Valve is currently on the rise on Twitch: the 10-year-old shooter Counter-Strike: Global Offensive (Steam) has more than doubled its viewer hours and is now almost on par with League of Legends. DOTA 2 (Steam) has also doubled its viewer numbers. E-sports are huge on Twitch in May 2022, only the bizarre spectacle of the trial between Johnny Depp and Amber Heard is bigger.
Which games were the biggest winners on Twitch in the last 7 days? There is clearly a lack of big new releases in 2022, but Twitch has nevertheless increased by 6% compared to the previous week (via sullygnome):
Counter-Strike Global Offensive (Steam, by Valve) has gained 128% in viewer hours compared to the previous week. This corresponds to 23.5 million more hours watched. It is now the second biggest game on Twitch.
The MOBA Dota 2 (Steam, also Valve) is up by 111%.
Even LoL is a big winner, with +14%: LoL is thus, as almost always, in 1st place among games on Twitch.
E-sports dominate the streaming service Twitch in 2022, but where did it all begin?
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E-sports titles dominate Twitch in May 2022
Why are the 3 titles winning? All three games are established e-sports titles, which are currently experiencing a strong moment. After many months of COVID, during which only online tournaments were played, viewers are now returning to live events everywhere and the atmosphere is back:
The PGL Major Antwerp 2022 tournament started on May 9 for CS:GO: the winner receives $500,000 in prize money.
A major tournament is also taking place in Stockholm for DOTA 2 since May 12: the ESL One Stockholm Dota Major: the winner takes home $200,000.
Brazilian Gaules is by far the biggest streamer on Twitch
These are the big winners among the channels: In e-sports titles, the channels of the organizers benefit the most, i.e. PGL for CS:GO, ESL_DOTA 2 for DOTA 2, and Riot Games for LoL.
However, individual streamers also benefit greatly from the e-sports frenzy: Brazilian Gaules has had the largest channel on Twitch in the last 7 days, with 13.7 million viewer hours, which is double that of xQc.
The Brazilian is known for never turning off his stream, with recordings running at night.
CS:GO is increasingly popular everywhere – Gaules constantly streams the shooter.
People apparently love watching a streamer as he watches e-sports players play: At peak times, over 624,000 concurrent viewers watched Gaules on May 16.
People love watching Gaules follow the CS:GO tournament:
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Those who don’t watch e-sports are engrossed in the big trial with MMORPG streamer
What else is big? Although e-sports are so big on Twitch – Just Chatting is even bigger. Here, the focus is largely on the trial between Amber Heard and Johnny Depp.
At the forefront is the MMORPG specialist and WoW expert Asmongold: The man with expressive eyebrows proves to be a gifted entertainer. People love watching him as he observes the lawyers during the trial.
WoW junkie Asmongold is currently engrossed in endless hours of courtroom proceedings:
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One can see from the developments on Twitch that AAA gaming has been in a crisis for a while, and few big successful games have been released that stay relevant on Twitch for long.
This leads to two things:
on one hand, “evergreen” and e-sports titles dominate Twitch with their events
on the other hand, gaming streamers and their audiences are turning to other topics that are not necessarily related to gaming
Fortnite is hosting a big community event for everyone, but PS4 and PS5 players will receive special rewards. With many items for Fortnite and your PlayStation, Epic Games, in collaboration with Sony, invites you to the Battle Royale shooter. What these are and how to get them is explained here on MeinMMO.
What is this event? This is a community event called “Vorratslama.” Epic Games is organizing this event in collaboration with Sony and is giving PlayStation users cool items for Fortnite and your console. You can find all the important information about the event and how other platforms can access the action here.
With the community, you will get the gifts
What items are there? These are a total of three in-game items, followed by three contents for your PlayStation console. They are as follows:
Dynamic design for your PS4 with Llamas
Cosmetic loading screen for Fortnite “Louder Llamas”
Three PlayStation Network avatars
Weapon skin “Shimmer Paint”
Three PlayStation Network avatars
Glider “Mecha Leader Glider”
These are all the items for Fortnite that you can earn
To get the items, you must have survived a storm phase in a match at all levels of the respective community milestones. There are a total of three levels, which are as follows:
Level 1 – 15,000,000 storm phases survived
Level 2 – 30,000,000 storm phases survived
Level 3 – 42,000,000 storm phases survived
However, you do not have to reach this number alone. All registered players collect their survived storm phases as a community. But you need to be quick to have a chance to score a point in each level to qualify for the rewards.
This should, of course, be linked to your “Epic Games” account so that your progress can be recorded by Epic Games in the coming days.
How long does the event last? The event runs until May 23, 2022. So you have a total of four days and 15 hours to participate in the event (as of May 18).
However, you can only contribute a maximum of 25 storm phases to the community event. After all, the entire community should pitch in, not just the regular Fortnite players.
Can I also receive the items on other platforms? Players without PlayStation can also participate in the event. However, you will need a PlayStation account. Register with your created account and you will be redirected by Epic Games to another page. There you will have the choice of which platform you want to use to log in to your “Epic Games” account.
Make sure that your newly created PSN account is linked to your “Epic Games” account so that you can also benefit from the rewards on other platforms. However, note that you cannot unlock the console items for PlayStation for other platforms – Only the Fortnite items will be earnable.
What do you think of this event? Do you think it’s good that other platforms can benefit from it? Feel free to let us know in the comments how you feel about it!
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Square Enix stated in the financial report to investors that Final Fantasy XIV is the main reason for the good financial performance of the Digital Entertainment sector. Other titles released in the fiscal year 2021 were less successful.
What were the flops at Square Enix in 2021? Recently, Square Enix published the annual report to investors for the fiscal year 2021. While the company reported growth in sectors like “Merchandise” and “Publications,” there was a drop in sales of “HD Games” of nearly 10%.
The fiscal year in Japan starts on April 1 and ends on March 31 of the following year, meaning the financial report refers to the period from 1.04.2021 to 31.03.2022. During this time, the following new titles in the category of HD Games were released:
NEO: The World Ends With You – Sequel to the popular action JRPG The World Ends With You for the Nintendo DS. According to Square Enix, the sales figures for the game were disappointing and lower than expected (via Nintendo Life).
Outriders – The post-apocalyptic loot shooter, which will soon release a DLC, reportedly did not generate any profits according to the developer People Can Fly (via Tweaktown)
Guardians of the Galaxy – A game developed in collaboration with Marvel also did not meet Square Enix’s expectations and sold worse than hoped (via. Gamerant)
Babylon’s Fall, a service game with action combat from Platinum Games, has less than 50 active players on Steam. At one point, this number dropped to just one player (via PCGamer).
Stranger of Paradise: Final Fantasy Origin has not received any negative comments from Square Enix regarding expectations, but it had the fourth weakest launch of any Final Fantasy game in Japan. Poorer launches could only be recorded by Chocobo’s Dungeon (Wii), FFCC: Crystal Bearers (Wii), and FF Fables: Chocobo Tales (DS) (via VideoGamesChronicle). In comparison, Stranger of Paradise is a multiplatform title for PC, PS4/5, Xbox One, and Series X/S.
The remaining releases consisted of a series of ports and remasters like Nier, FFVII Remake for PC, Legend of Mana, and SaGa Frontier. While they served their purpose, they are not the heavyweights that bring in significant revenue for the company.
Nevertheless, Square Enix’s Digital Entertainment sector recorded an increase in revenue for the year 2021, and they owe this to their once-failed MMORPG.
Final Fantasy XIV as the main reason for growth
The financial report states: It has almost become a tradition for FFXIV to be noted as a positive example of growth in the reports to investors. In 2021, it was labeled as the main reason for the increased revenue.
The “drastically” increased subscription numbers and strong sales of the new expansion Endwalker, which was released in December 2021, have given Square’s Digital Entertainment sector a substantial boost.
Sales of HD Games suffered a setback of 9.5 billion yen.
The report highlights FFXIV as the main driver of growth in 2021. Compared to the previous year, revenue from the MMO sector (shown in green in the image) rose by over 22 billion yen. That equates to approximately 162 million euros.
The reasons for this are partly due to the release of the expansion Endwalker, which concludes the 10-year-old storyline of the MMORPG. On the other hand, there has also been a significant increase in active players and high media interest in FFXIV, driven by well-known WoW streamers like Asmongold, Preach, and Bellular.
While the revenue of mobile games is also growing, it stands at “only” 2.9 billion yen. Revenue in this area is stable compared to the previous year. Square Enix itself described the performance of these games as “fairly weak”.
Without the strong sales of FFXIV, Square Enix’s Digital Entertainment sector would report a loss.
What’s next for FFXIV? In April 2022, the MMORPG released the major Content Update 6.1, beginning a new story for players. At the same time, the new 24-man raid Aglaia, the ultimate raid Dragon War (Fatal), and extensive PvP overhauls were released. Further sub-updates with new quests and dailies will follow in the coming months.
If the development team sticks to the tight schedule, fans can expect the next update around August 2022. There is no concrete information on this, but the following content can still be expected:
Generally, according to Director Naoki Yoshida, there are already plans for FFXIV at least 5 years in advance. Therefore, players do not need to fear that their MMORPG will be shut down soon. Work is also already underway on the new expansion, although the content is still being kept secret by the developers.
Considering that the MMORPG started as a total flop, it is now doing very well. However, there has been trouble within FFXIV:
When ApoRed spends his money, it is only for charitable purposes or his extended family. He described:
The saved money I would spend very relaxed in ApoR-E-D style. For those who are interested in how I would spend that: For myself, I don’t spend much. I spend a larger part for needy people and a part goes to my extended family and not to the big family of Papa State – 50%. And a part is simply put aside for real estate in Turkey or elsewhere – very relaxed.
What does ApoRed say about the alleged scam competitions?
The YouTuber addressed the competition regarding several consoles, TVs, and smartphones from the company “lvlupgermany”. The contact came to ApoRed through a buddy who is also a businessman.
Ahadi then analyzed the company and saw that it is a GmbH with a share capital of 25,000 euros and several employees.
Furthermore, ApoRed and the company apparently had a business dinner, during which Ahadi was presented with the contract. It looked trustworthy according to the YouTuber. The next day, the company came by with the prizes and took the supposed photo for the Instagram post that ApoRed later deleted.
Afterwards, the winners were supposedly drawn and ApoRed was allegedly even allowed to determine which side was used for that. It all seemed very legitimate to him. But then problems arose:
And now comes the ugly point: During that time, a friend of mine, Ali, came to me and said: ‘Hey, one of the winners contacted me (…) and he said he hasn’t received his prize.’
ApoRed
Ahadi then apparently realized that the company was a “scamming organization”. He apologized to the winner and advised him to go to the police. Furthermore, ApoRed said that they did not transfer his promised money either.
