Destiny 2 wants to be an MMO, introduces an important feature after 7 years, fans are skeptical

Christos Tsogos Christos Tsogos Reading time 2 minutes

Destiny 2 took a long time to accept the path of MMOs. Now the developers are shrouding their game in this veil, but one crucial feature is still missing: open chat. When this will come and why players are skeptical can be found out here.

What has Bungie announced? Bungie wants to change its chat functions with the today’s update “Into the Light”. The developers want players to connect more easily, and to achieve that, you will automatically join chat channels after the update from now on. The voice chat is also affected, but only when you join a fireteam.

Although the change is viewed positively by many fans, some are skeptical. Many see a problem that is also present in Warframe.

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Open chat should bring the community together

What plan does Bungie pursue? As mentioned, the developers want to bring players together. Fans will be thrown directly into chat channels to discuss with other Guardians. How this will work and what kind of chat channels they are remains unknown.

A feature like this already exists for comparison in Warframe. When logging in, players can choose between various chat channels to trade, recruit new players into clans, or discuss topics regionally.

On its own, this sounds like a great opportunity to make new friends and gaming partners, but most of the time, only nonsensical stuff is written in the Warframe channels. Discussions about real-world issues that have nothing to do with the game are especially common.

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Why are players skeptical? Many players draw the comparison to Warframe. Reddit user 14Xionxiv describes a discussion he recently witnessed in Warframe in one of these chats: “A few weeks ago, I logged into Warframe and just stared at the region chat where they were arguing over who would win in a twerk duel between Obama and Lincoln. I didn’t even play that day. I just watched them argue/debate for 20 minutes…”.

Others fear that racist remarks will be made or that there will even be advertising for real money services like Trials carries. Currently, there is a major problem in Destiny 2 with the mentality of some Guardians, and through these chat options, some fans could emerge with malicious thoughts.

What do you think about the idea of open chat channels? Do you think it’s good, or would you rather pass on it? Let us know in the comments!

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Not only op, but broken – A pistol is currently dominating the meta in CoD Warzone

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The players of Call of Duty: Warzone are complaining about a handgun that suddenly seems too strong. But what makes the weapon so special?

Which weapon is being discussed? With the release of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3, the handgun “Renetti” was also introduced. Since then, it has also been playable in Warzone.

The Renetti initially appears to be a normal handgun, but it has a conversion kit that transforms it into a kind of submachine gun. This allows the Renetti to fire fully automatic – and at a very high rate of fire. As a result, the Renetti now has a better time-to-kill than other strong submachine guns like the WSP-9 or the HRM-9.

Additionally, the Renetti can be equipped with a sight and a 50-round drum magazine, thus surpassing the limits of a regular handgun.

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“Currently the best weapon for short distances”

What do the players say about the Renetti? With the start of Season 3, the Renetti in MW3 and Warzone has suddenly gained a reputation as one of the strongest weapons in the game.

  • The player “G01dberg” writes on Reddit that the Renetti with the conversion kit is like “a cancer that is spreading rapidly and ruining the game.” He believes the “handgun” should be nerfed.
  • The user “burnSMACKER” adds on Reddit: “This subreddit does not understand how broken this weapon is. It is not just op [overpowered/ too strong], it is broken [broken].”
  • Even “MotDePasseEstFromage” is convinced of the Renetti’s strength on Reddit: “It is currently the best weapon for short distances with the conversion kit in Warzone.”

Why is the Renetti only considered so strong now? As YouTuber “TheXclusiveAce explains, the conversion kit apparently received a hidden buff days before the start of Season 3.

Originally, the Renetti dealt less damage per bullet when played with the conversion kit than when it was played normally. Furthermore, the horizontal recoil is now presumably lower than before.

However, since these buffs were not mentioned in the patch notes, they could also be an unintended change or a bug. Until more is known, the Renetti is actively dominating the meta.

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CoD Warzone: Renetti Loadout – How you should play the “handgun”

How should you play the Renetti? If you want to experience the full power of the Renetti, you absolutely need to use the “JAK Ferocity Carbine Kit.” Only then does the Renetti become a fully automatic monster.

Here you can see the complete loadout:

  • JAK Ferocity Carbine Kit
  • Grip: Bruen Onslaught Assault Grip
  • Sight: Slate Reflector
  • Muzzle: ZEHMN35 Compensator Muzzle Brake

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LoL gets a new PvE mode based on a crazy hit on Steam

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The MOBA League of Legends is essentially a classic PvP game: Two teams of 5 compete against each other in an arena, aiming to destroy the opponent team’s Nexus. However, the developers Riot Games have now presented a surprise. They have been working for months on a new PvE mode. This will apparently be based on the Steam hit Vampire Survivors, although LoL does not explicitly state that.

What is this new mode?

  • The mode is called “Bullet Heaven Survivor PvE.” Developer Selina Liu explains this in a video on YouTube from April 8, 2024. Compared to the normal PvP mode, the mode is “a bit calmer.”
  • Players will fight against hordes of enemies – either alone or with friends.
  • The new mode is expected to be released around mid-2024, and no further hints are provided.

The mode sounds like something Jinx, the heroine from Arcane, would enjoy:

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Steam hit Vampire Survivors apparently serves as a model

How can one imagine this? There is an image of the new mode shown by LoL.

It looks very much like they are orienting themselves towards so-called “Reverse Bullet Hell” shooters or “Bullet Heaven”: In this game format, you control a character that constantly shoots wildly around and takes out enemies.

During this, players regularly have the opportunity to upgrade their character by giving them new weapons and abilities.

This type of game became extremely popular mainly due to Vampire Survivors, but it has found numerous offshoots, even a game from Stuttgart that became popular.

The original formula of “Vampire Survivors” has become a trend that has often been copied in various forms – now Riot Games seems to be trying out this formula as well. At Riot Games, they seem keen on copying trending gaming concepts: They have already succeeded with Teamfight Tactics.

lol-bullet-heaven

How is this received? It is actually not such a big topic in the community, as they are still discussing the Skarner rework and the patch changes.

But in general, people are excited about the variety in LoL and are curious how it will play out in practice. Maybe it will be a similar success to the chaotic ARAM mode, which some players now exclusively play.

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Dragon Ball: A Foe Based on Akira Toriyama’s Real Childhood Nightmares

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Akira Toriyama was the mangaka of Dragon Ball. In the story, Son Goku has to fight against the most wicked opponents, including the alien Freezer. The villain can take on several forms, with Toriyama drawing inspiration from his own childhood.

What is Freezer based on? As the mangaka explained in an interview, Freezer is based on his own nightmares. Horrific creatures appeared in his dreams during his childhood, which we can all now see in the anime and manga.

You can take a look at his third form from the Dragon Ball Z anime here:

Freezer third form Dragon Ball
Freezer in his third form. © Toei Doga

Especially the third form, where Freezer has a long head, and a headless doll, are said to have haunted him in his nightmares. When Toriyama created the design for Freezer, he recalled the dreams of his childhood.

