Twitch streamer Castro_1021 is known for his excessive streams in FIFA 22. Now, he received the news during a stream that he has been banned from the transfer market in Ultimate Team – which left him completely puzzled.
Who is this about? Edwin “Castro_1021” Castro is arguably the biggest streamer in the FIFA domain. With 3.3 million followers on Twitch, he tops the ranking of “FIFA streamers with the most followers” on Twitchmetrics.
He also ranks at the top in the categories “Most Watched”, “Fastest Growing”, and “Highest Peak Viewership” in the last 30 days. Only in “Most Popular” does he sit in second place – surpassed only by the official FIFA 22 channel (via Twitchmetrics).
Moreover, he was the host of the official EA FIFA show “Face-Off”, where stars like Trevor Noah and Jason Sudeikis also appeared.
Thus, the news that Castro has now been banned from the transfer market in FIFA 22 was particularly surprising. And that live on stream.
Castro receives transfer market ban – “This must be a mistake”
This is what happened: On Twitch, viewers could watch live as Castro tried to navigate the transfer market when suddenly he received error messages. “There is a problem with communicating with the servers” it states, and then suddenly the message pops up: “Account at Risk”.
The message accuses the streamer of “Coin Distribution”, that is, the unlawful trading or shifting of coins. Therefore, his account is now permanently blocked from the FUT transfer market. This means: One cannot buy or sell player cards.
Castro initially reacts with a drawn-out “Whaaaaaaaaat?” His shock is clearly visible:
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He wonders how this could have happened: “Permanently banned? I just spent 300,000 FIFA points on Black Friday, and you think I’m distributing coins?!” Amounts that are not unfamiliar to Castro: Like many other FIFA streamers, he is also known for pack-opening videos, where a lot of money can flow. For the TOTY event in FIFA 20, he invested about 800,000 FIFA points – which corresponded to approximately 6,700 euros.
As a result, he searches for an explanation: “This must be a mistake,” he says, and then considers that it might have to do with so-called “Red Picks”.
What are “Red Picks”? These are actually untradeable Weekend League rewards. However, at the start of the FIFA season, there were faulty cards that could be sold on the transfer market. Castro had grabbed them – and then sold them back at a high price. “Is it because I bought Red Players? This is your mistake. You made them tradable,” he states.
In addition, he sold all tradable cards from his club on the same day, according to Castro. Consequently, he received a large amount of coins at once – and now suspects that this might have been the trigger.
In the past, players reported that they received such a ban after particularly heavy transfers involving many coins. Now players suspect that this has also happened to Castro. However, the official explanation does not go into detail beyond the accusation of “Coin Distribution”.
Therefore, Castro considers the ban a dud: “This must be a mistake. You literally saw everything I did over the weekend during the Black Friday promo. On stream, everything was on stream,” Castro states: “Everything we have ever done on this account is on stream.”
Whether Castro remains banned or the ban will be lifted is something that will be revealed in the coming hours or days. We will keep you updated at MeinMMO.
After Update 3, which accidentally leaked new skins for the Pre-Season for Battlefield 2042, there was intense criticism from players. Now, developer DICE has responded and commented on the issue.
What happened? The big Update 3 accidentally brought some skins into the game too early on December 2nd. Among them was an outfit for the specialist Boris, which gave him a Christmas coat and a white beard like Santa Claus.
Now the developers have responded to the criticism and issued a statement on Twitter. In the statement, DICE made it clear that they currently have other priorities and that not all skins will be available everywhere. We summarize their statements for you.
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Developers on Skins – Not all will be available for Christmas; priorities lie elsewhere
This is what DICE says about the skins: In the Twitter thread, it is said that live service models require months of work in advance.
This would open up opportunities if key moments are reached in the first year. With this, the developers seem to emphasize how important the model is for the development of Battlefield 2042.
Nevertheless, they currently have other priorities. They have no plans to release all these skins this Christmas.
Some of the cosmetics were also created specifically for certain modes and events in the Portal mode and are not available everywhere.
We also create unique cosmetics for one-time use in special Battlefield Portal modes to enhance the experience during special events. During our live service, you may occasionally come across these cosmetics locked for the mode, which do not affect the rest of the game.
With this, they likely wanted to address players’ concerns that the skins might harm immersion. However, which ones fall into this category is not specified.
Instead, they refer to the upcoming weekly challenges starting next week, where they already show some of the upcoming unlockable weapon skins.
Insider Tom Henderson has also commented on the topic, giving fans another reason not to be happy with the skins.
According to Insider, the skins did not go down well in secret feedback rounds
Who is he anyway? Anyone deeply involved with topics like Battlefield or CoD will come across Tom Henderson sooner or later. He is considered an industry insider with good connections to numerous developers and other important staff at EA, DICE, Activision, and others.
He has also commented on the skin issue and revealed: Apparently, there was a secret feedback round months before the release, in which the skins were rated by selected testers in a survey.
Even back then, these skins reportedly did not go well and scored poorly with testers. However, this ultimately had little impact, as the skins have now resurfaced.
This naturally causes further anger among players, who are raising exactly this information under the developers’ statement. The Reddit thread has already received about 11,000 upvotes and adds further fuel to the fire. (via reddit)
Whether players will ultimately be satisfied with the developers’ response remains to be seen. However, the initial reactions to the Twitter post show little understanding of it.
But what do you think about the discussion? Are the skins annoying? Or do you not find them too bad? What do you think about the developers’ reaction?
The former Twitch streamer Ludwig “Ludwig” Ahgren (26) has been an official YouTube streamer for three days. Now, after three days, he has been banned by YouTube. MeinMMO tells you what happened.
The 26-year-old previously entertained hundreds of thousands of subscribers on Twitch with his streams. He became most well-known through his Subathon, which eventually got so out of hand, that Ludwig even banned viewers who spent too much money.
In his Twitch streams, Ludwig mainly played Pokémon, Valorant, and chess. Otherwise, he simply chatted with his 20,000 to 30,000 viewers in Just Chatting.
Ludwig was banned during his livestream
Ludwig started his info video about the ban with: “Do you want to see something funny?” He chuckled awkwardly. “It’s my third day on YouTube and I got banned from streaming,” Ludwig continued while showing that he was banned.
Ahgren then explained what act led to his ban.
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Ludwig wanted to watch the 50 classic YouTube videos of all time with his viewers to find out which one lingers in first place.
In the process, he stumbled upon a children’s video featuring the “Baby Shark Dance” (via YouTube), which has amassed 9.7 billion views. According to Ahgren, he only listened for a few seconds – however, this led to his ban in the middle of the stream.
He remarked that the DMCA regulations are indeed more concerning than he imagined.
Due to YouTube’s reliable ID system, I thought they would hear me playing copyright music and would claim this part for themselves. And they would take the monetization from the livestream and we would share the earnings. But Baby Shark doesn’t work like that; they ban you directly.
Ludwig
Ludwig had never been banned in his first four years on Twitch, but he is taking the experience with him and knows better for next time.
Streams are interrupted when copyright content is detected, according to YouTube in the email Ludwig received. When no copyrighted material is being streamed anymore, the stream will be reactivated, it continues.
Ahgren suspects that he might go live again on Saturday, December 4, and that everything will be okay.
He ended the video and vowed to be a good person now – that won’t happen again. Ludwig ironically apologized for “stealing” 20,000 views from the 9.7 billion of Baby Shark. See you again on Saturday.
What do you think about the system on YouTube? Do you remember “the old days” when anyone could upload what they wanted? Or do you think it’s good that creators can now claim videos and hold people accountable? Feel free to let us know in the comments.
CROWZ looks like a mix of Battlefield and Call of Duty: Warzone. The developers are well-known MMOFPS figures in South Korea. A closed beta for CROWZ will start soon on Steam. MeinMMO will tell you everything important.
CROWZ is a new game on Steam from South Korean MMOFPS veterans. The closed beta for the game runs from December 17 to December 19, 2021. Access to the closed beta can now be requested via Steam.
What is it about? CROWZ is a multiplayer shooter that visually resembles Call of Duty: Warzone at first. However, like Battlefield, it also has a strong focus on vehicles like tanks, helicopters, and armed jeeps. The story also somewhat resembles the latest Battlefield:
The game has a modern warfare setting. You play as mercenaries known as the CROWZ fighting in large battles for major nations. Your mission is to find rare resources called Q-on.
You can watch the gameplay trailer for the game here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=53nRvyR0aN0
Developer had great success in South Korea
How can I play it? The game will soon be playable in a closed beta. This will take place from December 17 to December 19, 2021. To participate, you need to click on “Request Access” under “Participate in the CROWZ Playtest” on the Steam page of the game (via Steam).
You can request access now. Participants for the closed beta will be randomly selected. With a bit of luck, you might be able to test CROWZ on December 17.
Who is responsible for the game? The game comes from the new developer studio ROYALCROW. The head of the new studio is unknown in Germany. However, in South Korea, he is known for the major MMOFPS hit Sudden Attack. According to a presentation for investors, Sudden Attack had over 23 million registered players in 2020. At that time, the game also generated over 440 million euros in revenue.
CROWZ is not the only game currently in a closed beta that resembles Battlefield:
New World also receives a new, large update in December. This brings a special winter event and additionally revises the endgame. The Watermark system will be adjusted and made more visible. Additionally, there will be new loot and new crafting content.
What’s included in the update? The big December update is expected to be titled 1.2 and will make some changes to the endgame:
High-Watermark will now be referred to as “Skill” and will be displayed for each piece of equipment in the inventory, so players can track their progress. However, the display will only appear at level 60.
There will be two new endgame points where players can fight against enemies of level 66. These are located in Edenhain and at the Imperial Palace.
Bosses in the “Garden of Origin” and “Lazarus Instrumentality” expeditions will guaranteed additional skills, and there is also a chance from chests.
A new resource “Gypsum” will be introduced. With this, you can take impressions of your equipment. This provides you with an item for that equipment slot and gives a boost to your “Skill”. Gypsum can be obtained, among other things, from bosses, expeditions, in outpost rush, and during corruption events.
There will also be new content for crafting fans. Anyone who has reached level 200 in a Life Skill will be able to fill up ascension circles with excess XP. Each filled circle provides containers with useful items or blueprints. Additionally, you can see how often you have improved beyond level 200.
Furthermore, new equipment schematics will be introduced in crafting. This will allow you to more easily guarantee access to equipment with a gear score of 600.
This is how your Skill will be displayed in the inventory (via New World).
What else is in the update? In addition to the changes to the endgame, a winter event, new side stories in the Unstable Coast and in the Valley of Wailing, and adjustments to PvP will be brought into the game.
When does the patch come out? The new update can already be tested today, on December 3rd, from 7:00 PM on the PTR server. When the patch will be released is not yet known.
Winter event transforms towns and brings new events in the open world
What does the winter event bring? The Winter Convergence Festival is the first seasonal event in New World. It transforms the 4 settlements of Everfall, Windsward, Weaver’s Fen, and Brightwood into winter towns. Accordingly, there will be new town projects that will upgrade the Tree of Light in the settlement.
The Tree of Light in winter settlements.
Moreover, the event will cause increased snowfall and northern lights in the sky. In the open world, you should also be able to find gifts everywhere and experience a new dynamic event that only occurs at night in Aeternum and brings crystals that can be exchanged with a holiday vendor.
However, the highlight will be the ice caves. These are icy caves that appear all over the world. In them, you can fight Yetis. If you do not repel these caves, all of Aeternum will be transformed into an ice desert. The caves are also meant to remain as “scars” after the event.
The Yeti is one of the enemies in the winter event.
Adjustments to balance in PvP – December 2021
What changes in PvP? There will also be some adjustments to PvP in December:
The damage formula in PvP will be revised so that the actual armor value is calculated instead of an average when a character of a lower level fights against a strong enemy. As compensation, the damage dealt by players of a lower level will be increased.
Bonuses on critical damage will now work additively instead of multiplicatively.
There are adjustments to the buffers for abilities, dodging, and light attacks. This small change could potentially have significant effects on the game, depending on how abilities and the dodge role can now be interrupted.
Anyone who wants to try the changes can test them on the PTR starting today. How to access the PTR is explained here:
Destiny 2 offers many activities, but one is so frustrating due to unfair hitboxes that players are afraid to go there. We at MeinMMO will show you what’s going on.
What are hitboxes? Hitboxes describe an invisible area on a character that helps better calculate collision or hit detection. Without these invisible areas, you wouldn’t be able to inflict damage on your opponents.
Every body part of your Guardian is equipped with a box. So when you land a shot, Destiny 2 registers this request and distributes the damage assigned to that hit with the selected weapon.
However, it can happen that hitboxes register damage that couldn’t have occurred at all.
Shots do not hit you, but still kill you
To illustrate how unfair these shots are sometimes registered in PvP, the reddit user Parzival-IX posted a clip:
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The enemy of the reddit user is using Lorentz Driver, a linear fusion rifle. Since the weapon was considered broken right at the beginning of the 15th season, it enjoys a poor reputation. Many players use exaggerated aim assist and not-so-optimal hitboxes with linear fusion rifles to quickly rack up kills. This often leads to absurd moments like those in the video.
Is it really just about the hitboxes? One reason would definitely be the hitboxes, but other factors also play a role, such as:
Aim assist of the weapon
Latency of your screen
Internet connection
Especially the internet connection, which sometimes brings everyone in Destiny 2 to their knees, causes such moments. You may have already dodged on your screen, but it takes time until this action is first registered. During this time, your opponent has the opportunity to send you to the virtual afterlife. As a result, the hits by your opponents sometimes feel incorrect.
But this is not only the case with Lorentz Driver. Shotguns, hand cannons, and even snipers sometimes don’t require any special trained aim. Blind shooting can be enough to achieve a “lucky hit.”
What does the community say about it? Players on reddit find certain situations that have arisen in connection with this weapon ridiculous. Comments like:
I fill you up, I have seen shots that hit my body, but were counted as headshots, and once again it’s annoying rubbish.
It becomes clear that with such an outcome, many factors come into play. You can’t only blame it on the hitbox. Bungie could either tone down the aim assist or adjust the hitboxes. However, since Bungie has not commented on this so far, you’ll have to deal with it for now.
What do you think of such “lucky hits” that cause shaking of heads? Do you also benefit from them or are you usually the victim in such cases? Let us know in the comments!
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The strategy game World of Warships: Legends is receiving a whole series of new contents like new destroyers and offices with the update 3.9. To celebrate the update, we are raffling off a PS5 console in collaboration with Wargaming.
What the update 3.9 brings: Weigh anchor! A new update has been sighted in World of Warships: Legends. Under the title “The Breath of the Dragon”, update 3.9 introduces a research line with two pan-Asian destroyers: Shia An (Tier 1) and Hsienyang (Tier 7), equipped with deep-water torpedoes and capable of dealing devastating damage.
Along with them, two legendary captains of the Qing dynasty arrive: Admiral Sa Zhenbing and Captain Deng Shichang. They shine with their own special abilities, allowing you to build your unique strategy and playstyle.
The update 3.9 also continues the limited-time campaign “Source of Wisdom”, offering you new missions with special rewards such as:
Boosters
Camouflages
EXP
Currency
Crates and patches
The ultimate reward at the end is the French destroyer Siroco (Tier 4) with its thick 130 mm guns and German cruiser Mainz (Tier 7) with its strong armor.
The update also features two new offices for you to choose from:
The battleship UNS Montana, with which you can participate in heavy battles
or the project “Dragon Fleet”, which strengthens the pan-Asian branch of your navy
World of Warships: Legends is the console version of the free PC MMO World of Warships. It comes with a tailored user interface, offering you just like the PC version thick naval battles and historical figures that you can play as captains. For more information, check out our info hub.
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World of Warships: Legends presents the major Update 3.9
What you can win: In collaboration with Wargaming, we are giving away nothing more and nothing less than a stylish new PS5 console. Even though the new generation of Sony consoles was released over a year ago, they remain scarce and hard to come by.
With a little luck, you might score one of the coveted consoles here.
More about the topic PS5 on MeinMMO can be found here:
How to participate: To enter the prize draw, you first need to create an account on MeinMMO and log in. Then a raffle tool will appear below for you to register.
Update 12.6.2021: The raffle is closed.
The raffle ends on December 5. The winner will be contacted by us via the email address provided during registration in the raffle tool to inquire about the shipping address for the console. The data will be forwarded to our partners at Wargaming for shipping and then deleted.
For further questions, you can reach out to us in the comments of the article or in our Discord in the channel for questions and feedback.
Good luck in the raffle!
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In Hearthstone a new grind has started. You need to play a lot – up to 720 losses are required for a card.
Although the expansion “Gespalten im Alterctal” is still a few days away, you can already start completing the long – and extremely extensive – questline. This is advisable, as you may have to accumulate a whopping 720 losses to receive all rewards.
What happened? Actually, the questline around “Gespalten im Alterctal” was supposed to start only with the launch of the expansion on December 7. However, the latest hotfix has activated the questline now, allowing all players to start working on earning the necessary honor.
How do you earn honor? You earn honor in various modes after choosing between the Horde or Alliance. This prompt automatically occurs when starting the game and is determined by whether you select Vanndar (Alliance) or Drek’thar (Horde) as a card.
Then, you receive honor for each completed match in these game modes:
Traditional Hearthstone
Arena
Duels
How much honor is there? That depends on how well you perform in the matches and which enemies you face. The basic rule is:
Each match gives 10 honor – even in a loss
A win gives an additional 10 honor (total 20)
A win against an enemy of the other faction gives an additional 20 honor (total 40)
In the best case, you can receive 40 honor per match when you win against a player of the opposing faction.
How much honor is needed? That fundamentally depends on which rewards you want to earn. If you want to snag all the rewards, you will need to collect a proud total of 7,200 honor.
In the worst case, it means that you may need to lose a whopping 720 games to unlock the final card of the questline. In the best case, you would only need to win 180 games if you faced a player who chose the other faction every single time.
Since it is highly unlikely to win 180 games that are played against the opposing faction or to lose 720 games in a row, the outcome will ultimately lie somewhere in the middle.
What rewards are there? In total, there are 13 golden cards (via playhearthstone.com) that can be earned through the honor questline. The first card is already available after 40 honor, but the amount increases rapidly. The highlight, however, are the final cards, for which a total of 7,200 honor must be collected. Alliance players receive a golden Drek’Thar, while Horde supporters receive the golden Vanndar Stormpike. So each gets the card they initially snubbed at the start of the event.
However, the questline will remain available until the end of the expansion, which lasts just under four months. Basically, this makes it a “second reward path” where players can earn even more cards than are available in the standard reward path present with every expansion.
However, you should not underestimate the grind for this task. If you want to spread the workload over the approximately 120 days of the expansion, you need to complete between 1.5 and 6 matches per day. A considerable amount for a game that is often played “on the side”.
Will you grind that much honor? Or is this questline a bit too grind-heavy to really want to tackle it?
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In November, three of the biggest shooter franchises released new installments: CoD Vanguard, Battlefield 2042 and Halo Infinite. The latter is currently considered the best shooter of 2021, yet the attention is on the other franchises. An analysis.
What kind of games are these? Halo, Call of Duty, and Battlefield. These are three of the biggest shooter franchises in the world. Each of these brands released its latest installment in November. A significant three-way battle began between November 5 and November 19.
On November 5, CoD Vanguard was released, set in World War II and offering both a campaign and a multiplayer.
On November 15, the multiplayer of Halo Infinite surprisingly launched. Originally, a release was scheduled for December 8, but it received a surprising shadow drop for the Xbox anniversary. The campaign follows at the planned release in early December.
On November 19, Battlefield 2042 was released last, shifting the series back to a modern warfare setting for the first time since Battlefield 4, and even set in the near future. Unlike earlier installments, developer DICE focused on multiplayer with its 4 game modes and omitted a campaign.
Each release had its issues, yet a clear winner can be identified. Halo Infinite had a better launch with both the press and players and is seen by many as the best shooter of 2021.
Still, it also shows that overall, there is much more discussion about Battlefield and CoD in Germany. We attempt to analyze the data and explain why Halo Infinite, despite a significantly smaller hype, won the shooter crown of 2021.
CoD and Battlefield are much more popular in Germany than Halo
How can this be recognized? Thanks to Google Trends, one can clearly see which of the three big shooters is searched for more often overall, thus generating more attention.
We looked at the last three months and compared all three. The results clearly show: Halo Infinite simply does not attract as much interest as CoD or Battlefield.
Roughly speaking, the used graph shows the interest over time. 100 thus represents the highest search interest.
In Germany, it is evident that Battlefield 2042 and CoD Vanguard attracted significantly more players than Halo Infinite. Its peak interest occurred just around the release, which was not particularly significant.
Only recently have the games started to come closer together as their releases recede. The interest in Halo is rising slightly, while that in CoD and Battlefield is decreasing.
What is the situation worldwide? Worldwide, the situation changes especially after the release of Halo Infinite for the shooter, but here too, it lagged behind the competition for a long time:
For a long time, CoD and Battlefield were far ahead of Halo. Only with the release of the games do we see Halo now drawing more players worldwide than CoD or Battlefield. Perhaps the declining interest in the competitors is related to their mixed releases.
Possible reasons for the differences: A clear factor influencing interest is the platforms that a game is available on. Halo Infinite has a decisive disadvantage compared to the competition: It is only playable on PC and Xbox consoles.
Since the shooter is not available on PlayStation consoles, there is a huge part of the player base that simply has no access to the game and therefore likely has minimal interest in it.
Here, CoD and Battlefield have a clear advantage with their established fan base. However, another factor could also play a role:
Halo Infinite was announced over 2 years ago at E3 2019.
The predecessor, Halo 5, was released on October 27, 2015, thus being over 6 years old. This didn’t meet with great enthusiasm among players.
All of this diminished the attention and anticipation for a new Halo. Meanwhile, CoD consistently delivers a new installment every year, and excitement for a new Battlefield with a modern war setting was quite high.
Now, several weeks later, Halo Infinite seems to have had the only successful release among the three titles, even though the campaign hasn’t even been released yet.
Back in July, I addressed this topic and saw Halo ahead of Battlefield despite greater hype:
That’s why Halo won this battle: It’s not easy to compare the three games based on pure data. CoD Vanguard is only available on Battle.net, for example. There are no user scores there, as on Steam. However, it is found on Metacritic.
Battlefield 2042 and Halo Infinite are both available on Steam, but also run on other launchers like the Xbox PC Hub or EA’s Origin launcher. There are no reviews there either.
Nevertheless, comparisons can certainly be made:
Battlefield 2042 received around 63,000 reviews on Steam – of which only 35% are positive (via Steam). On Metacritic, it received scores between 64 and 69 points from critics, with a user score ranging from 2.2 to 3.0. (via Metacritic)
CoD Vanguard scored between 72 and 74 points on Metacritic, with a user score ranging from 3.5 to 5.1. (via Metacritic)
Halo Infinite has only clear data on Steam. Here, over 89,000 players have rated the free-to-play shooter. The game holds 80% positive reviews. (via Steam)
Regarding players, Halo Infinite is thus clearly ahead of CoD and Battlefield. There is no statistic for Metacritic yet since the game officially releases on December 8.
But player numbers also indicate: Halo Infinite is significantly ahead of Battlefield 2042 and has been able to retain its players better since release.
While Battlefield 2042 started with over 100,000 concurrent players, numbers have steadily declined over the past few weeks. Now, the game reaches a maximum of about 30,000 concurrent players per day. It has thus lost 70% of its players in just a few weeks.
Halo Infinite has remained relatively stable and has nearly hit the 100,000 mark daily since release. In the first weeks, numbers even rose above 200,000 players.
Although Halo is a F2P title, it becomes even more significant that so many Steam players who paid for Battlefield 2042 have already lost interest.
Unfortunately, we cannot determine how the numbers look for CoD Vanguard. There are no statistics available for Battle.net.
Although Halo Infinite is received better by players and critics and at least has more players than Battlefield, the competition overall receives significantly more attention.
Why did Halo win the battle despite less attention? Ultimately, there are probably simple reasons for this.
On one hand, Battlefield 2042 had a release characterized by technical issues, missing features, and controversial design decisions.
Halo Infinite had hardly any technical issues and is also free to play. Thus, many more players are checking out the shooter who otherwise might never have tried it.
It’s also possible that disappointed CoD and Battlefield players ended up at Halo. Thus, it was able to take advantage of the timing and shine alongside the competition with flawless gameplay and refined technology.
The developer has already promised improvements in this regard. Whether Halo Infinite can establish itself against the shooter competition in the long term remains to be seen.
At this point in time, however, much suggests that it has seized the shooter crown of 2021. Nevertheless, the main interest will likely always lie with Battlefield and CoD.
But what do you think about this topic? Do you find such analyses exciting? Or are you less interested in the comparison? I would like to read your comments on this.
If you’ve never played Halo and are now intrigued, we recommend you this short explanation of the features of Halo Infinite:
Sons of the Forest finally has an official release date. But the already 7-year-old predecessor still excites many players. Tens of thousands, to be exact – just on Steam.
What kind of game is this? The Forest was already released in May 2014 in Early Access and finally officially in 2018. The game has captivated many players with its unique approach. You land somewhere on an island in the ocean after a plane crash and must survive – and find your son.
On your journey, you encounter strange mutants, cannibals, and other dangers while uncovering more about the background of this strange island. In the end, you are faced with the choice of how much you are actually willing to sacrifice for your child.
You play alone in individual sessions or in co-op with friends. The focus is less on classic survival elements such as building and crafting and more on the story. The Forest is also considered one of the best survival games for PC, PlayStation, and Xbox according to MeinMMO.
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The last official trailer for the December 2018 update of The Forest.
How many are currently playing The Forest? Currently, an average of 9,457 players are playing The Forest just on Steam, with a peak of 39,049 players in November 2021 and 31,820 in the last 30 days (via steamcharts.com). The game has consistently maintained 25,000-30,000 peak daily players since October.
The Forest has been quite popular since its release. After a drought in August and September with under 10,000 peak players, it is now experiencing a resurgence.
The Forest 2: Sequel “Sons of the Forest” causes hype with release
Where does the sudden interest in The Forest come from? In October, new screenshots of the sequel “Sons of the Forest” were shown – often simply called The Forest 2 among fans. This apparently sparked a new hype.
When will Sons of the Forest be released? In the last scene of the video, the release date can briefly be seen: May 20, 2022. The last disturbing trailer was released at the end of 2020 and since then fans have eagerly awaited new information about the game. So far, there has been scarce information in 2021.
In Sons of the Forest, you apparently take on the role of one of the surviving children from the first part – possibly even that of the protagonist. You will then clean up on the island, but apparently also find new allies there.
More about Sons of the Forest and other survival titles can be found in our list:
After the launch of Battlefield 2042, there are profound changes behind the scenes at Electronic Arts. DICE GM Oskar Gabrielson is leaving the developer after more than ten years, making way for Vince Zampella – who has already given insight into what the future of Battlefield might look like.
Who is leaving? Oskar Gabrielson served for years as General Manager at Battlefield developer DICE. “My last decade with the EA DICE team has been simply incredible. There are just so many great memories of working with our teams. But I have now made one of the hardest decisions of my life, to leave DICE and Electronic Arts,” Gabrielson wrote on Twitter about his departure.
“DICE has some of the best talent in the industry, and the team is in good hands. I will be here for the next few months to support the transition before I dive into my new adventure. I can promise you all that you can look forward to a lot on the battlefield [Battlefield],” he continued (via Twitter).
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Gabrielson will be directly replaced by Rebecka Coutaz, who now takes over as GM at DICE. At the same time, another name is being discussed with Vince Zampella – who is supposed to become the new boss in terms of Battlefield.
Who is the successor for Battlefield? According to the portal GameSpot, Vince Zampella is now taking on a leading role in the Battlefield franchise. Zampella is one of the co-founders of Respawn Entertainment and is, among other things, responsible for the recently discontinued Titanfall and Battle Royale Apex Legends, which has become a real money-maker for EA.
Apex Legends was considered one of the financial pillars for EA in the past business quarter alongside EA sports titles like FIFA, and has reportedly generated over $1.6 billion since its inception (via dotesports). Seasons 9 and 10 are said to have had the most active players since Season 1.
This is planned for Battlefield: Zampella is to take on a bigger role in the Battlefield franchise, but that’s not all: A whole series of employees will be involved in the work on Battlefield. This includes:
The currently unnamed development team of Marcus Lehto from Seattle. Lehto became known as the creative mind behind the Halo series and is supposed to provide more storytelling for Battlefield.
Zampella emphasized to GameSpot that it is not about replacing the newly released Battlefield 2042, but about expanding the Battlefield universe:
This is an ‘and’ strategy in many respects. We will continue to evolve and grow Battlefield 2042, and we will explore new types of experiences and business models that we can add to this foundation to provide our players with a great selection of experiences. In this universe, the world is interconnected through shared characters and stories. This universe will also be built with our community by leveraging the power of Portal and user-generated content that puts the creativity of our players in their hands.
Various projects are to be developed that are interconnected, but always keep the player at the center. Zampella is still largely withholding specific statements about what kind of projects it could be, but he emphasizes that the upcoming Battlefield Mobile in 2022 is supposed to play a role here.
According to Steam, the number of gamers using Windows 11 is steadily increasing. However, the operating system is hardly represented among other users. This could also be due to the high requirements preventing an upgrade.
Steam regularly publishes surveys, known as hardware surveys. Here, users are asked about the hardware they use and Steam collects all the data. This data is often helpful for observing certain trends.
What do the numbers look like in November?
Windows 11 64 bit gained 6.46% and is now at 8.28%.
Windows 10 64 bit lost 6.05% and is now at 83.38%.
The current numbers show that the share of Windows 11 among gamers has significantly increased. At first glance, this may not be surprising, as the Windows 11 release was just over a month ago. However, it is said that significantly more gamers use Windows 11 compared to the general public.
New system requirements prevent an upgrade to Windows 11
Why is Windows 11 so unpopular? Microsoft raised the hardware requirements significantly with the announcement of Windows 11. If these requirements are not met, Windows refuses to upgrade to the latest version.
Now, the IT management company “Lansweeper” stated that only about half of all computers in offices likely meet the current requirements of Windows 11 (via techradar.com).
According to Lansweeper, either too little RAM is installed in the computers or most systems do not support TPM 2.0. The lack of support for TPM 2.0 is said to be a reason why many computers do not receive an upgrade.
What is TPM? TPM stands for Trusted Platform Module. This module is often integrated as a small chip on your motherboard and is responsible for various security tasks.
TPM 2.0 cannot be easily retrofitted, unlike more RAM. If you want to retrofit TPM 2.0, you need a newer processor and also a compatible motherboard.
Some motherboards also offer the possibility to retrofit TPM using a TPM header module. However, there must be a corresponding header slot on your motherboard, and each slot looks different, as there is no standardized design.
The lack of hardware is likely also true for many office computers that many people have been using at home for years, as hardware has never been particularly important for office tasks.
For gamers, the situation is somewhat different, as gamers are interested in playing on current hardware to ensure that games look good and the frame rate remains stable.
Gamers often have more modern hardware than other users
Among gamers, the hurdles for switching to Windows 11 seem to be significantly lower, as the hardware requirements are likely met in most cases. This is also reflected in the statistics on Steam (via steampowered.com):
Most gamers now have 8 GB of RAM or more installed. Almost half of all gamers even have 16 GB.
Most users on Steam either have a quad-core or a six-core processor.
Especially the hardware scarcity and high demand for consoles and graphics cards show that many gamers are quite willing to invest money into their hobby. As Windows 11 also offers special features for gamers, many gamers are indeed more willing to switch to the new operating system.
For gamers, the situation is somewhat different, as gamers are interested in playing on current hardware to ensure that games look good and the frame rate remains stable.
Gamers often have more modern hardware than other users
Among gamers, the hurdles for switching to Windows 11 seem to be significantly lower, as the hardware requirements are likely met in most cases. This is also reflected in the statistics on Steam (via steampowered.com):
Most gamers now have 8 GB of RAM or more installed. Almost half of all gamers even have 16 GB.
Most users on Steam either have a quad-core or a six-core processor.
Especially the hardware scarcity and high demand for consoles and graphics cards show that many gamers are quite willing to invest money into their hobby. As Windows 11 also offers special features for gamers, many gamers are indeed more willing to switch to the new operating system.
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Today, on December 2nd, Century: Age of Ashes has been released for PC on Steam. Just a few hours after release, the game was able to attract thousands of fans and receive good reviews. MeinMMO explains what Century is all about.
It is a PvP game in the style of War Thunder or the failed World of Warplanes, only with dragons instead of airplanes. The game is played in rounds and teams, ranging from small 3vs3 matches to 6vs6vs6 battles. Century offers different game modes at release:
Slaughter: Kill opponents for points. As you do, your bounty increases. Opponents with a higher bounty give more points.
War Loot: Steal gold from NPCs and opponents while protecting your own.
Survival: A type of team deathmatch with limited respawns and revives for 18 players in 3 teams.
Gates of Fire: Acquire a flag and fly through gates in the arena to earn points.
The dragons and riders are classified into classes. You have three classes to choose from, which should differ significantly from one another:
Wind Keepers: Something like tanks or protectors
Marauders: The equivalent of a fighter plane for pursuit
Phantoms: Can camouflage and set traps
You should be able to customize your dragons and rider. Skins available for purchase in the shop change their appearance. Tanks, saddles, and more are available. These are purely cosmetic changes. You can find Century: Age of Ashes here on Steam.
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How is Century: Age of Ashes received? Just shortly after launch, Century had 9,979 players on Steam, with a downward trend (via SteamDB.com; as of 5:55 PM). It is currently in 2nd place on the trending list. The ratings are “mixed” with 57%, with a total of 217 reviews so far.
The biggest plus according to reviews is the dragons. The gameplay reminds many players of aerial combat games. The game offers fast-paced, action-rich rounds with gripping gameplay.
Even critics praise: “The game is basically like a fighter jet game, but with dragons. Solid graphics and game concept. Good diversity and differences between the classes.” However, performance is still not ideal.
The servers are still unstable, and playing with friends doesn’t always work. Getting into a match takes time, and currently, only Team Deathmatch mode is available.
Another player with over 100 hours in the beta claims the game is worth trying, but he still lacks long-term motivation. According to many reviews, the biggest problem is the faulty servers.
When and where can I play it? Since today, December 2nd, Century: Age of Ashes is available for free on Steam for PC. You can easily download it via the client and play.
If Century: Age of Ashes has not convinced you yet, you can also look forward to one or the other release at the end of 2021 – and the upcoming year is just around the corner:
Dead by Daylight can be obtained for free. We will tell you where to get the horror game without spending a dime.
The asymmetrical horror game Dead by Daylight is one of the bigger gaming surprises of the last few years. From a hidden gem, the game has gradually become a real hit and is now regularly found in the top 20 of the Steam charts. Although player numbers fluctuate depending on major patch releases, tens of thousands kill and survive day by day.
From now on, you can get Dead by Daylight for free – at least on PC.
How does it work? To grab Dead by Daylight for PC for free, you need the Epic Games Launcher. There have been free games every week for many months now, but only for a short time. If you add the corresponding games to your library within this time frame, you can keep the games permanently and play them at your convenience.
The horror game is free for a limited time.
When is Dead by Daylight free? You can get Dead by Daylight for free on the Epic Games Store between December 2nd and December 9th. This includes the base game, which would otherwise cost around €20. The last chance for this is on December 9th at 4:59 PM.
While there are still plenty of DLCs for Dead by Daylight featuring new killers and survivors, a large part of it can be earned and unlocked in-game. Only the licensed characters, such as those from Halloween, SAW, or Silent Hill, can be acquired by purchasing DLCs.
More current news about Dead by Daylight can be found here:
Who is this game for? Dead by Daylight is generally worth it for solo players but also for those who enjoy playing in a coordinated group. The killers and survivors differ so dramatically in their gameplay that it’s basically two different experiences. Since you can specifically register as a killer or survivor, you never have to play a role that you have no interest in.
However, you need to have a certain tolerance for frustration for Dead by Daylight, as the horror game has a fairly steep learning curve.
Aside from that, “free” is of course always a good argument to at least add the game to your library – you might want to play it later, even if you have no interest at the moment.
Will you get Dead by Daylight? Or can’t even the free version draw you into the horror realm of the Entity?
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On Twitter and Steam today more screenshots of Destiny 2were shown regarding the new activities of the 30th Anniversary. They reveal exciting details about the new location, the dungeon, and weapons. We will show you what we have found out and the possible connection to Xur.
What was released? Bungie released 4 new images and information about the upcoming dungeon and the new 6-player activity. Some new scenes were shown, containing a lot of content and clues, what to expect in December. Additionally, the name of the dungeon, titled “Sog der Habsucht” and the 6-player activity “Mutproben der Ewigkeit” was released.
New items and secrets about Xur and the Treasure Chamber
There is a lot to discover in the images as various settings are shown. At first glance, one gets the feeling that the place is overflowing with loot. It reminds one of the old loot caves.
The entrance to the loot cave
Xur is waiting for you in the treasure chamber
A mystical horse – Possible sparrow?
A huge treasure chamber with many chests
This is the loot cave and its treasures
The images of the activity point to different areas to be traversed. It seems that Xur is an important part, as he is seen very frequently.
Selectable rewards: In the image of the treasure chamber, many large white chests are visible, which resemble those of the Awoken. These chests have a yellow/golden hologram that displays the reward to be obtained upon opening. Whether one can only open one chest and requires an extra key, which is obtained after completing the activity, is unknown.
However, since Bungie wants to provide content with the dungeon and the new activity for 6 players, it is very unlikely that you will be able to open all the chests at once. You will most likely have to wait weekly until you possess each item from the “Mutproben der Ewigkeit”.
New weapons: In the image with the 6 Guardians, all are wearing the new armor ornaments along with new weapons. Some weapons are already known from Destiny 1, others are completely new.
These have been observed:
Empty gaze – Vanguard sniper from Destiny 1
Eyasluna – Hand cannon from Destiny 1
A claymore – Sword from Myth
MA40 Assault Rifle – Automatic rifle from Halo
Sturmcarbine – Purple gun from Halo
These are only assumptions. It could also be that these are other weapons that will only reveal themselves after the release.
Mystical horse: In the Trials of the Nine, there once was a very similar mystical horse. This horse also resembles the one from the vision of the Crow, which came from the Traveler. What role this creature plays in the chamber is still unknown. It could provide further insights into hidden story elements. If this does represent the horse from the visions, players would finally see it again after 2 years.
Xur is present: Xur makes a guest appearance in one of the images. He awaits the six Guardians after the 6-player activity to reward them with loot. It is particularly clear, thanks to the description on Steam, that this might be Xur’s treasure chamber and the two activities are linked.
This reads as follows:
Loot the new dungeon for 3 players, reminiscent of the old loot-filled caves of the Cosmodrome. Discover a tale of abundance and decay where you follow an adventurer who traded his humanity for a treasure.
It is possible that the backstory of Xur will be resolved and more details will be provided about his condition and possible future actions. So far, not much is known about the tentacle-faced figure, yet he has reliably visited us every Friday for years, supplying Guardians with various rarities from the galaxy.
What do you think about the images? Are you excited about the new weapons or would you prefer to explore every inch of the treasure chamber? Let us know in the comments!
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The long-awaited Update 3 is now available for Battlefield 2042. The largest update for the game so far brings over 150 improvements aimed at resolving numerous issues in the game. However, fans feel that the update ignores the most pressing problems. MeinMMO has more details for you.
Over 150 individual adjustments were made solely through today’s update. A huge amount of text was presented in the official patch notes on the website (via ea.com). However, fans are still disappointed: the biggest issues remain present in the game – without a new roadmap promising improvements.
What happened? Since the early access of Battlefield 2042, the game has struggled with several issues. In addition to high-profile personnel changes among the developers, there have been numerous annoying problems in the game that needed fixing. These include:
Many other problems spoil the fun for players in Battlefield 2042. Hence, large hopes were pinned on this largest update so far. Now that Update 3 is out, we know what should be improved.
What does Update 3 improve? The patch revises certain areas of the game and also brings new features. The over 150 individual changes span the following core aspects (via ea.com) :
There are bug fixes and gameplay changes
The update offers “Quality of Life” improvements intended to enhance your gaming experience.
The UI will be adjusted – including a display indicating whether a medic is nearby.
There are health indicators for vehicles and enemies.
Rush can be played on the maps of Battlefield 2042 thanks to the Portal mode
Weekly missions will appear next week
Update 3 ignores the biggest problems, brings new
Despite numerous improvements, players are disappointed with the update. Not only because the game is facing massive server issues on patch day (via Twitter). Or because players who can actually play find that their mouse only functions vertically:
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What do fans say? In communities like the subreddit for the game, a trend quickly becomes apparent: Although fans are happy about the many improvements, they feel neglected regarding their biggest issues.
Ziomike98 writes: “The updates are huge, with so many things, but they continue to ignore our biggest wishes” (via reddit).
CBird28 says: “It’s all about what THEY want, not what WE want” (via reddit).
berjaaan summarizes: “If you thought the game was trash before, it still is trash” (via reddit).
Fans are largely disappointed and annoyed. What do you think about the update? Do you find it does enough to save the game? Or were you already happy with the game before the patch? Feel free to let us know in the comments.
As if this disappointment about Update 3 wasn’t enough, Christmas costumes that suddenly appeared in the game are making fans very angry:
The Endwalker addon brings a number of new areas to Final Fantasy XIV, where you will initially move a bit slower. However, you can easily increase your riding speed.
This is FATE progress: In the Shadowbringers addon, a new system was introduced that you can use to increase the riding speed of your noble steeds, Chocobos, cars, or flying chairs.
All you have to do is complete FATEs in the respective area. They work a bit differently in the areas of Shadowbringers and in the new Endwalker addon than in the areas of the base game and the old addons.
This is what FATEs give: There are two things you should keep in mind:
In addition to normal EXP rewards, the FATEs in Shadowbringers and now also in Endwalker give two-colored stones.
The FATEs function like a kind of reputation system that you collect. Each area in Endwalker has its own “reputation bar” that fills up when you complete FATEs.
You can trade the two-colored stones with the FATE vendors in the respective areas for various items. The vendors are usually found in camps near teleport crystals and have a special quest marker above their heads. It differs slightly from other quests.
This is what the marker of a FATE vendor looks like.
You can collect the stones and reputation even if you have not yet reached the teleport and the vendor in the respective area. This happens automatically when you complete FATEs.
How do I learn to ride faster? To increase your riding speed, you must complete at least 6 FATEs in each area. This will get you to rank 2 of the reputation, which enlarges the inventory of the respective vendors.
One of the new items will be a scroll for the riding paths of the area. That is your goal. Each scroll costs 70 two-colored stones. If you haven’t purchased anything beforehand, you should have enough after 6 FATEs to be able to buy the scroll directly.
This is what a riding paths scroll looks like.
By the way: The more you build your reputation by completing FATEs, the more new items will be available to you at the vendors. In Shadowbringers, for example, cute companions or useful crafting materials were included.
It can therefore be assumed that Endwalker will also offer some cool things for building reputation.
How can I see my progress with FATEs? To see how much reputation you have collected in the respective new Endwalker areas, you need to go to “Map and Transport” in your in-game menu.
There all the new areas that you have entered will be displayed in a window, and you can check how many FATEs you have completed in each location.
Crimson Desert is the next big project from Pearl Abyss, the developers of Black Desert. At G-Star 2021, a gaming expo in Korea, they showcased the features of their new engine. It is designed to provide appropriate lighting and realistic physics.
What kind of engine is this? Pearl Abyss has created a visually impressive MMORPG with Black Desert. For their new games, they have implemented their own engine, which is said to provide “higher quality games for more players simultaneously.”
This will be utilized in the new games Crimson Desert, DokeV, and Plan 8. All of them will offer multiplayer options, and in Crimson Desert, large PvP battles over fortresses are planned. The new engine is expected to enhance these experiences.
The engine was presented by the developers at G-Star 2021, and they also gave an interview to the Korean website Inven (via Inven.co.kr). This video provides insight into the engine:
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Focus on realistic physics and appropriate lighting
What can be seen in the video? The video showcased the features of the new engine. One of them is the realistic physics regarding snow, wind, and flying leaves.
At the beginning, a character can be seen walking through snow, leaving footprints. Where the foot lands, the snow disappears completely, while around it, it gets slightly compressed. These footprints do not vanish immediately when moving for a while. It behaves similarly with the leaves later on.
From the 30-second mark, wind and weather can be seen. The trees move differently depending on the wind strength, and snow falls, which then remains on the formerly green meadow.
In conclusion, a cloak can be seen waving in the wind.
How is the lighting? As Pearl Abyss mentioned in the interview, they use their own technique called “Raymarched Shadow.” This is said to function similarly to ray tracing, taking into account how the visible objects behave (e.g., whether they reflect light) and what other light sources might exist that could create additional shadows.
Depending on graphics settings, players should be able to experience many details, such as in the cobblestone road in this image.
Crimson Desert offers very detailed graphics when the player’s system can handle it.
Additionally, they have developed a special “Fluid” technique, which allows them to create realistic fog, sandstorms, and similar effects.
3 new titles from Pearl Abyss coming in the next years
Which games are being developed with the engine? Pearl Abyss is currently working on three games. The title that will likely be released first is Crimson Desert. It is a mix of action-adventure and MMORPG:
The third title is Plan 8, a loot shooter reminiscent of Destiny 2 or The Division. It is co-developed by Minh Le, the creator of Counter-Strike. It takes place in a post-apocalyptic scenario, and you will be able to run along walls, fly, and use excessive powers with Exsuits.
The shooter is set to be released for PC and next-gen consoles, but not for “a few years.” You can find everything about Plan 8 here:
Razer and Qualcomm have jointly unveiled a new handheld for gaming. What kind of device is it, and can or will it compete with Valve’s Steam Deck?
With the Steam Deck, Valve introduced a handheld console that aims to make PC gaming more mobile than ever before. This showed that Valve is quite ambitious, and many are now waiting for the release of the Steam Deck.
Now another manufacturer has unveiled a mobile gaming device. Qualcomm has now stated at a press conference that it not only wants to bring new processors for mobile computers and smartphones to market, but has also introduced a gaming handheld.
This new mobile device is being developed in collaboration with Razer, a company that many of you probably associate more with mice, keyboards, and headsets.
A Gaming Handheld from Razer and Qualcomm
What kind of device is it? In the images, the new gaming handheld resembles an Xbox controller with a built-in display.
So far, the device presented is a so-called “Gaming Developer Kit.” This is not a fully-fledged console but rather a demo device that developers can use to test things or functions.
Qualcomm and Razer have already revealed several details about the new device:
Display: 6.65-inch OLED display with Full HD+ resolution and 10-bit HDR: The OLED display operates at up to 120 Hz.
Camera: A 5MP/1080p60 webcam with two microphones, allowing gamers to record themselves while playing and stream their games.
Connectivity: 5G mmWave and sub-6, as well as Wi-Fi 6E for low latency, fast uploads and downloads, and a good connection.
The battery is said to offer a capacity of 6000mAH, and you can also connect many other devices thanks to the USB-C port.
Qualcomm Sees Massive Potential in the Mobile Gaming Sector
In a further statement, Qualcomm explains in more detail that it sees great potential in the gaming sector (via qualcomm.com).
About 2.5 billion people game daily on mobile devices
All gamers combined generate 175 billion US dollars in revenue each year, significantly outpacing the film industry (45 billion).
Qualcomm’s statement is also clear, as it aims to blur the lines between desktop, mobile, and console gaming with the new processor. According to Qualcomm, the new “Snapdragon G3x Gen 1 Gaming Platform” will allow one to play whatever they feel like on all devices. The new processor is said to provide enough power for this.
How successful couldsuch a device become? So far, there is only a developer kit of the new gaming handheld. Additionally, there are no benchmarks or other reliable materials regarding Qualcomm’s new platform.
On the other hand, one should not forget that Qualcomm can draw on years of experience in the mobile sector, as a Qualcomm processor is built into numerous smartphones. Moreover, Qualcomm is among the five largest semiconductor manufacturers in the world and has the corresponding resources.
Minecraft is one of the games that has stood the test of time on Twitch. With 40.8 million followers and several hundred streamers daily, the game ranks among the top categories on the livestreaming platform. MeinMMO lists the 5 biggest Twitch streamers for Minecraft today.
When creating the list, we followed these two criteria:
The ranking is determined by the average viewers while Minecraft was being streamed.
The timeframe of the last 30 days (as of December 1, 2021)
Who is SparkofPhoenixTV? Spark has been on YouTube for 10 years and has specialized in Minecraft since then. He provides various useful tutorials, compilations, or simple Let’s Plays on his channel.
Through his extensive Redstone tutorials in Minecraft, he gradually managed to generate more subscribers and thus gain reach. Since 2018, SparkofPhoenix and Twitch streamer earliboy have been responsible for organizing the large Minecraft project “Craft Attack”.
Spark himself and many other Twitch streamers and YouTubers participate in the project for about 1 year. Together, they create an area with different buildings, farms, and more.
Currently, Season 9 of Craft Attack is running and SparkofPhoenix streams every day from 12 PM to 12 AM, until he breaks his old subscriber record of 11,035. On average, 2,742 viewers watch him.
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Who is rewinside? Rewinside or “Rewi”, as most call him, has been active on YouTube for 8 years. So far, he has generated 3.29 million subscribers on his channel. He became known for his collaborative Minecraft projects with streamer Unge, YouTuber Dner, and others.
Rewinside was also one of the biggest gaming YouTubers in 2021. However, he mainly focuses on VLOGs or other real-life challenges with other influencers on his main YouTube channel now. He created REWI GAMING for his gaming content, which has so far gathered 47,200 subscribers.
He currently uses his Twitch channel mainly for GTA 5, Fortnite, and Minecraft. The 29-year-old founded the Minecraft project Craft Attack in 2014 and has been part of it ever since. With the current streams of the project, he gets an average of 4,255 viewers.
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Who is BastiGHG? Basti has been streaming daily on the livestreaming platform Twitch since 2015. He mainly focuses on Minecraft but occasionally plays Rocket League, Sims 4, or FIFA.
On his million-subscriber YouTube channel, he regularly posts videos about Minecraft. In these, he tackles tough challenges or shows montages of simple gameplay.
The 24-year-old is also part of the 9th season of Craft Attack and impresses with his streams, attracting around 7,400 viewers on average.
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Who is Papaplatte? Papaplatte debuted on YouTube. There, he had a channel with two colleagues. After they dropped out, he continued alone under the alias “Papaplatte”.
Additionally, he is currently spending a lot of time in Minecraft as he participates in the 9th season of the Minecraft project Craft Attack. On average, 7,939 viewers watch him.
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Who is Trymacs? Trymacs started off small with the game Clash Royale on Twitch. Through his channel creation on YouTube and the highlights, openings, and gameplay videos posted there, he gradually gained greater reach on Twitch.
When Stemmler plays, it’s currently Clash Royale, FIFA 22, or indeed Minecraft. He is also a participant in the Minecraft project Craft Attack. During his Minecraft streams, Trymacs gathers around 13,100 viewers, rightfully placing him in first place of this ranking.
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What do you think about the streamers on this list? Do you actively follow any of them, or do you rather watch others? Would you have expected other streamers in the ranking? Feel free to let us know in the comments here at MeinMMO.
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