Destiny 2: Servers down for patch 8.0.0.3 – all patch notes and info

Christos Tsogos Christos Tsogos Reading time 3 minutes

The first downtime in Episode: Echos starts today, June 11, 2024 in Destiny 2. To ensure everything runs smoothly, Bungie is taking its servers down for downtime. We will accompany the server down for you and show you how long you will have to wait.

Update, 7:20 PM: Bungie has uploaded its new update and it can now also be downloaded. The file size on the PS5 is 333.0 MB. You can find the patch notes at the bottom of our post. If you have downloaded the update, you can log in immediately. We wish you a pleasant evening and good loot!

What you need to know today: Today marks the start of the first week of Chapter: Echos in Destiny 2. In order for the launch to go smoothly, Bungie is taking its servers down for a routine maintenance. Which issues will be fixed this time and whether the servers will have problems will be covered here in our overview. You can find more information about the downtimes further down.

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Destiny 2 shows the launch trailer for The Final Shape

Maintenance on 11.06. – All server down times

These times are important today: Bungie informs its players about the exact downtimes via x.com (formerly Twitter). The plan is for the servers to be unavailable for 3 hours and 15 minutes today.

This is what the maintenance schedule looks like:

  • At 3:00 PM, background maintenance will start on all platforms.
  • Around 3:45 PM, the servers will go offline. Players will be automatically kicked from the game.
  • At 7:00 PM, the shooter is expected to be back online and you can log in again.
  • The maintenance will continue in the background until 9:00 PM.
This is what to consider during downtimes: As long as the background maintenance is ongoing, there may be connection issues in the game. Additionally, there can sometimes be login queues because Bungie only gradually grants access to the servers to avoid issues caused by excessive server load. It may take longer for you to get back into the game.

Please also note that third-party applications as well as the official companion app may not be accessible correctly for a while, so you may not be able to use them.

What’s changing with the new update in Episode: Echos

The following issues are known: There are also many issues that players are complaining about in The Final Shape. Bungie has noted some of them, but it is not known which of these will be fixed (via bungie.net). However, the following bugs could be addressed:

  • PC players with 3D audio enabled cannot hear any sound
  • The pop-up “Leaving for the Final Shape” has the wrong key art
  • When prism hunters activate their new ult while grappling, they fall
  • The hunter aspect that increases your blades of fire ultimate does not work
  • The description of the arc staff ultimate of the hunter does not mention a blinding effect after a three-combo or slam attack
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Patch Notes for the update on 11.06. in Destiny 2

What’s in the patch notes? A complete overview of all resolved issues and improvements will only be available later today or in the afternoon, after the update goes live.

We will update our article and provide you with the link to the patch notes. Because it is possible that the patch notes may be modified or corrected by Bungie afterwards.

Patch Notes for Update 8.0.0.3 (EN)

These are currently all the details about today’s update. If there are any unforeseen changes, we will of course keep you updated. So feel free to check back later. Until then, we recommend this article about Destiny 2 on MeinMMO: In the new raid of Destiny 2, one class played hardly a role, players complain: ‘It was pretty demoralizing’

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The survival game V Rising is available on PS5 starting today, after it launched as a hidden gem on Steam 2 years ago

Cedric Holmeier Cedric Holmeier Reading time 2 minutes

From now on, players on PS5 can play the survival hit V Rising. The full version was released on Steam about a month ago and is enjoying great popularity there.

What kind of game is this? In V Rising, you play a vampire who has lost his power and is to rebuild his empire. To succeed, you need to gather resources like wood and stone, as is classic in the survival genre – but also blood from animals, humans, and powerful bosses. The twist of the game: as a creature of the night, you are the danger.

The game places a strong focus on the action-packed combat system, for which the developers at Stunlock Studios are known with titles like Battlerite or Bloodline Champions.

V Rising offers not only typical features like base building and exploration but also an RPG component. With weapons and skills, you can choose your own play style and can also act as a tank or healer in co-op.

The game can be played either solo or with friends in co-op on private servers. However, there are also official servers for multiple players. Some of these are focused on PvP and offer full loot, so hardcore players also get their money’s worth.

Here you can watch the trailer for the full version of V Rising:

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V Rising: The launch trailer for the survival game with vampires on Steam and PS5

Today, players on the PS5 can rejoice

Which version is the PS5 getting? After the player numbers of V Rising exploded with the 1.0 version, V Rising has now also been available on PS5 since today. As the developers announced in their Dev Blog (via stunlock.com), over 4 million people have already played V Rising, and now PS5 players can join in for €39.99.

The PS5 also received the full version and can enjoy new features such as new bosses, new areas, new enemies, and a new DLC with characters from the iconic Castlevania series.

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Why is V Rising so popular? V Rising started in early access on Steam back in May 2022 and was a hidden gem among survival games during its development period. It particularly appeals to players who don’t usually play survival games. On Steam, 88% of over 81,000 reviews are positive.

This may also be due to the well-implemented base building, which allows you to construct impressive castles. You can also furnish them with all sorts of decorations to make your home as pleasant or creepy as possible.

In terms of gameplay, the hunt for bosses and the rewards that come from it are particularly well-received. Defeating a boss grants new skills, allows you to learn spells, or gives you recipes for further buildings.

V Rising performed so well on Steam that it landed in second place among survival games. Even on the PS5, the game already has over 450 reviews as of the evening of June 11, with 75% giving it 5 stars. While Palworld had to concede defeat, V Rising was unable to surpass one game: only Rust is bigger: Survival game with vampires has 132,000 players on Steam, is ranked 2nd in the genre.

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Elden Ring: Over 60% of all players cannot play the DLC because they have not yet defeated a certain boss

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To play the upcoming DLC of Elden Ring, you need to defeat a certain boss – but many players have not done that yet.

On June 21, 2024, the release of Shadow of the Erdtree is scheduled, which is the upcoming expansion for Elden Ring. Many players are eagerly waiting for the release of the DLC, after all, Elden Ring was very popular and was awarded Game of the Year in 2022.

However, to play Shadow of the Erdtree, you need to have defeated a certain boss in the base game – and over 60% of players have still not done that.

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The Blood Lord Awaits

Which boss is it? To play Shadow of the Erdtree, you need to defeat “Mohg, the Blood Lord.” He is “only” an optional boss, but closely tied to the game’s lore.

Mohg is located in the Mohgwyn Palace under the Interlands and guards the husk of the demigod Miquella, whom he has abducted and tortured. This husk of Miquella will represent the entrance to the DLC.

For former MeinMMO author Marko, Mohg is among the 5 best bosses of Elden Ring, due to his “exciting moveset”. He embodies the essence of Elden Ring and everything that makes FromSoftware games so special.

What makes FromSoftware games so special, we also see in the trailer for Shadow of the Erdtree:

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Elden Ring shows the DLC ‘Shadow of the Erdtree’ in the story trailer

60% of players have not yet defeated Mohg

What are these numbers? There is an achievement or trophy that players receive when they defeat Mohg. On Steam, only 38.7% of all players have achieved this (as of June 11, 6:00 PM, via Steam).

This means that around 61% of “Elden Ring” players on Steam need to defeat Mohg before the release of Shadow of the Erdtree, otherwise they will not be able to start the DLC.

On PlayStation, the situation is not better. Apparently, only 34.7% of all players have the trophy for defeating Mohg (via psnprofiles.com). However, since it is not an official site like Steam, we cannot say how reliable the numbers are. Compared to Steam, they do seem plausible.

Therefore, defeating Mohg necessarily counts among the things you must accomplish in Elden Ring before the release of Shadow of the Erdtree. What else you should have on your to-do list, you can find out on MeinMMO: 9 things in Elden Ring that you should accomplish before Shadow of the Erdtree

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Fans of Arcane must be strong – Because the series ends with season 2

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For Arcane, it’s almost over. After Season 2, the story will end – but there is hope.

Many have been on edge since the end of the first season of Arcane – because the story stopped at quite a high point. What was an outrageous cliffhanger for some was seen by others as a brilliant conclusion to the first season.

Now it won’t be long until the second season of Arcane is shown on Netflix, and the story surrounding Vi, Jinx, and the fate of Piltover and Zaun moves into the next round.

However, this is not just the next round – but also the last. Because Arcane ends with Season 2.

You can see the latest trailer for Season 2 here:

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ARCANE: Trailer shows what Season 2 is about

What was said? In a “Dev Update” video on YouTube, the developers talked about the future of League of Legends, and a few words were also mentioned about the successful series Arcane, as the release of the second season is just a few months away.

The sad news for some: Arcane ends with the last episode of Season 2. After that, there will be no further episodes of Arcane, and the series will be considered finished.

Arcane Season 2 Still Jinx Vi
Arcane Season 2 Still Echo

Why does Arcane end? The reason for the end of Arcane after Season 2 does not seem to be that the series wasn’t well received. Instead, the creators had a very specific ending planned, which will indeed be reached with the last episode of Season 2. They do not want to stretch the story any further after that.

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Will there be more series? Yes, there will be more stories from the League of Legends universe. The team is supposedly working on “new projects for film and television.” However, these projects are still in the early stages of development, and they hope to share a bit more about them by the end of the year – maybe the first trailer will be available when the last episode of Arcane has aired.

At least that means, in turn, that with the end of Arcane we can expect a pretty spectacular finale, where the conflict between Piltover and Zaun reaches its peak, and also the rivalries between Vi and Jinx get resolved once and for all. A first teaser for Season 2 caused quite a stir a few days ago.

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Star of the cult film Starship Troopers says: Trained in Helldivers 2, but then takes apart space bugs with me in our new game

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Helldivers 2 and Starship Troopers have a lot in common. Now, a game based on the cult film is being released, and the star of the movie is on board as well. He has now announced his involvement in Helldivers 2.

When Helldivers 2 went through the roof, many eyes suddenly turned again to a cult film from the 90s: Starship Troopers.

The parallels between both worlds are clearly visible. In an exaggerated and satirical manner, it shows how an overly patriotic force takes on the battle against space insects (and in the case of Helldivers also with robots).

Thus, Helldivers 2 became a sort of “playable Starship Troopers”. However, in October, a separate game based on the film will be released: Starship Troopers: Extermination, which has recently been playable in Early Access. You can see the trailer for it here:

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Starship Troopers: Extermination shows battle against bugs in new trailer

“Johnny Rico” returns for Helldivers 2 and Starship Troopers: Extermination

In the film Starship Troopers, “Johnny Rico” was the protagonist, played by Casper Van Dien. In Starship Troopers: Extermination, the actor will reprise his role from back then and serve as the player’s commander. He guides players through a single-player campaign.

In an interview with the portal PC Gamer, Van Dien recently spoke about the game and also Helldivers 2. In the past, the actor had praised Helldivers 2, expressed his enjoyment of the references, and gave it a 10/10 rating, even though he had not played it himself (via PC Gamer). In the new interview, he also mentions that he thinks it’s cool to be asked about it repeatedly.

When asked if Helldivers 2 is taking the wind out of the sails of the new game, he clarifies: “Every time someone mentions Starship Troopers, it’s a huge excitement for me. I haven’t played Helldivers yet, but it looks cool. Then I saw Starship Troopers: Extermination and I would play that anyway, because that is my world,” says Van Dien.

The marketing chief of the new game, Gareth Woods, emphasized in the same interview that they see the success of Helldivers 2 as a “win-win situation” for both sides, and the love of players for the IP and shooting space bugs is clearly reflected in that. The new game could be an opportunity to provide another option here.

Van Dien emphasized that he would definitely welcome Helldivers 2 fans: “They can train as much as they want elsewhere, and then they come here and help us kill some damn bugs—Yeah!”.

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When is the game coming out? Currently, Starship Troopers: Extermination is in Early Access and is available on Steam. Up to 16 players can fight against the bugs in co-op mode. The game is set to be released for PS5 and Xbox Series X | S on October 11, 2024. At that time, the game will also be fully released for PC. Recently, the head behind Helldivers 2 explained how things will progress.

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How does Baldur’s Gate 3 remain exciting after 500 hours? – Fans explain their enthusiasm for the RPG

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Baldur’s Gate 3 is considered an RPG masterpiece. Even after countless runs, players celebrate the game. Some fans reveal how the game remains exciting even after countless hours.

Baldur’s Gate 3 captivates players worldwide. Even after hundreds of hours, they still hold on to it. Some fans of the popular RPG explain on Reddit their strategies for keeping Baldur’s Gate 3 exciting – even if they have already spent over 500 hours in Faerûn.

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Going on discovery tours again and again

What are these tactics now? One of the strategies players use is to play certain acts of the game over and over again – without ever completing them. One player reports on Reddit that he lingers in Act 1 for hours and never really finishes the game.

For him, the thrill lies in constantly discovering new aspects and details that he missed in previous runs. Even MeinMMO editor-in-chief Leya Jankowski has spent over 200 hours in her first playthrough of Baldur’s Gate 3 and was far from finished because she was so much in discovery mode.

Making new choices and experiencing different endings

What do the players say? Another player says that he feels like a winner when he successfully completes Act 2. Some players start a new run again and again to make different choices and experience different endings – because Baldur’s Gate 3 has plenty of those.

It is roughly said that there are 17,000 different endings. One player even found the rarest ending of all. Because in Baldur’s Gate 3, you can influence the story through different choices and actions, which still captivates many fans even after so many hours.

Using mods

Also, mods for Baldur’s Gate 3 are popular among some players, allowing them to incorporate new possibilities into the game. For example, another class from the D&D universe, namely the Artificer. Or new styles, new spells, and much more.

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How Baldur’s Gate 3 remains exciting for me

Who is speaking here? Fabienne has been playing LoL for twelve years and is the LoL expert at MeinMMO. Besides LoL, she plays a lot of Final Fantasy XIV and especially Baldur’s Gate 3. Even after countless hours, she hasn’t had enough of the RPG. Currently, she is trying out an Honour run as a Bard-Cleric.

As a passionate player of Baldur’s Gate 3, I can say from my own experience that the game remains exciting even after many runs. In the process, I try different classes and take on new roles – this way, I believe the gameplay never becomes boring.

In Baldur’s Gate 3, you have so many ways to shape your character, whether it’s with multiclass builds, different subclasses, or the role-playing aspect. In one run, I am a righteous Paladin, in the next a selfish Warlock. In the current Honour run, I transform into the ultimate supporter, with a multiclass build of Cleric and Bard.

The Honour mode excites me

Another aspect that catches me is definitely the Honour mode itself, which offers a particularly tough challenge. The thrill of knowing that a mistake means the end of the run gives the game additional significance – and of course, I absolutely want to have the golden dice.

The diversity of companions and their individual stories provide endless possibilities for interactions and relationships that are unique to each run. Moreover, if you feel ready for it, you can play the Dark Urge – which is still on my agenda.

MeinMMO editor Benedict Grothaus, on the other hand, has already chosen the character that always feels the urge to kill and is excited: I now know what the ‘Dark Urge’ is, and it makes the character so much better. How do you keep Baldur’s Gate 3 exciting? Feel free to share your tips and tricks with us.

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In Diablo 4 there are now cute pets that follow you around – But one class should not use them right now

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Diablo 4 has introduced pets into the game with a spontaneous yet quite large patch. These animal companions are a feature that fans have been wishing for since release. However, players have discovered that pets break some builds – while making others much stronger.

What kind of pets are they?

That’s why pets are a problem: Diablo expert MacroBioBoi explains in a video on YouTube exactly which skills interact with the new pets. Basically, they have an influence on everything that has to do with servants.

This especially affects necromancers, whose pet builds have become really strong in Season 4. However, there are builds for the necromancer that want to deliberately do without servants, for example by:

  • sacrificing certain servants to strengthen others
  • fighting entirely without minions so that the hero becomes stronger

Particularly prominent are the Paragon Glyph Sacrifice and the passive skill Stand Alone. Sacrifice significantly increases your damage when you have no servants, while Stand Alone decreases the damage taken more strongly the fewer servants you have active.

Some of the best builds for the necromancer use this glyph or skill, such as Bone Spirit and Plague. You can find the best builds in Diablo 4 Season 4 in the Tier List.

The influence of pets on the builds is not necessarily large, but especially at higher levels of the pit, even small percentages can make a difference.

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Diablo 4 Season 4 “Loot Reborn” in the gameplay trailer

“Remember to pet them for their good work!”

MacroBioBoi tests the influence of the apparent bug on other content in the game. While certain builds are weakened when you have a pet, others become significantly stronger, such as:

  • all necromancer builds that rely on having many minions
  • builds that use “Kalans Edict,” even if they actually have no minions
  • builds that rely on Blood Wave and want to use the reaper’s follower, which is only really usable due to this new “mechanic”

Some users, for example on YouTube, comment that other druids are also affected by the pets, but in a positive way. Druids, for instance, gain significantly more damage per active companion with the aspect of the shepherd. It’s worth taking a cat or dog along.

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Pets are not just minions; they are also immortal and essentially untouchable. This means: You cannot actively sacrifice them, but they also cannot die – and cannot attack on their own. You can pet them with a hello emote. The barbarian expert Rob sees the new interactions as a great win (via X.com).

The community chief Adam Fletcher has already responded that this new feature is indeed a bug. The change just didn’t make it into the current update 1.4.2 but will come with the next patch. When exactly that will be, we don’t know yet. However, we do know that the new class will be shown on July 18: Blizzard finally talks about the new class in Diablo 4 and it sounds great: ‘Will be an ultimate predator’

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Destiny 2: Edge of Salvation – This is the loot you can unlock

Sophia Weiss Sophia Weiss Reading time 2 minutes

With The Final Shape, a new raid for Destiny 2 has gone live. In The Reckoning, there is cool loot waiting for you again. What exactly awaits you after each boss, we have compiled here for you.

Attention, Spoilers: This article contains spoilers about the current raid of Destiny 2 in the latest expansion.

What fights are there in the raid? The Reckoning has a total of five phases in which you will receive loot:

  1. Substratum (approximately called Foundation)
  2. Herald of Finality (approximately called Herald of Finality)
  3. Repository (approximately called Storage Location)
  4. Verity (approximately called Truth)
  5. The Witness (approximately called The Witness)

Each one drops slightly different loot. You can read here what items you can secure where.

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Destiny 2: The Final Shape „Edge of Salvation“ Raid Trailer

The Reckoning: Weapons and Armor

In the new raid The Reckoning, you can expect fresh loot. You can read here which weapons and armor you can acquire in which phase:

1. Substratum2. Herald of Finality3. Repository4. Verity5. The Witness
ArmorGauntlets
Chest Armor		Helmet
Class Item		GauntletsLeg ArmorHelmet
Leg Armor
WeaponsNull and Void – Combat Bow (Arc)

Null and Void – Pulse Rifle (Solar)

Pending Doom – Submachine Gun (Strand)
Null and Void – Combat Bow (Arc)

Summum Bonum – Sword (Arc)

Pending Deviation – Glaive (Void)		Null and Void – Pulse Rifle (Solar)

Critical Anomaly – Sniper Rifle (Stasis)

Pending Deviation – Glaive (Void)		Pending Doom – Submachine Gun (Strand)

Null and Void – Combat Bow (Arc)

Summum Bonum – Sword (Arc)		Summum Bonum – Sword (Arc)

Null and Void – Pulse Rifle (Solar)

Critical Anomaly – Sniper Rifle (Stasis)
Euphony – Linear Pulse Rifle (Strand) – Raid Exo

The Reckoning: Armor Sets

There are a total of three different armor sets. Depending on your class, you will receive the corresponding variant of gauntlets, chest armor, helmet, or leg armor upon victory.

  • “Promised Reunion” Set
    • Titan Armor
  • “Promised Dominion” Set
    • Hunter Armor
  • “Promised Victory” Set
    • Warlock Armor 

Each class also has a class item, but you only get this from the second phase of the raid.

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The Reckoning: Weapons

Overall, there are 7 different weapons in The Reckoning:

  • Null and Void
    • Pulse Rifle (Solar)
  • Pending Doom
    • Submachine Gun (Strand)
  • Null and Void
    • Combat Bow (Arc)
  • Critical Anomaly
    • Sniper Rifle (Stasis)
  • Pending Deviation
    • Glaive (Void)
  • Summum Bonum
    • Sword (Arc)
  • Euphony
    • Linear Pulse Rifle (Strand)
    • Raid Exo

New Origin Trait “Shared Destiny”

All legendary weapons from the raid include the same origin perk Shared Destiny. As a result, the weapon’s range and handling increase when you are near allies. With the bow, you instead get a faster draw speed.

New Exo Weapon “Euphony”

The Exo of the raid is the Euphony. When you continuously deal damage with the weapon, Threads spawn. If you again deal damage with these, it increases the damage of the Euphony.

The weapon can be equipped in a kinetic slot and uses special ammunition. More information about the new Destiny 2 raid in The Final Shape can be found in our news article: Destiny 2 The Final Shape: Raid ‘The Reckoning’ has started – All info

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Popular German Twitch streamer has an unusual talent, believes she can talk to animals

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The Twitch streamer Mahluna surprises not only with her talent for video games and singing, but also with an unexpected skill: the perfect imitation of seagull calls.

Who is the streamer? Mahluna is one of the most well-known gaming streamers in Germany. She has an average of around 2,000 viewers during her streams, placing her on par with other famous streamers like Gnu (via Twitchtracker).

The 25-year-old particularly enjoys showcasing her skills in the shooter Valorant, in which she has already spent over 3,600 hours on Twitch. However, she began her streaming journey in 2019 with League of Legends.

But the streamer is not just talented in gaming; she also impresses with her skills in languages, singing, and chess. And she has a very special talent that has nothing to do with gaming.

You can learn more about Mahluna here:

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“What am I doing here? This is my job, dude”

What talent does the streamer have? Recently, Mahluna was a guest on Henke’s podcast “Henke’s Corner.” In the 33rd episode of the podcast, Henke talks with her about a variety of topics, including her started law studies, her career as a streamer, and her relationship with the streamer Mango.

Things get particularly exciting when Henke asks her about a secret talent, aside from her singing ability. Mahluna promptly replies that while she enjoys singing, she has a completely different talent and dryly adds: “The seagull.”

How did Henke react to her talent? At Henke’s request to demonstrate her talent, Mahluna imitates a seagull’s call. Henke laughs and remarks on how accurate her imitation is.

Mahluna blushes and looks around, as they were in a well-attended park. She points out that everyone was staring at her. Henke keeps laughing and simply says: “What am I doing here? This is my job, dude.” Mahluna does not get discouraged and loudly imitates a seagull again:

https://www.tiktok.com/@colincoulibaly/video/7378507976383925537

“There were seagulls that talked to me”

What does Mahluna say about her talent? Shortly after, Henke points towards the trees and claims that other birds react to Mahluna’s imitation and make sounds back. The streamer then shares that she once spent a few days in Turkey. “There were seagulls that talked to me. One hundred percent. They answered me,” she says with a serious expression while Henke continues to smile and is speechless.

Shortly thereafter, Mahluna tells about a special competition, a seagull contest, which presumably took place this year in April. She suggests that the competition probably took place in England and confidently adds: “I would have won them all.”

This competition she speaks of is likely the European Championship in seagull calling. This championship was won by a nine-year-old boy from Derbyshire who has developed a real obsession with the birds and can perfectly imitate their shrill calls.

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She became aware of her talent through her idol

How did she become aware of her talent? To conclude, Henke asks how Mahluna even came to discover this unusual talent. Mahluna explained that she saw a TikToker imitating seagull sounds, and she simply tried to mimic that.

Henke confirms that it obviously worked well. Mahluna adds, “But she’s still my idol. She does it better.”

The podcast also addressed numerous other topics, including the discovery of a private forum on Reddit where users share their masturbation fantasies, in which Mahluna is the center of attention. The streamer finds this repulsive. You can learn more about it here: A German Twitch streamer discovers a very disgusting forum about herself: “You make me sick”

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Isolated tribe has internet for the first time, becomes directly addicted a few weeks later

Gerald Wessel Gerald Wessel Reading time 2 minutes

It should help save lives and make them part of the global community. However, what Indigenous people in the South American rainforest are experiencing with their Starlink access has downsides that threaten the tribe.

How did Elon Musk bring the internet and where to? Elon Musk is the founder and still CEO of SpaceX. The tech and space exploration company manufactures communication satellites aside from rockets like the Falcon 9 or the Starship: Starlink. They already form a largely functional global network. One purpose is to bring internet access to remote areas – for example, into the depths of the Amazon rainforest. Reported on this were The Economic Times and New York Times.

Who received the Starlink receivers from whom? Musk did not provide the necessary receivers with Wi-Fi antennas himself, nor did the Marubo tribe in the South American rainforest purchase them. The American entrepreneur Allyson Reneau donated them a few months ago as part of her charitable commitment.

What would likely please Elon Musk is the Deep Dive that we present to you in the following video:

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Previously, the approximately 2,000-member tribe lived completely cut off from the public and especially the internet, except for occasional visits and movements. Now they must live with the consequences. Partially, it threatens their peace.

The pitfalls of the internet

Why does the internet threaten inner peace? New York Times journalist Jack Nicas visited the tribe and describes in his experiences what he learned on site. He spoke with tribe members and asked them about the problems with Starlink.

In summary, the internet mainly distracts the young people from their duties. Some are already showing symptoms of addiction. The consumption of pornography worries especially the elders. In the community, public chastity has largely prevailed until now; even kissing outside one’s home was frowned upon.

Recently, the behavior of many young tribe members is changing towards more openness and is unfortunately also manifested in aggressive sexual behavior in some isolated cases. This and the “laziness” of some, as criticized by the tribal elders, threaten the cohesion and the traditional agricultural way of life.

How does the tribe react? According to Nicas’s report, access is now time-limited. On all days except Sundays, the internet is mostly unreachable. Only a few hours each morning and evening are the Starlink routers with Wi-Fi antennas switched on.

Certain consumption behaviors can be addictive. The Federal Center for Health Education offers comprehensive addiction prevention.

Is the tribe now cutting off access out of fear?

Is everything about it bad? No, there are of course positive sides. During medical emergencies, access to ultra-fast communication has proven effective. Help reaches the tribe in hours, instead of days after a call for help. And communication with relatives outside who once emigrated is, of course, simpler than ever before.

Overall, the tribal leadership has a positive view of the internet despite all the previously unknown problems. They do not want to miss out on access.

With his announcements, Elon Musk occasionally causes headaches for people in his companies. In this way, he also occasionally creates trouble at X (formerly Twitter). Because here, his statements sometimes do not contribute to increasing the company’s value. In this article about the impacts of his posts, you can read that he has now realized this too.

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After 10 years, Destiny 2 ends its longest story, fans share their memories: ‘It was an incredible journey’

Cedric Holmeier Cedric Holmeier Reading time 3 minutes

Almost 10 years after the release of Destiny and 7 years after the release of Destiny 2, the saga of Light and Darkness comes to an end with The Final Shape. For the fans, it’s a reason to share their fondest and most moving memories from the last 10 years.

What is the state of Destiny 2? With the new DLC “The Final Shape,” the saga of Light and Darkness is set to conclude. The story began 10 years ago with Destiny 1 and has continued into the second part of the series until today.

For the fans, the end of the saga is a reason to reflect on their experiences, events, and their personal development over the last 10 years. For many, a lot has happened in their lives since the release of Destiny 1.

Bungie has announced that its first 10-year saga of Light and Darkness will end in 2024 with a “dramatic finale.” Watch the official trailer here:

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Destiny 2 shows the launch trailer for The Final Shape

10 years of Destiny 2 change lives

What are fans sharing? Fans on Reddit have fallen into nostalgia. Alongside many beautiful experiences, there are also many moving stories, from life partners found in the game to important people who are no longer here. Players also recall their beginnings in the game:

lostinlucidity writes on Reddit: “I just know that the opening screen will bring a damn tear. The last 10 years that I’ve invested have had many highs and lows; I’ve seen many friends pass away, made friendships and acquaintances, spent long hours in raids, etc.”

If there’s one thing we can all take from this journey, it’s that we’ve all experienced growth. It has been an incredible journey that we’ve had the privilege to participate in, and I hope that this concluding saga finds closure.”

UnlovedDaikons writes on Reddit that his biggest nostalgic moment looked like this: “When I first saw ‘Guardians make their own fate’ in VoG while I was rushing towards Atheon, that remains one of the most exciting moments for me.”

Destiny-2-Raid-Trailer-Final-Shape

For Remote_Watercress530, Destiny changed his life, as he shares on Reddit: “[…] 10 years later. With a woman I met in Destiny. We now have a 2-year-old child.

Most of the original fireteam was there in the chat. We talked and experienced the story. We started our journey together. We finished it together. And most of us will play other games, but still together […].”

proxima987 on Reddit: “Dear Guardians, it has been an honor to stand by your side since the very first beta of D1. I have so many emotions regarding The Final Shape, but one of them is sadness.

Some real fans are no longer with us, including a close friend of mine. I play with a sense of pride because I know that if they were here, they would be playing by our side. […]”

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What are the players saying? The players have also aged 10 years in these 10 years. Their memories in the game are compared to their personal developments in life. For many, it’s not just individual moments in the game, but the interpersonal interactions experienced that players remember.

punkinabox shares on Reddit: “It’s really crazy when I think about how I’ve been playing this game longer than one of my children has been alive. […] I am now in a completely different situation than I was when I started playing these games.

I’ve changed jobs twice, had a second child, and got divorced. My daughter was 3 or 4 when I started playing Destiny, and she’s going to high school next year. It’s actually wild.”

MAXIMUSBLADE8 also associates something very special with Destiny 2, as he writes on Reddit: “I continue to play, have been with it since the beta. I met my wife while playing Destiny and have two children with Destiny names :)”

Coolmndude2 writes on Reddit: “I remember playing on my brother’s D1 account, and he let me create a character. I saw a guy with a cloak and a knife and thought, ‘that’s me.’ Years later, he stopped playing, and here I am. I’m still wearing a cloak and carrying a knife. Hunter for life.”

As players reflect on the beautiful 10 years of Destiny, there is currently also a realization due to the new raid. In contest mode, it was supposed to be a grand finale for everyone; however, one class hardly played a role: In the new raid of Destiny 2, one class hardly played a role; players complain, “It was quite demoralizing”

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Anno 117 doesn’t even show gameplay, yet fans celebrate: “Perfect scenario”

Max Handwerk Max Handwerk Reading time 3 minutes

A new installment of the Anno series has been announced via a fresh trailer. It will be released in 2025 for PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X/S. We travel to the year 117 and an era where fans see a lot of potential.

This is the game: During Ubisoft Forward 2024, Anno 117: Pax Romana was unveiled as the next part of the Anno series. Anno is an absolute classic for strategy and building game fans: Here, you essentially create a massive empire from scratch, where one element leads to another.

Accordingly, the new setting of Anno 117 fits right in: This time, it takes you to the Roman Empire, where you are supposed to manage a province as a governor.

The trailer presents the game under the motto “Build it and they will come”: A speaker first addresses a yawning emptiness, where only a few goats are grazing. But the surroundings develop, and soon the first sails of new settlers can be seen on the horizon.

Here you can watch the trailer:

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Teaser for Anno 107 transports you to ancient Rome

Fans are really excited about the long-gone era

Here are the reactions: Even though the short video reveals basically nothing about the game except for the setting, many fans reacted positively. The predecessor, Anno 1800, thrilled many in terms of gameplay. If this can be translated into the new setting in the Roman Empire, many are likely to be satisfied:

  • “The perfect scenario for Anno, and the last game, Anno 1800, was perhaps the best in the series. I think some hype is warranted,” writes user “born-out-of-a-ball” on Reddit.
  • “Anno 1800 is one of my favorite games of all time. I hope this game connects to all the great things this game added to the series. I feel like many fans wished for a Roman game for the next installment, even though Anno 9 would have been a great name (this is the eighth game in the series),” thinks user elfranco001 (via Reddit).
  • And user trouble_bear writes: “Finally, an Anno game that is set even further back in the past. This or a setting in the Bronze Age was my hope. I hope it turns out well; as a fan of the Roman era, many games seem to be cursed (I’m looking at you, Rome Total War 2 and Imperator Rome)” (via Reddit).

With the year 117, Anno goes further back in time than ever before. Anno 1404 was the oldest era the game has covered so far – now we leap significantly further back.

Many players in the YouTube comments also express enthusiasm about being able to build their cities in the Roman Empire. However, some find a drawback: The trailer only mentions releases for PC through Ubisoft or the Epic Games Store. So far, Steam is missing from the list of platforms for which the game is set to be released, even though the Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, and PS5 are included.

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What else is known? The official website for the game explains again the setting, that as a governor, you take care of cities in the Roman provinces – you will be sent to the twin provinces of Latium and Albion. It seems that it is also possible to go against the mandates of the Roman Empire.

As usual, the game will revolve around the construction and trade of a city that continually expands into a metropolis. There is talk of culture, but also of rebellion. It seems that there will be different choices throughout the game on what to focus on – just as you know it from Anno. And if you want to shorten the waiting time for the game: Here you can find 5 good strategy games that you can play against your friends.

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Realistic MMO shooter on Steam follows in the footsteps of Rising Storm

Karsten Scholz Karsten Scholz Reading time 2 minutes

As part of the Summer Game Fest, there was a new trailer for ’83. The MMO shooter is set to release on Steam and will throw you into an alternative reality where the Cold War has ignited. MeinMMO summarizes what is currently known.

What kind of game is ’83 exactly? The military first-person shooter is being developed by Blue Dot Games, was announced five years ago, and received a new trailer at the PC Gaming Show during the Summer Game Fest 2024.

The MMO throws players into an alternative reality where the Cold War has ignited and an open conflict arises between NATO and the Warsaw Pact. The developers promise

  • large maps where 80 or more players fight against each other
  • access to realistic equipment for infantry combat and vehicles for ground and air combat
  • realistic systems such as ballistic calculations of projectiles, penetration power, recoil, and advanced weapon handling

The new trailer for ’83 shows battles between infantry and tanks:

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New trailer for MMOFPS 83 shows battles between tanks and infantry

Military shooter by veterans

Who is developing ’83? Behind the MMO shooter are developers who have made a name for themselves with the “Rising Storm” franchise. This tactical shooter, which evolved from Red Orchestra 2: Heroes of Stalingrad, also places a strong emphasis on realistic combat.

Despite outdated graphics and high entry barriers, the first part of the series (from 2013) received a Metacritic score of 82 and a user score of 8.4. On Steam, the “Game of the Year” edition of Rising Storm boasts a strong 98 percent positive reviews. Similarly, Rising Storm 2: Vietnam from 2017 also scores very positively on Steam (87 percent positive).

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When is ’83 coming out? The developers know how to implement realistic shooter action. However, it is unfortunately unclear how long ’83 will remain in development. Steam mentions an “upcoming announcement.”

Delays in development occurred due to licensing issues. The IP rights for ’83 lie with the Swedish company Enad Global 7 (which is behind Daybreak Game Company), forcing Blue Dot Games to halt development in 2022. Both parties were able to reach an agreement in November 2023. For more exciting shooting action: These 8 extraordinary shooters on Steam were once just a mod

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Mass Effect has lied to you all with a trick and you never noticed

Cortyn Cortyn Reading time 2 minutes

The original Mass Effect has lied to you coldly. It has deceived you with something that did not exist.

When thinking of great video game series, most people think of the Mass Effect trilogy. Even today, the first three parts are considered true milestones in the RPG genre, and the story surrounding Commander Shepard is one of the most exciting ever.

However, the developers also employed some tricks to maintain the illusion of a great game – even though the technology did not cooperate.

Because when Commander Shepard ran, he was not actually faster.

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Mass Effect: Legendary Edition – Trailer

What kind of trick is this? In Mass Effect 1, a lot of time was spent on the Citadel. It served as the hub of the storyline, and all missions somehow started there. After all, the Council was also there, to whom one had to report. But the Citadel was also quite a large place, and one often had to walk long distances. Fortunately, Commander Shepard could sprint to move forward faster.

At least that is what one thought. In reality, Shepard did not become any faster while sprinting on the Citadel. Only the camera angle was altered, and slight motion trails were added, making it appear as though one was running faster – even though Shepard was not doing so at all.

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Why did Mass Effect do this? On X, John Ebenger, a former Cinematic Designer at BioWare, revealed that they used this trick to compensate for the technology of that time. After all, personal computers back then were not that powerful, and the game would not have been able to load environments and textures quickly enough if Shepard moved too fast on the Citadel.

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Mass Effect 1 was known for somewhat lengthy pauses in the game. Many may still shudder at the memory of the elevator scenes, where one stared at the screen for many seconds while nothing seemed to happen at all.

So if you play Mass Effect 1 again and run around the Citadel, it is actually just a significantly more dramatic run.

By the way, this was corrected in the remaster, namely the Legendary Edition. Here, Shepard can actually sprint – which makes the time spent on the Citadel much more enjoyable. The next installment of Mass Effect is already in the works, and a first teaser is already raising the appetite for more.

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Steam hardly ever shows your friends how many games you really have, but why?

Cedric Holmeier Cedric Holmeier Reading time 2 minutes

If you’ve ever taken a look at your Steam profile, you know that Steam shows everyone how many games you own. If that number ever seemed a bit low to you, you were right. The number of games differs from the actual count. We explain why this is the case.

Which number are we talking about exactly? When you open your Steam profile, you will see an entry Games on the right side under your badges and a number. This number is supposed to show your friends how many games you have. However, the number that appears there is often not the number of games you actually own.

Steam does not count all your games towards the “Steam Account Game Library Count”. We will explain the exceptions.

If players don’t understand their own game, it can be quite frustrating, as this video shows:

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Steam: Developer is so annoyed by ignorant players that he renames his game cursing

Steam excludes many games

Which games are not counted? Steam excludes games from the count for various reasons.

  • For example, free games do not count towards the total, as users consistently report on Reddit.
  • New games also do not count for a while. On the right side under the age rating, new games often say “Steam is still gathering information about this game.” In this case, the game does not count towards the number, as Steam itself reveals in the tooltip (via steamcommunity.com).
  • Most DLCs also do not count as games in the calculation.
  • External games that you have added to Steam are also not counted by Steam, nor is software.

For users, it is therefore difficult to understand how the differences between the Steam library and the number in the profile really come together, but there is a way to get a more accurate number.

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How can I get a more accurate number? The website Steamdb.info offers a calculator that allows you to find out how much you have spent on your games if you had always bought at the lowest price or if you were to buy all the games again now.

There you can also see how many games you own. The calculator also provides you with more accurate data about your account, such as how many Free2Play games you have and how many games you have played for how many hours. A player wants to know from a Steam competitor if he can inherit his many games – they reply

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Dragon Age 4: “You owe BioWare an apology” – New trailer receives harsh criticism, 1 day later fans are excited

Benedict Grothaus Benedict Grothaus Reading time 2 minutes

After more than 10 years, a new Dragon Age titled The Veilguard is finally coming. The latest trailer from the Xbox Showcase 2024 received harsh criticism. Just a day later, the developers show 24 seconds of gameplay and immediately address the concerns.

This is what’s happening in Dragon Age right now:

  • The latest trailer for Dragon Age 4 shows the companions of the game in a pretty action-packed cinematic. There is no gameplay visible.
  • Fans have directly criticized: It doesn’t look like Dragon Age anymore, more like Overwatch, Fortnite, or Borderlands. Comic style, too colorful, somehow it reminds of hero shooters.
  • Today, June 11 at 5:00 PM, 15 minutes of gameplay will officially be shown. However, there was already a small teaser and it suddenly excites the critics.

This is the trailer that is being discussed so much right now:

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Dragon Age: The Veilguard introduces your companions in the trailer

This is what BioWare is showing now: In a 24-second gameplay snippet, we see the dwarf Varric walking through the city of Minrathous with the character Rook. In the description, it says: “They don’t know what dangers await them.”

The gameplay shows a rather dark city, with a ring-shaped structure hovering above it, from which something like searchlights illuminate the area below. The buildings look quite gothic and dark with their reddish glowing windows and dark silhouettes.

Rain gives the short scene a gloomy atmosphere, citizens gather under tarps for shelter, and only one person is huddled by the roadside apparently begging. The short clip feels thoroughly like dark fantasy:

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“Feels like Dragon Age”

In the comments on X.com, users immediately address that what is shown does not match the overly cheerful trailer at all. It’s something completely different, “really dark and promising” and feels like Dragon Age.

Some users who claim to have already played Dragon Age 4 say:

If you want [Dragon Age: Origins] horror… it is there. Trust me. All the environments I experienced were varied and felt very much like Dragon Age, including the new places.

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The X user Shinobi shares a few more pieces of information about the gameplay. For example, it is said that it will be possible to choose from different factions during character creation – including the crows of Antiva and the Grey Wardens.

Other users even make concrete accusations against the critics. They state: As a true Dragon Age fan, one should have given the game a chance instead of condemning it outright. The trailer was exciting, and the teaser now makes the game even more interesting. I feel similarly: Everyone thinks the new trailer for Dragon Age 4 is bad – I am absolutely thrilled

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A former CEO explains why there are so many people in companies who are not needed at all

Benedikt Schlotmann Benedikt Schlotmann Reading time 2 minutes

Layoffs are always a bad thing for employees. The former CEO of Slack now explains why he can understand such layoffs. Because many of these people would not even be needed.

Microsoft, Google, Amazon, and other large companies have been laying off many employees for weeks. Now, Stewart Butterfield, the former CEO of Slack, explained in an interview that there are good reasons to lay off certain individuals.

Because behind the hiring, which is now followed by layoffs, is primarily a calculation of certain employees.

New employees hire more people to gain more power

What does the ex-CEO say? Stewart Butterfield stated in the Bloomberg podcast Odd Lots that it is primarily about power (via spotify.com). Our Spanish colleagues at Genbeta.com report this.

When a person is hired in a company, they would first hire new people if the budget allows it. The reason is that “the more people depend on you, the more prestige you have and the more power you have in the organization.”

Because the more people depend on you, the stronger your position within the company. And this would also foster ambitions to want to rise faster. He says to Bloomberg:

If you are a manager, you want to become a senior manager. If you are a senior manager, you want to become a director. This is a very strong incentive. In my opinion, this is the root of all excesses.

This whole issue ultimately leads to having a lot of employees in a company who shouldn’t be there and, in the worst case, have nothing to do at all. And these are exactly the people who will be laid off first during layoffs.

Additionally, it also looks good on social media if you are responsible for other people. When searching for a new position, for example, a person who has many employees under their responsibility may be more valuable to a new company if they state that they led a team of 100 employees, explained Slack’s ex-boss.

What is another problem? Butterfield added that this problem mainly exists in companies where too much money is available: “Either because you have a monopoly on search engines or because venture capital funds give you a lot of money.”

Although he doesn’t name Microsoft and Google directly, it is clear who Butterfield is referring to.

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„I have absolutely lost everything“ – Great Gacha streamer ends career with 34-page letter

Sophia Weiss Sophia Weiss Reading time 3 minutes

The streamer Atsu, known primarily for his content about the gacha game Genshin Impact, has announced his retirement. He is drawing the line after several accusations of gatekeeping and alleged bullying by other streamers against him.

Who is Atsu? Atsu aka AsianGuyStreams is a Twitch streamer who also publishes content on Youtube. There, he currently has 446,000 subscribers with 560 videos. On Twitch, he currently has 395,385 followers.

His streams and videos mainly revolve around Genshin Impact, a gacha game developed by miHoYo. In his latest streams, according to his Twitch page, he has also been playing Solo Leveling: Arise, AFK Journey, and Honkai: Star Rail.

MeinMMO reported on Atsu back in 2021:

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Genshin Impact introduces the tough huntress Clorinde

My marriage, my career, my livelihood – Atsu about his career change

Why is he stepping back now? Atsu announced in a post on X.com (formerly Twitter) that he is ending his career. He links to a 34-page Google Doc in which he details the allegations against him and the streamers behind those allegations.

Among other things, he cites losing everything as a reason for his career end:

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Recently, Atsu was in the spotlight as other streamers accused him of gatekeeping events from the Genshin Impact developer. He was said to have blocked these events for other creators. The streamer Braxphone was at the center of this conflict.

Furthermore, the Genshin Impact community alleged that streamer Tectone had Atsu in his sights. Tectone, a member of the OTK network around Asmongold, primarily plays gacha games, and his viewers accuse him of bullying smaller streamers like Atsu.

We at MeinMMO have compiled a guide to help you protect yourself from bullying while streaming online: How to protect yourself from hate on Twitch before starting your first stream

Another reason for his withdrawal is cited by Atsu as the end of his marriage to fellow streamer Nekkopii. She cheated on him and they no longer live together. However, he has since forgiven her. He addressed this at the beginning of his last streams on June 9, 2024.

He further reports on deeper personal issues. You can read his detailed explanation in the 34-page statement via Google Docs.

Atsu writes in his statement about deeper, also psychological problems. Anyone struggling with depression can find help at the German Depression Aid. Here you can find regional crisis hotlines.

Response Docs and Aggression – Accused Streamers React

How do the accused streamers react? In his farewell letter, Atsu names the streamer colleagues he believes are responsible for his current situation. Primarily, he writes about Braxophone (Twitch) and Tectone (Twitch). Both responded to the accusations.

Braxphone posted on X.com that Atsu should stop lying about him and that he feels tricked and deceived.

In fact, both accused have stated that they resolved their differences a while ago in a personal conversation. According to Braxphone, the repeated allegations contradict everything that was discussed in that exchange.

In his post, he linked his own statement via Google Docs, in which he goes into more detail about the allegations.

Tectone, on the other hand, goes on the offensive rhetorically. In a reaction stream, which he also uploaded as a three-hour Youtube video, he addresses every point from Atsu’s document. Among other things, he accuses Atsu of cherry-picking and lying.

Tectone vehemently denies Atsu’s accusations against him. He claims the allegations are manipulated and disappointing. He has no idea what Atsu is talking about and he – Tectone – has evidence for everything he says.

Twitch can be a really rough place some days, as one can see here. However, there are also positive moments: Streamer Gronkh, for example, is known for his mostly cheerful streams. Recently, a game made him so happy that he brought out the coal song from the box: Twitch streamer Gronkh loves the new unofficial Settlers so much that he is now in the game – And people love it

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The author of Naruto is disappointed that 2 characters are less popular than Kakashi and Jiraiya

Jasmin Beverungen Jasmin Beverungen Reading time 2 minutes

It is perfectly normal for some characters in anime series to be more popular than others. There are cases where the mangaka completely underestimate the popularity – or rather overestimate it. Masashi Kishimoto, the creator of Naruto, talks about such cases.

Which characters are we talking about? Kishimoto completely overestimated the popularity of two characters. These are figures related to Sasuke:

  • Sai is much less popular than Kishimoto thought. He replaced Sasuke Uchiha in Team 7 after Sasuke fled. However, he could not keep up with Sasuke’s popularity.
  • On the other hand, Kimimaro Kaguya fell short of expectations. He is the leader of the Oto Quintet and was intended as a new body for Orochimaru. Due to his illness, he could no longer serve as a body, which is why Sasuke took on the role.

For Kimimaro, the creator at least had an explanation for why he was so unpopular. At first, Kimimaro was well-received by fans. However, he possessed a Kekkei Genkai, a special ability of his clan, which allowed him to manipulate his bones:

Kimimaro was the same. Kimimaro was initially very popular, but as soon as it was shown how he pulls out his spinal cord, his popularity vanished.

From the interview between Masashi Kishimoto and Kobayashi, via Naruto Fandom

Kishimoto’s interview partner speculated that this ability might have been too disgusting for the fans. Especially the female fans may have been disturbed by such a sight. At least Sai remained with us until the end of the manga, but Kimimaro died due to his fatal illness.

Sai even appears sporadically in Boruto. However, here he cannot match Sasuke, as the following trailer proves:

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Boruto: Naruto and Sasuke fight Momoshiki

Two other Naruto characters were more popular than expected

What other characters did Kishimoto misjudge? In the interview, characters were also mentioned where the opposite occurred. Kishimoto did not expect them to become so popular.

On one hand, he talked about Kakashi. The creator had no idea why Kakashi became such a popular character. That point must have passed him by. However, he believes it might be because Kakashi is so cool.

On the other hand, Jiraiya seems to have become much more popular than he expected. This is likely due to his perverted nature. Jiraiya is the author of Icha Icha Paradise, a fictional manga in Naruto that deals with the love between two adults.

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Kishimoto was probably pleased that the two became so popular. Nevertheless, he wished that this popularity would have also transferred to Sai and Kimimaro.

However, just because characters like Kakashi or Jiraiya are popular, does not mean they are strong. In a Naruto ranking, MeinMMO author Christos Tsogos has listed for you which are the strongest fighters in the anime: Naruto Shippuden: The 6 strongest characters in the ranking  

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Pokémon GO: Everyone is looking for Schligda on the beach, a trainer gets it almost delivered to their home

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Schligda in Pokémon GO is actually only available at the beach. However, if you are very lucky, it seems that you can also obtain it in other ways.

What kind of Pokémon is this? Schligda is a Water-type Pokémon of the 9th generation, and it somewhat resembles the classic Gen-1 Pokémon Digda.

Schligda is known for spending its life in the sand. It is known as the “Sea Eel” Pokémon and can further evolve into Schligdri. Read more about Schligda here.

Schligda in Pokémon GO: Schligda was introduced with the biome update in Pokémon GO, so it has been catchable in the game since the end of April 2024. The peculiarity is, however, that it can only be found at the beach – or at least in biomes that are marked as beaches. You can recognize them by the catch screen, which shows sand and water accordingly.

However, a trainer recently showed: With a lot of luck, it seems you can also obtain Schligda in other ways.

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Daily spawn in Pokémon GO surprises with Schligda

A trainer discovered this: In the subreddit “TheSilphRoad”, trainers often share new insights about Pokémon GO. User “davebybab” did the same and wondered: Because a Schligda appeared to him away from the beach biome. It can be recognized by the steppe on the catch screen.

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But how can this be? As the user explains, this Schligda was a “daily spawn.” These daily spawns were introduced during pandemic times so that all trainers can at least find one Pokémon guaranteed each day, no matter where they are.

The daily spawns can be recognized by the wide white circle that appears around them when you encounter them on the map. They always appear where you open Pokémon GO for the first time in a day. For most, this will probably be near their own home.

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Schligda currently seems to be part of the spawn pool for daily spawns. Thus, you have the chance to encounter the Pokémon even if you are not at the beach. However, you cannot influence which Pokémon you get in the daily spawn. Accordingly, you can only rely on your luck to encounter Schligda – or go towards the beach if possible.

Now, Schligda has been available in Pokémon GO for just over two months, and hopefully, more new monsters will appear in Pokémon GO in the coming weeks. Participants of the local GO Fests can at least look forward to Necrozma and Marshadow, which will also be available for all in the summer. What other dates are coming up is shown in the event overview for Pokémon GO in June 2024.

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