Diablo 4: Avarice drops a lot of loot during the event – But you won’t get most of it

Nicole Wakulczyk Nicole Wakulczyk Reading time 3 minutes

The “March of the Goblins” event is currently running in Diablo 4, and you can score a lot of loot from the treasure goblins. They also spawn at the world boss Avarice (Greed) – but their loot apparently disappears.

What kind of event is this? In the “March of the Goblins” event, more treasure goblins are currently spawning in Sanctuary, and they drop loot bags when you kill them. The event runs from August 27 at 7:00 PM to September 3 at 7:00 PM. Until this evening at 7:00 PM, the “Blessing of the Mother” event is also running – making farming even more worthwhile.

The goblins have a particularly high chance of spawning in groups during two activities:

  • in dungeons with the “Shrine of Greed”
    • if you find or craft dungeon seals, they might have the bonus that additional shrines appear
  • at the world boss Avarice (Greed the Damned)

However, some players report that there is currently a bug with the world boss where the dropped loot simply disappears “into the ground”.

Update August 30: On August 29, there was a hotfix that resolved the issue where items could disappear during the “March of the Goblins” event at the world boss. At world levels 3 and 4, no elixirs and no rare or magical items drop from treasure goblins anymore (via Blizzard Forum).

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Tons of Loot – But It Disappears

Why does the loot disappear? Various players are currently reporting that while many treasure goblins spawn at the world boss “Avarice”, their loot apparently disappears. Even if you are quick, it’s hard to pick up a lot of it.

This is also shown by Diablo expert “Rob2628” in a clip on X. There he writes:

The Avarice world boss now spawns a TON of treasure goblins upon death in #DiabloIV. All together they drop so much loot that it can’t be fully displayed and simply “falls through the ground”.

This seems to be a technical limitation and occurs even if you kill an Uber Boss more than 8 times without [breaking down the loot in between]. I’ve seen many Uber Uniques disappear right in front of my eyes and drop straight into hell.

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What do other players say? The disappearing loot is also currently a topic on Reddit. In a Reddit thread, “evlilenor” shows in a clip that the loot simply disappears. In another Reddit post, “MessiahX” writes that the Goblin event is an “obvious example” that Diablo 4 needs a loot filter.

He also has the problem of his loot disappearing:

With all the goblins spawning in nightmare dungeons after the use of greed shrines and the goblin spawn at the end of Avarice, it’s difficult to sift through the loot to find only boss mats, loot bags, items with great affixes (GAs), and unique items. When the items stack, parts of the loot eventually disappear.

In the comments, “Vulturo” notes that it is especially “super bad” on consoles. And “Sevulturus” states that the loot pets should automatically sell or break down items, as in Diablo 3. So far the little creatures that accompany you through Sanctuary only collect various materials.

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A loot filter is currently not planned for Diablo 4. Instead, according to Diablo head Rod Fergusson, a kind of armory is in the works. When this will make it into the game is still unclear. An expert has taken a closer look at the shown material for the “Vessel of Hatred” expansion and the upcoming Season 6, analyzing screenshots. What he discovered can be read here: Diablo 4: Expert shows 4 changes in Season 6 that you certainly overlooked

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The new commentators screamed so loudly for FC 25 that it was almost uncomfortable for them

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The new commentator duo for EA Sports FC 25, consisting of Florian Schmidt-Sommerfeld (Schmiso) and Jan Platte, has commented on their work for the new EA FC. They are already addressing the fans almost apologetically, even though they have put their whole heart into their job.

In the joint podcast “Lauschangriff,” the two new EA FC commentators have come together and provided insight into their work for FC 25. They also report on specific game sequences that would require more emotionality in the commentary. They mention the commentary for a final in the Champions League as an example.

What makes the new commentators uncomfortable? Especially in games where everything is at stake, one must give more intensity to the voice appropriate to the occasion. Schmiso recounts almost embarrassedly: “To be honest, I let it all out. And then I screamed into the microphone.”

With some restraint, he hopes for positive feedback from the fans, as he fully engaged in the moment. So much so that after a few recordings, he had a “bright red face” and his voice was resigned.

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“Yell at me” – New duo fulfills the fans’ wish

As the commentators report, fans wished for exactly such emotional reactions when the new commentators were announced. Schmiso shares that many wrote to him, asking him to “really go wild” while commenting.

Colleague Jan Platte agrees and shares similar comments on his social media channels. A fan even referenced a specific game in the past where Platte let his emotions flow freely during a last-minute goal.

You can watch the goal and Jan Platte’s live commentary here again. But beware, it might get a bit loud:

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The fan wishes from Platte that he should yell at him in FC 25 just the same, because he would “just find that cool.”

However, Jan Platte also finds this style of commentary a bit uncomfortable in retrospect. If he only watches or listens to that scene without context, he would cringe himself.

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Thus, you have gained a first impression of the work of the new German commentator duo. Would you enjoy if the two went wild like that for your team’s last-second goal? Feel free to share your opinion in the comments. 5 well-known players in the new FC 25 could use a bit more drive, as they are likely losing significant pace.

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If you own any of these 3 accounts, you are the main target of hackers and fraudsters

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Fraudsters regularly try to obtain valuable data. 3 services and accounts are particularly affected. A security service explains which ones are especially at risk.

Where do the data come from? The controversial security service Kaspersky has collected data in recent months to find out who hackers and fraudsters are particularly targeting. Kaspersky analyzed a sample of 25 names from the “Best Global Brands 2023” evaluation by Interbrand for phishing abuse.

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Amazon, Facebook, and Gmail particularly at risk

Which services are particularly at risk? The most at risk are Amazon, Facebook, and Gmail. Since the beginning of 2024, attacks are reported to have increased by more than 240 percent, according to Forbes.com. Other companies whose accounts are currently at high risk include:

  • Microsoft
  • DHL
  • PayPal
  • Mastercard
  • Apple
  • Netflix
  • Instagram

Why are the services so at risk? For some services, it is probably not surprising, as PayPal, Mastercard, or Amazon are primarily driven by financial interests.

For other accounts, it may not be as obvious. However, accounts like Facebook, Microsoft, or others are at risk because many users log in to other websites with one account. The “Sign in by Facebook” makes it easier for users, as they do not have to remember another annoying password.

The problem, on the other hand, is this: Once someone has access to your Gmail or Facebook account, they can theoretically access all other services you have linked and reset passwords or entire accounts. Suddenly, you are locked out of multiple accounts because hackers have access to your Google account.

Additionally, many users tend to use weak passwords or billions of passwords are leaked to the public.

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Strong passwords and additional protective measures can help

This is how you protect yourself: Many websites – such as Amazon, Facebook, or PayPal – are now implementing additional protective measures like two-factor authentication: When you log into your account, you receive an additional password or token via SMS or app that you must enter. Another option is to use physical devices that you need for login.

Also important: Do not click on any strange emails or open any attachments. Phishing emails are still the biggest entry point for hackers to obtain your data.

Secure passwords are important: The stronger your password, the harder it is for thieves or hackers to figure it out. And they use some nasty tricks to get your code. A long, strong, and complex password makes it much more difficult for such people to access your data. You can find some tips directly on MeinMMO: 7 tips for strong passwords and why you need them

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23 year old MMORPG dares to do something, hits players with the biggest subscription increase since launch

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Usually, RuneScape is known for allowing the community to have a say in major adjustments or innovations. However, the recently announced price increase for the 23-year-old MMORPG has caught many fans off guard.

What has developer Jagex announced? Some time ago, the operators of RuneScape asked players via a survey if they would be willing to pay more for the subscription if it meant reducing the in-game microtransactions.

Apparently, a sufficiently large part of the community answered this question positively. Because now the responsible parties at Jagex have announced the largest price increase in the 23-year history of the MMORPG classic.

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The RuneScape Developers Show Courage

What do the new prices look like? On the official website of the MMORPG (via runescape.com), the developers present the new pricing model for RuneScape. Starting from September 27, 2024, the monthly subscription is set to cost new 12.49 Euros instead of 10.99 Euros. For US prices, the fee will even grow from 10.99 US dollars to 13.99 US dollars – an increase of almost 30 percent.

Alternatively, you can now also get a 6-month subscription for 62.94 Euros or a 12-month subscription for 89.88 Euros. In the developers’ announcement, you’ll also find a FAQ that explains the specifics for existing subscribers.

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What is the problem? If many players supported the price increase in the survey, everything should be fine, right? Well, the deal described in the survey also included the developers agreeing to reduce the microtransactions in exchange.

So far, however, the developers have remained silent on whether, when, and in what form the microtransactions in RuneScape will be scaled back. Fun fact: RuneScape originally wanted to position itself as the affordable alternative to WoW with a subscription of about 5 dollars. With the new prices, both MMORPGs now operate almost on an equal footing.

RuneScape is just one of several online role-playing games that paved the way for World of Warcraft in the late 1990s and early 2000s but are still online. Which eleven genre representatives also belong in this category is revealed in the following special: 12 MMORPGs that paved the way for WoW and are still playable

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WoW: If you farm herbs or ores, you need this potion – There is double loot

Cortyn Cortyn Reading time 2 minutes

A special potion makes farming minerals and herbs in World of Warcraft: The War Within a breeze. We show you what makes it so good.

At the start of an expansion, many characters are released and forced to first farm substantial resources. Many players even have dedicated “farm characters” that are skilled in herbalism and mining, tasked with gathering plenty of plants and ores.

However, in The War Within, there is a small but clever “trick” that allows you to almost double your yield. A special potion provides many more resources.

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Vial of Truesight – Double the ores and herbs

What kind of potion is this? We’re talking about the “Vial of Truesight”. When used, this vial increases your perception value by a moderate amount. However, the second, much greater effect is exciting: As long as the vial lasts, you can see “hidden” mineral and herb deposits that are additionally displayed to you.

WoW Vial of Truesight Trans

Important: The quality level of the vial is not relevant for the amount of herb and ore deposits you see. Even with the simplest (“bronze”) version of the vial, you can see all hidden deposits. Higher levels only grant you a larger bonus to your “perception” value, which occasionally helps you find more materials. However, for the sheer number of ore deposits, the simple version is sufficient, which is usually offered at a much cheaper price in the auction house.

How do you get the vial? The vial is crafted by alchemists and can be learned very early by experimenting with them. Typically, the auction house always has several hundreds or even thousands of these vials available.

If the auction house is currently not functioning, just ask an alchemist you trust and buy a few of these vials from them before your next farming session.

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How significant are the effects? Drastic. Anyone who thinks that you will only see “a few” additional ores and herbs is greatly mistaken. In our tests, we saw an average of more than double the spawn points for ores and herbs. The only downside is that these “hidden” mineral and herbal deposits are never elemental overloaded. So, in terms of yield, they are merely “normal” deposits.

Nevertheless, this increases the yield while farming so drastically that you should definitely use a vial of truesight before every farming session. Especially if you use both farming professions simultaneously, the few gold coins are more than worth the price of the vial.

As a nice little bonus, the various “hidden” ores and herbs grant an additional point of profession knowledge upon the first gathering, allowing you to unlock new skills and bonuses for your profession faster and giving you a small advantage over anyone who does not use this vial.
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LoL: the easiest champion to play conquers the toughest region

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Garen, one of the easiest champions to play in League of Legends, is currently surprising the professional scene. A Korean team has successfully used him as a secret weapon in the LCK Summer Playoffs.

Which champion are we talking about? Garen is among the easiest champions to play in League of Legends. This also makes him a very popular champion for many players, currently ranking him at 19th place among the most picked champions (via op.gg). Nevertheless, he is rarely seen in professional games. However, for a Korean team, this champion has proven to be a secret weapon.

