Typical of FromSoftware games, Elden Ring also has numerous questlines from different characters. While most of them are rather quirky, creepy, or even evil, there are also some friendly faces. However, some of the quests have a dark twist – you want to help, but it only leads to the downfall of these NPCs. We will give you three examples.
Elden Ring features not only a mysterious game world, but its inhabitants are quite strange, too. Right at the start of the game, for example, you are greeted by Varré, a quirky guy wearing a white mask, who mocks you for your virginity and predicts an imminent death.
So it is all the more pleasant when you meet a friendly character. They are rare, but they exist, and often need your help.
In 3 specific cases, however, helping does not lead to the desired outcome; your support makes everything much worse. We will show you which characters are affected. If you are looking for a general overview and solutions to the quests, you can also find our guide with all quest lines here.
Warning: These are spoilers. If you want to be surprised by what these quests entail, you should not continue reading.
Boc the Seamster – In Search of Rebirth
What kind of NPC is this? Boc is probably the friendliest and most harmless character you can meet in the entire game.
The odd mixture of human and beast is not only friendly and shy, but also apparently plagued by bad luck.
He is easy to overlook, as he has been cursed and is doomed to stand as a bush in the landscape. You can free him from this curse.
This is the little, (perhaps not at first glance) sympathetic guy.
The poor fellow tells you that all his belongings have been lost in the nearby coastal cave. He was attacked there by his wilder “relatives”.
Nevertheless, he gives you his last possession, a sad 10 mushrooms. You can retrieve his sewing gear from the cave, and from then on, Boc becomes your personal tailor, who can visually alter certain armor pieces.
It quickly becomes apparent that this unfortunate fellow has been through a lot and wishes for a fresh start. He would like to be reborn as a human.
You can grant him this rebirth in his quest. However, the result is not what Boc expected.
While he becomes human, something has gone wrong with his transformation. You meet his human form, recognizable by his hat, but the sympathetic soul has become an empty vessel.
If you return, you will find the corpse of his new human body. Although you only want to help, it has led to his tragic end. You could have saved his life with a simple compliment.
How can you avert his tragic fate? Instead of granting him rebirth, you need the “You Are Beautiful” head, with which you can give compliments to others. If you use this, Boc has a change of heart, accepts his beast form, and realizes that he does not need to be reborn.
What kind of NPC is this? Alexander belongs to the race of living jars that can be found throughout the Lands Between. Unlike most silent specimens, Alexander is a kind and very talkative warrior.
In your first encounter, you must free the chunk from a hole in the ground, where he somehow got stuck. Alexander then tells you that he wants to become the strongest warrior in the Lands Between.
Alexander seems to have the talent to get stuck. Is this symbolic for his quest?
From then on, you can encounter him in various parts of the game world and even call on him for help in the epic boss fight against Radahn. Alexander struggles with not being strong enough and is constantly searching for his highest power.
You can also find him bathing in a lava flow, trying to toughen up. During your conversations, it becomes clear: He sees you as a rival in his quest. Nevertheless, he treats you with the utmost respect and is very friendly.
If you complete all the steps of his quest, you will finally encounter Alexander in the Endgame area, the Fallen Farum Azula. Here, the friendly giant jar challenges you to a fight to test his strength. However, in the supposedly friendly duel, Alexander seems to exceed his limits, provided you are victorious.
While his conversations reveal that he has no problem with an honorable warrior’s death, it may not be such a tragic end. However, we found it very sad that one of the few good souls in Elden Ring voluntarily departs, just for the sake of honor and pride.
After all, you don’t find many allies in the Lands Between, and it hurts to feel “responsible” for the death of a friend.
At the end of the battle, after his last words, the poor warrior jar shatters, and his remains, a large shard and the innards, take the form of a powerful talisman that you possess. At least you can carry a piece of him with you.
It is still a very sad ending for one of the friendliest NPCs in the game, who strongly resembles the beloved Dark Souls character Siegmeyer of Catarina.
What kind of NPC is this? Thops is a former sorcerer from the Academy of Raya Lucaria. After it was overrun and sealed during the civil war between the Caria family and the librarians, he took refuge in the Church of Irith in Liurnia of the Lakes. You must go there to start his quest line.
When you speak to him, he offers to teach you some spells. For that, he expects no compensation besides the usual runes. Moreover, the friendly sorcerer tells you about the academy and that he would like to return there to continue his studies.
Thops seems depressed during the first encounter.
However, since it is sealed and can only be opened with special glintstone keys, returning home is not possible for him.
On your travels, you need to go right there and thus find one of these keys yourself. If you actually discover it, you can also offer it to Thops instead. However, he declines because he doesn’t want to take the only key with which you can enter the academy for your main quest.
Although he could simply accept and return to his beloved place of learning, your quest is more important to him than his homesickness. And this, even though you don’t really know each other.
Of course, there is another key to find, and you can give this to Thops. When you later go to the academy, it quickly becomes clear: It would have likely been better if the sorcerer had never returned.
For there you eventually find him sitting at a desk – dead. Thops’ return to his academy has cost him his life, and he would have probably preferred to stay in the church.
There are other NPCs in Elden Ring whose fates end tragically through your help. Outside Xtra has presented which other characters can be affected in their extensive YouTube video.
If you are interested in more stories about Elden Ring, you might enjoy this video about a community legend:
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A half-naked player in Elden Ring became a community legend – This is his story
Such quests show that Elden Ring is complex not only in terms of gameplay and difficulty. Its story and side missions can also delve deeper and bring unforeseen consequences.
Especially the sympathetic NPCs hold a place in the hearts of fans, such as the actually lovable half-wolf Blaidd, who goes mad out of love for his mistress Ranni.
If you want more information about the main story of Elden Ring, we recommend you check out our summary of the backstory, which involves gods, demigods, betrayal, strange family circumstances, death, and rebirth:
The robotist Kamal Carter has presented his latest invention on YouTube: a robot that automatically moves a gaming mouse and shoots at targets in shooters. This literal aimbot is so good that it even beats many Valorant professionals in competitions.
Kamal Carter has a relatively small YouTube channel with currently just under 1,000 subscribers. But he is causing quite a stir in certain gaming circles.
Because Carter has literally built an aimbot that shoots his opponents in shooters for him. Or, as Carter himself says: ‘I built a robot that scans pixels and targets based on colors on the screen.’
The intent here was not to discover a better way to cheat. ‘It’s fun to build a robot.’
Hardware aimbot has no issues with anti-cheat software
While off-the-shelf cheating aimbots consist of software that examines the screen for opponents and then aims and shoots for you, Carter has built a robot that actually moves the mouse on the table.
This way, it is less likely that I will be detected by anti-cheat software, because the mouse moves as hardware itself.
You can check out the development process and the successes in the game here:
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How does the robot work? The design of the aim robot is both very simple and highly complex. ‘For 2 long, tedious months’ he has been working on this robot.
Carter has built a kind of motor-powered picture frame around a Logitech mouse. With 4 wheels that can move in all directions, the mouse can be controlled in any way. Using sensors that scan his screen for a specific pixel color, this process is then automated. He has wired the mouse so that it clicks immediately when the sensor detects a target.
Robot aims better than many pros, but has its limits
Carter then had this robot shoot at targets in the aim training game Aim Labs. Players can not only work on their shooter skills in a virtual shooting range, but also indirectly measure themselves against high scores on a leaderboard.
In the aim scenario he chose, an average player manages about 40 – 50,000 points, while Valorant professionals achieve scores in the range of 80 – 100,000.
Carter was able to top all of that with the robot. His ‘Aim Lab’ high score stands at 118,494, easily beating even many professionals.
His ambition was stirred to beat the high score of shooter legend TenZ. This Valorant pro and Twitch streamer has an incredible high score of 146,902 (via Aimlab).
But this record was too big even for the robot. One of the motors of the aim machine broke down as Carter continued to refine the robot.
In the YouTube comments, viewers are thrilled. In particular, the technical implementation amazes experts. Many commentators are convinced that Carter can break TenZ’s record when he repairs the robot.
However, the robotist receives criticism for the mouse. The old, small office mouse from Logitech causes some shaking of heads: ‘Please give the robot a better mouse. You’re holding it back.’
If he listens to this advice, Carter might use one of these mice on his next attempt:
User SIDESKETCH posted a screenshot of World of Warcraft on Reddit. It looked so cool that many players wanted to know what his settings are. In doing so, he revealed some tricks that actually improve the graphics in WoW and even enhance performance.
What are these tricks? You don’t need an external tool or any addons for the adjustments, just targeted changes in the game settings.
The most important and surprisingly for many is the adjustment of the resolution scaling. This is set to 100% by default and adapts to your screen resolution. However, SIDESKETCH discovered that both performance and graphics benefit when you reduce this scaling by 4 to 10%.
He further emphasizes that the Resample technology FidelityFX is the “MVP” when it comes to getting the best out of the game. You can find the setting under “System -> Advanced -> Reconstruction Quality”.
You can find the complete thread with his explanations and justifications on Reddit.
What are SIDESKETCH’s other settings?
For antialiasing, he chooses MSAA x8
Projected textures must be enabled
7 for view distance
Shadow quality: High
Computer effects: High
If your monitor only supports 60Hz, you should cap the FPS at 60, with 120Hz at 120
This comparison image was shared by the user on Reddit.
“As if I suddenly put on glasses in WoW”
Does it really look that much better? Many players say that the changes actually make the game prettier for them. Especially the effects of weapons and spells become more attractive, and objects like the ground or walls appear less blurry.
Our WoW demon Cortyn tried the settings himself and is especially thrilled with the resolution scaling: “I find the difference so drastic. As if I suddenly put on glasses in WoW.”
Even on Reddit, this trick and the adjustments to FidelityFX are praised multiple times. The rest mostly consists of standard settings or general tips found elsewhere.
If you want to see a direct comparison, you can find a slider image from SIDESKETCH here (via imgsli) and another from the community here (via imgsli).
Does the trick really work for everyone? No. In the comments, some people say they don’t notice any difference. Additionally, the effect is said to vary depending on the area you are in.
Some swear by the NVidia Sharpening filter for better graphics. However, this only works with the manufacturer’s graphics cards and only in fullscreen.
What do you think of this trick? Has it helped you as well or did you expect more? Feel free to write it in the comments.
In the test, I assigned the same tasks to four vacuum robots: vacuuming, mopping, and avoiding obstacles – and how loud are they while performing their tasks? The robots cost between €215 and €750. What difference does the price make for casual users at home?
Who is testing here? I am Patrick, and I purchased my first vacuum robot three years ago. However, it went back the same day because I was absolutely dissatisfied. A classic impulse buy on sale, you know it. Before buying my next robot, I spent about 6 hours researching the topic and watched around 20 test videos of the market-leading vacuum cleaners. Since then, I haven’t returned a robot anymore.
My fleet for dirt combat now consists of four vehicles. They belong to different price categories and are suitable for beginners and advanced users. But what difference does a vacuum in a set for €750 make compared to the cheaper €215 model?
For my test, I locked all subjects in a room where they had to master the same scenario: vacuuming cornflakes off the carpet, mopping jam off the floor, and avoiding bottles as well as a step ladder (without knocking them over). I also measured the noise levels.
The test devices – X500 Pro, S50, X8 Hybrid, Q7 Max+
My four test candidates in comparison
The Tesvor X500 Pro: My first decent vacuum robot, which I acquired after evaluating many tests. Priced well for beginners, it can mop and vacuum. With a purchase price of just under €229, it is the cheapest participant in the test.
The Roborock S50: The vacuum is priced one tier above the Tesvor X500 Pro. It can also mop and vacuum and is said to perform better in tests than the Tesvor. Is the price of around €400 justified?
The Eufy X8 Hybrid: The unique feature of the Eufy X8 Hybrid is that it works with Twin-Turbine Technology, which is supposed to provide really strong suction power. Will this show in the test against the other participants? With a price of just under €499 (RRP), it is about as expensive as the Q7 Max+.
The Roborock Q7 Max+: As the newest and most expensive participant in the test, my eyes are particularly on it. It was provided to us for testing by Roborock. The special feature is that a vacuum station is included in the package. Therefore, the price totals €750. Without the station, the vacuum costs €470 (RRP). However, since I will also be evaluating the station during the test, we assume here the set price.
Technical details of all test devices at a glance:
Suction Power
Max. Runtime
Battery Capacity
Max. Area
Dust Container
Map Storage
Dimensions
Price
Tesvor X500 Pro
1,800 Pa
100 Min
2,500 mAh
150 m²
600 ml
Create yes, store no
35.3 x 35 x 9.65 cm
~€215.00
Roborock S50
2,000 Pa
150 Min
5,200 mAh
150 m²
480 ml
Yes
35.3 x 35 x 9.65 cm
~ €400.00
Eufy X8 Hybrid
2,000 Pa
180 Min
5,200 mAh
180 m²
400 ml
Yes
34.5 x 34.5 x 9.75 cm
~ €499
Roborock Q7 Max+
4,200 Pa
180 Min
5,200 mAh
240 m²
470 ml
Yes
35.3 x 35.3 x 9.65 cm
~ €750
The suction power is specified in PA (Pascal)
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This is how it was tested: In the test room, which measures about 12 – 13 square meters, I laid out a short-pile carpet (dimensions: 130 cm x 190 cm, pile height 12 mm). I crushed a bowl of cornflakes (30 grams) and distributed it on the carpet, then walked over it with shoes to crush the crumbs and work them into the fabric.
Then I started the vacuum cleaners one by one for a complete cleaning (not spot cleaning, but for the whole room) and then weighed the cornflakes that ended up in the robot’s dust container. This way, you can estimate how good the suction power of the different models is. With each robot, I set up the same test scenario with a new bowl of cornflakes (30 grams).
Here’s how the models performed:
Device
Amount Vacuumed
Tesvor X500 Pro
24/30 grams
Roborock S50
27/30 grams
Eufy X8 Hybrid
29/30 grams
Roborock Q7 Max+
29/30 grams
This is what stood out when vacuuming
The Tesvor X500 in action – It is the only vacuum robot in this test with two brushes – one on the left and one on the right
Tesvor X500 Pro: In the app, I set whether the suction power should be ‘normal’ or ‘strong’ during cleaning. The X500 Pro does not have a carpet recognition feature that automatically increases the suction power. It struggles to detect objects, almost knocking over the step ladder during cleaning, but it accurately detected and avoided the bottles. The robot bumped into furniture quite hard. Also, it got stuck a few times on the edge of the carpet and once abruptly stopped the cleaning process.
Of the cornflakes, the X500 Pro vacuumed about 24 grams. Some flakes were distributed by the brushes in the room, and smaller crumbs remained stuck in the carpet. For rough vacuuming in this price category, the model is quite good and okay for beginners. However, there is a lot of room for improvement in performance. So, if a thoroughly vacuumed floor is very important to you, you should opt for another model. It is okay for clearing the major mess once a day, so that the main cleaning on the weekend is less strenuous.
Pro
It reliably recognizes stairs
Suitable for beginners
Good price/performance ratio
Low height of 7.5 cm
Dust container holds 0.6 liters
Contra
The WeBack app is not very user-friendly
Maps of your apartments/rooms cannot be saved in the app
Very limited functions
Mopping function with too few adjustments
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The Roborock S50 during its work
Roborock S50: The automatic carpet recognition, which can be activated in the Xiaomi Home app for the S50, is positively noticeable. It only takes a fraction of a second for the vacuum to recognize a carpet while passing over and increase the suction power. During the overall cleaning, it runs along the outer walls and then makes its way across the room in a cross pattern. The object detection works well – the bottles stayed put, and the ladder only wobbled briefly. It handled the carpet edges well and did not get stuck. Other objects in the room, like the competitors of the cleaning crew, were approached carefully.
It vacuumed about 27 grams of cornflakes. A few flakes were found in the carpet, while others were shot across the room by the brush. The suction result is very strong for the price.
Pro
Vacuuming is relatively fast (about 1 square meter per minute)
Good system for vacuuming – first the edges and then across the room
App is easy to understand, with many options
Contra
Quite tall (9.6 cm), does not fit under every piece of furniture
Dust container holds only 0.48 liters
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Here, the Eufy X8 Hybrid finds its way over the cornflake carpet
Eufy X8 Hybrid: The candidate from Eufy carefully runs along the walls during the overall cleaning and gradually moves inward. The object detection works excellently – it only lightly touched the step ladder and safely avoided the bottles. With the carpet, the X8 Hybrid had no problems at all and immediately, thanks to the activated carpet recognition, engaged its turbo on the short-pile. Additionally, it operates really quickly and manages to clean about one square meter per minute.
It collected about 29 grams of cornflakes, which is almost a perfect result. I found a few cornflakes on the carpet, but hardly any in the room.
Pro
Vacuuming quickly (about 1 square meter per minute)
Is quite quiet while working
Excellent object detection
Strong suction power
Contra
Neutral: The app is easy to understand, but mopping options are missing
No settings for the mopping function
Height of 9.78 cm, does not fit under every piece of furniture
Small dust container with 400 ml
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The Roborock Q7 Max on the dirty carpet
Roborock Q7 Max+: At the beginning of the room cleaning, the Q7 Max+ first approaches the edges of the room and then focuses on the inner area. While observing, it becomes clear that the laser navigation guides it very carefully through the room. The step ladder was only lightly touched, and the bottles were only slightly pushed aside. As soon as it reaches a carpet, the turbo kicks in within a fraction of a second. This feels even a bit faster than with the S50 and the X8 Hybrid. The cleaning speed, however, is roughly the same as with the other two, at about 1 square meter per minute. The Tesvor is a bit slower.
The Q7 Max+ vacuumed about 29 grams of the distributed cornflakes on the carpet, about as well as the X8 Hybrid. There’s nothing to complain about; that’s a strong result.
A visit to the automatic vacuuming station empties the cornflakes from the dust container
Bonus: Since I am evaluating the set price of €750, including the vacuum station, I will touch upon the accessories. It is super convenient that the vacuum cleaner automatically empties itself at the vacuum station immediately after cleaning. The station contains a dust bag that collects dust and dirt. This way, you don’t have to remove the container from the robot every time you vacuum and empty it in the trash. This only happens every few weeks, depending on how much dirt the vacuum picks up from the floor.
Other stations from Roborock rely on bag-free storage, which I personally prefer, as that way you save the bags and the waste they generate. In the test with the cornflakes, the vacuum station worked well and emptied the robot successfully on the first attempt.
However, I have had the Q7 Max+ in use for several weeks, and the station struggles with pet hair. I have a German Shepherd, which sheds a lot during coat changes. Often, the station fails to empty the full dust container with hair and dust, resulting in having to manually tip out the box again. I have already reported this problem to Roborock, but have not received a solution yet. The vacuum station adds an extra €300 to the Q7 Max – I expected more reliability. Smaller loads in the dust container, however, are easily handled by the station.
Pro
Very strong suction power
Excellent object detection
Vacuuming quickly (about 1 square meter per minute)
Easy-to-understand app control
Contra
With vacuum station, quite expensive and unreliable
Only 470 ml dust container
9.65 cm tall, does not fit under every piece of furniture
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The Mopping Test – Against Jam
This is how it was tested: In everyday life, it often happens that the bread roll lands with the jam-covered side on the floor.
I distributed jam on my laminate floor for each of the four robots and let it sit for a day. The stains became hard and sticky. I then urged the cleaning devils to target the soiled areas with their spot cleaning.
You should know this: All robots in the test are hybrids. They can vacuum and mop. There are specific mopping robots that claim to be able to mop well – I haven’t tested any of those. None of the four participants have the option to lift the mop (which mopping robots do when they recognize a carpet). In my case, I removed the carpet from the test room. An alternative is to set “No-Go Zones” on the maps in the robots’ apps where carpets are located. They then avoid these areas and do not wet your carpets.
The test makes it clear that these four robots can mainly vacuum. Mopping is more like a “nice extra” to wipe away superficial dirt and dust from the floor. Not, however, to remove stubborn stains. They generally just drive through the rooms with a wet cloth.
I filled all the water tanks with lukewarm water and dampened the mops.
Here’s how the models performed:
Tesvor X500 Pro: The WeBack app of the Tesvor is quite cumbersome, making it take a few minutes to send the robot to the exact location where the jam stain was. While mopping, I noticed that the robot uses a lot of water and drenches the floor. Additionally, the spot cleaning was spread over a fairly large area of about 2-3 square meters, which made targeted cleaning difficult.
The water tank holds 350 ml.
The mopping tank replaces the actual dust container – thus, there is much less space for dust in the tank while vacuuming
Poorly translated mopping regulation in the app with “slow”, “fast”, “normal” as mopping modes (and no, they do not regulate the speed of the robot)
The Tesvor X500 Pro while mopping
Roborock S50: With the Roborock S50, the area cleaning via the app is complicated. I could not activate it while stationary; only after I sent the robot to a specific point and it was still moving, could I start the cleaning while it was driving. However, there is a button on top of the robot to start spot cleaning specifically at the location where the robot stands.
The mopping itself went okay. The amount of water used was suitable for the laminate floor and can also be adjusted in the app. The robot was barely able to remove any of the jam stain – but it was more targeted than the Tesvor. I’m giving it a score of 4 for mopping.
The water tank holds only 140 ml
The water tank is an additional attachment at the bottom of the robot, which does not affect vacuuming
The mop can be “inserted” into the tank; it is easy to wash
Understandable mopping configuration in the app
The Roborock S50 while mopping
Eufy X8 Hybrid: For the X8, the manufacturers explicitly point out that the mopping mode is not intended for stubborn stains. Perhaps that’s why there are no options in the app to adjust the mopping performance. The water tank with the cloth is clipped onto the back of the robot, and one just selects the cleaning mode. The X8 then takes off just like it does during its vacuuming process—only it has a mop underneath that is automatically moistened via valves in the water tank. This is also reflected in the mopping performance – nothing special. I give it a score of 5 for mopping.
The water tank holds 250 ml
No app control for the mopping mode
Feels very careless without control
The Eufy X8 Hybrid while mopping
Roborock Q7 Max+: The mopping performance of the Q7 Max+ is already more thought out than that of the other candidates in my cleaning crew. According to the manufacturer, the mop is supposed to exert a uniform pressure of 300g at every point. With up to 30 levels for water flow that can be selected individually or in predefined categories, you can precisely configure how much moisture should be applied to the floor. When mopping, the Q7 Max+ made the best impression compared to the other candidates and was able to remove a visible portion of the stain. However, not all the jam.
So I had to take a damp paper towel again and could then wipe up all the remains of the jam with little effort. I give the Q7 Max+ a score of 4 for mopping – just sufficient if you want to eliminate dust and light superficial dirt from the floor. But that’s all.
The water tank holds 350 ml
Best mopping result in the test
Understandable control in the app with 30 levels of adjustment
The Roborock Q7 Max while mopping
Noise Level – Who vacuums quietly and efficiently?
This is how it was tested: During the area cleaning of the suction test, I hung a noise meter from the ceiling at head height in the test room. I then recorded the quietest and loudest noise level for each robot in the room. Just as if they were buzzing around your office. I also let all robots run at their highest suction power once to determine the max value in the entire room.
Device
Noise Level (Min/Max)
Tesvor X500 Pro
63 – 74 db
Roborock S50
68 – 80 db
Eufy X8 Hybrid
63 – 74 db
Roborock Q7 Max+
60 – 73 db
Conclusion: More money = More performance?
According to the bare values on paper, the expensive models already offer better performance. But is the extra cost worth it compared to the cheaper models? It depends on what you intend to do with it. The Roborock S50 has good app control and, at a price of nearly €400, is a solid vacuum robot for beginners. If you are new to vacuum robots but have high cleaning requirements, you will get strong price/performance here. Of course, this can also be done more cheaply with the Tesvor X500 Pro, but you have to make significant sacrifices – the app control alone is worlds worse.
With higher expectations and more budget, you will look at the test candidates towards the X8 Hybrid and Q7 Max+. Both vacuums cost about the same (Q7 Max €499 RRP – €769.99 with vacuum station, X8 Hybrid €499 RRP) and still differ. The mopping function on the X8 Hybrid feels merely careless, completely lacking app control. So if you have a sensitive floor, you should opt for the Q7 Max, where the water amount is adjustable. The suction result is about the same for both expensive models, but the X8 Hybrid still goes around the walls a bit more carefully. Map storage works very well, and both object detection and carpet boost function as intended. Both also handle pet hair well, but should be on the move at least once a day so that the dust containers do not fill up during travel and hinder suction power.
If you want to choose the Q7 Max+ because of the vacuum station, you should be aware of the problems highlighted in my test. Once pet hair is in play and the robot’s dust container is fairly full, the station no longer vacuums it as intended. That was my observation in the test. The type of pet hair may make a difference, but in its current state, I do not find the vacuum station worth the additional cost.
In summary, I advise you: if you want to simply dip your toes into the world of vacuum robots, then go for at least a model at the level of the Roborock S50. The advanced technology makes cleaning quite pleasant. If you can stretch the budget a bit more and are looking for more settings options, the Eufy X8 Hybrid and Q7 Max are strong candidates. For a household without pet hair, the vacuum station is also quite good. It should be noted that there is, for example, a vacuum station for the Roborock S7/Max that is bagless and can be emptied directly into the trash.
Which robot for which budget?
If you want to spend a maximum of €250, I would recommend the Tesvor X500 Pro from my test, which targets beginners with a price of €215. But you also need to bring a certain level of frustration tolerance, as some comfort features like map storage are missing. Alternatives that are often recommended are the Roborock E5 and the Trouver Finder.
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If you want to spend a maximum of €400, I can recommend the Roborock S50 based on my test, which costs about €400 new. It is a solid vacuum cleaner that already offers many comfort features of the higher models (like map storage, mopping mode). However, the S50 is popular and often sold out, as it is already an older model. As alternatives, I can recommend the bigger brother Roborock S5 Max for €400 or the 360 S7 for €319.
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If you want to spend a maximum of €500, both the Eufy X8 Hybrid for €499 and the Roborock Q7 Max for €499 from my test are options for you. Both have their pros and cons but are solid purchases. The suction power of both devices is solid, with the X8 being slightly more meticulous in some scenarios. However, the Q7 Max clearly wins when it comes to mopping.
As alternatives, I can recommend the Ecovacs T8 Aivi for €479 (the RRP is €799, but the model is often on sale) or the Roborock S7 for €499.
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If money is no object to you, then the Roborock Q7 Max+ (with vacuum station) from my test is the way to go. However, you should keep in mind that the station has its issues if the dust container is full of pet hair. If you prefer a different model of this kind, the Roborock S7 MaxV Plus with bagless vacuum station for €999 is an option. This model has a maximum suction power of 5100 Pa according to the manufacturer (the Q7 Max offers 4200 Pa) and comes with a mop-lifting function in mopping mode. So, lots of comforts.
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Have you already had a vacuum robot at home? Or did you perhaps discover a model through this test that you would like to acquire? Please share your thoughts on the topic here on MeinMMO in the comments and tell us about your experiences.
In Destiny 2 you can purchase virtual items such as emotes, ornaments, ships, and sparrows with real money. Many guardians consider the prices set by Bungie in the shop to be expensive. However, there are also sellers who are offering items from Destiny at even more exorbitant prices.
What items are we talking about? Primarily, these are emblems. These badges can usually be earned and equipped in Destiny 2.
However, there is a distinction between rare and not-so-rare emblems, as some require special challenges that must be completed in order to earn the badge.
A rare emblem not only provides a guardian with a cool status symbol but also adds the final touch to their identity. Guardians often like to equip emblems from solo flawless runs from dungeons to show that they have successfully faced this challenge.
There are also rare and cool emblems that cannot be earned and are only available through the merchandising shop or special donation campaigns from Bungie. These badges not only look great but are also so rare that they are sold for outrageous prices on eBay for 800€.
What else is being sold? On eBay, not only emblems are offered but also services for real money:
Raid carries
Flawless carries for the Trials of Osiris
Exotic quest completions
Dungeon completions
Completing bounties
One might think that you are paying other guardians to take away the fun part of Destiny 2. Tasks and challenges that often require a lot of effort or even practice are taken on by skilled players for “small” money.
Is this legal? Legally, it is not an offense for a guardian to take someone into a raid. The buyer is essentially paying for the time investment that the seller puts in to guide them through the raid or mission. However, usually, one just stands around to ultimately collect the loot for nothing.
However, it’s different when it comes to emblems. There, one is actually in a gray area, where it is difficult to assess whether it is legal to sell such digital content.
If, however, the seller wants your data so that they can log into your profile to take you through the raid or put emblems in your inventory, this violates Bungie’s terms of service. If Bungie catches wind of this and you get reported, your account will be banned. It can even go so far that you can never log in with the affected account again.
What do you think about these rare emblems and the business from which players derive their profit? Do you think it’s okay, or are you strictly against it and Bungie should hold the sellers accountable? Let us know in the comments if you have ever bought an emblem on eBay!
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The trial between Hollywood stars Johnny Depp and Amber Heard is currently the biggest trend on Twitch. Streamers and viewers react simultaneously, turning an emotionally charged legal process into a mega-event. What’s behind it will be revealed here.
In 2021, Twitch saw a surge of mega-trends that largely moved away from gaming:
Thanks to Amouranth, ASMR streams became a gigantic trend. Whispering into or licking a microphone was perceived as pleasant by viewers, but there was also a significant erotic component.
What is the new trend? Twitch is currently dominated by streamers like Asmongold, Pokimane, or Hasanabi, who watch the TV broadcast of the trial between Hollywood stars Johnny Depp and Amber Heard and react to it live.
These streams attract thousands of viewers, and the homepage of Twitch as well as the most popular categories are dominated by the topic. Many viral clips are also created as a result.
On Reddit and YouTube, a clip of Asmongold is currently going viral, in which he reacts to a brief glance at Amber Heard’s camera and analyzes it. He wants to find out whether her crying is acted:
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What makes the streams so popular? The appeal of this format largely lies in the fact that well-known faces from Hollywood and Twitch are confronted with a very dramatic and controversial topic.
Since both the broadcast of the trial and the reactions of the streamers are live, the reactions and emotions feel all the more genuine. Viewers can also react in the chat, feeling like part of a community similar to a local pub.
Furthermore, the trial between Johnny Depp and Amber Heard is a very emotionally charged topic, both for those involved and for many viewers and fans. Strong opinions, controversial moments, and dramatic stories arise – both in the courtroom and in front of the viewers’ screens.
The live broadcasts of the trial are especially popular in the USA, but are also a hit on social media platforms like TikTok.
On Twitch, this trial takes on new dimensions with the react format, becoming a very special spectacle for the streamers and viewers. Pokimane, for example, graphically tracks how often Heard cried during the trial or how often Depp had to grin or even laugh.
Streamer Pokimane counts the emotions of Heard and Depp during the trial, reacting to the events in the meantime.
Trial Depp v Heard – Background Information
The trial Depp v Heard, which has been ongoing since April 11, is complex and difficult. It actually revolves around an allegedly defamatory newspaper article, but it primarily concerns the question of who abused whom in the relationship between Johnny Depp and Amber Heard.
Johnny Depp is one of Hollywood’s most recognizable faces thanks to a illustrious acting career in films like Pirates of the Caribbean and being a two-time titleholder of “Sexiest Man Alive”. Amber Heard also has a respectable Hollywood career with films like Magic Mike XXL or Aquaman, but she is not as well-known as Depp.
The two actors had a relationship that began in 2012. They married in 2015, but Heard filed for divorce in 2016 and requested a restraining order against Depp.
The trial over nearly 48 million Euros seeks to clarify what happened at that time and since then. It also includes many dramatic and traumatic descriptions of domestic violence with physical and sexual dimensions, as well as alcohol and drug abuse.
Our expertise at MeinMMO relates to gaming. For those who want to learn more about the trial between Johnny Depp and Amber Heard, we recommend checking official sites or news magazines:
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The trial Depp v Heard will take a short break starting May 9, but is scheduled to continue on May 16 and end on May 27.
The topic of sexism is a generally significant one on Twitch. Just recently, a female streamer publicly called out a viewer for a sexist comment:
Theorycraft Games is a new studio made up of many former developers from Riot and Blizzard. They have now announced their first game, which will likely be a MOBA like League of Legends. They also mentioned that the Art Supervisor from the Netflix series Arcane is on board.
League of Legends, Valorant, Destiny, Overwatch, Halo – these are the games that the developers from the new studio Theorycraft Games have worked on. On Twitter, the studio describes itself as being “on a mission to create deep games with 10,000 hours of playtime that are simply better when playing with friends.”
The first game that is supposed to fulfill this “mission” currently carries the codename ‘Loki’. This has now been officially announced by Theorycraft Games. With the announcement, it was also revealed that more creative minds are joining the studio:
Andrew Yip, former Game Designer at Legends of Runeterra.
Kévin Le Moigne, Art Supervisor of the popular Netflix show Arcane. He was responsible for concepts and color design in the LoL series.
There isn’t a trailer or gameplay scenes available yet. Initial images are already showing how the “quirky” game is supposed to look.
Initial images show the “post-apocalyptic” style of Loki – hinting at how the MOBA maps are structured (Source: Theorycraft Games)
Loki is for fans of “MOBAs, adventures with friends, and team-based competitive PvP”
What exactly kind of game Loki is supposed to be is currently still not entirely clear. However, it apparently is a MOBA that combines a vibrant graphic style with a post-apocalyptic setting. The developers describe this mix as “pop-apocalyptic”.
The developers have also clearly stated who the game is aimed at: “If you like MOBAs, adventures with friends, and team-based competitive PvP, we have something new for you!”
The game has been in development for over a year and is currently refining the gameplay with many playtests. Over 100 players have been able to test it, and more are expected to join.
However, the call for new playtesters is currently limited to players from North America. It is not yet known whether German gamers will soon have the chance to join in.
If you think that this announcement affects Season 2 of Arcane, we have good news. After concerns about the future of the Netflix hit, Riot has responded with a clear answer:
At the beginning of 2021, data miners discovered an image showing Lapras wearing a bow tie in Pokémon GO. Now this event Pokémon has received stats and many suggest that it could be appearing soon.
What kind of Pokémon is this? The image found in 2021 is titled Lapras Costume 2020 and is also referred to as “Drip Lapras” by the community. In this special event version, Lapras wears a blue bow tie. This skin is based on a plush toy collection that Nintendo released in 2018.
For a long time, this was the only image available in the files. Icons, stats, and further information were missing. However, the PokéMiners have now found new details about Drip Lapras:
On April 14, a visual update for the Lapras skin was identified
Today, on May 7, the PokéMiners discovered the stats and abilities
For a short time, the costume also showed the option to be transferred to Pokémon HOME. This option was disabled less than an hour after the data mining.
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When will the costume be available in the game? There is currently no official statement on this. Drip Lapras has been in the game’s files for at least a year, and it is possible that it will remain there a bit longer.
However, the water festival will take place from May 12 to May 20. There is no detailed information about this event yet. Many hope that Lapras with the bow tie will make an appearance at this event.
Why are so many looking forward to Lapras? Drip Lapras is highly anticipated because the bow tie makes the Pokémon a true gentleman.
There is even a dedicated Twitter account named “Where is Drip Lapras” (via Twitter). This account has already tweeted that the news about Drip Lapras has made their day.
What do you think of the Lapras costume? Are you eagerly waiting for the Pokémon with the bow tie?
If you want to battle and catch a Lapras, you can take advantage of the ongoing Air Event, which lasts until May 8. Lapras is part of the level 3 raids. You can find everything about the Air Event here:
Studio Blizzard (WoW, Overwatch, Diablo 3) is facing major issues following a sexism scandal in summer 2021. With Jen Oneal, they initially found a new leader committed to equality. However, she resigned after just a few months on the job. Oneal was paid less than her co-leader. Now Blizzard presents Jessica Martinez as the next hope as the new number two.
Who has been the boss of Blizzard until now?
For years, Blizzard was led by Mike Morhaime (54), a likable, softly spoken man who fostered a family atmosphere and was well-liked by fans and employees. He came from the time when Blizzard was independent. Morhaime co-founded the studio in 1991 in Irvine, California
In 2018, J. Allen Brack, a veteran WoW guy, took over. He once made headlines by saying, people didn’t actually want WoW Classic, they just believed that, but it wasn’t true. After the sexism scandal in summer 2021, Brack had to leave. He was seen as a “representative of the old guard”, who once laughed at BlizzCon about a woman complaining that women in WoW looked like they came from a lingerie catalog.
Activision installed a dual leadership at Blizzard in August 2021 with Mike Ybara and Jennifer “Jen” Oneal. But after just a few months, Oneal left. Since then, former technical chief Ybara has been leading Blizzard alone within the larger company “Activision Blizzard”, which could soon belong to Microsoft.
In fact, she apparently resigned because she was paid less than her co-chair Ybara. Allegedly, he had a higher salary due to his previous position, and Blizzard did not want to adjust her pay – only when it was too late did they relent.
Oneal apparently felt that Blizzard was not taking its “renewal” as seriously as publicly stated, and stepped down.
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This is the new one: Blizzard has now introduced Jessica Martinez as “First Vice President” and “Head of Culture”. She is thus the “number 2” at Blizzard behind Ybara, who was quietly promoted to “President” in February 2022. Previously, he was only “Leader”, whatever that means (via activisionblizzard).
Martinez is expected to work on Blizzard’s “culture”, focusing on the development and promotion of talent. This likely corresponds to an agreement that Blizzard made with an equality committee (via mmorpg.com).
Martinez comes from 14 years at Disney, where she worked as Chief of Human Resources and strategic advisor. Blizzard highlights that she also contributed to culture at Disney.
Kirsten Hines is effectively the new equality officer at Activision Blizzard.
In addition to Martinez, Activision Blizzard had already appointed Kirsten Hines as the new Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion Officer in April.
The controversial head of Activision Blizzard, Bobby Kotick, emphasized during the presentation of Hines that they wanted to become the “most inclusive company in the gaming industry”.
We have already extensively addressed Blizzard’s “women problem” on MeinMMO:
In May, Lost Ark will receive its second major update since its release in February. The focus is on the new class Destroyer and many group contents. Highlights include the Legion Raid and a new Guardian Raid. However, you will need a high item level for these contents. Casual players will also find something for themselves.
What exactly is included in the May patch? The patch brings the following new features:
The Legion Raid Valtan
The new Guardian Raid Deskaluda
The class Destroyer
The new weekly activity Guardian Raids
The hard mode of the Chaos Lines
New activities in South Vern
The new area Wildwings Island
New PvE and PvP activities for the guild
Neria’s Wardrobe – a limited-time skin shop
Balance changes to many classes
“Quality of Life” features, including summoning random mounts and new hairstyles
The extent of the update is therefore very large. Anyone who has slowly started to get bored after the first three months in Lost will now have many new tasks ahead of them.
When will the patch be released? There is no specific release date yet. However, it was stated in the latest patch notes that the update will not be released before the third week of May. Possible dates for the update are therefore only the 19th or the 26th of May.
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New Raids will be challenging and require high Gearscore
What are the highlights of the update? For hardcore players, the two new raid contents are the big highlights.
Valtan is the first Legion Raid in the West. These contents are particularly difficult and require a lot of teamwork. As with Argos, there are checkpoints that you can reach to grab some loot and save your progress. Valtan comes directly with the normal mode (1,415 Gearscore) and the hard mode (1,445 Gearscore).
Deskaluda, on the other hand, is a new Guardian Raid that requires a Gearscore of 1,415. In this raid, you only fight against one opponent, whom you can even attack alone – if you want to try.
What else does the patch bring? In the new area South Vern, which was released only in April, new challenges await you. In addition to the hard mode of the Chaos Line, there are also new activities, including:
Thunderwing Area Boss
The Chaos Portal of South Vern
Ghost Ship of South Vern
Chaos Dungeons of South Vern
Additionally, Wildwings Island will be released, a place where you can transform into a chicken and fight against the Rooster King for event coins. This sounds hilarious and looks funny in the first screenshot already.
Against this rooster you will fight on Wildwings Island.
For guild players, there is also a new PvP activity where you can fight against other guilds for conquest points. For PvE guilds, there is also a raid match where you fight against the Sylmael Devourer. The faster you defeat him, the higher your guild ranks on a leaderboard.
Players demand new skins and get them
What is the deal with the new wardrobe? With the May update, Neria’s Wardrobe will open for a month. There you can buy new skins, such as T-shirts, jeans, and dresses. After a month, the shop is supposed to disappear again.
However, it is unclear whether you will pay with in-game or real money currency.
How is the balance? The blog post states that Smilegate recently released a balance patch for many classes in Korea. This seems to be coming to us as well. Details about it should only be released with the patch notes.
What do you think about the changes in May? Are you interested in the big update? Feel free to write it in the comments.
For some time now, there have been contents that make returning and catching up in Gearscore easier. This is something our author Mark Sellner has been intensively working on:
In FIFA 22 Ultimate Team, the Premier League TOTS is the first major Team of the Season that has been released. You can find out which players are included here.
This is the Premier League TOTS: For the Premier League TOTS, fans had the opportunity to vote for the best Premier League players of the current 2021/22 season. The players with the most votes have made it into the new TOTS with massively upgraded special cards. These can be found in FIFA Packs.
These are the cards of the Premier League TOTS
These cards are included: The new Premier League TOTS includes a lot of extremely strong cards, as expected. Especially the new TOTS cards of Ronaldo (97), Salah (97), Van Dijk (96), De Bruyne (96), and Mané have incredibly strong values.
A really weak card is hard to find in this impressive TOTS.
Previously, the community speculated about what the TOTS might look like. You can see how close the predictions were in the following section.
Here’s what the predictions for the Premier League TOTS looked like
What are TOTS predictions? The predictions for the Team of the Season are forecasts made by the community. They try to guess which players could make it into the TOTS based on their strong seasonal performances and the votes of the fans.
However, keep in mind that these predictions are not guarantees. The final TOTS may differ significantly from the predictions.
The predictions come from the FIFA website futbin:
Goalkeeper:
GK: Mendy (Chelsea FC)
Defender:
RB: Alexander-Arnold (Liverpool FC)
CB: Van Dijk (Liverpool FC)
CB: Ruben Dias (Manchester City)
LB: Cancelo (Manchester City)
Midfielder:
CM: De Bruyne (Manchester City)
CAM: Silva (Manchester City)
Forward:
RF: Salah (Liverpool FC)
LF: Son (Tottenham Hotspur)
ST: Ronaldo (Manchester United)
ST: Kane (Tottenham Hotspur)
Subs:
GK: Jose Sa (Wolverhampton Wanderers)
LB: Robertson (Liverpool FC)
CB: Rüdiger (Chelsea FC)
RM: Bowen (West Ham United)
CAM: Mount (Chelsea FC)
LF: Mané (Liverpool FC)
ST: Diogo Jota (Liverpool FC)
ST: Toney (Brentford)
CDM: Rice (West Ham United)
RM: Saka (Arsenal FC)
CM: Gallagher (Crystal Palace)
RB: James (Chelsea FC)
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This is how you can get the new TOTS cards
These are your options: There are several options to obtain the strong TOTS cards. The cheap but also most stressful method is the Weekend League, because now you can earn TOTS cards as rewards there. In the FUT Champions Finals, you must achieve at least rank VI to guarantee Premier League TOTS cards.
The next option is the FUT transfer market, where the prices for strong TOTS cards are pretty steep. It might be wiser to do one of the weekly TOTS SBCs (Squad Building Challenges) which guarantees a TOTS card. However, it is also possible to end up with some of the weakest TOTS players.
Finally, there are packs where TOTS players might be hidden. However, the chances of getting strong TOTS cards here are extremely low.
You can find an overview of the entire TOTS event here:
Destiny 2 welcomes Xur today, the best Exotic dealer this side of the solar system. Right at 7 PM, he will visit you again so you can complete or enhance your exotic arsenal. MeinMMO shows you where to find him and what his offers include.
All info about Xur on May 6, 2022 – PS4, PS5, PC, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Google Stadia
When does Xur come? The Exo dealer takes his position every Friday at 7 PM and sells his goods from then on.
Where is Xur? This is his stock for the weekend
Xur’s location: As punctual as he is upon his arrival, players must first track him down every weekend after he arrives because Xur likes to be mysterious. This time he is located in the EDZ, in the Winding Cove.
This is his stock for this weekend
Xur’s inventory from May 6 – 10 – All Exotics at a glance
What does Xur offer? Xur sells an exotic weapon and armor for all characters every week, so for Warlocks, Hunters, and Titans. We will also update you on what exactly he has in store starting at 7 PM.
Weapon: Skyburner’s Oath – Scout Rifle for 29 Legendary Shards
Titan: Heart of Inmost Light – Chest Armor for 23 Legendary Shards
Mobility: +4
Resilience: +14
Recovery: +17
Discipline: +2
Intellect: +14
Strength: +14
Total: 65
Hunter: Celestial Nighthawk – Helm for 23 Legendary Shards
Mobility: +17
Resilience: +15
Recovery: +2
Discipline: +10
Intellect: +14
Strength: +7
Total: 65
Warlock: Felwinter’s Helm – Helm for 23 Legendary Shards
Mobility: +16
Resilience: +8
Recovery: +9
Discipline: +2
Intellect: +12
Strength: +14
Total: 61
Xur always carries: You can always get an Exotic Engram for 97 Legendary Shards from Xur, as well as the weekly quest for an exotic code.
This is what Xur has with him this week
In the video from Nexxoss Gaming, you can see all the items in more detail:
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He also offers you a unique roll for Exotics from no longer available exotic missions every week. Currently, he has these two weapons available every week.
The exotic hand cannon “Hawkmoon” with the perk “Textured Grip”
The exotic scout rifle “The Last Word” with the perk “Hip-Fire Grip”
The cost of the weapons: For these two Exotics, the cost is 1 Ascendant Shard, 1 Exotic Code, 125,000 Glimmer, and 200 Legendary Shards.
Trials of Osiris on May 6 – 10 – Map, Weapons and Info
The Guardian Games 2022 are in full swing and this evening you can also complete the Trials card with Eva for the Trials of Osiris, shortly referred to as “Trials”. In the Trials, the best Guardians will again compete against each other. Show that your favorite class can dominate there as well.
Which map is up this week? Every weekend you play on a designated map. We will update you with the map as soon as it is known. This time you can fight on the map Altar of Flame, as it has already been chosen by the Guardians in advance.
This is your map for this weekend
If you are interested in playing the Trials in a team, MeinMMO recommends the Callout Maps over Warmind. This way, you can accurately describe to your fireteam where the enemies are currently located on the map, which is useful information for the entire team.
Here’s how to get your loot: The Trials of Osiris have a reputation rank system. Your elite loot reward from the PvP matches is currently available for:
Seven victories
50 rounds
as well as the notorious flawless run that takes you to the Lighthouse
This is the reward for a flawless run: Every week, a very special weapon is waiting for you at the Lighthouse, which you receive for your flawless run, meaning 7 victories, as a Master version. This week, the Solar Auto Rifle “The Summoner” is up. You can earn the weapon until the coming Tuesday at 7 PM.
All Trials weapons have a Trials origin perk: “Quickdraw” – Improves reload speed, stability, aim assistance, and range when you are the last living member of your fireteam or fighting alone.
If you have received your desired weapon, you can focus your Trials Engrams at the 14th Saint specifically on your desired weapon. In addition, there are upgrade prisms and Ascendant Shards. Remember that your reward increases even more once you have a complete pass – even if you lost one or two games.
When do the Trials start? The Trials (Trials of Osiris) start this Friday at the Daily Reset at 7 PM.
What do you think of Xur’s inventory currently? Do you have reasons to finally visit the black market dealer again or would you rather ignore the good guy? Let us know in the comments!
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Although there have been official servers via 4Game since 2021, offering a modern version of the game with Ragnarok Online Prime, many players do not want to play the current version, but the old one they loved in their youth. However, these Classic servers are not offered by Gravity at all.
Some players also avoid the official servers because they claim they are infested with hackers and bots. It is believed to be much more pleasant on many private servers.
Why exactly Gravity is now taking action against private servers is not entirely clear. After all, some of these servers have been around for years. However, Gravity is currently also releasing many new Ragnarok games that could be threatened by the private servers.
However, many of the new games are currently failing to impress:
Although there have been official servers via 4Game since 2021, offering a modern version of the game with Ragnarok Online Prime, many players do not want to play the current version, but the old one they loved in their youth. However, these Classic servers are not offered by Gravity at all.
Some players also avoid the official servers because they claim they are infested with hackers and bots. It is believed to be much more pleasant on many private servers.
Why exactly Gravity is now taking action against private servers is not entirely clear. After all, some of these servers have been around for years. However, Gravity is currently also releasing many new Ragnarok games that could be threatened by the private servers.
However, many of the new games are currently failing to impress:
What do you think about the situation surrounding the private servers? Are you currently playing on one or have you left the MMORPG behind?
Ragnarok Online is an MMORPG that was released in the West in 2002. However, the official servers closed a few years ago. Since then, many players have turned to private servers. Now, the developer Gravity is taking action against these.
What is Gravity currently doing? The Korean company announced almost two weeks ago that it would take action against private servers for Ragnarok. In a statement, it says:
In cooperation with official and private entities, we are investigating private servers and taking action in accordance with relevant laws and regulations. An illegal private game server is defined as a game server that uses copyrighted works and intellectual property without a license or proper agreement with the legally recognized owner. This harms the future development of the official game, as private servers deprive rights holders of revenues.
According to Gravity, there are currently seven lawsuits pending in North America alone, with many more worldwide.
What are the implications? The first private servers for Ragnarok Online have already shut down. Some others are still running, although they are already involved in legal disputes.
The developer of Ragnarok Online is also said to be taking action against Twitch streamers showing private servers of Ragnarok. Some streamers are complaining about copyright strikes that have led to deletions of recordings and even temporary bans (via reddit). There are mentions in several comments of 48-hour bans.
Currently, it appears that fans of the brand will only be able to play on official servers in the future – which many do not like.
Private servers rely on nostalgia and a different monetization
Which servers are currently at risk? The website MassivelyOP has a letter in which Gravity is suing the server NovaRO. This server is based in California. Despite the lawsuit, there are currently (as of May 6 at 16:30) over 2,600 players online at the same time (via NovaRO).
Another server, TalonRO, has already closed completely as a precaution (via reddit).
However, many of the new games are currently failing to impress:
Although there have been official servers via 4Game since 2021, offering a modern version of the game with Ragnarok Online Prime, many players do not want to play the current version, but the old one they loved in their youth. However, these Classic servers are not offered by Gravity at all.
Some players also avoid the official servers because they claim they are infested with hackers and bots. It is believed to be much more pleasant on many private servers.
Why exactly Gravity is now taking action against private servers is not entirely clear. After all, some of these servers have been around for years. However, Gravity is currently also releasing many new Ragnarok games that could be threatened by the private servers.
However, many of the new games are currently failing to impress:
In League of Legends, G2 Esports is the best team in Europe. However, the Korean LoL team T1 still has a score to settle with them: The Koreans, led by superstar Faker, are currently considered the strongest LoL team in the world. They are the favorites to win the MSI 2022 tournament. The challenge is articulated by G2 in an iconic clip: It revolves around the German top laner Broken Blade, the Topfather.
What’s going on with G2 and T1?
There are only a few occasions when teams from different regions play against each other in LoL: Either at the Worlds or at the MSI, the “Mid-Season” tournament.
In 2019, G2 Esports managed to knock out T1 in the semifinals of the crucial Worlds tournament as actual underdogs. They had long been playing a chaotic “brawling” style, which the strategically minded Koreans couldn’t cope with. Since then, Faker in particular has a score to settle with G2 and wants to take on the veterans, jungler Jankos and midlaner Caps – which he mentions at every opportunity.
Meanwhile, G2 enjoys their reputation as the “Korea Nightmare” and is already looking forward to the upcoming MSI 2022 tournament. Because they could meet T1 again. After a long break from the international stage and lackluster months, the MSI is a highlight for G2. And the social media team is once again in top form.
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Video about the “Topfather” aims to pump up fans for MSI
This is the video now: In a video lasting over three and a half minutes, G2 celebrates a parody of the film “The Godfather”: The mafia classic is known in English as “The Godfather”, so the German Turk Broken Blade suddenly becomes the “Topfather”.
His teammates come to him as supplicants and assassins. Jankos particularly shines in his role – he apparently missed his spear with Nidalee again, is mumbling and now has to bear the consequences.
Nidalee is a jungler in LoL: It’s tricky to hit with her spear throw. But that’s crucial for success. Jankos is known to carry extremely well with Nidalee when he hits the spears, and completely falls apart when he misses the spears. This is a Caps/Craps situation.
In the video, there’s also a jab at “Evil Geniuses”, who surprisingly became champions in the USA and dared to challenge G2: With these big-mouthed geniuses, who after a single success immediately start bragging, the Topfather announces he will make short work of them while talking to a duck.
Ultimately, team leader Ocelote also appears, who makes a request to the “Topfather” to ensure that G2 wins the tournament.
The Topfather replies that he cannot do that. But knocking T1 out of the tournament? That’s definitely doable.
Chaotic underdogs against the young team with the greatest of all time
How good are both teams? On paper, T1 has had the most dominant season of any team in LoL ever. T1 has simply never lost in Korea, they have won everything.
T1 has surrounded its star Faker, the “immortal demon king”, with outstanding young talents such as the supporter Keria and his brilliant bot-lane partner Gumayusi. After several weak years, the success-hungry T1 looks really strong in 2022. Faker is eager to finally win his fourth World Championship after 2013, 2015, and 2016.
2022 could be the year of T1 and Faker again after many years of drought.
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G2, on the other hand, has actually been considered out of form for years; the team even fell apart before 2022 and had to restructure. Ultimately, G2 was able to get back in shape after a mediocre season and even win the LEC championship again.
On paper, G2 has no big chance of winning the MSI, and T1 is considered a strong favorite. Bookmakers see:
T1 at 1:1.57
Royal Never Give Up at 1:2.75
G2 Esports at 1:8
However, bad odds have never bothered G2. The Topfather will make it happen.
How important T1 and especially Faker are in South Korea is evident from news like:
The free battle royale Call of Duty: Warzone celebrated fantastic successes at its release in 2020, but then lost more and more appeal over time. This was largely due to a lack of exciting content and numerous problems within the game – which can be traced back to a slight misjudgment.
With Call of Duty: Warzone, CoD attempted its first Free2Play title on PC and consoles. And what can we say: Warzone skyrocketed, went through the roof, all the way to the moon. The battle royale exceeded all expectations for publisher Activision Blizzard.
Exactly here lies the problem with the title. Incorrect expectations quickly lead to misjudgments in the business environment. And the critical misjudgment with Warzone: The shooter was supposed to be merely an addition to CoD MW 2019.
“We messed it up” – Developer with an honest admission
The one mistake: They simply did not anticipate the incredible success of Warzone. And it’s hard to blame the responsible parties.
Warzone came at a time when virtually half the globe was in lockdown. In March 2020, Corona was really getting started. No one probably had this on their radar during development.
In a conversation with the press, people from the developer studios Infinity Ward and Raven Software, as well as from publisher Activision, summed it up with the following sentence: “We messed it up” (via CharlieIntel.com).
Warzone was only supposed to last as long as CoD MW 2019 – at most until November 2020.
Then came the change of mind: Due to its great success, Warzone was to continue and take over thematic content of the following premium CoDs. Warzone received all weapons from Cold War and CoD Vanguard.
This led to Warzone losing more and more of its own character. The developers commented: “It no longer feels like Modern Warfare, but also not like Black Ops”.
Then there were the limited capacities. Call of Duty is a well-oiled machine with major annual releases. Developing another big game “on the side” is challenging.
This led to “significant development challenges” and they learned “the limits of the technology used”.
With the introduction of elements from Cold War and Vanguard, they were constantly chasing the mistakes and also failed to produce exciting content at a satisfactory level.
The peak of this development was seen at the end of January 2022. Vanguard and Warzone were full of bugs, and the entire franchise suffered from one mistake.
Cheaters also became a bigger problem during this time. The popular Free2Play Warzone attracted cheaters like a magnet, and it took until the end of 2021 to establish a new anti-cheat system.
Here too, one can draw the connection to the misjudgment that Warzone wouldn’t be so successful. Free2Play games are known to attract more cheaters because the cost of the game is not high when banned.
If they had anticipated the success, probably more would have been done in advance.
The numerous bugs and persistent cheaters caused Warzone to lose many players. The entire franchise lost 50 million players in a year.
What’s next? The successor to Warzone is supposed to be presented this year and likely released in 2023. However, the current Warzone is not being completely neglected.
After the postponement of Season 2 of Vanguard and Warzone, things steadily improved, and many bugs were fixed. However, far from all. But the pace in Warzone has increased – in terms of content, changes in the game, and bug fixes.
Warzone 2 is to be completely rebuilt, thus avoiding the mistakes of the first part.
How the current Warzone will hold up until the release of its successor remains to be seen in the ongoing Season 3. With the most ambitious event so far, you can rampage over the map Caldera as Godzilla and King Kong. The battle royale can show what it is capable of once again.
We also want to know from you what you think about the topic. What mistakes do you think Warzone has made? Can a successor build on its success? Feel free to leave us a comment.
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On April 23, YouTube veteran Manuel “GermanLetsPlay” B. announced in a video that he would be leaving the platform for an indefinite period. Some content creators are reacting to the video, and Maximilian “Trymacs” Stemmler is quite sure that GLP will be back soon.
This is the situation surrounding GermanLetsPlay:
The YouTuber has been active since 2010 and has been uploading Let’s Plays without interruption. He is one of the largest German gaming YouTubers on the platform with 3.65 million subscribers.
GermanLetsPlay spoke in his farewell video about an incorrect diagnosis by doctors that led him to believe he would die soon for 10 years. Only at the end of 2021 did he find out that he does not actually have the terminal illness primary sclerosing cholangitis, but there is still something wrong. What exactly, no doctor has been able to tell him so far.
Now, due to his medical history, the 30-year-old announced that he would be leaving YouTube. GLP stated that he might return occasionally during major game updates like Rift or Minecraft, but he should not be counted on.
He is considered a childhood legend by many viewers, and many of his YouTube peers respect him. Trymacs stated in his reaction to the video, “He will come back faster than we think.”
Trymacs, Paluten, Rezo, and Niekbeats reacted to GLP’s farewell
What did Trymacs say in his reaction? He initially praised GermanLetsPlay and emphasized how long the YouTuber has been around as a Let’s Player. He only listed Gronkh and Paluten as comparisons. In addition, Trymacs notes that GLP is the most successful German YouTuber without a facecam.
When GermanLetsPlay mentioned in the video that he might bring a few videos during major updates, Stemmler said that he would definitely return faster than everyone thinks:
He will come back like that. (…) He will definitely take a break first, but he also enjoys it too much – he will definitely come back. (…) But you should not annoy him at all. He will come back faster than we think.
Furthermore, Trymacs expressed his shock over the misdiagnoses by the doctors and stated that people in the USA have sued doctors for billions over false diagnoses. The video affected him more than he thought, and he wishes GLP a good recovery.
What did Paluten say about GermanLetsPlay’s farewell?
The YouTuber deliberately did not react to GermanLetsPlay’s video, as he does not articulate well on such topics.
Moreover, Paluten is one of GLP’s best friends and was already aware of the indefinite break before the video. Together with YouTubers Zombey and Maudado, they form the popular “Freedom Squad” among the viewers.
Fans expressed concerns that the Freedom Squad might dissolve, but Paluten denied this and reaffirmed that the four of them are more than just YouTube colleagues – they are very good friends.
Additionally, Paluten watched another video called “The End of GermanLetsPlay,” in which there were again some clips of him together with the other three. He sadly remarked, “That we won’t be sharing epic moments together anymore, that’s just – well…” and lowered his head.
Paluten also said that “something will simply be missing on YouTube” and fully supports his friend’s decision.
What does Rezo think of GLP’s video?
Rezo does not have many connections to GermanLetsPlay, but he was persuaded by his viewers to watch the video (via YouTube). He also stated that it must have been burdensome to live with a death diagnosis for 10 years that turned out to be wrong.
However, Rezo expressed understanding towards the doctors: “People just want to get through their day or make mistakes or make wrong decisions or whatever – everyone does that, it can’t be otherwise.” Doctors are also just humans, like, for example, a plumber, Rezo said, and you should always definitely get a second or third opinion.
Finally, Rezo emphasized that GLP made the right decision to take a break.
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What did Niekbeats say about GermanLetsPlay’s farewell?
Niek said in his reaction that it’s really a “big deal” when someone like that leaves the scene. He also feels sorry for GLP and believes he deserves his break after working hard for many years.
In conclusion, Niek added: “You always think: The YouTubers and streamers are living their best lives and so on. But they have exactly the same problems as everyone else. Or also partly health problems. Everyone has those; you’re not immortal due to privilege.”
The gaming community is eagerly waiting for more information about GTA 6. So far, little is known, not even the name is confirmed. Yet, the new GTA title is already breaking a record.
This caused a huge stir in the community. On YouTube, Reddit, Facebook, Twitter, and many other social channels, the news was widely shared and went viral. Without even the smallest official information about the game’s content, GTA 6 is already breaking a gaming record.
GTA 6 is the most popular on Twitter
This is the record: With the big news and the confirmation of work on the new installment of the GTA series, Rockstar Games earned the “most liked tweet of all time related to gaming”. In the tweet, Rockstar Games wrote on February 4, 2022:
“Given the unprecedented longevity of GTA V, many of you have asked us about the next installment of the Grand Theft Auto series. With every new project we undertake, it is always our goal to exceed what we have delivered before – that’s why we’re very pleased to confirm that development for the next installment of the Grand Theft Auto series is well underway.”
On May 6, 2022, at 1:35 PM, the tweet with 599,442 likes ranks first among gaming tweets. We include it here in the article:
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In third place in the ranking of the most popular gaming tweets, there is a tweet from Splatoon, which was posted on April 22, 2022. It announced Splatoon 3. It has received over 364,000 likes so far.
Outside the gaming theme, tweets have gathered many millions of “likes”. For example, Elon Musk tweeted recently, “Next, I will buy Coca-Cola and bring back the cocaine.” He received 4.8 million likes for the tweet.
In 2020, actor Macaulay Culkin sent a tweet into the world, writing: “Hey guys, want to feel old? I’m 40. Here you go.” Many still remember the actor from his role as “Kevin McCallister” in Home Alone, when he was ten years old.
On May 5th, the new expansion Sentinel for Path of Exile was announced. This will again make adjustments to the gameplay and bring the eponymous Sentinels, which you can collect and use to empower enemies. This innovation has received mixed reactions. However, players are much more concerned about the lack of balance adjustments.
What’s coming with the new expansion? The new expansion revolves around the Sentinels. These small drones can be summoned by you. Once summoned, the Sentinels provide buffs – but not for you, instead for the enemies.
These buffs depend on the colors and configurations of the Sentinels. Because you can make these buffs even deadlier through a skill tree.
In addition to the drones, there are further adjustments made by the expansion:
Your Atlas gets 20 new Keystone Notes, introduced with the last expansion, including buffs that give your enemies less health but more damage.
The Archnemesis mechanic from the last season is simplified, but still allows you to create your own minibosses.
There are adjustments to the UI.
Controller support on PC will be introduced, making Path of Exile playable on Steam Deck as well.
There are new unique skins that you can earn.
There will again be an organized league. Whoever defeats the new Pinnacle Boss first gets to design a unique item or a divination card, which will come into play in August.
Another peculiarity of this season is that there will be no balance adjustments. The developers want to give players the opportunity to continue playing with their current builds in the new season. However, this is not well received.
When will Sentinels be released? The release is planned for May 13th on PC and May 18th on consoles.
This trailer provides you with a glimpse into the new expansion:
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Path of Exile Sentinel Trailer
Sentinels buff your enemies and are somewhat complicated
How exactly does it work with the Sentinels? The Sentinels are dropped by enemies. Once you collect the drone, you can summon it through special slots in the interface. Each color has a different effect:
Red Sentinels hover near you for a while and constantly buff the enemies around you
Blue Sentinels move directly forward and buff all enemies currently within sight once
Yellow Sentinels constantly buff like the red ones, but only rare mobs and boss enemies. They can become particularly strong.
The exact effects and behavior can be controlled via the so-called Sentinel Controller. This controller is structured like a branched skill tree, and over time you unlock more and more abilities:
On the left is the Sentinel Controller.
Each Sentinel can only be used once per area. Additionally, they will eventually run out of batteries. In this regard, there is a new crafting item called Power Core.
For this item, you can scrap two Sentinels and create a new one from them. This one also inherits the perks of its parents, as this screenshot shows:
Why should one buff enemies at all? Boosting enemies with the Sentinels simultaneously increases the chance for better loot from these enemies. A higher risk therefore brings a better reward.
How is the mechanic received? Generally, the mechanic is received positively, if not overwhelmingly well. Many players are looking forward to making certain enemies even harder and combining the Sentinels with the Atlas Passives.
Others, however, find the mechanic cumbersome and confusing. They believe there could have been simpler methods to achieve the same effect.
It is also problematic that the Sentinels are overshadowed by another design decision. The lack of balance changes is not well received by many.
“Without balance changes, it will be a boring season”
What do players say about the new expansion? On reddit, many players criticize the decision not to make any balance adjustments. In the official statement from the developers, it says:
We are trying something new with character balance in this expansion. We deliberately will not make any changes to character strength. That means no nerfs, no buffs, nothing. Every single build and every single build guide created for Siege of the Atlas will function exactly the same in Sentinel.
You can now begin planning your league and can rely on knowing exactly how the character will play.
But some players return to a new expansion precisely because of these balance changes. Additionally, some classes are supposedly not particularly strong, which discourages fans of those classes:
jzstyles writes: “The most exciting thing about each league for me is playing different builds that arise from nerfs/buffs. This is quite disappointing.”
The user Lacain even loses all hype for the league: “No nerfs or buffs for skills is a mistake in my opinion. I didn’t realize how much this would ruin my hype for the league until they officially announced it.”
Iwanttemplates simply writes: “RIP Trickster.”
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Everything that is known about Path of Exile 2 so far – in 2 minutes
Overall, players fear that the new expansion Sentinels will be more of a weak phase for the game, despite some good adjustments.
How do you see the season? Do you also need constant balance adjustments? Feel free to write it in the comments.
The hardcore shooter Escape from Tarkov is considered one of the most realistic games in the genre. Now, a Tarkov player shared a clip on Reddit showcasing his recent discovery: He found a phone number on his rifle, called it, and hung up in panic when someone actually answered the call.
What is shown in the video? Reddit user u/JudgeDreddMain is in the middle of a raid in the shooter Escape from Tarkov while recording the video. He takes a closer look at his equipped rifle. He discovers a phone number and finds that it looks very realistic.
The player does not hesitate long and decides to call the phone number from the rifle in real life. It turns out that the phone number not only looks real – it is.
After several seconds of ringing, a woman’s voice answers the phone and asks what she can do for the caller. The player realizes that this is the actual customer service phone number of the American firearms manufacturer “Knight’s Armament Company.”
The video ends with the player’s astonished reaction, who ends the call in a panic. At the same time, his teammate, who could hear the call on speaker, says to him: “Hang up.” The calling player then replied laughing, “I did.”
If you’re interested in how the call went, you can watch the video from Reddit user u/JudgeDreddMainhere:
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Reddit user u/JudgeDreddMain calls a phone number he discovered on a rifle in Escape from Tarkov
After the call: Players have questions for customer service
What does the player say about his experience? The player writes in the Reddit post with the video: “I know that Battlestate Games [Note: developer studio of Escape from Tarkov] is trying to make a very realistic shooter, but this might be a bit too realistic.”
In the comments on Reddit, there were numerous suggestions about what the caller should have asked support. However, u/JudgeDreddMain responded to one of those suggestions by saying he didn’t want to waste customer service’s time.
How did the EFT community react? The Reddit community of Escape from Tarkov had fun with the video. While some players expressed ideas with questions for support and wanted to joke around, others found the caller’s panicked reaction amusing.
But the level of realism shown in the call also sparked discussion. MeinMMO presents a selection of comments that the video received:
u/FetusMeatloaf via Reddit: “You should have asked about the weight of the handguard to see if it corresponds with the weight in-game.”
u/Immortal_Crab via Reddit: “Hahaha, I love this level of curiosity. And then the total panic and fear of wasting their time, lol. So funny. BattleState Games goes all in.”
u/VoodooSweet via Reddit: “So it’s actually the phone number of the real Knight’s Armament Company – pretty cool! They must be wondering: ‘Who the hell is Nikita [Note: Nikita Buyanov is the lead developer of Escape from Tarkov] and why are all these people asking when the wipe is?'”
u/jasonalloyd via Reddit: “You should have told them that you’re having problems with your rifle and need support. Then you turn up your volume and start shooting, lol.”
EFT: Hardcore shooter with long-term motivation
What is Escape from Tarkov? The hardcore shooter Escape from Tarkov developed by Battlestate Games focuses on realism. Besides various mechanics that aim to depict real-life movements and weapon handling, the sound design of the shooter stands out especially.
The gameplay of Tarkov even establishes a new genre term among shooter fans: EFT-Like. These are shooters that, like Escape from Tarkov, focus on raids where PvEvP is played. The goal is to collect equipment and continually upgrade one’s possessions and base.
MeinMMO summarizes some core aspects of EFT or EFT-like games:
No shrinking zone: The map remains unchanged throughout the entire raid.
You can bring equipment into a raid that you’ve collected, purchased, and potentially upgraded in previous raids.
While in a Battle Royale the goal is to win the round (the last survivor wins), in EFT the progress over a longer period matters.
Long-term motivation through wipes that reset all progress of the past months and remove collected equipment from a player’s possession.
If you’re interested in more about Escape from Tarkov:
Escape from Tarkov has been a successful shooter for several years, regularly exciting its fans. On the streaming platform Twitch, EFT is also a real viewer magnet.
After the last wipe in December 2021, EFT averaged 125,000 viewers in January 2022 (via SullyGnome.com)
If the realism of EFT appeals to you and you’re wondering how and where you can buy Escape from Tarkov, MeinMMO editor Benedict Grothaus has compiled all the information you need.
The video game developer Bungie (Destiny 2) has commented on a current political debate concerning the right to abortion in the USA. This, in turn, sparks a discussion about whether Bungie should clarify its political stance. Some Twitter users believe they should focus on games instead. With such an attitude, they only anger one half of the player base. However, Bungie and another part of the users see it completely differently.
What is it about? The Supreme Court in the USA has been populated with conservative judges under Donald Trump. The court is currently obviously in the process of overturning a landmark decision regarding abortion rights from 1973, “Roe v. Wade”. Thirty years ago, it was established that a woman can decide for herself whether to terminate or continue a pregnancy.
However, there are now efforts in the USA to declare abortion generally illegal, except when the birth endangers the mother’s life.
The Supreme Court in the USA has now shown a tendency to return the decision of whether an abortion is legal or illegal to the states. It is assumed that up to 26 US states would then prohibit abortions (via Guttmacher Institute).
A bill is circulating that, although not yet final, already causes a lot of excitement (via Politico).
Ultimately, the decision is about whether abortion remains legal and is to be a decision for the woman, or whether abortion becomes illegal in large parts of the USA.
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This is the discussion: A discussion broke out under the tweet, as several people reminded Bungie: “You make video games” – “You are a video game company”.
It was said that if Bungie chose a side, they would only anger the other side. Bungie should stay out of it and focus on making people happy with their games. That is their job.
However, Bungie states that the court’s decision is very significant for its employees. They will “never stop” speaking out on political issues.
The developers of Destiny 2 emphasize that the values they stand for also extend beyond their own games. They have chosen a side – and it was not difficult.
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There are also people who specifically praise Bungie for their clear stance in this case. Especially from women comes support. A Twitter user says: “That’s why I still play Destiny at 66 years old despite the grind.”
The decision should lie with each woman. The government should stop interfering in women’s lives.
Bungie as the “Anti-Ubisoft”
This is what it’s about: Bungie proves to be the “Anti-Ubisoft”. Ubisoft often deals with political issues in its games or allows its games to take place in politically highly charged settings, such as “The Division 2”, where one goes armed to Washington to take down a corrupt government.
However, Ubisoft keeps emphasizing that they are not political.
In contrast, Bungie creates a science fiction shooter that has little to do with current political discussions but takes a clear political position.
In December 2021, there was an insider report that Bungie is also struggling with internal problems:
