A new hero has been announced for the MOBA Heroes of the Storm (HotS). The new hero Imperius has long been a wish of the community, which is finally being fulfilled.
What happened? On December 28, announcements about the new hero Imperius were made on the official Heroes of the Storm channels on Twitter and Facebook.
The Archangel of Valor has long been anticipated by the community and will soon be coming to the servers.
When can I play Imperius? According to the announcement, Imperius will be playable on the Heroes of the Storm PTR on January 2, 2019. Heroes typically spend about a week on the PTR before they are implemented.
We estimate that Imperius will be live around January 8.
Imperius: Archangel, new hero and fan favorite
Who is Imperius? Imperius is the Archangel of Valor from the Diablo universe. He is a member of the “Angiris Council of High Heaven,” along with
Auriel
Tyrael
Malthael
Itherael
Aside from Itherael and two former members, all Archangels are already represented in Heroes of the Storm. Imperius played the role of leader and frequently took command.
Imperius is known as a determined commander, who knows no compromise and often leans towards violence. His abilities from Diablo include excellent melee combat, teleportation, and telekinesis.
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What role will Imperius have? Discussions quickly arose about the role of the new hero. The personality and known abilities from the Diablo series lead to the conclusion that Imperius will be a melee hero.
A post appeared on reddit where players could vote on their guess. A developer from Heroes of the Storm said in this thread: “I vote for Bruiser.” This makes it very likely that Imperius will be a Bruiser, meaning an Offtank.
What abilities Imperius will have is still unknown. From his abilities in the Diablo universe, a similar kit can be derived as that of Tyrael.
What makes Imperius so special? Imperius is one of the heroes who has been awaited by the “Heroes of the Storm” community for a long time. For about two years, there have been discussions about the angel, as seen in this thread in the official forum from January 2017.
Others see a glimmer of hope in Imperius. The fact that a fan wish is being fulfilled after such a long time brings hope. According to an insider, at least the game development at Blizzard is not being cut.
This is an AI-powered translation. Some inaccuracies might exist.
At the end of the year, Steam presents the most successful games on its platform. In 2018, many multiplayer titles played a significant role. Games like Monster Hunter World, Warframe, and PUBG are among the top online games. Amazingly, Realm Royale also makes it to the top category.
At the end of the year, Steam sorts its games into various categories. The most played games and those that generated the highest revenue are presented in rankings.
Many MMOs and MMORPGs were also among the most successful games on Steam in 2018. We give you a small selection.
Monster Hunter World
These Games Were Popular in 2018
The most played games on Steam were classified by peak simultaneous players. This counts the highest point within a year.
The games that had more than 100,000 players at the same time included:
What stands out? Especially classic games like GTA V, CS:GO, DOtA 2, Path of Exile, PUBG, or Warframe remain among the most successful games. But also new releases that came out in 2018, like Realm Royale, Monster Hunter World, or Scum, have risen to become successful games.
Especially games like Atlas or Counter Strike, which faced massive criticism in 2018, are among the most successful games. Despite all the criticism, these games are successful.
Which games sold amazingly well? Steam also leads the bestseller list for 2018. These are the games with the highest gross revenue in 2018. A total of 12 games made it into the “Platinum” category. Most of them are multiplayer titles that we also cover on MeinMMO.
Far Cry 5
PUBG
Monster Hunter World
The Elder Scrolls Online (ESO)
DOTA 2
Rainbow Six Siege
Rocket League
Grand Theft Auto V
Warframe.
Far Cry 5
What do these rankings tell us? This isn’t about evaluating quality, but rather shows how successful the games are on Steam at their peak. If a game is played a lot, it can’t be bad, at least in theory.
You can find the complete list of the most successful games on the Steam website.
The Steam Winter Sale 2018 runs until January 3rd. We have presented the best offers to you:
The probably best mobile player in the world in Fortnite shows his skills in a video. However, Ninja doubted the authenticity of the video. The proof video of the mobile player is so insane that it almost seems like a superhuman spectacle.
The clip caused a stir: A video from AdamxLegend circulated on Twitter (via Twitter). The video showed how he won 36 points in the Pop-Up Cup, an in-game tournament by Epic.
The clip lasts 1:55 minutes. In it, the player goes all out, edits, shoots, and builds like crazy and grabs the epic win at the end.
We show you a longer version of the video here:
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There are gamepads that people can plug into their mobile devices to play Fortnite, Ninja said. As long as he doesn’t see someone playing mobile without a gamepad, he doesn’t believe any mobile player’s achievements.
Ninja himself plays on PC.
The possibly best mobile player in the world in Fortnite
This is how the player proves his authenticity: AdamxLegend then uploaded a video showing him playing Fortnite on mobile while a camera films his hand movements.
In the video, he actually doesn’t use a gamepad, but also not an iPhone. He is using an iPad.
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In the video, he completes an obstacle course of the pro player Mongraal. In the course, players have to prove their Fortnite skills in building and editing at high speed.
The dexterity and control shown in the video are insane. What the player can do with 10 fingers is impressive.
This is how Ninja reacts: Ninja now seems convinced of the mobile player’s skills as well. He says on Twitter: “Guys, relax, I only expressed vague doubts. I didn’t know this was a well-known mobile player.”
AdamxLegend also doesn’t take Ninja’s doubts badly. He writes in the video that Ninja is a cool guy and the doubts are completely understandable. The video serves to show everyone that he is using neither a controller nor mouse and keyboard.
This is how players react: On reddit, the video is being commented on. Here, Reddit users are extremely impressed by the dexterity of the mobile player:
One says the video is even more impressive when you can see the fingers at the same time
Another asks: “Oh my God, what have mobile players turned into?”
A third hopes that his own girlfriend will never see what he can do with his fingers.
We asked you what you think are the best multiplayer releases of 2018. Here you will find the results of the voting. These are the best new online games and MMOs of 2018, according to our readers.
In 2018, there were several new multiplayer games that hit the market. Some of them were great, while others could have used a bit more development time. Here are the rankings of the MeinMMO users among the multiplayer releases of 2018.
[…] MHW was something completely new for me and there are hardly any games that were worth every single cent to me and were so much fun.
Despite the current content drought, it’s not over yet with MHW. Capcom plans to release the first expansion for the game in Fall 2019, which will bring a new snowy area.
2nd Place: Behind MHW, with 13%, is Red Dead Online. The single-player test of the long-awaited game from Rockstar was an absolute hit for many players in 2018 and was positively rated by MeinMMO readers. Players were especially impressed by the attention to detail and the lively world of RDR2.
3rd Place: With 9% of the votes, Battlefield V secured third place in the voting. Before the release, the new title from DICE was rather quiet. Yet despite the generally positive feedback from players, the shooter suffered from disappointing sales numbers.
Nevertheless, more MeinMMO users were convinced of it than of CoD: Black Ops 4, which had already received a lot of praise and hype before its release due to the blackout mode.
Conan Exiles beats Fallout 76, CoD: Black Ops behind Battlefield V
Surprises in the voting: Despite the great anticipation for the popular battle royale mode “Blackout” from CoD: Black Ops 4, the game did not make it into your top 3, finishing 2% behind Battlefield V.
In the survival games category, the underdog “Conan Exiles” achieved a victory over the AAA title Fallout 76 and was only slightly behind CoD: Black Ops 4. FO76 has faced a lot of criticism since its release, landing only in 7th place among MeinMMO readers, even behind Bless Online.
Since early 2018, the maps for scanning Pokémon in Pokémon GO have been discontinued. But will the maps return?
They were popular, but also controversial: maps for scanning Pokémon. At the beginning of 2018, the last pages that offered this service went down. Many players were disappointed about this.
We are investigating the question of whether the maps will come back and why they were banned in the first place.
Maps in Pokémon GO – A curse and a blessing at the same time
What are maps? Several websites offered Pokémon GO players a specific service: For a fee, players could unlock a map for their city or region.
The map then displayed Pokémon, and players could see where the Pokémon were located in their city. Rare Pokémon like Snorlax or Dragonite could be easily found this way. IVs were also partially scanned.
Not only Pokémon were displayed. Gyms and raids were also scanned. This made it easier for players to coordinate for raids since they could see the raids without being on site.
How did the maps work? The providers purchased bots from other large providers. These bots operated in a desired area and showed all the Pokémon they encountered. Therefore, the maps operated through several thousand accounts that circulated in an area.
Why did Niantic take action? The maps have been a thorn in Niantic’s side since day one:
Anyone who can find rare Pokémon so quickly and easily is cheating. Snorlax and Co. were supposed to be rare and not caught easily from a car.
Additionally, the map providers charged for their service. According to Niantic, no third-party should profit from Pokémon GO. For a similar reason, Niantic also banned the best player in the world for a month.
Niantic also confirmed that the thousands of bots driving the maps severely impacted the Pokémon GO servers. Since the bots were banned, the servers have been running more smoothly.
This is how Niantic proceeded: Niantic primarily targeted the providers of the bots rather than the maps themselves. A large provider named Bossland was one of Niantic’s targets.
Niantic improved their software to detect such bots. Many bots that were used could be directly recognized and banned.
Will the maps return?
At the beginning of the year, the last maps were shut down. Since then, no provider has managed to establish and operationalize a map. Is there a chance that the maps will come back?
How likely is it: Maps, as they were functioning before, will likely not return. Since bots are quickly detected and providers like Bossland have to deal with significant lawsuits, the future of maps looks rather bleak.
How it might work: The providers of maps and bots are still working to find solutions. They are attempting to program bots that are not easily detectable. However, Niantic continues to take action. There is hope for map lovers, as many providers are trying to find a solution.
Are there alternatives? There are no real alternatives to maps. The Nest Atlas from TheSilphRoad can help you find Pokémon nests. Such sites are becoming more numerous. They rely on the help of the player community, who can register the nests themselves.
Nest Atlas from TheSilphRoad
How did the shutdown of the maps affect things? After the maps were shut down, there was a loud outcry. Many players especially enjoyed playing with the maps. A large portion of these players has remained loyal to the game, even without a map.
Niantic is trying hard to keep these players engaged. Various events are meant to provide trainers with variety in catching Pokémon. They should see that it is also possible without maps.
The maps have now been off for almost a year, and yet thousands of fans remain loyal to the game. Many players enjoyed the game with maps, and this continues even without that service. It will be exciting to see if a map can make it back to the market.
Have you battled the new raid boss yet? It’s so easy that many players can defeat it alone:
How much do you really know about Patch 8.1 of World of Warcraft? With our quiz, you can find out.
Patch 8.1 Tides of Vengeance has been live for a few weeks and is being played a lot by the players. This is the perfect time to conduct a small knowledge check on World of Warcraft and see how well our community is informed about the current MMORPG.
We have created a small quiz of 10 questions that mainly deals with Patch 8.1 Tides of Vengeance. The questions start off easy but become more difficult towards the end and require more expertise.
If you are a regular reader of our site, you probably won’t have much trouble answering the questions – most points have been mentioned several times in various news articles over the past few weeks or months.
But now, have fun with the quiz and show us how much knowledge you have accumulated about the latest update of World of Warcraft!
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How many of the questions did you answer correctly? Did you always know the right answer? Did you find the questions too easy? Or was the riddle too tricky? Which question made you think longer? Let us know in the comments!
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Since the launch of Destiny 2, the Eververse has lost more and more significance. Nowadays, the in-game shop has reached a point where it is basically no longer needed, says our author Sven. But what will happen to Tess’s store?
What was the problem with the Eververse? The Eververse caused quite a stir in the early days of Destiny 2. Numerous items like Sparrows or Ghosts, which could be found in Destiny 1’s regular loot pool, were initially only available through the Eververse.
While players could also obtain Eververse Engrams through gameplay back then, it took an extremely long time and the rewards were heavily based on luck. Often, players felt almost forced to spend real money.
Later it came out that there was an EXP problem in Destiny: players received less EXP than shown. As a result, cosmetic items were rarely available. Bungie themselves later said that this process made them appear as “greedy fools”.
Additionally, the selection in the in-game shop was almost larger than the loot pool of the “Curse of Osiris” DLC.
How the Eververse has changed since the launch: Due to loud and ongoing protests from the players, Bungie pulled the emergency brake and redesigned the unpopular cash shop in early 2018. Since then, the Eververse has been continuously weakened and has lost significance. Here are the main changes:
Items such as Ghosts or Sparrows have been integrated as rewards for specific activities and are no longer only available through the Eververse.
The Prisma Matrix was introduced. This system allows players to specifically hunt for certain items from a limited weekly pool.
Players can now earn 9 or more Eververse Engrams (3 per character) weekly with relatively little effort through special character boosts – purely through gameplay. From this, players receive almost all items from the regular Eververse selection.
Some of the most valuable items, such as ornaments, no longer drop as duplicates.
For special events like Dawning, the Crimson Days, or the Solstice of Heroes, there is a knockout system. You will not receive duplicates of event items from the event loot pool until you have received everything at least once.
The Eververse now even offers its own bounties, rewarding players with Glimmer for relatively simple tasks that can be easily completed on the side. This is a currency that can be used to buy most items directly.
Only a very few selected items can only be purchased with real money.
With the introduction of collections, players can easily dismantle numerous Eververse items without losing them completely. This gave many players a nice stock of Glimmer, which they can then spend on new items in the Eververse. It has become easier overall to obtain Glimmer.
Therefore, the Eververse has become unnecessary: All these changes have ultimately led to the fact that the Eververse is no longer a real cash shop and does not make sense in its current form.
Tess Everis’s store has, in my opinion, become completely irrelevant from an economic standpoint, as you basically no longer have to spend any money there. Most content can now be easily obtained or purchased with Glimmer.
There are only very few items that actually need to be purchased with real money. And even those do not differ qualitatively much from the other content and provide hardly any incentives for a real-money purchase. So you have a store that still offers microtransactions, but which hardly anyone needs anymore.
What will happen to the Eververse? In its current state, Bungie should either completely abandon the cash shop model and integrate all Eververse items into the game or make them available only through engrams and Glimmer, or fill the shop with new ideas.
If Destiny 2 distanced itself from the microtransactions, which currently hardly play a role, it would be a clear signal toward the community and would also create a round player experience where all the loot can actually be obtained in the game. This would be a significant step for Destiny 2.
However, it is unlikely that this will happen. Without additional digital revenue, it seems that Destiny 2 does not function well enough – at least from the publisher’s perspective. So the Eververse will likely not remain as it is for much longer.
Destiny 2 apparently falls short of expectations in terms of numbers. The publisher Activision stated this during an earnings call and announced in the same breath that they will supply Destiny 2 with new content more quickly and introduce new forms of monetization. Whether the new Annual Pass model will be enough is, in my opinion, to be doubted.
I personally firmly believe that Destiny 2, in light of this statement, will increasingly rely on the Eververse in the future – whether in the context of a possible free-to-play model with a focus on the in-game store featuring completely new features that will be exclusively and only available for real money through the Eververse. However, these would have to be content for which players would be willing to spend real money.
It is conceivable that the Eververse, in addition to the Annual Pass model, offers cosmetic features such as housing within the spaceships or extensive cosmetic adjustments of the character – in the form of additional and subsequent options in the character editor.
Many fans have already wished for this in Destiny 1.
Housing would be something I would be willing to spend a few euros on. The new feature Temporal Wave is also in the same vein. I would willingly spend money on a direct purchase for a cool emote.
It will definitely be exciting to see what Destiny 2 does with the Eververse. Because as nice as it would be – apparently it doesn’t seem possible without a cash shop.
But it won’t be easy for Bungie and Activision. The Eververse itself has currently reached a point where it is redundant as an in-game store, but is still accepted and seen as fair by many players.
A renewed focus on the cash shop could backfire. However, I believe it is unlikely that the in-game shop will remain in its current state for much longer.
Are you looking for a series to watch over Christmas and the holidays? Our Leya has compiled a list of 8 Netflix series from 2018 that she binge-watched over individual weekends.
Actually, we at MeinMMO are a gaming site and don’t report on series. However, a few new releases on Netflix in 2018 captivated me deeply, and I absolutely want to tell you about them.
These series triggered my binge-watch syndrome, which is notoriously hard to stop. Almost like an MMO grind!
What series are these? The series I warmly recommend to you all share something in common: They are melancholic, dark, and dreamlike – just like winter itself. Therefore, they are perfect for watching while cozy on the couch during the holidays.
Altered Carbon – The Immortality Program
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What’s it about? In 2384, humans have the ability to store their consciousness and memories in a “cortical stack.” These stacks can be implanted into the body of another human, making people immortal.
However, in this dystopia, it’s a matter of money which body one inhabits. The especially beautiful and healthy bodies are reserved for the powerful, while a poor little girl can end up in the body of a sick old woman.
The special thing: Altered Carbon is the most expensive series that Netflix has ever produced. It is estimated to have consumed a budget of 7 million dollars per episode. You can definitely see that in the high-quality production. For comparison: An episode of Game of Thrones cost about 5 million dollars in the first season.
Altered Carbon is also based on the cult novels of the same name by Richard Morgan.
Content-wise, Altered Carbon deals with the problems of a two-class society and human mortality. It is precisely these complex and deeply philosophical conflicts that form the actual plot of the series.
Dealing with one’s past in another body and life. The question of eternal life and the resulting eternal boredom. The value of a life in a society determined by material possessions. These themes are presented in Altered Carbon in an intriguing way and stimulate reflection.
What’s it about? The cynical ex-cop Nick Saxman is now living as a hitman. Now he has to search for a little girl who has been kidnapped by a derelict Santa Claus.
By his side, Nick has a new partner: a flying, adorable, blue unicorn named Happy – the girl’s imaginary friend.
The special thing: Happy! is an extremely brutal and absurd Christmas story wrapped in a noir crime thriller. The creators of Happy! are also the minds behind the comic adaptation of Crank. They have transported the same dark humor and brutality to Happy! as well.
The depiction of violence in Happy! has a sort of artistic flair, as Nick Saxman dreams of blowing his brains out with two guns, with bright red blood spraying meters high against the ceiling and walls, the camera frantically spinning around him and a cheerful Christmas song playing in the background.
In Happy!, it also deals with the depiction of a completely broken mind, which is graphically highlighted repeatedly. At the same time, Happy! also offers an absolutely thrilling crime story, where each individual puzzle piece keeps you on the edge of your seat regarding the solution to the case.
For fans of: Who Framed Roger Rabbit, Sin City, Crank
What’s it about? Princess Bean loves to hang out in the pub, is constantly drunk, and often gets into fights. Simply marrying a rich prince and fulfilling her obligations as the princess of Dreamland is out of the question for the teenager.
The special thing: The animated series Disenchantment comes from Matt Groening, the creator of The Simpsons and Futurama. The typical humor found here is also present in Disenchantment: dark, socially critical and flat out. The series is set in a medieval setting, which is why this era is often mocked in Disenchantment.
Since Disenchantment was not produced for American television but for Netflix, sex and violence are depicted more directly than in Groening’s other creations. Netflix has so much confidence in the series that planning for at least three more seasons has already taken place.
Disenchantment loves to refer to other medieval series like Game of Thrones and parody them. However, the series is not a mere sequence of slapstick comedy. The episodes follow a coherent story that allows the characters to develop.
For fans of: Futurama, Game of Thrones, Monty Python and the Holy Grail
What’s it about? Sabrina Spellman is a half-witch torn between the worlds of mortals and magical witches. On her 16th birthday, Sabrina must finally choose one of the two sides.
Will she write her name in the Book of the Devil and fully surrender her soul to the world of witches? Or will she follow the path of mortals and therefore deny herself the full potential of her witch powers?
The special thing: Many assume that Chilling Adventures of Sabrina is an adaptation of the 90s sitcom “Sabrina – Totally Bewitched!” However, this is not true. The fantasy-mystery-horror series is based on the comic book series of the same name by Archie Horror. This creepy and adult tone of the comics is transported into the series.
The storyline is sometimes predictable and yes, at times somewhat cheesy. Even though Sabrina is a half-witch, she struggles with the normal problems of a teenager: finding herself, first love, and the issues of school and friends. The same high school vibe that Harry Potter has can also be found in Chilling Adventures of Sabrina.
Chilling Adventures of Sabrina is that one series that you don’t quickly admit to having binge-watched over a weekend, now discussing who should have a romance with whom. However, the mystical atmosphere and the uncertain motivations of the characters provide enough exciting material to keep you engaged.
For fans of: Harry Potter, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, American Horror Story
What’s it about? Hilda is a small blue-haired girl who lives in the wilderness with her mother. Here, various mythical beings reside, like bureaucratic elves, lonely giants, or the sarcastic wooden man. However, Hilda must unexpectedly move to the city of Trollberg and leave her beloved and lonely wilderness behind. New challenges await the adventurous girl, which are even more mystical than she could ever have dreamed.
The special thing: The universe of Hilda leans on an old Scandinavia and its myths but follows its own logic. Hilda must overcome her prejudices against the city of Trollberg, while its inhabitants often harbor distrust towards the mythical beings. They help each other develop tolerance and mutual understanding for what is different.
These messages step into the background and are organically woven into Hilda’s adventures. There is never the impression of a raised moral finger. That’s what makes Hilda unbelievably heartwarming in a charming way, similar to what you might expect from a Studio Ghibli film. The unusual pastel colors are also impressive, underscoring the dreamlike quality of the series.
For fans of: My Neighbor Totoro, Bridge to Terabithia, Welcome to Gravity Falls
What’s it about? David Budd is a police officer and war veteran who served in Afghanistan. After David prevents a terrorist suicide bombing on a London train, he is assigned as a personal bodyguard to Home Secretary Julia Montague.
However, David despises the political stance of the Home Secretary and constantly stands on the brink of betrayal against Julia.
The special thing: Bodyguard premiered on BBC One and achieved extremely high viewership ratings. The series finale was watched by more than 10 million viewers, while peak numbers reached up to 17 million viewers. According to Netflix, Bodyguard is one of the top binge-watch series worldwide.
It’s no wonder, as Bodyguard is a gripping thriller with strong characters. The tension here is psychological in nature. Bodyguard is told in a calm manner and features little ostentatious action.
Especially the constant power shifts between the two protagonists create suspense. It is never clear how they truly feel about each other deep down. Their relationship has a significant influence on the political events of the series, lending exciting depth to the drama.
What’s it about? Annie Landsberg and Owen Milgrim both see themselves as broken people. The two strangers share a commonality: inner pain. Therefore, Annie and Owen participate in a radical pharmaceutical treatment that supposedly repairs the human psyche.
The special thing: Maniac is a strange journey into the psyche of the two protagonists, portrayed through a fictional reality. The series comes from Cary Joji Fukunaga, who was also involved in the production of True Detective.
Notably, the miniseries has no agenda. It is not about politics, not about society, not about moral value communication. The central focus is simply the complexity of humans and their emotions.
Length: 10 episodes, each about 40 minutes, a second season is not officially confirmed. However, the series is self-contained.
The Haunting of Hill House
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What’s it about? Hugh and Olivia Crane move into Hill House in the summer of 1992, along with their three children. Unexpectedly, the family has to stay at Hill House longer than they originally planned. However, the villa seems cursed, as each individual suddenly has paranormal experiences and visions.
Due to a tragic and unexpected death in the family, the rest flee from Hill House. Years later, the surviving members of the family return to confront the house and the experiences they had there.
The special thing: The Haunting of Hill House is a reinterpretation of the novella of the same name from 1959 by Shirley Jackson. The series does not reinvent horror but plays with typical human fears. Sudden coldness, ghosts, creatures, an old house, mysterious deaths.
However, the horror is intelligently crafted and can resonate even with viewers who usually have little interest in horror. Here, the focus is on what the paranormal triggered within the family, and how the individual characters handle their own psyche after dark experiences.
The Haunting of Hill House also features a special Easter egg that has delighted the internet. In many scenes, ghosts hide in the background, and viewers search for them and post about them in fan forums.
For fans of: Black Mirror, The Shining, The Conjuring
Length: 10 episodes, each about 40 minutes. A second season has not been officially confirmed but is conceivable.
You watch series best with good friends!
Have you found what you were looking for? Then grab something to snack on, something to drink, go to the bathroom one more time, and make yourself comfortable. These series have at least made me realize that I didn’t move my butt off the couch anytime soon. A good preparation is everything!
If you have any recommendations for a binge-watch series, please write them to us in the comments.
The interactive film Black Mirror: Bandersnatch has multiple different endings. But a flowchart on Reddit now shows what decisions need to be made to reach certain paths.
I missed it: What is Black Mirror Bandersnatch? It’s an interactive film where you actively shape the storyline using your remote control. You decide in a binary choice how the protagonist should behave in the next scene. Are there Frosties or Sugar Puffs for breakfast? It’s up to you to control him.
This is a spin-off of the well-known Netflix series “Black Mirror” and conceptually reminds one of Detroit: Become Human. A game that plays like a film and has multiple endings. It’s best to read the following article:
Continuing: Shortly after the latest Netflix film of the cult series Black Mirror was released, the community on Reddit started breaking down the endings of Bandersnatch.
To be honest, the features to quickly and easily try different decisions later on are still quite rudimentary. Therefore, here is a small help. But be careful: From here on, there are spoilers.
How many endings does Bandersnatch have? According to Netflix, there are 5. But it depends on how one defines an ending.
The post on Reddit currently mentions 11 completed endings, revealing what happens to the computer game “Bandersnatch” and the protagonist Stefan. And beyond the 11 endings, there are 4 more where you are forced to repeat the scene. What does Netflix probably mean by the 5 endings? In any case, these can be listed:
Stefan accepts the commercial offer from the gaming giant – Bandersnatch receives a 2.5/5
Stefan dies and the game is either not released or receives no rating
Stefan neither ends up in prison nor does he die – Bandersnatch gets a 0/5
Stefan ends up in prison – Bandersnatch is not released or receives a rating of 2.5 to 5
Stefan ends up in a psychiatric ward with the therapist after a wild action scene. The audience is conveyed that it’s all just a film and the actor was too much in character.
A flowchart on Reddit shows the possible paths
The first ending occurs very early and shows what the viewer is getting into with this Netflix experiment: After the first important scene, where a decision leads to real consequences, an ending occurs within minutes and the supposed game hit becomes a flop.
It’s about the scene where you decide whether Stefan should work alone or commercially driven on the title. Oh damn, I wanted the quick money. But hey, Netflix says there’s no “right” or “wrong.”
The dystopian series Black Mirror has released a new film called “Bandersnatch.” The interactive film allows viewers to decide how the story unfolds. Our Leya has completed the film and believes that all gamers should check out Bandersnatch.
What is Black Mirror? The British science fiction series plays with our fears and holds up a dark mirror to our faces. Each episode is a standalone short film that confronts us with the effects of technology and media on us as a society. Black Mirror is available on Netflix.
What makes Bandersnatch different: The Christmas special “Bandersnatch,” which is detached from the usual seasons, is something truly special. The interactive film features various scenarios and endings, through which I guide the protagonist like a puppet.
At the bottom of the screen, two options appear at certain points in the film, from which I choose and determine the fate of the protagonist.
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Bandersnatch is a film that I play through like a game
During the film, it is not difficult to figure out what the main plot point is leading towards. But that’s not a bad thing. What is much more impressive is the “how” in Bandersnatch. How I experience this film cannot be compared to any other film. I am actively involved.
An emotional experience: In my decisions, I always torment the protagonist through the worst possible options. Every time I feel bad for making life so difficult for him. But I just want to know what the torment does to him and the story. It fits with Black Mirror.
These emotions could previously only be triggered in me by games. In games, I often question my actions and feel much more personally impacted. Because I control the characters. That is one reason why I love playing so much.
Common issues: If you have ever played a game by Telltale (The Walking Dead) or Quantic Dream (Detroit Become Human), you will feel right at home with the “gameplay” of Bandersnatch. These games are structured like interactive films in which you also make decisions for the characters. However, there are “quick-time events” here where you have to press buttons quickly in action-packed scenes. That is absent in Bandersnatch.
These games give me the illusion that I completely determine the course of the story. In reality, it leads to a global ending that can vary slightly in different scenarios. This very illusion is also what Bandersnatch gives me. There are some paths that are simply predetermined, which I cannot change.
Bandersnatch as an experiment: The direction taken by the short film is incredibly exciting to me. I love this interactive film experience where I can empathize so strongly and leave a piece of myself in the film.
The concept of an interactive film is certainly still developable, but Bandersnatch is already quite groundbreaking as an experiment.
I recommend every gamer to check out Bandersnatch. Or play through it, depending on how you want to view it. It’s simply the kind of entertainment that appeals to us as gamers.
If you would rather passively watch a good series, we have a few tips from 2018:
Fortnite: Battle Royale has already turned off the tap for dataminers some time ago to eliminate leaks for the “Battle Royale” mode. However, a new leak regarding a holiday skin has emerged, this time from Epic itself.
What happened? Epic released a photo story about their Battle Royale hit Fortnite on Instagram. In this, a skin appeared for a short time that does not exist in the game yet.
Although Epic took the story offline quickly, quick fans managed to capture the leak with a photo. The image has been circulating online since then.
New Elf Skin for Christmas in Fortnite
What kind of skin is this? The new skin is a kind of “hipster elf.” The skin of the woman is in a frosty light blue or turquoise. Her clothing resembles that of a typical Christmas elf from the gift workshop at the North Pole.
The elf wears typical hipster glasses with thick black rims and what appears to be a hand-knitted wool hat. She also has a fringed dress in red and green tones.
On her back, she carries self-crafted wings with spikes resembling icicles. To keep her feet warm in the snug little shoes, there are also a pair of feathered leg warmers and green leggings with a vine pattern.
When will the skin be available and how much will it cost? There is still no official information about the new skin. The release date is thus uncertain. However, the skin looks like a Christmas skin. It is therefore likely that it will be released soon.
The hipster elf looks like she would fall into the “Rare” category. The skin will likely cost 1,200 V-Bucks. That corresponds to 12 euros.
What is so special about it? Epic has taken a stand against dataminers some time ago. These people were primarily responsible for the leaks by extracting game files with certain tools.
By deliberately spreading misinformation in the files, dataminers were meant to be put off. Some leak sites were even legally pursued, although not due to the leaks. With this little slip-up, Epic has now caused a leak themselves.
In a new update, the developers of Skull & Bones reflect on 2018 and look ahead to 2019. The focus of the post about the video is the game’s background story.
This is discussed in the video: The video update from December 2018 primarily highlights the community’s feedback on Skull & Bones. They are especially thrilled by how well the pre-alpha demo of Skull & Bones has been received by the audience, according to Ubisoft. This demo was shown at E3 and Gamescom.
The various gameplay videos thrilled the community. Following the feedback, the developers have particularly advanced their work on gameplay and “Hunting Grounds.”
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This is planned for 2019: In the video, the developers promise that there is much more to show. They can hardly wait to prove to the players how far the development of Skull & Bones has already progressed.
2019 will be “even more exciting.”
This is the background to the game
This is the story of Skull & Bones: In a companion blog post to the video, Ubisoft illuminates the background to Skull & Bones. Apparently, we will be dealing with a historically influenced setting.
The post provides a brief overview of the history of piracy:
September 1717: Piracy is at its peak. The Caribbean is almost entirely dominated by pirates. Names like Blackbeard and Captain Morgan are well-known everywhere. Soon after, the British king offers a “Pardon” for all pirates who surrender.
December 1717: The famous “King’s Pardon” has prompted over 200 pirates to surrender. All others are ruthlessly hunted down and destroyed by the British fleet. Some of the ex-pirates become bounty hunters.
November 22, 1718: Captain Blackbeard is confronted by the British fleet and allegedly killed. Piracy is nearing its end.
1720: Anne Bonny and Calico Jack, known as Jack Rackham, are captured and hanged. The pirates of the Caribbean are gone.
Your story in Skull & Bones begins here. After the Caribbean has been “cleaned up”, some of the surviving pirates flee to the Indian Ocean. This is where Skull & Bones takes place.
This is what Skull & Bones will offer: The focus of Skull & Bones is on naval battles with various sailing ships that have special abilities and almost function like classes. More content will always be provided, so that Skull & Bones does not end up like Sea of Thieves.
Our author Jürgen has already played Skull & Bones and thinks it’s great:
For the daily challenge of “14 Days Fortnite“, you need to find holiday trees and dance in front of them this time. We will show you a map with the correct locations for the Christmas trees.
For the Christmas event “14 Days Fortnite“, you have to complete a special task every day. This time, on Day 9, the task is “Dance in front of various holiday trees”. You need to dance in front of a total of nine trees to successfully complete the task.
We will show you a map that indicates where to find some of the trees and explain where exactly you can find them.
Here you can find the Christmas trees in Fortnite
Where can I find the holiday trees in Fortnite? Holiday trees can be found all over the map. We will show you a selection of the trees to give you some pointers. However, there are more trees out there.
Around the trees, you will also find loot or chests that you can loot. So, you also have the chance for good weapons.
What do I have to do? Once you have found the trees, just activate a dance. You have to dance in front of a total of nine trees. So plan a little time for the task.
Here you can find the holiday trees:
Paradise Palms: On the roof of the tall building
Dusty’s Diner: Directly in front of the restaurant
Fatal Fields: Between the two farms, north of the silos
Happy Hamlet: In the southeast of the town
Viking Village: On the deck of the Viking ship
Lucky Landing: At the main entrance of the town
Lonely Lodge: Directly in front of the large building
Frosty Flights: Between the two hangars
Pleasant Park: In the northwest of the town
Tilted Towers: On the basketball court
Retail Row: In the parking lots in front of the stores
Greasy Grove: In the sunken building in the middle of the ice lake
Lazy Links: In the south of the town, near the tennis court
There is also a tree on the Fortnite spawn island where you can dance.
Watch your surroundings: Campers will use these locations to hide. So pay close attention to your surroundings and don’t get caught by an opponent.
The weekly challenges have also been changed today:
In Fortnite, Day 11 of the “14 Days of Fortnite” event has begun. You should thank the bus driver. We take a look at today’s challenge and the shop. Additionally, we show you: This is how to properly thank the bus driver.
Here are the 14 days of Fortnite: This is the Christmas event in Epic’s online shooter. Each day, you can complete a challenge in Battle Royale and immediately earn a reward.
Different time-limited modes rotate, and the Fortnite shop is filled with special Christmas skins.
This is what you should do today: Today’s task, on December 29th, is quite simple: you need to thank the bus driver in 11 different matches.
On PC, you can do this by pressing the “B” key
On PS4, Xbox One, and Nintendo Switch, you need to press down on the control pad
And on mobile devices, it’s enough to emote – this can be done with the button at the top right of the screen.
In week 4 of Season 7 in Fortnite: Battle Royale you need to launch fireworks three times. Where you set off the fireworks, you can find out here. A map shows the locations.
Update July 4: For the “14 Days of Summer” challenge, you also need to launch fireworks in Fortnite. In this post, we show you the locations:
This is the fireworks challenge from week 4: In week 4 of Season 7 in Fortnite, you need to launch fireworks three times. You can find them at various locations such as The Block, east of Wailing Woods, and south of Paradise Palms. You can recognize the fireworks by a rocket sticking out of the ground.
The locations of the fireworks
After the challenge started, the Fortnite community diligently gathered many different locations where you can launch the rockets. Fortnite celebrity Squatingdog has created a clear map showing you all the locations of the fireworks in Fortnite. We embed the map here for you.
How do I launch the fireworks? To complete the task, you only need to walk up to the rocket and activate it. It will start, and you have partially completed the task.
Warning, danger lurks here: When you launch the fireworks, everyone knows you are there and can attack you. Also, especially in the first hours of the challenge, there will be many people around the fireworks, and it should get quite chaotic.
So be careful and consider landing a bit later at the spot. Then the task should still be solvable, and you can have some peace. Alternatively, you can do the challenge if you have respawns, then it doesn’t matter if you get shot.
The fireworks in the video: If you prefer to see the fireworks in moving images, we have embedded a video for you here. It shows some of the rockets. Have fun!
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An Overwatch streamer took on a simple yet impressive experiment: What happens when you mirror the maps from Overwatch? His viewers react disturbed and uneasy.
What happened? The streamer SINotFound played Overwatch on December 28 for his viewers in the live stream on Twitch. However, he simply mirrored the maps. Other effects that distorted the image were also used.
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This is how his viewers reacted: The tone in SINotFound’s chat is unanimous, Overwatch fans are disturbed by what they see. In his chat and under his YouTube video, comments such as:
I feel used!
Can’t process
This hurts my brain because it distorts my knowledge of the maps
My brain just exploded after you played Ana with this double mirror thing
Most fans seem to be enjoying the action and celebrate that such a simple trick can play such tricks on them. They even demand that Blizzard implement such a mode as an April Fools’ joke.
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Where does the disturbance come from? The reason fans are so confused by the maps is that they know them in their “normal” form. Anyone who plays Overwatch frequently usually has a basic knowledge of all maps and knows paths and routes.
However, when the maps are mirrored, nothing is where it should be. Nevertheless, the maps look similar or even almost identical to their normal state.
This often leads to the feeling that there should be something in a certain position, which is not there. This messes with map knowledge and creates an uneasy feeling of uncertainty.
This is how SINotFound mirrored the maps: Although the streamer plays on mirrored maps, he did not modify the actual maps. As seen later in the video, he simply uses effects.
With certain settings, images on the monitor can be mirrored along certain axes. This creates mirrored or doubled effects.
How do you find the effect?
Another streamer has taken it upon himself to use the most bizarre controllers:
The Free2Play spin-off Ashes of Creation Apocalypse offered you the opportunity to extensively test the MMORPG’s PvP last week. Our author Alexander Leitsch ventured into the game and now reports on his experiences in the Apocalypse.
I was really looking forward to the release of Apocalypse, as it was also my first chance to get my hands on Ashes of Creation. Of course, Apocalypse is not the full MMORPG Ashes of Creation, which I have high hopes for.
But just experiencing the combat system and seeing if the developers can actually create a playable version fueled my anticipation.
Meanwhile, the first game phase is over, and more phases are set to follow in early January. So if you didn’t have a chance to play Apocalypse yourself, this article gives you an insight into the game.
My First Round in Apocalypse
In the first phase, Ashes of Creation Apocalypse only contained one game mode: Battle Royale.
I have been able to avoid most battle royale games so far, even though I was forced to play Fortnite a couple of times. Nevertheless, the game mode did not diminish my anticipation.
The Beginning of a Round: The start of the first match is simple. You enter a game with a button press, land in a queue, and after a few minutes the first round starts, or so I thought.
However, we first landed in a kind of lobby where we could brawl a bit without anyone taking any damage. This lobby was helpful to initially get used to the game, the combat, and movement.
After some time, the apocalypse began, and we were suspended in mid-air after some colorful effects. Riding griffins, I looked for a point on the map where I could land and equip myself.
A Game Without Classes: In Apocalypse, you have five inventory slots for weapons, potions, and armor. The latter can be applied through usage, allowing you to regain the free slot. The style of play is defined by the equipment found.
You can engage in ranged combat and attack other players with bows or crossbows. But you can also use the standard equipped axe, found swords, or hammers to pressure enemies in close combat.
Additionally, you can use staffs and scepters to cast spells against enemies. I only learned all this gradually, as in the first round I quickly found myself in a direct “axe against axe” duel with another player.
I was able to win this, but just before I could collect my loot, another player found me and dealt the finishing blow. In a round of Apocalypse, you only have one life. After that, you can only observe the events from the perspective of the other players.
So the first round was over.
Team Play: Only after a few rounds did I realize that I always have allies. Optionally, I can either sign up with friends for a game or be randomly assigned three teammates.
I cannot harm them and can track them on the map as points. It is best to try to stick together as a group, as that ensures survival for a start.
The End of a Match: In almost all matches, there was a showdown in close quarters. As time goes on, the playing area shrinks since a red circle closes in from the outside.
As soon as you walk through a red wall, you take continuous damage. In one match, the playing field was even completely dissolved. Both players had a small remaining amount of health points at the end. However, one attack ended that round as well.
My Problems with Apocalypse
While the game’s world is really beautiful and varied, I didn’t like many animations in the game from the very beginning. This exacerbated my already existing problems with jumps and combat.
The Combat and Movement System: The cause of my discomfort with the combat system is that attacks consume stamina. And the same stamina that we also use for jumping or dodging.
Simply attacking mindlessly doesn’t work because otherwise, you have to regenerate stamina before you can strike again. This catching your breath quickly becomes a deadly forced pause.
Among the animations, particularly the dodge roll is unusual and not as dynamic as I am used to from Guild Wars 2.
Additionally, you can sprint with your character to flee before a fight. Interestingly, this does not consume any stamina.
The Equipment: Even after several rounds, I still had significant issues with the topic of equipment. Regularly, you find armor and weapons in blue, red, or gold colors.
However, you only learn what these weapons and armor actually do, how much damage they actually cause, or what hidden bonuses they contain once you equip them. It took many matches before I could somewhat confidently swap out equipment.
Additional Content from Apocalypse
The Quest System: To provide a bit of long-term motivation, the developers have come up with a quest system. In it, you will find weekly tasks, such as dealing damage to enemies, defeating opponents, or finding and using specific weapons.
With the help of the Legendary Paths, which can be purchased in the shop, you can also unlock additional weekly quests.
The Shop: Ashes of Creation Apocalypse has a real-money shop with various cosmetic effects. This shop is currently heavily criticized, because the prices are sometimes very high and because it features the aforementioned Legendary Path.
A Problematic Launch
The launch of Apocalypse was originally planned for December 18, but the game really only gained momentum on the weekend after. The developers were hampered by problems with the user database on the new website, as well as server issues.
By the end, however, it was very enjoyable to play Ashes of Creation: Apocalypse.
The connections were stable, and otherwise, we were spared from lags or other major issues. This gives me a positive outlook for the upcoming MMORPG, as they reacted quickly and evidently learned as well.
What is Planned for the Future of Apocalypse?
On January 11, a further test phase of Apocalypse is set to proceed. Initially, only short stress-test weekends are planned. The official release is scheduled for February.
Will there be additional game modes? If Battle Royale as a game mode does not appeal to you, you can look forward to two new additions in the course of 2019:
On the one hand, a fortress mode is planned, where one faction of players defends it. The other attacks the fortress.
Additionally, a coop horde mode is planned, where players will face increasingly stronger waves of enemies together. Both of these are set to be available to everyone within Apocalypse.
Especially the fortress mode is interesting to me, because this will be a core feature of Ashes of Creation and its nodes.
In Monster Hunter World there is a new crossover, giving players a new skin for their gear. True to its origins from Assassin’s Creed, the new skin has been somewhat hidden.
So this is how it happened: The new event “SDF: Silent, Deadly, and Fierce” has been available in Monster Hunter World on PS4 and Xbox One since December 28, 2018.
As a reward for the event, players can earn the skins of Bayek from Assassin’s Creed Origins and Ezio Auditore from Assassin’s Creed 2.
There was already a collaboration brewing back in October, but only now are we learning more about it.
The skins were not announced directly. Instead, the tweet simply stated “Complete the quest to get special materials.” Shortly thereafter, Monster Hunter published a tweet featuring a video of the skins in “Assassin’s Creed” style.
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New “Assassin’s Creed” Crossover in Monster Hunter
What do I need to do? To get the new skins, you only need to complete the event “SDF: Silent, Deadly, and Fierce.” The quest requires you to defeat three of the most aggressive monsters in the game in an arena:
Odogaron and Deviljho appear first in the arena. You can lure them quite easily and make them fight each other. Just wait until one of them is dead, and then you can hop into the arena to finish off the survivor.
In the meantime, simply edit both monsters from a safe distance. Special equipment like ballistae and cannons are particularly useful for this. When you engage in active combat, play especially aggressively.
After the second opponent is defeated, Lunastra will appear. Fight Lunastra as aggressively as possible and take her down. If you have trouble, just ask others for help who are also working on the quest.
How do I get the skins? After you have defeated all the monsters, you will receive a feather from Senu, a keepsake from Bayek’s eagle. To obtain one of the skins, you need two of the feathers.
The two feathers can then be exchanged for one of the capes:
PC players have to wait: Currently, the new capes are only available to players on PS4 and Xbox One. In a tweet, it was mentioned that the PC version would receive the update later.
Are you getting the new capes right away? Or do you still need to get Monster Hunter World? If you’re having a hard time deciding:
The first players could challenge the attack form of Deoxys in the EX Raid in Pokémon GO. Many players also defeated the Pokémon alone.
We have already assumed it and the suspicion was confirmed: The new form of Deoxys can be defeated alone. After needing two players for the normal form, you can now achieve the attack form entirely by yourself.
Numerous videos have been uploaded on Reddit showing how easily the new Deoxys can be defeated. We show you a selection of the videos.
It’s so easy to defeat Deoxys alone
How do you defeat Deoxys alone? The mysterious Pokémon is of Psychic type. Bug, Dark, and Ghost are effective against it. The best counters are Tyranitar and Mewtwo.
This is shown in videos: Many players attempted to face Deoxys alone and succeeded. The following video shows that Deoxys can even be defeated easily. Over 80 seconds remained when Deoxys was defeated.
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Victory without Charged Attack: Another trainer took the solo attempt to the next level. Completely without a charged attack, the player defeated Deoxys. He used an army of Tyranitars.
There were still about 30 seconds left. There was even room for improvement.
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Why is it so easy? The attack form of Deoxys lives up to its name and has an extremely high attack value. However, its defense suffers. Even a Caterpie has better defense than Deoxys. Therefore, the Pokémon is very vulnerable and can be easily defeated.
Can I do it too? In theory, any player can defeat Deoxys alone. Even with a team of Tyranitars from raids, meaning at level 20, you could take down Deoxys solo. If you have a weather bonus, that is, if it’s foggy, even weaker Tyranitars could bring the new EX Raid Boss to its knees.
If you want to win without much effort, take a look at our counter guide for Deoxys:
This is special: Deoxys is the first level 5 raid that can be defeated alone. Moltres was also able to be defeated alone during the Moltres day, but that was only a level 4 raid. Therefore, this is a premiere to conquer a level 5 raid alone.
Many legendary Pokémon have already been defeated in pairs. These include Giratina, Cresselia, or Heatran.
Have you already hatched the new baby Pokémon? With this probability, you get them from the eggs:
The online game Fortnite made Tyler “Ninja” Blevins the biggest streamer in the world. He is planning a huge Fortnite event for New Year’s Eve. But there’s trouble days in advance. Streamers like DrDisrespect are complaining about Twitch, as they are being forced to promote Ninja.
From 10 PM (German time) until 10:00 AM the next morning, he plans to stream for 12 hours. It will probably be a lot about Fortnite, the game that made Ninja so popular. After all, he is the first streamer with more than 10 million followers on Twitch.
Ninja promises some surprises and “special guests” with whom he will stream.
The Twitch star plans to set up a complete streaming setup above Times Square. They are expecting a million visitors on-site. Many New Yorkers traditionally celebrate the New Year at Times Square.
“Never do that again”
Here’s the problem: Apparently Twitch itself wants to promote this event by Ninja and has therefore run ads for the stream on other Twitch streamers’ channels, in the so-called “Pre-Roll.”
They could not remove this advertising themselves, as the ad spots were part of the ad roll that is outside their control.
The streamers are reacting irritably.
So DrDisrespect tweeted: “Dear Twitch, take this ugly New Year’s Eve advertisement off my page. Don’t ever do it again. Never again.”
Other streamers express their problems a bit more calmly. MadtownMaverick says: “If the advertising is outside the site, then it’s okay, but when you’ve planned a New Year’s event, it’s annoying that Twitch pushes ads for someone else’s channel on you.”
However, if Twitch were to advertise the event outside of Twitch, that would be okay.
Other streamers speak of a “conflict of interest.”
Many are probably also bothered by Twitch’s preferential treatment for Ninja. Because the New Year’s event is broadcast on Ninja’s channel and not on a “neutral” Twitch channel that is then advertised.
Twitch is biased here and directly supports the already largest channel of an individual.
This is what Ninja says: Ninja himself commented in a tweet, which he later deleted.
In it, he says that millions of people will watch the event and they will get to know Twitch. This, in turn, would help other streamers gain new viewers.
Ninja asks: What don’t you like? Or is it just me?
Source: Dexerto
Twitch cancels the spots
This is what Twitch says: Twitch has now intervened and pulled the emergency brake. The ad spots are now out. From Hassan Bokhari, the Partnership Account Manager at Twitch, it is said that it is definitely not the fault of a streamer, and one should not blame them for it.
He does not know all the details, but he knows that the ads have now been removed from the rotation.
What about DrDisrespect and Ninja? It is unclear whether DrDisrespect really has a problem with Ninja or if it is part of the role he plays. However, a rivalry seems likely.
DrDisrespect was the face of Twitch last year, and Ninja is that in 2018:
2017 was the year of PUBG and in the course of that, of DrDisrespect on Twitch. In 2017, he won many awards and was considered the new star and new face of Twitch. Like PUBG, the Doctor is also rather “controversial” and a character with edges and corners.
To what extent DrDisrespect has a personal problem with Ninja is hard to say. That could also all be part of his “on-air personality,” which maintains an oversized ego, thinks of itself as the greatest, and much of which is apparently only meant ironically.
Moreover, DrDisrespect has played and streamed Fortnite again in recent days.
However, he has probably been annoyed by the advertising measures for Ninja on his own channel, as many other streamers have as well.
