AI is highly controversial. Gabe Newell, head of Valve, states that AI can make better developers out of many people. In fact, better developers than those who have been doing nothing else for a decade.
The YouTuber Zalkar Saliev spoke in an interview with Gabe Newell, founder and head of Valve (Steam). During this discussion, they touched on a topic that concerns many people today: artificial intelligence and its use in everyday life (via YouTube.com).
What did Saliev want to know? The YouTuber wanted to ask Newell whether younger people dealing with AI should learn the technical side or focus solely on the best ways to use the tools. This was reported by the English-speaking magazine PCGamer.com.
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Commercial for the Joule Kitchen Appliance with Gabe Newell from Valve
Newell considers AI an important tool in everyday life
This was Newell’s response: The head of Valve (Steam) explained that he considers both aspects important. He stated that people who actively work with AI will surpass those who have been programming for years in the future:
I believe it’s both. The more you understand what underlies these current tools, the more effectively you can use them. However, I think we find ourselves in a funny situation where people who cannot program and use AI to improve their programming skills will become more effective developers than those who have been doing it for a decade.
Newell further emphasizes that every user should be able to derive something useful from AI. However, to truly get the best out of this technology, one must understand how it works and what is behind it. Newell adds:
Even if you are just a pure tool user, you will find that the benefit of these tools is very, very high. But your ability to use these tools will continue to improve the more you understand the underlying methods and mindsets of the people developing machine learning systems. So I believe that both are interrelated and greatly complement each other.
Wing Commander is over 35 years old, but to this day there is a bug in the game. Developers simply disguised the bug because they didn’t have time to fix the error before the release.
Wing Commander is one of the most well-known PC games. The game was first released on September 26, 1990, for MS-DOS. There were later additional titles and spin-offs for Wing Commander, but the first part is still considered by many players to be the masterpiece.
To this day, the game still crashes at the same spot, namely at the end. However, a developer cleverly hid the error so that it goes unnoticed today.
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Error message becomes thank you message
What kind of error is this? Wing Commander was published in 1990 by Electronic Arts as the publisher. Just before the release, the developers were under stress, as they could not fix an error. Ken Demarest, one of the original developers, explained how he turned an error he couldn’t fix into something positive (via wcnews.com):
Back then in Wing Commander 1, we received an exception from our EMM386 memory manager when we exited the game. The screen would go black and a single line would be displayed, something like ‘EMM386 Memory manager error. Blah blah blah.’
We had to deliver as quickly as possible. So I edited the error in the memory manager itself with a hexadecimal system, so that it read: ‘Thank you for playing Wing Commander.’
This means that the friendly thank you message when you finish the game is a disguised crash notification. The error has existed for 35 years and has never been officially fixed or removed.
Star Citizen as a spiritual successor to Wing Commander
Between 1990 and 2007, a total of 17 titles were released for Wing Commander in various forms and spin-offs. Chris Roberts, the then lead developer of Wing Commander, is now developing the space game “Star Citizen” with his company, which he sees as a spiritual successor to Wing Commander and Freelancer.
GTA 5 is one of the biggest games on Twitch and has launched the careers of several well-known streamers. Twitch invited MeinMMO for a discussion and streaming expert Lydia spoke with Mike Minton about the success of GTA 5 and the plans for GTA 6.
Who is Mike Minton? As “Chief Monetization Officer” of Twitch, Mike Minton is responsible for everything that helps streamers make money. This includes paid subscriptions, the Twitch currency Bits, as well as partnerships with brands and advertising.
As such, he is also referred to as Twitch’s “Money Guy”.
MeinMMO talked to Mike about the success secret of GTA 5, the role of Twitch in it, and got a little insight into the plans for GTA 6.
The entire industry is eagerly waiting for GTA 6:
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GTA 5 and the Magic of Twitch
MeinMMO:To what extent do you think the success of a game depends on how well it performs on Twitch?
Mike Minton: It depends on the game. The fact is that almost every gaming publisher and game developer in the world uses Twitch to market their games. In many cases, they have also learned to develop their games on Twitch. It has become part of their development cycle, which is really fascinating.
So they work with streamers from the very start, get advice, often bringing streamers in for early playtests. And when they go through some kind of early access, they do so in close collaboration with streamers who showcase the game and interact with the community. Often, the developers themselves are in the streamers’ communities and engage there.
So it was really fantastic to see the evolution of Twitch – not just as a marketing service or platform for games, but truly as a place that developers embrace throughout the entire development process.
And I think almost every game that has been successful in the last ten years had a targeted Twitch strategy and influencers as part of its success.
MeinMMO:Can you name a specific example where Twitch significantly increased a game’s popularity?
Mike Minton: Let’s take one of the biggest examples: Grand Theft Auto 5 in the last four or five years, with the introduction of role-playing servers where creators have driven stories and taken on roles, really building stories around those roles. That became extremely popular and revitalized GTA, based on the work that the creators have done.
That’s a really great example of the magic of Twitch – communities forming around a story and interaction with the audience.
I mean, GTA 5 is now, what, twelve years old? And yet it’s still huge – simply because the creators have poured so much passion into it. That has given the game a completely new lease on life.
Path of Exile is probably also a pretty good example. Such live-service games that go through seasons. I think they also had really good success on Twitch, both in using influencers to drive engagement for the game and making the launch of seasons big events. That is very much driven by influencers.
Everyone tunes in on Fridays to see what the latest build is and how to succeed in the new season.
MeinMMO:You mentioned the community-driven aspect. What role do you see for Twitch in that regard?
Mike Minton: Yes. Our role is more behind the scenes. By that, I mean: We are in close contact with many studios on the developer side and support them with specific activations – such as through drops campaigns or by connecting them with suitable streamers to specifically push new content or events like a new season, as is often the case with GTA 5. So our role is to actively foster these relationships between developers and streamers.
On the streamer side, it’s mainly about developing tools that enable them to build a great environment and community around that content.
From clips that help streamers find new audiences on other services or maintain their connection with their audience on Twitch, to all the products that help them grow and monetize their audience. This also includes the subs we’ve already talked about.
So we are very present in this dynamic between developers, streamers, and new players, but we are more of a mediator in this relationship.
MeinMMO:Okay. So you see yourselves as the connecting element that brings them together.
Mike Minton: Well, we create a product that enables this magic. Right. And that’s in many ways the magic of Twitch: that you can have this interaction in a very safe environment.
I’m sure we are a place for the publishers of GTA where they want to see their content showcased. Creators feel comfortable with what they can do on the platform to promote interaction, and viewers know that when they tune in, they will have fun.
MeinMMO:You mentioned a safe space for showcasing games. We’ve seen some roleplayers in the past who may have been a bit too enthusiastic and got banned on Twitch for their roleplaying. How can Twitch help in such situations?
Mike Minton: I’m not familiar with the specifics of the mentioned examples, but our approach is more to inform, educate, and assist creators. That starts with our clear and consistent community guidelines that define what is allowed on the platform.
There are certain types of content that we allow on Twitch, but they must be labeled. Those who use strong language must label this content accordingly. This way, viewers can specifically hide it – and advertisers can also decide if they want to be associated with it.
My advice to creators who find themselves in such situations: Take a step back, read and internalize our community guidelines. I can’t speak about enforcement, the appeals process, and all that, but I know that we generally give streamers the opportunity to appeal if they feel we made a wrong decision.
We review these cases carefully and, of course, also reverse decisions. If it was a mistake, they express remorse, etc. Those are all important parts of this appeals process. So get back up and keep going, because in most cases, your audience will still be there waiting for you when you return.
MeinMMO:So it’s about finding the balance between creating a safe space for communities and allowing creators to express themselves. Okay. GTA 5 is still a huge hit, but GTA 6 is on the horizon, which will likely spark a whole new wave of interest in the RP scene. How much does Twitch plan to invest in the upcoming content?
Mike Minton: Yes. I think it will be a wave that builds over time. That’s why we will have a long-term perspective regarding the various phases of the game from the start.
First, the focus will be on the single-player campaign. That will be a key point. This game will likely be the biggest game of our lives, at least as we know it, and there will be a huge hype around it.
We will work with Take-Two and so on to make it as big as possible for them and activate it on Twitch as they want for the launch of their game.
Then there will probably be a cycle around the online multiplayer at some point later, which will be an even more important segment in the life cycle of this game on Twitch because that’s where the magic begins to happen.
And hopefully, as you say, roleplaying will be available, whether through the necessary mod support or direct support from the developers if they choose to go that route. I don’t know.
And then there’s also going to be a PC phase somewhere. They are only releasing it for consoles. So there are a lot of things and milestones in the launch of this game.
I hope for a long-lasting success for both them and us that fosters streamer and audience engagement for many, many years, just like with GTA 5. But I would say the long-term perspective is the most important.
MeinMMO:So you say you are working directly with Take-Two. You will be working directly with them to prepare for the launch.
Mike Minton: Yes. We have teams that mainly work in business development. We work hand in hand with the publisher on all these major launches, as they want to know from us how to achieve the greatest success for their game on Twitch.
So we have people who work both with the publisher and with Rockstar on the developer side and discuss what we have learned over the years. These are, for example, things like drops or other activations that can be done on Twitch through a big partnership with them. It’s both about marketing and business and the product itself.
MeinMMO:And might there be a more hands-on approach in the future, like official Twitch roleplay servers?
Mike Minton: Yes. I can’t say anything specific about that, but we are definitely having active discussions about how this game can become a lasting success. And I think Twitch will likely be part of that sustained success.
In the Nightmare Dungeons in Diablo 4, you will encounter various monsters – some are annoying, others really dangerous. If you don’t want to be constantly surprised by the toughest enemies, you should avoid certain dungeons.
Which opponent are we talking about? In the Nightmare Dungeons, you might encounter a rather unpleasant enemy: the Butcher. The Butcher, better known by his original name “The Butcher”, is a boss from Diablo 1. In dungeons, he can surprise you randomly, and by the time you hear his heavy footsteps and a: “Ah, fresh meat!”, it’s too late.
With Season 9, Blizzard has revamped the Nightmare Dungeons: There are new activities and fresh Sigil affixes that will remain in the game permanently. And these affixes give you hints about what to expect in the dungeon.
In some dungeons, you will also encounter treasure goblins:
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Die neuen Goblin-Varianten in Diablo 4 im Video
Sigils announce the toughest opponents
How do I recognize what awaits me in the dungeon? On the sigils that open the Nightmare Dungeons, you will find positive and negative effects that the dungeons have. For example, you might gain more gold or materials, but you will have to deal with “vampiric” elite monsters that deal more damage.
The sigil with the affix “Dark Omen” indicates that something is wrong with this place and that someone or something is stalking you. And that “someone” could be the Butcher – the toughest opponent you can encounter in dungeons. In our case, it was also his burning variant. And sometimes Kixxarth is also involved – another really tough opponent that you might know from the Hellwave.
Behind the sigil, the Butcher might be hiding.
Also on Reddit, players report that they encountered the Butcher, but also Kixxarth. Some even encountered both in a Nightmare Dungeon. Many players praise the new affixes on the sigils, especially the treasure hunt affix, which ensures many treasure goblins in the dungeon.
Can I always avoid the Butcher? Unfortunately no. Even if you deliberately break Nightmare Sigils with the “Dark Omen” affix and create new ones, there is no guarantee. The Butcher can still surprise you in dungeons, as well as in the new “Escalating Nightmares”. These consist of three dungeons in a row, whose affixes you do not see all in advance. Nevertheless, you can reduce your chances of an encounter by avoiding “Dark Omen” dungeons.
If you don’t fear the Butcher anyway and want to farm efficiently, then especially look at the positive affixes of the dungeons. The “Horadric Vault” affix ensures that a vault filled with loot, materials, recipes for seasonal gems, and above all Arcana for your Horadric spells awaits you in the dungeon. How the spells complement your builds and which ones there are, you can find out here: Diablo 4 Horadric Spells: This is how the mechanics work in Season 9
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Introducing your father to video games. Can it work? MeinMMO demon Cortyn tried it out – and gained some insights.
Video games are our favorite hobby. Most of us have been playing for years, if not decades. Many of us grew up with games. When we start a new game, we usually grasp the basics within moments. Standard actions like character control, camera movement, or simple actions like “Jump” – we don’t even have to think about it. We can do this as soon as we start the game because it’s nearly identical in almost all games.
However, my father has made it clear to me that it’s not as easy as it seems. For the past few weeks, I’ve been regularly playing a game together with him on the PlayStation 5 and learned: Video games have become incredibly complicated, and basic controls are just the beginning.
We played Split Fiction. Every one of us, long-time gamers, will probably agree with me: Split Fiction is not a difficult game. That’s why it was the perfect game to play with my father and introduce him to the world of video games.
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The creators of It Takes Two reveal their new co-op game Split Fiction for the first time in the trailer
For those who don’t know the game: Split Fiction is played in “split-screen” mode, whether locally or online. You take on the role of the two authors, Zoey and Mio, and must navigate through various fantasy and sci-fi levels. Most of the time, the game is a platformer with occasional action sections and minor puzzles. The two characters must work together, as obstacles cannot be overcome otherwise.
It’s a coop game where cooperation is also mandatory. You cannot complete the game alone.
The thing with the camera
The most obvious example that ran through the entire Split Fiction experience with my father was the use of the camera.
On the console, Split Fiction uses a control scheme that is completely typical for modern action games: With the left stick, you control the character’s movement, and with the right stick, you move the camera. On PC, you control the camera with the mouse and the characters with WASD or the arrow keys. Absolute standard.
In Split Fiction, you permanently see what the other person is doing. Whether you like it or not.
That’s super simple. Or so I thought. But it’s only simple because we’ve been doing it for years or decades.
For my father, it was incredibly difficult.
As long as there was no time limit, it was just a matter of speed. Most of the time, he adjusted the camera for the next jumping section and then controlled the character – one after the other.
But that can’t go on forever. Because eventually, there is a time limit (for example, when being chased by an angry boss), or when you have to rotate the camera during a jumping section – for instance, when moving around a large object or actively avoiding moving threats.
These were the moments when it became clear to me how much is actually demanded at once:
The character must be moved in the correct direction.
The camera must be simultaneously controlled, which also means the character’s movement direction must be constantly adjusted.
The correct keys for jumping, holding, or shooting must be pressed at the right moment.
That sounds completely trivial. Just something that “we gamers” do in our sleep, with the monitor turned off and one-handed.
Especially the absurd pig level will be remembered for a long time.
But for someone who doesn’t usually play video games, it was exhausting and pure stress.
It doesn’t help that my father had never properly held a PS5 controller before and couldn’t even memorize which button was the circle button or the L2 button.
This led to some amusing moments, where all buttons were pressed – including the pause button, which caused several embarrassing silences.
The only video games my father (in my memory) really played actively were the first Tomb Raider games over 20 years ago. Back then, Lara Croft didn’t move in relation to the camera, but always in relation to her own view direction. This feels totally outdated today and would probably overwhelm most of us similarly. Only we would quickly say: “What bad controls, I won’t play that.”
It was even nicer in the later sections of the game when I clearly noticed: Slowly, very slowly, he can use the controls more fluidly. He doesn’t have to look at the controller as often and is also able to align the camera while moving – at least a bit. That he then proudly exclaims after a long jump, “Ha, did you see that? You wouldn’t have thought that!” made it even better.
Alternately activating shields in sync – otherwise, both die.
Games need to be more accessible – otherwise, new players won’t find their way in (Duh!)
The evenings spent in Split Fiction have made it clear to me that more modern games need simplifications.
I don’t want to take the Dark Souls difficulty away from anyone. That’s great and satisfying for us gamers. I also loved completing Expedition 33 on expert and enjoy tough raid bosses in World of Warcraft.
However, I believe that games have become so complex in recent years that they would do well to work more on their accessibility. Basically, every developer should ask themselves: How can my game help someone find access to gaming who has had nothing to do with it so far? Especially complexity monsters like World of Warcraft are simply too hard for newcomers.
This also explains to me why all these “dumb” mobile games are so popular among the older generation. I believe it’s largely due to the simple controls without time pressure. Essentially, very little motor skill needs to be learned, and things like hand-eye coordination are not needed at all. This is different with PC and console games that have action elements.
Yes, the “modern” Tomb Raiders would also be quite a challenge.
Playing with my father also showed me how trained my eyes have become for what most of us would see as “obvious” – but it simply isn’t for non-gamers.
The level design in modern games is designed with lighting and coloring so that at first glance you can see: Ah, that’s the path we’re supposed to take. Whether it’s little lanterns by the roadside, brighter colors, or simply the layout of the environment. I typically needed only two to three seconds to grasp which direction “the game wants from me.”
When my father then murmurs, “Well, something would be hidden here in Tomb Raider,” while he tries to glitch through a for me incredibly painfully obviously completely unimportant vase, I sometimes had to suppress my sympathetic “Now Grandpa is going to tell us how it was in the war” look.
We managed to get about double the playtime out of the game, as the occasional “simple jump” turned out to be quite a test of patience. But hey – in the end, we made it and had a lot of laughs. Because Split Fiction was simply a nice and entertaining game and perhaps one of the best overall to introduce someone to modern gaming. Now the only question is, which game I will force him to play next. Do you have any good suggestions? Otherwise, I will probably force him to play The Last of Us or Detroit: Become Human.
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The world of Warhammer is constantly threatened, whether by cosmic beings, its brutal inhabitants, or magical catastrophes. The “Old World”, that is Warhammer Fantasy, has almost perished multiple times – and once it truly did.
Warhammer was a classic fantasy world at the time, with elves and dwarves, magic and swords, knights and mythical creatures – but significantly dirtier than, say, Warcraft or Middle-earth.
We will look at a few historical events that have almost destroyed the world of Warhammer directly or indirectly and explain in the end how the world actually came to an end.
Note: The dates here are all written according to the Imperial Calendar (“IC”). The calendar recognizes the year 0 as the year in which Sigmar was crowned as the first Emperor of mankind. The year -100 would therefore be 100 years before Sigmar’s coronation.
1. The Elven Civil War with dire consequences for the entire world
Elves are one of the oldest races in Warhammer but were not always divided into High and Dark Elves (and Wood Elves, who are unimportant here). Originally, they were a single people, united under the Phoenix King.
Unlike kings among humans, this title was not inherited. A council gathers to crown the new king. This was supposed to happen with Malekith, a son of the old Phoenix King Aenarion.
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Die Armee der Hochelfen aus Ulthuan im Tabletop von Warhammer Fantasy
When the council chose someone else, Malekith initially seemed agreeable but has since been scheming to reclaim the crown. At the same time, his mother Morathi was working on a similar plan, establishing cults that partially worship demons among the High Elves over millennia.
These intrigues eventually led to a war among the elves, dividing them into High Elves (Asur) and Dark Elves (Druuchi). In this war, not only thousands of elves died, but a magical vortex was almost destroyed: the Maelstrom of Magic.
What appears to be just a large whirlpool is actually a tunnel that sucks magic out of the world and redirects it back into the Warp. This keeps the Warp, the Realm of Chaos, at bay. Malekith attempted to destroy the Great Maelstrom in the year -2723 IC, which would have led to Chaos devouring the Old World. The Dark Elf was unsuccessful, but a large part of the Elven kingdom of Ulthuan was still destroyed in the process.
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For decades, the topic of Artificial Intelligence has been discussed in sci-fi movies. An expert analyzed scenes from 9 movies and explained whichone is the most realistic.Ironically, an action classic is rated the best.
In another video, Sasha Luccioni evaluated AI scenes from various films. She is an AI researcher for a start-up focused on the ethical aspects of artificial intelligence. In the video, she ironically gives an old classic the highest rating.
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Trailer for the sci-fi classic ‘Terminator 2 – Judgment Day’ with Arnold Schwarzenegger
Ironically, Schwarzenegger as Terminator is rated the best
Which movie is rated the best? In the video, Luccioni reacts to and rates several scenes from 9 different science fiction films and series, including:
Iron Man
Spider-Man: Far From Home
Terminator 2
Westworld
Mission Impossible – Dead Reckoning
Ex Machina
2001 – A Space Odyssey
Minority Report
Her
Particularly striking in the video is that Terminator 2 is rated the highest by her. The video shows one of the first scenes from the 34-year-old film, where Schwarzenegger analyzes the environment. He sees the model of motorcycles and other data based on the license plates. Luccioni states that this is quite normal nowadays. The recognition of objects has become quite good, especially regarding cars and roads.
The analysis of people, including height and weight, is also possible with AI nowadays. AI is already being trained to recognize criminals on the run using public cameras. The accuracy of AI depends on the visible context. To determine the height accurately, for instance, you need reference objects in the image.
The last scene she analyzes from Terminator 2 is the fight scene in the bar. She explains that it would be quite difficult for AI to conduct fights without weapons because it has to anticipate what the opponent will do. AI is not really good at this because humans respond spontaneously. She gives the scenes from Terminator 2 an 8/10 and explains: The film was ahead of its time, and she believes that the film has shaped later research in the field of formed.
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How AI works is well demonstrated, its capabilities are still too futuristic
Which scenes does she also rate well? Her favorite single scene from the video comes from Westworld Season 1. The AI in the series is portrayed quite well. In the shown scene, you can see a dialogue tree that, according to Luccioni, is no longer used today but was used earlier.
Nowadays, chatbots are based on Large Language models. They are trained with billions of words and rely on probabilities. These chatbots try to predict the next words. Within their learned information, AI can even improvise.
Additionally, a scene (Season 3) with AI drones is shown. She would not use AI drones because she finds that the risks are too high, and it is ethically problematic to let AI decide who dies.
The shown scene features facial recognition, which likely exists for drones today. However, she considers it unrealistic that a drone scans and uses information from a distant rifle to shoot someone. For AI, predicting the future is difficult.
Due to the unrealistic drone scene, she gives Westworld only a 6/10, although she found the AI dialogue tree the best.
Soulframe is the new project from Digital Extremes, the creators of Warframe. Until now, you could only access the beta version through a waiting list or Twitch Drops. Now, everyone who registered in time will get access.
What is Soulframe? Just like Warframe, Soulframe will also be a free MMO with action-packed combat, plenty of exploration, and mystical storytelling.
This time, however, we will not get sci-fi chaos, but a medieval fantasy world that almost feels like a fairy tale.
How can I get access? If you want to play Soulframe before its official release, you have the opportunity now:
Register by no later than Monday, July 21 at 5:59 on the official website.
After this time, you will automatically receive permanent access to Soulframe.
If you register after July 21, you will end up back on the waiting list like before and will have to wait a bit until more invitations are sent out.
What if I am already registered? If you have previously registered for access to Soulframe but have not yet received a key, that’s not a problem.
Every account that has ever registered for Soulframe will receive access after the stated time.
By the way, there have already been over a million registrations for the new fantasy MMO. Nearly 800,000 are still on the waiting list and will receive access all at once after Monday. Accordingly, the developers are looking forward to this step with both excitement and considerable respect.
What do you think of Soulframe so far? Are you excited about the new MMO title, and will you secure access? Let us know in the comments! Also, MMORPG YouTuber TheLazyPeon has already been able to test the game in advance. You can find details about how he has rated the game so far here on MeinMMO: Popular YouTuber for MMORPGs plays Soulframe for the first time: ‘The game is so freaking cool’
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With The Witch Queen, the “Graviton Spike” has made its entrance into Destiny 2. We will show you how to unlock the exotic cannon.
You need to do this before the exotic quest:
Make sure you have purchased the new expansion “The Witch Queen”.
Complete the campaign of The Witch Queen – depending on your pace, about 7-10 hours.
After the campaign, you can pick up the Exotic Quest “Graviton Through The Ages” at the Altar of Relativity.
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The launch trailer of “The Edge of Fate” showcases the new expansion of Destiny 2
How the Exotic Quest for the Graviton Spike unfolds
To obtain the Graviton Spike, you will need to complete various steps within the exotic quest. This includes collecting different weapon parts and obtaining Vex data fragments.
Your first task is:
Talk to Lodi and then with “The Emeritus”.
Next, you should obtain the first weapon part of the Graviton Spike.
Obtain the first weapon part of the Graviton Spike
Determine the location of the first weapon part using the Rosetta Device. A target will now be shown on your map.
On the way to the Rosetta Device, you need to use the new abilities (Matter Sparks and Matter Manipulator).
Just before the location, you must defeat a “Rosetta Sentry” in order to interact with the Rosetta Terminal afterwards.
Now you will find a new target location on your map where you need to go to collect the first weapon part.
At the new target location, you need to enter a building. Go on the roof of the house to reach the other side. There you can use the Matter Spark to get inside the building – you need to find 3 “Phylons” and charge them with the Matter Spark attack. Afterwards, you will receive your first weapon part in the building.
Return to the Emeritus with the first weapon part to get the next quest step.
Obtain the second weapon part of the Graviton Spike
Determine the location of the second weapon part. You will see a location again on the map where you need to go.
On the way to the terminal, use the Matter Manipulator to reach the next area, where you will then fight another Rosetta Sentry. Afterwards, you can interact with the terminal, which will reveal the location of the second weapon part.
At the location of the weapon part, you will need to use the Matter Spark and the Matter Manipulator.
With the Matter Spark, you must enter a room next door through a gap in one of the walls.
In the new room, use the Matter Manipulator on an object blocking access to the adjacent room, cross the access with the Matter Spark, and enter the room behind.
Then continue rolling as Matter Spark to a channel in the wall and follow it until you can turn right at a fork. Then you need to remove another object with the Matter Manipulator that blocks the way before you reach a new room where you will find the weapon part.
Use fast travel to return to the City of Aionir. Talk to Lodi there.
Obtain the third weapon part of the Graviton Spike and Vex data fragments
Determine the location of the third weapon part.
You will find a marker on the map again to determine the location of the third weapon part. Follow the marker. Note that you do NOT have to go through the train, but through a small portal that you cross as Matter Spark.
If you encounter a Rosetta Sentry, you know you are on the right path.
Defeat the Rosetta Sentry and activate the terminal nearby to obtain the location of the third weapon part.
Return the way you came until you reach the train. Then go through the train. Follow the marking until you find the third weapon part.
Go back and talk to the Emeritus.
Collect Vex data fragments by defeating Vex and picking up the dropped resource from the ground.
Obtain the fourth weapon part of the Graviton Spike
Once you have collected enough Vex data fragments, you need to collect the fourth weapon part, the location of which you will again determine at a terminal marked on the map.
At the new terminal, you must destroy jammers and defeat Vex to deactivate shields in order to access the terminal.
The location of the next weapon part will be shown to you in a tunnel, but before you enter the tunnel, you need to collect a Relocator Thrower.
The Relocator Thrower is located in the terminal area in a container hanging from a crane.
To open the container, you will need to use the Matter Manipulator to remove the side wall of the container. You will activate your Matter Manipulator in one of the corners of the terminal area.
Assemble the Graviton Spike. For this, you need to play and complete the activity “The Sieve” on Kepler. Note that the activity is only available at certain times.
During the activity, you need to protect a drill from various enemies. Some of these enemies must be attacked with the Matter Spark super to deactivate the shield and deal damage to them.
You will receive the Graviton Spike after successfully completing the activity from a chest that drops as a reward for your heroic deed.
South Park is considered an absolute cult and is one of the most popular satire series ever, often featuring dark humor and the claim to make fun of just about everything. In 2006, the creators allegedly went overboard and alienated one of their employees. The son says after the speaker’s death: That’s not true, his father would never have left voluntarily.
Which character is being referred to?
Jerome “Chef” McElroy is one of the few characters in South Park who acts as a sort of anchor of reason. In a world where everyone is somehow going crazy, Chef is grounded.
The kids, the stars of the show, often come to Chef when they need something or have questions – and the robust cook always helps. Even when he is… “busy”.
Chef was voiced by jazz musician Isaac Hayes. In the episode “The Return of Chef” (Season 10, Episode 1), Chef dies a very brutal and exaggerated death, even for South Park standards. The character never appears again afterward.
What was going on with South Park back then? Chef’s disappearance was associated with a major controversy and followed the airing of the controversial episode “Trapped in the Closet” (Season 9, Episode 12).
In this episode, South Park extensively mocks Scientology, a church or cult that is particularly prevalent in the USA. The core of the doctrine is that the human being is supposed to be capable of much more, but was restricted a long time ago due to traumatic experiences.
Isaac Hayes was also a follower of Scientology, and at the time his statement via The Guardian stated: “There is a time when satire ends and intolerance and bigotry against the religious views of others begins.” Even skin color was often a reason for satirical hooks.
Especially regarding the brutal death of Chef, there was a controversy surrounding the whole situation. Many fans found it strange that Hayes would consider this point to be “too much” when the series had already crossed the line before. Hayes’ son, Isaac Hayes III, agrees and says: His father would have liked to stay.
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“To this day he would still be on the show”
In an interview from 2016, Isaac Hayes III explained to the Hollywood Reporter that his father would never have left South Park voluntarily. He loved the show but had to stop because a stroke had taken away his ability to speak.
Chef’s voice actor was not even able to resign on his own; he had to first learn to speak, to walk, to be again. The resignation was done by some of his Scientology colleagues.
In a new interview with Cracked, Isaac Hayes III goes further into the whole matter. It states: His father loved the show, he even sang some of the raunchy songs from the show at his concerts or on the street, especially “Chocolate Salty Balls”:
My father loved Matt and Trey [the creators of the show]. He loved the character. He loved the show. He loved what it meant. He would have stayed until now. To this day he would still be on the show. That is the part that frustrates me.
I don’t think Matt and Trey knew that back then. Because even his own family, we were still allowed in that inner circle. Anyone who has a famous parent, for them, the core team – Scientology or not – can be a barrier for family and personal relationships.
To this day, his son does not know who it was that ended Chef’s career. But that led to a lot of lost income and Isaac Hayes was forced to tour again – much earlier than his health condition would have allowed. Isaac Hayes III believes that his father died in 2008, likely due to a subsequent stroke.
Since you’re on MeinMMO, you should have had some experience with gaming. Soon there will be an Anime that discusses video games and the people behind them.
What kind of Anime is this? Let’s Play is a Webtoon by Leeanne M. Krecic (Mongie), which is set to receive a similarly titled anime adaptation in October 2025. The anime was first announced at the New York Comic Con in 2023.
The story centers around young game developer Samara “Sam” Young from Los Angeles. She fulfills a dream and publishes her first indie title, Ruminate.
The reviews are positive until a well-known streamer named Marshall Law gives the game a devastating review. Subsequently, his fans bombard the indie game with negative ratings.
To make matters worse, she discovers that this hater becomes her new neighbor. Sam tries to avoid Marshall, but the two develop a complicated relationship.
As if that weren’t complex enough, Sam’s best friend Link has feelings for her. Additionally, there is a manager at her father’s workplace who shows interest in her.
The anime sounds like a small harem, but it is much more than that. The source material already shows why you should look forward to the anime.
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Let’s Play: The trailer for the slice-of-life anime with love entanglements
Positive and negative aspects of gaming
What is known about the anime? The first episode of the anime was already shown at Anime Expo 2025 in Los Angeles. The director of the anime is Daiki Tomiyasu, who was responsible for Pokémon Sun & Moon. Another notable person from the anime is Kana Hanazawa, who will voice Sam. You know her as Mitsuri Kanroji from Demon Slayer, the Love Hashira.
What makes the story so special? The genre of the series and the webtoon is a mix of romance, comedy, and slice of life. It not only tells about the beautiful sides of the developer and the streamer but also about the darker sides. Marshall struggles with depression and the pressure of the public.
Even the introverted Sam has to deal with the loud world. She is a rather extroverted character who does not want to be the center of the public as a person.
Nevertheless, the anime does not lose its humor. Here and there, memes or references from gaming are included.
Is the webtoon already finished? The webtoon has been running since 2017 and published its last chapter in September 2022. Since then, the story has been on hiatus with an unknown time frame.
On Reddit, fans speculate that the author wants to switch platforms due to insufficient promotion. Since Webtoon would retain the digital distribution rights for 3 years, she would have to wait a bit longer before she can relaunch her story on another platform. The community speculates autumn 2025 as the timeframe.
If you’ve had enough of gaming but still can’t get enough of animes, there are various series for you. Some take place in nature, so you don’t have to go outside to touch grass. The recommendations from MeinMMO can be seen here: 6 Animes in Nature that Keep You Indoors
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Are you looking for a shooter? Fanatical offers 23 of them for less than 2 Euros. In particular, two games stand out from the crowd.
Now the provider Fanatical has a “Build your own” bundle for shooters: You choose which games you want from it. The more you buy, the cheaper the individual titles become. Several of them are considered real recommendations among players and testers, making the offer quite worthwhile.
Off The Grid: Der kostenlose Shooter aus Deutschland erscheint jetzt auch auf Steam
23 games for under 2 Euros each, some with high Steam ratings
What games are there? In total, there are 22 offers, one offer consists of a double pack of two games. In total, there are 23 shooters. The more games you buy, the lower the price becomes: If you buy more than 7 games, you pay 1.45 Euros per game.
Hyper Demon
Amid Devil /Dusk (Double Pack)
Zero Protocol
The Ascent: Cyber Edition
Mother Hub
Pathologic 2
Post Void
Ash & Adams Gobsmacked
Stop Dead
Fobia – St. Dinfna Hotel
Sprawl
In Sound Mind
Death Trash
Quartermain and the Cult of Cthulhu
Hellpoint
Reaver
Satan
Dread X Collection 5
Dread X Collection: The Hunt
RICO: London
Hellbound
Sylvio: Black Waters
Several of these games have received very positive ratings or are definitely worth it: In particular, with The Ascent and Pathologic 2, you get two very good games with minor (technical) flaws. But there are also further hidden gems:
In Sound Mind is also rated extremely well (95% positive out of more than 4,000 ratings).
Hyper Demon is also considered a real hidden gem among many players (94% positive out of more than 2,500 ratings).
Games Workshop has introduced a ton of new products for Warhammer, which are set to expand the games in the near future. Included are: Chaos Dwarfs, which already existed in Warhammer Fantasy and are now coming with new models to Age of Sigmar. The community is absolutely excited.
This is now new:
In the Summer Preview 2025, Games Workshop introduced the Forge of Hashut, corrupted Dwarfs from Chaos, who specialize in building heavy weapons and industry.
The Dwarfs – or Duardin – come with various warriors, siege engines, bull-beasts and, what is unusual for Dwarfs, wizards. And this is exactly what sets the Chaos Dwarfs apart.
What is so special about the Dwarfs? Dwarfs cannot officially wield magic. Their only means of sorcery are runes, which they have from their gods – who were once Dwarven heroes themselves (“ancestor gods”).
The Chaos Dwarfs originated from a time when the Dwarfs spread across the Old World. They were cut off from their kin when an invasion of Chaos ravaged the world.
Without connection to their brothers and sisters and through the constant struggle against Chaos, they eventually became corrupted. Dwarfs are known for their stubbornness and just like their counterparts from Warhammer 40,000 resistant to Chaos influence, but not immune.
After losing contact with their ancestor gods, a dark entity promised them help: Hashut, a lesser Chaos God. Through this, the Chaos corruption was further enhanced, the Dwarfs have mutated into bull-centaurs and could suddenly wield magic – at a price: the magic slowly turns the spellcaster into stone.
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Das sind die Chaos-Zwerge der Helschmiede von Hashut aus Warhammer: Age of Sigmar
“This will be a bad year for my wallet”
On Reddit, the Forge of Hashut is one of the absolute favorites from the Summer Preview 2025. Above all, the design is praised: Age of Sigmar already looks very cool, but the new Chaos Dwarfs have even cooler stuff than others.
Only the crazy trains are missing. Chaos Dwarfs build heavy siege engines like cannons, rocket launchers, or infernal giant metal wolves and demons forced into the machines.
Among them are trains that look like steam locomotives with spiked bull catches and mounted cannons. Exactly those are not included in the new models. However, you can see them with the Chaos Dwarfs DLC in Total War: Warhammer 3.
Nevertheless, the Forge of Hashut brings great joy. Users say that of all armies, the Chaos Dwarfs have the broadest spectrum of units. Some are sure that they will become their new army and are excited about how well one of the old armies from Warhammer Fantasy has been implemented.
The currently best CPU is the Ryzen 7 9800X3D, but one processor is supposed to be significantly faster. However, the new Threadripper Pro 9995WX is not only expensive but also too fast for many gaming PCs.
Now, a leak with a benchmark for the new AMD Ryzen Threadripper Pro 9995WX has surfaced. The leak allegedly showcases the raw performance of the processor. And the performance significantly exceeds that of the popular and very good Ryzen 7 9800x3D.
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Threadripper Pro 9995WX delivers high performance, aimed at professional users
What kind of CPU is this? With the Threadripper Pro 9995WX, AMD intends to launch a new processor for workstation systems starting July 23, 2025. The chip has 96 CPU cores and offers 192 threads. The price is set at $11,699, listed at Geizhals.de for 12,400 Euros.
How fast is the CPU? The leak shows a CPU multicore test score of 173,452 for a CPU identified as the new flagship AMD Ryzen Threadripper Pro 9995WX in a post on X. This was reported by the English-language magazine PCGamesn.com.
By comparison: The Ryzen 7 9800x3D achieves a multi-core score of only 23,315 points (via cpu-monkey.com), still ahead of AMD’s previous champion, the AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D. We compared Ryzen 7 9800x3D and 7800X3D and explain whether the older CPU can still be worthwhile for you.
Is such a high-end CPU worth it for gamers? No, generally not. On one hand, the Threadripper 9995WX is supposed to cost up to $11,699 at launch; for that money, you could also buy a high-end gaming PC with an RTX 5090.
On the other hand, AMD itself emphasizes that the Threadripper is aimed at the professional market, especially at individuals who want to use their processor for AI and video rendering. High performance is needed here, which such a powerful processor can provide. In a gaming PC, the system might not be able to utilize the many cores at all.
A player wanted to film a bug in Dune: Awakening. Instead, he discovered a flying sandworm that definitely does not belong there.
In the video on Reddit, you can see a player traveling with his ornithopter to document a bug. However, right at the beginning, you can see something else: A floating sandworm that moves jerkily and misshapen through the sky. After a good minute, the worm disappears as suddenly as it appeared, leaving no further traces.
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Spieler schafft das Unmögliche in Dune: Awakening auf Steam, reitet auf einem Sandwurm durch die Wüste
Sandworms are feared in Dune but do not belong in the air
Why does the worm not belong there? Sandworms in Dune are generally not sky-dwellers, but live beneath the sand surface and make life difficult for players and inhabitants of the game world from there. More information about sandworms in Dune can be found directly on MeinMMO.
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Very large sandworms can, however, cause golden-yellow flashes rising into the sky, which are also called worm signs. The worms themselves remain in the sand and only briefly surface.
Ein Spieler vermisst sein 23 Jahre altes MMORPG. Weil er kein besseres findet, beschließt er, sein eigenes Spiel zu entwickeln. Jetzt hat er das Projekt samt Shop-Seite auf Steam vorgestellt.
Ragnarok Online ist ein klassisches MMORPG, das 2002 in Korea erschien und starke Popularität in Asien und Europa erreichte. Mit Ragnarok Online 2 gibt es sogar einen Nachfolger, der bei Fans aber nur verhalten bewertet worden ist (58 % positiv bei rund 3.000 Bewertungen auf Steam), dazu etliche Spin-Offs.
Ein Spieler hat Ragnarok Online früher viel gespielt, musste aber feststellen, dass er kein vergleichbares MMORPG finden konnte. In Europa sind die offiziellen Server zudem seit einige Zeit abgeschaltet, hier lässt sich das Spiel nur noch auf privaten Servern spielen. Aus diesem Grund hat er damit begonnen, sein eigenes MMORPG zu entwickeln: SpiritVale.
Das über 20 Jahre alte Spiel bekommt auch heute noch Updates mit neuen Inhalten:
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SpiritVale soll ein geistiger Nachfolger von Ragnarok sein, ohne ihn ablösen zu wollen
Das sagt der Spieler: Der Spieler erklärte, dass er mit Ragnarok Online aufgewachsen sei. Jetzt stellte er sein Projekt auf Reddit vor und erklärte, dass er sein neues Spiel davon inspirieren lassen wolle:
Ich bin damit aufgewachsen, RO zu spielen und ich konnte einfach nicht die gleiche Art von Erfahrung heutzutage finden, also habe ich beschlossen, mein eigenes zu machen. Es ist noch ein langer Weg bis dahin, aber die Steam-Seite ist gerade online gegangen.
Ich erwarte nicht, dass es RO ersetzen wird, aber ich wollte etwas in diesem Geiste bauen, einfache Klassen, Theoriearbeit und Beutejagd. Derzeit sind die 5 Basisklassen implementiert. Ich würde mich über Feedback von RO-Fans freuen!
Was ist SpiritVale? SpiritVale übernimmt zentrale Grundideen und die spielerische Freiheit von Ragnarok Online, modernisiert diese aber spürbar durch ein actionreiches Kampfsystem und eine aktualisierte Ästhetik. Die Zielgruppe sind Fans von klassischen MMORPGs, die nostalgische Elemente schätzen, aber gleichzeitig Wert auf modernes Action-Gameplay legen.
Die Zielgruppe sind laut Steam-Shopseite Fans von klassischen MMORPGs, die nostalgische Elemente schätzen, aber gleichzeitig Wert auf modernes Action-Gameplay legen.
Was soll das Spiel kosten und wann kommt’s raus? Preis und Release-Datum sind noch nicht bekannt, das Spiel soll aber im Early Access erscheinen. Das Spiel soll laut Entwickler als Free-to-Play-Spiel erscheinen und der Schwerpunkt soll nicht auf der Monetarisierung liegen. Er selbst sagte in einer Antwort, es „braucht nicht viel, um die Servergebühren zu decken.“
A few datasets analyzed and an invoice for 50,000 euros received: This has now happened to a user who publicly shares their mistake. The problem also shows how quickly one can underestimate data consumption when analyzing datasets.
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What happened to the user? The user explained that they wanted to explore the public Solana dataset in BigQuery and started writing simple test SQL queries using Python and the BigQuery API. According to them, it was only about basic things like searching for transactions by hash or address.
The surprise came after several queries were conducted and after 10 days. They received a bill for 50,850 euros.
To estimate the costs, they had used ChatGPT. A costly mistake, as they explained (via Reddit.com):
I had no idea that experimenting with a public dataset could carry significant financial risks. I had researched how billing works and inquired about the expected costs, among other things, by asking ChatGPT for rough estimates. Based on this, I was confident that my consumption would be within a reasonable range (around 30-50 dollars per month).
