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Which games support PSSR? If you want to use PSSR on the PS5 Pro, the games must be supported by the PS5 Pro. Sony refers to these games as “PS5 Pro Enhanced.” You can find all games supported by the PS5 Pro directly on MeinMMO as a list.

Can you use PSSR on the PS5 Slim? No, you cannot at this time and it should not be possible. According to Sony, PSSR relies on the new hardware of the PS5 Pro, which is not available in either the normal PS5 or the Slim model. If you want to use PSSR, you need not only the right game but also the right console.

More about the PS5 Pro: The PS5 and PS5 Pro look very similar at first glance, as Sony has hardly changed the design at all. But where are the similarities and especially the differences between the PS5 and PS5 Pro? MeinMMO presents all the details and explains what you should pay attention to: PS5 Pro vs PS5 comparison: What similarities and differences are there?

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Blizzard nerfs one of the best builds in Diablo 4, fans say: Is still strong, just slower

Nicole Wakulczyk 18. October 2024 Reading time 2 minutes

The Evade build in Diablo 4 has been nerfed and is now significantly slower. While some players switch to stronger builds, others still find it worthwhile.

The Evade build for Spiritborn fully relies on the Evade ability, that is, the dodge button. The Thorn Spike skill is configured to trigger as soon as you evade. Due to a bug, players were able to cancel the Evade animation and spam it easily.

Why was the build nerfed? As players, you zipped around the map with Evade, consistently dealing damage and mowing down everything around you. However, this caused issues for other players and their gaming experience. Because the Evade build only worked due to a bug, Blizzard nerfed it on October 17.

Players are currently discussing the nerf on Reddit. Some believe that the Evade build is still a strong choice – just slower than before. But that, for many, is the problem.

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“From The Flash to a Sunday stroll”

What do fans say about the nerf? In a post on Reddit, “PM_ME_HUGE_CRITS” shows a 30-second clip where he slices through the Pit at level 65 with the Evade build. In the title of the post, he writes: “After the patch, Evade is still strong, but significantly slower.”

In the comments, users discuss the topic. utterbbq2 jokes: “Great, now this build is only 2 times better than any other build of the other classes. Before, it was about 10 times better.”

Endgame3213 believes the developers could have increased the damage, and it would still have been a good, playable build. However, others find that damage or strength was not the reason they played the Evade build. It was mainly about the speed. In a comment, Old-Supermarket8413 notes that this is quite a big contrast. “From The Flash to a Sunday stroll,” he says.

Additionally, reanima writes: “Yes, [the Evade build] is now about as fast as a Thorn Spike build. [It] was anyway stronger than Evade, and now Evade no longer even has speed as an advantage.” The Thorn Spike build currently ranks among the strongest builds in Diablo 4’s endgame.

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Some players simply no longer enjoy the Evade build. Many mention other builds to which they apparently want to switch now. However, Pullumpkin already sees the next problem: The only way to have two builds without major respecs is a second character. Although the collected Paragon points are transferred, it is still too cumbersome. With loadouts, one could have had an alternative build ready a long time ago, he writes.

The skill loadouts allow you to save combinations of skills and items and easily retrieve them. Indeed, Blizzard recently commented on loadouts, or also armories. More on this here: Diablo 4: “Is in development” – Blizzard promises one of the features fans have been requesting since release

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Asmongold makes a remarkable apology in front of 2.4 million people on YouTube, ruins everything again with one sentence

Lydia 18. October 2024 Reading time 3 minutes

Former MMORPG streamer Zack “Asmongold” Hoyt was banned from Twitch after making troubling comments. Many praised his apology on YouTube, but in a post on Reddit, the streamer paints a different picture.

What is the apology about? In the night of October 14, 2024, Asmongold made dehumanizing comments about the Gaza War during a Twitch stream, which resulted in an uproar on social media and ultimately in a ban from the streaming platform.

Following this, the streamer released a roughly 20-minute video on YouTube, in which he apologized for his remarks and discussed his plans for the upcoming time:

Asmongold stated that he had changed over the past two years, becoming increasingly mean and insensitive. In his comments, he sounds like a terrible person, and he no longer wants to be that person.
The involuntary break will be used by the streamer to get his life in order and to work on himself.
After that, he wants to return to streaming but be more positive, “laughing more with people than about them.”

The video received over 2.4 million views within a day. Many on social media deemed it authentic, finding the apology sincere, especially compared to other influencer apologies – or Asmongold’s own original apology on X, which included a curt “My bad.”

However, a post in the streamer’s subreddit raises doubts about Asmongold’s change of heart.

Asmongold says he has always been “an asshole,” but it has gotten out of hand in recent years.

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What kind of post is this? In his subreddit, Asmongold posted a message titled “Why apologize?” In it, he reiterated that he had become increasingly hostile and negative, creating a bad atmosphere in his streams.

However, the streamer then explains that upon his return, he will not be playing Dustborn, an indie game that some content creators have heavily focused on. He will also not promote the consulting firm Sweet Baby Inc., which he and others have blamed as a supposed “woke company” responsible for the death of games.

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The crucial sentence then appears in a comment under his post. “Don’t worry. I will react to a DEI = DIE gaming video on my first day back streaming,” promises the streamer to a viewer (via Reddit).

DEI stands for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, roughly translating to: diversity, equal opportunity, and inclusion. However, the abbreviation is a charged term in the culture war in the U.S. and is used in connection with discussions about “wokeness”.

Asmongold’s remarks can thus be understood to mean that the Twitch streamer has no intention of deviating from the content with which he had been increasingly negatively associated over the past two years. For instance, when he reduced the victory of a 26-year-old in the streamer of the year election to the fact that she was a woman.

Viewers are disappointed: “Just a better actor”

How is this being discussed? On X, formerly Twitter, there is discontent and disappointment regarding the Reddit post. One user writes disillusioned: “It only took 2 hours for my assumption that he would be a little less of an asshole to prove wrong. Well, you can’t blame me for giving him a chance.”

