Modular Research with Genesect tomorrow in Pokémon GO – Is it worth it?

Noah Struthoff Noah Struthoff Reading time 4 minutes

In Pokémon GO the special research “Modular Investigation” starts tomorrow morning, on March 20th, bringing the new mysterious Pokémon Genesect into the game for the first time. We will tell you whether purchasing the research is worth it and what you can look forward to.

What kind of special research is this? This is a paid special research that you can purchase for €8.99 in the in-game shop.

As a reward, many prizes await you, and at the end, you can even catch Genesect before it becomes available in EX Raids.

What you need to know about “Modular Investigation”

When does the event take place? You will have access to the special research starting tomorrow morning, March 20th at 8:00 AM local time. You can complete the special research until March 26th at 10 PM local time. So you have a full 6 days.

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Genesect is available for the first time in Pokémon GO

What do you get for your money? Those who invest €8.99 not only receive the special research. There are also some items that you can earn:

  • A medal for your inventory
  • 5 premium battle passes
  • 3 super incubators
  • 3 charged TMs
  • 3 fast TMs
  • 3x incense
  • 3 star pieces
  • 1 Knursp
  • 15 special candies
  • 1 glacier lure module
  • Pokémon encounters with Fermicula, Pinsir, Panzaeron, Scherox, Laukaps, and Schnuthelm
  • Free avatar costumes

Additionally, there will be special field researches that include Pokémon like Panzaeron, Sichlor, Nincada, and Schilterus. Generally, this revolves a lot around Bug and Steel-type Pokémon, as those are also the types of Genesect.

How does it work with the coronavirus? Due to the coronavirus, people are advised not to leave their homes in many places. Niantic has responded by adjusting the tasks so that you can complete everything from home.

How much they have restricted the special research in this regard remains to be seen. Especially the field researches cannot really be secured if one does not go outside.

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This event runs during the special research

What it is about: Also starting tomorrow morning at 8:00 AM local time is an event focusing on some types of Pokémon. It will be available until March 23rd at 10 PM.

What bonuses are available? Even those who do not go through the special research can still benefit from many bonuses for free:

  • Normal, Fire, Water, Electric, and Ice Pokémon will appear more frequently in the wild, such as Houndour, Schneppke, or Magnemite
  • Steel and Bug-type Pokémon will appear in raids
  • Nincada will appear in the wild and in 5 km eggs and will also be available as Shiny for the first time
  • Laukaps and Schnuthelm will hatch more frequently from 5 km eggs
  • Double Stardust for catching and hatching Pokémon
Shiny Nincada
Shiny Nincada and Ninjask – Ninjatom likely won’t be available as Shiny yet

How good is the event? Double Stardust is always worth it. It remains to be seen how good the spawns actually are and whether you will have a chance at rare Shinys.

Pokémon like Houndour, Schneppke, and Magnemite have already been mentioned by Niantic. So there is certainly hope.

However, one must also keep the coronavirus in mind. Even if the bonuses are enticing, it is better to stay at home. There you also have the chance for rare shinys thanks to free incense.

Is it worth buying the Genesect event ticket?

Reasons for it: The early chance to get Genesect is quite exciting and likely the biggest reason to purchase it. EX Raids are currently canceled, so you won’t have a chance to get Genesect from special raids anytime soon.

In addition, you will receive a level 15 Genesect from the special research. This will have under 1500 CP and is thus ideal for the Ultra League. A Genesect from an EX Raid always has more than 1500 CP and can then only be used in higher leagues. However, Genesect is a really strong attacker in the Ultra League.

The items you receive during the special research would also cost some euros, so you don’t really make that much “loss” here. In return, you get some useful items.

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Should you buy the ticket?

Reasons against it: In the end, you only get things here, except for the medal and the avatar costumes, that you can ultimately also obtain for free sooner or later.

If you can wait a bit, you will also get Genesect later in an EX Raid. The other items can be purchased with daily coins.

Furthermore, you cannot fully utilize the event as you might have typically done. The coronavirus significantly restricts playing, and if you don’t just want Genesect but also wanted to complete some field researches, you will have to cut back significantly. Nevertheless, it must be noted that you should be able to get Genesect easily from home.

Keep in mind that there is currently a risk of infecting yourself and others with the coronavirus. The Robert Koch Institute recommends staying home as much as possible, keeping distance from others, and avoiding crowds. Niantic has taken various measures so that you can play Pokémon GO from home .

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ESO is suddenly the MMORPG favorite on Twitch because they bribe the viewers

Alexander Leitsch Alexander Leitsch Reading time 5 minutes

The MMORPG The Elder Scrolls Online was still one of the smaller games on Twitch in 2017. Now, it regularly ranks in the Top 50. The reason for this is Twitch Drops.

What is happening with ESO? ESO is one of the largest MMORPGs here in the West. In 2019, it was the second most popular based on Google search queries. Only WoW ranked ahead of it. However, this was not reflected on Twitch for a long time.

In 2017, it was still one of the weakest of the major MMORPGs on Twitch. Final Fantasy XIV and Black Desert were significantly ahead, Guild Wars 2 roughly on par.

In 2018, Bethesda introduced Twitch Drops. The launch was successful and brought ESO a noticeable increase in viewer numbers. However, not only the MMORPG benefitted from the Twitch Drops.

What are Twitch Drops? Twitch Drops are rewards that players can earn by watching selected channels on Twitch for a set amount of time. Twitch Drops are usually only available during specific times chosen by the respective game.

For ESO, they were also used to attract more viewers during the announcement of the new expansion Greymoor. You receive Twitch Drops in ESO by watching channels of selected partners. Over time, various rewards have been given, including potions, scrolls, skins for mounts, pets, and more.
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ESO, one of the most popular MMOs

ESO Quintupled the Viewers

What was the situation in 2017? In 2017, ESO was among the weaker games on Twitch. With an average of 613 viewers, it only ranked 115th on the platform. For comparison:

  • Black Desert had 3,535 viewers for 30th place
  • Final Fantasy XIV had 1,174 viewers for 67th place
  • Guild Wars 2 had 603 viewers for 117th place
Where do the stream numbers come from? For the analysis, we used the numbers from the Sullygnomes website as a basis. This accesses the Twitch API and collects viewer numbers and other data every 15 minutes.

