New World brings a new update today, November 24th. This comes with maintenance work. We from MeinMMO will reveal the patch notes and how long the server downtime will last.
What kind of update is this? Today’s patch is a small update that primarily fixes bugs. These bugs include:
A problem with the ritual quest is being fixed, which prevented players from completing the quest when the interactive heart jewel was used before defeating Alastor.
The harvest worker set will be brought back into the game and can be dropped by mobs. However, there are issues with the sets that disappeared due to a bug with the latest update. These will be activated again at a later date.
There are various stability improvements.
Additionally, there will be some coin reimbursements. Companies will receive back their coins if they declared war after the release of patch 1.1. Moreover, companies that own a territory will receive a one-time refund for all stations that have been downgraded since patch 1.1. This money is supposed to be directly paid out with the return of the servers.
Players will also get their money back, namely for paid housing taxes since patch 1.1. However, these coins are not expected to land back in the players’ accounts until the end of the weekend.
How long will the server maintenance last? The patch will be deployed at 8:00 AM our time, marking the beginning of the server downtime.
The maintenance work is expected to last 3 hours. The servers should be back online around 11:00 AM.
Just yesterday, November 23rd, there was an update at 3:00 PM German time. The following changes were made:
A problem was fixed where the time of a world suddenly jumped to a future date.
A bug was fixed where some combat situations with many players caused them to appear frozen and their state could not be communicated to users due to excessive bandwidth usage.
A rare issue was resolved where a server could crash.
Companies that control the respective settlement, however, are still expected to receive 100% of the revenue from housing taxes.
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When will the next update come? It is currently unclear whether today’s update is already the “weekly patch”. The bug fixes seem to be too few for that.
Additionally, the developers have indirectly announced the “big December patch”. By this update, the housing taxes are to remain reduced by 90%. However, no date for this update has been disclosed.
However, the developers have provided insight into their general vision for the endgame:
The Twitch streamer bbjess has reportedly been waiting for her payment for several weeks. The expected amount is in the tens of thousands, she claims. She is not satisfied with Twitch’s response.
This is the situation:
bbjess is a popular streamer in the Just Chatting category on Twitch with over 43,000 followers.
Between October and November 2021, she had 10,383 subscribers (via TwitchTracker.com). A new record for the streamer.
Now she says: The money from her record never reached her. Twitch owes her a lot of money.
Who is the streamer? bbjess has been actively streaming on Twitch since mid-2020. Initially, she showed various games, but she also ventured into categories like music or unlisted categories.
By now, she primarily focuses on Just Chatting and interacts with her viewers. She is especially known and loved for her humor and open personality.
In October 2021, bbjess experienced a surge in popularity and drastically multiplied her average viewership as well as her followers. Also, her subscriptions reportedly increased significantly during this time (via TwitchTracker.com).
In November 2021, she spoke out on Twitter. There she says: Twitch owes her “tens of thousands of dollars”, although there is no reason for the payment to be delayed. She is missing the internet to ask for help and the voices of people:
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This is what the streamer says: In one of her current streams, bbjess states that Twitch owes her 26,000 dollars. She says: “Twitch has not paid me. I have contacted them. I am on vacation, just paid taxes, I am running out of money, but I thought it’s okay. A big check is coming. But it just isn’t coming” (via Twitch.tv).
Twitch streamers receive a share of the subscription fees that accumulate monthly for the subscribers. A regular subscription costs 4.99 US dollars in the USA – recently only 3.99 euros in Germany. Depending on the contract, streamers receive about 50% of the revenue from the subscriptions.
With around 10,400 subscribers at the peak, this amounts to 26,000 dollars, which she has mentioned herself in the stream – or converted to 23,111 euros.
Why isn’t the money coming? According to the contract with bbjess, Twitch supposedly has a period of 45 days after the end of the month to transfer the money (via Dexerto.com). Also, according to some users on Twitter, it is not uncommon for salary payments to arrive later.
In bbjess’s case, however, she has already received a response from Twitch. They stated that there was an irregularity with her account, which is why payments have been blocked for security reasons.
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The support does not specify what exact irregularity it is.
It may be related to a 19-hour ban that bbjess received in October for her “bbjessBoobees” emote (via Twitter.com). However, before any further payments can occur, bbjess must first contact support.
Meanwhile, the competition is also not inactive. Facebook and YouTube apparently make some well-off offers to many well-known streamers if they turn their backs on Twitch:
With Mortal Online 2, a new MMORPG has launched in Early Access on Steam today. It claims that players are “constantly in danger” and can lose everything. MeinMMO explains what kind of game this is and who should check it out.
What kind of game is it? Mortal Online 2 is a sandbox MMORPG with a strong focus on PvP. You can set out to explore the world, build a house, and even establish your own empire. However, all of this comes at the cost of shedding blood. And that often includes your own, especially in the first hours of gameplay.
Because whether it’s PvE enemies or other players: you are constantly at risk of dying. With death comes the loss of your entire inventory. This can be very frustrating for many MMORPG fans.
MeinMMO editor Alexander Leitsch himself tried out Mortal Online 2 during the beta and died dozens of times:
Mortal Online 2 focuses on action battles and your creativity
What does Mortal Online 2 offer? Mortal Online 2 focuses on a first-person action system. You need to strike or block with your weapon precisely. Mouse movement determines whether the strike comes from above, below, right, or left. This is important since enemies have different weak points or blocking can be circumvented. However, this is not so easy for beginners.
In the game, there are melee and ranged combat as well as magic and even mounted combat. However, Mortal Online 2 does without classes or levels. Instead, there are numerous skills you can improve by repeated use.
At its core, the MMORPG relies on typical sandbox elements. You can therefore look forward to crafting, free trade between players, and housing. The character editor is particularly cool, where your age influences your stats, and different ancestors can be mixed together. You can spend an eternity fine-tuning the details here.
The highlight – or the absolute turn-off – is full loot PvP. So if you kill another player in the open world, you can loot their entire inventory.
Oh, and there is no map. Not even a compass like in New World or ESO. You need to like that.
Who is the game interesting for? Mortal Online 2 is aimed at players who enjoy sandbox and PvP. If you are willing to engage in a guild and have fun with theorycrafting, you should definitely check out this PvP MMORPG. Because it offers a good combat system, solid graphics, and numerous mechanics that go very deep.
However, the game is not for fans of classic MMORPGs with a hero story, linear quests, and dungeons, as these do not exist in Mortal Online 2.
The payment system, which relies on a Buy2Play model along with a subscription, is also challenging. A major hurdle that few players will likely overcome. However, from these, a close and strong community could form.
If you are more interested in a pure PvE MMORPG, you will surely find one here:
The various helis and jets from Battlefield 2042 are often a bane for foot soldiers in the game. However, one player has found an extremely useful loadout to easily take out these nuisances. This only works through a trick.
What is this loadout? Technically, you only need 3 different gadgets, but you definitely need 2 loadouts that you must create before the game:
one loadout needs the SOFLAM target marker
the second loadout requires a recoil-less M5
finally, you need Angel’s equipment crate
The remaining weapons are completely up to you, as these three gadgets are enough. You have the M5 from the start. You obtain the SOFLAM at level 56. You automatically have the equipment crate when you choose Angel as your specialist. It is his special gadget. In our special, we explain the specialists of Battlefield 2042 in detail.
How does the loadout work? Play with the SOFLAM and choose a target that you want to take down from the sky. The SOFLAM marks a vehicle just like the FXM-33 FA missile does. But first, set up your equipment crate.
The peculiarity is that every smart weapon receives a lock-on to the target after marking it. Now switch your loadout to the one with the M5 through your equipment crate.
The lock-on remains, and you can launch the missile. Unlike the FA missile, just one shot from the M5 is enough to take a heli down – and apparently, the distracting flares of the planes do not divert the missile, as a clip shows:
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If you play in a team, you don’t even need to switch the loadout. You can simply inform your squad members that a target is marked. They can then hunt it down with their M5 launchers.