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Another user responds: “I thought his apology was refreshing… But no, he’s just a better actor than others.” (via X)

However, others urge to wait and see how Asmongold actually behaves upon his return. The Twitch streamer Pirate Software writes in response to a screenshot of the Reddit post: “Pretty hardcore stuff and honestly just more of the same kind of behavior. The video was a much more modest and thoughtful approach. I’m curious to see how all of this develops when he is back. It’s up to him to improve.” (via X)

According to reports from Kotaku, Asmongold’s Twitch channel has been banned for 14 days. How the streamer will shape his content going forward will likely only become clear at the end of October. For many viewers who received the apology video well, the statements on Reddit may leave a sour taste.

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For Asmongold, the involuntary break is now an opportunity to get his life in order, as there has been much amiss for a while, as he himself says. Just a few weeks prior, the streamer discussed his past in a surprising video and explained why he is the way he is.

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Throne and Liberty: It’s worth buying Mystic Keys daily – this loot awaits you

Nathalie Schnee 18. October 2024 Reading time 5 minutes

To avoid missing any important loot in Throne and Liberty, you need to buy the Mystical Keys every day. MyMMO will tell you why.

What are the Mystical Keys for? The “Mystical Keys” are very important in Throne and Liberty. You can purchase five keys each day from the “Contract Coin Merchant” for fifteen “Contract Coins” each.

With these keys, you can find red “Mystical Orbs” in the open world. When you interact with one of these orbs, you automatically consume one of the keys and receive rewards, which can be really good. Additionally, you have a chance to have a “Mystical Portal” open afterward, from which you can get loot again.

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Mystical Key

How do you get Mystical Keys? To obtain “Mystical Keys”, you first need to earn “Contract Coins”. This is the currency used to buy the keys. To do this, go to a “Contract Manager” and select a daily quest you want to complete. It’s best to choose a level 50 quest, which also gives you a “Blessing Bag” as a reward.

After that, complete the daily quests. You should then have enough “Contract Coins” to purchase five “Mystical Keys”. Since the keys are limited to five per day, you will miss out on many good rewards if you forget to do this. However, the keys expire after seven days in your inventory.

Mystical Orb

How do you find Mystical Orbs? “Mystical Orbs” are spread all over the map in Throne and Liberty. However, there is an interactive map that can help you find all the “Mystical Orbs”. When you see one, you must interact with it, which will automatically consume a “Mystical Key” and give you the loot.

The orbs are a particularly good source of experience points as well as “Abyss Contract Marks”.

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Additionally, you will receive one of the following items:

Ore
Trait Conversion Stone
Trait Extraction Stone
Noble Parchment
Restoration Coin x10 Chest

You will receive even better loot if a “Mystical Portal” opens.

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Mystical Portal

What are Mystical Portals? After interacting with a “Mystical Orb”, there is a chance that a “Mystical Portal” will appear afterward. You will be notified about it.

Now it’s time to find the portal. On the map, you will see a large vortex surrounded by purple fog. The portal is hidden somewhere in this area, and you need to search for it. It can also be located almost outside, at the edge of the fog. You have one hour to track down the portal.

Finding the red “Mystical Portal” can sometimes prove challenging. However, your Amitoi will help you a little with that. If you are in the immediate vicinity, it will sound an alarm and indicate via speech bubble where it is approximately located. It will also be shown to you as a small icon on the mini-map.

The rewards from the “Mystical Portals” are even better than those from the orbs. Very interesting is the Platinum Fishing Rod, which you can draw from the portals. Also, “Trait Unlock Stones” can be among the loot.

Guaranteed content:

Abyss Contract Marks Points
25 Activity Points

Additionally, you will receive one of the following items:

Ore
Trait Unlock Stone
Trait Conversion Stone
Trait Extraction Stone
Noble Parchment
Restoration Coin x10 Chest
Platinum Fishing Rod

If you buy five “Mystical Keys” daily, open orbs, and maybe find a portal occasionally, you should not miss any important rewards.

If you don’t want to miss anything about Throne and Liberty, make sure to check out our overview, where we always keep you updated: Throne and Liberty: All guides for getting started in the new MMORPG.

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5 German Twitch Streamers Conquer LoL Like in a Fairy Tale – Today They Regret the Victory

Schuhmann 18. October 2024 Reading time 5 minutes

Five of the biggest German Twitch streamers play together in a team: No Need Orga (NNO) for League of Legends. In 2022, NoWay, Tolkin, Agurin, Broeki, and Karni succeeded in moving up from the second league to the first German league of LoL. It was a “Miracle Run” against all odds. Two years later, the streamers ruefully realize: They should have never won.

This was the situation: The 5 streamers were playing in the 2nd German League for LoL and were actually doing pretty poorly. In a league of young players and talents who wanted to achieve something, the 5 streamers were more of a hobby group. They had neither a coach nor fixed training times.

While players like NoWay, Tolkin, or Broeki had all sniffed pro air before, none had made it to the top in the LEC; they had all remained at the national level at best. By now, all five were full-time streamers:

Broeki and NoWay had also reached their early 30s and were actually too old to really start over.
Toplaner Tolkin had a job at Freaks4U and covered LoL for Summoner’s Inn.
Agurin was considered the best player of the team and the king of SoloQ.
Supporter Karni was actually playing far outside his ELO when he was with the others.

The 5 streamers didn’t take e-sports very seriously; it was just a sideline, the streams were the most important as that’s where they earned their money.

But then the miracle happened: Against all odds, the five had a crazy run, suddenly won every single game and advanced to the 1st league of LoL. Especially clever backdoor plays often secured victories against significantly younger players for the veterans.

With their victorious march, they broke a viewer record on Twitch. More people wanted to watch the second league than the first. The German scene around LoL suddenly flourished: While the finals of the 1st league was watched by 30,000 people, suddenly 70,000 tuned in during the semifinals of the 2nd league.

In the end, a crazy play by Tolkin decided the final. Tokin had previously had to resign from his job at Riot’s partner, because that was the only way he could play for promotion.

The most successful team in LoL is Eintracht Spandau – the team was often compared to NNO:

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Streamers buy a roster and establish their own pro team in LoL

This was the problem: The 5 Twitch streamers had now officially advanced to the 1st German League, but they couldn’t play there themselves. Their Twitch stream with sponsors clashed with a commitment in the Prime League.

