In Helldivers 2 it is about saving freedom, but exactly one freedom is now being restricted by the developers.
Why do you need a PSN account now? The developers of Arrowhead Game Studios recently announced that all players must link their Steam account with a “PlayStation Network” account. The linking will become mandatory for all players, even if they are not playing crossplay with PlayStation players. Anyone who does not link their account will not be allowed to participate.
The reason for the linking is described by the developers as follows:
„The account linking plays a crucial role in protecting our players and maintaining the security values of PlayStation and PlayStation Studios games. This is our most important means of protecting players from griefing and abuse by allowing the banning of players who display this kind of behavior. Additionally, players who have been banned have the right to appeal.”
Here you can see the new war bond “Polar Patriots” in the trailer:
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Helldivers 2 shows its latest Warbond ‘Polar Patriots’ in the icy trailer
In just a month, it won’t be possible without it
When do you need the PSN account? The deadline to link your account with a PSN account is only one month, until June 0, 2024. New players must link their account from May 06 onward to start playing. From May 30, players will be notified in-game that they must register and from June 4, it won’t be possible without it.
The explosive start is probably also the reason why players are only now being forced by Sony to get a PSN account.
The developers likely wanted to save Sony’s servers somewhat from the rush and temporarily suspended the linking. This transition period, during which the linking was only optional, is now about to end.
How do players feel about the obligation? The Helldivers have started a small shitstorm on Steam with over 700 comments already gathered under the developers’ announcement, the majority of which show no understanding. Many see it as an attempt by Sony to gather more data.
Some also think that the way the linking is made mandatory is silly. Various players would have preferred rewards such as credits or skins for a successful connection instead of a duty that enforces it.
In Pokémon GO, there was a recent update that was anything but well received by the community. The studio that developed it now has to lay off people. Is there a connection here?
Which update is it about? Recently, a large update with four features for Pokémon GO was announced. It primarily involves graphical adjustments and improvements in the game.
One of these features is the avatar update, which was introduced to the game on April 17th. The update has been received so poorly by the community that it has been referred to as the worst update in the history of updates.
Now there are reports that the studio responsible for the update has to lay off people.
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Pokémon GO: It’s time to #RediscoverGO!
Long-time employees laid off
What studio is it? The studio that now has to lay off employees is called Very Very Spaceship, or VVS for short. They have developed and contributed features for Pokémon GO, including the new avatar system, which was unlocked in Pokémon GO in April.
Now there are reports, including on gamedeveloper.com, that the studio is laying off staff. This involves an undisclosed number of employees from production, recruitment, and artists. All employees had been with VVS for between three and five years.
Are the layoffs related to the update? It is unknown whether the layoffs are directly related to the avatar update in Pokémon GO. Although the timing suggests this assumption, there is no concrete evidence or statements from the responsible parties.
What does the community say about it? The community blames less the studio for the avatar update and more Niantic itself. Some of the comments are:
Remember that people in leadership positions at Niantic had to approve the designs; they could have rejected what was presented to them, says a trainer on Reddit
I am less upset that they did a poor job than that Niantic carried out the update and ignored the feedback, says another comment on Reddit
Okay, I don’t like the avatars, but it’s always sad to hear about layoffs. The problem is, why did the management push for this update when the feedback wasn’t good, asks another trainer on Reddit
What do you think about it? Do you think that the layoffs are related to the update? Feel free to share your thoughts in the comments and discuss with other trainers here.
In Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 and Warzone there is currently a Dune skin. For this, you have to reach deep into your pockets and you won’t even see which character it is.
After there was recently a crossover in Call of Duty with Kong x Godzilla, where the fans were upset about gloves for 80 €, there is now a collaboration with Dune. Different bundles can be purchased.
This includes the Paul Atreides Operator Bundle as well as the Harkonnen Tracer Pack. Each costs 2,400 Call of Duty Points, which is about 20 €. If you purchase both bundles, you will also receive the Paul Atreides Fedaykin Stealthsuit Skin as a reward.
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Cheech & Chong appear in the trailer for Call of Duty
Faceless Hero in Camouflage Suit
What kind of skin is this? The skin, for which you have to pay almost 40 €, is based on Paul Atreides, one of the protagonists from the Dune movies. He is portrayed by actor Timothée Chalamet.
With this skin, you will get Paul Atreides in a camouflage suit. However, you can only guess that this is Paul Atreides: his face is also covered by the camouflage suit.
Whether this is a hero from the Dune universe or just a random soldier from the Call of Duty universe, you cannot say for sure in the end.
Here you can see what the skin looks like:
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What does the community say about this? Besides the fact that Paul Atreides’ face is covered with the skin, the pricing is also criticized by the community.
Considering that the base price of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 is $69.99 (approximately 70 €), the price of about 40 € for a few cosmetic updates is relatively high.
Some voices from the community are:
Don’t buy packages for 2800 points, that’s 28 euros/dollars, that’s 1 third of the complete game. No bundle is worth 1 third of a complete game, writes a player on Reddit
The whole point of buying Paul Atreides is to play as a direct twin of the popular Timothee Chalamet. Covering his face doesn’t do much, is another comment on Reddit
Hopefully, the whole ‘buy 2 and get this crap for free’ thing doesn’t become the norm, writes another commentator on Reddit
And people are buying the whole collection just to show that they have the most expensive skin, even though it looks like an antique cockroach, says another player on Reddit
What do you think about the skin? What do you think about cosmetic items in Call of Duty overall? And what do you think about the practice of needing to purchase other bundles to unlock a special skin? Feel free to share your opinion in the comments.
Bungie has now introduced a radical change for Destiny 2 regarding how players will obtain exotic armor, the best items in the game. With the DLC “The Final Shape”, exotic armor will only be available from the vendor Rahool and will no longer drop randomly in the game. The armors will be linked to a reputation grind, and specific rare resources will be required.
How can one obtain exotic armor with “The Final Shape”?
Bungie clearly states in the new blog post (via Bungie): With The Final Shape, Rahool will be the source for all new exotic armors that will be introduced into the game.
The idea is: The more engrams you decode at Rahool, the more reputation points you earn with him. Once you have completed a career path, you will gain access to the “Engram Ensiders” (a bad pun on Insiders).
Once you have this special access, you can purchase any exotic armor for any character, paying with one Exotic Engram and one Exotic Code (Cipher).
Every Guardian can only wear one exotic armor piece at a time: The armor pieces grant them special powers that break the normally applied rules in the game. They are especially powerful and define an equipment build.
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Destiny 2: The Final Shape – Gameplay trailer for the new talents
The different ways to find loot: Lottery or work
What is this idea? This idea of “reputation grinding for items” is known from MMORPGs like WoW:
Normally, in loot games, you find particularly strong items randomly. Luck and misfortune play a big role: One person finds an item the first time they defeat a boss. Another has no luck even after 3 months. This is exciting but can lead to frustration. Planning a build is difficult this way.
With a “reputation grind”, it’s much more bureaucratic: You know exactly what you still need to collect and do to obtain the item you want. The excitement is removed, but so is much of the frustration. It feels more like work and less like playing the lottery.
There are also intermediate ways: In MMOs or MMORPGs, it is possible to tell the game which item you want to farm and thus increase the chance for that specific drop. Or there are “protection mechanisms” that protect players from too much bad luck.
Players are very skeptical, want more details first
How are players reacting? On Reddit , there is a sense of skepticism in the comments, and generally an aversion to the idea.
One user says: He doesn’t know how the system will turn out in the end. Reputation grinding is one of the dullest aspects in Destiny and it’s so annoying to get exotic codes. If they were easier to obtain, it wouldn’t be so bad, but …
Another user says it depends on how quickly you gather reputation with Rahool, but overall the system sounds a bit bleak.
Overall, the mood is still uncertain. Most say they want to see first how easily they can obtain the required resources before making a judgment. The new system could lead to a significantly slower acquisition of exotics.
In Baldur’s Gate 3 powerful items are hidden everywhere, sometimes in dusty shelves, sometimes in boxes somewhere in the void. Most RPG players have accepted that the loot is just placed there for gameplay reasons. However, in the case of Dungeons & Dragons, there is an actual lore explanation for this.
Who is the benefactor?
Elminster is somewhat of the “Gandalf” of the D&D universe. You meet him in Baldur’s Gate 3 when you travel with Gale and learn a bit more about him, if you engage in a romance with Gale.
The wizard is considered one of the most powerful mortals on this plane and follows the goddess Mystra, the mistress of magic. Like Gale, Elminster was once her lover.
Why does Elminster hide loot? As described in the book “The Temptation of Elminster” by Ed Greenwood from 1998, Elminster has been given a task by Mystra. He is to scatter magical items throughout the world. A user discovered this on Reddit. One section translates to:
This task took up much of his time in Mystra’s service. These days, Elminster travels Faerûn at her request, visiting ruins and the graves of dead wizards, placing “old” scrolls, spell books, smaller enchanted items, and even the occasional staff so that people can find them later… and all these items were actually those that he had just finished and made to look old.
Mystra, the goddess of magic, is said to have given the task so that magic is distributed in the world. After the incident with Nesseril, when too many powerful wizards hoarded magical items and sorcery for themselves, magic should be more accessible to more people.
According to the book, Elminster finds this task very entertaining and even uses lights and other effects to lure adventurers to the loot.
A dungeon with particularly rich and powerful loot is the Temple of Shar:
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Baldur’s Gate 3 Temple of Shar Runthrough
“So he is officially our Santa Claus”
The explanation for the loot, whether it is true or not, excites the fans. They compare Elminster to Santa Claus: he already wears a red robe and has a bushy beard, so it fits extraordinarily well.
Others speculate: Elminster has already completed the game and is now rotating through side quests. Or he is simply at such an epic level that he is now practically playing janitor for the whole world.
“The Temptation of Elminster” is an officially licensed book by Wizards of the Coast – whether it still conforms to the canon, we cannot say for certain. However, one user claims that quite all books about Elminster in the last 20 years mention this.
It is definitely canon. Moreover, it fits perfectly with Elminster. In fact, hiding loot is even the task of all chosen of Mystra – except for Gale, apparently, who prefers to munch magical items with some salt.
In recent weeks, cheaters in Counter-Strike 2 have had the upper hand, but the tide seems to have turned now.
How did the bans come about? Anyone who has played Counter-Strike 2 in recent weeks has most likely encountered a cheater. The problem has grown so large lately that even prominent members of the CS2 community announced on YouTube that they would no longer play the game.
Now, however, Valve has seemingly flipped the switch overnight and banned a large number of cheaters, allegedly using artificial intelligence.
If you want to reminisce, we have the trailer for you that started CS:GO:
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Counter Strike: Global Offensive Trailer
Valve flips the switch and clears the lobbies
What has Valve done? Without much announcement, Valve seems to have flipped the switch and swung the ban-hammer. In videos on X (formerly Twitter), you can see lobbies with up to 9 banned players – only one is left. Since April 26, the bans have been rising rapidly.
The changes to the anti-cheat system were only briefly mentioned in the patch notes from April 25. It states: “Overwatch system added to allow demo analyses of games by trusted partners.”
So far, however, no one in the community has been found who has access to the system. But in the following video on X (formerly Twitter), you can see how the system removes 9 cheaters at once.
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Where do the bans come from? That’s basically the “million Euro” question. The CS2 YouTuber Gabe Follower went on a search for clues regarding the ban wave in his video and found some interesting evidence.
According to his research, players who clearly cheated were primarily banned. So those who used aimbots, spinbots, or other cheats that are obviously recognizable as cheating. Players who only cheat a little, for example with wallhacks or radar hacks, would not be affected.
The YouTuber concludes from his research that Valve has now launched the first version of their anti-cheat based on artificial intelligence. This is supported by the fact that cheaters did not receive VAC bans but rather an in-game ban. This suggests that Valve’s normal anti-cheat system is not being used here.
Another point is the obvious cheating, which could be recognized more easily by the AI and Valve would have higher confidence in the accuracy of those affected. After all, they wouldn’t want to ban innocents.
Mythic+ is suddenly unpopular in World of Warcraft. At least that’s what the numbers say. But is that really the truth? – No, it is not.
Season 4 has started in World of Warcraft. A week has already passed since then, allowing for some initial conclusions to be drawn about the success. After all, it can be evaluated how many dungeons were visited within a certain period and what kind of performance was achieved by the players there.
At first glance, this looks bad, as the dungeon visits in “Mythic+” have drastically collapsed.
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Where do the numbers come from? The website raider.io has leaderboards for the best runs in the “Mythic+” category. It also counts how many dungeon runs are actually completed per week at this difficulty. In direct comparison of the seasons, the current one looks really bad.
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The numbers for the first week of the current seasons were:
Season 1: 3,212,000 M+-Runs
Season 2: 2,270,000 M+-Runs
Season 3: 2,948,000 M+-Runs
Season 4: 1,486,000 M+-Runs
At first glance, it appears that participation in dungeons has dropped by a whopping 50% compared to the last season.
Some say mockingly: “Look, Season 4 of Dragonflight is failing, a lot fewer people are playing it.”
What is really behind the numbers? What seems obvious at first glance is misleading. Because World of Warcraft has significantly revamped the dungeon system with Season 4 and revamped the difficulties. All dungeon variants (except normal) are now significantly harder. A heroic dungeon is now as challenging as a prior mythic one, and a mythic dungeon now has the difficulty of a former “Mythic+10”.
This means, by extension, that the counts for “Mythic+” visits this season actually start only at “Mythic+12”. Because everything that used to be Mythic+2 to Mythic+11 is now consolidated within the realm of heroic and mythic dungeons.
At the same time, this also means that second characters can equip themselves solidly in heroic and mythic dungeons – for which previously low-level “Mythic+” dungeons were necessary.
In summary, it can be said: Yes, there are significantly fewer visits in the “Mythic+” category. However, the reason is not player disinterest, but rather the fact that Mythic+ starts only at a much higher difficulty, and therefore fewer runs count.
How do you like Season 4 of Dragonflight? Are you enjoying the renewal of the difficulty?
In April, Diablo 4 opened its PTR for the first time, allowing players to test a part of the new content. The developers emphasized during the livestream on May 2 how important this was for Season 4 and the changes.
At the beginning of April, there was the first PTR (Public Test Realm) in Diablo 4. There, players could get a glimpse of Season 4 and some of the changes. The PTR was very well received by most players.
During the PTR, players had the opportunity to provide their feedback on the content. A Diablo expert noted that the game was already “much better” with the changes, but also expressed criticism. He complained that players still had to collect items even though they did not want to use them. After all, one needs the materials obtained from disassembling them.
The developers of Diablo 4 took the community feedback into account and introduced several changes to the game after the PTR, which we can expect in Season 4. They explained during the livestream on May 2 what will be different in Season 4.
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Diablo 4: Trailer shows the changes for Season 4 ‘Loot Reborn’
The developers are incorporating feedback from the PTR into Season 4
What was the status after the PTR? The new features were very well received by most players on the PTR. Even a small detail made some say: That’s why I’m coming back to Diablo 4. However, there were also some points of criticism. A major point of criticism was the visibility of items with larger affixes, as well as the “fail chance” while crafting.
What will change? Legendary affixes can drop in a “larger” version that is 1.5 times as strong. It was criticized that these items cannot be recognized directly and players still have to pay attention when sorting their inventory.
The visibility of items with larger affixes will be revised. When it drops, you will recognize the item in the future by a star behind the item name. This makes it easier to recognize and find the more powerful items at first glance.
Items with larger affixes can now be recognized as drops. Source: YouTube streamThey also receive a marking in the inventory. Source: YouTube stream
Additionally, the team received a lot of feedback on the “fail chance” (chance to fail) during “masterworking” (completion), a new crafting system in Season 4. This will be completely removed. Lead Live Game Designer Colin Finer stated in the livestream: “We simply removed it. […] Just improve the items with the material costs.”
As for armor in Diablo 4, there are currently different values required for the maximum value of physical resistance. This is related to the monster level you are fighting. Below you can see the comparison on screenshots from the livestream:
In Season 3, the maximum required physical resistance is based on monster level.In Season 4, you will be “done” with an armor value of 9,230.
Further changes include:
The new endgame content “The Pit” was simply too easy for some players. This is primarily due to the new crafting and the possibilities for powerful items that result from it. In the future, the Pit will be more challenging.
Players who complete the Pit in a group will receive all materials for masterworking as a drop, not just the one who opens the Pit.
The person who opens the Pit receives 100% of the materials, all others 50%.
The limit for oboluses will be raised to 2,500. You also have a chance at items with larger affixes at the Curiosities Merchant. According to Lead Class Designer Adam Z. Jackson, you might get some of the best items in the game there.
There has been a lot of feedback regarding glyph XP in nightmare dungeons. This will be increased by 25%.
There was criticism regarding the materials needed to summon the bosses. Starting from Season 4, you will also receive the materials through random drops, among others at the Tree of Whispers, world bosses, treasure goblins, and the Hellborn. This way, you are no longer “forced” to run the bosses for that.
“Crazy things” are cool – but not for performance
What about the classes? The classes will also receive further adjustments. There were sometimes “crazy things” on the PTR regarding skills. Essentially, the developers like that, but they also have to consider performance.
The Barbarian sometimes spawned so many dust devils that nothing else could be seen on the screen. This is supposed to change. The patch notes state: “The created dust devils have been reduced from 5 to 3. […] The maximum number of dust devils that can be active at the same time is now 15. Dust devils now move faster and dissipate sooner.”
In the screenshot from the YouTube stream, you can see the dust devils in comparison.
The damage reduction from “Fortify” has been increased from 10% to 15%. Additionally, the health of the druids’ wolves has been increased by 200% and the respawn rate has been reduced by 50%.
You can find more details on the balance and class changes on page 2 in our article about the livestream on May 2 – there you will find the complete patch notes in German.
Overall, the PTR was “super great” for the developers. Thanks to the extensive feedback, they had “more manpower” in the form of testing players. They emphasized in the stream that feedback is always welcome.
No season theme was announced on the PTR because players were supposed to focus on the mechanics. Meanwhile, we know the theme for the new Season 4 and that there will be no special season mechanic, like the Squire companion from Season 3. However, the upcoming changes will remain in the game.
For some time now, Escape from Tarkov has been experiencing a backlash, but the developer responsible for it didn’t see it coming.
Who is it about? Nikita Buyanov is the face of the developers of Escape from Tarkov and the COO of the company behind the game. In issues, in interviews, and when it comes to big decisions, he often has the final word and is responsible. This was also the case when Escape from Tarkov recently released a new edition that caused a major backlash.
Now the lead developer has once again spoken out and wants to finally meet the fans’ wishes, but they have long since had enough.
Some time ago Tarkov: Arena was released, here you can see the trailer:
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Escape from Tarkov: Arena announces launch of the closed beta
“I somehow didn’t foresee it”
What did the lead developer not foresee? The lead developer and COO of Battlestate Games did not see the backlash coming. In his post on Reddit, where he addresses the backlash, he writes: “Unfortunately, I somehow didn’t expect such a reaction, and now I have drawn conclusions for my future decisions.”
What does the developer announce in his post? The developer announces 5 points in his post on Reddit that will change:
Access to the PvE content will be enabled for owners of the “Edge of Darkness” edition.
There will be mod support for the PvE mode, but only after the game is released.
The new “Unheard” edition of the game will not be removed, but there will be balance changes, and players can upgrade from other editions to this one.
The new perks of the “Edge of Darkness” edition will also be balanced, specifics will be announced later.
There will be more content for the game, come what may.
Regarding whether one realizes that the PvE mode is a DLC and that in the future, owners of the EoD edition will receive their promised expansions, the COO did not comment.
How do the fans react? The players of Escape from Tarkov are still really angry. Under Nikita Buyanov’s post on Reddit, they let their frustration out.
Poodmund writes on Reddit: “They still haven’t addressed the fact that you plan to release DLCs for the game that are not to be delivered to EoD owners. Please confirm that EoD owners will receive all future content for the game as promised when purchasing the product.”
Zizaran suggests on Reddit: “Can’t we just make all paid features cosmetic? I’m more than happy to spend a lot of money on the game for cosmetic upgrades, voiceovers, weapon skins, anything that doesn’t affect gameplay.”
broken-cactus expresses disappointment on Reddit: “Saying that you’re sorry we feel this way is such a silly statement. Obviously, you’re not sorry for what you’ve done.
This is a good step, but honestly, you have shown your true face with this whole fiasco. I am very disappointed and hope you take some time to rebuild the trust you have lost with this community.”
Greg “Ghostcrawler” Street, as the Lead Designer and spokesperson for Blizzard, guided the direction of World of Warcraft for several years. Now, he discussed “Ghost” and the philosophy with which his team designs the MMORPG’s activities. How friendly should it be to twinks, how time-consuming, and how repetitive?
What did Greg “Ghostcrawler” Street reveal? The former WoW developer explained in various tweets on X:
The content of “Ghost” is not supposed to fill up all your leisure time. Those who focus on progress can achieve their goal long before the next chapter appears. Then you can optionally tackle fun or optional activities, or you can take a break.
However, this fun or optional content should not consist of visiting the same raid instance for the 50th time.
Twinks – that is, secondary characters you play alongside your main hero – are supposed to be an important part of “Ghost”, but the same applies: taking breaks is important and healthy. Once you finish with one character, you don’t have to repeat the grind with all your twinks.
The developers currently plan to have factions that are tied to different classes. So, if you want to experience all (optional) faction content, you will need to play multiple characters that serve different classes. However, it should not feel like a punishment if you focus fully on just one character and therefore cannot engage with these optional contents.
A part of the activities should also emerge from player interaction. But don’t expect an editor like in Starcraft or Roblox to create content for you and others. As an example, the developer mentions PvP content that is deep and enjoyable enough to keep players engaged even without a reward carrot in front of them in the long term.
The team continues to plan with a Buy2Play payment model without microtransactions. Greg Street is not a fan of devaluing alternatives earned as loot by introducing nicely designed cosmetic items from the shop.
Greg “Ghostcrawler” Street’s new studio in the introduction trailer:
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Ghostcrawler presents his new development studio in the video
Evolution or Revolution for the MMORPG genre?
What else is known about “Ghost”? When the developers first introduced the project in November 2023, they were still in the concept phase, highlighting how early we are in the development of the MMORPG.
The goal of this unusual strategy is to involve the community in the game’s development as early as possible through continuous interaction. The value of this type of collaboration can be seen in successful early access titles like Baldur’s Gate 3.
The game is supposed to adhere to functioning genre standards, but expand them with its own twists.
The sky of the game world is filled with flying landmasses. There are two types of these. The red zones resemble traditional areas from MMORPGs like dungeons and raids, with aggressive monsters, world bosses, and foreign players. Blue zones, on the other hand, function more like a sandbox. Dynamic events are expected to take place there, with every visit being different. These zones could even serve as private areas for you and your friends, with the option to define your own rules or enhance and customize your area (keyword: housing).
The developers mentioned possible classes such as the Sharpshooter, a Gunsmoke Ronin, a Gatling Gunner, or an Axe Thrower. Standard roles like tanks, healers, and damage dealers will exist, but with slight quirks.
The combat system is supposed to find a balance somewhere between New World and Black Desert on one hand and WoW and Final Fantasy XIV on the other. Controller support is planned alongside the usual PC controls via mouse and keyboard.
The perspective should be third-person, like in WoW and similar games. Community addons will only be supported if they increase comfort or accessibility or change the interface. Mods for combat are not permitted.
The game is being developed in Unreal Engine 5, and the developers prioritize the integrity of the client as well as protection against exploits and bots from the very start.
Are you looking to buy a new gaming monitor? Then pay attention to the following features when you want to buy a monitor.
Why are the features important? Monitors and screens, like graphics cards, processors, or game consoles, have attributes that play a role in purchasing.
Typically, you invest several hundred euros in a monitor and will use it for a few years. Therefore, you should do thorough research in advance about the model you would like to buy.
Just like game consoles, you cannot upgrade or retrofit your monitor. Once you have decided on a specific panel or resolution, you have to live with it or buy another model.
MeinMMO explains which features you should pay attention to before buying a monitor.
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Resolution and Monitor Size
Currently, there are various resolutions you may encounter when buying a monitor:
Full HD stands for a resolution of 1,920 x 1,080 pixels, short 1080p.
WQHD stands for 2560 × 1440, short 1440p.
4K stands for 3,840 x 2,160.
Additionally, there is also 8K and HD-Ready, the latter stands for 720p and is often the lowest resolution you can obtain in games.
Why is resolution important? The higher your monitor’s resolution, the better and sharper displayed content looks. However, this also has a disadvantage: The higher the resolution, the more performance you need. While Full HD still works with a budget graphics card, modern games in 4K already require one of the most powerful graphics cards available.
Some games require a minimum resolution and will not start below a certain minimum. For example, Empire: Total War requires a resolution of at least 1280 x 1024 pixels.
Resolution also has another significance. If your monitor size increases too much compared to the resolution, the image will become grainier. MeinMMO explains exactly what you should pay attention to.
When looking for a gaming monitor, you should definitely pay attention to the refresh rate, measured in Hertz (Hz). This indicates how often the monitor updates the screen per second.
Higher values are better and mean that movements and actions are smoother. This is especially important for fast action games or shooters. For a simulation game like Anno 1800, a high refresh rate is nice but not strictly necessary.
For gamers, we would recommend an absolute minimum of 60 Hz. 144 Hz is advisable, and there are now models with 240 Hz available.
However, keep in mind: The higher you set your refresh rate, the more performance you need. Very high refresh rates combined with high resolution often require a high-end graphics card.
Many monitors are offered in a flat or curved version. Typically, both options use the same technology and the same panel.
The curve is indicated in “R”: The larger the number, the weaker the curve: A monitor with 2,300R is only slightly curved, whereas a monitor with 1,000R is strongly curved. Most curved monitors fall between 1,500R and 2,300R.
What are the advantages or disadvantages of curved? Curved monitors mimic the natural viewing of humans. For gaming, curved is considered more immersive, allowing you to dive deeper into the action. You see more overall and do not have to turn your head as much.
However, the disadvantage is that curved models are often less ergonomically adjustable and are only suitable as a secondary monitor to a limited extent. In certain programs, content may also appear slightly distorted.
Panel and Display Type
Currently, there are four types of screens: TN, IPS, VA, and OLED. TN, IPS, and VA are the most common, while OLED has been on the rise for some time, is very expensive, and is more commonly found in televisions.
TN technology is suitable if you have a limited budget and are looking for a fast screen.
An IPS panel is recommended if you have a larger budget and want immersive gaming. IPS provides better contrast and good color reproduction.
VA offers excellent contrast ratios and a stable viewing angle. It is particularly suitable as an office monitor, where you do not need a fast panel.
OLED displays are very expensive, but the investment can still be worth it. Thanks to self-illuminating pixels, OLED offers fantastic colors, high contrast, and perfect black levels.
Adaptive Sync (Variable Refresh Rate)
With little movement, the refresh rates shoot up, while they can drastically drop during high action. Without the help of intelligent technologies, this can lead to Screen Tearing, which means that the image representation tears and looks messy.
Vsync: The simplest solution is Vsync, which you can activate in many games. This commands the monitor to wait for the entire next frame before switching.
FreeSync or G-Sync: Two other ways to control Screen Tearing on your monitor are technologies like G-Sync or FreeSync. G-Sync is Nvidia-exclusive, while FreeSync comes from AMD, but also works with Nvidia or Intel graphics cards.
If you use an AMD graphics card, you should buy a FreeSync monitor.
If you have an NVIDIA card in your computer, G-Sync is the better option. However, FreeSync monitors usually also work.
Monitors with G-Sync are usually more expensive than models with FreeSync.
HDR
Nowadays, many monitors offer High Dynamic Range (HDR). HDR usually provides you with significantly stronger contrasts with brighter lights and deeper shadows. Additionally, the displayed colors appear much more vivid and saturated.
True HDR requires a certain maximum and minimum brightness to guarantee the promised dynamic range. However, this also means that you will almost never find true HDR in affordable devices.
Furthermore, both the operating system, hardware (PC and monitor), and game must support HDR. HDR can be a very good investment if you have the appropriate hardware for it.
Ergonomics
The ergonomics of monitors are often overlooked when purchasing decisions are made. Many people prefer to invest in a height-adjustable desk or an office chair.
However, you should also ensure that a monitor can be adjusted. Ideally, it is height-adjustable, and you can rotate or even tilt the model. Alternatively, you can compensate for missing ergonomic features with a monitor arm from another manufacturer. The larger a monitor is, the fewer ergonomic options it typically offers.
If you don’t want to use a monitor arm or something similar, we would recommend a model that already comes with an adjustable stand from the factory.
Be sure to pay attention to the connections available on your desired monitor. With DisplayPort, HDMI, USB-A or USB-C, Thunderbolt, and audio jacks, there are numerous options to keep an eye on:
With HDMI 2.0, you are already on the safe side, but 2.1 is more modern and supported by PS5 and Xbox.
Most monitors offer DisplayPort 1.4, while DisplayPort 2.1 is currently only offered by a few models and manufacturers.
Some devices rely on special versions, such as Micro-HDMI, Mini-HDMI, or Mini-Displayport. Make sure that the appropriate cables are either included in the package or you have them at home.
Look for USB connections to which you can connect additional devices.
Audio jacks can be practical if you want to connect headphones or a sound system, but do not want to use a sound card or the corresponding connection on your PC.
Pay particular attention to modern HDMI and DisplayPort connections. Options like USB or audio ports can also be used on a PC and often only serve as a nice added bonus.
New monitor in development: Spending a lot of time in front of a screen is not good for our eyes. However, a 17-year-old teenager has apparently found a simple solution to solve this problem.
Our author Schuhmann has been grumbling for 2 years about the €60 he spent on Steam. He was a big fan of Total War: Warhammer: 1 and 2, but he just couldn’t get into part 3. But now the game is supposed to be finally good with new DLCs, say colleagues and the Steam reviews.
That was my mistake that has been bothering me for 2 years: I have been a huge fan of the Total War series for 20 years, having played Rome and Medieval extensively and then truly falling in love with the Warhammer parts 1 and especially 2. That’s why it was a must-buy for me to get Total War: Warhammer 3 for €60 on Steam without waiting for reviews or deals.
But: The spark never ignited, even though I tried. After two years, I have only played 32 hours and the last time I checked in was in February 2023. Problems in the game, like the horrible Chaos Dwarf expansions, made me lose the desire to give Warhammer 3 a second and third chance.
I felt like many: I found the campaign simply boring with the mandatory Chaos episodes, and when the big mode came, my interest was gone. I ended up playing the second part again.
Yes, one could say: €60 for 33 hours is not bad at all. But I really didn’t have that much fun during those 33 hours. It was more of a “Now that I’ve paid for it, there has to be something worthwhile” kind of play.
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Total War: Warhammer 3 – The trailer for the new DLC Thrones of Decay
Total War is finally recovering on Steam after 2 years
What is changing now: Anyone who currently adds another €22.92 will receive the bundle “Thrones of Decay” and thus 3 new DLCs that cost €9 each individually.
The mood is turning positive, Warhammer 3 has more players on Steam than in the last 2 years
Here are the reactions: Total War: Warhammer 3 now has almost 74,000 players on Steam again, the most it has seen in 2 years.
The Steam reviews, which are still generally mediocre, have skyrocketed to “very positive” in the last 30 days. And our expert Grothaus praises the game to the highest heavens.
In the reviews, people rave about the great new content: The 3 new lords are rated very well on Steam with 92%, 89%, and 90%.
Maybe the €60 I sunk into Total War: Warhammer 3 2 years ago are worth it now 2 years later. Although I will probably have to bite the bullet and throw in another €22.
With “Vessel of Hatred,” the first expansion for Diablo 4 will be released at the end of 2024. Details are expected to be announced in the summer – a sequence of numbers now suggests a completed beta.
What is “Vessel of Hatred”? Vessel of Hatred is the first expansion of Diablo 4, scheduled for release at the end of 2024. The expansion will introduce a new class, which has not been seen in Diablo before. Production Director Tiffany Wat has revealed some hints about the new class to MeinMMO editor Benedict Grothaus in an interview.
According to wowhead, the version of Vessel of Hatred has been changed on the server that Blizzard uses for internal testing. This could indicate an upcoming beta.
Here you can see a trailer for the first expansion for Diablo 4:
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Diablo IV: Vessel of Hatred – Teaser Trailer
Changed version suggests beta
What is known about the beta? So far, it is only known that the version of the expansion has changed on the CDN (content distribution network) for internal testing from 2.0.0alpha.49443 to 2.0.103.52888. According to wowhead, this could indicate that the alpha version of Vessel of Hatred has transitioned into beta.
However, we have no information yet on when Blizzard will release the expansion from the internal testing phase for the Diablo 4 community.
Speculations about the new class and possible companions
Are there further speculations and leaks? A few months ago, there was a major data mine that garnered a lot of attention in the community. Diablo expert Rob2628 revisited the list and sorted out which pieces of information could be particularly interesting.
The new class might be the “Spiritborn,” a nature-related class that appears to be a glaive-wielding figure with wings who fights one-handed, using shields and other one-handed weapons. Rob2628 also suspects that new companions, called “Mercenaries,” will be introduced into the game.
It is already certain that the expansion will have the jungles around the city of Kurast as its theme.
When is “Vessel of Hatred” coming? According to Blizzard, the first expansion for Diablo 4 is set to be released at the end of 2024. An announcement regarding the expansion is expected to come this summer. It remains to be seen how the delayed Season 4 will impact Blizzard’s planning.
Season 4 is all about the Iron Wolves – and they come from Kurast. Kurast will also be the focal point of the first expansion, Vessel of Hatred. How this will unfold, we will likely learn in the summer. You can read more about the setting of the expansion here: Vessel of Hatred is said to be a “step forward” – here’s how it will continue
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The eSports clan FaZe has made a radical decision and expelled 14 members via Twitter, including the Twitch streamer Kalei (24). She finds the expulsion unfair and brutal.
What’s going on at FaZe?
FaZe has been a particularly cool eSports clan since 2010, focused on shooters like Call of Duty or CS:GO, and a little bit on crypto fraud. The clan became prominent not through eSports success, but through content creators. FaZe is generally considered the largest eSports clan in the world, in terms of social media presence. The clan has had some “dubious” dealings, including contracts and strange deals.
Starting in 2015, FaZe gradually changed, received investments, and became more commercial. Ultimately, they entered more deals, brought in new faces like Snoop Dogg into the team, and even went public in 2022.
But that failed, the stock price fell dramatically and there was a radical change in direction. The “original members”, who had previously sold their shares, took command again from October 2023.
He was a known member of FaZe, FaZe Jarvis:
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17-year-old is banned from Fortnite, cries in front of 20 million people, uses it for his YouTube career
FaZe Clan Expels 14 Members via Twitter Post
This was the brutal decision: One of the founders of FaZe, FaZe Banks, made a tweet on April 27 where he listed 14 names, including himself and streamers like Stable Ronaldo and Nickmercs.
In it, he writes: “Everyone else is out. This is our squad.”
Banks thus fired 14 members at once and halved the number of members in FaZe.
For One Streamer, A Dream Dies
This is the reaction: Being a member of the FaZe clan was a dream and a life goal for many streamers. In 2022, there was even a dedicated game show to become a member of FaZe.
One of those affected by this, who Banks expelled, is Kalei, a Twitch streamer known for her gameplay in Call of Duty: Warzone and Apex Legends:
Kalei was completely devastated on Twitch that she was affected and cried.
She said she is one of the few members who generates millions of views and is being fired.
She wasn’t even paid by the clan, but that was her family.
The streamer says she has never cried on stream before, but now it caught her and makes her very emotional.
Kalei explains that she found out 12 hours beforehand that she would be expelled. But all complaints were ignored.
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What does Banks say? In a stream with Adin Ross, the old and new boss says nothing personal is involved. But FaZe has indeed been controlled by “corporate money”, which just wanted to milk the brand, and that’s not how it works.
FaZe has been a “commercial shit-show” for years (via TikTok). Banks himself complains that his shares were “stolen” from him.
This is what’s behind it: Generally, the decision is being controversially discussed:
The idea that the clan is changing direction and going back to its roots resonates with many
However, the fact that it happened so brutally is something no one deserves
The streamer Asmongold commented on the action (via YouTube): He thinks it’s good that FaZe is going to be like it used to be. But FaZe has always been a group of jerks. That’s how they operate and that’s who they are again.
FaZe pulls off trick shots, has an eSports team and always drama on social media. That’s their identity. The commercial direction has never worked, says Asmongold.
There apparently seems to be a clear direction dispute at FaZe. This ignited over the actress Grace van Dien (Stranger Things), who was invited into the clan. Some of the “old guard” saw this as a betrayal of the values of FaZe.
This can be seen that way, but the harsh treatment of people seen as outsiders is indeed difficult:
Ashes of Creation, the upcoming MMORPG from Intrepid Studios, showcases new gameplay in a nearly 30-minute long video. This time, the mage archetype is introduced, and the world is shown in the dark for the first time.
What is being introduced? In the monthly developer livestream of the upcoming MMORPG Ashes of Creation, the focus this time was on the mage archetype. In nearly 30 minutes, the developers present the archetype and the magic system with plenty of gameplay scenes.
Additionally, players who have been following the MMORPG for some time can take a first look at the world of Ashes of Creation in the dark.
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Ashes of Creation presents the mage archetype in 30 minutes
The entire livestream lasted about 97 minutes and offers even more insight than the pure gameplay video. You can watch the livestream on the official site (via ashesofcreation.com).
As an elemental mage, various abilities are available to you
What is behind the mage archetype? In Ashes of Creation, mages, as in some other RPGs, master different elements and can assert themselves in combat. In the video, for example, you can see the mage launching powerful lightning strikes at their opponents or how an electrically charged orb makes its way to the next enemy.
At one point, you can even see how the mage charges their fists electrically and strikes their opponents. Besides the impressive lightning attacks, several fire attacks, such as classic fireballs, can also be seen in the video.
Do the abilities require resources? To cast powerful spells, the mage needs spell charges. These are built up through casting simple spells. Up to ten spell charges should be possible in the game.
You also basically have the choice of whether you want to focus on one element to use it as effectively as possible or whether you want to combine multiple elements and thus rely on synergy effects.
Interestingly, in the magic system of Ashes of Creation, nearly all offensive spells are not only supposed to deal damage but also provide debuffs. These can also be stacked, thus increasing their effectiveness.
These include effects such as slowing, freezing, sleep effects, or even shock states. The effect of electrification reduces protection against magical damage sources.
The majority of vaults in Fallout have a dark history. A few pursue at least a noble goal – but still end up going wrong. One of these “well-intentioned” stories is Vault 22 from Fallout: New Vegas.
Vaults are an essential part of Fallout. Whether in the Fallout series on Amazon or in the games, they shape the world at least as much as the bombs that have destroyed everything.
Spoiler warning: Anyone who has not seen the Fallout series or played the games will get some light spoilers here.
What are vaults? Officially, these structures are nuclear fallout shelters with walls several meters thick. People were supposed to find refuge in them when the bombs fall. The characteristic, gear-shaped doors then close – temporarily permanently.
Once it is “safe” again in the post-apocalyptic world, the vaults are supposed to reopen, and the residents leave the vault to rebuild and repopulate America. But of course, it wouldn’t be the America from Fallout if there wasn’t a capitalistic thought behind it:
Spaces in the vaults are horrendously expensive. The developers, VaultTec, make a fortune selling the spaces to people. Or to companies. Because this is where the unofficial aspect comes in.
VaultTec “rented” the vaults to other companies in a sort of auction, as shown at the end of the Fallout series. Because of this, experiments were conducted in most vaults, often of a social nature, like in the notorious Vault 69.
The official trailer for the Fallout series on Amazon in German
This is Vault 22: In one vault, however, research was actually conducted on something intended to help humanity. The experiments of Vault 22 aimed to modify plants so they could feed people in the dystopian future.
The entire vault was populated by scientists studying:
Fertilizers and fertilization methods
Better yields of crops
Resistance of crops against insects, drought, and diseases
What went wrong? To effectively combat pests, the researchers used a fungus. The fungus was supposed to infest small animals, kill them, and spread itself. It did that, just a bit too well.
The fungus, Beauveria mordicana, infected its hosts and completely took over after about 10-20 days. The animals became mind-controlled zombie fungi, even when they were already dead. The intention of these beings was solely to spread spores.
Eventually, the fungus evolved to the point where even humans became infected, starting with the lead researcher Dr. Harrison Peters, who describes the progression of the infection as follows (via Fallout Wiki):
Breathing problems as soon as the fungus reaches the lungs
Chills, fever, and whooping cough follow
Any form of treatment that aims to destroy the fungus fails and instead kills the host
What happened to Vault 22 then? The fungus took over more and more researchers and repelled every attempt to combat it. Eventually, the survivors had to flee – their fate can be experienced in “Honest Hearts,” an addon for Fallout: New Vegas.
There you will also find the vault itself, in the middle of the Mojave Desert. With the warning sign: “The plants kill!” right at the entrance, the vault is one of the more dangerous ones. There are no living beings left there, but plenty of dead who are still on the move.
If the story sounds familiar: a similar plot runs in The Last of Us, only with the fungus Ophiocordyceps unilateralis – or Cordyceps. Such a fungus also exists in real life and infects small organisms almost exactly as described above. The Last of Us has also helped the Fallout series: This is how The Last of Us helped to create the Fallout series
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Magic the Gathering is one, if not the most popular card game on the market.A player has laid down as much as 3 million dollars for a powerful but rare card. And the card can only be used in a single game mode.
Which card is it? Anyone who has been involved with Magic the Gathering for a while will probably guess: It’s the card Black Lotus.
The special version being sold here is particularly noteworthy as it was released in 1993 and is one of the rare limited Alpha editions. The grading company Certified Guaranty Company, better known as CGC, certified the card and gave it a Pristine 10. Among other things, this is due to its rarity, but also because the card is in the best possible condition.
Here you can see which cards in Magic the Gathering have had the highest sales value so far:
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Magic The Gathering: The 3 Most Expensive Cards by Highest Sale Value
Win matches in one move for 3 million dollars
Why is it so important? Black Lotus is a highly sought-after card among Magic the Gathering players. With it, one can win a match in one move.
To do this, the card must be played with a land card Mountain:
One sacrifices the Black Lotus for 3 green mana
For 2 green mana, the card Blood Tribute is played
One pays 19 life for 19 colorless mana
With the 19 colorless, one green, and the red mana from the Mountain, one plays Fireball
This deals 20 damage to opponents in just one move. In the modern Commander mode of Magic the Gathering, this is indeed a lot, but not necessarily game-ending.
However, Black Lotus can currently only be used in a single game mode: Vintage, the original version of the game. But even in Vintage, the card can only be used once per deck.
In Vintage, each player has exactly 20 life. The perfect use of Black Lotus can thus sweep the opponent off the field in one turn – even in the opening turn.
New record – For trading card games in general
Who bought the card? The name of the buyer is unfortunately not known. The Instagram account of the card game division of CGC only announced that the seller Adam Cai from Pristine Collectibles orchestrated the deal.
Is the purchase price something special? The purchase price of 3 million dollars is definitely something special and also breaks the previous price record for a trading card in general: In 2022, the card #311 Mickey Mantle from the game Topps, released in 1952, was auctioned for $1,253,185.
In 2023, MeinMMO also reported on the then highest price for Black Lotus: Someone purchased the card with a signature for a total of $540,000. Previously, the record for the card stood at $510,000. Even for the Lord of the Rings collaboration card The One Ring, only $100,000 was bid online.
Currently, there are quite a few collaborations with films and video games in Magic the Gathering, not just with Lord of the Rings. Recently, cards for the Vocaloid Hatsune Miku were announced. Last year, you could also enjoy a collaboration with Baldur’s Gate 3.
V Rising is celebrating its release on Steam on May 8, 2024, and later on PS5. The survival game has been in Early Access since 2022 and has built a large, loyal fanbase. The reason: Over the years, it has developed magnificently.
You gather resources like wood and stones, as is typical in the survival genre – but also blood from animals, humans, and powerful bosses. The twist: As a creature of the night, you are the danger.
V Rising places great importance on the action combat system for which developer Stunlock Studios (Battlerite, Bloodline Champions) is known.
In addition to typical features like base building and exploration, the game also offers an RPG component. Through skills and weapons, you can choose your own playstyle and even fulfill roles like tank or healer in cooperative mode.
It can be played solo or cooperatively with friends on private servers, or with multiple players on official servers. However, on certain servers, there is also PvP with full loot – so it’s only for the tough among you.
What V Rising is showcasing now: On May 2, 2024, V Rising released a new gameplay trailer for the launch of the game. It shows some of the game’s content. Since the early access release, numerous new features have been added, with more coming in version 1.0, such as:
V Rising: The launch trailer for the survival game with vampires on Steam and PS5
“I wish all early access games were this flawless”
At launch, V Rising already had over 150,000 players (via steamcharts). Of course, there are now fewer, yet almost 6,000 people still log in regularly to play their vampires.
On Steam, V Rising is received as “very positive,” with 88 percent across all reviews (via Steam). One of the biggest pros is the building system: you can construct a real vampire castle in a cool Gothic style, now even over several floors.
As befitting for vampires, you naturally keep a few villagers as a blood bank or directly transform them into vampire subjects. These… uh… certainly voluntary “helpers” can be sent on missions or simply made to fight.
Many reviews also praise its scope. It is noted, for example:
The game felt finished already when it was first playable as Early Access. Absolutely shameful for the “AAAA” studios. It has only gotten better since then.
The only downsides are that one can quickly stagnate when playing alone, and server settings cannot be properly adjusted. Moreover, you cannot take your character with you when switching to another server or playing with friends.
Nevertheless, the positive reviews for V Rising far outweigh the negatives. A survival game with such mechanics and especially the great setting simply has no equal – that was also our impression while playing. One of the reasons it ranks among the best survival games for PC, PS5, and Xbox on MeinMMO.
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Immediately after the livestream on May 2 for Season 4 of Diablo 4, Blizzard released the patch notes for patch 1.4.0. MeinMMO delivers the most important information and summarizes what is supposed to be improved.
Season 4 starts on May 14 at 7:00 PM and brings numerous changes and improvements to Diablo 4. For the first time, Blizzard opened a PTR (Public Test Realm). After the developers evaluated the feedback, they announced in the livestream on May 2 what to expect in Season 4.
What will be improved:
Season 4 is themed “Loot Reborn” and the most important part is the complete overhaul of loot. Loot is supposed to feel more rewarding and be easier to understand.
There will be two new crafting systems: Tempering and Masterworking. This allows you to get the most out of your loot and adjust it to your builds with new affixes.
The overall number of affixes will be reduced, as well as those on items directly (3 affixes on legendary items, 2 on rare items).
Loot drops will also be revised. On the one hand, the number of items that drop will be reduced, while on the other hand, drops will be more rewarding.
In addition, all classes will be completely adjusted with buffs, nerfs, and new items for each of them. Below we summarize the highlights from the patch notes. On page 2 you will find the complete patch notes for the update 1.4.0. As a warning: there is a lot.
The latest trailer for Diablo 4 shows the changes coming to the game in Season 4:
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Diablo 4: Trailer shows the changes for Season 4 ‘Loot Reborn’
Loot drops should be more rewarding
Why is there less loot? The developers’ goal is for players to spend more time fighting rather than sorting through the many items. Thus, monsters that you kill will drop fewer items, but those items have a higher chance of being valuable.
Currently, it’s still the case that you come out of Nightmare dungeons with six items of the same category in your inventory, each with different item powers and a wide variety of affixes. Associate Game Director Joe Piepiora draws a comparison on the stream on Twitch to the “Damage on Tuesdays” affix, which players often joke about. This is supposed to change with Season 4.
Legendary items that enemies above level 95 drop will always have an item power of 925. This should make it possible to focus entirely on the affixes at that level. The minimum level for equipping sacred and ancestral items has been reduced to 35 (sacred) and 55 (ancestral).
Legendary affixes can drop in a “larger” version that is 1.5 times as strong. These items will be marked as a drop and in the inventory with a star. Source: Twitch stream
The unique drops will also be adjusted:
On World Tier 1 and 2, Uniques drop in the “non-sacred” variant.
On World Tier 3, Uniques then drop as sacred.
Uber Uniques can drop starting from monster level 55 and have an item power of 925.
There will also be 12 new Uniques, 2 for all classes and 2 specifically for each of the five classes. What they can do and where you can find them, we have listed here. And as a new Uber Boss comes Andariel, where you will have an increased chance of finding Uber Uniques, like with Duriel.
The cap for oboluses will be raised to 2,500, and you can also obtain items with greater affixes from the curiosity vendor. This will surely make the gambling in Season 4 interesting again. According to Lead Class Designer Adam Z. Jackson, you might get some of the best items in the game there (via YouTube stream).
Season 4 will not have a seasonal mechanic like previous seasons, but most changes will be permanent and will affect Diablo 4 as a whole. Seasonal content will still be present in Season 4. For example, there are exclusive loot rewards for an activity revolving around the Iron Wolves.
While other seasons might have a cool theme that disappears afterward, Season 4 fundamentally changes everything – and the changes will remain. In an interview, the developers explained to us what the theme and the special seasonal mechanics will be.
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In 2009, “UP” (originally titled “Up” in English) was released, one of the best animated films from Pixar and Disney in the past 25 years. Now, you can rent Carl Fredricksen’s flying house via Airbnb. However, you should be comfortable with heights.
Wait, this isn’t a joke, right? No, honestly it isn’t! The overnight specialist Airbnb has announced a new category of accommodations called “Icons” that revolves around figures from music, film, television, art, sports, and more.
We especially loved an offering from Abiquiú, New Mexico. Here, interested parties can actually rent the cozy house of Carl Fredricksen from the wonderfully animated film “UP.”
Just like in the movie, you can take to the skies with 8,000 floating balloons (and a crane). But the interior also evokes many memories of the story of Carl, his great love Ellie, and the young scout Russell. On the listing page of Airbnb, you can find various pictures of the house and more information.
Should I have seen “UP”? Absolutely! Even the prologue, which showcases the relationship between Carl and Ellie, is simply heartwarmingly told. You can expect not only the flying house but also the thrilling journey to Paradise Falls, talking dogs, and earworm music pieces.
It’s no coincidence that “UP” won the Oscars in 2010 for “Best Animated Feature” and “Best Original Score.” With a worldwide box office take of around $735 million (against production costs of $175 million), “UP” is one of the most successful films Pixar has ever made.
On Airbnb, you can also find the X-Men Mansion from the 90s. More on that in a moment, but first, here’s the trailer:
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X-Men 97 – Trailer for the new animated series on Disney+
What other Icon offerings does Airbnb have? In New Castle, New York, the X-Mansion awaits you, catapulting you back to the 90s. If you keep your eyes peeled, you’ll find more than 100 unique pieces from the “X-Men” history. In the “War Room,” you can try on the Cerebro helmet. In the “Danger Room,” you train for upcoming missions.
Just in time for the release of “Inside Out 2,” you can also cozy up in Riley’s control center starting in June. Try out funny levers and buttons, hang out with emotions like anger or fear, and spend a relaxing night in the dream studio.