The creator of Dragon Ball is said to have tried to evoke the same feeling in the audience that he had experienced in his nightmares. He wanted the fans to be afraid of Freezer as well.

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Freezer comes from Toriyama’s nightmares

What does Freezer’s form remind us of? Among all the forms, the third form stands out particularly. In his final form, he resembles a human; previously, his appearance, with the ring-shaped tail, reminded one of a reptile.

The third form looks similar to a xenomorph from the Alien movies. Even at the premiere, the audience ran screaming out of the cinema.

However, Toriyama was already 24 years old at the time of the release of the Alien movie. Since the nightmares occurred during his childhood, we do not assume that the design is derived from the xenomorphs.

According to Dragon Ball Fandom, his second editor Yu Kondo also contributed to Freezer’s appearance. His name Freezer (in German: Gefrierschrank) also relates to his design

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Another source of inspiration were the events during the economic bubble in Japan from 1986 to 1991. During that period, the real estate and stock market prices soared. Freezer was meant to look like one of the real estate speculators. Toriyama considered them to be the worst kind of people.

Nonetheless, Freezer is a villain against whom Son Goku had a hard time. The battle between them counts among the most legendary fights in Dragon Ball Z: The 7 most legendary fights in Dragon Ball Z

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Twitch streamer discovers that he is the cover image for ‘Impotent in front of the PC’

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The 31-year-old German streamer TrilluXe served as the inspiration for the cover image of an online article in the Süddeutsche Zeitung. However, the article was about “Impotence in front of the PC.” The streamer learned this in the middle of a game of Counter-Strike 2 and found it funny, but also somewhat not.

Who is TrilluXe?

  • TrilluXe is a German content creator who has been streaming on Twitch for 10 years. He is primarily active in Counter-Strike 2 and Trackmania today. He reaches about 2,000 viewers on Twitch. He has 315,000 subscribers on YouTube.
  • He has earned $20,000 in competitive play in Counter-Strike. His biggest success came in 2017 with H1Z1, where he won 12,000 euros at a Twitch Invitational. At the Gamescom Challenge for PUBG in 2018, he took home $8,000 (via esportearnings).
  • But now it became his downfall that he was at a Gamescom in Cologne and served as a model for a photographer’s snapshot.
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Süddeutsche Zeitung uses image of streamer as cover image

What was the image used for? The Süddeutsche Zeitung published a medical article on March 20, titled “Impotent in front of the PC.”

To illustrate this rather abstract article, they apparently obtained a random photo of gamers and happened to find a snapshot from Gamescom showing TrilluXe deeply focused in front of a PC.

For the streamer, the combination of the title “Impotent in front of the PC” and his image was something he couldn’t just let stand.

Especially not when his streamer friends immediately commented with GIFs of floppy sausages.

How did he react? In a YouTube video of TrilluXe, you can see how the 31-year-old is made aware of the article by the Twitch chat during a game of Counter-Strike 2; he can hardly believe it at first and had to smile.

His first reaction, “My little man stands strong, what am I doing on the cover?” he then shared with the world in a tweet.

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In the video, you can then follow how he repeatedly engages with the article, asserts his masculine performance, and suspects that he will have to hear about it for the next few years.

He considers immediately bringing in lawyer Christian Solmecke, because every German Twitch streamer knows: “Better Call Sol.”

What was the article about? The article in the Süddeutsche Zeitung discusses a study that states that sitting in front of the PC increases the risk of erectile dysfunction: every 1.2 hours that men spend in front of the PC increases the risk of erectile dysfunction by a factor of 3.57, the study is quoted.

However, the author of the Süddeutsche views this study critically. The study from Shanghai offers a “confusing graphic” and ends with “The topic needs further research.” For the author, the study merely shows the impotence of the research itself.

He believes that researchers stared at the data for so long until they found something they could write about.

Who is the author of the article? Werner Bartens is a doctor, non-fiction author, and science journalist who has won numerous awards for his work as a medical journalist. He was frequently seen as an expert in talk shows during the Corona epidemic.

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The science journalist Werner Bartens is known from talk shows.

How did it end? Below the tweet from the Süddeutsche on the topic, TrilluXe responded and offered the author to “convince him otherwise in a private meeting.”

However, the newspaper apparently withdrew from this conflict by silently changing the cover image.

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In any case, TrilluXe now has the image from the original article as the cover image of his Twitter account. The Süddeutsche Zeitung will probably pay better attention next time to whom they use for the topic “Impotent in front of the PC” for their cover image.

Some media outlets still struggle with the topic of gaming:

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For 26 years, a large city has relied daily on floppy disks, but with each passing year, the fear of catastrophic failure increases

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In the American city of San Francisco, public transportation has relied on floppy disks for over 20 years. Back then, it was one of the most modern systems in the world. However, an upgrade is sorely needed, but it is also very costly.

The San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (SFMTA or San Francisco MTA) is responsible for public transit and other areas in the city of the same name.

In an interview with abc7news, the agency explained that they have been relying on floppy disks for their control system for over 20 years. The train control system of SFMTA depends on 5-inch floppy disks every morning. However, an upgrade is lengthy and expensive.

Train control system was designed for 20 to 25 years, with the risk increasing each year

Mariana Maguire from the SFMTA Train Control Project explained that the system was one of the most modern at the time of its introduction.

We were the first agency in the USA to use this technology, but it came from a time when computers didn’t have hard drives, so you had to load the software from floppy disks onto the computer.

The head of SFMTA, Jeffrey Tumlin, stated that the system still works perfectly. However, with each passing year, the risk of losing important data increases:

It’s a matter of risk. The system is currently functioning perfectly, but we know that with each passing year, the risk of data loss on the floppy disks increases, and that eventually there will be a catastrophic failure.

In fact, the system with floppy disks was only designed for a lifespan of 20 to 25 years. Tumlin explained that modernizing the system would take another decade and cost hundreds of millions of dollars.

So far, however, they have not found a suitable partner willing to upgrade the system.
“The exact timeline for the project will be determined once we have a contractor on board,” explained the director of SFMTA. “It is a multi-phased, ten-year project that begins with parts of the subway on Market Street and parts of the surface. Ultimately, our goal is to have a single train control system for the entire rail system.”

By the way, San Francisco is not the only city that still partially relies on an antiquated system:

  • For example, there is a legal norm in Japan that mandates the use of physical media such as floppy disks. This has been reported by colleagues from Heise.
  • The German railway company used floppy disks for data storage for seat reservations for many years. However, the Deutsche Bahn has now implemented a new, digital system.
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Dragon’s Dogma 2: How to unlock the class mystical blade that resembles Darth Maul at Sigurd

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In Dragon’s Dogma 2 there is a class that reminds players of the villain Darth Maul. We at MeinMMO will tell you how to unlock it.

In Dragon’s Dogma 2, many classes from the predecessor of 2012 have been retained. But of course, there are also some new playstyles that can be unlocked in the sequel, including the class of the Mystic Blade. This career has a peculiarity: it resembles one of the most popular villains from the Star Wars universe, Darth Maul.

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Why does the class remind of Darth Maul? The class is characterized by two specific features that can quickly lead to the comparison with the beloved rogue from Star Wars: On the one hand, this class uses a dual spear, which could remind one of Darth Maul’s double-bladed lightsaber.

On the other hand, you can also use magic with this class, for example, to stun enemies or throw objects at them telekinetically, just like in Star Wars.

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Here’s how to unlock the class: To unlock the class in Dragon’s Dogma 2, you need to follow several steps. First, complete the initial main missions of the game, which are supposed to familiarize you with the characters and the game world.

After that, you will meet Brant at night, in the tavern of the town of Vernworth. During the day, the officer is elsewhere. He will give you at least one of three available quests, one of which is the “Monster Hunt.”

Completing one of these quests is required to continue with the unlocking of the Mystic Blade and to follow your path to Melve.

Sigurd easily teaches you the class specification.

In Melve, you will then meet Sigurd, an NPC who will tell you more about the Mystic Blade. After that, you need to survive a dragon attack in Melve until the beast retreats. Then talk to Sigurd before he leaves the town to unlock the class.

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What can you do if you missed Sigurd? Alternatively, you can also find Sigurd later in his house in the village of Harve, in case you missed him in Melve. Just talk to him to unlock the class retroactively.

You can also find Sigurd in his house in the village of Harve

It is not necessary to kill the dragon to unlock the class, but this can provide additional rewards, including a powerful weapon for the Mystic Blade.

In addition to the Mystic Blade class, there are of course many other classes in Dragon’s Dogma 2. An overview of all available classes can be found here:

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Fortnite: Patch Notes of Update 29.20 – Everything about Leaks and Status Overview

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Fortnite will again shut down its servers on Tuesday for the new patch 29.20. Everything about the server status, patch notes and leaks can be found in our live ticker.

Fortnite Patch Notes: Rocket Racing

New Maps

With update 29.20, the focus is on Fortnite: Rocket Racing this time. Season 1 has started, and fans are getting 5 new maps where they can run, drive, and drift. The following are known:

  • Hase: A map in a city. (Difficulty: Beginner. The track will be unlocked in ranked races at Bronze I.)
  • Dreistadt: Another city map where you can fly with your car more often. (Difficulty: Beginner. Unlocked in ranked races at Silver I.)
  • Volles Rohr: A city map in the jungle, with waterfalls and a deep fall. (Difficulty: Expert. Unlocked in ranked races at Platinum I.)
  • Delirium: A city map where you must drive upside down. (Difficulty: Expert. Unlocked in ranked races at Diamond I.)
  • Schubkraft: A cozy city at night. (Difficulty: Intermediate. Unlocked in ranked races at Gold I.)

Additionally, creators can invent tracks where you can drive your tours. These maps can then be found with island codes.

Rank Reset in Rocket Racing

With the new season “Neon Rush”, a new ranked period of Rocket Racing also begins. Players who have already reached a rank in the pre-season will not be reset to zero but will receive a worse rank to quickly return to their original rank.

Time Trial Expansion

All racetracks from Epic Games can now be raced as time trial tracks.

New Free Quest Rewards

With Season 1, players will also have the opportunity to complete the quest line “Neon Rush”. With it, you will receive the Aetherius wheels and 13 different colors. These can only be unlocked during Neon Rush. Additionally, there are ranked quests where you can unlock the Psypher track.

Important Improvements, Adjustments, and Bug Fixes

RANKED RACES, OPPONENT SEARCH, AND LEADERBOARDS

  • Balancing in ranked progress: In addition to the rank reset, adjustments will also be made to progress in ranked matches.
  • Opponent search in ranked races: Queues in ranked have been shortened.
  • Time trial leaderboards: For Neon Rush, the leaderboards for time trials have been reset.


BUG FIXES

General

  • Various improvements are intended to prevent cars from getting stuck or being distracted in the wrong direction when they hit an edge.
  • A problem has been fixed where cars were destroyed by objects that should have been instantly destroyed upon contact.
  • A problem has been fixed where the “Wrong Way” display appeared during sharp drifts.
  • The camera no longer locks when you drive upwards on a vertical surface (for example, in a loop).
  • A problem has been fixed where the visual effects of the start boost from other cars were not visible.
  • A problem has been fixed where the visual effects of certain surface types were not visible.
  • A problem has been fixed where the visual effects while drafting against walls or upside down behaved unexpectedly.
  • A problem has been fixed where the visual effects of the ground nozzles (which are activated during flight) were turned off by the visual effects of flying manipulators.
  • A problem has been fixed where players could control their car while a UI display, such as the match summary, was in the foreground.
  • A problem has been fixed that caused an error message when returning to the lobby during opponent search after the match.
  • Various bugs have been fixed to prevent access to unintended parts of the track.
  • A problem has been fixed where adjacent boost pads sometimes gave a car multiple boosts when it drove over two at the same time.
    • This change does not affect boost pads that are placed behind one another as in Dust Devil II.
  • Some visual elements of the Anaconda track have been smoothed out.
  • A problem on Nintendo Switch has been fixed where the ZL button and SL button could not be assigned.
  • A problem on Nintendo Switch has been fixed where cars briefly appeared in low-poly graphics when loaded into a race.


Time Trials

  • A game crash has been fixed that occurred when an anonymous player appeared on the leaderboard after a time trial match.
  • A problem has been fixed where only 99 players were sometimes displayed on the “Best 100” leaderboard.
  • A problem has been fixed where players joining late in time trials did not spawn correctly at the starting line.
  • A problem has been fixed where the “Wrong Way” display did not disappear when the “Finish Race” button was pressed.
  • Various issues have been fixed where match summaries were not displayed correctly for players who joined late.
  • A problem has been fixed where the “Best Ride” symbol disappeared while scrolling through the times driven in the match summary.


Car Items in the Fortnite Ecosystem

  • The “Mammoths (City-Slam)” sticker is now styled similarly in Fortnite and Rocket League.
  • A problem has been fixed where certain parts of the Dominus GT did not appear metallic as intended.
  • A problem has been fixed where the engine block of the Dominus GT did not accept the chosen body color.

Tuesday, 09.04.2024

12:00 PM

We are now ending the server down and have listed all the new patch notes for you. If any disturbances occur with the servers, we will inform you. Have fun with Avatar!

11:34 AM

The servers are back online and you can log in again. We are now adding all the patch notes for you.

11:15 AM

The servers are still down, but leakers have found two large encrypted files in the data that contain skins. They are not part of a new set but bring a lot of cosmetic items.

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11:06 AM

Epic Games is reportedly changing the item shop and your locker according to leaks. Items in the shop will have a timer starting in May that shows you when they will leave the shop. The tags and colors from Battle Royale for your items from the locker will be completely removed. (via x.com)

10:50 AM

Depending on which bundle you choose, there are also different prices in Fortnite. The following are known:

  • Zuko & Katara Bundle: 3,200 V-Bucks
  • Character Packs: 2,000 V-Bucks
  • Air Flurry Emote: 500 V-Bucks

The new skins will be available in the shop immediately after the downtime. (via x.com)

10:45 AM

The well-known leaker “Shiina” has now summarized all the new skins from the update in his YouTube video:

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10:28 AM

After downloading the update, logging in is not yet possible. We are keeping an eye on the server status and will provide you with the latest information about possible queues.

10:26 AM

Here is a closer look at the avatar:

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10:15 AM

Here we list some skins from the latest update:

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10:07 AM

The update has been rolled out on the PS5 and is 8,312 GB. We will post all leaks from the update shortly after leakers have worked on the data.

10:04 AM

The update cannot be downloaded yet, but there is already a first trailer for the first season of Rocket Racing from Fortnite:

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10:00 AM

The servers have now been disabled and the update will be uploaded soon. Once the file is ready for download, we will summarize all the new leaks in our ticker.

09:32 AM

Epic Games has now disabled matchmaking. The entire server will follow soon.

09:08 AM

Good morning! You have less than half an hour to start your last round in Fortnite before the servers are disabled. So get ready.

What is happening today in Fortnite? Epic Games is conducting a server down, as almost every Tuesday. Patch 29.20 is set to be rolled out to bring new content like skins, weapons, and gear to Fortnite.

This time, according to leakers, an event pass for Avatar is to be added, allowing players to unlock new cosmetic content from the world of the Tamers. What you need to know about the server status and the duration of the server down is here.

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Server Down in the morning – What you need to know: Epic Games has announced its server down for Fortnite and has set it for 10:00 AM German time. Matchmaking will be disabled 30 minutes before the servers are turned off – so you will not be able to start any new rounds during this time.

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When will the servers be back online? That depends on the size and scope of the update. If there are no complications, you can expect about an hour of downtime. However, it might be that the server down will not finish until 12 or 1 PM. We will keep you updated in that case.

When will the patch notes come? Epic Games is currently only sporadically releasing its patch notes for the “Battle Royale” mode. When they are available, they will only be released after the downtime. We will list them for you as soon as Epic Games releases them.

What content could appear with Update 29.20?

Aside from a small hint right before the update, Epic Games is not releasing any hints about upcoming content from the update. However, leakers have their sources and already have an idea of what content players can expect in the new update. The following is known (via x.com):

  • New cosmetic items
  • New Avatar event pass (on Friday)
  • New mythical items for Avatar and new skins
  • Rocket Racing Season 1
  • New shop tabs
  • Maybe new collaborations
  • Maybe the tactical AR from the vault will return
  • and more!

That was all the important information about the upcoming server down. Are you excited about the update? Feel free to let us know your wishes for the upcoming Avatar event in the comments!

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Pokémon GO shows a new legendary monster that trainers have been wishing for years

Franzi Korittke Franzi Korittke Reading time 3 minutes

In Pokémon GO there is supposed to be a new legendary monster for the GO Fest, as a short video from the developers now shows. What Pokémon this is and how the trainers react to the announcement, we have summarized for you here on MeinMMO.

Which video is it about? Just before the solar eclipse, which could be seen in some parts of the USA on April 8, 2024, the developers of Pokémon GO shared a fitting clip on their X account.

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In the 10-second video, you can see not only how the moon moves in front of the sun but also an opening Ultra Wormhole in the sky as well as the shadow of a new legendary Pokémon. In addition, Niantic writes: The upcoming eclipse promises dark adventures in Pokémon GO.

At the end of the clip, the symbol for this year’s GO Fest is also displayed, hinting at a corresponding debut for this event. What long-awaited Pokémon this is and what the trainers think about a release, we will explain below.

Niantic holds hope for a debut of Necrozma

What kind of Pokémon is that? As die-hard Pokémon fans have immediately recognized, the shadow in the video is the silhouette of Necrozma. The legendary Pokémon comes from the 7th generation of games and is of the Psychic type.

It comes from another world and is able to absorb light. If it absorbs too much light, it can assume an Ultra form in which it can shoot laser beams from its armored body in all directions. For this reason, it is also referred to as the Prism Pokémon.

The Pokémon has no pre- or evolution, but it can also change its form to Dusk Mane or Dawn Wings with the help of Solgaleo and Lunala. It imposes its will on the two monsters. Together, they form the so-called Light Trio.

Necrozma, Dusk Mane, Dawn Wings, and Ultra Necrozma (Images from pokemon.com)

Why does a release fit so well with the GO Fest? This year’s GO Fest revolves around the theme of sun and moon. You can not only find thematically appropriate habitats and spawns, but also receive special avatar items, such as a sun crown.

Necrozma fits in very well here, as it uses light to convert it into energy. In the main games Pokémon Ultra Sun and Pokémon Ultra Moon, it also plays an important role in connection with Solgaleo and Lunala as well as its different forms.

Trainers hope for a reunion with Solgaleo and Lunala

In the community, trainers are excited about the video and are looking forward not only to a new Pokémon but also to the skillful timing of the announcement. Already at the end of 2022 during the Astral Eclipse event, Cosmog made its debut in the game with its evolutions Cosmovum, Solgaleo, and Lunala.

Since then, many players have been eagerly awaiting the release of Necrozma. They hope that they can finally encounter the other members of the Light Trio again. But a good moveset and the debut of the different forms are also high on the wish list for the new Pokémon, as can be read in the comments on Reddit:

  • Aether13: If we get Necrozma, Solgaleo, and Lunala in raids, that would be pretty awesome.
  • Pokeradar: Great timing too. Announced on the day of the solar eclipse!
  • krispyboiz: Nice! I hope we see Solgaleo and Lunala in raids in some form at or around the GO Fest. I hope they give Necrozma a usable moveset.
  • PharaohDaDream: Hopefully, we’ll also get the forms Dusk Mane and Dawn Wings!

In what forms Necrozma will find its way into the game and how you can secure it is still uncertain at this time. As soon as there is new information about it, you will find out here at MeinMMO.

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How do you like the hint about the release of Necrozma? Are you also eagerly waiting for it to finally come to the game? Or were you hoping for another Pokémon? Let us know in the comments and exchange ideas with other trainers about it.

Another clip from Pokémon GO shows you first hints about the next Community Day in April.

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Cute MMO starts anew on Steam, receives mediocre reviews, fires every 3rd employee

Schuhmann Schuhmann Reading time 2 minutes

Many were looking forward to Palia , an MMO that follows in the footsteps of Stardew Valley or Harvest Moon. Now the relaxing life simulation has launched on Steam. However, the online game started with some problems and only moderate reviews. The developers will now find it even harder to improve the game: because 35% of the staff will be laid off.

This is the news: The studio Singularity 6, the developer of Palia, has stated in a statement to IGN that approximately 35% of the workforce has been laid off.

The employees had reported their layoff in advance on Twitter and other platforms.

The layoffs come just a few weeks after the launch of the MMO Palia on Steam on March 25.

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“Decision made to reduce the workforce”

This is what the studio says: The statement reads:

After the release of Palia on Steam, we evaluated the support necessary to provide a high-quality gaming service for long-term stability. We made the difficult decision to reduce our workforce, affecting approximately 35 percent of our talented and hardworking team members. We value their contributions and have committed to supporting them during this process. This includes severance packages, job placement assistance, and career counseling, as well as maintaining all development equipment provided by the company.

This decision was not made lightly and came after careful consideration of our development and business needs to support Palia and its community. We will continue to work with passion and imagination and maintain the dedication and creativity that our community expects and deserves. We thank you for your understanding and support for our studio and the affected team members.

Singularity 6

Palia launches with mixed reviews on Steam

How is Palia doing? The Free2Play MMO Palia launched on Steam on March 25. Currently, it has only “Mixed Reviews” after 4193 reviews:

  • Technical difficulties are mainly criticized: The game sometimes simply freezes
  • Others describe the basic concept of the game as simply “boring,” while others praise this very “cozy gaming experience.” One feels at home in the world.

Palia had a peak of 11,900 players, and in the last 24 hours, the peak on Steam was 7,922.

It is still very early to judge the success and failure of the game, but the layoffs now show that the studio may have miscalculated its revenue. Because ultimately, the success of a Free2Play game does not depend on how many people play it, but how much each player spends on the game.

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What kind of game is this?? Palia is an attempt to take the stress out of MMOs. It aims to provide players with a relaxed gaming experience.

Behind it is apparently the enormous success of life simulations like Stardew Valley or the quintessential pandemic game: Animal Crossing.

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3 Body Problem: There is a free alternative to the Netflix hit – And some even find it better

Marie Friske Marie Friske Reading time 2 minutes

This year, the immense adaptation of a well-known novel, 3 Body Problem, was released on Netflix. But even before it came out, there had already been a Chinese film adaptation that you can watch completely for free on YouTube.

This year, 3 Body Problem was on everyone’s lips with the release of the Netflix adaptation by the Game-of-Thrones creators David Benioff and D.B. Weiss. But there is another film adaptation that you can watch completely for free.

Both series are based on the novel series The Three-Body Problem by Cixin Liu. The story is about humanity making contact with aliens on the planet Trisolaris.

However, the alien life form wants to invade the humans’ home to leave behind their own inhospitable planet – a conflict arises.

Here you can see a trailer for the Netflix adaptation of 3 Body Problem:

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Final Trailer for the Netflix series 3 Body Problem

A Chinese production of 3 Body Problem was already released last year

What kind of production is this? The Chinese adaptation of the novels is a series from Tencent titled Three-Body. It premiered on January 15, 2023, in China.

On YouTube, you can find 30 episodes that last between 43 and 57 minutes. The series is available with English subtitles. You can also get German subtitles from YouTube’s auto-translate feature.

Follow this link to access the series on the MiGu Official Channel on YouTube.

You can read more about 3 Body Problem here with our colleagues from Filmstarts: Wasted Potential: “3 Body Problem” once again proves Netflix’s biggest problem

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What do users say about the Chinese production? Both on Reddit and in the comments under the 1st episode on YouTube, there are several viewers who found the Tencent series much better than the Netflix production.

For example, @Jeity said: “It is really shocking how Da Shi has completely different personalities in this version and in the Netflix one. This version is sooo much better.” @weibojian3078 also made it clear in the YouTube comments that the Chinese version is the favored one: “I’m just here to wash my eyes LOL”.

This makes the Chinese version a good alternative that you should check out if you couldn’t connect with the Netflix production.

Whether you liked the Netflix series or not, there is one scene you will probably not forget anytime soon. You can read about how it was created and what the creators were thinking here:

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Baldur’s Gate 3: One of the hardest bosses is in Act 1, can end your run right at the start

Benedict Grothaus Benedict Grothaus Reading time 3 minutes

The Owlbear is actually considered one of the easier boss fights in Baldur’s Gate 3. While it is challenging because you encounter the boss early on, it is manageable with some strategy. Unless you are playing on Tactician difficulty. Then you suddenly have one of the hardest bosses in the game in front of you.

Spoiler warning: We will discuss boss fights from Act 1 and beyond and special abilities that only apply in Tactician mode.

What kind of boss is this?

  • The Owlbear waits in its cave, just after the Druid Grove. It is potentially the first real boss in the game, but it is optional at the same time.
  • The fight against the Owlbear is actually quite easy, as it is weakened by a spear thrust. It is worth defeating the beast: You will get a strong spear, a valuable Owlbear egg, and you can later rescue the baby Owlbear in camp.
  • However, if you are playing in Tactician or Honor mode, the Owlbear gains a new ability that makes the fight one of the deadliest in the entire game.
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Why is the Owlbear so difficult? As soon as you play on “Tactician” difficulty, the Owlbear can call a second Owlbear as a legendary action. This happens right in its first turn and usually before you even get a chance to act.

The fight not only doubles in difficulty but becomes nearly impossible. At this point, your party will likely only be at most level 4, probably lower. You lack spells and abilities to control the beasts. Hitting them is also difficult.

Moreover, Owlbears have strong stats and are huge. This means many of their saving throws against your spells succeed, and you can’t just shove them away. With their jump ability, they have a chance to throw you to the ground, making their attacks afterwards even deadlier. And there are more difficulties:

  • You have hardly any healing potions at this point, especially none that are stronger.
  • Your weapons and equipment are rather poor at this point in the game. Even with the powerful Everglow Blade, you hardly have an advantage.
  • The arena is clearly an advantage for the Owlbear since you cannot get to high ground – unless you already know what awaits you and can utilize the secret paths for positioning.

If you also have Shadowheart with you, there is a high probability that you play her completely wrong, causing her to deal no damage. If you do not want to risk your save, it is best to ignore the boss and come back later. The goblins will take care of him.

A trick helps you in boss fights – This way, you can cast multiple spells per round:

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Baldur’s Gate 3: Cast two spells in one go

Tactician and Honor mode give bosses new abilities

Like the Owlbear, all bosses on Tactician difficulty gain new abilities, called legendary actions. These allow them to use certain skills when conditions are met.

For instance, Dror Ragzlin grants all cultists within 5 meters an additional action when he is attacked. The spider matriarch traps a group member in a web when another spider dies. The web deals 8d10 damage after 3 rounds if the victim is not freed.

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A user on Reddit has created a tier list of the strongest bosses in Tactician mode. The Owlbear is rated so highly because you are simply too weak in Act 1. The further you progress, the more manageable the bosses become – with some exceptions.

Knowing about such abilities and actions is important when you play the Honor mode. In this mode, you only have a single save file.

If you do not want to lose it, you either have to preview the fights, invest a lot of time into new save files, or simply flee from the battle. Fleeing is something that most players ignore but is ironically very important in Honor mode. And the law wants it that an Honor run ends as absurdly as possible, not with an epic battle: Player survives 80 hours in Honor mode, does everything right, fails at a dialogue

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An anime adaptation is currently the most-watched series on Netflix worldwide

Jasmin Beverungen Jasmin Beverungen Reading time 2 minutes

Netflix has recently added Parasyte: The Grey to its lineup. The series is so successful that it has landed directly at number 1 on the most-watched series list. This live-action series, based on a cult manga, even surpasses giants like 3 Body Problem.

How successful is the series? In the ranking on FlixPatrol, Parasyte: The Grey, which should not be confused with the successful film Parasite, holds the number 1 spot for the most-watched series. The live-action adaptation is at the top in many countries around the world. Especially in South and Central America, as well as in parts of Africa and Southeast Asia, Parasyte: The Grey is extremely successful.

The remaining spots in the top 10 are as follows:

  • Rank 2: 3 Body Problem
  • Rank 3: Crooks
  • Rank 4: The Gentlemen
  • Rank 5: Queen of Tears
  • Rank 6: Testament – The Story of Moses
  • Rank 7: Ripley
  • Rank 8: Files of the Unexplained
  • Rank 9: Dexter
  • Rank 10: Between Lands

Currently in Germany, Crooks is in first place, closely followed by Crime Scene Berlin: Nightlife Killer. Parasyte: The Grey is only in third place. However, due to its popularity around the world, it has made it to the top of the ranking.

And there’s a reason for that: So far, the series has received a recommendation of 100% on Rotten Tomatoes, with an 83% approval rating from fans. However, the result is not yet representative, as only a few ratings have been submitted so far. On IMDb, the series holds a rating of 7.3/10 from 2,518 reviews.

The trailer for the series on Netflix can be found here:

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Parasyte: The Grey – Official Trailer for the Live-Action Adaptation

In Parasyte, humanity is threatened by parasites

What is Parasyte: The Grey about? The live-action series is based on the manga Parasyte, which was published from 1988 to 1995. In it, alien spores land on Earth and infiltrate humans as parasites.

The manga creator Hitoshi Iwaaki explained to Netflix that the live-action series, with its six episodes, takes place in the same universe as the manga. However, the plot is somewhat different, as this time we follow the experiences from the perspective of Jeong Soo-In.

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In both the original work and the series, the main character is infected by a parasite that is not out to kill its host at all. Rather, the two parties want to coexist. The protagonists must learn to live with the being in their body, leading to many conflicts.

There is also an anime called Parasyte -the maxim-. It is currently airing in Japanese with German subtitles on Crunchyroll. If you have a subscription, you can watch the anime there.

Another live adaptation available on Netflix is One Piece. The series is based on the eponymous manga. Although a second season is already in production, the final ending would not be a problem for the actress playing Nami:

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The new WoW expansion is coming in a limited anniversary edition, fueling rumors about the Alpha

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Blizzard has set a countdown in the Gear Store that counts down to the Collector’s Edition of The War Within, the new expansion for World of Warcraft. The end date fits perfectly within the timeframe when the Alpha is supposed to start and is now causing discussions.

This is the new info:

  • The new expansion The War Within is supposed to start in 2024 and will have an Alpha and a Beta beforehand.
  • In the official Gear Store of Blizzard, a countdown has now appeared that ends on April 17. That’s when the pre-sale of the Collector’s Edition starts.
  • When exactly The War Within starts is still not known.
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What does this mean for the Alpha? The purchase of the Collector’s Edition generally comes with access to the Beta of the expansion. Access to the Alpha is not guaranteed, but the timing raises eyebrows in the community.

On Reddit, players are now speculating that the pre-sale of the Collector’s Edition coincides with the start of the Alpha on the same date. This would actually make sense for several reasons:

The Alpha of The War Within must start soon, and with April 17 as the starting date for the pre-sale of the Collector’s Edition, a concrete date would be set.

This time, the Collector’s Edition is coming in a special anniversary edition for the 20th anniversary of World of Warcraft, which will be celebrated in November 2024. It is quite possible that the Collector’s Edition will sell out even faster this time.

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World of Warcraft: The War Within – Cinematic Trailer

The Collector’s Edition of The War Within – What’s included?

So far, there are no details on what exactly the Collector’s Edition of The War Within will include. Previous collector’s boxes have typically contained:

Since The War Within is being released as an anniversary edition, it is quite possible that the Collector’s Edition will be somewhat larger. However, we cannot say for sure yet. There is also no price information, which was previously around 130 euros.

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The War Within is slated to be released in summer 2024. A specific date is still pending – even though the anniversary edition suggests that the expansion may not be available until November. However, according to the roadmap, it is supposed to come much earlier. We are expecting it in August.

Public tests for The War Within are still to come. However, players have been discussing for a while what the expansion needs and what it must not have. Blizzard has already responded to the criticism: The Beta of WoW The War Within is not live yet, but Blizzard already says: Sorry, we are changing that

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New event in Destiny 2 will excite veterans and free players today – Here is what we know

Christos Tsogos Christos Tsogos Reading time 3 minutes

Bungie has a large event planned for Destiny 2 before “The Final Shape” takes place. The start of “Into the Light” has now been announced, and the developers are letting players know that a lot is coming their way.

Update, April 09: Today, after the server down, the free event “Into the Light” begins. Note that at 6:30 PM, Bungie will release another stream, this time about the upcoming DLC “The Final Shape”.

What kind of event is this? The upcoming event is called “Into the Light”. Little is known about the actual event, and players are speculating about what activities, items, and armor can be expected. However, Bungie has communicated to all players that the event should be free and will offer something for every type of player, whether newcomers or veterans.

In line with the TWaB post on Thursday evening, Bungie has revealed news regarding “Into the Light”. The developers plan a total of three large livestreams in which Bungie will address and present various aspects of the event. The dates are set.

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Destiny 2: Season of the Wish – Guardian Games All-Stars Trailer

Bungie needs 3 streams to explain everything to you

What has Bungie said? The developers have announced the start of the streams, as well as the actual release of the event. Here are the dates you should mark in your calendar:

  • First livestream: March 19 at 6 PM
  • Second livestream: March 26 at 6 PM
  • Third livestream: April 02 at 6 PM
  • Release of the event: April 09, with update 7.3.6

The update is therefore expected to be huge, which is why Bungie decided to split all content into three separate streams and present them on Twitch. The developers will share a lot of information during the streams and demonstrate it along the way during a hands-on.

Following a tip from our reader Millerntorian, there are also two emblems that you can secure through Twitch. You will receive both if you spend enough time in the streams.

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Unlike Bungie, which announced in the TWiD, the Green emblem is available for 1 hour and the Red emblem for 3 hours of your time spent in the streams.

How much content can be expected? Bungie has revealed nothing about the content. The only thing players have seen from the event is a key art, which we have used as the title image for our post. In this key art, you can see Hunters, Warlocks, and Titans fighting against the Hive on the PvP map “Downtown”.

In the sky, many pyramid ships and monoliths of darkness can be seen. The Guardians fight together with Scorpius turrets that are likely created in collaboration with the Vanguard and the Cabal.

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One could now speculate that the weapons and armor that the Guardians carry will be obtainable in the upcoming event. If that is the case, there could already be backlash from the community, as the armor consists of altered variants of the Noble Size, Fumioser Suit, and Ego Claw armor sets.

As for the weapons, they include the Falling Guillotine and the hand cannon “Midnight Coup” from the Calus raid. Unfortunately, we could not identify the third weapon, so it might be a new shotgun.

What do you think about the three stream dates that Bungie has prepared for you? Will you be watching or will you skip the chatter? Let us know in the comments!

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Palworld Types: Strengths and Weaknesses of All Elements in Overview

Benedikt Schlotmann Benedikt Schlotmann Reading time 2 minutes

As in Pokémon, the Pals in Palworld have strengths and weaknesses. We present all types in an overview and explain the strengths and weaknesses of the Pals.

What are types? In Palworld, each Pal has an element, a so-called type. This type describes how strong or weak the Pal is against another type. This can either result in bonus damage or significantly less damage being dealt.

MeinMMO lists all currently known types and shows strengths and weaknesses. We have sorted the types alphabetically. The best Pals to start Palworld can be found in this overview.

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The article was first published in January 2024. On April 9, 2024, we updated the article and brought it up to date.

Last updates: 09.04.2024, 23.01.2024

Palworld: All types at a glance

Ground:

  • Strong against: Electric
  • Weak against: Grass

Darkness:

  • Strong against: Neutral
  • Weak against: Dragon

Dragon:

  • Strong against: Darkness
  • Weak against: Ice

Ice:

  • Strong against: Dragon
  • Weak against: Fire

Electric:

  • Strong against: Water
  • Weak against: Ground

Fire:

  • Strong against: Grass, Ice
  • Weak against: Water

Grass:

  • Strong against: Ground
  • Weak against: Fire

Neutral:

  • Strong against: Nothing
  • Weak against: Darkness

Water:

  • Strong against: Fire
  • Weak against: Electric

These are all currently known types that exist in Palworld. If the developers add more types during Early Access, we will keep you updated and update our article accordingly.

Where can you find the types? You can find the types directly in the Paldex, where all discovered and captured Pals are listed. Here, the type is noted right behind the order number. Alternatively, you can go to “Team” via the menu and choose your Pal there. You will also see the type.

Palworld Types
In the Paldex, you can see all types next to the order number.
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A player pays over 80,000 euros for an ancient video game: “It was the first game my mother ever bought me”

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A player paid over 80,000 euros for an old video game on eBay. He stated that the game evokes nostalgic memories for him.

In one of the largest auctions for an unpackaged video game, a rare, sealed copy of Castlevania for the original NES console was recently sold on eBay for $90,100. This is approximately 81,000 euros (as of April 9, 2024).

The auction winner, Tom Curtin, is not an unknown figure in the collector scene. However, for him, the auction also has personal significance.

Player buys ancient game, evokes childhood memories

What kind of auction was it? The seller is supposedly a person selling an estate that includes old video games. The seller has already listed and sold several similar games, such as a copy of BurgerTime for the NES for over $11,000 or a copy of Trojan for nearly $7,000.

However, the latest auction for Castlevania is likely to overshadow all other offers. Some speculate that it may be the most expensive video game ever sold on eBay.

What made the auction special? Tom Curtin explained that he has a special relationship with this game and therefore had to buy it. His mother bought him the game many years ago. Curtin writes in a post (via gamesradar.com):

The search is over after 23 years. I had come to terms with the fact that I might never find this grail after years of searching. But this week, everything turned out well for a childhood friend and me, as we were able to acquire this absolute beauty. It was the first game my mother ever bought for me. I still remember the call we made to buy it. It’s an important memory, just like last week. There are still a few flights ahead of us, but this beautiful Castlevania first edition is almost home.

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More old games: A Texan has collected over 20,000 games, including many rarities. However, he reveals that he hasn’t played many of the games. His collection also includes games that were never officially available for purchase:

Over 20,000 Games – The largest game library in the world belongs to a single collector

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Call of Duty is more successful today than in 2023, says Activision – Despite the worst reviews a CoD has ever had

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The current release of Call of Duty, Modern Warfare 3, has a bad reputation and the lowest rating a Call of Duty has ever received on Metacritic. But is the shooter better than the negative reviews on Metacritic suggest? A journalist from Forbes claims so, and Activision Blizzard agrees: Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 is currently performing better than its predecessor in 2023.

What is the problem with Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3?

  • Every year a new Call of Duty is released. In reviews, the games usually land somewhere between 78 and 88 %.
  • However, the current Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 was harshly criticized by reviewers with only 56 % (PS5). This is the lowest score a “real” Call of Duty has ever received – only mobile ports have been rated worse by international gaming press.
  • The general sentiment about the current Call of Duty: Weak campaign, essentially just an “update”, a map pack for Modern Warfare 2, not enough new content for the price.
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Call of Duty Modern Warfare 3 Season 2 Multiplayer Trailer

Journalist says: Weak campaign, but strong multiplayer

What is the counterargument? The US site Forbes states: The critics were wrong about Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3.

While the criticism about the release state is correct and the campaign is weak, Modern Warfare 3 excels where it matters: in multiplayer mode.

Sledgehammer Games has also delivered and supported the game with strong new maps in the first 3 seasons: 15 new maps have been added to the 16 release maps effectively doubling the number of playable maps at launch.

Additionally, the developers provided a lot of weapons, attachments and perks. The mechanics are noticeably different from Modern Warfare 2, even if they feel similar.

Journalist calls Modern Warfare 3 the “best Call of Duty in years”

Call of Duty Modern Warfare is not a “map pack”; the complete overhaul of player movement, Uplay, and perks contradicts that.

Forbes concludes: Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 is significantly better than its reputation and what the negative reviews suggested. It had a weak start, but the developers now deserve recognition.

They have created the “best Call of Duty” in recent years. Especially the “3v3v3 Cutthroat Mode” is great and offers a fantastic multiplayer experience.

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Activision Blizzard says: Player engagement has increased

What does Activision Blizzard say? They seem grateful that someone is defending their disparaged Modern Warfare 3. In a statement to Forbes, they said:

We really enjoy supporting the Call of Duty community. The teams have enjoyed engaging with our players and creating high-quality new experiences for them. Player engagement has increased, and more players are playing now than at this time last year.

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Data shows: Lower hype at release, but higher consistency

What does the data say? We don’t know player numbers for Call of Duty, but we can get a sense of where the shooter giant currently stands through Google Trends. Google Trends reflects global interest in a brand:

  • The last major hype for Call of Duty was in October 2022, when Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 was released.
  • This enthusiasm could not be matched by Modern Warfare 3. The release of Modern Warfare 2 was the peak of the last 2 years. Modern Warfare 3 reached only about 73 % of this peak worldwide.
  • Nevertheless, Activision Blizzard’s statement holds true: From February 2023 to mid-July 2023, Call of Duty fell into quite a hole as players lost interest (42 % of the release hype in the last week of March 2023).
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At the launch of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 in November 2023, it was the case that the release of Modern Warfare 3 did not create the same hype as its predecessor, yet the interest has remained longer. And the game did not fall into a spring slump after release as distinctly as its predecessor:

  • In the last week of March 2024, Call of Duty had 53 % of the release hype of Modern Warfare 2, which is 10 % higher than its predecessor in the same time frame.

The data supports Activision Blizzard’s statement: While the hype around Call of Duty at release was weaker than the previous year, it is now a bit more consistent.

According to the data, interest in Call of Duty is slightly higher compared to the previous year at the same time, but only by a little.

The development of service games often determines how consistent a game is after release. However, the performance of an esports athlete is assessed by different factors:

Call of Duty: Esport professional exposes colleague who smokes weed and plays high

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A special character from Dragon’s Dogma 2 has good rewards for you, but he is frightening

Cedric Holmeier Cedric Holmeier Reading time 2 minutes

In Dragon’s Dogma 2 there is a character who rewards you handsomely for solving 10 puzzles. However, players find the appearance of the quest giver frightening.

What kind of character is this? In Dragon’s Dogma 2, there are various quest givers, and one, met in the middle of the game, is particularly scary. We are talking about the Sphinx, who attracts attention with her intimidating gaze and revealing appearance. 

Who is the Sphinx? The Sphinx is a mythical creature with the body of a lion, the head of a human, and the wings of an eagle.

She lives reclusively and alone in a well-hidden shrine in Dragon’s Dogma 2. If you find her, she will challenge you with ten riddles, which will yield good rewards.

Here you can see the trailer for Dragon’s Dogma 2.

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For the launch, Dragon’s Dogma 2 will receive a final trailer

The Sphinx is frightening, even though she is scantily dressed

Why is the Sphinx frightening? Players find the Sphinx particularly terrifying because of her strange facial expressions. You can see well in our cover image why players feel a bit afraid of her. Interestingly, despite her revealing clothing, players find her rather frightening.

On TikTok, there are already several videos about the Sphinx. Among them is the TikTok video by in_gob_we_trust, which has gathered many comments about the Sphinx. It’s That One Guy writes there: “The Sphinx has that ‘Makima’ death stare.” This refers to the character from the anime and manga Chainsaw Man, who is notable for her special eyes.

fartsmella praises her design: “It’s amazing how her scales grow and fade as her pupils dilate, such attention to detail.”

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Solving the riddles brings valuable rewards

What kind of riddles are they? The Sphinx has 10 riddles for you. At the end of each riddle, a reward awaits you, and at the conclusion of the quest line, you will receive another 27,000 EXP, 10,000 gold, and the Wisdom Key, with which you can open the golden chest and obtain the Eternal Lazarus Stone.

In the riddles, you must complete various tasks, which we do not wish to list all here. You will need to travel, gather, fight, and in the end, a boss battle awaits you. Those who want to know exactly what the Sphinx is about can check our guide: Dragon’s Dogma 2: Sphinx Riddles – How to Solve the 10 Riddles

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Players demand new Pals in Palworld – Dataminers discover exactly what everyone wishes for

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In Palworld you can currently face the first raid. Now there are also news on another front: Dataminers have discovered new Pals. Among them is one that players have been wishing for a long time.

What has happened recently in Palworld? After an overwhelmingly good launch in January, things have been getting quieter around Palworld since mid-February. However, developer Pocket Pair recently released a major update with the first significant endgame raid.

You can check out the new boss enemy in the trailer here:

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The developers of Palworld showcase the 1st raid

The update was released a few days ago and also brought fresh content for dataminers. This was of course immediately analyzed, and several new potential Pals were discovered.

New Pals for Palworld – With a Community Wish?

What have the dataminers found? Via reddit, dataminer quiteverydumb shares his new discoveries. He was able to find the following possible new Pals:

  • gorilla_ground
  • kingbahamut_dragon
  • foxmage_dark
  • catmage_fire
  • herculesbeetle_ground
  • weaseldragon_fire
  • skydragon_grass
  • hadesbird_electric
  • ronin_dark
  • darkscorpion_ground

In Palworld, the Pals are named after their model counterparts. Warsect, one of the best early tank Pals, is named herculesbeetle in the game data, which means Hercules beetle. The found herculesbeetle_ground is presumably a new version of Warsect with the ground element.

So, the found Pals are accordingly versions of known Pals with new elemental affiliations. Among them is also one that players have been wishing for on reddit for quite some time.

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Which of the Pals do players wish for? Commenters under quiteverydumb’s post paid special attention to weasledragon_fire. weasledragon is the name of the Pal Chillet. As the codename suggests, it is a weasel-like dragon Pal with the ice element. The addition _fire therefore indicates a fire version of the creature.

However, players have actually been wishing for a fire version for Chillet for quite some time. In a reddit post from two months ago, user AetherBytes presented his version: the Grillet.

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Under the post about the recently discovered Pals, players are excited about the discovery: Aggravating-Bug-8761 writes, Grillet is now Canon. MimeKirby agrees and hopes they actually name it Grillet and not Chillet Ignis.

There are already some Pals with different elemental versions. The powerful water Pal Jormuntide can also be caught as a strong Jormuntide Ignis. Besides the beings with elemental name additions, there are also Pal variants like Paladius and its night version Necromus. These follow a different naming convention.

Both name versions – Grillet and Chillet Ignis – would therefore be absolutely plausible. However, it would likely be important for the developers to clarify the rights to the name Grillet and whether they can actually use it.

If there are no legal obstacles to the name Grillet, the chance is very high that developers Pocket Pair will opt for it. By the way, they recently proved they also have a sense of humor with their April 1, 2024 post: Did you know that lonely Pals go to a school and long for your love?

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