They had hoped that Riot Games would make an exception , agree to some deal or compromise, but they held firm.

Simply selling the spot was also not allowed. The rules stipulated that one must compete with their own team for a year.

This was their solution: The 5 Twitch streamers, known as “No Need Orga,” had to form an organization after all, took over the players from Hertha BSC, who were quitting e-sports, and became “NNO Old,” while their employees now played as NNO Prime in the 1st league.

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This is how it turned out: In streams, NoWay and Tokin declared the project failed:

The player contracts were now expiring and would not be renewed.
The costs of something like this team amounted to around 450,000 € per year – and that money would not come back. E-sports is in a crisis.
Each individual Twitch streamer would have had to invest around 40,000 € into the project, and they probably wouldn’t get that money back either.

Did not work well as managing directors

This is how the project is viewed today: NoWay explains that one must be honest; as managing directors, the 5 streamers were simply unsuitable, they didn’t work well together. This is also due to the fact that they all stream at different times to avoid each other on Twitch.

Tolkin says: NoWay took on the worst job, constantly receiving mail and had to deal with issues like Polish health insurance. The bureaucratic and time-consuming effort to run one’s own e-sports team is simply crazy.

Tolkin explains that the jungler Agurin had planned an analysis format for NNO, which had begun enthusiastically. But then he lost interest when too few viewers tuned in. His format was the only one that had been sold to a sponsor.

In any case, the sponsorships were a problem, as they were willing to support NNO, but had little interest in e-sports and wanted to leverage the massive reach of the streamers for themselves. They ultimately bit the bullet and offered large discounts, undervalued themselves without gaining much in return.

Streamers wish: If only we had lost the last game in 2022

NoWay bitterly states: It would have been best if they had missed the Miracle Run in the end and lost the final play. Then they would have continued to compete in the 2nd league for promotion, streamed on the side, and spared themselves all the hassle with their own e-sports team.

Tolkin adds: He often told himself that he should have never made that insane play that sealed the miracle run at the time. He lay awake at night wondering: Why did I flash over the wall back then?

This is the legendary play that Tolkin regrets today:

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Apparently, the streamers are annoyed by the constant comparison with Eintracht Spandau – as HandOfBlood has a large company backing him in everything, and he is an exceptional figure in e-sports. One cannot compare that with NNO.

The streamers are now trying to find the good in the situation that each of them poured a lot of time and money into the project: They wanted to give something back to the German scene and the players and, in any case, pay the salaries of the employed professionals. Tolkin himself says he played for a mousepad – he is proud that they were able to pay their professionals full salaries.

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The German LoL fairy tale dies in the e-sports winter

This is what lies behind it: That 5 Twitch streamers do not function as managing directors was to be expected. This corresponds to the stereotype one has of Twitch streamers.

NoWay one can still imagine as a person at the desk, poring over files with a stony face and looking up regulations in thick books – with Tolkin, who has the energy of a spring toy, it’s already hard to imagine.

However, it was also bad luck that the e-sports bubble burst exactly when the 5 had their miracle run and established their own team.

“The great e-sports winter” is a real problem: Sponsors and investors have been much stingier and more cautious since 2022 than before. There have also been major organizations and teams in the USA that have gone under – 2022 was probably simply the wrong year for a miracle run and the founding of an e-sports team: LoL: E-sports is dying in the USA – 2-time champion reportedly sells team and releases everyone

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A man searches for his crypto fortune in Bitcoins worth 500 million euros in a landfill

Gerald Wessel 18. October 2024 Reading time 2 minutes

A multi-million dollar hard drive is buried in a landfill, yet the city refuses to let him search for it. A man fights for his property.

The title image is a symbolic representation.

Why is he searching in a landfill? As WalesOnline reports, James Howells has spent much of his life for years searching for a lost hard drive. It ended up in a garbage bag that was disposed of in a landfill in his hometown of Newport. On it, the Welshman stored the key to his bitcoins mined between 2009 and 2013, which today are worth about 500 million euros for approximately 8,000 pieces (via btc-echo.com).

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Buried treasure of bitcoins

James Howells has now quit his job as an IT engineer and is searching full-time for ways to retrieve his old hard drive. For this, he has even hired the former manager of the landfill to help narrow down the search. Using AI, robots, and an approximate location of where the garbage bag from 2013 is buried, he hopes to complete the excavations within a maximum of three years.

To finance his treasure hunt, he has gained investors who support him. Ultimately, if successful, they would receive more than 3/4 of the bitcoins. The remaining 125 million euros still represent a significant incentive for Howells.

Why doesn’t he just start digging? The city of Newport, however, refuses access to the landfill and the excavation. They justify this with concerns about the environment, as there are also harmful substances buried underground. James Howells is now taking the matter to court. He wants to claim the right to search for his property.

In the event of success, he had already promised years ago to donate ten percent of the value to Newport, around 50 million euros. In addition, he would cover all costs for the undertaking and any subsequent cleanup.

How did the hard drive end up in the garbage bag? According to Howells’ account to WalesOnline, there was a misunderstanding with his then-girlfriend in 2013. She took a garbage bag to the landfill before he could check if he had put the right HDD in. Instead of the multi-million dollar hard drive, a worthless but identical one remained on his shelf.

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Pokémon GO: Trainer finds one of the rarest Shinies, throws over 100 balls at it

Max Handwerk 18. October 2024 Reading time 2 minutes

Finding rare Shinies in Pokémon GO is one of the best experiences in the game. It’s just unfortunate when you encounter them at the wrong moment.

In Pokémon GO, there are plenty of shiny Pokémon, which are differently colored versions of the monsters that are significantly rarer than their standard variants.

These “Shinies” are among the most sought-after monsters in the game. And three of the absolute rarest Shinies in the game are the shiny versions of Galar Zapdos, Articuno, and Moltres.

Finding them is extremely difficult, and very few players are likely to have them in their collection. First of all, they have only recently been introduced to the game, and secondly, you can only encounter them with a lot of luck through the “Daily Adventure Incense”.

This item grants special spawns for 15 minutes a day, which can include the legendary Galar birds. But: For it to then be the shiny variant is a whole lot less likely.

A trainer recently showed on the Pokémon GO subreddit (under reddit.com) that they were lucky enough to find such a shiny bird. However, bad luck wasn’t far behind — as they didn’t manage to catch it. And this despite a whole series of attempts.

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Player finds Shiny at the worst possible moment

What was the problem? The shiny find is actually a huge stroke of luck, as shiny versions of the birds usually do not flee when encountered. Quite unlike their normal variants, which are hardly catchable, even if you do encounter them.

However, the Galar Zapdos that a Reddit user showcased simply did not want to be caught despite its shiny form. This is shown by a Reddit user in a post:

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The bird did not flee, but it also did not stay in the over 100 balls that the trainer threw at the Pokémon. This included Ultra and Hyper Balls. But all those throws just didn’t work, even despite using golden Razz Berries, which make catching easier.

Why isn’t it working? That legendary shiny Pokémon are often hard to catch in the wild has already been proven by the Lake Trio when they were out during the Sinnoh Tour and drove players to despair. But here a different factor likely played a decisive role.

As the trainer mentioned in a comment, they were a passenger in a friend’s car while trying to catch it. It can happen that you get a “speed lock” if you are moving too fast while playing. In that case, the Pokémon often just break out of the balls on the catch screen.

This could have been the problem here. The trainer may have been incredibly lucky to encounter one of the rarest monsters — but at the same time incredibly unlucky that it was at the wrong moment.

You should take note of this: If you’re out hunting for the legendary birds and their shiny variants, it’s better not to do it while sitting in a friend’s car. Because finding such a rare Pokémon and then being unable to catch it is extremely unfortunate.

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SciFi-MMO Star Citizen is said to be heading towards disaster despite 728 million dollars

Karsten Scholz 18. October 2024 Reading time 4 minutes

A new report from industry insider Tom Henderson paints a grim picture of Star Citizen, which is said to be nearing its end after twelve years of development and more than $728 million in crowdfunding revenue.

What kind of report is this? For the extensive article on insider-gaming.com, the renowned industry expert Tom Henderson is said to have spoken with more than a dozen former and current employees of Cloud Imperium Games.

Tom Henderson is considered one of the most reliable insiders in the gaming industry, with numerous contacts in the field. Moreover, many reports from previous years support the current allegations. Especially the exclusive story from Forbes in 2019 painted a terrible picture of Chris Roberts and the way Star Citizen is being developed.

Recently, among other things, the new hangar features went live on the Star Citizen servers:

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History Repeats Itself

What does the insider report? The main findings from the report:

The frustration within the development team is reportedly greater than ever before.
MeinMMO reported years ago about the partly poor pay of the employees. The recent mandates for mandatory overtime before the upcoming CitizenCon are said to have added even more frustration to the team.
Most of Henderson’s interviewees reportedly say that the company urgently needs a complete overhaul to survive. Some employees even believe the point has been reached where there is no turning back – due to mismanagement and the absurdly high costs, the path is inevitably leading to disaster.
According to the report, the enormous revenues from crowdfunding are likely to be depleted soon. Employees report that they have felt the impact of the apparently dwindling funds over the past twelve months – planned salary increases and development measures have reportedly been frozen.
Additionally, approximately 100 to 150 employees are said to be laid off in early 2024. Those who refused to sign a confidentiality agreement are reportedly pressured into not receiving any form of compensation.
The sometimes very low salaries are said to stand in stark contrast to some other investments, such as a coffee bar that is said to occupy a large part of the 9th floor of the studio in Manchester. Moreover, there are said to be enormous expenditures for custom furniture, oversized props, and ornate wall coverings. One employee describes it as “a space version of Willy Wonka’s factory.” The story of expensive artworks in the offices of CIG from August 2023 fits into this picture.
The employees rate the modified version of the CryEngine used for Star Citizen as “Frankenstein,” with which it is becoming increasingly difficult to work due to the continuous addition of new features.
CIG’s unorthodox development processes are said to lead to further delays repeatedly. This includes the fact that the boss himself, Chris Roberts, continually intervenes in the creative processes and orders changes that are often said to cause weeks of problems.
According to sources, these interventions often concern the smallest details that have no bearing on the gaming experience but consume an incredible amount of time nonetheless.
Roberts’ perfectionism and leadership style are said to have become one of the greatest burdens for Star Citizen, Squadron 42, and CIG as a development studio, according to the consensus.
Many experienced developers are said to have left the company over the years due to all these issues. New, often inexperienced developers were reportedly hired mainly because they were fans of Star Citizen. The current team is said to maintain one of the strongest cult-like mentalities in the entire industry, despite the frustration described at the beginning.

The report goes on to state that the current goal is to launch Squadron 42 as soon as possible to secure further funding for Star Citizen through the revenues generated. Despite the announcement last year, the single-player experience is said to be only now “feature-complete.”

Furthermore, the sources confirm the rumors that CIG is currently working on a third project to create another pillar for financing.

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How does the community react to the new report? On Reddit, Tom Henderson’s article is already hotly debated. The main thread has already received 1,061 upvotes and more than 360 comments.

DrPandemias writes (via Reddit): “A streamer […] played Star Citizen with people from the chat a few days ago. He spent an hour raving about the game and all the details and immersion. […] He started the game, spent about 10 minutes on the loading screen, crashed, and repeated that for an hour.” After that, there were reportedly many more problems. The player’s conclusion: That’s an expensive tech demo.
0-99C criticizes Chris Roberts (via Reddit): “The last game studio he led, Digital Anvil, ran out of money because it was poorly managed. It had to be rescued by Microsoft, who bought it and took over the development of Freelancer. Roberts was removed as CEO of Digital Anvil, and the scope of Freelancer was reduced […].”
littlechefdoughnuts humorously comments on Reddit: “As an early supporter who gave up years ago on caring about a finished game, the real value I get out of this project is watching it fall apart.”
baxte shares experiences with the cult (via Reddit): “I bought the game years ago. In the subreddit, I wanted to talk about inconsistencies and false statements, but I was told: I am a developer and you are wrong. […] I began to understand the mentality of cults. I no longer post there. There is no way to influence the followers.”

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How do you evaluate Tom Henderson’s report? Are you still optimistic that Star Citizen and Squadron 42 will be released in their respective final forms? Do you perhaps even support the project currently? Or do you also believe that CIG is already racing towards the abyss? Share your thoughts in the comments! More on the current state of the game: The new update will take Star Citizen to a new level – and the entire MMORPG genre along with it.

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Call of Duty fixes exploit that banned you when rude players wrote 2 words in the chat

Dariusz Müller 18. October 2024 Reading time 2 minutes

Activision has fixed an exploit that caused players to be falsely banned in Call of Duty when someone wrote 2 words in the chat.

What was the exploit? Activision announced on October 17, 2024, that they have fixed a “workaround for a detection system.”

This workaround led to “a small number of legitimate players” being falsely banned in Call of Duty: Warzone and MW3 (via X.com).

Furthermore, the announcement states that the affected accounts have now been restored. Activision also announced that a “progress report” from the anti-cheat team will follow.

Both Warzone and MW3, as well as the upcoming Black Ops 6, rely on Ricochet for their anti-cheat system.

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Banned for just 2 words

What is the story with the 2 words? A user, referred to on X.com as the discoverer of the exploit, claims: For a time, it was possible to get players permanently banned by the anti-cheat system by sending them a message with the 2 words “Trigger Bot.”

He explains that anti-cheat systems scan a computer’s memory for “footprints” of cheats. In Call of Duty, it is now the case that player names and received text messages can also be found in the game’s memory.

Ricochet thus responded to the stored text messages containing “Trigger Bot” and interpreted that as an indication of a cheat.

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The user also states in his post that several thousand players were banned through this exploit before CoD streamers like the Americans “Censor” and “Parasite” became targets.

Cheats are a major problem in competitive games like Call of Duty, taking the fun out of their favorite games for many legitimate players every day. Various developers and publishers are combating this not only with anti-cheat systems but also by taking action against cheat manufacturers. Bungie and Destiny 2 are also doing the same: Bungie wins in court against cheat manufacturers – gets as much money as if they sold Destiny 2 79,621 times

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Baldur’s Gate 3 is so good, it even converts wives to gaming

Cortyn 18. October 2024 Reading time 2 minutes

Even at over 60 years old, one can still find their way to gaming – this is proudly recounted by a husband whose wife has now played over 1,000 hours of Baldur’s Gate 3.

By now, after almost a year, everyone should understand that Baldur’s Gate 3 is really good. However, it is quite rare for a game to even lead non-gamers to suddenly turn to video games and immerse themselves for over 1,000 hours.

A husband shares that his wife became a gamer through Baldur’s Gate 3 and has now reached playtime in the four-digit range – much to the delight of the community.

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What happened? In the Baldur’s Gate 3 subreddit, the player “Saino_Moore” reveals that he has been an enthusiastic gamer for years, but his wife has had little interest in the medium until now:

I am 58 (m) and have been playing since pinball existed. My wife is 62 (f) and was raised differently and never played until we started dating. Then she played D&D with me and my friends. When I got the first game, she watched, then played for the character interactions herself (with cheats). After the first two, she just stopped playing video games.

When BG3 came out, it only took a week before she started playing after watching me for a while.

A few days ago, she reached 1,000 hours. She only plays in the evenings and on weekends. I am happy that she enjoys it.

I know this isn’t very interesting, but I wanted to share what significance this game and the series have. The stories and characters are important.

That the story is considered “uninteresting” was evidently viewed differently by the community on Reddit. Almost 6,000 upvotes speak volumes.

How the community reacted: Alongside all the upvotes, there were plenty of comments expressing how happy people are for both – on one hand for the husband who has turned his wife into a gamer, and on the other hand for the wife who has managed to find access to such a hobby at her advanced age and is now enjoying it. Some of the comments include:

“I think your wife is now officially qualified as a gamer. Congratulations to both of you!” – The_Cheeseman83
“That’s so sweet! I hope this isn’t taken the wrong way, but I love seeing people from older generations with the same hobbies as mine.” – _tetanus_
“I LOVE HER, she is noooow also a gamer!” – raviolenie

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What games does the woman play? A bit further down in the original post, the woman also speaks up and writes:

I’ve already played at least 6 playthroughs. I work in a profession where I help people reintegrate into society after hospital stays. I love the depth of character development and that they all have such great story arcs.

It helps me in my job in strange ways and gives me some ideas on how I can build resilience. I’m currently playing as Gale (making him a storm wizard) and want him to become a deity and heal Karlach. She is my favorite. At first, I didn’t think I would like Lae’zel, but she won me over!

There are many ways to enjoy Baldur’s Gate 3. One of the more peculiar ones was shared by the voice actor of Astarion a few days ago: Because someone has had a very special doll made for $20,000 …

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A superhero series rated 99% on Amazon is better than The Boys – Returns in 2025 with a new season

Niko Hernes 18. October 2024 Reading time 2 minutes

In 2024, many fans of gritty superhero series can enjoy the fourth season of The Boys. However, it will take a while before it continues, and in the meantime, another series can shorten the wait. Invincible on Amazon Prime is even rated better than The Boys.

What is Invincible? Invincible is based on the comic of the same name by Robert Kirkman, who is also responsible for the Walking Dead comics. Invincible is about Mark Grayson. At first glance, he seems like a normal teenager, except for the fact that his father is the great Omni-Man, the most powerful superhero on Earth.

One day, Mark also gets superpowers and trains to become like his father, but things become more complicated than expected.

Despite the look reminiscent of good animated series, Invincible is a superhero series for adults and does not shy away from explicit depictions of action and violence. Nevertheless, the series always remains human.

You can watch a trailer for the first season here:

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Despite the look, Invincible is an adult series

What makes the series so good? Similar to The Boys, Invincible poses the question of what would happen if powerful superheroes suddenly turned evil. However, the series is not on a satirical level like The Boys. Invincible focuses intensely on the characters and their relationships.

No one is simply evil, and even the strongest heroes are plagued by self-doubt and personal issues. A nice element is that we also get to see a lot of Mark’s high school and college life. This makes him feel more human. This reminds one of aspects known from various Spider-Man productions.

But the action is also worth watching. The fights are explicit, and one constantly feels the consequences. Deaths are shocking, and every fight feels serious and weighty. At the same time, the characters feel human. You empathize with them because you may have experienced similar things.

How do critics rate Invincible? On Rotten Tomatoes, Invincible has a rating of 99% based on over 120 reviews. The audience score is 88%. This is even better than The Boys, which on Rotten Tomatoes has a “mere” 93% from nearly 400 critiques. Among regular viewers, the series only achieves 76%.

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When will Invincible continue? Currently, Invincible has 2 seasons that can be watched on Amazon Prime Video with a subscription. As announced on X.com, the series will return on February 6, 2025, with the 3rd season. For those who haven’t seen the series yet, they have plenty to catch up on before The Boys returns, as that may still take a long time. For those who still can’t get enough, they should check out this series: A superhero series that has even better reviews than The Boys and Loki.

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A “secret” function has been included in Windows for 15 years – And those who know it do not want to live without it anymore

Benedikt Schlotmann 18. October 2024 Reading time 2 minutes

For 15 years, there has been a feature in Windows that can make your life significantly easier. The community is discussing the “secret” feature that has existed since Windows Vista. And many say that they do not want to do without this feature anymore.

Microsoft is continuously developing its operating system “Windows” and regularly adds new features, sometimes more obvious than others. A feature that was implemented 15 years ago in Windows Vista is hardly known to anyone. This is explained by the Spanish magazine Genbeta.com.

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What is this feature? On reddit players discovered a feature in Windows that many did not know about until the time of the discovery: a multi-level sorting function that makes it much easier to organize data in Windows.

In the community, many thank the tip about the feature hidden in the Windows file manager. Because Microsoft has never openly advertised the feature.

How can you use the feature? You can sort folders in Windows by multiple criteria by holding down the CTRL key and clicking on the columns you want as additional sorting options. For instance, you can first sort your data by size and then by file type. In total, you have a maximum of 4 sorting levels available.

For example, you can sort a folder with images containing PNG and JPG files first by type and then in descending order by modification date. This way, PNG files are grouped and sorted from newest to oldest, and JPGs are sorted in the same way separately.

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Diablo 4: Many want the Shroud of False Death, but where can you get it?

Christos Tsogos 18. October 2024 Reading time 2 minutes

In Diablo 4 players could not obtain the item “Shroud of False Death” which is Shroud of False Death, but with Patch 2.0.3 the issue has been resolved. Here you can find out what you should know about the Mythic and where you can get it.

What kind of item is this? The item “Shroud of False Death” belongs to the Mythics and can be used by any class in this case. The Mythic is a chest armor that many demon slayers wanted to obtain, but due to a bug that was not possible (via reddit.com). However, with Patch 2.0.3 Blizzard has fixed the problem and players can secure another item for their collection and build.

What does the Shroud of False Death do? Shroud of False Death grants you the effect of stealth and increased movement speed when you have not been attacked for a certain period.

Additionally, it gives you bonuses to the following stats:

all attributes
maximum health
damage on the next attack after the start of stealth
resource generation

Farm Shroud of False Death specifically

Where can I find Shroud of False Death? You can find the chest armor with some luck from Duriel, Andariel, and the “tormented” bosses starting from torment level 1. But you can also craft the item at the jeweler if you want. Before Patch 2.0.3 this was not possible, and even after the download, many fans could not craft the item. The reason was that Blizzard first had to drive out all players from the older versions of Diablo 4. Now, crafting the item is no longer a problem according to fans’ opinions.

Patch 2.0.3 not only fixed the Mythic, but also resolved issues with common crafting materials and even the new event of the Realm Walker, so that the event can proceed more smoothly. What you should know about the problems can be found here: Players are missing the simplest materials in Diablo 4, Blizzard responds immediately

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PS5 Pro: A tester explains that a new feature feels like ‘lifting a veil of slander’

Benedikt Schlotmann 18. October 2024 Reading time 2 minutes

Some testers have already been able to try out the PS5 Pro. A few experts are now highlighting PSSR as a major feature of the PS5 Pro and explaining why this is a significant improvement. At least if you want to play in 4K.

The experts from Digital Foundry were able to test the PS5 Pro at the Tokyo Game Show, which took place at the end of September 2024. Overall, two games could be tested on the PS5 Pro:

Gran Turismo 7
Final Fantasy VII Rebirth (in the title image)

Both games feel significantly better on the PS5 Pro. The games owe this largely to one feature: PSSR. The experts from Digital Foundry explain this in their podcast on YouTube.

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What do the testers say? John Linneman from Digital Foundry stated that in particular, PSSR represents a significant improvement for image quality. He says (via wccftech.com):

The use of PSSR feels like lifting a veil off the terrible image quality of the performance mode of the base model.

Thanks to PSSR, the game now offers a clean 4K presentation with sharp image quality and without the visual problems that plagued the performance mode of the normal PS5. This represents a significant improvement and is sure to please many players who want to experience their games in 4K.

What about Gran Turismo 7? The other game, Gran Turismo 7, also shows some impressive improvements. PSSR allows the game to run at 60 FPS with ray tracing reflections and still look good even at a reduced resolution.

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What is PSSR? PSSR stands for PlayStation Spectral Super Resolution and is an AI-driven upscaling technology for the PS5: Games are rendered at a lower resolution and then upscaled to a higher resolution. Similar technologies have already been used on PC with DLSS (Nvidia) and FSR (AMD). Currently, PSSR is only supported by the PS5 Pro and not by the normal PS5.

More about the PS5 Pro: At first glance, the PS5 and PS5 Pro look very similar, as Sony has hardly changed the design at all. But what are the similarities and especially the differences between the PS5 and PS5 Pro? MeinMMO presents all the details and explains what you should pay attention to: PS5 Pro vs PS5 comparison: What similarities and differences are there?

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DrDisrespect says he would rather quit streaming than switch to Kick – sounded quite different earlier

Schuhmann 18. October 2024 Reading time 2 minutes

Since his ban from Twitch, there has been speculation that the streamer Guy “DrDisrespect” Beahm might switch to Kick. In the past, there have been alleged contacts between the streamer and the controversial streaming platform, but DrDisrespect reportedly wanted too much money. Now both Kick and DrDisrespect have made disparaging remarks about each other.

Here’s the situation: Since his ban from Twitch in the summer of 2020, DrDisrespect has streamed on YouTube without an exclusive contract.

The platform Kick, with strong ties to online gambling, could have theoretically always been a possible place for DrDisrespect to stream.

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DrDisrespect flirted with Kick in 2023, wanted $50 million for a switch

What was known so far: Around the time when Kick signed xQc for about $100 million in June 2023, rumors circulated that DrDisrespect wanted to move to Kick. However, he demanded $50 million as a minimum sum he wanted to earn.

The deal did not materialize. The CEO of Kick, Edward Craven, stated that he is a huge fan of DrDisrespect and would be happy to collaborate with him. They were in talks with the team.

Later, it was reported that Kick was willing to pay DrDisrespect around $10 million.

Here is the new information: The streamer Adin Ross, who is closely associated with Kick, has now said: At that time, an agreement was close with DrDisrespect, but he asked for such a ridiculously high amount that someone at Kick laughed, and the negotiations broke down (via kick).

DrDisrespect should have taken the deal back then, after his new scandal, he can’t get a contract anywhere anymore, Ross complained. Moreover, Kick no longer spends such high sums. Kick had made DrDisrespect a “very good offer” back then.

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Signing DrDisrespect would be a waste of money

What the CEO of Kick says: Casino man and Kick co-founder Ed Craven was asked in a recent interview about DrDisrespect and whether signing the streamer is an option. After all, he must be available for a low price now that his YouTube channel is no longer monetized.

But Craven clearly stated: Signing DrDisrespect would be pointless at this time and a “waste of money.” (via Dexerto)

Craven hinted that signing him would do more harm than good for Kick.

DrDisrespect: I would rather quit than switch to Kick

What DrDisrespect says: He doesn’t love Kick anymore either. The streamer stated on Twitter on October 15 that he would rather quit streaming than switch to Kick. His community is the best, and he would never bring them there.

He suggests that Kick is constantly talking about him to stay relevant.

This poker over streamer contracts was much hotter a few years ago than it is now. Before the global economic crisis and before Mixer closed, there were several platforms that pushed each other in bidding wars for big streamers. Clever streamers have always wanted to profit from this: MontanaBlack announces Twitch contract – Wants to know, “who loves him the most”

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Can you play New World Aeternum wrong? Players racing to max level are being criticized

Karsten Scholz 18. October 2024 Reading time 2 minutes

With New World Aeternum, newcomers, but also many veterans, seize the opportunity for a fresh start. In record time, some newly created characters reach the maximum level and acquire the best gear. However, this is now being criticized by parts of the community.

What is the criticism about? The fact that players with a lot of free time invest it at the start of an MMORPG to reach the maximum level and the best possible equipment as quickly as possible is an old, worn-out hat. However, this is now facing criticism in New World Aeternum.

StormerXLR8 posits in his post on Reddit that anyone who has already reached a gearscore of 700 after just a few days can never be truly happy in Aeternum. 805 upvotes and more than 350 comments have already appeared under the post within just a few hours. His main argument for this thesis:

Even after all these years, New World simply doesn’t have enough endgame content to keep up with this investment of time.

StormerXLR8 further writes: “It is so sad to see that so much positivity from people who enjoy the new campaign and the updates is overshadowed by the same old min-maxers who pull all-nighters to reach the endgame as quickly as possible, out of a strange sense of superiority.”

Are you considering whether you should play New World Aeternum? Here are some reasons to do so:

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The Sprint Against the Endgame Wall

How is the community reacting to this?

Allencella comments under the post on Reddit: “I’m only level 17 and loving the journey.”
Affectionate_AD5540 agrees on Reddit: “All my friends have returned to Aeternum – when I logged in last night, 6 out of 10 of them were already level 55+ on new characters. Take it slow. Enjoy the game, it’s not a job.”
BinMansGames sees a good reason for the sprint (via Reddit): “They are probably just pushing to max level quickly to dominate wars and take over the map.”
HybridPS2 adds (via Reddit): “… to then exclude everyone else and demand VOD replays from anyone wanting to participate in the war…”
Snakeskins777 admits (via Reddit): “Believe it or not, there are players who do not enjoy questing. Instead, they love endgame wars, fast-paced expeditions, 3v3s, and open-world PvP. They love it so much that they have been playing the same content for 3 years and are still doing so.”

Are there observations that support StormerXLR8’s thesis? New World Aeternum has only been out for a few days, and the first posts are already surfacing complaining about the lack of endgame.

Crunux explains in his thread on Reddit that the endgame of New World Aeternum urgently needs adjustments (and what those adjustments should be from his perspective).
Zaerick-TM is hoping in his thread on Reddit for a quick roadmap for what should be coming soon. His character is already at gearscore 700 and he urgently needs new content.
And in a third thread on Reddit, Such_Formal_1647 explains that character progression in Aeternum is moving at far too fast a pace, as he reached the maximum level on the very first day.

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At least these three players (and various commentators in the three threads) seem to be really unhappy with New World Aeternum after their sprint to the maximum level, which supports StormerXLR8’s thesis. What has been your experience so far? If you’re new to Aeternum and looking for guidance, check out our guide overview for New World.

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A notorious DLC from Bethesda earned the company millions and led to a major change in gaming

Christoph Waldboth 18. October 2024 Reading time 2 minutes

Bethesda can boast that it is responsible for one of the most controversial DLCs in video game history. But even though there was a lot of uproar from the community at the time, the microtransaction turned out to be a success.

Which microtransaction is it about? Those who played Oblivion and rode across the vast, open world on horseback might be familiar with the controversial horse armor. However, players did not find it at any of the many merchants in the cities of Cyrodiil.

No, the horse armor was a paid DLC. And what a DLC it was. The purely cosmetic item cost €2.50 at the time but had no utility other than its aesthetic value. It did not improve the horse’s defense or help in any other way.

This caused a major scandal. The community was outraged, and there was a lot of confusion as to why money should be spent on such a useless microtransaction. However, a former developer from Bethesda reveals that the move was financially worthwhile.

For MeinMMO author Christoph Waldboth, Oblivion is the game he returns to once a year.

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Once a scandal, now completely normal

What does the developer say? Bruce Nesmith was involved as a quest designer on Oblivion and later led the development of Skyrim. In a conversation with Videogamer, he explains that the horse armor was a great financial success.

According to him, it sold millions of copies, even though many players complained loudly about it. From a financial perspective, the excitement was worth it. By the way, they did not expect the reaction from players:

Both Bethesda and Microsoft were completely taken aback by the reaction; [we] didn’t expect that at all. Only in hindsight could it be seen that this was not what people wanted and that we fundamentally pulled a long nose at them without realizing it.
Bruce Nesmith via Videogamer

The main problem, according to Nesmith, was that Bethesda was the first studio to sell such a microtransaction. Over the years, it has become completely normal to spend additional money for cosmetic items on top of the full price. Bethesda itself recently stirred up controversy with Starfield, because a quest was offered for a fee.

The principle of microtransactions wasn’t that bad, thought the former marketing chief of the studio, Pete Hines:

The price isn’t the problem. People just want to feel like they’re getting a good deal. I pay $3 for downloadable content, but it should better be cool – and horse armors are just not cool. So if we had to do it again, I would say we should either wait until later with the horse armor or make it cheaper.
Pete Hines via gamesindustry.biz

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Were there any other microtransactions for Oblivion? Yes, there were, and quite a few. However, most of them were significantly more useful, such as a wizard tower where players could live. With the horse armor, Bethesda has definitely gone down in video game history. According to Bruce Nesmith, the perfect game does not exist anyway: A developer from Bethesda says: A release without bugs is impossible.

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“If we rely on blockbusters, it’s a death sentence”: Former Sony manager has a clear opinion on AAA games

Christoph Waldboth 18. October 2024 Reading time 2 minutes

The times in gaming have changed. Between blockbusters and indie titles, there doesn’t seem to be much left, at least according to a former Sony manager. He sees the industry as threatened.

Which manager is being talked about? Shawn Layden was the chairman of Sony Interactive Worldwide Studios and recently spoke about developments in the gaming industry at the ongoing Gamescom Asia.

He painted a grim picture. The focus was particularly on the presence of large game productions, also known as blockbusters or AAA titles. We are talking about games that, according to Layden, have a budget in the triple-digit millions. In the conversation, the ex-manager explained why this is a problem for the entire industry.

One of the upcoming blockbusters was recently postponed: Assassin’s Creed Shadows – here you can see the trailer:

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There is not much left between blockbuster and indie

What is the problem? On one side, there are huge and expensive blockbusters that are primarily designed to be profitable. On the other side are indie games, often developed by just a few people and with little money. These days, they are the truly creative games – even the streamer HandOfBlood is now a publisher of such titles.

Because creativity and new, fresh ideas always entail a certain risk. AAA titles do not want to take that risk and choose the safer, often uninspired path.

It used to be different, says Shawn Layden today:

[In the past] we spent a lot more time looking at games and didn’t ask: ‘What does your monetization scheme look like?’, ‘What is your plan for recurring revenue?’ or ‘What does your subscription formula look like?’ We asked the simple question: Is it fun? Are we having fun? If you answered yes to those questions, you usually got the green light.
Shawn Layden via gamesindustry.biz

Blockbusters used to be cheaper to produce and could take bigger risks. According to him, a similar development can now be observed in the gaming industry as in the film industry. There are blockbusters and indie productions – but hardly anything in between.

The games that can be termed AA titles are dying out, according to the ex-manager. This is a threat to the industry: “If we only rely on blockbusters to get by, it’s a death sentence in my opinion.” He cites Interplay, THQ, or Gremlin as examples of studios in the AA sector.

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Is there a way out of the problem? Layden appeals to mid-sized studios to bring new ideas into play and not focus too much on monetization:

If you present me your AA game and on the first two pages of your deck are your monetization and revenue as well as subscription scheme, I’m out. Your first page needs to say: ‘This game needs to be made and here’s why.’
Shawn Layden via gamesindustry.biz

Industry attention must therefore shift away from monetization and towards unusual ideas. And this at a time when some studios are already talking about AAAA titles. On the other hand, developers of Palworld are doing things differently: The CEO of Palworld reveals why they don’t want to make “AAAA” titles – Even though they have the budget for it

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WoW: Patch Notes for Patch 11.0.5 – How your class changes

Cortyn 18. October 2024 Reading time 31 minutes

The next patch for World of Warcraft starts in a few days and brings many changes. We will tell you what is in the new update.

World of Warcraft will get the first major content patch since the launch of the expansion The War Within in just a few days. While many groups are still tackling the current raid Palace of the Nerub-ar, the raid is now almost nerfing itself.

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What kind of patch is this? Patch 11.0.5 is entirely dedicated to the 20th anniversary of World of Warcraft. The anniversary will be celebrated extensively, bigger and more extensive than ever before. There will be numerous new activities and even a special event raid that will remain active for several months.

Transmog collectors can look forward to high-resolution variants of the popular “Tier 2” set from the vanilla version of World of Warcraft – but everyone else will also see plenty of rewards.

Apart from that, Dracthyr will get a new feature – namely much more variety in classes. Dracthyr will no longer only be able to play as Evokers but will now have access to the following classes:

Hunter
Rogue
Priest
Mage
Warrior
Warlock

Many changes to the classes in Patch 11.0.5

In addition to the birthday event, there are also several revisions to the different classes. Some of the hero talents were simply not in an optimal state at the launch of the expansion. Blizzard is now addressing this and bringing larger adjustments for some classes.

We have summarized some of the most important innovations here in a quick overview:

Death Knight’s Deathbringer is completely revamped, gaining 3 entirely new talents.
Balance Druids receive numerous new talents while old ones are removed. The playstyle of the specialization should feel significantly better.
Restoration Druids get some new talents that enhance both damage and healing.
Hunters receive extensive adjustments, especially for the hero talents of the Night Hunter.
Paladins receive over 20 new talents.
Mages receive a revamp of all hero talent trees, especially with many detail changes.

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