Is Diablo Immortal something for you? The short check

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On June 2, at 7:00 PM, the highly anticipated MMO Diablo Immortal was released and can be played for free by anyone who owns a mobile phone (or a PC). But should you even play the game? In the short MeinMMO check, you will find out if Diablo Immortal is something for you.

What is Diablo Immortal? Originally presented at BlizzCon as a pure mobile game for smartphones and mobile phones, Diablo Immortal initially received a lot of backlash from the community. However, it is now known that you can also play the new Diablo on PC. The first beta testers are also enthusiastic about the game and the fans are increasingly engaging with it.

Some of the basic features of Diablo Immortal include:

  • A real-money shop that is already somewhat controversial before release
  • A solo campaign that can also be experienced together
  • PvE and PvP content for 4 to 8 players
  • Clans with up to 100 members
  • 6 German servers at launch, but no German voiceover
  • 6 different classes and early hints of a 7th.
  • Raids for up to 48 players
  • Familiar content from Diablo, such as Rifts, bounties, and Paragon levels

When and where exactly does Diablo Immortal launch? On Thursday, June 2, at 7:00 PM, the servers for the MMO are supposed to go live. Then you can play the game on Android, iOS, and PC. Here, however, the PC already has a first advantage, as you can download Diablo Immortal via BattleNet right now, so you can jump right in.

There will be no preload for the mobile versions of the game. Nonetheless, the developers promise that Diablo Immortal has been built with the “smartphone-first” idea in mind. This means that you can experience the game on PC and also use crossplay and cross-save features, but it is primarily a game for Android and iOS.

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Checklist – Should I play Diablo Immortal?

To give you a quick overview, we have prepared 10 statements for you. If you answer 8 of them with “Yes,” Diablo Immortal is definitely interesting for you. If you are still unsure or can affirm fewer statements, there is a summary below of what you can expect in Diablo Immortal.

  • I have no problem with a real-money shop that makes my life easier
  • I want to play a Diablo game with a lot of players
  • In general, I feel at home in MMOs
  • I play regularly on mobile devices
  • I find PvP acceptable as long as I am not forced into it
  • I have long wished for a Diablo that leans more towards MMORPG
  • I get annoyed if I have to play multiple characters to see everything
  • I love loot and like to see lots of loot drops
  • I want to experience more challenging content in an action combat system
  • I enjoy searching for the perfect gear for a long time and refining my build

You can see the gameplay of Diablo Immortal in our video:

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7 Minutes of Gameplay from Diablo Immortal – This is how good the new MMO looks

Diablo Immortal – What’s inside?

Why should I check this out? Especially fans of the previous Diablo titles should also take a look at Immortal, but it’s not just the previous fans that the mobile MMO attracts. Immortal is further moving towards being an MMORPG than its predecessors and could therefore also be interesting for fans of this genre.

But what do you actually do there all day? The gameplay experience of Diablo Immortal focuses on the following content:

  • A campaign of about ten hours and even more story that you can discover in the world
  • Rifts and bounties that do not only appear in the endgame but accompany you even while leveling
  • Dungeons for 4 players
  • Raids at various difficulties for 8 players
  • Special raids where the so-called Immortal can fight with 48 players
  • Completely optional PvP designed for clans and groups

The Cycle of Strife: What is this, you may ask? Rightly so. Because behind the initially rather strange name lies the biggest feature of Diablo Immortal. In the Cycle of Strife, two factions are constantly fighting against each other. The ruling Immortals and the Shadows, who try to overthrow them. In this process, the respective clans battle in huge PvP battles.

Diablo Immortal PvP
The Immortals must be overthrown to become one themselves

In this scenario, the Shadows can attempt to overthrow the Immortals once a week. If they win enough rounds, they can attack the Immortal’s boss. This leads to an epic battle where a player from the Immortals actually becomes the raid boss. In a 30 against 1 battle, the Immortal must then be defeated, which gains incredibly strong abilities to defend itself.

If the Shadows manage to overthrow the Immortals, they will become the new Immortals. As such, you will also have access to special dungeons and 48-player raids.

Immortal reshapes the class system

How do the classes work? Here one immediately thinks of an MMORPG, namely Final Fantasy XIV. In Immortal, you only need one character and can play every available class with this one. However, it doesn’t work as simply as you might be used to in other MMORPGs.

Initially, the class switch is supposed to be time-limited and may work every week or every month. The exact limit is still being determined and may change accordingly.

What classes are available? There are 6 classes to choose from that were already in Diablo 3:

  • Necromancer
  • Crusader
  • Demon Hunter
  • Monk
  • Barbarian
  • Wizard
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Additionally, leakers have already found hints in the game files for a completely new class. The Blood Knight is said to become a kind of melee vampire, but it is not confirmed yet.

More details about the classes of Diablo Immortal in our video:

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Diablo Immortal: All 6 Classes in Brief Overview with Gameplay

The system requirements of Diablo Immortal

How and where can you play? On most common PCs and smartphones, Diablo Immortal should run quite smoothly. We will show you once again what exactly you need at a minimum to play the MMO.

PC:

  • Operating system: Windows 7/8/10/11 (recommended: 10 or 11)
  • CPU: AMD FX-8100 or Intel Core i3 (recommended: Intel Core i5 or AMD Ryzen 5)
  • Graphics card: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 460, ATI Radeon HD 6850 or Intel HD Graphics 530 (recommended: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 770 or AMD Radeon RX 470)
  • RAM: 4 GB (recommended: 8 GB)
  • Storage space: 24 GB

Android:

  • Operating system: Android OS 5.0
  • Processor: Snapdragon 660 / Exynos 9611
  • Graphics processor: Adreno 512 / Mali-G72 MP3
  • RAM: 2 GB RAM
  • Storage space: 2.4 GB + 10 GB for patch

iOS:

  • Operating system: iOS 11
  • Device: iPhone 6s
  • Storage space: 3.3 GB + 9.5 GB for patch

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You can find the game itself on BattleNet, in the PlayStore, and in the AppStore. You can register for all versions directly through the website of Blizzard.

What do you think of Diablo Immortal? Did you find out through our check whether the game is something for you? Or did you already know from the beginning that you would pay a visit to the game? Will you play on mobile or rather opt for the PC version? Feel free to let us know in the comments here at MeinMMO.

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Big event shows 13 games for PS5 and PS VR2 – All trailers of the State of Play

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The big live event “State of Play” is over. Here you can find all the trailers from the event and the list of announcements at a glance.

The State of Play June 2022 is over and has fulfilled 2 of the larger rumors – Street Fighter 6 and Final Fantasy 16 showed their first trailers. The complete list:

  • Resident Evil 4
  • Resident Evil 8 for PS VR2
  • No Mans Sky for PS VR2
  • Announcement Horizon – DLC + PS VR2 title
  • Spiderman Remastered
  • Stray – Release on July 19.
  • The Callisto Protocol
  • Rollerdrome
  • Eternights
  • Street Fighter 6
  • Tunic
  • Seasons: A letter from the future
  • Final Fantasy 16

You can find all the trailers shown at the event further down.

State of Play June 2022 – Live ticker with all trailers and info

Update, 00:30 – With that, the State of Play is over. Please leave us a comment on how you liked the show. Good night.

Update, 00:27 – A look at a new game from Final Fantasy – and it is indeed the highly anticipated trailer of Final Fantasy 16.

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Update, 00:23 – An interesting trailer about an artistic adventure – Season: A letter to the future.

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Update, 00:22 – A popular indie game, Tunic, will be released on September 27 for PlayStation 5:

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Update, 00:19 – The first official trailer of Street Fighter 6 is running. A noticeable improvement in graphics, new fighters, and familiar faces are on display. Release is 2023.

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Update, 00:17 – It continues with anime graphics. Possibly a kind of fighting game with love-sim elements – Eternights. Coming next year:

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Update, 00:16 – Interesting comic style in the next game. A kind of rollerblade action shooter – Rollerdrome:

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Update, 00:14 – A brutal player with nasty monsters announces The Callisto Protocol:

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Update, 00:13 – The quirky cat game Stray received a gameplay trailer and comes next month on July 19:

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Update, 00:11 – A short trailer for the Spiderman Remaster.

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Update, 00:09 – Now comes the preview of Horizon: Call Of The Mountain.

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Update, 00:08 – Now it’s No Mans Sky’s turn and announces the release for PS VR2:

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Update, 00:05 – Now comes a game about The Walking Dead: Retribution.

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Update, 00:04 – Now comes a preview of 4 games for the PS VR2. First up is Resident Evil 8.

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Update, 00:02 – A dark trailer from Capcom. Resident Evil 4 for the PS5 thus gets a release date. With planned content for the PS VR2.

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Update, 23:59 – The State of Play starts mysteriously with the date 24.03.2023.

Update, 23:53 – By the way, there was already a big announcement today. Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 showed a teaser with a date for the official reveal:

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Update, 23:35 – Hello to all night owls. During the day there were no leaks about the event. As soon as the stream is online, we will post info about the trailers shown and hope for some big announcements with you.

Have fun at the event.

