Even before the official release of Dying Light 2, there were complaints about the Denuvo DRM. Now there are reports from players who are being locked out of their own game – apparently thanks to the unpopular feature.
Update February 7: We have received a response from the developer. The issue should no longer occur.
Why are players being locked out? Shortly before the release, developer Techland announced that Dying Light 2 will come with Denuvo. The program provides a copy protection that is supposed to prevent pirated copies of the game from being made – or at least not so quickly.
On reddit, a user explains how exactly this protection affects players. There seems to be a lock that simply blocks the game after it has been started 5 times. However, the start only counts when a new “key” has been generated.
This happens every time you restart your computer. As long as you stay in the same cycle, it still counts as one session for Denuvo – you can start Dying Light 2 an unlimited number of times. However, this does not apply to everyone.
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Everything you need to know about the new survival game Dying Light 2 – with gameplay
Denuvo as a big problem – especially for GeForce Now
Who is affected? Denuvo is only active on PC, which is why the problem only affects PC players. However, it can hit anyone who restarts their PC multiple times and opens Dying Light 2 during that time.
However, particularly affected are according to reports on Reddit users of GeForce Now. The game is playable via Nvidia’s service. However, since it uses a new cloud PC every time you start, the 5 sessions are quickly reached.
According to affected players, they are then locked out of the game for 24 hours, even on their home PC. They cannot play Dying Light 2 anymore if they have started it too often via GeForce Now.
How can I prevent a lock? So far, we do not know of a reliable solution. At the moment, we advise against using GeForce Now if possible. The software is useful for playing on the go via cloud gaming, but it can jeopardize your access.
If you do not want to forgo GeForce Now, you should not start more than 5 sessions a day. If you need to switch trains too often or have a poor connection, be careful not to log in too often.
We have already inquired with the developers whether the issue is known and if it will be fixed. According to a response from February 7, the limit has been increased and the problem should no longer occur.
Even if PC players have certain restrictions due to Denuvo, they can still enjoy a huge advantage – at least in Germany. Because the dispute over the cut version has largely been settled here:
The 20-year-old YouTuber Schmooey has been considered the best player of Guitar Hero since 2018. However, in recent weeks, doubts have arisen about whether everything was above board. He now admits: He cheated. He will delete all his videos, return prize money, and withdraw from the business.
Whyu was Schmooey considered the best player?
In Guitar Hero, the aim is to play songs on a guitar while staying in rhythm. The more complex and faster the songs become, the harder it is to play them flawlessly.
Even as a teenager, Schmooey established himself as one of the most gifted players of a plastic guitar the world has ever seen. As the site Kotaku writes, he could not only play the most difficult songs of Guitar Hero, but he did it faster than anyone else.
This way, he was able to win several bounties totaling several thousand dollars that the community had put up for mastering particularly challenging tracks.
After 3 years, experts suddenly discover irregularities
This is how he got caught: For years, there were some irregularities in his videos, like a video lag or poor lighting, but everything always looked real. That changed in December 2021 when a video of the song “9 Patterns of Eternal Pain” went live.
In this very complex and fast piece, experts noticed that Schmooey’s hand movements did not match what was actually being played. At the end of the video, the overlay of Windows Media Player was also visible – this raised some skeptics’ alarms.
After Schmooey was confronted with the allegations, he initially defended himself but then admitted that “a few videos” were fake, although most were real.
However, once the suspicion was out in the open, players scrutinized every video Schmooey had ever uploaded. They found evidence of something being amiss in almost all videos, nearly a hundred videos.
Schmooey was apparently a master deceiver who recorded the songs “slowly”, but then played them back in the video faster, making it seem like he accomplished everything live.
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This is what he says now: In a video from January 15, Schmooey has now fully admitted his guilt. He announced that he would return the prize money and apologized to the community.
He says he acted out of a mix of greed and envy. He wants to change and feels terrible now. He is now in a very vulnerable position.
He had a lot of “darkness in his life”, but he was still aware that his actions were wrong. Therefore, he does not want to justify himself either.
He says he knows he is now a fraud. But he wants to do everything so that he is not a coward as well, and therefore he is fully facing the consequences of his actions. He is ashamed of what he did, especially in front of those who looked up to him. And he is ashamed of the people from whom he stole deserved attention and recognition.
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How could he deceive everyone for so long? The ironic thing is that Schmooey could only cheat because he was really good and was considered an acknowledged professional who could also play Guitar Hero exceptionally well live and even shaped the meta.
Another player explains: He could do such crazy things live in line sessions that people trusted him and didn’t look closely anymore. Schmooey evidently exploited this.
This is what it’s about: The sequence of events in the scandal resembles the exposure of plagiarism cases. Once the slightest suspicion arises that a doctoral thesis or a non-fiction book was not correctly produced, you can be sure that people will scrutinize it so closely that they will definitely find something.
Then the doctorate title is gone quickly.
Ironically, such a cheating case also hit the one who was considered the world’s best Minecraft speedrunner. However, he weathered the scandal easily and is now bigger than ever:
In 2022, some online games will close their doors again. In this article, we reveal which games will be affected and when they will actually close. This allows you to try them one last time.
What kind of games are on the list? The games listed here will not survive the year 2022. The shutdown of their servers has already been announced by the developers themselves.
We will tell you what made the games special and whether it is worth trying them out before their shutdown.
What kind of game is this? Wizards Unite comes from developer Niantic, who are also behind Pokémon GO. Instead of small Pokémon, you will fight magical creatures from Harry Potter here. All well-known characters from the books and films can be found here.
Why was it shut down? There is no official reason for the end of Wizards Unite. However, the game was not nearly as well-known and successful as Pokémon GO.
Is it worth playing it again? Wizards Unite is the first title on the list that has already been completely shut down. So you can no longer play it.
This is the global version of the game, which also included more classes and some revisions. However, this version was also unable to convince the mainstream audience. In recent months, an average of only slightly over 90 people played Kritika. In September 2021, there were only over 200 players online at peak times.
Is it worth playing it again? The MMO is perfect for hacking through dungeons alone or with friends and taking out everything that stands in your way. With the action-packed combat system and huge numbers, fun is guaranteed.
The game featured obvious pay-to-win, but the shop was already deactivated in January. Since the game is free to play, you lose nothing by trying it out. You can download it on Steam, among other platforms.
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Lost Ark starts on February 8 with 9 different EU servers in the head start. However, no official language is assigned to these servers. We reveal which server German players will be on and where larger streamers will settle.
On which server will I meet German players? The German community has voted and a large part will settle on the server Asta, including the major Discords Lost Ark Efficiency and Lost Ark – Deutsch (via Lost Ark Forum).
Asta will therefore serve as the unofficial German server.
The entire server list in Europe looks as follows:
Asta – Germany/Austria
Calvasus – Czech Republic/Slovakia
Kadan – PvP Community
Neria – Italy/Poland
Slen – No community yet
Thirain – No community yet
Trixion – France/Spain/Turkey
Wei – Spain
Zinnervale – No community yet
Do I have to play on Asta? No, but there is the greatest chance that German will be spoken in the chat and you will encounter many more German players. We at MeinMMO will also be actively playing on server Asta.
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Everything you need to know about the MMORPG Lost Ark – in 2 minutes
Kadan, Zinnervale, and Asta are likely to be the busiest servers
Which servers will likely be the busiest? In a Google spreadsheet, the players of Lost Ark have roughly documented the distribution of guilds, communities, and streamers (via Google Docs). A total of 312 communities have registered there.
It becomes clear that the server Kadan will likely be quite full:
Around 30% of all EU communities plan their start on Kadan
About 16% want to start on Zinnervale
14.7% have decided for the unofficial German server Asta
The distribution of communities – as of February 1.
Where should I play if I want to avoid queues? The servers Calvasus (2% of communities) and Thirain (0.3% of communities) will likely be the least busy at launch. Calvasus currently has only one English and three French guilds. So far, only two English guilds plan to start on Thirain.
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Where will I encounter German streamers or YouTubers?
One of the largest German content creators for Lost Ark, Sender, has settled on server Thirain
AresLP, a well-known German streamer, has not settled yet but will likely avoid server Asta
Entenburg has also not yet settled
Can I switch my server later? So far, there has been no official statement on this. Amazon initially also had no server transfers available for New World, which led to a debacle and a subsequent implementation. It is quite possible that it will also be activated later for Lost Ark.
Since there is currently no statement on this, you should choose the server you really want to play on.
Dungeons, Raids, and PvP can be played cross-server
Why is the server choice only somewhat important? Anyone who wants to play in the open world must be on the same server. This also applies to guilds, personal islands, and GvG.
However, Dungeons, Raids, PvP arenas, and the auction house use a cross-server system. You can interact with players from other servers.
However, you must be in the same region (EU/US-East/US-West/SA).
On which server will you play at the launch of Lost Ark? Will you join the big German communities or opt for a smaller server? Feel free to write it in the comments.
To learn more about the basic structure of Lost Ark, click here:
The MMORPG Lost Ark is just around the corner and brings a whopping 15 classes at launch. If you can’t decide which one to play, take our quiz and find out!
These are the classes of Lost Ark: The action RPG from Korea starts in the West with 5 base classes that divide into a total of 15 specializations. These specializations are the classes you will ultimately play:
Warrior: Berserker, Paladin, Gunlancer
Martial Artist: Battle Monk / War Dancer, Scrapper, Soulfist
Gunner: Artillerist / Death Shooter, Artillerist, Sharpshooter
Magician: Bard, Sorceress
Assassin: Shadow Hunter, Deathblade
With so much choice, there is something for every type of player that they might enjoy. However, with so many cool classes, there’s also the dilemma of which one to play now. Therefore, we have put together a quiz for you that will make it easier for some of you to decide.
How does the quiz work? In collaboration with our colleagues from GameStar, we have prepared a total of 10 questions for you. Some refer to specific situations, others to the gameplay mechanics of the classes in Lost Ark.
All of them are meant to give an assessment of which class from the MMORPG suits you best. The quiz can be repeated as often as you like, but answers cannot be changed in between.
Since all classes in Lost Ark have a gender lock, meaning they are restricted to only one gender, there are special cases. These include Battle Monk and War Dancer as well as Artillerist and Death Shooter.
The two pairs essentially form the same classes, differing in gender and in some gameplay elements such as CC effects or animations. Therefore, they have been combined in our quiz.
Show us: What results did you get? Did you expect the outcome or were you surprised? What answers did you choose? And in general: Are you still looking for a class to play at launch, or have you already made up your mind?
Tell us in the comments and share your plans for the launch of Lost Ark.
When does Lost Ark come out? The MMORPG launches on February 11, but those who pre-order the founder’s packs can start a few days earlier on February 8.
As Lost Ark is a free-to-play MMORPG, you can try it out freely without having to spend a cent.
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In FIFA 22 the Future Stars event has started. Find out which young talents have received strong new cards.
When does Future Stars start?The Future Stars event started today, Friday, February 4th at 7:00 PM, with Team 1. The new cards will be available in packs for one week.
This is Future Stars: The Future Stars event in Ultimate Team is about young talents who could become absolute world stars. These promising young players receive extremely enhanced special cards that are meant to represent how strong the footballers could one day be.
The condition for a place at Future Stars is that the players must not be older than 23 years, must not be world stars yet, and must not have participated in any previous Future Stars events.
Future Stars Team 1 – These are the new special cards
This is the team: The first Future Stars team is led by Dortmund’s Jude Bellingham, who receives an extremely strong 93-rated card. The card has top values in all areas and immediately ranks among the best midfielders in FUT 22.
However, the new cards from Vlahovic (92), Smith Rowe (91), Tchouameni (90), and the other Future Stars are also really strong. The new promo doesn’t offer any really weak cards. Only Botman (85) has to make concessions due to his low speed.
FUT players with Bundesliga teams will also be pleased with a very strong CB card from Frankfurt’s Ndicka (87).
This is the complete Future Stars Team 1:
CM: Jude Bellingham (93) – Borussia Dortmund
CM: Aurélien Tchouaméni (90) – AS Monaco
ST: Dušan Vlahović (92) – Piemonte Calcio/Juventus Turin
LM: Mikkel Damsgaard (89) – Sampdoria Genua
CAM: Emile Smith-Rowe (91) – Arsenal London
CB: Ibrahima Konaté (89) – Liverpool FC
RWB: Pedro Porro (89) – Sporting Lissabon
CAM: Matheus Cunha (88) – Atletico Madrid
ST: Goncalo Ramos (87) – Benfica Lissabon
ST: Joao Pedro (87) – Watford FC
CB: Evan Ndicka (87) – Eintracht Frankfurt
RW: Trincao (87) – Wolverhampton Wanderers
LM: Cody Gakpo (86) – PSV Eindhoven
CB: Sven Botman (85) – LOSC Lille
What do you think of the Future Stars event? Are you excited about the new cards? Let us know in the comments!
By the way, you can find out what important change the new Title Update 5 brings here:
Pokémon GO is part of the “Mobile Games Show” this evening. During the stream, several promo codes will be distributed – we will show them to you here in the live ticker.
What kind of event is this? The Mobile Games Show is an event that will be live-streamed on February 4th from 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM. Here, several YouTubers will compete against each other in various mobile games – including Pokémon GO.
During the show, several promo codes will be announced that you can redeem in your game for various gifts. To ensure you don’t miss any, we will keep you updated here in the ticker from MeinMMO.
Update: None of the codes are valid anymore. Our conclusion about the event:
Live ticker for promo codes of the Mobile Games Show with Pokémon GO – Problems redeeming?
7:18 PM: All codes are known, no further ones will be added. As of now, the codes seem to have already been used up. We are ending the ticker here and wish you a nice evening!
All 10 codes of the show at a glance:
X9WN6K7V5MM52
S2VYBUU99WFRG
FAMTF5TSYBMSM
AQX49M66J4DUJ
3FNURWYJSXKCD
4FFWJL96PSV4K
4L7L7RGBFBWJ3
9J3YM6PD779AX
42FAL84LS7M4B
8VRLRC4BTYV5W
A maximum of 5 of these codes can be redeemed per player. However, it currently seems that this is only limited in functionality.
6:47 PM: As of now, the codes seem to be limited, meaning redeemable in limited numbers. Acting quickly could pay off.
6:46 PM: And the next code:
S2VYBUU99WFRG
6:43 PM: Another code:
FAMTF5TSYBMSM
6:40 PM: It is now clear: Some trainers are able to redeem multiple codes, but not always all of them. What exactly this depends on is currently unclear.
6:37 PM: Another code has been announced:
AQX49M66J4DUJ
6:35 PM: As of now, it seems that there are problems. Currently, it appears that only one of the codes works for all trainers – the others do not.
6:30 PM: Be careful: In the Twitch chat, the codes are sometimes repeated.
6:26 PM: Another code is available:
3FNURWYJSXKCD
This code is supposed to provide a lure module, a smoke, and 50 balls. But with 5 codes, the limit has already been reached.
6:24 PM: Here are the codes:
4FFWJL96PSV4K
4L7L7RGBFBWJ3
9J3YM6PD779AX
42FAL84LS7M4B
8VRLRC4BTYV5W
6:20 PM: We’ve already got 5 – and EACH of them grants a smoke, a lure module, and 50 Poké Balls.
6:18 PM: Pay attention, here come the first codes!
6:17 PM: Pokémon GO kicks off the show.
6:11 PM: Now the rules of the show are explained. So far, there has been no promo code – these are expected to come during the Pokémon GO segment of the show.
6:00 PM: The show has started – codes could appear at any moment. However, at the very beginning, there were none.
5:00 PM: Hello everyone! In exactly 60 minutes, the Mobile Games Show will start. We will keep you updated from then on about what codes were shown and what they entail. So be sure to check in at 6:00 PM!
When will there be codes here? The show starts at 6:00 PM and runs until 10:00 PM. During this time, the ticker will also run.
How many codes will there be? As of now, it will have a total of 10 codes, but you can redeem only 5 each.
What’s inside? The codes are supposed to bring gifts like smoke, lure modules, and Poké Balls.
How do I redeem codes? If you want to redeem your codes, you must choose one of two ways – depending on what device you are using.
On Android devices, you can simply scroll down in the shop. There you will find the field for promo codes where you can just enter the code.
You redeem the code here
With iOS devices, on the other hand, you have to take a detour. Log in to the Niantic reward page (via Niantic) and enter the code there. You should then receive the items credited in your game.
What else is happening in the show? In addition to Pokémon GO, tasks and challenges will be posed in and around the games Pokémon GO, League of Legends: Wild Rift, Gumslinger, and Cats in Time.
The influencers Shurjoka, Rezo, Julien Bam, and Kalle will compete. In addition, there will be a musical performance by the band Glasperlenspiel.
Xur visits you again in Destiny 2. With many items and rare armor, he is on his way to surprise the Guardians. What he brings this time and whether it’s worth it, you will find out here on MeinMMO.
If you are interested in good shooter expertise: In the new MeinMMO podcast editor-in-chief Leya Jankowski, editorial manager Gerd Schuhmann, and author Benedict Grothaus as a survival expert talked about the new shooter releases at the beginning of 2022.
All info about Xur on February 4, 2022 – PS4, PS5, PC, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Google Stadia
When does Xur arrive? Xur will set up shop at a random location every Friday at the daily reset at 6 PM. He often sells you interesting items before he takes off again at the weekly reset on the following Tuesday at 6 PM.
Where is Xur? This is his shop for the weekend
Xur’s location: The guy is located in the Twisted Cove on the EDZ.
That is where Xur is located
Xur’s inventory from February 4 to February 8 – All Exotics at a glance
What does Xur have for sale? As always, Xur will have an exotic weapon and armor for all characters, meaning for Warlocks, Hunters, and Titans. But the Guardians will only know this once he has actually arrived.
Weapon: Telesto – Fusion rifle for 29 Legendary Shards
Titan: Aeon Safe – Gauntlets for 23 Legendary Shards
Mobility: +14
Resilience: +4
Recovery: +16
Discipline: +13
Intellect: +10
Strength: +6
Total: 63
Hunter:Aeon Swift – Gauntlets for 23 Legendary Shards
This is what Xur always has with him: You always get an Exotic Engram for 97 Legendary Shards from Xur, as well as the weekly quest for an exotic code.
Rare armor: If you didn’t buy the Gensym Knight armor before the Content Vault, you can now acquire it from Xur.
If you want the exact location and a more detailed description, Nexxoss has created a suitable video for you:
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Trials of Osiris from February 4 to February 8 – Map, weapons, and info
The Trials of Osiris are being rolled out again. This time, however, with the Conquest Lab. You must defeat your enemies and capture zones in order to win. Bungie also offers Freelance, so lone wolves can shake up the Trials.
Which map is this week? This week, it’s Bannerfall.
A demolished tower of the Guardians
This is how you get your loot: Previously, you could earn your loot in the Trials through three, five, and seven wins. This has changed now. Now there are rewards for:
Seven wins
50 rounds
as well as the infamous Flawless Run, which leads you to the Lighthouse
This is the reward for a flawless run: Every week, a special weapon is available in its Master version. This time, you can obtain the Linear Fusion Rifle “Reed’s Regret.”
Once you have obtained your desired weapon, you can focus your Trials Engrams specifically on it. On top of that, there are Enhancement Prisms and Ascendant Shards. Keep in mind that your rewards will increase even further once you have a complete pass – even if you lost one or two games.
When do the Trials start? The Trials start as usual at the daily reset at 6 PM.
Will you be participating in the Trials again, and how does your weekend look? Let us know in the comments!
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Dying Light 2 is on the market and once again leads you into a zombie-infested open world. If you are not quite sure whether you should dive into the undead adventure, we can help you on MeinMMO with a small checklist.
What is Dying Light 2? The action RPG transports you to a broken world full of zombies, where there are only a few safe places left for the living. The whole thing takes place in an open world, relies on a few firearms, and has an extensive parkour system.
The core features:
Post-apocalyptic open world filled with zombies
Day-night cycle alters zombie gameplay
Countless melee weapons
Fun parkour system for movement
Story campaign and side quests
RPG elements improve your character
Broken world that you can improve
Co-op mode for up to 4 players
If you are still deciding whether to buy Dying Light 2, you are in the right place. We have prepared a small checklist that provides comparisons that can help you make your decision.
If you would rather read our preview report, check it out here:
We have prepared 10 statements for you, and if you answer at least 7 of them with “yes” or “maybe,” you can confidently grab Dying Light 2:
Do you find games with zombies exciting?
Can you handle a little creepiness? Do you perhaps even enjoy it?
Can you cope with rather shallow RPG systems?
Do you enjoy exploring open worlds?
Is it okay for you that firearms are less important?
Do you like playing story adventures in co-op?
Do you often sneak past your enemies?
Are you into brutal games?
Does a parkour system for movement appeal to you?
Do you like making decisions that impact the story?
If you want a quick impression of gameplay and story, check out our overview video of Dying Light 2:
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Everything you need to know about the new survival game Dying Light 2 – with gameplay
Brutal zombie adventure with story background
Why should I check out Dying Light? The action RPG relies on brutal fights, endless hordes of zombies, and incorporates survival mechanics. All this happens in a large open world that you unlock gradually.
Dying Light, however, does not only rely on its shock effects and its diverse open world. The story aims to motivate you to learn more about the world and its people who are living on the brink of existence in the apocalypse.
Exploration, resource runs, and extravagant parkour maneuvers ensure that you won’t get bored. And when darkness falls, the peace is over anyway.
Moreover, you can experience almost the entire story, yes, the entire game in co-op mode. While completed quests only count for the party leader, teammates can level up their characters and keep the loot and bring it into their own save.
In our podcast on MeinMMO, we also discussed Dying Light 2 and talked about other exciting shooter releases:
Why might it not be for me? Dying Light 2 takes little consideration for gentle souls and displays brutal combat sequences with zombies and humans. The cut German version does not allow you to do quite as nasty things to human NPCs, but the game remains very brutal.
Additionally, you often find yourself in asymmetrical fights where you are at such a disadvantage that you have to flee. This can occasionally put you under a lot of pressure, which can be off-putting for some players.
Dying Light 2 has taken a lot from the first part of the series and polished the mechanics. If you loved the first part, you can confidently grab part 2.
Rockstar will launch the next-gen version of GTA 5 and GTA Online for PS5 and Xbox Series X|S in just a few weeks. It will feature some general improvements and 5 new cars that are designed to take full advantage of the performance of the more powerful console.
When is the next-gen version releasing? GTA 5 will be released on March 15 for PS5 and Xbox Series X|S.
What is different about this version? The new version will offer the ability to play GTA 5 in 4K and at 60 FPS. Additionally, there will be upgrades for objects in the visible distance, along with HDR options and ray tracing.
What changes in GTA Online? GTA Online will become a standalone title on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. It will be free to play for PlayStation players for the first 3 months. This feature was already known before.
New is that GTA Online will undergo some revisions:
In the next-gen version, players will be able to skip the story mode of GTA 5. Afterwards, there will be a new tutorial specifically for GTA Online.
New players will be able to directly access the career builder and choose one of four businesses: Biker, Executive, Nightclub Owner, or Gunrunner.
Additionally, there will be a full set of GTA dollars to buy an endgame vehicle right away.
Owners of the version for PS5 and Xbox Series X|S will also gain access to the new “Hao’s Specials Works” shop, where they can upgrade 5 completely new and 5 old cars to make the most out of the power of the new consoles.
Rockstar had good news for GTA 6 in addition to the announcement for the next-gen versions:
In a documentary by STRG_F on YouTube, several major influencers spoke about their lives on social media. The influencers warn against taking the job lightly or even pursuing it at all, as it is more stressful than it seems.
The documentary explored the question: “Does social media make you sick?” and engaged with several major content creators to get to the bottom of the answer.
Interviewed were well-known personalities active on YouTube, Twitch, and TikTok:
Roman and Heiko Lochmann aka “Die Lochis” – YouTube: 2.67 million subscribers
Florian “LeFloid” Diedrich – YouTube: 3 million subscribers
Simon “Unge” Wiefels – YouTube: 2.2 million subscribers, Twitch: 1.2 million followers
Nadine Breaty – TikTok: 8.1 million followers
Panicked attacks, burnout, and alcohol addiction
What do the influencers report? While Gnu talks about the pressure of numbers, paying employees, and community interaction, Roman Lochmann goes further and speaks of panic attacks, anxiety, and “really dark phases that are directly related to this career.”
Roman Lochmann recounts massive work even during school: “The vacations were always full,” and the two brothers have had a lot of stress since they were 12 years old. When it became too much, the Lochis wanted to focus solely on their music career and no longer pursue YouTube in their usual way.
Kalle Koschinsky also shared his feelings of being overwhelmed and that he completely broke down after a self-imposed challenge. Becker streamed for 29 days in a row and could not continue on the 30th day. He sat crying in front of his setup and took a week off afterwards.
Not enough, as he revealed in follow-up questions. Even 2 months later he experienced small flashbacks that mentally took him back to the breakdown. Kalle further believes that as a freelancer, one cannot simply take sick leave when not feeling well, even though it had been building up for him for a long time.
Unge reports about fans breaking into his garden, stealing his socks from the clothes rack, and bragging about it on the internet.
Jonas Ems and LeFloid even talk about having turned to alcohol consumption. While Ems only drank when going out with friends, making the buzz more bearable in case he got recognized, LeFloid turned to alcohol more frequently.
Diedrich said he realized that one could “remarkably drink unnoticed” in his industry, as he could be at events and after-show parties six days a week. Gradually, he also started drinking during streams and found himself in a cycle that was absolutely unhealthy.
LeFloid stated that he pulled the emergency brake when colleagues and his wife confronted him about his alcohol consumption.
The pressure of the algorithm, obligations, and fans
Some content creators reported in the documentary that at some point they could no longer stand behind what they were actually producing. The algorithm practically dictated it to them, thereby increasing the stress further and decreasing the fun.
To stay at the top on YouTube and Twitch, it is not uncommon to have to adjust your content so that new people can discover the channel or not cancel the subscription. Often, influencers feel pressured to do things that do not actually suit them. The concept of “being your own boss” no longer applies then.
Heiko Lochmann said aptly on the subject:
The year 2017 was extremely intense, as we drifted away from who we are. And at some point, algorithms dictated your day. Which is not nice because then you cannot express yourself artistically at all. You have to compress videos to so-and-so minutes or whatever. (…) Keeping an eye on the trends. You do everything except what you might actually feel like doing.
Many influencers also agree: The platforms, through the algorithms, do not protect young people from psychological and social pressure. You are directly penalized and recommended less on the platforms as soon as you no longer provide regular content.
In addition, some influencers believe that providers like TikTok and YouTube should do more to preserve the mental health of their creators. For example, all interviewed influencers believe that a kind of “mandatory vacation” once a year would be a good idea.
The obligation to fans: Naturally, an influencer should also respond occasionally to comments from fans or give them attention through likes. Additionally, most viewers expect regular content, whether on Twitch, Instagram, TikTok, or YouTube.
Nadine Breaty mentioned that she once lost 10,000 Instagram followers when she did not post anything for a week. Gnu also reported that she gets nervous when she has not commented or liked anything after uploading a video on her main channel.
Also interesting was the question about the influencers’ mobile phone use. On average, all of them were on their phones about 6 hours a day, some even 8-10 hours. The daily check for numbers, comments, and content adds up.
What do the influencers advise others? Gnu wants people to engage more with the person and the profession. The job is “not just something casual” and requires a lot of work.
Jonas Ems believes: If you are already in it, you should not become dependent on success, as everything has a lot to do with the algorithms of the platform. Otherwise, he even discourages becoming an influencer as it is certainly “not healthy for one’s own psyche.”
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Rockstar Games has officially commented on the next installment of the GTA series (Did someone say GTA 6?). In a blog post, they discuss the development of the game.
Where is the information coming from? In a blog post, Rockstar Games talks about the current development of Grand Theft Auto V, GTA Online, and what fans can expect in the near future.
The probably most important part of the blog post for many in the community revolves around a new installment of the series. Everyone is hoping for a Grand Theft Auto VI, so GTA 6.
“GTA VI” not named, but suspected
This is what Rockstar Games explains: In the blog post (via rockstargames.com), it states:
“Given the unprecedented longevity of GTA V, we know that many of you have been asking us for a new installment in the “Grand Theft Auto” series. With every new project we undertake, it’s always our aim to go well beyond what we’ve delivered so far – and we are pleased to confirm that the active development for the next installment of the “Grand Theft Auto” series is in full swing. We look forward to sharing more as soon as we are ready. So please stay tuned to the Rockstar Newswire for official details.”
Is there a release date for GTA 6? No, that is not known yet and not foreseeable. The active development is good news for fans. However, deriving a release timeframe or even a date from this would be mere speculation.
Insider Jason Schreier has already given an initial assessment on the release of GTA 6. And it may not be as far off as many believe.
What do we still know about GTA 6? So far, news regarding a new installment of the GTA series has been quite thin. Fans have been thinking that the game is already in development. However, that has not been officially confirmed. The last official words came from Strauss Zelnick, the head of the publisher Take-Two. He mentioned that one should let a game series rest for a while so that the release feels like a major event. What Zelnick also said about delaying games.
The publisher has also secured patents for improved open world a few years ago. These relate to the calculation and generation of objects in an open world, and NPCs and traffic could also benefit from this.
For all fans of the GTA series, we have a special treat:
What is speculated about the setting? There are numerous rumors regarding the setting of GTA 6. Alleged leaks suggest that GTA VI will return to Vice City. Just recently, the remake of the Miami classic was released and players love the setting with 80s music on the beach. Others suspect that the newest installment of Grand Theft Auto will head to South America and participate in a Narcos setting.
Finally, you can unlock The Rock in Fortnite. The tasks for The Foundation are known and we will show you how to solve them.
In Fortnite, you can finally unlock the outfit for The Rock. It is called “The Foundation” and comes with some cosmetics like a glider or a pickaxe. But you have to unlock this stuff first.
We will show you the tasks for the skin and what you should do.
All Tasks for The Foundation
Outfit The Foundation – Visit the Mighty Monument, Sanctuary, and an Outpost
Emoticon “Countenance of the Foundation”: Search 3 chests or ammo boxes at Covert Cavern
Spray “The True Foundation”: Use 4 Shield Potions in a single match
Pickaxe “Plasma Spike of the Foundation”: Deal 100 melee damage to opponents
Hit opponents with your pickaxe for this
Cloak “Foundation Cloak”: Hit an opponent with a sniper rifle while crouched
Paint “Fundamental”: Travel 1,000 meters with a character you have recruited.
You can use Jonesy or Brainiac, both of whom spawn at The Joneses POI. Pay them the fee and then simply travel 1,000 meters – The hired NPCs will follow you
Emote “Aim and Fire”: Help in eliminating Gunnar.
Visit Covert Cavern and go into the camp. Try to defeat Gunnar, preferably with several players. A tough battle awaits you.
Style “The Foundation (Elite Fighter)”: Use common or uncommon weapons to deal headshot damage to players.
Style “The Foundation (Tactical)”: Use shotguns or submachine guns to deal damage to opponents from above.
Glider “Jet Glider”: Land at a Seven Outpost and finish the match in the top 10.
Style “The Foundation (Combat)”: Complete all other tasks
The tasks are not particularly difficult and can be quickly completed in group modes and a few normal matches. Will you unlock the new outfit and use it?
It won’t be long and Destiny 2 players will download the content of the new expansion to their hard drives. But before that, a longer downtime and a download await. MeinMMO summarizes the information and times you need to know for the launch.
When does Witch Queen officially start? The new expansion Witch Queen will be released worldwide at the same time. For Germany, that is February 22, 2022 at 18:00 CET. However, before you can explore the new content and Savathun’s Throne World, you must first download the expansion.
Witch Queen is the most pre-ordered expansion in the history of Destiny 2
To help you plan optimally, Bungie has already announced the scheduled times for the downtime before the launch and the official preload times.
When does the preload start? The preload for Witch Queen is expected to be available on February 22 at 04:00 CET on all platforms. Bungie announced this in the current “This Week at Bungie”-blog (TWaB). How much storage will be required is not yet known.
Additionally, a longer downtime for Destiny 2 will take place beforehand. Bungie currently plans for just over 14 hours, which you should also take into account.
These times are important for the start of Witch Queen
To prepare for the launch of The Witch Queen on February 22, Destiny 2 will first be completely shut down.
On Tuesday, February 22, the servers will be taken offline at 03:45 CET. You will not be able to log in, and some services on Bungie.net will also be unavailable.
From 04:00 CET on February 22, the preview version for Witch Queen and the update 4.0.0.1 will be available on all platforms.
It is planned that the Destiny 2 servers will be back online on February 22 at 18:00 CET. If everything goes well, you will be able to play the update 4.0.0.1 on all platforms and regions afterwards. The new expansion will go live then.
At 19:00 CET on February 22, the maintenance of Destiny 2 is expected to be completed.
Bungie only plans for “small queues”: This year, one might assume that due to the many players wanting to play the DLC at launch, there may be longer wait times when logging in.
However, despite the fact that Destiny 2 “The Witch Queen”, the most pre-ordered expansion in the history of Destiny 2, Bungie is actually only planning for “small queues”. Whether that all will work out will have to be seen on February 22.
On which platforms does Witch Queen release? Destiny 2 releases the new expansion on PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X, PC, and Google Stadia.
Do you think Destiny 2 has planned well and the queue lengths will be limited despite a million players at the launch of Witch Queen? Or do you think players should expect very long wait times when logging in this year? Let us know your thoughts in the comments.
By the way: What you can still do in Destiny 2 before the preload has already been summarized for you by MeinMMO in this article:
Dying Light 2 is not on the index in Germany, but a cut version of the game was created. However, it is not used everywhere. Anyone who buys the digital version via Steam, Epic, or the official store still gets the uncut version – even in Germany.
What happened? Dying Light 2 was released in two different versions:
The uncut version is valid worldwide and is extremely bloody.
The cut version basically exists only because the first part of the series ended up on the index here. Without cuts, the USK likely would not have granted approval.
However, at release, some players noticed that they indeed own the uncut version, even though they purchased it in Germany. But why is that, and where can the cut variant still be found?
What does the developer say? The developer Techland stated to GameStar that the sale is not due to a technical error, but rather intentional:
Yes, we have already confirmed that, and nothing has changed – the digital versions on PC are uncut because there is no official ban in Germany. The console versions are cut.
So if you buy a digital version in Germany via Steam, Epic, or Techland’s store, you get Dying Light 2 as uncut, with lots of blood and violence.
Players on PlayStation, Xbox, or Nintendo Switch, however, are out of luck. They still only receive the cut version. Here, a possible alternative is to buy the game abroad. However, note that players of the cut and uncut versions cannot play together.
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Everything you need to know about the new survival game Dying Light 2 – with gameplay
Anyone playing Dying Light on PC has to be careful not to start the game too often. Otherwise, it can happen that you get simply locked out for 24 hours.
Will Uncut stay Uncut? This question cannot be answered at this moment. There is always a chance that Dying Light 2 might end up on the index later or may need to be cut.
What do you think about Techland’s move? Do you think it’s good that there is now an uncut version in Germany? Or does the back-and-forth bother you even more?
Today, on February 4th, the official release of Dying Light 2 is here. To celebrate the launch, we at MeinMMO are giving you some tips that can help you get familiar with the mechanics.
Dying Light 2 is quite an extensive game that combines elements from various genres. The game can be described as an open-world RPG with survival mechanics. Therefore, there are several things to keep in mind, especially during your first steps.
That’s why we want to provide you with some helpful tips that can assist you while surviving in the zombie apocalypse. Currently, these are mainly designed for beginners, but we will gradually expand this article with more tips.
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8 Tips for Dying Light 2
Our selection refers to different aspects of the game. In Dying Light 2, the various mechanics are interconnected.
The parkour system is closely linked to the combat system, but it is also crucial for movement. Equipment, in turn, is important for survival in combat, but it also influences your playstyle.
Additionally, useful tools like throwing knives, grenades, or Molotovs can be crafted by you and used for various tactics.
Not every fight needs to be fought
That’s why you shouldn’t engage in every fight: In Dying Light 2, zombies, bandits, and other threats are constantly after you. Especially zombies can be found almost around every corner.
You can hardly do anything else but run through the streets and take down every zombie. However, this is not something you should necessarily do, as there are some points that argue against it:
Regular zombies yield very few experience points
They drop very little loot
You wear out your equipment without really benefiting from it
If you want good loot, you should rather look in other places. Especially abandoned GRE vehicles and containers often contain useful equipment and items.
Besides, you should focus on the stronger enemies. Special zombie variants often carry loot. Human enemies also frequently have equipment and other items with them.
It’s hardly worth taking down every pathetic standard zombie.
This quickly leads to picking up cool or strong weapons. They might break, after all. However, over the course of the game, I’ve realized: Hoarding weapons is not worth it. You level up faster and find new and stronger weapons before you can even destroy your hoarded items.
Before you know it, the once strong, rare weapon is one to two levels too low and suddenly can’t keep up with the regular weapon you found. Therefore, the rule is: Use what you find! Don’t hold back and put your strongest weapons directly into your quick selection.
What about clothes? In Dying Light 2, you find clothing sets in addition to weapons. In total, there are four different categories:
Brawler – For melee fighters with one-handed weapons
Medic – For all-rounders focused on parkour and healing
Ranger – For ranged fighters with bows and crossbows
Tank – For melee fighters with two-handed weapons who want to endure more
You will find pieces of these four categories from the beginning. However, at the start, it is not worth building specific builds or sets. By the time you have a ranged weapon, you’ll have progressed quite far in the game. Moreover, you level up and loot faster than you can truly utilize your sets for long.
So don’t hesitate and sell everything that doesn’t match your level. This also leads us to our next point.
Hoarding weapons quickly leads to a full inventory, so save space.
Save your money – you will need it later
That’s why you should save: It’s simply not worth buying equipment at the beginning of the game. You find more than enough on your missions and strolls through the city.
In the later stages of the game, the offers from various traders get better but also significantly more expensive. Therefore, it is wise to have some financial backup.
If you have trouble finding valuable and strong loot, we already have a guide for hidden safes that can contain strong equipment:
What you need to keep in mind: At night, the game world becomes immensely more dangerous. A large portion of the zombies “sleep” during the day in buildings. However, at night, they swarm the streets.
Then some of the more dangerous specimens are present, and screamers are everywhere. As soon as they see you, they alert all zombies in the vicinity, and suddenly the whole block is after you.
How does such a hunt work? If you are spotted by screamers, a bar will be displayed, which fills up during the chase as you draw attention from more zombies.
Moreover, there are four stages. With each stage, more and more dangerous zombies join the hunt for you. To escape a hunt, you must either get far enough away from the mob to break line of sight for long enough or seek a safe zone where UV lights are present. Once you are under the protection of the UV lights, the mob will lose interest in you.
Otherwise, keep as far away from the streets as possible and stay on the rooftops when you’re just on the move. However, if you enter buildings, you need to pay attention to further things:
Always keep an eye on your immunity indicator. Without UV light, you will transform into a zombie after a certain time and thus be “dead”.
If it gets tight, there are two life-saving items: immunity boosters and UV mushrooms. They increase your immunity for a certain period.
So always have enough of them in your inventory.
Stealth can be very useful in buildings. Because although most zombies are now playing outside, there are still enough of them inside ready to devour you.
So proceed cautiously and try not to alert the entire mob.
A final note: Be careful when using grenades and any other items that create a lot of noise. Explosions attract particularly fast zombies that can also pursue you onto the rooftops.
Use your tools for distraction
What you should keep in mind: Dying Light 2 offers you not only offensive tools for aggressive approaches. There are also numerous other items that expand your tactical options.
For instance, you can distract zombies and living enemies with various bait and other items. The following distraction options are available:
Gold coins – To distract single enemies.
Noisemakers – To distract human enemies and zombies
Meat bait – Attracts zombies to the location where you place it.
Depending on the situation, you can use these items to lure zombies to you or distract them from a specific location.
For example, you can grab valuable loot that is guarded by a horde of zombies or create confusion in bandit camps. Moreover, you can even unleash zombies on bandits.
Be sparing with upgrades and weapon mods
What are upgrades? Thanks to the crafting system in Dying Light 2, you can upgrade your tools and weapon mods if you have the corresponding materials. The upgrades then improve the properties of the respective items.
That’s why you should wait: With each upgrade level, the requirements increase, and you need to invest more money and rarer materials. Especially at the beginning, this is quite expensive.
Later in the game, you reach the necessary items more quickly and can also make money faster. So, wait with your upgrades.
You may also find items that already meet higher upgrade levels with some luck at traders and while exploring the game world.
Here you can take a look at the various menus.
Unlock fast travel points
What you should keep in mind: Dying Light 2 offers a fast travel feature, although it is not unlocked at the beginning of the game.
If you want to use the feature, you need to find the subway stations in the game world and activate their power to turn them into safe houses and fast travel points.
To do this, you need to activate a different number of generators while solving smaller and simple climbing puzzles.
What you should keep in mind: In Dying Light 2, you shouldn’t rely only on your weapons and items. Your parkour and climbing skills are also particularly important.
You can use them not only for movement but also in combat. With the right skills, you can perform acrobatic attacks, use your environment to your advantage, and become a true whirlwind.
As you progress through the game, you unlock abilities that allow you to push enemies off rooftops, set traps, or simply confuse them. So take a close look at your surroundings and consider how you can use them to your advantage.
The combat system may seem simple, but as you progress further in the game, more opportunities will open up for you.
Do you find the tips helpful? Have you made any useful discoveries that you want to share with others? Feel free to let us know!
In this country, Dying Light 2 is only available in the cut version, but you can easily obtain the uncut version. But which one did you purchase? Take part in our survey: Cut or Uncut?
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In Fortnite there are already many emotes that rotate daily through the item shop. However, some are so rare that they haven’t seen the light of day in years. We will show you the rarest emotes that haven’t made it to the item shop in ages.
What kind of items are these? These are emotes, known as gestures, that players can buy in battle passes or the item shop for V-Bucks. They allow players to communicate dances or feelings to other players without directly talking to them through a headset.
3 emotes that haven’t returned in years
In our list, we will not go through all emotes but only the rarest ones that haven’t returned to the item shop in ages, which are as follows:
Tidy
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What is this emote? Even players without Fortnite experience should know these moves. They come from Snoop Dogg from the song “Drop It Like It’s Hot.” Your skin stands still and moves its arm as if it is wiping something off.
How old is the emote? This dance was last seen in the item shop 1131 days ago (as of 03.02.22). To summarize in years, that’s more than 3 years. So if you see someone with this emote, they are an OG player.
How much does the emote cost? This emote has the rarity “Rare” and thus costs 500 V-Bucks.
Fresh
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What is this emote? Who doesn’t know Carlton from the series “The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air”? This dance was performed by Carlton himself and found its way into Fortnite on the battlefield. After issues regarding copyright initiated by Carltons actor himself, this skin disappeared and never returned. The reason for its disappearance is unclear, but it could be related to the copyright dispute.
How old is the emote? This dance was last seen in the item shop 1140 days ago (as of 03.02.22). To summarize in years, that’s more than 3 years. Here too, owning this gesture is considered OG.
How much does the emote cost? This emote has the rarity “Epic” and thus costs 800 V-Bucks.
Rambunctious
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What is this emote? This gesture also comes from the “Will Smith” series The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air. This dance was performed by Will Smith and shows wild and crazy movements.
How old is the emote? This dance was last seen in the item shop 1149 days ago (as of 03.02.22). To summarize in years, that’s more than 3 years. Here too, owning this gesture is considered OG.
How much does the emote cost? This emote has the rarity “Rare” and thus costs 500 V-Bucks.
Many of these gestures haven’t appeared in ages, yet they could stroll back into the item shop at any time. So don’t lose hope; Epic has already brought back the rarest skins in the past.
What do you think of the gestures in Fortnite? Do you find them cool, and do you even own any of these legendary OG emotes? Let us know in the comments what you think and whether you’re also OG.
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With a change, Nvidia sought to make graphics cards uninteresting for miners. Now, a miner has explained that the restriction is unimportant for most users.
What kind of restriction is this? Nvidia had announced a few months ago that it wanted to make graphics cards uninteresting for miners. For this, they first adjusted the software and then the chip of the graphics card. This way, the performance in mining decreased. However, the first restriction was cracked by miners.
Nvidia had introduced a special mining graphics card for miners to provide them with an alternative. Now, a miner has commented on the situation and explained what miners think about it.
Miners consider Nvidia’s measures against miners to be “pointless”
Who is speaking? The narrating miner claims to have around 95 graphics cards installed in his mining rig, most of which are RTX-3000 GPUs. He earns about 4500 USD per month with Ethereum, a cryptocurrency, which is around 4000 Euros after deducting electricity costs.
“Yes, I consider LHR to be pointless,” he explains, adding that this restriction presents absolutely no obstacle for miners.
Another miner explains that while the yield with the modified cards is lower, it wouldn’t stop any miner.
If you have the choice, miners will of course opt for non-LHR cards, but the fact that a card is LHR will not stop them from buying it.
Additionally, greedy scalpers are also a major problem for miners, as they buy everything that comes their way to extract money from every graphics card. Many miners ultimately don’t care whether they buy a regular graphics card or a mining graphics card, as all are hardly available. The prices are all high in the end:
Many people, miners and scalpers, are still buying cards at the same prices as before. I bought the LHR cards because the scalpers took everything and there was no great selection.
AMD tries to make graphics cards uninteresting for miners with low video memory
The direct competitor of Nvidia had another idea to make graphics cards unattractive for miners. AMD introduced its RX 6500 XT as hope for gamers. AMD deliberately limited the graphics card’s video memory to 4 GB. That’s so little that it’s hardly profitable for miners to gather cryptocurrencies with such a graphics card.
Nevertheless, AMD disappointed many users and testers with its RX 6500 XT. Despite the idea of making the graphics card uninteresting for miners, the small Radeon graphics card particularly fails due to its weak performance. For many gamers, 4 GB of video memory may simply be too little in 2022.
You can read a detailed report on the situation and the tests here on MeinMMO:
With the new expansion End of Dragons, Guild Wars 2 receives some new areas, including the city of New Kaineng. In the predecessor, Guild Wars Factions, it was the capital of the area. Now, details about Kaineng have finally been shared, and many players are quite taken with the city.
What kind of city is this? The center of Kaineng in Guild Wars 1 was a city with tall, rather ugly buildings and slums right at its doorstep. This gave Kaineng a unique atmosphere because one was not wandering in a rich, colorful area of the world but also saw the darker sides of civilization.
Many were correspondingly eager to see Kaineng implemented in the new expansion End of Dragons – this time in Guild Wars 2.
New Kaineng has been rebuilt a bit further south after a tidal wave and has undergone some changes due to technological advancement. The city is now much more colorful, intertwined with water, and planted with trees. At the same time, there are still some tall buildings, and the Jade technology gives the city a cyberpunk flair.
User Chris_7941 also shares this view, who described the city in the trailer as a kind of “Venice in Cyberpunk” (via reddit).
You can get an initial impression from this trailer:
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Power outages and aggressive robots keep the city on edge
What can be seen in the trailer? In the first few seconds, the harbor of Kaineng is shown. Even here, some styles collide:
You can see some buildings that have a typical Asian look. They are tall, have many small windows, and intricately decorated roofs.
However, technology is already evident on the buildings. Flying platforms, pipes with flowing green jade, and a massive gray wall.
In the next images, the first trees can be seen, and you ride one of the new skiffs through the canals of the city. Again, you see different images of traditional lanterns and street vendors, but also robots wandering or flying through the streets.
Some buildings can also be entered from the inside and reached all the way to the top, as the trailer shows. This was one of the major hopes of players from Guild Wars 1.
The appearance of the residents of Kaineng also receives a lot of praise in the comments. User skirtsan writes on reddit: “The citizens look so beautiful! I’m totally into their designs and outfits!”
Especially this elegant outfit from the character in the forefront was also wished for in reddit for their own characters.
Is everything fine in the city? However, starting around the 30-second mark, the image of the city changes somewhat. The lights flicker, and there seem to be problems with the power supply.
Jade robots run amok, and battles break out in the streets.
While the main cities in most MMORPGs are rather quiet places to relax and craft, it seems that New Kaineng also regularly experiences events and fights. Many players on reddit find that good.
When will there be more about Kaineng? Already today, on February 4, the developers will hold a livestream to present Kaineng and the new Jade technology in more detail. You can tune in to the official Twitch channel of Guild Wars 2 starting at 9:00 PM.
From February 28, you can then explore New Kaineng yourself. That’s when the expansion End of Dragons launches. Incidentally, the developers had accidentally leaked the release date beforehand, which was very curious:
One of the biggest Twitch streamers of Call of Duty: Warzone now has the inscription of the developers Raven Software on his butt. We show you how this offensive artwork came to be on MeinMMO.
The Twitch streamer “Swagg” made his breakthrough with Call of Duty: Warzone and still loves playing the free battle royale.
A change from the major Pacific update in December 2021 was not well received by him and parts of the community, and Swagg promised that he would get “Raven Software” tattooed on his butt if the adjustment was reverted.
Butt Tattoo adorned the Twitter account of the developers
The Twitch streamer Swagg is one of the biggest names in Call of Duty: Warzone. With nearly 2 million subscribers on Twitch and just over 1.4 million hours of watch time, he ranks 3rd among Warzone streamers in January 2022 (via sullygnome.com).
Swagg is more of a gameplay streamer who impresses with his skills. The 25-year-old also enjoys laughing and is not shy about making silly remarks.
This has now backfired. In early January, Swagg commented on a tweet regarding an update from Warzone, demanding the retraction of a controversial change.
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Swagg wrote: ‘I will tattoo Raven Software on my right cheek if you reverse the loadout change.’ Said and done – a few hours after the update, Swagg already had the inscription on his butt:
Community celebrates action, but there is also criticism
If you look at various tweets on the subject, there are many positive reactions. Many users did not expect the CoD developers to engage so thoroughly.
While there are always demands for even more changes, the general mood on the subject is very positive.
However, there is also criticism. One of the biggest female streamers of Warzone, Kalei, wrote that she was not allowed to participate as a captain in an official Warzone tournament because she had spread “oversexualized tweets.”
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On her Twitter account, there are indeed some tweets that would qualify for such an assessment. However, Kalei does not find it appropriate for the official Twitter account of Raven Software to show parts of a butt as a profile picture. She receives much support for this, but also backlash.
The Twitter account of Raven Software has since reverted to its old profile picture and Swagg is recovering from his visit to the tattoo artist. In the first stream after the incident, he talks about his pain while sitting but regrets nothing.
He jokes that Raven could now “copyright” his butt and that the photo of the tattoo would surely make a profitable NFT.
