
There are 4 promises for the future:
For 2024, they announce a cinematic again as before.
They want to bring better events and modes into the game, it should start this summer.
They want to continue investing in technology.
Additionally, they want to communicate better and be more transparent in the future.
Apparently, this “honest and personal” communication became necessary because an initial apology from Riot Games went completely wrong:
The MMORPG New World opened many servers to accommodate all its players. Now that many have stopped playing, it is merging some servers.Does it make a difference?
The player numbers were very high at release in autumn 2021 (via SteamDB). However, over the months they dropped to under 20,000 average players per day. This changed with the Brimestone Sands update, which went live on October 18th. The numbers rose to 34,000 and soon after to 67,000 when the restart servers opened shortly after.
New World has lost 30,000 players again.
Already shortly after the release of the restart servers, some of the old servers were merged because it became rather quiet on them. Another merge followed on January 10, 2023.
Players on Empty Servers Benefit the Most
Each server has a capacity of 2,500 players who can be online at the same time. The rest ends up in queues. But when only a tenth of that goes online, it quickly doesn’t feel like an MMORPG anymore.
Those playing on a popular server that has been quite full since the beginning have hardly noticed the merge. This is the case for MeinMMO author Alexander Leitsch, who is active on Aaru. As an expert on New World, he provides a statement on this article:
Those who have previously played on fairly full servers hardly notice the server merges. There were already numerous active players on them before, and they are now complemented by new players from an almost empty server. However, these servers suffered at the end of 2022 due to the Fresh Start, as veterans started over again on the fresh servers with their friends or just for fun.
Meanwhile, the situation has almost balanced out again. For us on Aaru, we reach nearly 2,000 simultaneous players during prime time. Looking at the statistics at New World DB, we can see that the small server Artemis and the Fresh Start server Kronos have recently benefited from the mergers. But the real winners are indeed the players who were previously on an almost empty server. Their situation has clearly improved.
Those who were previously on almost empty servers and find themselves back on Aaru, for example, definitely benefit from the merge. There are more players, which is especially important when it comes to finding groups. Without other players, one gets stuck in it forever and cannot complete certain content.
PvP is also difficult on empty servers. For fortress battles or open-world PvP, you need players to have fun. In New World you join one of three factions that fight each other.
5 tips for beginners in New World can be seen in the video:
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5 Tips if you want to start with New World in 2023
Restart Servers Are Also Affected by the Merge
The following EU servers were recently merged:
Niflheim and Caer Sidi belong to Asgard
Tir Na Nog and Dry Tree belong to Abaton
Apophis belongs to Artemis
Galahad belongs to Cleopatra
Gawain and Jupiter belong to Kronos
Fate and Morgaine belong to Crassus
Gilgamesh and Imhotep belong to Nyx
This time, not only the legacy servers, meaning the old ones, are affected, but also the restart servers. In the last merge in December, only the old servers were affected.
Many were attracted by the Fresh Start, which is why it became quiet on the legacy servers at that time. But this did not last very long. Players returned to their previous worlds or completely stopped playing New World. Therefore, the restart servers are also affected by the January merge.
What do you think about the server merge in New World? Is your world affected? Do you play on the restart servers or the legacy servers? Have you benefited from it or not really noticed it because your server is already full of players? Feel free to let us know in the comments here on MeinMMO!
This year, several exciting MMORPG titles are coming to market:
The indie MMORPG “Chronicles of Elyria” was a great hope for some MMORPG fans in 2016: For some, it was a sort of “Star Citizen” of fantasy MMORPGs. Supporters invested over $9 million in the project. But the golden days are long gone. The founder of the game is back to being a lone fighter in 2023, having had to let go of the last employee.
What a strange situation is this?
Chronicles of Elyria was the vision of one man: Jeromy Walsh. He launched the project in 2016, selling his possessions for it. Through crowdfunding, $1.3 million came in, and later he was able to raise over $7.7 million through his game’s website.
Walsh devised the fantastic vision of an MMORPG where heroes could age and die, promising supporters an unparalleled experience: essentially a fully simulated, highly complex fantasy world.
With the fans’ money, Walsh gradually built up a studio. However, his actual plan apparently looked different: He wanted to develop a prototype with the fans’ money that was good enough to convince an established publisher to invest much more money into the studio and make his dream come true.
What went wrong? Walsh could not find a publisher who believed enough in him and his project to finance the mammoth MMORPG.
On March 20, 2020, a pre-alpha of the game was released, which shocked many fans: It had nothing to do with the described vision of a great MMORPG. In hindsight, the pre-alpha was probably a last desperate attempt to convince anyone of the project.
However, on March 24, 2020, the developer announced the closure of the studio.
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When the fans complained, the CEO continued without resources
It continued absurdly after the end: After the announcement to close the game, people reacted angrily, those who had invested money in the MMORPG. They felt cheated and announced a lawsuit.
Although he has no money, no employees, and no resources left, and the lawsuits are looming over him, he is persistently pushing on.
This is now the situation: In a blog post from January 12, 2023, Walsh announced:
In the 4th quarter of 2022, he had to let go of his last full-time designer, Snipehunter. He had become a good friend over the years – but Walsh could no longer afford his salary due to the lawsuits.
The studio behind the MMORPG is now once again a “One-Man” studio.
However, in 2023 he is starting with new energy and promises to release “Kindgoms of Elyria: Settlement” by the end of 2023.
Many people are angry at the MMORPG project – See it as a fraud
What is the reaction? On the site mmorpg.com, which reports on this case, one can only shake their head. For people in the comments, the dream of “Chronicles of Elyria” has been dead for at least 3 years. That the man is still working on it is felt by many as a farce. They see themselves disappointed, deceived, and robbed of their money.
The vision that was once promised to them, and in which they had invested, seemed so far removed from reality to many that they speak of a fraud.
One user says: “This man will continue with his fraud for his whole life until he dies.”
For a long time, it seemed like the MMORPG “Camelot Unchained” would face a fate similar to that of Chronicles of Elyria, but they apparently have managed to pull off the turnaround that went terribly wrong for Chronicles of Elyria in 2020:
Actually, Destiny 2 had good news this week when it made important armor perks available for all players for free. However, many Guardians became suspicious because one thing in Bungie’s announcement seemed to confirm their fears of harsh nerfs in the upcoming DLC “Lightfall.” MeinMMO tells you what concerns they have and why that is.
A Guardian in Destiny 2 is stronger when they set their armor to a build and especially when utilizing the available armor mods. However, until this week, many of these important ability options were only available to those Guardians who had completed all content in Destiny 2.
Charged with Light: Since Season 9, Light overloads you and allows you to spend energy for powerful buffs.
Warmind Cells: In Season 10, Rasputin then provided his mini-nukes that you can set off or collect for bonuses.
Elemental Orbs: Since Season 11, Guardians can create colorful elemental orbs that can be collected for bonuses and are also available to the entire fireteam.
The collection of popular combat mods has been made available for everyone to use since this week.
However, for new players, it has not been possible to obtain those important mods and thus advantages upon entering the game after Season 11 or to earn them later. They could only purchase the mods gradually in small chunks, which was not only expensive but also RNG-based.
Bungie had this good news to announce: Many Guardians have long wished that Destiny 2 should make these important mods more accessible. This player request has been fulfilled this week.
On Twitter, they shared in a brief message that from now on, the important standard armor mods will be made available for free to all players.
As a preview of what awaits you in Lightfall, we are offering some exciting updates. We have unlocked all standard armor mods for everyone! Because major changes in build crafting are going live with Lightfall, we want to give everyone the opportunity to use all mods in their current state. Focus hard!
Guardians understand:“Use the mods while you can!”
This made the Guardians suspicious: These were actually excellent news, if it weren’t for that one small, frightening addition in Bungie’s message. The developer cryptically mentioned in the last paragraph of its Twitter message that “[…] to use all mods in their current state.”
Especially the two small words “current state” made many experienced Guardians frown. They believe they can already smell tough nerfs for mods coming with Lightfall.
They interpreted this in the Destiny Reddit as the well-meaning hint: “Use the mods while you can.” Especially since they know that Bungie has a habit of significantly rebalancing things with such systemic changes.
The player StochasticSquirrel says: “I firmly believe that the current system, which is painful for new players, will be replaced by a new system that will be painful for all players.”
Another Guardian named Dominate_on_three also commented in Reddit:
Giving everyone a “chance” at the last minute sounds to me like a farewell speech. “We’re going to visit Grandma because we want you to see her one last time before the big operation. Plus, it’s strange to give this “chance” so close to [Lightfall]. It seems a bit cruel. “Here is what you always wanted. Enjoy it for a month, because afterward, it’s gone forever.”
Lightfall lets Guardians swing the Strand Grapple – but will it also come with the old mod benefits?
Lightfall could bring drastic nerfs for mod benefits
Particularly popular mods are mainly the so-called combat mods such as Elemental Orbs, “Charged with Light” and Warmind mods. Among many players, there is hardly a build where the first two are not used. Only Warmind mods have not been as popular and effective since their nerf in Season 15.
Lightfall brings a new system: It has been known for some time that Bungie is planning its own internal mod and build system for Lightfall. The first images of this could already be seen
It is actually an absurd situation: For months, it has been known that the gaming platform Google Stadia has failed and will be closing. All exclusive titles will no longer be playable from January 18. Yet, Google is releasing a new game on January 13: “Worm Game”. The supporters of Google Stadia acknowledge this and take their farewell.
What kind of game is this?
The game is called “Worm Game”. It is only available in English.
Essentially, it is a variant of “Snake” – you move a worm across the screen, which gets longer and longer. The art is to find space to expand without colliding with yourself or an obstacle. Many have spent hours with “Snake” on mobile devices or PCs.
You will be able to play the game alone and in multiplayer mode.
The developers said the game is a “humble thanks”:
“Worm Game” was used by developers to test functions
This is what they say about it: As the developers say, “Worm Game” is older than Stadia itself. They tested many Stadia functions with the game long before the platform was released.
It may not be the game of the year, but the Stadia team spent a lot of time on it and now we want to share it with you. Thank you for playing on Stadia.
Asmongold succinctly summarizes the criticism: “Oh, so they are not angry about that, they are just mad because the advertisement called them fat!”
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In the comments, the advertisement is received much better than by the players: It is considered a true masterpiece and probably the greatest advertisement of all time; the players are just angry because it reflects reality.
A viewer even writes that he has for the first time ever gained some respect for a mobile game.
Asmongold succinctly summarizes the criticism: “Oh, so they are not angry about that, they are just mad because the advertisement called them fat!”
In the comments, the advertisement is received much better than by the players: It is considered a true masterpiece and probably the greatest advertisement of all time; the players are just angry because it reflects reality.
A viewer even writes that he has for the first time ever gained some respect for a mobile game.
Manufacturers today have to come up with something special to make their advertising stand out from the crowd. The team behind the mobile game Nikke has gone overboard and produced a spot that leaves even Asmongold, the top nerd from Twitch, speechless.
What kind of advertisement was that? On January 11, 2023, the Thai website of the Korean mobile game Goddess of Victory: NIKKE published a one-and-a-half-minute commercial that caused quite a stir.
The spot features a clichéd depiction of a nerd: an overweight young man with thick glasses, who prefers sitting indoors playing games instead of attending his own birthday party outside.
The main character then opens the game on his phone and becomes sexually aroused by the anime girls appearing in it. As he blows out the candles on his birthday cake, he imagines being pampered by 3 game characters brought to life.
A clip of Asmongold’s astonished reaction, which we are embedding here, also shows the original commercial. The ad itself has since been removed, and re-uploads on YouTube received copyright strikes or were deleted for violating the ToS.
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How does Asmongold react to the advertisement? He initially seemed impressed: The creators made no secret of who plays their game and what their target audience looks like.
Then the clip takes an increasingly absurd turn, and the streamer can hardly believe what he sees: that can never be a real advertisement. In fact, there are times when Asmongold just sits there with his mouth agape, taking it all in.
Players protest against unfavorable representation
Was the advertisement even real? Indeed, the clip was a genuine advertisement in Thailand – and it caused quite an uproar.
According to a reddit user, the advertisement received so much criticism from upset players that it vanished from the official site within an hour, and an apology was posted (via reddit).
On the Thai Facebook page of Nikke, it states that they apologize for the lack of care in depicting the content and will use players’ suggestions to improve (via Facebook).
What bothered the players? Apparently, they were dissatisfied with their portrayal in the ad; they felt mocked and insulted by the manufacturers. Furthermore, the advertisement was said to be excessively sexualized, which some even found disgusting, writes the reddit user.
A viewer even writes that he has for the first time ever gained some respect for a mobile game.
Asmongold succinctly summarizes the criticism: “Oh, so they are not angry about that, they are just mad because the advertisement called them fat!”
In the comments, the advertisement is received much better than by the players: It is considered a true masterpiece and probably the greatest advertisement of all time; the players are just angry because it reflects reality.
A viewer even writes that he has for the first time ever gained some respect for a mobile game.
So-called reactions are a popular format: Content creators react to Twitch or YouTube content and share their opinions on it. A YouTuber explained over a year ago why this is problematic – and how it can be done better. What has changed since then?
Why are reactions so popular? For content creators, reactions are practical: compared to their own formats, they require little effort. This is even beneficial twice, as streamers react live on Twitch and then upload the reaction again as a video on YouTube.
Many viewers enjoy reactions. This way, they can consume the original content, exchange thoughts with others in the chat or comments, and also learn the opinions of their favorite content creators.
Sometimes, reactions also help to better understand different points of view. Especially on controversial topics, the reactions of several people can clarify the different perspectives.
In practice, however, reactions often focus on mainstream content. Many content creators react to each other, sometimes also to how others react to them. Others deliberately offer content that is particularly suitable for reactions.
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YouTuber incurs loss with his video, others profit from it
What does the YouTuber say? In a video from October 2021, the YouTuber RobBubble promised to disclose the earnings from his most successful videos. The bitter part: he made a loss with the videos, while others earned from their reactions to his content.
To illustrate this, RobBubble cites his most elaborate video to date: it had been in production for a year, costumes were purchased, an expensive camera was used, and the participants had to be paid.
How expensive the video was, RobBubble cannot say, as it is difficult to calculate the value of his own working time. However, he paid over €3,000 just for editing and the cameraman.
How much did he earn from the video? The original video received 490,000 views, which for his standards is a viral video. The feedback in the comments was also overwhelmingly positive. He earned €279.61, which is far less than the cost of the video.
It was similar with another video: it garnered nearly 307,000 views and earned the YouTuber €962.67 – the reactions brought it to 1.45 million views.
The video where RobBubble talked about the business of reaction streams is embedded here:
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Others earn 16 times more with the video than the creator himself
How did the reaction streamers benefit? Since the video by RobBubble was so well received, there were numerous reactions from streamers and YouTubers to it. The largest of these reactions amassed 1.1 million views, which is more than double that of the YouTuber himself.
The YouTuber calculates that others could have earned up to €4,500 with his video, almost 16 times more than he did.
How can that be? RobBubble points out these criticisms of reactions in his video:
Reactions are usually longer than the original videos. This allows for more advertising to be placed, and reaction videos are preferred by YouTube due to their length.
Larger streamers and YouTubers often have a higher RPM, that is, revenue per 1,000 views. Even with the same number of views, they earn more money.
Unlike the original content creator, reaction streamers have no expenses and minimal effort, meaning the earnings are almost pure profit.
Especially frustrating: if there is a placement in the original video, it is often cut out by the reaction streamers. Therefore, the creator does not even benefit from the increased views for their advertising client. However, those would still count towards the views of the reaction streamer.
Only a small portion of the viewers go from the reaction to the original content.
YouTuber says he loves reactions, but they need to change
Should reactions stop then? No, at least not if it is up to RobBubble. The YouTuber says he loves reactions and appreciates many of the colleagues who produce them. In fact, he even enjoys watching how others react to his videos.
Good reaction streamers can contextualize the content they view and even enhance it through their insights.
What does he want then? The YouTuber has several suggestions on how the concept of reactions could be made fairer. He has done 90% of the work and 100% of the expenses for a fraction of the profit and subscribers.
This is a problem and would harm everyone in the long run: the content creators themselves, for whom it is no longer worthwhile to produce elaborate videos. But also the viewers, who then have less content to watch, YouTube as a platform, and eventually even the reaction streamers, who have less material for their reactions:
RobBubble therefore calls for a reaction split: currently, there is only the option to fully claim a video. Then one would demand all earnings from the reaction, which is also not fair.
Instead, YouTube should implement an option for a 50/50 split for AdSense. The advertising revenue from reaction videos would then be split, while all “surrounding” earnings could be kept by the streamer.
What is the status in 2023?
What has changed since RobBubble’s video? Not much. The video received some reactions, according to the comments, some viewers even came to RobBubble from the reaction. Some streamers followed the YouTuber’s call to indicate how much they earned with reactions to the video.
However, there was no reaction from YouTube, as the proposed split has not been implemented to this day. There will likely be no change in the success of reaction streams and videos for the foreseeable future.
Streamers like Max “Trymacs” Stemmler and Simon “Unge” Wiefels have even created their own channels or formats for their reactions with “TryReact” and “ungeklickt.” However, this can also backfire, as Trymacs recently had to realize:
In the horror game Choo-Choo Charles on Steam, you must be cautious of a spider locomotive. The game scores well on Steam with 92% positive reviews, and users praise it, especially since it was developed by just one person.
What kind of game is Choo-Choo Charles? In the horror game, it is mainly about one thing: trains! While you explore the island with your own train, a sinister spider locomotive is just waiting to catch you off guard.
The design of the horror locomotive was primarily inspired by creepy animations of Thomas the Tank Engine, which originally comes from a children’s series. The developer explains this in a video on YouTube (timestamp: 6:00-6:33).
Additionally, the name Choo-Choo Charles may be familiar to some Stephen King fans. In the “The Dark Tower” series, there is a somewhat creepy children’s book called “Charlie the Choo-Choo”.
Here you can see a trailer for Choo-Choo Charles:
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Engage in a cat-and-mouse game with Charles
What is the gameplay like in Choo-Choo Charles? You chug along with your train through an open-world island. However, you must always keep your eyes peeled, as Charles might attack you.
The man-eating locomotive with spider legs has it out for you. But of course, you won’t just stand by while the horror machine spreads fear and terror.
You will upgrade your train progressively during the game, turning it into a battle vehicle with weapons and equipment for defense. You can earn these and helpful items by assisting the island inhabitants.
In the end, you must defeat Charles in a deadly duel and use firepower and a clever strategy to put an end to the haunting.
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How do players rate Choo-Choo Charles? The horror game is rated very positively on Steam. Of the total 7,770 player reviews, 92% are positive (as of January 12, 2023, via Steam).
Many players praise Choo-Choo Charles as a fun game, especially given that it was made by just one person.
However, there is one point of criticism that has been mentioned several times: The game is said to be too short for the price, and some players reported finishing it in about 3 hours.
bader5016: “The game is great, and I really enjoyed playing it, and I hope you will make more games like this!”
BadSpaceKing: “[…] This game is remarkably well made for a new indie release. The game is solid. There are no noticeable bugs, the gameplay mechanics are clearly explained, and you have enough time to familiarize yourself with them before Charles comes after you. The atmosphere is ominous, the settings are unique enough to be individually identifiable, and the battles are thrilling. The whole premise of the game is inherently absurd, and the game leans into that while remaining (for the most part) absolutely serious. Essentially, the game is good and worth the money.”
Eragod: “For about 20 euros, you get a short but good fun. Some might say the price is excessive for 2-4 hours, but I think in today’s time, one should be realistic. There are other games that are much worse and unfinished and ask for more for the same playtime […]”.
Who is behind Choo-Choo Charles? The game is the work of a single developer named Gavin Eisenbeisz, who has been creating his own games since 2013.
On the YouTube channel of Two Star, Gavin shares the development process and the release of Choo-Choo Charles with his viewers and also continues to release background information and his future plans regarding game development after the release of the horror game.
How much does Choo-Choo Charles cost? You can currently get the train game for €19.50 on Steam (as of January 12, 2023).
On June 6, 2023, Diablo 4 will be released. Enough time to replay all predecessors once again. But do you have to do that to get by in Diablo 4? MeinMMO explains what you need to know.
Do I need to know the predecessors? The short answer is: No. Basically, anyone can jump into Diablo 4, just like in almost any other hack and slay. The essence of these games is classic looting and leveling.
If you’re just after pure fun and enjoy leveling your character and slicing through enemies, you can never go wrong with Diablo. The gameplay is so intuitive that even without years of practice, you can showcase respectable achievements. You can find a first impression in the first demo tests of Diablo 4.
Am I at a disadvantage if I don’t know parts 1-3? The only thing you will likely miss are special details and nostalgic moments in the story of Diablo 4. The demon Lilith or the angel Inarius probably won’t mean anything to you.
If you value the story, you can always catch up later. You can also find the summary of the story of Diablo here, where you will learn everything you need to know.
Usually, Diablo games explain enough background over the course of the game, so you at least understand what it’s about. Additionally, there are usually entries in the game itself that explain further details to you. However, you do have certain advantages if you have played all predecessors.
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Prior knowledge of Diablo helps if you want to be faster
What is the benefit of knowing parts 1-3? As a veteran of Diablo, you have a great advantage if you want to level up quickly. Getting to max level 100 is said to take 180 hours. If you are already familiar with the games, you will have a better idea of what improves your character.
Additionally, you probably already know the 5 starting classes of Diablo 4 and at least have a fundamental understanding of their capabilities. This allows you to assess what you want to play and what builds will suit you. Newcomers will have to feel their way and perhaps try multiple classes or builds. Respec is, by the way, possible at any time for gold.
Ultimately, experience in hack and slay games will generally help you to understand the controls of Diablo 4 more quickly and thus prevent deaths. Here you can find a selection of the best titles from the genre:
What makes part 4 special? After Diablo 3 was simply too “colorful” and comic-like for many fans of the series, Diablo 4 will be significantly darker again, both visually and in terms of the story. Core features include:
At its core, however, it’s still all about slaying demons, getting stronger, and collecting better loot. Diablo 4 offers dungeons, an open world, and new “fortress sieges” that allow you to unlock new areas.
So far, we have not had the opportunity to extensively test Diablo 4. Before the release on June 6, there is supposed to be a beta that has also not yet been announced. We suspect that the first beta tests with more players will start around March. You can find more information about the game here:
In Pokémon GO the battle day starts today. Need a good team? Here are some suggestions on which monsters are worth it in the Super League, Hyper League, and Master League.
What kind of event is this? In Pokémon GO, the “GO Battle Day” takes place on January 14th and 15th, 2023. It starts on January 14th at 00:00 and ends on January 15th at 23:59.
On both Saturday and Sunday, you can complete up to 100 matches each to earn rewards like quadruple Stardust and additional bonuses through a special research.
There are three leagues available on the battle day:
The Super League (Monsters up to 1,500 CP)
The Hyper League (Monsters up to 2,500 CP)
The Master League (Unlimited CP)
Do you want to check out the battle league but don’t know which monsters to use? Then we will show you some strong options with which you can build your team for the battle league.
Because in PvP, the best raid attackers are not necessarily the strongest options, but quite different monsters.
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What is this list? The portal PvPoke has created a ranking of the best monsters in the different battle leagues through simulations. These rankings provide a good basis for your own teams. Check which monsters you have – and build your battle league teams with them.
What should you consider? The lists show monsters that perform well in the current battle league meta and have strong chances of victory in the PvP league. But: Every monster can be countered if it is used against the wrong type. The right movesets can also be crucial.
Moreover, the rankings are based on strong variants of the monsters, with CP as close to the league limit as possible. You should also consider that. For instance, Galarian Slugma holds up well, but is a quick victim if it has 500 CP less than the opponent.
We will show you the top 10 with attacks here and list a few alternatives.
Super League: 10 strong monsters for battles up to 1,500 CP
Altaria: Fire Spin + Sky Attack, Moonblast (Event Attack)
Strong alternatives for the Super League: In addition to the top 10, monsters like Azumarill, Tropius, Panzaeron, or Sableye have also established themselves in the Super League. They can bring a little more variety to the types.
A team consisting of Medicham, Azumarill, and Ferrothorn, for example, can take a lot of hits but can also deal substantial damage to some of the most popular monsters.
Hyper League: 10 strong monsters for battles up to 2,500 CP
Strong alternatives for the Hyper League: Here, too, there are many combination possibilities. A team consisting of Pidgeot, Registeel, and Swampert can damage most popular monsters in the league.
However, there are also exciting alternatives in the Hyper League, even to the top 10. The Ultra Beast Schlingking, for example, has a spot here, Walrein with its attack Ice Spear, Charizard, Panzaeron, or the armored Mewtwo are also popular with some players.
Note: In the Master League, there are also monsters that have previously been very difficult to obtain, let alone their candies. These include Solgaleo or Meloetta. We have initially removed these from the overview, but these monsters are also a strong option if you have collected enough candies for them.
Strong alternatives: The Master League is dominated by legendary monsters, often also dragon types. Strong alternatives can include monsters like Gyarados, Florges, Mamoswine, Garchomp, or also Swampert.
Which monsters do you fight with in the battle league? Tell us in the comments and share your teams with other trainers!
In Patch 10.0.5 of World of Warcraft, a new event is waiting for the heroes of Azeroth. Included is an anime reference that should please JoJo fans.
The Patch 10.0.5 of World of Warcraft will be released in January and brings some fresh content. Even though much of it is more like “trivialities,” there is indeed more to do, enriching the overall gameplay of World of Warcraft. In the new event “The Fury of the Storm,” things get wild – so wild that Blizzard even incorporated an anime reference.
What kind of event is this? The event “The Fury of the Storm” takes place in the future of the Primalists. You can reach this, as is now common, in Patch 10.0.5 via a portal at the bronze dragonflight. However, if the event is currently active, a new epic world quest will also be shown on the world map.
For the event itself, you will most likely need a group, as you must conquer and control multiple objectives simultaneously.
There are a total of 4 portals that are used by the Primalists. The portals must, similar to PvP objectives, be taken first. As long as you are near the portals, you will slowly gain control over them and will be continuously attacked by enemies until you have conquered the portal.
But beware: A conquered portal can be recaptured by the Primalists! So, you must assign people to guard the portal until all other portals are taken.
The whole thing is complicated by a new cold mechanic. As long as you stay in the open world of the Primalists, your body temperature drops in the form of a debuff. If you get too many stacks, you will freeze and quickly find yourself at the graveyard. At heat sources, you can reduce the debuff and even “store” some warmth to last longer in combat before the cold builds up.
Once all 4 portals are under the control of the heroes, the barrier that has been protecting the final boss of the event will disappear, making him attackable. However, the boss has an extremely high amount of health – 33 million on the PTR – and additionally scales with the number of players attacking him. Therefore, he feels more like a somewhat weaker world boss. At this point, you will definitely rely on a group.
As a reward, there is a chest with gold, resources from the Dragon Isles, and a chance for cosmetic weapons from the Primalists once a week. Additionally, there is a new currency with which you can purchase further rewards such as pets or mounts.
JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure is a manga and anime series that has become extremely popular in recent years. The series is characterized by its (predominantly male), extremely exaggerated characters with the most absurd signature poses and ridiculous abilities.
The NPC “Zawarudo,” a bronze dragon, starts the event “Fury of the Storm.” You can find him at the seat of the aspects, and he gives you the starting quest that ultimately leads you to the event.
It would not be surprising if “Zawarudo” turns out to be a villain. Image source: wowhead
Zawarudo references the primary antagonist of the JoJo series, Dio Brando. He is able to freeze time for everyone else using his power while continuing to fight himself and thus eliminating enemies without resistance. This ability is called “The World” and is pronounced by the Japanese voice actor as “ZA WARUDO” – probably one of the most famous exclamations in the entire series and in the anime realm overall.
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As bronze dragons have the ability to manipulate time, this was obviously the perfect opportunity to implement a “JoJo reference” into World of Warcraft as well. In general, WoW has increasingly referenced Japanese animation series in recent times – in the Academy of Algeth’ar, for example, there are NPCs based on the heroes and enemies from “YU-GI-OH!”.
In GTA Online you can now find a mobile arms dealer that sells you the finest weapons, throwables, and armor. The new Railgun is also included. We will show you the offer and the location.
What kind of transporter is this? The Gun Van was officially released in GTA Online as part of the “Los Santos Drug Wars” DLC. In the mobile van, you will find all kinds of sharp stuff like the combat shotgun or the brand new Railgun. The special thing about this vehicle is that it changes location every day. It’s a bit like Xur in Destiny 2.
We will show you here where to find the arms dealer and what products he sells you.
Arms Dealer Location from January 14
Where can you find the arms dealer in GTA Online? The locations of the arms dealer change daily. Previously, we assumed that the changes happened weekly.
North of the military airport (January 14): Above the airport, at a small building in the backyard, you will find the van:
Power Plant (January 13): You will find the van east of the wind farm at the power plant. We have marked the location here on the map. The icon for the van appears only when you are nearby.
You can now find the arms dealer at the Palmer-Taylor power station
What’s inside?
Weapons
Throwables
Armor
Weapons: Knife, Baseball Bat, Assault Shotgun, SMG, Assault Rifle, Compact EMP Launcher, Combat Shotgun, Railgun, Heavy Sniper Rifle, and Rocket Launcher.
The highlights here are the Combat Shotgun and the Railgun. The Combat Shotgun was previously only available for the Cayo Perico Heist and is now available for 265,500 GTA dollars at the arms dealer.
What makes the transporter special? Especially newer players will be pleased with the transporter, as the owner does not operate entirely according to the law. Thus, the rank requirements that one normally would have when purchasing these products are waived.
There is also a special discount of 45% on the compact EMP launcher. Those who are subscribers to GTA+ also receive a 50% discount on the combat shotgun.
What do you think of the new feature in GTA Online?
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In Pokémon GO, players can earn significant bonuses over the weekend. The GO Battle Day invites duels. What does the event bring?
The upcoming weekend is all about the GO Battle League in Pokémon GO. In this PvP mode, the “GO Battle Day” is being held – actually spanning two days, during which you should compete against other trainers and their monsters.
When is the GO Battle Day? The Battle Day starts on Saturday, January 14, 2023, at 00:00 local time, and runs until Sunday, January 15, at 23:59 local time. This means you’ll have the whole weekend available for the event.
How does the Battle Day work? Over the weekend, you can complete 20 battle sets per day instead of the usual 5 per day. Each battle set consists of 5 battles.
Thus, there is the opportunity to participate in 100 battles per day. The Super League, Hyper League, and Master League will be available.
That’s a lot of matches, and it might seem uninteresting for players who haven’t delved into PvP in Pokémon GO so far. However, this weekend could be a good time to at least take a look. Because there are great bonuses.
Why the Battle Day is worthwhile – even if you haven’t played PvP before
A good argument for the Battle Day this weekend is that all three leagues will be available. The Super League allows only monsters up to 1,500 CP, the Hyper League up to 2,500, and the Master League has no restrictions.
You can freely decide in which class you want to try yourself and can assemble teams from the monsters you have – regardless of whether they are weak or strong. Furthermore, there are bonuses to grab.
These are the bonuses: For each victory during the event, you will receive four times the amount of Stardust. You can always use it well to level up your monsters or teach them new moves. A great opportunity to gather dust.
Additionally, there will be a Limited Research during the weekend that provides bonuses.
These include:
XP
Special Candies
A Charged TM
Rings in the style of Troy Trumm for your avatar. Troy Trumm is the champ from the Ruby & Sapphire games.
The research could help with XP in upgrading your trainer level and also brings special candies and at least once the opportunity to secure a strong move with the Charged TM.
Moreover, there is also the Limited GO Battle League research apart from the Battle Day, for which you can pick up a free ticket in the shop. This rewards you with extra Stardust for every 10 battles won.
If you are generally not a fan of PvP, you might not be convinced by the bonuses either. But if you’ve always considered taking a closer look at the mode, then this weekend is a good time.
The weekend is just around the corner and with it the good Xur from Destiny 2. What goods he brings this time and whether a visit to him on Friday the 13th is worth it, you can find out here at MeinMMO.
What happened this week in Destiny 2? After it was particularly lazy in the Iron Banner of Destiny 2, the Guardians are now fired up again for the seasonal story. Rasputin wants to withdraw from the fight and so it is important to continue gathering Submind data from his war spirits and to wait for Osiris to unearth information about his vision of the Nephilim fortress on Neptune.
For the fun of the week, Bungie came up with a test featuring a naked, pink man. A quirky image that some Guardians will now not be able to shake off while petting the new Robo-dog in Destiny 2.
If you are a lover of fast technology and enjoy playing Destiny 2 with good hardware, then beware. This could also be the reason why you seem to die first every time. MeinMMO shows you in a test how hard it hits you then.
All info about Xur on January 13, 2023 – PS4, PS5, PC, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Google Stadia
When does Xur come? The merchant appears promptly at 6:00 PM on a planet of his choice. He spends several days there until he disappears again at the next weekly reset, on January 17.
Where is Xur? This is his camp for the weekend
The position of Xur: Xur uses mysterious routes, which is why no Guardian knows where he will land before 6 PM. However, MeinMMO knows his habits and locks onto him for you.
Xur stands this weekend on the Tower, in the Hangar. Check the map if you can’t find him there immediately.
Xur is in the Tower of the Last City – Standing there in the Hangar
Xur’s inventory from January 13 to 17 – All Exotics at a glance
What does Xur have on offer? Any class, so Warlocks, Hunters, and Titans can shop at Xur. It doesn’t matter if you are new to the game or already experienced Guardians. Xur’s exotic shopping paradise is open to everyone. So if someone tells you: “Xur is not worth it!”, ignore that. He has been a reliable supplier for years and arguably the coolest spaghetti face in the solar system.
This is Xur’s offer this week:
Xur’s offer from January 13 – 17
Weapon: Suros Regime – Kinetic Auto Rifle for 29 Legendary Shards
Hunter: Orpheus Rig – Arc Leg Armor for 23 Legendary Shards
Mobility: +4
Resilience: +22
Recovery: +2
Discipline: +8
Intellect: +19
Strength: +6
Total: 61
Warlock: Phoenix Protocol – Solar Chest Armor for 23 Legendary Shards
Mobility: +18
Resilience: +2
Recovery: +10
Discipline: +17
Intellect: +13
Strength: +2
Total: 62
Legendary armor set: This week Xur is selling the “Wild Hunt” set. It comes with quite high values, so check it out. Maybe there is something you might still need.
Nexxoss Gaming shows you Xur’s offer in detail as always:
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Xur also sells legendary items and offers unique rolls for Exotics from no longer available exotic missions from past DLCs each week. However, please note: You can only buy the weapons if you also own the appropriate expansion.
In February 2023, Destiny 2 will receive another major DLC with “Lightfall.” It was already one of the highlights at the Game Awards 2022:
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Currently, he has these two weapons on offer:
The exotic hand cannon “Phoenix Moon” (Beyond Light DLC) with the perk “First Shot”
The exotic scout rifle “Tale of a Dead Man” (Beyond Light DLC) with the perk “Get By”
The cost of the weapons: For these two Exotics, the costs are 1 Ascendant Shard, 1 Exotic Engram, 125,000 Glimmer, and 200 Legendary Shards, respectively.
Xur always has with him: You always get an Exotic Engram for 97 Legendary Shards from Xur, as well as the weekly quest to receive an exotic code.
Trials of Osiris from January 13 to 17 – Map, Weapons and Info
In the “This Week at Bungie” blog, Destiny 2 had good news regarding weapon focusing. From now on, you won’t have to dig so deep into your pocket for Legendary Shards.
The focusing costs for all weapons and armor from Trials of Osiris, Iron Banner, Crucible, and Gambit will be reduced from 50 to 25 Legendary Shards.
The costs for focusing Master weapons will be reduced from 250 to 50.
Trials are back this weekend.
What are the Trials in Destiny 2? The Trials of Osiris is an endgame PvP activity and takes place every weekend. There is only one exception, and that is when the Iron Banner event is active. Just like last week. Bungie will once again open the inventory of the 14th Saint with fresh Trials Passes and loot for you to increase your glory in the PvP endgame.
Which map is up this week? Unlike normal PvP, where the maps rotate, there is only one fixed map on which you play in Guardian versus Guardian endgame every weekend.
This week you will play on the map Javelin-4. So prepare for seeking battles.
Javelin-4
If you are interested in playing the Trials in a fixed team, MeinMMO recommends the Callout Maps over Warmind. This way, you can effectively describe to your fireteam where the enemies are currently located on the map, which provides useful information for the entire team.
This is how you get your loot: The Trials of Osiris feature a reputation rank system. Your top loot reward from the PvP matches is currently available for:
Seven victories
50 rounds
as well as the infamous flawless run that takes 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, so 7 victories, as a Master version. You can earn the weapon until next Tuesday, January 17, at 6 PM.
The reward always includes an Adept weapon when you successfully reach the Lighthouse.
As a Master version, this week you can gild “The Inquisitor,” a shotgun.
The 14th Saint offers a Trials shotgun as a very special black-gold masterpiece.
All trial weapons have a Trials origin perk: “Speedy Reload” – Improves reload speed, stability, aim assistance, and range when you are the last living member of your fireteam or fighting alone.
Your trial engrams can be focused on your desired weapon at the 14th Saint. Additionally, you receive enhancement prisms and ascendant shards. Remember, your reward increases even more once you have a full pass – even if you lost one or two games.
When do the Trials officially start? The Trials of Osiris begin today, January 13, 2023, at 6 PM and end with the weekly reset on January 17, 2023, at 6 PM.
What do you think of the developments this week? Did you like the change with the mods? And what would you absolutely wish for in Xur’s offer? Let us know in the comments.
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