New Steam game about Warhammer 40k links 11 items to Twitch to generate hype – but it goes horribly wrong

The new strategy game Warhammer 40,000: Chaos Gate – Daemonhunters (PC) launched on May 5, 2022 with an idea: They wanted to distribute 11 slightly stronger starter items via Twitch Drops. However, what generated great interest in multiplayer games led to such a negative reaction in the single-player game on Steam and social media that they abandoned the plan.

What kind of game is this?

  • The new game in the Warhammer 40k universe is a sort of “X-Com in the Warhammer universe.” It was released on May 5, 2022. Daemonhunters is a reboot of a game from 1998 and is purely a single-player title.
  • It actually received quite good reviews at release. It has a score of 81% on Metacritic – users there also like it with 82%. This is unusual, as the user score on Metacritic is often significantly lower than that of professional testers. GameStar, responsible for these matters, tested the game (via GameStar).
  • But a controversial decision caused an uproar: They wanted to use the trick from multiplayer games like Escape from Tarkov, Valorant, or Overwatch 2 to get players to watch Warhammer 40k on Twitch. However, they were completely against it.

GameStar praises the game in a review:

MMO developers use Twitch Drops to generate hype

What was the idea? The developers had the idea to distribute special items via “Twitch Drops.” They distributed campaign starter weapons in special versions that provided slight bonuses, such as “5% more chance for critical hits.”

So these were items that made the start of the campaign easier, but would be quickly replaced.

These items were tied to Twitch Drops: To get the items, you had to watch a selected streamer for several hours who had Twitch Drops enabled and was playing Warhammer 40k.

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Why do this? “Twitch Drops” have become a popular trick in multiplayer games to generate precise hype for a game. Especially online shooters have celebrated enormous successes with these “Twitch Drops”:

The plan behind it is that games using such drops on Twitch “take off” and are then displayed at the top of Twitch’s homepage as “the most popular game right now.”

The publishers hope that more viewers and streamers will become aware of the game through Twitch.

“I don’t want to watch that damn Angry Joe for a weapon”

Reactions were: There were angry reactions on Steam to the idea. The fact that they connected a “single-player game” with Twitch did not go down well at all.

The Steam reviews are also at 70%, significantly lower than the Metacritic score, which is usually the other way around.

One user wrote in a negative Steam review (via steam):

“I would actually give the game a thumbs up if it weren’t for one thing: For some stupid reason, the developers hid 11 items (no skins, real items) behind Twitch Drops on the day of release. To get the items, I have to create a Frontier account, a Twitch account and connect both, and watch incompetent Twitch streamers for hours instead of playing the game I paid for. The items are also time-limited, so you miss them forever.

If there was another way to earn these items, it wouldn’t be a big deal. But I am not going to watch that damn Angry Joe for two hours just for a weapon.”

How did the developers react? The developers backed down: They intended to increase attention with the Twitch campaign but will now give all items from the Twitch Drop to players for free in an update. However, they do not yet know when exactly the update will come.

Concerns about streamers widespread – underestimated

What’s behind this: This shows that strategies that work for MMOs cannot be indiscriminately applied to single-player games.

Most MMO players also watch Twitch, have connected their accounts there, and see this as a “nice gimmick.” Usually, only “bonus items” are drawn there.

But pulling a stunt like this with a single-player game is something the developers likely miscalculated. They also underestimated the fact that some gamers have an aversion to streamers and do not want to partake in every “modern gimmick” and appreciate it.

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German player is the rising star in e-sports of FIFA 22 – now admits that she cheated

The German FIFA player Ebru “sp9_ebru” Önal recently won the trophy at a major, official e-sports tournament. Now, Önal admits that she cheated during the VBL Open in FIFA 22.

Who is the FIFA player?

  • sp9_ebru has a YouTube channel with 12,500 subscribers, where she produces various FIFA content.
  • But she does not only bring content there, she is also the official content creator for the German e-sports team “SP9 Esports” and SV Wehen Wiesbaden.
  • Önal recently won the ShEsports Cup held in honor of International Women’s Day. You can watch her matches on the official Twitch channel for FIFA e-sports.
  • Now the 21-year-old admits to cheating: “In December, I made a dumb mistake in the VBL Open.”

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sp9_ebru writes about the mistake in her Instagram story

What is the VBL Open? The VBL Open takes place in seasons and is a free in-game mode in FIFA 22. You must complete a certain number of games to reach the VBL playoffs. It’s basically a “virtual Bundesliga” where you represent one of the 18 clubs from the Bundesliga. At the end, a big final takes place.

What does the FIFA player say? She participated in the current season of the VBL Open that started in November 2021. She was “totally grinding” and “wanted to take every chance.” However, she did not have enough time for all qualifying matches in December.

So sp9_ebru let her colleagues play the matches she could not find time for. This is considered cheating in the tournament – everyone must play their own matches.

Source: esports.com

Instead of simply attacking again next month, I made a huge mistake and let a colleague play the last matches. I was totally grinding – wanted to take every chance and just wasn’t reflective enough.

sp9_ebru via Instagram

Furthermore, she wants to take responsibility for the mistake and not keep it a secret and hopes for continued support from her fans.

Were there consequences? Önal also shared in her Instagram story that EA Sports became aware of her cheating and banned the player from all VBL competitions in the current season.

It is not yet known if there will be consequences for the 21-year-old from the “SP9 Esports” team and SV Wehen Wiesbaden.

How long does the current season last? The last qualifying rounds took place at the end of March 2022. The VBL playoffs will continue in May 2022, followed by the grand final. The final will take place on June 4 and 5, and there is even money to win: 100,000 euros.

sp9_ebru has already come to terms with the consequences and must not only take responsibility for cheating but also forgo the potential 100,000 euros.

You don’t play FIFA yet? Then we might have a suitable article for you: 5 reasons why you should download FIFA 22 on PS Plus now.

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Blizzard changes one of the most annoying achievements in WoW after 14 years – “I thought this would never happen!”

In World of Warcraft , developer Blizzard changed an achievement last week that has been annoying players for years: This should finally make Children’s Week in WoW more enjoyable for everyone. PvP-haters have been cursing for years over an achievement that forced them into PvP. They desperately wanted the achievement because it was linked to a cool mount, the violet proto-drake.

Which achievement is it?

  • The achievement is called “A Hard School”: It involves bringing an orphan into 4 classic battlegrounds and performing a special deed there. The orphan can only be obtained during “Children’s Week.” In 2022, it took place from May 2 to May 9.
  • The annoying part was mainly that players were forced into PvP and had to perform a deed relevant for victory there: capturing flags, turning in flags, returning flags.
  • The achievement was considered super annoying in WoW, but it was necessary to obtain the highest honors of the achievement collector and a cool mount. However, Blizzard has now changed the achievement via hotfix in the middle of Children’s Week.
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Achievement hunters were forced into PvP and despaired

Why was the achievement so annoying? On Wowhead, there are 388 comments in English about the achievement (via wowhead).

