With the new expansion Scourge of Winter, you will experience an adventure in the PC MMO Conqueror’s Blade that is reminiscent of the series Game of Thrones.
What kind of update is this? Scourge of Winter launches Season 6 in the MMO Conqueror’s Blade and introduces a new region to the game after the last season, taking you to the far north.
A dark army has invaded the Ostaria region, known as the Scourge of Winter. The inhabitants of the land are fleeing to the south and pleading for help. You set out with your army to free the north and withstand the ice and cold.
This seasonal campaign is available to play now until March 14 in the medieval MMO. A thrilling conclusion awaits you at the end.
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Conqueror’s Blade takes you to the icy north
What does it remind you of? Watching the trailer for Scourge of Winter, it certainly gives the impression of the series Game of Thrones. A city that resembles Winterfell lies in ruins. Massive armies clash in the wintry landscape.
What else does the update offer? New unit promotions are included. You can promote halberdiers to 3-star landsknechts, who attack with higher efficiency and stronger armor, and use a modified halberd.
Further unit promotions such as freeholders and fire lance bearers will follow during the seasonal campaign.
You can also meet other players in the new hub. In the Tavern of the King’s Falcon, NPCs are waiting for you to provide you with new missions.
Additionally, dynamic weather will be introduced. You will need to contend with snowfall or even a severe blizzard in battles and factor this into your strategies.
What does the new Season Pass offer? The Season Pass contains over 100 free rewards as well as premium items. Among them are new outfits and weapons. It is even possible to unlock the powerful Savior set, as well as a chest of the Scourge of Winter and the Archon’s set. There are also 11 new weapon skins included.
This is what to expect at the end of December: On December 29, a new PvE mode called Ruins of Fiefdoms will be introduced. In this mode, your task is to reclaim stolen lands. You must drive out marauders and then reconstruct the areas.
A YouTuber knows no limits in Minecraft . For over 2,000 days, he has survived in hardcore mode of Minecraft – and documented every single day.
In Minecraft, there are a variety of challenges that players can take on. Whether it’s a creative building project, defeating the Ender Dragon, or sabotaging fellow players. However, few game modes bring as much excitement as hardcore mode. This is exactly what YouTuber Luke TheNotable played for a proud 2,000 in-game days.
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What is Hardcore Mode? In hardcore mode of Minecraft, there is constant danger. Not only are the enemies stronger and starvation is a possible way to die, but the entire game world is at risk. If the player dies, the world is automatically locked and cannot be played anymore. Essentially, you only have one life – and in Minecraft, that can be lost quickly. A single Creeper in the dark or a small pool of lava can spontaneously end a hardcore run.
What did the YouTuber do? His long journey of 2,000 in-game days has been documented by Luke TheNotable in several videos. Each day is only given a few seconds, briefly mentioning the most important event that occurred. Step by step, he begins with a new world and builds his empire. This eventually leads to giant pillars of emerald and a breeding facility for villagers followed by zombification, just to heal them again and sell them the melons they previously didn’t want.
This project is highly appreciated by viewers. After just 3 days, the “2000 Days” video has already received over 8 million views.
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Overall, it’s worth watching the whole video series. It’s simply beautiful to see how Luke TheNotable’s world slowly unfolds and expands. As each day is condensed into a few seconds, innovations and changes are easy to spot, and there is rarely any boredom. Not to mention it’s quite an achievement to survive over 2,000 in-game days in a row.
By the way, Luke TheNotable has certainly died a few times. His death, however, is caught by Totems. These are powerful, but also quite rare items that allow one to escape death once, as long as they are in the inventory.
What do you think of this achievement? How long have you lasted in hardcore mode without dying?
The snow 2020 in GTA Online brings joy. When it snows, the whole online world turns white and invites drifting. What else can you expect for Christmas?
What is special about the snowfall? Every year during Christmas time, the developers of GTA Online activate the snowfall. It snows all over the map. The streets of Los Santos turn white and become slippery.
Just right to have a lot of fun in the game during the holidays. We will show you what we already know about the snow and Christmas 2020 in GTA Online.
When does the snow 2020 start?
Update from December 22 at 10:50 AM: The snowfall has now started over Los Santos and Blaine County. In the world of GTA Online, you will find snowy streets everywhere now.
Even Vespucci Beach is covered with snow.
So far, it has gone like this: In recent years, the snowfall in GTA Online started two to four days before Christmas Eve.
What else is happening? In past years, the Christmas update in GTA Online decorated the players’ apartments and offices. In the CEO office, there was a large, decorated Christmas tree. The garages were also festively decorated.
This decorating is also part of GTA Online in 2020.
In recent years, there have also been certain login bonuses when logging into the game during the holidays.
In 2016 there was a firework launcher and festive clothes.
At the same time, in recent years, it has also been possible to pick up the snow from the street and form snowballs. Everyone should participate in a snowball fight in GTA Online at least once.
Are you already looking forward to the snow in GTA Online? What will you do first on the snowy streets? Let us know here on MeinMMO in the comments.
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Due to the strict lockdown, many of us cannot visit our families over the holidays. However, thanks to online games, you can still have a lot of fun with them. Here are 13 simple and fun games on Steam that you can play with your families.
What kind of games are these? Online games give us the opportunity to spend time with our family and have fun while being far apart from each other.
We have compiled a list of Steam games for you that you can play for relaxed or funny gaming rounds with the family. The games on this list were compiled based on the following criteria:
They should be simple and easy to understand, so even family members who are not familiar with gaming can play them
They should also be playable on weaker PCs and laptops
They must have all positive ratings on Steam
It is a mix of famous board game classics and cool co-op games on Steam
You will find trailers for the games in the list, a description of what it’s about, and other useful information. They will help you choose the perfect game for your gaming round with the family.
The most important information about Steam at a glance
What is Steam?
Steam is a cloud-based gaming platform where you can buy games, play with other people, or give them away. Games are usually played through the Steam client.
How does Steam work?
Steam is primarily a gaming platform where you can purchase games digitally. For that, you need a Steam account, which is free. When you purchase a game on Steam, you receive a license for that game. This game can then be downloaded, installed, and played on your PC.
How can I install Steam?
The Steam client, in which games can be played and managed, is available on the official Steam website. The download button is marked green and is located at the top right.
How can I create a Steam account?
On the official Steam website there is an option “Sign in” at the top right. Click on it and then on “Register”. Follow the instructions on the page.
Is the Steam membership paid?
No, Steam itself is free. However, payment is required for individual games within Steam, unless they are marked as free.
How can I pay for games on Steam?
Steam supports various payment options such as credit cards, PayPal, Giropay, instant transfer, or Paysafe. You can also top up your account with gift cards available in regular stores.
How can I add credit to my Steam account?
Once you are logged into your Steam account, click on the official site at the top right on your account name. Go to “Account details” in the menu. Next to the account display, click on “Add Steam credit” and you will receive a selection of different amounts. Choose one, select the payment method, and the money will be credited to your account.
What is the family library on Steam?
With the feature, you can share the games from your account with friends or family. These games can then be played both online and offline on authorized devices. Here you can find all the information on the setting up the family library on Steam.
How can we talk while playing?
There are various services that offer voice chats for groups of people. These include Discord, Zoom, or the internal voice chat of Steam. For that, you need to create a group chat with your teammates in your Steam client and click on the microphone icon at the bottom right of the chat window to start the call.
Do you have any questions? Feel free to ask them in the comments below the article. Otherwise, you can go here to the Steam games.
UNO
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What is UNO? There are hardly any people who, as children or later as adults, have never played UNO. The classic card game has been around for almost 50 years and has provided countless generations with plenty of fun but also frustration.
Your goal is to get rid of all your cards as quickly as possible. You can set traps for your opponents with special cards by making them draw additional cards or changing the color of the cards on the game board.
Who is UNO suitable for? The classic card game is suitable for all age groups and is so simple to play that even people with little PC or gaming knowledge can easily play it.
The Steam version of UNO offers not only the classic free-for-all mode but also the option to compete in pairs. Additionally, there are some special features such as the establishment of house rules that adapt the gaming experience to your preferences.
What is “Keep Talking and Nobody Explodes”? Imagine: You are locked in a room and in front of you is a bomb. The timer is slowly ticking down and the only thing that can save you is your teammates. They have a manual on how to defuse the bomb.
Unfortunately, your teammates cannot see your bomb and you have to explain to them exactly what it looks like so that they can give you the right instructions. That is the gameplay mechanic of “Keep Talking and Nobody Explodes”.
Who is this game suitable for? The cooperative game with bomb fun is perfect for you if you enjoy social games. A lot of teamwork is required to defuse a bomb and you need good communication with your teammates.
Although the puzzles can be tricky, the game mechanics are very easy. The defuser team gets a manual, which is also available in German, and nothing more is needed. The game can be played by family members who have little gaming experience.
Price: €15.99 for Overcooked and €22.99 for Overcooked 2
Number of players: up to 4
Steam rating: 91% of 8,700 reviews for Overcooked are positive, 95% of 17,552 reviews for Overcooked 2 are positive
German voiceover: Yes
What are the Overcooked games? Cooking together with the family takes on a completely new meaning when it feels like everything is burning. In Overcooked, you must collaborate with your teammates to prepare delicious dishes to save the Onion Kingdom.
You embark on a journey through various kitchens located either on a pirate ship or in fiery underworlds. The sequel Overcooked 2 delivers new levels and features while maintaining the same gameplay for more chaotic cooking fun.
Who are these games suitable for? Overcooked games are funny party games that can be played with friends or family. If you’re looking for good mood and lots of laughter while playing, these are the right games for you.
However, you should consider that your teammates should have some gaming experience. Complete gaming novices may find it overwhelming to control Overcooked and struggle to keep track of the events on the screen.
Republican US Senator Thom Tillis has introduced a bill that would make copyright violations on Twitch or YouTube a crime. This means that Twitch streamers could face hefty fines and even prison sentences. However, there is a lot of criticism regarding the bill.
What happened? As part of a “must pass” bill – legislation that is important to keep Congress functioning – various measures were bundled that could be discussed and passed by Congress.
One part of it is the demand that commercial streaming of copyrighted content becomes a felony instead of a misdemeanor, as it has been so far. Examples were specifically cited such as:
an album on YouTube
a video clip on Twitch
or a song in an Instagram story
The proposal includes hefty fines and possible prison sentences.
Twitch is already in the crosshairs of the music industry. They complained that the platform is not doing enough to combat the illegal use of music. Such a law could even worsen the situation regarding the so-called “DMCA strikes”.
Streamers like TimTheTatman have received warnings on Twitch.
What else is in the proposal? In addition to the proposal regarding the crime of copyright infringement, the bill has been bundled with further amendments.
These include the CASE Act, which would establish a new court-like entity for copyright violations, as well as the Trademark Modernization Act, which aims to give the US Patent Office more flexibility.
Will the law pass? On Wednesday, December 9, Parliament passed a bill that ensures the Congress remains functional until December 18. Until then, discussions will continue on this draft as well as other packages.
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What were the reactions? According to Protocol, a Politico affiliate, a group of 18 organizations, including tech trade associations, advocacy groups, and library associations, spoke out against this proposal (via Torrentfreak):
As creators, innovators, small businesses, online service providers, libraries, educators, and civil society organizations, we are engaged in including controversial copyright or trademark laws into a “must-pass” bill.
We respect the intention of Congress to improve our intellectual property system and protect the rights of creators and entrepreneurs. However, certain aspects of this legislative package will have negative impacts on small and medium-sized enterprises, creators, libraries and their supporters, students, teachers, educational institutions, religious organizations, fan communities, internet users, and freedom of expression… We urge you to reject the inclusion of this legislative package in the funding bill.
Katharine Trendacosta, Associate Director of Policy and activist at the Electronic Frontier Foundation, said:
A law on criminal streaming would likely restrict freedom of expression. We already see that it is difficult enough for people to assert their rights just through civil copyright and the DMCA. The possibility of a felony would impede both development and innovation.
Criticism of the senator: As The American Prospect reports, Senator Thom Tillis is said to have received campaign support of over $100,000 from companies like Sony Pictures, Universal Music Group, Salem Media Group, and Warner Music in recent years.
All of these companies could benefit from a change in legislation as proposed by the senator.
The law passed, but was altered
Update 22.12: The US Congress has passed the legislative package that included Senator Thom Tillis’s proposal (via kotaku). The package was enacted, among other things, to initiate aid measures against the effects of the Corona pandemic. This includes expenditures of $2.3 billion.
The bill from Tillis, “The Protecting Lawful Streaming Act,” is actually included in this package but has been altered to specifically target operators of illegal streaming services and not individual Twitch streamers or YouTubers.
Operators of such platforms can then receive prison sentences of up to 10 years under the new legislation.
The title image is from the video “Tillis Discusses Fight for Senate Majority at Fayetteville Rally” on the YouTube platform.
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Warhammer Online was officially discontinued years ago. However, fans of the dark fantasy world will soon get a new opportunity to experience more adventures with Warhammer Odyssey. The mobile online RPG has now showcased itself in gameplay videos.
What is Warhammer Odyssey? Although the game is released for Android and iOS smartphones, it is a classic MMORPG. You create a hero, take on quests, and set out to fight monsters, loot treasures, and improve your character.
There are 6 classes – Archmage, Shadow Warrior, Witch Hunter, Warrior Priest, Slayer, Engineer
You explore familiar locations from the Warhammer universe such as the city of Marienburg or the Drakwald Forest
You encounter well-known characters from the Warhammer world during quests
You can unlock fast travel points
There are plenty of quests, including side missions from NPCs
You are allowed to form a Mercenary Company, which is akin to a guild
The developers plan to regularly provide content updates for the MMORPG
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This is what Warhammer Odyssey looks like in the closed beta.
A mobile game that aims to offer PC gameplay
What does the game look like? There are now first videos to see from the recently concluded closed beta. Warhammer Odyssey has the impression of a classic MMORPG, but some compromises need to be made regarding graphics. Especially concerning lighting and shadows as well as the level of detail of the textures.
For a mobile game, it still looks pretty good. You see how you receive quests from NPCs, learn more about the story, and then fight against monsters. Additionally, you see how you customize your hero, how trading with NPCs works, and how you travel between the zones of the game world.
How does it play? Essentially, the gameplay of Warhammer Odyssey resembles MMORPGs like Neverwinter. You accept quests that take you to areas where enemies are waiting for you. There, you fight your way to the goal, whether it’s treasure or a boss enemy, to complete the mission.
The game is heavily focused on the story and guides you fairly linearly through the narrative.
What stands out in the videos is that it plays somewhat slower than, for example, Neverwinter. The character moves slower, and the attacks are not executed as quickly. Whether this will change before the release is currently unclear.
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Another video from the closed beta of Warhammer Odyssey.
Does Warhammer Odyssey have autoplay? No. The mobile MMORPG does without this feature. The developers want to align with PC MMORPGs and provide players with a classic gameplay experience – just on a smartphone.
Who is the game aimed at? Warhammer Odyssey is intended for those who want to experience an MMORPG gaming experience on mobile without sacrificing the classic gameplay without autoplay.
However, those expecting a modern, graphically advanced online role-playing game on PC will not find it here.
When does the game launch? The release of Warhammer Odyssey is planned for the end of January 2021. Before that, there will be an open beta, which will gradually be opened for more regions. When this begins is currently not clear.
The Christmas event 2020 has started in Pokémon GO. Here we provide you with an overview of all quests, Shinies, and raid bosses.
How long does the event last? Until December 31, 2020, you can take advantage of the event bonuses. A detailed overview of all bonuses and contents of the Christmas event is available here:
Now the event is live and the details are known. There are new quests and raid bosses. Additionally, the Shinies are confirmed.
All about quests and Shinies for the Christmas event
These are the new field research tasks: There are a total of 4 normal field research tasks that are new in the game. These include:
Send 5 gifts
Reward: Encounter with a costumed Botogel
Catch 5 Ice-type Pokémon
Reward: Encounter with a Shnebedeck
Catch 10 Ice-type Pokémon
Reward: Encounter with a Gelatini
Catch 15 Ice-type Pokémon
Reward: Encounter with a Frigometri
Additionally, there are new rewards for the AR quests. There, you can either receive 80 Mega Energy from Rexblisar or an encounter with Schneppke.
With Botogel and Shnebedeck, you have a chance at 2 Shinies. Gelatini is a brand new Pokémon and Frigometri is extremely rare outside of events. Overall, the quests are quite interesting.
Here you see the new costumed Pokémon and Gelatini, the new monster from Gen 5.
These are the spawns: Numerous Ice-type Pokémon can be found in the wild since the event started. This also includes all costumed Pokémon. Otherwise, there are still monsters like Jurob, Shnebedeck, or Marill in the wild.
A little surprise is Damhirplex with bells. This costumed Pokémon was available during the Christmas event in 2019. It was not announced for this year but is now appearing in the wild.
What Shinies are there? So far, all costumed Pokémon in their shiny form are confirmed. Those who collect such monsters have some exciting shiny checks ahead.
However, there is no other new Shiny. So, there was no big surprise here.
What is interesting about the raid bosses: With Rossana, there is a new Shiny in the raids. Although this Pokémon was already available as a Shiny, it could only be obtained by evolving Kussilla into its shiny form.
Now you can also catch Rossana as a Shiny. However, in the event, the Pokémon is only available in raids and not in the wild.
Appropriate for the Christmas event, there is now also a new promo code for free items. We show you the information about it here:
The toughest dungeons from WoW: Shadowlands have been nerfed. What was incredibly hard yesterday is much easier to handle today.
In the meantime, the second actual endgame week in WoW: Shadowlands is coming to an end. More and more players have dared into the “Mythic+” dungeons, and some have had a terrible awakening. The difficulty of the dungeons is not constant. Some dungeons are harder than others, and Blizzard has now announced nerfs.
What has changed? The changes mainly affect Plaguefall, Theater of Pain, Necrotic Wake, and Spires of Ascension. HP has been reduced, damage has been decreased, or effects have generally been weakened. Here are the changes in detail:
Plaguefall
Binding Shroom from Fungalmancer can now be interrupted and has a cast time of 3 seconds (previously 6 seconds).
Infesting Spores from Swamplord now deals 50% less damage per stack.
Fungal Storm from Fungasteward now deals 20% less damage.
Enveloping Webs from Broodkeeper can now be interrupted.
Globgrog now has 10% less health on all difficulties and the Slimy Buffet has 15% less HP on mythic difficulty.
Spires of Ascension
Goliath of the Forsaken now has 25% less health.
Paragon of the Dark Kyrian now has 30% less health.
Ether Diver no longer uses the ability “Maw-Touched Saliva”.
Reborn of the Forsaken no longer uses the ability “Crescendo”.
The negative effects of the three lieutenants Klotos, Lakesis, and Astronos are removed faster after the fight.
The dungeon with the Kyrians made healers hyperventilate.
The Necrotic Wake
The buff Tormented Echoes from Amarth now ends after 30 seconds (previously permanent), but its damage has increased by 100% on mythic difficulty.
Theater of Pain
The Grasping Hands of Kul’tharok now correctly appear at two positions.
