Diablo 3 was originally planned as an MMO, says the former head of Blizzard North

Schuhmann Schuhmann Reading time 5 minutes

The Diablo series is actually the brainchild of David Brevik, the co-founder and former boss of Blizzard North. He has now shared insights into the history of Diablo 2 and Diablo 3 . Particularly interesting: His version of Diablo 3 would have been a mix of action RPG and MMO. His team worked on this vision over 15 years ago.

Who is he? David Brevik (53) is something like the godfather of Diablo. He conceived many inspirations for the later hit game as a child. At 25, he founded the studio Condor with Erich and Max Schaefer and developed the first Diablo.

Before the release of the game in 1996, they teamed up with Blizzard, sold them the studio, and became “Blizzard North”.

Brevik stayed at Blizzard for 7 years, was the design lead for Diablo 2 (2000), before leaving Blizzard in 2003. He then contributed to Hellgate London (2007) and developed his personal project Marvel Heroes (2013). That was an action MMO, which, however, was discontinued under tragic circumstances.

This is what Brevik says about Diablo 2: Brevik has now talked about the Diablo series in a series of tweets. He explains why there was only one expansion for Diablo 2, even though it was a mega hit.

He says:

  • There was a second expansion designed, but it was never produced
  • The expansion was scheduled before patch 1.10
  • New classes, new areas, new mechanics, and story ideas were planned – one of the new classes was a cleric in discussion
  • Brevik worked on the second expansion for Diablo 2 in the months before he left Blizzard.
Diablo 2 is a topic again in 2021, as allegedly a team from Vicarious Visions is working on a Diablo 2 Remastered. It is expected that Diablo 2 Remastered could be presented at the BlizzConline.

Diablo 3 as Action-MMO: “It was really exciting”

This is what Brevik says about Diablo 3: The father of Diablo also says that he and his team worked on their version of Diablo 3 back around 2002. They had many interesting ideas: Their Diablo 3 would have been significantly different from the other Diablo games. They wanted to create a mix of action RPG and MMO.

The information about Diablo 3 does not come from Brevik, as he had already left long ago and speaks only cautiously about his projects at Blizzard because he is unsure about the rights. Blizzard could still make something of his former concepts.

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Brevik then implemented the vision for his Diablo 3

Did Brevik implement his idea? Yes, he did. Many of the ideas Brevik had for Diablo 3 could be realized in “Marvel Heroes,” a free hack-and-slash game featuring Marvel superheroes, which was released for PC in 2013.

Marvel Heroes, however, had a strange development curve:

  • Marvel Heroes started weakly in 2013, offered few features and only a limited number of heroes – it was already labeled a complete disaster. What was released back then could have been considered what is today referred to as “Pre-Alpha, Early Access”.
  • Then, Marvel Heroes was significantly improved between 2013 and 2016, receiving more content and new superheroes. It became a real hidden gem. During that time, Brevik became the face of the game, streamed it on Twitch, and was frequently in contact with fans.
  • Brevik himself left the studio in 2016, to pursue new projects.
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Marvel Heroes was, in many ways, the “Diablo 3 that never was.”
  • From 2017 onwards, there were problems with Marvel Heroes: The studio released a new version for PS4 and Xbox One and continued it as “Marvel Heroes: Omega.” The core fans on PC criticized that “their version” was being neglected.
  • Later that year, Disney announced that they would no longer work with the studio, and Marvel Heroes had to shut down.

Today, Brevik is working on “It Lurks Below,” a survival RPG in pixel art that was released on Steam in 2019.

Since the end of Marvel Heroes and because Diablo 4 is taking so long to arrive, many Diablo fans have an acute hunger for “hack-and-slash” games. We present you the best alternatives to Diablo on MeinMMO:

Games like Diablo – Who needs Diablo 4? Here are 11 current alternatives

The title image comes from a YouTube video by Rhykker: Brevik spoke in 2020 at the ExileCon, the convention of “Path of Exile,” which for many now represents a strong alternative to Diablo 3.

However, the MMO version of Diablo 3 did not come to fruition because many from Blizzard North left the team, and Blizzard then started over in development.

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And why did Diablo 3 not get a second expansion? Ironically, even Diablo 3 received only one expansion. Because the game had a “birth defect”, a real-money auction house, with serious consequences.

Because Blizzard removed the auction house early, Diablo 3 apparently lacked a way to earn consistent revenue. This hindered the further development of the game and also the development of a second expansion for Diablo 3.

The information about Diablo 3 does not come from Brevik, as he had already left long ago and speaks only cautiously about his projects at Blizzard because he is unsure about the rights. Blizzard could still make something of his former concepts.

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Brevik then implemented the vision for his Diablo 3

Did Brevik implement his idea? Yes, he did. Many of the ideas Brevik had for Diablo 3 could be realized in “Marvel Heroes,” a free hack-and-slash game featuring Marvel superheroes, which was released for PC in 2013.

Marvel Heroes, however, had a strange development curve:

  • Marvel Heroes started weakly in 2013, offered few features and only a limited number of heroes – it was already labeled a complete disaster. What was released back then could have been considered what is today referred to as “Pre-Alpha, Early Access”.
  • Then, Marvel Heroes was significantly improved between 2013 and 2016, receiving more content and new superheroes. It became a real hidden gem. During that time, Brevik became the face of the game, streamed it on Twitch, and was frequently in contact with fans.
  • Brevik himself left the studio in 2016, to pursue new projects.
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Marvel Heroes was, in many ways, the “Diablo 3 that never was.”
  • From 2017 onwards, there were problems with Marvel Heroes: The studio released a new version for PS4 and Xbox One and continued it as “Marvel Heroes: Omega.” The core fans on PC criticized that “their version” was being neglected.
  • Later that year, Disney announced that they would no longer work with the studio, and Marvel Heroes had to shut down.

Today, Brevik is working on “It Lurks Below,” a survival RPG in pixel art that was released on Steam in 2019.

Since the end of Marvel Heroes and because Diablo 4 is taking so long to arrive, many Diablo fans have an acute hunger for “hack-and-slash” games. We present you the best alternatives to Diablo on MeinMMO:

Games like Diablo – Who needs Diablo 4? Here are 11 current alternatives

The title image comes from a YouTube video by Rhykker: Brevik spoke in 2020 at the ExileCon, the convention of “Path of Exile,” which for many now represents a strong alternative to Diablo 3.

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Pokémon GO shows footprints for Community Day in March – Who is coming?

Patrick Freese Patrick Freese Reading time 3 minutes

In Pokémon GO the Community Day in March 2021 is approaching. The developers hinted at which Pokémon will participate. It will likely be a bird from the 6th generation.

Update, February 16: The Pokémon for the Community Day in March 2021 is now officially confirmed.

What did the developers show? On Twitter, the official Pokémon GO account released the first hints on February 15 at 11:00 PM.

A photo with footprints is supposed to lure trainers onto the right track. But speculation ran wild in all directions.

Hours later, they revealed another hint to the trainers, which suddenly eliminated many Pokémon from consideration. The sought-after Pokémon is said to originate from the Kalos region. That is the region of the 6th generation.

Do you know these footprints?

This is what you should guess: The photo shows 8 footprints in muddy ground between blades of grass.

Many trainers speculated after these first hints that the sought-after Pokémon could possibly be a Taubsi. But this assumption was completely dismissed at least with the Kalos-region hint.

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This is the Pokémon being considered: Trainers are almost certain that the sought-after Pokémon is a Dartiri (English: Fletchling). The small, narrow footprints indicate a light bird.

Additionally, according to reddit, a YouTuber from Niantic’s partner program accidentally released a video too early, showing the Pokémon and the exclusive event attack. This video also revolved around Dartiri.

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This is Dartiri
Who is Dartiri? In Pokémon GO, Dartiri (Fletchling) belongs to the types Normal and Flying. Visually, its orange-red head resembles a robin.
The thin legs match the narrow footprints that Niantic shared with the trainers in the tweet.
It has two evolutions. Dartiri evolves into Dartignis and Dartignis evolves into Fiaro.

Since November 2020, you can catch Dartiri in Pokémon GO. It was one of the first Pokémon from Generation 6 that were released in the game.
Since then, Dartiri has already gotten a negative reputation. Trainers reported in December 2020 that the hunt for Dartiri was unusually difficult. They mentioned many failed attempts to catch the small bird.
A few weeks later, this led to a larger discussion in the community. Players in Pokémon GO complain about unjustifiably poor catch chances.

These are the wishes of the trainers for the Community Day in March 2021

This is what players say: Dartiri as a candidate for the Community Day in March 2021 is received mixed by the trainers. Some say it has its advantages. After all, they would finally unlock a new Shiny that is not from the Kanto region.

Others only want to catch what’s necessary and do not take this event as seriously as others. We show you the first reactions:

  • “Where I live, it’s Dartiri Day every day. They’re too hard to catch, and I have been ignoring them for 20 months. Waste of balls,” explains Elusive9T2 (via reddit)
  • In response, Knightofthemoon (via reddit): “I don’t understand how people can call everything trash. It’s a new Shiny with a new attack. I’m sure you haven’t caught enough Dartiri to bring one to level 50. This Community Day is perfect for that.”
  • “The first new Shiny for a Community Day since September and it’s not a Kanto Pokémon, so I’ll take it. Plus Dartiri is usually annoying to catch, so the Community Day catch rate should be nice,” hopes Trainer PukePile (via reddit)

How do you like the prospect of the upcoming Community Day? Is Dartiri a Pokémon you are looking forward to, or would you rather have a completely different one from the 6th generation?

What you need to know:

In February 2021, Pokémon GO starts many more events – check out the table for the most important dates and remember when you should play. There are Stardust bonuses and spotlight hours with special Pokémon. Additionally, there are other events that will give you more experience points and ease your way to level 50.

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Players are losing everything they earned in the anime MMO over the past 3 years

Andreas Bertits Andreas Bertits Reading time 2 minutes

The anime MMO Soulworker will soon be shut down. The developer wants to launch an international server, but you will have to start from scratch on this one.

What is Soulworker? The anime MMO places you in a post-apocalyptic world overrun by demonic creatures. You take on the role of predefined heroes who, due to their special abilities, are capable of defeating the demons and saving the world.

You will experience the adventure in instanced missions where you must act cooperatively. The story is at the forefront. Over time, you improve your heroes and obtain more powerful equipment, allowing you to tackle the more challenging missions and bosses.

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The trailer for Soulworker prepares you for the post-apocalyptic adventure.

An MMO closes but reopens shortly after

What has been announced? After the last major content update, the game has been quite silent, and the publisher Gameforge has now announced that they will shut down the operation of Soulworker on April 30.

Unfortunately, we must announce today that the adventures in Soulworker will soon come to an end: Gameforge will cease the operation of the game on 30.04.2021.

Starting March 31, it will no longer be possible to purchase premium currency and spend it in the in-game shop.

Why do fans have hope? The developer studio of the online game, Lion Games, announced that they would open an international server. On this server, you will be able to play the current version of the anime MMO Soulworker.

When does the international server start? There is no date yet. Lion Games explains that all new content must first be translated. Additionally, the cash shop for international players needs to be revised. There will be regular in-game purchases but no gacha system like in the Korean version. There, there is a sort of roulette through which players can obtain items, which resembles gambling.

Is it possible to transfer the Gameforge account? Lion Games states that a transfer is not possible. The technical hurdles for this are too high. This is also due to the EU data protection regulations. Gameforge cannot simply transfer player data to Lion Games.

This means you will lose everything you have earned in the 3 years since the release of Soulworker.

Will there at least be boosters? Lion Games plans to make the transition as smooth as possible. This means there will be booster items and special events through which you can level up quickly and regain the status you had on the Gameforge servers.

What do you think about the end of Soulworker? Does it annoy you that you have to start from scratch on the new server?

Do you want to check out more anime MMOs? Then read the MeinMMO list of the 7 best anime MMORPGs in 2021.

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WoW: The Necrolords are getting better – Is the pact worth it soon?

Cortyn Cortyn Reading time 2 minutes

The pact of the Necrolords in WoW is significantly strengthened. There are strong improvements and even complete reworks of abilities.

The covenants in World of Warcraft: Shadowlands are an important feature, but were not balanced in the beginning. Although there have already been some hotfixes, patch 9.0.5 will overhaul the balance. Especially players of the Necrolords can rejoice, as their pact abilities are improved in many cases. We reveal what is changing.

Meat shaping is significantly strengthened: The signature ability of the Necrolords is the spell Meat Shaping. Players can channel it for a few seconds to gain a strong shield that absorbs a solid amount of damage. With patch 9.0.5, Meat Shaping is significantly more useful and has even more applications:

  • While Meat Shaping is being channeled, the player takes 30% less damage.
  • Meat Shaping now always grants a shield equal to 40% of the player’s total health points, regardless of which corpses are nearby.
  • Whenever you walk past a corpse, the cooldown of Meat Shaping is reduced by 1 second.
  • Volatile Solvent is now a passive effect. Whenever you walk past a corpse that would grant a buff with Meat Shaping, you receive that buff.

What do the changes mean? In plain language, this means that Meat Shaping now serves an even better purpose, especially in a ‘Mythic+’ environment. Since many corpses occur in Mythic+, the cooldown resets faster and the shield is usable more often.

The fact that the additional buffs are automatically lifted is as much a benefit as the fact that the shield always affects 40% of your own health points.

Since the ability reduces incoming damage during the channeling, it is also a strong cooldown to avoid damage – whether as a tank, DPS, or healer.

In summary, the ability is thus becoming more versatile and usable more frequently.

More about Shadowlands can be found here:

What else is changing for the Necrolords? In addition to the general changes to Meat Shaping, a few pact abilities of various classes among the Necrolords are receiving improvements. The most important include:

  • Deathborne (Mage) lasts 5 seconds longer and increases spells by 5% more.
  • Food for the Flame (Demon Hunter) now grants a chance to summon a demon that takes lethal damage from throwing glaives, causing large area damage and healing the demon hunter for 25% of their maximum HP.
  • Banner of the Conqueror (Warrior) creates a banner that grants the warrior and two nearby allies 400 mastery and 30% increased movement speed for 15 seconds. Additionally, affected characters cannot be slowed below 100% of normal movement speed.

Please keep in mind that this information is still from the PTR. It is quite possible that the details will change by the release of the patch.

What do you think of the buffs for the Necrolords? A welcome change? Or do you think the pact is then too powerful and basically mandatory?

More plans will surely be available on Friday at BlizzConline – What it needs to deliver to be a success, we have revealed here.

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Fortnite Server down – What’s in today’s update 15.40?

Eilyn Rapp Eilyn Rapp Reading time 2 minutes

Today, on Tuesday, February 16, the Fortnite servers will go down on all platforms (PC/Mac, PS5, Xbox Series X/S, PS4, Xbox One, Switch, Android). During this time, the new update 15.40 will be applied. What’s in the new patch?

What is happening today in Fortnite? The update 15.40 was announced by Fortnite Status on Twitter and is expected to be applied today. The patch will bring several changes to the game.

Update 11:57 AM: The update 15.40 is now here. We have summarized the main changes for you in the form of German patch notes.

But before players can embark on an adventure, the Fortnite servers will be taken down for a short time as always.

Fortnite servers will be shut down – when and for how long?

Downtime starts in the morning: The downtime for the update begins at 10:00 AM German time. At 9:30 AM, you can join a new round for the last time; thereafter, the servers will be shut down and Fortnite will be down for a short time.

How long will the maintenance take? Based on the experiences of the last weeks and months, the work should be completed around noon.

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Before players can land on the Fortnite map again, the servers will be shut down

Technical issues or other delays could cause an extension of the maintenance works. If that’s the case, you will find out here on MeinMMO.

When will the patch notes be released? Based on the experience of the last updates in the new chapter of Fortnite, there will likely be no or only superficial patch notes for the battle royale mode.

However, if significant changes are being implemented, we will collect these for you and create a form of German patch notes. We will then publish these here on MeinMMO.

What new content does update 15.40 bring?

What’s new in the battle royale mode? Fortnite Status presented a few new features in its announcement of the update on Twitter. Here’s what to expect after the downtime:

  • The return of a popular weapon from the vault
  • Characters will offer more exotic weapons for sale – particularly suitable for teams
  • Return of the 2 limited game modes “Air Royale” and “The Floor is Lava”

Perhaps Epic will also bring a fix for a skin that is currently providing unfair advantages.

With this skin, players are currently using an unfair trick

The update 15.40 seems to bring several changes and especially the return of familiar things. In a few hours, we will see what else is in the patch. It’s also exciting whether the story of the fox clan will finally continue. MeinMMO author Eilyn Rapp is very curious to see how the story could develop.

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Pokémon GO: All Events in February 2021 – Which is Worth It?

Patrick Freese Patrick Freese Reading time 3 minutes

In February 2021, there are several events waiting for you in Pokémon GO. From the Kanto Tour to the Community Day. But which ones are worth it? Check it out here in the overview.

What’s happening in Pokémon GO? The developers from Niantic have announced several events that you players can participate in during February 2021. In this overview, we want to show you all the events that will be coming up in the next weeks.

For the particularly worthwhile events, we will provide an explanation. We will regularly update this article for you. From experience, we know that Niantic could announce more events throughout February.

Update from February 16: We have added the new Kanto event to the table. This event starts right after the large Kanto Tour and gives you chances for rare Shinies.

All events in February 2021: In the following table, we list every event with start and end dates. Below the table, you can find more detailed information about some of the events.

PeriodEvent
January 31 to
February 4		Raikou in Raids
February 1 to
March 1		Snorlax as Research
-Breakthrough
February 2Spotlight Hour with
Rettan
February 2 to
February 7		Rocket Event
February 3 Raid Hour
February 4 to
February 9		Suicune in Raids
February 7Community Day with
Roselia
February 8Raid Hour with Suicune
February 8 to
February 15		Love Cup in the GO League
February 9Spotlight Hour with
Miltank
February 9 to
February 14		Lunar New Year Event with
red Pokémon
February 9 to
February 20		Latias and Latios
in Raids
February 9 to
February 20		Pigeon, Ampharos
and Surprise Pokémon
in Mega Raids
February 10Raid Hour
February 14 to
February 18		Valentine’s Day Event
February 16Spotlight Hour with
Liebiskus
February 17Raid Hour
February 20Pokémon GO Tour: Kanto
February 20 to
March 1		Articuno, Zapdos, Moltres
and Mewtwo in Raids
February 20 to
March 1		Venusaur, Charizard (X and Y) and Blastoise
in Mega Raids
February 21 to
February 27		The Kanto Event with rare Shinies
February 23Spotlight Hour with
Pikachu
February 24Raid Hour

The Highlights in February 2021 – What’s special?

As you can already see in the table, several exciting contents are coming up in February 2021. However, there are two highlights you should definitely keep an eye on.

Why they are so important and worth it, we present to you here:

The Kanto Tour

When does it take place? On February 20, 2021, from 9 AM to 9 PM local time.

Why is that good? Here, Niantic has come up with an event that is entirely focused on the first generation. Hunters and Shiny collectors will benefit. All 150 Pokémon from the first generation are expected to be found in the wild. And they should also be available in Shiny variants.

If you catch Pokémon from the Kanto region, you will also receive more candies.

The “catch” of the event is that there is a ticket for it, which costs €12. However, this is not mandatory to purchase. Even without a ticket, you will see more Pokémon from the 1st generation and can benefit from an increased trading radius.

What trainers experience with a ticket at the Kanto Tour in Pokémon GO and whether the purchase is worth it can be found in the linked article.

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This is also worth it

The Spotlight Hours: Depending on the bonus, the various Spotlight Hours in February are worth it for you.

  • On February 9, there’s double Stardust for catches
  • On February 16, there’s double XP for catches

These are bonuses that anyone can take advantage of. Since most of you are still leveling up, the XP is important. You can never have enough Stardust either. A trainer has already reached level 50 in Pokémon GO.

Conclusion: I have been playing Pokémon GO since it was released in 2016. I am particularly looking forward to the Kanto Tour this month. The event was announced weeks ago and brings several Shinies with it that I have my eye on.
Without a doubt, this is the highlight of the month for me that I want to participate in.
Other events like the Community Day with Roselia and the Spotlight Hours I will also participate in. But they are not as outstanding for me. Roselia is not new in the game and with the reduced hatch distance, it’s not particularly noteworthy.

Which of the new events in February 2021 are you most looking forward to in Pokémon GO? Let us know here on MeinMMO in the comments and exchange ideas with other trainers.

Is the purchase of Pokémon GO Plus still worth it in 2021?

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Roleplay server bans Twitch streamer for sexual harassment

Schuhmann Schuhmann Reading time 4 minutes

In GTA 5 Online everything is usually allowed, but a line has now been crossed with sexual harassment. The popular roleplay server “NoPixel” is banning Twitch streamer SlikeR from the server, as he has approached women inappropriately. The streamer admits mistakes and reminds his fans: The world has changed. We no longer have the 90s.

What kind of server is this? The online game GTA Online has experienced a renaissance on Twitch in recent years, partly due to player projects like NoPixel. It is a roleplay server: Players depict various roles and interact with other players on the server through the “Proximity Voice Chat.” This is one feature that has fueled role-playing projects on Twitch over the years. Anyone can talk to anyone if they are standing next to each other.

In the past, these roleplay projects became popular partly because some streamers acted like criminals and others like police officers chasing them. The streamers engaged in chases and gunfights. This results in entertaining evenings.

Especially when there are no current games on Twitch, GTA Online is trending and constantly found in the top ranks of the streaming platform. However, it must be noted on the server that the roleplay should really be in the foreground. This rule has now led to Twitch streamer SlikeR’s downfall.

The Twitch streamer SlikeR was born in Iraq and is 26 years old. He lives in Manchester, England. He has about 1400 viewers when he streams. In recent weeks, he has been seen in Just Chatting, CS:GO, and now in GTA 5. He became known because Twitch denied him partnership for a long time, even though he was relatively large.

“Oh, that turns me on so much”

This is why the streamer was permanently banned: SlikeR has been noted for repeatedly negative behavior: He has approached women and explained how hot he finds them. The streamer did not stop even when they explicitly told him his behavior was inappropriate.

In response to a woman’s comment: He cannot talk to women like that. If she finds out that he continues to talk to women like this, they would have a problem, SlikeR replied. “This won’t happen again. It’s so hot. It turns me on so much.”

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This is “shitty roleplay”

The streamer SlikeR has now been permanently banned from the server. The operator of the server, Koil, apparently wanted to make an example. He said:

“It’s not about someone saying a woman is sexy or hitting on her. The problem is that every roleplayer who makes zero effort comes here and does this.

What comes of it: as a woman, you walk down the street and you get yelled at 20 times in 10 minutes. That’s shit roleplay and it’s damn worthless.”

Koil, Head of NoPixel
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“We won’t win, the LGBTQ community has taken over”

This is how the streamer reacts: He was initially surprised by the ban. However, he then accepted his fate. He said he was initially angry about the ban and didn’t understand why anyone would ban him, as he would never make a woman uncomfortable. But when he looked back at everything, he realized that his first reaction was exaggerated and he now understands why people could evaluate his behavior that way.

SlikeR had assumed: People understand when he is joking, and see him in the best light and that he means well. But he should also have thought about the people who do not wish him well. They don’t know who he is and might take his statements the wrong way.

This is stated in an official statement on Twitter. However, on Twitch, Sliker spoke a different language.

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In a Twitch clip, Sliker tells his fans that he finds it ridiculous that he and streamer Greekgodx are being portrayed as “sexual harassers” when it’s just pixels in a game. That’s not really the woman, but just her character in the game.

But the streamers couldn’t defend themselves. The LGBTQ community has taken over. You would always lose. The world and the media are no longer like in the 90s.

Is this an isolated case? No, shortly beforehand the streamer Greekgodx was also banned from NoPixel. He was also halted due to his behavior towards women.

The Twitch streamer xQc found it hilarious: Twitch streamers are getting in trouble and it doesn’t concern him. Who would have thought it would ever come to this.

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The case of SlikeR now fits into a whole series of incidents where male streamers have been sharply criticized for their behavior towards women:

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Roleplay servers are a whole new way to discover GTA 5.

GTA 5 is one of the most popular games of the last 10 years. Anyone who wants to discover the game in a new way today should not be deterred by such incidents as with SlikeR and should try a roleplay server:

GTA 5 RP Servers – Roleplay is fun even just to watch

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Valheim conquers Steam – What makes the survival game so successful?

Benedict Grothaus Benedict Grothaus Reading time 4 minutes

The new survival game Valheim has made it to the top on the gaming platform Steam within just a few days. It is now in 4th place among the most played games, leaving all competitors behind – even Rust. But where does the excitement come from?

Valheim’s success on Steam: After its early access launch on Steam, the new survival game Valheim has rapidly progressed. Here are the key facts from February 15th:

  • 4th place among the most played games on Steam, ahead of Apex Legends and just behind PUBG (via Steam)
  • 119,849 average players, 356,929 peak players (via steamcharts)
  • 96% positive reviews, making it “extremely positive” on Steam with 37,104 reviews (via Steam)
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This is what the Steam charts looked like on February 15, 2021.

Although the game comes from an indie studio in Sweden, it has taken Steam by storm. Within just a few days, it had more players than ARK and was able to sell over a million copies after just a week.

Valheim is the first and so far only game from Iron Gate Studios. Apparently, the developers have done everything right with this Viking survival title.

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The release trailer of Valheim.

Boss fights and PvE make Valheim so good

This is what players say: Many of the positive reviews focus on the gameplay, simply praising how much fun Valheim is. It is often emphasized how the somewhat strange and dangerous physics of the trees lead to comical situations, kill players or destroy houses and forests.

One of the core aspects of Valheim is exploration. You learn new recipes only by touching new items – having them in your inventory. This way, you “remember” what you can do with these things. User Xeeran writes on Steam:


It also increases the desire to explore because you have to search for and find the new things. […] There are many things to consider here that are actually logical, but were always secondary and neglected in other games. […] In my opinion, they do much better and more interesting here than in other games, which I personally have not experienced before.

The systems in the game surprise the players and are something they haven’t experienced before. “Valheim is particularly a revelation for me as a fan of survival games with a flexible building system! This game even takes into account the statics of a building and the smoke development of a cooking station,” writes i.am.Sober on Steam.

valheim tavern 1
If you have a fire in the house, you need a chimney – otherwise you’ll suffocate.

What doesn’t go down so well? One of the bigger criticisms is the current bugs in Valheim. Players complain about losing everything due to bugs or glitches that cost them their lives. Valheim is still in early access and in development, which can lead to such problems occurring more frequently. Other criticisms revolve around:

  • the progression system, which not everyone likes
  • physics and building, which some few see as problematic
  • the controls, especially in combat

The somewhat outdated graphics of Valheim in the PlayStation 1 look is a point of contention. Some interested players are put off by it, while many are surprised that the game looks quite good while playing despite the graphics. With a trick, you can even get more FPS out of the performance.

This is our assessment on MeinMMO

In our play report after 40 hours, we have already explained what makes Valheim so good. The total hours have now significantly increased, and we have been able to see much more of the world.

One of the most important points, in our opinion, is the fight against the bosses. These fights represent the end of a chapter and the beginning of a new one. You prepare for a long time for a fight, and once you have won it, you continue with the next, even more powerful opponent and new opportunities.

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The vast world invites exploration on foot or by ship. And there is plenty to discover: after 50 hours, we had only known 5% of the world. With the various biomes, Valheim offers different challenges and more and more secrets to explore.

Valheim world completely revealed
A fully explored world in Valheim is incredibly huge.

Even more content for the future

This is how Valheim will proceed: Already shortly after release, the developers published a kind of roadmap with new content that will be coming. It includes:

  • a new biome, the mistlands, which are already in the game but without content
  • moon phases
  • improvements to the combat system
  • likely a new material for processing

There is no specific timeline for the releases yet. However, it is the “Roadmap 2021”, so all content is expected to be released this year.

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Where can I play Valheim? Currently, Valheim is only available on PC (Windows and Linux) through Steam, priced at €16.79.

There is currently no concrete information about a version for Xbox and PlayStation. The developers have not planned a console version, but they do not rule it out either. Controller support is already available.

What do you think of the new Steam hit Valheim? How long have you been playing? What is your impression?

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Player calls to strike in Destiny 2 – Why are thousands following him?

Philipp Hansen Philipp Hansen Reading time 4 minutes

In Destiny 2, Warlocks no longer want to always be the healers. Therefore, a boycott is being called for until there is more respect, and as long as only a nerfed class is played.

The Guardians are reacting strongly: In recent days, a call for a strike is circulating through the Destiny community. It involves Warlocks feeling unfairly treated – by Bungie but also by their fellow players.

As a last resort, Warlocks feel pressured to play a nerfed class in Season 13 and to stop helping others.

There’s even a battle cry created under #paintdestinypurple on Twitter. Over 14,000 users agree with reddit user elpezmuerto in his passionate plea for a boycott. The post has now (15.02.2021) been awarded numerous accolades and nearly 2,000 comments are actively discussing the demands.

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What is the demand? All Warlocks out there are being urged to only use the Voidwalker subclass – specifically: Nova Warp. They should play Nova Warp in all activities, even if they are overrun and beaten.

This teleporting class has been considered nerfed for a long time and is not truly useful anywhere.

According to user elpezmuerto, Warlocks complain week after week about being limited to one subclass or rather role. The middle Solar subclass Dawnblade (Well of Radiance) is meant, which is the most outstanding support class in Destiny 2.

“What do you have to lose by using Nova Warp?”

This is the goal: By renouncing the empowering Well and the self-sacrifice for the weak Nova Warp, they want to achieve two things:

  • All other Guardians should feel what it’s like to play Destiny 2 without a healer. The ungrateful Hunters and Titans do not appreciate what the team player Warlocks always do for them. It’s about recognition from fellow players.
  • They want to “increase the usage rate of Nova Warp.” Because then Bungie will buff the other Warlock classes. Normally, a nerf accompanies the statistically strong class, but since Nova Warp is already dead, they have nothing to lose.

With this action, they want to stop only when Bungie explicitly addresses improvements for Warlocks in a TWaB (the weekly blog post).

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#paintdestinypurple – painting Destiny purple, in the colors of the Voidwalker

Additionally, it is considered particularly unfair that the powerful Stasis Warlock was nerfed just a week after its release. However, Stasis Hunters and Titans continue to terrorize the PvP freely. It’s bitter that Hunters even received a buff for Season 13. It concerns the Shurikens – and that the much-anticipated nerf was much too lenient.

The only topic currently stirring up more wind on reddit among Destiny players is an actor who finally says what needs to be said:

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A harder Destiny 2 without the help of Warlocks?

This is why Warlocks are important in PvE: When it comes to endgame or challenging group activities, Warlocks are often compelled to play the Well of Radiance. This specialization allows healing others, provides buffs to the team, and creates a field around the Warlock with the Super, where a lot of damage is mitigated and significant damage can be dealt over time.

A few examples of what the Destiny world would look like without healers:

  • Many teams defeat the final raid boss from the Deep Stone Crypt in one phase because a brave Warlock places their Well and equips the Lunafaction Boots. Elpezmuerto rhetorically asks how many Guardians owe their “Eyes of Tomorrow” rocket launcher to these Warlocks.
  • In flawless dungeon or raid runs for titles and rare emblems, it would be a shame if suddenly there were no healers left. One would have to be careful themselves.
  • Without the Dawnblade with Phoenix Protocol in top positions, it would be like an extra hard mode.

There would be fewer constraints for Hunters and Titans. The Titan Bubble is useful, but in the end, it will always be the Well. Since Stasis CC brought and powerful Exotics deal heavy damage, no one really needs a Hunter arrow or the Golden Gun with Celestial Nighthawk anymore.

The Warlock Well provides protection and damage in boss fights.

This is how the community responds to the rage of Warlocks

The call for a strike is receiving a lot of support. In the comments, Guardians also make fun of the fact that Bungie will find a way to further nerf Nova Warp.

A few cheeky Guardians write that Nova Warp does have its use: “You don’t really need Super energy anyway. You could sacrifice the energy for finishers and supply the team with heavy ammo.” Since team play is the focus here, it is questionable whether this pleases the initiator.

In general, the post is also used to complain again about the poor balance between the old Light classes and the new dark Stasis classes.

Also interesting:

What do you think about the action? Do you join in and raise the usage rate of Nova Warp or do you think nothing will change? Which class do you think deserves a buff more? Let us know and your fellow Guardians in the comments.

Titans have been happy in recent days, as their old Arc subclass is suddenly as popular as it hasn’t been in years. The culprit is a new Exotic, prompting some to sense a nerf: Twitch streamer shows how he kills every boss in Destiny 2 as Superman

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Big livestreamer explains why streaming on Facebook is better than on Twitch

Noah Struthoff Noah Struthoff Reading time 3 minutes

The streamer Jeremy “Disguised Toast” Wang became known on Twitch and is now mainly active on Facebook. He believes that streaming there is better than on Twitch.

This is Disguised Toast: The Canadian switched to Facebook in November 2019 and has mainly been streaming there since then. A variety of games are played, such as Valorant or Among Us most recently.

The streamer has now appeared back on Twitch. However, only in a stream by kkatamina, who asked him some questions. It was mentioned there that Facebook had changed Disguised Toast.

Facebook does not ban for “5 seconds of Taylor Swift”

Why is Facebook supposed to be better? To illustrate this, we initially embed the Twitch clip from kkatamina, who is talking to Disguised Toast:

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The streamer believes that Facebook has changed him for the better. He adds somewhat jokingly: ‘by stuffing my pockets.’ Here, Disguised Toast refers to the sum that Facebook allegedly paid for his exclusive services.

Furthermore, the streamer states: ‘Unlimited freedom to do what I want. I no longer have to hustle every day to stream TFT and gather a few viewers. […] Also, I can listen to music on Facebook – oh no, 5 seconds of Taylor Swift played on Twitch? I guess your account will be banned.’

What does the streamer mean by that? Here, Disguised Toast refers to the different policies on Twitch and Facebook. For example, you can play music on Facebook, while this feature has become restricted on Twitch.

Additionally, the streamer has a paid contract with Facebook and is not dependent on his viewers. Even when things are not going well, he still gets his money and does not have to plead for viewers.

Twitch and the changing streamers: Disguised Toast’s move to Facebook occurred at a time when many streamers were already turning their backs on the Twitch platform. Especially the Mixer platform attracted big streamers like Ninja and Shroud at that time.

But Facebook also secured some names, including Disguised Toast. They want to create some competition for the giant Twitch and build a similar network.

Nowadays, we hear less and less news about switches. Many streamers remain loyal to Twitch or switch back to Twitch.

Streaming on Facebook – a double-edged sword

Here are the advantages of Facebook: As mentioned earlier, you can listen to music here without problems. In contrast, Twitch has already instituted strict rules regarding nudity and copyrighted music due to various scandals and lawsuits. There also frequently are bans that individual streamers cannot understand.

Discussions arise around the real-name requirement on Facebook. Here, nasty haters can be silenced faster, as the full names are known. The anonymity of viewers is not so great, which often makes it easier for the streamers.

Here are the disadvantages of Facebook: However, the real-name requirement is also a thorn in the side of some streamers and viewers. Twitch often thrives on the anonymity of the viewers, which is lost on Facebook.

Furthermore, fewer people watch on Facebook. The largest platform for streaming is Twitch. This was also evident in the collapse of Mixer. The Microsoft platform spent a lot of money acquiring big names like Shroud or Ninja, but they streamed there in front of relatively few viewers. The platform fell apart, and both streamers are now back on Twitch.

Big streamers on Facebook must therefore expect fewer viewers, but on the other hand, they have a good contract and are financially secure.

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In 2019, MontanaBlack also commented on Facebook. At that time, he announced his Twitch contract to look at possible offers. However, he had nothing good to say about Facebook. The platform was “trash” for him:

MontanaBlack cancels Twitch contract – Wants to know “who loves him the most”

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WoW looks so good on a €6,000 PC

Patrick Freese Patrick Freese Reading time 3 minutes

Have you ever wondered what you can visually get out of World of Warcraft (WoW)? In the video, you can see WoW in 4K resolution at 60 FPS and with enhanced details.

What kind of video is this? On Throneful’s YouTube channel, you can find 41 minutes of gameplay from World of Warcraft. While that might not sound particularly special at first, it becomes evident within the first seconds. In UHD resolution (that is, 4K) and with 60 FPS, the video shows how beautiful the MMORPG from 2004 can look on PCs.

Especially if you have a somewhat average PC, the video is worth a look. This way, you can see what WoW has to offer.

Remember to crank up the resolution of the video and watch it on a 4K display to notice the details.

Watch WoW in UHD

This is what the video shows: At the beginning, the uploader creates a monk and shows the various settings for skin color, face, hairstyles, beards, eyebrows, and eye color. Then, it immediately goes into the world of WoW. After a short introductory video, the gameplay begins right away.

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This is how viewers react: The comments under the video are positive. However, they also express concern that the FPS might drop in places where many players are around and effects are flying everywhere.

  • “Oh, THIS is how it should look when I play WoW. I just wish you had zoomed out more to see even more”
  • “And then you log into the Ashran battleground, get 1 FPS, and your graphics card heats up like the sun”
  • “I have been wondering how WoW looks since the South Park episode. It really looks interesting. I have to try it out. Good video!”

What kind of PC is he using?

This is how powerful the PC is: In the video description, Throneful listed which components are installed in his gaming PC.

The PC features an i9-10900K processor with 10 cores. Currently, you pay about 440 € just for that. It is supported by an RTX 3090 graphics card, which is also the most expensive component installed. Offers for it are rare, which is why we chose an average price of 2,200 € from the past weeks. Why gamers should rather choose the RTX 3080.

We have checked: For you, we have looked up and listed the current prices of the most important components of the PC. In total, you would pay almost 6,000 € for such a monster. And the calculation excludes components like mouse, keyboard, and headset.

What?Price (as of February 15, 2021)
CPU: Intel Core i9-10900K – without cooler438,00 €
CPU Cooler: Corsair Hydro Series iCUE H100i119,71 €
GPU: MSI GeForce RTX 3090 Gaming XAbout 2,200.00 €
Motherboard: ASUS Z490 ROG MAXIMUS XII HERO388,90 €
RAM: HyperX Predator Black 64GB DDR4 3200MHz CL16 Quad Channel Kit345,00 €
HDD: WD Black 2TB SATA-III 7200 RPM 64MB99,00 € (three pieces)
SSD: Seagate FireCuda 520 2TB335,50 €
Power Supply: Corsair AX850, 80+ Titanium, 850W246,20 €
Case: ASUS TUF Gaming GT501142,09 €
OS: Windows 10 About 50 to 100 €
Monitor: ACER Predator XB273KSAbout 1,200 €
TotalAbout 5,800 €
Keep in mind that some components are currently not available or offered at exorbitant prices. For products like the graphics card, we chose the price of 2,200 € instead of the only current offer for 3,000 €, as the 2,200 € is simply more realistic.

Since its release, WoW has improved its graphics. In 2020, Blizzard then introduced ray tracing into the MMORPG. A graphics technology that allows for better calculation and representation of light and shadow values.

What players say about ray tracing in WoW can be read here.

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When comparing the graphics, much has changed for the better. Recent images, which have been hotly debated again, show this.

Blizzard dug into the treasure chest and published screenshots and drawings of WoW that are over 20 years old.

What do you think? Do you think WoW should once again improve its graphics and elevate the game to a more modern level, or is everything already good as it is?

Let us know your opinion here on MeinMMO in the comments.

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FIFA 21: How the 15-year-old FIFA prodigy lost his 1st match after 536 victories

Julian Schröder Julian Schröder Reading time 2 minutes

The incredible winning streak of Anders Vejrgang is over. After 536 wins in the Weekend League of FIFA 21, the eSports player had to admit defeat. We will tell you how that could happen.

Who is Anders Vejrgang: The only 15-year-old Dane is a successful eSports player for the FIFA team of the Bundesliga club RB Leipzig. He became known because of his incredible winning streak in the FUT Champions Weekend League. But at some point, the streak had to end, and we will tell you how the young FIFA pro lost his first match.

How the FIFA wonder kid lost his first match

This is what happened: Anders Vejrgang suffered his first defeat in the fiercely contested Weekend League yesterday, on February 14, in his 27th match. After 536 unbeaten matches, he lost clearly 1:5 against the Dutchman damesheet with his team Black United.

This is how the match went:

  • 34th minute – Goal for damesheet through a perfectly timed pass into space and a volley to the far corner
  • 63rd minute – Goal for damesheet through a nice pass in the penalty area including a ball roll and good finish
  • 76th minute – Goal for Anders Vejrgang through a shot in the penalty area
  • 82nd minute – Goal for damesheet through a low shot to the near post
  • 87th minute – Goal for damesheet after a counter-attack. Only the goalkeeper was an obstacle.

You can watch the complete match here from minute 38:

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80,000 viewers watched live as Anders Vejrgang lost for the first time in the Weekend League.

Why did Anders Vejrgang lose? Although Anders Vejrgang had to face a significant defeat in the end, one cannot say that he made gross errors. His opponent was simply better in this FIFA match. He managed to control the Dane by playing along the sides until spaces opened up in the middle. The Dutchman consistently followed through and took advantage of the chances.

At halftime, Anders Vejrgang could only show 38% ball possession and no shots on goal

Anders Vejrgang could not convert the few opportunities he had and lacked pressure on his opponent. Towards the end, the Dane played very offensively, which is why such a high final score was reached.

How you can improve your offensive play to perhaps break the incredible record of Anders Vejrgang someday, we will tell you here.

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Twitch streamer cheers so hard that he faints

Schuhmann Schuhmann Reading time 3 minutes

The player Juan “Hungrybox” DeBiedma is a legend in Super Smash Bros. Melee and a Twitch streamer. He is known for his exuberant cheers after a victory. However, he went too far this time and cheered so hard over a win that he lost consciousness.

Who is he? The 27-year-old American Juan Manuel DeBiedmas is known as “HungryBox.” He has roots in Argentina.

Hungrybox is one of the best and most successful eSports players in the history of Super Smash Bros. Melee. He has been professionally playing games from Nintendo’s famous Brawler series since 2007 and is regarded as the best Jigglypuff player in the world. He was the Smash Summit Champion in 2017, 2018, and 2020, and has won DreamHack 5 times. He definitely has the skills.

In “Super Smash Bros.” games, video game heroes fight against each other. Pikachu is battling Mario and Sonic here. Successful players specialize in a character and master it to perfection.

Twitch streamer wins online tournament and cheers way too hard

This is how he fainted: Currently, Hungrybox is playing the 2018 version of his favorite series: Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. Here he participated in an online tournament called “Eastcoast Fridays” and apparently got caught in a frenzy.

When he won the tournament, he erupted in such cheers that he briefly lost consciousness and fell from his chair. After about 10 seconds, he murmured, “I’m fine.”

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“This time it was somehow different”

This is what the streamer says about the incident: Hungrybox later explained the incident in a video (via youtube). The brief fainting spell came after a 6-hour stream.

“I’m sweating. I’m tired. But I’m also totally focused. I decide that I want the prize more than anything else in the world. I start playing one of the best online melees that I’ve ever had.”

Hungrybox

Hungrybox is used to cheering loudly, but this time it was different. He says: It felt like there was a cloud in his head and he became dizzy. It was much stronger than when he usually gets excited. This led to him fainting for the first time in his life.

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The Twitch streamer believes it was due to not drinking or eating enough and not a health issue.

Hungrybox is known for celebrating exceptionally loudly, but this time he apparently overdid it.

In a video, you can see how Hungrybox usually celebrates. It’s quite a show:

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Can something like this end badly? What Hungrybox is describing is a pattern that keeps occurring: Gamers get so absorbed in a game that they forget everything around them.

In the past, we have frequently reported on MeinMMO that players have died after excessive gaming. The circumstances of the deaths are not always clear. But dehydration, exhaustion, and complete immersion in a game seem to play major roles:

Super Smash Bros Puppeh
In July 2020, the discussion around the player Puppeh (right) heated up. He was reportedly sexually exploited by a 24-year-old when he was 14.

The eSports scene of Super Smash Bros. is vibrant and mainly takes place in local tournaments. Like many other eSports titles, Super Smash Bros. was also caught up in the wave of “sexual harassment in gaming” in the summer of 2020:

24-year-old allegedly sexually abused 14-year-old Super Smash Bros. player

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Twitch streamer loses over 7000 dollars in online casino – then completely freaks out

Tarek Zehrer Tarek Zehrer Reading time 2 minutes

Gambling is becoming increasingly popular on Twitch. Streamer Xposed has now shown how wrong it can go.

What it’s about: On Twitch, there is a category called “Slots,” where viewers watch streamers bet money in online casinos. Often, large amounts are wagered. How a gambling bet can go wrong was vividly demonstrated by streamer Cody “Xposed” Burnett.

Xposed used to stream mainly content related to shooters and is known for his outbursts. Now he demonstrated one of these meltdowns after losing a ton of money at an online casino.

Xposed has no idea about the lost money yet. (via Twitch)

“Only 2 mines and we are out”

What happened? Xposed was in an online casino that offers various mini-games (similar to slot machines in real casinos). He chose Mines, which is strongly reminiscent of Minesweeper – with the difference that you bet money.

If you hit a mine, the stake is gone. With each attempt, there is more money; 3 mines are on the game field. If you hit one, everything is lost.

Xposed thought: “3 mines won’t hurt anyone. Only 2 mines and we are out.” He bet his entire available balance of around $7300.

As can quickly happen in such situations, the attempt went wrong. The money is gone and Xposed completely lost it, which also took the life of a keyboard. Then he disappeared from the screen. His viewers reacted with a mix of horror and schadenfreude.

You can check it out in this clip from Twitch:

Gambling in Streams is Viewed Critically

Why is this a difficult topic? The collaboration of Twitch streamers with online casinos is often a subject of discussion. Even ZDF has reported on it in a documentary.

In it, a streamer talks about his experiences with it and how it led to gambling addiction. The business thrives on others losing.

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Streamer and YouTuber Knossi has also been criticized for his gambling streams. He has since announced that he will no longer do such streams. He reached this decision, he claims, because he has a role model function for young people.

Recently, Twitch streams featuring Pokémon card boosters have skyrocketed, with the hope of pulling rare and valuable cards.

In a survey launched by MeinMMO on February 12, we want to know from you readers whether this can also be considered gambling.

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New MMORPG breaks a player record even before release

Andreas Bertits Andreas Bertits Reading time 2 minutes

Blade & Soul 2 starts in South Korea in May. 2 million players have registered for pre-registration, breaking a record.

What is Blade & Soul 2? The sequel to the MMORPG Blade & Soul, released in 2012 (2016 in our country), lets you step back into the role of martial arts fighters in the same Asian-inspired fantasy world. The heroes of old have now become legends, and you will find many new challenges and secrets in this world.

Part 2 aims to introduce some changes and innovations compared to its predecessor. This includes determining your combat style through weapons rather than classes. Exploring the world will also be more important, as you will unlock the story of the game zones.

The battles are intended to be action-packed yet tactical. You can switch your weapons during fights to adapt to new situations.

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Blade & Soul 2 looks really good in the trailer.

The demand for Blade & Soul 2 is huge

When will the game be released? In South Korea, Blade & Soul 2 launches in May. Pre-registration has already begun. The release is planned for mobile devices and through a special platform called Purple for PC. In our country, the MMORPG is set to launch in 2021. A specific date is not yet available.

What record has the game broken? In less than 18 hours after the start of the pre-registration phase for Blade & Soul 2, 2 million players in South Korea registered for the MMORPG.

In 2017, NCSoft announced that the pre-registrations for LineageM reached the 2 million mark within 18 hours (via NCSoft). This record has now been narrowly beaten by Blade & Soul 2.

Why is the MMORPG so popular in South Korea? A large e-sport scene has formed around Blade & Soul in South Korea. Tournaments and championships take place.

Blade & Soul 2 is being developed with a focus on e-sports. Therefore, the sequel could take the place of the first part and establish itself as a new e-sport contender in Korea.

However, players first need to familiarize themselves with the new mechanics. The earlier you start, the sooner you’ll be fit enough for tournaments.

Moreover, Blade & Soul 2 seems to promise a very exciting MMORPG that appeals to both PvE and PvP fans and looks great even on mobile devices thanks to Unreal Engine 4.

Fans are therefore very curious whether Part 2 can measure up to its predecessor, surpass it, and establish itself as a new e-sport game.

You can find Blade & Soul in the MeinMMO list of the 13 best free-to-play MMORPGs compared. Perhaps you will discover other games there that interest you.

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Pokémon GO unexpectedly brings a new shiny and 6 quests for Valentine’s Day

Noah Struthoff Noah Struthoff Reading time 3 minutes

In Pokémon GO the Valentine’s Day event has started and holds a big surprise for you. There is a new Shiny! Additionally, new quests and raid bosses are active.

How long does the event last? Valentine’s Day will be celebrated until February 18th. The event ends at 8:00 PM.

Celebration includes pink Pokémon, 6 new quests, and special raid bosses. We provide you with an overview here.

Shiny Mamolida, new quests and regional Pokémon

This new Shiny is available: At the start of the event, a new Shiny was introduced unexpectedly. The shiny form of Mamolida has been introduced, which you can now catch. Here’s an image of the Shiny:

Mamolida Pokemon GO

These are the new quests: In total, there are 6 new field research tasks that you can complete during the event. This includes:

  • Catch 6 Fairy-type Pokémon
    • Reward: 2 Razz Berries or 2 Nanab Berries
  • Send 3 gifts to friends
    • Reward: Encounter with a Volbeat or Illumise (both can be Shiny)
  • Use 5 berries while catching Pokémon
    • Reward: Encounter with a Surskit (can be Shiny)
  • Catch 20 Luvdisc
    • Reward: Encounter with a Mamolida (can be Shiny)
  • Win 2 raids
    • Reward: Encounter with a Mamolida (can be Shiny)
  • Land 5 great curveball throws in a row
    • Reward: Encounter with a Pandir with hearts (can be Shiny)

Particularly interesting are the quests related to Mamolida. Remember that you can also collect quests and complete them later. For example, you can hold 3 “Win 2 Raids” quests and then complete a total of only 2 raids to receive the reward three times.

The task related to Volbeat and Illumise is also interesting. Illumise is a regional Pokémon, which cannot be found in Germany outside of events. So, if you’re also looking for the Shiny of Illumise in Pokémon GO, you should take the quest.

Which spawns are worth it? Some interesting spawns appear in the wild. Here you can also find Illumise, which you should secure. Additionally, Chanse and Luvdisc, two Pokémon in the wild, which are quite rare outside of events, will appear.

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Raid bosses for the Valentine’s Day event

These are the new bosses: Coinciding with the event, there is also a lot of rotation among the raids. We provide you with the new bosses here. The Pokémon marked with a star also appear in their shiny form:

Raid LevelPokémon
Level 1 (red egg)Surskit*
Volbeat*
Illumise*
Feebas*
Luvdisc*
Somniam
Psiau
Level 3 (yellow egg)Togetic
Espeon
Umbreon
Gardevoir
Gallade
Mamolida*
Level 5 (black egg)Latias*
Latios*
Mega (red-white egg)Mega-Pidgeot*
Mega-Gyarados*
Mega-Ampharos*

Which bosses are worth it? Here, Mamolida is also interesting. This Pokémon is otherwise primarily obtained through quests. During the Valentine’s Day event in Pokémon GO, you can also take your chance for a Shiny.

Otherwise, there is Psiau, a Pokémon that can only be obtained through raids. If you still lack the Pokédex entry, you should take your chance.

This is how Valentine’s Day has gone in Pokémon GO so far: This day has been celebrated in Pokémon GO since 2017 and repeatedly puts pink Pokémon in the spotlight. For example, Chanse appeared everywhere in 2017.

In 2018, Luvdisc was introduced. It came directly with the shiny form in the game.

Generally, the event around Valentine’s Day is always a strong event and popular among trainers because several Pokémon appear there that are otherwise quite rare. The best example is Chanse.

February is still full of events

What’s next? After the Valentine’s Day event, it goes into the hot phase around the Kanto Tour, which takes place next weekend. You can buy a ticket for 12 euros.

Additionally, there will still be raid and spotlight hours this month. A Kanto event has also been announced, where you can catch the Pokémon that you might not have been able to snag during the Kanto Tour.

All information about the Kanto event can be found here: Pokémon GO’s next event starts right after the Kanto Tour – with rare Shinies

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Twitch streamer takes on the wrong, crazy boss of a LoL team

Schuhmann Schuhmann Reading time 3 minutes

The streamer Nicholas “Nickmercs” Kolcheff is a big name on Twitch with Call of Duty: Warzone. But now he got into trouble. He accepted a challenge from the boss of G2 Esports, the head of the best European team in League of Legends. And if the former LoL pro can do one thing, it’s trash talking. Nickmercs had quite a bit to hear. In the end, however, he remained the winner.

Here’s how the trouble started: The first shots were fired by G2 Esports’ social media account. They are a huge e-sports organization. According to Forbes, they are among the 10 most valuable e-sports organizations in the world. They have dominated European League of Legends for years and are also reaching out to games like Valorant.

One of their players, Sean “Coop” Cooper, was in a trio with Nickmercs in Fortnite. They played in the Fortnite Championship Series and finished in 39th place in NA East.

G2 Esports posted a picture montage on Twitter:

  • This is how “our guy”, G2 Coop, plays Fortnite: It shows a picture of Coop with a “Victory Royale”, he won the round
  • This is how Nickmercs plays Fortnite: It shows a picture of Nickmercs dead on the ground waiting for the revival

“I have more viewers than your whole org combined”

This is how Nickmercs reacted to the joke: He apparently found it not funny at all. Nickmercs had played Fortnite competitively again after a long time and had to suffer ridicule right away.

The streamer was reportedly furious that he was being disrespected regarding his gaming honor and that such a joke was liked by 12,000 people. He replied:

“I get more viewers than your whole e-sports organization combined. Don’t make me cringe.”

Nickmercs on Twitter
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This is how the trouble started

Nickmercs’ response then received significantly more likes than the original tweet from G2 Esports.

In fact, the matter could have ended here: A Twitch streamer reacts sharply and overly serious to a tweet that hurts his pride. But G2 Esports has a boss who is at least as proud as Nickmercs.

LoL boss gets enraged on Twitter

This was the reckoning: Now the hot-headed CEO of G2 Esports got involved: Carlos “Ocelote” Rodriguez. He was once a LoL pro himself and if he can do one thing, it’s trash talking.

He was the first to write, “Lmaooo – fragile Frederick – easy up you degenerate”: That is, lighten up, you softy.

https://twitter.com/CarlosR/status/1360530417477165059

Then the G2 boss attacked Nickmercs’ clan, FaZe: To join and sign an 80/20 contract there, you must have a fragile ego.

With this, Ocelote referred to the alleged binding contracts FaZe gives to its players. In the case of Twitch streamer Turner “Tfue” Tyler, it came out that the organization allegedly secured up to 80% of certain incomes from the streamer.

Valorant G2 Esports Ocelote Title
Ocelote: A CEO who can get enraged.

The Spanish-speaking Twitch star Ibai called Nickmercs to order: “Two months ago you didn’t say that, calm down.”

To which Ocelote pointed at Ibai and shouted: “The guy has four times as many viewers as you when he watches marble races.”

https://twitter.com/CarlosR/status/1360534108825411585

Ocelote named several top e-sports athletes who are simultaneously successful on Twitch: Like the LoL pros Rekkles or Jankos, both play for G2 Esports’ LoL team.

The message was clear: Your viewer numbers on Twitch are really nothing that you can come to me with.

The 30-year-old Nickmercs is an American from Detroit, Michigan. He was previously a professional player in Halo and still plays with a controller. He had his big breakthrough on Twitch with Call of Duty: Warzone in 2020. When he streams, about 38,000 viewers watch him on average. He is currently number 5 on Twitch in hours watched in the last 365 days.

Conversation and €500 donation end dispute on Twitch

This is how it ended: After Ocelote had really got himself riled up, he probably realized he had gone too far.

He then wrote simply, “I spoke with Nickmercs. We are okay again,” and that was the end of the short but heated dispute.

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The conflict was apparently resolved with a gift. G2 Esports donated 100 subs to Nickmercs on Twitch and the trouble was over. The 100 subs on Twitch cost about €500.

With the 100 subs, Nickmercs can feel like the winner of the conflict. However, he probably hardly needs the money; after all, he is among the top earners in gaming:

The 10 highest-paid gamers in the world – They earn the most on Twitch, YouTube, and more

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The dungeons in ESO are easy – but that’s not a problem

Andreas Bertits Andreas Bertits Reading time 4 minutes

The community of the MMORPG The Elder Scrolls Online (ESO) is discussing whether the dungeons in the game are too easy. Let’s take a closer look.

How do Dungeons work in ESO? Dungeons are available to you in two difficulty levels: Normal and Veteran. Up to level 30, you complete the normal dungeons as part of the story. Starting from level 45, you can access the harder dungeons of the ESO DLCs. And from level 50, you can tackle the veteran versions. These are the same dungeons as before, but significantly more challenging.

In general, the gameplay in ESO works similarly to other MMORPGs: You follow the story, which leads you to various dungeons. These are balanced in such a way that you can essentially complete them “in flow”. Later, you can focus on the special DLC dungeons or face a greater challenge in Veteran mode. There are also hardmodes for the bosses, which further increase the difficulty.

ESO Black Drake Villa Screenshot
Dungeons in ESO only pose a challenge in Veteran mode.

That’s why ESO dungeons are quite easy at the beginning

Are dungeons too easy? In normal mode, the dungeons you complete as part of the story do not pose significant problems. This doesn’t mean that all of them are a walk in the park. There are differences here too. For example, the Mushroom Cave I in Stonefalls is a very easy dungeon and designed specifically for beginners. The Mushroom Cave II, on the other hand, which you will visit later, is much more challenging.

However, the consensus in the community is that the dungeons in normal mode are too easy. But there is a reason for this. The dungeons are designed so that during the first run, when players experience the story, they do not lead to frustration. Additionally, the normal mode is intended as a form of training.

This means: If you are playing ESO for the first time, most normal dungeons will not present you with significant challenges. This creates a good flow of gameplay, allowing you to experience the story at a comfortable pace.

If you later want to tackle the veteran dungeons, they will definitely get you sweating. To be well-prepared, you can practice in the normal version of the respective dungeon beforehand.

What does the community think? The community is discussing this topic. A question arose on reddit: “Do dungeons ever become challenging?”

Player supershimadabro reveals that his group masters the dungeons without a tank and many players attempt them solo as well.

Here are some responses that show that while he is correct, there are reasons for this:

  • jtzako writes on reddit: “In normal mode, most dungeons are not hard. They are basically training dungeons. When you do DLC dungeons or veteran dungeons, they become harder.”
  • gobio poses an interesting question (via reddit): “My counter question is, should dungeons (during the leveling phase) even be challenging? You breeze through solo quests with relative ease, even without needing to engage with anyone. At a certain point, you are incentivized to complete dungeons with others. Should that really be harder compared to the solo content?”
  • palemoth explains (via reddit): “Dungeons on normal difficulty are all pretty easy and designed so that casual players can have some fun, I assume. There are some DLC dungeons that are hard even on Normal due to the mechanics – for example, I feel that the Moon Hunter Javelin is hell on Earth. Only in vet dungeons does the fun really begin.”
ESO Harrowstorm Dungeon Unholy Tomb
In the first run, many dungeons can be completed without frustration.

How hard should it be?

Fundamentally, this discussion raises an intriguing question: How difficult should dungeons be? Here, opinions often differ. A good example is the so-called Soulsborne games like Dark Souls or Bloodborne. These titles are designed to present players with significant challenges. This can certainly lead to frustration when the hero dies at the end of a section and has to redo everything.

This gameplay principle and the high difficulty level are not to everyone’s taste. There are even requests for Soulsborne games to receive an easy mode. Gamers who love such challenges oppose this.

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It is similar with MMORPGs. Some find dungeons too easy, others too hard. Finding a middle ground is not easy. If developers make the dungeons too tough, they alienate part of the player base. If they make them too easy, then veterans feel unchallenged.

Therefore, the path that ESO takes is quite clever. Initially, the dungeons are relatively easy to master. The flow of gameplay is not hindered by frustration because players don’t get stuck in a dungeon and can’t progress.

Later on, it becomes possible to face the greater challenges of the DLC dungeons and the veteran mode.

So we can say: Yes, the dungeons in ESO are – at the beginning – easy, but that’s a good thing.

Have you ever wondered: Why do dungeon groups in MMORPGs consist of 5 people? We’ll explain this to you.

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Dead by Daylight: After massive criticism, the developer rows back

Cortyn Cortyn Reading time 3 minutes

After just 3 days, Dead by Daylight discards the interface that had been worked on for many weeks. This causes joy – but also mockery.

No matter how you turn it, the latest patch of Dead by Daylight has ruined more than any other update before. Not only are there numerous bugs and gameplay issues, but the new interface also receives a lot of criticism. Now the developers have quickly backtracked and are working on a better version that is supposed to go live in just a few days. On one hand, this is good – on the other hand, it leads to even more criticism.

What is the problem? The new interface in Dead by Daylight has primarily three issues that the community keeps pointing out. These are:

  • The interface is overloaded. Too many, too large icons cover too much of the screen, making it hard to see enough of the game environment, which greatly affects gameplay as both killer and survivor.
  • The interface elements are far apart. Instead of finding all information in one place, all info is spread across the screen. The generators to be repaired are at the top, the status of the survivors is on the left, and the currently earned points are on the right. One has to constantly scan across the screen.
  • The individual elements don’t match each other visually. Dead by Daylight actually has a “chalk” look. However, a colored image of the character is used for the character display images. This does not fit well.

What will change? On Twitter, a “Work in Progress” picture of the revision was shown after just a few hours. This gives fans a bit of hope, as a number of adjustments have already been made there. These are:

  • The status display of the survivors is further down.
  • The number of available hook actions is further down.
  • Displays for generators, gates, and trapdoor have moved from the top to the bottom.
  • There is no longer any text for generators, gates, and trapdoor.
  • Skill checks now have their own interface scaling.
Dead by Daylight Interface Work in Progress
The revised interface – an initial idea from the developers.

This is still a “Work in Progress” image, but some of the biggest points of criticism are already being addressed.

Mockery and scorn despite the right decision: Although many players welcome the changes, there is still a lot of criticism and mockery for the developers. This is mainly because it was said beforehand that the interface would not be changed significantly since “months of work” had gone into it and that a lot of thought had been put into it. The fact that these weeks of work can now be heavily changed after just 3 days causes many players to doubt how much work was really done.

Corresponding compilations of the “biggest DbD fails” are making the rounds, mocking what the developers supposedly consider “months of work”:

months of work.mp4 from r/deadbydaylight

Poor patch reputation remains: Even though Dead by Daylight has become more popular and successful in recent years, the patch policy has changed little. After every major update, there are problems and bugs that make the game nearly unplayable in the first few days. This leads to a major meme wave in the subreddit and the official forum every approximately 6 weeks.

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For years, the voices have grown louder that the developer behind Dead by Daylight, Behaviour, should take more time for patches or build an update just for optimizations. However, so far there is no sign of this, and the developers stick to their current strategy.

Player numbers stable despite patch: All the negativity and criticism doesn’t seem to have harmed Dead by Daylight – at least currently. A look at the current player numbers on Steam Charts shows a slight upward trend in the last few days, which is why Dead by Daylight is also today (as of 1:30 PM) ranked 21st among the most played games on Steam.

Dead by Daylight Steam Charts 15022021
A slight upward trend in player numbers. Image source: Steamcharts

However, many reviews have been negative in the last few days. Especially right after the patch’s release, there were many negative reviews and only a few positive ones. Even though the overall rating is still at “Very Positive” at 82%, the recently submitted ratings are “Mixed” at only 65%.

How do you like the change to the interface? Is it good now? Or just a step in the right direction?

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If the new Sykov pistol really comes to CoD Warzone, it is immediately OP

Maik Schneider Maik Schneider Reading time 3 minutes

A glitch has caused the Sykov pistol to appear in Call of Duty: Warzone and it has been the talk of the town ever since. However, a Warzone expert hopes that the gun doesn’t make it into the game in its current form. MeinMMO shows you why the weapon is OP.

What kind of weapon is this? The Sykov corresponds to the Russian Makarov pistol, which was developed shortly after World War II in the Soviet Union. It is still in use and production today, but is gradually being replaced by a newer handgun in the Russian military. The Makarov is considered very reliable, but somewhat inaccurate (via Wikipedia).

In Call of Duty, the Sykov is currently a hot topic. A version of the weapon was found in the Plunder mode of Call of Duty: Warzone and some players suspect that the pistol might also be fully integrated into the game. So far, you can only use it in private matches of the Survival mode of Modern Warfare.

However, it wouldn’t be good for Warzone if the Sykov were to be fully integrated, as analyzed by Warzone expert and YouTuber “JGOD”. In a video, he demonstrates that it would be completely OP and would change melee combat in Battle Royale. We embed JGOD’s English video here for you:

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Sykov could theoretically eliminate opponents in 100 milliseconds

Why would it be OP in Warzone? The Sykov comes with three strong attachments that give the gun insane firepower in close combat of Battle Royale:

  • A barrel for fully automatic fire
  • Drum magazines with 80 rounds
  • Akimbo attachment to carry two weapons

Even the fully automatic barrel would let the weapon surpass the competition. But with 80 rounds without pause and the possibility of using it in Akimbo style, it makes the competition look old:

cod warzone weapons sykov pistol op-values comparison jgod
Theoretical TTK comparison of pistols from CoD MW in Warzone. Source: YouTube

The time-to-kill (TTK) of all pistols from Modern Warfare is over 900 milliseconds for torso shots and without Akimbo. 500 milliseconds is considered a really strong value in Warzone, and pistols are usually more of a second or third choice.

With the fully automatic barrel and the outstanding fire rate of 897 rounds/minute, the Sykov already achieves 334 milliseconds here and would be stronger than the best submachine guns at close range. The MP5 from Cold War achieves 492 milliseconds here.

But it goes even further – with the Akimbo perk, you could equip two Sykov pistols and halve the TTK. Theoretically, it would then be unbelievable 167 milliseconds for torso shots at the shortest ranges. That is faster than the deadly double shot of the R9-0 shotgun with Dragon’s Breath, which allows you a TTK of 200 milliseconds up to almost 7.5 meters.

If you follow this thought experiment to the end and also look at headshot damage, it gets completely crazy. If the Sykov hits 4 headshots in Warzone, in fully automatic mode, the enemy is down after 201 milliseconds. With Akimbo, this value could drop to 100 milliseconds. Landing four headshot Akimbo rounds in a row is quite unlikely, but that value would still be in the game.

More about the weapons in Warzone:

Release currently not foreseeable – But you can already test it

Is the Sykov coming to Warzone? Currently, no definite statement can be made regarding that. The weapon has been in the game for a while now, but has not yet made it to the Battle Royale. It may remain that way.

Although players found a blueprint for the gun in Warzone, hinting at a possible premium version of the Sykov, there is currently no evidence that this pistol or other new weapons from CoD MW will come into Warzone.

If you still want to try it out, you need to check out the Survival mode of Modern Warfare. There are even a total of three weapons from CoD MW in this mode that are not yet freely playable in Battle Royale. At our colleagues at GameStar you can find out how to test the 3 weapons.

Currently, however, it is more likely that other weapons will be introduced with the start of Season 2. A dataminer has sifted through the new files after a big Warzone update and was able to discover a total of four weapons that could come into the game with the next season.

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