Is this supposed to work? At the moment, the community is divided on whether this is an exploit. The SOFLAM even maintains the mark even when it is no longer in the loadout. User BigBallsMalone says: “You shouldn’t be able to keep the lock-on after changing the loadout. That’s cheesy.”
However, it seems that the SOFLAM is simply time-limited and works across different players. Even in older Battlefield titles, such “hot swaps” were already possible. Nonetheless, fans are unsure if this is intended or one of the many bugs.
Against this stands the discussion of how strong vehicles really are. A part of the community complains that the continuous heli kills are annoying and that there is an effective counter through this method.
Others think one shot for a kill is too harsh.
Are there other options? In fact, one of the later sniper rifles is currently a popular anti-vehicle weapon. The NWT-50 takes out tanks just as well as the M5 but fires much faster (via GameStar.de).
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However, you only unlock the sniper at level 60, which is even later than the SOFLAM. If you want to grind for that long, you then have two options to keep unwanted vehicles at bay.
By the way: DICE has revealed what the future holds for Battlefield 2042. Here are the plans:
New World is facing heavy criticism as many players feel it offers too little content. This has become even harder with the new patch 1.1. However, Twitch streamer shroud still finds the MMO good and explains why many players have issues with the content.
What is the problem with New World? New World is not a classic MMORPG. While it offers a main quest to follow, there is no leveling path leading you from quest hub to quest hub with a linear story.
Moreover, there is no classic endgame with daily quests, dungeons, and raids, as seen in WoW. Instead, the focus is particularly on the grind around “Watermarks”. This allows players to increase the drop chance for strong equipment, as we have already explained here: How does loot work in New World?
Nevertheless, Twitch streamer Michael “shroud” Grzesiek praises New World’s content. He claims that many players don’t even know what to do and therefore lose enjoyment in the MMO.
“You have to find the content yourself”
What exactly does shroud say? In his livestream from November 22nd, the streamer explains that players must seek out their own content. He even states that this is part of the fun of the game:
If you expect the game to tell you what to do, that’s not the case here. You have to figure it out yourself. That is also the fun part, in my opinion.
I believe that many people end up doing nothing because they don’t know what to do. But if you take a moment to pause and think about what you should do, soul-searching, if you will, then that is the game.
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Thus, shroud refers to both the leveling process and the endgame of the MMO. Regarding the endgame, he also states: “Basically, you do dailies like in other MMOs. You gather chests, complete daily quests, and craft daily materials. Once you understand the principle, it becomes quite obvious.”
So far, shroud has played over 355 hours of New World live on Twitch (via Sullygnome). He is already deep in the endgame and has seen almost all of the content.
Is shroud alone in this opinion? No, even on Reddit and in forums, it is repeatedly pointed out that New World offers a lot, but many players do not discover this content because they want to follow a classic story and quests.
The forum also points out that one can create their own content with open world PvP and wars (via New World Forum).
However, not everyone is satisfied with the current endgame content. WoW streamer Asmongold sharply criticizes the endgame, calling it the “worst endgame loop ever devised for an MMO.” Still, Asmongold emphasizes that he wouldn’t have invested 500 hours in a game he doesn’t like:
The future focuses on a mix of PvP and PvE and new dungeons
What’s next for New World? Players are still waiting for a roadmap for the future of New World. However, there have been some statements regarding the endgame topic. It is supposed to be based on several pillars, and new dungeons have also been confirmed:
In Destiny 2 there is currently not much new. The Season of the Lost is currently frozen in Stasis and players can hardly wait for the story to finally continue. We at MeinMMO still show you what you can expect this week.
This is happening this week: This week is once again not much going on. But you still have enough time to tackle some certain chores. Gambit is offering you double experience points. So if you want to treat yourself to a boost, this week is the perfect time. Take a minute and put your particles in the bank.
Furthermore, you can expect a very relaxed and quick Nightfall Strike: Lake of Shadows. You can quickly run through this with your colleagues and get some great loot in the meantime. Don’t miss out on this.
Since there’s not much happening in Destiny 2 anyway, you can also tackle the seasonal ornaments of the “Hegemony”. They require a certain grind, but since this is currently offered due to the content drought, you still have the chance to get that done.
The most important information about activities from November 23 to November 30.
This is the fast and relatively easy strike on the EDZ with the cabal. Your task is to free the water supply from the threat to ensure clean water for the population.
The current Nightfall weapons are:
The Heatseeker, Arc Rocket Launcher (Master)
Disunity SR4, Kinetic Scout Rifle (Master)
Playlist Strikes have these modifiers:
Arc Singe
Stasis Burn
Hot Step
The Singe modifier accompanies you all week, the others change daily.
In the Vault of Glass, the Templar Challenge named “Strangers in Time” takes place. Note that you must eliminate the Minotaurs in different timelines simultaneously with the Wyverns.
As a reward in the Challenge Mode you will get the lost weapon “Heze’s Vengeance”. The weapon will then guaranteed come with 2 perks per slot.
Crucible – These are the PvP playlists:
Private Match
Rumble
Control
Elimination
Glory Survival
Glory Survival: Freelance
Showdown
Ascendant Challenge
Petra Venj has this week the 1st Ascendant Challenge for you. You can find Petra and her quest offer on the Rheasilvia in the Dreaming City. The curse in the Dreaming City is increasing and thus the homeland of the Awoken becomes more of a place for the Taken.
Sources for top loot in Season 15 of Destiny 2
This is the new max level: In the Season of the Lost, the maximum power level of your gear is 1,330. Thus, the power level has only increased by +10 compared to the previous Season 14.
So you are not busy with the tedious levels, but can immediately dive into the endgame.
This top loot (Pinnacle Gear) brings you over 1,320:
Reach at least 100,000 points (+2) in the Nightfall: Crucible
Complete 3 strikes with the appropriate focus (+1)
Hawthorne’s Clan Quest (+1)
Glimmer Highlights in the Eververse
This week you can indulge in these stylish cosmetics. Tess brings you some exotic highlights again.
This beauty is available for glimmer
What do you get for glimmer this week at Tess’s offer?
The exotic ship “Scrapheap Navigator”
The exotic ship “BrayTech DREAM9”
The exotic Sparrow “SK-1-World Traveler”
Exotic weapon ornament “Westfront”
Exotic weapon ornament “Memory”
The exotic ornaments for the armors of Season 15 for all classes
The legendary emote “Polonaise”
What is your plan for this week? Are you going to farm? Or are you diving into another game and coming back only when Bungie’s 30th anniversary kicks off? Let us know!
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Currently, thanks to Black Friday, you can get the Acer Predator XB273GX at an unbeatable price on Amazon. For around 250 euros, you get an excellent monitor with many useful features. MeinMMO presents the offer in detail.
What kind of offer is it? If you are currently looking for a second monitor for your gaming PC, you might find a great option thanks to Black Friday on Amazon. With the Acer Predator XB273GX, you currently get an excellent gaming monitor on offer that offers a lot of features.
MeinMMO introduces the monitor to you and also explains why the offer is so good.
How good is the deal? Currently, you can get the gaming monitor for 259.99 euros instead of 399.99 euros, saving 35% compared to the regular price on Amazon. This is the absolute best price, as the gaming monitor has never been as affordable before (via geizhals.de).
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Acer Predator XB273GX is a 27-inch gaming monitor in Full HD and 240 Hz
What does the gaming monitor offer? First, we present the extensive specifications of the gaming monitor:
Screen size: 27 inches
Resolution: Full HD, 1920 x 1080
Response time: 4 ms
Refresh rate: 240 Hz
Brightness: 400 cd/m²
Contrast ratio: 1000:1
The monitor features an IPS panel. IPS technology offers excellent colors and fast response times. However, IPS usually has weaker contrasts and black levels compared to VA panels.
With its 240 Hz, the device is primarily aimed at users who wish to play at high graphics settings without sacrificing high FPS numbers.
The Acer Predator XB273GX is a gaming monitor with top ratings
How is the device rated? For instance, the testers from the online magazine Wepc.com praise the high accuracy of color representation that the monitor delivers even in the default settings (via wepc.com). Especially in fast shooters and e-sports titles, the gaming monitor shows its strengths.
The online magazine Rtings had thoroughly tested the identical model with WQHD resolution (via rtings.com). In the test, the testers praise the extremely low input lag and the high response times of the monitor. Moreover, the device offers good brightness of 400 candela, making it suitable for dark rooms as well. However, the contrasts of the gaming monitor are not perfect and remain the only weakness of this otherwise excellent device.
Rtings rates the device in the gaming category with 8.8 out of 10 points and states that it is a gaming monitor “with excellent gaming performance and a wealth of features.”
The monitor is worth it for all users looking for a very good Full HD monitor
For whom is the device worthwhile? The monitor is worth it for those of you who enjoy playing shooters or other games where you want high FPS numbers. Thanks to high FPS, the game not only looks good, but you also benefit from an extremely smooth display, which can give you an advantage in competitive gaming.
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More gaming monitors: Are you looking for more tips and tricks on what to consider when buying a gaming monitor? Then take a look at our buying guide for gaming monitors. Here we present all the important information about gaming devices.
In Pokémon GO, the current season is coming to an end and trainers must complete the special research “Misunderstood Mischief” by then to receive the new research for free. We at MeinMMO have summarized 5 tips for you to solve the tasks in time.
What kind of research is it about? At the beginning of the season of mischief, a special research was activated for the mysterious Pokémon Hoopa. This consists of a total of 16 task blocks, which were gradually released over the past months.
How much time do you have? To receive the new research on Hoopa, you must complete the old one by the end of the current season. This ends on December 1, 2021, at 09:59 AM local time.
How to finish the special research on time
Although the special research has been active for some time and the tasks have always been aligned with the respective events, there are some trainers who have not been able to solve all of them yet.
While the research involves many simple tasks related to throwing Poké Balls, collecting hearts with your buddy, or leveling up Pokémon, others are a bit more challenging. These include especially the capture tasks involving Psychic, Ghost, and Dark Pokémon, evolving Psyduck, finding new friends, or defeating Team GO Rocket.
We have looked at whether the tasks are still solvable just before the end of the season and have compiled 5 tips that might help you succeed.
Utilize Field Research Tasks
Psychic Pokémon: A good way to find missing Pokémon is the field research tasks in November. In these, you can find Psychic Pokémon like Baltoy, Solgaleo, Ralts, Staryu, or Psyduck.
One of these monsters is needed in the first section of the special research to make 3 snapshots of a wild Psychic Pokémon. Photograph the Pokémon using the camera symbol directly in the catch screen. You can take the three snapshots consecutively, thus already completing the first task.
You should also catch a total of 20 Psychic Pokémon for the 5th task block. You can also rely on the mentioned monsters to do this. You can find them in the following tasks:
Task
Reward
Land 3 great throws
Encounter with Baltoy
Hatch 2 eggs
Encounter with Baltoy
Spin 5 PokéStops or Gyms
Encounter with Ralts
Walk 2 km
Encounter with Staryu
Feed your buddy 3 berries
Encounter with Psyduck
Psyduck: The water and psychic Pokémon Psyduck is especially important. It is needed in task part 9/16 to evolve it. It doesn’t matter whether you use a regular Psyduck or the Galar form. You can also freely choose whether you want to evolve it into Golduck or Psyhock.
Ghost and Dark Pokémon: In addition to Psychic Pokémon, you will also encounter monsters of the Ghost and Dark types in the rewards of the field research, which are needed for task 11. You can find the following specimens:
Spiritomb: Use 5 Pinap Berries when catching Pokémon
With some luck, Murkrow: Take a snapshot of a wild Pokémon
Participate in Spotlight Hours
Another way to get the missing Ghost and Dark Pokémon is to participate in the special spotlight hours that will take place in the coming days as part of the Hoopa event.
There you can encounter the Ghost and Dark Pokémon Sableye on November 27, which will spawn particularly frequently from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM. Using incense, you can also attract additional specimens.
However, for the 11th task section, you need to catch only 30 specimens. Since Sableye belongs to both the Ghost and Dark types, you can thus solve both capture tasks of this section directly.
Sableye
On November 29, the Psychic Pokémon Baltoy will be in the spotlight hour again. However, if you’re missing a Psychic Pokémon, we recommend not to wait until this event, as otherwise you might not be able to finish the subsequent tasks in time before the season change.
Make Friends
Another task (13/16) requires you to make a new friendship. Trainers publish their friendship codes on various platforms. In the following article, we have summarized how you can find international friends in the game:
Besides the many different Pokémon that you need to catch, photograph, or evolve, there is a task in section 11/16 that requires you to earn 3 candies by walking with your buddy. Here you can, of course, rely on one of the 20 best buddy Pokémon, but they require a greater distance to find a candy.
Therefore, it is advisable to first check your buddy chronology to see if you have any monsters that only need a few meters to the next candy. If so, take them as a buddy for a short period until you obtain the respective candy. Then switch to the next Pokémon.
If you have no former buddies with short distances, you can also rely on a Pokémon that only needs to walk 1 km to find a candy. This includes, among others, Caterpie, Weedle, or Bidoof.
If you lack the time to walk 3 km, you can also use a Snorlax, which cuts the walking distance in half.
Defeat Team GO Rocket
In the second to last task section, you’ll need to battle Team GO Rocket. They currently spawn four times a day in balloons and can also be found at PokéStops. While you solve the other tasks, you can already start saving up for your first Rocket Radar.
You will receive this when you defeat 6 Rocket Grunts. With this, you can then locate the Rocket bosses Sierra, Arlo, and Cliff. Once you have put together your first radar, hold onto it until you reach task section 15/16. This way, you can then directly face one of the bosses.
Rocket Radar
Once that’s done, you can battle against 6 Rocket Grunts again. This grants you the Rocket Radar from the 6 mysterious parts, as well as another Rocket Radar in the reward of the special research. With these, you will face two Rocket bosses again and thus secure the Super Rocket Radar in the reward.
With this, you can track down the Rocket leader Giovanni and must also defeat him. In our counter guides, we tell you which monsters are best suited for the battles against Sierra, Arlo, Cliff, and Giovanni:
Even though there are only a few days left until the end of the season, you have the opportunity to complete the special research on time. However, you must make proper use of the remaining days.
How far along are you with your special research on Hoopa? Are you stuck on one of the tasks? Do you have any further tips on what affected players can do to complete the research in time? Feel free to share your experiences here in the comments on MeinMMO and exchange ideas with other trainers.
In 2018, Tyler “Ninja” Blevins was the most successful streamer on Twitch with Fortnite. Over the year, the ambitious shooter streamer averaged over 77,000 viewers. After a stint on Mixer, Ninja is back on Twitch but has significantly fewer viewers than during his peak. In an interview, he says the times of the past are over. Twitch has changed. As a “pure gamer,” one can no longer shine on Twitch as before. But he is not unhappy.
How have Ninja’s numbers developed?
In 2018, Ninja averaged 77,719 viewers. He was on air for 3013 hours – averaging more than 8 hours daily, even on weekends and holidays. As a peak, he had 617,767 concurrent viewers; that record lasted a long time. At that time, he also set a record for the most subscriptions; that record has since been broken.
In the last 6 months of 2021, Ninja averaged 9,297 viewers. He was on air for 606 hours – averaging about 3.7 hours per day. At maximum, he reached 41,003 viewers.
If we calculate that, Ninja lost about 88% of his average viewers. However, with 17.04 million followers, he still has the channel on Twitch with by far the most followers.
This is what Ninja says aboutthis downfall: In an interview with the Washington Post, Ninja says:
“No one stays on top forever, especially in live streaming, there’s always someone new and hot. I have no intention of being that guy anymore. I know I can’t pull in 100,000 viewers on Twitch anymore. I don’t have the time for that. I have a wife. I have a family.”
Ninja
Ninja sometimes seems to feel unfairly judged because fans evaluate him only by the viewer count, which is clearly visible in the stream. But today he has a different focus: he is active on platforms like YouTube or is organizing a UNO World Championship with Venus Williams. He is no longer a pure Twitch streamer like in 2018.
Are there also benefits? According to Ninja, the biggest advantage is that he is now significantly freer about which game he plays when he streams. He says he no longer has to compulsively play Fortnite, the game that made him famous. He only plays the online shooter today when he feels like it.
In 2021, he can play whatever he wants, which has no impact on his deals and is incredibly relaxing.
In 2018, Ninja, DrDisrespect, and shroud defined the events on Twitch – by 2020, all three were gone.
“Back when streaming wasn’t mainstream” everyone just played
How does 2018 differ from 2021? Ninja says, “back when streaming wasn’t mainstream,” there wasn’t much one could do besides streaming. That’s why he put in those countless hours, but that simply burns people out. Streaming for 365 days straight, without attending events or going out – that is simply crazy.
Although he was away for only a few years, a different generation of streamers now reigns over Twitch. People like Ludwig, Hasan Abi, or xQc not only play, but also constantly interact with the community:
“These amazing young creators like TommyInit, Ludwig, xQc, Hasan – some of them aren’t even gamers. A few of them just make ‘IRL’ content and explode. It’s awesome.”
Ninja
Took on the role of Ninja as the most-watched Twitch streamer: xQc.
For himself, Ninja does not see that role:
“Literally, that’s the reason why I’m a bit stuck, or the reason why I’m right where I am: I love gaming and will always love it. I don’t want to be a reaction streamer who sits around for 8 hours watching videos. I turn on my stream and I’m immediately in the game. The stream goes live, the intro is over, and I’m in the queue for a game. I play. That’s all I want to do.”
Ninja
Twitch is broadening and often reflects on itself – Ninja doesn’t fit in this era
What’s behind it: Ninja describes a shift on Twitch. The content of today’s biggest streamer, xQc, revolves much less around a single game than Ninja’s content did in the past. Blevins simply played Fortnite back then, every day, over and over.
xQc and other popular streamers also engage with gaming, but not exclusively. The focus has broadened, as streamers discuss all sorts of things circulating online as videos: politics, social issues, or funny animal videos.
Ninja’s success was strongly tied to Fortnite – perhaps too strongly.
Ninja too strongly associated with one game, Fortnite
However, the extreme decline in Ninja’s viewer numbers cannot solely be attributed to Twitch changing. Because the streamer shroud reaches nearly the same viewer numbers in 2021 as in 2018 – and he was away longer, is actually a pure gaming streamer, and according to Ninja’s theory, doesn’t fit into today’s era.
In any case, Ninja has been handsomely compensated for his time on Mixer, and although he is overly ambitious and the loss of his relevance surely weighs on him, he seems to come to terms with his new role that he is no longer at the pulse of the Twitch zeitgeist.
In contrast to Ninja, another streamer from 2018 has managed to re-establish himself on Twitch:
Call of Duty: Vanguard offers you 2 attachment options so that your shots are not visible on the enemy mini-map when firing – suppressor and subsonic ammunition. However, if you want to disappear from the radar, you should use the suppressor.
Overview:
If enemies have chosen the perk “Radar” and you fire without a suppressor or subsonic ammunition with your weapon, enemies will see you on the map.
It is similar with a reconnaissance drone and the perk “Ghost”. If you have the perk, you are safe from reconnaissance despite the drone as long as you move enough.
It has now been revealed: If you want to protect yourself effectively from reconnaissance, you need a suppressor.
Subsonic weaker than suppressor
What advantages do both attachments offer? Subsonic and suppressors help you so that players with an activated “Radar” cannot see you on the mini-map when firing your weapon. But there are even more benefits:
Subsonic ammunition
Hides you on the mini-map when firing
No indication on the compass when firing
Attachment without disadvantages
Suppressor
Hides you on the mini-map when firing
No indication on the compass when firing
Shots are quieter
No muzzle flash
That there is a specific type of ammunition for this “noise protection” is completely new with CoD: Vanguard. The attachment comes without disadvantages and it seems tempting to rather take the subsonic ammunition and still have the muzzle space free.
However, you should still rely on the suppressor if you do not want to be detected.
Why are suppressors better? If you are playing simultaneously with the powerful stealth perk “Ghost”, then suppressors provide you with a much higher benefit.
The YouTuber and CoD expert “TheXclusiveAce” has discovered that “Ghost” is deactivated for a full 3 seconds when you fire with subsonic ammunition (via YouTube).
While you are not directly visible on the radar when firing your weapon, the enemy reconnaissance drone still shows you on the enemy mini-map. A significant disadvantage of subsonic ammunition.
When should I use a suppressor? If you play with “Ghost”, then also use a suppressor.
Shortly after the beta, some players felt that the mini-map in Vanguard is useless. But in the full version, it looks quite different. Reconnaissance drones constantly fly in the sky and they are even stronger than assumed in the beta.
If you activate one of the two reconnaissance killstreaks, you will get the perk “Radar”. If an enemy then fires their weapon without a suppressor or subsonic ammunition, the enemy will be visible on the map when firing and will then be revealed by the reconnaissance.
If you want to completely prevent showing up on the enemy radar during a normal reconnaissance, then the only option left is the suppressor. Therefore, the suppressor is almost mandatory for all players who also rely on the perk “Ghost”.
Every new CoD year surprises with some mechanics having hidden functions or small tricks that are important for your gameplay.
The more of these tricks you know, the more you can secure an advantage over your opponents and put yourself in situations that leave the enemy no chance.
Bringing back old Exotics to Destiny 2 is not that easy. Gjallarhorn has also received drastic adjustments for its return in December. Only the heart of the weapon has remained the same. Nevertheless, players are going to have a damn good time with it, as Joe Blackburn, Bungie’s Game Director, promises.
When Gjallarhorn returns to Destiny 2, a full circle is completed. Some players associate the exotic rocket launcher with their best memories in Destiny. Now is the time to revive those memories and create new ones.
What makes this weapon so special? Gjallarhorn, an exotic rocket launcher, could fire small homing projectiles known as “wolfpack rounds.” These were only unleashed on the enemy once your rocket had hit them. The smaller projectiles also dealt explosive damage. The effect is quite similar to that of the rocket launcher “Eyes of Tomorrow”.
So when the big anniversary event with “30 Years of Bungie” kicks off on December 7th, this icon from Destiny 1 will finally be available again. Many D1 veterans have been waiting for this moment for a long time, and new players can also look forward to it.
The weapon is simply a legend, and for several reasons:
The rocket launcher was rare. Very rare.
Those who finally owned Gjallarhorn were basically gods among guardians.
Its damage was so enormous that it could circumvent and break game mechanics.
The firepower of the “wolfpack rounds” obliterated raid bosses in seconds.
It was like “The golden ticket” to the toughest endgame activities.
Fun fact: Gjallarhorn is the only weapon in Destiny that has its own holiday, the G-Day. It is celebrated annually on August 14. To mark the return of the Gjallarhorn, Bungie is also introducing a Nerf version of the legendary rocket launcher. With the Nerf LMTD Destiny Gjallarhorn Blaster, players can shoot their real-life opponents with foam darts.
Can the former icon Gjallarhorn live up to its reputation?
How effective is Gjallarhorn after its rework?
With such an iconic and legendary image, some players are questioning whether Gjallarhorn can still live up to its former reputation.
Bungie emphasizes in this context that Gjallarhorn will not return in any way “underpowered.” But also not the opposite of that. They don’t want players to be able to play with it for a week and then melt everything in the game, only to have to send a cruise missile and say, “Get this thing out of here!”.
Joe Blackburn, Bungie’s Game Director, mentions in an interview:
We are always concerned when we bring something from Destiny 1 to Destiny 2. “Hey, will this live up to the hype?” I am quite confident that we will achieve this, and I am confident that you will have a lot of fun with it.
Joe Blackburn | Game Director at Bungie
Gjallarhorn will benefit from the rocket launcher buff: Gjally (as Bungie lovingly calls the rocket launcher) has been very carefully updated for the Destiny 2 sandbox. The developer wants to elevate the iconic status of the weapon “to the next level.” It needs to fit into the current sandbox and meta.
It should not be forgotten that rocket launchers have received a major buff overall this year. So Gjallarhorn comes just in time to get in on the action.
Joe Blackburn adds:
It will be the absolute “min-max-best weapon.” [Minimum the best that players want, and maximum the best that players will need.] So that you can always say to someone: “Hey, that’s one of the best weapons in Destiny, and you will always have a good time with it.” If I say any more, the sandbox team will probably come and kill me!
Joe Blackburn | Game Director at Bungie
Bungie promises players that with the continuation of its icon in 2021, there will be a version of the cult rocket launcher that should meet expectations.
When is the cult Exotic returning to Destiny 2? Not long now, and players will be able to test Gjallarhorn themselves against the bosses in Destiny 2 and form their own opinion on how well Bungie has completed this task. On December 7, 2021, it’s finally here. Destiny 2 players will, however, need to own the “30 Years of Bungie” package for this.
These weapons and buffs are also coming to Destiny 2 soon:
Will Gjallarhorn be able to live up to its former reputation? After all, Bungie has also succeeded, albeit very awkwardly, in bringing back a cult weapon with the Vex Mythoclast. Or do you think that Gjallarhorn cannot be tamed and will melt the game as Telesto 3.0?
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Call of Duty: Vanguard grants successful players special bonuses and effects with killstreaks to farm even more kills. Some of the streaks are simply unfair, poorly designed, or just annoying. This is especially true for the infamous mortar strike, which not only greatly annoys MeinMMO editor Jürgen Horn. Therefore, many players are now demanding playlists without killstreaks.
At the top of my hate list is the Killstreak “Mortar Strike.” When triggered in the multiplayer mode, a deadly mortar bombardment rains down in the target area. For what feels like several minutes, grenades hit everywhere.
Everything shakes and quakes, dust and dirt fly around, explosions detonate loudly, and due to the shaking and dirt, you can hardly see anything anymore. In normal game modes of the multiplayer mode, you are immune to damage from the strike if a teammate triggers it.
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However, due to the massive visibility obstructions, the game in the bombardment zone is virtually unplayable. You can see and hit hardly anything anymore.
This annoys me especially on the currently popular small maps, such as Shipment or The House. These maps are designed compactly and are almost perfect for fast and wild fights. But the mortar killstreaks partly really ruin them.
The radius of the mortar grenades is very large, and if someone triggers the streak in the middle of the map, a large part of it is unplayable at first.
And nothing gives me a greater setback than when I am just making a bold advance, and suddenly some team idiot thinks he has to unleash the damn mortar.
Then my promising attack is drowned in a roar, and I have to crawl away or take another route. The dynamic is gone, and the fun of the game is noticeably affected.
Other players feel the same way. A thread is currently circulating on Reddit with almost 2,000 upvotes and over 280 comments, where this killstreak is being criticized. “Who designed this killstreak?” asks the original poster. An appropriate answer states, “A cruel sadist.”
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There is a special place in hell for all the people who constantly use mortars, bombers, or dogs. Seriously, it’s only 7 kills [needed]. And why do they have to fire three times?
In comparison – in the predecessor Cod: WW2, the streak was also there, but there the mortars each fired one grenade at three different points. This made them significantly less annoying.
Therefore, many players are currently of the opinion that the streak should be changed. It should either require more kills or, preferably, simply last less long and not cause so much shaking and dirt. Then a significant annoyance factor would be eliminated.
Furthermore, I would not be unhappy if there was a special playlist where you have no killstreaks at all. Because in addition to the mortars, the bomber area attacks and the infamous attack dogs are also a problem on small maps, as you are often completely defenseless against them and are immediately blown up by a bomb or bitten in the butt by a dog as soon as you spawn.
In Pokémon GO there is a Spotlight Hour featuring Panflam today, November 23, 2021. We from MeinMMO will show you what bonus you can look forward to and have taken a look at whether this short event is worth it.
What is a Spotlight Hour? In Pokémon GO, a small one-hour event takes place every Tuesday, where a specific Pokémon is in the spotlight. This Pokémon spawns more frequently in the wild during this Spotlight Hour. Additionally, you will receive a special bonus during this time.
Today, November 23, 2021, you will encounter the Fire-type Pokémon Panflam more often during the Spotlight Hour. Additionally, you will receive double XP when catching Pokémon.
Spotlight Hour with Panflam – Start, Bonuses & Shiny
When does the Spotlight Hour start? Like every week, it starts today again at 6:00 PM local time. It lasts for one hour and thus ends at 7:00 PM.
What bonuses are there? During this Spotlight Hour, Panflam will primarily spawn in the wild. You will be able to discover this Pokémon around every corner. You can also attract more specimens using incense. Furthermore, you will receive double XP when catching Pokémon.
Is there a Shiny Panflam? Yes, you can encounter a shiny Panflam with a bit of luck. You will recognize it by its pink body.
Panflam, Panpyro and Panferno normal (left) and as Shiny (right)
Is the Spotlight Hour with Panflam worth it?
How strong is it? Panflam is one of the Fire-type Pokémon of the 4th generation and evolves into Panpyro, then Panferno. However, both Panflam and its evolutions cannot score with strong stats.
Especially in defense, they are rather weak. But the stamina and attack stats are also not impressive. Thus, they are not suitable for raids and the GO Battle League.
Who is the Spotlight Hour worth it for? The Spotlight Hour today is especially worthwhile because of the XP bonus. If you are missing a few experience points on your way to level 50, you have the opportunity to farm some by catching Pokémon today.
To attract especially many Pokémon, you should also use an incense. With the help of a lucky egg, you can double your XP for 30 minutes again. but shiny hunters will also benefit tonight.
Are you taking part in the raid hour today? Or is Panflam not your thing? Feel free to share your opinion on this here on MeinMMO in the comments.
A new Hoopa event starts on Friday, which brings you 4 additional Spotlight Hours. We have summarized what monsters and bonuses you can look forward to and how to obtain Hoopa (Unbound).
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Legends of Idleon MMO is one of the largest and most popular MMORPGs on Steam. As the name suggests, it is not a classic MMORPG, but mixes in elements of idle games. Annoying grind is taken off your hands, while also being absurdly emphasized. MeinMMO editor Alexander Leitsch tried the game and was positively surprised.
Genre: MMORPG | Developer: Lavaflame2 | Platform: PC, Android, iOS | Release: 2020 for smartphones, April 2, 2021 on Steam
What kind of game is this? Legends of Idleon MMO is a free-to-play game that combines classic MMORPG elements like quests, dungeons, equipment progression, and crafting with idle games.
The English word “Idle” means inactive and refers to the way you play. Without much effort and attention to the game, you are supposed to feel a sense of achievement and reward. One of the most well-known idle games is Cookie Clicker, which also released on Steam this year.
Specifically, this means at Legends of Idleon:
You complete quests and fight in dungeons
But annoying grind like chopping wood and farming XP or materials is done by the game itself.
You can even create additional characters that farm for you in the background while you follow the story with your main character.
How popular is the game on Steam? With 2,173 average players in the past 30 days, Legends of Idleon just missed the Top 10 of the biggest MMORPGs on Steam in November 2021. In October, it was still in 10th place, but then Elyon was released.
Legends of Idleon also receives very positive reviews. Of 5,105 ratings, 90% are positive. A reason to take a closer look at the game.
Who is speaking here? Alexander Leitsch is the MMORPG expert at MeinMMO and has spent thousands of hours in games of the genre. He regularly plays new games as well.
There have already been previews this year for New World, Bless Unleashed, or Swords of Legends Online. In this article, he reports on Legends of Idleon MMO, which he has played for about 20 hours.
A 2D world full of humor
What is the entry like? The entry into Legends of Idleon is already great. I start as a high-level character and learn the basics of the game, such as: walking, hitting, and using portals. I am greeted by a 2D world, allowing me to move left and right and climb up and down thanks to various ropes.
Right from the start, I encounter some entertaining dialogues. I meet a giant troll who tells me that the boss room is “down in the hole.” However, behind the troll is a huge portal. When I address the troll about this, he simply pushes the portal out of sight. Clever!
After I’ve learned the basics, the troll throws me off the platform, and I fall and fall and fall deeper and deeper. Once I reach the bottom, I suddenly find myself as a level 1 character and have to work my way up again.
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Especially with the hat, you can tell that the game does not take itself too seriously. My first equipment consists of a colorful children’s hat, boxing gloves, and a shirt with oranges on it. So, I’m not expecting an immersive, coherent world, but rather a lot of nonsense and humor.
Even the quests go in the same direction, such as when a talking picnic basket assigns me the task of farming 200 frog legs because they are so delicious.
My first outfit is an unusual mix of items. The boxing gloves make quite an impression on the slimes.
A combat system without real skill, even in group dungeons
How is it played? In Legends of Idleon, I move by clicking on the desired location with the mouse. Dialogues with NPCs also occur even if I am quite far away from them. What matters is that I can reach them with the mouse, just like with the loot.
At the beginning, I fight with my bare fists. Since I only have an auto-attack, the combat system is rather weak in the first hours. But that’s fine, after all, there’s auto-fight. I just click a button, and the slaughter begins.
Well… the first mobs barely fight back. They do some damage at first, but after the first new chest armor, they hardly deal any damage at all.
Over time, I learn to craft new weapons and improve my talents. This way, I also acquire new skills, which, however, only make the combat system somewhat more interesting. Basically, I am only fighting in auto mode.
If you collect enough copper, you can process it into bars. These bars can then be used to make weapons and armor.
Collecting resources: When collecting resources, I have two options:
Eitherr I use the automatic idle animation and collect very slowly
Or I play a mini-game. That is faster but requires my attention
For collecting, there are, at least based on my current status, three things: ores, trees, and fishing for fish.
My first dungeon: At around level 6, I encounter my first dungeon. With a total of 8 players, we set off and fight against green frogs, purple frogs, and blue frogs. There is a timer of 10 minutes, and afterward, there are rewards.
While I kill frogs, they drop food and orbs that give me various bonuses just for this run. I receive specific bonuses for this run, such as more life, more damage, or higher critical chance. In each new dungeon run, I can follow a somewhat different path. Additionally, I must constantly eat cake to stay alive.
An overall funny mechanic that forces me to be active in the dungeon, even though my character is basically fighting on its own.
In dungeons with up to 8 players, it gets lively.
Grind that you wouldn’t carry in normal MMORPGs
The second character: At around level 7, I learn a special mechanic of the game. I can create a second character who then takes over the wood chopping or resource gathering for me. Practical!
Characters that perform idle tasks do not need to be logged in. This includes:
Automatic woodcutting
Automatic resource gathering
Automatic fighting
The game uses an account-wide chest where I can swap items between characters. And that is also badly needed, as absurd amounts of resources are required, and I would have to grind forever with one character just to gain the experience points needed to harvest gold or the purple crystals.
At level 30, 60, 130, and 225, I also unlock more character slots that can grind as well.
You can unlock additional characters that will farm for you.
What makes the game special? Essentially, Legends of Idleon is one big grind. Reaching level 100 is supposed to take weeks, during which the game runs continuously. I have no idea how long it will take to reach level 225.
Also, very high amounts of resources are quickly needed for new equipment.
The fact that I should collect 200 frog legs after not even 2 hours of gameplay, which also don’t even have a 100% drop chance, is actually an outrage.
But only actually.
Constant rewards and character development ensure fun
Why is the game worth it? Legends of Idleon is addicting without having to play much. It has a similar effect as I know from Cookie Clicker.
There are constantly new tasks, new rewards, and one wants to progress. At the same time, you hardly have to play yourself, but just check in every 30 minutes or perhaps even every few days, and still feel good about it.
Moreover, the game offers a certain depth, especially in character development:
There are various weapons
Over 300 different talents you can skill
You will later choose from various subclasses
There are additional upgrades for equipment
There is an achievement system
Also, some funny Easter eggs and hidden achievements are included in Legends of Idleon. This has kept me engaged, and I now have my 20 “hours of gameplay” completed.
Is it really an MMORPG? Yes, there are classic RPG elements, and you constantly encounter other players. Already in the starting area, six of us stood by a tree and were chopping it together, only that it never disappears.
Because Legends of Idleon can also be played quasi AFK in dungeons, there is more time for chatting. I have already had more contact with other players here than in many other MMORPGs.
However, you need to be aware that there are different worlds in the game. These are populated to varying degrees, but you can switch between them at any time. Especially in the dungeons, it is advisable to play on a full server.
What about the shop? As is common for a free-to-play MMORPG, there is a shop through which the game is financed. There you can buy 200 gems for 1.99 euros. However, there are also gems that you sometimes find in the game itself.
In the shop, there are not only cosmetic items but also additional inventory slots for 200 gems, an additional 7 teleports to the city for 200 gems, and candy ranging from 40 to 240 gems. This candy can be used to receive XP and loot rewards for a certain AFK time. This can be described as pay-to-win, although you are just buying more time that you would otherwise be AFK anyway.
Additionally, there are items that allow you to perform two crafting actions simultaneously.
Conclusion: A game for MMORPG fans who like idle games
Legends of Idleon is not a classic MMORPG. You do not follow a strong story, you do not have a super deep combat system; in most cases, you do not play it actively at all, but let it run in the background. It is clear that the focus is on idle gameplay. You receive constant progress without having to sit concentrated in front of the computer or smartphone.
But exactly with this, and with the very own humor, Legends of Idleon has convinced me so far. It has some interesting mechanics, such as additional characters that farm materials for you while you are AFK. It’s almost a homage to the bots that are usually found in MMORPGs.
However, sometimes you still need to play, such as when it comes to dungeons and you need to eat cake and collect orbs that strengthen you. You will also still need to perform crafting to get new equipment. It doesn’t play entirely by itself.
If you like idle games like Cookie Clicker and also have a fondness for MMORPGs, you should definitely check out Legends of Idleon. It is a funny game for casual play. However, if you are looking for the next big MMORPG, you won’t find it here.
Alexander Leitsch
MMORPG expert at MeinMMO
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Battlefield 2042 has officially released. After the bumpy launch, we now want to know from you: What do you think of the multiplayer shooter? Feel free to participate in our survey on MeinMMO.
This is how the launch of Battlefield 2042 went: Since November 19, the shooter has been out, and it has been turbulent ever since. Early on, it became clear that the game has been struggling with various issues.
There is a lot of criticism regarding the technical state of the game, and some design decisions are also not well received.
Many believe that Battlefield 2042 should not have been released in this state. The mood is quite heated, especially among long-time fans and in the Battlefield 2042 subreddit.
Nevertheless, players continue to speak out who are having a lot of fun with the game despite the problems and some weaknesses of the latest Battlefield installment.
Now we want to know from you: What do you think of Battlefield 2042? For this, we have created a survey for you.
This is how you can vote: In the survey tool below, you can cast your vote. However, keep in mind that the choice cannot be undone. So think carefully about which choice you make.
Feel free to let us know what your opinion on Battlefield 2042 is, whether you belong to the frustrated players, what annoys you, or if you are just having fun and the problems don’t bother you.
Perhaps you haven’t played Battlefield 2042 at all. We would also like to know what is holding you back.
The Netflix hit “Squid Game” has prompted the famous YouTuber MrBeast to host his own Squid Games for several million US dollars. There will be 456 players participating and there is even a cash prize at stake. When the real Squid Game starts and how you can watch it, you will find out here on MeinMMO.
What is Squid Game? Behind the name lies an extremely successful Netflix series that topped the charts until the release of the also very good Arcane. In the series, 456 heavily indebted people in Korea compete in a series of games. A cash prize in the multi-million range is at stake. But those who lose in the games are brutally killed.
Who is MrBeast? The YouTube channel MrBeast has over 75 million subscribers, making it the 12th most subscribed channel (via Socialblade).
His career once began with Minecraft videos, but nowadays MrBeast is especially known for crazy challenges. For example, there was a challenge where the Twitch streamer shroud kills players in Apex Legends and every kill means a donation.
How will the Squid Game work? According to MrBeast, he has invested around 2 million US dollars to build his own Squid Game arena. In it, there will actually be 456 participants, including various content creators, competing in a series of typical Squid Game disciplines.
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Of course, no one will be killed, but MrBeast seems to have spared no expense and effort on the details. Even the accommodations for the players are said to resemble those in the series.
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When and where will it take place? MrBeast’s Squid Game will be broadcast on his YouTube channel. It is set for Wednesday, November 24.
What can you win? MrBeast is said to have invested a total of 3.5 million US dollars in the project for his own Squid Game. Since 2 million have already been used for locations and organization, another 1.5 million dollars are likely left as prize money. Whether this will be awarded to the last “survivor” as in the series or distributed among the players is not yet known.
One can certainly debate whether a reenactment of a brutal competition for the amusement of viewers is ethically justifiable. However, for those wanting to know more on the subject, you can check out our list of online games that are ideal for fans of Squid Game.
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Since a marathon stream, Miyoung “kkatamina” Kim (26) can call herself the biggest streamer on Twitch. For over 12 days, Miyoung entertained thousands of viewers, and it all started with a simple birthday stream.
Who is kkatamina? The Twitch channel of kkatamina hasn’t been around for long – she created it on May 6, 2020, and has been mixing it up among streamers ever since. However, the 26-year-old didn’t come to this decision all on her own.
DisguisedToast, also a huge streamer on Facebook and Twitch, encouraged kkatamina to start streaming and explained the basics to her. Additionally, Miyoung is a very good friend of AriaSaki, who also helped her, as a prominent Twitch streamer, to advance her streaming career.
The well-known streamers
DisguisedToast,
AriaSaki,
LilyPichu,
Pokimane,
Ludwig,
Mizkif and many more,
welcomed kkatamina into their streamer group “OfflineTV & Friends” (via OTV & Friends Fandom). In this group, various videos and group projects are organized.
One such project was around “FTB Revelations,” which took place in Minecraft. There, kkatamina gained significant attention for the first time due to her distinctive and upbeat personality.
Thus, the foundation of her successful streaming career was already laid by many contacts with famous personalities and projects with them.
This is what kkatamina does on her Twitch channel: kkatamina mostly streams games like Valorant, Minecraft, and Bloons TD 6. At the beginning of her career, she managed to attract about 1,000 to 2,000 viewers, while over time, that number grew to up to 7,000 viewers. In between, she also just chats with her viewers.
Marathon stream makes kkatamina the biggest Twitch streamer
During kkatamina’s short birthday stream, she announced she would hold a Subathon to celebrate her birthday and the one-year anniversary of her Twitch channel. This Subathon was to be her first and last (via Twitter).
The marathon stream began on November 10, and there were only two rules:
Kkatamina goes offline only when the set timer hits 0.
The timer increases by 15 seconds for each subscription on Twitch.
Miyoung did not set a limit for the Subathon, as her colleague Ludwig had done before. The stream was to last as long as subs kept pouring in. During the birthday stream, her friends joked that they would never see Miyoung again.
This is what kkatamina did during her marathon stream: Gaming! Kkatamina provided plenty of variety during her Subathon. She played games like
League of Legends,
Fall Guys,
Valorant,
Undertale,
Mario Party Superstars,
SMITE,
Bloons TD 6,
Luigi’s Mansion 3 and much more.
She delved into various genres and was repeatedly accompanied by her streamer colleagues.
Kkatamina broke Sub record: On the 9th day of her Subathon, kkatamina broke the record of the most subscribed female streamer on Twitch, thereby surpassing the previously set record of German Twitch streamer and DJane Sintica. The previous record was at 52,992 subscribers.
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The numbers of her Sub Counts skyrocketed, as many viewers wanted to be responsible for breaking the record and gifted her massive subscriptions. Kkatamina watched with her friends as she gained 600 new subscribers in one minute.
On November 22, the marathon ended for kkatamina. She recorded a total of 72,534 subscribers at the end of the timer.
But that wasn’t all. After the Subathon officially ended, she gained another 1,086 subs while kkatamina thanked everyone. She concluded the whole stream with 73,620 subscribers.
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Kkatamina tearfully bid farewell to her viewers and couldn’t quite comprehend that her 12-day adventure was about to end. She viewed the farewell with mixed emotions, as she had a great time streaming but had to end it.
As of now, at 12:40 PM on November 23, her viewers are still active in the chat on her Twitch channel. They miss the stream, are chatting with each other, or spamming emotes.
For kkatamina, the effort and marathon definitely paid off: She now ranks 3rd among the most subscribed Twitch channels, behind CriticalRole and xQcOW. Additionally, kkatamina is now considered the biggest streamer on the entire platform.
The multiplayer of Halo Infinite was released completely unexpectedly on November 15 for free on PC and Xbox. However, players have now found some price hints that they absolutely do not like.
On Steam, the game already has 74% positive reviews with over 41,500 reviews and is thus “mostly positive.”
However, there are now big discussions about the game’s microtransactions. Allegedly, fans need to pay over $1000 (900 €) if they want to unlock everything.
Update: Experts say that there seems to be nothing to it (via Twitter.com). This is baseless excitement.
What is the problem? Several posts have appeared on reddit discussing the shop prices of Halo Infinite. During data mining, several skin bundles were found that are allegedly set to be available for purchase at a later time.
Overall, there are said to be 88 items that apparently rotate in the shop. Only a specific selection is said to be available for purchase:
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While the skins themselves are not a problem, fans are concerned about the prices and the fact that cosmetics are allegedly not unlockable. Fans claim to have discovered skins in the bundles that were promised to be free, such as the Japanese-themed Yoroi armor.
Whether these are the actual prices remains unclear. However, the uproar is currently huge in the community.
Alleged shop prices cause an uproar
What do the bundles cost? In another thread on reddit, the user samurai1226 calculated that all bundles combined are supposed to cost $1035. That translates to just over 918 euros.
Since the premium currency “Credits” costs the same in euros as it does in dollars, the costs would also amount to just over 1000 € if the prices are accurate. 500 Credits currently cost 4.99 € in the shop. There are discounts for buying more credits at once.
This is how players are reacting: The relevant thread in the Halo subreddit has over 25,000 upvotes. A similar thread in the general gaming subreddit has even over 44,000 upvotes and is one of the currently biggest topics there.
Many fans are perplexed by the approach. Everything must only be unlocked by payments through microtransactions or, in certain cases, through the paid path of the Battle Pass. Players do not understand why they should pay for something instead of playing to ultimately have less from the game.
What is a Battle Pass? In a Battle Pass or Season Pass, you level up through different tiers for a limited time. Each tier unlocks new content, mostly cosmetics. Modern Battle Passes usually have a free path for everyone as well as a paid one with more rewards.
Especially the individual parts of the armors cause discontent. The user DubZeroSP, for instance, screams: “Commando and Security shoulder plates for $10 each?! Are you kidding me?! 20 fucking dollars for armor parts of a set coming from the Battle Pass?! ARE YOU KIDDING ME?!”
Are these prices really accurate? The prices were derived by the user from existing shop prices and then estimated, meaning they are estimates and not confirmed prices.
The smallest bundle is currently available for 500 Credits (5 €). The most expensive costs 2000 Credits (20 €). However, all these bundles contain more than one item. Whether the items are actually sold separately, as in the calculation above, is unclear.
Meanwhile, some insiders and experts have weighed in on the topic, such as journalist Paul Tassi. They are discussing this very topic on Twitter and explaining that there is probably nothing to it.
The original data miner is known to rarely be correct, and it has not been confirmed that no cosmetics are unlockable through the campaign. More detailed information is subject to an embargo but could help clarify the matter:
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Why is this topic so big with Halo? Almost every modern shooter nowadays has an additional shop with skins. Call of Duty is a popular example here, especially the also free battle royale Warzone.
samurai1226 explains, however, that games like Warzone are standalone shooters. The multiplayer of Halo Infinite is just the separated part of a full-price title. What is more important: Halo fans are really excited about customizing their Spartan (the character).
The battle pass, from which there are additional skins, received significant criticism as well. Players take too long to reach new tiers in the pass, and especially at the beginning, this was only achievable through specific tasks. Meanwhile, leveling up now also works through “normal play,” but still seems to take a long time.
Hardly anyone would mind spending money for a unique appearance. However, just obtaining the appearance from old parts already costs a fortune. And in Halo Infinite, colors and individual armor parts such as shoulders and helmets are adjusted separately, resulting in granular bundles.
We have requested a statement regarding the shop prices after creating the text. As soon as we receive one, we will add it here.
At least the coveted Yoroi armor is supposed to come into the game today, on November 23, through a special event. However, we cannot yet say how much can be unlocked in the event and what else will be available for purchase.
Among streamers, there is definitely a big name at the moment who cannot stay away from Halo Infinite – and he is not even on Twitch:
Graphics cards are a rare commodity and many users are still hoping for good availability. However, on Black Friday only a single graphics card is discounted so far.MeinMMO introduces you to the graphics card and explains whether the offer is really worth it.
The Black Friday tempts with a plethora of cool and interesting offers. But how about hardware that has only been available at horrendous prices throughout the year? Because even at this current time you can buy graphics cards on eBay for thousands of Euros.
What is currently on offer? On Black Friday, as of now (as of 23.11.2021) there is exactly one single graphics card on sale. The graphics card in question is the MAXSUN RX 550. The MAXSUN AMD Radeon RX 550 with 4 GB of video memory is officially priced at 259 Euros, but as a Prime member, you will get a discount of 52 Euros on Black Friday.
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MAXSUN is unknown in Germany – a major player in China
Who is this at all? You’ve never heard of MAXSUN? We’re not surprised, as this is a manufacturer that mainly produces in China and sells its products there.
MAXSUN was founded in 2002 and is a sub-brand of Guangzhou Commerce Information Technology Co. Ltd. The company is among the larger hardware manufacturers in Asia and is based in China (via techreviewer.com).
Besides graphics cards, MAXSUN also manufactures motherboards, RAM, and SSDs. In terms of graphics cards, MAXSUN focuses on the design familiar from other hardware from the Asian region.
So far, you could mainly buy these products on sites like AliExpress. In recent years, more Chinese manufacturers have also come to Europe and offer their graphics cards and other hardware products for sale here. By now, you can also purchase these products on Amazon.
RTX 3000 & Radeon 6000 at Grover: If you want to buy or rather rent one of the current graphics cards, you can check out the Black Friday deals at Grover. Here, the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti is available at a cheaper price.
The English-speaking shop of the manufacturer MAXSUN
Is an RX 550 on offer for 200 Euros worth it?
Is such an offer worth it? Even though the graphics card is currently discounted by 52 Euros, you still pay around 200 Euros for the RX 550, which is simply too much for a low-end graphics card in our eyes.
At its release at the end of 2017, an RX 550 cost between 80 and 120 Euros and was primarily aimed at gamers who wanted to play some small games at low or medium settings at HD or Full HD.
If you’re interested in more hardware on Black Friday, you might also find this appealing:
At this current time, despite the offer, you are paying double the MSRP. If you are already willing to pay significantly higher prices, you should go for a proper model right away. For the RX 550, you should be aware that you will not be able to satisfactorily play current top titles with it.
Additionally, at this point, we cannot tell you whether the manual and BIOS of the graphics card are in English or whether you will end up dealing with a Chinese BIOS. Installing a graphics card is always the same and does not require any language skills – just a bit of patience and a screwdriver:
Streamer Jeremy “Disguised Toast” Wang (29) reveals how much the live streaming services YouTube and Facebook Gaming offer to lure streamers away from the market leader Twitch. It is common for the competition to pay double or triple. Facebook even offered him thirty times what Twitch put on the table.
This is Disguised Toast:
The streamer is called “Disguised Toast” because for years he did not appear with his face but with a toast mask featuring a drawn mustache and thick sunglasses.
Disguised Toast made a name for himself on Twitch as an excellent strategy player. He has played games like Hearthstone, Teamfight Tactics, or Legends of Runeterra. He also frequently talked about his earnings and those of top streamers.
In 2019, Disguised Toast switched from Twitch to Facebook Gaming. In the following he frequently praised the platform for its numerous advantages. However, in November 2021, he announced that after two years he was leaving Facebook again. His exclusive contract has apparently expired.
This is how “Toast” was known for years.
Twitch made him a bad offer, that’s why he went to Facebook
This is what he says about his switch: After years, Disguised Toast now explains in a livestream why he left Twitch in 2019:
“The offer Twitch made me two years ago was about one-thirtieth of what Facebook offered me.”
Disguised Toast
Disguised Toast says that Twitch’s offer at that time was even lower than what he already had there. He had never felt so insulted in his life.
Facebook and YouTube offer double or triple what Twitch does
What are the offers like? Disguised Toast then explains in a Twitch stream to a friend:
“When it comes to platform offers, it is traditionally the case that Twitch offers the least. YouTube generally offers double or triple. Facebook is about the same. And this applies to many of the people who sign such platform deals.”
Disguised Toast
One can calculate approximately like this, taking Twitch’s offer as the basis for the calculation:
YouTube pays double
Facebook pays triple
Mixer, the platform from Microsoft, paid the most before it ended. They offered about five times what Twitch offers streamers.
We have dealt extensively with Mixer on MeinMMO:
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What must streamers deliver for such contracts? With an exclusive deal, a streamer is only allowed to stream on that platform and cannot stream on Twitch anymore. Generally, it is allowed for streamers to repurpose their content as “Video-on-demand” on YouTube and remain relevant.
Streamers then commit to providing a certain “working time” on a platform monthly. The hours they spend on YouTube, Mixer, or Facebook are usually significantly lower than on Twitch, which is considered a “treadmill” due to its subscriptions model, from which there is no escape, as otherwise monthly earnings drop.
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What amounts are we talking about? Disguised Toast doesn’t mention any specific numbers. Allegedly, the sums for top-tier Twitch streamers who were poached were thought to be several million US dollars per year that they received from Facebook or YouTube.
Absolute superstars like Ninja are said to have even reached low double-digit millions per year at their peak. But exact numbers are not officially known.
Furthermore, these are only the guaranteed fixed sums, essentially the “salary.” Streamers entering such exclusive contracts typically also enjoy particularly favorable terms for earning additional money through sponsorship, advertising, subscriptions, and donations on the new platform.
The streamer DrLupo, who switched from Twitch to YouTube a few months ago, spoke of “life-changing money.”
