AI builds a gaming PC for 1,500 euros together with Tech YouTuber – He is very impressed

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What happens when you let an AI build your PC? This is what the famous YouTuber Linus TechTips wanted to find out and tried it. But what was planned as a cool experiment takes him on an emotional rollercoaster. Nevertheless, the final result of the AI is quite usable, even though not everything goes according to plan.

Artificial intelligence is now used in many situations. For example, AI can generate images that even win art prizes. Or it appears as a streamer on Twitch, where it can excite thousands of viewers.

The famous tech YouTuber Linus Sebastian, head of Linus TechTips, wanted to find out whether it was possible to assemble a PC with the help of an AI. We have embedded the entire video here for you:

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Tech YouTuber builds gaming PC with instructions from chatbot

What exactly was the goal? The YouTuber used the AI “ChatGPT” to assemble a gaming PC.

What is ChatGPT? ChatGPT is a chatbot from the company OpenAI that utilizes artificial intelligence (AI). The chatbot is trained with texts from books, websites, or forums. The AI tries to imitate the learned texts and provide meaningful answers to the user.

In his video, he wants to do everything the AI prescribes:

  • He chooses the components offered to him by the AI
  • He assembles the computer as the chatbot instructs.
  • At the same time, he also takes the liberty to ask certain questions.

How did the YouTuber proceed? Linus asked the AI which hardware he should buy for his new gaming PC. The only condition is that the entire computer, including peripherals (mouse, keyboard, monitor), should cost no more than 1,500 euros.

Accordingly, the AI then also suggests hardware. The AI selects a Ryzen 9 5800X and an RTX 3070Ti and also all other components like power supply, case, or motherboard.

However, Linus explains that one can clearly see that the AI was trained a few years ago: because the AI recommends hardware that, while absolutely correct, would not correspond to the current state of 2022/2023.

How does he proceed with the assembly? He then follows the individual steps that the chatbot prescribes during the build. And that works more or less well.

  • For example, the AI explains to him that he must pay attention to certain cabling and which parts he must install in which order.
  • Moreover, it names the right components that fit into the price range of 1,500 euros.
  • Other “tips” come too late: he has to install the graphics card, although there is still a slot cover in the way.
  • The “easy-to-install” CPU cooler turns out to be a fairly complex chunk, which would completely overwhelm a beginner.
  • Additionally, the AI recommends a combination of HDD and SSD, which Linus finds outdated.
  • For the monitor, the AI also overshoots the target. Here it offers him a high-end monitor that does not fit within the budget. The next options are already significantly better in price.

The biggest mistake the AI makes, however, is the recommendation of the case. Because ChatGPT recommends a mini-ITX case – however, the ATX motherboard selected by the AI does not fit in there.

What is the outcome? In the end, Linus still has a functioning gaming PC ready to go and can easily play with it. The AI even has tips for game issues, such as lowering the details or installing the current software for the graphics card.

What does the YouTuber think? Linus is quite impressed with the performance. In 1:43 minutes, he expresses surprise that the AI provides him not only with basic information but also more in-depth instructions. The answers from the AI are “coherent, well formatted, and encouraging,” he claims.

At 4:56 minutes, the chatbot points out that he needs to pay attention to the pins of the CPU and sensitive parts on the motherboard. Here, too, Linus can only agree:

This is a great piece of advice. It is a great summary of the precautions one should take when handling sensitive electronics.

At another point (13:22 minutes), the AI reminds him that he must use the right screws. Linus also thinks this is an important and sensible tip.

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More about Linus Tech Tips: Recently, Linus and his team tested the new gaming PC from Asmongold, which costs around 3,000 euros. The streamer is concerned that the well-known YouTuber will find plenty of mistakes in his PC. How the matter turns out can be read on MeinMMO:

Twitch streamer is uneasy when the absolute tech expert takes apart the PC

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WoW Dragonflight has had a new professions system for 5 weeks, but one thing annoys the players enormously

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With WoW: Dragonflight, Blizzard has fundamentally overhauled the aging professions. While players welcome most changes with open arms, some are bothered by a new feature: the profession knowledge and the associated talent trees.

What has changed with Dragonflight? Compared to previous expansions, the developers have paid particular attention to the professions in WoW: Dragonflight. This was much needed, as not much had changed in the systems over the years.

In Dragonflight, all primary professions have their own talent tree where players can invest points. This way, they receive certain bonuses or can unlock new recipes, for example. As usual, the more points you invest, the stronger the bonuses you receive. At least in theory.

We’ll tell you in this article how the new professions work in detail and how you can level them up as quickly as possible: Leveling professions in WoW Dragonflight – Here’s how to do it faster

Why do players criticize the feature? However, in practice, the system shows some weaknesses that can be quite annoying depending on how you invest your knowledge points. It’s important to know that once you spend knowledge points, you cannot get them back. The allocation of these points is permanent.

Think of it like with normal talent points: Were you briefly inattentive and invested a point incorrectly? No problem, just go to the class trainer and you can undo your mistake.

With profession talents, this is not possible. If you made a mistake during the allocation, you cannot fix it anymore.

While you can gather more profession knowledge and invest these points differently, it’s cumbersome and takes a lot of time. However, there is currently a little trick that allows you to farm profession knowledge faster: Right now, you get 2 skill points and 3 knowledge for professions in WoW Dragonflight almost for free.

You can see the most important innovations and features of WoW: Dragonflight in this video:

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WoW shows the main features of Dragonflight in the gameplay trailer, fans praise: “Finally hype again”

Reddit post strikes a chord with players – hoping Blizzard improves it

What is being discussed on Reddit? A Reddit post by the user “u/SolaVitae” has gained a lot of attention and over 800 upvotes in a short time. The user describes that in the game, he has chosen both engineering and mining as professions.

In mining, he chose a talent that gave him the chance to find rare gems when mining ores. He states that he has mined more than 7,000 ores. The effort was not worth it, as he did not find a single gem.

What do players want? In the criticism, two things stand out. On the one hand, players want Blizzard to implement the ability to reallocate profession knowledge and the associated talents.

On the other hand, the community hopes that the developers will revise the tooltips of the talents. They want them to clearly describe what the talents do. This way, it should be clear at a glance whether a talent is really worthwhile or not.

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Now it’s your turn! How do you like the professions in WoW: Dragonflight? Is the new system too complicated and would you like to have the old one back? Or did the developers take a step in the right direction? What would you improve? Share your opinion with us and leave a comment!

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FIFA 23 frustrates players for weeks with broken icons – EA responds: „Cannot be resolved at the moment“

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In FIFA 23, the “World Cup Icons”, or legendary World Cup players, look completely wrong in some cases. The problem has been ongoing for weeks now – yet a solution is currently not in sight.

What is the problem? The “World Cup Icons” were released in FIFA 23 on November 25, 2022, enhanced versions of certain icons and some of the best cards in the game.

However, some of these legends came into the game with issues: Especially the World Cup Icon version of Didier Drogba initially sparked laughter, as Drogba appeared with the body and face of the Italian Paolo Maldini.

Some of the other cards, like Bastian Schweinsteiger, Zidane, or Cruyff, come with generic faces that bear no resemblance to their real counterparts.

This is how the World Cup Icon version of Schweinsteiger currently looks in the game

Over the weeks, some players have expressed dissatisfaction with the situation. The problem has now persisted for more than a month. Additionally, there has been criticism that there is a lack of communication regarding the issue.

Now there has been an update on the issue in the official EA forum.

Issue with icons in FIFA 23 likely larger than thought

This is what EA says: On December 30, community manager “EA_rephii” addressed the problems in the “Answers HQ,” the EA forum (via answers.ea.com).

The post explains that the issue is currently under investigation: “It seems to be a more complicated problem that cannot be solved at the moment,” the statement reads: “Usually, these aren’t too complicated things, but it seems that this time it’s a bigger problem than initially thought.”

The team is currently investigating the issue, but there is no timeline for a possible fix yet.

As of now, it is still unclear when the icons will be revised and displayed correctly in the game.

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What do you think about the icon issue? Do you have one of the “wrong” icons in your team, or have you encountered them in the game? Tell us in the comments!

In general, the icons are strong, but also very expensive cards. Are you looking for affordable alternatives for your team? Here you can find some players under 50,000 coins that can improve your team.

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Lost Ark distributes gifts, makes mistakes – Sends out more gifts directly

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The MMORPG Lost Ark wanted to give its players a gift for the end of the year 2022, but it didn’t go quite as planned. As a gesture of goodwill, players can look forward to even more gifts.

Lost Ark was one of the most played games on Steam in 2022. At the end of December, the team behind Lost Ark announced that all players should receive a gift to conclude the year.

After the maintenance, players were supposed to receive the following content:

  • 100 Ancient Platinum Coins
  • 10 Bundled Combat Item Chests
  • One Legendary Selection Chest: Card Pack
  • 100 Pheons
  • 10 Special Color Chests from the Society of Magic
  • One Mokoko Skin Selection Chest with 4 new options

Per account, one character could receive this gift – and the fact that it was supposed to happen was also positively received on the Lost Ark subreddit (via reddit). However, it seems there was an error: the combat item chests contained no selectable items, but random item bundles.

This was apparently not intended: the developers then stated they would send additional chests.

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This is what players now receive as a gift in Lost Ark

This is the new gift: In the Lost Ark forum, it is explained that players will also receive an additional 100 “Combat Item Chests (4)”. This is meant to ensure that all players are equipped with all types of combat items and do not have to be disappointed if the random selection includes poorer items.

If the original gift has already been claimed, it should also be allowed to keep the items.

Gifts were already distributed in Lost Ark in November 2022. However, there was also an error then – which caused frustration.

How do you get the gifts? To do this, you only need to log into Lost Ark by March 15, 2023. The gift has been available since December 28, 2022.

How Lost Ark will progress in 2023, you can find out here: The new roadmap includes content related to The Witcher.

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Nintendo blocks video from YouTuber who discovered a secret Zelda game – It is now fighting back

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The great game developer Nintendo has made headlines in recent years with video takedowns due to copyright issues. In December 2022, they struck again, blocking a video about a previously unknown Zelda game. However, the video is back on YouTube.

In October 2022, the YouTube channel “DidYouKnowGaming?” released a documentary about an old Nintendo game that never made it beyond the creative phase.

According to this, the developer studio “Retro Studios”, a subsidiary of Nintendo, pitched the game in 2004. At that time, they were just finishing up Metroid Prime 2. The game was discarded fairly quickly – however, the initial ideas were conceived within the universe of “The Legend of Zelda”.

Together with the then-developer Paul Tozour, DidYouKnowGaming? created a documentary on the subject. The title: “LOST Zelda Game for Nintendo DS: Heroes of Hyrule”.

But a few months later, around the Christmas season of 2022, Nintendo discovered the video and reported a copyright infringement to YouTube. The video went offline.

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The reason for the takedown was said to be that “unauthorized material” was used. However, Shane Gill, the head behind the DidYouKnowGaming? channel, did not give up. He challenged the takedown, and now the video is accessible again on YouTube.

Why is the video back online? Shane Gill explains that one can contest a copyright infringement on YouTube. He did this in the case of the Zelda video.

YouTube then gives the complaining company, in this case Nintendo, 10 business days to prove that they want to legally pursue the copyright infringement.

However, no lawsuit came. Shane Gill wrote on Twitter that he spent the last 2 weeks checking his emails and waiting for letters from Nintendo.

Gill thinks: “Their intention was to delete this piece of journalism from the internet because they didn’t like what it revealed” (via twitter.com).

The video about the secret Zelda game can be found here:

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What kind of game was it actually? The first concepts sketch out a game that could roughly be described as an XCOM in the Zelda universe. Final Fantasy developers Square already released a game in 1997 with “Final Fantasy Tactics” that would have likely been similar to “Heroes of Hyrule”.

Fights in such turn-based tactical RPGs take place on a game board that is divided into fields, and game characters possess movement and action points.

However, it is unclear how far the Zelda idea was spun out. Developer Tozour said: “At no point was it anything like Zelda. It was a failed experiment that happened to take place in the Zelda universe”.

Nintendo has previously had videos taken down on YouTube: Nintendo blocks 1,300 videos from important channel in one day – “We have no alternative”

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Blizzard will bring shared guilds for Horde and Alliance in WoW, but the new statement sounds vague

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World of Warcraft has been allowing Horde and Alliance to experience Azeroth together for several months now. But an important feature is still missing: cross-faction guilds. They are sure to come, said the boss. A new statement sounds more cautious.

What kind of feature is this?

  • Since the end of Shadowlands, Horde and Alliance can play together, at least to a limited extent. Certain content like mythic dungeons and raids work together in groups. Open-world content is not yet included.
  • For this reason, the system has now been expanded with Dragonflight. The factions share mobs while leveling, and there is no more war over “tagging” enemies.
  • The idea of cross-faction gameplay has been brewing in the community for years, and the first taste is causing old calls for guilds for Horde and Alliance to resurface.

This is what Blizzard says now: In a conversation with PCGamesN, Production Director Patrick Dawson mentions that cross-faction guilds “are something we are thinking about.”

This is a wording often used by developers when they are not yet ready to commit. This often happens when features are not yet finalized or are only set to appear in the distant future.

On reddit, this sentence has made waves and certainly confused players. Because it was already established: Guilds for Alliance and Horde are definitely coming. Only the “when” was still open. Now it sounds different.

In our special, you can find all information about Dragonflight. The trailer showcases the most important features once again:

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“No question of if, but when they will come”

In several interviews before the release of Dragonflight, Game Director Ion Hazzicostas (cover image, right) has already spoken about cross-faction guilds, for example with the popular statistic website raider.io. There it is stated:

On the further path, when – I won’t even say “if” – when cross-faction guilds become a thing (because it’s something we want to do), there are still some difficulties we need to overcome.

In an interview with player Maximum from the professional guild Limit, Hazzikostas explains that currently there are still technical limitations in the way (via YouTube).

He did not want to specify a concrete timeframe because “it could still take years”, but the goal is to release the feature during Dragonflight.

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The new statement from Patrick Dawson now causes confusion because many players still have Hazzikostas’ words in mind, who has already firmly promised the feature. Cross-faction guilds are important, especially to improve raiding, create more opportunities for cooperation, and break up the system of the Hall of Fame.

What will really come remains to be seen. Cross-faction play is currently still not mature, but the work seems to be heading towards softening the faction system. Dragonflight is already laying the foundation for the future in many respects:

WoW developers in interview: ‘Features of Dragonflight will forever improve the future of WoW’

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Destiny 2: Weekly Reset on 01/03. – Start of the Iron Banner mode “Fortress”

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Hardly has Destiny 2 swept away its Space Grandma Eva Levante and thus the winter event from the Tower, Lord Saladin is already taking her place. Players can expect a new PvP mode called “Fortress” right after the reset today, and even more. MeinMMO tells you what the week has to offer.