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Gen.G dominates with Garen in the LCK

Which team played the champion? Gen.G is a team from the Korean LCK league, which is considered the toughest region in League of Legends. As part of the LCK Summer Playoffs, the team chose to pick Garen not just once, but in two games.

In these games, Garen was not played in the same lane: In one game, he was used by Chovy, one of the best midlaners in the world, in the midlane, while Kiin played him in the top lane. This made it significantly harder for opponents to counter effectively in the champion selection, leading to Gen.G winning both games.

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How did the games go? In the first game, Garen faced Showmaker’s unusual choice of Nasus in the midlane. The first game also produced a viral clip that gained attention on X, where Chovy skillfully eliminated Kingen’s Olaf.

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The second Garen game took place in the top lane again against Nasus, with Kiin finishing the game with a 3/3/7 score, and Gen.G decisively won the series with a clear 3:0 victory.

These games have shown that Garen, while a very easy champion to play, can also impress in professional games and be extremely powerful.

Gen.G is one of the best teams in the world. As part of MSI 2024, they secured the first spot for this year’s Worlds. You can find out which teams will be participating this year and when the first games of Worlds will start here: LoL Worlds 2024: Tickets, Date and Location – All Info on the World Championships and the Participating Teams

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Players find out that they can pause the match for everyone in Deadlock – using it immediately for mental games

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Thousands are currently playing Valve’s new MOBA shooter Deadlock. However, some players are using a feature to troll other players.

What is this feature? In Valve’s new MOBA shooter Deadlock (Steam), any player can pause the game for all players in the ongoing match for up to 20 seconds by pressing the “P” key. This feature is also present in DOTA 2, the MOBA also developed by Valve.

The feature is generally intended for tactical discussions within the team or to catch a breath when things are going poorly. In eSports, this is often referred to as a “Tactical Timeout”.

Even now – before the game is officially out, there are players who are using this otherwise sensible function to be mean or even toxic.

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Mental Games and Time to Flame

How are players using the function for evil? There are various ways to misuse the timeout.

  • Some players chain their available pauses together in the middle of the game (via X.com), to provoke opponents
  • Other players use the function to yell at their teammates, insult them, and blame them for the loss during that time.
  • Some players also chain their available pauses at the end of the game to annoy the opponents one last time.

The German streamer ohnePixel also explained “mental warfare” to his opponents when he discovered the feature, and requested his teammates to call for a pause for all to start.

Here is the clip from ohnePixel on X.com:

https://twitter.com/cs_deathmatch/status/1827766496132530262

Changes to the Timeout Feature are Likely

Could Valve still adjust the feature? Yes, Deadlock is currently only in an early alpha test. The developers are still working on the game.

In the future, there could be various ways in which Valve regulates the use of timeouts. This includes restrictions and cooldowns that determine how often a player or a team can initiate a timeout within a certain period.

In DOTA 2, the system is also regulated by the so-called “Behavior Score”. This value indicates how exemplary a player behaves. Individuals who often display toxic behavior, quit matches, or are frequently AFK might not have access to the timeout function because their “Behavior Score” is too low.

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What kind of game is it actually? Deadlock is an upcoming multiplayer game from Valve that is currently in alpha testing. The game is being referred to as a MOBA shooter by initial players because it features elements of both a MOBA and a shooter.

In Deadlock, 2 teams compete against each other. Each hero has different weapons and 4 different abilities. The shooter gameplay is reminiscent of Overwatch, but unlike Blizzard’s shooter, Deadlock is played from a third-person perspective.

Deadlock has already reached over 90,000 players on Steam during the alpha tests. Even before the game was officially announced by Valve, leaks about the game and its gameplay circulated on social networks and YouTube. However, Valve has now confirmed the existence of Deadlock: Valve officially announces new multiplayer game, it’s like a mix of Team Fortress and Dota 2

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2 of the most famous Nintendo series exist only because a designer listened to his mom

Paul Kutzner Paul Kutzner Reading time 2 minutes

Sometimes, when it comes to important decisions, one should listen to the help of others. A former designer from Nintendo can certainly attest to this.

Takaya Imamura is a designer who worked for Nintendo for 32 years. During this time, he contributed to some well-known franchises and games, such as The Legend of Zelda: Majora’s Mask. The character Tingle, who also appears in other Zelda games, was created by him.

However, Imamura almost didn’t end up at Nintendo, but at another Japanese company. Yet one person intervened rigorously and told him to take the job at Nintendo: his mother.

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“You are going to Nintendo”

How did this come about? As Imamura recounts in an interview on Gamesradar.com, he applied to both Konami and Nintendo in the 1980s. In both companies, the application process went so well that he made it to the final phase.

Imamura shares that he actually wanted to go to Konami because the office was closer to his home and he was a big fan of the Gradius series, which Konami developed between 1985 and 2004.

However, when he talked about it with his mother, she was against it and told him that Nintendo would be the better choice. Imamura says about this:

My mother heard that I would be well cared for at Nintendo, and she knew about Nintendo in general, and she told me: ‘You are going to Nintendo.’ And what can you say to your own mother?

Takaya Imamura

So, Imamura ultimately followed his mother’s advice and chose Nintendo. And this turned out to be a good choice for the world of video games.

What 2 game franchises did he design? Upon arriving at Nintendo, he was significantly involved in the development of 2 of the most famous franchises: F-Zero and Star Fox.

While he designed many side characters for Star Fox, he developed not only the story for F-Zero but also the characters. Among them was Captain Falcon, who is also featured in all the installments of Super Smash Bros..

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Who knows how these game franchises would have turned out if he hadn’t listened to his mother. By the way, there are also game developers who become completely captivated by the franchises they originally created themselves: The creator of Final Fantasy wanted to test the MMORPG – now explains how bad it really is for him.

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WoW: We now know which class is the most popular – and which is not popular at all

Cortyn Cortyn Reading time 2 minutes

The most popular class in World of Warcraft is well-known. A rework and a strong class fantasy make for a clear winner.

In World of Warcraft, there are now 13 classes to choose from, among which players must decide. However, the distribution is not as even as one might assume. Because one class outperforms all others – and some are even really far behind.

The clear winner: The Paladin. No other class is played more.

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Where do the data come from? We obtained the data from “Data of Azeroth”, which analyzes millions of WoW characters from Blizzard’s arsenal. If you filter these characters by various criteria – for example, sorting by class and only including those who have reached the maximum level (level 80) – the following distribution emerges:

WoW Data for Azeroth Classes
Paladins are clearly ahead – and Callers are far, far behind.

Since most likely leveled their “main” first in The War Within, this list should be quite indicative.

The findings:

  • With 13.1%, the Paladin is at the absolute top of popularity and is played 4 times more often than the last-placed class.
  • Hunters and Druids share 2nd place with 11.1% each.
  • Only 3.7% play Rogues.
  • Callers are in last place with 3.2%.

Paladin has a strong power fantasy

Why is the Paladin so popular? Because he is completely OP. There are several reasons for this. On one hand, the Paladin has a quite strong “class fantasy” that many players simply enjoy. Additionally, Paladins can be “everything”: Tanks, Healers, or DPS. They can flexibly fulfill any role, have a secure place in any group, and can also tackle many challenges in the open world that other classes would fail at alone.

It should also have an effect that the Paladin had a rework relatively late in the last expansion “Dragonflight,” in which almost all talents were revised. This has led to a true flood of Paladins. As it seems, many have stuck with this “new main”.

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Why is the Caller so unpopular? The unpopularity of the Caller is also due to several factors. On one hand, the Caller is the youngest class, which was only introduced in Dragonflight. Many simply stuck with their “old” mains. Additionally, the Caller has a rather unusual play style and is also bound to a single race, namely the Dracthyr. This combination has resulted in very few deciding to choose a Caller as their main so far.

Did you expect such a distribution? Which class do you play in WoW: The War Within? Are you more in the “mainstream,” playing with a Paladin? Or do you call yourself Xxshadowkillerxx and hunt everyone as a Rogue in war mode? If you need ideas for a new class, we have the best classes for returnees and newcomers here.

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A new game conquers Steam, has great 98% positive reviews – you play renegade wizards

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On Steam, a new tactical game is currently winning the hearts of players. The phenomenon is called “Tactical Breach Wizards” and is as crazy as it sounds.

What game are we talking about? “Tactical Breach Wizards” is a turn-based tactical game by indie developer Suspicious Developments Inc. The game was released on August 22, 2024, on Steam.

In “Tactical Breach Wizards,” you play a troop of rogue wizards who must uncover a modern conspiracy. Your fighters not only hurl fireballs and lightning at enemies but also possess an arsenal of firearms.

You can watch the official launch trailer here:

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Tactical Breach Wizards: The official launch trailer for the tactical game on Steam

What does the trailer show? Instead of showcasing as much action as possible and letting the game speak for itself, developer Tom Francis took the stage himself. “Tactical Breach Wizards” invites players to freely combine the abilities of their wizard SWAT team.

To make experimenting less frustrating, you can rewind time during battles as many times as you want to try out new strategies. The game doesn’t aim to achieve the unforgiving difficulty of an X-COM; instead, the battles resemble a puzzle.

Funny Characters and Tricky Fights

According to the developers, the team has worked on “Tactical Breach Wizards” for about 6.5 years before its release. The long development time seems to have paid off, as the game is receiving excellent feedback on Steam.

Of over 2,000 user ratings on Steam, 98 percent are positive – “Tactical Breach Wizards” ranks third among the best-rated tactical games on the platform. The humorously written characters and the puzzle-like gameplay are especially praised.

  • Trauma_Zulu: “The characters are so vivid and well-written. Every combat encounter is like a complex puzzle waiting to be unraveled. Solid 20 hours of gameplay”
  • TheConstructor: “Humorous and consistently challenging. I have an absolute blast!”
  • glottis: “It’s a lot of fun. Superficially, it looks like X-COM (a great game), but in reality, it’s much more like Into The Breach (an even better game). You feel very smart, even if you are only moderately clever.”
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There’s likely great joy at developer Pugstorm right now as well. The team behind the survival game “Core Keeper” celebrated its official release on Steam on August 27, 2024, after a long early access phase. You can read more about it here: Survival gem finally celebrates release on Steam after a long early access phase, is 91 percent positive

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After 30 years, the Terminator is finally good again, and an anime is to blame

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The Terminator series is one of the most legendary film franchises and deals with the war between Artificial Intelligence and humanity. So far, all films and series after Terminator 2 have failed to match the success of the earlier entries. Ironically, an anime could change that.

What kind of anime is this? Yesterday, Terminator Zero premiered on Netflix. This is an anime series that will consist of eight episodes. Mattson Tomlin serves as showrunner and writer, while Masashi Kudo is directing.

The anime series is set in 1997 Tokyo. Malcom Lee has developed an Artificial Intelligence named Kokoro that is supposed to compete with the AI of Skynet, which we already know from the original Terminator films.

However, it seems that someone is not happy with what Malcom Lee is working on. He and his three children are being hunted by a robotic assassin. But they receive help from a mysterious soldier who claims to be from the year 2022.

Here you can watch a trailer for Terminator Zero:

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Terminator Zero – The Official Trailer for the Anime Series

The first two Terminator films remain unmatched

Why could it reconnect with past successes? In the first reviews, the anime is well received by the audience. On Rotten Tomatoes, it has a recommendation rate of 100 percent from critics, while other viewers give it 89 percent. On IMDb, it scores 7.2/10 points.

  • The Terminator and Terminator 2 score 8.1/10 and 8.6/10 points on IMDb, respectively. Actor Arnold Schwarzenegger likely contributed to some of the success, as he defined the Terminator with his iconic quotes. All subsequent films released from 2003 to 2019 only achieved ratings between 6.2 and 6.5 points.
  • The two web series that Terminator Zero follows only score 5.3 and 4.7 points on IMDb. 
  • Terminator: S.C.C. is the only series that has been a ray of hope in the meantime. It achieved a better score of 7.6 points. 

However, there is “only” an 85 percent recommendation rate on Rotten Tomatoes, or 86 percent when combining both seasons. This puts the series behind the current anime with a comparable number of votes. 

It is likely that the anime will not quite reach the 8-point ratings of the first two films when more votes come in. However, the series is heading in the right direction and could be the best Terminator material fans have received in a long time.

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Where can I watch the anime? Terminator Zero is now available with all eight episodes on Netflix. Each episode is approximately 28 minutes long. So if you have an active Netflix subscription, you shouldn’t miss the anime if you’re a fan of Terminator!

To help you decide which anime provider is right for you, MeinMMO has compiled an overview of all the major streaming services in Germany. This way, you can more easily think about which subscriptions you want to pay for: Anime streaming in Germany: Which provider is right for me?

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Twitch streamer MontanaBlack surprises with statement about Dubai – “It simply has to be said”

Johanna Johanna Reading time 2 minutes

The Twitch streamer Marcel “MontanaBlack” Eris has built a million-strong audience over the years. Normally, the influencer often makes controversial statements, but now he spoke about a controversial topic and surprised everyone.

What did MontanaBlack comment on? In a Twitch stream, MontanaBlack talked with his colleagues about living in other countries. The United Arab Emirates and the city of Dubai were also mentioned. Many reports have repeatedly criticized that German influencers are drawn to Dubai, for example in a contribution from ZDF Magazin Royale (via youtube).

Regarding the city and the option of moving to Dubai, MontanaBlack made a clear statement.

MontanaBlack has accomplished a lot in his career. We show you his very first video:

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MontanaBlack is one of the most well-known streamers in Germany – This was his very first video

MontanaBlack on Dubai: “A complete mess”

What is MontanaBlack’s opinion on this? The clip made its rounds on X. In the excerpt, the influencer clearly stated that he would not want to live in the United Arab Emirates. While he doesn’t rule out taking a vacation in Dubai, the most populous city in the Emirates, he would prefer to have a permanent residence in any other country.

In the clip on X: “You just have to say it like it is. I certainly won’t endorse a country where people are killed because of their sexual orientation.”

On the outside, Dubai may seem nice, but on the inside, it’s “a complete mess.”

In 2021, MontanaBlack had even contemplated leaving Germany for the island of Malta. At that time, he was particularly annoyed by high taxes and new rules for streamers in Germany.

How did the community react? A X user commented: “I never thought that something sensible would come out of his mouth.”

Overall, the community was positively surprised by the statements.

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Why is this surprising? MontanaBlack is actually known for making statements that don’t sit well with the moral compass of many users on the platform X. Recently, there have been repeated actions from the influencer that have been harshly criticized there. Just recently the driving behavior of the 36-year-old was publicly criticized.

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Twitch streamer gets banned live in front of 2,000 viewers from LoL: Riot doesn’t believe he would have reached Silver without help

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The Twitch streamer Chefstrobel has received a 30-day ban in League of Legends. The reason given for the ban is cheating, which Chefstrobel disputes.

Which streamer is it about? This concerns the streamer Chefstrobel, who has received a 30-day ban in League of Legends. Together with his colleague Trymacs, he notes that the reason for the ban is supposed to be cheating – but this makes no sense to the streamer.

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Cheating for the second-lowest rank

Why was the streamer banned? A clip on TikTok shows that Riot stated cheating as the reason for Chefstrobel’s ban. However, from the streamer’s perspective, this doesn’t make sense. He explains that he is currently at the Silver rank and that his brother used his account to level up. In his stream, he expresses his confusion: “I’m Silver, and they think I’m cheating.”

His fellow streamer Trymacs, on the other hand, suspects a different reason for the ban: He thinks that Riot may assume Chefstrobel cheated because he supposedly ‘fed’ his opponents in a game on purpose. However, Chefstrobel finds his own explanation more plausible – that someone else has used his account.

Furthermore, he believes that the 30-day ban is unjustified, as he has not been boosted to higher ranks, such as Diamond, as he states in his stream on Twitch. Therefore, he plans to contest the decision of LoL, he explains.

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What happens next? However, the whole situation does not have major consequences for streamer Chefstrobel. In a clip on Twitch, he reports that he has challenged Riot’s decision and is currently waiting for feedback.

This could lead to Riot lifting the ban early. If that is not the case, however, the streamer has no choice but to accept the ban.

Last year, the streamer uploaded a video in which he reported how much the hate affected him back then and that he was always seen as Trymacs’ sidekick. To find out why that is, you can read here: Twitch streamer is tired of being the fool: Somehow, it’s Trymacs’ fault

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Destiny 2: He was supposed to lead Bungie’s new game, Marathon, but was fired – Journalist explains why

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One of the most important employees of Bungie for Destiny 2 and especially for Bungie’s new game, Marathon, was Chris Barrett. He had been with Bungie since 1999, but abruptly left the company in April 2023, as was only revealed months later. Now, the renowned journalist Jason Schreier reports that Barrett had to leave because he made unwanted sexual advances toward female colleagues. Barrett himself denies this.

Who was Chris Barrett at Destiny and Bungie?

  • Christopher “Chris” Barrett had been with Bungie since 1999. He worked as a designer on Myth 2: Soulblighter. During the Halo days, he took on leadership roles in the areas of Environment Artist and Campaign Environment – for Destiny, he was the Art Director, meaning he was responsible for the look of the game.
  • He rose to prominence with “House of Wolves” in May 2015. He was the Creative Director and essentially the head of the B-Team. He also led Destiny: Rise of Iron in September 2016.
  • After that, a major promotion was on the horizon, as he was set to lead Marathon, the next big game from Destiny, as Game Director. But in March 2024, it became known that he had already left Bungie in April 2023 and had been replaced by Joe Ziegler months earlier. At that time, it was referred to as a “creative renewal” – today it is known that there were other reasons for his departure.

Barrett was supposed to lead Marathon:

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Marathon Announce Trailer PS5 & PC

Barrett reportedly emphasized to female employees how rich and powerful he is

What was he supposed to have done? According to Jason Schreier for Bloomberg , Chris Barrett allegedly made numerous remarks to female colleagues in “a flood of text messages,” where the lines between private and work became blurred. Schreier says he got this information from several women who filed complaints against Barrett. He also spoke with people who investigated the case for Bungie.

The messages were reportedly perceived by the women as “unwanted” and made them feel “uncomfortable.” Barrett sent flirtatious messages and asked if they wanted to hang out together.

Barrett allegedly behaved inappropriately towards “at least 8 employees.”

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What was the official reason given? According to Schreier, an investigation by Human Resources revealed the following misconduct by Barrett:

“He called female lower-level employees attractive, encouraged them to play ‘Truth or Dare,’ and referenced his wealth and power within the studio, suggesting that he could further their careers.”

What does Barrett say about this? In a statement to Bloomberg, he says:

I feel that I have always behaved with integrity and have respected and supported my colleagues, many of whom I consider my closest friends. I never viewed my communications as unwanted and would never have thought that they could cause anyone discomfort. If anyone ever felt that they had an encounter with me, I sincerely apologize.

This time we are likely to learn the reasons why the Game Director left the game and it underwent a reboot. To this day, it is unclear what exactly happened with Destiny 2 at that time that caused the game to suddenly take a completely different direction than initially intended: A reboot two years ago likely determined the fate of Destiny 2

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Nvidia’s rise due to data centers for AI and gaming graphics cards makes employees millionaires in stocks

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Those who work at Nvidia often receive much more than just their salary, namely stocks. However, wealth comes at a price, yet hardly anyone resigns. We explain the background.

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How successful is Nvidia now? The US company has experienced a steep rise in recent years from being an already important manufacturer of chips for graphics cards to becoming the global market leader for AI data centers. It is this boom that has recently made the company the most valuable in the world. That’s why we reported recently: Anyone who invested just 100 euros in Nvidia stocks at the beginning of Covid-19 could buy the best graphics card for more than 2,000 euros today.

The latest figures are also impressive: The data centers dominate, but gaming is also seeing a revenue increase of almost 20 percent compared to the previous quarter (via boerse-online).

How do Nvidia employees become millionaires? The approximately 76,000 employees of Nvidia have the opportunity to receive part of their salary in a different way, namely in the form of stock shares through the so-called Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP). 1 to 15 percent can be converted into discounted stock purchases according to a specified system.

Nvidia’s market value has nearly increased tenfold, especially since early 2021 (via boerse.de). Accordingly, the stock portfolios of the employees have also developed favorably. You can find the details about the ESPP on the Nvidia homepage.

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Nvidia’s Golden Handcuffs

Do we know exact numbers? No, we cannot specify exactly how many Nvidia employees are simple or even multiple millionaires. There is, however, a survey on teamblind that has now been participated in by more than 3,000 people. The results, as for example also posted by a Finance-X account, suggest that the millionaire share among respondents is more than 50 percent. However, it is unclear to what extent only Nvidia employees participated there. Nonetheless, the numbers are not unrealistic for the above reasons.

Doesn’t that sound like paradise for employees? How fulfilling work at Nvidia is beyond the apparently excellent remuneration is hard to say, but there are reports suggesting some downsides. As Bloomberg writes, significant overtime and stress are said to be part of the daily work routine. Many even report seven-day weeks with more than five meetings a day that can go on into the early morning hours.

Nevertheless, Nvidia manages to retain its employees – and even does so more successfully than average. The percentage of staff that leaves the company and needs to be replaced is far lower annually than is typical in the industry: only about three percent. It’s normal to have to replace nearly one in five every year.

That’s why the industry likes to speak of golden handcuffs that companies with such practices place on their wealthy employees. No one wants to leave, even if they are unhappy and hardly have time to spend their wealth. The desire to accumulate more money outweighs everything else – especially in a system with so few government safeguards like in the USA.

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But even if you don’t own Nvidia stocks and certainly don’t work there, Nvidia’s successful chips may still affect you quite a lot. Because AI upscaling technologies like DLSS are results of the same fundamental research as the data centers: Intel, AMD, and Google have no chance against Nvidia – That’s why you as a gamer should be interested in the arms race in AI.

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“Can’t wait to play as Samurai dinos” – In a new action game on Steam, you roam through Japan as a T-Rex

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In the neon-lit streets of an abandoned Japanese metropolis, the trailer for “Kyoryu” features not zombies or other vermin but dinosaurs. Along with a game on Steam, there is more to look forward to.

What is this about? “Kyoryu” will be an action-adventure where we will roam through a human-less Japan as a young T-Rex. During our journey, we will encounter other dinosaurs who may not always be friendly.

But this name represents not only a game but also an animated series. Both are produced by Floating Rock Studio, a team that includes many former employees of Weta Workshop. Weta is best known for its work on the film trilogy “The Lord of the Rings”.

You can watch the first official trailer for “Kyoryu” here:

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Kyoryu: The official trailer for the new dino IP

The dinos in this world are genetically modified variants of the animals we know. The Tyrannosaurus shown in the trailer have developed a body armor inspired by their horns and details of Japanese samurai armor. 

The idea for the new IP comes from Benjamin Mulot. He has previously worked on animations for “Kong vs Godzilla” and “Avatar: The Way of Water”. It is still unknown when the series or the game will be released.

On August 28, 2024, a first gameplay trailer was released.

What does the trailer show? Our young T-Rex has a tough life ahead. Both small and large raptors are out to get him. These are opponents we would prefer to avoid due to our rather small stature.

Whether we will someday be able to face other dinos in battle is not clear from the shown gameplay. It would certainly be a missed opportunity: Who wants to play a T-Rex that gets bullied by everyone?

In a short gameplay trailer, the developers reveal what the game is supposed to look like:

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Kyoryu: The first gameplay trailer for the action game with dinosaurs

Samurai Dinos and First Reactions

What are the first reactions like? On the YouTube comments, anticipation for the game is already high.

  • MonochromeRed: “They actually made a game out of the animated short film? I can’t wait to play as samurai dinos”
  • andrewotaku1679: “I’ve been following the project since it was first announced a few years ago. I’m so glad to see everything come together!”
  • Rodrigo_Vega: “It’s amazing to see a dinosaur game with a real sense of art direction and world-building instead of just ‘dinosaurs in a generic prehistoric/sci-fi environment.’ We have come so far.”
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Fans mourn the new MMORPG Blue Protocol, have a hope

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Many fans of anime MMORPGs were looking forward to Blue Protocol , which graphically met their expectations, but could not convince in gameplay. Today it was announced: The Japanese MMORPG Blue Protocol is closing in Japan and will never come to the West.

How are players reacting to the news? You can see the various stages of grief, also in the comments of MeinMMO about the end of Blue Protocol, that reflect quite accurately what is being discussed internationally:

The phase of “denial” is non-existent. Everyone is aware that the game is dead. The denial was more in the last months when it became apparent that Blue Protocol is not going to have a good ending. Andy writes: “It had been evident for a while, but I still hoped for a release here.”

But many readers on MeinMMO are in the phase of anger:  “Really bitter, the only anime online games will therefore remain China cash grabs, without character creation” and “Oh no, as long as players are teased for years beforehand. Too bad, I was looking forward to the style in an MMORPG.”

But the phases of “bargaining and acceptance” are already hitting hard: “To me, it felt really cheap on the Japanese server, it was never good, and to spare the humiliation, it won’t be released here. Good thing.”

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Blue Protocol Update Trailer Japan October 2023

Grief is also mixed with disappointment about how weak the game actually was

What do people read in the USA? In the USA, especially anime fans express disappointment that Blue Protocol will not materialize.

One user laments: “Ah, we will never get a good new MMORPG again, guys. Let’s face it.”

However, this is met with a cool response:

  • Blue Protocol was neither good
  • nor an MMORPG. Nothing in the advertising indicated that it would be marketed as an MMORPG.

Other players also explain that Blue Protocol had many difficulties, especially in gameplay it simply didn’t take off and lagged years behind anime games like Genshin Impact.

Some users are harsh in their judgment. One user on reddit says: Bandai had 8 years to develop a fantastic anime MMO and chose to develop a pile of manure without meat on the bones. For that, one has no sympathy.

Another says: He still remembers how idiots said, censorship kills Blue Protocol. In reality, the game took care of itself long before it could be censored.

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The makers of Genshin Impact are supposed to rescue the anime MMORPGs

This is now the hope: Exactly on miHoYo, the makers of Genshin Impact, the hope of disappointed fans is now directed. They could create a real MMO for anime fans after Genshin Impact.

“Please Tech Otaku, save the anime MMO.” It says on reddit.

But even here, the mood seems to have soured: “That would surely be full of microtransactions” – but it would be like that with any new MMO, another player says somewhat resigned.

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It became clear as early as February 2024 that Blue Protocol was failing

As early as February 2024, it had become apparent that Blue Protocol would not materialize. On February 17, 2024, an article was published on MeinMMO in wise foresight that predicted the current course of events: Hopefully they don’t shut down the new MMORPG Blue Protocol before it comes to Europe

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MMORPG with over 24 million players gives away a DLC for its anniversary in September

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Those who log into Elder Scrolls Online in September 2024 will not only secure some particularly cool in-game goodies, but also the dungeons of a dungeon DLC.

What login rewards are enticing after Tamriel? As in every month, you will receive useful or cool items when you log in daily to Elder Scrolls Online, one of the most successful service games of the last decade, in September 2024. Unfortunately, it is still not finalized in detail what goodies you can collect on each individual day.

It is clear, however, that the two dungeons “Halls of the Shadow” and “Cliff of the Scalebreaker” from the 2018 dungeon DLC “Dragon Bones” are included. You will get the instance challenge number 1 for free as soon as you log into ESO three times in September. You can then go to the Cliff for free with your fourth login of the month.

The highlights of The Elder Scrolls Online in the trailer from the Summer Game Fest:

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Cheerful trailer for the Summer Game Fest shows you what makes Elder Scrolls Online at its core

More goodies for the 10th anniversary

What other goodies can I get? The developers of Elder Scrolls Online are celebrating the 10th anniversary of the MMORPG throughout the entire year. As part of the celebrations, further gifts for the community are in store.

Those who complete the two dungeons mentioned above and thus secure the achievements “Champion of the Halls” and “Champion of the Cliff of the Scalebreaker”, can pick up the Dungeon Explorer costume for free in the Crown Store from September 3 to 24, 2024.

ESO Thurvokuns Weapons
Thurvokun’s Weapons
ESO Dungeon Explorer Costume
The Dungeon Explorer Costume

Additionally, complete ten Oaths of the Undaunted from Maj al-Ragath to receive the achievements “Recurring Undaunted” and “Recurring Undaunted”. If you succeed, Thurvokun’s Weapons will be waiting for you in the Crown Store – also from September 3 to 24, 2024.

