With the weekly update on January 4, 2023, Lost Ark unexpectedly rolled out a new measure against bots. MeinMMO author Mark Sellner believes it goes too far and mainly affects the wrong people.
What has changed? On the morning of January 4, Lost Ark, as every week, had its weekly update. In the patch notes the evening before, the developers did not announce any changes for the patch.
When the servers went live again, a change was mentioned in the forum that seems small but has significant effects. The rewards for the boss rush in tier 3, i.e., from gear score 1,302, can now only be opened if you have reached an item level of 1,375.
According to the publisher, this is supposed to be a strike against bots that often farm these boss rushes to sell the valuable skill gems you get from them. Moreover, the change seems to be only temporary, although Amazon has not yet revealed how long it will last.
However, I am convinced that with this measure, Amazon is not only annoying the players but also targeting exactly the audience they want to bring back. I will explain why below.
Who is writing here? Mark Sellner is an MMORPG author at MeinMMO and has been particularly active in Lost Ark over the last year. In the past months, he has spent over 1,500 hours in Arkesia and has played numerous characters to the endgame. He is also frustrated by the new measure, although he is only minimally affected.
Restrictions where they are not needed
What is the boss rush? To understand why I find this measure excessive, we first need to clarify how a boss rush works. In some in-game activities, such as the daily chaos dungeons, you can get tickets for this game mode, with a little luck.
The tickets are more rare than common, which is why the boss rush already has a higher entry hurdle than many other farming modes in Lost Ark. The rewards from the boss rush are skill jewels.
These can be equipped to improve your own abilities. For a level 10 jewel, up to 40% more damage per skill is possible. The jewels from the boss rush significantly contribute to getting a better character.
Restrictions for bots make little sense: Since you can only obtain the tickets for the boss rush from limited sources, such as the chaos dungeons, it is also impossible for bots to acquire more or faster tickets than normal players.
Of course, bots earn good gold from selling the jewels. But not more than a normal player who completes their daily and weekly tasks and sells boss rush rewards.
Therefore, I consider the additional restriction of distributing rewards only starting from item level 1,375 as pointless. Even worse, it affects new players who are desperately needed in Lost Ark right now.
In January, Lost Ark will also feature a collaboration with The Witcher:
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The Witcher is coming to Lost Ark – New trailer shows why this fits really well
New players must face challenges without jewels
In what ways are players restricted? For players like me, who already have many characters above gear score 1,375, this is at most mildly annoying. But especially new players, who they desperately want to attract, are hit hard by this change.
In recent months, Lost Ark has tried to attract returnees and new players to the MMORPG through numerous events, rewards, and bonuses. These are now being punished. Because when they enter a boss rush, they are not informed that they are essentially wasting the ticket.
A particular sticking point is the 5 gear score at the end of the number. Because while you can reach gear score 1,370 relatively easily, you need legendary equipment for 1,375.
This can only be obtained from the challenging abyssal dungeons and abyss raids. This leads me directly to the next problem that the change brings.
Why do new players have it harder now? Since new players can now hardly obtain any jewels until they reach item level 1,375, they must play the difficult content without jewels.
Therefore, they have an even harder time than people who started the game before and played the respective content. Only when they have looted a legendary set can they even start developing their jewels.
While the update already seems annoying and little meaningful for existing players, it is a massive blow for new fans of Lost Ark, making their lives unnecessarily difficult.
When the measures will be canceled and whether Amazon might make a timely retreat remains to be seen.
What do you think of the update? Do you think the cut that bots experience here is worth scaring away new players so much? Or do you see it completely differently than I do? Feel free to write it in the comments here on MeinMMO.
In January, another Community Day Classic awaits you in Pokémon GO that will bring you Larvitar. We at MeinMMO will show you all the contents and bonuses of the event.
What kind of event is this? Last year, a new event format was introduced in Pokémon GO: the Community Day Classic. Just like the original C-Day, a specific Pokémon will be highlighted during a three-hour event and will be found almost everywhere in the game.
And the shiny rate will also be improved for this monster. However, the monsters of the C-Day Classic are Pokémon that already had their own Community Day in the past and are returning once again.
In January, alongside the Community Day with Igamaro, you can also expect a C-Day Classic that will bring you the Rock and Ground Pokémon Larvitar. We have summarized the contents and bonuses you can expect on this day below.
All contents & bonuses for the C-Day Classic with Larvitar
When does the C-Day Classic take place? The Community Day Classic with Larvitar runs on Saturday, January 21, 2023, from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM.
Is there an exclusive attack? As you may already know from previous Community Day Classics, there will also be a special attack for the event with Larvitar. Thus, Tyranitar, the final evolution of Larvitar, will learn the fast attack Catapult when you evolve Larvitar’s first evolution Pupitar between 2:00 PM and 7:00 PM local time.
In trainer battles, the rock attack deals 12 damage and in raids and gym battles, it deals 16 damage. You should definitely get the attack, as with the combination of Catapult and Stone Edge, Tyranitar is one of the best Rock attackers in Pokémon GO.
We have summarized other strong Pokémon for you in the following video:
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Pokémon GO: The strongest attackers of all types in the video
What bonuses are there? In addition to the numerous spawns and the exclusive attack, you can also look forward to one or two bonuses on this day. Here’s what you can expect:
Incense and lure modules last for 3 hours each (except for adventure incense)
Are there any special features in the in-game shop? Yes, you will also find the event ticket “Community Day Classic with Larvitar” in the shop, which brings you a corresponding special research. You can purchase this shortly before the event starts for just under 1 Euro.
What do you think about the contents of the Community Day Classic? Let us know in the comments here on MeinMMO and discuss with other trainers.
In Call of Duty, toxic players are a traditional problem. Not every player can keep their emotions in check when it comes to kills. However, certain tasks in Modern Warfare 2 also lead players to throw around insults.
It is the competitive environment, the constant competition that some players use as an excuse to justify their bad behavior.
In Call of Duty, this has reached a whole new dimension, and not just with Modern Warfare 2. Nowadays, you receive toxic messages even when playing the game “normally,” meaning not as a “camper” who only has a movement radius of 1.3 meters.
This is partly due to a task in the game – the long-distance kills.
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Camo grind drives players crazy
What is the problem? Frustrated players love to use the chat functions of CoD as a vent for their feelings. This starts with voice chat, but written messages also have the desired effect.
On the discussion platform Reddit, such toxic messages are currently a hot topic again. A thread titled “Sorry, I guess I’m just playing the game normally?” is currently receiving a lot of attention:
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A screenshot of the in-game chat can be seen – more precisely, the match chat, where all players in the match can exchange ideas. It is rarely used. When a message comes in, it is often toxic remarks.
The message for the thread creator “TheAsgardianPrince” goes well below the belt. However, it is not about two egos facing off in a fair competition.
Rather, it is about the fact that the author of the message felt disturbed. They wanted to complete their “long-distance kills” needed for the skins of most weapons. Once you have unlocked enough of these camo skins, you get golden weapons and other metal skins.
What are long-distance kills? These are kills with a certain minimum distance from the opponent. The distance depends on the weapon class. Submachine guns can achieve long-distance kills from 30 meters, assault rifles from about 40 meters, and snipers from 50 meters.
TheAsgardianPrince played completely normally and frequently flanked their opponents. They were indeed very mobile and repeatedly caught their opponents while they were standing back, trying to collect long-distance kills.
The long-distance tasks are considered annoying by many players, but some also become toxic grinders because of them.
What do other players say about it? The Reddit thread gathered over 600 comments in just a few hours and is somewhat more factual than the players in TheAsgardianPrince’s chat. But hardly less toxic.
The users also discuss what the “camo grind” means for Call of Duty and that it is nothing more than a “time sink.” A way to pass the time.
A longer discussion also emerges about which playstyles are truly annoying:
Flash grenades on the small map Shipment are considered taboo.
No one really likes the shock stick and gas grenades either.
What playstyle annoys you? Whether from opponents or due to certain challenges? Leave a comment on the topic.
The streamer Matthew “Mizkif” Rinaudo learned from IcePoseidon how to become a Twitch streamer, one of the greatest trolls of all time. For years, Mizkif built a platform by ruthlessly following every trend, calculating coolly, and being “one of the boys”. Even when he was publicly shamed for allegedly covering up a sexual assault, he still made jokes about it. That’s all over now. Apparently, he has realized that this is about his career.
Who is Mizkif and why is he considered so cynical?
As a streamer, Mizkif also repeatedly stood out with a dry and cynical manner. Once he stated in response to the accusation that he only streams with attractive women to increase his views, that he deserved respect for that. It is incredibly difficult to bring out interesting content from them.
Mizkif repeatedly got into conflicts with other streamers but was for a long time one of the rising stars of the platform, also because he is friends with many streamers, belongs to the “Texas” clique, and became a founding member of the group OTK along with Asmongold.
Mizkif apparently received a “broadcast ban” from Asmongold and OTK
What was the turning point? In a conflict with the casino streamer Trainwreck, he accused Mizkif of covering up a sexual assault of a female streamer by one of his former roommates.
Mizkif denied this but disappeared for quite a while from Twitch. He did not follow a ban, but his organization “OTK” seemed to have told him it was better for him to go underground.
In the months that followed, an internal investigation by a law firm was to take place against him: Until then, as was apparently the gentleman’s agreement, it would be better not to hear anything from Mizkif until the dust settled.
He is evolving into a moral authority on Twitch:
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Mizkif reappears on Twitch with a terrible comeback stream in the middle of the break
In a “comeback” stream, he made some comments that were seen as alluding to him not taking the accusations seriously and dismissing them as nonsense that “his fans” would forgive him.
But that was not the case: The stream was heavily criticized, the comeback stream was subsequently deleted, and Mizkif has since disappeared again into obscurity.
The professional troll of Twitch must now sound remorseful and innocent
What is he doing now? At the beginning of 2023, the situation has somewhat resolved:
The law firm has exonerated Mizkif.
Mizkif has thus received the green light from his organization, OTK, to stream on Twitch again.
But because of his missteps, especially the comeback stream, he is now only a mere foot soldier of OTK, the leadership privileges have been temporarily revoked.
But Mizkif is back on air, but has to strike a completely different, unfamiliar tone. The eternal scoffer now has to be serious.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XBc7pbzD-H0
Note the Christmas tree and cuddly Donkey Kong in the background: Would you forgive this man?
A professional, remorseful apology
In a YouTube video, he innocently looks into the camera in a blue sweater with his blue eyes: The eternal clown, who takes nothing seriously, now has to swear how sorry he is and how terrible his comeback stream was. He claims it was lacking sensitivity and that he is terribly sorry.
If people are angry with him, he understands that, but he loves the job and streaming and hopes that people will stick around.
What are the reactions? Currently, the reactions are somewhat more positive. But some are already noting that it is a drastic turnaround compared to his previous behavior. Whether that is authentic or not can only be answered by Mizkif himself.
But one cannot expect much more than him promising to improve, it says under the YouTube video.
Also in the comments, people agree that the comeback stream in October was terrible and cringeworthy.
What’s behind it: If you know Mizkif, the video seems staged. As if he had previously had a PR consultation,
Surely Mizkif has felt the consequences of his actions in recent months and that he was off-air for months and thus experienced the withdrawal of love and money from fans and friends must have hurt him.
But the ignoble role he played in the aftermath of the sexual assault remains unmentioned.
The 23-year-old mid laner Felix “Abbedagge” Braun has had a tough few months in League of Legends: first he contracted Covid, then he and his team 100 Thieves were eliminated unimpressively at the LoL World Championship 2022. Eventually, his team replaced him with the 3-year-older Dane Bjergsen. Now the former Schalke player is returning to Europe, but only as a substitute for a mid-tier team in the LEC. The problem: the Spring MVP of the LEC is playing the mid lane there.
Abbedagge performed well in 2021:
Abbedagge played for Schalke from 2018 to 2021 and made a name for himself as the German hope in the mid lane. He was considered a huge talent.
100 Thieves recognized this as well, buying him from Schalke for $1 million in 2021: This suited Schalke quite well, as they planned to give up their pro team in LoL anyway. Allegedly, Abbedagge earned €600,000 per year in the USA.
Abbedagge had a great impact in the USA at 100 Thieves: he led a team that had been performing mediocre until then to a surprising championship.
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What went wrong? For Abbedagge himself, nothing: he also had a good season in 2022, statistically, according to the metric “KDA”, he was the second-best mid laner in the USA in summer, only Bjergsen was better.
However, 100 Thieves did not win any championships anymore and were eliminated unimpressively at the Worlds – like all US teams.
Abbedagge was hit particularly hard by the Worlds, he contracted Covid and suffered from Long Covid.
The harsh awakening came after the Worlds: Abbedagge was suddenly replaced at 100 Thieves by the significantly older Bjergsen and found himself teamless all of a sudden. He became a “McDonald’s” player, as he puts it. So someone who earns his money at the cash register of McDonald’s.
Abbedagge is switching to the team with the MVP in the mid lane
This is what Abbedagge is doing now: The 23-year-old apparently did not manage to find a “real team” for 2022. According to credible reports, he is returning to Europe and will be a substitute player for Excel Esports, who finished sixth in the LEC in 2022.
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The transfer rumors from LEC Wooloo prove to be almost always true.
At the British team, however, plays the young Frenchman Vetheo, one of the few mid laners (20) who is even younger than Abbedagge and who is considered quite competent. He was even the MVP in spring. The question is whether Abbedagge can secure a starting position in England and if he even wants to.
According to reports, he is expected to have the opportunity at Excel Esports to look for a new team after the season starts. If there are issues somewhere after the season starts, that could be the opportunity for the 23-year-old.
The best German professional players in LoL are currently facing a problem as they are being replaced by older Scandinavians:
The survival game The Day Before has unveiled a new trailer, but it leaves players doubting the graphical quality of the highly anticipated title.
What game is it about? The Day Before is a survival game set to release on Steam on March 1, 2023, that has you fighting for survival during a zombie apocalypse.
An important component of The Day Before is also PvP. In addition to fighting for survival against zombies, battles against other players will play a significant role.
The Day Before is on Steam as the most wished-for multiplayer game. No other multiplayer title has made it into players’ wish lists as often. Overall, the survival game ranks second, with only the Harry Potter game Hogwarts Legacy, which only offers a single-player mode, being anticipated more.
What kind of trailer is this? The new trailer for The Day Before was released in cooperation with graphics card manufacturer Nvidia and shows what gameplay looks like in 4K resolution with ray tracing enabled.
Overall, the trailer lasts just under a minute and showcases not only some images of the map but also battles against zombies.
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The Day Before gameplay trailer in 4K and with ray tracing
“Your first trailer looked like TLOU2, but now it looks like State of Decay 2”
Why are players doubting the game? In the comments on YouTube, opinions are sharply divided:
Some find that the game and its graphics look great.
Others say that the title looked better in old trailers and suspect that The Day Before has received a graphical downgrade.
Particularly the faction that suspects a downgrade is strongly represented in the comment section. One user writes that he realized in the early trailers that this could not be the final graphics and that the finished game would ultimately look worse.
In general, many have noticed that the graphics have significantly deteriorated compared to previous trailers.
CheesyX2: “Now that the game is approaching release, it suddenly looks much, much worse than the old ‘gameplay reveal trailers’ we saw a year or two ago, what a surprise…”
dante2804: “They probably fear legal issues in the future. Everyone knew that the game would not look like this upon release, and the people who are disappointed should have known better.”
arvinjay336: “Your first trailer looked like TLOU2, but now [the game The Day Before] looks like State of Decay 2.”
Additionally, the report from May 2022 has been sharply criticized, in which the developers stated that the release of The Day Before has been postponed because they wanted to release it directly in Unreal Engine 5 (UE5).
However, the commentators on YouTube do not believe that the presented gameplay looks like it was made in the new engine. The user peyotechild says: “When they said they would remake it in UE5, I expected better graphics than those of the PS4.”
The dispute between the YouTuber Stephen “Coffeezilla” Findeisen and Logan Paul is escalating further. Coffeezilla accused Paul of crypto fraud and he has now responded with a video addressing the allegations. MeinMMO reports on the next round in the exchange of blows.
The game relies on blockchain technology and NFTs – one buys into the cryptocurrency “ZOO”, obtains eggs, hatches them, and can breed hybrids from them. The images one then receives are also NFTs and can be resold.
Logan Paul is a partner in the game, and Coffeezilla accuses Paul of costing his fans a lot of money and defrauding them. Now Logan Paul has responded to the allegations in a video.
If you want to know more about blockchain technology and NFTs, check it out here:
How does Paul respond to the allegations? The initial reactions to the massive backlash after the fraud allegations were rather subdued, a kind of damage control.
With the new video, Paul shifts to attack mode. You can find the English video here:
https://youtu.be/M1buyQRWw8M
Paul begins his video with accusations against Coffeezilla. He claims that he has developed a “dependency for clicks” and uses his well-known name to generate more clicks. Paul sees a transformation of Coffeezilla’s channel: “From investigator to gossip channel”.
Even after that, it’s not about the game itself for now, but about the sources that Coffeezilla interviewed for his videos.
It concerns the developer Zach Kelling, who stated to Coffeezilla that developers of the project were not paid. Eddie Ibanez is also mentioned, who according to Paul was responsible for hiring processes. “Emilio” is also a topic – Coffeezilla spoke with him about the game CryptoZoo.
Paul says: Kelling, Ibanez, and Emilio are not trustworthy. Kelling and Emilio are convicted criminals, Ibanez has turned out to be a fraudster who has already pulled the table from under the Mormons and several billionaires.
He admits that he made mistakes by working with such people. Due to the past, they are not trustworthy.
Coffeezilla did not fully disclose the sources in his videos and pointed out that some interview partners want to remain anonymous. However, Paul accuses him of this: “Either you forgot or you knew about it and left the public in the dark”.
NFTs have a bad reputation, especially in gaming. However, the technology behind it is not solely aimed at profits:
Logan Paul then also clarifies: CryptoZoo is still under development, the invested money is accordingly not lost. However, problems with business partners have indeed put the project in jeopardy.
Paul speaks of 6.7 million dollars that were stolen from CryptoZoo. He himself has never taken a payout.
In addition, there were apparently problems with Kelling’s development team, which was supposed to consist of 30 people – but there were only 3.
When Paul learned of the internal problems, he supposedly completely stopped promoting the game. Logan Paul sees himself as innocent and a victim of fraud.
He accuses Coffeezilla of knowing all these things – also that Paul is innocent – and yet Coffeezilla published the 3 videos with the fraud allegations.
Paul sums up: “Deeply unethical, dangerously misleading, and illegal. I recommend you hire a lawyer with your Patreon money, you will need him”.
At the end of the video, Paul becomes somewhat aggressive and clarifies that all the stress would not have been necessary if Coffeezilla had only contacted him correctly. He offers him to come on his podcast to clarify the matter afterwards.
Currently, it looks like Logan Paul has initiated the next round. However, it might take place in court. Coffeezilla said on Twitter about the video that he wants to respond but first sort his thoughts (via twitter.com).
What are your thoughts on the story? Leave a comment on the topic.
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The Elder Scrolls Online had not received the same attention in 2022 as in previous years. Although it had the usual 4 major updates with new content, players felt something was missing, and there was a lot of criticism. In this article, we at MeinMMO look back at the year 2022.
Update: January 4, 2022 – Feature Addition
What happened in 2022 in ESO? The Elder Scrolls Online released a total of four major updates in 2022 in its familiar rhythm. Each year is tied together in the story, and this year it was about the narrative “Legacy of the Bretons”. The updates were released every 3 months as usual:
The first patch in 2022 was the dungeon DLC “Ascending Tide” along with Update 33 of the base game.
In June, Update 34 brought the new chapter “High Isle“, which must be purchased in addition to the base game to access the story content and the area “High Isle and Amenos”.
With Update 35 came the dungeon DLC “Lost Depths” with 2 new dungeons and some changes to the combat system.
Lastly, Update 36 and the zone DLC “Firesong“, which connects to the story of High Isle and introduced the new area “Galen and Y’ffelon”.
The amount of updates was in line with previous years, as ESO has a fixed schedule for releases. However, some changes this year were not well received by all players, leading to significant criticism.
Who is speaking here? MiezeMelli has been playing The Elder Scrolls Online since the beta. She has been regularly streaming ESO on Twitch since early 2018 and has been part of the official ESO Stream Team from Bethesda since late 2020. Since January 2018, she has been creating videos (Raid Triples, Guides, DPS Tests) on YouTube. She has over 6900 play hours on 18 max-level characters and 2150 Champion Points (as of December 31, 2022). Since May 2021, she has been responsible for everything related to ESO at MeinMMO, especially guides.
Players criticize the ongoing overhaul of the combat system
What is being criticized? Already with Update 32 Deadlands last year, the developers started changing the familiar combat system in ESO. This continued in the following patches and was not well received in many parts of the community.
The first update this year already brought changes under the guise of hybridization, as the developers call it. The term refers to the attributes Magicka and Stamina in ESO. With Update 33 Ascending Tide, several changes came that eliminated specialization in either of the two attributes.
With the new chapter, no comparable feature like in previous years came
So far, players could look forward to a new feature in every chapter of ESO, which was very involved in the game itself. With Clockwork City (which was only a zone DLC), the Transmutation came into play, allowing players to change properties of weapons and armor.
With the chapter (now just DLC) Summerset, jewelry crafting was introduced for the first time, which had a direct impact on playable builds. This made sets for DDs interesting, whose jewelry had the property “living” (meaning increasing maximum health). This includes, for example, the set “advancing Yokeda”, which can be obtained in the trial “Citadel of Hel Ra”.
With the chapter Greymoor, the base game was expanded with the antiquity system and the Mythic Items. Mythic Items are particularly powerful items that have only 1 set effect. Because they are so strong, players from all areas of the community were interested in acquiring these through the antiquity system.
In the subsequent chapter Blackwood, the companion system was introduced. Since then, players can summon one of these companions into battle as soon as they have unlocked it. While they do not replace a player in strength, they still provide good support, especially for beginners.
With High Isle came the card game “Tales of Glory”. However, this feature is completely independent of the rest of the game. There was therefore not the same incentive for players to engage with it.
In the chapter High Isle, however, no unique feature was added. Instead, the feature from the previous year was expanded with two additional companions with High Isle. This resulted in disappointed reactions among ESO players.
The PvP has not seen any innovations for years
What has happened in PvP? Essentially nothing. Last year, some tests were conducted regarding performance in the PvP area Cyrodiil, but players are still waiting in vain for adjustments or new content.
Instead, a live stream caused considerable irritation, in which PvP players were mocked, as their frustration was visibly apparent in the stream chat. Following this, on January 12, an official statement regarding the issues in PvP was made in the ESO Forum.
In the post, the developers stated that they understand the players’ frustration; however, they also mentioned that they would not be addressing the issues in PvP throughout 2022. They justified this by saying that they would need to fundamentally rewrite the server code.
However, this seemingly did not appease the players. Many PvP players have since abandoned ESO. This can be noticed in the PvP area Cyrodiil, as the campaigns currently feel quite empty.
New sets, dungeons, 1 trial and the new areas as highlights
What was well received in 2022 in ESO? Not everything was bad about this year’s narrative “Legacy of the Bretons”. Particularly, the 4 new dungeons were widely well received by players. It was noticeable that the developers put a lot of effort into the visual design of the new dungeons.
For ESO veterans, the 2 dungeons from Ascending Tide provided a cool new challenge. The dungeons “Gram of the Shipbuilder” and “Coral Horn” were praised by many players for both their visual design and gameplay mechanics.
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What awaits you in the world of ESO, you can find out regularly through our ESO Event-Ticker. We update this continuously so that you always know when a new event is expected and how to best obtain the rewards.
ESO is likely in a rather shaky state at the end of 2022
Last year, there were already a few weaknesses that led to negative reviews. You can read more about this in our ESO review of 2021. Unfortunately, the MMORPG did not especially score well with players this year either.
The development of ESO on Google Trends over the last 5 years. In 2022, the interest was very low.
For the upcoming year 2023, fans and ESO players hope for innovations that will also excite veterans and changes that are better thought out.
Currently, you can play the New Year’s festival in ESO. Throughout the year, exciting events await you, where you can score interesting rewards. If you want to stay updated on events from us, make sure to check our ESO Event-Ticker regularly.
There, we always inform you about current events in the MMORPG.
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With ArcheAge War, a new MMORPG is set to be released in 2023. In the announcement trailer, the developers showcase action-packed battles taking place at sea.
At the beginning of the trailer, numerous ships with similar flags can be seen. One of them is entwined by a giant octopus in the next scene.
Ships with different flags approach, cannons are fired at each other. Ship parts fly around during explosions. Afterwards, you see fights on deck showcasing individual weapons: A warrior attacks with a sword, a warrior woman shoots exploding arrows, the next fights with a spear.
Below the video, the publisher Kakao Games announces the upcoming pre-registration for ArcheAge War.
Here you can watch the trailer:
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Trailer for the new MMORPG ArcheAge War
What kind of game is this? ArcheAge War is an action-packed MMORPG from Korea, developed by XL Games using Unreal Engine 4.
It takes place in the same universe as the original title ArcheAge but focuses on different content. In ArcheAge War, PvP is at the center: Large battles between players, some of which take place at sea.
There will also be PvE, as evidenced by the fight with the octopus. However, it is said to be more of a secondary aspect.
When is ArcheAge War coming out? The pre-registration in Korea is set to begin next week, with the release planned for the first quarter of 2023. The global version of ArcheAge War is set to follow in the second half of the year. The MMORPG is expected to be released for PC and mobile devices.
What do you think about ArcheAge War? Do you want to try the MMORPG when it comes out? Or is PvP not your favorite activity in MMORPGs? Feel free to tell us in the comments here on MeinMMO!
Many fans of ArcheAge are meanwhile waiting for the second part:
2022 was not a good year for NFT projects in gaming. Players have expressed a lot of skepticism, even hatred, towards the technology. Then at the end of 2022, the provider FTX went bankrupt, dragging parts of the crypto market down with it. The head of Square Enix wants nothing to do with it, dismisses it as a small setback, and predicts enormous growth for NFTs in 2023.
This is what happened in the crypto market in 2022:
FTX Trading Ltd. was one of the largest crypto exchanges with over one million users and a valuation of over 18 billion US dollars at its peak (via reuters).
The consequence is: With FTX’s bankruptcy, the price of its own crypto coin FTT also fell. However, the crash also dragged the entire crypto market down: even the well-known and already struggling currencies Bitcoin and Ethereum lost value.
Bankman-Fried was arrested shortly after in the Bahamas, facing charges of fraud and embezzlement of customer funds, among other things. Many experts in gaming saw the crash as the downfall of NFTs related to blockchains and the idea of Web 3.0.
Square Enix CEO praises NFTs, plans to expand projects in 2023
The focus of Square Enix should, according to Matsuda, be on blockchain. In his address, he states: “In the business sector, we have named three investment areas in our mid-term business plan. Among these, we focus most on blockchain entertainment, to which we are dedicating aggressive investments and efforts for business development.”
New blockchain games are planned, some of which are already known, while others are yet to be announced. The development should shift from the idea of monetization to the interests of gamers:
“The market was driven more by speculative investors than by gamers in 2023. In other words: the main contents were created with the premise that blockchain and NFTs should result in monetization. […]
However, there is now a trend to view blockchain technology as a means to an end and to discuss what needs to happen to result in new experiences and excitement for customers.”
Matsuda does not go into detail about which NFTs projects are in store for Square Enix. The head of the MMORPG Final Fantasy XIV, one of Square Enix’s flagship titles, has previously spoken out clearly against NFTs.
Endwalker is the latest expansion for Final Fantasy XIV. In the video, we explain the most important information:
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Matsuda recognizes the major crash of FTX only in passing and still sees NFTs on an upward trend. As proof, he points out that the term “Web 3.0” has established itself as a buzzword among business people.
However, the setbacks of last year are considered normal and part of the development. Matsuda says: “New technologies and systems lead to innovation, but they can also cause significant confusion.”
In the community, the statements are met with incomprehension and criticism. One user on Twitter criticizes: “A company with so much talent and so many beloved IPs […] and he can only talk about blockchain and NFTs.” There are even calls for Matsuda to be replaced as CEO of Square Enix.
The concern among players mainly arises from the fact that crypto projects have often been used for fraudulent schemes in the past. Speculators lost up to 3 million euros because they fell for tricks.
This is not only true for large-scale cases like FTX. In gaming, blockchain and NFTs have also been a phenomenon for some time. However, developments here are not always stable, games shut down – and players are then stuck with their purchased NFTs:
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Casino ban halves channels of German Twitch streamers
What was the result? In Germany, the result was that the channels of the casino streamers suffered significantly:
orangemorange lost almost 45% of his viewed hours in 90 days: The channel has practically halved.
Scurrows lost 36% of his average viewers and 57% of his viewed hours.
In the USA, top casino hero Trainwreck was hit even harder: He lost 73% of his viewer hours. At casino patriarch ROSHTEIN, as much as 95% of the viewed hours were gone.
It should be noted that after the Stake ban and without the Stake deal, all streamers streamed significantly less than before. It was likely just not as lucrative anymore.
The Twitch streamer Scurrows.
Stake and Trainwreck are building their own Twitch competitor Kick
What are Twitch streamers doing now? “Stake” is more or less building its own streaming platform, Kick, and has invited streamers to come to them.
It is officially said that “streamers have come together to create Kick”, apparently mainly Trainwreck, but it seems quite clear that behind Kick is actually the casino Stake or at least it is the driving force.
First, US streamer Trainwreck has set out to promote the platform. He highlights what great conditions streamers get there and how bad and suppressive Twitch actually is.
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What are the German streamers doing? They are once again copying the US streamer. orangemorange officially announced yesterday, on January 3rd, that he is switching to Kick.com and will stream Stake there again. Just like Scurrows.
The streamers talk about “good karma” and a “life-changing announcement.”
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What are the Twitch streamers saying?For Scurrows, it is completely okay to stream on Kick, though they get “support from a casino” – but Twitch is also supported by Amazon and they are much worse.
Scurrows demonstrates the so-called “whataboutism” here: It may indeed be the case that what I am doing is bad – but what about a completely different, much worse thing that is not related?
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orangemorange said on Twitter that he experienced “good karma”. However, what he exactly did to deserve the “good karma” seems questionable. The “good karma” also struck immediately: Twitch was down when he wanted to make the announcement.
What are the Twitch streamers saying?For Scurrows, it is completely okay to stream on Kick, though they get “support from a casino” – but Twitch is also supported by Amazon and they are much worse.
Scurrows demonstrates the so-called “whataboutism” here: It may indeed be the case that what I am doing is bad – but what about a completely different, much worse thing that is not related?
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orangemorange said on Twitter that he experienced “good karma”. However, what he exactly did to deserve the “good karma” seems questionable. The “good karma” also struck immediately: Twitch was down when he wanted to make the announcement.
Casino ban halves channels of German Twitch streamers
What was the result? In Germany, the result was that the channels of the casino streamers suffered significantly:
orangemorange lost almost 45% of his viewed hours in 90 days: The channel has practically halved.
Scurrows lost 36% of his average viewers and 57% of his viewed hours.
In the USA, top casino hero Trainwreck was hit even harder: He lost 73% of his viewer hours. At casino patriarch ROSHTEIN, as much as 95% of the viewed hours were gone.
It should be noted that after the Stake ban and without the Stake deal, all streamers streamed significantly less than before. It was likely just not as lucrative anymore.
The Twitch streamer Scurrows.
Stake and Trainwreck are building their own Twitch competitor Kick
What are Twitch streamers doing now? “Stake” is more or less building its own streaming platform, Kick, and has invited streamers to come to them.
It is officially said that “streamers have come together to create Kick”, apparently mainly Trainwreck, but it seems quite clear that behind Kick is actually the casino Stake or at least it is the driving force.
First, US streamer Trainwreck has set out to promote the platform. He highlights what great conditions streamers get there and how bad and suppressive Twitch actually is.
German streamers follow Trainwreck’s example
What are the German streamers doing? They are once again copying the US streamer. orangemorange officially announced yesterday, on January 3rd, that he is switching to Kick.com and will stream Stake there again. Just like Scurrows.
The streamers talk about “good karma” and a “life-changing announcement.”
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What are the Twitch streamers saying?For Scurrows, it is completely okay to stream on Kick, though they get “support from a casino” – but Twitch is also supported by Amazon and they are much worse.
Scurrows demonstrates the so-called “whataboutism” here: It may indeed be the case that what I am doing is bad – but what about a completely different, much worse thing that is not related?
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orangemorange said on Twitter that he experienced “good karma”. However, what he exactly did to deserve the “good karma” seems questionable. The “good karma” also struck immediately: Twitch was down when he wanted to make the announcement.
The German casino streamers orangemorange and Scurrows had to swim briefly when Twitch banned them from “their online casino” Stake: Their channels have halved. Now they are handling it just like the big Twitch streamers from the USA do: They are switching to a new Twitch competitor. They talk about “good karma” and “life-changing announcements.“However, at the announcement time, Twitch was down – not good karma.
What’s the deal with Stake? The online casino “Stake” was for some Twitch streamers like a golden goose or a “deal with the devil” for about a year and a half, depending on your perspective.
The deal was apparently:
The streamers advertise for the casino, show in their streams how they play for huge sums, and entice the viewers to gamble there as well. They like to warn their viewers about how dangerous it actually is and that they should not try this at home.
The losses their viewers incur are real and really hurt them. Some have been driven to bankruptcy by gambling addiction.
The streamers themselves, however, are apparently paid handsomely for their advertising. The US streamer Trainwreck spoke of $360 million that he received in 16 months. The German streamers Scurrows and orangemorange won’t get as much, but they will likely be well compensated, as MontanaBlack explained in a live stream.
After protests, Twitch bans the casino Stake
Why aren’t they streaming on Twitch anymore? There has been a lot of stress around these online casinos:
In the USA, notable streamers like Asmongold, Pokimane, and Mizkif complained about the gambling. Mizkif indirectly lost his career because the attacked top gambler Trainwreck hit back.
After repeated complaints that the gambling streamers were enticing their viewers to gamble, Twitch expressly banned the casino “Stake”.
The streamers talk about “good karma” and a “life-changing announcement.”
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What are the Twitch streamers saying?For Scurrows, it is completely okay to stream on Kick, though they get “support from a casino” – but Twitch is also supported by Amazon and they are much worse.
Scurrows demonstrates the so-called “whataboutism” here: It may indeed be the case that what I am doing is bad – but what about a completely different, much worse thing that is not related?
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orangemorange said on Twitter that he experienced “good karma”. However, what he exactly did to deserve the “good karma” seems questionable. The “good karma” also struck immediately: Twitch was down when he wanted to make the announcement.
What are the Twitch streamers saying?For Scurrows, it is completely okay to stream on Kick, though they get “support from a casino” – but Twitch is also supported by Amazon and they are much worse.
Scurrows demonstrates the so-called “whataboutism” here: It may indeed be the case that what I am doing is bad – but what about a completely different, much worse thing that is not related?
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orangemorange said on Twitter that he experienced “good karma”. However, what he exactly did to deserve the “good karma” seems questionable. The “good karma” also struck immediately: Twitch was down when he wanted to make the announcement.
Casino ban halves channels of German Twitch streamers
What was the result? In Germany, the result was that the channels of the casino streamers suffered significantly:
orangemorange lost almost 45% of his viewed hours in 90 days: The channel has practically halved.
Scurrows lost 36% of his average viewers and 57% of his viewed hours.
In the USA, top casino hero Trainwreck was hit even harder: He lost 73% of his viewer hours. At casino patriarch ROSHTEIN, as much as 95% of the viewed hours were gone.
It should be noted that after the Stake ban and without the Stake deal, all streamers streamed significantly less than before. It was likely just not as lucrative anymore.
The Twitch streamer Scurrows.
Stake and Trainwreck are building their own Twitch competitor Kick
What are Twitch streamers doing now? “Stake” is more or less building its own streaming platform, Kick, and has invited streamers to come to them.
It is officially said that “streamers have come together to create Kick”, apparently mainly Trainwreck, but it seems quite clear that behind Kick is actually the casino Stake or at least it is the driving force.
First, US streamer Trainwreck has set out to promote the platform. He highlights what great conditions streamers get there and how bad and suppressive Twitch actually is.
German streamers follow Trainwreck’s example
What are the German streamers doing? They are once again copying the US streamer. orangemorange officially announced yesterday, on January 3rd, that he is switching to Kick.com and will stream Stake there again. Just like Scurrows.
The streamers talk about “good karma” and a “life-changing announcement.”
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What are the Twitch streamers saying?For Scurrows, it is completely okay to stream on Kick, though they get “support from a casino” – but Twitch is also supported by Amazon and they are much worse.
Scurrows demonstrates the so-called “whataboutism” here: It may indeed be the case that what I am doing is bad – but what about a completely different, much worse thing that is not related?
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orangemorange said on Twitter that he experienced “good karma”. However, what he exactly did to deserve the “good karma” seems questionable. The “good karma” also struck immediately: Twitch was down when he wanted to make the announcement.
The hardcore shooter Escape from Tarkov has done it again: Every 6 months the game skyrockets on the streaming platform Twitch, and especially around the New Year, the hardcore shooter creates a real hype. What kind of game is this and how does it manage to do that?
How is it currently going for the hardcore shooter on Twitch? Phenomenal. Escape from Tarkov has been the biggest game on Twitch for the last 7 days. Only one category has been watched longer – Just Chatting.
The shooter amassed just over 51 million viewer hours in the last 7 days, corresponding to a growth of over 1,100 %.
Just Chatting came in at around 59.5 million hours, the first game behind Tarkov was League of Legends, which achieved just over 19 million hours (as of: 04.01.22 / via sullygnome.com).
The hardcore shooter Escape from Tarkov is a brutally hard niche game with high entry barriers and potential for frustration. Nevertheless, the hardcore shooter creates hype among players and viewers every 6 months. MeinMMO takes a look at what’s behind it.
The trigger for the recurring hype is the so-called “Wipe”. This resets the complete progress of all players back to 0.
Escape from Tarkov is an extraction shooter, everything revolves around loot. Either you collect equipment for your own inventory, for upgrading the hideout, or for the various missions of the traders for reputation points.
With the wipe, all the collected progress is gone, players start only with their inventory, which is determined by the purchased game edition. This is the general trigger for the hype.
But there’s more to it. Because not every game could simply take away the progress of its players every 6 months and create hype that way.
The perfect game for streaming? And there are Twitch drops too
Escape from Tarkov is a nasty hardcore shooter that grinds newcomers through a meat grinder. You can run around the map for 20 minutes without problems and without enemy contact, and a bullet from an unknown direction ends the adventure.
There’s also no kill cam or anything – your eyes close, you see the after-match report. Especially for streamers, this complex and brutally difficult shooter is optimal.
There’s always something to explain, every step should be well thought out and can be shared with the chat beforehand. In addition, there are strong emotions when a fierce battle ends successfully or with your face in the grass.
Just watching can generate thrills and a “thrill”. This in turn leads to the desire to tackle Tarkov yourself.
Once you start playing, you don’t stop watching it on Twitch afterwards. For years, Tarkov has had Twitch drops after the wipe events. It was the first game besides the shooter Valorant that profited massively from the new drop system on Twitch.
The first hype came for Escape from Tarkov at the end of 2019 / beginning of 2020. Since then, many old players return at this time of year. Many newcomers also try the game for the first time around the wipe at year’s end.
Apart from the wipe and the Twitch hype, there are also very simple reasons for the current upturn. Because the latest patch brought the map “Streets of Tarkov” – it was in development for over 2.5 years and brought urban battles into the game.
Tarkov is a phenomenon in gaming, and rightly so. With its uncompromising mechanics, it has shown millions of players and viewers how much fun difficult games can be. Thus, it has even made a subgenre among shooters known – the extraction shooters.
The influence has now reached a point where even the major players in the shooter market can no longer ignore the development around this subgenre and have launched their own offshoots or modes.
Now Reshiram has returned with the New Year’s event to the raids and can be challenged again. It brings the new move “Cross Flame” with it.
Let’s take a closer look at how worthwhile the raid is.
How strong is Reshiram with Cross Flame
What kind of move is Cross Flame? Cross Flame is one of Reshiram’s special moves from Generation 5 of the main games. It has now been introduced in Pokémon GO with the following values:
90 damage in Trainer battles
140 damage in Gym and Raid battles
The move is faster than Reshiram’s previous top move Heat Wave. With Cross Flame, Reshiram is even more powerful than before.
While it was already one of the best Fire attackers, Reshiram with Cross Flame surpasses even stronger Fire attackers Crypto-Ho-Oh, Crypto-Entei, Crypto-Lavados, and even Mega-Charizard X (via gamepress.gg).
Only Mega-Charizard Y and Mega-Blaziken stand above Reshiram as a Fire attacker. Reshiram with Cross Flame is therefore the best non-Mega Fire attacker in Pokémon GO. However, one can set up multiple Reshiram in raid teams, while only one Mega Pokémon can be used.
Is the raid worth it? Given the pure strength that Reshiram brings, the raid is definitely worth it – especially if you don’t have one yet.
If you want to build a powerful Fire team, you are well served with Cross Flame Reshiram, likely also in the long term. However, Reshiram with Heat Wave is also a very good option.
Additionally, Reshiram can also be shiny. Accordingly, the raid is also an option for collectors who are missing the shiny variant.
How to defeat Reshiram? Reshiram is present in the raids until January 10, and will also be available during the Raid Hour on January 04. A good opportunity to catch the monster.
Reshiram is vulnerable to attacks from the types Ground, Rock, and Dragon, especially strong Dragon attackers can deal great damage to it. Depending on the strength of your counters, Reshiram can even be defeated by a duo or trio, but it is advisable to use more trainers if possible for safety.
YouTube has issued new guidelines for monetizing videos. A single wrong word in the wrong place can cost revenue – even if it’s just on a T-shirt and even if the video being demonetized was recorded months ago.
What are these guidelines? The video platform YouTube has specific guidelines that creators must adhere to in order to monetize a video. If a video is eligible for monetization, the YouTuber earns money.
If a YouTuber uses obscene language in their video, monetization for the video can be revoked: This is called “demonetization” and it’s a nightmare for anyone trying to make money with YouTube: All those thousands or even millions of clicks suddenly become worthless.
Tighter rules against profanity – even relatively mild ones
What changes with the guidelines? So far, YouTubers were primarily restricted from saying obscenities like “F*ck” or “sh*t” in the first 30 seconds of the video.
However, with the new guidelines, no obscene expressions are allowed in the first 7 seconds of a video, in the title or thumbnail. Also, profanity should not occur multiple times in the first 8 to 15 seconds.
Additionally, all obscene expressions are treated equally; there is no longer a classification of what is severe or less severe.
Generally, the new guidelines are intended to affect not only new videos but also older videos that were previously monetized.
YouTube likely cuts revenue without obvious violation
What the new guidelines trigger: In a video about the new guidelines, YouTuber moistcr1tikal states his channel has been “extremely hard” hit by the new guidelines and adds: “It’s just very confusing what this new wave of demonetization is triggering, which is coming upon us like a plague (via YouTube).”
At the same time, two formulations in the guidelines cause confusion, as some videos do not represent a violation by that measure and yet were demonetized.
“This content may generate limited or no ad revenue: Frequently used obscenities in a video.” – Gaming and Monetization (via support.google.com)
“Contents that contain profanity or vulgar expressions at the beginning or during most of the video may not be suitable for advertising.”
“Occasional use of profanity (e.g., in music videos) does not necessarily mean that your video is unsuitable for advertising.” – Guidelines for Ad-Friendly Content (via support.google.com)
Both formulations suggest that a video can also be demonetized outside the first 15 seconds if obscenities occur or are frequently used in a large part of the video.
At the same time, it is stated that occasional use does not necessarily exclude monetization of the video. Nevertheless, YouTubers “Stan from Poland” and “RT Game” were affected by the demonetization wave, even though they apparently did not violate based on the wording.
Text on a T-shirt costs YouTuber money
YouTuber “Stan from Poland” reports on Twitter that one of his videos was demonetized due to a Chinese word on the T-shirt of one of his friends, which was classified as “extreme obscenity.”
The scene in question is neither in the first 7 or 15 seconds of the video, nor do obscenities occur frequently in the video. The YouTuber even explains why the word isn’t even considered an obscenity and what it means.
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YouTuber “Stan from Poland” on Twitter regarding the demonetization of his video
The channel “RT Game” is also affected by the new guidelines: On Twitter, the YouTuber reports that he has had 12 videos affected in the meantime. Other creators are asking YouTube in the comments on Twitter to reactivate monetization for RT Game’s videos, as RT Game’s videos are “clean.”
RT Game has contacted the video platform but received the response that YouTube will not change his status. He feels “completely abandoned” by YouTube. Additionally, the YouTuber says: “I am absolutely devastated.”
Another content creator is not having a bad time on YouTube: MrBeast. His channel is steadily growing, and just in November, he surpassed PewDiePie as the YouTuber with the most subscribers.
In Pokémon GO you can secure new field research again in January. We at MeinMMO show you which tasks and rewards you can find and which monsters are most worth it.
What tasks are we talking about? In Pokémon GO, you have the opportunity to secure so-called field researches by spinning the PokéStops. These change monthly and adapt to the respective events.
The tasks revolve around different categories such as throwing, catching, battling, or interacting with your buddy, so there should be something for everyone. If you solve these, you will be rewarded with various Pokémon encounters or items. With a little luck, you can also secure one or the other shiny.
Field Research January 2023 – All Shinys at a Glance
What does the overview show? With the help of the data from LeekDuck, we will show you in the following graphic all the monsters that you can find in the quests from January and tell you which ones you can also catch in their shiny forms with a bit of luck.
All field researches in January 2023
How do you get field researches? You can find the quests by spinning the photo disc at the PokéStop. If you spin an appropriate task, you will find it in the “Field” view of your game, which you can access by clicking on the binoculars.
For solving, you now have unlimited time, but you can only keep a certain number of tasks at the same time. Currently, that is a maximum of four, including one AR task. If you want to collect more tasks, you have to redeem or delete the previous ones.
What are research stamps? If you redeem a task, you can secure a so-called research stamp once a day. With this, you can secure the research breakthrough after 7 redeemed quests, which gives you another Pokémon encounter. You can find your progress in the bar above the quests.
Strong attackers: As in recent months, you can also secure a number of strong Pokémon through the quests in January. Since the monsters from research tasks generally have a higher IV, they are particularly suitable for use in raids.
Look out especially for Pokémon like Numel, Shuppet, Beldum, Magikarp, and Dratini. Their evolutions are among the best attackers in Pokémon GO. We will show you more strong monsters in the following video:
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Pokémon GO: The strongest attackers of all types in the video
Magikarp: The water Pokémon not only has a strong evolution but also has its own medal called “Fisherman”. To reach platinum status, however, you must catch 1,000 large specimens. The research is easy to complete and could help you advance in your medal progress.
Pandir: The little pink bear is not particularly strong, but it can currently only be caught through field researches. It also has a total of 9 different fur patterns. Anyone missing form 7 in their Pokédex should definitely take the opportunity. With a little luck, you may even receive a shiny specimen.
How do you like the tasks and rewards in January? And which monster do you definitely want to secure? Feel free to write to us here on MeinMMO in the comments and exchange ideas with other trainers.
In FIFA 23 a hidden commentator has appeared: fans are sharing videos from the game where Ryan Reynolds can be heard at the microphone. The right club is crucial in this case.
FIFA 23 is now just over 3 months old, but only now has a little Easter egg appeared on the players’ radar: actors Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney can contribute commentary in the game when playing with AFC Wrexham.
Currently, clips are being shared on YouTube in which Reynolds and McElhenney can be heard when Wrexham is on the pitch – for instance against Liverpool FC, about which direct remarks are made:
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The two refer to the match as a special match, a big club challenging a very small club. “A giant club against a tiny, makeshift version of a football club,” comments Reynolds, to which McElhenney replies: “Of course we mean Liverpool.”
“Small club, small town,” continues, mentioning a “tight community in Liverpool” that would hold the community-led club together – against the “massive” AFC Wrexham. The whole thing is obviously intended as a joke.
Afterward, the actual commentators thank “Ryan and Rob” and take over again.
A similar message can also be found when Wrexham plays against Stockport County. There, the two joke that it’s still “bitter” that Stockport got promoted instead of Wrexham and that they should now be humiliated.
Whether there are more such Easter eggs is still unknown. The comment can only be found with the English commentators.
What’s the deal with Ryan Reynolds, Rob McElhenny, and AFC Wrexham?
The Welsh club AFC Wrexham is known as the “third oldest club in football history” but plays a minor role as a fifth division team. However, in 2020, the club suddenly made headlines – because Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney bought the club.
Since then, the two have acted as “co-owners” of the club, continually bringing it into the public eye. There is also a documentary about the club and the purchase by Reynolds and McElhenney, along with humorous videos about the club.
The two had already made headlines in 2021 when the club was included in FIFA 22 – in the “rest of the world,” which clearly irritated them:
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Hollywood in FIFA 23: In fact, Ryan Reynolds is not the first actor to appear in FIFA 23. His colleague Jason Sudeikis is also found in the game in the form of his role “Ted Lasso”. This is the main character of the eponymous series, in which a completely overwhelmed football coach is supposed to take over a professional football team in England.
The Forest is a survival game on Steam, where you are stranded on a dangerous island after a plane crash. The game is still available for a few hours in the winter sale on the platform for €4.
What kind of game is The Forest? The game is a survival horror simulator with open world and crafting elements.
After a plane crash, you land on an island full of dangers. Moreover, your son Timmy has gone missing. So you set out to search for the lost family member and encounter a creepy island inhabitant or two.
Here you can see a trailer for The Forest:
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The Forest – Trailer 3
Beware of island inhabitants
What is the gameplay like in The Forest? The game is divided into individual sessions where you act within the story and pursue an overarching goal: to find Timmy. Depending on the decisions you make, the ending of the game changes.
You gather important resources for survival from your surroundings, ensure food and build a base.
Along your explorations, you also get to know the island better and can learn more about the background of this mysterious place.
However, the island is also inhabited by mutant creatures and cannibals who want to finish you off. Therefore, you need to craft defenses like traps or weapons and adequately protect your base from threats.
The game also has a multiplayer feature, and you can play The Forest both alone and in co-op with your friends.
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How do players rate The Forest? The game is rated extremely well by users on the platform. Out of a total of 374,923 reviews, a whole 95% are positive (as of January 4, 2023, via Steam).
Players have praised The Forest since the early access version as a very good survival game, which convinces with its graphics and offers extensive crafting possibilities:
R4LL3: “The game is already one of the best games in the genre for me! I never really warmed up to DayZ, Rust, etc. But this one has convinced me from the start! (if I may compare that) […]”
Hansbol1: “[…] The game offers countless crafting possibilities, starting from defenses, monster & animal traps, fields for food production as well as storage options for important resources, including stones, sticks, and logs. The game provides different options for every player. Some like to build a base with many extras, others enjoy exploring caves, and the third, well, don’t know where to start”.
Nossi: “The Forest is definitely the best survival game of all time, even after a short playtime! The feeling of fear, survival, and the impressive world are conveyed by ‘The Forest’ like no other game. The lively world, with numerous animals like birds, rabbits, spiders; the impressive sound and effects like wind, rain are unique. The graphics are fully convincing. There are enough possibilities to craft things and thereby survive”.
How much does The Forest cost? The winter sale on Steam is still ongoing for a short time. Until January 5, 7 PM, you can get The Forest with a 77% discount compared to the regular purchase price. Instead of €16.79, you pay the special price of €3.86 for a few more hours (as of January 4, 2023).
Almost every MMORPG features a chat function with various channels, including a public one. But do you even use them?
Communication with other players is a part of MMORPGs, and you can’t imagine the chats from the games being absent. Since the earliest beginnings of the genre, public, private, trade, and guild chats have been an integral part of the player experience in these multiplayer games.
In the large public chat, also called “global”, all players can write in it, usually regardless of where they are in the game world. It is often the most open and accessible type of chat in MMORPGs.
At the same time, it also means that a lot of people can write at the same time. Different MMORPGs have different effects:
Some global chats are so full that it’s impossible to keep up with the conversations.
Still others are completely dead, and most attempts to start a conversation are in vain.
Different players also have different preferences for when, how, and with whom they interact in the game. While some enjoy taking advantage of the global chat, others are not very keen on it.
And what about you?
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Get typing: What is your opinion on global chats in MMORPGs? Do you even use them, or do you prefer to stay away? What experiences have you had so far in multiplayer games with large public chats? Did you perhaps use the chat more often in the past than you do now?
The shooter Payday 3 will be released on Steam in 2023. Here we present questions and answers with details about the new game.
What is Payday 3? For several years, Payday 2 has been a popular title on Steam, especially fun in co-op. Together, you work on heists and can solve them quietly and undetected or loudly with a lot of bang. At the beginning of 2023, the team announced that Payday 3 will be released later this year.
A Q&A post from the team briefly clarifies a few topics that have come up again in the community after the announcement.
Payday 3 about release, engine, characters, location, PlayStation, and Xbox
The team has prepared a teaser video to get you excited about the release of Payday 3:
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A New Criminal Dawn – PAYDAY 3 LOGO REVEAL
What the team says: In a community post (via Steam), Elisabeth, the Community Manager from Starbreeze, explains that there are many questions about the game and that the official answers will be provided. Some details have already been confirmed in earlier developer videos and streams.
When is the release date of PAYDAY 3?
So far, only 2023 has been communicated. The exact date will be announced at a later time.
Which engine is the game being developed with?
With the Unreal Engine.
Which characters will appear in PAYDAY 3?
The return of the original gang Dallas, Chains, Hoxton, and Wolf has been confirmed.
Where will the game take place?
PAYDAY 3 is set in New York.
Will the game also be available on consoles?
Yes, PAYDAY 3 will be available for PlayStation and Xbox. Since the game is now being developed in Unreal Engine, the team can ensure that the PC and console versions are the same game and not separate games.
What is the price of PAYDAY 3?
This has not yet been confirmed. Information on this will follow at a later time.
What else is known about Payday 3? Details about Payday 3 are unfortunately still quite thin. In the past, there have been already some information from the developers, like the confirmation of the gang or the setting in New York.
Chronologically, Payday 3 takes place a few years after Payday 2. It is said that a new threat has brought the gang out of early retirement. Furthermore, there will again be 4-player co-op.
Have you now got a taste for heists again? Breaking into jewelry stores, banks, or warehouses to steal jewelry, cash, and artworks? Right now there is Payday 2 on sale in the Steam winter sale. But this only lasts until January 5th. So you should hurry.
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Blizzard has today, on January 4th, new nerfs for the dungeons in World of Warcraft. Almost all of the Mythic+ Keystone dungeons from Season 1 will become weaker. This is badly needed, players find – and demand further nerfs.
Some of these dungeons were already nerfed in the past weeks due to being nearly unplayable, in some cases even multiple times. The new nerfs mainly target specific bosses and abilities that are currently causing issues for players.
These are the nerfs: For the most part, bosses and their mechanics are being weakened. In the Academy, for instance, the feared “tree boss” will no longer make the combination of seeds and explosive awakening affect so closely together that the abilities can almost certainly wipe the group out.
In the Temple of the Jade Serpent, the Sha of Doubt can no longer ignore line of sight when casting their spells. Those who are hiding will no longer be hit. Azureblade in the Azure Vault is now supposed to stay in the vulnerable phase longer.
In most other dungeons, effects that continuously deal damage to the entire group are particularly being weakened. You can find the full patch notes in the official forum.
In our special, you can find all info about Dragonflight. The trailer presents the most important features once again:
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“The expansion feels like a gigantic heal check”
Dragonflight has raised the difficulty in many places. This is most evident in the Mythic+ dungeons. Even skilled players are struggling with levels that they previously could conquer with ease.
This is not only due to players currently lacking equipment but also because the abilities scale strongly. Healers are particularly being tested here, which many players notice and is also my impression (as a healer).
On reddit, players are discussing whether the new nerfs are sufficient. Some demand, for example, that the affix “Tyrannical”, which is active this week, should receive a general nerf. It is still too strong and some dungeons are nearly unplayable.
The increased requirements have sometimes led to some players being too afraid to join random groups. There is even a community for shy players who are too nervous to run raids and dungeons with “randoms”.
Whether today’s nerfs, combined with players’ gradually better gear, will be enough to achieve more successes remains to be seen. Blizzard is already working on improving social interactions and group play, but the biggest change is likely still to come:
