Do we never have to buy Blizzard games again? Diablo and Overwatch 2 are coming to Xbox Game Pass – What about WoW?

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In the future, it may no longer be necessary to buy Blizzard games as full-price titles if you want to play them. Because Microsoft announced on September 1 that it would add Activision Blizzard games to the Xbox Game Pass, its “flat-rate gaming” subscription. It explicitly mentions Overwatch, Diablo, and Call of Duty. The new games from the Overwatch 2, Diablo 4, and Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 franchises are apparently set to land in the Game Pass. But what about World of Warcraft?

This is the situation:

  • Microsoft made a takeover offer to Activision Blizzard in January 2022, which the board accepted. Some speculate that CEO Bobby Kotick is trying to save his own skin with the sale, as he has been in hot water following a sexism scandal.
  • However, for the deal to go through, both companies need approval from regulatory authorities worldwide. There is a risk that Activision Blizzard and Microsoft are so large that a dominant market player would emerge, negatively impacting the market. Sony has already criticized the deal.
  • Xbox has now explained in a post how it views the acquisition of Activision Blizzard.

The Diablo franchise is set to come to the Xbox Game Pass – Diablo 4 is planned for 2023:

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Overwatch, Diablo, and Call of Duty are coming to the Xbox Game Pass

This is what Xbox says: In a post by Phil Spencer, the head of Xbox, it states on September 1 (via blogs.microsoft):

Subscription services like Game Pass make playing more affordable and help players from around the world find their latest favorite game. Game Pass allows developers to bring more games to more players, not fewer players. We intend to make beloved games from the Activision Blizzard library – including Overwatch, Diablo, and Call of Duty – available in Game Pass and to grow their gaming communities.

Phil Spencer, Head of Xbox
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This is Phil Spencer, the head of Microsoft’s gaming division, Xbox.

Will the games come to Game Pass on release day?

What does this mean for players? Blizzard is currently developing two hot new titles with Overwatch 2 and Diablo 4. Based on the statement, one can assume that these titles will end up in the Xbox Game Pass:

  • With Overwatch, that’s a certainty – because Overwatch can only refer to Overwatch 2, as Overwatch 1 will be phased out in the new game at release.
  • With Diablo, Spencer likely only means that Diablo 4 will come to the Game Pass if he talks about expanding the “gaming community.” Diablo 3 and Diablo 2 Resurrected are also candidates for a release in the Xbox Game Pass.
  • Call of Duty from Activision is also a candidate for the Game Pass.

For Blizzard fans, once the purchase by Microsoft is complete, it will likely no longer be necessary to buy these games individually. Instead, players can also get the Xbox Game Pass, a kind of “flat-rate gaming.”

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This should allow the games to reach a large audience, as history has shown that players are willing to try out many titles for free – including games that may not belong to their favorite genre.

The question is: Will the new games from Blizzard be available on Day 1 in the Game Pass or only after a few months of delay?

What about WoW? The subscription-based MMORPG World of Warcraft is not mentioned by Spencer, so it seems that it will continue as before.

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Xbox assures that games will continue to be available on all platforms

What else does the post say? The post is also a sort of “We’re not bad, believe us” posting. Because Spencer thoroughly assures that they do not intend to withhold any games from any platform. The games will continue to be released on consoles like the PlayStation 5.

This seems to be an attempt to counter Sony’s objections, which they cited as grounds against the acquisition of Activision Blizzard by Microsoft: Call of Duty is such a unique game that imbalances in the market could occur if Xbox takes over the franchise.

Spencer assures that they want to bring games to all players. They have proven this with Minecraft.

Spencer even highlights Sony and Tencent (LoL) as industry leaders.

Xbox had already reacted somewhat sarcastically to Sony’s objection:

Xbox quips: Sony fears that a new Call of Duty will be available for free in the Game Pass on Day 1 and destroy the dominance of the PS5.

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You can now buy all game consoles at once on eBay – you have to pay 1 million euros for it

Benedikt Schlotmann Benedikt Schlotmann Reading time 2 minutes

Currently, you can buy all gaming consoles. A collector has gathered them over 50 years. Now he is selling his collection, but you will have to put a lot of money on the table.

In recent years, many manufacturers have released various gaming consoles. With the Nintendo Switch, PS5, and Xbox Series X, three major manufacturers have released devices that are currently very popular.

Manufacturers also regularly release special editions of their consoles to convince people to buy. They often rely on unique designs or special colors.

On eBay, you can currently buy a collection of these consoles. Because not only has he acquired a few consoles over the last few years, but he has also gathered all consoles in numerous designs. But you need not only decent money but also plenty of space.

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The current collection consists of more than 2000 gaming consoles

What kind of offer is that? A user has offered a huge collection of gaming consoles for sale on the French eBay site. According to his statement, it is supposed to be the largest collection of consoles currently available.

The user writes on eBay itself about his offer:

My current collection consists of about 2250 consoles and 2-300 packages that still need to be supplemented. I own consoles from 50 years, from the first to the very last. The goal is to collect all models, all colors, all versions, commercially limited editions, limited editions available for pre-order, editions that can only be won in competitions, commercials, packs, bundles, European/Japanese/US editions. All these consoles will be accompanied by PVLs, signs, statues, terminals, accessories and some hundred games for all consoles.

Among the consoles are also some copies that he claims cannot be matched with money. He writes in the offer: “I estimate at least 200 to 300 pieces that are absolutely not obtainable even with money.”

If you love the old games from the past, then you should take a look at the following handheld console:

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Where did he get all the consoles from? He writes that he has collected the consoles over several stages of his life. He started collecting in the 90s but sold everything again during his studies. However, he started collecting again later.

Why he wants to sell his collection again, he does not mention in his offer. Only that he wants to part with it after 25 years.

More about old consoles: A gaming console has probably accompanied many of you: The PlayStation 2 is still considered the best-selling console of all time and recently celebrated its round birthday:

PlayStation 2 – best-selling gaming console of all time turns 20 years old

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HandOfBlood’s LoL Team Positions Itself Against the AfD — “Perverse Understanding of Freedom”

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The German YouTube star Maximilian “HandOfBlood” Knabe (30) is shaking up the e-sports scene with his LoL team Eintracht Spandau. This has also caught the attention of the Alternative for Germany. The AfD showed interest in Eintracht Spandau and made an inquiry to the Berlin district office. In response, the club clearly took a stand on Twitter.

This is the unusual situation: Eintracht Spandau is an e-sports team, but enjoys acting like a soccer club, including public viewing and celebrations in the local pub. The AfD apparently saw parallels to FC St. Pauli and made an inquiry to the district office.

This inquiry was shared by “Summoner’s Inn” moderator Mori on August 30 via Twitter and called it a waste of time and resources. Subsequently, Eintracht Spandau published a statement and took a stand against the party’s values.

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Mori wonders about the inquiry

If you want to know more about what Eintracht Spandau is all about, we present the team in the video:

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Eintracht Spandau wants to take a stand against the AfD, fans celebrate it

This is how Eintracht Spandau reacted: On the evening of August 30, the response from Eintracht Spandau followed, and it was clear. Because Eintracht Spandau says they represent values opposed to those of the AfD. They stand for tolerance and diversity, while the AfD stands for conformity and selfishness.

There should be no place for like-minded individuals of the AfD among the ranks of Eintracht. However, the inquiry also has a positive aspect, as it shows the growing attention for Eintracht. They want to actively stand against the AfD.

You can read the entire statement here:

This is what the fans of Eintracht say: The fans expressing their opinions are thrilled with Eintracht’s clear position. They seem to be doing everything right if the AfD has a problem with it. Spontaneously, the anthem of Eintracht Spandau is also being rewritten (via Twitter).

Incomprehension about the inquiry

This is how the inquiry itself was received: Under Mori’s original post, there is mainly incomprehension. No one seems to really understand why the AfD is interested in Eintracht Spandau.

Well-meaning voices see only the interest of a party in e-sports here. However, for Mori, the inquiry has an aftertaste: The subject of the inquiry already has an aftertaste with the comparison to the rather leftist football club St. Pauli.

Moreover, the AfD shows its cluelessness here: Because “Eintracht Spandau e.V.” does not exist in this form, it is not a registered club. If it were really just about the demand for e-sports, they could have informed themselves better or contacted Eintracht directly.

Furthermore, the form of the inquiry is inappropriate. It is a so-called large inquiry, which, unlike a small one, is not answered in writing but is discussed in a session. (via Twitter)

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What do you think about all this? Do you welcome the growing political interest in e-sports or do you find that the inquiry has an unpleasant aftertaste? Feel free to leave a comment with your opinion.

In other countries, e-sports have long been connected to politics. Especially in South Korea, League of Legends enjoys enormous respect and even influences legislation:

Politician wants to change the law so that Faker can continue to play LoL

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Genshin Impact: How to solve the quest ‘Chi of Guyun’

Irina Moritz Irina Moritz Reading time 4 minutes

The side quest Chi of Guyun in Genshin Impact is long and can be quite tricky. We explain how to solve it and get the rewards.

How do I start the quest? If you haven’t found the quest yet, you can start it near the village of Qingce. The village is located a bit southwest of Mondstadt.

There are two ways to activate the quest:

  • You speak with the quest giver Yan’er near the ruins on the Bishui Plain
  • The quest is automatically activated when you randomly interact with one of the quest objects scattered in the area around Qingce village and Wuwang Hill
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You can find the NPC Yan’er at the red marked spot.

What’s next in the ruins: Once the quest is started, the quest area will be displayed on your map. Your task is to investigate the ruin. If you haven’t defeated the Ruin Hunter yet, you will have to do that first.

  • Then read the incomplete text in the middle of the marked quest area
  • After that, you need to interact with 3 Geo Statues scattered in the ruins.
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You will find the statues at these locations

Alternatively, you can also orient yourself to large orange crystals that protrude from the ground around the statues. They are hard to miss.

Once you have found all the statues, a luxurious treasure chest will appear. From it, you will receive a fragment, thus completing the first part of the quest.

How to find the remaining fragments

After obtaining the first fragment, Paimon will send you to the Qingce village northwest of the ruins; this area will also be marked on your map. There, you need to talk to the villagers to find out more about the fragments.

They will send you to Grandma Ruoxin, who is located at the edge of the village. By the way, there is also a teleport there. If you already have it, you can shorten your way.

The second fragment

Your second fragment is located directly west of the Qingce village. On your map, the location is directly on the letter Q in the word “Qingce” and is marked with a marker.

There you will find 5 more Geo Statues guarding a treasure. To access the treasure, you need to interact with the statues in a specific order. The correct sequence is as follows:

  1. North statue
  2. Southeast statue
  3. Northwest statue
  4. Northeast statue
  5. Southwest statue
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At this location you will find the 5 Geo Statues

You are basically drawing a star on the ground. After that, collect your reward and the second fragment from the chest and proceed to the third part of the quest.

The third fragment

Use the teleport near Grandma to return to Qingce village. From there, head directly south to Wuwang Hill. This quest location is also marked on your map.

To reach further Geo Statues, you must climb all the way to the top of the mountain. Make sure to increase your stamina with Anemoculus, Geoculus or food to climb better.

Once at the top, you need to activate Geo Statues in a specific order again. This time there are 4.

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Here you will find your third fragment
  1. Position yourself so that you are looking at the single small orange crystal on the platform and activate the statue directly to its left as the first.
  2. Go counterclockwise from the first statue and ignore the statue directly to the left of it. Activate the statue that looks directly south. To the right of it, there are yellow flowers.
  3. Activate the statue directly to the left of the second. It is looking at a rock, and to its left are a large and two small orange crystals.
  4. Continue counterclockwise. Ignore the next statue. You want to activate the one that looks directly north. A tree is jutting out from the rock to the right of it.

After that, collect your rewards. Your search for fragments is completed. Use the teleport to return to Grandma Ruoxin.

The way to the treasure chamber

Grandma will tell you where you can find the entrance to the treasure chamber. It is located behind a waterfall and will be marked on your map. You can expect some tough fights there, so prepare accordingly. If you encounter problems with it, it’s best to do this quest in multiplayer mode with other players.

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Your fragments are inserted here (Screenshot: Video by MMOJACKX57)

Upon reaching the chamber, insert the fragments into the gate, and it will open. Interact with the treasure to start the battles:

  • At first, you will face some human enemies
  • Then a Guardian will appear
  • Once the Guardian is defeated, the real challenge begins. Three more Guardians will appear, which will now attack the treasure. You must prevent them from doing so, as the challenge is considered failed if the treasure health drops to 0%.
  • Finally, a Ruin Hunter will appear

After defeating the Ruin Hunter, the challenge is complete.

With that, you have basically completed the Chi of Guyun quest. Grab the treasures and the Geoculus that is floating nearby and return to Grandma Ruoxin.

In another guide, we show you how to access the Shrines of Depths.

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In Destiny 2 ‘Rewards’ an NPC now rewards players with frayed slippers

Marie Friske Marie Friske Reading time 2 minutes

In Destiny 2, the NPC “Spider” hands players a truly terrible leg armor as a reward and mocks them for it.

Who doesn’t know it, you complete a task in the game and look forward to a decent reward. Destiny 2 players are in for a surprise with a seasonal quest in Season 18.

After completing the quest, they can collect their reward from the NPC “Spider”. Here’s more info about the NPC Spider and his fate in Destiny 2.

As thanks, they receive a disappointingly bad item, which is handed over to the players with full irony. However, players on reddit are taking it with humor, as the action fits the character of the NPC.

Here you can see a trailer for the “Season of Plunder” in Destiny 2:

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“Enjoy your little pants”

What quest is it? The reward is given in the 2nd seasonal quest of the “Season of Plunder”, called “Sail of the Shipstealer”. Here, players visit the NPC Spider.

They can choose between 3 different engrams. Already here, Spider seems to be having fun with the player, as all three options contain the same reward.

What do players get as a reward? Players receive a green leg armor called “Field Armor Type 10”. And it’s not even good. It has just one point in mobility and otherwise no notable armor values.

Additionally, there’s a text describing how Spider is amused by the player. He chuckles after the choice of the “engrams” and says (in the English version): “Oh, my dear Guardian. I’m afraid we can’t all be winners.” In the end, he adds: “Enjoy your little pants”.

Here you can see a reddit post with the corresponding item (and an angry user):

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The users below take it with humor and write comments like: “HOLY SHIT, THE FIELD PLATE TYPE 10?! AND IT’S A GOD ROLL!!!” (User: M150_SOUP) or “BRUUUH, IT HAS ONE STAT. SO FAST.” (User: Tremulant887).

More about Destiny can be found here:

Who is the NPC? The NPC is “Spider”, a mysterious vendor in Destiny 2. He is known for his shady dealings and is not necessarily considered the most trustworthy character in the game.

What do you think of Spider’s “rewards”? Feel free to let us know in the comments.

If you’ve been wondering what the story of Destiny 1 and 2 up to the current Season 18 is about, you can find it summarized here.

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LoL: Gen G. defeats T1 and becomes champion – With 3 players from a hyper-talented team that fell apart in a scandal in 2019

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In League of Legends, legendary team “Griffin” led by coach cvMax plays a special role. The coach shaped a strong team from some talents that no one knew starting in 2017 and brought them to the Worlds in 2019. However, the Griffin team fell apart at the end of 2019 due to a scandal. Two years later, five players from Griffin dominate the LoL scene in Asia. Three of the players just became champions with Gen G., when they wiped out T1 with a 3-0.

This is what makes Griffin special:

  • The South Korean team Griffin played in the 2nd Korean League in 2017 and took an unusual path. They entrusted the fate of the team to an outsider: coach Kim “ccMax” Dae-ho (now 32), who had no experience as a former LoL pro.
  • cvMax recruited five nearly unknown players for the team starting in 2017, who are now between 21 and 23 years old. When they joined Griffin, they were teenagers. cvMax signed young players from solo queue or streamers he saw potential in, and then trained them with apparently extremely rigorous training.
  • Although the team failed due to a scandal after three years, all five players are now extremely successful and are mega-stars in Asia. Three of them have just become champions in the LCK, and a fourth even achieved the role of a key player with the world champion team EDward Gaming.

Extreme success is also evident in this trailer for League of Legends:

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Team rises from the 2nd league to 5th place at the Worlds in 3 years

This was the rise of Team Griffin: Team Griffin climbed from the second league to the top of South Korea within 3 years and even made it to the World Championship in 2019.

Just because the team was extremely young and had a weakness in their lineup with top laner Sword, it was not enough to reach the very top: Team Griffin lost a total of three final games in South Korea in 2018 and 2019: twice against T1 and once against KT-Rolster.

At the Worlds 2019, they were eliminated in the quarter-finals against Invictus Gaming and only placed 5-8. The Chinese ruthlessly exploited the weakness in the South Korean team’s roster: top laner Sword was victimized by TheShy, who is considered one of the best top laners in the world.

Nevertheless, the team made headlines in 2017, 2018, and 2019 and was considered the hottest topic for the future of League of Legends.

During Griffin’s rise, particularly the young mid laner Chovy (featured image) made history and was regarded as one of the greatest talents in the world. As soon as he turned 18 and could play in the LCK, he immediately looked like the best player in the league.

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Scandal about player contracts and a coach who choked players ends the rise

This was the fall of Team Griffin: Before and during the Worlds 2019, a scandal hit Team Griffin:

In the end, the team was broken just as they had reached their peak with participation in the World Championship.

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Here cvMax embraces the top laner Sword – but he allegedly choked him.

3 players from Griffin become champions, wipe out T1 with 3-0

Where do the 5 players stand now? In 2022, three players from Team Griffin joined “Gen G.”

  • Mid laner Chovy – He is now considered one of the strongest players in the world and the founder of the “Church of Chovy”
  • Top laner Doran, who at that time could not get past Sword
  • Supporter Lehends

All three became champions in South Korea for the first time over the weekend. They defeated the “great” T1 in the LCK finals with a score of 3-0. So it was a real spanking. This makes Gen G. the top favorite to win the Worlds 2022.

The “eternal losers,” who four years ago lost to SKT1 in the finals, are now the kings of South Korea.

By the way: Faker did indeed play Renekton in Game 2 in the mid lane and lost 1-5-0 against Chovy with Sylas (9-0-5). Meanwhile, Renekton had already had a really bad day in the professional leagues.

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The former ADC of Team Griffin, Viper, has even gone a bit further. He won the World Championship with EDward Gaming in 2021 and is considered one of the best LoL players of all time.

Jungler Tarzan (23) is now the franchise player of LNG Esports after three years with Griffin and is regarded as one of the best junglers in the world.

The five talents that cvMax discovered starting in 2017 are among the best players in the world in 2022. cvMax demonstrated an incredible knack for talent.

Wonder coach was banned for life, then pardoned – now without a team

What is the wonder coach doing today? cvMax has had a hard time. For choking a player, he was banned for life, but was then pardoned after 20,000 fans rallied for him.

Until 2021, he coached the Korean team DRX. After the end of Griffin, two of his protégés followed him there: Chovy and Doran. This team also led cvMax to the World Championship. But afterwards, this team also disbanded. Doran and Chovy played for separate teams in 2020 until they met again at Gen G. in 2021, where things went exceptionally well for them.

However, things did not go well for DRX without the two stars in 2021, and coach cvMax was dismissed on November 15 (via inven).

Since then, he has not had any professional job in LoL.

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The Griffin team before the LCK final against SKT1.

cvMax signs 3 of the best players of their generation and gains nothing from it

This is what it’s about: It’s unbelievable how much of an eye for talent cvMax demonstrated several years ago. Just discovering Chovy alone would be quite an achievement. After all, he could be one of the best LoL players of all time.

But finding two more candidates for the “Top 5” in Viper and Tarzan, along with Doran and Lehends as two more key players, is quite unusual.

This also explains why the players, after the collapse, showed a certain loyalty to cvMax: Doran and Chovy both went to Dragon X with him.

It is a shame that cvMax cannot benefit from this success now. But choking a player does not exactly qualify him to work as a coach for a professional team:

LoL: Genius coach allegedly choked a player – here’s how the court drama ended

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Suspicious game testers cheat small indie developers on Steam – Devious scheme has now been unveiled

Maik Schneider Maik Schneider Reading time 3 minutes

The indie developer Fabrice Breton accuses many curators on Steam of using a nasty trick to get free keys. Through a small “experiment,” he tried to expose such fraudsters. In the end, Steam reportedly deleted almost a dozen curator pages.

The developer Fabrice Breton provided an interesting insight into his work. He illustrated how many requests one would receive when a new indie game goes online. Suddenly, everyone wanted a key for his new game “BROK the InvestiGator.”

It is a point & click adventure, although Breton prefers to refer to it as “punch & click” on Steam (via steam.com).

Many of the requests for a game key for testing referred to a curator page on Steam. Previously, Breton had learned that these curator pages are also frequently used to grab free keys and monetize them through key resellers (via reddit.com).

He looked at some curator pages and discovered suspicious clues – generic names, a similar number of followers repeatedly, or the same administrators caught his attention.

Breton didn’t want to fall for the fraudulent trick and devised a small experiment to distinguish the “good” from the “bad” curators. How well it worked, he probably did not expect himself.

The fact that developing an indie title is not so easy is shown in the following video:

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Demo leads to negative reviews and banned curators

The developer sent out many keys, but only from a demo version and not from the full game.

His thought behind it: Real playtesters would get back in touch with him and ask for the full version. The corresponding email requests would not look like mass-produced – copy/paste, to grab keys quickly and easily.

Then the story took its course.

The first reactions were many positive reviews from the curators to whom he had sent keys. But then the picture changed and the first negative reviews appeared. There were even some cases where a positive review was changed to a negative one.

His game was the only one rated negatively on some curator pages. For example, on one page with over 200 reviews:

For Breton, it was clear: this is clearly a scam. Behind the facade of the curator system, brazen fraudsters grab the keys and cash them out with key resellers for real money.

However, the customers of the resellers were probably not satisfied with their demo keys. They complained to the sellers, which in turn led to the negative reviews.

Breton reported several curator pages to Steam, and Reddit also became aware of the issue. The user “darklinkpower” recognized a pattern behind many curator pages and uncovered that often a certain admin was part of the pages (via reddit.com).

In the end, Steam banned at least 20 curator pages that turned out to be scams due to the “experiment.” According to darklinkpower, 9 of them gave a negative rating for BROK the InvestiGator, and 11 were connected to the admin whom the user accused of being a fraudster (via reddit.com).

At least that’s a small happy ending. Because the problem with key resellers continues.

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Fabrice Breton then contacted Steam and requested a complete revision of the curator system (via twitter.com). For him, the current setup invites such a scam to operate.

Through “Curator Connect,” you can send a key directly to a maximum of 100 curators on Steam. However, the organization still has to run via email, as the curator system does not provide for contact initiation. Additionally, curators can rate a game on Steam without having it in their library.

In a final tweet, he asks all gamers not to buy cheap keys from key resellers (via twitter.com). Developers generally gain nothing from this, and especially for indie developers, every dollar, every euro is valuable.

Let us know your opinion on the topic in the comments. What do you think about key resellers? If you’d rather read a positive story about an indie developer, check this out: Indie developer breaks down in tears live when his game gets funded

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LoL: Schalke suspends player only 4 hours before important match – Because he flamed a flamer: “sub-human”

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In League of Legends , the German team Schalke 04 is currently playing in the EU Masters, a kind of European Cup for LoL. Only 4 hours before their first match, they suspended their French jungler Ismail “Isma” Boualem. He had insulted another player in a solo queue match. Such behavior is not tolerated.

This is the situation at Schalke:

  • The football club Schalke bought into the European professional league in LoL, the LEC, in 2016 and played in the league for years with moderate success. In 2021, they sold their spot in the LEC to Switzerland because they needed money to cushion the relegation from the Bundesliga during the COVID pandemic.
  • Despite many player departures, Schalke managed to form a strong team in 2022 that advanced to 2nd place in the playoffs of the German Prime League. They eliminated the fan favorite Eintracht Spandau.
  • Due to their good placement in the league, Schalke qualified for the EU Masters. This is a kind of European Cup where the best teams in Europe compete against each other – excluding the professional teams from the LEC.

Eintracht Spandau are the fan favorites in Germany – along with the team NNO:

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Schalke suspends jungler – without much explanation

This was Schalke’s decision: On August 29, Schalke released a statement on Twitter (via twitter):

Earlier today, an incident occurred that has led us to suspend Isma effective immediately. We ask for your understanding that we cannot currently comment on the reasons.

Why was this problematic? Schalke is currently playing in the group phase of the EU Masters.

If a central core player is missing, it is hardly compensable for a LoL team, because the team trains and plays as a unit:

  • While there are substitute players in LoL, it is not like in a football team where players are constantly switched.
  • Normally, five core players play every match throughout a season.
  • Substitutions are usually only made due to injuries, suspensions, or drastic form crises during an ongoing season – or when a player urgently needs a vacation.

Therefore, Schalke’s decision to suspend a player was viewed controversially, especially because Schalke initially did not comment on why they suspended Isma.

What is a flame? In gamer slang, the word “flame” refers to an unjust statement intended to insult or provoke others. Someone who “flames” particularly excessively or frequently is known as a “flamer.” “Tolerated forms” of flames exist among friends in gaming, which can be friendly banter. Unacceptable flames include homophobic, racist, sexist, antisemitic remarks, or anything related to “real life.”

Jungler does not agree with the suspension – Only “very usual flames”

This is how the player reacted: The jungler disagreed with Schalke’s decision to remove him from the team.

He stated: He was suspended only 4 hours before the match against Gamesward. He admitted that he had flamed a player named Nyro in a solo queue match.

Isma said: He shouldn’t have done that, but sometimes one gives in to emotions, and he will ensure that it won’t happen again.

The jungler downplayed the event: He did not flame that badly, neither racist nor homophobic. It was “very usual flaming.”

Nevertheless, he disagreed with the decision: Because it was his first offense, and now his teammates would be affected. According to Isma, an apology would have sufficed, as he had not been warned by Schalke before.

It is a big disappointment for me. The EU Masters were what we achieved this season. It is incredibly frustrating to have put my teammates in such a situation.

Isma
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Twitch streamer shows how the Schalke player flamed him

What did he do? The player with whom he had a conflict in the solo queue is the Twitch streamer Nyro. He appeared in Isma’s tweet and posted 7 screenshots, parts of the chat log.

The images show that Isma used various insults:

  • “Nyro, I spit on you, fat monkey.”
  • “Disgusting, you are fat in real life”
  • “You stream for 300 monkeys who watch you and are happy”
  • “Subhuman” (sbuhman)

Especially “subhuman” was highlighted by Nyro. It was called “racist and antisemitic” – that is not “very usual flame.”

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This is the catch in the story: In Nyro’s posting, it is immediately noticeable that only the insults from Isma are visible in the chat; Nyro’s contributions are missing.

Therefore, users on Twitter suspected that the screenshots painted an inaccurate picture. Because Nyro is also well-known as a flamer in LoL, and it is assumed that he also used insults that led to Isma’s escalation.

LoL players say, however, that it is not the case that Isma has only flamed once and was punished for it, while he is otherwise a model citizen. Isma is also said to enjoy a reputation as a flamer in solo queue.

For Schalke, things do not look good in the group phase right now. Of the first 3 games, they have lost 2. If this continues, the season will be over.

Schalke says: This is real life – things we say matter

This is what Schalke said in conclusion: After the turmoil on Twitter, Schalke decided to give a detailed statement regarding the suspension.

They state that Schalke is a football club. They understand that things are different in LoL than in football. An insult in LoL may carry a different weight than in the world in which Schalke operates globally. Nevertheless, they judge everyone by the same standards and have always told everyone this:

We do not stand for hate and toxic behavior. Everyone at Schalke – players, managers, employees, board members – is requested to internalize this. We have established this as our mission.

Schalke

Schalke ends the message with the phrase: This is real life and the things we say matter.

LoL is known for its flaming:

14-year-old LoL player wins flame duel against feared Twitch streamer

As tweets and Reddit posts show, both players, Nyro and Isma, are notorious as “flamers” on the EUW server. The situation apparently escalated when they crossed paths.

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Schalke’s decision is being discussed controversially

How is this being discussed? It is being discussed quite controversially.

There are players, such as LoL pro Broxah, who fully support Schalke and say: Isma’s flames were “racist” and unacceptable and deserve punishment. There is respect for Schalke’s decision.

Others say: Well, if one knows Nyro and how he behaves, then this is a “big loss” for Schalke. The entire team is being punished here. This is a slap in the faces of the Schalke players.

For Schalke, things do not look good in the group phase right now. Of the first 3 games, they have lost 2. If this continues, the season will be over.

Schalke says: This is real life – things we say matter

This is what Schalke said in conclusion: After the turmoil on Twitter, Schalke decided to give a detailed statement regarding the suspension.

They state that Schalke is a football club. They understand that things are different in LoL than in football. An insult in LoL may carry a different weight than in the world in which Schalke operates globally. Nevertheless, they judge everyone by the same standards and have always told everyone this:

We do not stand for hate and toxic behavior. Everyone at Schalke – players, managers, employees, board members – is requested to internalize this. We have established this as our mission.

Schalke

Schalke ends the message with the phrase: This is real life and the things we say matter.

LoL is known for its flaming:

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In the sequel to a popular survival game on Steam, you must save a billionaire from cannibals

Dariusz Müller Dariusz Müller Reading time 3 minutes

As the Steam page of the survival game Sons of the Forest reveals, you must rescue a billionaire in the story of this coveted title while being hunted and killed by fearsome cannibals.

What is Sons of the Forest about? The survival game Sons of the Forest developed by Endnight Games has a Steam page. This shows a brief summary of the game’s story.

In Sons of the Forest, you are sent to find a missing billionaire on a remote island. However, the island itself is a “cannibal-infested hellscape” and resembles the predecessor The Forest.

Fight mutated cannibals in Sons of the Forest

What else is known about the game? The Steam page of Sons of the Forest not only provides new information about the game’s story but also gives a good overview of the gameplay mechanics. MeinMMO shows you the mechanics that define Sons of the Forest.

  • Survival horror simulation: You have the freedom to approach the world as you wish. There are no NPCs giving you orders or imposing missions. You make the decisions and secure your survival.
  • Combat against creatures: In the world of Sons of the Forest, there is no safe place. You must fight against mutated creatures. Some of the mutated creatures are almost human-like, but others are completely transformed. You must equip yourself with pistols, axes, stun rods, and other items.
  • Building and crafting: Collecting resources and building a safe base is also an important part of surviving on the island in Sons of the Forest.
  • Changing seasons: In Sons of the Forest, there are changing seasons. While you can catch fresh salmon directly from the rivers in spring and summer, you need to think ahead and collect and store meat for the cold winter months.
  • Keep in mind that you are not alone on the island. When winter comes and food and resources become scarce, it’s not just you looking for a meal.
  • Co-op gameplay: In Sons of the Forest, you can play alone or with friends. You can share your items and resources with each other and support one another in exploring the island or building defenses.

If you want to see what the gameplay of Sons of the Forest looks like, we’ll insert a short video:

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Developers postpone release because the target date was too ambitious

When will the game be released? Sons of the Forest was originally scheduled to be released in May 2022. On March 25, Endnight Games announced that the release of the survival title would be postponed to October 2022.

In the announcement regarding the postponement, it states that the planned release in May was too ambitious. To achieve the next step in survival games, the team decided to agree on the postponement to October.

Update: Sons of the Forest has now been postponed to February 2023.

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Who is Sons of the Forest for? Sons of the Forest is mainly aimed at fans of the survival and horror genres. It is especially interesting for anyone who liked the predecessor The Forest.

In addition to new mechanics such as the changing seasons, the opportunity to experience a story with multiple endings is a detail that survival fans rated positively in the predecessor.

If you are still unsure whether Sons of the Forest is worth it for you, MeinMMO editor Benedict Grothaus has answered the question in detail.

The next big survival game comes in October – Who is it worth it for?

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Lucky guy buys 11 strong RTX graphics cards for only 550 euros – Community suspects stolen goods behind the purchase

Benedikt Schlotmann Benedikt Schlotmann Reading time 3 minutes

A user bought a handful of Nvidia RTX 3070 graphics cards for 550 euros. But the community doesn’t trust the whole thing. Because who would be so foolish as to sell such valuable graphics cards for a fraction of their value?

Graphics cards are among the most expensive components you can install in your gaming PC. Now, a user claims to have bought a dozen expensive graphics cards for 550 euros. Months ago, there were big problems finding a graphics card to buy.

The community is actively debating whether the user is a lucky one, a scammer, or someone who might have ended up buying stolen goods.

There are also other people who wanted to save a lot of money by buying a graphics card. But the story didn’t end well for the owner (and the GPU):

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User claims to have bought 11 graphics cards from a miner for just 550 euros

What does the buyer say? In his first post on reddit he wrote about a picture that he bought everything for 550 US dollars (around 560 euros). The picture shows two mining rigs with a total of 11 RTX 3070 graphics cards.

This is what the purchased mining rigs with RTX 3070 graphics cards are supposed to have looked like. In total, you can see 11 GPUs.

In a later post, he explained that he bought the two rigs from a guy who had used them for cryptocurrency:

The guy wanted to sell everything for 800 dollars, I offered him 500 dollars plus 50 dollars for bringing it to me. He accepted. What he told me is that crypto has been going down for months and he usually used it to pay for electricity and make a profit, but now he can barely manage. I guess he didn’t know what he had, or didn’t care, I tested each of the cards and they work [all] perfectly, I just had to clean them, they were ridiculously dusty.

(via reddit.com)

But his picture and especially the explanations cause disbelief in the community.

The community believes that something isn’t right

How does the community react? In the comments under the thread, there’s a heated discussion about how real or safe this purchase really is. Because many find it absurd that someone would sell 11 RTX 3070 graphics cards for just 550 euros. Because in Germany alone, you’re already paying about 560 euros for a single card (via geizhals.de).

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Many users wonder if the picture is fake and the poster just wants attention or if he simply bought stolen goods cheaply. Especially since the seller took significantly less and probably had no idea about the goods. One user commented on reddit:

He didn’t know what he [had in hardware] because he stole them from somewhere. If you offer 300 less than he asks, it means you assumed they were stolen and he just wanted quick money.

Another user mocks in his thread on reddit: “An hour ago it was still 400 dollars, now he has changed it [the price] to 550 dollars. 400 was then too little to be credible, right?”

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What do you think? Do you find the story trustworthy, are people just jealous, or is this all just big nonsense? Let us know in the comments!

Should I still buy a graphics card in 2022? Are you thinking about buying a graphics card with decreasing prices? Then check out our article where we explain what you need to know before the upcoming RTX 4000 and RX 7000 launches:

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Popular alien shooter returns to Steam – “This reminds me of the time when I was a child”

Marie Friske Marie Friske Reading time 2 minutes

“Destroy All Humans!” is a game series, with its first game released in 2005. On August 30, 2022, the latest remake, “Destroy All Humans! 2 – Reprobed,” was launched on Steam. Some players feel nostalgic.

“Destroy All Humans!” launched in 2005. The following year, the second part received a remake comeback on Steam on August 30, 2022.

“Destroy All Humans! 2 – Reprobed” is developed by Black Forest Games and published by THQ Nordic and is a third-person alien shooter.

The game has received very positive reviews on Steam. Some players reported feeling transported back to their childhood.

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What is Destroy All Humans! 2 – Reprobed about? The player takes on the role of Crypto, the king of evil aliens. He comes to Earth in the 1960s seeking revenge after the KGB destroyed his mother ship. The goal is to invade Earth – but Crypto must form alliances with humans to achieve this.

The player has various weapons and technologies at their disposal to fight against humans. They also have the option to attack fictional cities with their spaceship.

Is there a multiplayer? The game features a co-op mode where the player can play the story campaign together with another person in split-screen mode.

What do players say on Steam about the game? The reviews for the game are very positive on Steam. Out of 152 ratings, 89% are positive. Some players feel transported back in time:

  • Touchy, The Snowman: “This reminds me of the time when I was a child. The only thing missing is my parents fighting in the other room.”
  • Fear: “I’m thrilled that I can revisit one of my favorite PlayStation 2 games from my childhood. Destroy All Humans 2 was the best game in the series. I played it often on the PlayStation 2 because it was such a great title. I feel young again! If you’re new to the series, please play the first remake and then this one. You won’t regret it!”

However, there are also negative voices. These criticize primarily the game’s performance, which they believe could be improved.

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For which platforms is the game available? In addition to the PC version, Destroy All Humans! 2 – Reprobed was also released on PS5 and Xbox Series X/S.

How much does the game cost on Steam? Currently, Destroy All Humans! 2 – Reprobed is available for purchase at €39.99 on Steam. If you want the “Dressed to Skill” edition, it’s available for €54.99.

Did you know the game series “Destroy All Humans!”? If so, what memories do you have of the games? Feel free to share them in the comments.

Here you can see a survival game on Steam that mixes shooters with Pokemon.

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Oops! FIFA 23 was released too early on Xbox, a month before release

Max Handwerk Max Handwerk Reading time 2 minutes

Although the FIFA 23 release is actually still a month away, some players seem to be able to play it on Xbox already. The leak is leading to big discussions, as ratings are also being shared.

Update, September 1, 2022: EA has officially commented on the incident. They stated that on Tuesday a “small number of players” were mistakenly granted access to a two-hour trial version on the Xbox One version. Access has been removed, and the content is reportedly not all final yet.

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FIFA 23 on Xbox probably playable: As some players are reporting on platforms like Twitter or the FIFA subreddit, they seem to have received early access to FIFA 23. Some players even showed first scenes from the game on Twitch.

Apparently, these players were able to download and play the Xbox One version of FIFA 23 if they had pre-ordered it – the official release of the game is not until September 30, which is exactly one month away.

However, it seems that this is not working for all players on Xbox. It is still unclear under what exact conditions this is happening. An official statement from EA regarding the situation is not yet available; MeinMMO has requested a statement.

What is certain is that the current leaks are already causing a lot of discussions.

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This has leaked: Since some players apparently already have access to all modes in FIFA 23, some can already log into Ultimate Team. There are images of player cards including ratings that are expected to land in the game.

Among other things, the ratings of the top players in FIFA 23 can be seen, including cards of players like Lewandowski, Ronaldo, or Messi.

For example, the pace values for Messi and Ronaldo stand out, which are not particularly strong – and have apparently shocked the biggest streamer for FIFA 23, Castro1021:

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Streamer RuntheFUTMarket has already dealt with the leaks and discusses numerous players and hero cards in his video:

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Whether the card values will ultimately all make it into the game remains to be seen – after all, the release of FIFA 23 is still a month away.

To what extent the game is already completely finished and what version is exactly available on Xbox will be revealed in the coming hours and days – assuming the current version is not disabled again. We will keep you updated!

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Pokémon GO: Today the Season of Light starts – All events, spawns & bonuses of the new season

Franzi Korittke Franzi Korittke Reading time 4 minutes

On September 1st, the Season of Light begins in Pokémon GO. We at MeinMMO have looked into what events, spawns, and bonuses await you in the new season and we will show you.

What kind of season is this? In Pokémon GO, there have been seasons for some time now, lasting 3 months and changing regularly. Each season highlights a particular theme, which is addressed through stories in special research or special events.

The Season of GO is now drawing to a close. The focus during this season was to encourage trainers to go outside and play together, which is why special features like the adventure incense were implemented in the game. Another central plot point was the disappearance of Professor Willow in the Ultra Dimension.

The current season will therefore be replaced on Thursday, September 1, 2022, by the Season of Lights. Everything will revolve around the universe, the sun, the moon, and light, and the storyline of the Ultra Beasts will continue.

Of course, you can also look forward to numerous spawns, bonuses, and plenty of events again. We have summarized which ones these will be below.

When does the Season of Light run? The Season of Light starts on September 1, 2022, at 10:00 AM local time and runs until December 1, 2022, at 10:00 AM local time. It thus lasts, as usual, for 3 months.

All Events for the Season of Light

An important part of the new season will again be the numerous themed events. A few days ago, Niantic announced the first dates for the community days in September, October, and November. Now further details about the events in the coming weeks are confirmed.

As not all planned events have been announced yet, we will regularly update this post for you. The following events are currently known:

DateEvent
September 1 – December 1Special Research for the Season of Light
September 3Timed Research with Iscalar
September 6 – September 12Psychic Spectacle
September 10Piepi Uprising
September 16 – September 21Test Your Courage
September 18Community Day September
September 23 – September 25Safari Zone in Goyang (South Korea)
September 27 – October 3Fashion Week
October 15Community Day October
November 5Community Day Classic
November 12Community Day November

All New Spawns for the Season of Light

As you may know from past seasons, the various spawns will also be adjusted during the Season of Light. You will encounter different monsters in the wild, in raids, and in eggs until December 1st. Some of them will also be found in their shiny forms with a bit of luck, which is why we have marked these with an (*).

Wild Spawns: In particular, you will encounter various monsters in the different habitats in the wild. We have summarized where you can find which Pokémon in the coming 3 months in the following overview:

HabitatPokémon
CitiesPummeluff*
Machollo*
Magnetilo*
Sleimok
Voltobal*
Nachtara
Lichtel
ForestsVoltilamm*
Sonnkern*
Yanma*
Psiana
Tannza*
Burmy (Plant Cloak)*
Hisui Voltobal
MountainsSandamer
Piepi*
Digda*
Relaxo*
Sniebel*
Damhirplex*
Kapuno*
Beaches & WaterwaysJurob*
Sterndu*
Mantax*
Pelipper
Kanivanah*
Wailmer*
Barschwa*
Northern HemisphereSichlor*
Dratini*
Endivie*
Feurigel*
Karnimani*
Teddiursa*
Knilz*
Southern HemisphereParas*
Chaneira*
Eneco*
Kindwurm*
Serpifeu*
Floink*
Ottaro*

Pokémon from Eggs: The egg pool for 2-km, 5-km, and 10-km eggs, as well as the eggs from Adventure Sync, will also change. You will hatch the following Pokémon from eggs that you receive starting on September 1:

EggsPokémon
2-km EggsPichu*
Pii*
Somniam*
Imantis
Reißlaus
5-km EggsRabauz*
Elekid*
Magby*
Miltank*
10-km EggsGalapaflos*
Flapteryx*
eF-eM
Wuffels*
Miniras
5-km Eggs
(Adventure Sync)		Koknodon*
Schilterus*
Wonneira*
Mampfaxo
Laukaps*
Schnuthelm*
10-km Eggs
(Adventure Sync)		Dratini*
Koknodon*
Tanhel*
Kaumalat*
Riolu*
Viscora

New Pokémon for The Season of Light

As previously suggested by various findings from the Pokéminers and initial hints from Niantic, you will encounter different new Pokémon during the Season of Light. The storyline regarding Professor Willow’s discovery will apparently continue. One Pokémon you will definitely meet is Cosmog.

The legendary Psychic Pokémon comes from the 7th generation of games and can evolve into Solgaleo and Lunala via Cosmovum. The monsters visually resemble the universe and various celestial bodies like the sun (Solgaleo) and the moon (Lunala).

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Cosmog, Cosmovum, Solgaleo and Lunala (via pokemon.com)

We have summarized how strong the new monsters will be and whether they will have shiny forms in the following article:

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All Bonuses and Special Features for the Season of Light

In addition to many events and new spawns, you can also look forward to one or another bonus during the Season of Light. Here’s what you can expect in the game in the coming weeks:

  • up to 2 free raid passes per day
  • higher incense effectiveness while moving
  • more stardust from research breakthroughs
  • additional items from research breakthroughs
  • extra stardust from gifts
  • guaranteed gifts when spinning PokéStops
  • Pokémon participating in raids from afar deal more damage
  • periodically a cosmic nebula appears in the game
  • special avatar items in the in-game shop
  • special themed stickers when opening gifts, spinning PokéStops, and in the in-game shop

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What do you think of the contents of the Season of Light? Which Pokémon do you wish for in the coming weeks in the game? And which event are you most looking forward to? Feel free to share your thoughts here on MeinMMO in the comments and exchange ideas with other trainers.

On August 27, 2022, the great concluding event for the GO Fest in Pokémon GO took place. A new catching feature excites trainers. We will show you what it is about.

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Guild Wars 2 gives you mount skins, but you have to be quick

Anny Anny Reading time 2 minutes

The MMORPG Guild Wars 2 is celebrating its 10th anniversary. On this occasion, it is giving away mount skins that you can pick up until September 19.

Anyone who logs into Guild Wars 2 will currently receive a skin for their mount for free. However, these are only skins that were released before the End of Dragons expansion.

Normally, you would have to buy mount skins in the real money shop, so it’s worth picking up the free skin. Each player can choose one skin for their mount. If you don’t manage to do this by mid-September, the item will automatically expire.

Information about the End of Dragons expansion can be seen in the video:

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Initially, a tweet from the MMORPG caused confusion. The free skins were announced, and a video showed which ones were not actually free. After some player inquiries, the Twitter account of Guild Wars 2 clarified everything and deleted the first tweet.

The free item is the “pre-EoD mount selection license,” where EoD stands for End of Dragons. Guild Wars 2 apologized for the previous confusion.

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Guild Wars 2 is now on Steam

With its 10th birthday, the MMORPG has finally been released on Steam, which fans have been waiting for years. You can now download and play it there. Alternatively, Guild Wars 2 can still be launched via the own client.

The developers hope to attract new players with this. Additionally, they are giving you a popular mount from the endgame when you reach level 10. Previously, you had to reach level 80 for that.

The base game of Guild Wars 2 is free. However, if you are enthusiastic about the MMORPG, you can purchase the “Complete Edition”. This edition costs €100 and includes all previous expansions.

More about Guild Wars 2 on MeinMMO:

Have you already chosen a free mount skin? Which of your mounts will you give a new look? Do you prefer playing Guild Wars 2 on Steam or still via the client? Feel free to let us know in the comments here on MeinMMO!

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Twitch streamers say they had to starve, blame e-sport team – boss says they didn’t work hard enough

Dariusz Müller Dariusz Müller Reading time 4 minutes

On Twitter and Twitch, a confrontation has escalated between Twitch streamers and the head of the e-sports team 100 Thieves, Matthew “Nadeshot” Haag (30). Both sides are making accusations against each other. But what is it really about?

These are the parties involved: The dispute consists of two parties:

  • Twitch streamer and YouTuber Erind “Froste” Puka, and his content creator group “The Mob” – 4 “internet friends”
  • Matthew “Nadeshot” Haag (30), founder and CEO of the e-sports organization 100 Thieves (100T)

What are the accusations?

  • Froste accuses the organization 100 Thieves of not paying the group The Mob enough
  • Froste blames 100T for The Mob not having money for food
  • Nadeshot accuses the group of not working

Streamer tweets about salary at 100 Thieves while drunk

How did the conflict start? The conflict began when the streamer Froste tweeted while drunk. At 9:30 AM German time, which was in the middle of the night in the USA, he wrote (via twitter):

I miss the Mob house. Just imagine where we would be now if we hadn’t had to worry about where our next meal was coming from. We could have created great things, but now we will probably never know.

Froste

When asked, Froste explained how little money he made at 100 Thieves. Later, he said he “tweeted while drunk.”

Nadeshot is not unknown on Twitch and was even the target of a hack:

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Too low a salary to pay rent

Here are the background details: Froste is a Twitch streamer, YouTuber, and co-founder of “The Mob”, a content creator group. The Mob was signed by the e-sports organization 100 Thieves in 2019 and at that time consisted of 4 content creators (Froste, Mako, Classify, and Avalanchd).

In this Twitter post, the organization 100 Thieves announced the collaboration with The Mob:

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Froste says: 100 Thieves paid too little, money went to rent

These are Froste’s accusations: The organization 100 Thieves supposedly brought the four creators to LA, where the organization is based. There, they lived in a house that allegedly cost 10,000 dollars rent per month, according to Froste. Each of the four creators supposedly had to pay 2,500 dollars rent per month.

Froste further claims that the four only received 2,500 dollars salary from 100T, of which, after tax deductions, only about 1,650 dollars remained – not enough to pay 2,500 dollars rent, settle bills, and buy food.

Building on that, Froste adds that the four creators sometimes had to skip entire meals or ask their parents for money because they could not afford food.

Another accusation from Froste is that the group could not simply move to another house because their contract stipulated that they had to live 10 to 15 minutes away from the 100T content house. (via Twitter).

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Froste on salary, rent, and meals. Source: Twitter
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Froste about the concern of being able to afford the next meal. Source: Twitter

Nadeshot: “They did not work.”

This is Nadeshot’s response: The founder of 100T, Nadeshot, addresses the accusations in a stream and claims that the four did not work. Nadeshot adds that 100T pays the salaries of the group, takes care of deals, and brought the four to LA but they simply were not productive.

The relevant excerpt from Nadeshot’s stream was shared by Jake Lucky on Twitter. You can see the post here:

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Furthermore, Nadeshot says there was an opportunity to move to a house that was financially viable for the four, but they chose to stay in the 100T house.

Froste responded to the accusations from the 100Thieves head that the group had not worked by claiming that the internet in the house only allowed one of the creators to live stream during the first 4 months (via Twitter).

Moreover, according to Froste, it was also evident to the viewers that live streaming with the house’s internet was very difficult (via Twitter).

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Disputes over sponsorship deals

Were there further accusations? Froste also accuses 100 Thieves of keeping 95% of the revenue from sponsorship deals (via Twitter).

Nadeshot, on the other hand, claims it was contractually stipulated that 100 Thieves would receive 85% of the revenue from deals if they were arranged by the organization for the content creator group.

Subsequently, Nadeshot adds that 100T arranged three sponsorship deals for the group and The Mob retained 65% of the sponsorship funds in two of those three deals.

How does the situation stand now? It is complicated, as both sides see themselves as right and accuse the other of misrepresenting the situation.

  • Froste says: Nadeshot would lie so badly that he lost all respect for him.
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  • Nadeshot says almost desperately: He has no idea what he did to Froste to cause such a reaction and such accusations to be made. He has provided Froste with all opportunities, but Froste just did not deliver.

Nadeshot explains how much he has done for Froste, but he brought hardly any viewers despite the support.

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These are the 100 Thieves: 100 Thieves is an e-sports organization founded in 2015 by former Call of Duty pro Matthew ‘Nadeshot’ Haag.

The organization, based in Los Angeles, has teams in various e-sports titles, including League of Legends, Call of Duty, and Valorant.

What do you think about the situation? Do you believe that the group “The Mob” was not treated fairly by 100 Thieves and that the accusations weigh heavily? Feel free to tell us in the comments here on MeinMMO!

While things heat up between Nadeshot and Froste, it could hardly be going better for a former CS:GO pro at the moment.

The big winner on Twitch 2022 keeps winning — tarik follows in the footsteps of shroud

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Action MMO on Steam mixes brutal sword fighting with strategy – Gets mega update with gladiator slaughterhouse

Dariusz Müller Dariusz Müller Reading time 2 minutes

Conqueror’s Blade combines brutal sword fighting with strategy. In the latest update, the action MMO leads you as gladiators into the Colosseum – it will be released on September 1st.

What kind of game is this? The action MMO Conqueror’s Blade combines brutal sword fighting like in Chivalry, Mordhau, or For Honor with elements from strategy games like Total War.

In battle, you control your commander, with various skills and weapons at your disposal. Additionally, you command soldiers, whose deployment can decide victory or defeat.

MeinMMO editor Jürgen Horn tested Conqueror’s Blade and summarized all important information and his collected impressions for you:

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New update brings gladiators

What is the update about? The latest update of Conqueror’s Blade is called “Colosseum” and as the name suggests, it revolves around gladiator fights within a colosseum.

In previous updates, different eras and cultures were introduced in Conqueror’s Blade. In Season 7, it was all about Vikings, while Season 8 focused on the history of China.

The Colosseum update will be released on September 1, 2022, and marks the beginning of the latest season of the action MMO. This is the largest update for Conqueror’s Blade in a long time.

We’ll also include the impressive trailer for the update:

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Conqueror’s Blade: Colosseum – Cinematic Trailer

New mode brings gladiators into the colosseum

What is included in the update? Among the new content being introduced with the Colosseum update, two highlights stand out:

  • 3 new units
  • the new mode “Colosseum”

These are the new units: Conqueror’s Blade is getting three new units, with different ratings and weapons:

  • Dimachaeri: 3-star rating, melee infantry with 2 swords (available from September 1)
  • Myrmillones: 4-star rating, melee infantry with shield (available from September 12)
  • Retiarii: 5-star rating, melee infantry with trident (available from October 3)

This is the new mode: In the new mode “Colosseum,” you fight with 11 other players. It’s played in a 6v6 format, with only groups of up to three players allowed to participate.

The two teams start with 500 points each and attempt to deplete the opposing team’s score, with capturing the flag reducing a team’s points. If a team runs out of points, it loses the match, which can last up to ten minutes otherwise.

If time runs out without a team losing all its points, the team with the highest score wins. Additionally, besides AI fighters called gladiators, there is also a boss enemy named “Gladiator Champion.”

The following game rules also apply in the new mode “Colosseum”:

  • Cavalry units cannot be used.
  • Each player can deploy one artillery unit.
  • Each player has only two respawns.
  • There is a single neutral supply point in the center of the map.

What do you think about the update and the new mode? Does it sound interesting to you? Feel free to write it in the comments here on MeinMMO!

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WoW Classic removes controversial dungeon finder – But the replacement system is so cumbersome that the chat suffers

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The big Pre-Patch 3.0 for World of Warcraft: Classic is online and once again ended the era of Burning Crusade. With Wrath of the Lich King, the next expansion starts, but without the Dungeon Finder. The system that replaced the group search leads to frustration and a lot of spam shortly after the launch.

The release of the “new” expansion Wrath of the Lich King (WotLK) for WoW: Classic is still a while away – on September 27, it will finally happen. But already now, the gears are being set in motion in the game, and with Pre-Patch 3.0, the first changes have come into play as well as the end of Burning Crusade.

For many readers on MeinMMO, Wrath of the Lich King is considered the best WoW expansion of all time. Although it introduced a controversial feature to the MMORPG at the very end: the Dungeon Finder.

With the relaunch in WoW: Classic, the Dungeon Finder does not return to the game. However, just a few hours after the launch of the Pre-Patch, it seems clear: the replacement system is not really working either. The “Looking for Group” tool seems unnecessarily complicated and leads to spammed chats.

If you want to get in the mood for the new Classic expansion, we are embedding here the legendary cinematic “The Wrath Gate”:

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WOW WotLK Classic: Die Pforte des Zorns

New tool is too complicated – players prefer to spam

What is the problem? A thread on Reddit quickly formed around the topic, gathering over 350 comments within 4 hours. Title: “The new LFG tool is total garbage”.

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The thread creator “dbcanuck” is noticeably frustrated with the new tool, which is supposed to help find group members faster. The problem, however, is that it is much more complicated to set the tool up correctly than to quickly post a request in the chat.

In addition, the new group search mechanic limits access to the chat for group search. This now leads to other chat channels being filled with group search requests, such as the trade chat.

If you’re looking for all info about WoW: Classic WotLK, you can find it in our extensive special about the expansion:

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What is wrong with the tool? According to dbcanuck, it starts with the controls. One has to perform 3 or 4 menu clicks to list oneself. A message in the chat, even a re-post of that message, would be faster. The user describes it as “very cumbersome”.

Furthermore, there is real role enforcement: players can sign up as tanks but do not necessarily have to play that role. This invites players to disguise themselves as a wanted tank and then negotiate with the group.

In this context, many commentators report that the selected role keeps getting reset, and they have to set it again for each search attempt. However, this currently seems more like a bug.

Additionally, the tool needs to be updated manually to show the latest group searches.

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Many players in the Reddit thread are frustrated because there was already a long beta phase to identify such problems. In addition, the tool is not really new, but rather a revision.

User “Isair81” writes a very fitting comment on this: “The reinvention of the wheel… but now the wheel is no longer round, it is oval”.

Let us also leave a comment with your opinion on the topic. If you want to know why the Dungeon Finder is no longer in the game with WotLK, check here: WoW WotLK Classic dispenses with the Dungeon Finder: “It just doesn’t fit the community”

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PS Plus: The 3 Games for September 2022 are known – “The Good Days are Over”

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PS Plus Essential offers you online gaming on PS4 and PS5 as well as a few games every month at no additional cost. The games are now known, and the first reactions to the line-up for September are not overwhelming.

What games are there? The following 3 games can be downloaded in September as part of your PS Plus Essential subscription:

  • Need for Speed Heat (PS4)
  • Toem – A Photo Adventure (PS5)
  • Granblue Fantasy: Versus (PS4)

We will briefly introduce you to the three titles and show the first reactions to the line-up for September.

When can I play the games? The games will be available to you on the first Tuesday in September, usually around noon – September 6th, 12:00 PM. Until then, remember to add the August games to your library:

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We have restructured the article after the official announcement. Previously, the article dealt with a leak about the September line-up.

PS4: Need for Speed Heat – The feeling is back, but so are the quirks

With Need for Speed Heat you get the latest installment of the racing series with PS Plus Essential. The goal was to focus on the old strengths of the series – strong graphics, extensive vehicle customization, arcade-like driving behavior – and they delivered fully. There is also an open world for free driving.

However, this also brings back old quirks. For example, in the campaign, the main part of the game: It is flat and offers few narrative highlights. However, the story of NFS Heat shines with a day-and-night cycle, which provides variety and motivation.

If you want to know more about the title, check out the detailed test by our colleagues at GamePro. We will also include a trailer here:

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Need for Speed Heat – Gameplay Trailer

PS5: Toem – An artistic adventure

With Toem – A Photo Adventure, you get the complete contrast program to NFS Heat.

With its hand-drawn black-and-white graphics, this adventure wants to take you on an artistic journey. Using your sense for great photo motives, you solve puzzles and meet lovable characters who give you a glimpse into their lives.

You explore the world of Toem at your own pace, always on the lookout for the next snapshot.

For a deeper insight, we link the test from our GamePro colleagues here. We will include a trailer for you:

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Launch Trailer: Toem – A Photo Adventure

PS4: Granblue Fantasy: Versus – Anime fighter with story

The third game in the PS Plus bundle for September is a fighting game in anime style. Behind it are, among others, the two studios Cygames and Arc System Works, who have already made a name for themselves in the scene with Guilty Gear and BlazBlue.

Granblue Fantasy: Versus not only offers the usual PvP fighting action but also tells a story. Throughout the story, you will even encounter RPG elements to level up your characters.

It aims to be exciting for both newcomers and veterans of the genre. While newcomers can use simple commands for attacks, Granblue Fantasy: Versus allows veterans to execute more complex moves and tactics for maximum combo potential.

For a first look at the game, we will include a trailer for you here:

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Granblue Fantasy: Versus – Launch Trailer

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What do the first reactions look like? The line-up for September is not well received. Compared to the August games, the initial reactions are rather poor. Beneath a tweet from @Nibellion, the sentiment is clear:

  • @The_Vboy: “Oh no, the PS Plus line-up is going to get worse every month from now on. The good days are over.”
  • @VOOK64: “Granblue … never heard of it.”
  • @Timster__18: “Mediocre month after many good ones. There have been worse, but oh well.”

Some are disappointed because a leak circulated. Among them was the indie hit Hades, which many players had wished for.

Share your opinion on the September line-up in the comments. If you prefer to hunt for a PS5, check our sales ticker regularly: Buy PS5 in the ticker – All news, drops, and offers

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Magic provides the best reasons to play the survival MMO Conan Exiles again in 2022

Benedict Grothaus Benedict Grothaus Reading time 6 minutes

With Age of Sorcery, the survival MMO Conan Exiles (Steam, PlayStation, Xbox) will receive its latest update on September 1st. And it is huge. Age of Sorcery introduces revamped slaves, skills, and an entirely new magic system. MeinMMO editor Benedict Grothaus was able to test it alongside the developers before the release.

I have now played over 360 hours of Conan Exiles, a good part of it on role-playing servers. After all, even a survival veteran can find the umpteenth playthrough a bit dull.

I was correspondingly excited at the announcement of Age of Sorcery. Finally, magic is set to come into the game, something that has been planned since release. Fans were so eager for it that they even implemented the system themselves with various mods over the years.

I got to see the magic in Conan Exiles along with lead designer Dennis Douthett and senior content manager Tor Egil Andersen. The two gave me a tour of the new features and answered some questions.

Anyone who has lost interest in Conan Exiles over the past 4 years since release should definitely take a look at the game again now. Because what I was shown completely impressed me.

The video provides a detailed introduction to Age of Sorcery:

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Survival MMO Conan Exiles presents the new expansion in detail in the video

This is how magic should feel in a role-playing game

This is the highlight of the update: For me, the most important new feature of Age of Sorcery is the titular magic. Finally, it is possible in Conan Exiles to unleash devastation and chaos with powerful spells. And all of this comes with its own story.

After we killed some cultists and relieved them of their secret documents, we set off for a new cave. There, I find my ritual staff and a book containing the first two spells: discover magic and ice bridge.

Tor Eigil explains to me that I will learn more spells as the story progresses, culminating in powerful thunderstorms and more. What particularly excites me is the way magic is cast.

Conan Exiles Age of Sorcery sacrifice altar with NPCs
A few cultists after a sacrifice. Shortly thereafter, we relieve them of their lives and possessions.

What makes magic so special? Magic is not simply “cast” and suddenly there, as one might know it from World of Warcraft and similar games. Spells are rituals and require tools and resources.

Once I begin casting spells with the staff, I must choose the school from which I want to cast something, selecting from up to 5 runes. Subsequently, spells of various levels become available to me.

Many spells have material costs that I must pay from my inventory. And for the entire duration, I am bound to the spot and obviously casting. Anyone who wants can easily snuff me out.

This makes magic a tactical element. Wizards are unprotected while casting their spells, but they are also the strongest fighters. High risk, high reward. This is also reflected in the way I “level up” as a wizard.

For if I want to become more powerful, I must engage with dark powers. And that comes at a price …

Conan Exiles Age of Sorcery magic ritual summoning
A summoning ritual.
Conan Exiles Age of Sorcery magic flying demon
Traveling lightly through flying demons.
Conan Exiles Age of Sorcery magic necromancy zombie
A new undead servant.
Conan Exiles Age of Sorcery magic ritual necromancy
Here I resurrect a slave that Tor Eigil buried alive shortly before.
Conan Exiles Age of Sorcery magic ritual soul extraction
The ritual for soul extraction.
Conan Exiles Age of Sorcery magic ritual summoning demon
A demon servant.
Conan Exiles Age of Sorcery magic ritual runestones
Powerful spells require preparation and make you vulnerable.
Magic doesn’t just work; it requires rituals.

More power requires human sacrifices … and a part of your own soul

Conan Exiles is a dirty game. Brutal and bloody, true entertainment for adults. Accordingly, magic in the universe of Conan, the Barbarian, is a cruel art.

Through rituals, I can, for instance, resurrect undead servants, summon demons, or conjure weapons and armor that I can use in battle. Perfect for leading zombie armies into battle or riding into combat on an undead horse.

However, to cast better spells, I must be corrupted. Corruption has been in the game since release but becomes a new mechanic with Age of Sorcery. The higher my corruption value, the better spells I can cast.

This reflects that when I cast spells, I am using dark powers, which in turn have an effect on me. Obviously, the body changes visually, the more corruption it absorbs:

Conan Exiles corruption effects visual
The higher the corruption, the more it shows on the wizard. Spells can, however, disguise the appearance, and corruption can also be removed.

The best way to increase corruption is, of course, through human sacrifices. Through a sacrificial altar, captured humans can be robbed of their souls. In this way, I get closer to the dark powers and learn more powerful spells such as:

  • Thunderstorms
  • A fog that obscures vision and raises zombies
  • Darkness filled with hissing spiders and nets that slow down

As a pleasant side effect, I can then use the souls to strengthen my attributes. Or rather: to corrupt them to grant me new abilities. The entire fantasy of the expansion revolves around the idea of powerful dark mages.

Conan Exiles Age of Sorcery magic ritual fog
The death fog is already my absolute favorite spell.

Easier building, better skills, and a Battle Pass

This is also included in Age of Sorcery: With the magic comes the revamped attributes system. Instead of an arbitrary value with random points for leveling up, there is now one attribute point per level, and each increase always costs one point.

The talents that derive from the attributes have also changed. At levels 10 and 20, for instance, there is now a choice of 2 talents each. In addition, strength, vitality, and authority can be “corrupted” for even better talents and special builds focused on magic. Additionally, Age of Sorcery offers:

  • An improved building menu with direct selection, allowing for building from the inventory without the intermediate step of crafting
  • A real creative mode for easier building
  • The Battle Pass with a free and paid path, featuring a new skin set for buildings available upon release
  • Challenges, i.e., tasks for the Battle Pass, and a shop
Conan Exiles Age of Sorcery city with new building parts 1
This is what a city looks like with new building parts
Conan Exiles Age of Sorcery city with new building parts from above
View of the city from the lookout tower
Conan Exiles Age of Sorcery city with new building parts 6
A market street
Conan Exiles Age of Sorcery city with new building parts 5
View from the outside
Conan Exiles Age of Sorcery city with new building parts 4
Bridges connect the buildings
Conan Exiles Age of Sorcery city with new building parts inside 1
A set table
Conan Exiles Age of Sorcery city with new building parts 3
Entrance to one of the houses
Conan Exiles Age of Sorcery city with new building parts 2
Bridges connect the buildings
This is what a city made of the new building parts looks like.

The formerly familiar DLCs are no longer expected to continue in this form. Everything will now go through the Battle Pass, and anyone who skips a pass can later purchase the contents in the shop, slightly altered. However, according to Dennis Douthett, 2 hours per week should be sufficient to complete the pass.

One major aspect of Age of Sorcery is also the rework of slaves. With certain abilities and magic, more servants can be commanded, leading to more possible builds and play styles.

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What’s next? The two developers have already revealed that after the “Age of Sorcery”, further ages will follow that will adhere to a theme – something like seasons. However, they were not yet able to tell me exactly what will come.

Age of Sorcery will be, unlike the massive update Isle of Siptah, a free update for all owners of Conan Exiles and the Xbox Game Pass. If you own the game already, you should definitely check out the new content.

Personally, I can recommend Age of Sorcery after the first impression even to newcomers who enjoy dark fantasy. Conan Exiles is still arguably the dirtiest survival game on the market, and magic is a perfect extension of the systems. Ideal for anyone harboring a dark sorcerer within.

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Genshin Impact has to cancel an event early because fans are overrunning pizza places

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In China, a Genshin Impact event has to be canceled because it attracted too many fans to a Pizza Hut. They wanted merchandise of the characters Eula and Amber, but ultimately the police came.

Through the collaboration with Pizza Hut, fans of Genshin Impact were able to purchase physical merchandise in the store. There were mugs, plates, and extremely rare mousepads of the characters Eula and Amber. Here you can find the best characters from the anime RPG.

The collaboration also offers digital rewards. These include a special camera, a stand for the Serenitea Pot, in-game dishes, and a lot of Mora, the in-game currency in Genshin Impact.

Apparently, the developers HoYoverse underestimated how popular the RPG is and how many people would show up at the event. Even two years after the release, Genshin Impact is in demand and is currently being considered the most expensive game ever developed.

In the video you can see the new area Sumeru:

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Genshin Impact: Trailer for the Land of Sumeru and the mystical element Dendro

Within a short time, the restaurant became filled and had to be evacuated by the police for safety reasons. Similar crowd events presumably occurred in other “Pizza Hut” locations across China.

The reddit user Fabuloso81 photographed the event and shared it in the Genshin Impact subreddit:

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You can see a crowd blocking the entrance to Pizza Hut. In the second image, there is a sign on the door, next to which a police officer is now standing.

Last year there was a similar incident at KFC. HoYoverse launched an event where players could receive special wings. This event also had to be canceled by the police because too many fans showed up.

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What do you think about the situation? Would something like this happen in Germany as well if the developers were to start a Genshin Impact event? Can you understand why fans are so keen on merchandise? Or would you rather stay comfortably at home and have pizza delivered? Feel free to write it to us in the comments here on MeinMMO!

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