Use PSVR2 on PC – Everything you need to know

Benedikt Schlotmann Benedikt Schlotmann Reading time 3 minutes

PSVR2 is officially available only for the PS5. But can Sony’s hardware also be used on a gaming PC?

What is PSVR2? PlayStation VR 2, or PSVR2 for short, is the successor to the “Virtual Reality” headset PSVR, which was released for the PS4. The successor is a massive upgrade compared to the original, capable of utilizing the performance of the PS5.

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Update: The article was first published in January 2024. On June 10, 2024, we have updated the article with the latest and official information on PSVR2 PC support. In this context, we have thoroughly revised the article.

Last updates: June 10, 2024, January 8, 2024

Technical details of PSVR2 at a glance:

Display technologyOLED
Panel resolution2000×2040 per eye
Refresh rate90 Hz or 120 Hz
Lens separationAdjustable
Field of viewApprox. 110 degrees
SensorsMotion sensor: Six-axis motion sensor system (3-axis gyroscope, 3-axis accelerometer)
Connection sensor: IR proximity sensor
Cameras4 integrated cameras for headset and controller tracking; IR camera for gaze tracking per eye
FeedbackVibration in the headset
Communication with PS5USB-C
AudioInput: Integrated microphone
Output: Stereo headphone jack

Official PC support for PSVR2 starting August 2024

Will there be official support? Yes, Sony announced in an official blog post that PlayStation VR2 will officially receive support for PC.

When can PSVR2 be used on PC? Official support for PlayStation VR2 on PC will be available starting August 7, 2024. From that point on, you will be able to use your PSVR device for games on Steam.

What hardware do I need on PC? If you want to use PSVR 2 on your computer, you will need the so-called “PlayStation VR2” PC adapter. The adapter will cost €59.99 at launch and will be available directly from Sony or from other retailers.

The community had previously speculated that “due to Sony’s design decisions,” an additional device would be needed to get PSVR2 running on PC. This was reported back then by Videogameschronicle.

How can you use PSVR 2 on PC?

  • Connect your PlayStation VR2 to the PC using the “PS VR2 PC” adapter and the DisplayPort 1.4 cable.
  • Then download the “PlayStation VR2” app and the “SteamVR” app from Steam. Now you can set up and configure PS VR2 on your PC.

PSVR 2: Minimum requirements for PC

Operating SystemWindows 10 64-bit / Windows 11 64-bit 
ProcessorIntel Core i5-7600 / AMD Ryzen 3 3100 (Zen 2 or newer)
RAM8 GB or more
GPU-NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 or newer
-NVIDIA RTX series
-AMD Radeon RX 5500XT or newer / AMD Radeon RX 6500XT or newer

Sony recommends at least an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 or AMD Radeon RX 6600XT
DisplayPortDisplayPort 1.4
ConnectivityDirect via USB or Bluetooth 4.0 or newer

PSVR 2: All features you can use on PC and which are missing

PSVR 2: The following features are missing on PC:

  • HDR
  • Headset feedback
  • Eye tracking
  • Adaptive triggers
  • Haptic feedback (except vibrations)

PSVR2: These functions are supported on PC:

  • 4K visualization (2000×2040 per eye)
  • 110-degree field of view
  • Finger touch detection
  • Transparency
  • Foveated rendering (without eye tracking)
  • 3D audio

What games can you play on PC? Sony emphasizes in its blog post that “PS VR2 games on PS5 are the most immersive experience,” but you are basically not limited in any way. With the PSVR2 headset, you can play all games from Steam or other platforms, as long as the headset or game is supported by the platform.

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Is PSVR2 worth it for me? Are you considering buying the new VR system for your PS5? Then take a look at the following overview, where we explain the pros and cons of the new system and for whom it might ultimately be worthwhile:

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How GTA from the Other Side of the Law: New ‘Open World’ Game Takes You Back to the 1980s

Cedric Holmeier Cedric Holmeier Reading time 2 minutes

While many are waiting for GTA VI, a new game will be released this summer on Steam and PS5, which puts you on the other side of the law.

What kind of game is it? The Precinct is a mix of GTA and police simulation, where you take on the role of a new law enforcer. In the fictional city of Avernus in the United States during the 1980s, you are tasked with maintaining law and order.

The city is already plagued by criminals like gangs, vagrants, and thugs, who instill fear and terror among the population. From parking tickets to chases, shootings, and robberies, The Precinct offers crimes of all kinds for you to solve. There will also be procedurally generated crimes for you.

There is no shortage of vehicles in the game. Not only can you drive cars, but helicopters can also be piloted. You won’t have to wait long for the good side’s version of GTA, as the game already has a release date.

Here you can watch the trailer for The Precinct:

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The Precinct shows in the release trailer what it would be like to be a cop in GTA

Criminals will be taken down this summer

When is The Precinct set to be released? The Precinct made a surprise appearance at the Future Game Show and announced its release date there. On August 15, The Precinct will launch for PC on Steam and the Epic Games Store, as well as on XBOX Series X|S and PS5. It has been known for a few months that The Precinct is set to release in 2024.

So in August, it will be possible to dive into the nostalgic atmosphere of the game and shorten the wait for GTA VI a bit.

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Is it just about crime fighting? The backstory of our character actually plays a crucial role in the game. As 3DJuegos reports, appearances can be deceiving, and it is not just about taking down some criminals. Our character probably ended up in the police for a special reason.

He aims to solve the murder of his own father, and what better way to do that than to become a police officer himself. Whether and how that works out remains open. If you want to shorten the wait for GTA VI and The Precinct, we have a tip for you that you can play right now: A game series on Steam is ideal to shorten the wait for GTA 6

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An MMO offers you a larger world than Red Dead Redemption 2, but with cars – the demo is now available on Steam

Linda Knabe Linda Knabe Reading time 2 minutes

On Steam, there is a free demo of a new MMO that could especially excite fans of fast cars and racing games. Everything you need to know about it can be found here.

What game is this about? Test Drive Unlimited Solar Crown is the upcoming MMO on Steam, which should especially satisfy racing game fans. The game has been in development at KT Racing since 2016. On September 12, 2024, the game is now set to officially release on Steam, PS5, and Xbox under Nacon.

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The new racing game MMO will be released in September 2024

What can you expect? The franchise behind Test Drive Unlimited Solar Crown has been providing you with various racing games since 1987, and since then, Test Drive has continually evolved. The latest version is no exception and aims to continue the series with a huge game world.

You are promised 84 square kilometers of an open world here. In comparison, Red Dead Redemption 2 offers “only” 75 square kilometers and GTA 5 81 square kilometers if we exclude the water surfaces. This should give you a rough idea of how large the world of Test Drive Unlimited Solar Crown will be.

The game is described by official sources as an open-world racing game with great attention to detail, innovative gameplay elements, and a ton of cars from 30 well-known manufacturers like Ferrari, Lamborghini, Porsche, and Aston Martin. There will be many models waiting for you, ranging from everyday cars from the 1960s to very modern cars.

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The huge demo with plenty of content only this week

What does the demo offer? The free demo that you can currently download on Steam promises to give you a detailed look at the MMO right now. The demo will be available until June 17, 2024. Until then, you are not time-restricted. You can test the game for as long as you like.

The demo also offers plenty of content for you to try out. Out of a total of 14 areas on Hong Kong Island, you will be able to explore nine freely. A total of 16 cars will be available, which you can acquire from seven different car dealers. With these, you can complete 27 races and 25 missions, and overall, the demo will provide you with 18 upgrades for your cars.

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Destiny 2 changes after 6 years, how Xur works – Is the dealer finally worth it?

Christos Tsogos Christos Tsogos Reading time 3 minutes

Xur is a staple of the community in Destiny 1 and 2. He provides guardians with exotic goods from distant systems and supplies them with cryptic messages. Unfortunately, he is increasingly being ignored by long-time players. What Bungie has changed to make him more worthwhile, you can find out here.

What was the problem with Xur? The black market trader of the Nine supplied guardians in Destiny 1 with rare exotics that had fantastic stats. In Destiny 2, however, that was not the case. Xur was mainly used to obtain missing exotics for the collection. Armor with good stats? Not a chance.

Every now and then Xur would deliver some legendary God Rolls or armor from past seasons, but these were not enough to entice guardians to visit him. Bungie was aware of this and therefore announced a major overhaul for the tentacle-faced vendor. On June 7, 2024, it was finally time, as guardians can now interact with the new range of the vendor, but how good is it?

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Expanded Offer, Reputation Rank, and More!

What has changed? First, the location has changed. It will now only be on the Tower and will also be marked on this map. His locations are no longer scattered all over the system on different planets.

Destiny-2-Standort-Xur
He will be marked with a symbol on the Tower

His inventory has also changed. Xur now offers not only exotic weapons and armor but also catalysts, which rotate after each visit. Legendary weapons and armor are still included as usual.

A major new feature is his reputation rank system, which resembles that of the cryptarch. You earn reputation points when you spend Strange Coins at Xur. This allows you to obtain weapons, armor pieces, and powerful upgrades.

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This is what his inventory looks like now

However, the most interesting change is something that could not be officially discovered yet. Through the tracking site light.gg, we got a brief overview of what Xur had to offer, and we were astonished. According to the data, the black market trader will even offer Artistic Armor – armor with guaranteed strong stats.

Whether the armors will be offered for sale randomly at some point is still unknown, but for this reason alone, the vendor could become worthwhile, especially for long-time players looking to complete their builds.

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Is Xur worth it now? That depends on what you need. If you have no desire to farm catalysts, you can check in with Xur weekly to complete your collection. If the Artistic Armors are ever included in the inventory, long-time players will surely visit the tentacle-faced vendor.

Note that you need Strange Coins to purchase items from Xur. You receive them randomly from core activities like Strikes, Gambit, or the Crucible.

You need to be actively playing to be able to shop with Xur, as his prices are extremely high. However, if you want to know how the culmination of the Light and Darkness saga was initiated, we have just the thing for you: In Destiny 2, there is for the first time a mission for 12 players: It concludes the story after 10 years

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The remake of a horror film classic led the lead actress to seek therapy

Christoph Waldboth Christoph Waldboth Reading time 2 minutes

Filming horror movies can, in some cases, be quite emotionally challenging for actors and can linger after work. This was also the case for the lead actress from 50 Shades of Grey, who participated in the remake of a classic horror film.

Which actress is it? Many of you probably know Dakota Johnson from 50 Shades of Grey and the subsequent parts. Those who have ignored the series so far and are interested in superheroes might have seen Johnson in Madame Web. The Marvel film from this year received poor reviews and has a rating of only 11% on Rotten Tomatoes.

However, Dakota Johnson has made several other noteworthy films. For example, the remake of an Italian horror film that is long considered a classic and cult film. And as is often the case with horror films, working on it can have lasting effects.

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The lead role in the remake of a genre classic

Which film is it? Suspiria from 2018 is the loose remake of an Italian horror film of the same name from 1977. The original was created by Dario Argento, arguably the most important representative of Italian “Giallo” cinema, a subgenre of thrillers that is very close to horror films due to its brutal murder scenes.

The remake of Suspiria was directed by Luca Guadagnino (Call me by your name, Challengers). In it, Dakota Johnson plays an aspiring dancer named Susie, who wants to join a dance school in Berlin. She quickly celebrates her first small successes and becomes an important figure within the school. However, as is typical with horror films, appearances can be deceiving, and the dark sides of the story soon emerge.

The film is, among other things, not for every viewer due to the strong emotions of the main character, as well as the horror elements. Making such a film can also be challenging for the actors in front of the camera.

Some even reached their physical and mental limits, just think of Shelley Duvall in Shining. In other cases, the crew on set can be a source of stress, like in Mad Max: Fury Road when the lead actor tends to be difficult.

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How did Dakota Johnson experience the filming? The work itself was a lot of fun, the actress says today. On set, it was very funny, even cheerful.

However, she absorbed a lot of emotions through her role and was unable to shake them off after filming without help:

When I work on a project, I sometimes realize that I – I don’t feel ashamed of it – am a very permeable person and absorb many feelings from people. When you sometimes work on dark things, it can stick with you, and then talking to someone who is really nice is a really good way to move on. My therapist is a really nice woman.

Dakota Johnson via jeuxvideo.com

Johnson was not traumatized after filming, yet she sought professional help in the form of therapy to process the strong emotions.

Suspiria, by the way, received mixed reviews from critics. The film holds a critic rating of 65% on Rotten Tomatoes.

Whether you prefer the remake or the much more comic-like original is probably a matter of taste. Both are presented in their own way eerie and very atmospheric. Have you seen either of the films, or even both? Which do you prefer? Let us know in the comments! If you are looking for horror recommendations, check out MeinMMO – for example, a list of 5 WTF movies.

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„The biggest raid in the history of Destiny“ – A conqueror of the most difficult raid in Destiny 2 raves about the experience

Christos Tsogos Christos Tsogos Reading time 2 minutes

The new raid from Destiny 2: The Final Shape showed the Guardians that the conclusion of a saga must be earned. Team Parabellum was the first to secure the ‘World First’, but how did they perceive the new raid? One of them shares his experience.

What kind of raid was it? This is the last raid focusing on the “Light and Darkness” saga: The Edge of Salvation. In this raid, players had to stop the Witness after the campaign of “The Final Shape” before he could execute the final form.

Many notable streamers prepared for the World First to claim the winner’s belt from Bungie. After about 19 hours, the raid was defeated by Team Parabellum and is now considered the most difficult raid ever created by Bungie.

Tyraxe, one of the Guardians from Team Parabellum, now shared his experiences from Day One with the community.

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

Survival was key, not damage

Who is speaking? Tyraxe was one of the Guardians who first completed the raid ‘Edge of Salvation’ in contest mode. His team emerged victorious after 18 hours and 59 minutes (via raid.report).

Parabellum is a relatively unknown team, as they did not stream their raid run like other players from Destiny 2 – thus, no one could watch them defeat the Witness live. They only published their run on YouTube later (via youtube.com).

Despite this, Tyraxe revealed insights about how he felt on Day One. In his opinion, this is the greatest raid in the history of Destiny. In an interview with evanf1997 on YouTube, the world champion spoke about his experiences (via youtube.com).

What does he say about the raid? According to Tyraxe, they initially had difficulties with the first phase of the raid. However, once they had the hang of it, they sprinted from one encounter to the next until they faced the Witness.

According to him, the difficulty was not in damage but in survival: “Many damage opportunities with very small radius, then dodging attacks that kill you instantly. We almost defeated the boss in two phases, but we played more with our lives than focusing on damage.”

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How difficult was the raid? When looking at comparisons to previous raid clears and their completion times, it’s clear that “Edge of Salvation” is the toughest raid in Destiny 2 so far.

The mix of fast add-clear, puzzles, and holding effects is challenging. Additionally, Guardians must constantly stay in motion if they want to deal damage to bosses. In most raids, damage is dealt stationary, which is why the Witness could keep many Guardians occupied for several hours.

Parabellum has rightfully earned the belt, and with their success, the new cinematic 12-player mission was activated, concluding the saga of Light and Darkness. You can find more details on how to play it here: For the first time in Destiny 2, there is a mission for 12 players: It concludes the story after 10 years

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Xbox closes 4 studios, fires dozens of employees – The boss explains why this had to happen

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Xbox head Phil Spencer addressed the recent studio closures and layoffs for the first time during the Summer Game Fest, explaining why this step was necessary.

Which studios were closed? In May 2024, MeinMMO reported that four Bethesda studios, including Arkane Austin, Tango Gameworks, Alpha Dog Studios, and Roundhouse Games, had to say goodbye.

Especially the end of Tango and Arkane Austin was met with disbelief by many outsiders.

  • The studio founded in 2010 by Resident Evil creator Shinji Mikami was known for unique gaming experiences like Ghostwire: Tokyo and the two “The Evil Within” parts, and it even released exactly the type of hit Microsoft wants to see more of in the future with Hi-Fi Rush in early 2023 (via The Verge).
  • While Arkane Austin did release a unfinished, disappointing co-op shooter with Redfall in 2023, the acclaimed Prey was previously developed in Austin. Some of the studio’s experienced developers, such as Harvey Smith, had previously worked on milestones like System Shock, Deus Ex, or Dishonored.
  • Microsoft is now losing this immense experience from both studios, even though they had previously made massive billion-dollar investments to significantly strengthen their first-party front.

What does the Xbox head say about these measures? In an interview with IGN Live, which took place around the Summer Game Fest, Phil Spencer explained the studio closures and layoffs:

“Ultimately, I have always said that I need to run a sustainably profitable business within the company that grows, and that means I sometimes have to make tough decisions that frankly aren’t my favorite decisions, but they are decisions that someone has to make.

We will continue to move forward. We will continue to invest in what we are doing with Xbox and build the best business we can that ensures we can continue to host shows like the one we just did.”

The online shooter Redfall was a significant setback for Arkane Austin and Bethesda.

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What about Team Xbox after the acquisitions? In January 2024, there were significant layoffs at Microsoft, which also severely affected the gaming sector of the company. At the same time, the acquisition of Activision Blizzard King is already having a distinctly positive effect on Microsoft’s financial reports.

  • According to the report for the second quarter of 2024 (via Microsoft) Team Xbox was able to increase its revenue by 61 percent compared to the second quarter of the previous year.
  • The report for the third quarter of 2024 showed a 51 percent increase in revenue compared to the previous quarter (via Microsoft).
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Strong line-up from Team Xbox

To ensure the numbers continue to rise in the future, Xbox needs strong first-party productions that motivate players to sign up for the Xbox Game Pass and/or purchase an Xbox console and achieve high sales figures.

The highlights from the incredibly strong Xbox Showcase at the Summer Game Fest alone show that Microsoft is extremely well positioned for the coming quarters:

No updates were given on the first-party productions Clockwork Revolution, Project Mara from Ninja Theory, The Outer Worlds 2 from Obsidian, Marvel’s Blade from Arkane Lyon, Everwild from Rare, and the current project from Double Fine.

Moreover, there are developers who are partners with Xbox and will bring their games to the Game Pass starting from the release date. For example, think of the Civilization competitor from Oxide Games, Ara: History Untold, which is expected to be released later this year. How do you rate the line-up from Team Xbox? New Doom game excites even before release: “This is so damn Metal”

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Escape from Tarkov hints at 2 things in the new trailer that fans have been waiting for for years

Cedric Holmeier Cedric Holmeier Reading time 2 minutes

Escape from Tarkov has shown a new trailer at the PC Gaming Show. The trailer features 2 things that some might have thought would never come.

Update June 11, 2024: We have adjusted the reasoning for why the map Terminal might feature Escape from Tarkov.

What kind of trailer is this? At the PC Gaming Show, the developers of Escape from Tarkov showed a trailer titled On the Edge of Darkness. The trailer is accompanied by a narrator and gives an indication right from the start that the story being told in the game is slowly getting a beginning and an end.

The trailer features various combat scenes while the narrator explains the state of affairs in Russian. We last played Escape from Tarkov: Arena, the EFT spin-off, but a lot has happened in Tarkov since then. 

The conflict in Tarkov would flare up again, and one wouldn’t know how it would all end. It appears that the narrator of the trailer is the character Prapor, but that’s not all, as there were two details to discover in the trailer.

Here you can see the new trailer:

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Escape from Tarkov teases in the trailer ‘On the Edge of Darkness’ the new map Terminal

For a brief moment, two long-awaited things can be seen

What can be seen? In the trailer, a map showing all play areas of Escape from Tarkov is displayed. What’s interesting is the representation. The locations appear one by one and are connected by a kind of path, as if one had to walk them.

This could be an indication of the long-awaited feature of a cohesive game world, where you can move from one zone to another or even have a complete open world in front of you.

Accordingly, one would have to walk the following route:

Ground Zero → Streets of Tarkov → Interchange → Customs → Factory → Woods → Reserve → Lighthouse → Shoreline → Terminal

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What about Terminal? Not only was Terminal displayed on the map, but there was also the symbol of a lock next to it, which opens as if one is unlocking the map. So it might be that Escape from Tarkov will soon receive the new map.

The name may be somewhat misleading, as according to information from the EFT fandom, it is not an airport area, but rather a “large part of the port area.” The trailer ends with the words “And who knows? Maybe you are the one who finds a way to escape Tarkov,” which fits the theories that one may indeed be able to escape Tarkov there.

In the video, the two contents that fans have been waiting for years are just scratched; there was no real gameplay or more information seen regarding the contents. It remains to be seen whether the new map will be visible in the next update. Escape from Tarkov: Celebrated shooter makes a bad situation even worse

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Elden Ring: A player defeats the hardest boss in 20 seconds, but the community only mocks him

Christoph Waldboth Christoph Waldboth Reading time 3 minutes

Players of Elden Ring are constantly coming forward with new tricks and tactics. However, a Reddit user is facing ridicule for a video in which he showcases the battle against the hardest boss in the game.

Which boss are we talking about? Anyone who has played Elden Ring knows who is being referred to. Just the name of the opponent is likely to give some players goosebumps. Malenia.

Yes, this boss is quite formidable and causes players in the endgame of Elden Ring to desperately bite their gamepads. Until recently, there was even a YouTuber named “Let me solo her” who helped others defeat Malenia solo – but even he has had enough of it now.

At least the boss is optional and thus not necessary to complete the game. But anyone who skips her misses one of the coolest and also most challenging fights in Elden Ring.

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Since the release, players have been trying various tactics to bring the agile fighter to her knees. A Reddit user apparently found a strong method – but the video of the fight is mainly met with amusement from the community.

There will also be tough bosses in the upcoming DLC of Elden Ring – On MeinMMO, you can already find a preview report on the large expansion. Here you can see the trailer:

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

Malenia has no chance against spam – or does she?

What does the tactic look like? Well, tactic is a broad term and it can be debated whether the player’s approach falls more into the category of “blindly hitting”.

Because the Reddit user dspencil shows in a short clip how he completes the first phase of the boss fight in just 20 seconds. For this, he uses the weapon “Gleive of the Dark Cavalry”, a halberd, along with the war ash “Spinning Attack” and the incantation “Bloodflame Blade”, which enchants the weapon.

With that, the player faces Malenia and simply spams the spinning attack. While this does consume some stamina and FP, since the boss appears in the endgame, the character has plenty of it skilled.

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Malenia doesn’t even get a chance to react to the attacks and gradually loses her health bar. Before you know it, she is at 0 and the first phase is over.

However, the video itself – which is the reason for the ridicule from other players.

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How does the community react? Many comments under the Reddit post note that the player had a lot of luck with his approach. Because Malenia didn’t attempt to unleash any of her hard-to-dodge attacks.

Furthermore, the video and thus the successful tactic ends after phase 1. Anyone who has fought Malenia knows: The actually difficult part follows only in phase 2. When the boss not only flies but also uses extremely deadly explosions full of scarlet rot against the player.

Just standing in front of Malenia and spamming the same attack over and over would not work in phase 2. Users on Reddit say the following about it:

  • “She got up and defeated you in the second phase, didn’t she?”, writes Rotussy Enjoyer.
  • “There’s a reason it’s only the first phase,” adds Ok_Butterscotch_9127.
  • “Can’t dodge the first rot explosion. Dies instantly,” predicts Freshest-Raspberry the further course of the fight.
  • The user nikerock criticizes that it is even possible to get through phase 1 in this way: “Why would Miyazaki make a boss this easy? Is he stupid?”

Whether and how the original poster of the video ultimately managed to defeat Malenia remains open. What is clear is that the community remains critical of such tactics and does not easily get excited. Ultimately, however, all play styles are fine, as long as it is fun. Another player showed a trick to easily get through annoying jumping sections.

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Pokémon GO: Spotlight Hour brings Wingull and a sending bonus

Paul Kutzner Paul Kutzner Reading time 2 minutes

In Pokémon GO the next Spotlight Hour is coming up. This time, Wingull will be the star of the event.

What kind of event is this? The Spotlight Hour is an event that takes place every Tuesday. During this hour, a Pokémon is in focus, appearing in very high numbers for 60 minutes.

Additionally, there is always a bonus active during this time.

In the next Spotlight Hour on June 11, 2024, Wingull will be in the spotlight. This Pokémon comes from the 3rd generation of the game and has the types Water and Flying. It can evolve into Pelipper.

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Spotlight Hour on June 11 – Start and Bonuses

When does the Spotlight Hour start? As usual, the Spotlight Hour begins at 6:00 PM. After exactly 60 minutes, at 7:00 PM, it will be over again.

What bonuses are active? For this Spotlight Hour, there is a candy bonus when you send Pokémon to the Professor. You will receive 2 candies for the respective Pokémon instead of just 1 candy.

Can you catch Shiny Wingull? Yes, you can also encounter Shiny Wingull. The chance of a Shiny Pokémon appearing is not increased. However, due to the high number of Wingull spawns, you might still be able to get a Shiny specimen with a bit of luck.

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Is the Spotlight Hour worth it? If you’re hoping to use Wingull and its evolution Pelipper in raids, you’ll be disappointed. Both Pokémon are not particularly strong and cannot be found in the list of the best attackers in Pokémon GO.

However, in the battle leagues, it’s a different story. Pelipper is a very strong Pokémon in both the Great League and the Ultra League and performs well in both leagues. For this, you should focus on the move combination of Wing Attack, Weather Ball, and Hurricane.

The bonus in the event is also very good if your Pokémon box is well filled and you need to clean up. This goes particularly quickly if you have marked the corresponding Pokémon with a tag beforehand.

What do you think about the Spotlight Hour? Do you like the event? And what do you think about Wingull and the sending bonus? Feel free to share your opinion in the comments and exchange ideas here with other trainers. If you want to know which events are still coming up in June 2024 in Pokémon GO, you will also find information on that with us.

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The most important team in the world in LoL frustratedly asks Riot Games: ‘Fulfill your duty’

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In League of Legends, a situation involving the Korean top team, the world champions T1, is escalating further. Due to ongoing DDOS attacks, the elite LoL team is now forced to suspend its streams. This results in a lack of money. Their sporting success is also at risk. The tone towards Riot Games is becoming harsher and sounds somewhat desperate.

What is the problem?

  • The popular and highly-paid players of T1 have been suffering from DDOS attacks for months, specifically targeting T1 players and their matches, sabotaging the world champions.
  • In the past, this has already led to players like Faker being unable to participate in training matches, the scrims, and they constantly had to change their accounts to be able to play and train at all.
  • In April 2024, T1 already complained that DDOS attacks had led to a defeat in the South Korean playoffs. Now the problem has likely escalated completely.
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T1 suspends streams, complains about loss of revenue

What T1 demands: On June 8, T1 announced that they had to stop streaming. This would result in the loss of crucial revenue sources for the team. According to T1, playing their pros in SoloQ in South Korea is important for them to reach and maintain their top performance level.

T1 urged Riot Games to “fulfill their duties and stop the attacks (via Twitter)”

Although Riot Korea and Riot Games have been working on a solution for a long time and also collaborating with providers, they have been unable to solve the problem in the long term.

T1 emphasizes: The problem cannot be solved by the LCK and fans should not put pressure on Riot Korea or Riot Games. They only want to inform the fans about the situation.

How is Riot reacting? Andre “Riot Meddler” van Root commented on T1’s cry for help in a Twitter post, saying that they have been closely collaborating with T1 since the beginning of 2024 to resolve the issue. However, they do not want to provide too much insight into their work to avoid giving attackers more information than necessary.

They emphasize, however, that it is the “top priority for Riot Games”.

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How is this being discussed? The impact of these DDOS attacks does not only affect T1, but also all players who are matched against T1 pros. One person says it’s like “Russian Roulette” whether you have a T1 player in the match or not.

But many fans are also specifically worried about their idols: It is simply very unfair for T1; they cannot train properly for events like the Worlds.

T1, and especially their midlaner Faker, hold a unique position in League of Legends. T1 is by far the most popular team worldwide, and Faker has achieved cult status for many years. However, recently it seems that Riot Games is struggling to leverage this unique status positively: LoL players are so angry that they want to permanently ban a champion in every game to really show Riot a lesson

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The legendary WoW audio play ‘Allimania’ has a remake – The first episode is here

Cortyn Cortyn Reading time 2 minutes

The legendary audio play “Allimania” for World of Warcraft has been relaunched. You can listen to the first episode and decide: Is it as good as the original?

For many WoW fans from the German-speaking world, a little piece of nostalgia has been revived. The now quite old audio play “Allimania” is getting a reboot. Allimania Reloaded is not a completely new story or a spin-off, but rather a retelling of the original story – with small changes and in modern style. The first episode was released last weekend.

Meanwhile, WoW has given the release of the new expansion a date:

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What is Allimania? Allimania is likely still a name for the older veterans of WoW. The audio play was created back then alongside the “WoW Night”. It tells the story of the somewhat simple warrior Horst, who experiences the most absurd adventures in World of Warcraft with his guild “Allimania” – from couple therapy between Arthas and Illidan to the national anthem of the gnomes, a lot has happened.

Even though the original story has aged a bit, many fans still remember it well and often name their characters after the protagonists. If you encounter a “Horst”, “Dimitri”, “Raul” or a “Uschi” in the game, the reason is probably Allimania.

What kind of reboot is this? With the reboot, Steve “Stevinho” Krömer wants to retell the story. A bit more modern tailored to the current game and with somewhat less toilet humor, which was particularly strong in the early parts of the original and simply hasn’t aged well.

You can listen to the first episode of the reboot here on YouTube:

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How does the community react: Despite many concerns beforehand, the first episode has been well received by fans. Currently, there are only 34 thumbs down compared to 915 thumbs up – which corresponds to about 95% positive feedback (as of June 10, 2024, 1:00 PM).

In the comments, people say:

  • “I think the mix of nostalgia and the contemporary adaptations is very well done.” – Lodge86
  • “I found the start very nice. The quality is phenomenal. I don’t have much to do with WoW anymore, but it brought back beautiful memories. Thank you, Steve, great job.” – unclemac8088
  • “It feels a bit weird with the new voices, but you can tell that it is intended to get as close to the original as possible. :)” – migarlp28

Stevinho himself seems very happy with the positive feedback and writes:

Amazing feedback after the release of the first part of [Allimania Reloaded]. It’s absolutely crazy what’s going on right now. You have no idea how much this means to me and how happy this makes me. This is exactly what I needed. Thank you for everything, you wonderful Allimaniacs!

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Cortyn says: In the first few minutes, I was quite skeptical, but I believe that the new Allimania variant is quite good – at least the first episode. It will certainly take some time to get used to the new speakers, but they are doing more than solid work. It still has the charm of the original version and feels fresh. It fits well into the new age of World of Warcraft: The War Within.

One can only hope that the other parts will keep up.

How do you find the reboot so far? Did you like it? Or are you missing something?

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At the championship in Pokémon, a trainer is accused of insulting his opponent – But it could also be because he is Italian

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The North American Pokémon International Championships (NAIC) 2024 is currently taking place. A scandal has erupted, prompting calls for punishment for one Pokémon player.

What is the NAIC? The North American Pokémon International Championships (NAIC) is the third and final International Championship of the 2024 season. Here, Championship Points can be earned to qualify for an invitation to the World Championships.

Earlier this year, similar events took place in other parts of the world, for example, in London in April.

The NAIC features competitions for the games Pokémon UNITE, Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, Pokémon GO, and the Pokémon Trading Card Game. A scandal has now emerged in the card game, where even expulsion and banning of a player is being demanded.

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Insult or misunderstanding?

What happened? After a match in the Pokémon Trading Card Game between player Andrea Zorat and his opponent ended in a draw, Zorat accused the player of having forced the draw, among other things, by playing slowly.

He allegedly told the player in front of one of the judges and other players: You get what you deserve, loser. This was reported by a teammate of the player on X.com.

Judges mediate the situation, but do not punish the player

Subsequently, the judge took the two to a safe area and attended to the player to ensure she was feeling better. A higher-ranking judge was called in, and the situation was discussed for a long time. Additionally, the player was given iced tea and water.

Afterward, the player was able to start the next round, 15 minutes late. After the round, the higher-ranking judge approached the player again and informed her that Zorat would not receive a penalty but would be monitored by security until the end of the tournament.

Player believes he comes across as aggressive because of his Italian accent

The judges spoke with Zorat, who expressed remorse and conveyed his regret. He also justified his behavior by stating that he is Italian and has an aggressive accent.

However, the player does not find this sufficient. She stated: It’s crazy to get away with such a disgraceful outburst without punishment.

Even the teammate of the player who reported on the case finds this inadequate: I hope this is quickly addressed with an immediate ban from the competition.

What does Zorat say about this? Zorat himself also commented on the incident afterward. He stated that it was never his intention to hurt the player. Furthermore, he indicated that the insult attributed to him is not accurately represented.

Zorat expressed himself on X.com as follows: [I] only said that [she] deserves to lose the game. Additionally, after the judges told him how much his behavior had hurt the player, he wanted to apologize directly, but the player did not want that.

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Whether or not there will be a punishment for the player remains to be seen. Ultimately, only the player and Zorat know what really happened on site.

What do you think about this? Do you believe there should be a punishment for the player for his behavior? Feel free to share your opinion in the comments. Did you know that a certain feature of the Game Boy was the reason that Pokémon even came into existence?

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Is WoW Coming to Xbox: ‘The Dream Exists’, say the developers

Cortyn Cortyn Reading time 2 minutes

World of Warcraft finally on Xbox. At least that is the dream that the team from World of Warcraft has and which is talked about “every day.”

With its 20 years, World of Warcraft is one of the longest-running and most popular MMORPGs of all time. Yet where other games have already taken the plunge, WoW is still hesitant: the release on consoles.

Many interviews with key developers around World of Warcraft have been published time and again. The topic of a console version has also come up. It is something that the team discusses repeatedly.

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What was said? GamesRadar had the opportunity to speak with Holly Longdale (Executive Producer and Vice President of World of Warcraft) and ask about a console version – specifically about an Xbox variant. She said:

The dream remains. We are so focused on delivering what our players deserve with the expansions. To be honest, there is currently no room for that conversation. But you know, the dream is real.

When asked about technical difficulties and whether they could be an obstacle, she continued:

That probably depends on who you ask. I honestly believe that they do not exist. I think we are in a pretty good position, which is why we are talking about it.

Somewhat suspicious is Holly Longdale’s statement in the conversation with Eurogamer. In response to the question, she said: “I want to say that nothing is impossible. But I can’t say more than that.”

She is said to have laughed at this and wanted to add something – but then quickly corrected herself and repeated: “No, that is all I will say about that.”

This at least leaves room for benevolent interpretation.

Can you play WoW with a gamepad? One of the biggest questions is whether you could even play a game with so many abilities and menus on a console. After all, it must be difficult to select the more than 30 different abilities of each class in the heat of battle with a gamepad while also avoiding boss mechanics.

In fact, this question is no longer relevant. Since “Shadowlands,” World of Warcraft already has integrated controller support. While this is primarily a way to expand the accessibility of the game – for players who cannot use a keyboard and mouse – it shows: WoW with a gamepad is possible, and some even raid very successfully with it.

From a gaming perspective, there is therefore no hurdle.

We tested how well it works back then.

Playing WoW on Xbox – But when?

When can we expect it? For the foreseeable future, one should probably not expect a port of World of Warcraft to consoles – in any case, 2024 will probably be off the table. However, if you are already opening a new chapter with the World Soul saga, that would probably also be the perfect time to finally take the plunge.

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That the developers are still talking about this topic is a good thing. It is probably only a matter of time before the final decision is made to bring WoW finally to consoles – or at least to Xbox. After all, you now have Microsoft behind you, and the likelihood of a WoW port to Xbox is greater than ever before.

Would you want to play WoW on consoles? Or does it remain a pure PC game for you?

Another new feature in The War Within makes WoW more enjoyable for many fans.

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For the first time in Destiny 2, there is a mission for 12 players: it concludes the story after 10 years

Dariusz Müller Dariusz Müller Reading time 2 minutes

Destiny 2 now has a new mission for 12 players, which concludes the saga of Light and Darkness after 10 years. Here you will find out what kind of mission this is and how to play it – spoiler-free.

What kind of mission is this? With The Final Shape, the saga of Light and Darkness comes to an end after 10 years – this mission is the conclusion.

After the Raid “Edge of Redemption” was completed for the first time by a team, Bungie released a new mission called “Excision”, which lets you fight against the Witness alongside 11 other Guardians.

Accompanied by the forces of the Eliksni, the Cabal, the Awoken, humanity, and the Hive, we march into a massive battle against the Witness’s subordinates, who is waiting for us at the end. Of course, we will also be supported by NPCs like Zavala, Ikora, and Osiris.

After the victory against our powerful adversary, an emotional cutscene awaits us, which we certainly do not want to spoil for you.

If you haven’t played the new raid yet, you can at least watch the associated trailer here:

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

How can you play the mission? To play the mission, you do not need a football team, as it features open matchmaking. Of course, you can still join the conclusion of the saga with your own fireteam.

Additionally, you do not need to have completed the raid to experience the end of the saga. However, the campaign of The Final Shape is different. You must complete it, as well as the exotic quest “Wild Card” before the mission.

If you have not completed the campaign and Wild Card, the final mission will not be shown to you.

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What happens after the mission? The Witness is defeated and the Guardians celebrate their triumph. We can now face new dangers and new opponents. However, what lies ahead is still unknown.

Bungie will reveal what the upcoming year of Destiny 2 will look like in a stream on June 10, 2024, at 5:00 PM German time on YouTube. A new saga is likely to begin. Perhaps we will also learn the name of the next expansion or official information about Destiny 3.

If you want to prepare for the “Edge of Redemption” raid or the final 12-player mission of The Final Shape, you can read on MeinMMO how to quickly reach power level 2000: Destiny 2: How to quickly reach power level 2000 in The Final Shape

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Everyone thinks the new trailer for Dragon Age 4 is dumb – I am absolutely thrilled

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After more than 10 years, a new Dragon Age finally arrives with the title: The Veilguard. However, the new trailer immediately causes outrage. MyMMO editor Benedict Grothaus has been a fan of the series since day one and understands the reaction – but finds what is shown great.

I grew up with Dragon Age more or less. After Gothic, the games set in Thedas and the Grey Wardens were my first RPG series, and Origins remains one of the best games of all time for me. Even the TV series captivates me more than Arcane.

At the Xbox Showcase, BioWare finally showed a new trailer, and it was not well received. No matter where you look, YouTube, Reddit, Twitter – everyone is complaining about the visuals:

  • Way too colorful, no dark atmosphere anymore
  • The gameplay doesn’t seem to fit either, it reminds more of a hero shooter like Overwatch
  • And what about the humor and this cartoon style, is this Borderlands?!

This is how the comments on Dragon Age 4 read. And yes, the trailer looks significantly different from what one would expect from the predecessors. The visuals do not match what I expected. So why do I not hate the trailer as much as everyone else?

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Dragon Age: The Veilguard introduces your companions in the trailer

Veilguard has everything a good Dragon Age needs so far

The trailer is packed with action and showed me everything I wanted to see – and even a bit more:

  • Familiar faces, Varric alone gets me every time
  • The companions, the most important aspect in any RPG
  • A threat and dragons, which are quite important for a “Dragon” Age

I expected maybe some cryptic message from Solas and a hint that an old evil is returning. But seeing so many characters right away really thrilled me. I’ve even started thinking about who my romance will be.

I have been waiting for a sequel to my favorite games for over 10 years. Maybe that’s why I overlook what bothers some – but at least the notion that it is “too colorful” is simply not true. Origins was the only part I would truly describe as “dark”.

However, it’s relatively unimportant whether the overall atmosphere is exactly like before, as long as it fits the game. After all, we have been working in Dragon Age for years to drive away the darkness. So why not see a success? The game builds on telling one’s own story throughout all installments. And that has been evident since part 1.

I clearly prefer the new trailer with solid information over that dark trailer from last year:

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Dragon Age has always been a versatile game

When I think about how Dragon Age: Origins was, how much Dragon Age 2 differed from it, and what new features Inquisition finally had, the games are hardly comparable on gameplay level:

  • Part 1 still has an isometric perspective and plays like a CRPG
  • In part 2, there are no truly customizable characters anymore, more like a light version of The Witcher
  • And with Inquisition, the “Ubisoft formula” came into play: an open world with way too many side quests and useless areas

Whether and how Veilguard will differ from its predecessors, I can’t say yet, as no gameplay has been revealed so far. Yes, part 4 seems to break with the traditions of Dragon Age at first glance. However, keep in mind that the new images are from a render trailer. Real gameplay will be shown tomorrow, on June 11. Then you can still complain.

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I understand the frustration, but give the game a chance

I wouldn’t want to play the same game as before, especially since the open world with dozens of fetch quests became truly tedious at some point. Even if Dragon Age 4 becomes a bit more “arcade” than its predecessors, that doesn’t have to be a bad thing.

Inquisition is more than 10 years old, and if I want to play it, then I’ll just play it again. But I want to play Dragon Age 4, not Inquisition 2. I understand that fans of a game series expect some continuity, even in terms of gameplay.

For me, however, they are simply works that stand on their own and are connected through the story. I was already thrilled with Assassin’s Creed: Valhalla, even though from a gameplay perspective it simply wasn’t Assassin’s Creed anymore. The overall work must fit.

That’s why I form my own opinion while playing and then decide based on the gameplay whether Veilguard will be one of the better or one of the worse Dragon Ages. For me, it’s about experiencing the story and having a consistent picture. But that seems to be less important to many people: Video game author created fantastic worlds with Dragon Age at BioWare, now says: No one appreciates good stories anymore

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In the MMORPG New World, things are currently on fire on Steam after Amazon’s announcement: Even a player with 5,000 hours is giving up

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For 6 months, Amazon had promised fans of their MMORPG New World that a big announcement in June would turn everything around. The announcement has now come, and it did turn everything around, but at least on Steam, it’s going in the completely wrong direction. The reviews on the PC platform are disastrous, and the mood is at an all-time low. Even a player with over 5,000 hours in the MMORPG is announcing their departure.

What is the current mood in New World? The mood among existing fans is catastrophic:

  • On Steam, the reviews have now dropped to “Mixed” – only 69% are positive
  • Among recent reviews, the rating is even “Very Negative” – only 11% are positive
  • On Reddit, many negative threads have emerged, with MMORPG streamer Asmongold also heavily criticizing the game
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New World announces “amazing news” for 6 months – But it falls flat

What was announced? The Amazon announcement is essentially:

  • New World is getting a relaunch as an action RPG
  • New World will be released as “New World: Aeternum” on consoles PS5 and Xbox

Why are PC players so upset? The problem is that Amazon hinted for many months that a big announcement was coming, but did not reveal what it would actually look like.

Even as recently as 4 weeks ago, they received a lot of criticism for merely hinting that great news was coming, without sharing the details.

Thus, fans of New World, who all play on PC, had imagined how their own gameplay would be improved.

However, the current update is mainly focused on attracting new player groups and not on improving the experience for existing players.

While Amazon promises improvements to the combat system in the current game, players would have preferred an update that focuses solely on their version of the game and not on appealing to console players.

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Many fans had hoped for a better endgame – Not for a console port

This is what the reviews say: A player with 964 hours says: He had long hoped that New World would turn things around and especially add endgame content. The first few hundred hours are incredibly cool, but then it falls off. The “June announcement” is now so disappointing that he can no longer recommend the game.

A player with 2,000 hours says he primarily wanted technical improvements so that he could play New World with decent graphics at 30 FPS, but the devs only talk about how great their game looks and don’t take action.

A player with 5,064 hours gives a negative review: He has been playing the game since launch. But the developers have taken it in a direction he no longer wants to play. He ends with: “Thanks for the entertainment, but goodbye.”

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They are neglecting the old customers for the new ones

So is the mood on Reddit: It is a big mystery to players why Amazon made such a big secret out of the announcement, continuously raising expectations. In the comments, it says:

  • “None of us care about a console release. If they had announced it in January, we would have just said, “Cool story, bro.” But they told us they couldn’t talk about it yet, and we would get “incredibly great news in June.”
  • Other PC players say they feel sidelined and neglected for the “new attractive console market.”
  • Another puts it succinctly: “They are neglecting the old customers for the new ones.”

If Amazon was hoping for a reaction to the announcement, like with The Elder Scrolls Online, it has likely failed for now. The rule is: The longer you keep people waiting for a big announcement, the harsher their reaction will be: Amazon hits the reset button: New World becomes an action RPG – Also for PS5 and Xbox

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Android 15: 6 new and important features that you won’t want to be without soon

Benedikt Schlotmann Benedikt Schlotmann Reading time 3 minutes

With Android 15, Google provides many phones with numerous new features. MeinMMO presents some exciting features that you can use with Android 15.

With Android 15, the next major upgrade for many phones is set for 2024. Alongside a new version, there are also new features that are supposed to bring various benefits.

MeinMMO presents the most exciting features that you will soon be able to use with Android 15. More information about the release of Android 15 can be found in the following article directly on MeinMMO:

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Private Space

“Private Space” is certainly the interesting new feature with Android 15. You will get a private area where you can separate important apps or sensitive data from your other apps.

In the future, you can lock your health app or your banking app in the private area and protect it with an additional password.

Also practical: When the private area is locked, apps are hidden from the “Notes,” notifications, settings, and other apps view.

Improved Protection Against Fraud, Scams, and Malicious Apps

With Android 15, there are supposed to be improvements especially in terms of security. Android phone owners are regularly targets of scammers. For this reason, the following improvements are to be made:

  • Google will use AI through Play Protect and on devices to look for suspicious behavior and mark it accordingly.
  • Messages with one-time passwords (OTPs), which are typically used for two-factor authentication, are now hidden from the notification system, making it harder to intercept them.
  • Restricted settings will also be expanded for sideloaded apps. These are all apps that you download from third-party websites and that do not come from the Google App Store.
  • Android 15 is also supposed to protect you from apps that hide behind other apps or lay invisibly over them, secretly collecting clicks.
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Better Battery Life

With Android 15, Google has adjusted the energy system of Android. Various optimizations and efficiency improvements should have a positive impact on battery life. Android 15 is supposed to restrict apps that primarily run in the background and use energy accordingly.

How this will affect battery life in practice is still unknown. It will also depend on the hardware and the size of the installed battery. For very cheap entry-level models, you should not expect miracles. To see how well such a cheap phone performs in everyday life, read on MeinMMO:

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von Benedikt Schlotmann

Volume Changes Across All Apps

Version 15 brings official support for the CTA-2075 volume standard for Android. This means that volume levels between apps will be compared, the characteristics of your speakers, headphones, or earbuds will be taken into account, and the sound will be intelligently adjusted to avoid sudden jumps or drops.

In the future, you will no longer be overwhelmed by the sound of an app you want to start while you have a music app or another app open.

Improved Camera App

Google is also adapting the camera app. This especially applies to owners of a phone who rely on the official camera app from Android and not like Samsung, where a custom app is offered as standard.

Google speaks of a better low-light camera and promises several significant improvements for nightlife enthusiasts:

  • The low light boost should make images much better in poor lighting conditions. Additionally, it should become easier to scan QR codes in low light, for example, when you are sitting in a dark bar, and the drink menu is only available digitally.
  • There are also new options in the camera app that will allow you to better control the flash, such as the flash intensity or a continuous flash mode.
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Better Handling of PDF Files

PDF files on the phone have always been a tedious small task. Android has always offered minimal support, and in the end, one would prefer to install a better third-party app. In the future, all of this should become easier and better:

  • PDFs should load faster.
  • Official support for password-protected files.
  • Annotations, form editing, and copy selection will also be offered.
  • Searching within a PDF file is now also possible.

App Tip for Android: Prices have been rising for months. MeinMMO editor Benedikt Schlotmann has tried several apps to save more money. And it was really worth it. Because at the end of the month, there are always a few euros left because he actually kept one app on the phone: I use a free app on Android and save about 30 euros every month with it

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Source(s):
  1. wired.com

New Doom game excites even before release: “This is so damn Metal”

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DOOM is back – and with a spectacular trailer. Once again, demons are begging for a good beating.

In the past few days, there has been a deluge of information about new games currently in development, such as a new Dragon Age. One title is sure to please fans of bloody shooters, as Doom is getting a new installment. “DOOM: The Dark Ages” has released its first trailer, and it leaves most people simply thrilled. But see for yourself:

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DOOM: The Dark Ages – Announcement trailer of the new hell shooter

What can be seen in the trailer? The “Doom Guy” is thrown into a world that seems to be a bizarre mix of medieval and science fiction in Doom: The Dark Ages. On one side, you fight with ancient weapons like mace and shields, but on the other hand, you have ultra-modern firearms and energy barriers.

The shield with chainsaws is also often thrown at the demon hordes, effectively tearing them apart, while other weapons also want to rip out some hellish pieces from the targets. But it is exactly this effective violence against the demonic troops of hell that Doom is known for.

However, the Doom Guy does not just stay on the ground; he also pilots giant mechs and even rides a dragon to tear apart the oversized demon spawn once again.

How is the community reacting? The new Doom trailer seems to hit the nerve of the fans just right, as the feedback is overwhelming. On YouTube, the trailer is rated 98% positively, and in the Games subreddit, there are 97% upvotes (as of June 10, 2024, 10:30 AM). Accordingly, the comments are also enthusiastic:

  • “A shotgun that crushes skulls and uses the shards as scatter ammunition while carrying a chainsaw shield. Exactly what I’ve been waiting for.” – FrankReynolds
  • “Hugo Martin (Creative Director of Doom Eternal) said it feels like driving a Formula 1 car and wants the next game to feel like a monster truck. Looks like they succeeded.” – Oh_I_still_here
  • “Okay, okay! I’m buying your game. Heaven.” – Timeshocked
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When will DOOM: The Dark Ages be released? Fans will probably have to wait a while for the release. The launch is supposed to take place in 2025 – a more precise date has not yet been given. The shooter will then be released for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, on Steam, and in Game Pass.

What do you think of the new Doom trailer? Are you as excited as the other commentators? Or is there something missing in the new action fireworks of demon hunting?

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Player orders a gaming processor from AMD on Amazon in Germany, instead receives a nasty fake product

Benedikt Schlotmann Benedikt Schlotmann Reading time 2 minutes

A gamer bought a Ryzen 7 7800X3D on Amazon. However, instead, he received a fake product that has nothing to do with the original.

Most people assume that when you order directly from Amazon, there is generally little that can go wrong with an order. However, for one gamer, things went differently. A player from Romania had ordered a high-end processor from the German Amazon.de.

But in the package was a cheap fake copy, which the experienced player recognized immediately. However, Amazon apparently did not acknowledge the mistake.

Experienced player recognizes the fake product immediately, sends it back right away

What did the player order? The player reports on reddit that he officially ordered a Ryzen 7 7800X3D on Amazon in Germany. Currently, the price for the AMD processor is around 350 euros (via geizhals.de). He explained:

  • He actually lives in Romania, but ordered from Amazon.de because the listed processor cost 100 euros less there.
  • He ordered an original processor, not “refurbished” or a used model.
  • He ordered directly through Amazon and not through a third party that ships via Amazon.

Last week, I ordered a Ryzen 7 7800X3D from Amazon.de, the seller in Germany. I live in Romania and I did this because it was about ~100 € cheaper at the time than anywhere from my country. The funny thing is that I actually considered buying it from aliexpress after I recently read a post in this subreddit, but I decided against it because I was afraid it might be a fake, so I went for Amazon.

I ordered a brand new CPU from a (not refurbished or anything) non-third-party seller, directly from Amazon, because shipping to my country would be fast, the price was good (~328 euros), and I heard good things about the warranty.

What did the user receive? However, when he opened the package, he was quite shocked: because inside the packaging was a completely different processor that could easily be identified as fake by an experienced eye:

The fake processor looks like a CPU from an older generation. The construction and also the pins on the bottom rather indicate a processor for the AM4 socket. However, the Ryzen 7 7800X3D is designed for the new AM5 socket. This makes the fake easily identifiable and also poorly made.

It is also relatively clear that only a sticker was placed on the front, which was attached to another processor and was meant to give the impression that it was the ordered processor.

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Player hopes for real processor or refund

What happens next? The player himself explained that he had sent the problem product back to Amazon right away. In this way, he hopes that the issue with the fake will quickly resolve itself and that he will either receive his money back or a real processor.

Because there are repeatedly reports that Amazon accuses the wrong buyer of being a fraud. In one case, a family father bought a graphics card as an upgrade for his son. However, when he received a fake, Amazon refused cooperation: Gamer buys graphics card on Amazon, receives fake product – seller refuses refund until return of the “correct” item

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