What do I need to know about the Halls of the Shadow? The entrance to the Halls of the Shadow is located in the north of Bangkorai, north of the Trolltooth Caverns. The Halls of the Shadow was once a grand Dwemer mine. But the dragon Thurvokun ended its glorious age many centuries ago. Adventurers from all corners of Tamriel have tried to explore the depths of the Halls of the Shadow to claim the treasures for themselves, but all fell to their doom.

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What do I need to know about the Cliff of the Scalebreaker? You can reach the Cliff of the Scalebreaker in the northeast of Stormhaven, north of the Way Shrine of Windburg. The Scalebreaker was an ancient dragon priestess who served the dragon Thurvokun. During her lifetime, her power was immense and her reign unshakeable. At least until she was betrayed by her followers and the bond between her and her dragon was severed.

As part of the 10th anniversary, MeinMMO had the opportunity to speak with Creative Director Rich Lambert. The conversation covered not only the current chapter Gold Road but also revealed some light-hearted anecdotes. Lead Developer on the most important update of ESO: They were sure, “that we would kill the game this way.”

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After the introduction of solo instances, there’s now the next relief for the endgame from Lost Ark

Karsten Scholz Karsten Scholz Reading time 6 minutes

As announced in the updated roadmap for Lost Ark, a new balance update has gone live that makes three of the most challenging endgame raids of the MMORPG significantly easier.

Which raids are affected and what has changed? With the balance update from August 28, 2024, there were extensive changes for the two Legion raids, Akkan and Thaemine, as well as the Kazeros raid Echidna, making all three challenges noticeably easier.

You can find the complete German patch notes on the next page. In short, the developers reduced the damage or effects of many spells, abilities, and mechanics – and this spans across various difficulty levels (often Normal and Solo, sometimes also Hard).

Moreover, it should now be significantly easier for you to master certain challenges of the fights, especially in the clash mini-game from the third portal of Thaemine. Additionally, the health points of certain enemies have been reduced, time windows for certain player actions have been increased, and you can make more mistakes before the entire raid fails.

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Challenging boss fights are what Lost Ark stands for – as this trailer impressively shows:

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Lost Ark showcases its latest boss darkly and impressively in the cinematic trailer

Next highlight coming soon

What else was part of the update? Otherwise, there were just a series of bug fixes, such as for the market interface or for equipping certain skins. The next major content update is already in the starting blocks. Here is the further roadmap for Lost Ark:

  • The Behemoth raid will land on the live servers of the MMORPG on September 11, 2024. The required item level will be reduced to 1,620. Meanwhile, the Arktoberfest begins.
  • The first October update will bring the new endgame class 4 on October 9, 2024, with new activities like the Kurzan frontline and the Kenuart fortress, the continent North Kurzan, and all the other changes that were actually supposed to come in September.
  • On October 16, 2024, the Aegir raid will follow (the update may be postponed to October 23, 2024).
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In an email interview with MeinMMO, community lead Roxanne Sabo explained that the new Behemoth raid is intended to be easier than the previous Legion raids. For instance, there will be eight revivals available for the raid to successfully master the associated challenges for each portal. More information about the future of Lost Ark: One of the largest MMORPGs on Steam is adjusting its roadmap, and the next endgame level is being delayed.

On the next page, you will find the official German patch notes for the update from August 28, 2024.

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After the discontinuation of Blue Protocol, the studio behind New World strengthens new projects such as the MMORPG for Lord of the Rings

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With Blue Protocol, one of the most exciting projects of the near future has settled comfortably on the MMO graveyard. But what does the end of the anime MMORPG mean for publisher Amazon Games?

What is happening with Blue Protocol and Amazon Games? On August 28, 2024, MeinMMO reported that the officials from Bandai Namco will discontinue the anime MMORPG in Japan and have thrown the plans for a global launch in the trash.

That publisher Amazon Games seemingly had little to do with this decision is suggested by the statement on the official website of Blue Protocol (via playblueprotocol.com), in which the publisher expresses disappointment over the premature end.

Blue Protocol felt like a playable anime with MMO foundations:

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The new MMORPG Blue Protocol showcases its colorful anime world – Set 2,000 years in the future

After the project is before the project

What does the end mean for Amazon Games? While the company behind New World and Lost Ark was “just” the publisher of Blue Protocol, it requires a large team to manage the global launch of an MMORPG – including localization in multiple languages – and to provide ongoing service.

How much Amazon Games had hoped for the anime adventure is shown by a personnel decision: In February 2021, genre veteran Mike Zadorojny took on the role of franchise leader for Blue Protocol. Zadorojny had previously spent 13 years at ArenaNet, primarily working as a designer and game director on Guild Wars 2.

What happens to the experienced developer now is unclear. On his profile on linkedin.com, there was an update for August 2024, but it currently only states “Amazon Game Studios: Franchise Leader”. However, the publisher has at least confirmed to the website mmorpg.com that there will be no layoffs in the Amazon team of Blue Protocol.

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Instead, the employees are to be divided among new future projects and take on new roles at Amazon Games. According to Vice President Christoph Hartmann, currently ten new games are in development. The known ones are:

  • Publisher for the MMORPG Throne and Liberty, with a release planned for October 1, 2024
  • Developer of the new Aeternum version of New World, with a release on October 15, 2024
  • Publisher for the hack-and-slash co-op game King of Meat
  • Publisher for a story-based open-world racing game from Maverick Games
  • Publisher for the new Tomb Raider game from Crystal Dynamics
  • Developer of the new MMORPG for the Lord of the Rings universe

Many of these projects are likely to belong to the AAA category and therefore require large teams for implementation. Accordingly, it should be easy to integrate the members of the Blue Protocol team as additional support. More on the current status at the publisher: There is a sign of life from the new MMORPG for Lord of the Rings from Amazon Games

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