Essentially, the problem was that achievement hunters were forced to play PvP, even if they had no idea about fighting other players and even less desire to do so. In PvP, they then had to do something relatively difficult and that in a competitive environment: Other players were preventing them from getting the achievement.

This had been an achievement that really annoyed people for 14 years – and many were still missing it.

Especially annoying was the fact that the achievement was only possible during Children’s Week, because only then can you obtain an orphan.

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Suffering for the proto-drake

Why did people do it then? The achievement has been part of the meta-achievement “A Heart for Children” since 2008, and that in turn is part of the larger meta-achievement “What a Long Strange Trip It’s Been” – and for the achievement, you get a violet proto-drake, a cool mount.

A “meta-achievement” is an achievement you only receive if you have completed a series of other achievements. “A Heart for Children” means you have essentially completed the “Children’s Week.” “What a Long Strange Trip It’s Been” means you have completed the seasonal events in WoW.

Blizzard changes achievement in the middle of the week it was possible

What is Blizzard changing? In the end, Blizzard is not changing the achievement, but is turning it into a “heroic feat” and thus removing it from the whole “meta” thing: The achievement is no longer necessary to complete the meta-achievements.

The change came on May 5 – apparently, many have since received their proto-drake (via wow-forums).

Backgrounds of Blizzard’s problems:

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Blizzard is looking for “Easy Wins,” some say

This is the discussion: On reddit, people are discussing the change. One user asks: What has changed that Blizzard is giving in after 14 years?

The answer is given by another user: “PR disaster after PR disaster – Now they are looking for “Easy Wins.”

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On May 5, many probably received their violet proto-drakes.

A user expresses their relief in clear words: “Holy shit. I thought this would never happen! I struggled through this awful achievement a year ago and can only say: Goodbye forever! It never made sense for a PvP achievement to be part of a meta achievement when every other achievement could be completed without ever doing PvP.”

Apparently, something has indeed changed at Blizzard in recent months. What is meant by “PR disaster after PR disaster” can be read here:

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Survey in Pokémon GO shows: German trainers have a big problem with the GO Fest in Berlin

In Pokémon GO there will be a special live event for the GO Fest 2022 in Berlin in a few weeks. However, especially the tickets are causing quite a stir in the community. We at MeinMMO wanted to know from you whether you will buy a ticket, and here are your answers.

What kind of event is it? One of the largest global events in Pokémon GO is the annual GO Fest. This will take place again in 2022 and brings various location-based live events. For example, you can participate in such an event in Berlin.

The event will take place there from July 1 to July 3, 2022, in Britzer Garten, and you have the opportunity to participate on one of the days with the corresponding event ticket. However, the tickets are particularly sparking considerable discussion on social media.

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What criticism is there about the tickets for the GO Fest in Berlin?

What tickets are available? To participate in the live event for the GO Fest 2022 in Berlin, you need a special ticket. Niantic distinguishes between a general admission ticket from 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM local time, which costs you €24.99, and a so-called “Early Access ticket”.

With this, you can start catching Pokémon two hours earlier, at 9:00 AM, but you will pay €32.13 for it. Additionally, you have the option to secure so-called “Add-Ons”, which grant you special bonuses during raids or egg-hatching. Each of the two add-ons costs an additional €10.06.

This annoys trainers: The ticket for the GO Fest in Berlin has sparked considerable discussion on social networks, such as the reddit community. Many players are particularly critical of the high ticket prices and the additional costly add-ons.

Results of our survey: So many trainers of you want to buy a ticket

After many trainers voiced their frustration about the high ticket prices, we wanted to know from you at MeinMMO if you will buy a ticket and, if so, which variant you would choose. As of today, May 9, 2022, at 10:50 AM, a total of 2,487 readers have participated in our survey. You have a clear opinion on the ticket.

Here are your answers to the question “Are you buying a ticket for the GO Fest 2022 in Berlin?:”

  • 2,160 votes (87%) for “No, I’m not buying a ticket”
  • 124 votes (5%) for “Yes, for general admission”
  • 101 votes (4%) for “Yes, for early access”
  • 70 votes (3%) for “Yes, with both add-ons”
  • 32 votes (1%) for “Yes, with one add-on”

The majority of trainers agree: As can be seen from your responses, the vast majority will not buy a ticket for the GO Fest in Berlin. Nevertheless, a total of 13% of you want to be part of the live event. Additionally, over 100 participants are also willing to book at least one add-on to benefit from the respective bonuses.

Reasons why so many trainers are not buying a ticket for the live event in Berlin

In the comments in our Facebook group, some trainers have shared why they will not purchase the ticket. For many trainers, the high ticket price played a decisive role:

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  • Saskia R.: “I think that’s a disgrace…. such prices are simply unacceptable”
  • Do Reen: “I have a season pass for Britzer Garten. I certainly won’t pay an extra €35 for a few Pokémon”
  • Stefan K.: “Way too expensive. They should make it cheaper; more people would play, and in total, it would balance out”
  • Tanja K.: “No one is forced… but I find it too expensive. I would also have to travel to Berlin… given the gas prices.”
  • Selina P.: “€35 for just one day seems rather steep to me, even if it’s a live event. I would have found the price more reasonable for the whole weekend. Prices are really extreme nowadays. Niantic seems to have lost their perspective and smells big money with this game. It’s a shame. I believe more players would probably buy a ticket if it were cheaper.”

Counterarguments: In the comments, however, you can also find opinions from players who find the price justified. For example, Rene E. writes: “It’s all right; after all, the majority of people certainly spend more on concerts for definitely fewer hours.”

And Melanie S. is also sure: “The prices haven’t increased more than during the times when the GO Fest was in Dortmund.”

What do you think about the ticket prices? Will you participate in the live event for the GO Fest 2022 in Berlin? Let us know in the comments here on MeinMMO.

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Former Vice World Champion in LoL switches to the 2nd league – Dominates the most important tournament after a difficult season

Martin “Rekkles” Larsson is one of the most well-known European players in League of Legends. With Fnatic, he won the highest European league, the LEC, and even became the runner-up at the World Championship. In 2022, he surprisingly switched to the second league and immediately secured the most important title there.

How has Rekkles been doing lately?

  • Rekkles was a fixed part of the Fnatic team from 2015 to 2020. With them, he won the LEC playoffs four times and also impressed at the World Championships. In 2015, they reached 3rd/4th place, in 2018 even second place, and in 2019 and 2020 they at least made it to the quarterfinals.
  • For the 2021 season, Rekkles then decided to switch to the G2 Esports team. They dominated Europe in recent years and reached 2nd place in 2019 and at least the semifinals in 2020. They wanted to build a European super team and finally become world champions.
  • However, the season went terribly wrong. The bot laner did not fit into the structure of the team, which often relied on very aggressive plays. However, Rekkles was more of a tactical player who focused on his strength in the endgame. It was not enough for either a national title or qualification for the World Championship.
  • At the end of 2021, Rekkles surprised everyone by switching to the second league. He moved to Karmine Corp, the strongest team in the French LFL.
  • However, the start was anything but good. They only barely reached the European Masters, a tournament where the best teams from all second leagues in Europe come together. But in this competitive situation, Rekkles was able to convince once again.

Difficult start in what is probably the strongest second league in Europe

How did the season go? The regular split did not go too badly for Karmine Corp. They finished 2nd behind LDLC OL, the esports team of Olympique Lyon. However, they had already suffered 6 losses in 18 matches during the regular season. Many fans thought that the season with Rekkles would be a walk in the park.

In the playoffs, there was then a severe setback. They lost the upper bracket final against LDLC and fell into the lower bracket. There, they had to beat BDS Academy to advance. However, they lost that match and only reached 3rd place – actually too little for the top team.

This also meant that they did not qualify directly for the European Masters, but had to take the detour through a play-in tournament.

The German LoL team Eintracht Spandau from HandOfBlood also participated in the EU Masters:

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How did it go at the EU Masters? Karmine Corp won their group in the play-in tournament with 6:0. In the knockout stage, they faced Iron Wolves, who they also defeated without a loss, 2:0. They made it to the EU Masters without any issues.

In Group B, Karmine Corp finished in first place with 5 wins and 1 loss. Their only loss came from Team X7 with former Korean world champion Haru. Both teams ended up 5:1 and had each secured one win against each other. In the decisive match, however, Rekkles’ team prevailed, thanks in part to a strong performance from their bot laner.

In the knockout phase, they first defeated the German team Unicorns of Love Sexy Edition and then Vitality.Bee, also a French team.

In the final this weekend, they then faced LDLC OL, the team that had won the split and playoffs in France and had given Karmine Corp several defeats.

KO-Phase EU Masters 2022
The knockout phase of the EU Masters.

Karmine Corp wins EU Masters, especially thanks to Rekkles

How did the final turn out? LDLC won the first match of this best of 5. One had the feeling that the regular season could repeat itself, although the match was quite close overall. In the end, LDLC had 4 kills and about 5,000 gold more, which was not much.

The second round also started positively for LDLC. But the ancestral dragon for Karmine Corp turned the match on its head. Suddenly, they won the team fights and could gradually take down the base.

Karmine Corp managed to secure matches 3 and 4, which also meant victory in the EU Masters Spring 2022. Another EU Masters will take place in summer.

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How significant was Rekkles’ contribution to the victory? Very high (via gol.gg):

  • Rekkles has the best KDA (Kill/Death/Assist) of all players in the tournament at 13.3
  • He has the best farm rate (10.5 minions per minute)
  • He was ahead of his direct opponent in the bot lane in 87.5 % of the games at the 15-minute mark
  • He also achieved a quadra kill (only Deadly got 2 quadra kills) and 11 double kills (best value)

For Karmine Corp, this is the third win of the EU Masters in a row.

France dominates EU Masters

What stood out at the tournament? Three out of four teams in the semifinals came from France and the final was only contested between French teams. France is currently dominating the leagues below the LEC.

The German teams unfortunately performed worse than hoped. Eintracht Spandau even failed in the group stage, although they had strong opponents in Vitality.Bee (a French team) and AGO Rogue (the only semifinalist not from France):

LoL team from HandOfBlood fails in the group stage of the European Cup – Shows morale in the end

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Tell us your best gaming stories to publish them on MeinMMO

A call to you, dear community! We are looking for gaming experiences for MeinMMO that you fondly remember. Share your story with us and we will publish it on MeinMMO to bring a smile to the whole community.

What kind of stories are we looking for? We would like to share stories from gaming that warm your heart when you think of them. This can look very individual and vary accordingly. Here are a few examples of what we mean:

  • Did you celebrate a wedding in your MMO?
  • Did you form special friendships while playing?
  • Did you try to defeat a boss in the game hundreds of times and finally succeed?
  • Did you gain special skills from gaming that help you in real life?
  • Did you have an unforgettable interaction with someone in an online game that still makes you smile today?
  • Did you play a game that made you particularly happy and want to recommend it?

These are all stories that we would like to share with the entire MeinMMO community.

What will happen to the stories? We will publish them as part of a special themed week on MeinMMO, which we will announce soon. However, to process your stories in a timely manner, we are starting the call now before the announcement.

Depending on the type and length of the story, we will process it in an article. For this, we will conduct a short interview with you about your story or ask you to make a small guest contribution out of it.

How can I submit my story? Please send your story to the email [email protected] with the subject Community Story – someone from our editorial team will get back to you shortly to process your story for publication on MeinMMO.

We are looking forward to your stories!

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Tab-Target or Action Combat: Which do you prefer in MMORPGs?

The two main types of combat systems in MMORPGs are Action and Tab Targeting. Which one do you prefer? Let us know.

Fighting is an integral part of most modern MMORPGs. After all, as a player, you want to venture into the new world and defeat huge bosses or compete with other players.

They all do it in different ways. Each MMORPG has its own systems designed to keep its battles interesting for users, such as through classes, skill trees, or combat mechanics. Most of them, however, can be split into two main categories:

The two systems differ drastically from each other and can be decisive for some MMORPG lovers.

Some players wouldn’t touch MMORPGs with Tab Targeting, as they consider it outdated and slow. Others aren’t interested in Action Combat because they find it too hectic and annoying.

And what about you? If you had to choose between Tab Target and Action, which would you pick?

How to vote: The question is as simple as its answers. In the tool below, you can choose between the two combat systems. You can only select one option, and the choice cannot be undone.

So get your swords, bows, staffs, or other weapons of your choice and tell us which combat system you prefer. What is the reason for your preference? Which MMORPG is the best example of your favorite combat system? Let us know in the comments.

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CoD Vanguard: Cheater embarrasses himself on Twitch – Loses despite hack and receives permanent ban

Cheaters are the scourge of modern online games and unfortunately are also common in Call of Duty: Vanguard. Sometimes cheating players even sort themselves out, so there is no need for the anti-cheat system RICOCHET to help.

Through the page „GameBattles“, you can regularly participate in tournaments for popular shooters. These include amateur tournaments from:

  • Overwatch
  • Warzone
  • CoD: Vanguard
  • Older CoD titles

Even such tournaments are not spared from cheaters – as was the case during a tournament on May 3, 2022. However, it was not a problem to expose the cheater. He streamed his wallhacks live on Twitch:

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But it goes even further: The team with the wallhack cheater actually lost the tournament match “Search & Destroy”.

The cheater even pretends that he didn’t see the opponents. However, someone saw his cheats in the stream:

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In the clip on Twitter, the cheater still says about an opponent: “I didn’t expect him to be there”.

Then the organizer also spoke up, the site GameBattles. On Twitter, GameBattles made it clear that the cheater is permanently banned. He is not allowed to participate in tournaments again (via twitter.com).

More gameplay from the cheater is, by the way, no longer available. The Twitch channel is no longer accessible and has apparently been deleted. He was probably a little embarrassed by the incident.

Some cheaters, however, are completely unbothered when it comes to streaming & cheating. Like this fellow in Warzone:

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7 Types of Games That Everyone Has in Their Steam Library

Steam is a platform that almost every gamer encounters and the home of thousands of games. Some of these are so pervasive that each of us has at least one of them lying around in our library.

If you ask 10 gamers for their opinions on video games, you get 15 answers. Our tastes are incredibly diverse, and the games that are total masterpieces for some are ones that others think should be removed from the list.

But there are certain types of games that can be found in every Steam library. Regardless of whether you prefer MMORPGs, shooters, simulators, or everything combined, these are the games that each of us has downloaded at least once.

Free game downloaded out of boredom

Team Fortress 2 Title

Sometimes we gamers get the urge to try something new. Something completely new. Not all the unplayed stuff that has been gathering dust in the library for years. That time will come. No, it must be a brand-new game and it shouldn’t cost anything.

Because actually, you don’t need a new game. You still have a long backlog for which you’ve already spent quite a bit of money. With a free game, you don’t feel obligated to recoup the invested money.

So you get a free Steam game because you’re bored, play it for a few hours, and never touch it again. But hey, at least you didn’t spend a penny on it.

Blockbuster game that everyone seems to be playing

You can’t escape this game. It’s everywhere. On YouTube, Twitch, social media, Reddit, on all news sites, it’s being talked about. People just won’t stop discussing it. The big blockbuster games are often the number one topic of conversation in the gaming community long before their release.

The hype surrounding it is so overwhelming that eventually, you just buy it to see for yourself. You must be able to form your own opinion that isn’t influenced by the hype or outside reviews. That’s the only right way.

And once you’ve played it, you can tell the world your opinion and say that the game is great / average / overrated / the best ever / worth not a cent / and so on.

Super secret indie tip

The secret indie game is the opposite of the blockbuster when it comes to budget. With the huge variety of games available in 2022, we are always looking for ‘something special’. A game that isn’t like all the other 08/15 stuff we’ve seen too many times. And most of the time, you find that in indie games.

Every few months there’s a new game that makes the rounds as a ‘new hidden gem’. It is praised by the press and influencers and is also popular among friends. It’s really cool and funny, and creative, and way better than all those soulless AAA titles, but much more secret and obscure.

With so much praise, you want to see what’s so great and different about it. It doesn’t cost much, after all, since it’s an indie game, so you just buy it. Whether it actually gets played is another question.

Gift game from a friend that you never touched

The gift was well-meant and all. Your buddy or friend praised the game to no end. And you actually said that you would try it out at some point. But somehow, you just have zero interest in it right now.

It’s not that you don’t believe your friends. It’s probably a cool game. You just don’t feel like it. And it stares at you reproachfully every day when you open your Steam library to play something. Feels kind of like a homework assignment you haven’t completed.

You’ll probably play it someday. Just not today. Or tomorrow. Or next week. You already have other plans.

31,575,842,960 unplayed games bought during Steam sales for a few cents

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Steam sales are a double-edged sword. On the one hand, they’re great for restocking your gaming supplies. On the other hand, they tempt innocent gamers into buying games just because they’re cheap.

You never know when you might suddenly feel an urge to play “Watching Grass Grow in VR – The Game”, “Hatoful Boyfriend”, or “I am Bread”. Or…? You might as well take them along if they’re being offered for €0.13 in a sale along with 500 other games.

They will definitely get played someday. When you have a bit more time and there’s a gaming drought. It can happen. And then you suddenly find yourself without anything to play because there isn’t a Steam offer going on. And what do you do then? Well? Right.

Game that you absolutely have to play next. Seriously.

Actually, you’re really excited about this game. It has great reviews and has been recommended to you by what feels like half of the gamer community. Everyone praises it and says it’s a must-have. You just never seem to get around to actually playing it.

The game must really be cursed because something always gets in the way when you finally want to start it.

  • Sometimes your squad buddies want to play something together again.
  • Sometimes there’s a limited-time event in an MMO that you’re playing on the side that you want to catch.
  • Sometimes a meteor strikes your PC, preventing you from playing it.
  • Sometimes you accidentally summon Cthulhu and have to deal with it. Really annoying.

But you will play this game, even if it’s the last thing you do! Next weekend will definitely work.

The only game you actually play

People say that Steam players don’t even play their games, but that’s a brazen lie. They do. Exactly one. Every Steam player can proudly show exactly one game in which they’ve clocked over 1,000 hours on Steam.

While dozens of games vegetate in their library, this one game gets started practically daily. Finished work? Quickly play a few hours. A bit of time during lunch? You can just check it out quickly. Bad weather on the weekend? Easy! You start the one most played Steam game.

It’s not that you don’t want to play other games. You will definitely try them later; they won’t run away. You just have to finish that one run, level up the new character, and farm some rare materials. That should be quick.

Which of these games do you have in your Steam collection? What kinds of games do you think should be added? Let us know in the comments.

The 10 MMORPGs on Steam with the best ratings in 2022

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Genshin Impact developer is working on a new game – It is said to become an open-world shooter

The developer HoYoverse (formerly miHoYo) scored a big hit with Genshin Impact and is now working on a new game. This is set to be presented in more detail on May 13. But already there are first hints about what kind of game it could be.

What is known about the game? The name of the new game is Zenless Zone Zero. Not much is known about it, only that it is supposed to be a “AAA open-world action-adventure” that incorporates shooter elements into its gameplay. At least that’s what the well-known gaming analyst Daniel Ahmad says (via Twitter).

The game world is supposed to be “vibrant and paranormal.” Of course, Zenless Zone Zero will again feature anime graphics.

It is currently unclear whether it will be a pure single-player game or whether you can also explore the shooter with friends in co-op mode, as is the case with Genshin Impact.

When will we learn more about the game? HoYoverse has already created a dedicated website for the new game, where a countdown is currently running. This ends on Friday, May 13, around 8:00 AM (via Zenless). Then we will learn more details.

However, the website is available in English, indicating that the game will also be released globally.

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HoYoverse achieved massive success with Genshin Impact

Why should you keep an eye on this game? HoYoverse developed an open-world game with Genshin Impact that achieved huge success in both Asia and the West. On average, players spend around 160 million dollars per month worldwide. The most successful month was October 2020 with a revenue of 233.7 million dollars (via Sensor Tower).

In total, more than 3 billion dollars have been generated since the release in September 2020. For comparison:

  • Guild Wars 2 has generated approximately 700 million dollars since its release nearly 10 years ago – in 10 years and after 3 expansions (via NCSoft).
  • Daybreak – the company managing a total of 8 games, including Lord of the Rings Online, Planetside 2, DC Universe Online, and EverQuest 1 & 2 – achieved a revenue of about 620 million dollars in the entire year of 2021 (via EnadGlobal7).
  • Activision Blizzard King generates about 2 billion dollars in revenue in a quarter (3 months) (via Activision).

The game managed to keep players engaged through regular updates and simultaneously earn a lot of money via the gacha system. Regularly new characters are released in Genshin Impact, which you can obtain with luck from a banner package.

However, players would not have stayed engaged if the content and the world had not been designed so well. The attention to detail, the pretty graphics, and the stories have captivated many players.

However, fans have also been waiting for a new update for quite some time. The upcoming patch 2.7 has been postponed:

Genshin Impact: Release and livestream for patch 2.7 postponed – When will the new update come?

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15-Year-Old is supposed to be the ‘new god’ of Smash Ultimate – Wins tournament with Minecraft character

Smash Brothers Ultimate is one of the best-known games by Nintendo. At a tournament in Japan, a 15-year-old has now won, who is already being referred to as the “God.” Supposedly, he has only been playing the game for 2 months.

The “Smash World Tour” is an international tournament series where players can qualify for the Smash World Tour Championships for both Ultimate and Melee. Super Smash Bros. Ultimate received top ratings upon release and is among the most famous fighting games you can play on the Nintendo Switch.

By participating in community events worldwide, players can earn points for the Smash World Tour leaderboard. The top players on the leaderboard must then compete against each other in the championship at the end.

At one of these tournaments, Kagaribi #7 in Japan, some of the best players in the world have gathered. And a 15-year-old player has defeated several professionals and ultimately secured the 1st place.

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A Minecraft character wins the tournament as the “God”

Which character did the winner use? The 15-year-old player won the tournament using the character Steve.

Steve is a character from Minecraft and has some special abilities that no other character can. He sets up a crafting table in the arena. There he can upgrade his tools and attacks with resources that he collects from the stage. He can also place blocks anywhere in the arena.

How good is the character? Steve shows good statistics. He is among the most chosen characters and has an above-average win rate of 62% (via pgstats.com). The player acola has therefore chosen one of the most popular and strongest characters to win the tournament.

This is Steve.

Pro highlights the winner as the “God of Ultimate”

Who is speaking? Juan DeBiedma, better known as Hungrybox, is one of the best Smash Bros. players. He is counted among the so-called “five gods of Melee.” These are the best players who dominate most tournaments, leaving the other participants far behind.

DeBiedma is considered the best Jigglypuff player. He was the Smash Summit Champion in 2017, 2018, and 2020, and has won DreamHack 5 times.

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What exactly did he say? In a tweet, he praised the winner of the tournament in Japan and explained that he could be the next “God of Ultimate”.

A 15-year-old Steve player from Japan, who has only been playing offline for 2 months, just won a major tournament against Shuton, Yoshidora, Tea, Kameme, KEN, Kome, and many others. His name is あcola (acola). Possibly the next god of Ultimate. Keep an eye on him.
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More news about Super Smash Bros. Ultimate: At the end of October 2021, Super Smash Bros. Ultimate announced that it would add a final character to the game. The big finale features none other than Sora from Kingdom Hearts. And this has not only brought fans to tears but also moved our MeinMMO author to tears:

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate: The last character made the fans and me cry

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Of all things, the creators of the most complex economic MMO are developing a shooter – This time for real

The studio CCP Games is usually associated with the complex space MMORPG EVE Online. However, the universe of this classic is set to expand in the future – to include a shooter. We at MeinMMO summarize.

What is the situation? On May 6, the EVE Fanfest took place in Iceland for the first time in 4 years. At this event, the developers behind the cult MMO, CCP Games, showcased not only a lot of new content for the world of EVE but also new plans to expand the universe.

In addition to a mobile game, a tactical multiplayer shooter in a high sci-fi setting is also reportedly in development. It is being produced by the studio spin-off in London and initially caused some confusion upon its announcement.

CCP has already announced the shooter Project NOVA, which was even playable at one point, but the project was then canceled in 2020. However, the plan to create a shooter does not seem to be abandoned; only the complete concept behind it is said to be changing.

What do we know about the shooter? Unfortunately, not much yet, as the project doesn’t even have a name. Aside from the fact that it is being developed in London, we know the following:

  • It will be a tactical multiplayer shooter set in New Eden, the world where EVE Online is also based.
  • The focus of the game will be on an atmospheric environment and aims to deliver innovative gameplay elements.
  • At the Fanfest, CCP wants to continue engaging with the community to hear how fans envision a shooter in New Eden.
  • No further information or a date for when we will receive an official announcement is currently available.

The game currently without a name is still in pre-production, which is the stage of development where active development has not really begun yet. Rather, ideas are currently being gathered, and a more detailed concept for the shooter is being created.

According to CCP, this addresses a significant wish from fans to be able to play an FPS game in New Eden. 

The first image of the new shooter

Shooter and EVE – The fourth attempt

There have been shooters in New Eden: The unannounced shooter without a name from London is not CCP’s first attempt to bring a shooter to life. Besides the canceled Project NOVA, which was halted before its release in 2020, there were two other attempts.

In 2013, CCP launched its first shooter, Dust 514. It was also supposed to incorporate influences from EVE Online but function independently. The title was released as Free2Play for the PS3, but only three years later, in 2016, it was discontinued. During this time, at the EVE Fanfest 2014, the developers announced another shooter named Project Legion, which also disappeared into obscurity.

After Project NOVA was officially canceled in 2020, the developers announced they would be working on the foundation for a new shooter. However, it is unclear whether this concerns the unnamed game. Nevertheless, CCP has confirmed to us that the core idea of an FPS from NOVA has been retained, but no assets or graphics from the new project will be used.

Gameplay from the now-canceled Project NOVA

What does the community say? Nonetheless, the community is open to the new project. Since it is still very early in development, many fans hope that the new shooter will finally be what they wish for from an EVE FPS. These voices are especially loud at the Fanfest when speaking with people on-site. 

However, there are also negative voices among fans on reddit. Many do not understand why CCP is opting to pursue a new project instead of investing in EVE Online. Some even speculate that the first price increase of EVE in 18 years is directly or indirectly related to the shooter.

Others have loved Dust 514 and hope for a better version of the shooter to return. So far, both we and the fans can only wait.

What do you think about the announcement? Have you spent time in EVE Online and like the world of New Eden? Would you like to play a shooter in this setting, or are other titles like Halo Infinite enough for you?

Feel free to tell us in the comments here at MeinMMO; we look forward to hearing your opinion.

MMORPG EVE Online finds a clever way for space pirates to combat Covid-19

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There are 5 champions in LoL that are so bad that professionals do not play them

In League of Legends you currently have the choice of over 150 different champions. In the professional leagues, most of them have been played or at least banned. However, five champions were completely ignored by the professionals in 2022. We at MeinMMO reveal which ones they are.

Which champions are they? Looking at all professional leagues from Riot Games, including the regional leagues below the well-known LEC, LCS, and so on, there are five champions that were neither played nor banned in 2022:

  • Brand
  • Garen
  • Katarina
  • Rammus
  • Swain

It’s remarkable, considering there were already 2,841 games, each featuring 10 champions used and 10 banned. Yet none of the above-mentioned five played a role (via gol.gg).

In addition, there are four other champions with Fiddlesticks, Neeko, Illaoi, and Quinn that were never played, but at least banned.

What is the reason for that? In the current situation, the champions Brand, Rammus, and Swain are simply too weak to play an important role. They also do not achieve good win rates in normal ranked games. Riot Games saw it this way and introduced a rework for Swain in Patch 12.8.

However, Garen achieves at least a respectable win rate of 51.24 % in SoloQ from Diamond upwards, and Katarina has a win rate of 49.91 %. Here, the issues are rather that both champions can win a game single-handedly but offer little for a well-coordinated team. They lack outstanding damage, CC or synergy with other champions.

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27 champions play no role in the highest leagues

How does it look in the top leagues? If you only look at the very big leagues – LEC, LCS, LPL, LCK, and PCS – even more champions drop out.

In total, 27 of them have not been used even once in 2022:

AniviaKaynTaliyah
BrandMaster YiTeemo
EliseNasusTwitch
EvelynnNeekoWarwick
FiddlesticksNunuXerath
FizzQuinnYorick
GarenRammusVel’Koz
HeimerdingerShacoIllaoi
KatarinaSwainAurelion Sol

According to the current state, little will change in this statistic in the upcoming Mid-Season Invitational. There, the best teams from each region will face off to fight for the first international title of the season. However, it will be played on the current Patch 12.8. At most, the champion Swain could surprise after his rework.

However, significant balance changes are planned for the future. These are intended to slow down the game, which particularly benefits champions like Garen or Swain:

LoL wants to tackle its biggest problem that players have been complaining about for years – Riot announces major balance changes

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The most expensive MMO in the world is so real that even blankets crumple realistically

Many players wish for their games to look as realistic as possible. Now, the world’s most expensive MMO, Star Citizen, has demonstrated how realistically bed linens can crumple. And the community agrees that this is the last feature that is truly needed right now.

The MMO Star Citizen is considered the most expensive MMO in the world, as over 450 million US dollars have been invested in the game so far. The team behind it regularly develops new content and aims to convince both old and new players of its own world. However, the possible release date of Star Citizen is still far away.

In the latest update, a new feature has been introduced: NPCs can now relax and go to bed. But the real highlight is the bedding.

Crumpled Bedding is the Highlight of the New Update of Star Citizen

What has been introduced now? The development team behind Star Citizen regularly sends out emails with updates and announcements for the game. In the “development report” from April 2022, the developers explained that they have been addressing an important part of NPCs’ lives: sleeping. NPCs can now also take a break and lay down to sleep.

Those who think that the sleep cycle is the new highlight are mistaken. The developers clarified that what makes it special is the realistically crumpling bedding.

We knew early on that we had to deal with the deformation of bed sheets to achieve the level of realism expected from Squadron 42. If this is successful, the AI will be able to deform its bed sheet when entering, exiting, or sleeping on it. This is a challenging task and increases the complexity of the function. What happens, for example, to the sheets when the AI needs to leave the bed in an emergency?

However, what excites the developers leaves many users in the Star Citizen community shaking their heads. Many are questioning whether such a “feature” is even necessary.

The next update has brought many new features, like mining.

Community is Divided on the Usefulness of this “Feature”

For example, users on reddit discussed how important and meaningful virtual bedding really is. And there is a general consensus that they would prefer a finished game over features like virtual blankets that can crumple. And there are indeed people who believe that the game is more marketing than an actual game.

Some users even mock, wondering what will come next? Will we be able to watch people realistically using the toilet in the future? And another person likely voices what many think:

Yes, the stuff is cool, but such things should be done only when all essential features are finished and there’s still time before the official release.

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Some users are now afraid that they will not even witness the release of Star Citizen. Because during the Kickstarter campaign, it was said that Star Citizen would be released at the end of 2014. Now we are in 2022. However, Chris Roberts, the head behind Star Citizen, stated in an interview that the game will definitely come.

The head says about the long development time of Star Citizen: “It’s not a pipe dream”

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Streamer streams her vacation on Twitch – Shows live how her phone is stolen

Elina is a streamer from Sweden who traveled to Italy four days ago. From there, she shared her vacation experiences live on her phone. However, her last livestream ended unpleasantly. A motorcyclist stole her smartphone live. The streamer is in good health, though.

What exactly happened? Elina was walking through the streets of the Italian city of Naples and initially moved along the main streets. However, she gradually moved away from these major roads into narrow alleys because she was being followed by a drunk man and was also afraid that her phone could be stolen. Therefore, she kept the smartphone not too far from herself with her selfie stick (via Twitch).

However, avoiding the narrow alleys did not help. Just before the theft, she said: “The streets are so long here, it’s crazy. If I were to die live in front of the camera, live in the stream, that would probably be good content.”

Not even five seconds later, a motorcyclist rides past her and steals the phone. The stream continues for a few more seconds, showing the street Elina had been looking at earlier. Then, however, the stream is shut down by the thief.

The theft is available as a clip on Twitch:

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Streamer is doing well despite the shock

How did the streamer react to the theft? Elina reported shortly after the robbery in a story on Instagram and revealed that she was doing well under the circumstances. She was “a little shaken” because her phone was stolen.

According to comments from her community, she is supposed to be traveling in Italy with her father and brother. Whether they will continue the vacation together is not known.

In the comments on reddit and on Instagram, many users expressed their shock over the theft and generally warned about the city of Naples. Thefts by motorcyclists are not uncommon there.

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Real-life streams are not without danger: The so-called IRL streams are popular on Twitch because viewers can follow their idols in real life. They see what they eat, where they walk, or how they spend their vacation. However, dangerous situations often arise in the process.

On the one hand, many streamers hold the camera far in front of them, making it easier to steal. In 2020, we reported on how a streamer had his phone stolen live while streaming Pokémon GO. Streaming and interacting with the chat also makes one less aware of their surroundings.

On the other hand, they live show their location and can thus become targets for attacks or stalking. This happened to streamer Beddle. She showed IRL streams of her surroundings, and a stalker pinpointed exactly where she lived:

“He counted the steps” – Twitch streamer tells how she was followed by a creepy stalker

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I bought 80€ headphones for on-the-go – Now they even replace my 600€ gaming headset

MeinMMO author Marko Jevtic is always on the lookout for the best accessories for his gaming setup. However, his best purchase has been the Moondrop Aria. These are in-ear headphones for under €80 that can hold their own against the most expensive devices.

Good sound is undoubtedly one of the most important factors in gaming, especially for shooter fans. When explosions sound amazing and you can hear every bullet ricocheting off the walls, it doesn’t just help with immersion. 

A really good pair of headphones can be like a kind of “audio wallhack,” revealing the most relevant information with high precision even through several walls. Nothing makes you significantly better in games faster than the ability to detect things with your ears instead of your eyes.

Especially in multiplayer shooters, it is infinitely important to know exactly where your opponents are, how they move, and how they are equipped. If you can accomplish that just by accurately listening, you know you are equipped with the right headphones.

To get the best out of this, I have already tried several products. From the very good HyperX Cloud II and Cloud Alpha headsets to the €600 Beyerdynamics DT1990 Pro, I have tried everything recommended by experts and used by professionals.

And although I can recommend these devices without hesitation, I no longer use any of them. Instead, my headphone of choice for the past year has been a tiny device that I only paid €79 for.

It’s the Moondrop Aria – high-end IEMs with an outstanding price/performance ratio.

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Moondrop Aria: The best headphones under €100 

What bothers me about typical gaming headphones? Until now, my favorite headphones were the Beyerdynamics DT1990 Pro. These open-back monsters have outstanding sound quality and provide a fantastic, open sound stage. They are excellent for both music and gaming, no question about it. But they have a few drawbacks that are annoying or even problematic:

  • As open-back headphones, they let a lot of external noise in.
  • They are relatively heavy and large, making them unsuitable for on-the-go use and tiring after long hours in front of the PC.
  • On hot summer days, they are uncomfortable to wear and cause a horrible sweating feeling.
  • They give you the famous “headphone hairstyle” with visible dents in your hair.
  • The MSRP is a hefty €600.

Which headphones am I using now? That’s why in June 2021, I sought an alternative for my DT1990 headphones for on-the-go and hot summer days and stumbled upon the Moondrop Aria.

The Moondrop Aria belongs to the category of in-ear monitors, or IEMs. You often see this type of wired headphone used by the biggest pop stars like Ariana Grande on concert stages, as they need to produce studio-quality sound in a compact format.

Moondrop Aria headphones
The Moondrop Aria are wired in-ear monitors, or IEMs.

The Aria cost only €79 on Amazon and have excellent reviews. After 571 Amazon reviews, the headphones stand at 4.4 stars, rtings.com calls them the best wired headphones, and tech YouTuber Optimum Tech believes they leave little to be desired. 

However, the most convincing for me was the conclusion from headphones.com:

With €80, the price/performance ratio of the Aria is phenomenal. I don’t think it’s an exaggeration to say that the Aria can compete with anything up to the €300 mark. […] From the price to the fit to the sound quality, the Aria offers an extremely compelling package. For me, the Aria is an ideal entry-level IEM. 

So, I ordered them as an occasional substitute for my extremely good, outrageously expensive €600 headphones. And when I tried the Moondrop Aria, it was clear within minutes: 

These things will replace everything I have used so far. They sound just as good as headphones that cost almost 8 times as much, they have significantly better wearing comfort, and they are much more flexible to use.

For me, the Moondrop Aria are not just clearly the best headphones under €100 – I firmly believe that most gamers do not need to buy other headphones.

Moondrop Aria: Advantages and disadvantages of the headphones

What are the strengths? The advantages of the Moondrop Aria quickly became clear after a brief test:

  • Incredibly good price/performance ratio
  • The small form factor makes the headphones always comfortable to wear.
  • They are very well suited with the AUX connection on the gaming PC and for on-the-go use.
  • As in-ear headphones, they do a good job of isolating from the outside world and let almost no other noises through.
  • The sound stage is surprisingly open, even though the Aria, as IEMs, naturally have a smaller sound stage than large open-back headphones.
  • The sound profile is very neutral, balanced, and clear. 
    • You can clearly hear every instrument in your favorite songs.
    • Explosions in games are not exaggeratedly powerful and do not become tiring over time.
    • Footsteps in shooters are clearly audible and can be easily assigned to a direction.
    • Small weaknesses in the treble can be well compensated for with equalizer settings.

The bass pleasantly surprised me. The small Aria obviously cannot shake as much as the beefiest headphones, but they sound surprisingly powerful for their compact size. Whether listening to the rumble of heavy machine guns in Call of Duty or the dirty beats of my rap playlists, the Aria consistently provided enjoyment.

Another fantastic advantage is the interchangeability of individual elements. You can completely replace the included 0.78-pin cable, as well as the silicone tips. 

That’s why I replaced the standard cable with one from Tripowin that has a built-in microphone. If you want the headphones to be wireless, you can even use special Bluetooth antennas instead of a cable, like those from Linsoul.

Instead of the standard silicone tips, I use the AZLA SednaEarfit XELASTEC, which adapt to the shape of my ears for better isolation and a stronger hold in the ear. You need to pay attention to buy the right size for your ears.

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What are the weaknesses? With these upgrades, I was able to address most of the few critiques I had for the Aria. Because before buying the Moondrop Aria, you should be aware of the following disadvantages:

  • The standard accessories are average. 
    • The braided cable has no special features and can quickly tangle or fray.
    • If you need a microphone with your headphones, you have to upgrade.
    • When walking or jogging, the included cable makes many noises that you can hear.
    • The silicone tips do not have a good grip and can become uncomfortable over time.
  • For the IEM, you need to change the filters relatively often as dirt and moisture can “clog” the sound passages (replacement filters and tweezers are included and can be bought cheaply).
  • IEMs have very short cables (1.2 meters), which is why I need an AUX extension at my PC.

So if you want a truly perfect experience with the Aria, you’ll need to upgrade certain aspects. Fortunately, every disadvantage can also be eliminated according to personal preferences and needs, so you get exactly what you need from the headphones. The cost of upgrades is manageable given the low purchase price of €79.

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Conclusion: The Moondrop Aria are a clear purchase recommendation for gamers

The Moondrop Aria blew me away a year ago and still do today. I originally wanted to use them for jogging, for my Nintendo Switch, and for gaming sessions on hot summer days. But since I bought them, I have not gamed without them.

They sound excellent, are incredibly practical and handy, and can comfortably stay in the ears for hours. In-ear monitors are an incredibly good alternative to all the bulky gaming headphones you usually find on gamer desks. 

When I raved about the Moondrop Aria to my MeinMMO colleague Tarek Zehrer, he also bought them. What he wrote to me afterward made me very happy but was not surprising: “You weren’t exaggerating. I hear instruments that I never noticed before. These are now my favorite headphones.”

Yes, markedly more expensive headphones can sound somewhat better than the Moondrop Aria. And if you’re a mega-audiophile with the right budget and absolutely don’t want to compromise, those more expensive products are a better choice.

But if you’re looking for headphones that are equipped for every gameplay situation and every music genre, that are customizable to your own needs, and that also cost less than €100, you cannot ignore the Moondrop in-ear monitors.

If instead, you’re looking for wireless Bluetooth in-ear headphones, colleague Benedikt Schlotmann has tested several for you:

I tested 5 in-ear headphones blindly and was surprised by the winner

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MMORPG EVE Online turns joke about Excel spreadsheets into reality – and all players love it

The MMORPG EVE Online is humorously referred to by some as “Excel spreadsheets in space.” A feature was introduced in 2020 that allows you to hide the graphics and work directly in spreadsheets. Now an export function is coming to integrate this into Excel. Players love this announcement.

What has EVE announced? During the ongoing EVE Fanfest, innovations for the space MMORPG have been announced. This includes an official partnership with Microsoft, which allows data from EVE Online to be exported and integrated into Excel.

What sounds totally boring at first glance is being celebrated frenetically by fans of the MMORPG. The topic of data plays an essential role in EVE.

Creative Director Bergur Finnbogason said on stage:

This is not an April Fool’s joke, this is real. I’m not lying. We actually reached out to [Microsoft] and they said: ‘Oh my God, we love Eve’.

The Excel integration is primarily aimed at making it easier for small groups of players and beginners to keep track of their own data.

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Why is data so important? According to Finnbogason, many players are already using external tools to monitor their data. This includes checking things like resource production or prices during trading.

Even in large wars like World War Bee 2, data played a significant role. After all, ships worth 800,000 euros were destroyed.

The collaboration with Microsoft and the spreadsheet program Excel is therefore not out of the question.

Already in 2020, a feature was introduced that allows you to turn off the 3D graphics. Instead of showing a battle, the background simply goes black and you can only access the UI and the texts. This is sufficient because the graphics only visualize what is already communicated through the texts.

How do fans react to the Excel spreadsheets? Overall positively. Especially hardcore players appreciate that they can export their data more easily and directly to Excel.

However, some criticize that the Excel spreadsheet was pretty much the only good announcement at the Fanfest for EVE. There is criticism, among other things, for:

  • Missing new content. Primarily revisions were announced, but no real innovations.
  • The direction of EVE is increasingly moving towards scripted events, which many hardcore players dislike. On reddit it is mentioned: “EVE, the harsh PvP sandbox is dying, EVE, the living universe is being born. But they are obviously not the same game.”
  • Adjustments to the “New Player Experience” that, while important for the game, completely bypassed the hardcore viewers attending such a Fanfest.
  • Many long presentations that contained hardly any useful information.

In addition, the EVE Online community is currently a bit tense because subscription prices are being increased:

MMORPG EVE Online raises subscription prices after 18 years – Exceeds the pain threshold of WoW and FF 14

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Two failed MMORPGs want to give it another try, planning major updates for 2022

With Legends of Aria and Rift, two MMORPGs that currently do not play a major role, are planning major updates for 2022. Additionally, Lost Ark and Black Desert have announced their next updates. We have once again summarized all the important news of the week for you from MeinMMO.

The highlights of the week:

The controversies of the week:

New details on Throne and Liberty, more Pay2Win in Black Desert?

This is what happened with the major MMORPGs:

This is what happens with the small MMORPGs:

This is what happens with the MMORPGs in development:

This was the news of the week from the world of MMORPGs at a glance. Tell us, what was your personal highlight? Or did we perhaps forget something important? Did you experience something exciting that you want to share with us? Feel free to write it in the comments here on MeinMMO.

If you are interested in all MMORPGs that are still scheduled to be released in 2022, you can find a list here:

12 new MMORPGs set to release in 2022

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The best MMORPGs and online games you can play in 2022

In 2022, the demand for MMORPGs and online games is still high. In the MeinMMO Podcast, we discuss what the best games currently are and who they are best suited for.

This is the topic: Those looking for a new online game in 2022 have many titles to choose from. Some have been around for years or decades, while others have only recently been released. But which games are truly worth your time?

In this episode of the MeinMMO Podcast, Alexander Leitsch, Gerd Schuhmann, and Marko Jevtic discuss this. They refer to our written list where you can find the 15 best MMOs and MMORPGs.

In the podcast, they also talk in depth about the peculiarities and recent developments of these games – because online games are constantly evolving. They also share a lot of their own opinions and experiences about these games.

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In our regular podcasts, we also cover special topics like the announcement of Witcher 4 and invite special guests like the guys from the LoL eSports team Eintracht Spandau. In the last issue, we also talked about Diablo Immortal, the PC version, and the general success chances of the ARPG.

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Diablo 2 Resurrected: German player reaches max level in 8 days – „How the hell is that possible?“

The German Twitch streamer Teo1904 achieves an incredible success in Diablo 2: Resurrected. After just 8 days, he reaches Level 99 in the first ladder. For this impressive achievement, he couldn’t sleep much. He dedicates the triumph to his late friend.

The first ladder of Diablo 2: Resurrected started with Patch 2.4 on April 29, 2022. For many fans, the ladder is the reason to play Diablo 2 at all, which is why the anticipation for the patch and the competition was even greater.

Together with a group of other players, the German Twitch streamer Teo1904 managed to reach Max Level 99 in just 8 days (via reddit).

This makes him the first player in the world to achieve this. Users on reddit are incredulous and ask: “How the hell is that possible?”

The latest patch is presented in the trailer for Diablo 2 Resurrected:

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Diablo 2 Resurrected introduces new Patch 2.4 in the trailer – Adjusts balance, brings new content

Player dedicates his success to a deceased Diablo speedrunner

How did he do it? For this insane achievement, Teo1904 had to play a total of 19 hours a day. Overall, the player needed 138 hours. Just to go from Level 98 to Level 99, he had to play over 28 hours.

By comparison: In those 8 nights, Teo1904 slept a total of only 34 hours, which is about 5 hours per night.

For Teo1904, this success is particularly special for several reasons. Not only did the player achieve something incredibly difficult and time-consuming as the first, but he also defeated the Diablo legend MrLlamaSC.

Additionally, he dedicates this success to his friend Unsullied13, a well-known Diablo speedrunner. He passed away shortly after the release of Diablo 2: Resurrected in October. His Lightning Amazon is therefore named “Teo_Unsullied”.

In the clip, you can see how he dedicates the moment of triumph to a deceased friend:

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Community congratulates, is both concerned and impressed

How is the community reacting? Reactions to reddit about this success range from endless praise to astonished concern:

  • “Congratulations to him! This is no easy undertaking.” – LegendaryRQA
  • “Rest in peace, unsullied. It was fun to watch the team stream. Congratulations on 99! And now get some sleep.” – volatilebool
  • “That’s just not human.” – Barialdalaran
  • “They used so many cool strategies. I don’t know if any of them were new, but it was cool to see them in action and executed perfectly.” – TheSkov21

If you want to take on the ladder yourself now and need a little help with the rune words, we can help you:

Diablo 2: Resurrected – All rune words as a list and what they do

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