LoL: The big update is live and changes everything – The 20 biggest winners and 25 biggest losers of 12.10

Schuhmann Schuhmann Reading time 4 minutes

On League of Legends , the patch 12.10 went live on Wednesday: the so-called “Durability” update. Fights in LoL are now supposed to last longer: The champs have received more health points, can withstand more, but healing has also been reduced. After one day, there is a list of the champs and how their win rates have changed: 20 champs are the clear winners of the update, 25 the clear losers. MeinMMO looks at the results.

What kind of update is this? For months, LoL has been showcasing a major update, patch 12.10.

Essentially, the aim was to address a problem that Twitch streamer Doublelift once described as “health points ping-pong”:

  • Heroes fell from 100% to 0% health points incredibly quickly. They died without knowing what exactly caused it or what they did wrong.
  • On the other hand, heroes with low health points quickly returned to 100% because healing was too strong, especially through lifesteal.
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The update 12.10 now had the goal:

  • To increase health points and resistances against physical and magical damage across the board
  • To reduce the damage of “tanky characters”: Heroes that can take a lot should not simultaneously be able to do a lot. Those who want to kill opponents in seconds in League of Legends must be willing to fall quickly themselves.
  • To reduce “healing” a bit, because otherwise, some champions like DrMundo would simply not be able to be killed with the reduced damage in the game

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Ice Bird Anivia and Fire Fuzzy Brand are winners of 12.10

What is this ranking now? After the first day with the new patch, a user on reddit evaluated the game data. He created a list of champs whose win rate changed by 2% – he considers the “Platinum+” range. The numbers are based on the statistics page u.gg – and are a snapshot (via u.gg).

The names of the champions in the list are ordered alphabetically, each with their position designation. We take the list from reddit.

These are the 20 biggest winners:

  • Anivia (Mid): 51.65% –> 56.76%
  • Aurelion Sol (Mid): 52.77% –> 55.30%
  • Brand (Mid): 48.47% –> 54.26%
  • Camille (Top): 49.93% -> 52%
  • Gragas (Jungle): 49.39% –> 51.65%
  • Graves (Mid): 49.90% –> 53.00%
  • Gwen (Top): 48.00% –> 50.62%
  • Gwen (Jungle): 48.32% –> 51.58%
Kayle Lol
Currently fluttering stronger than ever: Kayle
  • Kayle (Top): 52.02% –> 54.36%
  • Kayle (Mid): 52.08% –> 54.35%
  • Senna (Adc): 48.32% –> 51.12%
  • Senna (Support): 52.55% –> 54.89%
  • Seraphine (Adc): 52.56% –> 56.63%
  • Shyvana (Jungle): 51.24% –> 55.44%
  • Taliyah (Support): 49.07% –> 51.38%
  • Taliyah (Jungle): 49.97% –> 53.53%
  • Taliyah (Mid): 52.84% –> 55.02%
  • Twitch (Jungle): 47.87% –> 50.25%
  • Vel’Koz (Mid): 51.21% –> 53.23%
  • Viktor (Mid): 49.91% –> 51.96%
LoL mythical Cassiopeia
Quite a nasty snake: Cassiopeia.

Sad Monsters: Cassiopeia and Cho’Gath lose

These are the 25 biggest losers:

  • Cassiopeia (Top): 51.93% –> 48.45%
  • Cho’Gath (Top): 50.47% –> 48.26%
  • Diana (Mid): 51.37% –> 47.81%
  • Fizz (Mid): 51.33% –> 48.70%
  • Irelia (Mid): 47.89% –> 45.24%
  • Irelia (Top): 48.96% –> 46.58%
  • Karma (Top): 50.98% –> 46.81%
  • Karthus (Mid): 50.17% –> 47.92%
  • Kled (Top): 50.72% –> 47.35%
  • Nocturne (Jungle): 51.76% –> 49.19%
  • Nunu & Willump (Jungle): 50.93% –> 48.87%
  • Rakan (Support): 48.84% –> 46.68%
  • Rammus (Jungle): 51.92% –> 49.03%
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Was extremely strong in LoL: Renekton.
  • Renekton (Mid): 50.37% –> 47.36%
  • Riven (Top): 51.72% –> 49.65%
  • Sejuani (Jungle): 50.24% –> 47.96%
  • Sett (Support): 46.14% –> 43.19%
  • Sion (Top): 48.72% –> 46.44%
  • Sylas (Top): 49.68% –> 47.15%
  • Tahm Kench (Top): 51.64% –> 49.29%
  • Talon (Mid): 51.14% –> 48.71%
  • Taric (Support): 49.52% –> 43.59%
  • Vladimir (Mid): 50.74% -> 47.14%
  • Volibear (Top): 48.79% –> 46.15%
  • Yuumi (Support): 50.03% –> 46.25%
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Riot already responds with buffs and nerfs

This is how Riot is already responding: Riot had previously announced before 12.10 that they would quickly respond to emerging balance issues after the patch. And indeed, there is already a response:

  • 6 heroes are now being boosted: Renekton, Yuumi, Kled, Vladimir, Diana, and Draven. 5 of these heroes had fallen in win rate. Only Draven is an outlier on this list.
  • 6 champions are being nerfed: Kayle, Anivia, Taliyah, Brand, Vayne, and Senna. Here too, 5 champs are clearly considered winners of the patch and have become significantly stronger. Only Vayne is not listed among the winners.

The poor supporter Taric, who according to the statistics is currently performing really poorly (43.59% win rate), is still waiting for special treatment. Even worse than Taric is currently the mage, Ryze – he is in a really bad spot.

It is evident that the balance in LoL is in constant flux and today’s winners can already be tomorrow’s losers.

For one hero in LoL, however, no balance changes helped:

No one wanted to play the least popular champ in the history of LoL, even if he won every match

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Roadmap to the release of Diablo Immortal – preload on PC, time and German servers

Benedict Grothaus Benedict Grothaus Reading time 2 minutes

Shortly before release, Blizzard released a roadmap with all the important information on the launch of Diablo Immortal. MeinMMO summarizes for you what you need to know about the launch time, preload, download size, and servers.

When does Diablo Immortal start? After the bosses only spoke about the shop of Diablo Immortal shortly before release, there is now new information about the launch. The official release of Diablo Immortal is on Thursday, June 2nd. The servers here will go online at 7:00 PM German time, and you can play.

The game will be available for Android, iOS, and PC, with Diablo Immortal already possibly visible in the Play Store and the App Store beforehand. However, it will only be playable on June 2nd. If you want to prepare, you can preload the game now, at least on PC.

Can I preload the game? Yes, you can download Diablo Immortal now through the Battle.net launcher. The size is about 24 GB, and you will need an account at Battle.net for this.

Navigate to the “All Games” menu to Diablo Immortal, select the game, and click the “Install PC Beta” button. The download will then start, and you can download all the necessary data.

On Android, you only need 2.4 GB of free storage with 10 GB for the patch, and on iOS, 3.3 GB of free storage with 9.5 GB for the patch. Downloads will start on June 2nd. To play, you need a Battle.net account, which will also activate cross-save.

In our hub, you will find all important information about Diablo Immortal including system requirements. In the video, we have summarized the content for you in 2 minutes:

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Everything you need to know about Diablo Immortal – in 3 minutes

German Servers, Language, and Clan Size

Where should I play? Blizzard has announced official German servers. There will be a total of 6, from which you can choose:

  • El’Druin
  • Tabri
  • Vizjerei
  • Hemlir
  • Segithis
  • Akeba

If you prefer to play internationally, there are still 29 English servers available in Europe, as well as 6 French and 2 Spanish, Italian, and Polish servers each.

Although there will not be a German voiceover according to current information at release, the game will otherwise be fully playable in German. If you can only download the English language pack, then you should change the language later in the game or that of your operating system.

How many people can I play with? Most of the content in Diablo Immortal is designed for 4 to 8 players. The campaign can, of course, also be played solo. If you want to start with many friends, you can create a clan with up to 100 members.

More about Diablo Immortal on MeinMMO:

We will accompany Diablo Immortal after release with specials, guides, and news, so you are always up to date and receive useful information about all content. To prepare, you can find here on MeinMMO 5 things you should know before the release of Diablo Immortal.

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MeinMMO is looking for freelance authors for the newsroom (m/f/d)

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We are looking for reinforcement for our team immediately. You can now apply for a position at MeinMMO to write daily news independently from home. The focus is on gaming and gaming culture.

MeinMMO was founded in September 2013. Since March 2016, we have been part of Webedia Gaming. We maintain an independent editorial team, most of whom work from their home offices. Both GameStar and MeinMMO and GamePro are part of Webedia Gaming GmbH.

Meanwhile, MeinMMO reaches over 3 million unique users per month according to agof. We have established ourselves as one of the largest German gaming websites within a few years.

What exactly are we looking for?

Are you following the events in gaming with excitement? Which games are about to be released? What is happening with the big publishers? Which games are trending on Twitch or Steam? What are gaming fans discussing on Reddit, Twitter, Discord, and co.? If you feel the urge to answer these questions, this position is for you.

This is what you should bring:

  • a great passion for gaming and gaming culture
  • it is an advantage if you have already gained experience, such as through your own blog or writing for websites. This is not a must
  • a sense for stories that fit MeinMMO
  • a willingness to take on news shifts in the evening and/or on weekends
  • a strong affinity for platforms where gaming fans interact (Reddit, Twitter, Discord, TikTok, …)
  • you master thorough research and are able to verify sources
  • high reliability and the urge to develop yourself further

To give you a better picture, here is a selection of news that we recently published on MeinMMO:

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What do we offer?

  • Hourly compensation
  • We will agree on the hourly quota and exact working hours with you in advance
  • You will be part of a successful online gaming editorial team
  • Flexible working hours from home
  • Diverse work
  • Daily coaching and many options for further education

Where and how to apply?

If you share our passion and want to write for MeinMMO, send us your application with the following information:

  1. Who you are: a brief cover letter with your CV
  2. Where you are knowledgeable: a list of your areas of focus (games, genres, etc.)
  3. When you are available: how often and how regularly you could write for us
  4. Optional: samples of your work

Applications please send under the subject “MeinMMO Newsroom” directly to:

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Everything you need to know about Diablo Immortal – Release, Costs, Gameplay

Benedict Grothaus Benedict Grothaus Reading time 6 minutes

The release of Diablo Immortal is approaching, and many fans are asking: Is there going to be a beta? How much will the game cost? And what does the gameplay look like? MeinMMO answers the most important questions for you.

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With Diablo Immortal, the popular action RPG series officially arrives for mobile devices with iOS and Android for the first time. Moreover, the game will become a real MMO and aims to entice players with a ton of new features.

To make sure you know exactly what to expect and when you can finally get your hands on the new Diablo, we have gathered all the important info about Diablo Immortal here for you.

On May 26, Blizzard published new information about the release. We have updated this article with all current information and added the system requirements for all platforms.

Diablo Immortal: FAQ – The most important information at a glance

When is the release of Diablo Immortal?

On June 2, Diablo Immortal will officially launch for iOS and Android. The PC version will then enter beta. The servers will go live at 7:00 PM German time.

Will there be a beta?

There will be closed tests before the release, but no open beta.

What costs are involved?

Diablo Immortal is completely free-to-play but will have a shop. The developers have talked shortly before release about microtransactions.

Is Diablo Immortal coming to iOS or Android?

Immortal will be playable on both iOS and Android devices.

Is Diablo Immortal coming to PC?

Yes, but it will launch with a beta client and with the idea of ‘mobile first’.

What does the gameplay look like?

Despite many MMO elements remains Diablo Immortal at heart an action RPG. You will have access to the six well-known classes from Diablo 3 at launch. There are already plenty of gameplay videos from previous tests.

Do I need teammates?

Diablo Immortal is an MMO. You can play it solo, but for most content, you will need a group.

Can I play in German?

Yes, Diablo Immortal is available in German, though not fully voiced. German servers will also be provided.

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The release date of Diablo Immortal

When does Diablo Immortal come out? On June 2, Diablo Immortal will be released for iOS, Android, and PC. Mobile users will already be able to play the launch version, while the PC client will still be in open beta.

Since the progress will not be reset for the PC release (there will be no “wipe”) and the game does not need to be purchased, we consider this a soft launch. Such things happen frequently with free-to-play titles.

In our special, we will tell you 5 things you need to know about Diablo Immortal before release.

Will there be an open beta and how do I participate?

Current status: The last beta ran from November 2021 and ended in January 2022 with a stream that revealed what happens next. However, there was no really new information provided there.

An additional test is unlikely to occur before the release, at least not during an open beta. You can already pre-register now:

You can already pre-download Diablo Immortal on your PC via the Battle.net app. Just select the game from the list of all games and choose the option “install PC beta.”

The system requirements for Diablo Immortal

It is now known what level your system needs to meet on each platform:

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)
  • Disk space: 24 GB

Android

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

iOS

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

Price and costs of Diablo Immortal

What will the game cost me? You can play Diablo Immortal completely for free. The MMO will be free-to-play but, according to current information, will have a shop. You can buy various items with real money there.

In the last tests, some of these items were not purely cosmetic but provided certain advantages. For example, there are items that allow you to improve your loot from certain content.

There are currently big discussions in the community about possible pay-to-win mechanics. Reports suggest that it might take about 40 years to get the best items. However, it remains to be seen whether this holds true for the release version. Final prices and shop contents are still unknown.

Do I have to pay? According to community beta testers, you do not need the “best gear” to compete effectively. While there are PvP and tougher PvE content like raids, regular finds of items that do not require extra payment are sufficient.

A certain grind is necessary, but that is generally part of Diablo. Paying players can only reach the last few percentages of improvement faster. However, this is said to be only a deciding factor for very few players.

Furthermore, Diablo Immortal offers a battle pass, which, according to the latest information, includes both a free and a paid path. Here, you can earn certain content without paying for it.

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Gameplay and content of Diablo Immortal

How does Diablo Immortal play? Diablo Immortal follows the tradition of the series and throws you into an action RPG or MMO with an isometric perspective (“viewed from above”). You control your character either using the touch screen of your device, with a controller, or on PC with a mouse and keyboard.

You currently have 6 known classes to choose from, which also existed in Diablo 3, as well as a possible additional class:

Our tier list for Diablo Immortal – the best classes at a glance

Unlike normally in Diablo and generally MMOs, you do not need alternative characters or “twinks.” You will simply be able to switch your class. According to recent information, this will happen “between each week and each month,” so not randomly or daily. The exact limit is still being determined.

Gameplay of the content is shown here:

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The story of Diablo Immortal: Cycle of Strife, PvP, and PvE

What is the Cycle of Strife? The biggest feature of Diablo Immortal is the Cycle of Strife. Here, 2 factions battle against each other: the ruling Immortals and the attacking Shadows. The respective clans (guilds) fight for control in huge PvP battles.

Every week, the best Shadow clans can attack the ruling Immortals. In teams, they compete against each other. If they win enough rounds, they can challenge the leader of the Immortals. In a 30vs1 battle, they will then be a real raid boss with special abilities.

If the Shadows win here as well, it will be decided through a battle royale who the next ruler will be. Participants receive a special buff that showcases their skills. Immortals also gain access to special dungeons and raids.

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The Cycle of Strife itself is the actual story of Diablo Immortal. The Immortals were put in place to protect Sanctuary. The Shadows are meant to constantly test them so they do not become overconfident. The whole story takes place temporally between Diablo 2 and Diablo 3.

As the developers already revealed to us in an exclusive interview before the release, the Cycle of Strife is set to be fundamentally revised. The focus will then be more on guilds. However, we cannot say with certainty how this will look at release.

What other content is there? Diablo Immortal relies on MMO content with all its features. Accordingly, there’s a ton of content for groups. However, familiar content from earlier Diablo installments remains:

  • There is a campaign that is said to take about 10 hours if played continuously
  • Rifts and bounties will accompany you during leveling
  • Paragon levels are also returning
  • Dungeons are designed for 4 players
  • Raids are available for 8 players and with various difficulty levels
  • Immortals can participate in raids for up to 48 players
  • PvP is purely a group matter and intended for clans – but is also optional

Items can drop everywhere, as is customary in Diablo. Some activities inherently have higher chances of good loot, but you should not be forced into PvE or PvP to obtain everything.

Many systems like set pieces, paragon levels, and especially social components will continue to be refined until the release and beyond. MeinMMO held a world-exclusive interview with the developers. There, Wyatt Cheng and Joe Grubb revealed what is in store for Immortal:

The developers of Diablo Immortal say: “Diablo Immortal is a large and ambitious MMO”

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Pokémon GO Fest 2022 officially presented – Ticket, Shinys and Pokémon

Patrick Freese Patrick Freese Reading time 5 minutes

The GO Fest 2022 in Pokémon GO has been unveiled. You can expect at least one new Pokémon with Shaymin, along with Shinys and rotating habitats as well as tickets. We will show you all the content.

What is known? Niantic released the event details for the big GO Fest, starting in June. The event runs over two days and brings various bonuses, Shinys, and Pokémon such as Tropius, Shaymin, and Milza.

In the overview, we will show you everything that is known about the event’s content.

Update from 27.05.: We have added the latest information on the bonuses with and without a ticket, as well as the rewards for the personalized special research on Saturday in the article.

Update from 25.05.: Niantic has since announced the raid bosses for Saturday and Sunday. We have included these for you below.

Update from 28.04.: There is now the official blog post from Niantic; we have updated the article with all the information.

GO Fest 2022 Overview

When does it start? The event starts on Saturday, June 4th at 10:00 AM local time and runs until Sunday, June 5th at 8:00 PM local time.

How much does it cost? You can purchase a ticket for the event, which costs 15 dollars. This grants you access to this event and also to the final event, which takes place on August 27, 2022.

Do you have to buy a ticket? No. There are many contents you can participate in without a ticket. With a ticket, you get more content, which we list for you here.

Bonuses on Both Days

For all trainers (with and without a ticket):

  • You will meet Pikachu in Shaymin costume in Tier 1 raids and in the wild. With luck, you might encounter a shiny version with the costume
  • Milza appears on Saturday and Sunday in Tier 1 raids – With luck, you might encounter a Shiny
  • Surprise encounters from snapshots
  • Snapshots from trainers will be shared in the Today view. Post them online with #PokemonGOFest2022 for a chance to have your photo shared
  • New avatar items in the shop (GO Fest 2022 T-shirt, Shaymin hat, Gracidea face stickers)
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New Avatar Items

For ticket holders:

  • Up to nine free raid passes for spinning gym photo discs
  • You will receive event stickers from gifts and PokéStops
  • During the event period on Saturday and Sunday, you will have up to five surprise encounters from snapshots

The August event: The big “final event” takes place on Saturday, August 27th. During the event, there will be a new special research, encounters with special Pokémon, and more content. If you purchase a ticket for GO Fest 2022, you will receive a free ticket for the final event. If you only want to buy a ticket for the final event, it will be available for $10.99 at a later date.

Additional bonus: Niantic offers trainers from various regions the chance to purchase a special T-shirt for GO Fest 2022. The T-shirts can be pre-ordered from the Niantic Supply site.

Day 1 of GO Fest 2022 – June 4 from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM

Challenge (For ticket holders): A global challenge arena will take place. Trainers can work together here to solve a challenge together every hour. If successful, they unlock a bonus for the rest of the hour.

Habitats (For all): During the event, habitats will rotate again, providing you with various Pokémon spawns. You are familiar with this from past events of this kind. They will be active for one hour each and let “thematically appropriate confetti” rain down.

  • City: Alolan Grimer, Puppance, Bronzor, Molypork, Golbit, Hitmonchan, Litten, Magnemite, Bidoof, Burmy in trash cloak, Muk
    • Smoke spawns (With ticket): Galarian Weezing, Click, Unown (GOUB)
  • Plains: Bamelin, Rotomurf, Dummisel, Girafarig, Larvitar, Leufeo, Camaub, Nailbot, Geronimatz, Snuggle helm, Snivy
    • Smoke spawns (With ticket): Milza, Qurtel, Unown (GOUB)
  • Rainforest: Bithora, Panflam, Laukaps, Hydropi, Bauz, Samurzel, Knilz, Algitt, Bummelz, Chelast, Toxiped
    • Smoke spawns (With ticket): Pam-Pam, Tropius, Unown (GOUB)
  • Tundra: Arktip, Petznief, Meditie, Amonitas, Piplup, Robball, Seemops, Quiekel, Gelatini, Wailmer, Wingull
    • Smoke spawns (With ticket): Galarian Flampion, Galarian Pantimos, Unown (GOUB)

New Shinys (For all): The following shiny forms will be available for you starting from the event:

  • Knilz
  • Camaub
  • Laukaps
  • Milza
  • and Schnuthelm

Raids: On Saturday, you can face the following Pokémon in raids:

  • costumed Pikachu
  • Kyogre
  • Groudon
  • Milza
  • Arboretoss
  • Miezunder
  • Marikeck

Ticket: If you purchase a ticket, you will receive a special research with the land form of Shaymin. Additionally, you will receive a Shaymin-themed T-shirt for your avatar as well as a new pose as a reward.

Players can choose between relaxed, standard, and master as the difficulty for the research. The difficulty will determine the sticker rewards. You can also specify whether the research revolves around catches, exploring, or battling. This will alter certain tasks in the research.

In addition, there are four collector challenges for ticket holders that match the respective rotating habitats.

If you purchase a ticket, you will also have increased chances for Shinys from the wild and from smoke. The chance is higher on Saturday than on Sunday.

Day 2 of GO Fest 2022 – June 5 from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM

On the second day, there will be many bonuses for you again. Some exclusive content for ticket holders and plenty of content for all players – including those who play without a ticket.

Challenge (For all): A global challenge arena will take place. Trainers can work together here to solve a challenge together every hour. If successful, they unlock a bonus for the rest of the hour.

New Pokémon (For all): A previously unknown Pokémon is entering Tier 5 raids. It could be the Pokémon Zygarde that trainers claim to have found in the official promo image for the event.

Spawns: All Pokémon available on the first day will also be available on day 2. Additionally, there will be Pikachu in Shaymin costumes.

Raids: In Tier 1 raids, you will find Milza. You will also encounter the following raid bosses on Sunday:

  • costumed Pikachu
  • Snorlax
  • Brutalanda
  • Shardrago
  • Arboretoss
  • Miezunder
  • Marikeck
  • Wuffels

Additionally, there are 9 free raid passes for spinning gyms.

Additionally, there is a short special research for all players, even without a ticket.

Ticket: If you purchase a ticket, you will receive another special research on the second day. This will be unlocked after completing the short special research available to all trainers.

Additionally, ticket holders will encounter Team GO Rocket Balloons more frequently and will receive two mystery components for each encounter with Team GO Rocket grunts that they win.

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What do you think of the event’s content? Do you think it’s great that Niantic is bringing back the rotating habitats with their various spawns, and is the $15 for a ticket worth it? Share your opinion on the topic here on MeinMMO in the comments and discuss with other trainers.

A big leak revealed details about GO Fest 2022 far too early.

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ESO: Oh, the new chapter High Isle is coming soon – You need to know this

MiezeMelli MiezeMelli Reading time 3 minutes

It’s almost time: The MMORPG The Elder Scrolls Online is releasing the chapter High Isle on June 6 as the most important content patch for 2022. We will provide you with a brief overview of what you need to know about the release and when you can play it.

When can you download ESO High Isle? The major chapter is scheduled for Monday, June 6. You can purchase the chapter beforehand, but the patch can really only be downloaded at the release date. So, you will have to be a little patient.

If you want to play the new content on Xbox or PlayStation, you will have to wait until June 21. However, the date for the PC and Mac platforms is June 6.

From what time can you play? As usual, maintenance is scheduled from 8 AM to 2 PM. After that, you can start the download. How quickly you can start with the new chapter will depend on how fast you have downloaded the patch.

To not be completely on edge, you can comfortably check the ESO Server Status through your browser.

How do I get ESO High Isle? This question has several answers. Depending on what you want, there are 4 different versions of the new chapter. But before you get overwhelmed, let us briefly explain how to do it right.

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ESO shows the first gameplay trailer for the new expansion High Isle

Do you already own the base game? If so, make sure to purchase the upgrade and not the collector’s edition. Here you also have the choice between the standard or the collector’s edition. If you enjoy a bit of flair, the collector’s edition might be the right choice for you.

New PvP content makes way for a card game

For the first time with High Isle, the developers of The Elder Scrolls Online are releasing a game within a game. This is the Tales of Glory, a card game, which is supposed to be completely independent from the rest of the MMORPG. However, there will be no new content for PvP in ESO.

Here’s a quick reminder of what ESO High Isle has to offer:

  • new area
  • Volcanic vents as world events (similar to the anchors in the base game)
  • new story revolving around intrigue (approx. 30 hours of gameplay)
  • new feature: collectible card game “Tales of Glory”
  • new trial Dread Cell Reef (12 players)
  • expansion of the Blackwood feature: 2 new companions

For more detailed information about the contents of High Isle, you can also check out our article:

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With the previous chapter Blackwood, companions were created who can also intervene in combat and support the individual player in their adventures. This will continue in the upcoming chapter. Companion fans can have a Khajiit or a Breton accompany them in the new chapter.

The upcoming chapter deviates from the habits of previous years. This is both in a positive and negative sense, as the community voices suggest. The planning for 2022 has caused several controversies.

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What are the origins of the controversies in ESO? Both announcements of changes and new features have been received very differently. If you haven’t heard anything about this yet, then this is the perfect engagement until the chapter release.

Our interview with Game Director Rich Lambert gives you a brief but comprehensive insight into why, for example, the release of another class is not as straightforward as it seems.

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Frustrated PvP players criticize Destiny 2 – A new map after 1,000 days is “sad and pathetic”

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In the newly started Season 17 of Destiny 2, there is still discontent among PvP players. A new map after 1,000 days is “sad and pathetic” and just a drop in the bucket. Now, as Bungie’s Community Manager officially resets the “X days without a PvP map” counter on Twitter, all the frustration is released.

With the new “Season of the Haunted,” Bungie has finally introduced a new PvP map into the game after 1,000 days of waiting.

Although some players, after the story events surrounding Lord Saladin in Season 16, had hoped for a complete PvP season centered around the Iron Lords, this announced new map is at least better than nothing. It at least dampens some of the discontent about the developer’s lack of attention to its PvP.

This is what’s happening in PvP: When the Community Manager of Bungie posted a tweet on Twitter with a funny GIF showing a character saying: “Turn back the clock!”, the emotions of the PvP players boiled over.

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This was a reference to the community countdown, which meticulously counted every day in which Destiny 2 did not receive a new PvP map. Similar to the “Accident Counter” on the Tower.

The Crucible is dear to many players in Destiny 2, and this tweet from Community Manager Dylan Gafner (dmg04) felt like pure mockery, even if it was obviously not meant that way, as he himself clarified.

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This is what the new PvP map “Separation” looks like.

Some players considered the statement toxic and accused Bungie of inviting its players to toxicity. However, this incident also clearly shows, how much frustration currently exists among players regarding PvP and how little the new content could calm them down.

Player Althanash sees it this way and tweets in response:

Unintentionally or otherwise. It’s like pouring gasoline on an already raging fire.

Destiny 2 player Althanash via Twitter

The PvP community has simply been waiting a long time, mostly patiently, for Bungie to pay more attention to the Crucible again.

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They accepted the developer’s explanations that new Crucible content is not so easy to realize. For example, even an old PvP map for Destiny 2 must be “rebuilt” from scratch to work with the various engine updates that have been made since the release of Witch Queen.

How is the new map being received? Additionally, many players do not find the new map particularly successful. It is set in Savathun’s Throne World, is symmetrically designed, and has a base at each corner. You can also utilize many side paths and large open spaces in the back area.

But that’s also a problem. The map is simply enormous, and as a result, players do not get a true competitive feel. You fight more like a guerrilla fighter through Savathun’s Throne World and farm head glitches. It is apparent that it is rather designed for the upcoming “Rift” mode.

Additionally, some resourceful players have already uncovered exploits in the map.

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Where can you play on the new map? If you want to explore the new map, you have to go into the Crucible. “Separation” has been integrated into the random map rotation of the Crucible, so you can encounter the map in all 6v6 and 3v3 matches.

In the Iron Banner, the map will also be used for the PvP mode “Rift” carried over from Destiny 1, which will start with the first Iron Banner event on May 31.

What do you think about the tweet from Bungie’s Community Manager? Do you see his statement as critical? And how do you feel about the new map? Have you already checked out “Separation” yourself? Then feel free to share your experiences in the comments.

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Diablo Immortal chiefs talk about what everyone is eager to know: the shop in the MMO

Benedict Grothaus Benedict Grothaus Reading time 2 minutes

Diablo Immortal is coming soon for Android, iOS, and PC. Just before the release, several journalists were able to speak with the developers. Some of the key topics: microtransactions and the shop. Because there was quite a bit of criticism.

Update: There is now new information about the release of Diablo Immortal. Blizzard released a new roadmap on May 26, but without further information about the shop.

What is being discussed?

  • Diablo Immortal could be played in several alpha and beta tests even before the release. Players were quite positively surprised, after many were critical of the mobile game.
  • Diablo Immortal will be Free2Play with an in-game shop. There have been larger discussions in the community about this. Some claimed that if you don’t pay, you would have to grind for the best gear for 40 years. There were items for purchase that could speed this up.
  • Influencers also jumped in and partly explained, “how crazy Pay2Win” Immortal will be. The developers responded to the criticism and promised to make changes to the shop.
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This is what the heads say: Joe Grubb is the Principal Game Designer of Diablo Immortal and has already spoken with us earlier about the changes since the beta. In an interview with the gaming website PCGamesN, the topic of the shop also came up.

Grubb promises there that microtransactions “will never circumvent the gameplay.” He says:

Optional purchases will always be a bonus […] One of our pillars is: “The best way to get more powerful in Diablo Immortal is to play the game.”

MeinMMO also had the opportunity to speak with heads and developers. We met with Wyatt Cheng (Game Director) and Peiwen Yao (Executive Producer). Cheng promised us something similar.

“We will never sell equipment”

How does the shop work now? In the interview, we briefly touched on the topic of microtransactions. However, Cheng promised us: in Diablo Immortal, there will never be equipment available for real money that makes you better.

If you want to get better, you have to be good. To be able to play the classes well, you need skill, and progress is made by playing – not by spending money. Cheng and Grubb agree on this. However, what exactly will be in the shop and what all this will cost, we will only find out at the release.

In our interview, the focus was mainly on the gameplay of Diablo Immortal and the future. If you are interested in how it will continue with the MMO after the release, check back on MeinMMO. The full interview will be published soon. A small teaser: we talked quite extensively about the battle pass and future content updates.

Here you can find everything you need to know about Diablo Immortal in 2 minutes:

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When can I play Diablo Immortal? On June 2, Diablo Immortal will be released for mobile devices and PC, albeit with a disadvantage there. You can then get your own impression of the free-to-play game and the shop, which is currently under criticism.

The developers already revealed to us that Diablo Immortal will continue to be developed as a living service game. So if there are still problems with the shop at release, it is not excluded that this will change again.

If you are itching to play, there are already some alternatives to Diablo Immortal to bridge the wait:

5 games like Diablo Immortal that you can already play on your phone

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Speedrunner kills every main boss in Elden Ring with one hit – Turns himself into a glass cannon

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The famous speedrunner BushyGames has defeated every main boss in FromSoftware’s action RPG Elden Ring with a single hit and uploaded a video of the run on YouTube. Some of the tough battles were fought voluntarily as a glass cannon with extremely low health.

What was the challenge: BushyGames played Elden Ring with the challenge of having to defeat every main boss with a single hit. For the speedrunner, only bosses necessary to finish the game counted as main bosses.

If a boss is not defeat-able with a single hit due to having multiple phases, the respective phase had to be finished with one hit.

BushyGames also imposed the rule on himself not to use the extremely strong spell Comet Azur, unless it was unavoidable for the success of the run. Other techniques and items like buff spells were allowed for the speedrunner.

If you want to see the nearly 50-minute video of the 1-hit run by speedrunner BushyGames on YouTube, we will embed it here:

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Why is he a glass cannon? BushyGames used numerous buff spells in his 1-hit run and also the war ash Seppuku. With this, the user inflicts damage on themselves but gains some strong buffs in return.

By using some buff spells that inflicted self-damage, BushyGames sometimes fought battles with only 10% health or less. The speedrunner became a glass cannon because he sacrificed health for increased damage.

If you want to test the war ash Seppuku as well, MeinMMO author Marko Jevtic has a strong build ready that will make the blood flow:

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Problems with Radagon and the Elden Beast

How did he complete the run? BushyGames started his 1-hit run with intense farming, leveling, and collecting runes and items.

The first boss fight was against the death bird in Liurnia, which he defeated with a single hit on his third attempt. In the first attempt, the speedrunner inflicted about 50% damage.

In the second attempt, the death bird barely survived. Between the failed attempts, BushyGames farmed again and leveled up his weapon. In the third and ultimately final attempt, the total playtime of the run was already over three hours.

For the complete run, including collecting items, leveling the hammer, and testing his build, BushyGames needed over 25 hours. The speedrunner particularly struggled with Radagon and the Elden Beast. For the Elden Beast, he even had to break his own rule and use Comet Azur.

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What items and weapons did he use? BushyGames specifically collected some items in his run that helped him with the challenge. As a weapon, the speedrunner used the gigantic hammer Giant-Crusher, with which he literally flattened numerous boss opponents with a single hit.

If you want to get an overview of the weapons in Elden Ring, check out the ranking of all 309 weapons on MeinMMO.

Elden Ring Tier List – All 309 weapons ranked

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Lost Ark: Update today brings bug fixes and 5 hours of server downtime – All patch notes

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In Lost Ark, the weekly update is scheduled for today, May 26. Following the major May update last week, this time it is only about minor bug fixes. We at MeinMMO summarize everything.

What’s coming with the update? Since just last week, the huge May update introduced a new class, a new raid, and numerous quality-of-life improvements on the servers, today’s update consists solely of a series of smaller bug fixes. However, it does not fix one of the most annoying bugs currently plaguing players. The update also does not resolve an issue with the integrated presets, which noticeably frustrates fans in the update news on Twitter (via Twitter).

There is talk of a bug that can cause you to lose the usual functionality of your mouse cursor. This is really problematic in raids when your clicks suddenly just stop working. Players have found a workaround but are still waiting for a fix.

An HTML chat bug has also crept back into the game. A few weeks ago, such a bug caused some lines of code in the game’s chat to crash it. However, the developers have fixed this HTML error with today’s update.

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Lost Ark down on holiday, May 26, today until probably 2 PM.

Update 12:13 PM: The servers have just gone back online, much earlier than originally planned. Have fun in the game!

How long is the server status offline? The update starts as usual at 9:00 AM our time. At that time, the game servers go offline and will remain down for approximately 5 hours this week. If everything goes according to plan, you should be able to loot again from 2 PM.

We will keep you updated in this article about when the servers will be back online.

You probably won’t have to expect a larger download on Steam this week, as it is only about smaller improvements.

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All Patch Notes

  • The problem that caused players to receive the wrong number of ‘Coins of Courage’ after finishing a PvP match has been fixed.
    • Our team is also checking who received the wrong number of ‘Coins of Courage’ after the monthly update. The difference between what was earned and what should have been earned will be balanced out. This process has to be done manually and will therefore take a few days. We thank you for your patience while we address this!
  • The problem that allowed players to send HTML in chat, which resulted in excessive whitespace, has been fixed.
  • The problem that caused the ‘Book of Coordination’ not to save when the presets for combat skills were open on the Shadow Hunter has been fixed.

Lost Ark brings huge May patch – But one small change delights players the most

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Overwatch: Streamer Joomla25 dies at 27 – His last word on Twitch was “Beautiful”

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On May 24, it was announced that the popular Twitch streamer Joomla25 passed away at the age of just 27. Many fans, Twitch streamers, and professional players mourn the young man: He was known for his kindness, positive attitude, and his play with the hero Widowmaker in Overwatch. The news comes as a shock; in his last Twitch stream, he promised to return the next day.

This is the news: On May 24, an acquaintance of Joomla shared the news of his death via Twitter and Discord (via twitter):

“I am so terribly sorry to have to share this with you all. I never thought I would have to deliver such news. I will spare you all the details, as it is a sensitive matter, and it doesn’t feel right that it’s me who knows. Unfortunately, Joom is no longer with us. When I learn more, I will let you know. But right now, I think we should let the matter rest. Let’s allow the family and his loved ones to process it, and let us mourn him as a community.”

Joomla dominated with Widowmaker and changed lives as simply a “good guy”

These are the reactions: In the aftermath, it is noticeable how many people speak fondly of Joom. The streamer was mainly known in Overwatch for his play with the sniper Widowmaker. With the blue-hatted assassin, he spread fear and terror. As the site dotesports knows, in 2017 he was one of the best players in the world with Widowmaker and became the nemesis of people like xQc and Surefour as he rose to the top of the ladder.

But for his friends, Joomla was much more than that. He was known for his positive attitude and reliability. Many tell their story of how Joomla helped them in tough times and that he was always a loyal friend and a source of inspiration:

  • A user on twitter says: “Once someone asked Joom how to rank up in the ladder. He explained that you have to be happy with your life if you want to achieve something and learn something. Somehow that inspired me to improve my own life and it changed everything.”
  • A coach from Cloud 9 says (via twitter): “I can’t believe it. I am so sad right now. I always talked to Joom over the years to keep up to date. He was such a good person over the 6 years I knew him. He never behaved falsely towards me and I will really miss him. Rest in peace, man.”
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What were his last words on Twitch?

The last Twitch stream of Joomla was on May 12, 2022. It seemed to be a perfectly normal Overwatch stream. It lasted about two and a half hours. Joomla announced that he would stream again the next day; he wanted to focus on ranked play. He said goodbye to the fans, wished them a good night, and took a deep breath: “Beautiful, beautiful,” he said as a farewell.

After that, his viewers heard nothing from him; he remained missing for several days until the terrible news of his death arrived.

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Street guy explains Twitch streamer how ridiculous her career actually is

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The Twitch streamer Yoomjii “Jinnytty” is currently in Malaysia. During a livestream, she encountered a man on the street who first explained to her how ridiculous her career is. MeinMMO reports on the incident.

Who is the streamer?

  • Jinnytty is an official Twitch partner. She currently has about 737,000 followers and 5,377 subscribers on the platform. On average, 5,640 people watched her livestreams in the last 30 days.
  • She is currently traveling through various countries, taking her viewers along on various adventures. The streamer recently went bungee jumping and visited a water park with fast slides.
  • Some of her experiences are also documented on her YouTube channel, which has garnered over 300,000 subscribers so far.
  • In a past stream, she walked through the streets of Malaysia when she encountered an English-speaking man who wasn’t really convinced of her career as a Twitch streamer.

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“Shame, Shame!”

What did the man say to Jinnytty? The conversation started off quite harmless, and they exchanged where they were from. He introduced himself as “Dan.” However, when the man realized that Jinnytty was filming every second and was live, he asked, “How much money is that bringing you right now?”

The streamer diplomatically replied that sometimes it’s more and sometimes less. Dan responded, “I don’t think that should bring in that much money.” Jinnytty was surprised and asked why. The man didn’t understand why anyone would want to watch her walking through the streets at night.

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“Only old lonely men from Germany watch you”

This is what the man thought of her Twitch career: Jinnytty explained to him: “It’s this way: I’m a travel streamer, and not everyone can travel the world.”

“I think anyone can travel the world,” Dan replied to this statement and continued: “What makes your travel stream special?” The streamer wasn’t able to respond and hesitated.

Dan further stated that most viewers were likely old, lonely men from Germany. In his view, Germans like “pretty strange things.”

He then asked: “But that’s not how you normally live, right?”

“This is my career!” Jinnytty replied promptly.

“Really? Doesn’t that make you sad? (…) You walk around with a camera tripod? That’s your career? Shame, Shame!” the man exclaimed.

Jinnytty said that it was the coolest thing one could do, but Dan was not swayed and said, “That’s everything that’s wrong with your generation.” He didn’t understand what was so special about her career and why people would want to watch her walk around with a phone.

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The man concluded: “I mean, you’re very hot, I think that’s the answer.”

The streamer saw it differently: “It’s not ONLY that, there are a lot of hot people on the internet.”

Dan then launched a comprehensive attack: “Yes, but not those who follow this channel.”

After an invitation for a drink, which Jinnytty declined, and after a few more words, both went their separate ways. She remarked towards the end of the stream: “What we do is WAY cooler than what he does.”

Jinnytty probably earns quite well if she can travel the world. Large German influencers also earn quite well and have now revealed what they spend their money on: Large German Twitch streamers and YouTubers reveal how much money they spend per month and on what

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New MMO shooter Bloodhunt removes ranked mode because PS5 players are routinely destroyed

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With Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodhunt, a new battle royale with a vampire flair was released just a few weeks ago. The developers have now announced that the ranked mode will disappear for now. Players on PS5 simply have no chance.

Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodhunt is a free-to-play battle royale that celebrates its full release on April 27 – on PC and PS5.

With a mix of vampiric abilities, some guns, and heavy melee weapons, you will shake up the night in Prague and fight against other bloodsuckers for the throne of the last survivor.

Until recently, the game also offered a ranked mode. However, the developers explained that players would have to do without the mode for the time being. This is in consideration of players using a controller.

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The developers want to improve aim assist

On Twitter, the developers explained:

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“After careful consideration, we have decided to temporarily pause the ranked mode until the new update is available. We hope that the new balance changes and gamepad improvements will increase the popularity of the mode and make matchmaking usable again.”

In the preliminary patch notes, the developers continue: The aim assist for controllers is too weak, and the game is too difficult on the PS5 as a result. In the blog post, the developers explain in detail what is wrong with the assist and how they plan to fix it (via bloodhunt.com).

What is a ranked mode? These are modes in competitive games that feature very strict, skill-based matchmaking. Only players with similar skill levels end up in the same lobbies.

There are often additional rules – for example, in CoD Vanguard, some weapons and equipment are banned. In the MOBA League of Legends, there is a special champion selection before ranked rounds where you can ban characters from the opponents.

What do players say about it? The developers’ decision is understandable after looking at the comments under the tweet.

Quickly, disappointed controller players express how much they find the game, but that they have no chance against players with mouse & keyboard:

  • @mikebellanova: “Playing the game on PS5 is so painful, man. Starting a game without active crossplay is also impossible. I have learned not to take the game seriously and now laugh when I’m the last controller player against 3 PC players with precision weapons and katana, lol.”
  • @huntergsmith95: “Remove crossplay entirely. PS5 players are leaving the game due to the unbelievable advantages of PC players with mouse and keyboard.”
  • @MwOctober1983: “Good to see that you are trying. But it might already be too late for the console. Without crossplay, the matchmaking times are longer than ever before and everyone I started with is no longer playing Bloodhunt.”

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Many comments express a certain disappointment. Bloodhunt is a solid battle royale and has a lot of potential for them. But if as a controller player you are just getting destroyed and cannot find a match without crossplay, it doesn’t matter how good the game is. It’s no fun.

However, a stronger aim assist could lead to other balancing issues. Working with the mechanics has become a tightrope walk due to the crossplay trend.

This applies even to the biggest representatives of the genre: CoD Warzone: Crossplay is just annoying – And it’s not due to cheaters

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Chef trolls everyone who pirates his game – Says: ‘This is how I sold 300% more on Steam’

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Since gaming has existed, there have always been people who do not want to pay for games. Developers have always struggled against pirates and crackers, sometimes with simple copy protection, but also with very creative solutions. Thus, the head of Cricket 22 has decided to troll the pirates.

This is how the CEO trolls the pirates: Normally, copy protection serves to keep pirates out and deny them a game. However, Cricket 22 does it differently: here, they let the pirates in and then troll them with apparent “bugs”.

These lead to digital pirates seeing a white screen between matches. Symons dismissed complaints about this “bug” by advising people to simply buy his game. Then it would go away.

Ross Symons, the CEO of the company behind Cricket 22, promises on Twitter even more surprises for pirates that will be coming in the next few weeks. Among them:

  • 100% loss on a coin toss
  • automatic disconnection from the controller with a message that the battery is empty
  • endless rain

Heavy rain leads to canceled games in cricket, and that is exactly what is supposed to happen in Cricket 22. As soon as the players are up, heavy rain starts, which continues until the game is over.

He has a whole range of things he could do to the pirates. The mere fact that some players complain about the “bugs” makes them out themselves as pirates. The CEO says that pursuing this path is also the right decision for him.

Are you not familiar with the term “software pirate”? Then you might need some tuition with 14 terms that every gamer should know:

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300% increase in sales since the protection is active

Is it worth it for the developer? According to Symmons, sales on Steam have increased by 300% since he activated the protection. His philosophy: excluding pirates from the start is a lost sale.

However, letting them play and then encouraging them to buy can convince them. He even offers people to keep their progress if they switch from a pirated to a legal version.

This is what players are saying: On Twitter, there is considerable backlash. Many people are complaining that the developers should give them access to the game. They might not have money, and pirated copies are their only way to play.

Others support the approach. Creative solutions are better than plain bans, and a few laughs at the expense of the pirates provide entertainment.

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Cricket 22 is a small sports game on Steam.

On Steam, the game is doing well. With 72% positive reviews overall and even 95% recently, the game is mostly very positive (via Steam). Cricket 22 has an average of 150 players (via steamcharts.com), not a huge number of fans on Steam, but at least it has a player base.

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Creative copy protection – always a part of gaming

Cricket 22 is not the first game with a creative protection against piracy. There have been ideas in the past like wheels that you had to decode to even install the corresponding game. But this was quickly bypassed as well.

Some developers therefore relied on more clever solutions. Among the most curious are:

  • Alan Wake: The protagonist wears an eye patch with Jolly Roger in a pirated version
  • The Witcher 2: In all sex scenes, Triss and Co. are replaced by old grandmothers
  • Serious Sam 3: An invincible giant scorpion spawns after a while and chases you through every level

Particularly nasty is the game Earthbound by Nintendo. Here, pirates can seemingly play normally, there are just harder random encounters. However, when defeating the final boss, the game simply crashes and deletes the save file.

By the way, it is not just developers who troll pirates. There are also some clever “cheat” developers who ensure that nasty cheaters are punished in an extremely satisfying way:

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No one wanted to play the least popular champ in the history of LoL, even if he won every match

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In League of Legends there are currently 159 champions. Some are very popular, while others are hardly played. A developer from LoL now explains which character was the least popular in the history of the MOBA: The old version of Urgot was so unpopular that Riot had to completely rework the character in 2017.

What are the least popular characters now? Characters are typically considered extremely unpopular when they have a pick rate of less than 0.5%. According to an article by MGG, the currently least popular characters are:

  • Skarner with 0.41% – a scorpion that can drag opponents but is considered relatively slow
  • Aurelion Sol with 0.49% – a dragon that is considered hard to play because he has to hit opponents with a thing that orbits his body: He is a mage that has to get close to opponents

But the two “problem champs” are nothing compared to the least popular champ in the history of LoL: Urgot.

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The “old Urgot” was strong but unpopular.

No one wanted to play Urgot, even though he was incredibly strong

What was the problem with Urgot? In his personal Twitch stream, August “Riot August” Browning, the Lead Champion Designer of LoL, talked about the least popular champ in the 13-year history of the MOBA.

He says the old version of Urgot (2010-2017) had such a bizarre combination of skills that he didn’t feel like a part of League of Legends at all. He was a mix between a marksman and an attrition mage that simply didn’t work.

Even the parts of his abilities that were fun, like his ultimate, didn’t fit him at all, says Riot August.

Ultimately, Urgot was so trapped between roles that he didn’t work properly in any position unless the meta favored him.

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League of Legends: Urgot’s Golden Hour
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But it didn’t really matter whether he worked in the meta or not: Urgot just wasn’t fun for players. Some could even dominate SoloQ with him but couldn’t maintain it or establish a trend:

If you see Jinx in the pro league, you want to play Jinx. If Akali has a 52% win rate, you can bet that everyone will jump on the bandwagon. There are certain champions that everyone plays when they look good. Look at Kai’Sa, everyone is currently looking for a reason to play Kai’Sa.

But there are also champions like Aurelion Sol, who hardly anyone plays, even though he is greatly showcased by the pros.

In a similar position was Urgot back then: He could literally win every game, but no one played him because he didn’t fit into LoL. His skills contradicted each other, and his vaguely defined role made him unattractive to many players.

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The new Urgot stays on opponents and takes them out.

What did Riot do? In July 2017, Riot completely overhauled Urgot. All his abilities were fundamentally changed:

  • The “old Urgot” was a low-range marksman who had the ability to gain higher range when he hit with his E ability. He relied on reducing his opponents’ damage and making them more vulnerable to damage.
  • The “new Urgot” is a kind of walking death machine whose idea is to stay on an opponent, wear them down with increasing damage, slow them, and ultimately take them out.

How is Urgot now? After 2017 and a thorough overhaul of his abilities, Urgot is still a strange fantasy of a mechanical spider with traces of human-like qualities, but he works: He appears in about 2.8% of all games now.

Well, let’s see how we talk about Bel’Veth, the new heroine in LoL, in a few years:

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Vampires in V Rising have an obsession and this is the best feature ever

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In V Rising, you play as a vampire – a motif that is rarely explored in video games. The new indie game, however, exploits some folklore prejudices instead of portraying vampires as purely bloodthirsty beasts. This results in some interesting mechanics and one of the best features one could wish for in a survival game – notes MeinMMO editor Benedict Grothaus.

If you want to quickly and easily empty your bags and fill your chests in V Rising, there’s a simple button for that. In your inventory, you have the function “compulsively count.”

With a click, you can sort all items in your inventory into the opened chest, as long as at least one unit of that item is already in the chest. So if you’re coming back from the hunt for cotton for threads, just a push of a button and your inventory is empty again.

Sorting chests is often a big hassle in many survival games. Especially in clans and groups with multiple players, there’s always that one chaotic player who simply dumps their inventory in the next chest, ruining any order.

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A click on “compulsively count” is enough to place all items in the chest of which at least one is present – and ONLY those!

V Rising provides a very simple feature to alleviate this, which is so clever that every survival game should have it. But it makes sense particularly in V Rising, as vampires, according to folklore, actually have an obsession that explains all of this.

Vampire prejudices lead to innovative features

What does this have to do with an obsession? According to folklore, vampires suffer from an obsession known as arithmomania. This compels vampires to obsessively count everything that can be counted.

According to legends, it even goes so far that one can kill vampires with a bowl of sunflower seeds or rice. If you pour the bowl in front of them, they must count every single grain – even if the sun rises and they burn.

This obsession also explains why Count von Count from Sesame Street is a vampire. With this prejudice, Bram Stoker addressed in popular literature how a vampire truly is, as a vampire expert explains in an interview with Tagesspiegel.

During my literature studies, I also dealt with folklore and legends. While vampires weren’t one of my core themes, I often wandered into that corner of the library.

Vampires are an exciting subject, which is why I also acquired the legends and myths about bloodsuckers in my spare time. Many of the facts listed here come from my own knowledge. However, keep in mind that these are always folk tales and traditions, which can change and vary greatly over time. More information about vampire myths can also be found on the website of the Carnegie Museum of Natural History in Pittsburgh.

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V Rising also plays with further prejudices surrounding the undead. Of course, vampires are primarily known as bloodsuckers, and therefore everything revolves around blood. There are about 6 different blood types that strengthen you in different ways.

Moreover, vampires are depicted as classic villains who like to keep humans like cattle – even though some less sadistic players may try to oppose this. However, there are even more mechanics in the game surrounding the entire mythology of vampires:

  • to rest, you traditionally sleep in a coffin
  • garlic weakens you, which is why many people hang garlic at their doors
  • silver burns you, which can be deadly if you carelessly pick it up – and of course, people only pay with silver coins out of caution
  • if you stay in the sun too long, you burn. Therefore, you should only conduct major raids at night or hope for plenty of shade
  • holy symbols – often simply represented by Christian crosses in folklore – stop you and consecrated ground can kill you quickly
  • vampires can supposedly transform, so we also have different forms available in V Rising, such as wolf, bear, or rat

In folklore, there is also the belief that vampires must untie every knot they come across. While we do not see this in V Rising, the yarn balls and spools are all remarkably neatly rolled …

Furthermore, vampires supposedly have no reflection. However, we can build mirrors to adjust our appearance. Also, they can usually only enter houses if invited – and considering how often we go raiding, one wonders how much truth there is to this.

Speaking of blood, tell me: What blood do you actually like to drink the most?

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Big German Twitch streamers and YouTubers reveal how much money they spend per month and on what

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The YouTuber Marc “Thats.Me.” Eggers interviewed various Twitch streamers, YouTubers, and Instagram stars during a Red Bull event. They revealed how much and what they spend their money on.

What did the influencers say? When Eggers asked the internet stars what they spend their money on and how much, they were very open.

Most talked about personal expenses, such as the frequently mentioned rent. YouTuber and Twitch streamer Mr_Reeze stated that rent takes up most of his expenses of 2,500-3,000 Euros. Streamer starletnova also mentioned that she spends 2,000, with 1,600 Euros alone going towards her apartment.

The well-known YouTuber Sarazar, who used to be the counterpart to the biggest gaming YouTuber Gronkh, also mentioned rent but emphasized that food costs him a lot: it should be around 1,000 Euros monthly. Additionally, his private insurance takes a hefty amount – his total expenses amount to 4,000-5,000 Euros a month.

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But it gets even higher: TikToker sophodoph apparently spends a significantly higher amount, estimating between 8,000-10,000 Euros. Travel is said to be the main reason for the influencer’s high costs.

TikToker theocarow and YouTuber Marius Angeschrien stayed more in the business realm. theocarow spends around 14,000 Euros, with 7,500 Euros solely going to his cameraman. Marius Angeschrien estimates about 10,000 to 15,000 Euros monthly for videos and production.

The standout was the visibly intoxicated Ron Bielecki, who claimed to spend 100,000 Euros a month – mostly on alcohol.

However, several more YouTubers, Twitch streamers, and TikTokers were surveyed.

All influencers, expenses, and statements summarized:

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NameExpenses in €Statements about expenses
Sebastian “Rewinside” Meyer6,000-7,000– Rent
– Car
– Food
– “Sometimes clothes, sometimes cinema”
Aaron Troschke1,875Has an Excel sheet
Adrian “Aditotoro” Voigt3,000At one point, had too many Only Fans subscriptions
Antonia “starletnova”2,0001,600 Euros for rent
Nicolas “inscope21” Lazaridis3,000“For everything”
Betty Taube6,000For cars, had 3, now “only” 2
– G
– GLE
– Classic car
Theo Carow14,000– Business expenses
– The cameraman gets 7,500 Euros
Marius “Marius Angeschrien” Jahn10,000-15,000– “Everything”
– Production and videos
Valentin “Sarazar” Rahmel4,000-5,000– Rent
– Private insurance
– Food alone 1,000 Euros
Sophie “sophodoph” Reintjes8,000-10,000– Travel
Ron Bielecki100,000– A lot of alcohol
Dominik “Mr_Reeze”2,500-3,000– Rent takes the most
Wieland “Rumathra” Welte3,000– Car: 1,000 Euros
– Rent: 1,000 Euros
– “Somehow disappears”: 1,000 Euros

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YouTubers and Twitch streamers previously revealed their account balances

Previously, Marc Eggers interviewed famous internet stars while he was at the boxing event “The Great Fight Night”. In the interviews, Knossi, MontanaBlack, Julien Bam, and many others stated how their account balance looks.

While some had around 30,000 Euros, one was even 1.2 million Euros in the negative due to real estate investments.

You can read all about it in our article: Big German Twitch streamers and YouTubers reveal how much money they have in their accounts

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The richest man in the world shows his build in Elden Ring – „My 10-year-old cousin would use this“

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Many players do not delve as deeply into the gear mechanics of Elden Ring as Elon Musk’s example shows. The fun counts and the desire to experience something extraordinary.

If you want to dive a little deeper, we have just the right thing for you: Elden Ring Tier List – All 309 weapons ranked

Elon Musk has long been known as a fan of Elden Ring and often tweets about the action game. Now he showed his build with a screenshot, and his equipment doesn’t look good.

The tech billionaire Elon Musk is considered the richest man in the world (via forbes.com). With the sale of the payment service PayPal, Musk made a lot of money and subsequently founded or acquired many companies with some visionary ideas.

These include the electric car manufacturer Tesla, the rocket company SpaceX, or the tunnel boring/Hyperloop company with the clever name The Boring Company.

Musk’s stakes in the companies are worth billions, and the entrepreneur seems to be constantly moving forward in search of the next innovation.

However, you can’t say the same about his build in Elden Ring. Recently, Musk tweeted a sentence about the artistic action RPG, and during a conversation under the tweet, the entrepreneur showed a screenshot of his build:

Many players who delve deeper into Elden Ring are almost confused about how Elon Musk plays Elden Ring. On Twitter, for example, @Zoey_Cakes says: “What the hell kind of build is that? I thought the guy was a genius?”

What is already laughed at on Twitter often ends up being ridiculed on reddit. There, Elon Musk’s build should not be missing:

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After nearly 4 hours, the thread on reddit already has over 600 comments and continues to grow. Many confused but amused users can be found there, criticizing the tech billionaire’s build.

We have collected a few comments for you:

  • ParadigmEnigma99: “The entire equipment is just funky. I could forgive that with the armor and the stuff because of Fashion Souls. But the rest looks like something my 10-year-old cousin would use.”
  • Bazzle-zazzle: “The two shields frustrate me the most.”
  • ihaverocketlegs: “Oh man. It looks like he is trying to recreate 4 different “MOST OP BUILDS” from YouTube at the same time.”
  • BigSilky71: “I thought the guy worked 25 hours a day and slept on the factory floor. How does he find the time to play Elden Ring with such a build?”

The discussions in the thread are diverse and lively. Many players exchange their own build approaches, explain why the build isn’t so strong, and some are grateful for the tips.

As so often, Elon Musk manages to inspire others and amaze with his actions – even if this time in a very different way than usual.

Why is the build so bad? As the comments on reddit suggest, almost nothing makes sense in the build. Here are a few of the most obvious oddities:

  • He is so heavily equipped that he suffers from so-called “Fat Rolls” – slow dodging movements that should almost always be avoided.
  • Fat Rolls can be fine if you have enough poise in exchange. However, Elon Musk only has 54, which is extremely low for the heavy load.
  • He has 2 shields in the left hand, both serving almost identical purposes: 100% physical block, no talent.
  • His glintstone staff, on the other hand, is not used in the offhand but with 2 similar swords in one slot.
  • He has 3 (weak) spirit ashes in the quick-select bar, but no HP or mana potions or the horse.
  • He has gone over the wisdom soft cap but doesn’t use any strong spells.
  • Despite the heavy weight, he has invested little in strength and endurance, while 60 strength is almost a must in the endgame.

A comment on reddit summarizes the apparently hastily assembled build: “He may level in wisdom, but that’s not a smart build.”

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Many players do not delve as deeply into the gear mechanics of Elden Ring as Elon Musk’s example shows. The fun counts and the desire to experience something extraordinary.

If you want to dive a little deeper, we have just the right thing for you: Elden Ring Tier List – All 309 weapons ranked

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WoW changes what you have known for over 17 years – And that already next week

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World of Warcraft has released the patch notes for patch 9.2.5. And it shakes up the principles: Starting with the new update, you can collaborate with your old enemies from the other faction.

When is the patch coming? The update 9.2.5 will be released on June 01, 2022, in World of Warcraft. That means it’s only a week away – and it brings some exciting changes.

These are the main new features: It was first announced in February, and now it is indeed happening: Players of the Alliance and the Horde will soon be able to form mixed groups to tackle dungeons, raids, and PvP elements together.

  • For this to work, you must be Battle Tag or Real-ID friends or a member of a cross-faction WoW community.
  • In the dungeon browser, the leader of organized groups can decide whether mixed groups are allowed.
  • Guilds and content with random player assignments will remain open only to one faction at a time.

However, some instances are excluded and cannot be played cross-faction:

  • Trial of the Champion
  • Trial of the Crusader
  • Archavon’s Chamber
  • The Icecrown Citadel
  • Baradin Hold
  • The Siege of Boralus
  • The Battle of Dazar’alor
  • Doomwalker Citadel (Dungeon on the Isle of Exiled)

In the open world, you will generally remain unfriendly towards each other, but you can communicate in group chats.

Learn more about the new feature in our overview of cross-faction gameplay.

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What else is in the patch notes for WoW Update 9.2.5

What else does the patch bring? In addition to cross-faction gameplay, the update brings several other features. Among the patch notes is an important change to the “Mausoleum of the First”.

Realm-crossing groups are now available on Mythic. This should especially please players of the Alliance – as there was a lack of players to tackle the raid here.

The extensive patch notes can be found here on the official website.

There are additional new contents:

  • On one hand, two classes receive new quest lines to unlock new rewards
    • Blood elf characters receive the Transient Emerald Hawkstrider after their quest line. Blood elf paladins receive the thematic ensemble: Devotion of the Blood Knight
    • Dark Iron Dwarves get the mount Grim Howl and the thematic arsenal: Lava Smith Weapons.
  • In addition, there is a new arena in PvP, the “Enigmatic Maw”.

What do you think of the changes? Are you excited to play together with your friends from the Horde or the Alliance? Or is that a chasm that should not be crossed? Let us know in the comments!

There have been MMORPGs that were dubbed the “WoW-Killer” time and again. But there hasn’t been a real killer to date: Here you will find 5 MMORPGs that were supposed to be WoW-killers but failed.

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Large Marvel MMORPG dies before it really starts – Money goes to Lord of the Rings and DC

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It has only been six months since a new project was announced: an AAA MMORPG set in the Marvel universe. But already, the superhero dream has been dashed – instead, the money is being funneled into other projects.

What was this project supposed to be? The Marvel MMORPG was being developed by the creators of DC Universe Online, a kind of competing venture.

Project leader Jack Emmet has apparently been trying to launch a Marvel MMORPG since 2006. But just like the “first attempt” – “Marvel Universe Online” – this new MMORPG will also not come to fruition.

After the holding company behind the project, Enad Global 7, announced new projects in November and this Marvel project as well also, the whole project is now already finished.

Marvel resources are to be redirected to other projects – including LOTRO and DCUO

This is why the game is not happening: As EG7 announced in a press release, it was decided to cease the further development of the Marvel project.

According to EG7, several factors played into this decision: They reassessed the risks of development and the extent of the investment, and then decided to shift priorities.

Over the next three years, EG7 had planned to invest around 47 million euros in the Marvel project. This sum will now be redirected to other projects within the group.

Interestingly, this includes not only DC Universe Online but also the Lord of the Rings MMO “Lord of the Rings Online.” It has recently received a comprehensive update and now offers significantly more F2P options compared to before.

Moreover, they want to continue working on their own original IPs.

Lord of the Rings Online
The money will then go to Gandalf instead of Dr. Strange

What players are saying: The development is already being discussed in the “Games” subreddit.

  • “The only reason I can think of is that the licensing fees were too high, and they didn’t expect to break even,” guesses user Vichnaiev (via reddit).
  • “Damn. DCUO was one of my favorite games, and I was looking forward to diving into the Marvel game with old friends,” comments another user (via reddit).

Overall, players are surprised that the game is suddenly disappearing from the scene, especially since it hasn’t even truly launched yet.

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When it comes to Marvel, there are now plenty of alternatives, even if the MMO front looks rather bleak. For example, Spider-Man players on PlayStation are always worth keeping an eye on, and Wolverine is also set to receive its own game soon.

However, it also happens that players are fed up with superheroes. This is the case, for instance, with some Fortnite fans who no longer want any Marvel crossovers.

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