This is happening this week: The festive days are over and Destiny 2 is gearing up again for the combat training preparations of its Guardians. Lord Saladin is returning to the Tower this evening and has brought with him the PvP mode “Fortress” together with his new boss “Caiatl”. In Season 19, you have the chance to earn the Iron Lord’s seal, get a new armor set, as well as two new weapons and pinnacle gear.

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What exactly is the new Iron Banner mode? In “Fortress,” your goal as a team is to capture and hold zones. If that sounds familiar to you like the well-known mode “Zone Control,” then you are right. However, the necessary sharpness within the matches is supposed to come to the Iron Banner through “Caiatl.” It seems she has stationed a few Cabal turrets on the map. The objectives will change as soon as “Caiatl” and her troops are involved. You can play the new mode in the Iron Banner until January 10 at 6 PM.

If you are not interested in the Iron Banner, we will tell you what else there is to play in Destiny 2 this week.

In the Iron Banner mode “Fortress,” a Guardian fights with Cabal turrets.

The most important information about activities from January 3 to January 10

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Vanguard: Nightfall – The Fire Trial

  • Mirror Corridor, on the Jupiter moon Europa
    • Elsie Bray asks the Guardians for help to stop the Vex’s advance on Europa. Prepare yourselves and defeat the Transcendent Spirit “Belmon” again in the Nightfall.
This is the Nightfall weapon this week: T.V.O. – Hand cannon

Playlist strikes have the following modifiers this week:

  • Solar Ignition
  • Grenadier
  • Grounded
  • The Ignition modifier will accompany you all week, while the others change daily.

Endgame: Raid Challenges and Dungeon Rotation

What’s happening in the Raid “King’s Fall”:

In the current raid “King’s Fall,” the grass is getting greener to receive more loot.

  • To specifically complete the challenge “The Grass is Always Greener”, you need to switch sides after you’ve taken the buff from one side and submitted your points. This means that if you first gave points on the left side of the totem to the witch, the knight, and then submitted your points, you would move to the right side and do the same procedure there.
Raid-Rhulk and Dungeon-Calus vie for your attention this week.

Expect the following raid requirements and challenges: 

  • In Normal mode, completing a challenge gives you double loot.
  • You only get status-specific armors and master weapons from the Grandmaster raid.
  • You can also earn the new raid-exclusive exotic cosmetics in the Oryx look from the Grandmaster.

Additional Legacy Pinnacle Rewards from the Endgame:

  • The Witch Queen Legacy Raid “Oath of the Student” is expected to be active.
  • Play the dungeon “Duality” for further pinnacle loot.

Crucible – This is the PvP playlist:

  • In PvP, the mode “Rumble” returns to the playlists

Playlist Bonus this week:

  • This week, bonus rank points are raining in the Vanguard and thus Commander Zavala.

Weekly Activities

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Savathun’s Throne World – Weekly Campaign Mission

  • “The Cunning”
    • In the Witch Queen campaign mission, you search the dark corners of Savathun’s Throne World for another clue on how she stole the light, following a tip from Fynch.

Ascendant Challenge – Dreaming City

  • Petra Venj stands up at the Pavilion in the area “The Shore” in the Dreaming City. The curse cycle restarts and curse week 1 is active. Also active is the 5th Ascendant Challenge.

All sources for pinnacle loot in Season 19 of Destiny 2

To make sure you know where you can effectively grab your pinnacle loot, we provide you with a quick overview of activities every week.

This is the new max level: In the new season of the Looters, the maximum power level of your gear is 1,590. Thus, the power level at the start of the new Season 19 has increased by +10 compared to the previous Season 18.

This pinnacle loot brings your power level up to 1,590:

  • Top Legacy Raid “King’s Fall” (+2)
  • Top Dungeon “Pillar of the Guardian” (+2)
  • Raid Rotation this week: “Oath of the Student” (+2)
  • Legacy Dungeon Rotation “Duality” (+2)
  • Reach in the Nightfall: Fire Trial with at least 100,000 points (+2)
  • Weekly Witch Queen campaign mission with at least 100,000 points (+2)
  • “The Primordial Source” at the Grandmaster difficulty (+2)
  • Complete the activity “Preservation” in the raid pyramid of Darkness (+2)
  • “Trials of Eternity”: Achieve at least 250,000 points or more (+2)
  • Defeat Powerful Cabal in the exotic mission “Vox Obscura” (+2)
  • Complete 3 Heist Battlegrounds on “Legendary” difficulty (+2)
  • Complete 3 Gambit matches (+1)
  • Complete 3 Crucible matches (+1)
  • Complete 3 Vanguard operation strikes with the appropriate focus (+1)
  • Hawthorne’s clan task: Earn 5,000 XP (+1)
  • Iron Banner with “Fortress” (+2)

Shiny Dust Highlights in the Eververse

In the new year 2023, you can immediately purchase a new look for three exotic armors in the Eververse for Shiny Dust.

  • The Titan gets the ornament “Nouveau Parapet” for his Exotic “Citan’s Rampart,” which is French and derives from the Italian “parare” meaning “to protect.”
  • The Warlock can look forward to an ornament for the “Geomag Stabilizers.” It is called “Alternative Transfer.”.
  • The Hunter gets the gold chain ornament “Golden Memento” for the Exotic “Assassin’s Cowl” to flaunt.
These exotic ornaments are available for Shiny Dust.

Other Shiny Dust offers are:

  • Exotic Sparrow “Marked Wanderer”
  • Exotic Emote “Chit Chat”
  • Exotic Emote “Bad Scene”
  • Exotic Ghost Shell “Ctenophore Shell”
  • Exotic Ghost Shell “Simulation Shell”
  • Legendary Emote “Counting”
  • “Volcanic Stone” ornament for the Exotic weapon “Prometheus Lens”
  • Legendary Teleport effect “Caught Signal”
  • Legendary Ghost Projection “Thumbs Down” projection
  • Shader “Empirical Imperative”

Not enough Shiny Dust? So many great items, but you already have a shortage of Shiny Dust? Then check out our tips on how you can improve your Shiny Dust budget.

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What will you tackle first this week? Will you try the new PvP mode “Fortress” from Lord Saladin? Or have you already forsaken the Crucible? Let us know in the comments.

For today’s story kickoff, we definitely recommend the seasonal mission “Operation: Seraph’s Shield.” It not only offers the chance to experience a spacewalk but also the opportunity to find an exotic puppy:

Destiny 2 gifts you a sweet exotic puppy in Season 19 – This is how you find him

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World-famous race car driver Ken Block dies in tragic accident – Players in GTA Online honor him, recreate his car

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Ken Block was one of the most famous racers of our time. He died on January 2, 2023, in a tragic snowmobile accident. Now some players in GTA Online are honoring him by driving a car in the game that resembles Block’s famous Mustang.

Who is the racer? The famous racer Ken “Hoonigan” Block became known through rally racing. As Rookie of the Year, he earned initial attention in 2005, gained a reputation as a tough driver at the X Games, and reached millions of people through his YouTube channel, celebrating his Gymkhana courses.

Now Ken Block has tragically passed away in an accident. The accident occurred in Utah, USA. Authorities state that Block was struck by his snowmobile (via reuters.com). He leaves behind a wife and three daughters.

This is how his fans are remembering him: Many fans are mourning, and some are also active in the action game GTA Online. They want to honor his memory by recreating his iconic Ford Mustang, the Hoonicorn, in the game.

A thread on the subreddit of GTA Online is currently gaining attention, which reports on the death of Ken Block. The thread creator shares an image showing a GTA version of Block’s Hoonicorn. It is the GTA car “Drift Tempa”:

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Since the racer’s accident is still fresh, many readers of the thread are only now learning about the tragedy. There are some very emotional postings on the topic – spontaneous reactions to the unpleasant news. Some wish his family strength during this difficult time.

One commentator urges all players to use the modified vehicle in GTA Online in the coming days to honor Ken Block. Some agree with him.

Others suggest that many more vehicles from Ken Block’s garage could be recreated:

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However, many users agree that with Ken Block, a significant racer has left us. For many in the thread, he was an inspiration or the gateway to motorsport, and they will always think of him when rally racing is on.

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One of the best role-playing games of all time is now a free shooter

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The classic game Fallout 2 received a remake. This allows you to play the successful RPG now as a free first-person shooter.

Which role-playing game is it about? The successful RPG refers to Fallout 2, a well-known game from the developer studio Black Isle Studios. The game was originally played from a top-down perspective.

In the game, you choose a character at the beginning and explore the apocalyptic world with him. However, you must be cautious of dangers, such as mutants, and fight for your survival in a bleak world.

Fallout 2 was released in 1998 but still represents a very popular game on Steam.

Now you can enjoy Fallout 2 as a first-person shooter thanks to a developer named Jonasz O. The project is currently still in early access but can already be tried out.

Here you can see the teaser for the remake of Fallout 2:

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Fallout 2: 3D Remake Teaser

How you can play the Fallout 2 remake

You can find more insights into the project here on the YouTube channel of the developer.

How can I play the FPS? You can download the new shooter version of Fallout 2 for free through the indie game website Itch.io or play it directly in the browser.

You can reach the game remake of Fallout 2 via this link.

The game is free, but you have the option to send the creator a voluntary contribution of your choice.

How does the community react on YouTube? Under the teaser, users comment very positively about the remake and praise the creator:

  • Kuba W.: ‘This is going to be great! Please promote the game, send it to colleagues, YouTubers, game magazines, and so on!’
  • Artem Khrulkov: ‘Jonas, this is just great work! Good luck with development and have fun with the release.’
  • Mr Anonymous: ‘I can’t wait for the full version of this game. A project worth waiting for.’

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Fallout 2 still has its fans

Fallout 2 is still very popular about 25 years after its release. On Steam, 94% of the total 9,145 reviews are positive (as of January 3, 2023).

The analysis platform Steam-Charts also shows that the classic game is still being played. In the last 30 days, the average number of players was 165.4 people, with a peak of 316.

For all fans of Fallout 2, the original is currently available on Steam with a 75% discount, as the winter sale is ongoing. You pay €2.49 instead of €9.99 for the game. The offer will end on January 5, 2023.

If you, as shooter fans, are always looking for new game recommendations, you can find here the 15 best multiplayer shooters 2022 for PC, Switch, PS4, PS5, and Xbox.

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Twitch streamer Knossi will soon appear on television again, but the show somehow doesn’t fit at all

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The self-proclaimed king of the internet, Jens “Knossi” Knossalla (36) is one of the biggest streamers in the German-speaking Twitch. But his heart belongs to television. Now he returns with Let‘s Dance back to the screen.

For Knossi, it has always been clear that he wanted to enter the show business. His first appearances on television were as an amateur actor in court shows, as a participant in game shows, and as a host of poker tournaments.

His last major TV appearance was probably the participation in the Wok-WM on ProSieben in November 2022. Afterwards, Knossi appeared on YouTube in the survival show 7 vs. Wild, where he surprised the audience as the least experienced participant with his perseverance.

Knossi used part of his airtime in 7 vs. Wild to talk about the current state of classic television. He spoke of his love for the medium, but also that television urgently needs to reinvent itself.

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Now Knossi is returning to TV: He will be seen on the RTL show Let’s Dance.

Knossi is dancing on RTL

What kind of show is this? Let’s Dance is a dance show that has been broadcast on RTL since 2006. More or less famous participants receive professional dance partners and compete against each other.

Who are the participants? In the upcoming 16th season of the series, alongside more traditional celebrities such as actresses, musicians, and comedians, there are also personalities from social media participating.

With Twitch streamer Knossi, YouTubers Sally Özcan and Julia Beautx, as well as TikToker Younes Zarou, 4 of the 13 participants already known are recognized from their internet appearances (via rtl.de).

When does it start? The 16th season of Let’s Dance with Knossi will be aired from February 17, 2023, on RTL.

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From Ballermann to Ballroom

What experience does Knossi have? For Knossi, participating after the survival struggle in tropical temperatures will likely be the next major challenge. Because until now, the entertainer’s dancing performances have mostly been limited to hopping around at Ballermann (via YouTube).

However, Let’s Dance requires social dances such as the waltz or tango. So far, Knossi has probably had little to do with that. When he spoke with a participant couple from Let’s Dance in 2021 and wanted to see a few moves, it looked like this:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2qEhW5HQO64&t=140s

For his participation in the dance show, the streamer will have to put in a lot of effort. But Knossi is ambitious and is surely working on a foolproof strategy to earn the title of “Dancing Star.”

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The relationship between the rather new medium Twitch and classic television is indeed interesting. More and more internet celebrities are finding their way to TV, as the reach that streamers can bring is appreciated. However, MontanaBlack was quite frustrated after his recent TV appearance:

MontanaBlack gives real talk about the Wok-WM on Twitch: ‘This is something that really annoys me about television’

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Samsung wants you to stream pictures of your frozen pizza on Twitch – offers you perfect equipment for that

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In Las Vegas, the CES begins on January 5th. Ahead of the trade fair, Samsung has now introduced a curious invention. An AI oven that not only offers a variety of smart features but also allows you to stream pictures of your food directly to Twitch.

What kind of oven is this? The “Samsung Bespoke AI Oven” is a new “smart” oven designed to impress consumers with promising features. It comes equipped with lots of smart technology that allows the oven to prepare your food without any involvement from you.

The oven utilizes an integrated camera. The images are analyzed, and the oven recognizes what you want to prepare. A software determines temperature, cooking time, convection, bottom and top heat, etc.

Interestingly, Samsung has also found another use for the integrated camera. It can be used to share a livestream from the oven directly to Twitch or other social media channels.

What is the CES? The Consumer Electronics Show is one of the largest trade shows for consumer electronics, attended by experts, industry insiders, and journalists. It has been held annually in January in Las Vegas since 1998. Therefore, the CES is an important barometer that shows how the industry might develop in the coming months and years.

In addition to computers and consumer electronics, many household appliances are also showcased, and in recent years, smart home devices have played a particularly significant role. An oven with artificial intelligence and cameras is not so far-fetched.

Among the innovations that have been presented at the fair in the past are the video recorder (VCR), the games PONG and Tetris, the Commodore 64, the DVD, and the Nintendo Entertainment System (NES). Last year, Samsung gained attention at the CES with a brilliant gaming monitor.

Perhaps future viral clips from Twitch will soon come from the oven. But here is one that was created in the classic way.

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Cooking streams with a curious trade fair gadget

Why is Samsung making an oven that can stream? Although Samsung aims to specifically target influencers in its promotional materials, the oven is not a product solely directed at streamers. It is much more likely that the marketing team came up with the idea of using the camera built into the oven for streaming only later.

Technically, however, Samsung offers a brilliant solution for Twitch chefs. They can easily add another perspective to their streams, providing real value.

Therefore, the product could become particularly popular among streamers. The “Just Chatting” category on Twitch has been booming for years. Many viewers enjoy cooking streams, and there are some streamers who only broadcast from their kitchens. WoW and Twitch veteran Asmongold sees it similarly, believing that the future of Twitch consists of cooking shows and reality.

So it is not too surprising that Samsung believes it can fill a market gap with its new oven.

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Do you need something like this? Frozen pizza or fries in, lid down, and a few minutes later it’s served. This is the dream Samsung wants to make a reality with the new “Bespoke AI Oven”. Admittedly, this is more of a luxury problem.

Therefore, Samsung also wants to convince skeptics that the oven is able to recognize if your food is burning. Perfect for those who want to quickly make something to eat between two gaming sessions.

Despite all the great features, it is unlikely that the AI oven will soon be found in every household. This is probably also due to the price, which is still unknown. However, it will probably not be cheap.

Do you trust the roast? What do you think of such a product? Is something like this totally unnecessary or a sensible addition to other “smart home products”? Let us know your opinion and discuss in the comments!

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Twitch streamer films herself at the pool of her hotel, is insulted and followed

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Keth “justketh” is active on Twitch as an IRL streamer and shares her life with her viewers. During a vacation stream at the pool, an incident occurred with another hotel guest, and the streamer went to the police.

Who is the streamer?

  • justketh is a French-Thai streamer; in her streams she speaks English and Thai
  • before she became a full-time streamer, justketh worked as a graphic designer
  • now she lets her viewers share her life and travels as an IRL streamer

What are IRL streams? This type of stream takes place “in real life”. While streamers like MontanaBlack often stream from their dark gaming caves, IRL streamers are out and about, showing themselves in everyday situations.

This may sound harmless, but it is quite dangerous: so-called stream snipers often try to locate a streamer and disrupt the stream. There can also be confrontations with complete strangers.

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Pool stream leads to a confrontation

What kind of stream was it? In a stream from January 2, justketh was at the pool of her hotel. An incident occurred with another hotel guest.

This guest invited the streamer to sit with him by the pool. He allegedly made a sexually suggestive gesture that upset justketh. She tried to continue her stream but was disturbed again.

The man approached the streamer and demanded that she “shut up”; he was trying to relax and felt disturbed. justketh moved away from the annoyed guest, stating she had things to do.

As she was leaving, she shouted back at him that he was a damn idiot; the man then turned around and followed the streamer. When she explained the situation to the hotel staff, the guest reappeared in the background, apparently throwing her equipment left by the pool on the ground.

You can see a clip of the confrontation here:

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Confrontation ends in jail

What happened after the incident? At the suggestion of her viewers, justketh went to the police and reported the man. He was subsequently arrested. Another clip shows the streamer on her way to the station to give her statement; the hotel guest can be seen in the background wearing handcuffs.

As justketh informs her viewers, the troublemaker was supposed to pay a fine, which he could not pay due to bank problems. Consequently, he had to spend the night in jail.

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Who misbehaved?

What perspectives are there? An online discussion quickly arose in reaction to the recordings. There are very different viewpoints. justketh portrays the situation as follows: The man became angry after she rejected his advances.

But some viewers see the situation differently: The hotel guest felt disturbed because he was filmed against his will. On reddit, where the clip is discussed in the LivestreamFail subreddit, it is said, for example, that the situation was “weird all around”.

Although the man’s behavior was inappropriate, it was also inappropriate to stream at a hotel pool. Many people would likely have a problem being filmed in such a situation (via reddit).

In a series of posts on Twitter, justketh spoke about the incident. She said she did not intentionally film the man but merely positioned her camera to show her jump into the pool. He had no problem with it and even smiled at her.

It was only when she rejected him that he became aggressive.

justketh was not deterred from her IRL streams by the incident and continues to share the rest of her vacation in the Thai city of Pattaya with her viewers.

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Since IRL streams were introduced as a category on Twitch in 2016, they have repeatedly led to problems in public. The probably most controversial IRL streamer Ice Poseidon was permanently banned from Twitch in 2017 after one of his streams resulted in a bomb threat.

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The new Warhammer series shows what 40k does really well – Forgoes bred superhumans

Benedict Grothaus Benedict Grothaus Reading time 4 minutes

Warhammer has announced a new official series in the 40k universe, but this time without Henry Cavill. Pariah Nexus is set to launch on the premium service Warhammer+ in 2023. MeinMMO editor Benedict Grothaus, as a fan of the franchise, is thrilled, especially because the trailer highlights factions that usually receive little attention.

No idea what’s going on right now. When the Dragon Age series Absolution was announced in November, I was already more excited than with Arcane. At that point, I was certain: it could only get better if Warhammer nerd Henry Cavill (Superman, The Witcher) eventually becomes the star in a Warhammer series.

Then he suddenly announces just that. Henry Cavill is making a Warhammer series together with Amazon, but so far without more specific info on release and content. Still, it’s exactly the right casting.

The only downside: it will probably be about the Imperium and the Space Marines, which is just perfectly suited for Cavill. I love the Warhammer franchise even a bit more than Warcraft, but the Space Marine cliché is just worn out.

Now Warhammer has ANNOUNCED yet another series: Pariah Nexus, an animated series. And it also fulfills my remaining wishes that have been left open in recent weeks.

Here you can see the trailer for Pariah Nexus:

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Warhammer 40,000: The trailer for the series Pariah Nexus

Divine warrior-nuns and undead robots in the spotlight

The main role in Pariah Nexus is played by a mismatched crew from the units of the Imperium as protagonists and the Necrons as their opponents. Specifically: the trailer shows an Adepta Sororitas and an imperial guardswoman in lead roles.

Since I can imagine that half of you would look at me with a blank expression, I’ll briefly explain what all these foreign words actually mean.

Necrons are, broadly speaking, space zombies. The mechanical species resembles ancient Egypt in terms of its appearance, architecture, and fantasy, but with Gauss cannons and bodies made of nearly indestructible metal. Necrons play a larger role in 40k, but that would exceed the scope of this discussion. Therefore, I refer you to the German Warhammer Wiki.

Adepta Sororitas are basically the fanatical branch of the church of the Imperium, which consists (almost) exclusively of women. The warrior nuns are “only” humans, but their faith in the Emperor grants them almost divine powers such as protection from bullets and fanatical zeal in battle.

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My Principalis in Dawn of War 1. I have led the ‘Sisters of Battle’ to victory hundreds of hours in countless battles.

However, typical for Warhammer, they are not just obedient nuns. Those who do not obey are punished. My favorite toy of the Sororitas: the “Penitent Engine.” Heretics are strapped in front of an armed walker unprotected and armorless, pumped full of drugs, and sent to the front. This means: the heretic survives even serious injuries, but feels the pain and survives only as long as the will of the Emperor allows.

The Sororitas and the Necrons are my favorite factions in the 40k universe, which I primarily played in the older strategy games of the franchise. To see them now in a series makes me simply happy, even though I still don’t know exactly what roles they will play.

Warhammer 40k finally without pumped-up superhumans

The fact that Sororitas and Necrons are my favorite factions is not the only reason for my joy. Even if Tyranids and Tau or Dark Eldar had played the sole lead role, I would still have been quite satisfied.

Because Warhammer 40k primarily revolves around the idea of Space Marines (“Astartes”). These are literally bred men with a body that would make Arnold Schwarzenegger in his prime look pale in comparison and absurd superhuman abilities.

Some Space Marines can detect poison by taste, have multiple hearts or lungs, bulletproof bones made of a kind of titanium, and are easily over 2 meters tall. They owe this to the “gene-seed” of their Primarchs, the absolute superhumans that the “Big Daddy” Emperor himself has bred.

Sure, cool … if you see it once or twice. However, the Space Marines are the flagship of Warhammer 40k, and there are countless books, games, and more about these crazy characters.

While Space Marines also appear in Pariah Nexus, they are not the main focus. The fact that the series remembers that there are other creatures in the world is excellent! But it also makes me a bit sad.

With Darktide, a new co-op shooter in Warhammer 40k was released in November 2022, which also forgoes Space Marines. You can see the trailer here:

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Pariah Nexus gives me a nostalgic sting

Actually, I prefer Warhammer Fantasy to the sci-fi world of 40k. Nevertheless, Warhammer 40,000 has some of my favorite video games of all time, including Dawn of War, what I consider the best real-time strategy game of all time.

However, Dawn of War has unfortunately never been as good since the first part, which was released in 2004. The second part of the series had completely different mechanics, no real base building anymore, and more restrictions.

Part 3 was better again but didn’t last long. Only a few months after release, the game was shut down: The game was released in April 2017, a proud 8 years after part 2. Development was discontinued in February 2018. You can still play, but no new content or patches are coming. This is particularly bitter because the Necrons were already confirmed as the first DLC but never arrived.

Back then, I was happy to get at least some progress with Dawn of War 3 over the second part. Here is the announcement trailer that excited me:

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Dawn of War is a series that deserves more attention, and I wish for a remaster or a fourth part. To see my two favorite factions now in the series is at least a small consolation.

So it doesn’t bother me much that I have to pay extra for it. Because Pariah Nexus will only be available on Warhammer+, a premium service that costs €5.49 monthly or €54.99 annually.

If the series is released with weekly episodes, I will probably wait until it is all available and then watch it on a weekend. I still don’t know how long the individual episodes will be.

However, I hope that there is indeed more substance here than in Dragon Age: Absolution. That only lasted 3 hours and definitely made me eager for more:

If you have 3 hours to spare, you should definitely watch Dragon Age: Absolution on Netflix

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Subscription service leak in Destiny 2 caused toxicity in the community – it was all just fake

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In December, an alleged subscription service leak made the rounds in Destiny 2. Dug up by well-known data miners, it spread quickly in the community, which was not pleased about it. But now it has become known that all the excitement was unnecessary: It was all just fake!

What leak are we talking about? At the end of December, Elliott, a known Destiny 2 data miner, shared via his Discord the information that he had discovered hints of a “Premium Subscriptions” model from Bungie in the game data of Destiny 2.

It reminded of the subscription payment models that one knows from MMORPGs like The Elder Scrolls Online or Final Fantasy XIV. However, since the plans had not been implemented yet, it was initially suspected to be a “test attempt” by Bungie to change Destiny 2’s payment model in the future.

Destiny 2 currently also offers separate season purchases or the annual pass model.

However, the Destiny 2 community was not pleased about this alleged new and secret information at all. Some found the idea of a subscription model fundamentally not bad, but the majority was simply angry and reacted accordingly toxically.

  • For example, the user TricksterClown on MeinMMO writes: “Then the game will finally die. No one will want DLCs anymore, why should they if they have everything with a subscription?”
  • And the MeinMMO reader Tronic48 would, if such a subscription model were to come, even stop playing completely: “If Bungie actually considers a subscription (and it doesn’t matter how much it should cost), I’ll be the first not to play Destiny 2 anymore. After such a long time and loyalty, I certainly won’t do that.”

All just faked: The discussion took toxic turns again in the already strained Destiny 2 community and brought many players to place Bungie alone in the spotlight for the idea. In reality, it was all just a fake by the data miners. There was never a plan for a new subscription model in Destiny 2. It was meant to be “just a joke”.

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The subscription service leak was just a fake.

Data miner Elliot admits to major error in subscription leak

Leak sows distrust and anger among Destiny 2 players: The new leak exploded overnight and turned the original joke into a serious matter. Players announced they would leave the game because of it and directly vented their frustration at Bungie.

Only in the new year, several days later, did the data miner admit: It was all just a joke and was only meant to make the community think about such a subscription model. However, the community found that anything but funny. Elliot had to admit that his December joke did not work as planned.

In an initial statement on his Discord server, Elliot stated: “Actually, we wanted to let the thing just continue, but since it has become so big and people outside the server are worried, we wanted to apologize formally and admit that we all trolled.”

Later, however, he revised this statement and wrote:

“[…] It was really immature of me to allow the fabricated leak to go so far and to spread outside of the Discord server. I take full responsibility for my actions and should not have used my platform in this way. Regardless of whether it was a joke or not. I feel pretty terrible and I apologize to anyone who is still upset about it.

explains the data miner Elliot on his Discord server

In the end, his leak only led to a negative mood against the Destiny 2 data miners and a loss of trust. Especially since he usually provided factual and correct information before that.

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Did you also believe the leak? What do you think about being trolled? Does this make you more distrustful of leaks or have you never trusted data miners? We would love to hear your perspective in the comments.

If you want to relieve some frustration about this news, we recommend a few tender cuddles with a new Exo puppy in Destiny 2:

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Overwatch 2 is so stingy with its in-game currency that players switch their search engine for more coins

Maik Schneider Maik Schneider Reading time 3 minutes

With the release of Overwatch 2, the predecessor disappeared from the market, along with the loot box system of Overwatch 1. The second part allows players to earn Overwatch coins, but even if you grind for weeks, you end up with very little. A reward system from Microsoft offers even more coins.

The hero shooter Overwatch 1 was released in 2016 and was a product of its time, particularly in terms of its monetization model.

  • Pay to play
  • In-game currency for loot boxes
  • Earnable currency for some skins
  • Free loot boxes while playing
  • Events offered special, free rewards

That remained the case for six years. And although loot boxes still have a questionable reputation today, many players would probably be happy if the old Overwatch system would come back.

Because while there is no randomness in Overwatch 2 anymore, the possibilities to earn Overwatch coins have also been cut back, making it harder to regularly buy a cool skin.

Players recently discovered that “Microsoft Rewards,” a bonus system from Microsoft, generates more Overwatch coins than the game itself. As a result, some players are switching their search engines.

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Overwatch 2: Coins through Microsoft Rewards

How does it work? Through Microsoft Rewards, you can collect bonus points when you use Microsoft internet products, complete certain daily tasks, or make qualifying purchases in the Microsoft Store.

For example, you get points for search queries using the Microsoft search engine “Bing”, essentially the company’s in-house Google. You get 3 points for a search query with a maximum of 10 searches per day.

If you also use the Microsoft Edge browser and are on the go, you can earn up to 55 points a day through it.

There is even a sort of “login bonus” if you complete tasks for several consecutive days, for even more points. After a while, you also level up to level 2 – which allows for additional points per day.

If you know how the system works and have already leveled up, you can apparently collect about 300 points or more a day.

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How many Overwatch coins can I collect? A package with 200 Overwatch coins costs 1,800 points in Microsoft Rewards. On reddit, a player explained that he can collect around 1,000 Overwatch coins in a month:

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The thread starter showed a list of ways he has discovered to collect points daily. The values apply to level 2 in Microsoft Rewards:

  • 150 points for Bing searches
  • 80 points because Edge browser was used
  • 100 points for Bing searches on mobile
  • 30 – 70 points for daily tasks
  • 40 points when watching 2 fitness videos
  • More bonuses can be discovered

There are even ways to earn additional points while gaming through the Xbox app. In Germany, however, this is only possible on mobile and with an Xbox console – not via PC.

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If you are willing to spend about 5 minutes a day on Microsoft Rewards and switch your search engine, you can collect a decent amount of Overwatch coins without having to complete even a single weekly task in the game.

By the way, you can also earn Riot Points through the system for League of Legends, Teamfight Tactics, Legends of Runeterra, and Valorant.

If you also play WoW, there is a similar trick: Overwatch 2: You can earn Overwatch skins faster in WoW than in Overwatch

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New medieval MMORPG seems to have received 44 million euros for development, has been quiet for 8 months

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A coming MMORPG has reportedly raised 44 million euros for development, but fans have been waiting for new information for 8 months.

Which game is it about? Bellatores is a medieval MMORPG that was supposed to release in 2021 and was announced in 2020 under the working title “Project N1”.

Just a few days ago, the year 2022 has also passed, and a release of Bellatores is still not in sight.

Bellatores is supposed to offer a realistic medieval scenario with fantasy elements and massive PvP battles. The developers describe it as a “Survival-Adventure.” There are a few images showcasing the MMORPG with “Unreal Engine 5” graphics. However, there is no cinematic trailer, gameplay scenes, or detailed information available.

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The MMORPG Bellatores showcases some character designs

Developers reportedly record investments in the millions

What was the last information about Bellatores? The last sign of life from the developer ANU/AndYou was five months ago, and the last news on Bellatores was even eight months ago: it was released in April 2022. Aside from some alleged investments, the studio has nothing to show for it.

Even the latest announcement from the developers regarding the MMORPG announces new investments. The website states that the studio received an investment of 30 billion Korean won, equivalent to about 22.3 million euros (via nyouinc.com).

Previously, the development studio of Bellatores was said to have received investments of about 7.2 million euros and 14.8 million euros. Therefore, the total amount of investments would be over 44 million euros.

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Fans are worried

What do fans say about the developers’ silence? Even though not much is known about the MMORPG yet, there is a small group of fans who are already looking forward to Bellatores. However, the lack of new information worries them, as can be read on a fan Discord of the game.

Every few weeks or months, server members ask if there are new updates or a release date. One disappointed fan says he is somewhat skeptical about the MMORPG, while another hopes it won’t be canceled.

Already in September, a fan estimated that Bellatores would also not release in 2022. This turned out to be true. Whether and when Bellatores will still release, or what will happen to the collected money, remains to be seen.

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One of the most popular coop games is available for 1 € on Steam, offering hard-hitting missions and heists

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Payday 2, a well-known cooperative shooter on Steam, is currently on sale for just €1. Even almost 10 years after its release on the platform, the game still has numerous players.

What kind of game is Payday 2? In the game, you carry out criminal missions alone or in cooperative mode with up to three other people.

For example, you have to rob a bank or transport drugs. You do all this in first-person perspective, where it is up to you whether you prefer to act strategically and discreetly or shoot and use raw violence.

No heist is like the previous one: thanks to random events that can occur, the gameplay remains interesting and continuously challenges the players.

The further you advance in the game, the harder the missions you can accept – but they also become increasingly profitable. With the money, you can customize your characters and invest in better gear and weapons.

Additionally, you can continually level up your characters’ skill trees and improve five different focuses to make them the perfect criminal:

  • The Mastermind
  • The Enforcer
  • The Ghost
  • The Technician
  • The Fugitive

Here you see a short teaser for the upcoming installment of the Payday series:

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Even years after release, Payday 2 impresses players

How successful is Payday 2 on Steam? On the analysis page SteamCharts, you can see the player numbers of the game. In the last 30 days, the average number of players was 34,398 (as of: 02.01.2023). Thus, the game can still boast a decent player count almost 10 years after its Steam release on August 13, 2013.

Even the player rating on Steam is overall very positive. Of the total 391,247 reviews, 89% are positive. Among the recent reviews published within the last 30 days, it is even 95% (as of: 02.01.2023).

In the reviews, players praise the concept of Payday 2 and still have a lot of fun with it years after the release. Especially in cooperative mode, the shooter impresses:

  • NightSkyeVR (Max): “I returned to this game after a few years off, and it has become my latest addiction. Stealth is still frustrating, but when you pull it off, it feels great. And if you want to go loud, the soundtrack is still fantastic […]”.
  • ostylizene: “Phenomenal game with excellent teamwork potential.”.
  • Shiro: “Very good graphics and does not have high performance requirements. It’s a lot of fun, especially with friends.”.

If you are still unsure whether the game is right for you, you can find a detailed review of Payday 2 from our colleagues on the Gamestar website.

MeinMMO editor Benedict Grothaus was able to exchange a few words with the creator of Payday at Gamescom 2022 and talked to him about his new game.

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How long does the sale last on Steam? Payday 2 is available for 90% less during the winter sale on the platform, costing only €0.99 instead of €9.99. The offer will end on January 5, 2023.

Additionally, you can currently get all bundles at significantly reduced prices with special discounts:

  • So you pay for the “Legacy Collection” with a total of 36 items instead of €78.24 only €12.15.
  • For the “Road & City of Gold Collection” bundle with a total of 27 contents, you pay €52.40 instead of €123.73.

When is the release of Payday 3? Good news for fans of the Payday games. The shooter series will continue: Payday 3 is expected to be released in 2023 for PC and consoles.

Here you will find more top shooters: The 15 best multiplayer shooters of 2022 for PC, Switch, PS4, PS5 and Xbox.

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Building game on Steam is like Factorio with better graphics – 97% positive and just 40% cheaper

Marie Friske Marie Friske Reading time 3 minutes

In Satisfactory, a highly popular factory-building game on Steam, you can unleash your creativity on an alien planet and build your surroundings to your heart’s content. Players compare it in reviews to Factorio and rate the game with 97% positive reviews.

What kind of game is Satisfactory? In the game, you build a factory from a first-person perspective on another planet. Alongside, you explore your environment, search for resources, and must fend off wild creatures in various combat situations.

The game is currently still in Early Access but is already very popular among players.

Here you can see a trailer for Satisfactory:

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Satisfactory: Update 6 Out Now on Early Access

There are no limits to your factory

What does the gameplay in Satisfactory look like? To build your factory, you first need to gather enough resources. At the beginning, you only have simple tools available to collect natural building materials from your surroundings while getting to know the planet better.

During your exploration tours, you will sooner or later encounter extraterrestrial life. Along with alien flora, you will meet aggressive creatures that will attack you. However, with crafted safety gear, you can manage combat situations in the game.

Over time, you won’t need to complete the tours on foot anymore, but you can use different means of transportation in the game, such as:

  • Jump pads
  • Factory carts
  • Jetpacks
  • Hyperloops
  • Trucks
  • Trains
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Gradually, you will expand your factory further so that the manufacturing and processing processes become increasingly automated, allowing you to expand further.

How exactly your construction should look is up to you. You can build well-structured facilities where you receive your end products neatly sorted or create chaotic conveyor systems that connect your outposts to the base.

You can play the game both alone and with up to three other people in cooperative mode. This gives you the opportunity to showcase your factory creations to others or hunt for resources together.

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How do players rate Satisfactory? On Steam the ratings are extremely positive. Out of a total of 102,407 game reviews, 97% are positive (as of January 3, 2023).

In reviews, players express their excitement and say they can hardly walk away from the game and without noticing, spend several hours in Satisfactory.

Several times, the game is also compared to Factorio, another very successful factory-building game on Steam. The difference: While Factorio plays in a 2D world, in Satisfactory you build in a 3D design with better graphics.

  • StolleJay | Daniel: ‘I knew Factorio but could never really get into it. Probably because of the 2D top-down view. From the moment Satisfactory first emerged in Early Access, it captivated me […]’.
  • Demian DeVile: ‘A truly dangerous game. You just want to try something for a couple of hours in the evening because you have an idea of how something could be designed more efficiently, then you look outside and it’s noon the next day […]’.
  • MrGoodkat: ‘Satisfactory is probably one of the factory games after Factorio, with the difference being a first-person view and a beautiful, high-resolution world.
    I have been loyal to Satisfactory for years (2000+ hours), and despite being in Early Access, this game has continued to expand, with content updates usually exceeding expectations […]’.

How much does Satisfactory cost? The game is currently available during the Winter Sale on Steam with a 40% discount. So instead of €29.99, you now pay €17.99, which is a bit less. The offer ends on January 5.

Currently, another top game is also on special offer during the Winter Sale on Steam: One of the most popular co-op games is available for €1 on Steam, offering tough missions and heists

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Source(s):
  1. store.steampowered.com
  2. www.satisfactorygame.com

A AI girl is currently conquering Twitch: “AI is certainly capable of being better than humans”

Benedikt Schlotmann Benedikt Schlotmann Reading time 2 minutes

A Twitch streamer has been causing a stir since December 2022. Because behind her is an artificial intelligence and no real human. But who is Neuro anyway?

Already, there are men and women who hide behind a virtual self on Twitch, known as Vtubers: The actual streamer does not appear themselves, but is represented by a computer-generated avatar.

But Neuro-sama is something special. She is also a Vtuber, but behind the virtual representation is no real human, but an artificial intelligence.

Neuro-sama was supposed to be just a “fun experiment”

What is Neuro-sama anyway? Neuro-sama is an AI, that appears as a Vtuber on Twitch. It has existed since 2019, but back then it had no personality and had only one task: to win the rhythm game osu! (Link to the manufacturer).

On December 19, 2022, the AI was restarted and now has around 4,000 active viewers. Now it has a personality and can not only play games but also interact with the viewers. It reacts to questions or discusses the most exciting topics at the moment.

By the way, the personality is based on Vedal987. He describes himself as a “student with a special interest in AI”; not much else is known about him.

For him, Neuro is just a “fun experiment” and nothing more. However, there is a lot of potential in the AI: mrekk, the best player from Australia, was defeated by Neuro-sama in a 1v1 in osu! with ease. The developer also explains (via dexerto.com):

Neuro-sama took 10 days to become better than the best human player in osu! as it beat mrekk [the best player in osu!] in a 1v1. The AI is certainly capable of being better than humans, even in really complex games.

Besides osu!, Neuro-sama is currently mainly involved in Minecraft on Twitch. A game for which another artificial intelligence took more than 70,000 hours to craft a pickaxe:

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Vedal sees more advantages in AI streamers, as they have advantages that “real” streamers cannot possess:

I think there could be a market for AI streamers, as they have some qualities that human streamers cannot have – they could stream around the clock, can be better than humans in games, and could theoretically read every chat message.

Why does the AI seem so “human”? Vedal has developed and adapted the personality himself.

The AI uses so-called “large language models”: The artificial intelligence is trained with texts and has a broad knowledge base that it can rely on. At the same time, it can scour millions of responses on the internet to find out how to properly respond to a particular question or how it should react.

This makes it seem almost natural, as it asks questions and can also answer questions while being able to take and dish it out. You should best take a look on Twitch and convince yourself of it.

Vtubing regularly causes major controversies on Twitch

One of the most famous Twitch streamers, Asmongold, stated, that “Vtubing is a hack for streamers”. After all, one doesn’t have to dress up for the audience but could also sit in sweatpants or with a three-day beard in front of the computer.

And these virtual avatars can sometimes take on strange proportions. For example, a cornflake manufacturer wanted to dig up an old mascot to then turn it into a Vtuber. You can see the result in the following article:

70-year-old advertising mascot becomes a VTuber – Tony the Tiger and his milk-cooled PC come to Twitch

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Source(s):
  1. dexerto.com

German testing agency now warns you about video games that may cost more money than you think

Benedict Grothaus Benedict Grothaus Reading time 2 minutes

The Entertainment Software Self-Regulation (short: USK) has introduced new testing criteria since January 1, 2023. Newly submitted video games will also be checked for loot boxes, in-game shops, and more this year. If a game includes such a feature, there will be an additional note in addition to the age rating.

What is this position? The USK is responsible for testing video games and their trailers to decide what age rating they receive in Germany. Criteria are used to determine whether a game, for example, receives an age rating of 0, 6, 12, 16, or 18 years.

What has changed now? As announced in December (via GamePro), the USK now adds an additional note directly under the known age warning for newly released games. This includes warnings about loot boxes and in-game shops.

In Belgium, for example, loot boxes have been legally prohibited for a while. In Germany, the USK is now also taking a step towards stronger monitoring of the controversial feature and even warns of even more critical content.

The assessment of the USK has also helped us find the best games for adults only. This is what the new warnings look like:

USK Loot boxes Shops Chat new warnings

New warnings for loot boxes, shops, and chat

What else is being warned about? In addition to shops and loot boxes, the USK now also warns if a game shares location data or includes a chat. Location sharing is particularly a concern with mobile games.

Chats are primarily for communication between players, but uncomfortable situations often arise. Players are harassed, receive unpleasant messages, or it can even become openly toxic, which apparently women notice more:

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Why was this changed? The USK states in the corresponding press release that the regulations stem from the new Youth Protection Act from May 2021 and are primarily intended to help families with orientation.

The warnings are meant to help more quickly identify potential risks for young people, such as “unwanted expenses.” The controversy surrounding this was particularly significant with the 2022 release Diablo Immortal.

Blizzard’s mobile Diablo faced criticism for its aggressive in-game shop and its high pay-to-win factor. Those who spent more money could progress faster in the game and outpace their fellow players.

We spoke at the time with “internet lawyer” Christian Solmecke about why Diablo Immortal is actually allowed in Germany. In the video, we explain all the important details about the game:

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Everything you need to know about Diablo Immortal – in 3 minutes

With the new warnings, the USK also aims to provide more transparency. Parents should be able to see “at a glance” why a game received a specific age rating. This allows them to better assess whether the game is suitable for them or not.

How exactly the USK works has also been questioned by gamers themselves, especially with the 2022 release Dying Light 2. The zombie survival game was partially edited for Germany, after the first part had even ended up on the index:

Fan complains because Dying Light 2 was edited – USK gives surprisingly long response

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