World of Warcraft will nerf all its healers at the same time. The developers do this through a trick: They simply massively increase the players’ health.
The latest expansion of World of Warcraft, Dragonflight, is about to be released. Currently, the endgame is still being tested on the beta server, and some issues have emerged. To fix these in the short term, Blizzard is taking a radical step: At level 70, all players receive an additional 40% stamina, but enemies also deal 40% more damage.
What is the problem? In short: the healers. They are already very strong in the (still) current content of Shadowlands, but the problem becomes even more pronounced at level 70. This is because there are 10 more talent points available, leading to a massive increase in the performance of healing characters.
In other words: The endgame content is currently simply not challenging for healers, as there are virtually no decisions to be made. Healers can heal all characters far too quickly and only rarely need to manage their resources (like mana).
Healers should have a bit more difficulty.
What Blizzard wants to change: Once you reach level 70 in Dragonflight, you should feel a sudden increase in your health points, but you will also notice that enemies hit harder now. Because your stamina increases by a whopping 40% with the jump to level 70, while all enemies in the world also deal 40% more damage. What sounds like a zero-sum game on paper has significant effects for healers, who now have to deal with larger HP pools of their teammates.
Why is Blizzard doing this? The developers want to make the gameplay exciting for all roles – including healers. Currently, this is hardly the case in the beta of Dragonflight in the endgame. The reason for this was that healers could too easily “top” their group members, meaning they could fully heal them.
One possible solution could have been to increase the damage from mobs so much that “one-hits” are again a threat – however, that is not very fun. When split seconds determine whether the tank and then the entire group is wiped, it rarely leads to meaningful decisions.
The larger health pools mean that healers must use more mana to fully heal the group. At the same time, there is more room for abilities that deal a lot of damage without instantly killing a character.
Blizzard is aware that this will also have a significant impact on PvP battles and wants to balance this separately to avoid problems.
What do you think of this solution? A good step to challenge healers accordingly? Or should another way have been found?
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In FIFA 23 today, maintenance was performed on the servers. Additionally, Title Update 3 was released – we will show you the contents here.
Update, 11:00 AM – When is Title Update 3 coming? Via Twitter, EA has now explained that Title Update 3 is available as of November 9. It can be downloaded on PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and PC.
A “Live Tuning” update is also being released. We will show you what’s in the updates here.
What’s included in Title Update 3 for FIFA 23? What the patch notes say
What’s in Title Update 3: According to the patch notes, the following contents are included in the update.
The previously existing Brazil team will be removed from kick-off, tournament mode, friendly matches, and online seasons. It will be replaced by a Brazil team with World Cup players that can be used in the World Cup mode.
New commentator phrases and celebrations have been added.
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FIFA 23 disappoints fans with the new World Cup mode so much that they want to return to the 2014 version
Additionally, a bug has been fixed where the “Training Center” did not consider modified controller settings. Moreover, stability issues have been corrected – which exact issues, however, EA did not disclose.
There is also a live tuning update for FIFA 23.
Live Tuning Update 3 brings gameplay changes – Patch Notes
What’s included in the Live Tuning Update? Live Tuning Updates are “smaller” updates that FIFA 23 can receive in between. The new Update 3 was directly included with Title Update.
It includes three changes:
The stamina consumption has been increased by up to 41% when using the defensive tactics Constant Pressure, Pressure after Mistakes, or Pressing after Losing the Ball.
Reduced ball speed on corners with full power.
The accuracy of corners kicked with full power has been decreased.
This significantly increases the stamina consumption in the popular pressing tactics. It is possible that your players will tire significantly faster, making the tactics less effective.
Update: This article was updated at 11:00 AM with current information about the updates. Below you will find information about the server downtime from this morning.
Information about server downtime in FIFA 23 on November 9
When do the server maintenance start? The official “Direct Communication” channel for FIFA 23 on Twitter stated that server maintenance will be conducted on November 9 starting at 08:00 AM. “Match Creation” will already be disabled 30 minutes beforehand.
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From 07:30 you could no longer start new online matches. At 08:00 AM, your connection should then be terminated and you could not access the online contents of FIFA anymore.
The downtime affects FIFA 23 on all platforms. However, it is possible that the Web App and the Companion App continue to function.
When are the servers back online? According to “Direct Communication,” the maintenance is scheduled until 10:00 AM. Online features should be available again then.
EA Sports did not directly state a reason for the maintenance. However, it is conceivable that the server downtime is related to the new Title Update 3.
In Pokémon GO, trainers have made a strange discovery about the charge moves of Palimpalim and express a wild theory. One player is now trying to verify this using charge TMs. We at MeinMMO show you what it’s all about.
What moves are involved? When you catch a Pokémon in Pokémon GO, it already has a random fast and charge move assigned. However, these are not always optimal for use in raids or GO Battle League, which is why you have the possibility to change the moves of individual Pokémon using appropriate TMs.
Thus, you can customize the move combinations according to your preferences. Each Pokémon has a certain selection of moves from which you can choose. This also applies to the psychic Pokémon Palimpalim, which can learn the charge moves Energy Ball, Shadow Ball, and Psycho Shock.
However, a strange discovery has now been made with this Pokémon, leading to a wild theory within the community. What that theory is and how a trainer plans to verify it are summarized for you below.
Trainers make a strange discovery with Palimpalim
What discovery was made? As reddit user Willsgb shows in his reddit post, he has noticed irregularities in the selection of charge moves for Palimpalim. He wanted to change Palimpalim’s move using a Premium Charge TM.
Unlike using a normal Charge TM, where the selection occurs randomly, you can directly choose the move with a Premium Charge TM. Willsgb did this and found that Palimpalim’s charge move Psycho Shock was listed twice. For this reason, he asked on reddit: “Why does a charge move appear twice in the list of possible charge moves?”
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What do the trainers suspect? While some trainers in the comments complain about poor game coding and immediately think of a bug, other players suspect that the double listing is related to a weighting when using the standard Charge TMs.
They could imagine that Psycho Shock is chosen more frequently by the system than either of the other two moves. However, there is no official confirmation on this yet.
By the way: Starting November 14, 2022, you can use a Charge TM to unlearn frustration with Crypto Pokémon again. Which Pokémon are particularly suitable for this can be read in the following post:
Reddit user tkaish is convinced that the double listing of the charge move for Palimpalim must be related to some kind of weighting and wants to prove this through a study of his own (via reddit.com).
What kind of study is he conducting? As tkaish explains in his reddit post, he has initiated a self-test using Charge TMs. So far, he has already used 70 Charge TMs to randomly change the charge move of Palimpalim. Each random selection is documented by him, so that he can finally determine how often the move Psycho Shock was chosen by the system. He writes:
After the recent post by u/Willsgb about the double appearance of Psycho Shock in Palimpalim’s Premium TM menu, a discussion arose about whether this means that Psycho Shock receives additional weight in random selection (with a normal TM). There was no immediate answer, so I conducted a test.
The test subject was a shiny female Palimpalim, level 3. 70 Charge TMs were applied to the Palimpalim, and the results were recorded in sequence. Palimpalim has three possible charge moves: Psycho Shock (PS), Energy Ball (EB), and Shadow Ball (SB).
A Charge TM does not change the move Psycho Shock into Psycho Shock, so I was especially interested in what happens when the existing move is either Energy Ball or Shadow Ball. If Psycho Shock had double weight due to the double listing, one would expect a TM of EB or SB to switch to PS about 2/3 of the time and about 1/3 of the time to the other “Ball” move. If there is no additional weighting, a TM of EB or SB should switch to PS about 1/2 of the time and about 1/2 of the time to the other “Ball” move.
What are his results? At the end of his reddit post, he also discusses his previous results from this investigation. Thus, there were 45 attempts where the charge move was either Energy Ball or Shadow Ball and should be switched.
In 54% of the cases, he received the charge move Psycho Shock in the random selection. In the remaining 46%, the move switched to the other “Ball” move instead. This suggests that there is no higher weighting in the selection.
In my study with 70 Charge TMs, there were 46 cases where the existing move was EB or SB. 25 of these cases (54%) switched to PS. The other 21 (46%) switched from EB to SB or vice versa. This suggests that Psycho Shock is probably not weighted twice in the random selection, even though it appears twice in the selection list. But more data is always better! If you want to throw a bunch of TMs at a Palimpalim and report the order of moves you receive, please do so here. I will post my specific data below as a comment.
Since 70 Charge TMs are not enough for a meaningful result, he asks other trainers to do the same and post their results in the comments.
A first look at the comments, however, shows that other players also arrive at similar results. For example, user Mason11987 received Psycho Shock 19 times out of a total of 32 attempts (via reddit.com). It can therefore be assumed that there is no special weighting for moves that are doubly set in the game’s code of a Pokémon.
What do you think of the study by reddit user tkaish? Did you hope there would be a double weighting for these moves? Or do you even want to participate in the research yourself? Please share your opinion here on MeinMMO in the comments and exchange thoughts with other trainers.
The upcoming survival game “Voidtrain” on Steam sends you on a lofty train journey. Together with other players, you can embark on an exploration tour in a curious world where you gather resources and hunt monsters. In the comments, users write about which games the trailer reminds them of and are already looking forward to the game.
What kind of game is Voidtrain? The game is a mix of building simulator with crafting and survival game with shooter elements.
You play as a mechanic who finds himself in a strange, new world that operates on its own laws and rules. With your flying train, you set off to explore the skies and take care of your survival.
Here you can see the gameplay trailer for Voidtrain:
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Voidtrain – Gameplay Trailer
Build a train and fly through the world
What does the gameplay in Voidtrain look like? The game starts off with a small train car. Based on this, you can build further: You can add additional elements as you like, customize them individually, and also determine the type of engine, which comes from different railway eras.
Equipped with the flying train, you will now get to know your surroundings and try to survive. The player embarks on a train journey in a strange world. Gravity does not exist everywhere – and it can happen that things or living beings come flying towards you.
Here you can see some insights into the curious gameplay of Voidtrain
In the game world, you collect resources and explore the stations and islands you find along your way. You will encounter creatures that you can hunt. You will also face numerous riddles and puzzles and uncover secrets of the game world.
Is there a multiplayer mode? You can embark on the journey in co-op with other players and explore the skies together. Up to 4 players can play together.
When will Voidtrain be released? So far, no exact date is known for the game’s release. You can currently add the game to your Steam wishlist.
What is the community saying in the comments under the trailer?On YouTube users write under the gameplay trailer about which games the colorful genre mix in Voidtrain reminds them of.
neckkeys: ‘Since it feels like Bioshock Infinite, I will try it.’
Naomi Ying: ‘This is Worlds Adrift, but with trains, I love it!’
Milo Van: ‘This gives Dishonored/Bioshock vibes.’
Another person thinks of Half-Life when it comes to the creatures. Raft is also mentioned as a similar game title by one user.
Many users praise the concept and idea behind the game and are excited to see how the game looks in its final version. Some are asking for VR support for Voidtrain.
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We monitor shops, call different retailers, and receive tips from the community. It often comes down to seconds to snag a PS5. Therefore, we are now seeking more support to ensure the live ticker is of the best quality and speed.
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You really want to buy a PS5? Today, on 09.11.2022, you have exactly that opportunity at Otto. MeinMMO presents you with all the important information you need.
On this Wednesday, 09.11.2022, you can finally order a PS5 at Otto again. The sale has already been running for a few minutes, so hurry up.
What kind of drop is this? Currently, you can get different bundles of games and the PS5 console from the online retailer Otto.
I didn’t get a bundle at Otto, what now? Don’t be discouraged if some of the bundles are already sold out. Experience shows that the retailer usually restocks some quantities during the morning. However, we cannot give you an absolute guarantee for this, as we do not have insight into the shop’s data.
For a better overview, you can also take a look at the main page of Otto and bookmark the page.
Where else can I buy a PS5 today? Besides Otto, other retailers are also selling the PS5 today:
Didn’t get a PS5? If you didn’t get a PS5, then make sure to check our ticker. Here we keep you updated daily with the latest information and explain how to best get a PS5, as well as show you drops related to the sought-after console.
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How can I increase my chances? Add the PS5 or the corresponding bundles to your wishlist on Amazon now. This way, you can often access the bundles faster during the sale.
Prime has been mandatory for PS5 drops on Amazon
For the upcoming drop, you should be a Prime member. Although it is said that Prime members have “priority access,” the offers sell out so quickly that other people don’t get a chance to buy. You can also test Amazon Prime for 30 days for free.
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Update on November 9th, 09:10 AM: Otto is now joining in and offering several bundles. Including ones with God of War, FIFA 23, and Horizon Forbidden West.
Update on November 9th, 09:10 AM: And the next drop! Now from Amazon. When you click on “All Offers”, make sure to select the bundle for €619.99. Shipping and sales by Amazon. Ignore the other providers.
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MeinMMO shows you in the guide how to disable Crossplay in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 – on PlayStation and Xbox. The option cannot be turned off on PC.
How do I disable Crossplay in MW2 on PC? This is not possible.
How do I disable Crossplay in MW2 on PS5? To disable Crossplay on PS5, you need to follow these instructions.
Go to your in-game settings and select the “Account & Network” section.
It doesn’t matter what mode you are logged into; the menu layout is the same across all modes.
A new window will open. In this window, the first setting option is labeled as “Crossplay”.
First, go to the settings under “Account & Network”Immediately, the menu item “Crossplay” appearsA visual representation of how to enable or disable Crossplay
Now you can choose whether this should be enabled. For us, this menu item was already disabled beforehand. If you want to play with friends outside your platform, you need to enable this menu item.
If you also want to communicate with players on other platforms during Crossplay, you need to enable “Crossplay Communication” additionally. This is located one point below.
How do I disable Crossplay in MW2 on Xbox? While you could also disable the Crossplay feature on Xbox during the beta of MW2, it looks different at release.
On Xbox, the Crossplay menu item is missing, but we will show you how to disable Crossplay anyway.
Proceed as follows:
Go to your console settings
Then tap on “Online Safety and Family”
Then tap on “Privacy and Online Safety”
Now tap on “Xbox Live Privacy”
Now choose “View Details and Customizations”
Next comes the menu item “Communication and Multiplayer”
There is now a field where you can decide if you can play with players outside of Xbox Live
If you want to disable Crossplay, change this option to “Block”
To ensure your setting takes effect in your game, you should restart all open titles
The menus of the Xbox One and Xbox Series are slightly different. However, on both consoles, you can disable Crossplay in your privacy settings.
However, there are reports that you cannot play the larger modes Invasion and Ground War if you disable Crossplay on Xbox.
Below we explain to you what problems Crossplay might bring.
Everything important about Crossplay in CoD: MW2
What problems does Crossplay bring? If you use this setting, players from all supported platforms are thrown into a player search. So it could be that you have to compete against players on PC while playing on Xbox or PS5, or vice versa.
Console players enjoy a significant advantage with their controllers, as they are inherently given an aim assist. PC players do not have this advantage, but they are quicker in movement and aim detection with mouse and keyboard.
However, if these things don’t bother you, you can enable the settings.
What are the benefits of Crossplay? The biggest advantage of Crossplay is playing with other platforms. You don’t have to wait long in a player search until a match can start in multiplayer. Because of this, the server can access more players and fill your lobbies faster with people from around the world.
As mentioned earlier, this also means you can be matched with friends who are on different platforms. It’s a cool system that is supportive, but it can also lead to problems.
This was everything important you should know about turning off Crossplay. What do you think about MW2 offering such a feature? Will you enable Crossplay? We would love to hear your opinion in the comments!
The Call of Duty series now includes a whole lot of games. We want to know from you which ones you think have been the absolute best. Vote and create a ranking with us!
The CoD franchise has worked its way up to become one of the largest gaming franchises in the world since the release of the first game in 2003. In April 2021, the series recorded over 400 million units sold, earning CoD a place in the Guinness World Records.
It is the most successful gaming franchise from the USA
It is the best-selling first-person shooter series
With CoD: MWII released on October 28, the latest installment in the series sold faster than all previous games and generated over 800 million dollars in sales within the first 3 days after release.
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CoD Modern Warfare 2: Important changes explained quickly – With gameplay
But like all major game series, CoD has had its highs and lows. Some games were well-received while others were met with little enthusiasm. That’s why we want to know from you now which of the CoD titles were the best.
You can vote here: As usual, you can make your choice in the survey tool below. The main titles of the CoD series are available for voting; we have not included the numerous spin-offs like Road to Victory or Big Red One in the list.
With nearly 20 games in the main series, we’ve given you 3 votes to award to your favorite titles. The choice cannot be undone.
So shoot away: What is your top 3 of the best CoD games? Do you consider yourself more of an old-school player who celebrates the old titles, or do you prefer the more recent ones? How do you think the series has changed over time?
On November 16, Call of Duty: Warzone 2.0 will be released, ending the era of the first Warzone. To mark the occasion, the developers have once again created a little highlight video – filled with small details about your stats and your favorite team members.
What kind of video is this? Call of Duty: Warzone is coming to an end – Warzone 2.0 is already knocking on the door – along with Season 1 of CoD MW2, the free battle royale will launch.
But the first Warzone wants to say goodbye one last time and reminisce about glorious moments. For this, you can now create a little video that packs some of your game statistics into a nearly 2-minute video:
The only thing you need for this is your Activision ID. You can view it in the game under “Social” or you can log in to callofduty.com and retrieve it from your account information.
If you want to check out a video right away, I’ll embed my Warzone legacy here:
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Warzone: Legends Video by Maik
What can you see? The entire video is a montage of many trailers that have been released since Warzone 1 launched in March 2020.
In between, there are also statistics from you and your teammates who you have often played with.
At the very end, there is an overview of your match statistics, your “Veteran Report”:
The Limited Research on the event “Greedy Associates” in Pokémon GO is starting. We will show you all tasks and rewards. You can expect Snorlax as the Pokémon.
What kind of research is this? From November 9, 2022, the event “Greedy Associates” in Pokémon GO will run. This brings new spawns, raids, an egg bonus, and also a Limited Research.
In this overview, we will show you all tasks and rewards of the time-limited research. This way, you can easily decide if the effort is worth it for you.
Stage Reward: If you successfully complete all 7 tasks and collect the corresponding rewards, you will also receive 1 Knursp, 7,000 XP, and another encounter with Snorlax. In the encounters, you even have a chance for a shiny Snorlax*.
There are no further chapters in this Limited Research.
How long does the research last? You can start the Limited Research on Greedy Associates from 10:00 AM on November 9. The event runs until November 17 at 8:00 PM local time. You should have completed the research by then if you want to receive all rewards.
The requirements for this research are quite simple and can be passively completed by just playing. You have more than a week to cover a total of 7 kilometers. After that, you can secure the many berries, the Knursp, XP, and the two Snorlax encounters.
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The event “Greedy Rascals” is starting soon in Pokémon GO and brings a Rocket event with it. Finally, the content for the coming days is known. We are showing you Shinys, bonuses, new Cryptos, and Raids.
What kind of event is this? Greedy Rascals focuses on Pokémon known for their greed. This includes Snorlax and Mega-Gyarados. Additionally, Schlingking celebrates its worldwide release.
Another part of the event is the takeover by Team GO Rocket. They are bringing new Cryptos, and it will once again be possible to catch Crypto-Mewtwo.
Greedy Rascals: Shinys, bonuses, and content
When does it start? The start is today, Wednesday, November 9, at 10:00 AM local time. The event will run until Thursday, November 17, at 8:00 PM local time.
Event bonuses: During the event, you will hatch the first three eggs using the Pokémon eggs widget twice as fast. But only if you use the widget for this.
Activate widget on Android: – Unlock your smartphone and navigate to the home screen (that is, the normal display on the start page with your apps, etc.) – Tap and hold for a longer time in an empty area – Now select “Widgets” – Navigate in the list to Pokémon GO and select the egg widget – You can now drag it onto your screen
Activate widget on Apple: – Unlock your smartphone and navigate to the home screen – Tap and hold for a longer time in an empty area or on a widget until the apps shake – Tap on the + at the top left – Choose the egg widget from Pokémon GO and then “Add Widget” – Now tap on “Done”
Spawns, Raids, and Eggs: When an event is running in Pokémon GO, the Pokémon that you can catch in various activities and in the wild usually change. You can find out which ones in the following table (As a new Shiny, you can catch Shiny Mampfaxo for the first time!):
Pokémon marked with an asterisk (*) can be found as Shiny with luck
Timed Research: During the event, a Timed Research will run for you. It includes berries, golden razz berries, silver pinap berries, and an encounter with a Snorlax.
When does it run? From November 14 at 00:00 to November 17 at 20:00 local time.
Event bonuses: During the event, you will encounter Team GO Rocket more frequently at PokéStops and in balloons. You can also use Charged TMs so that Crypto-Pokémon forget the Charged attack Frustration.
Additionally, there will be a field research task that rewards you with a mysterious component.
Which Pokémon does Giovanni use? Giovanni will again rely on the strongest representative of the Crypto-Pokémon and fight with Crypto-Mewtwo.
Special Research: At the start of the event, a new Special Research will be unlocked. If you complete it, you will receive a Super Rocket Radar, which allows you to track Giovanni. The Special Research can be claimed until December 1 at 10:00 AM.
New Crypto-Pokémon: The Rocket leaders Cliff, Sierra, and Arlo will use different Crypto-Pokémon in their battles. The grunts will also resort to a different setup. New additions include:
Crypto-Alolan Diglett
Crypto-Onix
Crypto-Natu
Crypto-Wailmer
Crypto-Golbit
On MeinMMO, you will find counter guides for Team GO Rocket. From the leaders to the boss. We will update our guides in time for the event, so an easy battle awaits you:
Contents of the 12 km Eggs: In the 12 km eggs that you will receive during the event, the following Pokémon could be included:
Larvitar*
Absol*
Pionskora*
Ganovil
Zurrokex
Gladiantri*
Skallyk*
Kapuno*
Pam-Pam
Algitt
Molunk
Many players are already looking forward to the Rocket event on social media. Finally, there is again the opportunity to teach the strong Crypto-Pokémon good Charged attacks and to forget “Frustration.”
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Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 is the latest installment in the popular shooter series. However, some players complain about annoying crashes and other issues that disrupt gameplay.
MeinMMO presents you a handful of tips and tricks on how to fix crashes on PC and get your game running better again.
First, you should check if your gaming PC is even capable of running the new first-person shooter. If your system meets the minimum requirements, the game should definitely start. However, it’s better if you have stronger hardware available.
MeinMMO also lists the PC system requirements for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 in more detail. We show you what the requirements for your hardware are for Minimum, Recommended, Competitive, and Ultra, and what else you should pay attention to:
If you meet the minimum requirements of CoD: MW2 but are far from meeting the recommended requirements, it is advisable to reduce certain graphics settings.
For instance, reduce texture quality if you have a graphics card with limited video memory.
Also reduce the detail level in the game for better performance.
Reduce your field of view in the game.
Shadows, in particular, often require a lot of performance and only marginally detract from your experience.
By doing this, you can also avoid the game crashing suddenly because your computer can no longer handle it.
The best settings for the shooter can also be found on MeinMMO if you want to aim for the best frame rate:
Time required: 5 minutes | Cost: none | Difficulty: Easy
If your game regularly crashes or the error 0x887a0005 appears, you should run the game as an administrator.
To do this, go to the folder where your game’s exe file is located, right-click on the file, and select “Properties.”
Here, switch to the “Compatibility” tab.
Under “Settings,” check “Run this program as an administrator” and finally click “Apply” at the bottom right.
If you play the game via Steam, you also need to run Steam as an administrator. Otherwise, Steam cannot start CoD: Modern Warfare 2. You do this the same way as with the game’s exe.
You should also update your graphics card driver. AMD, Intel, and Nvidia often provide bug fixes and improvements for certain games with their drivers. Additionally, this software often unlocks features that you cannot use without the update.
As a backup, you can save the installation file of your old software. If the update causes more problems instead of fewer, you can reinstall the old version.
With a new GeForce RTX 4090, you should have no problems with Modern Warfare 2.
Install current system updates for your operating system
Time required: 15 – 60 minutes | Cost: none | Difficulty: Medium
Keep your operating system up to date. Regardless of which operating system you use, you should install the latest updates. This helps to close potential security gaps and resolve issues that the OS might cause.
Depending on how long it has been since you last installed updates, the process may take a little longer. You should therefore plan a little time for it. Also, remember about drivers for audio devices and peripherals, which are often forgotten quickly.
Sometimes it can happen that game files are damaged during download or an update. In this case, the game will not start or simply crash. On PC, you have the option to check your game files – depending on which client you use.
Since Modern Warfare 2 is very large, checking the game files and replacing them takes quite a while. Therefore, you should not check the files before a particularly important match but rather take enough time beforehand.
While the files are being checked, you cannot play the game.
If you are using Battle.net:
Open Battle.net
Click the gear icon next to the blue “Play” button and select “Scan and Repair.”
The game will then reload and ideally the error is fixed.
If you are using Steam:
Right-click on the game in your library.
Click on Properties and then on Local Files.
Select the option to verify the integrity of game files.
Then the game will be verified by Steam. Finally, Steam will let you know whether and how many files were faulty and replaced.
Disable system overlays while gaming
Time required: 30 minutes | Cost: none | Difficulty: Medium
Many programs like Steam, Discord, or graphics card software offer certain overlays. This allows you to see notifications in the game or monitor your system’s performance.
However, some games do not work well with these overlays or are not supported at all. Ideally, you should disable these overlays. They also require a certain amount of system performance because they are displayed constantly in the background.
Check Windows
Time required: 30 minutes | Cost: none | Difficulty: Easy
Another option is to check your Windows system. This can already be done with simple built-in tools, and you do not need to install additional software:
To do this, open the Windows start menu and type “cmd.” Then right-click on “Command Prompt” and run the program as an administrator.
Type in the window sfc /SCANNOW and confirm with Enter.
Windows will search for faulty files and repair them. This may take a few minutes.
If you use high-resolution graphics, this can also lead to a crash. To prevent such crashes, you can enable a cache in the settings where you temporarily store data on the hard drive. To use the “Hi-Rez Assets Cache,” you need at least 32 GB of free storage space.
This creates a cache that helps when streaming assets when they are needed. If you do not enable this setting, you may experience glitches or crashes in the worst case.
Set an exception in the Windows Firewall
Time required: 10 minutes | Cost: none | Difficulty: Medium
If the firewall blocks the execution of the game, CoD: MW2 will crash on startup. The same applies to antivirus programs from other providers. It is best to set an exception here so that the game can start smoothly.
MW2 should start at the correct resolution
Time required: 10 minutes | Cost: none | Difficulty: Easy
In some cases, it may happen that the resolution of your game does not match the resolution of your monitor and is too large or too small. In this case, taking a look at the config file of MW2 helps.
To do this, go to your Documents folder in Windows, find the MW2 folder and the corresponding user. You can open and edit the config file with the normal text editor of Windows.
The resolution is usually represented as two four-digit numbers (e.g., 1920×1080 for Full HD).
Check whether the value entered here matches the resolution that your monitor can display. You can easily check which resolution your monitor currently supports:
Press the Windows key + I
Here, select “Display” and then “Advanced Display”
Here you will see the screen resolution that you are currently using
Delete the config file
Time required: 5 minutes | Cost: none | Difficulty: Easy
You made settings in the game, and suddenly the game does not start anymore or crashes all the time? It may help to simply delete the configuration file of your game.
To do this, go to your Documents folder in Windows, find the MW2 folder and the corresponding user, and delete the file.
The deleted file will automatically be regenerated by the game the next time you start it. Ideally, the reason for the crash will then be resolved.
More tips and guides for CoD MW2: Are you looking for more guides for the new Call of Duty? Then check out MeinMMO: Here we provide you with current tips and information about the new shooter. Also included are weapon setups and setting tips if you want to start strong:
In Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2, the M4 is one of the best weapons. Therefore, we show you an M4 setup from former world champion “Clayster” and the necessary attachments in the loadout.
What kind of setup is this? This setup revolves around the starter assault rifle “M4,” which all players are handed at the beginning.
However, the thing is not just a stopgap because there is nothing else available at the start. In fact, shortly after its release, the M4 even counts among the best weapons in Modern Warfare 2.
To know which attachments you can work towards, we have selected a setup designed by former CoD world champion “Clayster”.
CoD MW2: M4 Setup from the Pro
What does the setup look like? The setup of the pro focuses on increasing damage and range, as well as better control of recoil. The following attachments were chosen by Clayster:
CoD MW2: M4 – Clayster Setup
Grip: Phantom Grip
Stock: Demo Precision Elite Factory Stock
Laser: Schlager Peq Box IV
Barrel: Tempus Hightower 20″
Muzzle: Sakin Tread-40
Attachments in English
CoD MW2: M4 – Clayster Setup
Rear Grip: Phantom Grip
Stock: Demo Precision Elite Factory
Laser: Schlager Peq Box IV
Barrel: Hightower 20″ Barrel
Muzzle: Sakin Tread-40
Can I unlock the setup quickly? Since the gunsmith in MW2 has been refined and adjusted, everything works through weapon platforms and levels. You need to reach the appropriate level for different weapons to unlock the required attachments. This can take some time.
If you purchased the expensive Vault Edition of Modern Warfare 2, some suitable attachments are already available in your inventory from the start.
Pro Clayster shared several of his setups after over 12 hours of grind and continued to refine his attachment combinations.
The pro also makes it clear that this is not the “perfect” setup. Every player has their own preferences and decides for themselves in the gunsmith what works best for them. Nevertheless, this is a solid configuration that anyone can try.
We have put together an additional setup for you. You can try both and decide which suits you best:
Tuning to your favorite weapon: Once your weapon has reached maximum level, you can perform minor tuning on your active attachments. With this “fine-tuning,” you can continue to improve and adjust your stats.
Check out Clayster’s tweet if you want to dive deeper into tuning.
Thus, the gunsmith does not hold you back after obtaining all attachments but gives you the opportunity to continue approaching your desired weapon steadily.
What do you think about this setup? Have you tried it or even created your own setup? Feel free to let us know in the comments and share your experiences.
In early November, the streamer Theo “Scurrows” Bottländer caused a stir when he accused his Twitch colleague Marcel “MontanaBlack” Eris of failing to pay debts of over €10,000. This was followed by a moral ultimatum, further accusations, and leaked private messages. After almost a week, everything is said to be clarified.
What is the story behind the debts? On November 2, Scurrows made a public post on Twitter. He stated that he wanted to remind MontanaBlack of his outstanding debts, as he would not respond to private messages.
Initially, Scurrows spoke of a five-figure amount, later he explained that it was €10,000. The streamer Kevin “orangemorange” Bongers also stated that MontanaBlack still has debts owed to him. He claimed to have purchased a GameBoy for €4,000 from him but never received the device.
The streamers presented MontanaBlack with a kind of moral ultimatum: If he did not settle his debts by 20:00 on the same day, they would donate the sum – or the equivalent value of the GameBoy – to the charity organization Bread for the World.
MontanaBlack did not comply with this request, which is why the streamers decided to make further details public.
The first successful streamers who paved the way for MontanaBlack and Scurrows can be seen in the video:
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Twitch: Who were actually the first successful streamers?
Scurrows and orangemorange publicly apply pressure
How did the streamers want to be heard? In the days following the expired ultimatum, daily Twitter posts from Scurrows followed, subtly alluding to the situation.
Additionally, there were “real talks” during Scurrows’ streams, highlighting the “double standards of people.” This was likely a reference to MontanaBlack commenting on the indebted YouTuber ApoRed while allegedly not having paid his own debts.
However, it could also refer to people Scurrows accused of treating him unfairly because he is a “casino streamer.” In the case of anyone else, there would have been outrage that someone did not pay their debts, but in his case, it would come down to sympathies, according to the accusation.
In any case, Scurrows intends to fulfill his original plan and donate the money as soon as he receives it. In recent days, he has already made several donations to various charitable organizations public.
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So it seems that the matter has still ended well. MontanaBlack himself has not yet commented on Twitter, but he has at least acknowledged the representation of Scurrows and orangemorange, as he has liked their tweets.
On November 7, Scurrows apparently had enough of his statements being questioned and released a series of screenshots from private messages on Twitter.
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In the screenshots, it can be seen how Scurrows attempts to negotiate repayment with MontanaBlack and reminds him several times. He also hinted that he intended to take legal action, advising MontanaBlack to “check his mailbox soon.”
orangemorange speaks of further debts of over €400,000
Meanwhile, orangemorange made additional accusations during a stream. He allegedly vouched for MontanaBlack on the roleplay server “GrandRP” in GTA V. Subsequently, he was offered a deal by the server’s operators:
MontanaBlack was to host a series of promotional streams and was offered €400,000 for it. However, the streams never took place. This put orangemorange in a difficult situation and even jeopardized his own deal.
However, orangemorange admitted that he did not know if MontanaBlack had repaid the money. He would want to follow up on that.
At the same time, he threatened MontanaBlack: The longer he did not respond, the more information orangemorange would disclose.
Even critics of Scurrows and orangemorange began to believe that something might actually be going on. After all, it would not be particularly wise for them to make easily refutable accusations publicly. In the worst-case scenario, they could even have faced a lawsuit (via Twitter).
MontanaBlack apparently gives in
What is the latest development? Today, on November 8, orangemorange announced via Twitter that he had a long phone call with MontanaBlack. The good news: He is finally supposed to receive his GameBoy! (via Twitter)
Scurrows also joined in: The situation between the streamers is finally clarified. Whether it is only about the €10,000 or if the GrandRP deal was also mentioned in the phone call is unknown.
In any case, Scurrows intends to fulfill his original plan and donate the money as soon as he receives it. In recent days, he has already made several donations to various charitable organizations public.
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So it seems that the matter has still ended well. MontanaBlack himself has not yet commented on Twitter, but he has at least acknowledged the representation of Scurrows and orangemorange, as he has liked their tweets.
In Destiny 2 there are significant changes taking place. Bungie continues to work on the complex balancing of abilities and weapons to ensure everything fits in Lightfall. Additionally, a secret community event is set to go online in the coming weeksand MeinMMO tells you what to expect this week.
What’s happening this week: Today, Tuesday, November 8, the Halloween event in Destiny 2 ends, along with the flood of candies you’ve received so far. So it’s time to brush your teeth and explore the new things of the week.
In the current raid “King’s Fall” you can face the shrieking ogre, the third raid challenge.
To specifically complete the challenge “Dazed Glance”, it comes down to the two “Glance Bearers” or also “Rage Drawers.” The one who initially attracted the rage of Golgoroth must be in one of the reclaimed Light pools with the remaining team that’s dealing damage. Only then can the second player sneak behind Golgoroth and fire at the yellow hit point to reclaim the ogre’s gaze.
You can expect the following raid requirements and challenges:
In normal mode, completing a challenge grants you double loot.
The requirement for each encounter for Grandmasters is a power level of 1600 with Champions.
Only from the Grandmaster raid do you get status-specific armors and master weapons.
You can also earn the new raid-exclusive exotic cosmetics in the Oryx design from the Grandmaster.
You can earn additional top rewards from the endgame:
In the raid “Garden of Salvation” on the Moon
As well as in the 30th Anniversary Bungie DLC dungeon “Shroud of Acquisition”
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In Destiny 2 today, on November 8th, Hotfix 6.2.5.3 is released. The update brings, in addition to some bug fixes, an online change that players have been requesting for half a year.We will, as always, guide you through today’s downtime.
What you need to know today: An update is planned for Destiny 2 today, Tuesday. This means Bungie will confront its Guardians with a downtime for Hotfix 6.2.5.3 during which you cannot play.
MeinMMO will accompany the update and constantly update this article with fresh information. So keep an eye on our live updates of this article so you don’t miss anything.
Update history for Hotfix 6.2.5.3:
18:20: The patch notes have just gone live. Further down you will find the link that tells you what Bungie has changed in the update.
18:00: Hotfix 6.2.5.3 is currently rolling out on all platforms and regions. Expect the download. The update size on PC is 139.3 MB.
17:45: The Bungie servers have just gone offline for maintenance. The exact downtime is expected to be 15 minutes – if everything goes smoothly.
17:00: Maintenance has begun. Players will be removed from all activities in exactly 45 minutes once the Bungie servers go offline. You should not start any larger activities now.
For those who don’t know Destiny 2 yet but are interested in the shooter, we summarize all important information in this video in a concise 2 minutes.
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Everything you need to know about Destiny 2 – in 2 minutes
Maintenance on 08.11. – All times and server downtime
Bungie provides exact downtime information for each update when players cannot play. We offer you this information in our article with the German times, so you can better plan your gaming evening.
All times at a glance:
At 17:00 German time, maintenance work in the background starts on all platforms.
From 17:45 the servers go offline and you will be automatically kicked from all activities.
Around 18:00 the servers are expected to go back online and update 6.2.5.3 will be rolled out for all platforms. After the download, you can log back into the game.
Even if the servers are online, maintenance officially continues until 19:00.
Important: Even if you have downloaded the update and are back in the game, there may be connection issues until the maintenance ends at 19:00. You may also have to expect queues at login.
Major ability changes are already planned for Season 19.
With the start of Season 19 in early December, Destiny 2 will further adjust the abilities of the Guardians. Bungie is not only confronting the gunslinger but also giving changes to the other classes on the way to more balance in the new DLC Lightfall.
Certain shaders sometimes apply incorrect patterns to parts of the Festival of the Lost’s mech armor sets. Here’s the note: Once these issues are resolved, these shaders may be displayed differently on the armor sets.
A badge from Season 16 dropped in the seasonal challenge “Planned Authority” in week 10.
The source for the exotic ship “Retro-Tourer” is incorrect.
The weekly bounties from Eva Levante did not grant the correct amount of glimmer after the release of hotfix 6.2.5.2. Bungie plans to refund this at a later time.
Load times on the Tower are still slow, despite a limitation of concurrent players to a maximum of 16. Guardians still have to resort to the H.E.L.M. to circumvent this bug. Bounties can be purchased via the official Bungie app.
Name changes for players are not customizable via bungie.net. Players are still waiting for the option to adjust their player names multiple times instead of just once.
If you encounter any problems in the game, it is recommended to report them directly through the official Bungie help forum to alert the developers.
What’s in the patch notes? The comprehensive list of all changes to hotfix 6.2.5.3 is published by Bungie in the form of patch notes. Traditionally, this happens quite quickly after the servers are back online.
What bugs have you discovered in Destiny 2 and what would you absolutely wish for in today’s hotfix if you could make an update request to Bungie? Feel free to write it to us in the MeinMMO comments.
In addition to the two weapons that have already been nerfed today, there are still other weapons that players consider too strong in the Crucible. Read here which guns are meant:
The MMORPG The Elder Scrolls Online has received a lot of updates. Up to 2023 and now Update 36, new craftable item sets have been added repeatedly. We at MeinMMO show you where you can find the associated crafting stations.
In ESO, item sets (sets for weapons, gear, and jewelry) are distinguished by their locations or whether they are craftable. The categories are:
In this article, we address all craftable sets within and outside of Tamriel.
Craftable Sets with Areas and Number of Traits
To craft a piece of a gear set, you need to know the desired trait yourself. Additionally, crafting requires a minimum number of already analyzed traits. We have created an overview of all sets up to Update 36 Firesong for you:
Name of the Set
Locations of the Crafting Stations
Number of Required Known Traits
Noble’s Victory
Imperial City
5
Acolyte of the New Moon
Southern Elsweyr
9
Alessia’s Bulwark
Eastmarch Alik’r Desert Malabal Tor
5
Old Dragon Guard
Southern Elsweyr
6
Old Growth Brewer
Galen
3
Appetite of the Dragon
Western Skyrim
7
Ashen Grip
Stonefalls Glenumbra Auridon
2
Assassin’s Guile
Vvardenfell
3
Etheric Ascension
Reik Blackreach: Arkthzand Cavern
9
Eyes of Mara
Augvea (Mage’s Guild)
8
Mother of Night’s Gaze
Rift Bangkorai Sneak Peak
6
Daedric Deceit
Vvardenfell
8
Double Star
Kargstein
9
Druid’s Weave
High Isles
7
Iron Flask
Longgrasp
5
Wretched Vitality
The Deadlands
3
Unshackled Aggressor
Cyrodiil (Bruma)
3
Heir of Karth
Reik
6
Memory
Coldharbour
8
Endless Hunt
Hew’s Flare
9
Fire Baptism
Worthgar
3
Fearless Combatant
Cyrodiil (Harvest Town)
3
Law of Julianos
Wrothgar
6
Gladiator of Kvatch
Gold Coast
5
Gravestone Collector
Murkmire
7
Heartlander Upper
Darkwood
7
Hist Whisperer
Darkwood
3
Histrinde
Shadowfen Crevice Peak Green Shadow
4
Hunding’s Vengeance
Rift Bangkorai Sneak Peak
6
Kagrenac’s Hope
Earthforge (Warrior’s Guild)
8
Coldharbour’s Favorite
Northern Elsweyr
8
Kernaxion
City of Clockworks
2
Chain Breaker
Vvardenfell
6
Claw of the Wood Wraith
Galen
3
Kreckenantlitz
Artaeum
6
Critical Counter
Cyrodiil (Vlastarus)
3
Bold Corsair
Southern Elsweyr
3
Vampire’s Kiss
Eastmarch Alik’r Desert Malabal Tor
5
Lamae’s Song
Eastmarch Alik’r Desert Malabal Tor
5
Power of the Lost Legion
Murkmire
4
Magic Parasite
Western Skyrim: Blackreach
3
Magnus’s Gift
Shadowfen Crevice Peak Green Shadow
4
Mechanic’s Look
City of Clockworks
6
Brass Armor
City of Clockworks
4
Morkuldin
Wrothgar
9
Courage of the Senche-Raht
Northern Elsweyr
5
Nagaschamane
Murkmire
2
Nocturnal’s Favor
Summerset
9
Orgnum’s Scales
Earthforge (Warrior’s Guild)
8
Pelinal’s Wrath
Gold Coast
9
Armor of Seduction
Deshaan Stormhaven Grahtwood
3
Armor Master
Imperial City
9
Scheme Eye
Coldharbour
8
Cunning Alchemist
Hew’s Flare
7
Shalidor’s Curse
Augvea (Mage’s Guild)
8
Victory of Diamonds
Darkwood
5
Silence of the Night
Stonefalls Glenumbra Auridon
2
Stuhn’s Favor
Western Skyrim
5
Tava’s Favor
Hew’s Flare
5
Wind of Death
Stonefalls Glenumbra Auridon
2
Torug’s Pact
Deshaan Stormhaven Grahtwood
3
Deadlands Demolisher
The Deadlands
7
Redistribution
Imperial City
7
Varen’s Legacy
Gold Coast
7
Vastary’s Ward
Northern Elsweyr
3
Contempt for the Serpent
High Isles
5
Experienced Rider
Summerset
3
Path of the Arena
Kargstein
8
Willow Path
Rift Bangkorai Sneak Peak
6
White Plank’s Revenge
Shadowfen Crevice Peak Green Shadow
4
Wrath of the Order
High Isles
3
Wrath of the Red Eagle
Reik
3
Correction of the Chimera
Galen
3
Dusk Kiss
Grahtwood
3
Augvea (Mage’s Guild) and the Earthforge (Warrior’s Guild)
These crafting stations are a bit more complicated to reach. You have to enter these places through a portal in the respective guild. Visit the Mage’s Guild or the Warrior’s Guild in the capitals of the regions, where you will find a portal.
Important Requirement: You must complete the quest line of the Mage’s Guild and the Warrior’s Guild to access Augvea and the Earthforge.
Here you will definitely find a portal to the Earthforge
Sneak Peak (Knurr’Kha)
Riften (Rift)
Bangkorai (Evermore)
Here you will definitely find a portal to Augvea
Deshaan (Gramfeste)
Acquire Craftable Crafting Stations for your Home
Alternatively, you can place all crafting stations in your home. To do this, you need to purchase craftable crafting stations from the Scribe Merchant found in the main cities of the Alliances. You receive Scribe Sheets as a reward for crafted Master Scribes.
If you just landed in Tamriel, just ask in the community or in the zone chat. Many helpful players have every crafting station and will allow you to use them as well.
I hope this overview helps you in your next round of crafting Master Scribes. For an overview of all events, please visit our ESO Event Ticker. We will keep this updated in the coming year so you are always up to date.
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The Franco-Canadian streamer Félix “xQc” Lengyel (26) is one of the biggest stars on Twitch. He is known for being extremely active on stream and letting his viewers partake in his life. However, he apparently has had enough of them wanting to interfere in his relationships.
Why is everyone interested in his relationship? xQc had a rather turbulent on-off relationship with a streamer named Sammy, who goes by “adeptthebest” or “Adept”. In September, xQc announced the breakup, even though Adept had requested privacy.
Some xQc fans seemed to have had an issue with Adept for quite some time. There were mean comments about her appearance and motives. The allegation was that she was only using xQc to become famous through him.
Now, however, xQc seems to be really fed up with everyone commenting on his private relationships. In a stream, he vented about parasocial viewers wanting to dictate his life.
xQc used to play Overwatch professionally, so it’s no wonder he currently enjoys streaming Overwatch 2:
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Overwatch 2: Story and teaser about the new hero from Season 2
xQc denies relationship
What relationship are we talking about now? Last week, the rumor mill was reignited when xQc invited the English streamer NYYXXII to his stream. The stream ended with a kiss between the two, but officially they did not want to label their relationship.
His viewers were still excited that xQc seemed to be over his breakup. For many, NYYXXII was a clear improvement compared to Adept. One fan even made a bizarre comparison with graphics cards (via Twitter).
However, then xQc and NYYXXII were guests on Twitch streamer Adin Ross’s stream. Quickly, clips of the party circulated, showing NYYXXII kissing another woman – easy fodder for viewers who were already predicting the soon end of the relationship.
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What does xQc say about it? In a subsequent stream, xQc reacted to the clips and explained that he is not in a relationship with NYYXXII, they are just casually dating.
However, the comments from his chat about the situation seemed to get on his nerves increasingly. After enduring it for a few hours, xQc finally had enough and tried to set the record straight.
While people were getting upset online, he was just having a good time at the party, xQc said. He spent most of the night in the pool and got drunk, so he couldn’t even remember half of the events.
xQc doesn’t want his feelings dictated
What bothers xQc? He accused the gossiping viewers of being unhappy themselves and wanting to live through him. xQc himself doesn’t even know what he hopes to get out of this “dating thing”, the streamer said. But everyone is already trying to dictate his feelings:
It’s strange to see how everyone is trying to live for me, feel for me, think for me, and act for me. It’s just a strange, crazy world where everyone is trying to do everything for me. […] Everyone is trying to dictate everything for me. Even how I feel, speak, and the way I react to stuff.
xQc said he just wants to have fun and chill on stream, but his chat would be spinning stories and spreading rumors in parallel.
Viewers say: he asked for it
How was the rant received? In a kind of vicious circle, clips of xQc’s outburst spread just like the original recordings of the kiss in the LivestreamFail subreddit. While some users could empathize with the streamer’s frustration, others accused him of asking for it.
Several videos were uploaded to xQc’s YouTube channel that referred to NYYXXII as his girlfriend. By sharing every aspect of his life, he is practically inviting this behavior, according to some opinions.
Some accused xQc of farming unhealthy relationships with viewers:
I love xQc, but he can’t complain when he shares his private life with millions of people, lets his editors upload clickbait titles on YouTube, and reacts on reddit and LSF every day. He enables and cultivates the parasocial viewers and then gets upset that there are so many of them.
Sufficient_Row_2173 on reddit
xQc currently has over 11 million followers on Twitch and streams several hours almost daily. It is not always easy to keep his private life out of the streams. Whether he will now take the consequences and try to draw clearer boundaries between his offline life and his work remains to be seen.
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Even Twitch colleague Asmongold has had to experience that romantic relationships and a larger fan community can sometimes be difficult to reconcile. Many fans of the MMORPG streamer are single themselves, and some try to identify with him:
