Sony has presented the lineup of the new PS Plus. Reactions to it are very mixed. However, many praise the strong lineup that is supposed to come to PS4 and PS5.
What has been announced? Sony has announced in its official blog post which games are included in the new PS Plus. The first reactions are predominantly positive, as many top titles are included in the new subscription.
Who gets access to the games? Those who want to play the games for free on PS4 and PS5 must subscribe to either PS Plus Extra or PS Plus Premium. These cost either €13.99 or €16.99 for PS Plus Premium.
In the previous subscription, which is now called PlayStation Plus: Essential, the 3 monthly free games are included, but not the complete lineup.
Many top titles included in the new PS Plus for PS4 and PS5 – A few popular classics are missing
Which games are included? With Ghost Of Tsushima Director’s Cut, Bloodborne, or Marvel’s Spider-Man: Miles Morales, some top titles are included in the new PS Plus.
Also included with PS Plus Extra is Ubisoft+ in the subscription. This gives you free access to a lot of Ubisoft titles when you play on PlayStation.
All new games for PS4 and PS5 in the new PS Plus can be found here:
Alienation | Housemarque, PS4
Bloodborne | FromSoftware, PS4
Concrete Genie | Pixelopus, PS4
Days Gone | Bend Studio, PS4
Dead Nation Apocalypse Edition | Housemarque, PS4
Death Stranding and Death Stranding Director’s Cut | Kojima Productions, PS4/PS5
Demon’s Souls | Bluepoint Games, PS5
Destruction AllStars | Lucid Games, PS5
Everybody’s Golf | Japan Studio, PS4
Ghost Of Tsushima Director’s Cut | Sucker Punch, PS4/ PS5
God of War | Santa Monica Studio, PS4
Gravity Rush 2 | Japan Studio, PS4
Gravity Rush Remastered | Japan Studio, PS4
Horizon Zero Dawn | Guerrilla Games, PS4
Infamous First Light | Sucker Punch, PS4
Infamous Second Son | Sucker Punch, PS4
Knack | Japan Studio, PS4
LittleBigPlanet 3 | Sumo Digital, PS4
LocoRoco Remastered | Japan Studio, PS4
LocoRoco 2 Remastered | Japan Studio, PS4
Marvel’s Spider-Man | Insomniac Games, PS4
Marvel’s Spider-Man: Miles Morales | Insomniac Games, PS4/PS5
Matterfall |Housemarque, PS4
MediEvil | Other Ocean, PS4
Patapon Remastered | Japan Studio, PS4
Patapon 2 Remastered | Japan Studio, PS4
Resogun | Housemarque, PS4
Returnal | Housemarque, PS5
Shadow of the Colossus | Japan Studio, PS4
Tearaway Unfolded |Media Molecule, PS4
The Last Guardian | Japan Studio, PS4
The Last of Us Remastered | Naughty Dog, PS4
The Last of Us: Left Behind | Naughty Dog, PS4
Until Dawn | Supermassive Games, PS4
Uncharted The Nathan Drake Collection |Naughty Dog, PS4
Final Fantasy XV Royal Edition | Square Enix Co. LTD, PS4
Hollow Knight | Team Cherry, PS4
Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy | Square Enix Co. LTD., PS4/PS5
Mortal Kombat 11 | WB Games, PS4/PS5
Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm 4 | Bandai Namco Entertainment Inc., PS4
NBA 2K22 | 2K Games, PS4/PS5
Outer Wilds | Annapurna Interactive, PS4
Red Dead Redemption 2 | Rockstar Games, PS4
Resident Evil | Capcom Co., Ltd, PS4
Soulcalibur VI | Bandai Namco Entertainment Inc., PS4
The Artful Escape | Annapurna Interactive, PS4/PS5
The Crew 2 | Ubisoft, PS4
However, there is a downside: Games like Metal Gear Solid or the Persona series are not included in the new subscription model. While some users find this disappointing, many are convinced by the new lineup.
Will more games come? Allegedly, the games presented are not all there is. Sony itself writes in the official post:
Our new PlayStation Plus service will launch soon, and we are excited to give you a first look at some of the games that will be available during the launch period.
Some users therefore assume that the currently known list is just a taste of what could still come and that Sony will present more games. However, it could also very well be that certain games are only available at launch and later removed. For example, Sony had removed the RPG Persona 5 from the “PS Plus Collection” without replacement.
The first reactions praise the new lineup of PS Plus
What are the reactions? In the “PS Plus” subreddit, many players are positively surprised by the announcement (via reddit.com).
“After 1.5 years of absence, it’s probably time to buy Plus again.”
“This is a good start. I really wanted to play Demon Souls and Ghost of Tsushima. Returnal, Spiderman, Death Stranding, Guardians of the Galaxy, Rdr2 – those are some nice titles. Let’s hope they continue to deliver good titles, otherwise it will be a problem for Sony regarding customer retention.”
“I must say, great content for the start! I definitely need to add an additional SSD now to have more space for these games.”
In the lineup, some also see the problem of the offer. Because if you’ve been a long-time fan of PlayStation and have already played several games, you probably have already played many of the games listed here. Long-time fans may be less convinced, but rather people who are not yet so deep into the PlayStation universe:
The downside is, for a Sony fan from the beginning like me, that I already own all the first-party games listed here.
Shadow’s Kiss is a new MMORPG for PC that is set to be released on Steam in 2022. The game has made headlines particularly for its focus on content for ages 18 and over, including vampires, blood, and BDSM. However, the latest trailer has caused much irritation.
What is the problem with the trailer? The new trailer is supposed to show gameplay from the alpha and was created especially for the upcoming beta on Steam. However, it has not been received well by fans and has caused much skepticism:
You can watch the trailer here:
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Trailer zum MMORPG Shadow’s Kiss
The video was recorded in 4:3 format – allegedly because Steam requires this for mobile devices
The graphics look like they are from a game from the early 2000s
There are numerous graphic glitches
The interface has a mobile look and is way too big for many
The FPS in the video is very low
Overall, much about the trailer seems to be intentionally trying to deter players. The game has been in development for 6 years already.
When is the game supposed to be released? The developers announced on May 12 that they received the green light for the first phase on Steam. This means that the first beta tests can take place soon.
Officially, Shadow’s Kiss is supposed to start early access on Steam in 2022. However, many doubt that the MMORPG can really succeed after this trailer.
If you are interested in a beta, you should send an email to [email protected] with the subject [Beta Tester].
MMORPG raised $80,000 on Kickstarter, lures with a world for adults
What kind of game is this anyway? According to its own statement, Shadow’s Kiss focuses on adult players. This is mainly due to the representation of violence and sex in the vampire MMO.
The game does not use classes and allows you to independently level up skills like sword fighting or necromancy.
There will be quests, dungeons, and solo content for PvE fans.
There will be housing and PvP, though there is still a lack of concrete information.
You should have the ability to control humans and delegate tasks to them.
There will be playable sex scenes where you can try BDSM, both as a dominant and submissive partner.
This concept initially convinced many players, as over $80,000 were already raised for the implementation on Kickstarter (via Kickstarter). Originally, the game only needed $25,000. However, after the latest trailer, many are skeptical whether Shadow’s Kiss can actually build a community.
What do you think of the MMORPG for adults? Is this game something for you, or do you find Shadow’s Kiss’s approach rather unappealing? Feel free to let us know in the comments here at MeinMMO.
If you prefer to feel at home in a medieval world, you should keep an eye on this game:
In the PvP of Destiny 2, there’s currently a worm in the works. Crucible players logging in to Lord Shaxx daily are annoyed and report that they are increasingly encountering opponents in PvP matches where things cannot be as they seem. The reason is cheat programs and hardware that are easily accessible and apparently not detected by Bungie.
In the last TWaB (“This Week at Bungie” blog), Destiny 2 announced to revamp the outdated Iron Banner and turn it into an event. But what sounds interesting also unfortunately has a bitter aftertaste for me. Because in Destiny 2, there are obviously more and more players using unrecognizable “cheats” to dominate in the Crucible.
What cheats are involved? Currently, it is mainly hardware cheats that are increasingly used by cheaters in the Crucible and apparently can sneak past Bungie and BattlEye, the Destiny 2 anti-cheat system. However, we will not elaborate further on which ones specifically.
This is how “cheat hardware” drives more honest players out of the PvP.
The device mimics original accessories, so you can’t tell whether a controller or mouse and keyboard are connected. The hardware is quickly installed, and players can then use either mouse and keyboard on the console or a controller on different consoles.
This useful hardware is being exploited: What is supposed to be a convenient tool has now become a nasty cheat problem in Destiny 2. Because apparently, Bungie cannot reliably recognize this manipulation as such.
My last rounds in the Crucible also included really bizarre experiences. In almost every match, you encounter players who keep distributing headshots in the kill feed. Even if you are really good at PvP, that is not possible.
However, if such hardware is used, it could provide players with remarkably effective aim assist. This allows for multiple consecutive headshots with ease across the entire map.
Quickly executed actions also keep knocking you down in matches. There is hardly time to react in a duel, as your own reaction time cannot keep up.
The options integrated into the tool via scripts and macros are therefore advantages that will make the Crucible increasingly unfair if nothing is done about it. Or does that sound fair to you?
Anti-recoil settings ensure that a weapon no longer deviates.
Aim assist that still works over longer distances. This allows these players to effortlessly track a moving opponent in Destiny 2, no matter if they are moving slowly, quickly, or jumping.
Fully automatic shooting mode, which ensures that weapons not only shoot faster but also have greater impact compared to manual aiming.
And even melee attacks are optimized, allowing for a quick melee followed by a quick shot, for example, from a shotgun.
This is how hardware makes PvP in Destiny 2 unfair.
These hardware cheats have been on the market for several years and are marketed in other AAA games, but they are now being actively advertised. Additionally, the devices have gained enormous popularity through word of mouth in the community.
I’ve looked at how large this user community is in recent weeks. Users of the hardware exchange settings and options through forums, YouTube, and a Discord server. Comments about how funny it is to easily send other players to their deaths can also be found there.
Of course, this also allows players to easily achieve every triumph, an outrageous K/D, and the top of the leaderboard in Destiny 2, even in the PvP endgame.
Why are these players not banned? Officially, the use of such hardware violates Bungie’s terms of service. Manufacturers of such hardware always explicitly point this out.
However, this does not stop players from getting the device, as the risk of a ban is simply too low. The codes, scripts, and macros only run on the device, and the console recognizes this as “normal” input. Additionally, there is no interference with the game’s code, so it cannot be detected by anti-cheat systems like BattlEye, which are supposed to uncover such aimbots, wallhacks, and other atrocities.
Have you experienced bizarre things happening in the Crucible that you cannot explain? Or players who never die and keep distributing headshots from the hip? Do you perhaps even use such a tool yourself or know someone who does? Feel free to share your experiences with us in the comments.
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In Fortnite, players have been terrorized by a weapon for months. It requires no training to wield. Even professionals are ripped to shreds. This is the Drum Shotgun. What makes it so powerful and why it should best go back into the vault, you can find out here.
What kind of weapon is this? This is the Drum Shotgun resurrected from the dead. This pump had been locked away in the vault for several seasons and could not be used by players. When Season 2 in Chapter 3 started, a revamped version of the shotgun appeared on the battlefield.
The living evil – The Drum Shotgun
As the extinct legend could finally be used again, a large part of the community rejoiced at the return. However, it quickly became clear that the shotgun didn’t go into the vault for no reason.
Fortnite professionals like Ninja don’t even stand a chance to evade the Drum Shotgun with their skill and therefore die a miserable death.
Even professionals despair and have no chance
What makes the shotgun so devastating? The shotgun can score at ranges that are unusual for a pump, and the damage is exaggerated.
The fire rate gives no opponent time to defend themselves as your 12 shots are fired without delay. Even submachine guns stand no chance against this shotgun.
Ninja mentions that he hates the shotgun so much. It requires no skill, and therefore he demands that it should be removed from the game immediately. He also adds that he enjoys neither dying by the weapon nor using it. The weapon is only used to allow players to secure a win safely.
Will Epic Games remove the gun? So far, Epic has not mentioned anything about the new weapon rotation in Season 3. However, since Fortnite offers different weapons in each new season to keep the meta fresh, it is likely that the shotgun might go back into the vault in Season 3.
But it could also be that the gun will still be present in Season 3. In the Update 20.30, Epic left some buffs on shotguns, including the Drum Pump, from which players benefited. It remains to be seen what the development team will decide.
How can one still defend themselves? To counter the shotgun, you should keep your distance from your opponent. If you find yourself in close combat, try to create distance and use an assault rifle or a SMG to damage your opponent.
However, try not to approach these players aggressively, as they will exploit your arrogance and shred you to pieces in seconds. If the distance you gained doesn’t help, try to run away. Sometimes fleeing is the best option to come back later for revenge.
What do you think of the Drum Shotgun? Do you also find it too OP, or have you become so attached to it that you can’t remove it from your inventory? Let us know in the comments!
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In Pokémon GO there are rare monsters that are cursedly hard to find. Two fossil monsters belong to this group – and the community is wondering: Where are they hiding?
Which Pokémon are we talking about? In the Pokémon GO subreddit “TheSilphRoad”, a trainer is currently looking for the Pokémon Galapaflos. This turtle monster belongs to the so-called “fossil Pokémon” and is in Pokémon lore one of the oldest Pokémon ever.
A trainer writes in the subreddit: “Has anyone seen a Galapaflos during the Alola season?” (via reddit) He hasn’t found any – just like several trainers in the comments. However, he has seen 4 Flapteryx, he reports in his post. And that calls other trainers into action:
“I’m just amazed that you’ve seen four Flapteryx. I want your luck,” writes one (via reddit).
“I had 3 in a year. This little guy is insanely rare,” writes another (via reddit).
“I haven’t seen a single [Galapaflos]. The same goes for Flapteryx. It’s as if they don’t exist” (via reddit).
You see many such comments, as Flapteryx is the counterpart to Galapaflos. The little prehistoric bird and its evolution Aeropteryx joined the game at the same time as the turtle, but under the same conditions: first in eggs, then rarely in the wild.
The question is: Where are the two?
Galapaflos, Flapteryx, and their evolutions are rarely seen
Where are Flapteryx and Galapaflos in Pokémon GO?
Where can you find the monsters? Both monsters are explicitly listed in the spawn list of the current Alola season, but there is no boosted spawn rate for them. They are currently available in the wild, but not everywhere.
Flapteryx can currently be found in the mountains. It appears more frequently in partly cloudy or windy weather.
Galapaflos can be found along beaches and bodies of water. It appears more frequently in rain or partly cloudy weather.
There is virtually no guarantee of encountering either of them. Encountering a Flapteryx was part of the “Pioneer-40 Special Research” – but those were only available to players who reached level 40 before the end of 2020.
In the subreddit, trainers report that one really needs luck. Many haven’t seen either of the two, while others report that they have at least one or two specimens. Only in rare cases have some trainers collected more.
Recently, for the ongoing Water Festival, some trainers apparently hoped for more Galapaflos spawns. So far, that hasn’t been the case.
Have you already caught the two monsters in your collection? If so: Where and when did you catch them? Let us know in the comments!
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The streamer Benjamin “DrLupo” Lupo switched from Twitch to YouTube in 2021, but is still active on Amazon’s platform. Over the weekend, he wrote a sentence in the chat of the well-known streamer Ninja, which led Twitch to temporarily ban him.
What exactly was the streamer banned for? On May 15, the streamer DrLupo announced via Twitter that he was banned on Twitch. The reason was an “unsolicited sexual advance.” The ban was supposed to last for 7 days.
DrLupo provided the explanation for the ban himself. He had written in Tyler “Ninja” Blevins’ chat the phrase “Sit on my face.” This statement is often associated with a sexual act.
However, the remark was meant to be understood as a joke among streamers in this context.
Ninja’s wife, Jessice Blevins, responded to the ban by also writing “Sit on my face” in the chat and then asking on Twitter if she could say that as his wife (via Twitter).
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Twitch’s ban policy continues to spark discussions
What is the problem with the bans? Twitch has a very peculiar line when it comes to bans. Pornographic material and sexual harassment are actively pursued, yet they often go overboard:
Both bans have since been lifted, but a sour aftertaste remains. Because these bans often seem arbitrary, especially when considering that there are streamers on Twitch who deliberately push the boundaries of Twitch.
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Banana Shooter is a quirky F2P shooter that is currently gaining some fans on Steam. The name says it all: in addition to a shotgun and an AK-47, you also shoot bananas at other players. But it’s not just the absurd humor that has fans, but mainly the ultra-fast gameplay.
If you currently take a look at the shooter trends on Steam, you will be surprised. A game titled Banana Shooter appears near the top, with 87% positive reviews (via Steam).
With very simple graphics and a cheap-looking presentation, this enthusiasm may come as a surprise. However, Banana Shooter, which has only been on Steam for 2 weeks, can not only score with its charmingly absurd humor.
The shooter plays fantastically due to its fast pace and roguelite elements and wonderfully reminds of the browser hidden gem Krunker.
Here you can see the trailer for Banana Shooter:
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Trailer zu Banana Shooter
F2P shooter on Steam mixes fast-paced deathmatch with roguelite upgrades
What is the game about? The official description of the game is just as absurd as it is simple:
In this game, you are not a banana, but Dave, because you like to eat bananas. The banana is therefore gone, and the only way to get it back is to kill other Daves. If you have killed the most people, you get bananas.
The official game description of Banana Shooter on Steam
At its core, Banana Shooter is a deathmatch shooter on several open and sporadically equipped maps. In particular, two aspects make the shooter so much fun:
The game speed and movement of the characters are incredibly high, which is also emphasized by a grappling hook, creating visual effects like motion blur on the weapons.
It has a hint of roguelite in the gameplay loop: with each kill, you earn coins that you can spend on weapon upgrades or faster movement. However, when you die, you lose everything.
With shotguns, an AK-47, or a banana knife (yes, really), you hunt your friends or random opponents. While you shoot, you dash across the maps at top speed with rapid bunny hops and other movement tricks.
What do the players think? Players are generally reacting positively. In the currently 539 reviews on Steam, most shooter fans express pleasant surprise at the quality of the absurd shooter:
“As dumb as it may sound, I actually think it has potential.” – vertiKarl
“It was only 8 minutes, but it was the best 8 minutes of my life.” – fudgesickle24
“Surprisingly fun to play.” – Yibbles
Anyone who enjoys Krunker or similarly fast shooters, or is simply looking for something new, should give Banana Shooter a chance. The game is completely free on Steam.
Hopefully, you won’t encounter the most annoying people you can have in shooters on your team:
Past Fate has been in development for several years and will be a medieval MMORPG with many freedoms and options. You can expect dungeons, raids, and battles for territories when playing on the PvP server. Now, Past Fate is showcasing new gameplay from the alpha for the first time in 11 months.
What kind of game is this? In Past Fate, exploration and fighting together against enemies are to be in the foreground. The MMORPG focuses on an active combat system where you must aim and actively evade attacks. The previously shown battles vaguely resemble New World.
You create your character from one of five different classes – Warrior, Necromancer, Mage, Pirate, Priest – and explore the game world.
This world is to be divided into many islands that you can reach by ship. You are also supposed to build these ships yourself and discover treasures at sea, as well as experience battles. To not do this alone, you can assemble a crew of NPCs, including archers, gunners, or melee fighters.
Your experience in Past Fate will also differ significantly depending on whether you are on PvE or PvP servers.
You can check out the latest gameplay from the alpha here:
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Trailer for the new medieval MMORPG Past Fate
Fights for territories and arenas in PvP, dungeons and raids like in WoW
What does PvP look like in Past Fate? For those playing on PvP servers, there’s a struggle for territories in the open world:
When you enter the territory of an enemy faction, you will automatically be marked as a PvP player (“flagged”). In the territories of your own faction, you cannot be attacked, but you can attack enemies if you want. However, then you will be flagged.
It is possible to conquer certain “contested zones” and thereby expand your territory.
On PvE servers, however, open-world PvP only exists in the contested zones. In your own areas and also in the territories of the enemy faction, you are safe. It is unclear whether you have to actively mark yourself for PvP in the contested territories or if you can be attacked automatically.
However, on both servers, there will be special battlegrounds and PvP arenas for 1v1 and 3v3, for which you can queue. There’s something for PvP fans, after all.
What does Past Fate offer for PvE fans? In PvE, the focus is primarily on instances:
Dungeons can be entered with a party of up to 5 players. From level 10, there should be a new dungeon every 5 to 10 levels, which will become increasingly difficult. As a reward, there is a chance for epic gear.
In the endgame, raids for 25 players will await. The hardest raids are expected to be achievable only for good guilds and well-coordinated teams. Here, epic rewards are guaranteed with every run.
Those wandering through the open world will encounter boss enemies. Some of them are supposed to be soloable, while others require party members. The loot depends on how much damage you inflict, and the bosses appear after random timers.
Germans love the idea of MMORPGs, but the release still seems far off
How has the game been received so far? In summer 2020, Past Fate was already playable, albeit in a very raw version. Back then, we reported that it was particularly popular among German players. About 60% of users in Discord claimed to be from Germany.
Since then, a lot has happened. The developers launched a Kickstarter campaign, raising nearly 23,000 euros (via Kickstarter).
In the trailer, it can also be seen that the combat system and the overall graphics have been worked on since the test two years ago.
However, Past Fate is still in alpha, with tests taking place only irregularly. You can participate in these if you purchase a supporter package. The cheapest one is available for 20 dollars – about 18 euros (via Past Fate). The game will be played on the Steam platform.
This is what the interface of Past Fate looked like in the different alpha versions (left at the very beginning, right at the end of 2020).
When is the game coming out? There is currently no release date. It is also unclear whether the MMORPG will be Buy2Play or Free2Play. There will be a shop, but it will only offer cosmetic content.
What do you think of Past Fate? Does this MMORPG appeal to you or does it all sound too ambitious for an indie game? Feel free to write it in the comments.
If you are hoping for new MMORPGs in 2022, you can find all official announcements so far here:
You really want to finally buy a PS5? Today you might have the opportunity at Sony’s own store PlayStation Direct. MeinMMO presents all the important information for that.
Update, May 16, 10:30 AM: The factory sale at PlayStation Direct will start in a few moments. And apparently, there is a change in the usual procedure today. According to the updated FAQ on the homepage, it is now also possible to pay via PayPal for the first time. If there is to be a public sale afterwards, you will of course be informed immediately here as always.
The last months have been marked by many dry phases regarding PS5 drops and sales. Only Sony’s own store PlayStation Direct has proven to be a reliable retailer. By now, there is almost weekly the opportunity to buy a PS5 there.
As is typical for Sony, personalized email invitations were sent out again yesterday afternoon to selected PSN users. Through this link, you can access Sony’s shop and purchase a PS5 and the corresponding accessories. So make sure to check your spam folder to see if you’re one of the lucky ones.
In the past, there was often a public sale after the exclusive sale. Whether this will be the case today is unfortunately still unclear at this point.
The most important information about the sale at PlayStation Direct
When is the sale starting? As is usually the case for factory sales from Sony, the sales action will also start today around 10:30 AM. Since, unfortunately, the quantities at this retailer have always been quite limited and usually sold out within 15-20 minutes, it is really worth being on time.
How can you pay? According to Sony’s official FAQ, there are currently only two payment methods (via direct.playstation.com). At this point in time, you can unfortunately only pay with Visa or Mastercard at PlayStation Direct in Germany. There are still no other options available. Invoice, direct debit, transfer, or Paypal are therefore not accepted.
Haven’t gotten a PS5? If you haven’t received a PS5, make sure to check our ticker. Here we keep you updated daily and explain how you can best get a PS5 and show you drops around the coveted console.
Olajide “KSI” Olatunji (28) is a British rapper, who is also known as an amateur boxer and gaming YouTuber for the FIFA series. Recently, he has been active in the “cryptocurrency” sector. In an attempt to profit from the crash of the currency “LUNA”, the 28-year-old gambled and suffered a huge loss.
Who is KSI?
KSI started on YouTube in 2008, when he was still a teenager. He uploaded videos about FIFA games from his bedroom at his parents’ house. When he made enough money from the videos to live on, reportedly more than his teachers, he dropped out of school.
Subsequently, the YouTuber began a career as a rapper and was involved in a variety of commercial projects: in 2020, he was estimated to be earning about 15 million Euros a year.
KSI became perhaps best known for popularizing the trend of “celebrity boxing” on YouTube. In 2017, he had a Twitter feud with another YouTuber, which eventually led to a boxing match in 2018. The fight sparked a hype that eventually led to further boxing matches with even bigger YouTubers. This trend also arrived in Germany in 2022.
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YouTuber aims to profit from LUNA’s loss
Here was his investment: The YouTuber KSI has been in a crypto fever for a while. In recent days he first bet on a decline in the price of Bitcoin. At the same time, he noted that the cryptocurrency “LUNA” was undergoing a massive crash.
On May 10, he then posted:
“Call me crazy, but I just bought a hell of a lot of LUNA.”
Apparently, KSI saw an opportunity to profit from the significant loss of the coin “LUNA”. In the days before, the price of LUNA fell from about 80 € (May 5) to about 30 € (May 10).
As he later stated, KSI had purchased LUNA currency worth $2.8 million.
This is the price of LUNA. The blue arrow indicates when KSI roughly bought.
“Bought the dip and lost”
Here’s how it went on: KSI hoped that the price of LUNA would recover. But the opposite was the case. Within a few days, the price of LUNA fell off a cliff: from 28 € it dropped to 0.00001 € in just a few days.
By May 12, KSI posted that his investment of $2.8 million was now worth only $1,000.
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Crisis of trust in “stablecoin” triggers death spiral
Where did this crash come from? The crash of LUNA is referred to as a “death spiral”.
The price drop appears to be linked to the loss of investor confidence in the “stablecoin” TerraUSD.
A “stablecoin” is a cryptocurrency that is pegged to the value of a real currency: in this case, the US Dollar. The idea behind the stablecoin was that it wouldn’t fluctuate as much as other cryptocurrencies, but rather be a “safe haven”. However, it was doubted early on that the concept would work.
When the peg of TerraUSD to the Dollar actually broke and could not be balanced, both currencies entered into what seemed to be an unstoppable downward fall. With the confidence of investors in the stability of the currency dwindling, its value also sank to near zero (via businessinsider).
In a post, he explains: Money used to be the driving force of his life. He constantly swung between euphoria and depression.
KSI has made a lot of money and lost a lot of money, so he became numb to it.
However, he is now at peace with himself. The high loss is okay. At least he is not dead, has family, friends, and a strong work ethic. He is better off now than he was a year ago.
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For KSI, money isn’t everything – but some fans say they need money to live decently.
“Money isn’t everything,” only millionaires can say that
How do his fans react? Many of KSI’s followers express their sympathy. However, some of his fans, who apparently had invested themselves, react quite differently than he does. One user writes:
“Sorry, but what you are writing shows absolutely no tact. Many of your followers have lost a lot of money and will never get it back. But you enjoy the luxury of being a multi-millionaire; you will always be fine.”
Cryptocurrency in the influencer space is a sensitive topic. Many followers trust “their favorites” with their investments and follow them:
In this raid guide, we have listed the 10 best Water-type attackers in Pokémon GO. To find out why these individual Pokémon are particularly suitable for use in raids and what makes them special, read here on MeinMMO.
To ensure you are well-prepared for the next raid battles, we show you the following overview of the 10 best Water attackers. These should be especially considered in battles against Fire, Rock, and Ground types.
How did the ranking come about? In our ranking of the best Water attackers, we only considered Pokémon that you can get in the game. They can be obtained through raids, in the wild, or by evolving. For placement, we focused on their respective stats and movesets.
Kyogre is a legendary Water Pokémon from the third generation. It shines mainly with high stats in attack and defense. Moreover, it holds out a long time in battle.
With a moveset of Waterfall and Surf, it also deals significant damage to opponents. Thus, it is the best Water attacker in the game.
Can you catch Shiny Kyogre? Yes, Kyogre is also available as a Shiny in the game. You can recognize it by its purple body.
2. Kingler
Kingler normal (left) and as Shiny (right)
Best moveset: Bubble and Crabhammer
The second strongest Water attacker in our ranking is Kingler. This Pokémon is the evolution of Krabby and comes from the first generation.
Even though it does not remotely match Kyogre in terms of attack value, it can score with it. However, it lacks in stamina and defense, which is why it doesn’t hold out as long in battle.
With its moveset of Bubble and Crabhammer, it not only deals significant damage to opponents but can also use its charged attack relatively quickly. Kingler thus does the most damage per second of all Water attackers on this list and has the best moveset.
Can you catch Shiny Kingler? Shiny Kingler is already available in Pokémon GO. You can recognize it by its green body. However, you must first catch a Shiny Krabby to be able to evolve it.
3. Swampert
Swampert normal (left) and as Shiny (right)
Best moveset: Water Gun and Hydro Cannon
Swampert, the final evolution of Mudkip, also comes from the third generation. This Water and Ground-type Pokémon can score especially with solid stamina. Its attack and defense are decent.
With Water Gun, it has a relatively quick fast attack. Its charged attack Hydro Cannon is quick to charge and deals significant damage to opponents.
Is there Shiny Swampert? Yes, to get Shiny Swampert, you must first catch a Shiny Mudkip. You can find it mainly in the wild during rain, but occasionally also in field research tasks. You can recognize the shiny Swampert by its purple body.
4. Feraligatr
Feraligatr normal (left) and as Shiny (right)
Best moveset: Water Gun and Hydro Cannon
Feraligatr is the final evolution of Croconaw. This Water Pokémon has only average values in attack, stamina, and defense compared to some other candidates on this list.
With its moveset of Water Gun and Hydro Cannon, it is fast and deals considerable damage to opponents. However, Water Gun is no longer a learnable attack for this Pokémon. Instead, it can use Waterfall, which deals slightly more damage but takes a bit longer.
Is there a Shiny Feraligatr? Yes, if you catch a Shiny Croconaw, you can evolve it into a shiny Feraligatr. You can recognize it by its green body and blue crest.
5. Samurott
Samurott normal (left) and as Shiny (right)
Best moveset: Waterfall and Hydro Cannon
Another strong Water attacker is Samurott, the final evolution of Oshawott. This Water Pokémon from the fifth generation can score particularly with strong stamina. Its attack is also solid. With its moveset of Waterfall and Hydro Cannon, it deals substantial damage to opponents.
Can you catch Shiny Samurott? You can catch Shiny Oshawott and evolve it into Samurott. You can mainly find the small otter in the wild during the rain. You can recognize the shiny Samurott by its dark blue body.
6. Gyarados
Gyarados normal (left) and as Shiny (right)
Best moveset: Waterfall and Hydro Pump
The Water and Flying Pokémon Gyarados from the first generation is the evolution of Magikarp. Gyarados has the third strongest attack value of all the monsters in our ranking and is only slightly weaker than Kingler. It also scores well with its stamina.
With its moveset of Waterfall and Hydro Pump, it deals significant damage to opponents but takes a relatively long time to execute its charged attack.
Can you catch Shiny Gyarados? Yes, with a bit of luck, you will encounter a shiny Gyarados after a won Mega Raid or occasionally in the wild. Alternatively, you can also catch a Shiny Magikarp and evolve it. You can recognize the shiny Gyarados by its red body.
7. Primarina
Primarina
Best moveset: Waterfall and Hydro Pump
A monster that has only been available since the start of the Alola season in Pokémon GO is Primarina. This Water and Fairy Pokémon is the final evolution of Popplio.
Primarina can particularly shine with a high attack value, and its stamina and defense are also impressive. In battle, you should use Waterfall and Hydro Pump. It does considerable damage, but it takes significantly longer to charge its charged attack compared to Hydro Cannon.
Is there Shiny Primarina? No, the shiny form of Popplio and thus also Primarina is not yet available in the game.
8. Empoleon
Empoleon normal (left) and as Shiny (right)
Best moveset: Waterfall and Hydro Cannon
Empoleon is the final evolution of the Water Pokémon Piplup. It comes from the fourth generation and is of Water and Steel types. The stats of Empoleon are all solid.
It can score well with its moveset of Waterfall and Hydro Cannon. This attack combination deals significant damage to the opponent and is also relatively quick.
Is there Shiny Empoleon? To get Shiny Empoleon, you first need to catch a Shiny Piplup and evolve it. The shiny Empoleon has a bluish body.
9. Clawitzer
Clawitzer
Best moveset: Water Gun and Crabhammer
Clawitzer, the Water Pokémon, is the evolution of Scrappy. This Pokémon from the sixth generation has a moveset of Water Gun and Crabhammer, which is quite fast and deals significant damage to opponents.
Its stats are slightly lower than those of Primarina, but still solid. However, due to slightly lower stamina and defense, it won’t last as long in battle.
Can you catch Shiny Clawitzer? No, the shiny forms of Scrappy and Clawitzer are not yet available in Pokémon GO.
10. Vaporeon
Vaporeon normal (left) and as Shiny (right)
Best moveset: Water Gun and Hydro Pump
The last in our ranking of the best Water-type attackers is Vaporeon. The evolution of Eevee has the lowest attack value of all the candidates on this list. However, it can score significantly with its stamina.
With Water Gun and Hydro Pump, it has a relatively fast fast attack, but it deals relatively little damage with it. Hydro Pump, on the other hand, takes a long time to charge but does deal significant damage.
Can you catch Shiny Vaporeon? To secure a Shiny Vaporeon, you first need to catch a Shiny Eevee and then evolve it. The shiny Vaporeon has a purple body.
Since Eevee has a total of 8 different evolutions, you can use one trick or another to carry out a targeted evolution. We show you all the tricks in the following article:
Why Crypto Pokémon are worth it: Unlike other monsters in Pokémon GO, Crypto Pokémon receive a special attack bonus. This adds 20% more damage to your opponent in battle. In return, these monsters are somewhat weaker in defense and won’t last as long in battle. However, they are definitely worth using in raids.
Why Mega Evolutions are worth it: Mega Evolutions are a temporary evolution of selected Pokémon. These are a bit stronger.
If you use Mega Pokémon in your raid battles, the attacks of the monster itself, as well as all other monsters of the same type, receive an attack bonus. For this reason, you should rely on the Mega Evolutions of Blastoise, Gyarados, or Lapras so that your Water attacks can be boosted.
Which Water attackers do you prefer to use in raids? Let us know in the comments here on MeinMMO.
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The MMORPG Camelot Unchained (PC) is supposed to be the spiritual successor to the popular PvP MMORPG Dark Age of Camelot. This month there is good news: A dedicated test server has been opened in Germany. Esclabor is supposed to make the game much more enjoyable for Europeans. But 10 years after the announcement and countless delays, the mood among potential players is at an all-time low.
This is the new server: The head of the game, Marc Jacobs, stated in a newsletter on May 6 that after a long time, they are now ready to conduct a weekend test on a server in Germany (via camelotunchained).
This is a big deal for Camelot Unchained because you can’t just transfer the code to another server.
Regarded as one of the great MMORPG developers: Marc Jacobs.
German server significantly reduces latency for Europeans
The test has now been completed and yielded good results (via mailchi). They rave about “great results” – players have instead of a latency of over 100 milliseconds now a latency in the tens.
The test is also not just a one-time thing, but a full-fledged server that will also participate in future weekend tests.
What is the reaction? The mood surrounding the MMORPG Camelot Unchained has been at an all-time low for about 2 years. Back then, the team decided to develop a second game alongside the MMORPG:
The developers said the new game, “Ragnarök: The Final Stand” would help and progress the MMORPG significantly.
The fans didn’t want to hear any of it; they wanted the developers to focus entirely on Camelot Unchained because that’s what they paid for.
Because Camelot Unchained had already been postponed extremely often, many lost faith in the MMORPG and demanded a refund of their contributions, which they had put into the game via crowdfunding.
At the announcement, hopes for the MMORPG were still high:
On the US website Massivelyoverpowered, where for years they reported positively about the game, and where developer Marc Jacobs regularly visited, the tone in the comments has become cynical and hostile:
They mock that even 10 years after the announcement, only “art” is visible in the newsletter and no gameplay.
It is said that bringing a European server for a game that has 2 testers worldwide is ridiculous.
Another quips: At the moment, it’s even an exaggeration to talk about Camelot Unchained as a game.
Camelot Unchained is apparently in a state where even clearly positive news signaling progress echoes in the anger of the players.
The reddit about the game is virtually dead: The official news hardly gets any upvotes or comments.
The most upvotes have an article discussing whether a warning should be posted on reddit that the game will probably never be released.
We have dealt with the situation of crowdfunding games on MeinMMO:
In Destiny 2, you have the chance to earn countless ships. However, since many of them are copies from the real-money shop, Guardians appreciate spaceships that can be earned through play. These, however, are so elaborate to obtain that not everyone owns one. Therefore, we present to you 5 rare ships that only a few players have in their collection.
What kind of ships are these? In Destiny 2, Guardians can own and claim many ships. However, there is a distinction between those that can be purchased and those that can be earned, as the Eververse has a larger collection of vehicles. Nevertheless, some exceptional flyers can be earned in the world of the loot shooter, but this comes with a significant effort.
We present to you 5 of the rarest ships that you can own in Destiny 2. They are no longer earnable but once required special criteria to be met. Therefore, these belong to the rarest collectibles.
5 Rare Ships That You Could Acquire
These ships can no longer be acquired as of May 13, 2022. Whether Bungie will decide to throw them back into the game again is unclear, but certainly possible. Bungie has often reintroduced old items in the past.
5. One Thousand Wings
One Thousand Wings
When was the ship available? The ship was released in Season 3 and disappeared after the Season of Arrival when the fleet of Darkness cut off the Guardians from Io.
How could one acquire the ship? The ship was tied to a secret mission “The Whisper” on Io. You had to complete the mission heroically and collect “Essences” from secret chests.
If you did this at five chests, you had the chance to activate a Vex portal in the mission, destroy Oracles in the correct order, and then loot one final chest.
After you had obtained the plan, you still had to go through three runs with different elemental modifications that rotated weekly. If you completed this, the ship belonged to you.
Why is the ship so rare? Not everyone knew about the secret mission on Io. Players had to activate a hidden portal to participate in the mission. Coupled with the frequent runs and puzzles, not everyone could obtain the ship.
4. Iron Pendragon
Iron Pendragon
When was the ship available? The ship entered in Season 2. It is unclear when exactly the ship disappeared, but in Year 2, the ship was no longer available through Lord Saladin.
How could one acquire the ship? You received this ship by ranking up in the Iron Banner and opening Engrams. However, the drop was not guaranteed, so you had to redeem many Iron Banner tokens to get the chance to obtain the ship.
Why is the ship so rare? The ship is rare because not many players had played the loot shooter at that time. Additionally, it is the first Iron Banner ship in Destiny 2.
3. The Platinum Star
The Platinum Star
When was the ship available? The ship was released with the launch of the Black Armory in Season 5 and vanished with the release of the major DLC “Beyond Light”.
How could one acquire the ship? To get the ship, you needed to forge 100 legendary “Black Armory” shapes.
However, this was a huge effort as these special shapes could only be purchased through module reports at Ada-1, completed in the open world, and then used in the forge.
Why is the ship so rare? The effort to obtain this ship was enormous, which is why many players ignored and did not complete the triumph.
2. Scrap Metal CF-717-91
Scrap Metal CF-717-91
When was the ship available? The ship was available in Season 6 and could only be earned through a puzzle in the Exo mission “Zero Hour”. After the farm on the EDZ disappeared, the ship could no longer be earned.
How could one acquire the ship? The ship was once tied to the Exo mission “Zero Hour”. For this, you had to play through the mission heroically and obtain the catalyst for the exotic pulse rifle “Perfected Outbreak”.
Then you had to return to the mission to complete a key card and an additional puzzle with the element of the week each week. If you did this three times, the ship belonged to you.
Why is the ship so rare? The mission was already quite challenging on Heroic. Additionally, Bungie made your passage more difficult, as a tight timer forced you not to waste time. Coupled with the tricky puzzles and huge parkour obstacles, it was quite intimidating.
1. Chosen by the Emperor
Chosen by the Emperor
When was the ship available? The ship was available in Season 7 when the Menagerie opened on Leviathan. However, when the Black Fleet appeared on the radar, Calus also took initiative and disappeared with his Leviathan.
How could one acquire the ship? You could only obtain the ship by completing the heroic Menagerie and opening the loot chest at the end. However, the flyer was not a guaranteed drop, so you had to run the hard mode multiple times.
Why is the ship so rare? The heroic Menagerie did not have a player search. Either you had to have a capable fireteam to survive, or you had to pick random players. After that, it was only important to survive and kill the boss. However, these were often so tough that many players failed and gave up.
These were our 5 rarest flyers in Destiny 2 that you could earn. Do you own them all, or are you missing one? Since Bungie often recycles things, a return of some of these gems is possible, so don’t give up hope, your time will come.
Do you have any ships that are still rare and we missed in our list? Let us know in the comments.
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Everyone is eagerly waiting to see what the future holds for Arma. Because Arma 3 shaped the modern shooter genre with a mod for “Battle Royale”. The team announced a livestream for May 17, but now a big leak has emerged. Apparently, Arma Reforger is the new title that is supposed to bridge to Arma 4.
What is this leak? A leak about Arma appeared on reddit that apparently reveals a marketing plan. It is about Arma Reforger – many had hoped for Arma 4, but Reforger is apparently some sort of intermediate step.
Here we present an overview of the details of the leak. Keep in mind that the information is not official and you should take the leak with a grain of skepticism.
What is Arma Reforger?
This is better: According to the leak, the military game will run on Bohemia Interactive’s new “Enfusion Technology” engine. This gives hope to the franchise community, as the new engine could finally bring a better, modern graphics that players are wishing for.
It is supposed to give players a first look at Arma 4 while providing tactical depth, but at the same time remain accessible to a wider audience, including console players. Mod support is, of course, included.
What is the setting? According to the leak, Arma Reforger takes place in an alternate 1989. As players, you are supposed to advance your military career and either join the US forces or the Soviet forces. The fight is for the strategically important Island of Everon.
The features:
Cold War setting
Everon as an island in the Atlantic with 52 km²
Multiplayer mode – competitive or cooperative
3 factions
6 vehicles (with 18 variants)
15 weapons
2 types of grenades
13 combat roles
Game Master scenario editor, multiplatform workshop, and full mod support
Persistent profiles for players
This is also exciting: The leaked material emphasizes the ongoing collaboration between Bohemia and the International Committee of the Red Cross. The series is supposed to have a “humanitarian, anti-war focus”. Additionally, there is the goal of continuing to “expose, disseminate, and promote humanitarian international law in the game.”
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When will there be more information? On May 17 at 7:00 PM German time, there will be a stream on Twitch that will deal with the future of Arma. It is to be expected that the game will be officially presented there.
Arma 3 shapes the shooter genre through “Battle Royale” mod
Why is Arma 3 so important? The military shooter Arma 3 was released in 2013 on Steam and has consistently averaged between 10,000 and 20,000 players on the PC platform since February 2014.
The shooter genre was shaped by Arma 3 mainly through a mod for “Battle Royale”. It is no coincidence that it happens in Arma 3, as the game is known to be very modder-friendly: Brendan Greene, known as “PlayerUnknown”, developed his “Battle Royale” mod for the game in 2014.
This mod ultimately became formative for the shooter genre over the last 7 years, as games like:
H1Z1 – King of Kill – where Greene had contributed
PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds – Greene’s own game
Fortnite: Battle Royale – the game was accused of copying PUBG
Apex Legends – the 3-player battle royale from EA
Call of Duty: Warzone – Activision Blizzard’s response to the hype
What do you think of the look at Arma Reforger? A cool intermediate step on the way to Arma 4? Or do you wish for other content that the leak has not yet mentioned? Let us know your opinion here on MeinMMO in the comments.
What is the internal reaction? The reaction to the post is extremely negative. Even the own employees of Overwatch 2 are distancing themselves from the post. However, the blog post stated their first impression was “enthusiastic”.
However, developer Melissa Kelly writes (via twitter):
“God, I swear, our own company is trying so hard to kill every goodwill the devs have built, who actually make the game.
Overwatch doesn’t even use that creepy dystopian chart. Our writers have eyes. Our artists have eyes.”
Kelly says: What really drives the diversity of Overwatch are the developers. Because they are truly from those cultures: That’s the whole secret.
Kelly then posted a sign suggesting that the company is currently ruining the reputation of Activision Blizzard.
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Also, the criticism from the designer amounts to the fact that the tool is a “bureaucratic-technical solution” for an obvious imbalance.
As an author from PC Gamer says: “You don’t need a mathematical solution to see that there was no black woman in the character selection at the launch of Overwatch.”
This is how Blizzard is reacting: Blizzard has heavily revised the blog post and removed all images from the blog post. Any references to the use of the tool in Overwatch or Call of Duty: Vanguard were also removed thereafter.
It is now stated that they edited the post to show that the tool is not in active development.
They emphasize that the tool is a help, not a replacement for “important efforts of the teams in this matter”. The tool will also not affect hiring goals.
Especially for Activision Blizzard, the issue of “diversity” is particularly important:
Also, the criticism from the designer amounts to the fact that the tool is a “bureaucratic-technical solution” for an obvious imbalance.
As an author from PC Gamer says: “You don’t need a mathematical solution to see that there was no black woman in the character selection at the launch of Overwatch.”
Blizzard Deletes All Images
This is how Blizzard is reacting: Blizzard has heavily revised the blog post and removed all images from the blog post. Any references to the use of the tool in Overwatch or Call of Duty: Vanguard were also removed thereafter.
It is now stated that they edited the post to show that the tool is not in active development.
They emphasize that the tool is a help, not a replacement for “important efforts of the teams in this matter”. The tool will also not affect hiring goals.
Especially for Activision Blizzard, the issue of “diversity” is particularly important:
Even the Overwatch 2 team has tested the tool and is also “enthusiastic” based on initial impressions.
The image is supposed to show how diverse the cast of Call of Duty: Vanguard is.
Activision Blizzard Assigns Points for Age, Appearance, Race
What kind of image upset people? They published an image of the heroine Ana from Overwatch with a points system:
Ana received 7 out of 10 points because her culture is deemed “Egyptian” which seems diverse enough
“Arabic” for race gets 7 points
For her age “60” she also receives 6 points
The physical flaw “Has only one eye” still earns 4 points
But when it comes to body shape, she gets nothing, as she is described as “slim and curvy”
Also 0 points for her social status (middle class) and her sexual orientation (heterosexual)
That she is a woman is still worth 5 points.
In a diagram that represents her points, one can see: She excels in points for culture, race, and age, otherwise she is rather “non-diverse”.
This image is generating an extremely negative reaction online.
“What does it even mean for one character to have a higher race than another?”
What is the reaction? The reaction was terrible. On Twitter, people said (via twitter):
“You’re assigning numerical values to race and culture. How could you get that far and not see how twisted that is?”
“How can you quantify race and sexual orientation – What does it even mean that a character has a higher race than others?”
“This is embarrassing, just hire diverse people and you will see diverse characters”
Blizzard is also criticized for posting something like this while publicly opposing the establishment of unions.
In a podcast, we critically examined Blizzard’s situation following the sexism scandal of 2021:
Blizzard Employees Distance Themselves from Tool
What is the internal reaction? The reaction to the post is extremely negative. Even the own employees of Overwatch 2 are distancing themselves from the post. However, the blog post stated their first impression was “enthusiastic”.
However, developer Melissa Kelly writes (via twitter):
“God, I swear, our own company is trying so hard to kill every goodwill the devs have built, who actually make the game.
Overwatch doesn’t even use that creepy dystopian chart. Our writers have eyes. Our artists have eyes.”
Kelly says: What really drives the diversity of Overwatch are the developers. Because they are truly from those cultures: That’s the whole secret.
Kelly then posted a sign suggesting that the company is currently ruining the reputation of Activision Blizzard.
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Also, the criticism from the designer amounts to the fact that the tool is a “bureaucratic-technical solution” for an obvious imbalance.
As an author from PC Gamer says: “You don’t need a mathematical solution to see that there was no black woman in the character selection at the launch of Overwatch.”
Blizzard Deletes All Images
This is how Blizzard is reacting: Blizzard has heavily revised the blog post and removed all images from the blog post. Any references to the use of the tool in Overwatch or Call of Duty: Vanguard were also removed thereafter.
It is now stated that they edited the post to show that the tool is not in active development.
They emphasize that the tool is a help, not a replacement for “important efforts of the teams in this matter”. The tool will also not affect hiring goals.
Especially for Activision Blizzard, the issue of “diversity” is particularly important:
The developer Activision Blizzard (WoW, Call of Duty, Diablo) has introduced a tool that allows the representation of diversity in characters in video games. For example, it uses characters from Overwatch and Call of Duty: Vanguard. What was apparently well-intentioned has received catastrophic feedback. Because Activision Blizzard assigns traits like race, culture, or sexual orientation direct point values.
This is the tool that Activision Blizzard shows: On May 12, Activision Blizzard published a blog post introducing a model that mobile developer King established as early as 2016. The tool is said to have been used in beta testing throughout the company.
The original blog post has since been heavily modified, but is still visible in the web archive (via web.archige.org).
The model is intended to serve:
“To protect against unconscious biases and exclusion that occur during the development of games and their characters”.
It is said: This tool should help all developers at Activision Blizzard challenge entrenched ideas about how characters in video games should look. In this way, they want to create characters that break out of clichés and better represent women, non-binary individuals, and underrepresented minorities in the games.
That is also badly needed, as between 2017 and 2021, 80% of the best-selling video games featured male and white protagonists.
As an example of how the tool is already in use, Activision Blizzard shows the diverse cast of Call of Duty: Vanguard. The results of the tool are said to be “immediately noticeable” and have generated “enthusiasm”.
As an author from PC Gamer says: “You don’t need a mathematical solution to see that there was no black woman in the character selection at the launch of Overwatch.”
Blizzard Deletes All Images
This is how Blizzard is reacting: Blizzard has heavily revised the blog post and removed all images from the blog post. Any references to the use of the tool in Overwatch or Call of Duty: Vanguard were also removed thereafter.
It is now stated that they edited the post to show that the tool is not in active development.
They emphasize that the tool is a help, not a replacement for “important efforts of the teams in this matter”. The tool will also not affect hiring goals.
Especially for Activision Blizzard, the issue of “diversity” is particularly important:
Also, the criticism from the designer amounts to the fact that the tool is a “bureaucratic-technical solution” for an obvious imbalance.
As an author from PC Gamer says: “You don’t need a mathematical solution to see that there was no black woman in the character selection at the launch of Overwatch.”
Blizzard Deletes All Images
This is how Blizzard is reacting: Blizzard has heavily revised the blog post and removed all images from the blog post. Any references to the use of the tool in Overwatch or Call of Duty: Vanguard were also removed thereafter.
It is now stated that they edited the post to show that the tool is not in active development.
They emphasize that the tool is a help, not a replacement for “important efforts of the teams in this matter”. The tool will also not affect hiring goals.
Especially for Activision Blizzard, the issue of “diversity” is particularly important:
Even the Overwatch 2 team has tested the tool and is also “enthusiastic” based on initial impressions.
The image is supposed to show how diverse the cast of Call of Duty: Vanguard is.
Activision Blizzard Assigns Points for Age, Appearance, Race
What kind of image upset people? They published an image of the heroine Ana from Overwatch with a points system:
Ana received 7 out of 10 points because her culture is deemed “Egyptian” which seems diverse enough
“Arabic” for race gets 7 points
For her age “60” she also receives 6 points
The physical flaw “Has only one eye” still earns 4 points
But when it comes to body shape, she gets nothing, as she is described as “slim and curvy”
Also 0 points for her social status (middle class) and her sexual orientation (heterosexual)
That she is a woman is still worth 5 points.
In a diagram that represents her points, one can see: She excels in points for culture, race, and age, otherwise she is rather “non-diverse”.
This image is generating an extremely negative reaction online.
“What does it even mean for one character to have a higher race than another?”