However, it is now clear to me that I approached the billing without sufficient caution and underestimated the potential financial risks, leading to an expensive mistake.
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BigQuery charges fees based on data volume, which can lead to high costs
Where do the high costs come from? BigQuery is Google’s cloud-based database and analytics platform that bills based on actual data consumption. The fees primarily arise from the scanned data volume during SQL queries. Incorrectly configured or accidentally initiated queries (e.g., over very large tables or repeated attempts) can unintentionally lead to enormous costs.
Sometimes, automated tools/scripts, testing environments, or missing cost limits are used, which can cause high load unnoticed. And that can become really expensive over time.
How did it turn out? The user contacted Google and explained their mistake. After several messages, Google significantly reduced the user’s costs. In the end, the user is still left with a bill of 5,000 euros. This is considerably less than at the beginning, yet still a high amount for the user. They say: Google wants them to pay the 5,000 euros within 10 days. Now the user hopes that they can pay the amount in installments.
First One Piece, now Naruto. Burger King is bringing a new menu to Germany. Fans are discussing what might be included in the new menu. Many hope for a similar merchandise campaign like with One Piece, which was well received by most fans.
When does the Naruto menu start? Burger King explained on Tiktok in a very short video that a new “Burger King” menu featuring Naruto will be released soon. The franchise giant mentions the date as July 24, 2025.
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It is still unknown what contents will be included in the Naruto menu
What exactly is included? Burger King itself has not shared any further information through the video. On Reddit, there is a thread where a picture of Burger King is shared. It shows that Burger King will distribute Naruto collectible figures with the kids’ meals. Whether these or similar figures will also come to Germany is not yet known.
In a Tiktok post there is speculation about what will be included. Specifically, it mentions collectible figures, trading cards, and T-shirts. Similar items were already available in the “Burger King” menu for One Piece: for example, there was a T-shirt in the “One Piece x Burger King” design.
In the campaign in France, fans also received four decks of cards with 15 “One Piece” trading cards each in the “King Junior” meals. Fans hope on Tiktok for a similar extent of the new merchandise project.
What does the menu cost? The price is also not yet known. The One Piece menu cost 17.99 euros in December 2024. The price will likely depend on how much merchandise is included in the menu.
To protect children and young people, many countries have enacted laws that censor animes. But besides the respective country, the localization team also has the opportunity to make cuts and alterations to the original material. We show you five changes in Naruto that have caused more confusion than they helped: 5 things in the Naruto anime that were changed for the German version
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The next phase of the alpha of Ashes of Creation is starting soon, and the developers have already introduced the 3 new races that you will be able to play.
What is this next phase? The development of the new MMORPG Ashes of Creation is progressing steadily. Currently, the successful project is in its second alpha phase, which can be played five days a week. Two days of the week, the servers are still offline and being maintained by developers.
Starting on August 4, 2025, the third phase of the alpha for Ashes of Creation will begin. From then on, the MMORPG will be online 24 hours a day, 7 days a week like a regular live service game, as long as no new patch along with maintenance takes place.
Several big and small innovations will enter the game with this major update. Among them are three new races that you can use to customize your character.
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Three New Races
What are these new races? In Ashes of Creation, the new races Py’Rai and Niküa will be added starting August 4. The third race, the Ren’Kai, is to be introduced with an update during Alpha 3.
Py’Rai: Masters of the Hidden Realm
This is what the Py’Rai are supposed to look like
The Py’Rai are a mysterious race living deep in secluded forests. They are protectors of nature and live in harmony and symbiosis with it. As a result, they can become almost invisible to outsiders. Their villages blend perfectly into nature without destroying it.
In appearance, they resemble humans but have antlers made of wood and branches with leaves protruding from their bodies.
Niküa: Children of the Dreaming Mountains
This is what the Niküa are supposed to look like
Niküa means “the dreamers” and describes the race that descends from the volcanic peaks of a tropical paradise. They are descendants of a large dwarf migration and prefer to settle in coastal mountain ranges. Over generations, they have developed into a matriarchal society of experienced divers and gold seekers who derive their wealth from riverbeds and ocean depths.
In appearance, the Niküa look very similar to typical dwarves. Their small stature is compensated by their thick muscular builds, and tattoos as well as proud beards characterize their look.
Ren’Kai: Honor Forged by Reform
This is what the Ren’Kai are supposed to look like
The Ren’Kai have a long history in the world of Ashes of Creation. Over centuries and many reform processes, the race has landed in a highly developed feudal system based on honor, duty, and mutual loyalty. They do not fight to conquer lands but to change the world according to their views.
Visually, the Ren’Kai most closely resemble orcs, exhibiting green skin, pointed ears, and prominent tusks. In contrast, their well-groomed hair and clothing show that the race has evolved beyond mere conquerors.
Four years ago, the streamer Darren “IShowSpeed” Watkins Jr. was banned from Twitch and had to continue streaming on YouTube. Now he is making a comeback and is immediately successful.
Why was IShowSpeed banned from Twitch? In 2021, IShowSpeed was prohibited from streaming on Twitch indefinitely. In a video by fellow streamer Adin Ross, he went through some E-Dates. He was paired with women in video chats to get to know them.
He asked a woman, Ash Kaashh, a model, if she would have children with him if they were the last two people on Earth and could save humanity that way. His date declined, saying the children would have to sleep with each other as well.
In response, IShowSpeed shouted into the camera: “Who is stopping me? If we are the last two people on Earth, who is going to stop me?” (Source: YouTube). Twitch found these comments too much and subsequently banned the streamer permanently.
The ban forced IShowSpeed to continue streaming on YouTube. Here he was able to grow, reaching over 40 million subscribers on his YouTube channel.
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He barks at 6-year-olds and sets his room on fire – Who is IShowSpeed?
In one of his livestreams, IShowSpeed reacts to having reached this milestone: “Wow, this is crazy. Who would have thought? I returned to this platform after four years. After four years, I got 1 million followers. This is crazy.” (Source: X).
However, IShowSpeed did not start with 0 followers on his Twitch channel. On July 7, 2025, when he began his journey in Europe and streamed it on Twitch, he had over 538,000 followers. Within just 10 days, he managed to break the 1 million followers mark (Source: TwitchTracker.com).
