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The 3 biggest German casino streamers on Twitch say about the ban: “I applied at McDonald’s”

Schuhmann 21. September 2022 Reading time 3 minutes

In the USA, a controversy over gambling on Twitch has now led to an announcement by the streaming platform: From mid-October 2022, Twitch plans to tighten the rules on gambling. The 3 largest German Twitch streamers in the “Slots” category are reacting to the alleged gambling ban. For Scurrows, orangemorange, and gTasty, it seems that GTA 5 is exciting again for now. Meanwhile, Scurrows is insisting on his rights.

This has now led to the anger:

In Germany and the USA, there has been a debate for a while about whether gambling on Twitch is acceptable: Streamers are entering deals with crypto casinos and can offset losses. However, their viewers cannot. The accusation circulating is: Streamers would lead their viewers into addiction and bankruptcy.
Twitch had stated: They were investigating the issue but did nothing for months. Now, a case has come to light where Twitch streamer Sliker became addicted and embezzled money from viewers and friends to gamble on horse racing. Large streamers put pressure on Twitch.
Subsequently, Twitch stated: On October 18, they will tighten the rules for gambling and ban sites like “Stake.com” – this is the crypto casino that the largest German slot streamers are also connected with.

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Scurrows criticizes the ban – as sports betting, loot boxes, and poker are excluded

This is what Scurrows says about it: Scurrows is the largest German-speaking casino streamer with over 4.1 million viewed hours in the last six months. Scurrows had filed a lawsuit after a ban on Twitch and has since insisted on his rights.

Already after the gamescom controversy, he announced that he would take legal action to return to the platform if necessary. He also aggressively countered criticism from a colleague: When he saw his existence threatened, he had a React video removed for copyright reasons, which resulted in a Twitch ban for streamer AlphaKevin.

Scurrows is now mocking the schadenfreude: Because some apparently rubbed it in Scurrows’ face that gambling is soon to be banned. Scurrows writes: ‘I just applied at McDonald’s: Wish me luck.’

He criticizes the actual ban as hypocritical: Because sports betting, loot boxes and poker can also lead to addiction and seduce children – but these are not banned.

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He explains that people like Trymacs predict his downfall. They say he is ‘just bankrupt’ – and because people say so, it must be true, Scurrows apparently says ironically.

Overall, Scurrows is taking it easy:

On the one hand, YouTube is an alternative
Then Scurrows explains that one must wait for the exact rules. Twitch wants to ban ‘Stake.com’, but whether that is legally okay, Scurrows doubts
Overall, it is still too early to say that gambling is banned on Twitch – that would only be a PR text, not yet a guideline

But Scurrows now wants to show more GTA 5 on Twitch. But only because he enjoys it, not because he has to.

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With the tweet, orangemorange shows some self-irony.

‘Into the slots (as long as it lasts)’

This is how orangemorange reacts: orangemorange has 2.38 million viewed hours in slots in the last 180 days.

The 29-year-old is also initially mocking the schadenfreude of others. He says he will return to Germany, but only to get money from social services.

Meanwhile, he posts a picture referencing the ‘gamescom’ brawl in which he participated as an ambushing cup thrower.

More important to him than the gambling ban is the news from Twitch that they will keep a maximum of 50% of the revenue – no longer 70%, as some previously top streamers were able to negotiate.

He apparently wants to continue with slots and posts: ‘Into the slots (as long as it lasts)’.

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This is how gTasty reacts: The streamer has 888,685 viewed hours in the last 180 days.

But gTasty is out: He had already announced before Twitch’s announcement that he would stop casino streams and return to playing GTA 5. He is looking forward to that.

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Tanzverbot is happy about the ban: “We did it”

How does the opponent react? The opponent of the three at gamescom 2022 was Twitch streamer Tanzverbot. He is pleased with Twitch’s announcement and reports: “We did it.”

The “self-satisfied two German casino streamers” had boasted of having secured better casino deals. Now, however, Twitch has “simply banned gambling.”

Tanzverbot seems to view this as a triumph:

A user says: The casino streamers have ruined their careers – they will “never get sponsorships again.” He speaks of “karma.”
Tanzverbot sees it the same way – they have effectively destroyed their careers.

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How this will proceed and whether “gambling” on Twitch is really finished, we will see in a few weeks. Streamers like HandOfBlood see little change in the current situation:

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In the German Twitch, orangemorange currently has the fifth largest channel: with slots.

With the current gambling streams, the “father of casino streams” in German Twitch has been focused on:

MontanaBlack explains why his gambling on Twitch was okay – but Scurrows and orangemorange’s is not

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LoL: The important games are now approaching – But many see at the match start that they have already lost

Marcel 21. September 2022 Reading time 3 minutes

The end of Season 12 is approaching in League of Legends and many players are taking the time to improve their ranking placement. However, more and more bots are appearing that can be in your team or the opponent’s team as well.

Where can you find bots in League? Bots are an integral part of League of Legends to help new players get into the game. You can find them under the “Co-op vs AI” tab, where the bots are divided into different difficulty levels.

Intro: Is the first choice for new players, where the basics of the game are explained
Beginner: Here you play in the Summoner’s Rift with 4 other players against a team of 5 that consists only of bots. These can teach the basics of LoL and are a good entry point to play against real opponents.
Advanced: This is the mode where you play against stronger bots. These bots use their summoner spells and are a real challenge for new players.

For years, you have been encountering bots occasionally in normal games. You hear about them from time to time, but you rarely encounter them. So what’s the deal with this?

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The rise to a higher division is imminent

The end of Season 12 is in sight: The ranking positions have not yet been finalized. Once you have played the placement matches, you will be assigned to a division in the ranking. There is also a reward for this. The higher your rank, the better the rewards will be.

In the ranking matches, you might notice a player behaving oddly. Due to their monotonous play style, not playing with the team, or simply running around the map without a clear goal.

Such players are often said to “play like bots.” However, recently, actual bots, meaning AI, have increasingly been seen in ranked matches. This is especially true if you play in a lower division.

How to recognize bot accounts? How you can recognize a bot is not entirely clear in advance. Here are three criteria to watch for if you suspect you have a bot on your team and are playing in a low division (Bronze or Iron). While these are not 100% indicators, they can be quite helpful clues.

Pay attention to the following behaviors

Does the player play as a support?
Does the player win only about 30% of their ranked matches?
Does the player not ban a champion during the selection?

The user “Parogarr” writes on reddit: “There’s a small chance it could actually be a real person behind the summoner. But you’re better off leaving the game and losing the 3 points rather than playing with a bot on your team and losing even more.”

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What do bots do anyway? The bots are there to train new accounts. They are used in games so that the account’s level increases and they can participate in ranked matches. Afterward, they may be sold or used in other ways.

They thus enter your game and follow the ADC. While the ADC defeats the minions on the lane or plays against the opponents, the bot wanders aimlessly nearby. They sometimes use items or activate their abilities so that the game does not see them as AFK and throw them out of the match.

There are various champions that are seen more frequently as bots. The most common champion is Yuumi. Since this champion does not have to do much once it sits on your shoulder, it’s also harder to detect.

Here you can find a video on how a bot account is analyzed:

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Bot players hinder your winning – How to recognize them and what can be done

What does Riot Games do about it? Riot Games has other games besides League of Legends. In Valorant, there is the anti-cheat tool Vanguard from Riot itself. This has led to absurd situations for some players, such as being kicked out of the game just by connecting their phone.

For LoL, such software was not planned. Vanguard has been around for years and the software is not a requirement for playing. Whether it will come to that in the future, or if Riot Games will do something against cheaters, remains to be seen.

Have you ever had a bot on your team and what were your experiences with it? Let us know in the comments.

If you still have to reach your rank this year, you can read more about it here: LoL makes the favorite champions of the pros stronger – And that just before the Worlds 2022

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A gaming YouTuber posts incorrectly on Twitter – Ruins 8 years of work with a tweet

Schuhmann 21. September 2022 Reading time 3 minutes

The gaming YouTuber “Dan Allen Gaming” has a secret identity like Batman. In fact, he is the leaker “TheRealInsider”: this came to light recently when he made a mistake on Twitter. Shortly after, his career, which he had built over 8 years, collapsed.

What’s the weird part?

The YouTuber “Dan Allen Gaming” is actually a successful gaming YouTuber. He has 190,000 subscribers, and currently, he mainly showcases Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2. He has had the channel since 2014 – over that time, he has built a network of contacts. Everything is very serious, everything is very classic: He mainly does Let’s Plays. His greatest success was with videos about the giant vampire “Lady Dimitrescu” from Resident Evil.
In this role, he has access to secret advance information sent to him by publishers: with the condition that he must not reveal this information to anyone.
But – like Batman – he also has a secret identity. At the same time, he is “TheRealInsider”, who repeatedly leaks hot “industry news” on Twitter: 4 days before it was officially released, he showcased various new Assassin’s Creed games.

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How did it get exposed? Someone asked “TheRealInsider” on Twitter something, but “Dan Allen Gaming” responded. He was apparently just using the wrong Twitter account.

That’s kind of like if you call Batman and he answers as Bruce Wayne.

Internet sleuth Jason Schreier looked into it, as Kotaku reports. Schreier commented: This explains where the “Real Insider” got the real code names of the new Assassin’s Creed games.

Schreier had reported for Bloomberg on the “Assassin’s Creed” news that Dan Allen Gaming had leaked.

Before further investigations could reveal whether someone had been unmasked, the exposed leaker confessed

I’m sorry for everything I’ve done. I am ashamed and disappointed in myself. I will reflect on the poor decisions and this will never happen again.

What did he leak? Because his information turned out to be true, “TheRealInsider” became an important source of information on Reddit. He repeatedly posted about “hands-on previews” and other things that only influencers or members of the press who receive advance information can know.

“So many relationships and opportunities lost”

What’s the result now? The problem is that Dan Allen Gaming broke pretty much every agreement and promise that can be made in the gaming industry by leaking confidential information. Because people know his face, he is professionally ruined: No one will trust him again.

The YouTuber has now deleted both Twitter accounts. On YouTube, he explains: There was so much hate that he couldn’t handle it.

He says:

I have lost so many friends in the industry, so many relationships – personal relationships, business contacts, opportunities – all that for 5 seconds of fame, and I take full responsibility. All the hate I received on Twitter – I had to delete it because I’ve never experienced such a barrage of hate – and rightly so.

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Among the comments, users say:

They don’t understand it at all. He worked so hard to build the channel and a good reputation. They cannot comprehend how he risks it all for a “stupid leak account”.
Another user says: Dan Allen Gaming was a role model for him. Now he feels betrayed and disappointed. People would kill to be as well-connected as Dan Allen Gaming – and he throws it all away.
A third says: “I’m sorry for everyone who got caught.”

Leaks are a serious problem in gaming. Right now, this issue is back in the spotlight:

The mega leak harms GTA 6 and Rockstar, but also the fans

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FIFA 23: TOTW 1 is here now, bringing directly 5 impressive top cards

Max Handwerk 21. September 2022 Reading time 3 minutes

The TOTW 1 for FIFA 23 is officially known, even though the game has not even been released yet. We show you which players are in the Team of the Week.

What is the TOTW? The Team of the Week brings improved special cards for players who have distinguished themselves in real football through strong performances. These cards receive stronger attributes and are also worth more on the transfer market.

When will TOTW 1 be released? TOTW 1 was released on Wednesday, September 21, 2022.

How do you get access to it? Anyone who looks at the calendar will notice: The FIFA 23 release is only next week. Nevertheless, TOTW 1 has already been released.

The only way to currently access the cards is the Web App for FIFA 23. It will also be released today. However, you will only be able to rely on trading to earn the necessary coins for TOTW cards.

You can’t play yet, so there are no rewards from Division Rivals & Co. either. The early access to FIFA 23 also starts next Tuesday.

You can also draw the special cards from packs. However, the chances of that are very low.

FIFA 23: This is the Team of the Week 1

Who is in it? You can find the complete TOTW 1 in FIFA 23 here in the overview:

GK: Ledesma (83)
RB: Hamari Traoré (85 / Featured)
CB: Saliba (83)
RWB: Pablo Maffeo (82)
CM: Kevin de Bruyne (92)
CAM: Savanier (84)
RM: Hofmann (84)
CDM: Palhinha (84)
LM: Son (90)
ST: Immobile (87)
RF: Valverde (86)

Bench:

GK: Gikiewicz (81)
LB: Mário Rui (82)
CB: Domingos Duarte (81)
CAM: Kamada (83)
CDM: Le Fée (81)
LF: Gakpo (85)
ST: Deulofeu (83)
LB: Mladenovic (77)
LM: Diamond (75)
ST: Djitté (78)
ST: Hogan (77)
LF: Aitor (80)

The most exciting cards in TOTW 1 of FIFA 23

These are the top cards: Naturally, the top cards with high ratings stand out immediately.

FIFA 23 TOTW 1 — The 5 top cards in TOTW 1

Traoré as a featured player looks like a great right back with his combination of pace, defense, and physicality.
Kevin de Bruyne brings everything for a strong central midfield.
Son is one of the typical meta cards and would have been extremely valuable even as a gold card.
Ciro Immobile has a lethal finish but is often undervalued in FIFA due to low pace. However, that shouldn’t matter too much at the start.
Valverde is actually a very popular CM player. Now, right from the start, there is a strong card on the wing.

Also exciting: There are also a few cards with lower ratings that look quite interesting right at the start.

Deulofeu has extremely high pace and strong dribbling. He would be a strong option for the start.
Saliba also has a low overall rating, but all the attributes you want from a strong center-back.

Moreover, the other TOTW cards don’t look so bad either. Especially now that it is just starting with FIFA 23, they haven’t yet been overshadowed by stronger special cards.

However, it will be difficult to get them. And: They are only included in the game until next Wednesday.

What do you think of the new TOTW? Can you make anything out of it yet? Let us know in the comments! By the way, besides the TOTW, more new content has been announced: Ted Lasso lands in FIFA 23.

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Twitch bans Russian troll who burns cheap gas 24/7 and mocks Europeans: “From Russia with love”

Schuhmann 21. September 2022 Reading time 2 minutes

On Twitch, the channel “russiangas1” opened on September 11th: An apparently Russian troll showed how cheap gas is in Russia and wasted it with glee. However, after a stream lasting 95 hours, Twitch apparently thought it was too ridiculous: The channel was banned.

These are the channel’s numbers:

The channel “russiangas1” opened on September 11th on Twitch and broadcasted for the first 3 days practically without viewers.
From September 16th, the channel was discovered by some viewers: on September 17th, it really took off. This stream lasted 94.5 hours, started going viral, and ended on the morning of September 21st, apparently with a Twitch ban.
Overall, the channel was on air for 131 hours – at its peak, it reached 2595 viewers.

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This is what was seen on the channel: As the site Vice.com reports, a Twitch user claiming to be Russian showed how a gas stove runs endlessly and simply burns gas.

In a screenshot, the headline “From Russia with Love” and “1.44 Euros/month” can be seen. Apparently, it was meant to say: It costs him only 1.44 euros a month to keep the gas burner running all the time.

We dealt with how expensive it is, to run a console at the current electricity prices.

Apparently, the Twitch stream was meant as a provocation to show how cheap gas is in Russia: Due to the Ukraine war and a reduction in gas supply as a political pressure tool against economic sanctions from the West, gas has become expensive in Germany and Europe – leading to a societal debate in Germany: Electricity and gas prices are rising, and the economy is perceived as endangered.

Apparently, the troll wanted to send a kind of “This is what you get” into the world with the action.

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Streamer collected donations for oven matching the gas burner

This is how the stream is described: The site Vice.com says: In the stream, there was a message in Russian: People should be nice to each other. However, in the lower left corner, there was an image of a laughing person.

The avatar of the Twitch streamer was an orc – a popular Ukrainian insult for Russians.

It is said that the streamer also collected donations to buy an oven that matches the gas burner.

Our expertise on MeinMMO focuses on gaming. For those who want to learn more about the conflict between Russia and Ukraine, we recommend checking official sites or news magazines:

– Ukraine Live Blog (via Zeit)
– War in Ukraine (via nzz)
– Solidarity with Ukraine (via foreign-office)

Important note: If you are troubled by dark thoughts due to the current situation: You are not alone. Please seek help. For example, through the telephone counseling service at 0800/111 0 111 or the Online Counseling, where you can also use a chat. It is free and applies nationwide.

As vice.com reports, the link to the channel was shared in Telegram groups. The channel is said to be full of “pro-Russian” messages.

But it could be that the Vice article was the channel’s downfall, as the channel was apparently banned shortly after the article was published.

We have repeatedly dealt with the effects of the war in Ukraine on MeinMMO:

Sisters stream on Twitch from Ukraine – Interrupted by bombs

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Logitech shows with new handheld what Nintendo must definitely do better with the Switch

Benedikt Schlotmann 21. September 2022 Reading time 4 minutes

Logitech has introduced a handheld at its “LogiPLAY”. Externally, the device resembles the popular Nintendo Switch, but there are some differences. MeinMMO editor Benedikt Schlotmann was able to try out the device.

What kind of handheld is this? A few weeks ago, there were persistent rumors that the manufacturer Logitech might announce a handheld for gamers. At its own LogiPLAY in Berlin, Logitech has now introduced exactly this device.

Logitech G Cloud Overview:

7-inch LCD display with Full HD resolution and touch functionality
463 grams and 12 hours of battery life.
Xbox controller design with vibration, gyroscope, and customizable buttons.
The price is $299 (preorder) and $349 in retail.
Logitech is developing the device together with the Chinese giant Tencent.

I was able to extensively test Logitech’s new handheld. You can read about my first experiences in this article.

Ergonomics and display are noticeably better than on the Nintendo Switch

What is my first impression of the Logitech G Cloud? In an initial hands-on, I was able to extensively test the new handheld and also compare it with my Switch, which I had packed for testing purposes.

Right at the beginning, the ergonomics of the device are noticeable. The handheld feels great in the hand and is exactly the right size for me, similar to the Switch. The Steam Deck is significantly larger and bulkier in comparison.

The white Switch – The similarities are unmistakable.

In direct comparison to the Switch that I used in the test, I also increasingly prefer the ergonomics of Logitech over my Switch. The grips are wider, more pronounced, and feel particularly more comfortable during longer sessions. Here, the point goes to the Logitech handheld.

The display also makes my Switch a little envious. The LCD screen of the Logitech device is incredibly sharp with its Full HD resolution, the colors are quite vivid, and it is responsive.

Especially compared to the Steam Deck and the Switch, I am positively surprised. However, as soon as a lot of light from lighting or the sun disturbs, the display of the Logitech G Cloud starts to reflect. In that case, my Switch OLED has a slight edge.

Fun device that pleasantly surprised me

How does it play? I tested Forza Horizon 5 and Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit Remastered on the device. Both are fast racing games that require a certain responsiveness.

Both games run very smoothly and stably. I do end up in the ditch quite regularly, but that is due to my inability to play racing games with a controller. In Forza Horizon, I slide through a South American-inspired city center while fleeing from the furious police in Hot Pursuit.

While playing Forza Horizon 5, there are some stutters, but that’s mainly due to the connection to the cloud, which fluctuates in the test area. When the cloud connection drops, the game stops.

Another positive experience: The model stays pleasantly cool throughout the session, and the temperatures do not get uncomfortably warm like with the Steam Deck or the Switch.

Switching between different apps or programs is smooth. If you want to switch from GeForce Now to Game Pass, you need to close the previous app. An employee explained to me that you can also easily stream Netflix and YouTube through the device.

Question marks behind battery life and availability

What don’t I like? The focus of the device is clearly on cloud gaming and streaming. Without a fast and stable internet connection, nothing works here. Depending on your location, the device is therefore not a solution for people looking for an alternative to the Switch or the Steam Deck.

The second point is indeed availability. Because the device is supposed to be available for purchase only in North America for the time being. According to Logitech, it is also supposed to be available in Europe in 2023. I suspect that Logitech is using the American market as a test to see how well the device ultimately sells.

A third point that I cannot assess either is the battery life. Logitech states that the handheld is officially supposed to last around 12 hours. This would easily suffice for an ordinary day. However, I would need to test this over a long term. The test devices at Logitech were plugged in after half a day of demonstration.

The Logitech G Cloud could fill an exciting niche

For whom is such a device worthwhile? Logitech is targeting its new model at people who game on the go and play a lot in the cloud. And this is precisely where Logitech could find its target audience.

Especially for those of you who prefer to play a few rounds on the smartphone in the evenings or are generally casual gamers, the G Cloud could become a real insider tip – if it indeed makes it to Europe in 2023.

Especially playing mobile games like Diablo: Immortal or Genshin Impact on the device would be very tempting to me. Also, playing a future Diablo IV via Game Pass on the Logitech G Cloud could become an exciting possibility.

Interesting mobile games: You can find more exciting games that you can play on your phone and may also run on the G Cloud in the following list on MeinMMO:

The 10 best mobile MMOs and online games for Android 2022

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Casuals vs. Hardcore players: Modern Warfare 2 alienates its biggest fans to be more successful

Maik Schneider 21. September 2022 Reading time 4 minutes

A discussion about the direction of Call of Duty has been accompanying the releases of the shooter series for several years – Casual game or Hardcore shooter? Even Modern Warfare 2 is not spared from this.

With each new Call of Duty, the same discussion flares up again: Is CoD catering too much to casual players? Why are the wishes of hardcore fans not really acknowledged? Why is there still skill-based matchmaking in the game?

After the first beta phase of Modern Warfare 2, the discussion is once again in full swing. The CoD bubble on Twitter is filled with demands to adjust mechanics in the game.

MeinMMO has looked into the discussion, showing you the arguments of hardcore players and explaining why the decision about such supposed “trivialities” is not that easy.

If you want to check out the multiplayer trailer of CoD MW2, we embed it here:

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CoD in dilemma – Hardcore or Casual?

A typical hardcore player spends a lot of time in the game and has been playing for several years. Most remember a CoD with a high “skill gap”. Black Ops 2 is often the favorite CoD – for many, the multiplayer is still considered the best CoD experience.

Skill gap means that there are mechanics in the game that favor players who play a lot – they learn the mechanics, making them better than players who spend less time in the game. This creates a “gap” between the abilities of frequent players and casual players.

But Call of Duty is not a niche game with a hardcore claim. CoD is as “mainstream” as hardly any other shooter. Every year, the series dominates the video game charts anew.

Even the rather weak CoD: Vanguard held the number 1 spot in the US charts for a long time. In August 2022, the title was ranked 2 in the games that sold the most in the 12 months prior (via gamespot.com).

On one side are the hardcore fans: a smaller group that deeply immerses themselves in the game, gives it their all, and is passionate about the game and the series.

On the other side are the casual gamers: the significantly larger group that looks forward to a relaxed round of shooting in the evening.

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CoD wants Casual focus, Hardcore players complain

After the poor sales of Black Ops 4 (CoD from 2018), the strategy was changed. CoD MW 2019 primarily targeted casual players. This is reflected, among other things, in 3 important revisions:

The mini-map offers less information
- Many casuals use the map little or not at all
Stricter skill-based matchmaking
- Strong players quickly end up in a match with other strong players
More random spawn system
- Experienced players can read a match better when the spawn system is predictable

While the spawn system in the new Modern Warfare 2 allows for better predictions again, the other two points continue to be a topic that is now flaring up again. Particularly on Twitter and Reddit, there are discussions around mechanics that favor casuals:

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The second tweet from “Modern Warzone” shows the dilemma in which Call of Duty finds itself.

Behind the account is a player who has immersed himself extremely deeply into the matter. He reviews opinions, picks up feedback, and draws a conclusion: “These changes are recommended by both casual and hardcore players alike.”

However, casual players rarely provide feedback. Many buy a game and want a few hours of fun. Most are not active in forums or share their opinions on Reddit.

Yet hardcore players like “Modern Warzone” sift through social media and see the feedback from the “loud” players, who mainly consist of hardcore players themselves.

The account spreads that the changes would also benefit casual players, many of whom do not use the mini-map, let alone know what the “classic mini-map” entails. The colleagues from GameStar have explored the mini-map topic a little deeper (via gamestar.de).

Modern Warfare 2 – Too easy or too hard?

Call of Duty has already announced several changes in a feedback statement – for the second beta week and the release on October 28.

The developers set some boundaries and make it clear that they will keep certain design decisions in the game that clearly support casuals. Such as with the mini-map or the field upgrade “Dead Silence” (via infinityward.com).

However, the developers are quite willing to discuss certain things. For instance, the audio system is being revised and the perk system as well.

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Call of Duty is huge and still has a lot of potential. With CoD: Warzone, player numbers exploded in 2020 and many new casuals entered the game who have no idea about the current discussion.

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If you want to read about my first impression of CoD MW2, check it out here: I have been playing Call of Duty for 14 years – This is my first impression of Modern Warfare 2

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FIFA 23 officially brings Ted Lasso – trailer shows what the crossover with the series looks like

Max Handwerk 21. September 2022 Reading time 4 minutes

Ted Lasso and his AFC Richmond are officially coming to FIFA 23. Following a tweet from series star Jason Sudeikis, EA Sports has now confirmed the crossover with a trailer.

Update, September 21, 2022, 5:00 PM: After the rumors and leaks, it is now officially clear that Ted Lasso will indeed appear in FIFA 23. In the new trailer, you can see how the crossover will take shape:

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EA further explained how Ted Lasso and his team will appear:

Ted Lasso, Coach Beard, and the biggest stars of AFC Richmond such as Jamie Tartt, Dani Rojas, Sam Obisanya, Roy Kent, and Isaac McAdoo are included.
The Nelson Road will be available as a venue.
You can take on the role of Ted Lasso in Career Mode. For the first time this year, you can take on real managers – including the character Ted Lasso.
You can also play with AFC Richmond in Career Mode by adding them to a league of your choice.
Additionally, you can play with AFC Richmond in Kick-Off mode, online friendlies, and online seasons.
In Ultimate Team, you can choose Ted Lasso and Coach Beard as your managers. Kits and choreographies will be included, but probably not the players.

Here continues the original article, which dealt with the rumors and leaks beforehand.

What series is it about? “Ted Lasso” airs on Apple TV+ and focuses on the titular American football coach Ted Lasso – played by Jason Sudeikis. He ends up at the fictional Premier League club AFC Richmond in England, tasked with training the soccer team without having much experience in this area.

The comedy series has produced two seasons so far and is very popular not only among soccer fans: it has won numerous awards, including for its actors. Jason Sudeikis, for example, won the Golden Globe for his role, and Ted Lasso was also awarded at the Emmys.

On Rotten Tomatoes, Ted Lasso has a strong score of 95% from critics and 80% from viewers (via rottentomatoes.com).

What does this have to do with FIFA 23? It could be that Ted Lasso and his AFC Richmond actually appear in the game. The official Twitter account of the series shared an image where Jason Sudeikis appears to be scanned for a video game. EA Sports, in turn, commented with a big googly-eyed emoji:

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Leaks are also being shared in the FIFA subreddit (via reddit) or on Twitter (such as by FUTZone – via Twitter) that point to AFC Richmond and Ted Lasso as a manager. So it is quite possible that “Ted Lasso” will actually appear in the game after the release of FIFA 23.

This is how fans are reacting to the crossover in FIFA 23

What fans are saying: On reddit, there is already discussion in the Games and FIFA subreddits about Ted Lasso in FIFA; on Twitter, some fans are also sharing their opinions. Some Ted Lasso fans say that this would actually be a reason for them to check out FIFA and take over AFC Richmond. The FIFA community is also excited. Many refer to it as a cool crossover that could be fun:

“That’s perfect! I’ve finally gotten around to watching the series (just 10/10 if you haven’t seen it), and I was planning to create my club AFC Richmond with similar kits and stadium. Now, even better,” comments a user (via reddit).
“Additionally, some players remember other “fantasy” characters in FUT: “It’s similar to when you could bring a player from Career Mode into the game,” compares user Ziptop (via reddit) – previously, you could use the story player “Alex Hunter” in Ultimate Team.
“Well, since this game is no longer about reflecting real soccer, I’m all for it,” writes user DracarysUT (via reddit).

In fact, it would not be the first time characters from outside the soccer world ended up in FIFA. For instance, you could play Dua Lipa, Anthony Joshua, or other stars in Volta.

At the same time, some players are also viewing the potential crossover critically:

“Oh God, no, this is really dumb. Next, they will add Captain America and Tim Cook into the game. By the end of the game, people will have “meta” squads with Jeff Bezos in goal and Jon Snow as left back,” predicts one user (via reddit).
“A step closer for FIFA towards Fortnite,” writes a user (via reddit). Fortnite is known for excessive crossovers, and while this excites some players, there are also some who have had enough of crossovers there.

In FIFA, realism has always been an important point. There are many fans who especially want a realistic representation of the soccer world in FIFA. However, FIFA is currently moving further away from “realism” in terms of Ultimate Team – it starts with completely crazy special cards for players and ends with colorful, customizable stadiums with crazy choreographies.

What do you think about the potential crossover? Would it fit for you in FIFA, or is that not really your thing? Let us know in the comments!

Meanwhile, many players are waiting for the FIFA 23 Web App. You can find all the information about the launch of the FIFA 23 Web App here.

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Patch Notes: MeinMMO gives you a highly requested feature

Irina Moritz 21. September 2022 Reading time 2 minutes

MeinMMO has received a feature that many of you have requested. You can now hide specific topics from your “For me” feed.

This is the feature: With many greetings from the editorial team, we bring you news that will make some of you happy. MeinMMO gets a new feature for the favorites section.

From now on, you can use additional filters for the topics and hide areas of interest that you do not want to see in your “For me” feed.

This is how it works: Every article from us is assigned to a specific category. The standard top category is “News”, but there are also “Specials”, “Breaking”, “Twitch”, “Hardware”, etc. You can see which category an article belongs to above the headline.

The ignore function for topics therefore depends on which category an article belongs to. To activate the feature, you first need an account with MeinMMO.

After logging in, go to the favorites on the homepage and expand the topics tab on the left. In the past, you could only select the topics that interested you the most. Now, thanks to the new feature, you can also hide unwanted topics.

So: Favorites → Topics → Add or hide.

This is how it looks live and in color:

After disabling, these topics will be removed from your “For me” feed. This is a feature we have already received many requests for and have now implemented. In this way, you can put together your favorite topics more flexibly.

If the block icons are not displayed for you yet, reload the page and clear your cache.

This is what we want to know: Since this feature is brand new, we especially want your feedback on how it works. Is there anything missing? Are there any bugs or issues? Please include them in the comments, preferably along with a screenshot and details about your operating system and browser. You can upload screenshots to upload services like imgur.

Also, let us know what other features you would like to see on the site. While we cannot guarantee that they will all be implemented immediately, we will take a closer look at the most requested ones.

Best regards, your MeinMMO team.

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Lost Ark: Amazon gives away useful items this month again through Prime – Here’s how to get them

Mark Sellner 21. September 2022 Reading time 3 minutes

There is now another package with new loot for the MMORPG Lost Ark at Amazon Prime Gaming. As every month, there are Crystal Auras and rare Amethyst Shards for free. As a special incentive in September, exciting combat items are up for grabs this time.

What is currently available at Prime Gaming? You will receive a package of six different items this month:

Crystal Aura – Duration 5 days
500 Amethyst Shards
Healing Item Chest
Utility Item Chest
Offensive Item Chest
Buff Item Chest

In the chests, you will find healing potions, various grenades and bombs, as well as useful items that can make you invisible, for example. You can choose which items you want.

You can easily claim the free items by visiting Amazon Prime Gaming (via Amazon). An active “Prime” membership with Amazon is required. You can pick up the free items until October 18, before new Prime Gaming loot comes to the site.

In this article, we will explain what items these are exactly and how to connect the accounts of Lost Ark and Prime.

The items are needed, among other things, in combat with Legion Raid Boss Vykas:

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Useful Items instead of New Skins

What is behind the selection chests? While the Prime loot in the past was more about exclusive skins providing individual items for your outfit, this is different this time. The combat item selection chests enhance your combat experience and help you save a bit of gold for healing potions and the like.

The purple healing potions you can choose from in the chest usually cost a lot of money or take a long crafting time.

What does the Crystal Aura do? The aura grants you some useful bonuses for 5 days, including:

Fast travel is free
Fee for overseas ships is reduced by 50%
One additional attempt for daily relationship actions
10% more health regeneration
Two additional Bifrost slots
50% less cooldown for the Song of Return
Various wait times at your fortress are reduced and the XP in the training ground is increased
You temporarily receive the title Crystal Benefactor

You usually get 30 days of this aura for 450 crystals in the shop. It costs around 7,500 gold in in-game currency or about 11 euros through real money currency.

What are Amethyst Shards? The shards are a currency that you can only obtain through achievements, Twitch drops, or Prime Gaming. You exchange them for Crystal Auras, emotes, mounts, or new companion pets.

How this works exactly can be found in a guide we created about the shards.

Claim Prime Rewards and Link Accounts – Here’s How

How does it work? To receive the rewards, all you need to do is connect your Amazon and Lost Ark accounts and have an active Prime membership. To do this, go to the official website for Prime Gaming.

First, log in with your Amazon account. A two-factor authentication is necessary.
Then, link your Prime account with your Steam account on which you play Lost Ark.
You can now redeem the loot on the website. It will land in your in-game mailbox a few minutes later.
If this does not happen, restarting the game usually resolves the issue.

What do you think of the new rewards? Are you excited about the useful items that support you in combat? Or would you prefer exclusive skins in the Prime Loot again? Do you even need such chests if you play actively? Feel free to write it to us in the comments at MeinMMO.

Lost Ark has been on Steam for 6 months – We talk to an expert: “More fun than any other version”

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Destiny 2: King’s Fall – How to Master the First Raid Challenge “The Grass is Always Greener”

Christos Tsogos 21. September 2022 Reading time 3 minutes

In Destiny 2, there are new challenges in the current raid “King’s Fall” since yesterday We explain what it is and how to master the first challenge “The Grass is Always Greener”.

What is a raid challenge? All raids in Destiny 2 are a challenging group activity and are therefore part of the endgame. Players face tricky puzzles together in raids, overcome jumping passages, and ultimately defeat the toughest bosses, who drop prestigious weapons and armor.

For those who want more, you can take on a challenge or challenge in a raid. While they still involve the classic raid mechanics, they also restrict certain playstyles, requiring teams to adjust their tactics to master them.

All challenges typically take place in a specific raid encounter or phase. In the raid “King’s Fall”, there are a total of five such encounters – the jumping passages and the relic phase are excluded.

How to succeed in the challenge “The Grass is Always Greener”

This is the first encounter: The raid challenge “The Grass is Always Greener” takes place in the first phase of the King’s Fall raid.

Previously, players had to collect special bounties from Hawthorne for this, but that has changed. The challenge is automatically active when the raid begins. You will see the corresponding information in the bottom left when you start the raid.

To specifically complete the challenge “The Grass is Always Greener”, after you have taken a side of the buff and submitted your points, you need to switch sides. That means, if you first took care of the witch, the knight, and submitted your points on the left side of the totem, you move to the right side and do the same process there.

Once you finish on the right side, you return to the left side. Basically, this is a relatively straightforward back-and-forth. However, note that each player must continuously switch sides during their runs. If you do not, the challenge is considered incomplete.

If you want to try again, you can simply have everyone die to restart the encounter.

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The challenge basically requires good communication and the equipment of a Champion Mod because of the ogres. It is certainly helpful to keep an eye on your “partners”. These should also remain the same in a clean run. It’s also a good idea to ensure that your run goes without deaths, or chaos may ensue.

What do you get as a reward? If you successfully complete the challenge, you will receive bonus loot in addition to the completion of the title badge “King Slayer”. In addition to the standard chest at the end of the encounter, another chest will appear after a short time. This will also contain top-tier equipment. So it’s worth undertaking the effort for the challenge “The Grass is Always Greener”.

Since each encounter offers you special loot, this means that for this challenge you can either obtain the chest armor, leg armor, or class item, as well as the scout rifle “Corruption of Chelchis” and the machine gun “Terminus of Qullim”.

What do you think of the first challenge? Do you find it easy or are you already reaching your limits? Let us know in the comments!

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The new Geforce RTX 4080 makes me doubt whether graphics cards always need to get faster

Benedikt Schlotmann 21. September 2022 Reading time 3 minutes

Nvidia has introduced two new graphics cards, the RTX 4080 and RTX 4090. However, given the current electricity prices, MeinMMO editor Benedikt Schlotmann doubts whether these graphics cards are really needed at this time.

Every user who wants to game sensibly needs graphics cards. GPUs are also among the most expensive components when you want to assemble a computer. Nvidia has now presented its latest graphics cards during a stream.

What exactly has Nvidia presented? With the GeForce RTX 4080 and RTX 4090, Nvidia has finally heralded the latest generation of GeForce graphics cards. Prices start at 1099 euros and go up to nearly 2000 euros. In return, Nvidia promises an average of double the performance of the previous 3000 generation.

However, after the presentation, I am skeptical whether many gamers really wished for these graphics cards. Especially in light of the current situation with high inflation and rising electricity prices.

High prices may have crossed a line for many gamers

What is my first problem? On the one hand, Nvidia is setting the prices for its new graphics cards much higher than the previous generation. Anyone wanting a GeForce RTX 4080 with 12 GB of video memory will have to pay at least 1099 euros starting in November 2022.

With custom models, meaning tailored models from manufacturers like ASUS, Gigabyte, and others, prices are likely to be higher. In comparison, the 3080 cost “only” 729 euros at launch.

Why is the price a problem? Of our readers on MeinMMO, about 20% are willing to spend more than 1000 euros on a graphics card. This is mainly because hardware prices have been far too high for months. The majority of our users are not willing to pay more than 800 euros for a graphics card.

For me, prices have crossed a pain threshold, and I count myself among many who are not willing to spend significantly more than 1000 euros for a single graphics card—regardless of how much performance I might get in the end.

Especially when today, for “good gaming,” you theoretically only need a GeForce Now or Xbox Game Pass subscription and a stable internet connection, for which you theoretically only need a phone and a decent controller alongside the subscription.

High electricity prices deter me from purchasing an RTX 4000

What is my second problem? On the other hand, RTX 4080 and RTX 4090 do not fit into the current reality for me when I look at rising inflation and high electricity prices, and I could still buy a very fast RTX 3080 for the half price of an RTX 4080. Even with the first rumors that electricity consumption could significantly increase with RTX 4000, some users had already feared that gaming could eventually become a true luxury good with rising prices.

Instead of going higher, further, and faster, I would have wished for an efficient graphics card. A graphics card that addresses the current needs of gamers and does not ultimately make gaming a luxury good, as some fear. Gaming should be fun and not a struggle for the best hardware.

In terms of efficiency, especially the competition AMD has significantly caught up in recent years. Nvidia has long been the manufacturer providing the more efficient graphics cards for me. Nowadays, everything is just “only” getting faster.

My wish to manufacturers: A graphics card that conserves my wallet in the long run and doesn’t make me pay twice: first for the purchase of the graphics card and a second time with a high electricity bill.

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Guild Wars 2: One single class currently dominates the MMORPG – “I would play something else, but it is pointless”

Mark Sellner 21. September 2022 Reading time 3 minutes

Since the new expansion for Guild Wars 2, End of Dragons, one of the new classes is absolutely dominant. Now a developer has spoken out and admitted a problem.

What class is this? The dominant class is the Engineer, specifically its new elite specialization, the Mechanist. This focuses, as the name suggests, on large mechs that can deal significant damage in combat.

This is not only very strong in the current meta but also requires comparatively little skill from the player. This makes the Mechanist currently especially dominant in the challenging endgame content.

Since the Mechanist can even achieve relatively high damage through simple presses of its auto attacks, it is a welcome choice for beginners in raids. This allows players to focus more on the bosses and mechanics.

But the Mechanist is also interesting for pros, as when mastered, the damage it can deal is hard to surpass.

Why is this a problem? The main goal of the developers of Guild Wars 2 is to make all classes roughly equal in endgame viability. Balancing has always been a bigger problem in MMORPGs, especially concerning group dynamics.

Just a few years ago, it was simply pointless to play in a group without a Mesmer. However, various patches and updates have greatly improved this in recent months. Many classes now have access to more buffs, and thus an endgame group is no longer so heavily reliant on certain classes.

However, the fact that the Mechanist is now so strong that theoretically, almost no other DPS class would need to be brought along annoys many fans of the game.

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At least one in five raid participants plays a Mechanist

What are the implications? In the PvE endgame of Guild Wars 2, the Mechanist is currently absolutely dominant – by a huge margin compared to all other classes. A reddit user has now published a statistic regarding how often the classes appear in raids, the most challenging PvE content in Guild Wars 2.

He states that in 32.76% of all raids, a Mechanist is present. This places it significantly ahead of the second most popular class, the Firebrand, which appears in 14.06% of raids.

After that, the numbers drop even further. The Virtuoso in third place appears in 9.49% of raids and the Harbinger in fourth place in 6%. Particularly hard hit is the Warrior specialization of the Banner, which is currently only present in 0.26% of raids.

Some comments under the post even go so far as to say that people would like to play another class but see little sense in doing so. The Mechanist is simply too strong, according to one fan (via reddit).

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Even the director responds: The post caused quite a stir in the reddit community of Guild Wars 2. In three days it received 1,200 upvotes and 641 comments, which is a very good value for the subreddit. The post gained so much traction that even game director Joshua Davis spoke out. He attempted to mitigate and calm the situation.

He wrote: “Internal data shows that the Mechanist is present in 20% of all raids, from August 23 until today, not in 32.76% as the creator states. I think this is also due to where the creator’s data comes from. Raid communities often only have self-generated data, if I understand correctly. Nevertheless, 20% is truly very high, I do not want to deny that. Changes are on the way.”

What exactly these changes will look like in detail, we do not know at this time. While the next balance patch in October will bring some changes, it will mainly focus on PvP, another patch in November 2022 is said to bring significant changes to the classes themselves (via GW2 Wiki).

What do you think about this? Do you play a Mechanist yourself? Have you also noticed an increase in this class in your raids? Or do you perhaps not mind that one class dominates the others? Feel free to let us know in the comments here at MeinMMO.

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Mortal Online 2 does what you wish for your MMORPG – Brings an engine upgrade for prettier graphics

Anny 21. September 2022 Reading time 2 minutes

The hardcore MMORPG Mortal Online 2 by Star Vault AB is planning an upgrade from Unreal Engine 4 to 5. This will give developers more opportunities for graphically demanding design.

Mortal Online 2 was released in January 2022. Now it aims to become the first major MMORPG to utilize Unreal Engine 5 for development. After the upgrade, developers will have access to new tools to significantly improve the game’s visual aspects.

The highly anticipated MMORPG Ashes of Creation is also using Unreal Engine 5.

What does Unreal Engine 5 mean? It is the latest version of a game engine developed by Epic Games. Currently, some games are being developed with it that we are eagerly awaiting.

Two important features of Unreal Engine 5 (UE 5) are “Lumen” for sophisticated lighting in every scene, and “Nanite,” the geometry pipeline. Thanks to Nanite, developers can load high-resolution 3D models and textures into the engine.

Improved graphics and reduced loading times

With the lighting system “Lumen,” developers will soon be able to make the environment more detailed and ensure a more realistic representation. In their blog post on the topic, the developers show 2 screenshots comparing UE 4 and UE 5:

Furthermore, “Nanite” gives developers the ability to use unlimited polygons for their models without affecting the MMORPG’s performance. As a result, you will be able to see many more details in the future.

An ambitious new weather system is also coming to Mortal Online 2. This will be particularly interesting when players have arrived at the Magic School and can control the sky through elements.

Apart from graphical aspects, Star Vault wants to make gameplay more enjoyable. In the future, loading times are to be reduced, which would be a relief, for example, during fast travel.

When will the upgrade occur? Currently, there is no date for the improvement to UE 5. Star Vault only explains that they will keep at it and want to share more updates and screenshots in the future.

What do you think about the promised upgrade to Unreal Engine 5? Are you currently playing Mortal Online 2 and excited that your MMORPG will look even more beautiful soon? Or is the graphics with Unreal Engine 4 sufficient for you? How long do you think it will be before developers Star Vault release more information? Feel free to let us know in the comments here on MeinMMO!

The MMORPG Gloria Victis also recently improved its graphics:

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The Uli Hoeneß of LoL: A powerful boss has been the loudest for years – now he is very quiet

Schuhmann 21. September 2022 Reading time 4 minutes

In esports, during League of Legends, Carlos “Ocelote” Rodriguez, the CEO of G2 Esports, had a free pass to say whatever he thought. His success had justified this attitude over the years: Just like former Bayern Munich manager Uli Hoeneß, Ocelote mocked colleagues and rivals, made fun of the opposing fans, and never missed a quip. But now he has found his limit.

This is Carlos “Ocelote” Rodriguez: Ocelote is somewhat of a personification of success in LoL: The Spaniard was initially a mid-laner for SK Gaming. But already in 2013, he recognized the signs of the times and founded the esports team G2 Esports:

G2 Esports has been the champion in Europe 9 times
Reached the finals of Worlds in 2019
According to Forbes, it is the most valuable esports team in Europe – Ocelote himself refers to it as the “most valuable team outside of Los Angeles”

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This is how Ocelote has often presented himself: Ocelote has always seemed hot-blooded and as if he took every conflict head-on:

Ocelote said: Other teams in LoL are “greedy” and their fans are “f***ing insane”
He claimed that all teams in LoL cheat – He does too, but he is simply the best at it
He questioned what other teams were doing all the time while he is having so much success with G2 Esports – Maybe they were celebrating, but what for? There was nothing to celebrate, they haven’t been successful enough
He once referred to Twitch streamer Nickmercs as a degenerate with a fragile ego

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How did that go over? For years, this “bad boy” attitude worked excellently. It was viewed as a kind of “show”: His team, G2 Esports, was “cheeky and authentic”; they spoke without a filter. Ocelote was almost expected to make such remarks – openly mocking the competition.

He somehow managed to sell this as a strong brand. Despite such attacks, G2 was an extraordinarily strong brand, with companies like BMW or Mastercard eager to advertise with them.

Above all, Ocelote’s unrestrained ambition was evident: He seized every opportunity to make life as difficult as possible for the main competitor in Europe, Fnatic: Poached their best players and prohibited his players from moving there through clauses.

Somehow, all of this was part of the Ocelote show. The Spaniard, the bad boy, was “too big to fail”; he got away with everything – you somehow knew: At heart, he was a cool guy who did everything for his team, a friend of the players, a boss on equal terms. Somehow a charming, cocky guy who didn’t really mean it all.

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On September 17 at 11:21 PM, Ocelote said: He doesn’t let anyone tell him what to do.

Ocelote switches from “FU” to “Sorry” in 17 hours

This was now the limit: Ocelote crossed this limit with a video showing him partying with Andrew Tate: Someone who is considered a misogynist and against whom an investigation for human trafficking is ongoing.

The shitstorm came quickly and hard. But Ocelote still held on to his position: No one tells him how to celebrate, he posted on the evening of September 17.

But opinions changed: Even his own players, like Perkz, a sort of surrogate son, turned away from Ocelote. Outraged Twitter users alerted G2’s sponsors: Do you really want to work with someone who associates with such people who abuse women?

The own team G2 Esports made it clear the next day: The boss was suspended by the board for 8 weeks and waived his salary during that time. Ocelote allegedly agreed to this, it was said.

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On September 18 at 4 PM, Ocelote sounds completely different.

This is how Ocelote presents himself now: It is truly an absurd spectacle: Just while the tweet “I don’t let anyone dictate with whom I celebrate” was pinned, Ocelote posted a message that sounds nothing like him.

He has “disappointed many fans”. Confusion arose about what he stands for: He always stands for absolute equality. He has learned from many mistakes:

I misjudged the situation, feel terrible about the discussions I created, will face it and accept all consequences.

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In the discussion, he posted what resembles a certificate that he is not a misogynistic ass, a statement from his ex-wife stating that he has never behaved misogynistically.

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What is the discussion? Currently, Ocelote cannot win anymore. Hardly anyone finds his apology good:

People who are outraged demand his resignation. He cannot have changed his entire personality within 17 hours, from “I won’t let anyone dictate to me” to “I’m sorry”.
The post seems inauthentic and sounds like empty PR talk, they say.
People who previously stood by his side now feel disappointed: The cancel culture has prevailed – now they are demanding everything from him. He now must constantly apologize for everything.

What are the parallels to Uli Hoeneß? The former manager of Bayern Munich was also an active player who switched to management early on. Like Ocelote, he led his team to great success.

Under the term “Department Attack”, he shaped the image of Bayern Munich for years: He spoke without filter, made clear statements and went head-on at anyone who stood in his way.

Similar to Ocelote, Hoeneß experienced his break at the peak of his fame: Hoeneß was sentenced to prison for tax evasion and has since presented himself much quieter and more considered. Ocelote doesn’t have to go to jail, but he has suffered a similar loss of reputation – like Hoeneß.

The times when Ocelote declared that all other teams in LoL were losers except him are probably over. Uli Hoeneß has also significantly restrained himself after his prison sentence.

Currently, the German YouTuber “HandOfBlood” has created a fictional character: an unbearable CEO of a LoL team who likes to compare himself with Uli Hoeneß. Perhaps he has based the character somewhat on Ocelote:

CEO of LoL team Eintracht Spandau gives a serious interview on Twitch – Annoys the moderator until he breaks off

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Another One Leaves Blizzard: Overwatch 2 Loses Its Lead Hero Designer

Cortyn 21. September 2022 Reading time 3 minutes

Overwatch 2 has lost another important developer. The Lead Hero Designer has left Blizzard.

This is one of those messages that Blizzard fans can only bear with great difficulty. Another well-known developer has left the company. Geoff Goodman is no longer part of Blizzard and thus no longer a member of the Overwatch team – and that just before the release of Overwatch 2.

What was Goodman’s role in the team? Goodman was involved from the very beginning of Overwatch, even before the game was created from the remnants of “Project Titan.” As the “Lead Hero Designer,” Goodman was responsible for the design of the heroes, including their abilities, strengths, and weaknesses. Large parts of the balancing fell to him, including the reworks of the two heroes Orisa and Doomfist, as well as the development of new heroes like Sojourn or Junker Queen.

Moreover, Geoff Goodman was considered one of the faces of Overwatch, after Jeff Kaplan already left Blizzard in 2021.

Overwatch 2 Geoff Goodman title 1280x720 — Geoff Goodman was one of the more well-known faces of the team.

That the Lead Hero Designer leaves the team so shortly before the game’s release is, of course, a somewhat strange signal. However, the decision was likely made “earlier in the year,” as Blizzard revealed to the magazine PCGamer. Goodman was last seen for Blizzard in a group interview about Overwatch in June 2022.

Where Goodman will end up now is not yet known. Many former Blizzard developers now work for other studios or have even founded their own studios.

The newest hero in Overwatch 2, Kiriko, sparked a lot of discussions:

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This is what the community says: In the Overwatch subreddit, the departure of such an important person from the Overwatch team is being hotly debated. While many criticize that Blizzard is suffering from a “brain drain,” meaning that the creative minds are gradually disappearing, there are also some voices that welcome fresh ideas and new faces. After all, Blizzard has been shaken by several scandals in recent years, especially the major sexism scandal has caused many old fans to look more positively at new faces.

A few voices from the Overwatch subreddit:

“The gut punches just keep coming, don’t they? I don’t know why I even try to look forward to Overwatch 2. The negative signs are all there and I just continue to hope that they’ll somehow surprise us… I guess I just miss the good days of Overwatch.”
“I really want to be excited. I feel like I would celebrate any positive news, no matter what. But it’s just been so long since there’s been any good news…”
“This seems so strange to me; so many people are saying that the departure of Jeff and Geoff is a terrible thing for the game, but not even a year ago, everyone was saying they just had no good ideas anymore? What is it now? Are they holding the company back and making bad decisions or is it so bad for the game that they leave?”

What do you think about it? Sad that such a long-time developer has disappeared from Blizzard? Or is it good that this might bring fresh air to the company?

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German Twitch streamer Kalle is the star in a completely crazy music video and I love everything about it

Benedict Grothaus 21. September 2022 Reading time 3 minutes

The Westphalian metalcore band Electric Callboy is known for its crazy videos. Now, they have hired the well-known streamer Kalle Koschinsky to play the lead role in their latest music video. And it embraces everything that makes the internet great. MeinMMO editor Benedict Grothaus is thrilled.

Who is Kalle Koschinsky?

The streamer and musician is primarily known for his earlier work as the “sidekick” of HandOfBlood, but now he is a successful influencer himself.
Kalle has been on Twitch since 2016 but announced a break in April 2022, because Twitch “was breaking him”.
Since then, he has focused more on YouTube and other productions, but he also occasionally streams on Twitch again.

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What kind of video is this? “Arrow of Love” is one of the tracks from the new album “Tekkno,” which Electric Callboy released on September 16, 2022. In the corresponding video, Kalle plays the god of love, Cupid, but in a very modern version.

The theme of the song is actually quite straightforward: Love is for everyone and better than violence. We have embedded the music video here for you:

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I am a big metal fan anyway and I love the music of Electric Callboy (who are even better live). But what Kalle and the Callboys deliver here in the video simply forces me to celebrate along. Everything about the video is just completely insane.

Instead of using a bow and arrow, as one knows it from mythology, Kalle attacks people with guns, grenades, and explosives to ignite the spark of love. Wherever there is conflict, he ensures happiness according to the motto: “I’ll give you love, shove it right into your face.”

Not only does Kalle in his costume remind one of Rambo, but he also plays with the charm of Call of Duty. Even memes are spread throughout the entire video, such as the well-known “Distracted Boyfriend/Girlfriend” meme (minute 1:18) and “Cool Guys Don’t Look at Explosions” (minute 1:56).

For me as a gamer and metal fan, this is the best mix I could wish for, and at the moment the song is on repeat.

“I only had 3 days to learn the song by heart”

Why is Kalle participating? Electric Callboy often collaborates with German figures from the internet. Kalle is a frequent partner of the band. For example, the song “Castrop X Spandau” was created as a collaboration, in which Kalle himself is elevated to one of the “Callboys”.

As MeinMMO reader BlauMoon explains, Kalle has even developed choreography for Electric Callboy several times. This may be one of the reasons for his appearances.

Kalle has appeared in Electric Callboy’s videos several times, but HandOfBlood has also been part of the productions. If you want to see him dancing in a disco outfit from the 80s, check out “Hypa Hypa“.

Hänno also provides good entertainment and quirky moments:

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This is what Kalle says about the video: Kalle has had less to do with metal so far, but he enjoys working with Electric Callboy, as he says: “I like music with a catchy factor, and Electric Callboy does that well, in my opinion.”

As he explained in a livestream on September 21, he only had 3 days to learn the lyrics for “Arrow of Love” by heart. He considers it to be one of the best tracks from the new album.

If you find Electric Callboy a bit too intense, you might want to check out Saltatio Mortis. The German folk-rock band also has a close connection to gaming and the internet:

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Trainer brings Pokémon GO into the real world – Excites the community with a real PokéStop

Franzi Korittke 21. September 2022 Reading time 4 minutes

One of the most important interactions in Pokémon GO is spinning PokéStops. Now, a trainer has brought the game into reality in a very special way, exciting the reddit community. We at MeinMMO have looked into what he has developed.

What are PokéStops? The basic concept of Pokémon GO is to go outside and explore the surroundings while catching the little pocket monsters and fighting against them with other players.

The most interesting points in an area are marked by so-called PokéStops. These are blue and have a round photo disc at the top that can be spun. When you do this, you are rewarded with various items, research tasks, and gifts.

Additionally, a few more monsters often spawn at these points. Therefore, interacting with these stops is particularly important for Pokémon GO players. Now, a trainer has also brought this function into the real world and is exciting the community.

By the way: The YouTuber ChaosLady has explained to us what to consider when applying for PokéStops.

Trainer builds real PokéStop

Looking at the current post by the reddit user RealCaptainSteel, one can quickly notice that he has been particularly captivated by the love for PokéStops in Pokémon GO. They are no longer just a part of his game but also a fixed component of his real life.

As RealCaptainSteel explains in his post on reddit, he and his partner have built their own stop in real life. He writes (via reddit.com): “We built a PokéStop that gives away real gifts!” Below is a video of the artwork.

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The two paid attention to every detail that makes up such a PokéStop in the game. Instead of spinning the photo disc, trainers can press a button here and receive a small gift, which has also been adapted to the look in Pokémon GO.

However, it doesn’t stop with this little gimmick, as RealCaptainSteel explains, there is also a little surprise hidden in the gift. In this case, it was a shiny Rattata that his partner crocheted for the C-Day. And stickers for Community Day with Rattata could also be found inside.

Can the PokéStop be visited? Yes, as RealCaptainSteel explains in the comments, the two Pokémon GO lovers want to try to make the self-built PokéStop accessible to other trainers during the monthly Community Days.

Interested parties can find them in the Canadian city of Kitchener on that day, about 100 km southwest of Toronto. For the Community Day with Shinx in October, they will therefore set up their PokéStop in the Waterloo Park of their town.

But their vision goes even further. One of their biggest goals is to tour North America with this stop and thus make it available to other trainers during C-Days.

Trainers are excited: “I really want to press the button”

Among the trainers in the reddit community, this self-built PokéStop is very well received. As of now (September 21, 2022, at 12:50), the post by RealCaptainSteel has already received more than 18,600 upvotes. And the excitement of the trainers is also evident in the comments. Many hope that they can eventually use the PokéStop themselves (via reddit.com):

FormerTerraformer: “Absolutely genius!”

seaglass_: “This is amazing!! I really want to press the button.”

nicknametrix: “When I clicked on this post, I didn’t expect it to be in my city. Cool thing!”

SeptemberBud: “So creative. Absolutely fantastic. Great job being a part of your local Pokémon community. You make the game so much more interesting for many people.”

forte_the_infamous: “I absolutely need the info on how to do this!! This is fantastic! I want this for my community!!”

As the demand for the self-built PokéStop is so high, the reddit user pgomav suggests that RealCaptainSteel should simply go into production so that there are such special stops in every country (via reddit.com). However, it would have to be ensured that design rights were observed on the part of Niantic.

Further suggestions from the community: But one thing that trainers still lack with this self-built PokéStop is Team GO Rocket. The grunts are known for taking over PokéStops in the game, stealing eggs and items from them, and causing a lot of trouble.

This should also be implemented at the real stop, as the reddit user faity5 suggested, while another user directly offers his help for the next Community Day in the comments (via reddit.com): “I will take my Rocket cosplay and head to take it over.”

The two creators of the PokéStop have already thought about this topic and want to incorporate it into future versions as well. However, RealCaptainSteel does not reveal how.

Are there further plans for the PokéStop? Yes, RealCaptainSteel and his partner have big plans, as the PokéStop is to be improved in the future. Currently, the stop needs to be manually stocked with a gift after each round. The two want to change this and find an automated solution.

And RealCaptainSteel also wants to integrate a color change through LEDs in the next version. This way, the purple cooldown, as in the game, could also be visually represented, as well as the takeover by Team GO Rocket. However, when that will happen remains to be seen.

How do you like the self-built PokéStop? Would you also like to visit it and secure one of the gifts? Or would you rather stay in the digital world? Let us know here on MeinMMO and exchange ideas with other trainers on this topic.

In the coming days, the next event in Pokémon GO will start. We will show you which new Pokémon, costumes, and shinies the Fashion Week brings you.

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Twitch star Asmongold is furious, wants to cut contact with a close colleague and starts an internal investigation

Lydia 21. September 2022 Reading time 3 minutes

The Twitch star Zack, better known as “Asmongold”, is apparently shocked by accusations against his friend the streamer Matthew “Mizkif” Rinaudo. In a heated stream, he almost talks himself into trouble.

Here’s the background: On the weekend of September 16, 2022, there was major drama on Twitch. As it was revealed on Saturday, the streamer “ItsSlikeR” defrauded his viewers and other content creators of several hundred thousand euros – apparently to finance his gambling addiction.

This led to a call by Twitch stars Imane “Pokimane” Anys and Matthew “Mizkif” Rinaudo to ban gambling on the platform. They threatened to strike if the streaming giant did not take action. In fact, Twitch has since complied with their demands.

However, Mizkif quickly came under criticism himself. The gambling streamer Tyler “Trainwreck” Niknam accused him of covering up a friend’s sexual assault. He brought to light a case from 2021.

The streamer “CrazySlick”, a friend of Mizkif, allegedly stalked and inappropriately touched the streamer Adrianah Lee at a party – he insists that he only checked her pulse. Mizkif is said to have swept this under the rug at the time.

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How does Asmongold come into play now? Asmongold and Mizkif are co-founders of the gaming organization One True King (OTK). In a now-unavailable stream, Asmongold had some clear words.

All of Asmongold’s wrath was initially directed at Slick himself. Asmongold called him a liar and a “creep” and even wished him dead – not in the game, but in real life. However, Mizkif also did not escape unscathed.

If Mizkif does not cut all contact with Slick, Asmongold said he would never speak to him again. This applies to anyone else associated with Slick as well.

As long as I don’t see any verifiable, undeniable evidence that Slick didn’t do it and wasn’t a creep – and I’m talking about real, court-certified documents – I will never speak to anyone I know who has anything to do with him again. I will literally never talk to them again.
Asmongold via Twitch

The issue apparently affected Asmongold quite a bit. He said he was “so damn angry” and didn’t care whether Slick was Mizkif’s friend. Slick had only used Mizkif, lied to him, and thus put Mizkif and Asmongold himself in this position.

Asmongold also admitted that he did not yet know how involved his colleague actually was, but he wanted to find out. Mizkif was very upset at the moment, so Asmongold wanted to give the situation some time. He would process all of this.

Suspension and Internal Investigations Against Mizkif

What’s next for OTK? The organization published a statement on Twitter on September 21. In it, they condemned sexual harassment, assault, and bigotry. OTK also stated that they had initiated an investigation by an independent legal organization.

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OTK condemns sexual assault

Mizkif has since been placed on leave and is stepping back from his commitments until the results of the investigation are available.

How does the community react? Fans of OTK seem to be divided. Some feel that the response isn’t far enough. They are calling for an immediate firing of Mizkif. Others hope that the investigation can be concluded quickly and that Mizkif will be exonerated (via Twitter).

What does Mizkif say? The streamer has since released his own statement, in which he apologized to Adrianah and all victims of sexual harassment for his remarks. Sexual harassment can never be regarded as “small” regardless of the severity.

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Players complain about the graphics of GTA 6 – Then developer colleagues show what game development really looks like

Irina Moritz 21. September 2022 Reading time 3 minutes

The big leak about GTA 6 was received very negatively by a part of the gaming community and criticized for its poor appearance. Consequently, developers from indie and AAA games released videos showcasing their games in early development stages.

That being said: A few days ago, there was the largest leak at developer Rockstar Games that the company has ever experienced. It contained an extreme amount of material from the development of GTA 6, the next big flagship game from Rockstar.

Among them were also screenshots and gameplay videos that had spread rapidly on the Internet. However, it was a very early version of the game that is still completely unfinished and looks accordingly.

Nevertheless, voices in the gaming community quickly surfaced claiming that the graphics of GTA 6 are obviously bad. Especially a tweet on the subject was shared a lot, went viral quickly, and also received a lot of attention from developers of various studios.

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“I know what I’m talking about because I’ve literally studied the subject. School of Informatics and Computing Game Development.”

In it, the Twitter user @Design4Mind317 claimed that graphics and lighting in games are completed first. Accordingly, GTA 6 has been in development for 4 years, and the final product would look just like the images and videos from the leak.

“Assets from Killzone were used because games in development don’t look finished”

This is what developers and journalists are saying: The viral post from @Design4Mind317 triggered a wave of reactions, criticizing him and those who agreed with him for their lack of knowledge. A whole group of developers who have worked on games like God of War, Horizon Zero Dawn, Sea of Thieves, and Cult of the Lamb opposed this.

The core message of their posts was that graphics are definitely not the first thing to be completed, and a playable build of a game does not mean that it is finished. Many of them therefore shared videos of the early builds of their own games in which:

Lighting is missing or is only extremely simple
Assets from other games were used as substitutes
The environment contains no details (no grass, buildings look like blocks)
Game characters are just gray dolls or consist of bright blocks, etc.

Here are some of the videos and screenshots that were shared in this context:

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The screenshot in the tweet shows the dreaded Thunderjaw from Horizon as a colorful, blocky toy dino, whose breakable body parts are color-coded. He is shot from a weapon that the studio Guerrilla Games borrowed from Killzone, one of their earlier games.

https://twitter.com/RobertAnim8er/status/1572409245701902336

In another tweet, one of the most spectacular fight scenes in God of War is shown. In it, Kratos and Atreus fight against the god Baldur, but during development, everything looked very gray and colorless.

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Another tweet shows a comparison of an early build of Cult of the Lamb on the left side and the finished version on the right. The early build version lacks many assets and animations, and the textures are heavily simplified.

The message of all these videos is that one cannot judge a game based on leaks like GTA 6. They show the UI of the developer tools, partly use incorrect assets to test certain things, lack many features, etc.

Most gamers cannot relate to this because they are not familiar with the processes within game development and misinterpret what they see significantly.

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“This is what Halo 4 looked like 9 months before gold status.”

In their tweets, the developers comment that their games often look “unfinished” even less than a year before the end of development. A leaked build, like that of GTA 6 showing a pre-alpha phase, is therefore far from being graphically finished.

What do you think of the comparisons between the development versions of major AAA games? What is your opinion on the leak of GTA 6? Tell us in the comments.

The mega leak harms GTA 6 and Rockstar, but also the fans

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