Dragon Ball, Dragon Ball Z, and the other Dragon Ball animes feature numerous sagas. MeinMMO has created a ranking of the best story arcs, many scenes of which still remain in our memory today.
Attention, spoilers: This ranking contains spoilers up to the end of the Super Hero saga. If you haven’t gotten that far in the story yet, come back at a later time.
What criteria were used to create the ranking? To be included in the MeinMMO ranking, the sagas had to meet one or more of the following criteria:
There were important moments in the saga that impacted the future of Dragon Ball
There is a particularly cool setting that stands out from previous locations
The ranking was created based on subjective feelings. If you disagree, feel free to let us know! Write in the comments which sagas you would have included in the ranking instead.
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Rank 5: Piccolo Saga
Anime: Dragon Ball
Episodes: 100-153
The Piccolo Saga is the only one from the original anime to make it into this ranking. The saga is likely the one with the darkest tone from Son Goku’s early days. Demon King Piccolo was a serious opponent and pushed little Goku to his limits.
The battles against Piccolo set the tone for the subsequent sagas. The Demon King was a threatening opponent, and the fights against him showed in which direction the following conflicts would develop. Therefore, we consider this saga to be the best from the Dragon Ball Z era.
Piccolo Jr. also did his part well, serving as the perfect bridge between Dragon Ball and Dragon Ball Z. Son Goku is seen for the first time as an adult and increasingly relies on Ki attacks instead of Martial Arts. He also becomes one of the most beloved characters in the entire series.
Rank 4: Universe Tournament Saga
Anime: Dragon Ball Super
Episodes: 77-131
The great Universe Tournament is perhaps the most important fight that Son Goku and his companions have had to participate in. We get to know the different universes and witness how Son Goku and his friends must engage in large battles to prevent their destruction by King Zeno.
Each of the characters from the Z team gets their big moment, even Master Roshi and Tien Shinhan are included. Additionally, numerous new and interesting characters like Jiren or Ribrianne are introduced.
The only flaw in this saga is that there is no final boss for the team to face. Thus, the big, exciting finale is missing. Nevertheless, the many smaller battles are enough for the Universe Tournament Saga to land in 4th place.
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A player brings his gaming PC for repair to the service. He receives a message that the CPU cooler is too dusty to be removed. Therefore, the PC cannot be further inspected. When a paid replacement is offered, he feels cheated.
Problems with one’s own gaming PC can become an annoying matter. Depending on knowledge about PCs, players can help themselves and solve minor issues alone, especially if an error was caused by avoidable beginner mistakes.
In more difficult cases, the last resort is to go to a PC workshop. There, trained specialists try to get the gaming PC running again. In the case of a player on Reddit, this only worked to some extent because he was to pay for the nonsensical replacement of his CPU cooler.
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Manufacturer shows sleek case, gamers are thrilled: “Great design! Goes directly onto my wishlist”
Player has to pay for ridiculous PC repair
What kind of repair was that? On Reddit, the user “_windbourne_” reports on the repair of his gaming PC. When the computer no longer displayed an image, the player tried to repair it himself, as the problem can sometimes be just a trivial issue inside the PC.
I tried many things – checked every connection between the components, reseated the RAM modules and tested them individually, attempted to boot without a graphics card, cleared the CMOS, and replaced the CMOS battery – I even tested the power supply for signs of life with a paperclip.
_windbourne_ reported on Reddit about his PC repair
He says his repair attempts were unsuccessful and he had little knowledge about computers. Therefore, the problem was not as easy to solve as it could be with a misconnected graphics card. The player decided to take the PC to a local PC workshop.
A service technician contacted him with an update regarding the inspection of his computer. The message stated that no issues were found with the RAM, power supply, graphics card, and the drive including the installed operating system during the previous tests.
What was the problem? Next, the technician wanted to check the motherboard and processor. However, this would not be possible as the CPU cooler was too dusty to be removed, and for this reason, he could not access the underlying components.
To solve this “problem,” the player was offered to replace his CPU cooler. For this work, the workshop reportedly charged a service fee of around 75 euros and the additional costs for a new cooler.
The service technician wants to replace the CPU cooler
What happened next? The player believed that they wanted to cheat him and sell a ridiculous repair that had nothing to do with the actual problem. The statement from the service technician was misleading and made no sense at all to him.
Reddit user CodAfraid5367 saw it the same way and said:
“Too dusty to remove. So let me remove it to replace it. What?”
inertSpark on the other hand, wanted to know how the technician intends to remove the cooler that supposedly can’t be removed:
“Ask him what magical powers he plans to use to replace the cooler when it is apparently too dusty to remove it from the bracket.”
Accordingly, _windbourne_ replied to the technician and asked him, “Why do you want to charge me for replacing my CPU cooler when you apparently can’t even remove it?”
In the subsequent response from the workshop through a service manager, it was stated that due to the dust, they had some concerns that other PC components could become dirty.
However, they understood that the initial message had caused confusion and wanted to accommodate the player. For the further tests, a new cooler would now be used, which would remain in the gaming PC as a free upgrade after the inspection was completed.
The Fallout series was a great success for Amazon. However, shortly after, another video game adaptation was secretly released that is worth noting. MyMMO author Nikolas Hernes believes Twisted Metal is perfect for fans of the Fallout series and the Mad Max movies.
What is Twisted Metal?
Twisted Metal was released in 1995 for the PlayStation 1 and received new games up until 2012.
In the game, you engage in car battles with various characters, with the clown known as Sweettooth being particularly famous.
The games were relatively brutal, featuring machine guns and other weapons, and focused on dark humor presented as a television event.
Twisted Metal is a forgotten game series from Sony that is not as well-known today compared to Last of Us and God of War. Nevertheless, Sony decided to make a series based on the franchise, which premiered last year in America on the streaming service Peacock. Since April 26, the series can also be watched on Amazon Prime, and anyone who can’t get enough of the Fallout series should definitely check it out.
You can find the trailer for the series here:
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Twisted Metal – Trailer
A Milkman in the Apocalypse
Due to an electrical catastrophe, the apocalypse has broken out in the world of Twisted Metal. Anthony Mackie, best known as Falcon from the MCU, plays a so-called milkman. In this dangerous world, he manages deliveries between the last places of civilization. To withstand the dangers, he and his car are armed to the teeth.
I think Anthony Mackie is excellent in the series. Here, he showcases his charm in front of the camera, which I often miss in the MCU films. He is not just the quiet action hero; he is also clumsy and tends to talk too much in awkward moments. This makes him endearing, especially when he is with Stephanie Beatriz, known as Rosa from Brooklyn 99. The two have a noticeable chemistry that I particularly enjoyed.
Especially in the particularly deadly and dangerous situations, the chemistry and fun of playing shine through.
Stephanie Beatriz and Anthony Mackie
Supporting Characters Like in Fallout
Apart from the two protagonists, the supporting characters are a great delight. Chief among them is the clown Sweet Tooth, who brings a lot of fun in his scenes as he is brutal, ruthless, and actually just wants to create his own show.
In general, the apocalypse is well used to depict various groups. There is a gang of law enforcers who want to rule the area, reminiscent of the Brotherhood from Fallout, and a society that constantly travels and lives in trucks.
However, the characters are always to be understood as silly figures. Even more serious topics are always treated with humor. The apocalypse is not taken seriously and is even sillier than many of the scenes in the Fallout series.
The Clown Sweet Tooth
Before Furiosa, You Get Some Car Action Here
The action in the series is divided into two forms: action with people and action in cars. The fights between people are fun because Anthony Mackie has no real chance against the strong opponents. He mostly tries to score with his loose mouth.
The action in the cars is much more visually appealing, even though I would have preferred the fights to be even dirtier. The source material offers significantly more absurd vehicles and weapons. Nonetheless, the driving action is worthwhile. Although the series never reaches the epic scale and staging of Mad Max, those who want to prepare for Furiosa will at least find some enjoyment here.
Twisted Metal has 10 episodes, each lasting about 30 minutes. For my taste, that was a bit too long. Two fewer episodes would have benefited the series. A second season has now been confirmed. If the new season becomes even more creative and adventurous in its car battles, it could become a really good video game adaptation. But aside from that, I can recommend the first season to anyone who enjoys light, silly action in a post-apocalypse setting. You can find even more post-apocalypse here: A gripping sci-fi series is perfect if you’re looking for more after Fallout
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Vaults are one of the most important motifs in the world of Fallout: bunkers that promise protection from nuclear war. But only a few of them actually serve this purpose, as terrible experiments took place in most of them. MeinMMO reveals how many Vaults there are in total and which are the worst.
Spoiler Alert: Anyone who has not seen the end of the Fallout series should do so first. Here, we explain some background to the story and the world of Fallout.
What are Vaults, actually? Officially, Vaults are protective bunkers with meter-thick walls deep underground, capable of living completely autonomously and being supplied with energy. Humans are supposed to survive the nuclear war here. A Vault is supposed to accommodate between 100 and 1,000 people.
After the war, the characteristic gear-shaped doors are supposed to reopen – ideally, after the radiation has decreased and the land is livable again. Depending on the Vault, the doors remain closed for different lengths of time.
By the way, the first Vault that is supposed to open is Vault 76. The story of Fallout 76 revolves around this Vault: The residents are drilled to make the wasteland livable again, so that all those who come after them find a rebuilt America.
However, very few Vaults actually fulfill the promise of protecting their residents. Horrible things happened in most of them.
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The official trailer for the Fallout series on Amazon in German
Only 17 Vaults really protect the people
How many Vaults are there, anyway? According to the official canon, there are 122 Vaults (via Fallout Wiki). Most fans refer to this number, but no one can say for sure whether it is correct because:
No one really knows whether VaultTec and the government are telling the truth here.
There are some “demo” Vaults that are considered in part and not at all in other cases.
It cannot be ruled out that there are unregistered Vaults where particularly important persons are housed.
Of the 122 officially known Vaults, only 17 are supposed to truly protect the residents. The other 105 Vaults are said to have hosted the notorious experiments.
What happens in Vaults? In the Fallout series on Amazon, a VaultTec employee, the creators of the Vaults, explains that Americans with enough money can buy a place here. However, many other companies are present at the meeting.
The companies have the opportunity to finance their own Vaults – and then do whatever they want there. In particular, the research group “BigMT” has invested quite a bit and “researched” here.
Creating a “ranking” for the worst Vaults is quite difficult and highly subjective. MeinMMO Fallout expert Benedict Grothaus – that is me – has therefore tried to select those that I hope everyone can agree on: Yes, that is terrible.
In selecting, I come up with five Vaults that surpass all others in brutality:
Vault 87: Here, research was conducted with the “FEV”, the “Forced Evolutionary Virus”, which turns humans into Super Mutants. All residents were infected immediately upon arrival and then observed by researchers.
Vault 4: This Vault appears in the series. Researchers have “impregnated” women with mutated offspring here, leading to partially terrible chimeras.
Vault 112: The overseer in this Vault keeps all residents as frozen “toys” that he can torture in his mental world as he pleases.
Vault 12: The doors of this Vault never fully closed. As a result, all residents were exposed to radiation and, if they did not die immediately, mutated into ghouls.
Vault 106: Here, the air was flooded with psychoactive substances, so all residents were constantly on drugs. This, however, led to increasingly aggressive behavior and eventually war in the Vault.
There are a few other examples, like Vault 81 full of deadly diseases or Vault 108, where multiple experiments were conducted directly. Among other things, the life-sustaining systems were supposed to fail after 20 years and a guy named Gary was cloned far too often.
Even though most Vaults resulted in the death or suffering of their residents, at least not all were supposed to be used only for cruel experiments. One of the research Vaults even intended to secure the survival of humanity by having scientists work on more robust plants. However, that also went wrong: A Vault in Fallout ends like The Last of Us and you can even visit it
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In Pokémon GO, a trainer has discovered PokéStops that look significantly different from other PokéStops. What is this all about?
There is probably no trainer in Pokémon GO who has not had contact with PokéStops so far. Here you get items for daily use, can activate lures, and receive field research.
A trainer on Reddit has now discovered a special PokéStop with a unique design. He also has an explanation for what this is all about, although some voices disagree with him.
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Pokémon GO: It’s time to #RediscoverGO!
This is known but not very widespread
What kind of PokéStop is this? The PokéStop that the trainer shares with the community is a PokéStop with opening hours. According to the trainer, this PokéStop closes on Fridays and reopens on Mondays. In the meantime, it is not possible to interact with the PokéStop.
The possibility that PokéStops are closed for certain times is not new according to some voices from the community and has been integrated into the game for several years. Businesses or property owners can apply to Niantic with the times when the PokéStops on their properties should be closed.
The PokéStop looks significantly different from the regular ones. The design of closed PokéStops is rectangular in the trainer’s post, instead of the usual round shape. Additionally, there is a small circle in the middle of the rectangle.
You can find the Reddit post about this here:
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What does the community say about this? The community is not entirely united regarding the appearance of the PokéStop. While some trainers report that they have never seen anything like it, others are convinced that it is a display error.
They argue that they have also seen closed PokéStops in the game that looked different. However, the question is raised whether the appearance of closed PokéStops might have changed as part of the latest graphic updates in the game.
This is known, but not very widespread. Property owners can request that PokéStops/gyms be opened/closed at certain times of the day and night, writes a trainer on Reddit
They don’t look like that. This must be some kind of bug, because the PokéStops near my workplace close every evening and they are only smaller PokéStops that turn dark blue, thinks another trainer on Reddit
Maybe it’s part of the new biome update, replies another trainer on Reddit
I’ve been playing daily since the release and have never seen that, says another commenter on Reddit
Closing times for gyms/stops have existed for many years in the game. But this new look is either new, or as some other comments here say, a bug, also says this trainer on Reddit
It is not possible to conclusively say whether this is an error or a graphical renewal.
What do you think about these PokéStops? Have you yourself found PokéStops that were closed? What did they look like for you? Please feel free to share your experience on this topic in the comments. If you want to know what events await you in May 2024 in Pokémon GO, you will also find that with us.
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The Uber Uniques are powerful items in Diablo 4 that players can acquire only with a small chance. Since season 3, you can also craft them yourself – and the materials for one of them are almost given away in season 4.
What are these powerful items? In Diablo 4, there are powerful, rare items for all classes that make builds even stronger, or really strong. We are talking about Uber Uniques, which you mainly receive as a drop from a specific boss.
Within season 3, Uber Crafting was introduced. This means that since that moment you can build Uber Uniques using “Majestic Sparks”. However, you need to collect the sparks first, not through drops, but by dismantling Uber Uniques that you do not “need.”
In season 4, you are guaranteed to receive three Majestic Sparks as a drop when you participate in certain activities. During the livestream on May 2, the developers from Blizzard explained exactly where you can get the sparks.
Diablo 4: Trailer shows the changes for Season 4 ‘Loot Reborn’
The seasonal quest line is particularly worthwhile
Where do I get the Majestic Sparks? In the YouTube livestream, Colin Finer explained that the “Tormented Echoes”, that is, the bosses at level 200, drop a Majestic Spark when you defeat them for the first time. The same applies to Uber Lilith – she also drops a spark when you defeat her for the first time.
In the new seasonal quest line, you will receive another Majestic Spark as a reward for your reputation with the Iron Wolves. Lead Seasons Designer Deric Nuñez explained in the stream that players should navigate through the reputation system with the Iron Wolves, as they can expect juicy rewards.
The main pillar of this reputation system is to advance player performance and provide early access to equipment with “juicy stats,” Legendary items, boss materials, and even a Majestic Spark as the “cherry on top”.
Are these enough for crafting? To craft an Uber Unique, you need four Majestic Sparks, which means you will still have to dismantle an Uber Unique. But at least three sparks are guaranteed if you advance your reputation with the Iron Wolves, defeat Uber Lilith, and a “Tormented Echo.”
Although the required number of sparks for crafting was reduced from five to four in a previous patch, you still need to have them. Many players doubted whether they could get so many Uber Uniques as drops to be able to craft a new one.
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For almost two decades, the claim has persisted that World of Warcraft is dying. In this special, we shed light on certain moments in the history of the Blizzard MMORPG when a particularly large portion of the community had already begun digging a cozy spot in the graveyard of failed online role-playing games.
Partly, this saying came from people who over the years lost their enjoyment of World of Warcraft and hadn’t set foot in Azeroth in ages. Time and again, however, updates, expansions, or decisions by the developers fueled the dissatisfaction of the doom-sayers.
In this special, we would like to highlight some of the moments when World of Warcraft was declared dead by particularly many players.
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LFR as the final nail in the coffin for WoW
Let’s start with one of the darkest days in the history of World of Warcraft, according to the opinion of various players. On November 29, 2011, Patch 4.3 was released, which not only introduced the finale of the Cataclysm expansion but also introduced the new feature of the raid browser (also called Raid Finder or LFR – “Looking for Raid”).
This raid browser was an evolution of the group search from Wrath of the Lich King and allows players to find a raid group for specific raid content without much effort and fully automated.
Some players appreciated the additional convenience, the ability to see raid content without a guild or much free time, or they came from small servers and finally had the chance to find enough teammates for raids without hours of searching.
Back then, everything was better, right? Here is the original cinematic trailer of WoW:
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World of Warcraft Cinematic Trailer
Others criticized and still criticize the further anonymization of the community reinforced by the tool and the dilution of the difficulty level. WoW was being dumbed down to an MMORPG Light without challenge, so the accusation went.
And since Cataclysm had already received a relatively poor reception from parts of the community for various reasons after the celebrated expansions Burning Crusade and Wrath of the Lich King, some viewed LFR as the final nail in the coffin for World of Warcraft.
While some players turned their backs on World of Warcraft after the disappointing Cataclysm, others hoped that a somewhat mediocre expansion could lead to a much more enjoyable adventure.
However, the announcement of Mists of Pandaria immediately caused the next uproar in the community. Asian setting, cuddly pandas as a new playable race and pet battles. A kind of Pokémon for Azeroth? What is Blizzard thinking?! Is WoW turning into an MMORPG for little kids?! That’s it for World of Warcraft, it’s over now.
The introduction of the Pandaren was not well received by every WoW fan.
The irony of the story: Those who stayed away from Pandaria missed one of the best expansions in WoW history, regarding content for all player types, update cycles, accessibility, balancing, raids, and story.
The worst content patch of all time
With the large, jam-packed content updates of Final Fantasy XIV, we still feel that the responsible parties at Square Enix want to make up for the disastrous initial launch of the MMORPG. There has never really been a major patch for FFXIV where we wondered: Is that all there is?
That was all the developers had on February 24, 2015. The next full-fledged patch (and the last content patch for WoD overall) would not follow until June 22, 2015. There has been no other WoW expansion that received such little content. Accordingly, the calls of some players that World of Warcraft – once again – is dying were quite loud.
The selfie camera is nice, but it doesn’t qualify as a highlight of a content patch.
WoW has no chance against EverQuest 2
The doom-sayers did not only emerge with Cataclysm and the subsequent expansions, but much earlier – even before the US launch on November 23, 2004. The reason: EverQuest 2 launched two weeks earlier.
The first EverQuest was a defining milestone for the MMORPG genre. The direct successor built on this foundation, improved many areas, and already enjoyed an enthusiastic fan base. What chance could Blizzard have with WoW? It would be a guaranteed accident, for sure! Now…
A particularly absurd example of the certain downfall of World of Warcraft comes from the time when the Blizzard executives presented the features of the first expansion, Burning Crusade. Both the Blood Elves and the Draenei sparked some outrage.
At that time, the community debated in a multi-page forum thread that as a player of the Horde, you must play ugly and outcast races. The Blood Elves would destroy any semblance of identity for the faction. And then the Horde gets access to Paladins? Scandal!
Fun fact: Since their introduction, the humanoid pointy ears have been among the most played races of the Horde.
The Draenei, on the other hand, were ridiculed as space cows, who with their sci-fi style would not fit into the fantastic Azeroth at all. Even worse, some thought, was that the Blizzard writers suddenly connected the Draenei to the Eredar and that they were allowed to become shamans. There was quite a stir among the lore purists.
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A short video is meant to celebrate the birthday of Monkey D. Luffy, but fans believe it contains information about the second season of the Netflix series.
A short video on TikTok shows Iñaki Godoy, the actor of Monkey D. Luffy, celebrating the birthday of his character on May 5. To celebrate the day, he presents a cake that looks like a giant white candle. The number 3 is sticking out of the candle as the “wick”.
By the way, the anime has also received a new intro along with the Egghead Arc in January:
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One Piece – The 26th Opening for the Egghead Island Arc has been released
What could the video mean? What at first glance seems to be a simple heartfelt video celebrating the birthday of the pirate captain, now leads fans to speculate about the second season of the Netflix series.
The focus of the speculation is the cake with the number 3 from the video. Fans believe that this has something to do with a storyline from the manga, specifically with a certain character. “Mister 3 is coming woaaah,” writes a user in a comment under the video. Other fans also claim to have recognized the reference to the character.
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Mister 3 is an antagonist from the manga and anime who styles his hair into a 3. Since he has eaten the Wax Fruit, he can not only create unlimited amounts of wax but also turn living people into wax figures. This could be another reference to the wax-like cake.
“If Mister 3 appears in the upcoming live-action episodes, it probably means that we will also see Chopper, Bon Kurei, Robin, and Crocodile,” another user notes.
What does this mean for the second season? For the next season of the Netflix series, this would mean that the story will next focus on Alabasta. During this storyline, the Straw Hat crew must face off against the members of the Baroque Works. All of them are named after numbers, including Mister 3.
Even in the first season, this organization was mentioned, and Zoro has already dealt with one of the members – Mister 7. Along with Godoy’s closing words: “They will lose their minds,” this video suggests a lot that the second season will follow Alabasta. To properly implement this storyline, the makers should pay special attention to a few scenes: 8 important scenes in One Piece season 2 that Netflix absolutely must get right
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Diablo is getting a new class that allows you to harness wind and water – but the class is once again for the wrong Diablo.
In Diablo 4, you can currently choose between five different classes: Barbarians, Hunters, Sorcerers, Necromancers, and Druids. This has not changed since the release almost a year ago in June 2023. Fans of the action RPG have been waiting in vain for a new class since then.
On July 13, 2023, the popular ARPG series received a new class called the Blood Knight – but this was not available for Diablo 4. The Blood Knight was only released for Diablo Immortal. Almost a year later, players of Diablo 4 are still waiting for a new, sixth class.
Now Blizzard has introduced a new class and announced: It is again only for Diablo Immortal.
While Diablo Immortal receives a new class, the new season in Diablo 4 is starting. Here you can see a trailer:
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Diablo 4: Trailer shows the changes for Season 4 ‘Loot Reborn’
New class lets you harness wind and water
What kind of class will it be? On May 23, 2024, Diablo Immortal will receive a new, eighth class named “Tempest.” This is an agile fighter equipped with two blade weapons who, according to Blizzard, “dives into enemies with wind and waves.”
In a video posted on YouTube, the class is briefly introduced and its abilities are showcased. You can see the player riding on a kind of whirlpool and moving quite quickly in this way. Additionally, he throws enemies with a wave attack and increases the reach of his blade attacks with water and winds.
Why is it the “wrong” Diablo? Diablo 4 is actually the big new title of the popular franchise. Here, players pay a full price to even be able to play it on their consoles or gaming PCs and expect regular major content updates.
Diablo Immortal, in contrast, is somewhat like the unloved middle child that only causes trouble. It is free-to-play, playable only on PCs and mobile devices, and there are strong, ongoing P2W accusations against Diablo Immortal.
By the way, the new fourth season of Diablo 4 will start on May 14, 2024. As usual, it is set to begin around 7:00 PM. Like in the previous seasons, there will again be a season theme: the Iron Wolves. Of course, this update for Season 4 will also bring other changes. On MeinMMO, you can see an overview with all the important information: Diablo 4 Season 4 Loot Reborn: Start, Features, and Patch Note
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A new week in Destiny 2 means a new patch with various bug fixes for the loot shooter. When the server downtime starts this time, you can find out here.
Update, 7:10 PM: The update has now been rolled out for PS5 and is 302.4 MB. If you have downloaded the update, you can log back into Destiny 2.
The patch notes have now been revealed, and indeed, the new maps for the Crucible have been implemented today.
We wish you a nice evening and uninterrupted loot rounds in Destiny 2!
What you need to know today: Today, Bungie is taking its servers down for routine maintenance. There are no important dates on the calendar, so no new content from the “Into the Light” event will be released.
MeinMMO will keep you updated. We’ll tell you how long the downtime will last. Additionally, we will update this article as soon as there is new information.
Maintenance on 07.05. – All times for server downtime
These times are important today: Bungie informs its players via x.com (formerly Twitter) about the exact downtime. The servers are planned to be unavailable for 3 hours and 15 minutes.
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 back in.
The maintenance will continue in the background until 11:00 PM.
What to consider during downtimes: As long as the background maintenance is ongoing, there may be connection issues in the game. Additionally, there may occasionally be queues when logging in, as Bungie gradually opens access to the servers to avoid problems from too much server load. Therefore, you may have to wait longer before you are back in the game.
The following issues are known: Even in the Season of the Wish, there are many issues that players are complaining about. Bungie has noted some, but it is not known which of them will be fixed (via bungie.net). However, the following bugs could be addressed:
There are supposed to be significant changes to the Sandbox for PvP.
There are missing options in the fireteam finder, such as adding Bungie friends.
Some legendary emotes are being sorted alongside exotic emotes.
Veist rifles can only be partially rotated when inspected.
The shotgun “Aspirations of the Mindbender” no longer glows when fired.
Some rocket launchers are no longer displayed when inspected.
Old artifacts are still shown in players’ inventories.
What’s in the patch notes? A complete overview of all fixed issues and improvements will be available only this evening or 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 will be changed or corrected by Bungie afterward.
This week, a new movie about Garfield hits German theaters. However, the premiere is now overshadowed by allegations against a streamer. What Sony has to say about it can be found here.
What allegations are there? For several days now, allegations against the streamer Anissa “Anni The Duck” Baddour have been spreading on the internet. In summary, she is accused by various sources of only presenting herself nicely in public, while in real life, she is said to be an egomaniacal, toxic person who treats her fellow humans poorly and hates her fans.
The streamer Mowky commented on her former friendship with Anni, which had caused her a lot of suffering. She claims to have been manipulated and used, and warns fans that they do not know what kind of person they are “admiring”.
On Twitch, streamer Antonia “Reved” Staab also spoke up and talked about her previous relationship with Anni, describing it as the “darkest time” in her life. She claims it affected her emotionally so much that she now suffers from post-traumatic stress disorder with muscle cramps and chronic headaches.
Both streamers also accuse Anni of having mistreated her cats and treated them like toys. There are said to be videos on the internet that confirm these allegations, and in them, the streamer can also be heard referring to her cats as “dirty pieces of shit“.
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Reved explains on Twitch how much she suffered in the relationship with Anni The Duck
What does this have to do with Garfield? The new film about the iconic orange cat is now overshadowed by the allegations against Anni. In it, the streamer provided the voice for a supporting role. The film is set to be released in German theaters on May 9, 2024.
Especially the recent allegations of mistreatment of her cats are not exactly good publicity for a film about a famous cat. Many viewers are now demanding a response to this situation. “If Anni is not removed from the film, 50-60% fewer people will watch it in Germany, I hope you are aware of that,” expresses a user their opinion under a post by Sony on Instagram.
Overall, many users in their comments express that they will not watch the movie because of Anni now. Other comments call for Sony to respond. After all, they could not have known about her behavior at the time of the voice recording. “I really feel sorry for the other voice actors that the scandal regarding Anni has just now come to the forefront [sic],” says another comment.
How is Sony reacting now? In the Instagram post, Sony has now responded to the situation. However, they have not said much about it yet. The post states:
We are closely monitoring the recent allegations against Anni and take them very seriously. We are currently in close communication with the management and expect an official statement.
When this official statement is expected to be made public is still unknown. There is also no statement yet regarding whether the film will still release with Anni in her role in theaters. Some viewers wish that the parts with her be removed or replaced.
Gray Zone Warfare has been available on Steam for several days now. A German shooter expert has drawn his conclusions and, despite much criticism, enjoys the game.
Who is it about?
Fabian Siegismund is a German content creator who primarily plays shooters on his YouTube and Twitch channels, testing new releases accordingly.
In the past, Siegismund gained recognition for his tips and tutorial videos on Battlefield, but he is currently mainly playing the extraction shooter Hunt: Showdown, although he is also seen in other shooters, most recently in Gray Zone Warfare.
Before founding his own channels on Twitch and YouTube, Siegismund worked as an editor at GameStar.
In a new video, Siegismund discusses the new extraction shooter Gray Zone Warfare, which was released on Steam on April 30, 2024, and summarizes his impressions after the first hours of gameplay.
What does Siegismund say about Gray Zone Warfare? Fabian Siegismund criticizes numerous flaws that he believes Gray Zone Warfare currently has, including constant network interruptions, bots, and spawn camping at the landing zones.
Nevertheless, he comes to the conclusion during the video that he enjoys the shooter: “So far, Gray Zone Warfare sounds relatively terrible, but the joke is, I’m having surprisingly fun with it.”
He particularly likes the great graphics and the system where a “raid” has no time limit and you can theoretically repeat your loot after dying: “Gray Zone Warfare just looks awesome, and I like the system with the persistent world.”
Fabian Siegismund’s summary of Gray Zone Warfare expresses this contradiction between significant flaws and yet fun gameplay again: “So even though, soberly speaking, the friction points outweigh the fun part, Gray Zone Warfare has captured my attention.”
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New gameplay trailer for “Gray Zone Warfare”
What exactly does Siegismund criticize about Gray Zone Warfare? The list of friction points, as Siegismund calls them, is long and clear. Here is a selection of his criticisms:
Network interruptions that kill the match and the character
Unpredictable NPCs that don’t want to die
NPCs that can see and shoot you through solid objects
The faction selection that limits who you can play with and can only be reversed through a wipe
Quests are monotonous
Various editions offer a form of pay-to-win or pay-to-progress (what it is of both is a separate discussion), which he finds “crappy”
Spawn camping at the landing zones – the developers’ measures against encampment at the helicopter landing zones are not sufficient
No long-term motivation as there is no meta gameplay like upgrading the hideouts in Escape from Tarkov
Currently, there is no incentive for PvP; in fact, it’s more beneficial for leveling to actively avoid PvP and focus on PvE quests
No adequate measures against targeted team kills
In general, it is apparent that Gray Zone Warfare is still in early access. Siegismund did not explicitly address the much-criticized performance of the game in his video, but there are indeed numerous reviews on Steam about it.
What is Gray Zone Warfare actually? Gray Zone Warfare is a new extraction shooter that focuses on realism and represents direct competition to the genre leader Escape from Tarkov – but instead of a fictional Russian city, you are greeted with a tropical jungle.
In Gray Zone Warfare, PvEvP gameplay is featured. You can explore the map with squads of up to 4 players, encountering both hostile players and friendly squads from the same faction.
The unique selling point of Gray Zone Warfare is its persistent world. In most extraction shooters, you eventually have to extract and completely leave the map. If you die and drop your loot, it is irretrievably lost. In Gray Zone Warfare, that’s different. You can theoretically play continuously on the same server and recover your lost loot if you die once.
Gray Zone Warfare has been available on Steam in various editions since April 30, 2024 – the cheapest version costs 34.99 euros and can be expanded with various upgrades. You can also find Gray Zone Warfare in our list of games you should play if you enjoy Escape from Tarkov.
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Xbox is reportedly shutting down four development studios that belong to Bethesda’s parent company, ZeniMax Media, including the studio behind Redfall.
Which studios are involved and what’s next for them? According to industry insider Jason Schreier on x.com (formerly Twitter), Xbox is closing a total of four development studios that are part of Bethesda.
Arkane Austin – Studio is being closed, some employees are moving to other Bethesda teams
Tango Gameworks – Studio is being closed
Alpha Dog Studios – Studio is being closed
Roundhouse Games – the team will move to ZeniMax Online Studios (The Elder Scrolls Online)
The information about the studio closures comes from an email from Matt Booty (Head of Xbox Game Studios) to the employees of Xbox Game Studios.
Studio Closures as a Result of Shift in Focus
What does Microsoft say about the closures? The email in which Matt Booty addresses employees of various Xbox Game Studios has been seen by the online magazine IGN. In the email, Booty states that changes to the teams are based on the decision to focus on “impressive” titles and invest in Bethesda’s portfolio of blockbuster games.
It is currently unknown how many employees from the affected development studios will lose their jobs due to the studio closures and how many will move to other teams within Xbox Game Studios.
Developers of Redfall and Hi-Fi Rush Affected
What games are the studios known for? Arkane Austin is responsible for the co-op shooter Redfall, which was released in May 2023 and struggled with a lot of negative criticism and received poor reviews. Previously, Arkane was primarily known for single-player games like Dishonored, Prey, and Bioshock.
Tango Gameworks, on the other hand, is the studio behind the rhythm-based action game Hi-Fi Rush, which was released in January 2023 and was very well received by players. Hi-Fi Rush has a 97% positive rating on Steam. They also developed The Evil Within and Ghostwire: Tokyo.
What’s next for Redfall? Redfall was planned as a live-service game with online features. The closure of the development studio consequently has direct effects on the future of the co-op shooter.
In the email to the employees, it is stated that Redfall will not receive any more updates and development on the game has been halted. However, Redfall and its servers will still be online for players, and players who purchased the Hero DLC are to receive a compensation offer.
In the latest developer stream about Diablo 4, Blizzard shared important information about Season 4. However, one of the developers made a lasting impression on the community: Colin Finer. The likable game designer completely won over the players with his open demeanor.
Who is the developer?
Colin Finer is the Lead Live Game Designer of Diablo 4. He is responsible for the content that comes into the ongoing game.
Finer managed to score points with the community – or rather with his personality.
That’s why “Colin” is so popular: Finer speaks quite openly in the developer stream about the changes coming to Diablo 4. The impression of the fans is that, unlike with other devs, it does not seem “rehearsed” but rather natural.
Players feel understood and consider Finer one of their own: “I understood after just 3 words that he is truly a Diablo player.” (via YouTube)
One of the topics Finer discussed was the improved crafting system of Season 4. According to fans, this now respects the players’ time, and you no longer have to grind pointlessly.
On YouTube and Reddit, there are dozens of comments praising Colin Finer. Some even demand that he should be given sole control over the future of Diablo 4. Finer understands what people want, and with him, you can only get it right.
You can find the full update here on YouTube. In the video below, you can see a summary of the changes from the PTR to Season 4:
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Diablo 4: Trailer shows the changes for Season 4 ‘Loot Reborn’
To make the game more accessible, values will be reduced in many areas – both regarding the number of affixes on items and the properties themselves. For instance, armor is supposed to be easier to understand; for the most important value, you only need to remember one number.
Together with Colin Finer, the stream featured Live Class Designer Adam Jackson, Associate Game Director Joseph Piepiora, and Lead Seasons Designer Deric Nuñez discussing Season 4.
In Pokémon GO, some players are complaining about problems when throwing curveballs. What solution is there?
What is the problem? Recently, some players reported issues when throwing Pokéballs. Among other things, it is said that,
the ball flies too high over the targeted Pokémon
throws are being canceled
or that the throw itself is simply jagged
This problem seems to primarily affect curveball throws and has existed since the update that brought the biomes. However, it appears that not all trainers are affected.
What is a curveball? A curveball is executed by spinning the ball in a circle before throwing it. If thrown, it flies in a curve. This grants some additional XP, but mainly a higher catch probability for the Pokémon.
Of course, it is frustrating when the ball doesn’t reach the targeted Pokémon at all. However, Niantic suggests a solution.
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Pokémon GO: It’s time to #RediscoverGO!
How to solve the throwing problem in Pokémon GO?
This is what Niantic says: On social media, several trainers have already voiced concerns regarding throw issues. Niantic support always responds to these questions in a similar manner: One should turn the “Native Refresh Rate” off and on again (via X.com).
Here you will find the setting
This feature can be found under advanced settings and usually ensures a smoother gaming experience, although it can drain the battery more. Currently, however, there seems to be a problem with it.
What you should note: In other comments, support also pointed out that the native refresh rate should be turned off if in doubt (via X.com). You should try this if the issues do not resolve by turning it off and on again. However, this will likely also lower the frame rate.
Players in the subreddit “TheSilphRoad” have also dealt with the issue and concluded that turning off the native refresh rate helps (via reddit).
Currently, there is no comprehensive solution. As soon as more information becomes available, we will keep you updated.
In addition, the Rival Week and the Kanto Event are still running in Pokémon GO, but they will end this week. However, a preview can already be given, as the latest Community Day is known: It apparently brings Frubberl, the fruit Pokémon. And what this poor Pokémon is all about, you can read here.
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After Twilight, Kristen Stewart is venturing back into the vampire genre – this time alongside Oscar Isaac, known from Star Wars and Dune. The two will star in the vampire thriller Flesh of the Gods, directed by Panos Cosmatos. He is known for his surreal and brutal horror film Mandy, released in 2018, starring Nicholas Cage.
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Twilight – Breaking Dawn Trailer
Vampire Thriller with Kristen Stewart and Oscar Isaac
What is the film about? In Flesh of the Gods, Stewart and Isaac portray a wealthy couple who dive into the nightlife of 1980s Los Angeles. However, their adventures take a dark turn when they encounter a mysterious woman named Nameless. This woman leads them into a surreal world filled with glamour, excess, hedonism, and danger.
“Like Los Angeles itself, Flesh of the Gods moves in the threshold between fantasy and nightmare,” Cosmatos describes the film (via The Hollywood Reporter). He states that the film will be both exciting and hypnotic and will take viewers on a hot rod joyride into the glittering heart of hell.
Fans of Kristen Stewart are excited
Fans of Kristen Stewart are thrilled that the Twilight star will take the lead in another vampire film. On X, many fans are expressing their thoughts.
We have summarized a few comments for you:
effoff1988 writes: I don’t think people realize how epic the script and the pitch must have been for Kristen Stewart to even consider another vampire film, let alone sign on.
ULTRAGLOSS (on X) writes: I never thought I would see Kstew in a vampire movie again, I love life.
Gabriiel_Correa (on X): As a huge fan of Kristen Stewart and Oscar Isaac, I’m overjoyed to hear about their new project Flesh of the Gods. This will definitely be a must for me.
When does it start? The producers hope to begin filming later this year. McKay (the producer) stated: We think it’s extremely commercial and extremely artistic. Our goal is to make a film that permeates pop culture, fashion, music, and film (via The Hollywood Reporter).
The script for Flesh of the Gods is written by Andrew Kevin Walker, who also penned the dark and psychologically profound thriller classic Se7en. His style is often characterized by dark and abyssal themes, earning him significant recognition in the film industry.
Daniel Radcliffe mentioned in an interview that he was afraid of Alan Rickman, the actor who played Professor Snape, at the time. However, he now looks back gratefully at the support he received from his Harry Potter colleague.
In the context of the podcast Happy Sad Confused on April 11, 2024, Harry Potter actor Daniel Radcliffe was shown a clip from an earlier interview in which the late Alan Rickman praised him and his performance.
Moved by the video, Daniel Radcliffe spoke about how much fear he had of the actor as a child – who ultimately turned out to be a good friend.
Here you can see a trailer for the first Harry Potter film:
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German trailer for Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone
Not only Harry Potter was intimidated by Snape, but also Daniel Radcliffe
“I was so intimidated by Alan Rickman. How can you not be intimidated by that voice?” said Daniel Radcliffe during the podcast.
Due to the deep voice, the young actor was afraid of the actor playing Professor Snape for years. The fear lasted for three whole films. Furthermore, he was convinced that his Harry Potter colleague hated him:
“Even when you heard that voice, you completely forget how deep it was until it comes to your ears. In the first three films, I was so intimidated by him. I was terribly afraid of him and thought: ‘This guy hates me.'”
You can watch the interview with Daniel Radcliffe on YouTube yourself. To get to the part with Alan Rickman, skip to 34:30:
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However, over the course of filming, Radcliffe’s attitude towards Rickman changed. The older actor noticed how much the Harry Potter star was dedicated to acting and became a sort of mentor for Radcliffe, taking the time to watch his plays and discuss them afterward:
“At some point, he saw that I really wanted to do this and work on it. He canceled a vacation in Canada to see me in ‘Equus.’ He saw every one of my stage performances when he was still alive. Afterwards, he went to dinner with me, and we talked about it. He was one of the first to say: ‘You should look into voice training and examine all these things more closely.'”
In the end, Daniel Radcliffe emphasized once again how grateful he was that he was shown the video clip that he had not known about before.
In Destiny 2, Guardians can choose a corresponding element in addition to three main classes – the subclasses. Each subclass is unique, and while many of them are powerful, one of them is quite weak. We’ll show you why.
Which subclass is weak? In Destiny 2, there is only one subclass that allows you to fly like Superman or shoot lasers like Son Goku, and that is the Arc class.
The once powerful element of the Guardians currently walks in the shadow of the other classes, and although lightning and speed are useful effects of the class, many Guardians choose to forego it. It doesn’t pay off in the current meta, and those who use it are either easy targets for adds or deal far too little damage, but what is the reason for that?
For the gameplay trailer of “The Final Shape”, click here:
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Destiny 2: The Final Shape – Gameplay trailer for the new talents
“The abilities hit like a wet noodle”
Why is Arc so weak? Players have spoken about Arc on Reddit and come to the conclusion that the subclass is far too weak. According to Adelyn_n, the creator of the thread, Arc should be reworked with “The Final Shape” to keep up with the upcoming meta, and other fans agree with him.
Reddit user xCGxChief knows where Arc’s weakness comes from, and it clearly lies in the fact that Bungie has focused the subclass on melee combat. According to him: “Arc has the problem that it is (mostly) a class that focuses on melee, and that in a game where it is not about attacking large targets in melee.
Thanks to the PvP nerfs of its angle, Thundercrash cannot even strike directly anymore. The boss’s stomp either sends you flying or creates burning ground that brings you into shooting range.”
Moreover, other users add that Arc relies on speed, but the class lacks many defensive effects that are necessary in melee combat. If a Guardian isn’t careful, they often get sent to the afterlife by a stomp, and many Guardians can do without that. Reddit user Atlld aptly describes the Arc class: “the abilities hit like a wet noodle”.
As a Warlock, you can still use your Chaos Reach, and the Hunter can fall back on their Golden Gun, but both ultimates can be replaced by much better alternatives in the damage or support department. This makes the class redundant.
How can Arc become stronger again? Arc needs to be fundamentally evaluated to find out what makes this element unique. If Bungie actually sees the strengths of the Arc subclasses in melee combat, stronger defensive effects and more damage need to be implemented so that the risks taken are worth it. In its current state, however, the class is more worthwhile in casual play or in certain Nightfalls.
The gaming industry is trembling under bad news. Activision Blizzard is firing 1,900 people, the celebrated studios Epic Games and Riot Games must shrink, studios are facing closure or shutting down entirely. But in Regensburg, it seems to be the land of milk and honey for the gaming industry. CipSoft, the company behind the MMORPG Tibia, is posting record numbers and rewarding employees generously.
Here’s what’s special about CipSoft:
CipSoft was founded in 2001 in Regensburg. Like many makers of the MMORPGs of that time, the founders came from the university, where at that time there were powerful computers and a culture of online role-playing games.
While other studios experienced ups and downs, sometimes buying other studios and sometimes being bought themselves, CipSoft remained stable in Regensburg all these years. They did not move to Munich or Berlin but stubbornly developed the MMORPG Tibia, which performed well in Brazil, Poland, and Venezuela, and still does today.
A special aspect: Employees are generously involved in the financial success of the studio.
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5 old MMORPGs that are still actively played
Making good use of the Corona pandemic but not overly expanding
This is the situation: Since the Corona pandemic in 2020, the MMORPG has been booming.
The astonishing fact: While many international competitors were hiring like crazy during the lockdowns, then having to lay off employees when the pandemic subsided, Tibia remained stable and can even increase the number of employees now.
In May 2024, they had 100 employees in Regensburg for the first time; in the coming months, they plan to hire more.
Revenue increased in 2020, while the number of employees remained stable. A wise decision.
The developers say: They never had more profit than in 2023. Compared to the previous year, they achieved an increase of 21.8% in profit, reaching 14.5 million euros.
Because employees at CipSoft are involved in revenue, they can pay out royalties of 85% of their annual salary, which corresponds to 10 additional monthly salaries.
What the boss says: Stefan Vogler, founder and managing director, says they are lucky to operate a live-service game with Tibia, backed by a loyal community. They have made smart investments at CipSoft and expanded the core team of the game by almost a third.
But with so many bad news from allied studios, the team in Regensburg finds it hard to celebrate their success.
Many MMORPGs are closing, but MMORPGs like Runescape are doing well
What’s behind it: The success of CipSoft ultimately lies in the longevity of their sandbox MMORPG and that they are developing in a niche where there are few alternatives.
Although CipSoft has also tried to start new projects in recent years, they have struggled.
The key to the profitable studio appears to be maintaining stable costs while still being able to increase revenue in recent years.
For some players in Brazil or Poland, Tibia is more than a game; it is rather a way of life. The former students in Regensburg have apparently made some good decisions over the past 23 years.
That these “Top-Down” sandbox MMORPGs are currently booming can also be seen from the fact that OldSchool Runescape and Albion Online are performing much better than other MMORPGs released in recent years, which are being shut down in droves: German MMORPG is booming: Player record on Steam, only WoW is bigger on Twitch
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Twitch streamer AnniTheDuck is under fire due to accusations of having abused her cats. Her former best friend Mowky and Reved accuse Anni of mistreating her animals.
What is AnniTheDuck accused of? The first person to accuse the streamer of abusing her cats is her former best friend Mowky in her statement on X.
Also, AnniTheDuck’s ex-girlfriend Reved talks about her experiences with Anni in her Twitch stream and accuses her of having abused her cats as well. Reved emphasizes that it was not about the animals being hit – according to her statement, that was not the case. Rather, she was disturbed by the general treatment of the animals.
You can see how much Reved suffered in her relationship with AnniTheDuck here:
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Reved explains on Twitch how much she suffered in the relationship with Anni The Duck
The cats were treated more like toys
This is how the treatment was supposed to have looked: Reved goes into her statement on Twitch that Anni viewed her animals more as toys. As an example, she cites situations where the cats did not want to cuddle and, according to Reved, were held until they gave in.
The streamer also mentions that there are deleted videos of her ex-girlfriend with the cats available online, which are said to confirm her statements.
Furthermore, Reved reports that a partner of a former employee was supposed to have taken care of the cats and was shocked by their condition. There was reportedly a lot of garbage, boxes, and cat urine in the apartment.
Two of the cats reportedly hated each other deeply
Another issue mentioned by Reved is that two of the cats allegedly hated each other. Daily, tufts of the animals’ fur were reportedly found.
The problem was said to have been so severe that one of the cats was afraid to use the litter box. There was said to be a danger of being attacked by one of the other cats. One of the cats was also claimed to have pulled out its fur out of stress.
Reved reportedly offered to take one of the cats after the breakup, but this was allegedly rejected.
What are the videos that Reved mentioned about? Numerous clips showing the deleted videos of AnniTheDuck and her cats are spreading massively on social media platforms.
In them, you can hear the streamer refer to her animals as a dirty piece of shit. Additionally, it is shown how she pulls her cats towards her and holds their paws to get them to interact with the toys, as the animals seem to have little interest.