What changed in 2018? In the summer of 2018, ESO tested the Twitch Drops. They directly led to success. The overall viewer numbers on Twitch increased, but only ESO significantly improved its ranking among MMORPGs compared to the previous year:

  • Black Desert had 4,062 viewers for 38th place
  • ESO reached 1,539 viewers and thus 75th place
  • Final Fantasy XIV had 1,491 viewers for 78th place
  • Guild Wars 2 had 617 viewers for 143rd place
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Viewer numbers of ESO on Twitch – In May, Twitch Drops were introduced, showing a clear trend change

How did it look in 2019? The upward trend continued in 2019. At the end of the year, ESO even introduced the Twitch Drops for console users.

  • Black Desert had 3,830 viewers for 41st place
  • Final Fantasy XIV had 3,666 viewers for 42nd place
  • ESO reached 3,015 viewers and thus 48th place
  • Guild Wars 2 had 578 viewers for 166th place

Notably, the numbers for 2019 show that Final Fantasy XIV greatly benefited from the hype surrounding the Shadowbringers expansion. There were several days in 2019 where over 80,000 people tuned in.

In March 2020, ESO is currently slightly ahead of Final Fantasy XIV.

Why are the viewer numbers of MMORPGs so low? In general, MMORPGs struggle on Twitch, aside from World of Warcraft. This is because the competitive level is significantly lower than in pure PvP titles.

Moreover, the content and grind mean that players prefer to play themselves rather than watch others.

Fans of Guild Wars 2 are envious of ESO

How do fans of other MMORPGs react? In the Guild Wars 2 community, Twitch Drops have been a topic for a while, as a Reddit thread from May 2018 shows. In it, the user Birkiedoc describes the changes in ESO:

ESO released an expansion this week and added Twitch Drops that reward watching streamers playing the game. The Drops are currently in a testing phase and are only available for selected streams.

I asked in every single stream that had active Twitch Drops if they felt that the Drops were beneficial:

Every single stream I entered said they had never seen so many followers and new viewers, and they all set personal records for viewer numbers.

I wonder what you as a community think if GW2 activated Twitch Drops for the streamers?

Also, well-known GW2 streamers and users on Reddit commented on the topic:

  • Jawgeous (September 2018): “Personally, and about 6 other streamers, I urgently advised ArenaNet to implement Twitch Drops.”
  • In the Podcast Talking Skritt Episode 188, the topic of Twitch Drops was discussed.
  • In the German Guildnews podcast, it was discussed in several episodes.
  • The Reddit user Evangeder criticized ArenaNet for marketing decisions in November 2019 and also called for the introduction of Twitch Drops to attract new players.

But so far, fans of Guild Wars 2 are still waiting in vain for Twitch Drops.

Guild Wars 2 third expansion teaser
Guild Wars 2 is now getting a third expansion, but the Twitch Drops are not in sight

Warframe and Escape from Tarkov are also successful

Which games also benefited from Twitch Drops? Twitch Drops were introduced in early 2017, and the MMO Warframe was one of the first games to actively use them.

In 2017, the “Plains of Eidolon” update was released alongside the first Twitch Drops for Warframe. This even led to a blog post on Twitch.

The entire concept worked, and Warframe saw a massive jump in viewer numbers in the early days:

Warframe viewer numbers on Twitch 2017
Warframe viewer numbers on Twitch 2017

The shooter Escape from Tarkov also benefited from Twitch Drops at the end of 2019. Additionally, several factors contributed, including:

  • Few new titles
  • Some prominent streamers
  • and especially cool skins and keys for special doors in the game through Twitch Drops.

The shooter jumped from an average of 9,862 viewers in October 2019 to 97,383 in January 2020.

ESO is bringing new expansion and probably also Twitch Drops

What is next for ESO? In 2020, ESO is bringing the Greymoor expansion. It takes players back to the world of Skyrim, many years before the fifth installment of the “Elder Scrolls” series.

It is quite possible that ESO will generate even more attention on Twitch. After all, many players are extremely excited about the Skyrim expansion. With it, there will likely also be new Twitch Drops, with previous drops planned, including an event for the Fool’s Festival on March 27.

If you feel inspired to play the MMORPG again after this article, we recommend the latest info:

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Destiny 2: Update 2.8.0.1 is now available – Patch notes and all information

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In Destiny 2 new updates usually arrive on Tuesdays. However, today, Thursday, March 19th, the hotfix 2.8.0.1 was deployed on PS4, Xbox One, PC, and Google Stadia. Here you can find all the important information about the unexpected maintenance, the server downtime, and the patch notes.

An update on Thursday? Yes, even though updates for Destiny 2 normally release on Tuesdays, there was a new patch today – the hotfix 2.8.0.1. As part of the new update, unexpected maintenance took place for Destiny 2 today – including a brief downtime.

Now the patch is here. The hotfix will be automatically downloaded in-game after logging in. On the PS4, the update is 10.36 MB in size. Once you have completed that, you can start playing again. The servers are back online after the maintenance.

All details about the maintenance schedule on March 19

Here are the important timings for today:

  • The maintenance begins at 5:00 PM (CET)
  • At 5:45 PM the servers will go offline. The downtime begins
  • At 6:00 PM the Destiny 2 servers are expected to come back online. This is when the release of update 2.8.0.1 starts
  • At 7:00 PM the maintenance work is expected to end.
Is Shaxx monitoring the servers?

Please note: Until the maintenance is complete, there may be queues and login issues.

What changes with hotfix 2.8.0.1 today?

What is the hotfix about? According to Bungie, today’s hotfix deactivates the additional artifact power in the Trials of Osiris and in the Iron Banner. The studio announced this on Twitter yesterday.

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It is currently unknown if anything else will change with the hotfix. A complete overview of all adjustments will, however, be provided tonight in the form of the official patch notes.

What was the issue with artifact power? Many players viewed the bonus power levels earned through the artifact as a problem and called for their deactivation. This is because in the Trials (and also in the Iron Banner), power level advantages are active. However, with the artifact bonus, there was essentially no cap, allowing players with a lot of time to become too powerful too quickly. Many feared this would make the Trials unplayable in no time.

By the way, the artifact mods will remain active. Only the additional power levels will be disabled.

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The Trials should run fairly.

Patch Notes for Destiny 2 Update 2.8.0.1

What do the patch notes say? The official German patch notes for today’s update are not yet available. They are expected later this evening. Until then, we have linked the original English changelog for you:

Also interesting: If you want to pass the downtime with some reading, here’s a little reading material:

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Fortnite: Tfue pretends to be Ninja and pays women to play with him

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Twitch star Turner “Tfue” Tenney (22) posed as the Fortnite pro Tyler “Ninja” Blevins (28) while playing Fortnite with women he had paid to play.

This was the situation: Tfue was live streaming on the platform TwitchTV when he decided to rent various women from the website: E-Girl to play Fortnite with him.

He initially played some box fights in creative mode with 4 women before he played a normal team match with 3 of them.

The whole time he was on an anonymous account, so the women did not know it was Tfue.

He even wanted the women to subscribe to him

Before the players said goodbye, Tfue’s chat and his friends, who were watching everything behind him, told him to reveal who he was.

It seemed like the Twitch streamer was about to explain that he was actually Tfue, but he said:

“I was just messing with you. I’m actually Ninja.”

After that, he muted his microphone and burst into laughter while his female teammates enjoyed the news.

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One of the women even said: “Oh my God Ninja, I have a huge crush on you.” But she quickly apologized to Ninja’s wife Jessica Blevins afterward.

Tfue then made another joke at Ninja’s expense and told the women to subscribe to his Mixer stream since it wasn’t going well.

However, they didn’t even think about it.

Ninja doesn’t actually play with women

Why doesn’t Tfue’s joke land? That Tfue poses as Ninja and then pays women to play Fortnite with him really doesn’t work.

The Fortnite pro Ninja doesn’t actually play with women. He avoids doing so to prevent any rumors from spreading online that he flirts with his female teammates.

However, Ninja did make two exceptions:

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Although this “joke” from Tfue doesn’t really land, he certainly provided a few laughs for himself, his friends, and his fans.

The rivalry between the two streamers is easy to spot:

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Razer gear for hospitals – How the gaming giant helps with Corona

Benedict Grothaus Benedict Grothaus Reading time 2 minutes

The hardware giant Razer has announced that it will help combat the coronavirus by producing essential goods. Although the gaming company is primarily known for mice, headsets, and the like, surgical masks are now included in its product range.

How is Razer helping? In a tweet, Razer CEO Min-Liang Tan announced that Razer will also start manufacturing surgical masks. This is to support hospitals and doctors in tackling the currently raging coronavirus worldwide and saving infected patients.

https://twitter.com/minliangtan/status/1240529766853173248

For the production of surgical masks, resources will be reallocated. It seems that Razer is currently partially forgoing the production of its well-known colorful hardware to instead manufacture these masks.

However, the masks will not be sold in the store but will be directly donated to the supported clinics. So far, we do not know in which countries Razer intends to distribute the masks or what they will look like.

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A possible design suggested by the US site Kotaku.

The masks are not the first time that Razer has stepped out of its comfort zone. At the urging of many fans, the hardware giant is now even producing toasters:

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Masks are in short supply

Why is this so important? The current corona crisis is causing many people to feel compelled to hoard. This is not just about toilet paper and pasta.

Some practices are reporting that they no longer have enough protective clothing and masks to supply their employees because individuals are hoarding protective masks and disinfectants.

Many doctors fear a shortage of these important items (via rbb24). Razer’s initiative could specifically help against this – provided the masks actually reach clinics and practices.

Impact of the coronavirus on gamers: Razer is not the first company to respond to the coronavirus. The disease COVID-19, declared a pandemic due to the virus, is causing cutbacks, changes, and even penalties in many areas:

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A helicopter is to blame for my worst round in CoD Warzone so far

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In CoD: Warzone there are many ways to achieve a good placement. Some of them are quite bizarre – and surely frustrating for many players. MeinMMO author Benedict Grothaus experienced such a bizarre round.

This is how the round went: When the solo mode finally released on March 17, I immediately watched some rounds. In my last round of the day, I noticed a helicopter early on, one of the vehicles in Warzone.

The heli flew high into the air shortly after the start of the round somewhere at the edge of the zone and then stayed still in a hover at that position. I ignored it and continued, eventually it faded from my memory.

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Helis and other vehicles are apparently powerful tools in Warzone.

Towards the end of the round, as the circle got smaller, I rediscovered the heli – still simply hovering in the air, high up and ignored by most players. I tried multiple times to hit it with a sniper rifle, but unsuccessfully.

That only drew the attention of other players to me – and ultimately I probably died because I came out of my protected position.

That was the victory: When I finally bit the dust just before the end, I continued to watch – until the end. The player in the heli came in second because no one paid attention to him. He only lost because the first place managed to stay alive with self-revivals and stims.

When he died at the end, he left almost no loot behind – he hardly collected anything during the whole round, but just hid in his heli.

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Annoying Strategy or Clever Tactic?

Here’s why that’s a problem: Aside from the fact that such a passive and pacifistic way of playing probably doesn’t suit everyone, two problems emerged that make things a bit unfair.

On one hand, the eventual winner could hardly hit the opponent at some point. The game does not allow looking straight up, and eventually the circle was too small for him to hit the heli directly above him. To me, that appeared cowardly.

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Without a launcher like the PILA, you’re pretty much powerless against the heli.

On the other hand, the heli player could stay in the air indefinitely. Until now, there hasn’t been any criticism in the community, but if such rounds appear more often, calls for a fuel system might arise.

That’s why it’s still clever: The strategy certainly requires little effort. You find a heli (in some of our best landing spots for Warzone, there’s always one hanging around), get in, and wait.

Then you just have to fly high enough and out of sight so that you are irrelevant to most players or they don’t notice you. Eventually, they’ll run out of time and seek more important targets.

As a reward, you might not get a victory, but at least a hefty chunk of experience points, even without an XP boost.

What can I do against it? As long as you don’t happen to find the right weapons, you can do little against it. However, you can already prepare in case such a player annoys you someday:

Alternatively, there’s another strategy to take down helis from the air – but that requires a recon drone.

What do you think of the strategy?

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Buff turns the champion in LoL into a ridiculously large, unbeatable monster

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In League of Legends, the Patch 10.7 was recently released on the test server. It brought a buff for the champion Nasus, who has been a bit out of control.

What changes have been made to Nasus? Nasus, the Keeper of the Sands, is a jackal-headed champion who is mainly found in the top lane. There, he usually farms minions to enhance his Q ability “Siphoning Strike”.

With each kill made by this ability, Nasus collects stacks of enhancements for “Siphoning Strike”. However, Patch 10.7 will change this:

  • He continues to collect stacks through kills.
  • These now also enhance the W ability “Wither”. Every 35 stacks grants additional range, but the range caps at 800.
  • Every 100 stacks additionally increases the AoE of the R ability “Fury of the Sands” by 5%. At the same time, Nasus grows 5% more with each 100 stacks when he uses the ability.

And this growth can lead to very funny moments in the game.

Nasus becomes larger than the screen can display

What happened? The Reddit user BobTheWhaler went overboard on the test server and collected 8,100 stacks on his ability in a match. In a normal game, 400 to 600 is realistic.

With this enormous number of stacks, Nasus grows extremely large. He becomes so big that he is no longer fully visible on the screen:

8100 stack Nasus with elixir of iron on the PBE from r/leagueoflegends

Even though this scenario will not occur in a real game, the update might at least help Nasus find his way back into the meta. Currently, the champion is unpopular.

Moreover, Nasus breaks a record. Until now, the champion Cho’Gath was always the biggest, as he also grows whenever an enemy is defeated by his ultimate ability. However, this can be used significantly less often than Nasus’s “Q” and also has a maximum.

Major rework for Fiddlesticks

What else does Patch 10.7 change? The highlight of the new update is the overhaul of the champion Fiddlesticks, who has received new attributes, reworks of his abilities, and even visual adjustments.

There were also minor balance changes to the champion Galio.

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When will the patch be released? The new Patch 10.7 will be released, assuming nothing changes, regularly on April 1 on the live server.

If this update on Nasus hasn’t given you enough desire to play LoL, then perhaps these new features will:

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GTA Online now lures you with the most valuable loot in the casino

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During the Corona period, GTA 5 Online offers strong bonuses that you should definitely take advantage of. The diamonds are back as loot, and powerful helicopters and cars are now significantly cheaper.

What’s new? GTA Online has already announced that they want to entertain players even during the Corona period, when Rockstar employees are working from home, with events. The new event week that started today, March 19, is a good example of that.

With the discounts and bonuses available to you now, playing in GTA 5 Online is much more fun and even brings in more money. We will show you which content you should definitely take advantage of in the coming days.

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Diamonds in the Casino – It’s worth it

Here’s what the loot brings: In the new casino heist of GTA Online, you earn a heap of cash with different approaches. Especially in Los Santos, this is important because the supercars in the game can cost several million GTA dollars. All the better that diamonds are back as loot in the casino.

If you clear out the casino with the gems, you will receive the most cash for that. Much more than for cash, art, or gold. A vault full of diamonds will get you a hefty 3,290,000 GTA dollars.

We’ll show you the best ways to complete the heist in our comprehensive Casino Heist Guide for GTA Online.

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So in the coming days, you should diligently raid the casino and take the diamonds as loot as often as possible to fill your pockets and especially your account.

You can also get more cash here: You receive double RP and GTA dollars in king-of-the-hill modes as well as in the story and free roam missions of the casino.

Buzzard Heli on Sale – What Else is Reduced?

The current real estate offers:

  • 25% discount on arcades (-renovations, -expansions, -heist extras)
  • 35% discount on casino penthouses (and renovations)
  • 50% discount on casino decorations

The current vehicle offers:

  • 40% discount on the Buzzard attack helicopter
  • 35% discount on the Emerus and the Nero

What has been reduced? An event week always brings offers to the online world of GTA 5 – then there are vehicles, real estate, and other content at discounted prices.

This week there is good news because the attack helicopter “Buzzard,” which is basically a must-have for every GTA Online player, is now available at a lower price. A hefty 40% discount is available on the helicopter with minigun and rockets.

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The Emerus in GTA Online

Additionally, there is a 35% discount on the Emerus – one of the fastest cars in GTA Online. If you want to equip your garage with a fast car, you can now do so at a significantly reduced price.

Logging into GTA Online in the coming days is worth it even more if

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WoW Survey: Are you playing more than before after the Essence change?

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In World of Warcraft, Twinks can now quickly obtain their necessary essences. But has that been enough to save WoW?

When Patch 8.3 Visions of N’Zoth was released a few months ago, there was swift criticism. Especially the essences for the Heart of Azeroth were a thorn in the players’ side, particularly since they also had to be unlocked for secondary characters.

However, after a long silence, Blizzard has given in to the players and made a change last Wednesday. Essences are now significantly easier to obtain for secondary characters, as long as a main character already possesses them.

This is how it was before: Prior to last Wednesday, essences for the Heart of Azeroth had to be unlocked individually for each character. This included – depending on the essence – weeks of reputation farming, visiting old raids, or completing many hours of PvP in battlegrounds, arenas, and even on island expeditions.

Since each character had to go through this cycle individually, players quickly lost interest in secondary characters and preferred not to play them at all.

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Blizzard initially resisted – but then gave in.

This is how it is now: For several days now, players in WoW receive a new currency called “Echoes of Ny’alotha” on their secondary characters, which they can use to unlock essences at Rank 3 (the highest level). These echoes can be obtained from almost all current, relevant content. We have a detailed list of the content here.

Depending on the playstyle, it is now possible to unlock 1-2 essences for the Heart of Azeroth at the highest meaningful level per week. In clear terms, this means that Twinks can have a perfect set of essences after 2 weeks if the main character already possessed the essences. The grind has thus become significantly smaller.

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Some criticism remains: However, there are also some players who feel that the system does not go far enough. For instance, if multiple essences come from the same source (such as the Eternal Palace raid), then unlocking one essence applies only to that specific role. If you have unlocked the DPS essence from the Eternal Palace with the main character and want to obtain the tank essence with a tank Twink, you must completely re-earn it.

In some places, the grind has therefore not been reduced.

Strictly speaking, however, it must be said that Blizzard did not promise this either. Support for Twinks applies only to essences with identical names for each role.

Was Patch 8.3 saved with the Echoes of Ny’alotha?

But now let’s get to you! Do you find the change to the essences good and meaningful? Are you playing more World of Warcraft again, especially more secondary characters? Or has this change failed to save Patch 8.3 for you?

If you want to elaborate a bit more on your answer, please leave a comment and explain what the change to the essences has meant for you.

The content drought of the coming months is tough for some. How you cope without new content, you told us here.

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Destiny 2: First condemned, now missed by many – Do you miss Activision?

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In early 2019, Bungie, the studio behind Destiny 2, separated from Activision, the major publisher. However, what once brought cheers now looks quite different for many Guardians almost a year later. What about you? Do you miss Activision?

What is the reason for the separation? In January 2019, Bungie made headlines in the gaming industry by announcing the separation from the then publisher Activision.

In doing so, the rights to the Destiny franchise completely went to the studio from Seattle. Bungie took the reins and has since held the future of the Destiny series in its own hands.

This was the mood back then: The separation was celebrated by many. Numerous players and fans rejoiced at the divorce, as Activision symbolized for many “the evil”, the big boss, who prevented Bungie from implementing its own vision of Destiny 2. In short: The publisher was at least partially blamed for virtually every design flaw in the game.

After the separation, many Guardians felt a sense of new beginnings. Now it could only get better with Destiny 2, or so numerous fans claimed. While there were certainly critical and measured voices, few wanted to hear them during the euphoria at that time.

Here our author Gerd Schuhmann dealt with the separation: Activision frees Destiny 2 – This doesn’t resolve many problems, but one

This is the mood today: By now, Bungie has been “free” for just over a year, the development of Destiny 2 has continued independently, with Shadowkeep being the first major expansion released without the help of Activision and its associated studios. Since then, Destiny 2 has been supplied with new content in the form of seasons.

However, not everyone is happy with how the game has developed since the separation and the current state of Destiny 2. While the separation was celebrated, some Guardians are now viewing the whole situation a bit more critically.

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This is what the Guardians criticize after the separation: Recently, numerous Guardians vented their frustration about the current state of Destiny 2 on Reddit.

In a popular thread called “I hate that I miss Activision”, many Reddit users reflected on the development of Destiny 2 following Bungie’s separation from Activision. They noted that the state of Destiny 2 has been slowly but surely deteriorating since Bungie and Activision went their separate ways.

The recently launched Season 10 symbolically highlights this situation. In the eyes of numerous users, there are fewer contents, hardly any innovations, the new contents are mostly reheated, and the quality is declining. Many parts of the game, such as strikes, are simply deteriorating.

Trials of Osiris Season 10 Destiny

All of this was significantly different and better with Forsaken, which was created under Activision. In addition, it has become clear to some that it wasn’t only Activision that made questionable design decisions regarding Destiny 2 – for instance, regarding the Eververse.

In short: Many feel that Destiny 2 has been operating on a tight budget since the divorce. But now there is no Activision anymore to blame for it. This is now Bungie’s own work.

In the end, the author resigns: “I never thought I would miss Activision. But here I am.”

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Also in another trending post about Season 10 titled “Season of the Worthy? How about the Season of a Product with Minimal Effort?” many loudly criticize that Destiny 2 is now only operating on a tight budget and that Season 10 is the best proof of it.

The mood in the community has therefore turned for many members. Although there are still some Guardians who believe the separation was the right decision, it feels like many more players now view the divorce more critically than they did about a year ago when the separation was still fresh.

This is how you decided in our survey on the topic back then:

This is how you voted shortly after the separation

By the way, this is how Activision looked at the separation: Activision names 3 reasons for the Destiny separation – one is concerning

Do you miss Activision by now? Participate in our survey

We have taken this development as an opportunity to hold a survey. We want to know from you whether you miss Activision now or if you still see the separation as the right decision on Bungie’s part.

Keep in mind, you only have one option to respond. Thank you for participating and for your time.

In early 2019, the divorce between Bungie and publisher Activision was celebrated by many. There was a sense of new beginnings; it could only get better with Destiny 2, as the prevailing sentiment at the time went. However, many Guardians now see it differently. What do you think? Do you miss Activision?

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Fortnite: What weapons do you like to play the most in Season 2?

Eilyn Rapp Eilyn Rapp Reading time 2 minutes

In Fortnite Season 2, the loot pool has changed significantly, and some weapons are new or have been unvaulted. What weapons do you prefer to play with in this season?

How has Fortnite changed with Season 2? Season 2 started on February 20 and brought the agent theme to Fortnite. Accordingly, there are new features, weapons, new locations on the map, and skins.

Especially the number of weapons has changed, after 28 weapons and items were removed at the start of Chapter 2 . Some weapons are back from the vault, and new weapons have been added.

Which weapons are currently in the game? In Season 2, there are significantly more weapons than in Season 1 of the new chapter. These can be found in chests or supply drops.

Among the 6 weapon categories, there are various weapons that are similar but still differ. They are divided into:

  • Assault Rifles
  • Shotguns
  • Submachine Guns
  • Pistols
  • Sniper Rifles
  • Explosive Weapons
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Some weapons like the Heavy Sniper, the Suppressed Pistol, and the “Rapid Fire” SMG have returned.

Which weapons are new? In Season 2, “new” weapons have been added to the game. These include 5 mythical weapons that can only be found with mini-bosses.

Since they are harder to obtain, they are also correspondingly strong.

One of these weapons is the mythical Mini-Gun, which requires defeating the boss Brutus:

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Which weapons are particularly popular among players? A statistic showed which weapons are most commonly used in Arena mode by PC players.

The statistic showed that close-combat weapons are particularly popular when it gets serious.

Now we are looking for the favorite weapons in Fortnite. What are your favorites? Choose your 3 favorite weapons from the list that you particularly enjoy playing with.

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One weapon is particularly controversial among players:

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These 6 MMOs had the most players on Steam in March 2020 – Are you playing them?

Alexander Leitsch Alexander Leitsch Reading time 5 minutes

The Steam platform currently has more users than ever before. One reason for this is the currently rampant virus COVID-19. We looked at the 6 MMOs that had the most players on Steam in March 2020.

How was the list created? The list focuses on MMOs that currently have the most players on the platform according to the Steamcharts website. It is based on the average players in the last 30 days (as of March 19, 2020).

We selected multiplayer games that provide permanent (not just cosmetic) progression and are designed for group play.

The current Top 20 on Steam also includes other multiplayer titles that do not meet these criteria, but many of them are still worth playing.

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Rank 6 – The Elder Scrolls Online

Genre: MMORPG | Developer: Zenimax Online| Platform: PC, PS4, Xbox One | Release Date: April 4, 2014 | Model: Buy2Play

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What is ESO? The Elder Scrolls Online is an MMORPG, but not a traditional one. It relies heavily on single-player content and allows you to have fun anywhere in the world of Tamriel no matter your level. Thus, newcomers can jump right into current content or explore the entire world at their own pace.

The Elder Scrolls Online offers you:

  • Regular updates, at least one every quarter
  • A truly large game world
  • Fully voiced quests and exciting stories.
  • Varied dungeons
  • Server vs. server PvP

To play, you only need a version of the current expansions, which also include the base game. Currently, it’s worth jumping in directly with Greymoor. The expansion also includes significant updates like Summerset and Elsweyr. You would only have to additionally purchase smaller DLCs or subscribe to an ESO+ membership.

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How many players does ESO have on Steam?: The MMORPG had 14,763 players in the last 30 days. At peak times, 30,989 players checked in to ESO.

However, most users will come directly from their client, as ESO was released on Steam with a delay.

What do players say? Player reviews have been very positive over the last 30 days. Of the 1,676 reviews, 87% are positive. However, criticisms are directed at the paid content:

  • Gamma_Gandalf: “Great and engaging quests. Always humorous gags. If you like swords, shields and magic, you’ll be well taken care of here. The community is also very helpful. For me as an MMO beginner, it has been manageable so far. “
  • Ranger .357: “I hate to say it, but the game is a cash grab. Don’t get me wrong, it’s fun, has big maps, interesting systems and mechanics and a lot more. The problem is the sheer number of zone and dungeon DLCs and the costs […]. It’s a good game, but be aware that you can’t experience everything without constantly paying more […].”
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In the new Greymoor expansion, you will face a vampire lord

Who is ESO suitable for? Those who love the stories of The Elder Scrolls and enjoy MMORPGs with an active combat system and blocking should definitely check out ESO. ESO plays more like Skyrim than WoW: It is not a traditional MMO, especially invites exploration since the usual level restrictions are absent, and it can also be played solo over long stretches.

PvP fans and players who value an item spiral and significant leveling progress will likely find happiness with the game on the next page.

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Path of Exile is a hit as “Diablo 3 for hardcore gamers” – But are they overdoing it now?

Andreas Bertits Andreas Bertits Reading time 2 minutes

The new league Delirium is doing quite well in the Hack and Slash Path of Exile (PC, PS4, Xbox One). However, criticism is slowly forming against the developers and their approach.

What is being criticized? Path of Exile (PoE) is not an easy game. And players love that. They enjoy the challenge. Yet currently, following the launch of the Delirium league, there is criticism because of this.

It seems that the situation with the difficulty level is slowly getting out of control. On reddit, user Kamantum asked whether the developers are only focusing on the top 0.1% of PoE players.

As I think about the last few leagues, I have the suspicion that many of the problems with the mechanics are due to the developers trying to make the game harder for the top 0.1% of players. Maybe just ignore these players for the next league. Forget that they even exist. Let’s see how it goes and use this data to take further measures to improve the game.

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The Delirium league challenges players of Path of Exile.

Is Path of Exile too hard?

What exactly does the player mean? Kamantum explains that he does not want an easy Path of Exile. He loves the high difficulty. He just believes that the new game mechanics primarily target the top players. And those are not many. He cites the effects of Delirium on death, which come with partly drastic penalties.

According to Kamantum, such harsh mechanics like in Delirium are simply aimed at the best of the best. Everyone else suffers as a result. According to him, the game mechanics are designed so that top players are greatly challenged. But for others, the difficulty level becomes unfair.

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What are players saying about the situation? Kamantum’s comment sparked a discussion on reddit, garnering him some support. However, some are a bit more skeptical.

  • Saboteur comments on reddit: “I believe the problem is that if they make the game too hard, they can take it back and people will be happy about it. But if they make it too easy and later try to increase the difficulty, people will be angry that they are now being punished and their build doesn’t work. At least psychologically, it works better to make the game too hard and unfair right now.”
  • SkepticSMT says: “So many new players are starting to play this game and are being finished off by mechanics like Delirium and are quitting. The developers are really thinking only about the 0.1% and are losing many more players because of it. That needs to change!”
  • claptrapMD has a different view: “It’s a double-edged sword. Make the game hard enough and players who love a challenge are happy. If the developers make it casual so everyone can succeed, then players finish it in a few days and then stop playing. Harder is better in my opinion.”

What do you think? Has Path of Exile become too hard? Or do you like these challenges?

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In the new MMO, you must do what your weapons demand from you and they want blood

Andreas Bertits Andreas Bertits Reading time 2 minutes

A new MMO focused on PvP battles has been announced with High Treason. Your weapons play a particularly special and unusual role.

What is High Treason? High Treason is an MMO focused on PvP battles. You create a hero that you guide through the game world, where you hunt other players. This earns you experience points to improve your character. Additionally, you complete quests, loot towns, and explore dungeons.

Weapons with certain requirements

What is special about the MMO? You can enhance your items, including weapons, but it happens in a very special way.

Your weapons demand that you complete specific tasks.

  • For example, there are items that thirst for blood. In this case, you go out and fight other players.
  • Other weapons need to be sharpened repeatedly on a whetstone and then polished with a wolf skin.

The weapons are equipped with certain abilities that you tactically use in battles. With war hammers, you strike hard; with daggers, you can stab enemies from ambush. The strength of these abilities is influenced by the quality of the items. So if you regularly complete the tasks, you will deal more damage, for example.

High Treason Character
High Treason allows you to improve your character through PvP battles and quests.

What else does the online game offer? You not only fight against players, but you can also invite friends into your group to journey together through the world.

In addition, it is possible to play in a hardcore mode. In this mode, a permadeath system is introduced, as it was introduced in The Division 2 a few months ago. If you die, your character is gone forever, and you must create a new one. Depending on how long you survive, you will achieve a good or not-so-good place on the leaderboard.

When will High Treason be released? The launch was initially planned for February 2020. However, that did not happen. Currently, there is no new release date. You can, however, add the game to your wishlist on Steam and receive a notification when it starts. A price has not yet been established.

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Fortnite introduces 3 new skins with surprise feature

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In Fortnite there will soon be 3 new skins that have a hidden feature. However, you can only see this feature when you have full shield. We will show you what these skins look like.

What kind of skins are these? These 3 leaked skins are Slurp skins found by data miners in Fortnite’s data after the Update 12.20.

What makes them special is that they are reactive and change during gameplay.

Hidden feature only with full shield

What do the skins look like? These 3 outfits are very similar to the Battle Pass skin Glibber from the Battle Pass of Season 11. They are also versions of the skins: Bandolette, Jonesy, and Leviathan.

In the Slurp version, these two components are mixed, resulting in blue, gooey creatures.

This is what the Slurp skins look like:

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What hidden feature do they have? The skins are reactive and change in-game. It is suspected that you start with the blue versions of the skins of Jonesy, Bandolette, and Leviathan.

However, once you reach full shield in-game, the heads of the skins change and they look like Glibber, with round, happy faces.

Will this be a skin pack? These 3 skins could be part of a whole pack. However, you usually can only buy these for real money and not as usual with V-Bucks.

It is still unclear how much the pack will cost. Usually, there are back accessories or pickaxes included, but that does not seem to be the case with this pack.

The Frost Legends pack cost 24.99 euros and included 3 skins plus their back accessories:

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How does the community react to the Slurp skins?

There are various opinions about the Slurp skins and their hidden feature. Some find them pretty cool and will probably buy them, while other players are appalled and comment on Twitter:

  • E-M-F: “Epic should never be allowed to create Slurp skins again.”
  • Fungi488: “Please tell me there is an option to turn off the reactive style.”
  • hehe2nd: “Seriously? They look really creepy.”

Whether the skins are creepy, funny, or cool, they definitely have something special about them.

This is not the first time Epic has included a hidden feature in a skin.

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Ninja plays Ninja.

The professional Ninja also received a skin in Fortnite that includes a hidden feature.

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Dead by Daylight: Starting in April you can also kill your friends on Mobile

Cortyn Cortyn Reading time 2 minutes

The mobile version of Dead by Daylight finally has a release date. We tell you when the killing begins and how this version of the game differs from others.

Over 8 months ago, the announcement came that the asymmetrical horror game Dead by Daylight wants to make the leap to mobile devices. After a longer testing phase, the time has come. Starting from April 16, 2020, Dead by Daylight Mobile will be available for Android and iOS devices.

What differences are there between the versions? There are several differences from the PC and console versions of Dead by Daylight. The most noticeable is probably that Dead by Daylight Mobile is fundamentally free, meaning Free2Play – as is common for mobile games. However, many of the characters must be unlocked, which are free in the PC version.

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Additionally, there is a modified progression system that is significantly faster. This grants more rewards for less playtime. This is especially important because perk slots for the characters are unlocked earlier, allowing players to use multiple skills sooner – namely at levels 1, 2, 5, and 10 instead of (as in other versions) at 1, 5, 10, and 15.

The PC and console version has meanwhile received a killer that makes you feel powerful again.

Is there crossplay? No, the mobile version of Dead by Daylight is standalone and not connected to the versions on PC, PS4, Xbox One, or Switch. Therefore, you have your own pool of players who must play with the same controls as you. This is also good because, for example, visibility on the mobile version is a bit better to compensate for the small display. This is meant to create fair conditions.

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The system for unlocking content is somewhat modified.

Pre-registration brings benefits: Those who register for the game before release can grab some additional rewards. This includes blood shards (for unlocking cosmetics and characters), as well as plenty of cosmetic items for killers and survivors.

You can register here for Android devices and here for iOS devices.

Those who want to kill their friends on mobile soon can soon get started – even if you should probably stay home in the current world situation.

We have already conducted a large interview on important questions regarding game mechanics and problems like “Pay2Win” in Dead by Daylight Mobile.

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CoD Warzone: How to spectacularly bring down helicopters from the sky – even without a weapon

Sven Galitzki Sven Galitzki Reading time 3 minutes

In Call of Duty: Warzone, the battle royale of CoD: Modern Warfare, players have stumbled upon a trick to essentially take helicopters down from the sky with one hit. You don’t even need a weapon for this.

That’s why helicopters are popular in Warzone: helicopters are a popular means of transport in Call of Duty: Warzone. They are fast, can carry up to 4 passengers, and can quickly take them to important key points. Opponents can also be easily “overrun” with them. However, bringing them down from the sky isn’t always easy.

What’s the trick about? A player has discovered a clever trick on how to apparently easily and in one hit bring helicopters down from the sky with a little finesse.

No weapon is even required for this. You just need a specific item – and you’ll become the helicopter killer.

Reddit user Ernis766 stumbled upon this method by chance while he wanted to scout an opposing team that was putting him in trouble. 

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How does the trick work? It isn’t really complicated. To get a better look at the enemy troop, Ernis766 simply took out a reconnaissance drone and let it take off.

Through the drone’s camera, he could watch the enemy team as they boarded a helicopter and flew in his direction. He then just guided the small flying device into the fully occupied enemy helicopter.

He was then amazed by the effect. The collision was enough to make an apparently completely undamaged helicopter explode immediately and eliminate all occupants.

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In short: If you have the chance, take out a remote-controlled reconnaissance drone and steer it into the helicopter. You can find these scattered in crates on the battle royale map.

Normally, you’d use them to mark enemy players. However, evidently, a direct “hit” is enough to completely destroy the helicopter. Especially when taking off or hovering, the helicopter is very vulnerable. With a little practice, you can hit it quickly while in flight.

What do players say? Players are celebrating this trick on Reddit. The post received nearly 4,000 upvotes in less than a day. This is finally a cool and effective way to utilize this otherwise rather useless tool.

At the same time, they are also mocking the helicopters in Warzone. These may seem to take hundreds of bullets, collide five times with a building, and still be in usable condition afterward. But if they brush against a small object like the drone, they’ll immediately disintegrate into dust.

By the way, the drone can also be turned into a lethal tool in the regular multiplayer of Modern Warfare: How to turn boring drones in CoD Modern Warfare into cunning killers

Also interesting: If you’re looking for more tips and tricks for CoD: Warzone, check out these articles:

By the way, Warzone may continue in the new CoD 2020: CoD Black Ops 2020: New details leaked about campaign, zombies, and multiplayer

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Sony shares a lot of information about the PS5, but fans want to know something completely different.

Noah Struthoff Noah Struthoff Reading time 2 minutes

Last night, on March 18, there were finally new updates about the PlayStation 5 (PS5). However, for many fans, this news was not important. They desire something completely different.

What did Sony announce? In a live stream, Sony shared the system architecture of the new PS5 with the whole world. Many technical terms were mentioned, leaving the average console gamer with many questions.

You can read exactly what was revealed here. There we will translate many of the technical terms.