This is how PlayStation has already given a small preview of the event: a teaser for Horizon: Call of the Mountain for PS VR2:

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State of Play 2022: Leaks and Rumors

The leaks leading up to a State of Play are always a bit of a thing. A particular leak went around the internet and promised trailers for CoD MW2, Street Fighter 6 or a “PS VR2” trailer for Resident Evil Village. You can view our article on this here.

However, the first teaser for Horizon: Call of the Mountain from PlayStation makes the leaked sequence less likely – the title was not on the list of the leak.

By the way, the PS Plus games are known for June:

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However, there are still some further rumors and expectations for the State of Play June 2022:

  • Story trailer for Final Fantasy 16
  • VR trailer for PS shooter Killzone
  • PSVR 2 could get a release date
  • Release date for Hogwarts Legacy
  • Trailer / teaser for CoD: Modern Warfare 2

If there are new infos or leaks during the day, we will update the article accordingly. Right before the event, we will start with the live coverage in the ticker.

If you are still looking for a PS5, you can find another exciting live ticker here: Buy PS5 with our ticker – All news, offers, and drops

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CoD: Modern Warfare 2 is indeed coming to Steam – New trailer excites fans

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2022 brings the next installment of the shooter series with Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2. A new teaser trailer has now been released – and even caught the attention of Steam.

Is there a Steam release for CoD: MW 2? It’s not one hundred percent certain yet, but there is a new hint that the series could be returning to Steam.

CoD: MW 2 released a new teaser that has been well received by many fans and was even shared on Steam via Twitter. The official Twitter account on Steam simply reposted the new trailer with a big eye emoji.

This fits with the recent rumors that CoD: Modern Warfare 2 might be the first Call of Duty to appear on Steam in a long time.

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The last Call of Duty on Steam was “WWII” from 2017. A return would be overdue.

More info shouldn’t take too long to arrive: The trailer explains that the official reveal of the game will take place on June 8.

By then, it should be clear whether MW 2 will be released on Steam.

New teaser captivates players with a dark atmosphere

This is the teaser: The video that Steam reacted to is just one minute long but is already receiving a lot of positive feedback from CoD fans.

Shown is Taskforce 141, which will take the lead role in the new game. Captain Price and his team are in a dark transport vehicle heading towards the battlefield – accompanied by heavy, emotional music.

Here’s how it looks:

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Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II “Ultimate Team” Teaser

Only towards the end does the music swell – precisely when the light breaks through the open doors of the transport vehicle and the team heads into battle.

In the comments, the brief but atmospheric video is well received:

  • “I loved the campaign of the first game. I have a feeling this game will be even better,” says one user (via YouTube).
  • “This will be the dark and moody experience we’ve come to know and love,” agrees another fan (via YouTube).
  • “Just seeing the team got me excited again, and I’ve been skeptical about CoD for years” (via YouTube).

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What is already known about MW 2? So far, there is little information about the game. What is certain is that the game will be a sequel to the 2019 reboot.

It will focus on familiar characters Simon “Ghost” Riley, Captain John Price, Kyle “Gaz” Garrick, John “Soap” MacTavish, and newcomer Alejandro Vargas.

The game is set to be released on October 28, 2022. Until then, there will certainly be plenty of rumors, but also official information coming together. A complete overview of all leaks, rumors, and facts about CoD: Modern Warfare 2 can be found here.

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Diablo Immortal is now available on PC – Here’s what you need to know about issues & bugs at release

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After many have been able to start on mobile, the PC release of Diablo Immortal is now upon us. Will it run smoothly? Blizzard has already announced that some issues are known.

Update 18:40: The PC client went live a few minutes earlier than planned. You can now play Diablo Immortal. If the button is still grayed out for you, restart the Battle.net client.

When does Diablo Immortal launch on PC? The official time for the PC release of Diablo Immortal is Thursday, June 02, 2022, at 7:00 PM. However, the PC version went live a few minutes earlier.

However, Blizzard emphasizes that today’s PC release of Immortal is still an “open beta” for the client. Therefore, expect a game that is still in progress and not fully finished.

That’s why Blizzard reached out to players in advance to clarify where issues might be expected.

In general, Blizzard explains that they want to collect feedback in the phase after the release to further improve and modify the game. Therefore, the list of issues should not be seen as final, it could still grow.

These issues Diablo Immortal may have at PC release

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Diablo Immortal: All 6 Classes in Brief Overview with Gameplay

For now, Blizzard expects the following issues with the PC version (via blizzard):

Gameplay: According to Blizzard, inaccuracies could still occur here, especially with movements, skills, and interactions. Additionally, the “Print” key does not save screenshots correctly in the game directory.

Controls: The ESC key can open the main menu over other menus. Moreover, the modifier keys ALT, CTRL, and SHIFT are not yet supported in the key mapping. If that bothers you: You can also play Immortal with a controller.

UI: You cannot resize the game window when using windowed mode. Some elements in the chat are currently missing, such as slash commands, copy, paste, and selecting all text.

Accessibility: The text-to-speech transcription may not work for some languages.

Further issues are currently not included in the list. However, it is possible that these will still grow after the release.

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How does Blizzard handle errors? According to the statement, the list will be updated, so they apparently want to be transparent about potential issues. Furthermore, Blizzard intends to use patches and hotfixes to address problems – and to keep track of these in the list as well.

Hotfixes are expected to be used more frequently and will not require large downloads, while patches will require data downloads. In that case, the game will need to be updated.

So far, there are no “huge” errors known for the PC version. However, during the mobile launch, there were some problems with graphics on various devices.

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New, fat piglet currently delights Pokémon fans – And that’s only because of its name

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Pokémon Scarlet and Violet are the upcoming 9th generation of the “Pokémon” series, and there are already over 900 Pokémon even without them. But a little piggy is currently winning the hearts of fans at lightning speed. This is not least due to the English version of its name: Lechonk. What’s behind it is explained by MeinMMO.

What kind of Pokémon is this? Lechonk, or Ferkuli in German, was introduced in the latest trailer for the new editions Scarlet and Violet. It is a small, black, and chubby piglet with yellow eye rings.

It is a Normal type and resembles a small version of a truffle pig. Ferkuli even has a special sense for rich berries and fragrant grasses. The official Pokémon website states that it may look fat, but its body is mostly made of muscle.

Here you can watch the latest trailer for Pokémon Scarlet and Violet featuring Ferkuli:

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Pokémon in Multiplayer: New Editions Scarlet and Violet Show Release in Trailer

Fans celebrate Lechonk and turn it into a meme

Twitter and Reddit go wild: The term Lechonk was trending on Twitter for several hours with over 20,000 tweets.

Nearly 13,000 retweets and more than 160,000 likes were garnered by Twitter user and YouTuber Patterrz by posting a picture of Lechonk and saying: ‘Lechonk is the only Pokémon that you cannot give a nickname legally (via Twitter).’

Out of Context Pokémon could hardly believe it either, earning about 25,000 retweets and almost 200,000 likes with their tweet, in which they wrote ‘They called him Lechonk, LMFAO’.

In the subreddit ‘pokemonmemes’, many fans created the wildest images (memes) about the new piglet. Reddit user Axirev even put a beret on Ferkuli and gave it a baguette:

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Another Reddit user summarized with a meme what many thought first before reading the name Lechonk:

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Chubby Piglet Has a Name that Describes Fat Cats

But why is the name Lechonk such a hit? The community breaks down the name into two parts: ‘Le’ and ‘chonk’. Chonk/chonky is humorously derived from the English word ‘chunk’ or ‘chunky’, which means fat, bulky, or clump.

Chonky or chonk is lovingly used in meme culture to describe fat animals, especially chubby cats. The subreddit Chonkers is the perfect example of this. There, images of fat cats are constantly posted.

The word ‘Le’ is simply the French word for ‘The’.

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What are memes? Memes are usually images, GIFs, or short videos that predominantly contain humorous content. Sometimes they are also satirical, which is why they are occasionally seen as socially critical.

Where does the name Lechonk actually come from? Lechonk actually comes from the Spanish term “Lechón”, which simply means a suckling pig.

If you want to learn more about the upcoming Pokémon games Scarlet and Violet, you can do so in our article: Generation 9 of Pokémon announced – Starters and everything we know

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Amazon announces another big online game after Lost Ark and New World – Here’s what we know

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As announced today, Amazon Games is collaborating with developer studio Disruptive Games on a new action-adventure focused on online multiplayer. Not much has been revealed yet, but what we know is shared here on MeinMMO.

What is known so far? After New World and Lost Ark, Amazon announces the next big online adventure. Together with the developers from Disruptive Games, a brand new IP is being created.

This is an “online multiplayer action-adventure.” It will be a multi-platform title that focuses on cooperative and competitive gameplay.

There are 2 images with concept art:

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Mobile game with survival elements?

What could this game be? Currently, it is still completely unclear what type of game this is. More information will come later.

However, based on some statements from responsible parties and the information known so far, possible conclusions can already be drawn:

  • Mobile game

It is only a concept art – but in a vertically oriented image, mobile bells start ringing immediately. The hint at the “multi-platform title” can also be interpreted that way. Similar to Diablo Immortal, this new game could also run on PC and mobile, perhaps even on consoles.

  • Survival elements

The images depict typical survival mechanics, such as a character carrying a pickaxe and a campfire that perhaps provides warmth but definitely provides food.

  • Rust sends regards

Firearms can also be discovered. Therefore, it could be a survival game with a large PvP component like Rust, where players fight over scarce resources on a large map and defend their base.

  • The Forest also sends regards

The hints at an action-adventure also suggest that the world invites exploration and tells a story. The Forest demonstrated how to implement something like this in a cooperative game – Amazon could even incorporate PvP. By the way, a sequel to The Forest is in the works.

  • “Disruptive” ideas

At Disruptive Games, the name is program. They want to “question the traditional rules of game design and game development.”

Christoph Hartmann, Vice President of Amazon Games, adds: “Disruptive Games brings fresh air into the genre of multiplayer action-adventures, with strong game design and rich worldbuilding.”

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What exactly lies behind the project is still uncertain. However, the developers at Disruptive Games have already gained quite a bit of experience and have implemented the following projects:

  • Godfall – created ability effects
  • Diablo 2: Resurrected – online service
  • Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 1+2 – multiplayer integration

What do you see for a game when you look at the first information and photos? Feel free to leave a comment with your opinion on the subject. If you want to read more about upcoming survival games, then check this out: 7 new survival games to look forward to in 2022

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I tried 2 controllers for Diablo Immortal – That’s why they are much better than the touchscreen

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Eventually, you can play Diablo Immortal on your phone. You can make it easier for yourself when you use a controller. MeinMMO editor Benedikt Schlotmann has tested two devices for mobile and explains why they are much better than the touchscreen.

Diablo Immortal aims to bring the typical hack-and-slash gameplay to mobile devices. You can smash plenty of enemies and then collect loot.

On mobile, you can control your character either with the touchscreen of your phone or with a controller. How old your phone can be for Diablo Immortal, you can read it on MeinMMO.

Two controllers are currently among my absolute favorites because you can connect them directly to your phone. This way, the controllers take up less space than if you reach for an Xbox or PlayStation controller. I tested the controllers with a Samsung Galaxy Note 9 (6.4 inches) and the Note 10+ (6.8 inches). My two devices fit perfectly in the featured controllers.

Annoying is that for certain inputs in the menus of Diablo Immortal, you need the thumbstick to navigate through the menus like with a finger. Here it’s convenient that your fingers are not far from the screen.

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The Razer Kishi is a good all-rounder when it’s on sale

What kind of controller is this? The Razer Kishi is a controller into which you clamp your phone in the middle. You then connect the phone directly via the USB-C or Lightning connector. This way, the controller also doesn’t need a battery, but you cannot use the headphone jack. Razer does not specify the size in inches, instead, it provides dimensions (145.3 – 163.7 mm x 68.2 – 78.1 mm x 7.0 – 8.8 mm).

What is good about it? The controller is very compact and suitable for travel luggage. Neither I (big hands) nor my girlfriend (small hands) had trouble reaching any buttons. The setup works without problems, and it is recognized directly by the game and the phone. Since I have played on PC with an Xbox controller before, I feel at home with it right away.

The controller also offers a USB-C port. Once your phone is connected, you can charge your phone while in use.

The Razer Kishi. It is small and practical.

What isn’t so great? The build quality doesn’t always convince me. Razer primarily uses plastic. The two halves of the controller are connected with a kind of leather strap. This works flawlessly. Other manufacturers use a stable attachment on the back. I find the grip tiring after a while and not entirely ergonomically sound. My girlfriend did not have this problem.

For whom is the controller recommended? If you’re looking for a good all-rounder that works for various games besides Diablo Immortal, then take a look at the Razer Kishi. It’s best to buy it for 50 – 60 euros. It is simply too expensive at the regular price of around 110 euros.

However, note that Razer sells a separate device for both Apple and Android devices. The device for Android uses USB-C, so you cannot use it on an iPhone.

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The Nacon MG-X Pro offers great ergonomics but may not always have precise buttons

What kind of controller is this? The MG-X Pro is also a device where you clamp your phone in the middle. However, the controller uses Bluetooth as the connection, and you need to charge the controller regularly. The MG-X Pro is suitable for phones up to 6.7 inches. My Galaxy Note 10+ is officially 0.1 inches too big but still fits in the controller.

What is good about it? The ergonomics feel very pleasant due to the shaped and textured grips. I could play for a whole afternoon without any issues. Both my girlfriend and I could easily reach all the buttons. On an Android device, the controller sets up easily and is recognized directly by Diablo Immortal. Unlike the Kishi, the phone is held by a bridge between the two controller halves in the MG-X Pro. I like this better and it promises security for my device. The battery life held up well for several days, but I also played only a few hours in the evening.

The Nacon MG-X Pro. It is quite bulky and requires more space than the Razer Kishi.

What isn’t so great? On iOS, we had issues connecting the controller directly, and it didn’t work right away. Overall, it is bulkier than the Kishi and doesn’t easily fit into travel luggage. In purely single-player games, you hardly notice the latency of Bluetooth, while in online games, it’s more noticeable. However, I didn’t feel the delay as strongly as with the streaming service GeForce Now in Diablo Immortal.

The thumbsticks of the controller feel somewhat spongy at times. With the Sorceress, for example, you have to position your spells precisely if you want to hit all enemies. The D-pad is the better partner for aiming in that case.

For whom is the controller recommended? If you are looking for an ergonomic controller that you can connect flexibly with any device, the MG-X Pro is definitely a recommendation. However, at 90 euros, the device is expensive, but it is already cheaper than the Kishi at the MSRP and seems better built due to the bridge.

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Razer Kishi or Nacon MG-X Pro?

Which controller should I choose? Personally, I really like both controllers and I have played various games on my phone with both devices. If you do not want to spend more than 60 euros at the current time (June 2, 2022), then go for the Razer Kishi. Because you can currently get the Razer device for around 50 euros.

If you prefer to be flexible because you use different devices or if your family has both Android and Apple devices, then go for the Nacon MG-X Pro. With Razer, you would otherwise have to buy two different devices since the USB-C connector does not fit on your iPhone.

Nacon MG-X Pro and Razer Kishi in comparison. Both use the Xbox design

What other alternatives are there? An alternative to comprehensive controllers would be a clip that allows you to attach an already purchased Xbox or PlayStation controller to your phone. I personally think that this makes the phone look quite bulky, but it’s definitely a cheap alternative if you only want to play at home.

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Buy PS5 now at GameStop – Big drop is active, hurry up

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Do you really want to finally buy a PS5? Today you might have the opportunity at GameStop. MeinMMO presents you with all the important information for that.

Update June 2, 15:58: In the meantime, it seems that has been it. However, as there haven’t been any PS5 drops at GameStop for a year, it is still difficult to estimate whether some quotas or returns might be released again. We are, of course, keeping an eye on this for you!

It is still incredibly difficult to get a PS5. The last months were often characterized by prolonged droughts regarding PS5 drops and sales events.

Moreover, many retailers had already completely left the online business with the sought-after console last year and focused entirely on brick-and-mortar sales. So did GameStop for a long time. Recently, the retailer made a comeback with an online sale. The official Horizon Forbidden West bundle was sold.

What kind of PS5 package is GameStop selling today?

Today the same official PS5 including Horizon Forbidden West bundle including Death Stranding and a second controller is being offered.

Due to high demand, there is currently a waiting list.

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Didn’t get a PS5? If you haven’t gotten a PS5, it’s best to check our ticker. Here we keep you updated daily and explain how you can best get a PS5 and show you drops around the sought-after console.

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Even before the release of High Isle, you can expect a lot of rewards in ESO – Here’s how it works

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On June 6th, the new Chapter High Isle for the MMORPG The Elder Scrolls Online will be released. However, you don’t have to wait that long. Today, you can start reaping rewards through ESO livestreams. How exactly you can do that, you will find out here at MeinMMO.

Which ESO live streams are we talking about? You can decide for yourself. You can choose from several ESO streamers to receive these rewards. The important thing is that the respective live stream is found under the ESO category on Twitch.

If you don’t know which channel currently has ESO streams, Twitch itself can help you. On the ESO Stream Team page on Twitch, you will find a long list of members of the official stream team. In principle, you can also receive drops from streamers not in this team.

The decisive factor is the ESO category and the tag “Drops enabled” below the video.

Why is it worth watching ESO live streams on Twitch?

It’s simple: Just for watching, you receive some items that will look great in your ESO collection.

ESO - High Isle Live-Stream Rewards

What items will I get? In total, you can unlock several crown ouroboros chests. In addition, there is a companion, a costume, and even a mount. Here’s an overview of all the rewards:

  • Ghostly Housecat (peaceful companion)
  • Relentless Harvester (costume)
  • Sun Gold Bay Pureblood (mount)
  • 3 x 2 Crown Ouroboros Chests

To really get all the rewards, you need to pay attention to when and how long you watch ESO streams.

What times do I need to watch? You need to keep an eye on the following time frames:

  • June 2nd – 9th: Watch for 4 hours – 2 x Crown Ouroboros Chests & Ghostly Housecat
  • June 10th – 15th: Watch for 4 hours – 2 x Crown Ouroboros Chests & Relentless Harvester
  • June 16th – 26th:
    • Watch for 4 hours – Ghostly Housecat
    • Watch for 6 hours – Relentless Harvester
    • Watch for 8 hours – Sun Gold Bay Pureblood (mount) & 2 x Crown Ouroboros Chests

At first glance, it may seem more complicated than it really is. You can receive 2 Crown Ouroboros Chests in each of the three time frames. So in total, that’s 6 Crown Ouroboros Chests. For the collectibles, you only strictly need to watch a total of 8 hours in the last time frame. However, you would miss out on 4 chests.

If you really want to get all the possible rewards, you need to proceed as follows:

  • June 2nd – 9th: Watch for 4 hours – 2 x Crown Ouroboros Chests & Ghostly Housecat
  • June 10th – 15th: Watch for 4 hours – 2 x Crown Ouroboros Chests & Relentless Harvester
  • June 16th – 26th: Watch for 8 hours – 2 x Crown Ouroboros Chests & Sun Gold Bay Pureblood (mount)

First, you must connect your Twitch account with your ESO account

But there is something you definitely need to pay attention to. You can really only receive the rewards if your accounts are connected. ESO needs to know that you’ve watched live streams on Twitch.

If you want to learn more about ESO, you might also find this interesting:

How do I connect my ESO account with my Twitch account? It’s super quick, and you can do it in 2 ways.

Connect your accounts via Twitch

It really just takes a few clicks. Here’s how to do it step by step:

  1. Log in to twitch.tv.
  2. Click on this link for Twitch Drops.
  3. Select ESO from the list. Then details will open for this.
  4. You can now link your accounts at the Link section.

Connect your accounts via the official ESO website

  1. Log in to the official ESO website.
  2. On the left in the account overview, you will find the point: linked accounts.
  3. There is a purple Twitch button.
  4. Connect the accounts by clicking the button.

Connected? Then you can start watching happily. You can keep track of your progress during viewing. Click on your profile in the upper right corner, and a menu will open. You will quickly see your progress in the middle. In the “Drops” category, you will find a bar that fills up proportionally.

What should I avoid? On some browsers, you should not mute the stream using the icons located in the picture area. However, you can mute your browser tab, and it still counts. Or you can just watch the stream without cheating. Maybe you will find a channel that you also want to visit outside of the event.

If you can’t get enough of the rewards even after this event, you can also focus on the ESO in-game events. You can find the latest news in our ESO Event Ticker 2022. Have fun collecting!

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LoL: One of the best of all time wants to work as a pro again at 25 – fails against a 19-year-old

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The Chinese Jian “Uzi” Zi-Hao is considered a legendary ADC in League of Legends, perhaps the mechanically best player of all time. He was a pro for 8 years – in 2020 he had to retire. His body couldn’t keep up anymore. In 2022 he wanted to give it another shot, but his comeback now ends without glory with his release. The team simply found a 19-year-old better.

Who is Uzi?

  • The now 25-year-old Chinese began his professional career in 2012 at Royal Club. From the very beginning, Uzi was known as a “mechanically brilliant” player: He was simply faster with mouse and keyboard than anyone else. His international successes include finals appearances at the Worlds 2013 and 2014, in the “good old days of LoL” and a victory at MSI 2018 with Royal Never Give Up, the team also won MSI again in 2022.
  • Although Uzi was mechanically extraordinarily strong, he was always considered difficult and hot-tempered. He regularly quarreled with his supporter, got worked up in negative situations and somehow he always lacked a bit of discipline. Nevertheless, he was known for his gameplay with champions that have dash abilities, like Vayne, Caitlyn, or Ezreal. With them, he set standards.
  • In May 2020, Uzi surprisingly ended his career at the age of 23. He said at the time that his arms were broken, his body could no longer keep up. He also suffered from type 2 diabetes. He simply couldn’t do it anymore and needed to recover. It was assumed that his extreme click speed after 8 years as a pro made his arms feel like those of a man twice his age.
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Weak team from China signs Uzi and 19-year-old ADC in December 2021

That was the comeback: In December 2021, Uzi was suddenly back: He wanted to play as ADC for the team “Bilibili Gaming”, a team at the lower end of the LPL. From the beginning, it was said that he should be used cautiously and was given breaks repeatedly.

The team played with a 6-man roster, the ADC position was doubly occupied: In addition to Uzi, they also had Doggo on the team. He is 6 years younger than Uzi.

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Bilibili Gaming signed Uzi in December 2021 alongside the much younger ADC Doggo (Taiwan, 19).

How did the comeback go? It took until mid-February 2021 before Uzi played his first match.

Already in March 2022, the team announced that Uzi would take a break to focus on his fitness and work on synergy with the team.

19-year-old Doggo completely replaces Uzi now

This is how it ended: Ultimately, the experiment proved to be a failure. Uzi did not return from the break. Now, on June 1, the team announced that Uzi is leaving Bilibili Gaming.

Ultimately, Uzi only participated in 4 matches of the team, played a total of 9 matches – in China they play “Best of 3” series.

While he had a strong debut on Jinx. As Inven reports, he was not able to maintain the form and couldn’t stand against the 19-year-old Doggo (via invenglobal.com).

  • In the end, Uzi was only able to win one of the 4 series he played. Out of the 9 matches, he only secured 4.
  • Doggo, on the other hand, was involved in 43 matches and will now become the sole ADC of Bilibli-Gaming. They finished the last season in 8th place with 9-7 series and 20-18 games.

Upon his return to the LPL in February 2022, Uzi seemed to still have it all:

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LoL is not “a game for old men”

This is what it’s about: LoL really is a game for “young people”, at 23 you are considered old there. There are cases where players significantly older than Uzi have managed a comeback, but mostly in much weaker leagues: The LPL is known to be brutal.

It seems to be the same with LoL as it is with soccer: If players are known for their physical attributes, for their speed and athleticism, like Uzi, they struggle more as they age than players known for their game intelligence or positional play.

For him, his comeback went significantly better:

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Pokémon GO: 10 strong monsters that are definitely worth it for the GO Fest 2022

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The big Pokémon GO Fest 2022 is just around the corner and brings you numerous spawns and Shinies. We at MeinMMO have looked at which monsters are particularly worth it and explain where you can find them.

What event is it? On the weekend of June 4th to 5th, the GO Fest 2022 will take place in Pokémon GO. You can participate in this event from anywhere in the world and look forward to numerous spawns, raid bosses, and bonuses.

Especially ticket holders can benefit from additional exclusive Pokémon from the incense and can hope for an encounter with the mysterious Pokémon Shaymin (Land form). But which monsters are actually worth it? We have looked at it and will show you.

When does the GO Fest take place? The GO Fest 2022 runs on June 4th and 5th, 2022, from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM each day.

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These are the 10 strongest monsters for the GO Fest 2022

On both event days, you will encounter numerous Pokémon in the wild of Pokémon GO and in raids. Some of them you should definitely secure, as they are particularly strong in raids or PvP battles.

We will show you below which are and where you can get them during the GO Fest. We have oriented the order of the Pokémon according to the timeline of the event.

Kyogre

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Kyogre normal (left) and as Shiny (right)

What kind of Pokémon is this? Kyogre is a legendary Water-type Pokémon from the 3rd generation of games. It has strong values in attack, stamina, and defense and has a moveset that causes a lot of damage to the opponent with Waterfall and Hydro Pump. Kyogre is thus one of the best Water attackers in the game.

Where can you get it for the GO Fest? Kyogre will be available in the Level 5 raids on the first event day. This makes it accessible for all trainers. In our raid guide, you can find the 20 best counters against the legendary raid boss.

Can you catch Shiny Kyogre? Yes. After winning the raid, you may encounter a Shiny Kyogre with some luck. Keep an eye out for a purple specimen.

Groudon

Pokemon-Go-Groudon
Groudon normal (left) and as Shiny (right)

What kind of Pokémon is this? Groudon is also a legendary Pokémon from the 3rd generation of games. It is a Ground-type Pokémon and has no pre-evolutions or evolutions. It stands out mostly due to its good stats.

In attack, it is slightly weaker than Excadrill. Nevertheless, Groudon is one of the best attackers in the game.

Where can you get it for the GO Fest? Just like Kyogre, it will dominate the Level 5 raids on Saturday, making it available for all players. Even after the GO Fest, Groudon will remain in raids from June 7 to June 16.

Here you can find the best counters against Groudon in the raid guide.

Can you catch Shiny Groudon? Yes. You can recognize Shiny Groudon by its neon-colored body and it can be caught after the raid with some luck.

Milotic

Milotic normal (left) and as Shiny (right)

What kind of Pokémon is this? Milotic is a Dragon-type Pokémon from the 5th generation, which can evolve from Sharfax to Maxax. Maxax can especially score with an enormous attack value.

With a moveset of Dragon Tail and Dragon Claw, Maxax also deals decent damage to the opponent. Therefore, it belongs to the 10 best Dragon attackers in the game.

Furthermore, Milotic is one of the Pokémon that you usually encounter very rarely in the game, which makes catching it during the GO Fest doubly rewarding.

Where can you get it for the GO Fest? Milotic will be available in Level 1 raids for all players on both event days. Additionally, it is expected to spawn in the “Plain” habitat on Saturday with some luck. Ticket holders will also receive it as an exclusive spawn through incense during this time.

Can you catch Shiny Milotic? Yes, for the first time Shiny Milotic will also be available in the game. You will recognize it by its gray-green body.

Larvitar

Larvitar normal (left) and as Shiny (right)

What kind of Pokémon is this? Larvitar is a Ground and Rock-type Pokémon from the 2nd generation. It can evolve from Pupitar to Tyranitar.

Tyranitar can especially score with a strong attack and long stamina. Its defense is also solid. Therefore, it belongs to the best Rock attackers in Pokémon GO.

Where can you get it for the GO Fest? On the first event day, Larvitar spawns in the wild during the “Plain” habitat. It is available there for all players, regardless of whether you play with or without a ticket. You can also encounter it in the wild on Sunday.

Can you catch Shiny Larvitar? Yes, Larvitar can also be caught in its shiny form. You recognize it by its green body and the pink belly.

Rotomurf

Rotomurf

What kind of Pokémon is this? The Ground Pokémon Rotomurf is a monster from the 5th generation. Its evolution Excadrill can convince with high stats in attack and stamina.

This makes it not only a strong Steel Pokémon but also one of the 10 best Ground attackers. In addition, Excadrill shines with a moveset of Mud Shot, Drill Run, and Stone Edge in the Master League.

Where can you get it for the GO Fest? Rotomurf spawns just like Larvitar during the first GO Fest day in the “Plain” habitat and then again on Sunday in the wild. This makes it accessible for all players as well.

Can you catch Shiny Rotomurf? No, Rotomurf does not yet exist in its shiny form in the game.

Knilz

Knilz normal (left) and as Shiny (right)

What kind of Pokémon is this? Knilz is a Grass-type Pokémon from the 3rd generation that can evolve into Kapilz. With its high attack value and a strong moveset of Counter and Dynamic Punch, Kapilz ranks among the best Fighting attackers in Pokémon GO.

Where can you get it for the GO Fest? Knilz appears on Saturday in the “Rainforest” habitat for all trainers. On Sunday you will have another chance to encounter it in the wild.

Can you catch Shiny Knilz? Yes, Knilz will be found for the first time in its shiny form in the game. You will recognize it by its orange patterns.

Quiekel

Quiekel normal (left) and as Shiny (right)

What kind of Pokémon is this? The Ice and Ground-type Pokémon Quiekel has a really strong evolution. Mammoth swine scores with a strong attack and good stamina and defense values. Thus, it ranks among the best Ice and Ground attackers in the game.

But also in the GO Battle League, Mammoth swine can shine. With its moveset of Powder Snow, Avalanche, and Steam Roller, it is a suitable candidate for the Master League.

Where can you get it for the GO Fest? In the “Tundra” habitat on the first event day, you have the chance to encounter Quiekel both with and without a ticket. On Sunday, it is also expected to spawn in the wild again.

Can you catch Shiny Quiekel? Yes, Quiekel can also be caught in its shiny form. You will recognize it by its green body.

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Meditite

Meditite normal (left) and as Shiny (right)

What kind of Pokémon is this? The Fighting and Psychic-type Pokémon Meditie has the evolution Meditalis. This will be particularly interesting for PvP players. With its moveset of Counter, Ice Punch, and Confusion, it secures the 5th rank in the PvPoke rankings of the Super League.

Where can you get it for the GO Fest? On the first event day, all trainers have the chance to catch it in the “Tundra” habitat. It will also be roaming in the wild again on Sunday.

Can you catch Shiny Meditie? Yes, Meditie will also be available as Shiny. You will recognize it by its pink to red body.

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Seemops

What kind of Pokémon is this? Seemops is an Ice and Water-type Pokémon that can evolve from Seel to Walraisa. Walraisa is a real all-rounder in the GO Battle League, as it can perform well in all three leagues.

According to PvPoke, it ranks 4th in the Super League, 5th in the Hyper League, and 39th in the Master League. You should best use the attack combination of Powder Snow, Ice Spear, and Earthquake.

Where can you get it for the GO Fest? Just like Quiekel, Seemops spawns on the first event day in the “Tundra” habitat and again on Sunday in the wild.

Can you catch Shiny Seemops? Yes, Seemops is also available in its shiny form in the game. It is distinguished from the normal form by a purple body.

Galar Flampion

Galar Flampion normal (left) and as Shiny (right)

What kind of Pokémon is this? Another worthwhile Pokémon for the GO Fest is Galar Flampion. The Ice-type Pokémon comes from the 5th generation and can evolve into Galar Flampivian.

This one can score with an even better attack than Mammoth Swine and also has a really fast attack combination consisting of Ice Fang and Avalanche. Therefore, it belongs to the best Ice attackers in the game.

Where can you get it for the GO Fest? Galar Flampion will be attracted exclusively by the incense of ticket holders in the “Tundra” habitat on Saturday. However, with some luck, it may also spawn in the wild during this time for players without a ticket.

Can you catch Shiny Galar Flampion? Yes, with luck you will encounter a shiny specimen. You’ll recognize it by its green and dark blue patterns.

Other interesting Pokémon for the GO Fest 2022

In addition to the Pokémon mentioned above, you can also encounter other rare specimens during the GO Fest. So keep an eye out for the following monsters:

  • Bithora
  • Geronimatz
  • Klikk (only for ticket holders)
  • Glara-Pantimos (only for ticket holders)
  • Icognito B, G, O, and U (only for ticket holders)
  • Pam-Pam (only for ticket holders)

as well as the Pokémon that will debut as Shiny:

  • Camaub
  • Laukaps
  • Schnuthelm

Which Pokémon do you definitely want to secure for the GO Fest 2022? Feel free to let us know here on MeinMMO in the comments!

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From eSports athlete for Berlin to the German Twitch millionaire – The story of eliasn97

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Elias “eliasn97” Nerlich (24) is currently the biggest streamer on Twitch, founder and co-owner of the e-sports team FOKUS CLAN, and also successful on YouTube. MeinMMO presents the content creator.

It started like this: eliasn97 wanted to become a “football professional like everyone else,” according to his own statements. He had played football his whole life, but never made it to a professional career. Additionally, he sustained a serious leg injury during football training that required two surgeries – this led him to FIFA 17. From then on, his love for the game developed.

In August 2018, he was recruited by the football club Hertha BSC for the e-sports team for FIFA 19. Nerlich was discovered at the FUT Champions Cup in Barcelona, where he was among the best 64 players from November 2017.

On September 7, 2018, the then 20-year-old Nerlich introduced himself to his YouTube community in a high-quality trailer, although he stated that he was not doing it of his own accord, but because Hertha BSC insisted. Initially, his YouTube channel was supposed to focus solely on FIFA.

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eliasn97 on his work and how he achieved success

While he was active as an e-sports player, he also ran his YouTube and Twitch channel. Nerlich said he sometimes recorded until 5 AM, edited the video until 8 AM, and then had to go to appointments. It was important for him not to be negligent.

His YouTube channel was initially the only place where he streamed and uploaded videos, alongside platforms like Twitter and Instagram. He built a following of about 200,000 subscribers before deciding in April 2020 to also stream on Twitch.

He pursued his career as an e-sports player, was active on Twitch, YouTube, and all other social media channels, such as TikTok, Instagram, and Twitter.

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How did he succeed on YouTube? On the one hand, consistency and engagement from eliasn97 helped. On the other hand, his personality, openness, and his contact with well-known personalities and the resulting interesting videos.

Nerlich was known in his community not to be the calmest FIFA player and would often get loudly frustrated when things didn’t go as he had hoped.

Additionally, he had close contact with professional football players, like his best friend Sidney Friede. Together, they produced various videos in which they talked about life as a professional, opened FIFA packs, or simply played for PSN cards.

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He also actively interacted with his community by streaming himself opening his viewers’ FIFA rewards. This ran as a series on his YouTube channel for an extended period.

In August 2020, he started posting videos about tournaments of Fall Guys and Mario Kart, hosted by Twitch streamers Trymacs and MontanaBlack, but it still mainly revolved around FIFA.

How much did eliasn97 earn? According to his own statements, the 24-year-old earned at least 10,000 euros a month in 2020. His best earnings were 45,000 euros in a month. Both amounts were gross and accounted for both his e-sports career as well as his earnings from Twitch and YouTube.

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How did he start on Twitch? By building a solid following on YouTube, he launched in April 2020 directly with around 3,100 average viewers on Twitch. However, he offered less FIFA there and focused more on Just Chatting streams where he interacted with his audience.

Since then, his numbers have consistently increased. Although he dropped in June 2021 regarding his average viewers, there were still close to 15,000. Moreover, he quickly recovered from that in the following months.

eliasn97’s average viewer numbers in overview (via SullyGnome.com)

There was a rapid increase in his viewership especially from October 2020 to January 2021. During this time, he primarily streamed the Steam hit Among Us and FIFA 21, which released in October. He also mentioned that the COVID-19 period helped his streams.

Moreover, the frequency of his streams increased during that period. He streamed only 7 days in October and 15 days in January. He expanded this until he was streaming almost daily.

He frequently collaborated with other well-known streamers like MontanaBlack, Trymacs, or his FIFA buddies.

This is Twitch streamer and YouTuber eliasn97 in 2022

How does it look on Twitch? Currently, he reaches about 27,500 viewers on average with his live broadcasts, placing him ahead of the formerly biggest streamer in Germany, and now he is number 1 on Twitch. Recently, Nerlich celebrated 1 million followers on the platform.

How does it look on YouTube? It’s going similarly well. At the moment, Nerlich has 825,000 subscribers on his YouTube channel and garners between 7.8 and 10.1 million video views monthly.

There, it’s not just FIFA anymore, but also Valorant, Fortnite, or other games together with other content creators.

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eliasn97 turns his back on FIFA

Why is there hardly any FIFA on YouTube anymore? eliasn97 talked in a longer video about how he only wants to play Career Mode and Squad Builder Battle, but nothing else. He said, ‘EA isn’t doing anything anyway – the game is completely messed up.’ The streamer expressed his frustration over the poor pulls from packs, stating that it wasn’t like that in the past.

In FIFA Ultimate Team, there is also the Weekend League, which Nerlich claimed had dramatically declined and is no longer fun for him. The Weekend League is the arena in FIFA Ultimate Team where the best of the best compete against each other with custom-built teams.

For more details and background on his exit, you can watch his video:

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What about e-sports? Since August 2021, eliasn97 is no longer an e-sports player at Hertha BSC and founded his own team – the FOKUS CLAN. Together with Dennis Andreas Nirtl and Martin Wyss, he leads the e-sports team. So far, they have often placed successfully between rank 9 and 16 in FIFA tournaments.

And also in Valorant, things are looking good so far. Within 90 days, the FOKUS Valorant team qualified for the highest league in Europe (via Twitter).

How much does eliasn97 earn nowadays? Besides Twitch, his team, YouTube, and more, the streamer also owns a fashion brand together with his friend Sidney Friede, which also seems to generate decent revenue. He mentioned that after nearly a year in business, they earned about 10 million euros.

Although Nerlich didn’t disclose how much he earns from the rest, he stated in a January 2022 interview that he “probably never needs to work again.”

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Path of Exile developers fix 6-year-old bug – “This bug will stay in my memory”

Dariusz Müller Dariusz Müller Reading time 3 minutes

For 6 years, there has been a bug in Path of Exile that has finally been resolved after years of seeking a solution. The developer who ultimately managed to fix the bug provides insights into the “hunt” for the problem in a “Dev Blog” post and explains why he will not forget the bug anytime soon.

What bug is it? The bug that has puzzled the developers of Path of Exile for years has become known as “Mangled Text” – in German, this roughly translates to “Verstümmelter Text”. A look at the consequences of the bug shows that this name is fitting.

If you now believe that a text bug is harmless, imagine the following: You read an article on MeinMMO about the new expansion of Path of Exile, but instead of normal letters, various symbols are displayed in the middle of a sentence or a word, which replace the actual letters. Perhaps multiple letters or even whole words and paragraphs are stacked on top of each other.

The article would be unreadable, and it would be significantly harder to understand what the author is trying to convey. In a game, this would mean that the quest, the skill tree, or even story-relevant conversations would be incomprehensible.

In the following image, you can see an example of the curious bug that presents the terms “E-Mail” and “Password” in a very unusual way, reminiscent of the worst font in the world:

Path of Exile Mangled Text Bug
The Mangled Text Bug devastates entire texts

The Spectacular Mangled Text Bug

Why is the bug so spectacular? The bug is near infamous among the developers of Path of Exile. The first report of the bug surfaced in 2016, and over the years, many more followed.

The bug existed for years, and before it was resolved, various members of the developer team attempted to solve the riddle, according to the “Path of Exile” Dev Blog post. The problem was that the bug had been very difficult to reproduce for a long time.

Reproducing a bug is, however, the key to investigating the problem and finding out precisely what went wrong.

Ben, the developer who was able to fix the bug after 6 years of searching, will not forget the bug anytime soon. He describes the symptoms of the bug as strange, the search for it as annoying, and says he will almost miss the bug because it existed for so long.

This bug will stay in my memory because it shows particularly strange symptoms, because it’s really annoying to find, and because it has been known for so long. In a way, I will almost miss it, as it is one less “big riddle” to work on. I guess I just have to find the next riddle that can fascinate me!

“Path of Exile” UI programmer Ben in the Dev Blog

If you are fans of Path of Exile and are interested in the successor of the action RPG, feel free to check out MeinMMO’s video that provides you with all the information currently known about Path of Exile 2:

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The Community Shows Some Sentimentality

How do players react to the fix of the legendary bug? In the comments under the Dev Blog post, there are several players who vividly illustrate how well-known the bug is in the community. We provide you with a brief overview of notable player comments:

  • D1amxnd: “I’m glad you found the solution, but I will probably miss the bug.”
  • Lisek8: “Good job, it must have felt great when you figured it out. Great read, I love these little tidbits since I’m a software developer myself. Keep it up!”
  • HDTanel: “I’ve stumbled upon this ‘feature’ for years and just thought of it as a ‘great feature’ of the game.”
  • Aethroz: “Rest in peace, you beautiful bastard!”

If you’re interested in more about action RPGs:

Path of Exile 2 currently has no official release date, and Diablo 4 is also a while away. However, there is currently an action RPG “Last Epoch” on Steam that has been accumulating countless positive reviews and seems like a mix of Diablo and Path of Exile.

On MeinMMO, you can find out what makes Last Epoch special and why it is referred to as a mix of the two success titles.

Action RPG on Steam mixes Diablo and PoE, has over 10,000 positive reviews – “That’s Diablo 4”

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Final Fantasy XIV: Head of the MMORPG shatters fans’ hopes for their favorite jobs

Irina Moritz Irina Moritz Reading time 3 minutes

Director of Final Fantasy XIV, Naoki Yoshida, spoke in an interview about the jobs that players can expect in the future. He said that the team will likely only create “brand new jobs” that have not existed in the Final Fantasy series before.

Yoshida said: Actually, the head of FFXIV was a guest at an interview about FFXI, but even then, the topic swayed towards his main MMORPG towards the end. Together with FFXI producer Akihiko Matsui, he philosophized that naming in MMORPGs is incredibly difficult.

According to Yoshida, this is especially evident with jobs. He stated that it is very hard to create new jobs for the games.

It is pointless if the only similarity of the job to its namesake lies in the name. The [new] gameplay experience must fit traditional designs.

Previously, both FFXI and FFXIV drew from the long list of already known and popular FF jobs. Classes like White Mage, Summoner, Dark Knight, or Dragoon are familiar to fans of the series from many earlier games and were taken over by popular characters like Kain (FFIV) and Yuna (FFX).

But after many years of development and 20 jobs, the development teams have “no choice but to invent brand new jobs that have never existed in the Final Fantasy series before,” Yoshida said.

As head of Creative Business Unit 3 at Square Enix, Yoshida is not only the head of FFXIV but also of the first MMORPG from the Japanese developer, Final Fantasy XI. The game originally released in May 2002 for PC and PlayStation 2. It was the first MMORPG to offer crossplay between PC and consoles, and it was also the first MMORPG for the Xbox 360.

“The fans of Puppetmaster are currently in shambles.”

Some players say: The interview with Yoshida quickly made its way to Reddit and social media, where it was discussed by fans. FFXIV received 2-3 new jobs with each expansion, many of which were based on players’ wishes. These include Red Mage, Samurai, and Dancer, for example.

But now it seems to be over, and that makes some fans sad:

  • The top post in the reddit thread about the interview reads: “The fans of Puppetmaster are currently in shambles.” (1,043 Upvotes)
  • He receives agreement that this is also true for fans of Geomancer (602 Upvotes)
  • Slightly further down, a player comments: “I have to accept that I’m not getting a Time Mage.” (255 Upvotes)

Other comments discussed that after 20 jobs, only a few remain that would be suitable for MMORPGs. After all, the development teams must pay attention to balance and adhere to the rule of the Holy Trinity.

There is also speculation that in the next FFXIV expansion, there could be only 1 new job instead of 2.

More about FFXIV on MeinMMO can be found here:

Is there really no chance for the old jobs? Whether the fans of Puppetmaster or Geomancer will ever get their dream jobs is not set in stone. After all, Yoshida is known to backtrack on some of his statements from time to time.

Thus, there has been a new playable race of Viera since Shadowbringers in FFXIV, even though the head of the MMORPG announced after the Au Ra that no new races would come. The male Viera were originally not planned but exist nonetheless.

So it is not completely excluded that one of the old jobs might make it to FFXIV. However, the hopes of Puppetmaster and Geomancer fans are currently shattered.

Best WoW guild desperately struggling with the hardest raid in Final Fantasy XIV, but celebrating it as “super cool”

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LoL: The loser of the MSI 2022 tournament believes that the defeat was due to the coin toss for side selection – winners mock

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On Sunday morning, the finals of the MSI 2022 tournament took place at League of Legends in Busan. The South Korean champions T1 narrowly lost to the Chinese team RNG with a score of 2-3. After the match, the coach of T1 found a reason: The loss of the coin toss, which decided the side choice, was to blame. RNG had won that toss, thus gaining an advantage in the match, according to T1’s coach, Choi “Polt” Seong-hun.

What does the coin toss decide? Similar to football, the coin toss in LoL determines the side choice. The winner of the coin toss before the game gets to choose on which side of the map they will start.

The Chinese team RNG chose the “blue” side – T1 had to play on “Red” in Match 1.

After each match, the sides are switched. Since the finals went to 5 games, RNG played Matches 1, 3, and 5 as “blue”. RNG won all their games from the blue side.

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What is the difference between “blue” and “red”? There are some marginal differences in the map design. However, what is controversially discussed is which side is safer for attacking Baron or Dragon and who can better access their buffs, depending on the side.

The main difference, however, lies in the draft. Here, it is decided which of the 5 out of 160 champions in LoL the teams will play:

  • The “red” side starts by banning champions that the opponent cannot choose
  • The “blue” side then gets to pick the first champions they want to play themselves

Coach believes T1 would have won if they had played “blue” 3 times

This is what the coach says: In a press conference after the finals, the head coach of T1, Polt, stated:

The team that could choose a side always chose blue:

I believe the blue side brings advantages. We tried to prepare for the red side as much as possible, but we could not win the match.

When asked about the performance of his players and reasons for the loss, Polt said:

The reason we lost was, as I just said: We were not allowed to play on the blue side 3 times.

Star player Faker does not talk about “blue” and “red”. The three-time world champion stated that although none of the RNG players stood out, he was somewhat disappointed with T1’s performance and wanted to focus on that.

LoL is not only known for its e-sports but also for great cinematics:

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What did the opponents say? They were in good spirits. RNG’s mid laner, Xiaohu, said:

“The blue side can be OP and the red side can too. Even in the games we lost on red, it was only because of our champion selection.”

The supporter Ming also teased that the coach of T1 had been so confident about victory earlier:

“On media day, Polt said they would win 3-0, but actually only 3-1, because they lost the coin toss. I don’t even know why he mentioned that again.”

Indeed, throughout the tournament, the blue side had a statistical advantage: Blue won 53.2% of the time.

Coach criticized for draft

This is what it’s about: As a coach, Polt is responsible for his team’s draft. Fans heavily criticized him for not banning the champion “Gwen” even though RNG’s top laner, Bin, picked her every time and was able to convince with her in all of his team’s victories.

Some fans believe Polt should have just banned Gwen to lead T1 to victory.

The head of T1, Joe Marsh, defends his coaches: They draft together. It is not the coaches’ fault (via twitter).

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This is how Europe’s team G2 processed its defeat.

G2 takes its defeat lightly

The best reaction to a defeat was actually from G2: They mocked after losing to T1, saying that Riot Games had announced that the match would be voided because a horde of ducks had invaded the venue. G2 now had to face T1 in a basketball match.

This alludes to both the small stature of the Koreans and the “cancellation” of 3 preliminary round games of RNG by Riot Games:

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Lost Ark: Update comes today with 5 hours server down and bug fixes – A serious error remains

Mark Sellner Mark Sellner Reading time 3 minutes

The weekly update for Lost Ark brings mainly bug fixes today, on June 2nd. A long-awaited improvement is finally reaching the game, while a pesky game error continues to plague the MMORPG. We at MeinMMO summarize.

Update 1:11 PM: The servers are back online, and you can continue playing. We wish you good loot!

What’s included in the update? Today’s update on Thursday, June 2nd, mainly focuses on bug fixes. However, there is also an exciting change to the rewards of the Chaos Dungeons. Additionally, smaller adjustments are waiting for you. For example, the range of the golden cloud mount has been reset to its original distance.

Bug fixes are unfortunately desperately needed in Lost Ark right now. Currently, a severe bug is affecting the MMORPG that causes your mouse to get stuck on the user interface. If this happens to you, you can neither move nor really attack, leaving you trapped until you restart the game.

However, there is no fix for this bug in today’s update either. The developers have informed us that they are working on fixing this bug, but it will remain in the game for the time being.

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Lost Ark shows the dangerous creatures and bosses that you can now fight in the new update

The highlights of the update:

  • The bug that caused crashes in the story dungeon in South Vern has been fixed. You can finally continue the story
  • Items you acquire from the Chaos Dungeon exchange vendor are now bound to your character, not your squad. However, the currency you need to purchase items will no longer be character-bound, but squad-bound.
  • After several months, the time in the timer menu of the adventure islands now shows the correct time.
  • If you play with a controller, you will no longer accidentally activate your ultimate ability when you just want to ping.

Server down until approximately 2 PM

When will the server status be offline? The weekly update starts as you are used to at 9:00 AM our time. It is expected to last about 5 hours this week. Accordingly, you can return to the world of Arkesia and loot diligently from 2 PM onwards.

We will keep you updated in this article and will update it as soon as anything changes or the servers are back online.

You shouldn’t expect a very large download with the updates, we will continue to update the article for you in this regard.

Update 12:19 PM: You can already download the patch. It is 76 MB in size and downloads quickly. However, the servers remain offline.

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All patch notes

  • The issue causing the client to freeze when loading Haiger’s estate or the ruins of Rielvarr has been fixed. The areas are again freely accessible.
  • The rewards from the Chaos Dungeon exchange vendors are now bound to the character. Shards earned in the Chaos Dungeons are bound to the squad, allowing you to share them with other characters in your squad to redeem rewards for other characters.
  • The issue where the “simple horn glasses” appeared white when equipped simultaneously with “chest guard – & pants skin: torn dawn” is no longer present.
  • The issue that caused an error message when trying to load an older preset in the character creation menu has been fixed. If the problem persists, you can navigate to the folder with the customization files (found under Lost Ark LiveEFGameCustomizing) and change the file extension of all saved presets from “.cus.bak” to “.cus” to fix the error.
  • Chimek, an NPC from Wildwing Island, is no longer appearing in the “hot Naruna springs”.
  • The displayed timers in the adventure island menu no longer refer to UTC time in all regions.
  • The problem that occurs in various endgame dungeons and raids when using the Korean VO DLC is no longer in the game.
  • The number of remaining entries are now correctly displayed in the integrated dungeon menu.
  • The issue that caused the “Awaken” skill to trigger when using the smart ping function on a controller has been fixed. Smart ping can be triggered by pressing A, B, X, or Y while holding LB + LT + RB + RT.
  • The changes to the sprint distance for the mount: “Shining Golden Cloud” have been reverted. The cooldown for sprinting remains at 5 seconds.

Additionally, the team is still working on the following fixes:

  • This maintenance break will introduce a potential fix for the timing of island raids; we will keep you updated and inform you as soon as the build goes live.
  • UI elements (e.g., items) can still get stuck on the player’s cursor in various situations.
  • Players on the Vykas server cannot make donations to a guild.

What do you think of the update this week? Are you happy about the bug fixes, or would you have preferred other things? Feel free to let us know in the comments here at MeinMMO.

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4 totally crazy weapons in Elden Ring that make every victory over your opponents an insult

Marko Jevtic Marko Jevtic Reading time 4 minutes

In Elden Ring there are hundreds of weapons with which you can give your opponents a beating. Here, we present 4 weapons that are so bizarre that getting kills with them becomes more than just a moment of success for you. They are also an embarrassing insult to your opponents.

Elden Ring currently has 309 weapons, all of which we have already sorted and rated in a tier list for you. Among these weapons are not only strong classics such as katanas or large clubs.

As in all FromSoftware games, there are also some quirky features hidden in Elden Ring that you can take advantage of. So if you want to take down your opponents in a particularly humiliating way, you should check out one of these 4 weapons.

In this video, you will learn how a community legend has repeatedly humiliated the toughest boss in Elden Ring:

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Horn of the Messenger – Blow your enemies away

Elden Ring Horn of the Messenger
  • Location: Farmable drop from the Messenger in Leyndell or Miquella’s Haligtree
  • Ranking in our tier list: A-rank

The Horn of the Messenger is a weapon for which we have already created our so-called Bubbles build.

Because even though this weapon is actually listed as a hammer, it is much more like a rifle that fires lethal soap bubbles. This is guaranteed by the unique weapon ability Oracle Bubble.

Your character blows strongly into the weapon and, besides a weird sound, also fires a bubble that can deal extremely high holy damage.

There are hardly more embarrassing ways to die than by a barrage of bubbles. And that is precisely why this weapon is not only amazingly strong but also a lot of fun to use.

Varre’s Bouquet – A thorn in the eye

Elden Ring Varre's Bouquet

Location: Drop from the NPC Varre or reward at the end of his quest.
Ranking in our tier list: B-rank

Elden Ring was released shortly after Valentine’s Day, but with this weapon, you can make very special declarations of love at any time.

Because with this hammer, which looks like a bouquet of red roses, you deal heavy bleed damage. With the unique weapon talent, you also perform a small pirouette that transitions into several quick attacks. Not only does it hurt, but it also causes the opponent to bleed and heals you in the process.

It’s not just our hearts that bleed because Elden Ring isn’t getting more romantic than this. We give bonus points for style if you equip the weapon for the (in a way) sentimental end of Ranni’s quest.

Ghiza’s Wheel – The Pizza Cutter of Death

Elden Ring Ghiza's Wheel

Location: Drop from an NPC invader on the upper floor of Volcano Manor.
Ranking in our tier list: C-rank

This absolutely ridiculous weapon in Elden Ring not only looks like a pizza cutter, it also works exactly like one.

Ghiza’s Wheel is a kind of reimagining of probably the weirdest weapon in Bloodborne and belongs to the Great Weapons category. You swing this oversized pizza cutter with normal attacks, but it becomes really fun with the weapon talent.

This activates the sawing function of the weapon, allowing you to spin the sharp wheel. This way, you build up bleed on the opponent that can grow nearly endlessly. Unfortunately, the weapon is still not overly strong. But there’s just no other weapon in the game that slices through enemies as if they were freshly baked pizza.

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Ringed Finger – “Try Finger, But Hole”

Elden Ring Ringed Finger

Location: Chest in the Hero’s Grave of Gelmir, at the end of the lava on the left.
Ranking in our tier list: B-rank

Have you always wanted to swing a gigantic purple finger that is crushed by way too tight rings and is held by a severed bone? Then Elden Ring has just the right weapon for you: the Ringed Finger.

This weapon is also officially a hammer, although there is very little that resembles traditional tools. Instead, this finger looks like you hit the nail too many times when hammering it in.

With the weapon talent “Finger Snap”, you allow this disgusting weapon to swell further, concentrating your power. This culminates in a mighty snap with which you disrespectfully toss your opponents away as if they were a pesky insect on your picnic blanket.

It gets even weirder if you find another copy of this weapon in New Game+. Now you can flail around wildly with two oversized fingers and bludgeon your opponents to death. You can even pretend to be the deity Two Fingers!

This weapon may also just be in the game to give a popular joke in the Souls community a new dimension: “Try Finger, But Hole.”

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What do you think of these weapons? Have you tried them out? If so, how strong do you really find them? Let us know in the comments. Also, let us know if you know of any other crazy weapons that you like to use in Elden Ring.

In a completely different bizarre way, those familiar with the game will recognize Elon Musk’s “Elden Ring” build. It actually seems very convoluted and wildly thrown together:

The richest person in the world shows his build in Elden Ring – “This is what my 10-year-old cousin would use”

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WoW-Cutscene delights Night Elves: Hints of a “new Teldrassil”

Cortyn Cortyn Reading time 2 minutes

There is finally hope again for the Night Elves in World of Warcraft. Will they soon have a new home?

Patch 9.2.5 of World of Warcraft is live and brings along a few small innovations. The nice thing is that there is a small but fine conclusion for many of the storylines – including for the Night Elves and Tyrande. A short quest takes players back to Ardenweald to witness a ritual. There is a short cutscene involved.

What is to be seen? The sequence shows a conversation between High Priestess Tyrande Whisperwind and the Winter Queen, the ruler of Ardenweald. It is mainly about Tyrande having overcome her anger and finally feeling hope again. This very decision has also led to a “torn bond between sisters” being healed – the bond between the Winter Queen and Elune.

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WoW: The Queen’s Gift

More interestingly, the Winter Queen takes a large tear from Elune. The souls of countless Night Elves manifest and sacrifice themselves to become part of this tear, which then transforms into a large seed. This seed is subsequently handed over to Tyrande and represents the “cycle of death and life”.

What happens next? Even after the sequence, the characters continue to converse a bit about the incident. Tyrande asks if that could really be a seed and if it is what she thinks it is. Ysera confirms this, and they both conclude that this seed must be protected until it can take root. Then Ysera explains:

I know a place where it can be protected, but … it has been so long …

Take the seed to my daughter. Merithra will know where it needs to go.

This might be a first small hint at the upcoming expansion “Dragonflight”. Because the primordial land of the dragons may turn out to be a good safe space for the seed, where the green dragons can watch over it until it can eventually grow into a tree.

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What does this mean for the Night Elves? Thus, for the Night Elves there is hope for a new World Tree that will one day take the place of Teldrassil. When the druids and dragons unite their powers once more, this could happen within a few years – after all, the original Teldrassil was also created within just a few years.

The video thus provides a preliminary conclusion for Tyrande’s quest for vengeance and redemption for her people. Furthermore, it ends with the hope for a new beginning.

What do you think of this new cinematic?

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Viewer pays Twitch streamer 1870 € to play Valorant with her – Sparks discussion

Schuhmann Schuhmann Reading time 3 minutes

The influencer and Twitch streamer Poutyrin sparks a discussion on Twitter. She says a viewer offered her $2,000 (€1,870) to play Valorant with her. She initially meant it as a joke, but the money was transferred.

Who is the streamer?

  • Poutyrin is a small streamer on Twitch: she has about 1,000 followers there. When she streams, about 20 people watch her.
  • However, she has been hardly active on Twitch in recent months. When she plays, it’s Riot’s shooter Valorant, which is apparently her game.
  • The streamer claims to be 20 years old and is active on social media. She posts photos on Instagram and is on Twitter and Discord.

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Viewer immediately puts money on the table to play with “goddess”

How the offer came about: Poutyrin published a tweet on May 29 showing her with a smartphone in hand. She wrote: “Stream Valorant to me on Discord.” From her side, no money was in the conversation. (via twitter)

She says that after this tweet, someone wrote to her anonymously on Discord. The person had seen the tweet and immediately offered to pay money if she played “a few games” with him.

The streamer then asked how much.

When asked how much she wanted, she replied: “2000” with an abbreviation that signaled it was just a joke. But the viewer accepted immediately. The money was worth it to him if he could play with a “goddess”.

In fact, the transfer of $2,000 to “My goddess, to play with me” followed immediately.

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Here’s the discussion about it: The tweet that shows the conversation has now received over 122,000 “likes” and more than 2,000 comments. It shows that it is a topic that occupies many people.

The paying viewer is viewed as a “Simp”: That’s what men are called who are infatuated with an influencer and do everything to gain her attention and goodwill. It is a derogatory term that depicts such men as idiots and portrays streamers as someone who exploits such people.

There is extensive discussion about what kind of person the viewer must be to make such an offer.

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The tweet sparked a heated discussion.

There is also a discussion that women allegedly have it easier than men, to which a strong counter is made:

  • One user says: “If I had a vagina, I would be rich beyond measure.”
  • Others say: “No, you would be broke. Why do you think it would be better for you if you had our problems?”

It is then discussed whether women play their lives on an “easy difficulty” or on a hard one.

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Poutyrin largely keeps out of the discussions. When someone tells her that for the $2,000, the viewer should also get “the gaming experience” of his life, she only responds: “I’ll go negative every round” – meaning die more often than achieve kills.

Should the streamer accept the money or not?

This is the question that arises: A question that is discussed controversially is whether the streamer should accept the money or not.

  • One user says: “It’s wrong to accept the money. Give him the money back and just play with him. It won’t hurt you.”
  • Another user says: “Why should she be wrong? If someone offers me or you $2,000 to do something, then you do it – it’s that simple. He is the one who sets the price. She didn’t force him into anything.”

We also give you the opportunity to express your opinion on the question – you only have one vote:

The discussion taking place here has been raging for years about streamers and influencers in gaming. The most successful woman on Twitch, Amouranth, is often accused of being successful only because of her looks:

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The title image is from Poutyrin’s Twitter account.

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Lost Ark: Get your exclusive free skin for the MMORPG with Amazon Prime now – Here’s how to get it

Mark Sellner Mark Sellner Reading time 2 minutes

Since today, there is a package with new loot for the MMORPG Lost Ark at Amazon Prime Gaming. As you are used to, there are Crystal Auras and rare Amethyst Fragments for free again. As a special incentive in June, an exclusive skin is waiting.

What is currently available at Prime Gaming? This month, you will receive a package of three different items:

  • Crystal Aura – Duration 5 days
  • 500 Amethyst Fragments
  • Leaf Jewelry Selection Chest

You can simply pick up the free items by visiting Amazon Prime Gaming (via Amazon). An active “Prime” membership at Amazon is required. You can presumably claim the free items until June 30, before new Prime Gaming loot comes to the site.

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

A new item brings an exclusive skin

What’s inside the Leaf Jewelry Selection Chest? The chest contains an exclusive skin that you can give to a character of your choice. It contains the leaf jewelry that you cannot get anywhere else right now. However, note that the skin binds to the character with which you open the chest.

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

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

You would otherwise receive 30 days of this aura for 450 crystals in the shop. That costs around 5,000 gold in-game currency or about 11 euros using real money currency.

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

You can find out how this works in a guide we created about the fragments.

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Claim Prime Rewards and Link Accounts – Here’s how

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

  • First, you need to sign in with your Amazon account. Two-factor authentication is required.
  • Then, you link your Prime account with your Steam account on which you play Lost Ark.
  • Now you can redeem the loot on the website. It will land in your in-game mailbox a few minutes later.

What do you think of the new rewards? Do you like the skin better than the relationship chest from last time? Or do you prefer more practical items? Feel free to let us know in the comments here at MeinMMO.

Our author Mark Sellner believes that Lost Ark did almost everything right with the May update. But just almost.

This is an AI-powered translation. Some inaccuracies might exist.