The season 4 originally planned for this week in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare & Warzone has been postponed due to the unrest in the USA. This has sparked a new discussion about a long-standing issue in the shooters: racist player names.
The organizers state regarding the postponements that this is not the time for such events and that other issues should be at the forefront. For example, it was mentioned in an official statement on the “Call of Duty” Twitter account:
“While we are all looking forward to playing new seasons in Modern Warfare, Warzone, and Call of Duty: Mobile – now is not the time.
We are postponing the launches of Modern Warfare season 4 and season 7 of Call of Duty: Mobile to a later date.
Now is the time for those who stand for equality, justice, and change to be seen and heard.
We stand by your side.”
The United States is currently experiencing times of unrest, since on May 25, the 45-year-old African American George Floyd died during a police operation in Minneapolis.
Season 4 will start at a later date
Player names cause criticism
Here players see a problem: Following the postponement, a discussion arose in the CoD community regarding the issue of racist player names. The accusation: While the developers emphasize in their statement on the postponement that they want to focus attention on those standing for equality, players with racist names can be encountered in the game itself.
“In the last 7-8 months, people have had extremely offensive and racist usernames, and yet we haven’t heard anything substantial about their attempts to resolve this issue,” it says in a post on the discussion platform Reddit. (via reddit).
There is criticism that such names cannot be adequately reported via an in-game tool and that corresponding consequences like bans are not enforced. This is difficult for players to understand in part:
“Seriously. It’s crazy to see some of the names that go through. At the same time, I couldn’t name my regiment ‘Naked Wookiees’ because of the word ‘naked’,” reports a user (via reddit).
“If they want to make a difference, they need to ban all racist names,” explains another user (via reddit). He has no problem with them postponing the season; at the same time, however, the postponement seems strange “when players have been allowed to use names with the n-word and other racist slurs for months and nothing has been done about it.”
On the forum reddit, there are numerous posts displaying screenshots of “Call of Duty” players with vile racist names. These screenshots receive tens of thousands of upvotes.
Many players wish for a more consistent approach here – also in light of the current discussion. A large wave of bans occurred at the end of April – which, however, was primarily aimed at cheaters.
MeinMMO, GameStar, and GamePro stand in solidarity with the ‘Black Lives Matter’ movement and tolerate no discrimination. We would like to sincerely thank everyone who is committed to respectful coexistence in our communities. Our thoughts are with all those affected. Take care of yourselves.
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Developer Epic Games has postponed the presentation of the planned Fortnite skin for Twitch streamer Kathleen “Loserfruit” Belsten, as the streamer says. The reason is apparently the unrest in the USA. The situation could lead to a delay in the start of Season 3. The planned live event could seem tasteless.
Loserfruit has now confirmed on Twitch that she was indeed supposed to get a skin today, on June 3rd.
She was actually supposed to get her own skin today.
“Not the right time”
This is why the skin has been postponed: As the streamer says, she and Epic Games decided at short notice that it was not the right time to release the skin.
The unrest in the USA is certainly behind this. The United States is currently experiencing times of turmoil, since on May 25th, 45-year-old African American George Floyd died during a police operation in Minneapolis.
Fortnite: Start of Season 3 and live event on Saturday uncertain
What about Season 3? A big live event in Fortnite is actually supposed to take place now on Saturday, June 6th. This was meant to be the grand finale of Season 2.
Originally, this was supposed to happen last week but was postponed at short notice.
If Epic assesses the situation in the USA as so grave that they postpone the reveal of a special skin, it is highly possible that the live event and thus the start of Season 3 will be postponed as well.
Especially because the live event involves a “doomsday scenario”, meaning it is related to destruction, it seems unlikely that Fortnite would actually hold this event now on Saturday. Apparently, it is planned to devastate the area around “The Agency” in the middle of the Fortnite map.
Speculation confirmed – Season 3 and live event postponed
MeinMMO, GameStar and GamePro position themselves in solidarity with the ‘Black Lives Matter’ movement and do not tolerate any discrimination. And we sincerely thank all those who contribute to respectful interaction in our communities. Our thoughts are with all affected. Take care of yourselves.
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A user on reddit analyzed the data of 1280 PS4 players. With the data, he compiled a list showing which PS4 games were particularly popular among this group of core gamers in May 2020. And compared to April 2020, quite a bit has changed.
Where does the data come from? The data is not official information from Sony. The reddit user s0vs0v collected the data and explains in his post where it comes from:
You add “ps-timetracker” to your PSN friends list. This may take a moment.
Once a day you receive a PSN message containing the day’s statistics.
At the end of the month, the user combines all this data into a large table.
Where can I find the data? The analyzed data comes from the reddit post of the user s0vs0v and can be accessed by any user. These are not official data from Sony.
The user develops this table for each month, filling it with the data of the players. If you want to know which games were particularly popular in recent months, just read it here:
Large Friends List Provides Interesting Data for PS4
What data was analyzed? The user collected various data about the games. However, the data is only based on PlayStation 4. This includes:
the name of the game
how many hours the games were played by the friends list
the number of players on the friends list who played the game during the period
how many gaming sessions were started
how much time players spent on average per gaming session
How much data was analyzed in total? The data in May 2020 comes from 1280 players (for comparison: there were 924 in April 2020).
The leaderboard features the 100 titles that were played the most on PS4 by these players in May 2020.
Who is behind the data? Every player can contribute to the data with their play times, as there are no criteria for who gets added to the friends list. Nevertheless, based on the high playtime, one can assume that they are more likely to be active players rather than casual gamers who regularly play their favorite games.
What are we presenting to you? We are presenting to you the 5 most played titles from this statistic.
However, please note that this ranking is not our own but rather the analysis of data on Reddit.
In terms of the length of individual matches, Destiny 2 would even rank 1st: The looter shooter is played for an average of 2:36 hours at a time.
1241 gaming sessions were started, averaging 14 hours per player
What is Destiny 2? Destiny 2 is a first-person shooter. It combines looter shooter, RPG, and especially social aspects. And the best part is: Destiny 2 is free to play.
In the meantime, Bungie has introduced a feature that many guardians do not like: Items have an expiration date, beyond which they can no longer be leveled.
In the space MMO Elite Dangerous, a major change is coming soon with “Odyssey”. A trailer shows the fulfillment of the players’ great wishes.
This has now emerged: A trailer for “Elite Dangerous: Odyssey” suddenly appeared on YouTube. It showcases the upcoming update and features many elements that will excite fans.
Odyssey leaves players in awe
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What does the trailer show? The trailer features two characters wandering around on a desolate desert planet. This brings much joy to the players, as “Space Legs” had been nothing more than a big dream until now. You could only pilot your spaceships or the small rover vehicle – walking on planetary surfaces, in spaceships, or on space stations was not possible.
Additionally, the characters now carry handheld firearms. This could also take Elite Dangerous in a whole new direction. Previously, weapons were only mounted on the spaceships, and thus battles could only occur between ships.
Another highlight is atmospheric landing. Upon approach to the planet, you can see the typical atmospheric effect, and during landing and passing, dust is kicked up. The developers mention that soon you will be able to land on planets and discover settlements. While they do not specifically mention atmospheric landings, it appears in the trailer that it could indeed be the case.
Fans are waiting for: Planets with atmosphere and inhabited cities
What do the developers say about this? Elite Dangerous talks about a “galaxy like never before”. You should be able to choose between various missions and make choices between things like diplomacy and wild battles.
You should also be able to experience intense first-person shooter-style battles. You will be able to equip your characters with weapons and gear and then set out with teammates.
In general, you can now team up with your crew and establish social centers. There, you can plan your next steps together.
What does this mean for Elite Dangerous? This could significantly change the game and elevate it to the next level. While players have previously focused on ships in Elite Dangerous, it could now become more personal and immersive.
Combat in first-person shooter style, base building, space legs – there have already been leaks and early signs for all of this. And it looks like these major player wishes could soon come true. Landings on planets with atmospheres have been among the most desired features since launch.
Right now, there is a lot happening in the space MMO. After all, huge carrier ships were recently announced, which are set to arrive on June 9th. With Odyssey, the major highlight could follow, which had previously been known as “The Next Era” and was announced by the developers of Frontier Developments for 2021 (originally for late 2020). According to the developers, this is said to have the biggest impact on the game to date – and that would fit perfectly with Elite Dangerous Odyssey.
When will Odyssey be released? The expansion is expected to be released in early 2021. However, an exact release date is still not known.
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In Pokémon GO today, on June 3, 2020, a raid hour with Reshiram starts again. We will show you the start time, counters, and other important details.
What is a raid hour? This event has been taking place since early May and focuses on a legendary Pokémon every Wednesday for an hour.
This time it is all about Reshiram, which can currently be found in level 5 raids.
Raid hour with Reshiram today – Start time and counters
When does it start? The raid hour starts as usual at 6:00 PM German time. You can encounter a legendary raid at almost every gym for one hour.
At 7:00 PM, the event ends and the raids disappear again.
Use these counters: Reshiram is weak against dragon, rock, and ground types. There are some Pokémon that work well for this. We recommend that you especially pay attention to the weather:
Sunny weather: Especially use ground Pokémon
Windy weather: Dragon Pokémon are particularly strong
Partially cloudy: Rock type Pokémon are the right choice here
If the weather does not cooperate, you should focus on Rhyperior, Rayquaza, or Dialga. They are the best against Reshiram.
Is the raid hour worth it? The Pokémon is extremely strong and is among the best fire attackers in Pokémon GO. It is worth it if you complete many raids of this Pokémon. A detailed analysis of Reshiram’s usability can be found in another article on MeinMMO.
What happens next? The upcoming raid hour next Wednesday will still revolve around Reshiram. On June 16, Zekrom will appear in the raids and will also have a total of 3 raid hours. Zekrom will be similarly strong and you should not miss these events either.
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A new record has been set in World of Warcraft. The first group has mastered Mythic +28 – and that within the time limit!
The current endgame of World of Warcraft essentially has no real objective – at least in terms of difficulty. Those who want and can, may expose themselves to increasingly higher “Mythic+” dungeons that are ever harder to conquer. Even though the greatest possible reward is already reached at “Mythic+15”, that is not enough for some players. They seek larger records and continue on. Now the crazy feat of “Mythic+28” has been accomplished – within the time limit.
You can watch the video of this impressive achievement in the dungeon Tol Dagor here:
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Why is this so special? At the difficulty “Mythic+28”, the enemies already possess extremely increased values. They have 1092% more health points and deal correspondingly more damage. A single mistake can quickly lead to a player collapsing.
However, playing dungeons at this difficulty requires a few tricks and tips. For example, the fire mage skillfully specialized in frost at the beginning of the dungeon to defeat the first (very large) group. After that, he left the dungeon and switched to fire, which deals more damage in the subsequent fights.
In the end, the group only had 24 seconds left and only the tank was still standing. A close, but very well-deserved victory.
MOTHER only sells a handful of Corruption effects.
Therefore, it is to be expected that in the coming weeks – especially with the right affixes – more records will fall. With increasing Corruption effects and an ever-enhanced cloak, the performance of the characters should improve significantly.
What is your record in “Mythic+”? Do you also reach realms of 20 or higher? Or are you not interested in such difficulty at all?
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The German comedian Kaya Yanar (47) is now a successful Twitch streamer. Since January 2020, he has been on air twice a week and has had some success. In GTA 5 , he plays a role and appears as one of his characters from the cult series “Was guckst du?”
Many know Kaya Yanar from this show: The 120-episode comedy show “Was guckst du?” aired from 2001 to 2005 on Sat1. Yanar portrayed several characters in the show that became famous. Their most well-known quotes were winged words of their time:
Hakan, an aggressive Turkish bouncer with the cult phrase “Hey, you can’t come in here”
Ranjid: a somewhat naive Indian
Francesco: a hot-blooded but somehow unsuccessful Italian with the ladies
This is Kaya Yanar as a gamer: What many don’t realize: Kaya Yanar has been a gamer since childhood and is into online games. For instance, he has been playing the Elder Scrolls series since 1994 and was there at the release of The Elder Scrolls Online in 2014.
Kaya Yanar has been playing the “The Elder Scrolls” series for over 25 years.
This is Yanar as a streamer: Since January 2020, Yanar has been active on Twitch and currently has 163,000 followers.
Yanar streams twice a week: He is active on Twitch on Saturdays and Sundays starting at 3 PM. The streams usually last between 5 and 9 hours. On average, 5,420 viewers watch him.
Most of the time, Kaya Yanar spends in Just Chatting, but as a variety streamer, he is also active in many “typical Twitch games.”
In April, for example, he was playing Outlast, a horror game. Here, viewers especially love it when the streamer gets really scared.
Kaya Yanar has had particular success with streams of GTA5. When he is playing there, over 8,100 people watch him on average.
This is what makes it particularly appealing: In GTA5, there has been a trend towards “role-playing” for a while now. People do not necessarily want to make as much money as possible or play particularly difficult missions, but rather they create a character that they want to bring to life as authentically as possible.
With that, streamers like summit1g in the USA have been incredibly successful, entertaining fans with wild escapades. They commit bank robberies while other players, disguised as police officers, chase them.
Yanar brings to life his characters from the “Was guckst du” times in his streams. In a GTA5 stream, he showed, for example, as Hakan, that he is fireproof.
Especially in GTA5, there are always strange situations which Yanar spontaneously reacts to. This entertains his viewers.
The comedian’s private life is well received
His viewers also appreciate how Yanar behaves outside of the gaming streams. When he observes a love message from his wife, he seems to almost melt away.
Since Phantasy Star Online 2 has been struggling with several issues since the launch of its PC version, players of the online role-playing game are currently turning to a tool that allows them to play PSO 2 much better now.
What kind of tool is this? The PSO 2 Tweaker may be familiar to some fans of Phantasy Star Online 2. So far, it has been possible to use it to play the Japanese version of the online RPG that is not available in the West. Now a new version of the tool has been released, which allows you to play the US version of the game on PC without having to use the Microsoft Store.
Phantasy Star Online 2 can be played better with a tool.
A Useful PSO 2 Tool
What problems does the tool fix? Players have been reporting error messages that make login impossible since the release of the PC version on May 27. Additionally, the Microsoft Store automatically installs the game on the C drive and there are issues with uninstallation.
Furthermore, downloaded updates as well as the entire game can be deleted upon restarting the PC. There are also frequent disconnections, and the game struggles with lag, especially in the lobby. The launch of the online game did not go well at all.
Some of these issues are related to the Microsoft Store, from which PSO 2 must be downloaded. Microsoft is already working on fixes. However, until all these issues are resolved, players are currently relying on the PSO 2 Tweaker.
What exactly does the tool do? If you download and install the PSO 2 Tweaker from the official i website, it bypasses the Microsoft Store. However, you can still play the US version of the online RPG. You can also download updates.
So, you can play PSO 2 with the Tweaker in a regular way. You just don’t have to use the Microsoft Store anymore.
On the tool’s website, it is also stated: “The Tweaker adds various options to the game – for example, the ability to automatically fix problems, configure your game settings, quickly update the game (Resume is supported), and much more!”
On reddit, you will find detailed explanations on how to use the Tweaker in case of problems.
Phantasy Star Online 2 is well received by players – thanks to the Tweaker.
What do players think about the PSO 2 Tweaker? There is a lively discussion about the tool on reddit, and it is very well received.
Kakuzen writes: “The version of PSO 2 from the Microsoft Store lags terribly in the lobby and in shopping areas. The PSO 2 Tweaker fixed the problem for me.”
AvecPardon is thrilled: “Thank you for all your hard work! You have probably saved this game for many of us NA fans from going under.”
Lefoid is happy about the tool: “Damn, this is great. The Microsoft Store does not work well in most cases. I can’t even imagine how annoying it was for you to figure out how to bypass the Microsoft Store so quickly. Bravo. Good job! Thank you very much!”
The Twitch streamer TimTheTatman demonstrates on Twitter how he deals with campers in Call of Duty: Warzone. He storms a popular camper spot with his team and a helicopter.
This is what it’s about: TimTheTatman is known for his impulsive and funny style during streams. Once, he was killed just seconds before a big reward, but he just laughed out loud about it.
Now he shows off his skills and his disdain for campers. In a funny Twitter clip, he stormed the tower at the airport in Verdansk, a popular camper spot, to get several kills.
Helicopter Hunt for Campers
This is the clip: The video was uploaded by the streamer himself on Twitter and has already gathered over 8,000 likes there:
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Initially, the streamer flies his helicopter with his team towards the tower at the airport. From there, he fires several magazines and finally shoots a rocket launcher into the tower, achieving his first kill.
After that, he wants to wipe out the camper nest completely and jumps out of the helicopter. However, he misses the window of the tower and lands on the ground. The streamer storms into the building and pulls himself up with a rope. He then says: “They will never expect this!”
And he was right because upon reaching the top of the tower, two surprised enemies are waiting for him, whom he takes out. Celebrating like a victory, he yells loudly: “I got them, guys!”
Another player eliminated an unsuspecting camper three times at the same spot. This camper had no idea and kept returning to his camper spot, where the ruthless killer was waiting for him. Viewers laughed at the players and the clip became a hit on reddit.
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Dead by Daylight has developed from an obscure niche game to a hit. Find out here why this horror game might be your next game.
The developer Behaviour Interactive has demonstrated persistence with Dead by Daylight. Almost four years after the release, Dead by Daylight is bigger than ever before. It has not only been released on PC but also on PS4, Xbox One, and Nintendo Switch. The latest record was more than a million players logging into Dead by Daylight in a single day. Quite impressive for a game that filled a small niche for a long time.
But why has Dead by Daylight grown so much and why is it a candidate for “Find Your Next Game“? We aim to clarify that here.
What is Dead by Daylight?
Dead by Daylight is an asymmetrical horror game where one killer faces off against four survivors. On the over 30 maps, whose details change with each match, survivors must repair 5 out of 7 generators to open the exit gates and escape.
What does the killer have to do? The killer, on the other hand, must prevent this. Using their own abilities, the killer must down all survivors and then hook them, where they are slowly sacrificed to a dark deity.
This is what survivors do: Survivors have only limited options to defend themselves. They must hide and can only briefly stun the killer by throwing a pallet in front of them or shining a flashlight in their eyes. However, these options are severely limited per map. Those who squander such elements too quickly will find themselves without means to escape from the killer by the end of a match.
All five characters are controlled by players – there are no bots or AI, making the game purely asymmetrical PvP. You can see some gameplay here:
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How many characters are there? Currently, there are 19 killers and 21 survivors to choose from, including great classics of the genre like Michael Myers or Freddy Krueger, but also modern horror figures like the Demogorgon from Stranger Things. The 20th killer “Pyramid Head” from the Silent Hill game series is also in the works and is expected to be released this June.
For Veterans: What has changed in 4 years?
If you played Dead by Daylight only at its release in June 2016, you might be surprised at how much the horror game has changed in the last four years. While the core mechanics remain the same, as the killer still has to sacrifice survivors on hooks, many of the smaller mechanics have changed or been added.
The vicious killers from Dead by Daylight look terrifying.
Among other things, the following points have made Dead by Daylight a more interesting, fair, and simply better game:
Totems with bonus points: Each map contains 5 hidden totems that grant survivors points when destroyed. Some killer perks are tied to totems and only active while the corresponding totem remains.
Generator regression: Killers have learned to damage generators that are not fully repaired. This causes them to lose repair progress until survivors work on them again.
Bloodlust for killers: In particularly lengthy chases, killers gain movement speed after a while. If a survivor cannot shake off the killer, they will inevitably be caught eventually.
The “Endgame Collapse”: Once one of the exit gates is opened, a timer starts for all players. If survivors cannot escape the map within this time, they will be automatically executed.
Dedicated servers: Matches in Dead by Daylight now run on dedicated servers rather than through the hardware of the killer’s player. This has minimized disruptive lags.
Additionally, Dead by Daylight has introduced extra reward systems. There is a “Season Pass” with many missions and rewards. This way, players can learn more about the backstory of individual characters and unlock various cosmetic rewards in the form of skins.
The skins are not “Pay-2-Win,” as generally the extra skins are quite colorful and not well-suited to stealth play with the killer – unless you want to be the bait.
Everything important for newcomers to Dead by Daylight
Dead by Daylight is suitable for all players who enjoy asymmetrical games. Those who liked Evolve in its time or enjoyed playing White Noise will quickly warm up to the fundamental gameplay. For fans of horror films like Halloween, A Nightmare on Elm Street, or the series Stranger Things, at least a look at the game is a must.
However, it must be clearly stated that Dead by Daylight is not easy in several respects. The game can be quite brutal and is clearly aimed at an adult audience. At the same time, the first hours in the game are the hardest, where one learns the basics. Often this happens from the perspective of a spectator because one is already dead within the first minutes.
Those who can embrace the rough entry phase and have a certain tolerance for frustration will find a game that keeps them entertained even after months and years.
After the Horror, the Skill Remains
Like most horror games, Dead by Daylight “suffers” from the fact that the scare factor diminishes over time. The initially threatening terror radius of the killer (a heartbeat that grows louder) or the growl of a chainsaw in the distance can only be truly scary for a few days. A habit sets in, and the once frightening elements become pure game mechanics.
This is the point at which most survivors evolve from frightened sneaks to calculating players who carefully plan their approaches. When the horror is tamed and has become normal, skill comes to the forefront:
How long can I lead the killer around before I throw down a pallet?
Which generator should we repair next to maximize our escape chance?
Who rescues the captured teammate and who continues working on generators?
Such and other decisions often need to be made within seconds, often without communication with the group – as there is (intentionally) no built-in voice chat. Finding the right answers and implementing them distinguishes bloody beginners from the pros.
However, Behaviour excels at bringing back the fear with each new patch and ensuring that new killers provide a chilling experience. You never actually get used to some killers that rely on stealth – like Michael Myers or Ghost Face. Even after years, adrenaline still spikes when these killers suddenly appear around a corner.
A Look into the Future: What’s Coming?
Even in the coming months, there’s still a long way to go for Dead by Daylight. As part of the celebration of the game’s 4th birthday, the developers have already released a rough roadmap and revealed what new features are in store.
Crossplay for all platforms: Later this year, Dead by Daylight aims to allow all players to play together. Then you can play on PC against and with players on PS4, Xbox One, or Nintendo Switch. This comes with cross-platform friend lists.
Major graphic overhaul: After 4 years, the graphics of Dead by Daylight no longer look brand new. The developer Behaviour has assigned a whole team to the task of revising all objects, animations, and maps, effectively giving the game an “HD upgrade.” This is also set to happen this year.
More killers and survivors: Finally, there should continue to be approximately one major new chapter every 3 months. This usually contains a killer, a survivor, and a new map. Discussions are already underway with licensing partners to bring in more well-known horror characters as killers.
So, at Dead by Daylight, even after 4 years, there’s still a long way to go. The game is set to receive ongoing support, expansion, and improvement for a long time to come. If the developers continue the course of the past few years, the community is likely to have fun with the 4-vs-1 horror game for a long time.
Review
Pros
Large selection of interesting killers with cool abilities
Many playstyles possible thanks to dozens of perks
Strong licenses like Halloween, Stranger Things, SAW, or Silent Hill
Playable solo and with up to four friends
Matches are exciting until the last second
Cons
Survivors are basically “skins” and differ little
Many perks and abilities make the entry difficult
The large number of DLCs can be off-putting
Conclusion: Hard to learn, but immensely great
Assessment: Murderously good!
I have been playing Dead by Daylight for almost 4 years, almost continuously. In asymmetric gameplay, the game still leads the pack and has even managed to expand its dominance. Thanks to meaningful innovations in the game mechanics and a pretty broad range of known and original killers, boredom doesn’t come quickly.
Those who take the patience to complete the tough early lessons in the game will find a game that keeps inviting them back – whether just for a single match or a whole gaming weekend without a break.
Cortyn Nightshade Freelance Author at MeinMMO
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23-year-old professional player Jian “Uzi” Zi-Hao is considered one of the best players of all time in League of Legends. Now, at just 23, he announces his retirement from professional gaming. His body can no longer keep up. The stress of being a LoL pro and his lifestyle have apparently been too much for his health.
This is Uzi: The Chinese player is regarded as the probably mechanically best player in LoL history and one of the top players overall. Many only see Lee “Faker” Sang-hyeok, the legendary mid-laner before him.
Although Uzi has never won the World Championship in League of Legends, he has long been regarded as an outstandingly strong ADC with flawless “mechanics”. This is the skill that allows the champion in LoL to do exactly what you want. Uzi could perform difficult maneuvers faster than anyone else, where every click had to be perfectly timed to the millisecond.
Since his debut for the team “Royal Club” in October 2012, Uzi has played:
683 games
won the Chinese league LPL twice
won MSI, the international mid-season tournament, once
competed in the World Championships 6 times – in 2013 and 2014 he finished second with his teams behind the then-dominant Korean teams SKT1 and Samsung Galaxy White
During a fitness test, trainers found that Uzi was already in poor physical condition back in 2019.
Stress and Obesity Led to Diabetes
Why is he retiring? Although Uzi is only 23 years old, he suffers from a variety of injuries and illnesses that are now leading to his retirement.
In 2019, he stated that a doctor had told him he had “arms like a 50-year-old,” when he was only 22. He complained that his legs were too weak and that he had no feeling in them. The right shoulder was the worst spot.
In recent years, he has taken breaks more frequently. In the last split, Uzi did not play at all.
Now, his team Royal Never Give Up states that the doctors have advised him to rest because he has accumulated several injuries over the past 8 years of intense LoL training. Therefore, he already took a break in the LPL in Spring 2020. Now that the Spring round is over, Uzi has made his decision, and they respect it.
In a Weibo post, Uzi now says he is retiring from professional eSports due to his declining health. This includes type-2 diabetes and the original hand injury (translation via reddit).
He says that the diabetes came from chronic stress, irregular eating habits, staying up late, his obesity, and other causes.
Uzi has been on a diet for the past six months, changed his daily routine, and taken medication to lose weight. But things have not changed. The doctors have now told him that serious complications will arise soon, and his hand injury is also worsening – his physical condition does not allow him to fight longer.
In 2019, Uzi resolved to become fitter and did some exercises for a commercial.
Uzi must end his career at 23 because of physical problems. In recent years, some players from the first generation of LoL professionals have retired.
A new, bold glitch is causing trouble in Call of Duty: Warzone. Players crawl through Verdansk while maintaining their field of view as if they were running normally.
What kind of glitch is this? Observant players have found a new way to gain an advantage over fair soldiers. With a little trick, they can put their character in a “Crouch” status while still retaining all the benefits of a standing soldier.
In Call of Duty: Warzone, this new trick is called the “Snake Glitch” because it allows players to move across the map somewhat like a snake.
The small elevation of the truck bed is enough to hide with the Snake Glitch and still fire at enemies.
Players crawl across the map without disadvantages
What advantages does the glitch provide? The trick changes the stance of the character. The cheaters are constantly crawling while maintaining their field of view as if they were standing.
Even when walking or running, players stay on the ground and move at usual speed. To you, they still appear to be crawling.
If the glitchers are “standing” behind a half-height wall, they can take aim at you, and you cannot see the opponents’ character. To you, the unfair “snake players” are behind this wall – so you cannot shoot at them.
Can I protect myself against it? The glitch offers little options for protection. If you even recognize where the bullets are coming from, you can hardly defend yourself since you cannot see or hit the opponents.
Moreover, the glitch is hardly recognizable as such in the kill cam. You only see a normal player standing upright behind a wall, firing at you.
If their teammates are also using the glitch, you might be able to recognize the exploitation of the bug here. But it is not as obvious as players who are in God Mode or Wall Glitchers; thus, it is also difficult to report these players, although there has recently been a feature for that in Warzone.
A wall glitch on Shipment. Not good prospects for fair players.
Will it be fixed? So far, there has been no statement from the developers regarding this bug. However, the snake glitch has been receiving more and more attention in recent days and is likely to come on the radar of the creators at Infinity Ward soon.
Cheaters and glitchers have been a problem in the title since the launch of Modern Warfare. Console players disable crossplay and soldiers on PC now have to provide a phone number so that hackers and cheaters cannot simply create a new account after being banned.
The developers are on the trail of the glitches, and especially such an easy trick as this is likely to be a thorn in the side of the creators. It’s very possible that IW will present a solution soon and the bug will disappear.
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The Unova Event in Pokémon GO starts and brings first Pokémon from the Galar region. Additionally, new raid bosses and exciting spawns are coming.
This is the Unova Event: This event is the grand finale of the Nostalgia Challenge. Along with the special research “Champion of the Nostalgia Challenge”, you can now benefit from bonuses related to Generation 5 until June 8th at 1:00 PM local time. The special research will even continue longer.
The event brings new raid bosses and spawns, and for the first time, you can obtain new Pokémon from the Galar region and get additional Galar forms of existing Pokémon.
Spawns, Galar Forms, and Raid Bosses – The Unova Event
These are the event spawns: A lot has changed in the wild, and you will mainly find Pokémon known from the Unova region there. The following spawns are available:
Oshawott
Snivy
Pignite
Lillipup
Herdier
Purloin
Darumaka
Emolga
Toxel
Joltik
Galarian Flinks
Trainers are also reporting that there are a lot of normal spawns. It is no longer like in previous events, where only Pokémon from one generation were present.
What about new quests? No trainer has reported finding a new quest yet. It seems that there won’t be any special field research during this event.
These are the new Galar Pokémon: In total, 8 new Galar forms are available in Pokémon GO. With Mauzinger and Barrikadax, there are even 2 completely new Pokémon in the game. You can evolve them with the regular candies of the Pokémon.
So far, there have only been reports of Galarian Flinks in the wild. The remaining Pokémon can be found in 7 km eggs or can be evolved.
Raid Bosses for the Unova Event
These are the bosses: The new event has also brought changed raid bosses. There are many bosses from Generation 5, but also some interesting Pokémon from other regions.
Which bosses are worth it? Rare shinies include, for example, Skorupi, Alolan Raichu, or Alolan Marowak. It’s definitely worth doing the raids if you don’t have a shiny yet.
As good attackers, Skorupi, Steelix, or Rhyperior are worthwhile. They or their evolutions are among the best attackers in the game.
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A weapon is considered far too powerful in the online shooter Escape from Tarkov, and streamer shroud has now demonstrated why that is.
Which weapon is it? The VPO-101 carbine, also known as Vepr Hunter, is controversial in the Escape from Tarkov online shooter community.
It can fire 7.62×51 rounds and is based on the Kalashnikov (AKM) platform, but has a range of about 400 meters. The weapon is considered very strong in firefights. Additionally, the Hunter is quite common and doesn’t cost much on the flea market. You can buy it for around 30,000 Rubles. Furthermore, it is possible to obtain it as loot from defeated Scavs.
The Vepr Hunter is a controversial weapon in Escape from Tarkov.
On the Shoreline map, he immediately encountered a group of four players. He was able to take one of them out with the Vepr Hunter right away. The others in the enemy group were so surprised by this kill that they fled in panic. But that didn’t help them. Shroud followed them and took them all out in no time.
The encounter of a player with a group of enemies usually ends differently in Escape from Tarkov. The fights in the shooter are intense and demanding. Fighting alone against groups is usually not a good idea.
But shroud proves that it’s doable with the Hunter. Now shroud is considered a top player. Nevertheless, the situation shows that the weapon is OP. The recently released patch has not changed that. Here is the video of the action:
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Streamer shroud demonstrates OP weapons in Escape from Tarkov.
How does shroud react to the situation? Shroud thinks it’s not okay that the weapon is so overpowered.
I just want to say that the weapon is dumb. The Vepr Hunter is really dumb. I just sat there and took them out. I’m disappointed that I used this weapon on them. I feel like a dirty, dirty man.
In Call of Duty: Warzone, melee attacks seem to currently outweigh many firearms. A pro is also feeling this firsthand and is left defenseless and speechless.
What’s going on with melee? In the Battle Royale Warzone, you have to start almost bare into the combat zone and then gather your deadly arsenal of firearms. But right now, it looks like in many situations it would be better to hit with your guns rather than shoot.
Just 2 hits with the stock are enough to beat a fully armored soldier into the virtual afterlife. MeinMMO takes a look at the powerful melee attack and shows you that even pros are currently suffering from it.
Players complain: “Melee is totally broken in Warzone”
This is a problem: In Verdansk, countless buildings and mysterious bunkers can be entered. In these so-called close-quarter environments, it is currently much more rewarding to hit with weapons than to use an SMG, shotgun, or pistol.
If you can bridge the distance to the enemy or lurk in tight spaces, firearms often come up short.
Close combat can get intense
However, melee damage is not uniform:
With a knife, you need 2 hits to take down an enemy
It seems that only hits with a weapon in hand cause such enormous damage. More and more soldiers are therefore relying on their striking skills with weapons.
Players are increasingly criticizing the melee damage:
Melee is totally broken. This is especially evident in early game / right after the drop. It makes no sense to engage in a shootout when both have pistols. In most cases, you can rush one and go into melee twice before they [the enemy] can fire enough shots to take you down.
This is what happened: Even pro Seth “Scump” Abner, who is currently making waves in the CoD League, felt firsthand how exaggeratedly strong melee damage is right now.
Despite the pro fighting back by shooting, his opponent rushes towards him and knocks him down with 2 hard hits. Scump then exclaims in disbelief: “Whaaaaaaaat?” repeating it and continuing in amazement: “2 beatdowns?”.
Check out the situation here from both perspectives:
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It’s clearly visible in the clip that Scump goes into battle with 3 armor plates fully loaded. In his kill cam, it also confirms that the 2 hits were enough to take him down. The first hit removes 2 armor plates, the second knocks Scump out.
The usually composed veteran can only say “Whaaaat” and finds no other words. With seconds of shaking his head, the scene ultimately ends.
This is what Scump looked like when he took a major hit – Source: Twitch
How does melee damage behave in other game areas?
Here’s how it looks in the Gulag: In your fights in the Gulag, 2 melee hits are enough to put the enemy down. However, keep in mind that you also do not enter prison duels fully armored.
What about the multiplayer mode? If you hit with your weapon in close combat in the multiplayer mode of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare , 2 hits are required. The same applies to the riot shield. However, if you use a knife, meaning a special melee weapon, one hit is enough to take the opponent down.
Grinding Gear Games has announced a new league for the action RPG Path of Exile (PC, PS4, Xbox One) called Harvest. This time, you will become gardeners and take care of plants from which monsters will grow.
You will meet the new NPC Oshabi. She discovered a sacred grove and asks you for help to collect seeds that can be planted there. During your adventures, you will find the seeds, plant them in the grove, fertilize them with life energy, and when harvest time comes, it’s really exciting. Because from the plants, monsters will grow that you have to defeat.
There are three types of seeds: Vivid, Primal, and Wild
The seeds come in three tiers, which are harder to find depending on the level and also promise higher rewards
Depending on the seed and tier, it is more difficult to make the plants grow
You have to connect the garden through pipes so that the plants can be effectively supplied with nutrients. You need to pay attention to the requirements that each seed has to grow
Collect life force and put it into a condenser. The plants need life energy as fertilizer
When harvest time comes, monsters grow from the plants. Depending on the type of seeds, their location, and how many seeds you have planted, you will face a corresponding boss fight. Your gardening determines how the boss fights will look at the end
Up to 48 plants can be harvested per instance
The right combinations allow you to breed special boss enemies, including the ancient beasts Ersi, Janaar, and Namharim
Accordingly, you will receive special rewards at the end of the fights
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What new rewards are there? A total of 12 new unique items are coming to the game. These include:
Doryani’s Prototype Unique Armour – Targets builds that deal lightning damage, as you can only deal lightning damage with this armor. The lower your lightning resistance, the more damage you deal.
Storm Secret Unique Ring – Targets the Herald Bomber build. The skill Herald of Thunder is buffed and increases the frequency of shockwaves.
In your garden of the PoE-Harvest League, tough battles await you.
What other innovations does the league bring? Two-handed weapons receive a buff through slam attacks. The passive skill tree will be revised and new battle cries will be added.
Moreover, crafting in the Harvest league works a bit differently. After the harvest, you will have the opportunity to use the life energy of the defeated monsters to equip your items with modifiers.
Each seed found unlocks a recipe
You then plant the seeds where the modifiers particularly appeal to you
Harvest the plant and defeat the monster
Now collect its life energy
Enhance an item with the corresponding modifiers
Life energy that you do not collect dissipates or you use it for the condenser and thus as fertilizer for the plants
When does the Harvest league start? Harvest begins on June 19 on PC and one week later for PS4 and Xbox One.
If you want to check out other hack and slashes besides PoE that are planned for 2020, then read the MeinMMO list of the 9 new hack and slashes coming in 2020 while you wait for Diablo 4.
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A nasty bug in the new shooter Valorant currently blocks your access to some rewards, such as new heroes or weapon skins. Developer Riot Games promises improvements.
This issue is currently happening: There are several complaints on Reddit about not receiving rewards even though the corresponding mission has been completed. This affects the Battle Pass of Episode 1, but also the tasks to unlock the Valorant agents.
Developer Riot Games has already responded to the issue and announced a suitable fix.
Not receiving rewards? The fix is coming
This is what players show: Several players show that they are not receiving rewards even though they have completed the corresponding mission. A video shows the issue:
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In the comments of the video, there is much agreement. Other players are also affected when they unlock the Battle Pass. The clip has already received over 1,300 upvotes (June 3, 10 AM).
What does Riot Games say about it? The developers of Valorant are aware of the bug and have already prepared a fix. They say:
We are currently developing and testing a fix to restore properly functioning rewards for those affected. Once the fix is confirmed, we will proceed to retroactively distribute content to all who have encountered these issues (issues that mean that content cannot be earned as expected).
What does this mean for the players? You will have to wait a little longer until the bug is fixed. However, Riot is already on it, and the bug seems to be resolved soon.
You will then also be able to retroactively claim the rewards that you have not received due to the bug. So you won’t lose anything, but you will currently have to make do without these rewards.
Many players hope that we can actively participate in the upcoming finale of Season 10 of Destiny 2. But some think that we will only remain in the role of spectators. Why?
Attention, possible spoilers ahead. Read on at your own risk.
What is currently happening in Destiny 2? In Destiny, the current Season 10, the Season of Worthy, is coming to an end. It officially ends on June 9 – unless the new season is postponed like in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare due to the situation in the USA.
Then Season 11 should begin, about which currently there is practically nothing known. But before that, the finale of Season 10 remains.
What some players hope for the finale: Guardians expect two major things by the end of Season 10.
The Ships of Darkness
On one hand, that we may finally encounter the Darkness. With the last Weekly Reset of Season 10 on June 2, a new cutscene was revealed. There we see the arrival of the Darkness at Jupiter.
Whether we will see more of the Darkness in the Season of Worthy or actually encounter it, remains questionable. But now it is known – the arch-nemesis of the Guardians is right at our doorstep.
On the other hand, many Guardians hope that we will have something to do in the seasonal story as a season finale. After all, the Almighty, a massive cabal capital ship, is racing towards Earth and is now close to colliding with our planet.
Here we should actually work together with Zavala, Ana Bray, and War Mind Rasputin to avert the impending catastrophe – possibly through an in-game event or a final mission, so the hope of some Guardians. After all, it was said that we should help Rasputin destroy the Almighty. But in the end, it could turn out to be less exciting than initially sounds and as some had hoped.
The Almighty
Are we just spectators during the destruction of the Almighty? Currently, many players and fans are discussing a special legendary emblem – Seraph Wings. It is not yet available and is apparently intended as a reward for when the Almighty is destroyed.
What many see critically is the description of how to obtain the emblem. The source states: Witness Rasputin’s full power.
In addition, the most well-known Destiny dataminer Ginsor posted the following lines on Twitter: “The Almighty no longer exists. Come to the Tower to see the fallout and pick up your memorial emblem.”
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This is likely the text that will also be visible in the game after the Almighty is destroyed. After all, Ginsor is not known for trolling or joking.
Due to the description and Ginsor’s tweet, many Guardians now assume that we will no longer actively intervene in the events surrounding the destruction of the Almighty, but rather just passively observe it – possibly in another new cutscene. For many players, “to witness” means “to watch something” rather than to participate actively.
The Tower could actually be damaged: For some time now, rumors and leaks have been circulating that the Tower could be destroyed or at least damaged as a result of our efforts against the Almighty.
And as it seems, it could actually happen if we believe Ginsor’s tweet. Because he speaks of Guardians coming to the Tower to see the fallout. For some, this sounds like the social space will also be affected once again.
What do you think, how will Season 10 end? Will we, as Guardians, still have an active role in stopping the Almighty? Or will we only experience the upcoming spectacle as spectators?
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In Pokémon GO starts the “Champion of Nostalgia Challenge 2020”. This is the finale of the Nostalgia Research. We show you all quests and rewards of the special research with Genesect here.
What are these quests? In May, you completed various Nostalgia challenges. They were on the themes
Now the grand finale begins with the “Champion of Nostalgia Challenge” research. We show you this new special research here in detail.
To participate in this challenge, you must have completed all four limited researches on Kanto, Johto, Hoenn, and Sinnoh beforehand. If you haven’t, you can buy the ticket for the Champion research.
How long does the Champion research run? This special research starts on June 3rd at 1:00 PM local time and is only active until Monday, June 8, 2020, at 1:00 PM local time. Once started, this research can be completed at any time – so you don’t have to rush.
Niantic writes in the announcement (via nianticlabs.com) “Unlike the limited researches, this special research can be completed at any time.”
Champion Research – Step 1/5
Task
Reward
Make 15 great throws
Encounter with Galar Meowth
Catch 15 Pokémon
1x Incense
Send 15 Pokémon
30 Ultra Balls
Step reward: For completing this step, you will receive: 500 XP, 500 Stardust, and an encounter with Mollimorba.
Champion Research – Step 2/5
Task
Reward
Evolve 5 Pokémon
5 Rare Candies
Hatch 15 Eggs
Encounter with Oshawott
Win 15 Raids
10x Max Revives
Step reward: For completing this step, you will receive: 500 XP, 500 Stardust, and an encounter with Flampion.
Champion Research – Step 3/5
Task
Reward
Land a fantastic throw
30 Ultra Balls
Fight 15 times against another trainer
Encounter with Tepig
Use 15 Power-Ups on Pokémon
500 Stardust
Step reward: For completing this step, you will receive: 500 XP, 500 Stardust, and an encounter with Elezeba.
Champion Research – Step 4/5
Task
Reward
Give your buddy 15 treats
1 Golden Razz Berry
Catch a Dragon-type Pokémon
Encounter with Serpifeu
Make 15 snapshots
1 Silver Pinap Berry
Step reward: For completing this step, you will receive: 500 XP, 500 Stardust, and an encounter with Ohrdoch.
Champion Research – Step 5/5
Task
Reward
Claim reward
1 Charged TM
Claim reward
Encounter with Galar Slobberchops
Claim reward
1 Fast TM
Step reward: For completing this step, you will receive: 5 Rare Candies, the accessory “Prof. Willow’s Glasses” and an encounter with Genesect.
If you buy a ticket despite already having access
This is how it works: If you have already earned access to the “Champion of Nostalgia Research” for free by successfully completing Kanto, Johto, Hoenn, and Sinnoh, you can still buy the event ticket for the Champion research.
You will then receive this in addition. So you have both researches active.
The special thing about it is that in the researches in the ticket, each Pokémon encounter is replaced with 10 candies for that species. So you encounter the Pokémon normally and additionally receive the 10 candies.
Professor Willow’s glasses will be replaced by Stardust in the ticket researches when both researches are active.
If you have not successfully completed all of Kanto, Johto, Hoenn, and Sinnoh and then buy the ticket, you will receive the quests and rewards as listed in steps 1 to 5.