The presentation, however, does not excite many fans. The things that are truly important to them have not yet been mentioned.

Fans want to see price and games instead of technical details

What is desired? Looking at the comments in the PS5 subreddit, there is little enthusiasm there. The comment from BarryMcKockinner summarizes the opinion of many gamers: “While it’s fun to compare the raw data of these consoles [PS5 and Xbox Series X], ultimately it’s the price and game development that will make the difference for the players.”.

csmith81981 is even more direct. He states: “None of this is really significant to me. I know it will be faster and quieter than the PS4 Pro. All that matters to me are the games. That’s what I am waiting for.”.

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Mark Cerny revealed many details about the PS5 yesterday

Why is there so little enthusiasm? The presentation yesterday was very technical and particularly exciting for game developers. For them, it is crucial whether their game ultimately runs well and smoothly on the PS5.

For the average gamer, many technical details may be of little significance. Whether the PS5 is slightly faster than assumed or has a somewhat better graphics than previously thought is nice, but not alone decisive for the purchase. At least, this is often read in the comments on the presentation.

What do fans expect regarding the price? Some gamers have looked at the technical specifications and believe that the PS5 is likely trying to be slightly cheaper than the new Xbox.

To me, it looks like Sony has tried to reach a specific price point.

I think the PS5 will cost $399 and the Series X will be $499. Or Sony will announce the price first, and then Microsoft will decide to take a loss on their hardware, as I believe that a $100 difference is too much for the majority.

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They explain it this way: the technology in the PS5 seems to be a bit cheaper than that of the Xbox Series X. This way, they could potentially outdo their competitor Microsoft if the new PlayStation actually becomes somewhat cheaper.

Anyone who wants to see the data overview can check out the following articles:

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MediaMarkt Club Offers: 4K TV, Gaming Keyboard & SSD cheaper

Kevin Nielsen Kevin Nielsen Reading time 2 minutes

With the MediaMarkt Club offers, you get two LG 4K TVs for the price of one. Additionally, the Razer BlackWidow is available at the best price.

Until March 30 at 9 AM, you can secure the special offers for MediaMarkt Club members. The membership is free and you can easily complete it online. As a MediaMarkt Club member, you not only have access to the offers but also receive some bonuses like:

  • Extended return period of 28 days
  • 0% financing for up to 20 months
  • Digital receipt for every purchase
  • Regular special offers
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Sony KD-55XG8577 4K TV at the current best price

This is how good the offer is: With the MediaMarkt Club deals, you can get the Sony KD-55XG8577 4K TV for only 749 euros. This is the current best price for the TV.

This is what the TV offers: The Sony 4K TV comes with a 55-inch diagonal screen. For an impressive image calculation and scaling of non-4K material, the X1 4K processor is used. Additionally, Sony naturally employs HDR. It also has Motionflow XR 800 and a native refresh rate of 100 Hz.

Another special feature is the operating system. The Sony KD-55XG8577 uses Android TV. This gives you direct access to the Google Play Store and a variety of apps right on the TV. You can also connect your smartphone to it.

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Razer BlackWidow Gaming Keyboard at an absolute best price

Top offer: As a MediaMarkt Club member, you can buy the Razer BlackWidow Elite with Green switches at an absolute best price of 115 euros. This saves you another 14 euros compared to the next best provider.

This is what the gaming keyboard offers: With the Razer BlackWidow Elite, you get a very good mechanical keyboard. This version uses Green switches. These are tactile and clicky switches.

The keyboard also features media controls, and you can create and save up to five profiles. Anti-ghosting with 10-key rollover is also possible.

Buyers have rated it very well with 4.8 out of 5 stars.

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MMORPG was a hit on Steam, now the servers are closing – What happened?

Andreas Bertits Andreas Bertits Reading time 3 minutes

The MMORPG MapleStory 2 seemed to be developing into a hit in 2018, but now it is facing shutdown. The servers are closing.

How well did MapleStory 2 launch? The MMORPG was released in October 2018 and achieved a peak of 42,278 concurrent players on Steam immediately. Even the reviews remain mostly positive with 74%. The MMORPG was well-received but primarily struggled with gold sellers and cheaters. Additionally, there was a lot of grinding.

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MapleStory 2 was a hit on Steam at first. Now it is being shut down.

The end of a hit

What are the developers announcing now? MapleStory 2 will shut down on May 27. It is no longer possible to make purchases in the in-game shop.

We are forever grateful for your patience and dedication regarding MapleStory 2 as we tried to revamp the game starting with Project New Leaf. Ultimately, however, we have decided that we will not be able to provide the kind of service that meets your expectations.

We have closely examined the current state of the game and its future roadmap and, unfortunately, have come to the conclusion that it will be difficult to continue the game in the long term while staying true to what made MapleStory 2 your MapleStory 2.

Developers of MapleStory 2

Why is the game being shut down? Despite the strong launch of this anime MMORPG in October 2018, Steamcharts show a steady decline in players. Over all this time, there was only an increase in two months when new, larger updates were released.

Players mention several reasons for this:

  • The grind was simply too high. The random element of obtaining good items and resources while playing led to a strongly repetitive gameplay. As a result, MapleStory 2 got pretty boring rather quickly.
  • The developers simply could not manage the problem with gold sellers and cheaters, which negatively affected the fun of the game.
  • The player-created costumes were problematic, as their design was hardly checked. Some players walked around in Hitler costumes even though many minors played MapleStory 2.
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MapleStory 2 players with Trump masks and “Make America Great Again” hats.

MapleStory-2 fans are sad

How are players reacting to the shutdown? MapleStory 2 still has very good ratings on Steam. Therefore, fans are expressing their incomprehension about the decision.

  • DarkNicky explains on Steam: “Holy s… They are shutting it down! I love this game. Why is it closing? I mean, I didn’t like how they split the U.S. into East and West… maybe a mega server would have prevented the downfall! I’m very sad. Will there maybe be a MapleStory 3 now?”
  • Asunai is angry: “The developers decided to abruptly end the service and grant refunds to anyone who purchased through the Nexon website, but not through Steam. I don’t even know why the game is being shut down; it seems to have a decent player base.”
  • Arashi is sad: “I loved this game and will miss it. It was such a unique MMO and despite its flaws, I had a lot of fun playing. Definitely a game I will remember. Thank you for the great game!”

Did you play MapleStory 2? Are you sad that it is being shut down? Let us know in the comments.

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