What is the reaction? The reaction was terrible. On Twitter, people said (via twitter):
“You’re assigning numerical values to race and culture. How could you get that far and not see how twisted that is?”
“How can you quantify race and sexual orientation – What does it even mean that a character has a higher race than others?”
“This is embarrassing, just hire diverse people and you will see diverse characters”
Blizzard is also criticized for posting something like this while publicly opposing the establishment of unions.
In a podcast, we critically examined Blizzard’s situation following the sexism scandal of 2021:
Blizzard Employees Distance Themselves from Tool
What is the internal reaction? The reaction to the post is extremely negative. Even the own employees of Overwatch 2 are distancing themselves from the post. However, the blog post stated their first impression was “enthusiastic”.
However, developer Melissa Kelly writes (via twitter):
“God, I swear, our own company is trying so hard to kill every goodwill the devs have built, who actually make the game.
Overwatch doesn’t even use that creepy dystopian chart. Our writers have eyes. Our artists have eyes.”
Kelly says: What really drives the diversity of Overwatch are the developers. Because they are truly from those cultures: That’s the whole secret.
Kelly then posted a sign suggesting that the company is currently ruining the reputation of Activision Blizzard.
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Also, the criticism from the designer amounts to the fact that the tool is a “bureaucratic-technical solution” for an obvious imbalance.
As an author from PC Gamer says: “You don’t need a mathematical solution to see that there was no black woman in the character selection at the launch of Overwatch.”
Blizzard Deletes All Images
This is how Blizzard is reacting: Blizzard has heavily revised the blog post and removed all images from the blog post. Any references to the use of the tool in Overwatch or Call of Duty: Vanguard were also removed thereafter.
It is now stated that they edited the post to show that the tool is not in active development.
They emphasize that the tool is a help, not a replacement for “important efforts of the teams in this matter”. The tool will also not affect hiring goals.
Especially for Activision Blizzard, the issue of “diversity” is particularly important:
Almost every gamer probably knows the streaming platform Twitch or has at least heard of it. Millions of people use it daily to watch streamers play, to see them work, or just to chat with them. But how well do you really know Twitch?
What is Twitch? Twitch is a streaming platform where virtually anyone with a webcam or a device that supports streaming software can broadcast whatever they like – as long as it’s not illegal. Some even try to break crazy world records. Potentially tens of thousands of people can watch.
A real community has formed around these “streamers” and Twitch itself over the past few years. Many streamers have their own inside jokes with their viewers and a certain connection that is often strengthened by community meet-ups.
There is also a kind of society that has formed on Twitch with its own words, phrases, and behaviors – similar to gaming, which has already developed its own language. You can test how well you master gamer slang here.
Newcomers to Twitch might feel a bit lost before they find their place in the community. However, those who have been around longer will already know a lot. MeinMMO has put together 10 questions that you can use to test how much you know about Twitch and the people there.
10 Questions About Your Twitch Expertise
What is the quiz about? The questions we have come up with range from basic knowledge about Twitch emotes or how Twitch works, to the history of Twitch, and the most famous streamers. If you already know the biggest German streamers on Twitch, you will certainly have an advantage.
The goal is for you to find out how much you really know about Twitch. Therefore, there are some easier questions but also harder ones, for which only true veterans know the answer.
How does the quiz work? We will ask you 10 questions in a row that you should answer correctly. There is only one correct answer for each question. In the end, you will see your result.
Note: Once you tap or click on an answer, it is considered given! You cannot change your mind! If you want to restart the quiz, simply reload the page. Have fun!
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How good is your result? Did you achieve full marks and are a real Twitch expert, or do you still need to gather a few viewer hours? Let us know in the comments! If you enjoyed the quiz or it encouraged you to try it yourself, you can find in our guide everything you need to become a streamer on Twitch.
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Every shooter fan could spend hours complaining about teammates they encounter in their games. Whether on PS5, Steam, or Xbox – you keep meeting the same annoying players. MeinMMO author Marko Jevtic tells you which 5 online shooter players he finds the worst.
No matter if it’s on Discord with friends or in the in-game voice chat with complete strangers – communication with teammates in shooters always pushes my limits.
Almost every popular shooter on the market puts you in a team. Together, you should devise strategies, support each other, and win. Team play is highly valued, from battle royales like CoD Warzone and Apex Legends to classic shooters like CoD Vanguard or Halo.
But in reality, things are usually quite different from the promotional trailers that marketing companies always come up with. Instead of coordinated team play, there are wild lone wolves, and where strategies should be discussed, curses are flown.
Therefore, I’m revealing to you the 5 types of shooter players who drive me completely insane. These people always make me want to turn the sound all the way down – or spend the evening with a book in bed instead of being frustrated in front of the PS5 or the PC.
1. The Rager
The Rager is the prototype of the bad teammate – the one and only original. Regardless of whether things are going well or not, the Rager screams, whines, complains, and blames everyone else. The insults are never creative or funny, but always below the belt.
Those who have the Rager on their team know that the mood is always miserable. A weapon that was unbelievably OP and bullshit yesterday is today a useless piece of crap – just when it’s in his hands.
Because the Rager himself can never just be bad or have a bad day. Everything is a conspiracy against him. Whether it’s the weapon balancing, the team members, or the opponents – who are always filthy lagging cheaters, of course.
And so the Rager runs off alone, ignoring all objectives from the game mode and dying over and over again in the same way. You lose more games; he loses even more control, and it becomes increasingly noticeable.
Here, even a Snickers won’t help, only the off button.
The Wanna-be-Pro is somewhat of a more demanding, refined evolution of the Rager. He also screams a lot and is never satisfied, but he approaches the matter with more finesse.
Every game situation needs a strategy, every little thing requires the exact right reaction, and if a teammate doesn’t play absolutely perfectly and ESL-worthy, there’s trouble.
There’s no fun with this team member, every match is as important as a pro league final. You can’t blame these players for not pouring enough passion into it or ignoring the tasks in the game.
But when every round of Team Deathmatch in Call of Duty feels like a military boot camp, teammates quickly lose the fun of the game itself.
Speaking of the military…
3. The Military Roleplayer
Realistically animated shooters like Escape from Tarkov, Insurgency, or even Battlefield attract these players like moths to a flame: the Military Roleplayers.
These people insist on clear hierarchies, want to be addressed formally, and call enemies “Tango”. Instead of saying “yes”, you say “roger that”. They themselves are always naturally Sergeant or Colonel – because why should one roleplay as an ordinary, interchangeable soldier?
This happens when someone wants to watch Full Metal Jacket and falls asleep after about half an hour. They now want to be exactly like the boot camp instructor from the movie in every minute of the game.
Unfortunately, these folks don’t realize that this character in Full Metal Jacket is an unbearable villain. But it’s better not to show them what happens to the drill sergeant in the film. They have too much fun barking orders, calling people “maggots”, and generally setting a rough tone.
The beauty of multiplayer games is that you can play them with friends and even meet new friends in matches. Small talk is part of it and can be fun. But some people take it too far.
It’s an intense situation in the match, it’s the last and crucial fight in the match. Every sound of footsteps can be important and lead to a hard-earned victory, but you don’t hear it. Because the random teammate is casually telling you in the voice chat about his walk in the park, where he saw a cute dog.
You’re desperately shouting in the chat for a healer to patch you up, but your supports are distracted. They’re only hearing the description of a wagging tail and the infinitely adorable picking up of a stick that’s at least three times as big as the dog itself!
An enemy soldier sprints into your hiding spot, you’re being asked, the whole enemy team teabags you, a big red “Lost” lights up from the screen into your eyes. Meanwhile, in the voice chat, they casually tally how many treats there were. You still manage a smile. That dog does sound incredibly cute.
A popular category on Twitch is ASMR. Here, people whisper into their microphones in a soft voice or let objects rustle a bit to calm listeners with pleasant sounds.
But in my shooters, there’s no such people. Instead, I hear gamers who apparently abuse a radioactively contaminated Pringles can as a microphone.
If you want to be such a nuisance yourself, you can do it in 5 very easy steps:
Find the cheapest microphone in the world.
Set it so sensitively that it can pick up the fly on the other side of the street.
Position the microphone directly in front of your mouth and nose, as if it were an FFP2 mask.
Keep the voice chat always active.
Breathe like Darth Vader and talk as loud as you can.
Voila! Every word you say now sounds like an exploding atomic bomb on the eardrum of your teammates. You get bonus points if you also have a really loud keyboard, sit on a squeaky chair, and have the worst nu-metal from the early 2000s playing in the background.
But even if you are a kind-hearted soul who only talks about the nicest and smartest things in the world – everyone will hate you, and I will mute you immediately.
These are the 5 most annoying teammates in shooters for me. Do you agree with this list and the descriptions? Do you have another category that drives you crazy? Or do you even recognize yourself in one of these descriptions? Let us know in the comments.
If you’re still looking for more shooters where you can meet these people, we have an overview for you here:
Riot Games made a controversial decision in a tournament for League of Legends: They stripped the Chinese team RNG of 3 victories at MSI 2022. The Chinese complained about unfair treatment, even considering withdrawing from the tournament, but ultimately they continued and dominated even worse than before.
Why were victories stricken?
At MSI 2022, 11 of the best teams in the world are competing in Busan, South Korea. 10 teams are on-site – the Chinese from Royal Never Give Up are playing from Shanghai, China. They are subject to strict travel restrictions due to Covid.
Riot originally wanted all 11 teams to play with a ping of 35 to ensure equal conditions. However, due to a technical error by Riot, the teams in Busan were apparently playing with a worse ping, giving the Chinese, who were not in Busan, an advantage.
When the error came to light, Riot Games stripped RNG of their 3 victories – the Chinese champions had to replay their matches.
Here was the reaction of the Chinese: The Chinese were apparently quite upset about this decision. This is evident from a lengthy post by the head coach on Twitter (via twitter).
The coach Zhu “KenZhu” Kai said.
“My first reaction was confusion. In my decades of employment, I have never experienced anything like this.”
The coach said that the players were also confused. The decision came only two hours before the first match of the day. KenZhu said he had to calm his players down before the matches started and explain to them that they are professionals and must respect their opponents, the game, and the fans despite the unfairness.
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Chinese have been in lockdown for 6 weeks – atmosphere is tense
For the Chinese, the last 6 weeks have been tough: Because they had to follow the special lockdown rules in Shanghai. They live a life that boils down to “Stay at Home”. The situation creates immense pressure: The days consist of training and Covid tests. Additionally, they have to set up the technology themselves.
They are constantly under the supervision of Riot – doing everything they want. Still, they receive a penalty for something that is not their fault, which they can only endure silently. This mistake by Riot only came to light on Day 3.
They even considered withdrawing from the competition, but a “truly strong person” should not back down in the face of difficulties, but confront them and grow from them.
Chinese defeat Brazilians in 20 minutes – record time
Here was the reaction: The Chinese were apparently quite fired up after the penalty. They won their rematch against the Brazilian RED Canids in 20 minutes and 33 seconds. This is the record for a victory at MSI.
During this, the 21-year-old bot laner GALA got his pentakill back, which had been denied to him by Riot Games:
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They also won all other matches clearly and finished the group stage with 6-0 in first place.
All 3 favorites at MSI 2022 still unbeaten
How is the tournament going? The group stage of MSI 2022 has been going on almost without surprises:
The South Koreans T1 dominate Group A with 4-0.
The Chinese from RNG are at the top of Group B with 6-0.
G2 Esports from Europe has marched through Group C with 8-0.
It will only get exciting in the Rumble stage when the 6 top teams face each other. Today, Sunday, May 15, it will be decided who takes the last spot, likely the Vietnamese Saigon Buffalos – the other 5 participants are already set.
In addition to the 3 favorites, Evil Geniuses (USA) and PSG Talon (Hong Kong) will also enter the Rumble stage.
The rebellious Americans Evil Geniuses are currently at 4-4: They lost all their 4 matches against G2 Esports – the young Europeans thought before the tournament that they were “clearly better”:
In Diablo 3, Season 26 is currently underway. To celebrate the game’s anniversary, Blizzard has activated a bonus that will remain active for the rest of the season.
Why is there the improvement? Blizzard is celebrating the 10th anniversary of Diablo 3 and has a few gifts for you. One of the gifts affects the remainder of Season 26, which will be active for a few more weeks.
What is the bonus? Since May 12, until the end of Season 26, you will receive double the amount of Horadric Cubes when you collect your rewards from Tyrael. You can now try this in the game directly when you complete bounties in Act Five with a seasonal character and then claim your rewards from Tyrael. Instead of one cube, you will get two in your inventory.
Blizzard explains that the drop rates of rewards are not altered by the bonus. So you simply get double the cubes.
This is advantageous if you are still farming materials or specific items like the Ring of Royal Grandeur. The materials from the cubes are important for certain recipes in Kanai’s Cube, which can extract legendary properties or reforge legendary items.
Thanks to the bonus, you are now saving a lot of time farming, and it’s worth it.
Publishers invest a lot of money and effort in marketing their games. The gaming trailers should be impressive and the advertisements should be convincing. However, with some buzzwords and clichés, they often exaggerate. Here are 7 of them.
Marketing is a very important matter that can consume huge sums of money. Activision pumped about $200 million into the marketing of CoD: Modern Warfare 2 (2009) with a development budget of only around $40 to $50 million.
Publishers try to present their games as attractive, cool, exciting, and extraordinary as possible. And… they sometimes exaggerate a bit. Gamers are now rather skeptical of grand promises of photorealistic graphics, completely innovative features, and fun for over 700 hours.
Therefore, here are 7 clichés that appear in almost all trailers and gaming commercials that you can really not hear anymore in some cases.
“Content for the next 10 years”
Many gamers have to think carefully about how and where to invest their limited time and money. Games that offer long-term enjoyment or high replay value sound very tempting. It’s a good deal when you invest your money and can spend hundreds of hours in the game.
Multiplayer games and MMOs are usually at the forefront. They are (ideally) continuously supplied with updates that deliver new content. But sometimes, games overwhelm with promises.
Huge roadmaps with content plans for the next 10 years sound rather unbelievable in our time, where games are postponed, canceled, and taken offline every month. And in experience, such games do not survive for 10 years to deliver all the content.
“The largest open world yet!”
Open-world games are not bad in themselves. They have their advantages and their target audience that enjoys playing them. However, in recent years, a slightly megalomaniac trend has emerged in this genre to make them bigger and bigger.
Maps from older games like GTA San Andreas or Skyrim, which are considered huge, are estimated to cover about “meager” 38 km². In comparison, games like Ghost Recon Wildlands with 440 km² and Death Stranding with 596 km² are absolutely gigantic.
However, the vast areas must also be filled with content, and that’s where many gigantic open-world games struggle. Repetitive quests, an influx of icons, and dull side quests do not become more enjoyable just because they are spread across a larger map. Bigger is therefore not always better.
“Dynamic and lively world”
This cliché is usually always used in connection with the open world. Next to the largest maps, the advertisements also boast about how “dynamic” and “lively” the world is. It almost feels real.
Unfortunately, that’s rarely the case. The dynamics often boil down to a day-night cycle and enemies that are only active in certain situations. In some cases, NPCs react to certain scripted changes in the story progression. But as dynamic and lively as it is advertised in trailers, it rarely turns out to be.
Therefore, the promises of “dynamic and lively worlds” have gradually developed into PR speak over time, from which one does not really expect much. But hey, maybe that will change in the future.
“Gripping story”
One of the most frequently used advertising clichés is undoubtedly “Gripping story,” which is also partly because it is used in many other media. Movies and books also employ the catchy phrase that promises fun and excitement.
This phrase is often accompanied by further claims that support it. The characters “embark on an exciting journey full of adventures and dangers!” or they “uncover a conspiracy that will lead all countries into a world war!” and so on.
For this cliché, the promise is kept more often than with some others, also because the excitement lies in the eye of the beholder. Nevertheless, the phrase is used so often in advertising that it now sounds empty.
“Brand new experience”
The “brand new experience” has a strong tendency towards limitless exaggeration, especially in our time. Everything seems to have been done, everything has been seen and experienced before. Hardly anything feels truly new.
Especially the AAA sector often stays in very safe waters of genres and gameplay elements that are already tested and found safe. Calling the next shooter, open-world game, or action RPG a “brand new experience” is… bold.
Unless, of course, the phrase simply refers to a new game. In that case, every game would automatically be such an experience, and the cliché would have no real significance regarding the content of the game.
“Endless possibilities”
The advertising slogan of “endless possibilities” can come in several different versions. There are also phrases like “More freedom than ever before” or “infinite build variety”.
They usually refer to the gameplay elements related to character customization. And while the thought behind it is certainly well-intentioned, the rule applies here, as with the open world, that more is not always better.
And let’s be honest: In the end, there will always be a meta that everyone uses. You won’t escape from that. With it, all the greater freedom and endless skill combinations will also disappear.
And finally, at the end of many trailers comes the call to pre-order now. This is not inherently wrong; after all, publishers want people to buy and play their game. However, there is usually a long list of conditions attached.
Because the “Pre-order now…” phrase often continues with “… and secure exclusive skins, avatars, weapons, bonus characters, bundles with rare resources or currencies” and so on. Often there isn’t just one pre-order bonus, but a whole series, depending on which store or country it is pre-ordered from.
When publishers escalate with their preorders, there can also be a shitstorm from the community, as was the case with Deus Ex: Mankind Divided (via Polygon). It is therefore better for everyone involved to keep it grounded.
And what about you? Which clichés, buzzwords, or promises from gaming advertisements can you no longer hear? Tell us in the comments.