A bug has been fixed where only one of two player souls was held by the Grasping Hands.
Echoes of Carnage from Mordretha now deal 50% less periodic damage on mythic difficulty.
Dark Ruin now has a cast time of 2.5 seconds (previously 1.5 seconds) and the visual effect has been altered to be more recognizable.
Ghostly Charge now has a cast time of 3.5 seconds (previously 2 seconds).
Amarth and his mount are now much less annoying.
What do the changes bring? Most changes primarily relieve some pressure from the toughest fights. Notably, the change to Amarth and the Tormented Echoes stands out. This buff previously gave the fight a sort of “soft enrage” where damage eventually became unhealable. Now the fight is a steady “up and down” with spikes of damage and calmer phases, making it significantly easier for all healers to manage.
More updates on WoW: Shadowlands can be found here:
When do the changes go live? Some of the changes have already gone live with the announcement. Others will go live at the next server restart – so tomorrow morning with the weekly reset. The dungeons should be significantly easier to conquer in the coming week, so most healers won’t have to start crying just because their keystone leads them into the Necrotic Wake.
Do you like the adjustments? Or has Blizzard gone too far and nerfed too much?
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In Pokémon GO there is a promo code you can enter in December 2020. As a reward, you will receive 41 gifts that you can grab for free.
Here is the code: Surprisingly, Niantic has published a code on Twitter to thank trainers for this year. The promo code is:
TRFJVYZVVV8R4
What gifts are there? This time there are some useful items for you. There are 30 Ultra Balls, 10 Max Revives, and a Lucky Egg. These are all items that you can benefit from sooner or later.
Redeeming the Promo Code on Android and iOS
How to redeem the code on Android: It is quite simple to redeem on these devices. Follow these steps:
Copy the promo code from this article
Open Pokémon GO and select the shop through the Poké Ball at the bottom center of the screen
Scroll to the bottom of the shop – below the coins you will find the field for the promo code
Here you can simply paste and redeem the copied code – The items should then be credited to your account
At the bottom of the shop, you will find this field (only on Android).
How to redeem the promo code on iPhone (iOS): It is a bit trickier here, as there is no field in the shop for promo codes. Proceed as follows:
Log in there with your login details or the Google account you also use for Pokémon GO
A field will then appear where you can paste the promo code – the items should then be credited to your account
How long is the code valid? You can redeem this code until January 1 at 9:00 AM German time. So you can take your time, but you shouldn’t lose sight of the code.
This is why the promo code is important: With the code, you currently receive useful items. Balls are already scarce, especially as due to current restrictions, you often have to play from home.
The Lucky Egg helps you collect XP, as it doubles them for half an hour for all actions. You need XP to reach the new maximum level 50. More information can be found here:
In Destiny 2, players are at risk of missing out on a community event for the first time. Right at Christmas.
As is customary during the Christmas season, the Dawning event is upcoming in Destiny. The Tower is festively decorated, there is snow everywhere, and even a shining Dawning tree delights the players. However, there is a new challenge this year. And right now, it seems like the entire Destiny community is collectively struggling with it.
This is the challenge: In the Dawning 2020, it’s not just about baking delicious cookies and unwrapping gifts for event weapons. The entire Guardian community is supposed to rally together to create a festive spirit.
What sounds like a cliché slogan for the holiday season is a community event in Destiny 2. The Christmas spirit is a tangible resource, and all players must collectively gather 1 billion of it through gifts and activities by the end of the event (according to data miners).
The exact status of the generated Dawning spirit can be tracked by players in their quest inventory. (December 21, 2:00 PM):
As of December 21, 2:00 PM, Guardians are at Moderate Dawning Gifts (green) and 87% of Quest Step 5.
This is why the task is at risk of failing: The much-needed Dawning spirit gradually improves the quality of the Dawning gifts. The rewards improve in the pattern known from weapons and armor, reaching up to the exotic (golden) tier – which is waiting at Quest Step 10.
Currently, Guardians are at Quest Step 5 of 10. The problem: the community has been stuck here for almost 4 days.
Forbes reported on December 19 that Guardians are barely able to raise the spirit bar. They were collectively at 60% and also at Quest Step 5. That corresponds to about 150 million or units of Dawning spirit.
There simply hasn’t been enough good spirit coming in for days.
It is now the morning of December 22, and since yesterday afternoon, we have only reached 96% at Step 5, which is an increase of 9%.
If players continue at this rate, the balance at the end of the event on January 5, 2021, will be around 700 million Dawning spirit, if it exists at all.
Will the Guardians actually lose for the first time at Christmas?
Such community events are nothing new for the Guardians. Some time ago, for example, it was about rebuilding the Lighthouse for the Trials. However, the Guardians were so generous that Bungie allegedly had to raise the set goals. Otherwise, players would have finished the donation marathon too early.
Can the Guardians even lose? This alleged intervention by Bungie is also the reason many players are not overly worried. The motto is: “Bungie will never let the Guardians lose – they will lower the threshold just before the end.”
Another reason that still gives players hope is that most Guardians are only slowly unlocking their special Dawning ship. This exotic ship can be upgraded in multiple tiers, generating more Dawning spirit.
This way, there is more spirit yield for delivering gifts and completing bounties.
This is the question: It is now uncertain whether the Guardians will suddenly be filled with zeal as the event duration progresses and generate enough Dawning spirit to be able to unwrap exotic gifts. Or whether day by day the Grinch will take over and the community will fail for the first time – right at the season of goodwill.
The event ship Starfarer 7M
What do you think, do you still feel like baking cookies or is your willingness currently not that high? Do you think Bungie would actually let the Guardians fail? Let us know in the comments.
Pokémon GO has announced the Community Day in January. It will focus on Machop and bring a Stardust bonus. We provide the overview.
When does the Community Day start? The event will take place on Saturday, January 16, 2021. There is no exact time yet, but it will likely be from 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
Machop will have its first Community Day and every trainer should take advantage of the event.
All info on the Community Day with Machop
What bonuses are there? Besides the numerous Machop spawns, there will be the following bonuses:
Triple amount of Stardust for caught Pokémon
3-hour incense
Machamp learns the exclusive move Counter
What about Shiny Machop? This Shiny already exists in Pokémon GO and will of course be available on Community Day. You can easily recognize the Shiny as it is green instead of blue-gray.
Why is the event worth it? Machamp is one of the best fighting attackers in the game. Every trainer should have several examples at max level.
Since the level cap increase, it has become tricky as you need XL candies, which are hard to obtain. Now, some of these candies can be obtained during the Community Day, allowing players to possibly bring some examples to level 50.
For trainers who are not yet at level 40, standard Machop candies are also useful. This way, you can bring several Machamp to your max level.
Besides the XL candies, the Stardust bonus is important. Only with enough Stardust can you bring your monsters to max level. During the event, you therefore have the best opportunities for plenty of Stardust.
However, there is still almost a month until the Community Day starts. The next event will be the Christmas event:
In Fortnite, a new vehicle might soon arrive: Cars with turrets have been found in the game files and could soon cause a stir.
Data miners share: VastBlast, a data miner who regularly shares leaks about Fortnite, showed an excerpt from the game files. It reads “AFortDagwoodVehicle:ApplyVehicleModMountedGun”.
This translates to a vehicle that carries a turret. Such cars are known from various shooters, but there hasn’t been anything like that in Fortnite yet. That might change soon.
Now there are various kinds of cars in Fortnite, and a vehicle with a turret could fit in as well. The only question is whether the community will react positively or whether such a vehicle will quickly be labeled as overpowered.
It remains to be seen what Epic Games will come up with and whether such a vehicle will actually debut in the Battle Royale. Stressful rounds would certainly be inevitable.
Until then, you first have to dance in front of Christmas trees. Where you can do that, you can find out here:
The genre “online loot shooter” or “MMO shooter” was considered a new trend in online gaming a few years ago. However, over the past few years, some hopes have been dashed. 2020 saw two major expansions for the loot shooters, but little innovation. Where do the loot shooters Destiny 2, Anthem and The Division 2 stand before the year 2021?
This is the genre: The genre of loot shooters is essentially “Diablo as a shooter.” Players collect increasingly powerful gear by killing enemies, who in turn drop stronger gear.
The gameplay relies on shooter elements, enriched by abilities, the skills. It primarily depends on agility, accuracy, and coordination with teammates. The customization of one’s character, the “build”, also plays a crucial role. There’s a special allure in continuously collecting better items and developing the character according to one’s playstyle and preferences.
The trailblazer of the genre is Borderlands (2009). The current generation of online loot shooters began about 6 years ago:
In 2014, the SF shooter Destiny was released – 2017 saw the release of its successor Destiny 2
In 2016, the dystopian tactical shooter The Division was released – 2019 saw the follow-up The Division 2
2019 saw the release of Anthem, an online shooter in a sci-fi world
Today, we look at where the three titles stand before 2021.
Beyond Light was the highlight of Destiny 2, but arrived late in 2020.
Destiny 2
This happened in 2020 with Destiny 2: For the most famous and largest loot shooter, Destiny 2, everything in 2020 revolved around the release of the annual autumn expansion. However, the release of “Beyond Light” was postponed due to the outbreak of the Corona pandemic to November 10, 2020.
Until then, there was mainly everyday fare: Destiny 2 relies on a season model instead of previous DLCs. The seasons bring a few new items, activities, and content to bridge the time until the next, larger expansion. Through time locks and extensive grind, Bungie artificially prolongs the content: The three months of a season must be filled somehow.
Many of these elements rely on the “FOMO” effect (Fear of Missing Out): Either you play the events at release when they are relevant, or you miss them and they drop out.
This, however, takes away some of the already limited development time of the team for elements that do not enrich Destiny 2 in the long run, but merely offer a momentary reason to visit the world of Destiny 2. Bungie has already announced that they will move away from this concept in the future, but in 2020, FOMO and the grinding of the seasonal content were defining for Destiny 2.
Hundreds of thousands watched the All Might event in Destiny 2.
In everyday life, players in Destiny 2 found this mix too grindy. The year 2020 felt like Bungie was stretching little new content far too thin. The last season, season 10, dragged on endlessly due to the delay of “Beyond Light”. In September, October – normally the peak season of Destiny – morale hit a low. There was simply nothing more to do.
“Beyond Light” was supposed to usher in a new era of Destiny 2 in November. With “Stasis”, a new damage type was introduced and with Stasis, new subclasses joined the shooter.
This is the state of Destiny 2 before 2021: Disappointment has set in. Bungie has produced a lot in recent years but has hit little:
The Free2Play model could only provide a brief upswing, now Bungie has removed many free contents.
The idea of “removing content from the game” was not well received by many. This received massive criticism, which Bungie denied, but it seems that the critics were right: Destiny now lacks content and rewards.
Reviving PvP with the Trials of Osiris and turning to Twitch worked only moderately well. Certain Twitch actions made big streamers like Gladd happy and brought him a rain of money, but from the top spots on Twitch, Destiny 2 is still far away.
He earned €60,000 in 30 hours with a Twitch action from Bungie.
The last major highlight in Destiny 2 came in 2018 with Forsaken. After the split from Activision Blizzard, Bungie announced that “a new era in Destiny 2” had begun. At first glance, this sounded like a departure into new territories: they no longer wanted to make compromises.
It is suspected that Activision Blizzard pressured for the release of a Destiny 3, while Bungie preferred to continue working on Destiny 2.
After the separation, Bungie can now freely determine the fate of Destiny 2.
In reality, this also means that now fewer people are working on Destiny 2 than before and at Bungie they have to bake smaller rolls. This is because Activision Blizzard had sent Bungie two supporting studios, Highmoon Studios and Vicarious Visions, to help and had taken much work off their hands in publishing – all of this fell away in 2019 with the separation from Activision Blizzard.
Before the release of Beyond Light in November 2020, franchise head Luke Smith even admitted that it is unlikely Bungie will ever deliver anything on the scale of “Forsaken” again.
Destiny 2 continues to feature outstanding gameplay and leads the genre. However, it also carries some problems that have not been solved for years: What can players do in Destiny 2 when there is no new add-on available that offers a campaign, new items, and rewards? Bungie must answer this question, and they are still struggling with it in year 6.
Compared to Destiny 1, PvP and raids are less frequented, which impacts long-term motivation.
It is becoming increasingly clear that Destiny 2 requires a massive effort to provide enough content and items to keep hardcore players engaged. In 2018, Bungie still had help from Activision’s supporting studios; in 2021, they will have to manage it alone. Perhaps new people like Joe Blackburn can provide ideas here that make up for the missing working hours. It is to be hoped that the game and the Bungie team can come up with solutions to compensate for the loss of labor.
Brian Feeney, the Design Director of Wild Rift, spoke in an interview about the future of the MOBA. Topics included a mode with fixed role selection and future champions. Feeney revealed that champions could also come to Wild Rift that do not exist in League of Legends.
What did the developer reveal? The interview from the Spanish website Areajugones revolved around the present and future of Wild Rift:
The developers plan to release champions faster than on PC, but not every week. They want to land somewhere in the middle.
Initially, there will be champions that are already available on PC. However, the developers are also open to original creations.
A role selection for matches is already in the works.
The console version is important to the developers, but there are no new details yet.
Feeney also revealed that there are no concrete goals for when the mobile MOBA will leave beta status. The important thing is that the game should be smoothly playable in all regions, and no emergency patch should be needed.
New champions that do not exist in LoL
What exactly did Feeney say about the champions? In the interview, the Design Director revealed that the developers are open to designing exclusive champions only for Wild Rift, but not immediately:
We are open to releasing new and exclusive champions for Wild Rift. This is something that has been in planning for a while […]. We know that we have the space to grow beyond what is possible in LoL on PC. So we are definitely very open to developing Wild Rift champions that do not exist on PC.
The catch is that we know we currently do not have enough champions from the PC version. So our first priority is to ensure that we deliver a lot of champions that we feel we are actually missing.
Even at the preview event for Wild Rift, the developers told MeinMMO that some champions from the PC version of LoL may never arrive in Wild Rift. Their ability kits do not fit a mobile control scheme. Therefore, it makes sense to directly design champions that fit the twin-stick controls.
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In the future, champions should be released faster than on PC (6 per year), but not every week. Additionally, simultaneous releases with the PC version are possible, though this may not work for every champion.
Feeney revealed that the developers are already working on a role selection that had to be postponed before the beta launch. The new role selection is supposed to differ somewhat from the PC version and will be released when it is ready.
It should, however, be released before the end of the beta.
It often happens that you suddenly play with 3 characters of the same role, like here with 3 AD carries.
What’s the status of E-sports? E-sports is also to be promoted in Wild Rift. However, the developers state that they are approaching the topic carefully because they do not know how great the demand will actually be.
Replays and a spectator mode are already in the works. Precise details on E-sports are expected in early 2021.
Wild Rift quickly became one of the most popular games on smartphones shortly after launch. We at MeinMMO have also compiled more interesting mobile PvP titles for you:
Here’s what you need to do for the blueprint: You need to dive into the zombie chaos and complete a task. This is how it works:
Gather snowballs on the map
Throw snowballs at the zombies and freeze them
Quickly eliminate the frozen zombies after that
Repeat this process with 25 zombies and then the blueprint will unlock
Throwing the snowballs can be quite challenging and takes some practice. However, once you get the hang of it, you can complete the task quickly.
However, keep in mind that you must eliminate the zombies immediately after throwing the snowball. If you take too long, the task may not count.
Here’s how you can easily complete the task: We recommend that you complete it at the very start of the round. The zombies there are still relatively easy to defeat and there aren’t as many of the undead enemies.
The more waves you survive, the harder it gets. Surviving without snowballs becomes quite difficult.
Which players can pick up the blueprint? So far, the offer seems to be available only for PlayStation 4 and 5 players. There are no reports of this being available on other platforms.
What kind of blueprint is this? The blueprint is for the sniper rifle LW3 and is called “Bronzewood” in English.
The LW3 is currently not considered the best sniper in the season, but it is a strong alternative. The sniper excels in one-shot kills, because it has a large area you can hit on the enemy to take them down immediately.
So it is definitely worth securing the free blueprint now, as the Christmas zombie event will not be active for much longer.
If the winter zombie event has put you in the Christmas spirit, you can also look for good gift ideas:
The first guilds have reached the final boss Lord Denathrius in WoW. But who will get the World First Kill of the leader of Revendreth?
In World of Warcraft: Shadowlands, the “World First” race is currently on in the first raid Castle Nathria. After several guilds gathered at 8/10 bosses yesterday, the American guild Complexity Limit has now surged ahead. They were the first to defeat the Generals of the Stone Legion on Mythic and are now facing the final boss – Lord Denathrius.
What is the current status? Complexity Limit managed to be the first guild to defeat the Generals of the Stone Legion and thus attack the last boss of Castle Nathria. In the meantime, Echo has also caught up and was able to defeat the Generals of the Stone Legion as well. So now two guilds are working on the current final boss Lord Denathrius.
Limit leads, but Echo was able to catch up quickly. Image source: wowprogress.com (As of: 21.12.2020, 15:30)
In 3rd place is currently the European guild Pieces with 8 out of 10 bosses defeated. After that, there’s a whole bunch of guilds that have now defeated 7 out of 10 bosses. This also includes well-known names like Method, Aversion, FatSharkYes, or Exorsus.
The race remains exciting.
Generals lasted longer than N’Zoth
Interestingly, the Generals of the Stone Legion lasted longer in Mythic mode than N’Zoth, the final boss of the last raid – at least when counting the pure number of attempts. N’Zoth was killed after “only” 274 attempts, while the Generals of the Stone Legion needed 292 attempts to be defeated.
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This was mainly because the Generals of the Stone Legion still had several bugs that needed to be fixed live by the developers. Some mechanics were simply impossible to play and caused damage spikes that knocked individual players out of the game with no chance to react. After these errors were fixed, the boss then fell that same night.
Now it’s on to Lord Denathrius.
Denathrius could keep players busy for a while.
Is there a secret phase with Denathrius? Yes. In World of Warcraft, it regularly occurs that the final boss of a raid has a secret phase that is only available in Mythic mode. This phase is “hidden,” usually not publicly tested, and even the adventure guide has only vague information about it.
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The secret phase apparently involves the use of mirrors. They play an important role in Revendreth and Castle Nathria as they serve as teleporters. Dataminers have already read out a few effects from the game data. There seem to be several phases that players must split into. However, players must be careful not to touch each other in the different phases, as this will lead to instant death.
Exact details will likely be available as soon as guilds can showcase their first really good attempts on Denathrius.
Are you following the race for the World First Kill? Do you hope that one of the EU guilds can catch up? Or are you fully backing Limit?
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In Pokémon GO today, on December 22, the big Christmas event 2020 begins. We will show you all the bonuses, shinies, and important dates again.
When does the Christmas event start? It starts on December 22 at 8:00 AM local time. It will last throughout the Christmas season and end on December 31 at 10:00 PM local time.
During the event, you will find mainly winter Pokémon, and many costumed monsters will appear. There will also be bonuses that change every 2 days.
All information about the Christmas event 2020
These are the permanent bonuses: For Christmas, the list of bonuses is long again. There are:
Pikachu, Botogel, and Petznief will appear in costumes
In the wild, winter Pokémon like Seemops or Shnebedeck will appear
Gelatini, a Pokémon from Gen 5, will appear for the first time in Pokémon GO
In raids and 5 km eggs, you will find winter Pokémon – including Rossana, which can be shiny for the first time
Special quests can be found in PokéStops
Your avatar can wear winter clothes, and there are Christmas stickers
Special event boxes are waiting for you in the shop
Gelatini and its evolutions will appear for the first time in Pokémon GO.
These bonuses rotate: In addition to the permanent bonuses, there are also bonuses that are only active for a few days. Here is the corresponding list:
When?
Bonus
22.12 from midnight to 23.12 at 11:59 PM
Double raid XP
24.12 from midnight to 25.12 at 11:59 PM
Double candy for Pokémon catches
26.12 from midnight to 27.12 at 11:59 PM
Star pieces last double as long
28.12 from midnight to 29.12 at 11:59 PM
Lucky eggs last double as long
30.12 from midnight to 31.12 at 11:59 PM
Double stardust for Pokémon catches
What is known about the spawns? Announced are Shnebedeck, Seemops, and Gelatini. The costumed Pokémon Botogel, Pikachu, and Petznief will surely also appear in the wild.
In previous years, however, there were additional ice Pokémon that appeared more frequently. These include Rossana, Schneppke, and Quiekel. We can also expect such ice Pokémon this year.
Are there new shinies? So far, nothing is known. The costume forms of Pikachu, Petznief, and Botogel have not been announced as shiny, but all 3 monsters are already available in their normal forms as shiny. Therefore, one could expect their shiny forms.
You can find the costumes of the Pokémon in the title image.
What else is there? In addition to this event, there will also be 2 spotlight hours to end the year. On December 22, everything revolves around Schneppke, and on December 29, Shnebedeck will be in the spotlight.
Additionally, there will be a winter weekend on December 28 and 29. There, incense will attract the Pokémon Botogel, Schneppke, Seemops, Shnebedeck, Frigometri, and Petznief. Moreover, Regice will appear in level 5 raids.
During the Christmas event, there will also likely be fewer seasonal spawns. You may not find trash bags as often:
Are you looking for hardware deals or cheap offers before Christmas for gaming PCs or consoles? We check out deals at Amazon, MediaMarkt, and others, and present headsets, mice, and keyboards.This time featuring a keyboard bundle from Corsair, a Blue microphone, and Roccat’s Kone Aimo Remastered.
What is it about? In the past weeks, there were many exciting deals with Black Friday and Cyber Week. But there will still be a few deals for gamers or interested parties in the coming days leading up to Christmas.
The article presents a selection of the best prices. If you are still looking for a Christmas gift idea, for a game, or for an upgrade for your gaming PC, then check it out here.
The most interesting offers from December 20
Before Christmas, there are plenty of interesting deals for gamers. Since Monday, “Last-Minute” offers have been running at Amazon, for example, and MediaMarkt has an advent calendar. We present the most interesting offers from December 20, 2020.
BLUE MICROPHONES Yeti Blackout
This tabletop microphone is a very robust and versatile microphone for gamers and streamers. The microphone offers
high build quality
stable stand
precise sound
thanks to plug-and-play, the device is also ready to use immediately.
It is advantageous that you can change the microphone’s polar pattern (omnidirectional, cardioid, bidirectional, stereo) at any time.
Due to the USB connection, the microphone has relatively high self-noise. Therefore, the microphone is less suitable if you want to record quiet sounds or instruments, making it less suitable for professional use or singing.
However, if you are looking for a good microphone for streams, podcasts, or gaming, you should check out the Blue Yeti Blackout.
The microphone currently costs €119.89 at MediaMarkt and Saturn (€139.82), saving you 14%. According to Geizhals.de, this is currently the best offer for the microphone available.
The gaming keyboard from Corsair offers you good Viola switches from Cherry, providing a similarly precise keystroke as mechanical switches. The keyboard is of high quality and features not only a stable aluminum case but also bright RGB lighting. You can customize all keys individually. For this, you need Corsair’s iCue software, through which you can also control the lighting.
The gaming keyboard lacks a wrist rest and offers relatively few functions for a fairly high price. For example, the keyboard does not provide media control keys or additional special keys.
In the current bundle at MediaMarkt, you also get Corsair’s M65 RGB Elite with the keyboard. This is a top mouse for shooters with an excellent sensor, which you can also find in our buying guide for the best gaming mice. This usually costs you around €70. If you are looking for a good gaming keyboard and a very good gaming mouse for shooters, then you should check out the gaming package.
For the bundle, you currently pay €135.50 at MediaMarkt for the gaming keyboard and get the M65 RGB Elite worth €59.45 without any extra charge.
The gaming mouse from the manufacturer Roccat offers you great ergonomics and sits comfortably in the hand due to its pleasant material. It also does not get dirty easily. In our best gaming mice 2020, the Roccat Kone Aimo Remastered is considered the editor’s recommendation.
The Kone Aimo Remastered offers a successful overall picture of hardware, design, and haptics. The software is less successful and has some flaws. It also takes a bit of time to get used to the many functions of the software. The high weight of the gaming mouse (130 grams) may also not be to everyone’s liking. However, it’s worth looking at our review of the Roccat Burst Pro. This offers a similarly strong sensor but weighs only 68 grams, which is half.
If you are looking for a very good gaming mouse with minor weaknesses, you should definitely check out the Roccat Kone Remastered. Especially at a price below €60, you can’t go wrong.
Both on Amazon and at Saturn, the gaming mouse is currently priced at €57.51 (€79.99), saving you 28% compared to the normal price. According to Geizhals.de, you can’t get the mouse cheaper at the moment.
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Corsair HS60 Pro
The gaming headset from Corsair offers you not only high wearing comfort and decent build quality but also good sound quality. The headset is suitable for all games equally; you can properly locate opponents, and the device also offers a decent microphone.
Good as well is the hardware support for consoles, thanks to the jack-to-USB 2.0 adapter that comes with the headset.
The high and mid frequencies lack some detail, and the surround sound is mainly suitable for movies and less for gaming.
If you are looking for a good all-rounder in terms of sound and quality and can overlook a few details in the high-frequency range, you should consider the Corsair HS60 Pro. According to Hardwareluxx, you get a lot of headset for your money.
At Alternate, you can currently get the gaming headset as a daily deal. You currently pay €42.90 (€69.90), which means you save 38.6%.
More exciting offers: If you are still looking for games for your PC or console, then you should check out the current offer at Amazon. There are currently 3 games for the price of 2. The offer runs until December 21. Here you can find some interesting games for the cold season:
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Phantasy Star Online 2: New Genesis will release in 2021 on PC, Xbox One and Xbox Series X. New information promises more MMORPG elements than its predecessor.
What’s new in PSO: New Genesis? Essentially, New Genesis could be called a sequel, but it’s not named Phantasy Star Online 3. There’s a lot that’s new, so you can expect basically a different and new game:
It has a new engine that makes Phantasy Star Online 2 (2012 release in Japan) look modern and really good
You are in an open world rather than small areas
You encounter more players in the world
The class system is revised
There are new abilities
The story takes place 1,000 years in the future
Exploration is more in the foreground
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The new cinematic trailer gives you an insight into PSO 2: New Genesis.
With Open World to MMORPG
What exactly does the open world offer? The developers refer to the open world of Phantasy Star Online 2: New Genesis as “Open Field.” It is a very large, open zone with a lot to discover.
World events take place where you need the help of other players
You complete quests in the Open Field
You can find cocoons that lead you to instances just for you and your group
There is a big city, Central City, that functions as a hub. There you can find 100 players per server.
In Central City you access quests, team up with other players, trade, and engage in crafting.
You can swim to reach certain places in the Open Field.
There are teleporters, the Ryuker Devices, which allow you to shorten routes.
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This is what the gameplay looks like in the open world of PSO 2: New Genesis.
So is Phantasy Star Online 2 with New Genesis an MMORPG? Until now, you have been in smaller areas in PSO 2 and can explore these in the group you have assembled in the hub. However, you do not encounter other players in the zones. There aren’t really any world events where you need the help of other players.
With the open world, foreign players, more exploration, world events, and teleporters, Phantasy Star Online 2: New Genesis is now much closer to being an MMORPG. Whether it will truly become an MMO and play like one remains to be seen.
What else is interesting? PSO 2: New Genesis allows you to jump back and forth between the “old” Phantasy Star Online 2 and the new version. Therefore, it is also possible to transfer your character from PSO 2 – at least partially.
The graphics of the “old” PSO 2 will be improved to prevent any visual break during the transition.
When does PSO 2: New Genesis start? A closed beta is planned for late January or early February in Japan. The release of the online role-playing game is supposed to occur globally sometime later in 2021 on PC and Xbox One as well as Xbox Series X/S.
The two streamers DrDisrespect (38) and xQc (25) are jokingly in a dispute about the idea of what gaming and entertainment really are in 2020. xQc is having great success on Twitch with Bloons TD 6, a tower defense game for PC and mobile. This does not sit well with the gaming purist DrDisrespect at all. However, xQc accuses the older streamer of being out of touch with the times.
xQc is the rising star on the streaming platform. In 2018, he played a minor role on Twitch (9600 viewers on average), became bigger in 2019 (17,800 viewers), and is the most successful streamer on the platform in 2020 (39,000 viewers).
Hot guy: xQc is the big winner on Twitch in 2020.
The former Overwatch pro started with shooters, but now his channel offers a wild mix of games.
xQc jumps from reaction videos to any games. He plays practically everything and has no scruples. Nothing is too niche or too weird for him: He plays “The Game of Life,” some “Four in a Row”-variants with virtual school friends (and gets banned for it) or a tower defense mobile game. What he plays doesn’t really matter.
The former “Call of Duty” designer appears as a macho character and is considered a gifted entertainer who provides his audience with elaborately produced videos and sets. He is also a strong shooter player, though not as outstanding world-class as he often portrays himself.
Until his ban, DrDisrespect was one of the biggest Twitch streamers.
Even though he has brought many new impulses to Twitch in the field of entertainment in recent years, DrDisrespect is a purist when it comes to gaming like many gamers of his generation. He takes pride in his huge and expensive PC setup and primarily plays the big AAA shooters like Call of Duty: Warzone. For weeks, he plays the same games and hardly varies. He outright rejects mobile gaming, stating it is not real gaming.
“xQc, are you kidding me?”
This is the conflict now: xQc simply plays everything on Twitch. He caught “Bloons TD 6” and showcased the colorful tower defense game in a stream, where he peaked at over 57,000 viewers.
DrDisrespect apparently couldn’t handle this at all. In a Twitter video, he stares in disbelief at the camera while xQc shows Bloons in the background: “xQc, you have 60,000 people watching you play Bloons Tenacious Distraction Six – or whatever it’s called. Are you kidding me?”
xQc then imitates DrDisrespect, portraying him as he clumsily danced around and boasted about his arena. xQc explains: Entertainment is changing. “The boomer DrDisrespect” needs to adapt to the times.
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xQc vs. DrDisrespect: 13 years age difference is noticeable
This is what’s behind it: Even though the conflict is surely meant in jest, two concepts are opposing each other here. xQc and DrDisrespect are two of the exceptional streamers on Twitch over the past five years.
There are some similarities:
Both are primarily entertainers who have recognized that viewers want more than just watching one guy or girl play a game
Both streamers are characterized by their flamboyant personalities and stand out strongly from the crowd. DrDisrespect has created his own character. xQc is his own brand with his hyperactive way of speaking and moving
Both streamers rely on interaction with the chat and engage their viewers
Both streamers polarize strongly; they have their fans, but also many who can’t relate to them – both leave few indifferent
Both streamers are independently successful regardless of games. They do not have “the one game” like Tfue or Ninja with Fortnite that makes them successful, but are variety streamers
DrDisrespect opts for a classic performance; some segments of his show are prepared and presented to the audience – xQc improvises more and is a bundle of energy that continuously engages with the chat
Whereas in DrDisrespect’s case, the game and his performance in it always play an important role, it seems that for xQc, gaming itself recedes into the background and merely serves as a basis to keep the show running
Conflict shows the difference between generations
The two streamers xQc (25) and DrDisrespect (38) represent two generations of gamers in their dispute. For the older generation, something like “mobile gaming” or casual gaming is something that has little or nothing to do with their hobby. For someone like xQc or younger players who grew up with smartphones, these boundaries are increasingly blurring.
The world still wonders why Dr Disrespect was banned.
DrDisrespect’s ban on Twitch in 2020 was one of the major topics on the platform. Even in the autumn, the ban still had repercussions. Because the seemingly indestructible streamer was privately hit hard by the ban, as he explained:
