New action RPG looks like the popular MMORPG Wildstar – Coming to PS5 and Steam

Anny Anny Reading time 3 minutes

Wayfinder is a hero-based co-op RPG by Airship Syndicate and Digital Extremes that is currently in development. Many are reminded of the MMORPG WildStar, which is sorely missed. Now Wayfinder reveals details about the characters.

At the Game Awards 2022, Wayfinder was first introduced in a trailer. At that time, it was not clear what kind of game it would be. Meanwhile, the developers Airship Syndicate have released more information and introduced 5 of their 6 heroes individually.

Exploration, Crafting, and Exciting Battles

What kind of game is this? Wayfinder is a fast-paced MMO that lets you take on the role of one of 6 heroes. You must navigate the world of Evenor and protect it from a hostile force called Dusk.

The game focuses on PvE with many customization options. You enter portals and should be able to decide for yourself which challenges your group will face: which bosses and monsters you will kill and which materials you will collect. You can also determine the strength of your enemies.

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Wayfinder – Game Awards Trailer

These contents are available:

  • You explore various locations, the world is said to be “vast”.
  • Crafting – You craft equipment from gathered materials.
  • Housing – There is talk of an “apartment” for which you can also craft items and place them.

Visually, Wayfinder resembles the MMORPG Wildstar, which was released in 2014 but was discontinued after 4 years. It was a colorful sci-fi game that many gamers wish would return.

Developers Present 5 of the Heroes

In Wayfinder, you play different heroes, each with unique abilities. You choose one of 6 but can switch between them, as the developers emphasize. By doing so, you unlock bonuses and “master points” for your entire account.

Additionally, you should be able to customize your character individually. Although much is determined by the choice of hero, you can change aspects of appearance and playstyle. For example, one hero equips different weapons, which affect gameplay.

These heroes are available:

  • Senja – A muscular heroine with short hair who wields a large two-handed sword.
  • Niss – A type of ninja who fights with 2 blades and masters dark magic.
  • Silo – A shooter who works with explosives and operates magical devices.
  • Kyros – A wizard who fights with arcane magic. He has shed his human form and consists of mystical energy.
  • Wingrave – A heavily armored believer who looks like an ultimate tank.
Senja – The Competitor
Niss – The Shadow Dancer
Silo – The Tactician
Kyros – The Battle Mage
Wingrave – The Seeker

The developers currently do not reveal any information about the 6th hero. We only know that there will be another one.

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When will Wayfinder be released? The MMO is set to be available in early access on Steam and Playstation in Spring 2023. Further platforms are expected to follow in Autumn 2023. Cross-play and cross-save are possible, so you can play with others on any platform and also switch platforms yourself.

What do you think about the MMO? Does it remind you of the MMORPG Wildstar? Do you want to try it out when it comes out? Which hero do you like the most? Feel free to let us know in the comments here on MeinMMO!

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CoD Warzone 2: A 53-second video shows why the new DMZ mode is so good

Dariusz Müller Dariusz Müller Reading time 2 minutes

The DMZ mode of Call of Duty: Warzone 2 offers a refreshing change to Battle Royale. A video featuring two players shows what makes the mode so good.

What kind of video is this? The current state of CoD: Warzone 2 is under criticism and some shooter fans already believe the game is dead. However, in a 53-second video on TikTok, two players demonstrate why the DMZ mode of CoD: Warzone 2 is so good and what distinguishes it: player freedom.

What is the DMZ mode? The DMZ mode is an extraction shooter or EFT-like, where you loot equipment and items, complete missions, fight against NPCs and other players, and then try to escape the area.

How you proceed on the large map filled with numerous tasks and enemies is up to you.

Additionally, the DMZ mode is one of 6 alternatives to Escape from Tarkov on Steam.

Coordinated Approach and Communication

What is shown in the video? The two players in the video demonstrate tactical and coordinated actions in the DMZ mode while infiltrating an enemy-occupied area.

They share information, coordinate their next steps, and deliberately take out their opponents. One operates with a sniper rifle from a distance, while the other silently eliminates NPCs in close combat.

How does the community react? The video has been viewed 1.8 million times on TikTok and has more than 163,000 “likes”. (As of January 12, 11:00 AM). In the over 1,000 comments on the video, players write:

  • “That’s how gaming is fun.”
  • “I wish I had team members like that.”
  • “So cool!”
  • “That’s how we should play!”

While some commentators advise the two players to play Ghost Recon: Wildlands or Breakpoint, many CoD fans generally seem excited by the idea and feel inspired for their own play style.

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CoD Warzone 2 – 3 Tips on how to quickly level up your weapons

What features of the mode does the video highlight? Essentially, the two play a role, providing a gaming experience that especially resembles single-player or co-op games like Ghost Recon.

In the fast-paced PvP battles of the Battle Royale of Warzone 2 or even the MW2 multiplayer, it is hardly imaginable to remain in a played role or to proceed slowly and patiently. The focus there is more on the next gunfight with other players.

The DMZ mode, on the other hand, also has elements of an MMO through the missions and PvPvE. This is also what MeinMMO author Dariusz Müller believes, who is not a fan of Battle Royale shooters but still spends numerous hours in the DMZ mode.

I could never get into Warzone, but thanks to DMZ I now spend many hours in CoD

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Source(s):
  1. Kotaku.com

GTA Online: Pointing with Your Finger – How Does It Work?

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How can you point in GTA Online? Whether for RP servers or in regular online sessions. We show you how to use your finger.

Why would you want to point? Those who start with GTA Online will quickly notice a big difference from the story: Unlike Michael, Trevor, and Franklin, the characters do not speak. They gesture, but do not talk. Heist organizer Lester Crest emphasizes this repeatedly.

Whether on a roleplay server or in GTA Online sessions: pointing with your finger allows for better communication. You can easily select this through key mapping.

Pointing on PS4/PS5, Xbox, and PC

How does it work on PC? If you play on PC with mouse and keyboard, the default key for pointing is “B”. Press it once and you will point where you are looking with the camera. Press it again to lower your arm.

If you play on PC with a controller, the standard key for pointing with your finger is the right stick. However, you will also look back. If you press the right stick twice, you will point with your finger.

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In the options of GTA Online, you can assign a different key for pointing with your finger

How does it work on PlayStation? With the controller on PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5, the standard key for pointing with your finger is R3. You may need to press the button twice here as well.

How does it work on Xbox? If you play GTA Online on Xbox One or Series X|S, the standard button for pointing with your finger is the right stick. You may also need to press it twice in a row to point with your finger.

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If you want, you can also remap the key for this action to make it more accessible. Especially when playing with other people, it is helpful to be able to point at things or paths you are talking about or want to highlight.

Here we point with our finger at our money guide for GTA Online, which helps you earn millions quickly.

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MMORPG visionary leaves Amazon – Just before his first game was released

Benedict Grothaus Benedict Grothaus Reading time 2 minutes

John Smedley is known for several notable MMORPGs from the past. Since 2017, he has been working at Amazon Game Studios. Now he is leaving the company to pursue “something new.” During his time at Amazon, none of the games he worked on were released.

Who is the developer?

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What has Smedley worked on at Amazon? Smedley led several projects at the shipping giant’s game studio. One of them is a large “Lord of the Rings” MMO, which was announced in 2019.

In 2020, Amazon announced a new Sci-Fi MMO, which Smedley was also supposed to lead. There is still little information about this, and it has yet to be officially announced with a name.

Since 2022, a new Sci-Fi MMO is said to be in development. Whether this is the same one that has been in the works since 2020, we cannot say for sure. The studio is keeping details under wraps.

Amazon has had some difficulties with the success of their games in the past. The shooter Crucible, for example, performed so poorly that it was “un-released”. Here is the trailer for the now-canceled game:

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Crucible: The trailer for the canceled shooter by Amazon

Smedley works on several MMOs – None of them is released

During his time at Amazon, none of the games Smedley worked on has ever been released. The Lord of the Rings MMO was already canceled in 2021. A Sci-Fi MMO from Amazon has yet to be officially announced.

Smedley said goodbye to his team in San Diego via email, according to Bloomberg, stating he wants to try “something new” after much consideration.

However, Smedley wants to stay long enough to ensure a smooth transition for the team, so the planned titles do not suffer.

According to Bloomberg, employees did not hold Smedley responsible for the failures of the game studio, but rather the former head Mike Frazzani. Frazzani left the company in 2021.

Since then, the German manager Christoph Hartmann has been leading Amazon Games. Smedley has already praised Hartmann for his decisions. Hartmann previously worked on the popular but unsuccessful Evolve:

The boss explains why the great game Evolve failed so catastrophically – Admits 2 major mistakes

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Source(s):
  1. GameSpot
  2. Bloomberg

One of the best MMORPGs ever has only 124 players on Steam today – What happened to The Secret World?

Benedict Grothaus Benedict Grothaus Reading time 4 minutes

In 2012, The Secret World was released, an MMORPG like no other. Now, in 2023, it is virtually dead. What actually happened to the game? MeinMMO editor Benedict Grothaus looks back at the past.

The Secret World was the first MMORPG to captivate me permanently since Ragnarok Online and World of Warcraft. Since then, only WildStar has managed to grab me in such a significant way.

However, three of these four names have faded into oblivion today, at least for us in Europe. Ragnarok only plays a larger role in Korea and Brazil, WildStar has been dead since 2018, and even MeinMMO demon Cortyn shed a tear for the MMORPG.

Today, hardly anyone talks about The Secret World anymore. It no longer has a significant number of players. Yet, hardly anything can match the world of this MMORPG.

The trailer for The Secret World showcases the particularly dark and slightly bizarre world:

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Secret World Legends: The Launch Trailer

Story and Atmosphere: Lovecraft-Horror at its Best

What is The Secret World? Imagine a world like ours. Only, every unspeakable horror and conspiracy theory is true. Everything that Alex Jones says is true – and more.

Templars from the secret order in London, the Dragon from Seoul, and the Illuminati from New York – every secret organization that secretly pulls the strings in the shadows of the world exists. And you play as one of its members.

The Secret World largely abandoned classes in the past. Instead, the weapons you carried determined your role: with combinations of firearms, melee weapons, and magic, you could become a tank, healer, or DPS hero – or something in between.

What made The Secret World special: However, to avoid being just a level 39 accountant of the Illuminati, the world of the MMORPG is filled with horrors and dangers. Specifically: with everything that horror author H.P. Lovecraft invented:

  • The fictional town of Innsmouth is overrun by something like zombies, twisted by the tentacle-god Cthulhu.
  • In Egypt, you help a mummy with quests.
  • Some bees ensure that you can’t die.

It sounds just as bizarre as it played. Story and atmosphere were what The Secret World did better than almost any other MMORPG. And even better than most single-player RPGs that I know.

For this reason alone, The Secret World counts – to this day – among the best MMORPGs that are also fun to play solo and among the best story MMORPGs:

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The 5 Best Story MMORPGs You Can Play in 2023
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Hours of Quests That Add Depth to the World

The unique atmosphere partly lies in the fact that the world wasn’t just paved with generic quests. Sure, there were the occasional classic: “Kill 12 zombie dogs with a flamethrower” quest.

But The Secret World had a special kind of tasks that could not be repeated: investigations, or “Investigations.” Based on a few clues, real websites had to be visited via the browser, uncovering details that would advance the quest a step further.

This brought life to the world, filled it with details, and built it up like a good book. Just like the excellent environment, which always triggered a sense of unease in me. Everything simply came together as a coherent whole.

The Secret World has remained in my memory so well, that I reinstalled it in 2022 for its 10th anniversary – my probably biggest MMORPG mistake of the year, as I didn’t stick with it for long.

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From TSW to Secret World Legends – And hardly anyone plays anymore

The MMORPG did not die suddenly, but gradually over the years. Since 2012, there have been only a few peaks of players, at least on Steam (via steamcharts). Overall, the number of players has steadily decreased. It should be noted that the game also had its own launcher, the numbers of which I cannot provide.

Five years after release, in July 2017, The Secret World became the new MMORPG Secret World Legends. Instead of relying on a subscription model, developer Funcom made the game Free2Play and offered additional premium services.

In fact, that brought back over 3,700 players, but not for long. The Secret World became two dead MMORPGs and that hasn’t changed to this day. In December 2022, the game had a sad average of 57 players, with a maximum of 124 at the same time.

There is no single reason why The Secret World died. Rather, there are several. For one, a world full of Cthulhu myths was very specifically aimed at nerds and literature freaks. Something that MMORPGs aren’t particularly suited for, as they rely on having many players.

On the other hand, The Secret World simply offers little replay value. Once you have played through the story, there is little incentive to continue. There are raids and dungeons for the endgame, but The Secret World was never hardcore enough for excessive min-maxing to pay off. Besides, the overlap between Lovecraft fanboys and hardcore MMORPG players is even smaller than each part separately.

Today, the German blog of Secret World no longer publishes news, the last one was in October 2020. On the English website, there are still updates with a few lines of text per news.

Another service game has claimed Funcom’s attention since 2017: Conan Exiles, which now even offers magic:

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Survival hit Conan Exiles showcases its new spells – Doubles players on Steam, but annoys with microtransactions

Nevertheless, the servers are still online, and anyone can play. How much the MMORPG is still financially worthwhile for the developers can probably only be said by Funcom itself. However, shortly after the release of Secret World Legends, they had a new game: Conan Exiles.

After The Secret World fell short of expectations, Conan Exiles was a true blessing. The game literally saved the studio from ruin:

Conan Exiles: How naked barbarians saved an MMO studio

However, no one should really expect any major content updates for The Secret World anymore. After all, the studio has announced that the game will appear as a pen and paper in the D&D rules of the 5th Edition. We’ll see if more than 124 people will play that.

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Pokémon GO brings a popular monster for everyone in February – This causes frustration

Franzi Korittke Franzi Korittke Reading time 3 minutes

In Pokémon GO, trainers can look forward to a cool event with a popular monster in February, but this particular monster is now causing quite a bit of frustration within the community. We at MeinMMO will explain what it’s all about.

What event is it about? As the developers of Pokémon GO announced on the evening of January 11, 2023, in their blog and on Twitter, trainers are expecting a Community Day with eF-eM in February. And although this flying and dragon Pokémon is a popular monster, it is simultaneously causing quite a bit of frustration within the community. We will explain why.

This is why eF-eM causes frustration among trainers

What should you know about eF-eM? The small purple bat has been in Pokémon GO for a while now and, like most dragon Pokémon, is generally relatively rare in the wild. With a bit of luck, it can also hatch from 10-km eggs.

It has only one evolution, UHaFnir, in contrast to most other monsters, for which you need 400 candies.

During the Halloween event 2022, Niantic finally introduced eF-eM in its shiny form. At that time, it was more commonly found in 7-km eggs, which is why many players took this opportunity to hatch a lot of eggs. This is now causing frustration among some trainers.

eF-eM & UHaFnir normal (top) and as shiny (bottom)

Why does this cause frustration? While many players are looking forward to the Community Day with eF-eM to finally obtain a coveted shiny of the little bat and secure a ton of candies, other trainers are now upset.

They had used the Halloween event last year to secure a shiny eF-eM. For this, they invested in a lot of incubators, which they bought with their precious PokéCoins, for which they had to spend real money in some cases.

And now, Niantic is suddenly releasing the rare shiny for all players during a Community Day, which also comes with a higher shiny rate, just half a year later. This is causing quite a bit of discussion on social media, as affected trainers now see their shiny eF-eM as devalued. For example, you can read the following in the comments on Twitter:

  • RosweeSon: “You have turned one of the rarest shinies into one of the most common overnight.”
  • WolfPackMan23: “Another shiny for which you had to buy incubators at its release has been devalued.”
  • pokedab87: “Rip to everyone who spent money on eggs.”

Many trainers are looking forward to the event – “Can’t wait”

However, not all trainers are upset about the Community Day in February. Many see this day as a good opportunity to farm candies and fully level up their strong monsters. Others had less luck during the Halloween event and are now looking forward to obtaining a shiny specimen (via twitter.com):

  • kstiles1998: “I hatched a 100% IV eF-eM, so I can’t wait.”
  • PkmnMasterHolly: “I knew it. The Halloween event was still a good time. I got enough candies from that event to bring a shiny eF-eM to [level] 50 right away.”
  • thejechtshot: “I hatched 2 shiny specimens a while ago when they became available. Great to push these!”

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Positive event start in Pokémon GO: And in the reddit community, numerous positive comments about the upcoming event can also be found. Many are looking forward to eF-eM and the associated bonuses. But in general, the events announced so far are well received by many players.

After all, there was constant criticism and a lot of problems with events last year, some players are now positively surprised by the content. For example, LittleSomethingExtra writes (via reddit.com):

Wtf? 2023 has actually made a really good start in PoGo. I expected the disaster of 2022 to continue. Hopefully this continues!

And he is not alone in this. A similar conclusion has already been drawn in recent days regarding the current event “Sparkling Fantasy.” What trainers particularly like about it, we have summarized in the following article:

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Pokémon GO: Trainers celebrate the “Sparkling Fantasy” event – “A good way to start the year”
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How do you like the upcoming Community Day with eF-eM? Do you also think that the shiny is being devalued and that it is unfair to trainers who hatched it? Or do you see it more casually? Feel free to let us know here at MeinMMO in the comments and discuss with other trainers about it.

In the coming days, another C-Day in Pokémon GO is expected. We will show you all the content you can expect for the Community Day Classic with Larvitar.

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Gamer finds strange connection to Nvidia graphics card – Community explains to him why it’s a ‘dead’ technology

Benedikt Schlotmann Benedikt Schlotmann Reading time 2 minutes

A user opens his gaming PC and finds a strange port on his Nvidia GTX 1070. What is the port for? Later, he realizes: The function isn’t really useful today.

If you want to play more or less demanding games, you need a graphics card in your computer. AMD and Nvidia are the biggest manufacturers of such GPUs, but Intel also makes them now.

Depending on the manufacturer, special technology is used. A user has now discovered a special feature on his graphics card, without really knowing what it is.

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What should one consider when wanting a graphics card – Buy now or later?
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The strange port is called SLI and connects multiple graphics cards

What is it about? A gamer opened his computer and made a strange discovery on his graphics card. It is located above the GTX 1070, which can be seen in the picture.

He asks the community on reddit what these strange ports could be (via reddit.com). Because modern graphics cards, such as a GeForce RTX 4080 or a Radeon RX 7900 XT, no longer have such ports.

What kind of port is that? The strange port is SLI. It stands for Scalable Link Interface and is a technology from Nvidia to connect two graphics cards together. For this, the graphics cards are connected with a cable, known as a bridge.

In theory, you can use the performance of two GPUs at the same time. By the way, at AMD, this technology is called Crossfire.

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You can’t really use SLI on new graphics cards anymore

Is SLI still used? For newer graphics cards, Nvidia has discontinued SLI support (via GameStar.de). New games are no longer supported, and graphics cards from the RTX 3000 series are said to be fast enough, which is why Nvidia also removed support here. Theoretically, developers can still implement SLI natively into their games.

SLI. Used for connecting GPUs. It was already a dead technology when your GPU was released.

(via reddit.com)

With newer graphics cards, Nvidia now relies on NVLink, which is mainly used in high-performance systems where, for example, artificial intelligence has to process large amounts of data. In gaming, the technology never played a significant role. Data is now transmitted via the PCIe port and not through an additional port anymore.

What was the problem with the technology? With SLI and AMD’s Crossfire, Alternate Frame Rendering is used. The graphics cards alternate rendering the individual frames. However, this led to the problem that the second image/frame took significantly longer.

This suddenly caused micro-stutters in the game, resulting in a choppy image. It was often simply cheaper to go directly for a fast graphics card rather than to connect two weak GPUs together. So someone writes on reddit:

I still have it [the port] on my 1080ti. I never understood spending 300 British pounds for a single card and then another 300 British pounds for the same card for only a 60% boost.

Other gamers also have surprising features on their graphics card. One gamer played for years with the wrong settings because he hadn’t looked closely at his GPU. You can see the whole story on MeinMMO:

Gamer plays 3 years with wrong settings of his graphics card – a switch solves all problems

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Pokémon: A Fake “Game” with NFT Turns Out to Be a Brazen Trap

Marie Friske Marie Friske Reading time 2 minutes

An unofficial Pokémon card game with NFTs attracted players with pocket monsters. However, it recently turned out to be a trap set by hackers. Because when downloading, you don’t receive a game, but something completely different.

What kind of “game” is it? A Pokémon Card Game initially seemed to be an NFT game with the popular monsters. This is an unofficial game, not to be confused with the official card game “Pokémon TCG Online”.

However, on January 6, 2023, it was revealed: It is actually not a game at all, but a trap set by hackers on the internet to gain access to other people’s computers.

Here you can see a real game on Steam that is reminiscent of Pokémon:

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Survival game on Steam mixes Pokémon and shooter – Reminds of familiar pocket monsters with its creatures

Instead of Pikachu, there is malware

What is the game really? If you click on the button “Play on PC” on the website of the alleged Pokémon game, you download malware. Instead of a game, a tool called NetSupport RAT is hidden in the data.

This is remote control software that hackers can then use to view your private user data and manipulate the PC so that further cyber attacks can be carried out more easily.

What looked so real about the game? The fake game appeared largely fine at first glance:

  • There was a website for the game that looked quite real.
  • There was also a marketplace where you could supposedly request and sell Pokémon Card NFTs.
  • The downloaded data had a game icon and the file information was also said to have looked convincing.

A naive player might not have noticed that the game does not consist of any real game files and that there are also no NFTs for sale.

Here you can read what NFTs are and why they have been so frequently found in the gaming sector lately.

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How was the trap recognized? On the website, a cybersecurity company called ASEC published an article on January 6, 2023, in which it exposed the false Pokémon game as a hacker trap.

On ASEC’s site, you can also see which pages of the fake game were identified as phishing pages and how the hackers’ malware works.

This is not the first unofficial Pokémon NFT Game that brings problems: Company intends to bring a Pokémon game with NFTs and suggests they have the okay from Nintendo – Serious mistake

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Source(s):
  1. www.pcgamer.com
  2. asec.ahnlab.com

Spellbreak wanted to be like Fortnite with magic, is now going offline – Twitch streamer gathers players for a farewell round

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The Battle Royale Spellbreak (Steam, PS4, Xbox One, Switch) is now being shut down. Twitch streamer IXITimmyIXI gathered players to say goodbye to the game in one final round.

Spellbreak is a magical Battle Royale that resembles Fortnite in gameplay with spells. Players don’t shoot at each other but cast different types of magic. You can play on PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, or PC.

Spellbreak went online in September 2020, and now it is dead and being shut down – it didn’t even survive 3 years. In the summer of 2022, the developers Proletariat announced that the game would go offline in early 2023.

Why is it being shut down? Spellbreak “failed to achieve breakout success and reach a sustainable state,” wrote CEO Seth Sivak at the time on reddit. Additionally, it is known that Blizzard acquired the studio (via VentureBeat), which is another reason for the shutdown of Spellbreak.

Looking at the player numbers (via SteamDB), it becomes clear that Spellbreak has hardly been played on Steam since June 2021. It recorded an average of about 500 players, then 300, and finally only around 100. Of course, the other platforms are included, but the numbers there are probably not higher. The reviews on Steam remained very positive until the end.

A festive farewell to Spellbreak

However, even though the player numbers were low, the Battle Royale had loyal fans like streamer IXITimmyIXI. He gathered a few of his subscribers, friends, and Twitch colleagues to play one last round and say goodbye to Spellbreak.

They accompany Spellbreak until the end, pile up together and wave from a storm of spells. Then they are swallowed by the Spellstorm, one after the other.

You can check out the entire thing in the Twitch clip:

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Fans want to start a community server

Although the official servers of Spellbreak are now gone, the fanbase remains. IXITimmyIXI talks in his stream about starting a community server to keep the Battle Royale alive.

He calls for people to join the community’s Discord and asks for fans who may be able to help with development. This is all supposed to happen legally, according to the streamer.

Similar things have happened with other games that were shut down: players didn’t want to give up and started their own servers. For example, the Warhammer MMORPG recently received a major update, even though it has officially long been gone.

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Are you sad that Spellbreak is being shut down? Did you play the Battle Royale, perhaps until the end? Or do you prefer Fortnite? Are there other battle royale games you like? Do you prefer shooters or original combat systems? Feel free to let us know in the comments here on MeinMMO!

The 5 biggest and best battle royale games 2022 and which one suits you

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Source(s):
  1. Gamerant
  2. VentureBeat

WoW nerfs 2 dungeons without changing a single number

Cortyn Cortyn Reading time 2 minutes

Blizzard has nerfed even more dungeons in World of Warcraft. This time, however, these are passive changes – as the numbers have not been altered.

The endgame in World of Warcraft for many consists of “Mythic+”, which means the toughest dungeons. These become increasingly challenging at high levels and can push even coordinated groups to the brink of despair. In the past, Blizzard has made numerous nerfs and adjustments, but in recent days there have been further weakening without having to tweak the numbers. Instead, Blizzard has adjusted the visual effects.

What is Blizzard changing? In recent days, Blizzard has adjusted several “problematic” visual effects in the older WoW dungeons that are being gradually discovered by the community.

  • Hyrja in the Halls of Valor has received a new spell animation for “Holy” (Sanctify). Instead of shooting wavy projectiles, these are now golden orbs.
  • Advisor Melandrus in the Court of Stars has received new ground effects for “Piercing Gale”. The lines are now clearly distinguishable from the ground.

Why is Blizzard doing this? Some may argue that the effects looked the same back during “Legion” and players had to dodge them then as well. This is, of course, true to some extent, but the “Mythic+” system has evolved significantly since then. Not only are there tougher timers and greater challenges, but also many new affixes.

Especially “Thunderous” generates numerous visual effects. The sky darkens, lightning strikes everywhere, and all players are also affected with effects that flash above their characters. Especially in combination with other affixes, such as “Stormy”, it is hardly possible to keep track of all the effects.

This makes some boss mechanics deadlier. Especially with Hyrja, it was often difficult to see how large the “hitbox” of the golden projectiles actually is, as the effect of the projectile changes during its flight path. The new orb effect does not have this drawback – it is always clearly recognizable how large a projectile is and it stands out distinctly from other effects in the dungeon.

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The changes fundamentally also align with a philosophy that Blizzard has been pursuing since Shadowlands. Effects, especially those from bosses, should be clear and distinguishable from the rest of the “effect storm”. Therefore, it is only logical that the developers make some improvements in older dungeons when these dungeons are reused in the current content (Mythic+).

What do you think of this kind of “nerfs”? Does it make the dungeons too easy? Or is more visual clarity not a real nerf and simply an improvement?

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A well-known leaker of Genshin Impact quits, but a month later the action RPG is fighting again with leaks

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One month after the most well-known leaker stopped, the action RPG is once again struggling with numerous leaks.

Which leaker stopped? On December 13, 2022, the leak account UBatcha, known in the Genshin Impact community, announced that he was stopping posting leaks. He also deleted all content:

  • The reason for the decision was a warning he received via Discord.
  • Furthermore, he explained in a statement on Twitter that the developers of Genshin Impact (HoYoverse) have initiated a “DMCA subpoena” – a court order to obtain evidence for a lawsuit regarding copyright infringement.

The purpose of such an order is to compel a person or institution to disclose information that is relevant for further legal action. For example, Discord would have to provide data such as the name or email address of the leaker.

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Genshin Impact: Version 3.4 “The Exquisite Night Chimes” Trailer

Genshin leaks flood Twitter and Reddit

What is the current situation? Just at the beginning of January, a major livestream of Genshin Impact took place with the content of the upcoming update 3.4. However, the Genshin community is not satisfied with the official information. And so, nearly a month after UBatcha’s resignation, numerous leaks reemerged.

In the subreddit “Genshin_Impact-Leaks”, various pieces of information are circulating. From character information and kit descriptions to images. Anyone who wants to get a first unofficial look at upcoming content will find it there.

We are embedding an exemplary post with leaked images here. Please note, however, that these are not official information. Also, you should not look at the post if you do not want to be spoiled.

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The resignation of the leaker UBatcha apparently brought no improvement for Genshin Impact and HoYoverse’s fight against leaks continues. Whether anything will ever change in the situation remains to be seen.

In the relevant subreddit, there are over 350,000 members, and posts regularly receive several thousand upvotes: The demand for leaks regarding Genshin Impact seems to be enormous.

If you prefer to be interested in official information and want to grab some goodies in January 2023, you can find all working promo codes on MeinMMO.

Genshin Impact: All codes that still work in January 2023

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How expensive was the football event of Twitch streamer Trymacs: more than 100,000 € paid extra

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The streamer Maximilian “Trymacs” Stemmler (28) is not only active on Twitch nearly every day, he also enjoys organizing large events on platforms like YouTube and Joyn. In a stream, he defended himself against accusations of only being after money and explained how much he really earns with events like “The Big Kick”.

What kind of event was that? On December 29, “The Big Kick” took place, a football tournament with 6 teams consisting of German influencers:

  • The whole thing was organized by Trymacs
  • The event was broadcast on Joyn, a platform of the broadcasters ProSieben and Sat.1.

Although the event fell somewhat short of expectations compared to previous projects of the streamer, it attracted thousands of viewers to the Cologne Lanxess Arena and in front of screens.

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Given the number of viewers, it seems reasonable for some fans to believe that Trymacs earns a fortune with these events. However, in a stream he explained what this fun costs him.

More lucrative for Trymacs than the events are likely the subs, which are paid subscriptions on Twitch.

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Viewers tease: “So, do you need money again?”

What kind of stream was that? In a stream, Trymacs talked about comments he receives from viewers. These often concern money:

No matter what you do, people say: “Oh, he needs money again.”

These comments refer to Trymacs streaming on the video app TikTok on the side or starting the next bigger project. However, according to the streamer, there is a big misunderstanding.

Trymacs says he earns little to nothing with events

How much does Trymacs earn now? The survival show “Nerd in the Dirt”, which started in December 2022 and achieves between 400,000 and 1.2 million views per episode on YouTube, brings him “nothing or nearly nothing”, Trymacs explains.

He is now “even”, meaning he could cover his costs with the revenue, but he did not expect that: He actually entered the project with the mindset of losing 30,000 to 40,000 €.

It is similar with other events like his game show Teammates. He has not earned from any of these events, says the streamer.

Even worse is the balance for his football event “The Big Kick”: In the end, Trymacs was probably even in the red:

For the football broadcasts, I paid a lot, six-digit amounts.

How can that be? Trymacs explains that such events generate a lot of revenue but also incur high costs. The Big Kick cost around 800,000 €, and then all the agencies involved also need their share.

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Trymacs clarifies: If he does earn something with his events, it is still much less than he earns with his regular content. He disclosed how much that is at the end of the year in December 2022. However, some viewers expected more:

Trymacs shows his Twitch income, gets dissed by fans – “That’s a lot, you get 7 € pocket money”

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Developer explains why LoL is currently in a bad state on PC: “Many employees have quit during Covid”

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There is trouble in League of Legends. For years, LoL was the only game for Riot Games, now the studio has multiple irons in the fire with Valorant, the new LoL MMORPG, and mobile versions of LoL. Players accuse the developers of neglecting LoL and putting the PC version into maintenance mode. One of the key developers of LoL, Ryan “Reav3” Mireles, is not taking this lightly.

What’s making LoL players so angry right now? Well, on one hand, it’s LoL players, who don’t need a concrete reason to be angry at Riot. “Anger and frustration” are actually the normal state of a MOBA player, as seen with streamer Tyler1. But there are specific points of criticism:

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

Official apology fizzles out

What does Riot say? There was an official apology from Riot for why the 2023 video wasn’t great. They were trying something new and didn’t use the action-packed cinematics like before. They wanted to show the “world” now.

They should have communicated that better. That was poorly done.

Pretty typical “corporate” talk. This only made the criticism worse.

Riot has stopped making content for the game. They apparently don’t care anymore, it was said on Twitter.

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Developer says: lost many good employees during Covid

What does an employee say? One of the important developers of LoL, Ryan “Reavge3” Mireles speaks frankly on Reddit. He responds to the criticism that “PC-LoL is in maintenance mode”:

I can understand why people come to this conclusion, but I can assure you it’s not the case. […] Like many companies, we lost a lot of talented people during Covid, employees took the opportunity to work from home to pursue a different path in life. It was tough for the whole industry, a hard blow, and it was no different at Riot. It is not because Riot significantly cut the budget or limited the prospects for LoL.

To put it more elegantly: Shit happens.

In LoL, a lot of time has recently been invested in things that won’t come to the game immediately. But Mireles says: He knows that his words won’t change the impression; action is needed.

He assures that the team continues to work hard on LoL.

What’s behind this: What Mireles refers to is the so-called “Great Resignation,” also known as “the Big Quit”: Covid was a deceleration for many people from their normal lives.

Everyday life changed due to the lockdown: Suddenly, one was no longer trapped in the stress of the office, but sat at home and had time to think about whether they were truly satisfied with life “before Covid” or if it was time for something new. The opportunity to do something completely different, to work more autonomously, to spend more time with friends and family.

Some, particularly high-performing employees, did not want to return to their old lives after the measures ended but instead wanted to embark on a new path. Apparently, in the course of this reflection, many developers from LoL also resigned and now need to be replaced.

For the video game industry, the transition to home office was a major challenge everywhere:

Destiny 2 is now being developed from home – Bungie closes studios due to Corona

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Survival Hit ARK announces possible engine upgrade to UE5 with meme – fans hope: “Please make this possible”

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ARK: Survival Evolved announced a possible upgrade to “Unreal Engine 5” on Twitter with a meme. You can find out what this is all about on MeinMMO.

Developers hint at UE5 upgrade: On January 11, 2023, the official Twitter account of ARK: Survival Evolved shared a meme, a funny image suggesting an upgrade of the Dino adventure to Unreal Engine 5.

Currently, there are no further details, a UE5 trailer, or images of the upgrade. Apart from the meme, no additional information about the hinted upgrade is known.

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What engine does ARK currently run on? ARK: Survival Evolved is a popular survival game on PC and consoles that allows you to tame and fight against dinosaurs in a futuristic setting across various maps.

ARK was first released in Early Access in June 2015. The full version has been available since 2017. Since then, Studio Wildcard has not released an update of the engine. The title has been running on a version of Unreal Engine 4.

Unreal Engine 5 (UE5) has been available since April 2022. The sequel to the survival hit, ARK 2, is said to be released on the latest version of the popular engine. Here you can see the announcement trailer:

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ARK 2: Watch the 4-minute announcement trailer for the survival sequel

“Please let it be true”

This is how the community reacts: In the comments under the post, some ARK fans express their excitement at the possibility of experiencing the survival title on UE5.

  • “Honestly, I didn’t see this coming. I’m looking forward to the upgrade (via Twitter).”
  • “This is absolutely crazy (via Twitter).”
  • “I didn’t see this coming! Can’t wait! (via Twitter).”
  • “Please let it be true (via Twitter).”

Also, the well-known ARK modder Nekatus, who created the maps Fjördur and Valguero, reacts enthusiastically to the post. Back in November 2022, he showed what ARK could look like in UE5. Regarding the meme, he says:

If it’s true… man, then I’m ready for many more maps! Please make this possible! I hope you are not just talking about SOTF [Note: ARK: Survival Of The Fittest] in UE5.

ARK modder Nekatus via Twitter

Although the post is a tweet from the official account, there is some uncertainty among ARK fans as it is only a meme and not an elaborate announcement.

Is this just a joke, or do the developers mean it seriously? How does the switch affect the release of ARK 2? Is the upgrade for the main game or just for the newly released battle royale mode “ARK: Survival Of The Fittest”?

Overall, there are several comments from ARK players who can’t yet envision a UE5 upgrade, as it involves significant work and time investment. Ultimately, it’s now a waiting game to see what really lies behind this meme.

Patience is also needed regarding ARK 2. There have been no new updates on the sequel to the survival hit for 7 months, and the last trailer was disappointing for fans.

Disappointed with the new ARK 2 trailer? The really exciting news is on Steam!

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Pokémon GO: Community Day in February with eF-eM – All Bonuses Overview

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In Pokémon GO you can look forward to a Community Day with eF-eM in February. When the event starts and what bonuses you can expect are summarized below by MeinMMO.

What event is it about? Every month, Niantic holds a so-called Community Day where a specific Pokémon is highlighted and can be found almost everywhere. The event is also enhanced by an increased shiny rate and special bonuses.

After Pokémon GO already announced in recent weeks when the upcoming C-Days will take place, the contents for the C-Day in February have now also been released. You can look forward to the flying and dragon Pokémon eF-eM.

All content and bonuses for the Community Day with eF-eM

When does the event run? The Community Day with eF-eM takes place on Sunday, February 5, 2023, from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM. Since the small purple monster is usually not that common in the game, you should mark this date bold in your calendar.

Exclusive attack: For the Community Day in February, the evolution of the event Pokémon can again learn a special attack. If you evolve eF-eM during the event or up to 5 hours after, by 10:00 PM local time at the latest, UHaFnir will learn the attack Sonic Boom.

This causes 150 damage in trainer battles and 140 damage in gym battles and raids to your opponent.

eF-eM and UHaFnir normal (top) and as shiny (bottom)

Are there any further bonuses? Yes, during the Community Day you can also look forward to plenty of bonuses. You can expect the following content during the event:

  • Incense and lure modules last 3 hours (except daily adventure incense)
  • triple stardust for catching
  • double candy for catching
  • double chance for XL candy when catching (from level 31)
  • surprises when you take snapshots
  • C-Day stickers at the PokéStop and in gifts

From 2:00 PM to 10:00 PM local time, you can also expect:

  • one additional special trade (maximum 2 on that day)
  • 50% less stardust cost when trading

Shop content: The in-game shop also has a few special offers in store for you:

  • Special research “Sonic Waves” about eF-eM for just under 1 Euro
  • Event stickers for the Community Day with eF-eM

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Special raids: After the actual Community Day, another highlight is planned. As you already know from the last months, there will also be special level 4 raids in February following the event.

In these, you can battle eF-eM from 5:00 PM to 10:00 PM. However, this is only possible on-site using raid passes or premium battle passes. Unfortunately, participation from a distance is not possible.

In return, you will receive not only the defeated eF-eM from the raid as a reward, but you will also unlock additional eF-eM spawns in the vicinity of the gym for 30 minutes. The shiny rate will be the same as on the actual Community Day.

In battle, you should focus on the best attackers in Pokémon GO. We will show you a selection in the following video.

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Pokémon GO: The strongest attackers of all types in the video

How do you like the content of the Community Day in February? Did you expect eF-eM? And which monster would you like for March? Feel free to let us know here on MeinMMO in the comments and share your thoughts with other trainers.

In February, another major event is coming up in Pokémon GO. We will show you all the content we know about the Hoenn Tour.

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Destiny 2: Server Down for Hotfix 6.3.0.3 on January 11th – All Patch Notes and Information

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In Destiny 2 resumes support work and brings the first downtime of 2023. Therefore, today, on January 11 an update is coming to the game. We will tell you when the servers on PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X, PC, and Google Stadia will go offline, and why part of this hotfix 6.3.0.3 will please many players.

What you need to know today: Bungie officially resumes support routine today, and thus the first update of the new year is approaching for players. Hotfix 6.3.0.3 is on the way, and Bungie has planned an important quality-of-life change in the update that will please many players.

However, the update also means that you will face a small downtime this evening during which you cannot play. MeinMMO will accompany you during the update and update this article with fresh information so you won’t miss anything.

Update history for hotfix 6.3.0.3:

7:30 PM: Bungie has released the patch notes for the update. You can find them further down in the article.

6:10 PM: With a slight delay, the servers are back online. Hotfix 6.3.0.3 is currently being rolled out and you can start the download. On PC, it is 133.7 MB in size.

5:45 PM: The Destiny 2 servers are now offline. You have 15 minutes for a gaming break.

5:00 PM: The background maintenance for Destiny 2 has just started. You have 45 minutes to finish your current activities before the Destiny 2 servers go offline for 15 minutes.

Immediately after the update, players can return to the activities of the Season of the Seraph and find out how to tactically thwart the plans of Xivu Arath without playing into her hands.

The season trailer gives a preview of what to expect in Destiny 2:

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Destiny 2 shows the season of the Seraphim in the trailer – announces the return of the Warmind Rasputin

Update 6.3.0.3 on 01/11 – All times and server downtime

For each update, Bungie announces precise downtime times during which players cannot play. We provide you this information in our article with the German times. This way, you can plan your gaming evening perfectly.

Overview of all times:

  • At 5:00 PM German time, maintenance work in the background starts on all platforms.
  • From 5:45 PM, the servers will go offline and you will be automatically kicked from all activities.
  • Around 6:00 PM, the servers are expected to be back online and update 6.3.0.3 will be rolled out for all platforms. After downloading, you can log back into the game.
  • The ongoing background maintenance will officially end at 7:00 PM, provided everything goes smoothly.
Important: Even if you have downloaded the update and are back in the game, there may be connection issues until the maintenance work ends at 7:00 PM. You may also have to deal with queues at login.

Also, keep in mind that third-party applications as well as the official Companion App may not be properly accessible for a while after the update.

Note for all Stadia users: On January 18, 2023 Stadia will be shut down and players will lose access to their Destiny 2 characters. Anyone wanting to avoid this must set up Cross Save on another platform by this time. Bungie has ensured that players can use their characters on linked platforms even after Stadia shuts down.

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Stadia will soon be unavailable – Players should activate Cross Save now!

What changes with update 6.3.0.3 in season 19

Since there was no “This Week at Bungie” blog over the holidays, not much information on long-term planned changes is currently known. However, Bungie has made several advance announcements and may address some old issues and new bugs directly in the first update.

This advance announcement of a change has already been made by Bungie:

  • Armor mods will be immediately available to all players after today’s update. This means that no one has to wait until mods are finally available for purchase from NPC merchants in the rotation. Thanks to this change, everyone can use them immediately and directly for their builds – without restrictions.
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Current list of known issues:

  • At game startup, some players receive the error code “Centipede”. Only on the second start can they log into the game normally.
  • On the Europa and Mars maps for heist battlegrounds, enemies can suddenly appear when players enter certain areas.
  • On some PCs, using Alt-Tab to access the desktop while playing in fullscreen mode can cause the game to freeze and require a restart of the game.
  • The exotic dungeon bow “Hierarchy of Claims” does not penetrate Hydra or Phalanx shields correctly when combined with the Armor Mod “Piercing Bowstring”.
  • The charge flag sometimes does not work in the second encounter of the source activity.
  • Players on Xbox One consoles cannot join other players from the game Fireteams unless they are in the same bubble.
  • Player name changes cannot be customized via bungie.net. Players are still waiting for the option to adjust their usernames multiple times instead of just once.
  • The exotic scout rifle “Jade Rabbit” is currently disabled because its exotic effect could also transfer to other weapons, dealing headshot damage on body hits.
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If you notice any other issues in the game, the recommendation is to report them directly through the official Bungie Help Forum to alert the developers. Alternatively, you can leave us a comment if you know of other errors in the game.

To ensure you don’t get bored during downtime in Destiny 2:

Patch Notes for update 6.3.0.3 from 01/11 in Destiny 2

What is included in the patch notes? Bungie publishes the comprehensive list of all changes for hotfix 6.3.0.3 in the form of patch notes. Traditionally, this happens promptly after the servers come back online.

Read the current patch notes for hotfix 6.3.0.3 (English) here.

Are you happy that Bungie is now addressing issues in the game again? Or do downtimes annoy you? If you have noticed any other issues in the game that are not listed here, we would like to invite you to leave a comment here on MeinMMO to inform other players about it.

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LoL: The best champions for each role at the start of Season 13

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Season 13 of League of Legends has launched today with Patch 13.1. We show you which champions are currently best suited to successfully climb the rankings.

Patch 13.1 went live today, January 11, 2023, in League of Legends. This also marked the start of the new Ranked Season 13. The patch brought several balance changes for various champions and items.

To help you progress especially well at the start of the ranking climb, we have selected the best champions for each role. We base our choices on the champion tier list from mobalytics.gg.

We have limited ourselves to choosing the 2 best champions that are best suited for each role and are also easy to learn so you can achieve success faster.

The cinematic for the new season was recently released by Riot, but it did not receive a particularly good response. Here you can watch it:

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

The best top laners in Season 13

  • Olaf
  • Camille

The best champions from the preseason, K’Sante, Aatrox, and Fiora, have all been weakened in the latest patch. This opens up space for champions that are not just pure tanks or anti-tanks. Both Olaf and Camille offer great potential to run away with the game with a slight advantage. Additionally, there is the nerf of Jak’Sho for non-tank champions.

The best junglers in Season 13

  • Maokai
  • Udyr

Both Maokai and Udyr are currently in a particularly good position. Fast jungle clears and effective ganks, coupled with natural “tankiness,” make them strong junglers for both veterans and newcomers.

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The best mid laners in Season 13

  • Kassadin
  • Vex

Kassadin and Vex were already very strong picks for the mid lane in the preseason. The changes to the items “Rod of Ages” and “Seraph’s Embrace” come in handy for them. Both items provide them with even better scaling into the mid and late game and allow them to endure more. They also need that when fighting their opponents at close range.

The best bot laners in Season 13

  • Kai’Sa
  • Tristana

The nerf to Jak’Sho also benefits these two bot laners. With their mix of physical and magical damage, they regain an advantage they lost due to Jak’Sho. Both function very well with different supporters and have their own ways to reposition against enemies.

The best supporters in Season 13

  • Nami
  • Janna

Here we have two classic enchanter supports. The remaining roles are heavily dominated by champions in melee range. Nami and Janna have various ways to disrupt the opposing team through large area CC attacks or protect their damage dealers while allowing them to deal more damage.

An overview of the main changes in Patch 13.1 can be found here:

LoL: Season 13 starts today – Everything about Patch 13.1

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Genshin Impact: How to Increase and Decrease World Level

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Have you ever had trouble defeating bosses in Genshin Impact? Then your world level might be too high and you should lower it. Here you will find an overview of which adventure rank corresponds to which level, how you can adjust the world level, and what you should consider.

What is a world level in Genshin Impact? The world level determines the difficulty of your world but also the quality of the rewards you can obtain.

How can you increase the world level? The world level depends on your adventure rank. This means: When you level up a certain rank in adventure, your world level will also increase.

This has three consequences for you:

  • You will find better treasures
  • You will receive better rewards
  • At the same time, the enemies will also get stronger

Here is the trailer “The Exquisite Night Chimes” for version 3.4:

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Genshin Impact: Version 3.4 “The Exquisite Night Chimes” Trailer

How many world levels are there in Genshin Impact

How many world levels are there? Once you reach adventure rank 20 in Genshin Impact, the world level increases by 1 level for every 5 adventure ranks.

At some levels, this happens automatically, and at others, you must complete a special quest, an “adventure rank ascent,” beforehand so that the adventure rank and thus the world level can be further increased.

Here’s an overview of how the adventure ranks are related to the world levels and when you need to complete an ascension mission to level up the world:

  • World level 0: Automatically at the beginning of the game
  • World level 1: Adventure rank 20
  • World level 2: Adventure rank 25 with ascent quest
  • World level 3: Adventure rank 30
  • World level 4: Adventure rank 35 with ascent quest
  • World level 5: Adventure rank 40
  • World level 6: Adventure rank 45 with ascent quest
  • World level 7: Adventure rank 50 with ascent quest
  • World level 8: Adventure rank 55

How to adjust the world level

How can you adjust the world level? From adventure rank 40 and thus world level 5, you can decrease the world level by 1 or restore the corresponding world level.

To do this, go to the menu in your player profile and click the “i” next to the world level display. You can find this directly under your adventure rank. Then the option to adjust the world level opens up:

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This is what it looks like when you change your world level

What should you consider? If you change the world level, you cannot change it again for 24 hours. You can then see how long you cannot change the setting using a timer.

It doesn’t matter whether you lower the world level or want to reset it to the original: each time you must wait 24 hours afterwards.

The world level also becomes important when you want to join another player’s world in multiplayer mode. For some players, you will see the note on the right: “Joining from world level XY” and you cannot send a request.

This is because you can always switch from a higher world level to the same or a lower one. However, if the other player has a more advanced world level than you, you cannot join.

More about Genshin Impact can be found here:

How can you use the world level setting for yourself? The world level setting is especially useful when you notice that the enemies are currently too strong for your group and you are having trouble fighting.

You can also lower the world level if you have received one or more new characters that you still need to level up properly but want to play with right away.

Conversely, a higher world level is especially suitable when you already have a correspondingly strong team or want to farm the best items. In that case, you should play at the highest possible world level you can set with your adventure rank.

Ultimately, having the ability to set the world level gives you greater flexibility when you want to play with other players who may be a level below you but still want to visit you in your world.

Here you can find a list of all Genshin Impact guides on MeinMMO: All tips and builds at a glance.

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CoD: MW2 controller player proudly shows off his insane gameplay – pros say he would be cheating

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A YouTuber wanted to demonstrate his skills on the controller and sparked a debate about aim assist and cheating in Call of Duty: MW2. After his video went viral, some professionals are now accusing him of being a cheater.

What happened? The YouTuber “Dynamic” released a small clip with highlights of his gameplay on Twitter. There he showcases impressive skills: on various multiplayer maps in CoD: MW2, he demonstrates incredibly precise flicks and extremely fast reflexes. He collects kill after kill.

His aim is almost superhuman. His crosshair jumps from one opponent to the next, and it seems like Dynamic has no recoil to deal with at all. He explains that he foregoes aim assist in his gameplay, but plays with extremely sensitive settings.

What’s controversial about it? Shortly after his gameplay video was released, parts of the community accused him of cheating. For other players, especially those who also play with a controller, he is a hero. They are glad that finally someone could show that controller players can keep up with mouse and keyboard.

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The debate over controllers, aim assist, and mouse and keyboard is an old hat. Aim assist in CoD is a feature that helps controller players. Since aiming precisely with the controller is not as easy as with a mouse, the game helps a bit. The position of your crosshair is automatically corrected slightly when you use a controller for playing. CoD MW2: One of the best controller players talks about aim assist – How strong is the targeting assistance really

The question of which input device is better still leads to heated discussions in the CoD community.

In CoD: MW2, there are new challenges for coop players with the raids. More information can be found here in the gameplay trailer:

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Trailer shows the first raid of Call of Duty: “Atomgrad” – The new adventure of Modern Warfare 2

The cheating debate in CoD keeps flaring up

Why is the clip so controversial? After Dynamic released videos of his controller gameplay, they were picked up by Jake Lucky. The e-sport journalist shared the video on his Twitter channel.

Then the former CoD professional “Prestini” spoke up and said that the clips could not possibly be legitimate gameplay. The two-time CoD world champion “Arcitys” agreed and joked that he does not want players like Dynamic in his lobbies.

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Cheats or skill? You can almost set your watch to it that every time content creators post clips of their gameplay online, their legitimacy is questioned. In Verdansk and Caldera, streamer Nadia was one of the most controversial figures for this reason. Twitch streamer accused of cheating in CoD: Warzone fights back: “Accept that a woman is better”

The YouTuber Dynamic likely anticipated that his clip could also provoke negative reactions. On his YouTube channel, there are also videos showing how he operates his controller while playing multiplayer in Call of Duty.

But even here, reactions are mixed. While his fans celebrate him and call him the “Greatest of all Time,” other viewers question the authenticity of the footage. The footage showing how Dynamic operates his controller is said not to match the gameplay.

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What do you think of the gameplay that Dynamic showcases here? Is it legitimate? Or is it clear to you that the YouTuber cheated? Are cheating discussions like this even meaningful, or are they just annoying? Feel free to leave a comment with your opinion.

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Gamer complains that YouTube cuts his revenue – YouTube cuts him even more revenue

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There are problems on YouTube: Some content creators focused on gaming topics are complaining that YouTube is demonetizing their old videos and thus cutting off their revenue. The rules regarding profanity and the depiction of violence in video games have apparently been tightened. In an attempt to solve and address the problem, a major YouTuber, RTGamer, has now been hit even harder.

What is the problem?

  • Since November 2022, new rules regarding profanity have been in place on YouTube: The rules have become significantly stricter.
  • It was previously allowed to use “mild swear words” (“ass” or “bitch”) in the first 30 seconds of a video – now it is strictly prohibited. Anyone who uses profanity too often during a video can lose revenue from that video.
  • The rules also apply retroactively to old videos, causing some YouTubers to lose the steady income that has supported them for years.
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YouTuber complains that a video has been rated “18+”

This is what an affected YouTuber says: YouTuber Daniel Condren runs the channel “RTGames” with 2.8 million subscribers.

His video “Best of RTGames 2022” was marked by YouTube as “18+”:

  • The video was a multi-hour recap of his highlights of the game year 2022.
  • The “18+” rating ruins his reach for the video, as it is now only shown to a select few.

However, when he tried to file complaints with YouTube about the classification, he received a rejection after 10 minutes.

YouTube investigates other videos, now also marking them as “18+”

This is how YouTube reacted to his complaint: In a 20-minute video, Condren explained that he tried to solve the problem with YouTube, but that apparently went massively wrong (via youtube):

My entire channel is now subject to age restrictions and is demonetized because I contacted YouTube support and raised the issue. Now I have to think about leaving YouTube altogether.

The YouTuber says that when he asked YouTube for help, more of his videos were investigated, marked with age restrictions, and thus demonetized. There was initially no contact with him, only this significant limitation of his income.

When he finally got through and was able to talk to employees, he was told why the individual videos were demonetized:

  • For example, because a “violent scene” was visible after 110 minutes, such as from the video game “Quarry”.
  • Or because profanity was used in the first 30 seconds of a video.

No more videos about Elden Ring or GTA 5 on YouTube?

Condren concludes: If YouTube takes child protection so seriously and applies the same vague standards as it did to him, then “games that are not suitable for children” will no longer be a topic for YouTube: thus games like GTA 5, Elden Ring, or Skyrim.

This has serious consequences: Because the revenue of many gaming YouTubers would completely collapse because of this.

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The Quarry in the Launch Trailer

YouTuber believes he asked for help and was punished for it

What bothers him most? Condren finds it particularly annoying that he now has all these inconveniences with so many demonetized videos, just because he inquired about help regarding a single video.

He has already had the worst “customer support” experience of his life and now he was also thoroughly explained why he was rightly punished.

Especially the retroactive demonetization of content that was okay under the old rules, but not anymore under the new ones, is a big problem for him. Because what happens when the rules change again?

A similar problem with “retroactive rule changes” also once had Twitch:

Streamers delete their life’s work from Twitch because they fear a ban

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