He stated that lvlupgermany are the culprits and not himself; he should not be portrayed as the “villain”:
Who was the scammer? Who broke the contract and did not keep their word? Who was even responsible for sending out all the prizes? Who has the hundred percent responsibility? Clearly this company lvlupgermany.
What does ApoRed say about the sold but not shipped clothes?
He stated that he has already sold over 500 pieces of clothing. He used Kleiderkreisel, Ebay-Kleinanzeigen, and other platforms.
“My accounts have 4.9 stars out of 5, feel-wise,” said ApoRed, while displaying reviews from “aporedclothing” on vinted.at in the video. If you currently go to the profile, you can actually verify these ratings.
He further asserted that he does not need to scam anyone. “If a mistake happens somewhere, it was never intentional,” ApoRed said in conclusion.
ApoRed then mentioned that he doesn’t want to be taken advantage of and praised himself: “I’m sorry that I’m a fox and if I’m smart and I just do it.” ApoRed did not comment on the legality of this approach.
What does ApoRed say about his expenses and costs?
There are no costs that he cannot manage. He doesn’t understand the argument and said: “What costs? Where? You can see on Instagram what kind of lifestyle I lead.” Therefore, Ahadi is just gaming, watching anime, and not partying. He has no incoming, high costs due to his lifestyle.
Moreover, he has already “played through sneakers and clothes” anyway. The YouTuber receives most of his items for free and often gets money on top, hence he spends little to no money.
When ApoRed spends his money, it is only for charitable purposes or his extended family. He described:
The saved money I would spend very relaxed in ApoR-E-D style. For those who are interested in how I would spend that: For myself, I don’t spend much. I spend a larger part for needy people and a part goes to my extended family and not to the big family of Papa State – 50%. And a part is simply put aside for real estate in Turkey or elsewhere – very relaxed.
ApoRed
What does ApoRed say about the alleged scam competitions?
The YouTuber addressed the competition regarding several consoles, TVs, and smartphones from the company “lvlupgermany”. The contact came to ApoRed through a buddy who is also a businessman.
Ahadi then analyzed the company and saw that it is a GmbH with a share capital of 25,000 euros and several employees.
Furthermore, ApoRed and the company apparently had a business dinner, during which Ahadi was presented with the contract. It looked trustworthy according to the YouTuber. The next day, the company came by with the prizes and took the supposed photo for the Instagram post that ApoRed later deleted.
Afterwards, the winners were supposedly drawn and ApoRed was allegedly even allowed to determine which side was used for that. It all seemed very legitimate to him. But then problems arose:
And now comes the ugly point: During that time, a friend of mine, Ali, came to me and said: ‘Hey, one of the winners contacted me (…) and he said he hasn’t received his prize.’
ApoRed
Ahadi then apparently realized that the company was a “scamming organization”. He apologized to the winner and advised him to go to the police. Furthermore, ApoRed said that they did not transfer his promised money either.
He stated that lvlupgermany are the culprits and not himself; he should not be portrayed as the “villain”:
Who was the scammer? Who broke the contract and did not keep their word? Who was even responsible for sending out all the prizes? Who has the hundred percent responsibility? Clearly this company lvlupgermany.
What does ApoRed say about the sold but not shipped clothes?
He stated that he has already sold over 500 pieces of clothing. He used Kleiderkreisel, Ebay-Kleinanzeigen, and other platforms.
“My accounts have 4.9 stars out of 5, feel-wise,” said ApoRed, while displaying reviews from “aporedclothing” on vinted.at in the video. If you currently go to the profile, you can actually verify these ratings.
He further asserted that he does not need to scam anyone. “If a mistake happens somewhere, it was never intentional,” ApoRed said in conclusion.
Afterwards, the winners were supposedly drawn and ApoRed was allegedly even allowed to determine which side was used for that. It all seemed very legitimate to him. But then problems arose:
And now comes the ugly point: During that time, a friend of mine, Ali, came to me and said: ‘Hey, one of the winners contacted me (…) and he said he hasn’t received his prize.’
ApoRed
Ahadi then apparently realized that the company was a “scamming organization”. He apologized to the winner and advised him to go to the police. Furthermore, ApoRed said that they did not transfer his promised money either.
He stated that lvlupgermany are the culprits and not himself; he should not be portrayed as the “villain”:
Who was the scammer? Who broke the contract and did not keep their word? Who was even responsible for sending out all the prizes? Who has the hundred percent responsibility? Clearly this company lvlupgermany.
What does ApoRed say about the sold but not shipped clothes?
He stated that he has already sold over 500 pieces of clothing. He used Kleiderkreisel, Ebay-Kleinanzeigen, and other platforms.
“My accounts have 4.9 stars out of 5, feel-wise,” said ApoRed, while displaying reviews from “aporedclothing” on vinted.at in the video. If you currently go to the profile, you can actually verify these ratings.
He further asserted that he does not need to scam anyone. “If a mistake happens somewhere, it was never intentional,” ApoRed said in conclusion.
ApoRed then mentioned that he doesn’t want to be taken advantage of and praised himself: “I’m sorry that I’m a fox and if I’m smart and I just do it.” ApoRed did not comment on the legality of this approach.
What does ApoRed say about his expenses and costs?
There are no costs that he cannot manage. He doesn’t understand the argument and said: “What costs? Where? You can see on Instagram what kind of lifestyle I lead.” Therefore, Ahadi is just gaming, watching anime, and not partying. He has no incoming, high costs due to his lifestyle.
Moreover, he has already “played through sneakers and clothes” anyway. The YouTuber receives most of his items for free and often gets money on top, hence he spends little to no money.
When ApoRed spends his money, it is only for charitable purposes or his extended family. He described:
The saved money I would spend very relaxed in ApoR-E-D style. For those who are interested in how I would spend that: For myself, I don’t spend much. I spend a larger part for needy people and a part goes to my extended family and not to the big family of Papa State – 50%. And a part is simply put aside for real estate in Turkey or elsewhere – very relaxed.
ApoRed
What does ApoRed say about the alleged scam competitions?
The YouTuber addressed the competition regarding several consoles, TVs, and smartphones from the company “lvlupgermany”. The contact came to ApoRed through a buddy who is also a businessman.
Ahadi then analyzed the company and saw that it is a GmbH with a share capital of 25,000 euros and several employees.
Furthermore, ApoRed and the company apparently had a business dinner, during which Ahadi was presented with the contract. It looked trustworthy according to the YouTuber. The next day, the company came by with the prizes and took the supposed photo for the Instagram post that ApoRed later deleted.
Afterwards, the winners were supposedly drawn and ApoRed was allegedly even allowed to determine which side was used for that. It all seemed very legitimate to him. But then problems arose:
And now comes the ugly point: During that time, a friend of mine, Ali, came to me and said: ‘Hey, one of the winners contacted me (…) and he said he hasn’t received his prize.’
ApoRed
Ahadi then apparently realized that the company was a “scamming organization”. He apologized to the winner and advised him to go to the police. Furthermore, ApoRed said that they did not transfer his promised money either.
He stated that lvlupgermany are the culprits and not himself; he should not be portrayed as the “villain”:
Who was the scammer? Who broke the contract and did not keep their word? Who was even responsible for sending out all the prizes? Who has the hundred percent responsibility? Clearly this company lvlupgermany.
What does ApoRed say about the sold but not shipped clothes?
He stated that he has already sold over 500 pieces of clothing. He used Kleiderkreisel, Ebay-Kleinanzeigen, and other platforms.
“My accounts have 4.9 stars out of 5, feel-wise,” said ApoRed, while displaying reviews from “aporedclothing” on vinted.at in the video. If you currently go to the profile, you can actually verify these ratings.
He further asserted that he does not need to scam anyone. “If a mistake happens somewhere, it was never intentional,” ApoRed said in conclusion.
When ApoRed spends his money, it is only for charitable purposes or his extended family. He described:
The saved money I would spend very relaxed in ApoR-E-D style. For those who are interested in how I would spend that: For myself, I don’t spend much. I spend a larger part for needy people and a part goes to my extended family and not to the big family of Papa State – 50%. And a part is simply put aside for real estate in Turkey or elsewhere – very relaxed.
ApoRed
What does ApoRed say about the alleged scam competitions?
The YouTuber addressed the competition regarding several consoles, TVs, and smartphones from the company “lvlupgermany”. The contact came to ApoRed through a buddy who is also a businessman.
Ahadi then analyzed the company and saw that it is a GmbH with a share capital of 25,000 euros and several employees.
Furthermore, ApoRed and the company apparently had a business dinner, during which Ahadi was presented with the contract. It looked trustworthy according to the YouTuber. The next day, the company came by with the prizes and took the supposed photo for the Instagram post that ApoRed later deleted.
Afterwards, the winners were supposedly drawn and ApoRed was allegedly even allowed to determine which side was used for that. It all seemed very legitimate to him. But then problems arose:
And now comes the ugly point: During that time, a friend of mine, Ali, came to me and said: ‘Hey, one of the winners contacted me (…) and he said he hasn’t received his prize.’
ApoRed
Ahadi then apparently realized that the company was a “scamming organization”. He apologized to the winner and advised him to go to the police. Furthermore, ApoRed said that they did not transfer his promised money either.
He stated that lvlupgermany are the culprits and not himself; he should not be portrayed as the “villain”:
Who was the scammer? Who broke the contract and did not keep their word? Who was even responsible for sending out all the prizes? Who has the hundred percent responsibility? Clearly this company lvlupgermany.
What does ApoRed say about the sold but not shipped clothes?
He stated that he has already sold over 500 pieces of clothing. He used Kleiderkreisel, Ebay-Kleinanzeigen, and other platforms.
“My accounts have 4.9 stars out of 5, feel-wise,” said ApoRed, while displaying reviews from “aporedclothing” on vinted.at in the video. If you currently go to the profile, you can actually verify these ratings.
He further asserted that he does not need to scam anyone. “If a mistake happens somewhere, it was never intentional,” ApoRed said in conclusion.
ApoRed then mentioned that he doesn’t want to be taken advantage of and praised himself: “I’m sorry that I’m a fox and if I’m smart and I just do it.” ApoRed did not comment on the legality of this approach.
What does ApoRed say about his expenses and costs?
There are no costs that he cannot manage. He doesn’t understand the argument and said: “What costs? Where? You can see on Instagram what kind of lifestyle I lead.” Therefore, Ahadi is just gaming, watching anime, and not partying. He has no incoming, high costs due to his lifestyle.
Moreover, he has already “played through sneakers and clothes” anyway. The YouTuber receives most of his items for free and often gets money on top, hence he spends little to no money.
When ApoRed spends his money, it is only for charitable purposes or his extended family. He described:
The saved money I would spend very relaxed in ApoR-E-D style. For those who are interested in how I would spend that: For myself, I don’t spend much. I spend a larger part for needy people and a part goes to my extended family and not to the big family of Papa State – 50%. And a part is simply put aside for real estate in Turkey or elsewhere – very relaxed.
ApoRed
What does ApoRed say about the alleged scam competitions?
The YouTuber addressed the competition regarding several consoles, TVs, and smartphones from the company “lvlupgermany”. The contact came to ApoRed through a buddy who is also a businessman.
Ahadi then analyzed the company and saw that it is a GmbH with a share capital of 25,000 euros and several employees.
Furthermore, ApoRed and the company apparently had a business dinner, during which Ahadi was presented with the contract. It looked trustworthy according to the YouTuber. The next day, the company came by with the prizes and took the supposed photo for the Instagram post that ApoRed later deleted.
Afterwards, the winners were supposedly drawn and ApoRed was allegedly even allowed to determine which side was used for that. It all seemed very legitimate to him. But then problems arose:
And now comes the ugly point: During that time, a friend of mine, Ali, came to me and said: ‘Hey, one of the winners contacted me (…) and he said he hasn’t received his prize.’
ApoRed
Ahadi then apparently realized that the company was a “scamming organization”. He apologized to the winner and advised him to go to the police. Furthermore, ApoRed said that they did not transfer his promised money either.
He stated that lvlupgermany are the culprits and not himself; he should not be portrayed as the “villain”:
Who was the scammer? Who broke the contract and did not keep their word? Who was even responsible for sending out all the prizes? Who has the hundred percent responsibility? Clearly this company lvlupgermany.
What does ApoRed say about the sold but not shipped clothes?
He stated that he has already sold over 500 pieces of clothing. He used Kleiderkreisel, Ebay-Kleinanzeigen, and other platforms.
“My accounts have 4.9 stars out of 5, feel-wise,” said ApoRed, while displaying reviews from “aporedclothing” on vinted.at in the video. If you currently go to the profile, you can actually verify these ratings.
He further asserted that he does not need to scam anyone. “If a mistake happens somewhere, it was never intentional,” ApoRed said in conclusion.
Afterwards, the winners were supposedly drawn and ApoRed was allegedly even allowed to determine which side was used for that. It all seemed very legitimate to him. But then problems arose:
And now comes the ugly point: During that time, a friend of mine, Ali, came to me and said: ‘Hey, one of the winners contacted me (…) and he said he hasn’t received his prize.’
ApoRed
Ahadi then apparently realized that the company was a “scamming organization”. He apologized to the winner and advised him to go to the police. Furthermore, ApoRed said that they did not transfer his promised money either.
He stated that lvlupgermany are the culprits and not himself; he should not be portrayed as the “villain”:
Who was the scammer? Who broke the contract and did not keep their word? Who was even responsible for sending out all the prizes? Who has the hundred percent responsibility? Clearly this company lvlupgermany.
What does ApoRed say about the sold but not shipped clothes?
He stated that he has already sold over 500 pieces of clothing. He used Kleiderkreisel, Ebay-Kleinanzeigen, and other platforms.
“My accounts have 4.9 stars out of 5, feel-wise,” said ApoRed, while displaying reviews from “aporedclothing” on vinted.at in the video. If you currently go to the profile, you can actually verify these ratings.
He further asserted that he does not need to scam anyone. “If a mistake happens somewhere, it was never intentional,” ApoRed said in conclusion.
When ApoRed spends his money, it is only for charitable purposes or his extended family. He described:
The saved money I would spend very relaxed in ApoR-E-D style. For those who are interested in how I would spend that: For myself, I don’t spend much. I spend a larger part for needy people and a part goes to my extended family and not to the big family of Papa State – 50%. And a part is simply put aside for real estate in Turkey or elsewhere – very relaxed.
ApoRed
What does ApoRed say about the alleged scam competitions?
The YouTuber addressed the competition regarding several consoles, TVs, and smartphones from the company “lvlupgermany”. The contact came to ApoRed through a buddy who is also a businessman.
Ahadi then analyzed the company and saw that it is a GmbH with a share capital of 25,000 euros and several employees.
Furthermore, ApoRed and the company apparently had a business dinner, during which Ahadi was presented with the contract. It looked trustworthy according to the YouTuber. The next day, the company came by with the prizes and took the supposed photo for the Instagram post that ApoRed later deleted.
Afterwards, the winners were supposedly drawn and ApoRed was allegedly even allowed to determine which side was used for that. It all seemed very legitimate to him. But then problems arose:
And now comes the ugly point: During that time, a friend of mine, Ali, came to me and said: ‘Hey, one of the winners contacted me (…) and he said he hasn’t received his prize.’
ApoRed
Ahadi then apparently realized that the company was a “scamming organization”. He apologized to the winner and advised him to go to the police. Furthermore, ApoRed said that they did not transfer his promised money either.
He stated that lvlupgermany are the culprits and not himself; he should not be portrayed as the “villain”:
Who was the scammer? Who broke the contract and did not keep their word? Who was even responsible for sending out all the prizes? Who has the hundred percent responsibility? Clearly this company lvlupgermany.
What does ApoRed say about the sold but not shipped clothes?
He stated that he has already sold over 500 pieces of clothing. He used Kleiderkreisel, Ebay-Kleinanzeigen, and other platforms.
“My accounts have 4.9 stars out of 5, feel-wise,” said ApoRed, while displaying reviews from “aporedclothing” on vinted.at in the video. If you currently go to the profile, you can actually verify these ratings.
He further asserted that he does not need to scam anyone. “If a mistake happens somewhere, it was never intentional,” ApoRed said in conclusion.
ApoRed then mentioned that he doesn’t want to be taken advantage of and praised himself: “I’m sorry that I’m a fox and if I’m smart and I just do it.” ApoRed did not comment on the legality of this approach.
What does ApoRed say about his expenses and costs?
There are no costs that he cannot manage. He doesn’t understand the argument and said: “What costs? Where? You can see on Instagram what kind of lifestyle I lead.” Therefore, Ahadi is just gaming, watching anime, and not partying. He has no incoming, high costs due to his lifestyle.
Moreover, he has already “played through sneakers and clothes” anyway. The YouTuber receives most of his items for free and often gets money on top, hence he spends little to no money.
When ApoRed spends his money, it is only for charitable purposes or his extended family. He described:
The saved money I would spend very relaxed in ApoR-E-D style. For those who are interested in how I would spend that: For myself, I don’t spend much. I spend a larger part for needy people and a part goes to my extended family and not to the big family of Papa State – 50%. And a part is simply put aside for real estate in Turkey or elsewhere – very relaxed.
ApoRed
What does ApoRed say about the alleged scam competitions?
The YouTuber addressed the competition regarding several consoles, TVs, and smartphones from the company “lvlupgermany”. The contact came to ApoRed through a buddy who is also a businessman.
Ahadi then analyzed the company and saw that it is a GmbH with a share capital of 25,000 euros and several employees.
Furthermore, ApoRed and the company apparently had a business dinner, during which Ahadi was presented with the contract. It looked trustworthy according to the YouTuber. The next day, the company came by with the prizes and took the supposed photo for the Instagram post that ApoRed later deleted.
Afterwards, the winners were supposedly drawn and ApoRed was allegedly even allowed to determine which side was used for that. It all seemed very legitimate to him. But then problems arose:
And now comes the ugly point: During that time, a friend of mine, Ali, came to me and said: ‘Hey, one of the winners contacted me (…) and he said he hasn’t received his prize.’
ApoRed
Ahadi then apparently realized that the company was a “scamming organization”. He apologized to the winner and advised him to go to the police. Furthermore, ApoRed said that they did not transfer his promised money either.
He stated that lvlupgermany are the culprits and not himself; he should not be portrayed as the “villain”:
Who was the scammer? Who broke the contract and did not keep their word? Who was even responsible for sending out all the prizes? Who has the hundred percent responsibility? Clearly this company lvlupgermany.
What does ApoRed say about the sold but not shipped clothes?
He stated that he has already sold over 500 pieces of clothing. He used Kleiderkreisel, Ebay-Kleinanzeigen, and other platforms.
“My accounts have 4.9 stars out of 5, feel-wise,” said ApoRed, while displaying reviews from “aporedclothing” on vinted.at in the video. If you currently go to the profile, you can actually verify these ratings.
He further asserted that he does not need to scam anyone. “If a mistake happens somewhere, it was never intentional,” ApoRed said in conclusion.
After the German YouTuber Ahmad Nadim “ApoRed” Ahadi was accused of being insolvent and scamming his viewers, he has now commented on this in a video statement.
What is the situation?
The German YouTuber MiiMii stated in one of his videos that Ahadi is insolvent, as a procedure against him can be found on Insolvenzbekanntmachungen.de.
Furthermore, MiiMii accused him of scamming his viewers by not fulfilling the prizes of various competitions.
In addition, it is said that ApoRed did not send sold, worn designer clothes to fans and kept the money for himself.
All these accusations are now denied by Ahadi in one of his latest videos.
You can find exact details about the accusations here:
ApoRed convinces: “I’m sorry that I’m a fox”
What does the YouTuber say in his statement? In the video “Probably a broke scammer”, he first addresses the fact that he has been self-employed in Germany for 10 years and states:
What is definitely very interesting is, okay? An insolvency application against ApoR-E-D, what is going on here? You told us you are a multi-trillionaire, did you just talk us all in? (…) You have to imagine, I have been self-employed in Germany for about 10 years, okay? And you know how it is, friends. It is a very clear and undisputed matter: Germany and bureaucracy is really the father of headaches.
ApoRed
He became “aware” of this while he was in Istanbul for 5-6 months and mentioned his private health insurance contribution of almost 1,000 euros as an example. He feels completely scammed. According to ApoRed, you also have to constantly change your tax advisors and accountants, as they “simply do not work”. He is only “starting with headaches” and then thought:
Come on, I don’t want this anymore, not at all, it’s really enough. Just register the whole rabbit abroad. No headaches, everything easy-peasy. You have a colleague there, they do it that way too. They have no headaches, everything chico.
ApoRed
You can watch the complete statement in this YouTube video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LWyj-19ADvQ
However, according to ApoRed, there was a problem:
If you are in Germany for more than 6 months, you have German tax rights and the German headaches. It doesn’t matter whether your business is registered in Malta, Afghanistan, or elsewhere.
ApoRed
However, he was able to solve it as follows:
How is that not the case? Well, if you simply activate the “Insi mode”, meaning if you are simply insolvent. Then that is simply not the case. Then you can register your businesses abroad, run everything through that, and just be done with all these German headache stories.
ApoRed
He stated that lvlupgermany are the culprits and not himself; he should not be portrayed as the “villain”:
Who was the scammer? Who broke the contract and did not keep their word? Who was even responsible for sending out all the prizes? Who has the hundred percent responsibility? Clearly this company lvlupgermany.
What does ApoRed say about the sold but not shipped clothes?
He stated that he has already sold over 500 pieces of clothing. He used Kleiderkreisel, Ebay-Kleinanzeigen, and other platforms.
“My accounts have 4.9 stars out of 5, feel-wise,” said ApoRed, while displaying reviews from “aporedclothing” on vinted.at in the video. If you currently go to the profile, you can actually verify these ratings.
He further asserted that he does not need to scam anyone. “If a mistake happens somewhere, it was never intentional,” ApoRed said in conclusion.
Afterwards, the winners were supposedly drawn and ApoRed was allegedly even allowed to determine which side was used for that. It all seemed very legitimate to him. But then problems arose:
And now comes the ugly point: During that time, a friend of mine, Ali, came to me and said: ‘Hey, one of the winners contacted me (…) and he said he hasn’t received his prize.’
ApoRed
Ahadi then apparently realized that the company was a “scamming organization”. He apologized to the winner and advised him to go to the police. Furthermore, ApoRed said that they did not transfer his promised money either.
He stated that lvlupgermany are the culprits and not himself; he should not be portrayed as the “villain”:
Who was the scammer? Who broke the contract and did not keep their word? Who was even responsible for sending out all the prizes? Who has the hundred percent responsibility? Clearly this company lvlupgermany.
What does ApoRed say about the sold but not shipped clothes?
He stated that he has already sold over 500 pieces of clothing. He used Kleiderkreisel, Ebay-Kleinanzeigen, and other platforms.
“My accounts have 4.9 stars out of 5, feel-wise,” said ApoRed, while displaying reviews from “aporedclothing” on vinted.at in the video. If you currently go to the profile, you can actually verify these ratings.
He further asserted that he does not need to scam anyone. “If a mistake happens somewhere, it was never intentional,” ApoRed said in conclusion.
When ApoRed spends his money, it is only for charitable purposes or his extended family. He described:
The saved money I would spend very relaxed in ApoR-E-D style. For those who are interested in how I would spend that: For myself, I don’t spend much. I spend a larger part for needy people and a part goes to my extended family and not to the big family of Papa State – 50%. And a part is simply put aside for real estate in Turkey or elsewhere – very relaxed.
ApoRed
What does ApoRed say about the alleged scam competitions?
The YouTuber addressed the competition regarding several consoles, TVs, and smartphones from the company “lvlupgermany”. The contact came to ApoRed through a buddy who is also a businessman.
Ahadi then analyzed the company and saw that it is a GmbH with a share capital of 25,000 euros and several employees.
Furthermore, ApoRed and the company apparently had a business dinner, during which Ahadi was presented with the contract. It looked trustworthy according to the YouTuber. The next day, the company came by with the prizes and took the supposed photo for the Instagram post that ApoRed later deleted.
Afterwards, the winners were supposedly drawn and ApoRed was allegedly even allowed to determine which side was used for that. It all seemed very legitimate to him. But then problems arose:
And now comes the ugly point: During that time, a friend of mine, Ali, came to me and said: ‘Hey, one of the winners contacted me (…) and he said he hasn’t received his prize.’
ApoRed
Ahadi then apparently realized that the company was a “scamming organization”. He apologized to the winner and advised him to go to the police. Furthermore, ApoRed said that they did not transfer his promised money either.
He stated that lvlupgermany are the culprits and not himself; he should not be portrayed as the “villain”:
Who was the scammer? Who broke the contract and did not keep their word? Who was even responsible for sending out all the prizes? Who has the hundred percent responsibility? Clearly this company lvlupgermany.
What does ApoRed say about the sold but not shipped clothes?
He stated that he has already sold over 500 pieces of clothing. He used Kleiderkreisel, Ebay-Kleinanzeigen, and other platforms.
“My accounts have 4.9 stars out of 5, feel-wise,” said ApoRed, while displaying reviews from “aporedclothing” on vinted.at in the video. If you currently go to the profile, you can actually verify these ratings.
He further asserted that he does not need to scam anyone. “If a mistake happens somewhere, it was never intentional,” ApoRed said in conclusion.
ApoRed then mentioned that he doesn’t want to be taken advantage of and praised himself: “I’m sorry that I’m a fox and if I’m smart and I just do it.” ApoRed did not comment on the legality of this approach.
What does ApoRed say about his expenses and costs?
There are no costs that he cannot manage. He doesn’t understand the argument and said: “What costs? Where? You can see on Instagram what kind of lifestyle I lead.” Therefore, Ahadi is just gaming, watching anime, and not partying. He has no incoming, high costs due to his lifestyle.
Moreover, he has already “played through sneakers and clothes” anyway. The YouTuber receives most of his items for free and often gets money on top, hence he spends little to no money.
When ApoRed spends his money, it is only for charitable purposes or his extended family. He described:
The saved money I would spend very relaxed in ApoR-E-D style. For those who are interested in how I would spend that: For myself, I don’t spend much. I spend a larger part for needy people and a part goes to my extended family and not to the big family of Papa State – 50%. And a part is simply put aside for real estate in Turkey or elsewhere – very relaxed.
ApoRed
What does ApoRed say about the alleged scam competitions?
The YouTuber addressed the competition regarding several consoles, TVs, and smartphones from the company “lvlupgermany”. The contact came to ApoRed through a buddy who is also a businessman.
Ahadi then analyzed the company and saw that it is a GmbH with a share capital of 25,000 euros and several employees.
Furthermore, ApoRed and the company apparently had a business dinner, during which Ahadi was presented with the contract. It looked trustworthy according to the YouTuber. The next day, the company came by with the prizes and took the supposed photo for the Instagram post that ApoRed later deleted.
Afterwards, the winners were supposedly drawn and ApoRed was allegedly even allowed to determine which side was used for that. It all seemed very legitimate to him. But then problems arose:
And now comes the ugly point: During that time, a friend of mine, Ali, came to me and said: ‘Hey, one of the winners contacted me (…) and he said he hasn’t received his prize.’
ApoRed
Ahadi then apparently realized that the company was a “scamming organization”. He apologized to the winner and advised him to go to the police. Furthermore, ApoRed said that they did not transfer his promised money either.
He stated that lvlupgermany are the culprits and not himself; he should not be portrayed as the “villain”:
Who was the scammer? Who broke the contract and did not keep their word? Who was even responsible for sending out all the prizes? Who has the hundred percent responsibility? Clearly this company lvlupgermany.
What does ApoRed say about the sold but not shipped clothes?
He stated that he has already sold over 500 pieces of clothing. He used Kleiderkreisel, Ebay-Kleinanzeigen, and other platforms.
“My accounts have 4.9 stars out of 5, feel-wise,” said ApoRed, while displaying reviews from “aporedclothing” on vinted.at in the video. If you currently go to the profile, you can actually verify these ratings.
He further asserted that he does not need to scam anyone. “If a mistake happens somewhere, it was never intentional,” ApoRed said in conclusion.
Fortnite designs many challenges and events throughout a season where players can earn free items. The required tasks are easy to complete and can be accomplished by anyone. This time, Epic Games is promoting a free weapon skin, and for this, you will have to put in some effort for the first time.
What kind of weapon skin is this? This is a weapon skin of the rarity “Rare”. This skin is special and currently the only one of its kind, as you can only obtain it by actively playing in the competitive mode “Arena”.
As a result, you get an overview of the necessary tasks you must complete to secure free event items such as weapon skins, emoticons, and more. This time, however, that is not the case. In the following section, we explain how you can obtain this rare weapon skin.
You can expect the Arena and professionals without mercy
How do I get the skin? To qualify for the weapon paint, you must enter the Arena. Your goal is to reach the contender league. Only after you have completed the open league will you have the chance to get this skin.
These are all the leagues and tiers you must complete
After each conquered tier of the contender or champion league, you will receive the corresponding paint for your efforts. This paint looks gold-purple and features the emblem of the league you have conquered.
Is there only one skin? This is unclear. According to Shiina’s video, where he shows some leaked items from the data, this weapon skin is also shown separately.
It could be that after completing the last tier of the champion league, you will have a total of six weapon skins with six different emblems. However, that is not as easy as it sounds because you will be dealing with sweats who are true building artists.
How much time do I have for this? The weapon skins can only be obtained until June 3rd, as that is when season 2 ends.
However, since you are not dealing with casual players, you need to approach tactically. In the arena, building is enabled, so you have to either try to build yourself or keep your opponents at a distance. This way, you avoid a building battle.
To score the most points, you need to play either passively or offensively. Here’s how the two playstyles work:
Passive playstyle
You land at the outer edge of the map or in less popular areas
You try to avoid most fights and gather many items for the final battle in the meantime
Your primary source of points is placements and a possible epic victory
If building and active fighting are not your strengths, the passive playstyle might be the right choice for you.
Offensive playstyle
You land in hot spots like Titled Towers or Daily Bugle and attempt to eliminate as many opponents as possible
Through the eliminated opponents, you earn a lot of points and can rise quickly
The placements that occur alongside are an additional bonus you benefit from
The problem, however, is that you expose yourself to high danger, as you confront almost every opponent and can often end up in the crosshairs of other enemies
However, if you are good at fighting and building, this might be your playstyle
It is advantageous if you know yourself and understand in which situations you can shine. Pay attention to your strengths and try to use them in battle. This way, you can make the most of combat and have fun. But also try to take small breaks in between if things don’t go well before your equipment suffers.
What do you think about such skins that not everyone can obtain and that require effort? Do you find it cool, and have you discovered the Arena mode because of it, or do you avoid engaging with the sweats? Let us know in the comments!
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The weekly reset in Destiny 2 only brought the usual at first glance yesterday. However, in hindsight, an initially unremarkable item has turned out to be a real highlight. A shader that shows a rusty look on most armor is actually the coolest thing this week. It gives certain armors and weapons a pulsating Razer RGB look. You shouldn’t miss it!
Last week in Season 16 of Destiny 2 started tumultuously and with a few surprises. Before the weekly reset, the top-ranking catch-up node mysteriously disappeared from the menu. This caused a brief heart-stopping moment for guardians who were just one or two strikes away from the Conqueror title. This was likely due to background maintenance work, as Bungie explained, and it was fixed quickly.
Shortly thereafter, a rusty-looking shader in Eververse turned out to be a real fashion highlight. Players can also give their guardian a cool Razer RGB look, just like their gaming PC. But only on certain armors and only if you’re quick!
Here you will find the new shader in the Eververse shop.
What kind of shader is it? The shader is called “Photo Finish” and is currently available in Eververse.
In Destiny 2, shaders allow you to individually customize the color of your armor to fit your style. Fashion is considered “the real endgame” in Destiny 2.
This is how you bring out the Razer RGB look: At first, the rusty look of the shader did not cause much hype. On some items and armor, the special effect is not visible at all, and it seems rather dull and boring – more rusty than cool.
Only if your guardian is already wearing a Guardian Games armor with LED effect, which has lighting elements, does the pulsating RGB color change effect truly come to life. This also applies to items and weapons. How cool the look is, you can see in this video:
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This is how the new shader “Photo Finish” pulsates on armors with LED effect.
The shader works on both the old and new LED armors of Destiny 2’s Guardian Games. Additionally, ghosts or sparrows that have lighting effects can also be transformed into pulsating eye-catchers that will make your guardian friends envious.
That’s why you need to be quick: If you want to give your guardian this cool look, you need to be fast. The RGB color change shader “Photo Finish” is only available this week in the Eververse sale. That means you only have until May 24 at 7 PM to purchase the shader.
How it will be available afterwards is unknown. It is likely that it will disappear from the sale for a while again.
How much do you need to pay for it? The shader costs you 300 Glimmer. You can pay for it with the in-game currency of Destiny 2 that you earn by completing additional loot activities.
Once purchased, you can apply it repeatedly on armors, weapons, or items.
What do you think of the shader? Do you find it absolutely unique in Destiny 2 and have you already picked it up for that reason? Or has this highlight slipped past you until now? Feel free to write to us in the comments how you feel about the shader and whether you are willing to sacrifice your hard-earned Glimmer for it.
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The company Improbable has developed a technology called SpatialOS that aims to enable massive virtual worlds: The best game using this technology so far was Scavengers, a mix of PvE sandbox and class-based PvP. However, Scavengers flopped in early access on Steam. Now, Improbable has sold the studio behind it, and the development of Scavengers has been halted.
This is Scavengers on paper:
Scavengers was released in early access on Steam on May 1, 2021. It is described as a “Survival-Strategy-Battleground,” a mix of sandbox PvE and class-based PvP. In principle, the game was originally intended to be inspired by “Halo 5 Warzone.” However, mass battles with thousands of players were planned.
At its peak, it had 16,000 players at launch, but could not maintain this and early dropped to 850. In recent months, an average of 100 people were still playing it on Steam. The reviews were only mediocre at 59%.
This sounds like Scavengers is just one of many failed MMOs and not worth mentioning further.
Scavengers was marketed as a “Survival Shooter”:
Scavengers was supposed to be the flagship of the MMO wonder technology
Why is the game so important? Scavengers was intended to be the new flagship game of the technology “SpatialOS”: This is a technology worth millions of US dollars and was supposed to revolutionize the MMO genre. It was supposed to send up to 9000 players into battle at the same time.
Because with “SpatialOS,” even small teams should be able to develop massive, simulated worlds. The company behind it, Improbable, initially wanted to collaborate with indie studios to develop large MMOs: When that didn’t work out, they bought their own studio, Midwinter, and supported their game: Scavengers. Midwinter is a studio of about 30 employees, some of whom previously worked on Halo.
Scavengers was considered to be an MMO that truly had the potential to become a “big MMO” if it were only further developed. However, it will never leave early access on Steam.
Hope bearer gives up work on MMOs – Focusing on the Metaverse
This is what has happened now: Improbable has apparently given up the idea of making games more or less. They have now discovered the “Metaverse” as a new business field and are working on a project that will allow up to 10,000 players to take part simultaneously, to hold events or announcements in a virtual world.
Everything that does not serve the Metaverse is no longer the focus of the company, explains the CEO Herman Narula.
Running a gaming studio like Midwinter Entertainment no longer fits into the business plan. Therefore, Improbable sold the studio to Behaviour Interactive, the developers of Dead by Daylight. However, the actual game, Scavengers, was not sold.
This is what Improbable is working on now, the Metaverse:
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Scavengers is apparently being put into maintenance mode
This is happening to Scavengers: A planned console version is being canceled. The PC version remains live, but will not be significantly further developed. A “small team” is supposed to maintain operations – this strongly sounds like the dreaded “maintenance mode”; a kind of coma that MMOs are put into: The servers are still running, but not much else happens.
This is happening to the studio: Midwinter is now supposed to work on a new game for Behaviour Interactive. Details are not yet known. There are talks of “expanding Behaviour’s portfolio”.
All parties involved expressed themselves enthusiastically in press releases about how well everything had gone.
The dream of massive worlds is now dead
This is what’s behind it: As a fan of MMOs, one can only regret the entire development: Five years ago, the massive investment in Improbable was made public. The founder of the company painted a picture of huge simulated MMO worlds.
Five years later, practically all games using this technology have failed, without having gained much attention.
The site “PC Gamer” writes bitterly: For years, Improbable talked about needing a good game to showcase their technology. With Scavengers, they had one but did not know what to do with it.
Improbable seems to have completely devoted itself to the “Metaverse,” whatever that is:
Tickets for Community Days or the GO Fest can now be gifted to other Trainers in Pokémon GO. The new option makes this possible. However, Trainers notice that there is a problem if the gifted Trainer already has a ticket.
How do you gift tickets? On May 17, Niantic announced that the new gift option is active in Pokémon GO. Event tickets, such as the special research for the Community Day in May, can be purchased and sent to friends. The requirement is that you must be at least “Super Friends.” More tickets, such as for GO Fest 2022, are expected to be available for gifting soon.
Trainers have already tried out the new feature and explain that the system still has issues.
Trainers warn about this issue
This is what happened: On reddit, Trainer Benthefighter shows a screenshot of his gift attempt. He writes, “If you buy a ticket for someone who already has it, you still have to pay (no warning until after you’ve paid).”
The error message states that the gift could not be sent. “It seems that the intended recipient has received this item before your purchase could be completed.”
To request a refund, the Trainer should contact the app store.
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How can you gift a ticket? It’s very simple. First, open the in-game shop in Pokémon GO, where you usually buy your tickets. Now tap on the event for which you want to gift a ticket. The €1 research for the Community Day in May is an option.
Under the purchase button, you will also find a button called “Gift.” Tap this and then select from your friends list the friend you want to gift the ticket to.
Then confirm your purchase and follow the instructions on the screen. For the gifting to work, you must be at least super friends. Niantic also states that the friend must not already own the ticket. Additionally, the friend must not have received the ticket from another Trainer.
This is how the ticket gifting option works in Pokémon GO
What is the problem? In the community, there is a desire for more clarity regarding the gift feature. We at MeinMMO have tried it out and found:
If you want to buy a ticket for a friend who already has a ticket, you will be informed in the game and cannot buy a ticket for this friend.
In the case of Trainer Benthefighter on reddit, his gift recipient must have purchased his ticket around the same time it was gifted to him. Therefore, a charge was deducted from the giver without the gifting process being successful.
It seems to be a very specific issue.
If the gifted Trainer already owns the ticket before you start your gifting process, you cannot gift the recipient another ticket.
Have you tried the gift feature in Pokémon GO and will you use it in the future? Or do you find it unnecessary and will not use the feature? Share your experiences and opinions on this topic here on MeinMMO in the comments and discuss with other Trainers.
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Profane will be a new MMORPG that focuses on maximum freedom. You should be able to determine your own playstyle, truly immerse yourself in a role, and face real dangers. On May 18th, the game will begin its first tests for the combat system. We will reveal how you can participate.
What kind of game is this? In Profane, you can create a character that is not bound to anything. There are no classes and no levels. Instead, you learn skills that you can improve over time to advance your character.
The game world itself has a rather comic-like look and promises you many freedoms:
There is no story that you follow
You can build your own house, but also your own city. This city can be expanded but can also be attacked by enemies
The world is generally supposed to change dynamically, whether through players or NPC attacks
What is the current state of Profane? The sandbox MMORPG is still in pre-alpha and is not currently permanently playable. However, today, on May 18th, the first “Basic Combat Test” begins in a very early version of the game.
You can move around in the game world and perform initial attacks. The animations are partly still placeholders, just like many UI elements.
However, many things are still missing in the test, including:
Skills
The inventory and equipment
Enemies
Character progression
Crafting
Building your own houses
The test is really just meant to test the movement and auto-attack of the game. Additionally, this test has an NDA, so players are not allowed to show anything they have seen.
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How can I participate? If you still want to, you can apply through a form (via Google Docs).
You must also have created an account on the website and join the game’s Discord.
What do we know about the release? The new MMORPG will be Free2Play and will be released for PC in its own client. It is currently unclear if it will also come to Steam. However, there are no exact details on a release date yet.
What do you think of Profane? Does the concept of the MMORPG appeal to you, or are you rather waiting for a classic theme park MMORPG?
If you are currently looking for the best MMOs and MMORPGs on the market, you will find them in this list:
The current Weekend League in FIFA 22 has been extended. This gives you one more day to secure strong cards from the Bundesliga TOTS.
Until when does the Weekend League run? Originally, the current Weekend League in FIFA 22 was supposed to run until Wednesday morning, May 18. Since the TOTS event, the timings for the “FUT Champions Finals” – that is, the Weekend League – have already been adjusted and extended.
However, on Tuesday evening, there were server issues that prevented players from joining. As a result, some couldn’t take full advantage of the Weekend League.
Therefore, FIFA 22 is extending the current Weekend League by 24 hours. It will now run until Thursday, May 19, at 09:00 AM. This was announced by the FIFA Direct Communication channel on Twitter.
The Weekend League Rewards are worth it right now thanks to TOTS
Take your chance: If you have been participating in the Weekend League and have already managed to collect some points, but haven’t finished yet – you should consider playing a few more matches.
The rewards currently include the Team-of-the-Season cards from the Bundesliga. There are some incredibly strong cards available that can directly improve any team. If you rank high enough in the FUT Champions Finals, you have a chance to receive these cards in your Player Picks.
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With the extra time, you have gained a considerable amount of time to collect the necessary points for further ranks. Additionally, many strong players will have already completed their Weekend League matches long ago.
So you might have a good chance of ranking up and receiving better rewards.
On Friday, the Bundesliga TOTS cards will be permanently removed from packs and will be replaced by the next Team of the Season. You can find the entire TOTS schedule here.
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In these minutes, a PS5 drop is taking place at Media Markt and Saturn. Several bundles are available.
The PS5 console is still in high demand and remains hard to obtain. The demand is still so high that even Sony can hardly meet the demand for the PS5. Gamers are therefore using every opportunity to buy a PS5. At this current time, you have the chance to buy a PS5 directly from Sony again.
At Saturn, you can now get the PS5 version with a disc drive in one of two bundles. Here, you can also use your old PS4 games that you still have lying around.
So if you are looking for an opportunity to buy a PS5, you should take your chance with the retailer Saturn now.
Update May 18, 11:20 AM: The same bundles are now also available at Media Markt!
Where can you buy a PS5 now? Currently, you can find various bundles of games and the PS5 console at the online retailer Saturn. Even if the bundles are temporarily marked as sold out, stay persistent. Because based on experience, more quotas are usually released throughout the morning, sometimes even into the afternoon.
Didn’t get a PS5? If you didn’t get a PS5, then it’s best to check our ticker. Here we keep you updated daily and explain how to best get a PS5, showing you drops related to the coveted console.
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Adam “Sky Does Everything” Dahlberg, better known as “SkyDoesMinecraft,” has been accused of abusing, cheating, and lying to women. Furthermore, friends and sponsors describe him as toxic. Now the former YouTube star is selling his channels for Minecraft .
Warning: The article contains sensitive topics such as physical and psychological abuse of people and animals. If you cannot handle such topics well, it is better to avoid this news.
Who is the YouTuber?
When Minecraft was at its peak in 2011/2012, SkyDoesMinecraft joined the trend and mainly produced mod showcases for the block game. He does not focus on seriousness, but rather on humor and entertainment.
He was able to attract 1 million subscribers within two years, which was in January 2013. By June 2014, he had 10 million subscribers on his YouTube channel. He was the first major Minecraft channel on YouTube and simultaneously one of the most successful gaming channels on the platform.
Dahlberg renamed himself to Sky Does Everything because he no longer wanted to cover only Minecraft, but also other games.
He has 2 other YouTube channels: Sky VS Gaming, where he posted various gaming videos, and Nobody Records. There, he uploaded vlogs and music videos. All three YouTube channels are currently inactive and not being used anymore.
The latest trailer for Minecraft:
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Minecraft Caves & Cliffs Update in the Trailer
SkyDoesMinecraft has allegedly done terrible things
What has the YouTuber allegedly done? His ex-girlfriends, former colleagues, and companies mainly voiced their opinions on Twitter about the YouTube star. Leading the charge was Elizabeth, who released a Twitter thread accusing SkyDoesMinecraft of many terrible things:
Physical and psychological violence, abuse.
Used Elizabeth’s money to fund his drug addiction.
Abused his own dog, made it drink sugary soda, nearly let it freeze outside, and kept it in a dirty kennel.
Manipulated Elizabeth into pregnancy and almost into marriage.
Psychotic episodes, in which he was not himself, wanted to kill people, and screamed.
If you want to see more details, videos, screenshots, and evidence of the allegations, you can do so in this Twitter thread:
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Moreover, Elizabeth reported the alleged actions to the police. She escaped, according to her own statements, from their shared house because her father picked her up by car.
More statements and accusations from ex-colleagues and others about SkyDoesMinecraft, collected by YouTuber j aubrey, can be found here: controlc.com.
SkyDoesMinecraft sells 2 of his YouTube channels
What has the YouTuber done recently? About 4 weeks ago, there was a small sign of life from SkyDoesMinecraft and two of Dahlberg’s YouTube channels were listed for sale on FameSwap.com for the following amounts:
Sky VS Gaming with 1.29 million subscribers for €71,208.75 ($75,000) (via FameSwap.com).
Sky Does Everything with 11.2 million subscribers for €854,505 ($900,000) (via FameSwap.com).
Users can only see the price if they have an account on the site.
The idea is apparently that one buys the channels, deletes all content, and then rebrands and relaunches the channel under a different name.
The seller goes by the name “Skysellsstuff” and has been registered since April 15, 2022. According to the listing on FameSwap, the user is indeed in possession of the channels, that has been verified.
What is FameSwap.com? The site allows content creators to sell their channels that have already generated a certain level of reach. You can acquire Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube channels there.
Is that allowed? Actually not. YouTube’s guidelines go against the sale of a channel that is eligible for monetization. So it is quite possible that the future buyer of the SkyDoesMinecraft channel will be banned directly if they use the channel.
What does the community say? YouTuber j aubrey created an informative video on the topic, in which he delves deeper into information about SkyDoesMinecraft and sheds light on the accusations from various sides:
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Additionally, SkyDoesMinecraft posted a poll in the Community tab on his YouTube channel 3 months ago, but everywhere there are only accusations, shocked, and sad messages from his former fans:
“It’s funny how some of us ‘fled’ from abuse by watching our favorite YouTuber – the person who couldn’t do anything wrong and always made us laugh. It’s even funnier when the person you looked up to becomes exactly the kind of person you feared the most.”
“We all looked up to you, man. When we were kids, you were our hero. And seeing and reading these pathetic things breaks my heart. That you could do this to so many people who considered you a friend.”
“Man, I loved you as a kid. The crap you did is inexcusable. And I’m not even sad or anything, I’m just really angry. There’s a minimal chance that this is all fake, but I wouldn’t be surprised if it’s all true.”
Many users shared their stories in the comments and are shocked by what has been alleged against the YouTube star. Nevertheless, the majority believe the statements of the ex-girlfriends and colleagues. Few voices hold onto the notion that the allegations are not true and that their idol is innocent – one can fake screenshots and the “evidence.”
Diablo 4 is still waiting, but the action RPG Last Epoch is receiving thousands of positive reviews on Steam. The title resembles a mix of Path of Exile and Diablo. Last Epoch is now even starting the first test for multiplayer.
What is Last Epoch? Last Epoch is a “Hack & Slash” action RPG from the American development studio Eleventh Hour Games. In addition to 15 master classes and a variety of customizable skills, Last Epoch is particularly distinguished by its time travel mechanics.
In addition to the currently available single-player mode, there will also be a multiplayer mode in the future, which the team at Eleventh Hour Games is currently working on. Furthermore, an in-game shop with microtransactions is planned, where skins, pets, and spell effects can be purchased.
Last Epoch is currently in early access and is available on Steam. At this time, there is no information on a possible console version for examples like Xbox Series S/X and PlayStation 5.
Here we show you the Last Epoch overview trailer for 2021:
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Last Epoch in the Overview Trailer for 2021
Why does Last Epoch feel like a mix of Diablo and Path of Exile?
Last Epoch is a classic hack and slash and therefore reminds one of well-known representatives of the genre. MeinMMO shows you which aspects of Diablo or Path of Exile you can recognize in Last Epoch:
Scope of classes and skill trees (Path of Exile)
Crafting and equipment system (Path of Exile)
The design of the classes (Diablo 2)
The skills and the structure of the skills (Diablo)
If you want to read more about why Last Epoch feels like a mix of Diablo and Path of Exile, MeinMMO editor Benedict Grothaus has provided an overview:
What distinguishes Last Epoch? Last Epoch stands out mainly due to the way the classes function compared to other action RPGs.
There are five starter classes, from which you can choose one. Each of these five starter classes has three specializations for further development. In total, this gives you 15 specializations, each with its own unique skills.
An overview of the classes in Last Epoch.
Thousands of positive reviews on Steam
How do players rate Last Epoch? With over 10,000 positive reviews, 87% of all reviews that Last Epoch received on Steam as of May 17, 2022, are positive. This is also reflected in the wording of the players. MeinMMO shows you a selection of Steam reviews:
greekgoddessofsky via Steam: “Very similar to Diablo and Path of Exile, but much better graphics. […] Well done.”
Taumaril via Steam: “This is already a strong game, with clearly more potential. […] I think the game is better than Diablo 3.”
manituan via Steam: “It lacks variety in terms of viable builds and options for the endgame, but I think it’s better than any other action RPG currently on the market. The potential is huge.”
djoudimalika0 via Steam: “I find this game amazing, especially considering that it is in beta phase.”
Lensflare via Steam: “One of the best action RPGs out there! There are innovations and fresh ideas and concepts that bring this genre forward.”
trevorcrowley40 via Steam: “This game is worth your time if you are a fan of action RPGs. It is refreshing and nice to have a modern game that will eventually be able to be played online or offline.”
First community test for the multiplayer
What information do we have about multiplayer? The team at Eleventh Hour Games recently released an update on the development status of the Last Epoch multiplayer. It states that the team is extending the current development cycle to September 2022 and starting the first community test for multiplayer.
In the extended development cycle until September, the focus is on refining the multiplayer, performance, and combat. The team aims to no longer split attention between single-player and multiplayer in this cycle, but to work efficiently on “large and branched tasks”.
Recently, the team revised the loading process in Last Epoch to ensure that traveling back and forth is a “fast and seamless experience”.
Furthermore, the developers announced progress regarding diagnostics and fixing bugs in the multiplayer. Problems can now be identified and resolved more quickly.
Can you participate in the multiplayer test? Eleventh Hour Games asks in the update not to submit applications for participation in community tests.
The participants of the current first test are already determined, and if it should be possible to apply for a test in the future, this will be announced.
Even in 2022, “Hack and Slash” fans are still waiting for Diablo 4. However, the upcoming installment of Blizzard’s popular game series certainly has competition in the genre that can sweeten the waiting time for you.
MeinMMO editor Benedict Grothaus has compiled a list of five new “Hack and Slash” titles you can play while you wait for Diablo 4:
In the MMORPG ArcheAge, after the publisher change, there was an exploit involving underwear in the game. Those who exploited it were permanently banned. However, Kakao Games has now decided to reverse these permanent bans after a few months. It is speculated that this is related to the low player numbers.
What was this exploit? With the exploit that Kakao Games referred to as “Panty Gate”, it was possible to quickly level up the character’s underwear to the maximum level using a code for bonus gifts.
Some players created additional accounts to redeem the code as well. This led to an economic crash.
It was a clear exploit, but it’s not viewed as strictly anymore
What does Kakao Games say exactly? In a statement, they announced that they find the permanent bans too harsh, especially when considering the long history of ArcheAge. Since all the gold and underwear generated has been removed from the game, they decided to lift the bans.
One of the first exploits during the relaunch, known as “Panty Gate”, led to the permanent banning of many accounts. While we were aware that this was an exploitation of mechanics and the steps involved were obviously exploits, we have reviewed the stance we took during this incident to determine whether our actions were correct and in the best interest of the ArcheAge community.
Clearly, the actions were not in the interest of the community. What exactly this means is not explained. However, some players have a suspicion.
There will be no compensation for the banned players. Also, the additional accounts created to exploit the game will remain banned.
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These are currently the 7 most popular MMORPGs 2022
Are the low player numbers a reason for the lifting of bans?
What is the community’s interest? For an MMORPG to be enjoyable, it needs good players first and foremost. However, these are hard to find in ArcheAge. Much indicates that the MMORPG is slowly dying:
On Steam, there were a peak of 101 players playing ArcheAge simultaneously in the last 24 hours. The record is 6,509 players in 2014 (via SteamDB).
ArcheAge Unchained even had only 79 players at peak simultaneously. The highest number here is 7,242 players in 2019 – the release year of the spin-off.
Moreover, there is practically no exchange about the MMORPGs. The reddit of ArcheAge had only 3 new threads in the last 7 days. On the homepage, there are several posts asking which servers still have players or whether ArcheAge 2022 is completely dead.
There has also been no forum since the switch to Kakao Games, but there is a Discord server. At least there is some communication with the CMs of Kakao Games.
The mood is poor: Recently, Kakao Games and developer XL Games have repeatedly turned players against themselves due to bugs and exploits that remained for weeks or months, unjustified bans, or the prolonged server mergers.
Also, the announcement of ArcheWorld, the NFT game related to ArcheAge, was not well received. Many wish for Trion Games or even Gamigo to return as publishers.
Therefore, some suspect that Kakao Games is lifting the bans to win back a few hardcore players and thus strengthen the community. However, the future looks difficult for ArcheAge.
Many hope that eventually classic servers will come that return the game to its release state. However, there are currently no signs of this.
Another hope is ArcheAge 2, although there has been no update on that for quite some time:
There will be no compensation for the banned players. Also, the additional accounts created to exploit the game will remain banned.
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These are currently the 7 most popular MMORPGs 2022
Are the low player numbers a reason for the lifting of bans?
What is the community’s interest? For an MMORPG to be enjoyable, it needs good players first and foremost. However, these are hard to find in ArcheAge. Much indicates that the MMORPG is slowly dying:
On Steam, there were a peak of 101 players playing ArcheAge simultaneously in the last 24 hours. The record is 6,509 players in 2014 (via SteamDB).
ArcheAge Unchained even had only 79 players at peak simultaneously. The highest number here is 7,242 players in 2019 – the release year of the spin-off.
Moreover, there is practically no exchange about the MMORPGs. The reddit of ArcheAge had only 3 new threads in the last 7 days. On the homepage, there are several posts asking which servers still have players or whether ArcheAge 2022 is completely dead.
There has also been no forum since the switch to Kakao Games, but there is a Discord server. At least there is some communication with the CMs of Kakao Games.
The mood is poor: Recently, Kakao Games and developer XL Games have repeatedly turned players against themselves due to bugs and exploits that remained for weeks or months, unjustified bans, or the prolonged server mergers.
Also, the announcement of ArcheWorld, the NFT game related to ArcheAge, was not well received. Many wish for Trion Games or even Gamigo to return as publishers.
Therefore, some suspect that Kakao Games is lifting the bans to win back a few hardcore players and thus strengthen the community. However, the future looks difficult for ArcheAge.
Many hope that eventually classic servers will come that return the game to its release state. However, there are currently no signs of this.
Another hope is ArcheAge 2, although there has been no update on that for quite some time:
Dead by Daylight is a nasty horror MMO that plays with our deepest and oldest fears. Additionally, an interesting community has gathered around the title, which can certainly be described as “lecherous”. The developers are picking up on this and bringing out a risqué spin-off in the summer.
How … and what? Yep, I also had to check my calendar, but April 1st has long passed. It’s true: Dead by Daylight, known for brutal horror action, is getting a spin-off on Steam this summer. And it’s a dating simulator.
We at MeinMMO were able to talk to the developers before the official reveal and show you in detail what this bizarre spin-off is all about.
We’re embedding the first trailer for “Hooked on You: A Dead by Daylight Dating Sim” here:
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Hooked on You im Trailer
What’s happening here? The folks from Behaviour Interactive want to expand the universe around Dead by Daylight. A spin-off is set to be released on Steam this summer.
In “Hooked on You” you get the dubious chance to date your favorite characters from the game. At the start, 4 of the killers are ready for flirting:
The Huntress
The Trapper
The Spirit
The Wraith
Like many matchmaking shows before, Dead by Daylight also recognizes the romantic potential of a tropical island with picturesque beaches and brings you together with dangerous psychopaths on the beautiful “Killer Island”.
Hooked on You is being developed in collaboration with the creators of Psyop. If you want to see what such a game looks like, take a look at the dating sim featuring Colonel Sanders from Kentucky Fried Chicken (via YouTube).
You can flirt with the killers, build a relationship, and get closer. Mathieu Côté, Head of Partnerships at Dead by Daylight, explained this in a bit more detail:
They are the same killers you know from Dead by Daylight, just in a slightly different version. They are of course a bit more playful, but still just as crazy and dangerous as in the main game. The Entity organizes everything and has a reason for creating this place.
Côté clarifies that the story is not official lore for the game. However, alongside the flirting with the killers, there is also a story to discover that is supposed to draw you into the game – horror, humor, and romance is what Hooked on You aims to offer.
Provided you survive the first advances from the killer of your heart. Our list of the best killers takes on a whole new meaning:
How can this happen? 2021 was a big year for Dead by Daylight. Senior Producer Stefan Beauchamp-Daniel explains that DbD reached 50 million players and about 2 million log in daily. It’s time to expand the universe.
Community feedback is particularly important in this process. Mathieu Côté said: “At the top of the list was a dating simulator. This surprised us. But it also shows the lecherous nature of our fans […] this is what we decided on (laughs).”
The community of Dead by Daylight is somewhat “special” in this regard. The relationship between killers and survivors can sometimes be described as “strange,” in a romantic sense.
There is a lot of fan fiction on social media, in which the game characters live peacefully together and even romantic relationships are depicted. Scrolling through Reddit a bit, you can quickly find examples of the somewhat extraordinary relationship some fans have with the protagonists of Dead by Daylight:
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What else is there to know? Hooked on You starts in the summer on Steam with 4 killers in its portfolio. A more precise date is not yet available. Mathieu Côté emphasizes that whether more killers or survivors will be added depends on the success of the game.
For the main game, a crossover with the anime “Attack on Titan” has been announced, and a major event with Resident Evil – Project W.
Furthermore, the latest chapter is about to launch on the test server: Roots of Horror. This introduces the new killer “Dredge”, a survivor, and a new map. The characters were correctly leaked in advance.
We would like to know what you think of the announcement. Share your thoughts with a comment.
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The MOBA League of Legends will undergo a major change with the upcoming patch 12.10 on May 25: The nerf hammer hits all healers in LoL. They will heal 10-28% worse than they do now. Their ability to protect teammates with a shield will also decrease. Healers are angrily protesting, while the developers explain why the nerf is necessary.
This was the news today:
It has been known for some time that Riot Games wants to work on the damage and healing in League of Legends. Players are dropping from 100% health points to 0% too quickly, but they also heal from low health points back up to 100% very quickly. This is what they want to change – LoL should become slower and more understandable.
Today they presented exactly how they plan to do this with patch 12.10: Essentially, everyone will have more health points and be more resilient, but at the same time healing will be significantly reduced.
The healing ability in the game is expected to fall between 10 and 28%. Patch 12.10 is set to be released in a week on May 25.
Riot doesn’t want a “Mega-Mundo-Meta” – healing must go down
Why specifically nerf healers? Riot Phlox explains the reasoning behind it: Essentially, “healing” and “shielding” will automatically become stronger with patch 12.10 because they are simultaneously increasing the resilience of all champions and nerfing “Grevious Wound”; this is a debuff that reduces healing by 40-60%.
Already 10 days ago, Riot Games announced that they would significantly reduce overall damage in LoL by increasing health points, armor level, and magic resistance in the game. Players should know exactly what killed them.
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But if the ability of all champions to live longer is increased, and at the same time the old healing remains, it could lead to huge problems. Champions that can already endure a lot would become practically immortal, Phlox explains.
Phlox adds: Riot is already expecting to make significant adjustments to individual champions. However, this can be better assessed once the patch is live.
Doctor Mundo, please!
“How are we supposed to have fun now?”
This is how healers are reacting: The announcement has already caused a lot of uncertainty. People fear that their favorite heroes in LoL will be the hardest hit:
“Will peeling supporters receive any kind of compensation? Shielding and healing is the only thing they do. How are we supposed to have fun now?”
“28% less healing for my boy, Swain. Well, at least he was somewhat okay for one patch.”
“Why don’t you create a Mega-Mundo-Meta? That would be great! And I say that without any bias as someone who only plays Mundo.”
He will surely manage with any meta:
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How is the patch viewed overall? Currently, the patch is dividing the LoL community. Some are very skeptical, while others find the patch bold and are optimistic about it.
At the moment, it seems that mainly “ADCs” will benefit significantly from the patch, as longer fights allow their strong, sustained damage to shine. ADCs rely heavily on auto-attacks, which deal consistent damage.
The typical other killers in LoL like mages and assassins, particularly midlaners, rely more on burst damage through their abilities, which then have a cooldown before they can be used again.
With the next patch, a new champion is also expected to come to LoL:
Team Fortress 2 (2007, PC, PS3, Xbox 360) is an older game, but it has held its ground in the Steam charts for years. Unfortunately, bots are taking away the fun for many players. They are now calling for help: Valve needs to do it right.
What kind of game is this? Team Fortress 2 is a classic among team shooters, originally released in 2007. And although the shooter, with its comic-like style, understandably looks a bit dated after nearly 15 years, it still remains remarkably consistent in the Steam charts.
If you look at the current overview (via SteamCharts), Team Fortress 2 is listed in 13th place among the most played games on Steam – between Path of Exile and Warframe. An average of 71,365 players over the last 30 days is noted there – and the numbers have looked similar in previous months.
But there is a problem: A part of this player base is probably made up of bots – to such an extent that many real players are losing their fun.
This is a difficulty that fans of the game have been struggling with for some time.
In 2021, there was even a new player record and an update that was supposed to improve security measures against bots. However, players had already criticized that this had only a limited positive effect.
Now there apparently are still numerous bots filling the servers, ruining the game and even leading to good players being directly accused of being bots.
The problem itself has been ongoing for some time. Now players have started another wave to draw Valve’s attention to the bots.
Fans are campaigning for attention, want to get rid of the bots
This is what fans say: In many places, you can find players trying again to address the bot problem. This starts, for example, in the Steam reviews: There, Team Fortress 2 is advertised with 93% positive reviews, it is a popular game.
The downside remains the bots: If you look at the negative reviews, they are the main point of criticism of the game (via Steam). “Good game, but terribly treated by Valve,” a user finds, “Used to be a great game, but now it’s full of bots,” another criticizes.
Even YouTuber “SquimJim” addressed the problem in a video.
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There he criticizes that the bot problem has been plaguing TF2 for 2 years. He asks that developer Valve takes a closer look – while security improvements are being made, they do nothing.
As a result, players also tried to draw more attention to TF2. For example, they reached out to voice actor Robin Atkin Downes, who worked on the game.
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He responded to the community, saying that although he worked as a voice actor on the game, he is not employed by Valve. However, he wants to help and try to reach out to the developer.
Even the official Twitter account for Payday 2, a completely different game, briefly commented on the topic:
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Furthermore, international gaming portals like IGN and Kotaku report that as a result of the video, numerous emails from fans came in, demanding that they want their game back. They hope to draw more attention to the problem this way.
So far, there has been no response from Valve, the developer, on the topic. Whether there will be improvements given the age of the shooter is at least currently open.
The last week of Season 16 in Destiny 2 starts today. This means the last opportunity to complete a few seasonal activities. Among them the golden Strike title for Conquerors, the Guardian Games items or the weapon, as well as the ornaments of the seasonal shotgun “Ruthless Threat.” We tell you what is active this week.
This week: The new Season 17 (name still unknown) begins on May 24, 2022. This means you can only use this week in the Season of the Resurrected to complete certain content. Additionally, this is also the last week of the Guardian Games event, where you fight for your class. The Warlocks currently dominate the leaderboard and have earned a good shot at the winner’s trophy.
In PvP, Lord Saladin will be replaced by the 14th Holy at the end of the week, as the Trials are active again from Friday. However, there is currently a lot of distrust in the Crucible, as hardware cheats are making the mode unfair and could also ruin the revamped Iron Banner in Season 17.
Hashladun, daughter of Crota, designed the red Scorn bastion to harness the energies of the pyramid buried in the abyss below. You are to drive her out of her refuge in the strike and thin out the progeny of Oryx.
Playlist strikes have these modifiers:
Void Singe
Heavyweight
Blackout
The Singe modifier accompanies you all week, while the others change daily.
These weapons are obtainable from Nightfalls: Each week, players can earn specific weapons from the Nightfall strikes. The current loot pool now contains six weapons in rotation. After last week’s automatic rifle was available for duty-bound, these weapons will be available before the loot changes in the new Season 17.
The Palindrome – 140 Void Hand Cannon
Plug-One.1 – Arc Fusion Rifle
Grandmaster Nightfalls: To start in the cream of the crop of Strikes, the Grandmaster Nightfall, through the Vanguard, you need a power level of 1,575. You will also be fighting in a competitive mode. This means you will be 25 power levels below the Grandmaster power level of 1,600, so you will need to proceed tactically and cohesively with your team. Additionally, the Nightfall weapon will drop as a master version, that is, Adept.
In the raid of the “Student’s Oath”, the challenge “Quick Destruction” starts. To complete it, players must defeat all unstoppable champions simultaneously or within a few seconds.
As a reward for the challenge in the first section of the Grandmaster raid, this week there is a chance for a master version of the submachine gun “Suppression”, the fusion rifle “Redemption” or the linear fusion rifle “Catastrophic”.
In the Vault of Glass, the Templar Challenge called “Strangers in Time” takes place. Note that you must defeat the Minotaurs in various timelines on Mars and Venus simultaneously with the Wyverns.
As a reward in the raid’s challenge mode, a time-warped weapon waits. This week it is the rocket launcher “Heze’s Revenge.” The weapon also comes with guaranteed 2 perks per slot. But always remember that hard and normal modes share the loot.
The armor focusing in the raid this week is: Strength
Weekly Activities
Savathun’s Throne World – Weekly Campaign Mission
“The Arrival”
This week you can play the first campaign mission at Grandmaster difficulty. You infiltrate a Cabal base on Mars and then bravely investigate Savathun’s ship for clues about the Light.
Crucible – These are the PvP playlists:
Private Match
Rumble
Control
Elimination
Glory Survival
Glory Survival: Freelance
Team Scorched
Trials of Osiris
Active bonus this week: This week there are bonus reputation ranks both in the Vanguard and in Gambit.
Ascendant Challenge – Dreaming City
Petra Venjhas this week the 2nd Ascendant Challenge for you. You can find Petra and her quest offering at the location “The Shore” in the Dreaming City. Savathun has her fingers in play again, as the curse begins to reclaim the sacred city of the Awoken at level 1.
The last week of the Guardian Games event 2022: The Warlocks lead the ranking.
Sources for top loot in Season 16 of Destiny 2
This is the new max-level: In the new Season of the Resurrected, your gear’s maximum power level is 1,560. Thus, the power level at the start of the DLC has risen by +230 power levels compared to the previous Season 15. However, all players will also be raised to a base power level of 1,350 at the start, and there are many sources to level up quickly.
Complete 3 Vanguard Operation Strikes with corresponding focus (+1)
Hawthorne’s clan quest (+1)
Trials of Osiris (+2)
Glintdust Highlights in the Eververse
Tess, the vendor in Destiny 2’s Cosmetic Shop, will also offer some Season 16 items this week. How about this stylish Vex ornament “Egoclastics” for the Exo-weapon from the raid Vault of Glass? Or would you rather dip your Ghost into a jar?
“Egoclastics” the ornament for the Vex Mythoclast.
This week you can still get for Glintdustat Tess:
The exotic multiplayer gesture “Give me a G”
The exotic Ghost shell “Champion Shell”
The exotic Ghost shell “Backstroke Shell”
Legendary Ghost Projection “Trophy Projection”
The legendary emote “Power-Nap”
Shader “Photo Finish”
How about you? Have you already checked off Season 16 or are there still a few things you want to catch up on? Or are you already chilled? Let us know in the comments what you think about the new season.
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The end of the current Season 2 of Chapter 3 in Fortnite is approaching – and now there are also first hints about a big live event. Several leaks suggest an exciting finale.
This is happening in Fortnite: Today, the update 20.40 went live in Fortnite, bringing back the familiar Tilted Towers weapons. At the same time, the update introduced new data into the game that known leakers and dataminers immediately pounced on. They found a few exciting hints.
What the leaks show: The leaker “iFireMonkey” shared a whole series of code lines related to gameplay on Twitter, which are supposed to be used in a big event. It seems to be called “Armadillo,” and judging by the code lines, it looks like there will be an explosive battle with tanks and rockets.
An interesting point: The theme “Moon” appears more often. For example, there seems to be a “Moon Pod” that is entered and exited. This at least suggests that it could be going towards the moon and thus space. Also, shop backgrounds that iFireMonkey shares on Twitter fit the space motif.
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It would also fit the “Moon” theme that in the past several rumors about an expansion of the Star Wars theme in Fortnite have arisen. Since early May, players could again fight with lightsabers and buy the already known Star Wars skins in the shop. The Obi-Wan series is set to launch soon – it is quite conceivable that there will be another collaboration between Star Wars and Fortnite, just like in past Star Wars films.
More leaks: Users are sharing additional leaks about the upcoming event in the subreddit “FortniteLeaks“. These suggest that the team leaders from past seasons could play a role. Additionally, it is possible that there will be longer downtime after the event.
However, there is still no official information about the event. So far, it is only leaks that could come into the game in completely different forms or not at all.
When does the event start? Again, there is no official time yet, but the current Battle Pass runs until June 4. This date would be suitable for an event.
Live event for the season finale is taking shape in Fortnite
The “Collider” already looks like an epic finale
This is currently happening in the game: There is also a new development in Fortnite that is already live. A new POI has appeared in the middle of the map – the “Collider.” This giant device is crawling with IO troops.
It seems that the I.O., after several defeats in the battles against the Seven over the past weeks, has gathered here to prepare for the grand finale. Fans are already referring to the “Collider” as the new “Doomsday Device” – which was the driving force behind the end event of Season 2 in Chapter 2.
However, what exactly will happen here at the season finale will likely only become clear in the coming weeks.
DrDisrespect’s gaming studio, Midnight Society, loses its chief strategist and marketing boss, Ryan Mitchell, after just 4 months. Mitchell switched from a secure job as a data analyst to the gaming studio to pursue his dream. But that didn’t come true.
Who is he?
Ryan Mitchell is an experienced marketing specialist who analyzes and utilizes data. Mitchell has been in the job for 8 years, holding several leadership positions. He is also active as a Twitch streamer (Lorumerth, 2778 followers).
Most recently, Mitchell worked as the “Director of Data Analysis” at Extractable, a service provider for companies in the financial sector. (via linked)
In February 2022, Mitchell left his secure job there and joined “Midnight Society,” the gaming studio of YouTuber DrDisrespect. He took on a central role as “Lead Content Strategist”: he was responsible for the entire marketing of the product with which Midnight Society approached customers.
Mitchell wanted to fulfill a dream – to work in gaming
Why did he switch there? Mitchell also works as a content creator on Twitch. He apparently found the opportunity to build a company from the ground up with DrDisrespect very appealing.
Midnight Society was my dream job. I looked for a company that I thought I could combine my content and my experience in marketing while leading a team. The team was fantastic. My direct supervisor inspired the whole team.
Ideas had to be laid at the emperor’s feet
What went wrong? According to Mitchell, there was one person in the leadership team of Midnight Society who created a terrible work environment. This person yelled at people and tore them down.
At first, Mitchell thought it was only like that during the “crunch time,” the hot phase before a game is released. Traditionally, crunch time is the worst time of development, with nerves running high. But it got worse and worse.
Ultimately, this person, with their horrible attitude, made any creative work impossible. Because you can’t work creatively when the entire job revolves around avoiding a conflict with the boss, as Mitchell explains.
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In a meeting, the goal should be to develop creative ideas and consider how to implement them. It shouldn’t be about laying ideas at the emperor’s feet.
Mitchell says he wanted to clear the problem, to resolve it in personal and public discussions, but he was unsuccessful. After a particularly nasty meeting full of “verbal abuse,” he decided to leave the company. He prepared for it and executed it.
After his resignation, he wanted to ensure a smooth transition, but he was thrown out of the communication channels within an hour.
No bad words against DrDisrespect – Only positives
Was that DrDisrespect? No, it was not. Mitchell has nothing bad to say about the Doctor: He says every interaction with DrDisrespect has been positive. He has an incredible amount of good ideas.
But ultimately, no job in the world is worth jeopardizing your mental and emotional health.
Despite his appearance as an always dissatisfied, loudmouthed loudmouth, DrDisrespect seems to be a creative and professional person under the costume, who interacts correctly with others – except of course with Alex, the producer whom he fires three times a week:
