The probably best WoW-addon of all time is coming back – if some fans have their say. “Wrath of the Lich King Class” has surfaced first hints.
World of Warcraft being launched again as a “Classic” variant was the big dream of many players, and Blizzard has fulfilled numerous wishes with it. Shortly after, when “Burning Crusade Classic” was also launched, even more fans were happy. The next step on this path seems to be obvious: the expansion Wrath of the Lich King.
First hints in the game data now make it clear: The expansion is probably coming.
What was discovered? In the latest PTR for “Burning Crusade Classic,” some game data was mined by data miners at wowhead . This data has a suspicious name, as each has the addition “Wrath” – the common abbreviation for the expansion “Wrath of the Lich King.” At wowhead, it is assumed that these are merely the data for the menu buttons that were displayed in blue in WotLK.
Arthas in new splendor – once again in “WotLK Classic”?
How likely is that? Very. Many players consider Wrath of the Lich King to be the best of the “old” expansions. This is not only due to the solid class design but also to the great story, the new class “Death Knight,” and a reunion with the archvillain Arthas. When Wrath of the Lich King was released, World of Warcraft was at the peak of its success – at least in terms of player numbers. A staggering 12 million players were gaming World of Warcraft back then.
More about World of Warcraft and WoW Classic can be found here:
However, with WotLK also began many things that were later viewed negatively by the community. For example, the Group Finder was introduced, which heralded the “social demise” for many players and gradually made guild structures less important.
How many expansions WoW will still bring as a “Classic” variant remains to be seen. At least the Lich King fans are likely to be pleased – even if many did not enjoy that with the new cinematic in Retail, as Arthas meets his end once again:
The German Twitch streamer Jens “Knossi” Knossala teamed up with the rappers Capital Bra, Kontra K, and Kalazh44. In the spontaneous live broadcast, the 4 stars promoted a donation page where money is raised for emergency aid in Ukraine. Knossi himself says: over 100,000 euros were raised.
That was the stream:
On March 1st, Capital Bra started a donation stream on Twitch. He was joined by his rapper colleagues Kalazh44 and Kontra K.
The stream lasted nearly two and a half hours. At its peak, over 30,000 people watched (via sullygnome).
How much money was raised? In a tweet from Knossi, it is mentioned that over 100,000 euros in donations for Ukraine were raised that evening, and “probably significantly more.”
The exact amount at the end is not 100% verifiable. Even the four streamers can only estimate, as they promoted the donation platform Betterplace.org during the stream.
Here, a fundraising campaign for emergency aid in Ukraine was set up. However, many donations are anonymous and not only come from viewers of the stream. The goal of Knossi and Co. was the mark of 750,000 euros. By now, over a million has been raised.
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Reach on Twitch raises awareness of the war and generates donations
Capital Bra is often active on Twitch. There, he frequently showcases role-playing sessions in GTA V Online or simply chats with his viewers. He is apparently now using this to draw attention to the conflict in Eastern Europe.
The 3 rappers all have Ukrainian roots or relatives or another connection to Ukraine and are well-known in Germany. They are using their action to mobilize people on Twitch who otherwise have little to do with the topic.
Capital Bra and Kontra K even released a joint song against the war on March 2nd:
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Knossi used his immense reach on Twitch to appeal to his community: come to Capi’s stream. He directed all his fans to the ongoing donation stream there to draw more attention.
The conflict between entertainment and addressing the war is also observed among many German entertainers. Notable figures such as Nils Bomhoff from the RocketBeans or the YouTuber Hand Of Blood have already commented on this:
Today, on March 3rd, the next update for Lost Ark is being released. As announced, there is a nerf for some Abyss Dungeons and Guardian Raids. However, the maintenance is taking surprisingly long.
What are the highlights of the update? The focus of the patch is on the nerfs to several dungeons and raids from Tier 1 and Tier 2. The developers explain the nerfs by stating that other regions initially had no access to Tier 3 and therefore had more time to learn the mechanics.
Additionally, there are a number of general adjustments and bug fixes, including:
Various display errors with combat effects or the in-game clock
Bug fixes related to matchmaking
A problem where the Abyss trader was missing in Rothun has been resolved
How long will the server be down? Maintenance will begin at 7:00 AM German time and will last a full six hours. The servers are expected to go back online around 1:00 PM.
We will keep you updated in this news if there are any extensions or an earlier server start.
The forgiveness of the player during the orb section has been improved while trying to defeat Sigmund in Phase 2 of Origin of the Necromancer.
The graphic effects of the color of Sigmund’s shockwave have been improved to make them clearer for the player.
Palace of the Phantom
Hall of the Twisted Warlord
The attack pattern of the Phantom Legion King and the debuff “Phantom Slash” applied to the character have been changed.
The attack pattern of the summon of the Sword of Illusion of the Phantom Legion King has been updated.
The swords follow the players; if a player gets two stacks, they take damage, and if they reach three stacks, they die.
Hildebrandt Palace
The damage required for the stagger section when Ephernia appears in Phase 3 of Hildebrandt Palace has been reduced.
The range of the effect of the Phantom Energy of the meteor mechanic in Phase 3 has been increased.
The attack pattern of the second meteor mechanic has changed from a circle to a frontal attack during Phase 3.
Gateway to Paradise
Sea of Apathy
The pre-warning time for the omen attack in Phase 2 of Sea of Apathy has been extended.
The Apathy attack from Guardian Akam in Phase 2 of Sea of Apathy has changed from an extinction mechanic to a high-damage attack.
Guardian Raids
Vertus
The stun debuff applied when players are hit by the tail swing attack has been removed.
The damage of several attacks has been reduced.
Jumping out of the ice
Snapping players and spewing ice fire
Nacrasena
The damage of several attacks has been reduced.
Tail attack after slamming the tail on the ground
Emerging from the ground
Lightning projectiles
Fire Fox Yoho
The duration of the fire ground attack from Fire Fox Yoho has been shortened.
HP of Fire Fox Yoho has been reduced.
Effect of the skill “Burning Soul” has been reduced.
The damage of several attacks has been reduced.
Foxfire throw
Forward jump and claw attack
Jumping and claw attack
Tytalos
The duration of Tytalos’ attack Circle of Crumbling Rocks has been shortened.
Tytalos’ attack that collects sand energy and explodes has changed from an extinction mechanic to a high-damage attack.
The damage of several attacks has been reduced.
Earth explosions
Achates
The summoning pattern of Guardian Achates has been changed to always summon four guardian statues.
The damage required to apply weak point on Achates has been lowered.
To keep Achates a challenge in the Guardian raid trials, there will be no changes there – more on this in a future update!
Lava Chromanium
The damage of the “Lava Eruption” attack from Lava Chromanium has been reduced when it becomes berserk.
Levanos
The damage required to apply weak point on Levanos has been lowered.
* A weak point is a mechanic where players destroy a part of the opponent (e.g., shields, armor, wings, etc.) or target a specific area with abilities and combat items marked with the keyword “Destruction”.
Alberhastic
The beneficial effect of Alberhastic granted upon acquiring the Heat Sphere has been reduced.
The extinction mechanic has changed to a high-damage attack.
General Innovations and Bug Fixes
A problem was fixed that caused the setting “Display combat effects – includes buff effects from group members” to not display some debuffs affecting group members.
A problem was fixed where the clock at the top left of the game displayed the wrong time zone due to daylight saving time.
An update has been added to prevent players from being kicked from the server during login. We will continue to monitor data, feedback, and reports to ensure this issue is resolved.
A bug fix was made to address issues with matchmaking. We will continue to monitor data, feedback, and reports to ensure this issue is resolved.
A problem was fixed that prevented an object from being interacted with during the relationship quest line “Niniveh’s Aura of Chaos”.
A problem was fixed where the Abyss trader was missing in Rothun.
A problem was fixed where it was indicated that the weekly combat item package could be claimed 10 times. This has been corrected to the purchase limit of once per week.
What do you think of the new patch? Do the changes appeal to you?
For March, the developers have also announced the first major content patch:
Since the Dark Souls series, multiplayer has been a favorite among the long-established Soulsborne community. Thus, many fans are now celebrating the clip of a player who managed to deceive an entire group in PvP in Elden Ring thanks to a nasty trick.
The multiplayer of Elden Ring offers both co-op and PvP. Especially the latter stands out compared to other games.
Here there are no different modes, no proper player searches or leaderboards. Overall, PvP functions just like in Dark Souls.
You can invade the world of other players and must take out the host.
During this, you take on the form of a red phantom.
However, the host can also call co-op players for help. In the worst case, the invading player has to face an entire group alone.
Such was the case for reddit user BobbyBuckets_69. However, the player applied a sneaky trick that is well-known among PvP experts.
Since he was outnumbered, Bobby opted for a passive playstyle:
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The actual fight lasted not even 15 seconds. Here’s how the attacker proceeded:
Instead of going offensively and directly against his opponents, he hid in a hard-to-see spot and simply waited.
He also used a ring for camouflage that made the red form of the invader disappear. Thus, he looked like a host or an NPC.
Then he sat for 15 minutes on a wooden beam, a few meters above an elevator.
Clearly, the player knew exactly where his group wanted to go. So he made himself comfortable in the darkness and just waited until his target unknowingly walked into the elevator, accompanied by his two co-op players.
Now the assassin’s hour had come. He jumped down from the beam onto the players, used the Ash of War ability of his Colossal Sword, and dismantled the completely taken by surprise group in no time.
Players praise “long-lasting” PvP, but some find the clip “frightening”
This is how the players react: In the comments, players celebrate how Bobby misled his victims. They also ask about the ring that made his red phantom aura disappear.
You can actually buy it from the Twin Maiden NPC at the Table of Grace for 1,000 runes. Another variant makes you look like a co-op player.
Otherwise, many players express interest in the PvP of Elden Ring. However, some have concerns about the difficulty. SolarClipZ writes: “PvP sounds fun in this game, but the game is so damn big and I take my time for it, so I don’t really have time to try it out.”
Numerous other community members respond by saying that the PvP modes of earlier FromSoftware games have stubborn fans anyway. Even several years after the release, you can still find an active PvP community in Dark Souls – when the servers are not taken offline due to hacking issues.
They narrate similar stories where they themselves fell victim to such attacks or started such actions themselves.
However, there are indeed some players who are put off by PvP. Especially as a newcomer, the game is challenging enough without needing to bring in PvP experts with hundreds of hours of experience in Dark Souls to stomp you into the ground.
But what do you think about it? Have you tried PvP in Elden Ring? What are your experiences? Or do you belong to those who prefer to refrain and focus on solo or co-op sessions?
Fallout 76 recently released its new roadmap. As part of this, Bethesda exclusively invited MeinMMO to a “round table” with Design Director Mark Tucker. We were able to ask the head some questions about the upcoming updates.
What’s coming in Fallout 76 in 2022? On February 21, Fallout 76 published a roadmap for 2022. According to it, 4 major updates are scheduled to be released throughout the year:
Invaders from Beyond will arrive in spring with a new seasonal event centered around aliens
Test of Strength in summer with new public events
Expeditions: The Pitt in autumn, a new version of the Fallout 3 DLC
Nuka-World on Tour in winter with a new boss in Appalachia
The Pitt is expected to be particularly exciting. Fans have been asking for a map expansion almost since the release of Fallout 76. In our conversation, Mark Tucker answered several questions about the upcoming updates and especially about The Pitt.
Who is speaking? Mark Tucker (featured image) has been a professional game designer since 2001 and has been the Design Director for Fallout 76 since 2018. Previously, he worked in various studios on games like DOOM (2016) and Crimson Alliance.
He has also gained experience at the well-known studio NCSoft (Aion, Blade & Soul), particularly with the free-to-play MMORPG Dungeon Runners.
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What is The Pitt? In Expeditions: The Pitt, the update for Fallout 76, you can explore the ruins of Pittsburgh. For the first time, it takes you outside of Appalachia into a new region. You will travel there to complete missions and explore.
The Pitt is intended to be a noticeably different place, completely unlike what you know from Appalachia. Tucker explains:
The goal is to truly feel like you’re outside of Appalachia. The Pitt is a very hostile place in terms of atmosphere and with its unique, deadly creatures. You will see things like that there. […] The first time you are there, you will feel like “you’re not in Kansas anymore,” to use the metaphor from The Wizard of Oz.
According to Tucker, you will also encounter new enemies like Trogs and NPCs with their own factions. The people there will have their own accent, and even a hydrant designed exclusively for Pittsburgh has been created.
What does this have to do with Fallout 3? The Pitt was originally a DLC for Fallout 3. There, the ruins of Pittsburgh were occupied by raiders. Almost everything is destroyed or burning; the city resembles a grim apocalypse more than something livable.
Exciting for fans of Fallout 3 is that Fallout 76 takes place chronologically before the events of Fallout 3. This means you can explore a version of The Pitt that is younger and potentially not as destroyed.
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This is what The Pitt looked like back in Fallout 3.
The Trogs, exclusive to The Pitt and possibly mutated humans from a plague, appear here for the first time. You will discover how the survivors deal with this new threat and how Pittsburgh became the place you know from Fallout 3.
Tucker was unable to reveal specific details about the NPCs and missions, but there will be old and new factions, with a similar story arc to the Brotherhood of Steel in 2021. Here, Fallout 76 already provided the opportunity to explore the origins of the legendary faction:
“The Pitt is a stepping stone for the coming years”
When asked which content for 2022 would have the greatest impact on the game, Tucker clearly stated: The Pitt. And not just for this year, but for many years to come:
I hope that the expedition to The Pitt will have a large impact on Fallout 76. We are looking forward to it and will try new things. Returning there will hopefully be a great experience for people who already know the Fallout 3 DLC. But it’s also a new feature on which we want to build to explore other interesting areas of the Fallout universe. Some of these you have never seen before.
I hope that The Pitt will already have a significant impact this year, but the feature is really more of a stepping stone for the coming years – both for our game and Fallout as a whole.
The history of Fallout offers many possible locations to explore that are still open. Although Tucker promises new areas, there are still no details about them.
However, Tucker made it clear that The Pitt is not an expansion of the map, as one might have expected. They had to consider the multiplayer aspect, which is why the Fallout 3 DLC couldn’t simply be brought back again. He says specifically:
Don’t expect it to be a new map with its own card. You will complete quests there, which we call “missions”, and these mission areas are really very large. But there will be very specific tasks that you can help people with, both in Appalachia and in The Pitt. You can complete the missions over and over, but there are various ones with a lot of variation.
Nevertheless, The Pitt is supposed to be “a real Fallout experience.” You can explore large areas, find terminals and notes, or interact with NPCs who all have their own stories.
However, Appalachia is supposed to remain the “main map”, which will continue to be developed. There are already many plans for it, some of which are already live.
The complete roadmap for 2022.
Aliens in March, more events throughout the year
Invaders From Beyond launched on March 1, 2022. The update brings a new seasonal event where aliens attack all of Appalachia. Unlike popular events like Fasnacht, you will find random encounters everywhere.
Tucker explained in the interview that the aliens are far from friendly. So don’t expect an interesting companion. However, there will be rewards such as a new weapon with crazy effects and decorations for your C.A.M.P. Some designs you may already know, while others are completely new.
The whole year will be marked by events. In summer, a wave of new public events is expected – quests that anyone in the area can join. This has been a major wish of the community, Tucker explains.
After The Pitt, a completely new boss will come into play, about which we do not yet have details. All of this is supposed to work both solo and in groups.
All in all, it looks like 2022 will be an exciting year for Fallout 76 – especially since it prepares for the upcoming years. Fans of the survival genre can look forward to a steady flow of new content and even a bunch of new games to accompany them:
Destiny 2 is launching, and maintenance is scheduled again. So, you can expect downtime today, on March 3rd, on PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X, PC, and Google Stadia. What the hotfix 4.0.0.2 will bring, we will show you here on MeinMMO.
What you need to know today: Bungie has announced the hotfix 4.0.0.2 for this Thursday, March 3, 2022, in the afternoon.
To ensure you know exactly when you can play and what changes occur in the game, MeinMMO will guide you through hotfix 4.0.0.2 and keep this article updated with fresh information.
Update 18:45: A download is now available. On PS5, the download is 367.8 MB. The file needs to be copied. Once you finish the download, you can log in without any issues. We will link you to the patch notes if they are released. Have fun!
We have linked the patch notes for you in the lower part of the post.
Maintenance on March 3rd – All Times and Server Downtime
These times are important today:
At 13:00 German time, maintenance begins on all platforms
From 16:45, the servers will go offline. You will be kicked from all activities – the downtime begins
Around 18:00, the servers are expected to come back online, right in time for the reset
Maintenance is expected to end at 19:00
It is important: Even if you have downloaded the update, you may experience connection issues until the maintenance ends around 20:00. You might have to expect queues during login.
Do you already have access to the new sector on the helm?
What changes with Update 4.0.0.2 in Season 16
This is what the hotfixbrings today: Joe Blackburn had already communicated via Twitter in advance that Bungie wants to make some changes before the new Day-One Raid.
This is what is currently on Bungie’s hotfix list:
Adjustments of glaives combined with invisibility are planned
Some adjustments to Titans have also been mentioned
If you notice any issues in the game, it is recommended to report them directly via the official Bungie Help Forum to bring it to their attention.
Patch Notes for the Update in Destiny 2
What’s in the patch notes?
Grave Robber has been re-enabled for glaives
A problem has been fixed where melee kills with glaives were not counted as glaive kills
Sealed Ahamkara grips no longer charge your glaive with projectile kills
The comprehensive list of all changes from hotfix 4.0.0.2 will be published by Bungie in the form of patch notes. Traditionally, the information appears together or shortly after the update itself. We will then embed the complete change log for you here:
According to the latest information on upcoming updates for Battlefield 2042, it seems that the highly promoted feature of 128 players per match is not functioning as well as expected. Fans saw this coming.
A large part of the criticism focuses on the long travel distances. Fans have already criticized Battlefield 2042 as a running simulator.
Additionally, infantry soldiers find little cover and are often shot from a distance in open spaces.
DICE aims to resolve all these issues by reducing the player count in Breakthrough from 128 players to 64.
This brings us to one of the main criticisms of Battlefield 2042. Since the release, numerous players believe that the new 128-player matches are a significant problem.
The maps in Battlefield 2042 are incredibly large. But is that a good thing?
Blog post shows: 128 players bring many problems
This is the criticism behind it: Many players believe that the new maps of Battlefield 2042 are far too large. The reason for this is the 128-player matches with 64 soldiers per team.
This feature forced DICE to significantly enlarge the maps. This resulted in the 9 maps that are now known from the game which now have to deal with the negative criticism.
Players agreed: The new maps work much better with smaller teams and less area. Although not everything was perfect, as the smaller parts of the maps were designed for larger matches.
Back then, it was concluded: The maps are getting too large, the travel distances too long, the matches too chaotic. Almost a decade later, Battlefield 2042 came with this feature, and DICE has not really commented on whether player numbers would change or whether the criticism is being acknowledged.
Nonetheless, we can now see: The changes to the maps and especially the reduction in player numbers are a pretty clear sign that they at least want to recognize the weaknesses of the feature and take countermeasures.
But how do you see it all? Do you consider the improvements to be the right step? Or should DICE take other measures instead?
Since the beginning of the Ukraine war, there have been increasing sanctions against Russia. Now gaming studios are also getting involved – including the Polish developer CD Projekt Red, the creators of The Witcher and Cyberpunk 2077. They have halted sales to Russia and Belarus and say they want to change something in people.
What is being stopped? To take a stand on the war in Ukraine, the Polish CD Projekt Red is halting all physical deliveries and digital sales in Russia and Belarus. This includes, among other things:
digital sales of Cyberpunk 2077 and The Witcher 3
replenishing physical stocks of titles from the studio
any games distributed via the studio’s own platform GOG.com
After FIFA 22 already eliminated Russia from eSports, CD Projekt Red is now taking another drastic step. The studio itself states that while this also affects uninvolved fans, they hope to initiate a “change of heart”.
This is what CD Projekt Red says: In a statement on Twitter, the studio discusses the motivation behind the action. It states:
The entire CD Projekt group stands firmly behind the people in Ukraine. While we are not a political entity that can directly influence state affairs and do not wish to be, we believe that commercial companies, when they stand together, have the power to inspire a global shift in sentiment among ordinary people.
We know that players in Russia and Belarus, individuals who have nothing to do with the invasion of Ukraine, are also affected by this decision. But with this action, we hope to further unite the global community to speak out against what is happening in the heart of Europe.
In addition to the embargo, CD Projekt Red donates 1 million Polish Zloty to humanitarian aid in Ukraine (approximately 208,000 Euros). They do not want to remain “indifferent”, as stated in the corresponding tweet.
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Particularly hard hit is Escape from Tarkov. The hardcore shooter has an extremely realistic in-game market. After the crash of the Ruble, the economy in the game collapsed. This mainly affected weapons in the game that come from Russia.
Gamers themselves are also increasingly taking a stand on the conflict. In several communities, there have been protests in the game to make a statement against the war and to advocate for peace:
In the MMORPG The Elder Scrolls Online, there will be a new DLC “Legacy of the Bretons” on March 14. With Update 33, two new dungeons and accordingly new item sets will enter the game. One set is particularly strong, we will reveal more in this article.
Which dungeon set is this about? Here we are talking about the item set “Tide Turner”, which will come with the upcoming Update 33 Legacy of the Bretons. You can find this item set in the new dungeon Gram of the Shipwright (Shornhelm).
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Effects of the item set “Tide Turner”
Here you can see the total bonuses that come with the new set.
(5 items) When you block, you gain flowing water for 10 seconds, causing your next heavy attack to deal 2965 magic damage to up to 6 enemies in a 10-meter line and apply Major Vulnerability to them for 10 seconds, increasing the damage they take by 10%. This effect can occur once every 15 seconds and scales with your maximum health.
For whom is the set interesting? As you just read, the set applies the debuff “Major Vulnerability” to the enemy. The set is particularly interesting for support roles like tank or healer. But you can also use it as a DPS if you don’t have a necromancer or someone with the set in the group.
“Major Vulnerability” – Debuff makes necromancers strong
Since the release of the necromancer class with Elsweyr, this class has been seen numerous times. Also at endgame, necromancers are always in demand. But what makes them so strong? It’s the debuff “Major Vulnerability”, as this debuff increases damage to the enemy target.
The necromancer achieves this debuff through its ultimate ability. Here you get the full details about the Pestilent Colossus. By the way, it doesn’t matter how you modify your ability after reaching Level IV for the debuff:
You unleash a pestilent flesh colossus to pulverize your enemies in the vicinity. The colossus strikes the ground three times for 3 seconds, dealing 6965, 7314, and 7680 plague damage with the first, second, and third strikes respectively. When damage is dealt, this affects hit enemies with Major Vulnerability for 12 seconds, increasing the damage they take by 10%.
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While the necromancer class itself is not weak, its unique feature has indeed been the debuff it delivers with its ultimate ability. If groups can receive the debuff in the future through the announced item set, it is not unlikely that the necromancer will become less interesting for a while.
Where can you get the new set “Tide Turner”?
You can obtain the item set from the new dungeon “Gram of the Shipwright”. The new dungeon will release with the next Update 33 Legacy of the Bretons on March 14 for PC / Mac and Stadia, and on March 29 for Xbox and PlayStation.
You can find it on the map in the east of Shornhelm. You can also get there via group search.
Have you checked out the new item sets yet? What is your opinion on the new set effect? Is it good or do you find it too overpowered that it could replace a whole class?
Have you heard about the ESO in-game events? If you want to get all the numerous rewards from the events, you will definitely benefit from our ESO Event Ticker. There we will keep you informed about upcoming and ongoing events.
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Patch 2.5 of Genshin Impact is entering the last 3 weeks soon and new banners are coming. This time, the Gacha banners could really pay off for you, as they bring back some strong characters that can be very useful to you. MeinMMO reveals who you can summon soon.
Every 6 weeks, new patches are released in Genshin Impact, each with two phases containing different, new Gacha banners. Each phase lasts for 3 weeks.
Which character banners can you expect this time? This time there will be 2 character banners at the same time. Both banners are reruns and bring back the strong, popular character Raiden Shogun and healer Kokomi (via Twitter).
Additionally, these 4-star characters are in both banners:
Bennett (Pyro)
Xinyan (Pyro)
Sara Kujou (Electro)
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What weapon banner can you expect this time? Alongside the reruns of the characters, the 5-star signature weapons of Raiden Shogun and Kokomi are coming: The spear Grasscutter’s Light and the catalyst Everlasting Moonglow (via Twitter).
Additionally, the following 4-star weapons are included:
Mouun’s Moon (Bow)
Dragonspine Spear (Polearm)
Ritual of Sacrifice (Catalyst)
Favonius Lance (Polearm)
Akuoumaru (Claymore)
When are the banners coming? On March 8th at 6 PM, the current banners will disappear and will be replaced by the new ones at 7 PM. From then on, you can summon on the Gacha banners for three weeks, until March 29th.
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Genshin Impact: 12 powerful characters that will improve any team
Why are the character banners particularly worthwhile this time?
The Electro user Raiden Shogun is one of the strongest and most useful characters in the game. The current monsters in the endgame dungeon generate hardly any energy particles, and Raiden Shogun compensates for the energy supply through her abilities.
Moreover, more and more characters with high energy costs are being added to Genshin Impact, which require a lot of elemental energy particles; Raiden Shogun addresses this issue.
She not only supports the team’s special abilities with her own special ability, but she can also deal significant damage.
If you already own Raiden Shogun, it can still be worthwhile to pull for her. Her constellations continue to enhance her. Especially the 2nd constellation greatly increases her damage numbers as it allows her to ignore 60% of enemies’ defense when she uses her special ability.
She is a real all-rounder when it comes to support and damage. You can find a detailed guide to Raiden Shogun here:
These characters are also worthwhile: Additionally, the powerful supporter Bennett, sub-DPS Sara Kujou, and healer Kokomi are definitely worth it.
Bennett and Sara Kujou boost your team members with an attack buff. Furthermore, Bennett can heal your team and reliably collect Pyro energy particles with his elemental ability.
It is definitely worthwhile to summon on the banners if you need more constellations or do not yet own Raiden Shogun.
Will you pull on the Gacha banners or are you saving for someone else? In the comments, Raiden Shogun and Kazuha were mainly mentioned when we asked. Has that changed or did you weaken for Yae Miko? Let us know.
Every CPU comes with a cooler, but they’ve never really been good at Intel. However, with the 12th generation, Intel has revamped its coolers.
Those who buy a processor (CPU) today usually receive a cooler from the manufacturer, known as a stock cooler.
AMD revamped its coolers with the launch of its Ryzen processors. The coolers do a great job and at a pleasant noise level, as long as you don’t want to overclock the processors. AMD even dominated Intel on Amazon with the Ryzen processors for a while.
Intel had a different experience until now. The parts were difficult to install, cooling performance was rather mediocre, and the coolers made unpleasant noises. But with the latest generation of processors, Intel has finally revamped its stock coolers. And the results are surprisingly positive. At least that is what several testers report.
New design, but does it cool better?
What stands out first? First of all, it is noticeable that Intel has revised the design of its cooling. The coolers appear more delicate at first glance and are not as bulky anymore. Additionally, the new coolers come with subtle RGB lighting.
Since Intel is using a new and larger socket with its 12th generation, you cannot use your old stock coolers with the 12th generation anymore.
How is the cooling performance? The new stock cooler makes a significant leap forward in cooling, explains the expert Linus from Linus Tech Tips (via YouTube.com).
An improvement of 2 degrees may initially sound minor, but it is a significant improvement for a processor. If temperatures get too high, the CPU performance is throttled.
The noise level has also significantly improved. This is demonstrated by the YouTuber “Tech Yes City” in his video about CPU coolers. Here you can listen to the noise level of the new fan yourself.
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Intel has introduced its new high-end graphics cards under the brand name “Arc”: Intel plans to release new graphics cards in spring 2022 and has presented a comprehensive release plan for the coming years. However, there is still little new information about the graphics cards.
Another question is whether Intel can even establish itself with its new graphics cards. Nvidia and AMD have dominated the graphics card market for years.
In the CPU market, Intel still retains the strongest presence. However, AMD is catching up with its Ryzen processors. For example, an expert tested which processor is the fastest for gamers in 2021:
In July 2021, the MMORPG Swords of Legends Online was released on Steam and in the Gameforge client. Previously, it had to be purchased once before you could play it. However, that has changed since today, March 3rd. At the same time, a major expansion with three new classes and a new level cap has been released.
What kind of game is it? Swords of Legends is an Asia MMORPG that places great importance on a traditional Chinese story. You experience a classic battle of “Good versus Evil.” You will level up one of 9 different classes.
Once you reach the max level, you have the choice of content such as:
Dungeons and raids in multiple difficulty levels
various life skills
housing
PvP in arenas or large battles on a special PvP map
However, the switch to Free2Play and the new expansion are now supposed to give the MMORPG another push.
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MMORPG Swords of Legends brings major expansion today – Presents the content in the trailer
New expansion brings 5 new areas, new classes, dungeons, and raids
What’s included in the new update? The expansion will bring several new contents, including:
The new classes Fox Mage and two Warrior classes: one male and one adapted female version
A new max level, for which you can climb another 37 levels, up to level “Wise 1”
3 additional and free character slots
5 new areas – Changfu Garden, Langquan Bridge, and Sword Peak of Taihua Mountain, as well as the two areas “Paradise of Snowing Blossoms” and “Changhe Mountains,” where the new classes level up
The new story chapters 11 and 12
5 new dungeons and 2 raids
New maps for 3v3 and 10v10 arena PvP
A race with flying mounts
What makes the new classes special? The Fox Mage relies on the power of thorns and blossoms and can either deal damage to enemies or take on the role of a healer. The Fox Mage also comes with a new body type, which Gameforge refers to as “girl.” This introduces a class in SOLO that appears more childish.
The two Warrior classes, Crystal Warrior and Spirit Warrior, focus on powerful sword attacks, both against single enemies and in AoE. They come, like the Spear Master and the Berserker before, with the 2 specializations Tank and Damage Dealer.
Male Warriors will continue to be played as large men and play the class Crystal Warrior.
In the female version, the Warriors only have access to the body type “girl” and are referred to as Spirit Warrior.
The Crystal Warrior is significantly harder to play than its girl-like counterpart.
What does the expansion cost? Nothing. The update has been applied for free. With the switch to Free2Play, you don’t have to pay anything else either.
What makes SOLO special? Swords of Legends is an MMORPG with a strong Asia flair. The world, the story, and the characters are heavily influenced by Chinese culture, and you must enjoy that if you want to delve deep into SOLO.
In the endgame, the MMORPG focuses strongly on instances. In dungeons and raids, you grind your gear upwards and constantly face new challenges and difficulty levels. At the highest difficulty, it can take a few days before the instances are completed for the first time. This will appeal especially to fans of FFXIV.
However, SOLO has a more active combat system than Final Fantasy XIV, and you need to aim and skillfully dodge boss attacks. If you’re craving more dynamics, you’ll find it here.
With the new expansion, Swords of Legends also addresses the boring leveling phase. Overall, everything goes much faster, and the two new classes also start in their own areas with new story content and some variety. With the new classes, it takes only about 5 to 10 hours to reach max level.
Pro
Beautiful Asia flair
Active combat system
Fair gear system
A strong housing system
Regular updates and now a major expansion
Fair shop
Contra
Little variety in the endgame – either instances or PvP
No German voiceovers
Occasional long loading times
Currently few players
Who is it worth joining now? If you are looking for a new MMORPG, have no problem with an Asia setting and a somewhat tedious story, you should check out Swords of Legends. There is plenty to do, many different classes to choose from, and you can delve deep into dungeons and raids.
However, one must have a certain fondness for grinding and should not be discouraged by the boring start.
If you can’t get into a strong Asia setting and a lot of grinding, you should rather focus on one of the other MMORPGs, such as Guild Wars 2, which just recently received a strong new expansion:
This weekend, the new Witch Queen raid “The Oath of the Student” will start in Destiny 2. MeinMMO provides you with the most important information about the new raid and the rules for all Worlds First Hunters.
The latest raid from Bungie will be called “The Oath of the Student” and players already have a concrete start date for the raid. Especially for World’s First Hunters, precise times are important information.
Here are the important raid times and information:
On Saturday, March 5, 2022, the new raid will go online.
The raid race will begin at 7 PM.
Players should reach 1,530 Power to have a chance in every encounter.
The name of the raid is “The Oath of the Student” and it will continue the story campaign around “The Witch Queen”, as Bungie has communicated.
In the swamps of Savathûn’s Throne World lies a sunken pyramid. Enter with your fireteam and confront an ancient danger trapped within…
There, players will discover what lies within the pyramid and what the mockery and worm larvae have to do with it. Currently, Guardians are still leveling up to reach the minimum level of 1,530 by the start of the raid.
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Once the raid starts, the best teams of the Destiny 2 community will once again set out to complete it first. The World’s First race has long been a sort of small world championship for the Destiny 2 PvE elite.
The first 24 hours, the raid will also be in a so-called competitive mode, making the challenge even tougher. The rules for this are as follows:
In competitive mode, the power of participating players will be reduced by 20 levels below the recommended power of the raid for 24 hours.
The artifact power is activated but only provides players with advantages up to the cap of 1,530 power for competitive mode.
The winner will be awarded this raid belt as a reward.
Bungie has also already announced that some equipment items will be disabled in the raid for the duration of the competitive mode due to general issues.
Weapons
IKELOS_SMG_V1.0.2 – Legendary submachine gun
Imperial Needle – Legendary bow
Grand Overture – Exotic machine gun
Wardcliff Coil – Exotic rocket launcher
Armor & Mods
Worm God’s Caress – Exotic Titan armament
Wanderer’s Greaves – Exotic Titan leg armor
Suppressing Glaive – Artifact armor mod
Note: This list could still extend until Saturday if more items are found that could impair fair play.
These raid rules have been set by Bungie for Day One
As a reward, the winning team will be awarded a glorious champion belt, a unique emblem, a pin, and recognition from Bungie for outstanding performance.
The first team to complete all encounters, loot the final chest, and return to orbit will be awarded the title of World First.
The six fireteam members present after completing the final encounter will be declared winners and will receive raid World First title belts.
Bungie will monitor how players progress in each encounter to ensure a fair race among all participants at all times.
These are the requirements for participation: If you want to participate in the race on March 5, you should possess the new expansion “The Witch Queen”.
All tips and information on MeinMMO for the Day One raid:
Will you participate in the competition and try the raid? After all, it’s about time a German team could perhaps snag the belt. Or are you not interested in this competition at all and would rather wait until the excitement passes before playing the new raid?
If you are looking for preparation tips, we have put together 7 tips for you:
It’s getting exciting in Destiny 2. The launch of the new raid “Oath of the Student” is just around the corner, and soon players will discover what lies within the pyramid and what the mockery and worm larvae have to do with it. To ensure you are well-prepared, we have put together some practical tips for the Day-One raid.
This week is all about the “Oath of the Student” raid in Destiny 2. The raid is brand new, but that’s not the only exciting part.
The raid features new mechanics and challenges that must be mastered as a team.
The raid could add further details to the gripping Witch Queen story.
The challenge on Day-One is significant, as you will be playing in competition mode.
Bungie will award a winner’s belt to the first team that successfully finishes the raid.
So, if you want to play the raid on the first day and participate in the competition, you should make some preparations. MeinMMO has compiled 7 practical tips for you.
1. Raid Banners
Raid banners are available for Glimmer or Legendary Shards.
Especially on Day 1, a raid in Destiny 2 is essentially trial-and-error. This will be the case again this coming weekend when the Guardians play the “Oath of the Student” raid for the first time.
No one knows the mechanics, and therefore restarts will happen frequently. It is important that your team has enough raid banners. Especially if you want to try to beat the time trial, you can’t afford to take a long break to buy raid banners.
Where to get Raid Banners? You can buy raid banners from the clan manager Suraya Hawthorne. 10 pieces cost either 50,000 Glimmer or 30 Legendary Shards. You can place these in the raid, and your team can recharge at them, receiving full super and ammunition.
2. Unlock all seasonal artifact mods
The seasonal artifact offers you strong enhancements.
Players usually unlock the classic champion mods fairly quickly. However, the best mods often hide in the last rows of the artifact, such as “Suppressing Glaive” or “Suppressing Darkness”.
Experience shows that having all seasonal artifact mods available provides advantages in the Day-One raid. So level up the artifact as much as possible.
3. Don’t ignore new weapons and exotics
Currently, three new exotics are available in the game.
Many players rely on their tried and true arsenal. However, it’s worth taking a look at the new weapons and exotics from Witch Queen and Season 16, as they offer unique benefits that might be strong in the raid.
The glaive is also an indispensable tool against Savathun’s “Radiant Breach.” If you charge at the Lucent Brood with it and use the artifact mod “Suppressing Glaive”, you can easily send your opponents to the afterlife, especially without major resistance. Of course, this also works against all other enemies.
The glaive is currently a strong option.
Seasonal weapons offer special advantages. This includes the origin perk “Landtank”. Weapons with this unique weapon perk from Season 16 grant you increased durability and additional damage resistance against fighters. Since you will be underpowered in the raid, this can be very helpful.
If you’ve also leveled up a bit in weapon crafting, you can assemble a neat and effective weapon for the raid that has this origin perk “Landtank”.
Otherwise, focus on burst damage and weapons that can sweep away mobs and smaller groups.
4. Plan loadouts in advance, but don’t restrict yourselves
Currently, no one except Bungie knows exactly what players can expect in the raid. Therefore, there won’t be a “perfect loadout” yet. But experienced raid veterans still plan ahead.
This means you and your team should prepare some strong loadouts for your Guardian before the raid. It’s also advisable to rely on classic builds, such as a strong Well Warlock or a Bubble Titan.
With some planning, you won’t have to search for long.
A practical tool to save builds: We recommend the tool “DIM” (Destiny Item Manager) for this purpose. You can create your loadouts there with all the details. You can define weapons, exotic armors, and even integrate mods. Then, if you want to change your loadout, go to orbit and you can rebuild your Guardian with a click, including changing the super, aspects, and fragments.
5. Pay attention to all messages and details
In addition to builds and weapons, you also need brains. In Destiny 2 raids, it is important to quickly understand mechanics. This is especially true in the Day-One raid when you have no idea what to do.
Remember the info pop-ups: To quickly understand what is happening, the notifications at the bottom left of the screen are often a great help. Sometimes you pick up something and receive a buff. This is displayed right there. This can help you figure out what exactly to do.
Equally important is the display after a failed attempt. This wipe overview sometimes contains interesting hints, as was the case in the Last Wish raid. There, players saw “symbols cleansed” displayed, giving them an idea of what to do and what is important for the encounter.
As a fireteam, communication is part of the gameplay.
6. Good communication in the team is important
Since a raid is played as a team, communication is essential. Raid professionals are experienced—you’ll know each other well, and that helps them communicate vital details within the team.
However, if you’re just taking your first steps in a raid, this may be unfamiliar and not self-evident.
A fail is not the end of the world. However, in the Day-One raid, it’s important that after dying, you can tell your team what killed you and what message you saw.
Sometimes, only specific players can damage the boss or enemies. Therefore, everyone should have a chance to speak.
Try not to talk over each other. It can be helpful to designate a team leader who takes over coordination and ensures everyone is aware of everything.
Perhaps you also need the Deep Sight ability in the raid.
7. The key to victory is buffs, debuffs, and health bars
In Destiny 2, the path to victory often involves buffs and debuffs. This will be no different in the latest raid. So pay attention to when you receive a buff or debuff, and communicate that. This is especially important when these are related to each other.
The boss’s health bar provides important clues: If you did not have a buff or debuff and still failed, then missing damage was likely the reason. Often, the boss health bar is divided into sections. So, if you can’t deal enough damage in one phase to melt the first section, that could also be the reason for the fail.
All tips and information on MeinMMO for the Day-One raid:
Don’t get discouraged: Finally, we would like to share a personal tip with you. Don’t get discouraged, even if at first glance nothing seems to be working. Even though the Worlds-First race has a lot of prestige, especially when you win, the fun should always come first.
Hopefully, our tips have helped you prepare for the Day-One raid. Please feel free to share your secret tips with us in the comments. How do you master the first run in a new raid? How professionally do you approach it, or is it just a raid evening that you spend with clan and friends?
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The PC builders from “Artesian Builds” are facing a major shitstorm. Many of their partners have distanced themselves from the company that builds custom gaming PCs. The reason is a giveaway that went awry. The company’s CEO behaved quite improperly towards a small streamer – the backlash is enormous.
Who are the DIY nerds?
ArtesianBuilds is a company that builds highly specialized gaming PCs and does so publicly on Twitch. The channel has about 270,000 followers: When streaming, an average of 550 people watch the company.
Until recently, ArtesianBuilds was associated with some high-profile Twitch streamers through partnerships: CoD expert Nickmercs was a partner, as was the “Escape from Tarkov” strategist Pestily. These are some of the biggest names among shooter streamers that one can have as partners.
Many gamers have a fondness for “self-built, high-quality PCs” and until a few days ago, it seemed that ArtesianBuilds’ business was going really well.
CEO Enjoys Kicking Small Streamer Out of the Giveaway
What went wrong? The company hosted a giveaway for a gaming PC live on Twitch, and the Twitch streamer Kiapiaa (2,000 followers) was drawn as the winner.
However, live on Twitch, the company’s CEO, Noah Katz, examined Kiapiaa’s account and then deemed her too small to be considered for the prize she had justfully won:
It was said that despite several social channels, the streamer had fewer than 5,000 followers – they might want to be “generous”.
But upon closer inspection, it was found that the streamer had been an ambassador for ArtesianBuilds for 3 months, yet had not generated any clicks.
Katz gleefully celebrated in the stream that they were removing the streamer from the giveaway and would redraw the winner. He acted as if he had caught a fraudster and publicly exposed her.
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This was the streamer’s reaction: She felt “put down” and humiliated. She said she had met all the requirements for the contest. Now she was being thrown out just because none of her followers had spent that much money on an expensive gaming PC.
Kiapiaa expressed her outrage on Twitter. She said she had won the PC fairly. And now she had to be belittled by that guy on Twitch. He would insult her and defame her as a person and her stream.
The Twitch streamer Kiapiaa (Source: PCGamer)
Streamer Gains 11,000 Followers – PC Building Company Loses 5,000
So was the reaction: They were really bad for ArtesianBuilds and really good for the streamer:
The streamer gained 11,000 new followers and a lot of support in the comments.
For ArtesianBuilds, things went really badly. They lost 5,000 followers and important partners distanced themselves from them.
Thus, CoD guru Nickmercs publicly distanced himself from the PC company. He said the behavior of the “homie on Twitch” was very, very odd. He simply did not like it and wanted nothing more to do with it.
Pestily is also gone. The Australian does not want to work with the brand anymore (via twitter).
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PC Company Eventually Offers Streamer the PC – She Declines
How is ArtesianBuilds reacting? They apparently wanted to smooth things over and offered the streamer to send her the PC after all. However, she proved to be proud and declined the offer, as she announced on Wednesday, March 2.
She said she did not want to support a company that does not care about small streamers, as they are the backbone of the company.
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Meanwhile, there seems to be a code red at ArtesianBuilds. The company issued a public statement on March 2, taking full responsibility and apologizing to the streamer.
There was also a personal video from Katz, in which he repeatedly apologizes and vows to improve. But currently, there is a lot of mockery and derision directed at the company. They would only support people who could also “do something for the company” as promoters. Gamers apparently have little understanding for this.
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The CEO of the company apologizes but faces mockery and derision.
What’s behind it: The “giveaway” from ArtesianBuilds was apparently not intended as a “real raffle” that anyone could participate in, but more as a “goodie” for business partners helping the company promote their PCs.
When a streamer was drawn who was too small to actually generate revenue, the CEO reacted very strangely. The consequences are catastrophic.
If the image you want to build and convey does not match the reality of the business at all, it can go badly. For the PC builders, one can only hope they learn lessons from this unfortunate incident.
People seem to appreciate mocking live much better when they “hit up”:
Destiny 2 brings Guardians many new opportunities to build creative builds in the coming months. A particular mod in Season 16 has stood out, which is quite powerful. We will show you what it can do.
Which mod is meant? This refers to the mod “Transience River”. With it, you will receive volatile projectiles after collecting a Void elemental source. You can socket the mod in any armor piece, consuming only two energy points.
However, it does not explain what volatile projectiles do and whether it is worth using them. We will explain what the artifact upgrade can do and with which weapons you will benefit the most.
Transience River provides explosive fun
What can the seasonal mod do?If you have leveled up your new artifact well, you can find the modification in the fifth column in the third slot. With the equipped upgrade and a Void elemental source, you can “infect” enemies with Void, provided you fight with a weapon that has the “Void” element.
Belongs to the last column – Transience River
The function is exactly the same as that of the Void fragment “Echo of Suppression” in the new Void Super. If you shoot enemies, they will be consumed by Void and then just need to be killed. Afterward, the enemies explode in a large radius, taking other enemies around them to death.
You can extend the buff “volatile projectiles” by constantly picking up a new Void source alongside. Since each class has its ability cooldowns, the mod is very beneficial for quickly and effectively thinning out many enemy masses. Make sure you also have a modification equipped that spawns elemental sources on grenade or weapon kills.
Which weapons work well with the mod? Especially automatic rifles or SMGs equipped with perks like “Surplus” or any suitable ammunition regeneration solution. Here are some examples of suitable weapons:
Hunger – old Gambit automatic rifle with a large magazine
Who has access to the mod? Only owners of the season pass have access to the seasonal artifact. Therefore, you need to purchase the season pass to secure the mod. Use it while it is still available. After Season 16, a new artifact will come, and then the mod “Transience River” will no longer be available.
What do you think of this modification? Will you use it in the raid, and did you know about its talents? Let us know in the comments if you have overlooked it!
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Myth of Empires received surprising acclaim from survival fans on Steam. Shortly after its release there, it had to leave the platform again. Now it is back – officially and with its own shop.
The dispute escalated further, ARK even filed a huge compensation lawsuit. Myth of Empires defended itself against the allegations and simultaneously launched the game itself.
Where can I get Myth of Empires now? Since March 1, the “International Vanguard Edition” has been officially available in the studio’s own shop. The prices are supposed to match exactly those that were previously on Steam, and there is even a discount right at release.
The release follows the test of the own launcher from January 17. At that time, however, the keys were limited. Now the international version has officially been released and is available for purchase.
In addition to the standalone version, there are new servers and numerous new content such as building parts, mounts, and events. This should please many fans, as Myth of Empires still has thousands of players on Steam.
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Myth of Empires is strong on Steam, even though it is not being sold
How is Myth of Empires rated? A rating can no longer be read on Steam because the game simply no longer has a shop page. However, the statistics page steamcharts continues to track the player numbers.
According to this, in February 2022, there were still over 11,000 players peaking and over 7,000 on average. While that is only about a quarter of the players at release, it is still a solid amount considering that the game is no longer for sale.
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Here you can watch gameplay of the game from the German YouTuber Hand Of Blood.
What kind of game is this anyway? If you haven’t heard of Myth of Empires: You can roughly imagine the game like Conan Exiles in ancient China. However, the game scales much larger.
In my review of Myth of Empires, I was able to engage in survival, crafting, and character building. All of this is quite classic for survival games. However, later on, there are dynasties that you build, siege battles, and real player-led empires.
A special focus is on the combat system, which considers the direction of an attack – like in Mordhau or Mount & Blade. There is even a certain strategy game aspect in the game through NPC companions and fortresses with buffs.
The Misfits team has signed 22-year-old Swede Carl Felix “MagiFelix” Boström for League of Legends. He will serve as a substitute player for all 5 roles in LoL in case something goes wrong with Team 1 or 2. MagiFelix is considered an absolute expert in LoL, as he has achieved the highest rank, Challenger, in every position. Just a few weeks ago, he dominated Europe’s SoloQ as a midlaner. However, his professional career has not been smooth so far.
This is the news from Misfits: The Berlin-based LoL team Misfits Gaming currently stands at a solid 10-5 in 3rd place in the European LEC league. Now they are treating themselves. Before the playoffs, they recruit the teamless and unlucky LoL star MagiFelix and write (via twitter):
With the playoffs around the corner, we decided to sign a substitute player for several roles in case of an emergency in the LEC or LFL.
And you know there is only one person who can do this job (besides Tyler1).
Welcome to Misfits, Magifelix!
MagiFelix reached the highest rank in all 5 roles in SoloQ
What is special about the player? Normally, a LoL player can only play one role. However, MagiFelix achieved the highest rank, “Challenger”, in all 5 roles in League of Legends in 2020.
This is an incredible achievement that earned the Swede the nickname “SoloQ-God” in 2020. Since then, many have kept an eye on MagiFelix.
Why is the player considered cursed? Normally, such an incredible LoL player should have been playing in the pro league for 4 years or at least been part of an academy team. However, MagiFelix has had a difficult and mixed professional career so far.
For years, he was in Fnatic’s academy team but never made it to the professional roster. Fans speculated from the outside that he had nerves issues or simply couldn’t communicate well.
MagiFelix wins game alone – Still gets kicked from pro team
In February 2021, he got his chance: The team, Astralis, the weakest team in the LEC, signed MagiFelix as a midlaner.
In this role, he could even shine with the rather dismal team and decisively win a match with a crazy backdoor play on his own.
Nevertheless, Astralis decided to let go of MagiFelix after a year and did not extend his contract. It was said that MagiFelix did not fit into the strategy (via reddit), which no one could understand from the outside. It was suspected that Astralis was pursuing a strict austerity policy.
The “backdoor play” was achieved by MagiFelix in a match against Misfits. They are now signing him as a pro:
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MagiFelix dominates SoloQ, earns a new chance in 2022
Why does MagiFelix get another chance? A few weeks ago, MagiFelix climbed back to the top of the EU West server and achieved 1920 LP, a strong number. He was 300 points ahead of the second player (via dotesports).
Misfits seems to be bringing him in as a “safety net” in case anything happens to one of their 10 players in Team 1 or 2.
Why pro teams seem to be handling such a apparently talented player with kid gloves remains a mystery that one can only speculate about. Perhaps the Swede is really too much of a “one-man-show” to function in a pro team. Or he is truly cursed.
The Xbox head Phil Spencer has addressed players worldwide, urging them to show more respect for developers. However, some gamers refuse to accept this, stating that developers should first start respecting the players. Microtransactions, political messages, and unfinished games are the problem, not the supposedly toxic players.
This is the situation:
Phil Spencer received a lifetime achievement award at the DICE 2022 Awards. During his acceptance speech, he mentioned that the gaming industry needs to do more to be a “force for good” and ensure that everyone in the industry feels welcome. Industry leaders often fail to create a safe environment for everyone.
After the speech, he was asked in an interview if he had a message for the players. He mainly urged them to show more respect for the developers who have the courage to come forward with their games.
However, in comments on this speech, some players criticized the lack of quality in the games, stating they appear “unfinished.”
This is Phil Spencer’s demand: The Xbox head Phil Spencer spoke in an interview with IGN. He was asked what message he has for players and said:
“Keep playing, use your voices, understand the power of creativity, the power of community. And one more thing I want to say: let’s respect the developers. I think often developments can be used as a weapon and used in fights against other platforms. I look at everyone who is brave enough to create something and put it out into the world – and see how their peers, the industry, the players play it, analyze it, and talk about it. Let’s just celebrate that so many great games are coming from the people and understand that it lays the groundwork for where the industry can still go.”
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What are the critical voices regarding this statement? While most comments on YouTube regarding the speech are very positive and praise Spencer, there are critical comments on the gaming site “GameSpot” that express the frustration of some hardcore gamers with AAA games.
One reader there says: “Most developers today have sacrificed quality and integrity to develop half-baked rubbish they use to exploit the masses with ‘money-making’ methods. They now have to sleep in the bed they made and complain about people being mean to them. Sorry, but in what industry can I go into pre-sale and release unfinished products that don’t work for a year?”
Another reader says: “Okay, but developers also need to keep their political views off Twitter and must not attack their customers. That creates a lot of the backlash.”
A third user says: “The developers get respect. The publishers who force them to release their games unfinished, despite the crunch, and fill them with ways to squeeze money from the players, deserve all the hate they get.”
Hate, anger, and frustration in gaming are a constant theme that affects everyone who goes public:
The new MMORPG Lost Ark is experiencing frequent bans, which penalize cheaters and botters. However, several players are currently complaining that they have been banned unfairly. Among them is a player who has already invested 18,000 dollars in Lost Ark.
What is behind the bans? In Lost Ark, account bans occur frequently. The reasons for this can be quite varied:
Botting
Goldselling
Cheating/Hacking
Toxic behavior in chat
However, an unusually large number of players have been complaining in recent days that they have been permanently banned without knowing why.
Among them is the player TheChozinOne, who claims to have invested more than 18,000 dollars and 400 hours since the release in Lost Ark.
What do the players say? TheChozinOne writes in the forum that he was shocked by the ban. According to the screenshot, he was permanently banned for “Cheating.” He should contact Amazon if he feels he has been banned unfairly.
The player did so, but there has been no update yet. The thread is about 36 hours old (via Lost Ark).
Other so-called “whales” – players who invest a lot of money in a service game – are also currently complaining about bans. The user bbcmijk writes, for example, (via Lost Ark):
It seems to have become a reality that I have been banned for cheating after playing this game for 400 hours and spending over $1,500 in Steam transactions, buying all founder packs, and taking 5 days off. How did I cheat, you ask? I would like to know that too… but Amazon is convinced that a robotic response is sufficient for the permanent ban.
In the forum, there are more examples of players who have spent 100 to 500 euros, but also users who have not spent a cent.
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Are these bans justified? This cannot be determined from our position. However, there have also been issues with bans in another Amazon game, New World:
Initially, players were unfairly permanently banned and were later let back into the game.
Community manager Roxx has also stated that there have been “particularly many of these complaints” recently and that the support team wants to take another closer look (via Lost Ark).
Players demand: Take care of the bots
How are the bans generally received? Lost Ark is currently struggling with a significant bot problem. Some suspect that even the queue problem could be solved if all bots disappeared. Many players are therefore demanding bans.
However, it is curious when players with many hours played and substantial monetary investment are banned, while some users in the forum report that they have been reporting the same bots for days.
What do you think about the situation with the bans and the bots? Do you know a player who has been banned unfairly? And how are the bots on your servers? Feel free to share in the comments.
For the month of March, Lost Ark has announced a major patch. We will tell you everything important about it:
