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.

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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.

Source: reddit

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.

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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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A simple trick improves the performance of Valheim – by up to 30 FPS

Benedict Grothaus Benedict Grothaus Reading time 3 minutes

The survival game Valheim is currently climbing to the top of Steam. Although the game is relatively small and comes with somewhat outdated graphics, the FPS can suffer at high graphic settings. However, one user has found a trick to boost them.

What is this trick? The reddit user RustyB3ans has presented a series of small adjustments in his thread on reddit. With these, it is possible to squeeze some FPS out of the new Steam hit Valheim.

  • Navigate to your Steam folder for Valheim, which should look something like this: C:[…]SteamsteamappscommonValheimvalheim_Data
  • Open the file boot or boot.config with a text editor
  • Add the line “gfx-enable-gfx-jobs=1” at the top
  • Add the line “gfx-enable-native-gfx-jobs=1” directly underneath
  • Save and close the file
  • Select Valheim in your Steam library and open “Properties”
  • Enter the following value under startup options: “-window-mode exclusive” and close the window
  • Start Valheim
  • Open the Task Manager (Ctrl + Alt + Escape) and look for “valheim.exe” in the Details tab
  • Right-click on it and set the priority to “High”

You need to repeat the step with the Task Manager every time you start the game. You should now see a noticeably smoother game.

How much does the performance improve? In our test, we achieved about 10-15 FPS on a 1440p screen. Other games report performance increases of up to 30 FPS or even more. It depends on your system and the settings how high the increase is.

Valheim FPS low
In the top left, you can see my FPS at 56 before the trick in my base.
Valheim FPS High
Here are the FPS after the trick, rising to 71, although I’m not using optimized settings.

Tiny game eats up a lot of performance

Why does Valheim require so much performance? On reddit, you often come across players who have performance issues. Although Valheim is just a relatively small game with only one gigabyte of storage, it can consume a lot of performance with the right graphic settings.

There can be many reasons for this. One of the possible causes is the enormously large, procedurally generated world. After 50 hours of gameplay, I have explored only about 5% of the map and still have a lot left to uncover.

Valheim world fully revealed
This is how huge a revealed world of Valheim is.

Additionally, in Valheim, you can build freely and terraform the world with pickaxes and gardening tools. Items and trees are subject to certain, partly deadly physics. This physics and the buildings also require performance.

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What does Valheim offer? In the vast world, there are currently nine biomes, though the Mistlands, Ashlands, and the Deep North are not yet complete and are still being developed. Each of these biomes has its own unique features and dangers.

A significant part of Valheim involves traveling through these biomes, exploring, and collecting new materials. This mainly serves to improve oneself and defeat the various bosses of the game. In our guide, you will learn how to find and defeat each of these bosses.

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Additionally, one of the main features is creating your own base, where you constantly need to defend against NPCs that attack you. Ultimately, you should prove yourself in Valheim as a powerful warrior worthy of serving the Norse gods. In the future, there will be more content, as promised by the developers.

Due to the possibilities, there are also many mistakes you can make. MeinMMO author Florian Franck presents 9 things he did wrong in Valheim – and that you should not replicate.

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Destiny 2 sneaks back a top weapon – Even better than before

Philipp Hansen Philipp Hansen Reading time 3 minutes

In Destiny 2, Season 13 has now brought a stronger reimagining of the notorious Redrix. However, to get the “Precision Weapon 2.0”, you’ll have to sweat it out in the Trials.

What’s new in the game: On the first weekend of Season 13 of Destiny 2, Guardians were amazed when they earned the new Trials weapon “The Messenger”. The pulse rifle can come with the perk Desperado.

Desperado effectively doubles the fire rate, catapulting the TTK of the Messenger into the Olympus. The perk originally came from a very rare Precision Weapon, and the entire category of precision weapons was actually banished from Destiny 2. But the Messenger even surpasses its Redrix predecessors.

The Messenger with Desperado

What was special about precision weapons? For a while, Destiny 2 brought precision weapons into the game every season. These were legendary guns that came with fixed perks and waited at the end of a – usually challenging – quest.

Each precision weapon had a tailored perk that was usually ridiculously powerful.

In principle, these legendary weapons were more powerful than some exotics. Bungie subsequently banished the overly strong guns and introduced quest weapons instead. The quests are easier, and the perks are more godrolls for everyone rather than game-breaking. In Season 13, you chase the quest weapon Plunderer’s Salvo:

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The Messenger is the Redrix, but better, if you are lucky

What’s new now: Desperado is no longer guaranteed on the weapon. You’ll have to have some serious loot luck with every drop of the Messenger. Additionally, the perk was also made more accessible.

  • Previously, Desperado only activated when reloading after a kill in combination with Outlaw.
  • Now, Outlaw is no longer needed; reloading after a precise kill is enough.
  • This expands the loot pool, and options like Quickdraw or Killswitch provide alternatives. You can still roll Outlaw, though.

The Messenger offers a larger magazine and a better, more open sight compared to both Redrix versions. The stats are otherwise very similar. If you sweat through the Trials and get lucky, you’ll receive a “Redrix 2.0” with better perks and a few other improvements. By the way, in PvE, damage does drop somewhat when Desperado is active, but not in PvP.

Bungie stated back then that only 8,750 Guardians could earn the Redrix Claymore before it became more accessible as the Redrix Broadsword

What could this mean for the future of Destiny 2?

Bungie has already mentioned that the rare and powerful perks of raid weapons might eventually become available on non-raid weapons too (via Polygon.com). Especially Reconstruction from the Deep Stone Crypt is considered one of the best perks in the game.

If perks from previous precision weapons were also added gradually to the loot pool, there would be a chance for enormously powerful toys that Guardians would surely love to farm. This could potentially make the hated weapon retirement a bit more palatable.

The Destiny expert Aztecross sees the situation both positively and negatively. According to him, the perks of precision weapons can and should make a return.

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  • He would find it interesting if the perks could roll on other archetypes. So if Desperado, for example, came on a lightweight pulse or even on entirely different weapons – an automatic rifle that has a fire rate of over 1,000, for example?
  • On the other hand, he never wants to see perks like those from Succession, which guaranteed ammunition back on misses, ever again. The perk from the Summit should remain permanently banished as the “rocket launcher in pocket size” (with special ammo) was simply too strong and completely ruined the balance.

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Did you expect the quasi-return of the precision weapon Redrix in Season 13? Do you already own “The Messenger” with Desperado and are dominating, or should these powerful perks remain buried? Discuss in the comments.

To get another new and trendy gun, Guardians will have to struggle a lot: Last Dollar in Destiny 2 – How to get one of the currently best hand cannons

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Before GTA 6: Why players are now expecting a new Vice City first

Patrick Freese Patrick Freese Reading time 4 minutes

Players are eagerly waiting for the announcement and release of GTA 6. Recent rumors say that Rockstar Games wants to release 3 games as “remakes” first. And that soon.

What are the rumors? On Reddit and in the GTA forums, everything is currently revolving around nostalgia. While there is still no sign of an announcement for a new installment of the series, GTA 6, insiders already want to know more about Rockstar Games and publisher Take Two’s plans.

  • Allegedly, 3 remakes are planned
  • They revolve around the titles GTA III, GTA Vice City, GTA San Andreas
  • They should be available to purchase in less than 3 months

We will show you where the rumors come from and what lies behind them.

The Hints about Remakes of Vice City, San Andreas, and GTA 3

This is how it started: In the GTA Online forum, there is a sub-section “Speculation about the next DLC” (via GTA Forums). There, one of the team members posted a message with the simple content “Soon.”.

This was followed by an exciting exchange with a user and the team member.

User: You’re trying to post in the wrong forum. On the other hand, I appreciate if you tried posting in the right one, it would become very obvious what it is that you’re leaking. Not that there’s anything wrong with being open about it?
Out of curiosity, what do you think about it? Of course, without telling everyone what it is, if you don’t want to. Personally, I think it’s pretty cool, and I never really expected them to do that. So I’m definitely looking forward to it.

Team Member: Oh, I know very well which forum I should be in, and I know you know that if I were to post in those forums, everyone would start to know what we know, and I prefer that it’s only us who knows, you understand? But all of us who “know” treat this differently, so if you want to post in those forums, I won’t stop you.
But yes, I think it’s freaking awesome and I can’t wait. I’ve wanted this for many years, and I’m glad it’s happening sooner rather than later.

As Reddit user ivanxtrem28 writes, it took only a few minutes before the thread was subsequently tagged with “III”, “VC”, and “SA”. So the labels for GTA 3, GTA Vice City, and GTA San Andreas.

What other information is there? The team member responded to another user in cryptic messages.

“Yes, I should get a trailer soon. The truck should have a lot of power with this engine. No problem with towing/transporting.”

Players interpret this as referring to the graphics engine, which is also used in an Enhanced Edition of GTA 5.

When a user asked him when he would buy the truck, he said “in less than 90 days”. This apparently refers to the announcement period for these special versions.

Also, the insider Tez2, who has often provided the first information about Rockstar titles before official announcements in the past, is speaking out in the forum. A user asks: So what was it that hyped the moderators but they didn’t say what it was about?

Tez2 replies, “A bit of nostalgic stuff.”

And there is something for fans of hidden messages as well. An admin from the GTA forum posted a picture on Twitter with “fan-made Shark Cards”. The Shark Cards are the cards you can use to buy in-game currency in GTA Online for Euros.

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What is noteworthy is the issue number: 2001220220042013B46. If you untangle this, you get the following information:

  • 2001 (Release of GTA III)
  • 2002 (Release of GTA Vice City)
  • 2004 (Release of GTA San Andreas)
  • 2013 (Release of GTA 5)
  • B46 – Before 6 – Before GTA 6

How likely is it?

Keep in mind: There are some factors to consider regarding this topic as well. On paper, such rumors and theories sound credible at first.

The topic of Vice City has come up repeatedly in recent years. In 2018, these reasons supported a release of GTA 6 in 2022.

Often also in connection with the next part of the GTA series, which would make the spelling “GTA VI” a direct template for GTA VI(CE). Even in the casino of GTA Online, traces of the highly anticipated setting can be found:

GTA Online Casino Heist Leak GTA 6?
To the right: “VICE” as part of the service – the 510 on the left might indicate a release/announcement on May 10. That would fit with the statement “Less than 90 days”.

But still, these are just rumors and none of this is officially set in stone. It’s clear that the popular GTA Vice City has many fans with its setting. You steered through a fictional setting that resembled Miami closely. Beaches, drinks, convertibles, drugs, and shootouts. The GTA formula with radio classics from the ’80s and ’90s was simply fun. But as long as it’s not officially announced, you should enjoy the information with a dose of skepticism.

Everyone is eagerly waiting for what Rockstar Games has to announce in the coming weeks. A new patent hints at more realistic open worlds in GTA.

What about remakes from Take Two? Take Two has already shown with the remake of Mafia that they seem to enjoy such stories. And when they tackle something like this, it will also result in a good game. The PC version of Mafia Definitive Edition has a score of 79 points on Metacritic (via Metacritic) and clearly shows that the game is well received. And also the review from GameStar shows how much potential a remake from Take-Two has (via YouTube).

What do you think of this rumor? Would you be happy about remakes of these special GTA titles, or is that not for you and would you rather hold something completely new like a GTA 6?

There are also many rumors and alleged leaks about the new title. All rumors about release, announcement, and setting of GTA 6 can be found here – including the story of how the new installment of the Grand Theft Auto series could take on a Narcos theme.

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FIFA 21 TOTW 21: The Predictions for the New Team of the Week – with Messi

Julian Schröder Julian Schröder Reading time 2 minutes

On February 17, FIFA 21 will release TOTW 21 (Team of the Week). Here at MeinMMO, you can learn who might secure a spot in the next Team of the Week.

Update, February 17, 7:00 PM: Here you can find the official TOTW 21 in FIFA 21.

What is the Team of the Week? EA Sports selects 23 players each week for the Team of the Week who have shown great performances in real football. These players are rewarded with enhanced Inform cards, which can be found in packs for one week.

What are TOTW Predictions? Every week, the FUT community tries to guess which players might make it into the TOTW. This involves closely examining player performances and making predictions.

However, it is important to note that the predictions are not guaranteed and may differ significantly from the actual TOTW.

They provide a good overview and can also be very useful for earning some coins in FUT 21. You can find out how that works here:

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The prediction for Team of the Week 21 in Ultimate Team

The well-known FIFA YouTuber KieronSFF has made predictions for the next Team of the Week. Curiously, this time there are no players from the Bundesliga included.

The match between Bayern and Bielefeld, however, is still pending and will only take place today, on February 15.

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Goalkeeper

  • GK: Martinez (Aston Villa)
  • GK: Meret (Napoli)

Defenders

  • CB: Mendy (Real Madrid)
  • CB: Coates (Sporting Lisbon)
  • RB: Lowton (FC Burnley)

Midfielders

  • RM: Llorente (Atletico Madrid)
  • CDM: Ndidi (Leicester City)
  • CDM: Rodri (Manchester City)
  • RM: Sarr (Watford)
  • CDM: Veretout (Roma FC)
  • CM: Kroos (Real Madrid)
  • CAM: Thomasson (Strasbourg)

Forwards

  • ST: Gomis (Al Hilal)
  • ST: Ormeno (Puebla)
  • LW: Messi (FC Barcelona)
  • ST: Niakate (Al Wehda)
  • ST: Karlsson (Sparta Prague)
  • ST: Wyke (Sunderland)
  • ST: Aubameyang (Arsenal)
  • ST: Derbyshire (Macarthur FC)
  • ST: Henderson (Salford City)
  • ST: Lukaku (Inter Milan)

One of the strong cards from the current Future Stars team could feature a top card in FIFA packs with Lionel Messi. Here’s what it could look like:

However, we will find out on Wednesday if Messi actually makes it into TOTW 21.

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WoW changes items from Ve’nari – Is there a new grind coming?

Cortyn Cortyn Reading time 2 minutes

On the PTR, the items from Ve’nari in World of Warcraft have new restrictions. Is this a good or a bad sign?

The PTR for Patch 9.0.5 is active in World of Warcraft and some upcoming changes can already be tested. The biggest new feature is probably the introduction of Valor Points for “Mythic+” gear. However, there are also a few minor adjustments that have previously flown under the radar. One of those is the change to the items at Ve’nari.

What will be changed? Two items at the broker Ve’nari in the Maw are getting a small addition.

  • The “Fragment of the Unbound Reality” can now only grant media up to an item level of 226.
  • The “Apparatus for Spatial Realignment” can only add sockets to items obtained during Season 1 of Shadowlands.
WoW Venari Purveyor of Cyphers Maw
The offer at Ve’nari is changing soon.

What does this mean? Presumably, this means that Ve’nari will no longer serve as a source for media and sockets in Patch 9.1. However, it is guaranteed that it is not worth hoarding these items now to use them in a later patch – because that simply won’t work.

However, it is quite possible that Blizzard will introduce new items that replace this function. Whether they will end up in a new area, with a new vendor, or still at Ve’nari is not yet clear. That will likely be shown only by the PTR of Patch 9.1, which will certainly be presented at BlizzConline this coming Friday.

Therefore, this change at Ve’nari should also be seen as an opportunity for Blizzard to choose a different method for obtaining these upgrades for upcoming content.

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Farming at Ve’nari is unpopular: Currently, Ve’nari and her items are rather unpopular among players. This is mainly due to the fact that many players do not enjoy the gameplay in the Maw. The weekly and daily quests are quite monotonous, movement in the Maw is exhausting, and the mindless farming of Stygia is only liked by a few. Many players avoid the Maw since they became revered with Ve’nari and only complete the weekly quests, if at all.

For players at a Mythic raid level, however, a visit to the Maw remains mandatory. Otherwise, they cannot afford the additional sockets.

Do you think it’s good that Ve’nari’s items are limited to Season 1? Or do you feel that they have been significantly devalued?

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Destiny 2: Ornament brings Final Fantasy feeling, turns sniper into giant sword

Sven Galitzki Sven Galitzki Reading time 3 minutes

In Destiny 2 there is now a crazy ornament for a sniper, allowing you to give the weapon exotic a sword look in the style of Final Fantasy.

Whether gestures in the style of Dragon Ball Z or a mini sparrow that almost looks like a Bobby car for guardians – Destiny 2 has introduced various crazy gimmicks into gameplay, entertaining fans along the way. Since the beginning of season 13, this action MMO has gained one more of those.

Since swords have been really trendy in Destiny lately, Bungie has now given an ornament of the popular sniper Izanagi’s Burden a really trippy look, allowing you to (visually) transform it into a gigantic sword.

The exotic sniper Izanagi’s Burden

Izanagi’s Burden (almost) becomes the Buster Sword

What are ornaments anyway? Ornaments are basically skins, or alternative models for weapons and armor pieces in Destiny 2. They are purely cosmetic, meaning they do not change the functionality of the actual item, but only its appearance.

This is what the ornament is about: The new ornament for Izanagi’s Burden is called Worldshaper and is available in the Eververse for 700 silver (real money currency, around €7). This gives Izanagi’s Burden a monstrous sword blade instead of its previously subtle barrel.

Izanagi’s Burden with the Worldshaper ornament

Despite the visual transformation, the weapon is still a fully functional sniper.

What makes it so special? The exotic sniper rifle already features a sword design in its original form and could easily be mistaken for a sword when viewed from a distance and carried on the back. However, with the new ornament, it looks like a real blade monstrosity. And not just any – pretty much everyone who has a heart for Final Fantasy will quickly recognize what served as inspiration.

The new ornament is noticeably inspired by the gigantic swords of the Final Fantasy series and bears striking similarities to Cloud’s Buster Sword.

Cloud with the Buster Sword

The tip of the blade is designed differently, but the dimensions and appearance with the wrapped bands on the shoulder support (or sword grip) still recall the unmistakable sword style. The chain is also likely a reference to Cloud’s sword, which many fans like to wear as a pendant.

Also interesting:

What do you think about it? What do you think of such crazy gimmicks? Do you find it cool and would you spend real money on this or a similar homage? Or can you not appreciate such visual extremes in cosmetics? Let us and other readers of MeinMMO know in the comments.

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