Players have found ways to duplicate items and generate gold in Last Epoch. Now the developers are responding to the exploits and taking action to relieve the economy in the game.
Last Epoch was fully released in February with version 1.0 after years of early access. Since then, two incidents have occurred: players exploited the bugs, to generate gold and to duplicate items.
On April 2nd, the developers released a statement on Steam regarding the exploits and the consequences they intend to take. They also outlined their plans for the future to relieve the economy in Last Epoch.
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Developers Take Action to Alleviate the Economy
What has strained the economy? According to the developers, there have been two known exploits that disrupt the economy in the game since the full release of Last Epoch:
The duplication of items through the bazaar. They were alerted to this exploit three days after its initial discovery and provided a fix on the same day.
A gold exploit for which they provided a fix in less than 24 hours after becoming aware of it.
What measures have they taken? The developers have reviewed and banned affected accounts. They hope this will reduce inflation and allow the economy in the game to recover. Specifically, they state:
In response to the gold exploit, we have reviewed gold activities at the account level and identified and banned accounts that were involved in illegal gold acquisition. […]
We have also banned accounts with duplicated items from the first exploit, and we will continue to process and ban all accounts associated with RMT services [Real Money Trading, selling items for real money] (both buying and selling).
Through these regular account bans due to involvement with RMT, significant amounts of gold are actively removed from the economy, which we believe will contribute to reducing inflation.
The developers cannot specify exactly what the methods look like, as they are still in the process. However, they assume that removing “a large amount of gold through banning those who exploited the gold bug, as well as the RMT accounts that were affected, will be a great help” in alleviating the economy.
What are their future plans? On one hand, the developers want to continue responding to exploits, but also “proactively work to prevent exploits from happening in the first place.” They see it as their responsibility to “do everything to prevent these exploits from the start.”
The impression of item dupes in Last Epoch has also arisen because players can legitimately duplicate items in a dungeon and with runes.
“These legitimate duplications can create some very suspicious offers at the bazaar,” the developers write. They want to prevent this system from causing confusion and visually clarify, “that an item is a legitimate duplicate (for duplicated items, the 2D graphics for the item will be mirrored/flipped).”
Regarding gold, methods for inflation control are under discussion, such as introducing a gold tax on transactions. However, this is planned to come with version 1.1 in Last Epoch, “as it would be a quite fundamental change to the bazaar and the Merchant Guild.”
In conclusion, the developers emphasize that they take the feedback from the community into account and take such incidents very seriously.
In mid-March, they reached out to the community for a different reason and gathered feedback. They conducted a survey focusing on bug fixes and balance changes. Their conclusion is: The bugs that allow for overpowered builds are to be addressed: Last Epoch will weaken OP builds because players want that.
This is an AI-powered translation. Some inaccuracies might exist.
At PAX East, the release date for the new expansion of Final Fantasy XIV – Dawntrail – was finally announced. However, the head of the MMORPG also spoke about a shift in the developers’ focus: away from optimization for solo content and back to multiplayer content.
What was announced? During the presentation at PAX East, Naoki Yoshida, the Director and Producer of Final Fantasy XIV, talked about future plans for the MMORPG. On a PowerPoint slide, he listed the following points:
Refined multiplayer gameplay
More extensive content
A more fulfilling player experience
Improved rewards
These points are intended to pertain to the upcoming content and patches following the release of Dawntrail.
Specifically, Yoshi-P mentioned new content like Eureka from Stormblood or Bozja from Shadowbringers. These are contents that include a side story as well as their own instances and maps. Each instance can hold up to 72 players, which still conveys a sense of fullness on the smaller maps.
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What are Eureka and Bozja? In Eureka and Bozja, mobs, bosses, and smaller group content spawn that need to be completed. After players, who sometimes form so-called FATE parties, have completed all content, the endgame is unlocked. This endgame can be, for example, a 48-player dungeon with extra tough enemies, at the end of which special rewards await.
Older content is popular among players for various reasons: In both instances, players grind levels, defeat world bosses together with other players, and cheer each other on. In Eureka and Bozja, Final Fantasy XIV feels very much like a traditional MMORPG.
Additionally, Bozja is perfect for leveling secondary classes. You can also acquire many great items there and meet other players.
Why an MMORPG needs to announce that it wants to bring multiplayer content
Why is this so exciting for an MMORPG? In the development of Final Fantasy XIV, the development team focused on single-player experiences for the past two years. This included expanding the Trust system, where NPC companions could be taken into 4-player dungeons.
The background to this is that Final Fantasy XIV aims to appeal not only to the traditional MMORPG player base but also to pure RPG fans:
The common thread that connects almost all content of the game is the strong main story, with which the game also advertises. To make it easier for fans of story-focused games to enter Final Fantasy XIV, the development team invested many resources in single-player-friendly adjustments and content.
Theoretically, you can now also play the game alone and view other player characters in the overworld as NPCs, similar to Diablo 4.
The focus on developing solo content caused ongoing dissatisfaction in the game’s community. Content like Bozja was painfully missed in the current expansion, although of course, there were simply other content instead. Nevertheless, there was often talk of content drought.
However, if the focus in Dawntrail is again more on multiplayer, it should make the player base much happier: Now that older content has been streamlined for single players, this will likely also be taken into account in newer content. The developers of content types for both target groups will most likely run simultaneously.
Kaitlyn “Amouranth” Siragusa (30) is a master at creatively interpreting the rules of Twitch and staying just within the allowed limits. However, it now seems she may have gone too far, as she received two suspensions.
What are these bans? Amouranth has quite a bit of experience with temporary suspensions from Twitch. In the past, she skillfully circumvented the bans by expertly balancing on the edge of what was allowed – or she profited from it.
However, the current series of bans is also unusual for the scandal-tested streamer: Amouranth’s Twitch channel was banned on March 30, unbanned on March 31, and is now banned again since April 2.
The reasons for the bans are currently unknown. On Twitch, it is only stated that the channel is temporarily unavailable due to a violation of community guidelines or terms of service – it seems to be another temporary ban.
Amouranth was getting her nails done in a salon when she was alerted about the ban. However, she only slightly grimaced and looked at her phone. “Weird,” the streamer commented on the ban. “This is so strange.”
How is this being discussed? On X, formerly Twitter, many users are demanding that Twitch permanently ban the streamer. For Amouranth, this marks the 9th and 10th ban – other content creators, they say, would not be given so many chances.
Many also react mockingly, claiming that the ban will be lifted anyway, that Twitch would never permanently ban its “golden goose”.
Even though the imposed bans seem to be only temporary so far, it does appear that Twitch is currently eager to enforce its guidelines more strictly. The recent rule changes are a result of an “arms race” for the most creative interpretation of the guidelines that content creators have been engaged in with the platform for years.
Baldur’s Gate 3 was really good – but it could be even better. Fans point out where there is still room for improvement.
Baldur’s Gate 3 is likely one of the most successful role-playing games of all time, which will remain memorable to fans for a long time. Even half a year after release, discussions about new secrets and small details are still lively. However, not everyone is 100% happy with the game, even the satisfied players.
In the post “What criticisms do you have about the game?” in the Baldur’s Gate 3 Subreddit, people talk quite rationally about where improvements are necessary and what small details would make the gaming experience even smoother.
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However, this is not about fundamental criticism of the core mechanics of the game, such as “I don’t like the combat system”, but rather smaller aspects that could have used a bit more time or attention from the developers. The community discusses fairly rationally and has gathered a whole range of ideas and impressions that could have made Baldur’s Gate 3 even better.
Here are some of these points presented to you.
More decisions that have consequences
The opening of the post was the desire for a more frequent need to make an actual choice – for example, in deciding whether to travel through the Underdark or the mountain pass. UnintelligibleLogic writes:
I wish the choice between the Underdark and the road to Baldur’s Gate was a real choice. I want to be forced to make a decision and wonder or regret what I missed in this run because of it. I want to be motivated to go back and make different choices. Visiting both the Underdark and the mountain pass feels like I don’t have to think about a decision at all.
Being evil isn’t rewarding – and that’s a shame
Decisions with (missing) consequences are already a popular topic. Some believe that the developers have sometimes given in too much to fan demands. Many think it’s not good that Minthara can also be recruited when saving the druid grove. As a result, there are practically no rewarding aspects to ever playing evil. Punninglinguist writes:
Making Minthara recruitable while defending the grove was, in my opinion, a big mistake by the developers who simply caved to fan pressure. There are so many characters that you can’t recruit as a villain, but if you’re nice and kind, you get everyone? Bullshit.
Companions walk into toxic soup
Other criticisms are more gameplay-related. The automatic pathfinding of companions is frequently a nuisance, as ContentPriority4237 writes:
I want my companions to stop walking through the acid puddle they just created or to not walk directly into the lava instead of taking the path right next to it.
This has also been a frequent point of criticism in recent months. Because the pathfinding of companions often makes it necessary for you to take control of each individual and manage the whole group in the best “micro-management” way. Especially in passages that would otherwise be harmless, this is more of a nuisance than a pleasure.
Companions need more conflicts – especially with other companions
While everyone agrees that the companions in Baldur’s Gate 3 are all quite magnificent, there is still criticism. Particularly, it is pointed out that most companions only have a relationship with Tav (the “hero”) but have hardly any interactions with each other. Usually, you only hear a small dialogue between two characters occasionally while traveling, which doesn’t really have any impact. True scenes between two characters that do not understand each other are only very rarely found.
This often makes it feel like the characters basically exist “only for Tav” and this makes them seem a bit less realistic. Or as meowgrrr summarizes:
All companions are my friends, but they are not friends with each other.
This view is also shared by Generation7:
Maybe it’s just me, but I never got the impression that the companions care about each other, only about the player. They hardly interact with each other and they don’t seem to care much if something happens to one of them.
Who knows, maybe some of this feedback will be implemented in a “Definitive Edition” or something similar.
In Helldivers 2, there are many weapons that have their areas of application. One of them was considered the best shotgun for taking out enemies of democracy at long ranges, but it was nerfed. Unjustly? Players are complaining, but the developers have good reasons.
What kind of weapon is it? The powerful weapon is the SG-8S Slugger, a special version of the SG-8 Punisher. The Slugger is a shotgun that fires solid slugs instead of buckshot. It must be reloaded one by one but has a high range and strong damage.
It was considered a strong option for eliminating enemies precisely. The developers were displeased. The recent nerf wave was a “correction”. Since then, players have been wondering why the shotgun was nerfed, but the reason was obvious, according to the developers.
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Developers Explain the Reason for the Nerf
What did the developers say? On the Helldivers 2 Discord server, the community discussed the nerf of the Slugger. They feel it is unjustified and the adjustments make no sense, according to the players. For this reason, Alexus, a developer responsible for weapon balance in the game, spoke up. According to him, the reason for the nerf is clear:
That is incorrect, the selection rate was not the reason for the Slugger nerf. The truth is, the Slugger was simply the best sniper rifle on the market, which, as you know, is not fitting for a shotgun.
Anyone who played with the Slugger before the nerf should have noticed how powerfully one could eliminate single enemies from long distances. That should not be the case for a shotgun, as shotguns usually unleash their true power at short distances. Consequently, damage and stagger effects were reduced to keep them in check.
Nerf creates space for alternatives: Although the Slugger is still a strong weapon and has not been completely nerfed, there is now a better alternative that takes the place of the shotgun, and that is the JAR-5 Dominator.
This explosive rifle shares similarities with the old Slugger model:
It fires single, explosive rounds with 50 points more damage.
Has medium armor penetration
Can stagger opponents
Has more reserve ammo than the Slugger
So if you’re looking for an alternative “sniper” that is also powerful in close combat, you should opt for the Dominator. The rifle destroys your enemies effortlessly with added explosive effects.
Do you find it a pity that the Slugger was nerfed, or do you celebrate that the developers shake up the meta with such nerfs? Let us know in the comments!
In FC 24, the power shot is currently very much in the spotlight because with its help, you can acquire a strong player. But that’s not the only reason you should have the power shot in your repertoire. We’ll show you how to execute it.
What is the power shot? Its debut was in FIFA 23. As the name suggests, the power shot is the hardest and fastest ball you can shoot on goal in the game.
Significant is the long preparation before the ball leaves your foot. When you charge the power shot, the camera zooms in on your player and shows the slow winding motion until the complete execution.
But besides this limitation, the power shot can be a strong weapon for your game. If you have given it little attention until now, now would be the perfect time to practice.
The power shot in FC 24: Key combination for execution
How do you perform the power shot? The power shot is easy to execute in the game. Hold L1 and R1 on the PlayStation or LB and RB on the Xbox while charging a shot. The longer you hold the shoot button, the sharper and higher the ball will fly towards the goal.
You should not overdo the charging, otherwise your power shot will land in the stands.
What makes the power shot more complicated than other shots is the manual aiming. You must aim precisely in the direction with the left analog stick where you want your ball to fly while charging. Here a steady hand and some practice are required. The thrill of the first goals when the ball flies into the net at over 100 km/h will reward your efforts.
3 advantages of the power shot for your game
Goal threat from distance: The power shot also makes you a goal threat outside the box. It increases the likelihood of scoring a goal from distance.
More precise finishes: Since you do not receive any help when aiming but must control it manually, you can ideally place power shots better than normal goal shots.
Interrupted power shots as a feint: You can also interrupt the power shot while charging (L2+R2 on the PlayStation/LT+RT on the Xbox). This way, you can outsmart your opponents.
Why is training with the power shot worthwhile? In the objectives, you will find Robin van Persie, one of many new event players that have been introduced as part of the new Golazo event.
The Dutchman was famous for his often spectacular goals, which he frequently scored with a powerful shot. Therefore, one task you must complete for Golazo van Persie is to score 4 goals with a power shot. Once you have completed this and all other tasks, the junior version of van Persie will be yours.
The Manga of One Piece is said by Eiichiro Oda to be in its final stages. For Luffy and his crew, it’s heading from Egghead Island to the next island. However, the current chapter hints at a major problem that could be related to the grand finale of the manga.
What is the major problem? In a discussion with Akira Toriyama, the manga artist of Dragon Ball, Eiichiro Oda admitted to a significant weakness. He stated that he is not good at drawing machines and robots. Since he doesn’t know much about them, he can’t draw them perfectly.
I have no idea about machines at all, so I can’t draw them. Well, the shape [of the entire mecha] doesn’t have to be practical in real life.
Warning, big spoiler: From here on, there will be information about the current status of the manga chapter, specifically the fight on Egghead Island.
Oda has already had to prove his skills in drawing robots:
Franky is a cyborg and has just upgraded parts of his body after the time skip, making him look more like a robot.
The satellites of Vegapunk often look more like robots than humans.
On Egghead Island lies an ancient robot that has just come to life.
The current chapter suggests that there could be more robots in the future that Oda will have to draw. And this could become a problem for the manga artist in the finale of One Piece.
You can watch the trailer for Egghead Island here:
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One Piece: New trailer shows first images from the Egghead Island arc
A Finale with One Piece and Robots
Why could this become a problem? Thanks to Professor Clover, we know that the ancient kingdom existed. It is one of the greatest mysteries in One Piece. The World Government has completely erased the history of the kingdom and tries to guard the secret.
The kingdom existed around 800 years ago. It is believed to be connected to the true history and the Void Century. Nobody knows what happened in that century that followed the end of the ancient kingdom. Only the Poneglyphs contain the secret surrounding the true history of the ancient kingdom and its demise.
Dr. Vegapunk had the theory that the kingdom was technologically advanced. The civilization could have created futuristic giant robots, the remains of which we see in the form of a final robot in the current manga chapter.
Accordingly, it could be that in the grand finale, the mystery surrounding all these mysteries will finally be resolved. If the ancient kingdom really worked so much with robots, it could mean that Oda will have to draw numerous robots in flashbacks.
This could become a major challenge for the manga artist since he can’t draw them.
Already now, Oda has to live with the fact that he has brought the robot on Egghead Island to life. He apologized to Joyboy and set off. It remains exciting what the apology was for and how the gigantic robot will now act.
The mystery thriller “3 Body Problem” is about humanity’s first contact with extraterrestrial life forms. Behind the scenes of the Netflix series, however, a real crime unfolded.
Note: The title image comes from the series 3 Body Problem (via Moviepilot) and does not depict either the victim or the perpetrator.
Lin Qi was an emerging star in the Chinese internet industry. With his company Yoozoo Games, he developed and published, among other things, the auto-battler MMORPG League of Angels. However, Lin Qi was also a big fan of Liu Cixin’s Trisolaris trilogy.
The billionaire wanted to turn the Chinese sci-fi series into an international pop culture phenomenon comparable to “Star Wars.” For years, he sought to secure the rights for a film adaptation. He reportedly had plans for a film as early as 2014 – but the rights were held by a couple who purchased them directly from the author in 2009.
When Netflix announced the adaptation of The Three-Body Problem in 2020, Lin Qi was listed as an executive producer.
However, just a few months later, in December 2020, Lin Qi died at the age of 39. According to Chinese authorities, he was allegedly murdered by the lawyer Xu Yao, who had previously secured the rights to the film adaptation.
In an interview shortly before his death, Lin Qi spoke about the project: The Three Body Problem had the potential to become his life’s work, the billionaire said. He would likely still be thinking about it when he “says goodbye to the world at 90 years old.”
More about the series itself can be found with the colleagues at Moviepilot.
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Final Trailer for the Netflix series 3 Body Problem
Planned for a long time
How did the murder happen? According to reports from Chinese media, Xu Yao was allegedly brought to Yoozoo Games in 2017 to secure the rights for a film adaptation of The Three-Body Problem. He was then appointed head of a subsidiary to develop the Three-Body IP.
However, in his new role, Xu Yao apparently could not impress anymore: His salary was cut and major projects went to others. He was reportedly barely involved in the Netflix deal.
Xu Yao apparently planned the murder of his boss long in advance and took extreme measures to do so. He was said to be a fan of the cult series Breaking Bad and seemingly drew inspiration from it. Reportedly, he set up a lab in a suburb of Shanghai where he experimented with various poisons.
According to the Chinese news channel Phoenix News, he set up 160 mobile numbers and established a trading company in Japan to acquire dangerous chemicals. He is said to have purchased over 100 toxic substances on the dark web.
He gifted the resulting poison cocktail to Lin Qi under the guise of “probiotic pills.” On December 17, 2020, Lin Qi was admitted to the hospital with complaints, where he died on December 25.
Xu Yao is also said to have poisoned the drinks of two other executives, causing health issues for a total of four employees. Fortunately, all four survived.
What happens to the perpetrator? Xu Yao was sentenced to death by a court in Shanghai on March 22, 2022 – one day after the Netflix premiere of 3 Body Problem.
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The research will be expanded throughout the season, until June 1, 2024. It revolves around the Ultra Beast Venicro. So far, only Steps 1 and 2 have been available.
Since the start of the event “Appropriate Surprises”, Steps 3 and 4 have also been unlocked. What you can expect there, we will show you here.
Warning: If you prefer surprises, you should not continue reading.
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Pokémon GO: This is what the new season ‘World full of Wonders’ looks like in the trailer
World Full of Wonders – Step 3 of 5
Task
Reward
Catch 30 Pokémon
Encounter with Garstella
Spin 15 PokéStops
5 Hyper Potions
Use 20 Power-Ups on Pokémon
5 Revives
Land 20 Great Throws
15 Ultra Balls
Stage reward: After completing the tasks, you will receive 50 candies for Venicro and 803 XP.
World Full of Wonders – Step 4 of 5
Task
Reward
Complete 15 Field Research tasks
Encounter with Hisui-Baldorfish
Explore 10 kilometers
7 Nanab Berries
Catch 25 different species of Pokémon
5 Max Revives
Defeat 5 Grunts from Team GO Rocket
2 mysterious components
Stage reward: Here you will receive 50 more candies for Venicro and again 803 XP.
There is currently a big sale with spring offers in the PS Store. Games with up to 75% discount can now be snagged, and among these treasures awaits the hack & slash Diablo 4. If the game was too expensive for you, it might be worth purchasing now.
What kind of game is this? The game we recommend is Blizzard’s latest hack & slash: Diablo 4. In this game, you take on the role of a hero that you can create yourself. Five classes are available, each with their own playstyles.
However, the biggest highlight is the cinematic story surrounding the bloody romance of Demon Queen Lilith and her lover Inarius, the fallen angel. You are trying to stop a great catastrophe and save the rest of humanity.
If you have always wanted to play Diablo 4 but found the price too high, now is the right moment.
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Diablo 4: The gameplay trailer for Season 3
Cinematic Story and Lots of Loot at Half Price
How much does Diablo 4 cost? All editions on PlayStation are discounted by 50% (via store.playstation.com). Here are the prices you can expect:
Diablo 4 – Standard Edition
Price: €39.99 instead of €79.99
Includes the base game
Diablo 4 – Deluxe Edition
Price: €49.99 instead of €99.99
Includes the base game as well as a mount package and a free battle pass
Diablo 4 – Ultimate Edition
Price: €54.99 instead of €109.99
Includes the base game as well as a mount package, a free battle pass, 20 level skips for the battle pass, and an emote
How long is the offer valid? You don’t have much more time, as the offer is only valid until April 11, 2024, at 00:59. So you have another week if you decide to make the purchase.
Why is it worth buying now? Diablo 4 is a hack & slash game. The focus is on looting and leveling. At launch, many players complained about the abundance of activities that players could do after the story. However, much has changed with the release of additional seasons, and Blizzard is working hard to provide players with a game that remains enjoyable in the long run.
If you have ever wanted to try the hack & slash genre, Diablo 4 is the perfect title. The game is beginner-friendly and offers the option to go loot hunting with friends through its coop mode.
To cool his room more effectively, a player directs the warm exhaust from his gaming PC through a pipe out of the window. Other users fear that his computer could be damaged by hot outside air.
High-performance PC systems can become very hot during operation. The warm exhaust is usually released into the environment. This is ensured by fans in the computer, which unfortunately are not always wired properly.
A gamer complained about excessive temperatures in his room when he wanted to play on his gaming PC. To create a cooler gaming experience, he directed the warm PC air outside through a construction. The community wonders if this is a good idea.
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Player endangers his gaming PC for a cooler room
What did the player do? The user Halolavapigz shared some photos with the community on Reddit, which sparked a lot of discussion. The images show how the player attached a long plastic pipe to his gaming PC.
The pipe runs over the desk to a window, which he sealed with a foam insulation board. There is another fan halfway through the pipe. Through a hole in the insulation board, the pipe is supposed to transport the warm exhaust from his computer outside.
The costs for the required material are said to be around 46 euros. He estimates the total time spent on it to be about an hour.
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Why this construction? The user believes that this way he can lower the temperature in his room. He says the central air conditioning is not sufficient to ensure a pleasant temperature while gaming in the summer. A popular mistake in the cooling of the PC itself was not present.
According to his statement, he was able to reduce the room temperature from about 24 degrees to cooler 20 degrees. He believes that his construction creates a negative pressure in his room, which would positively affect the function of the central air conditioning.
A simple adjustment via the thermostat is not an option for him for a specific reason:
I live with three other roommates and cannot just turn the thermostat to 15.5 degrees because I want to play.
Why could this be a bad idea? Parts of the community on Reddit believe that his gaming PC has worse cooling performance due to the pipe and that there is a risk of overheating the components.
ChungBoyJr wrote a lengthy comment on the issue, stating “it could cook the PC”.
Some other users share this view, arguing with the air pressure outside. This would push hot summer air through the pipe inside and heat up the gaming PC.
The player explains that his construction transports the air outside, and he has integrated the additional fan in the middle of the pipe for this purpose. This fan blows towards the window outlet, just like the fan in his computer.
At the same time, Halolavapigz assures the community that he will keep an eye on the temperatures in his gaming PC. If they do become higher and pose a threat, he would resort to an additional cooling solution for his room instead.
EA FC 24 offers you a new feature this year with the Evolutions that you can use to equip cards with strong upgrades. The latest evolution gives a player a significant shot boost and much more.We show you the upgrades, requirements, and provide you with two clear recommendations.
What is this evolution? It is “Let’s go forward”. This grants you various improvements, with the shot upgrade standing out with +14. The other upgrades are:
Overall rating: +5
Dribbling: +6
Pace: +4
Passing: +4
Defending: +2
Physical: +3
Playstyle: Power Shot
Playstyle: Quick Step
Playstyle+: In the Air
Playstyle+: Power Header
Weak Foot: +1
New Position: ST
The best thing about the evolution is that it is available to you free of charge. The only thing you need to consider are the requirements, as you cannot equip every player with the upgrades.
“Let’s go forward” Evolution in FC 24: Requirements
Which players are eligible for the evolution? Like each evolution, this one is also subject to certain requirements. The following requirements apply for the upgrades:
Overall rating: max. 86
Pace: max. 86
Dribbling: max. 88
Defending: min. 80
Positions: max. 3
Playstyles: max. 7
Playstyle+: 0
The special thing is the required defensive value of at least 80. This automatically excludes almost all offensive players in FC 24. The focus is therefore on players from central midfield or defense.
To optimally utilize the shooting boost of +14, we recommend taking a player located in central or defensive midfield. They usually bring strong all-around skills and can become real goal machines with the upgrades.
With the Evolution Calculator, you can find the suitable card and also have the option to view the players with the potential upgrades of the EVO. Looking at the suggested players, two stars from the Bundesliga stand out as being perfectly made for the new EVO.
Leon Goretzka and Emre Can: Midfield engines with goal-scoring qualities
“Let’s go forward” EVO: Upgrade preview for Can and Goretzka (via Futbin)
What cards are they? The Team-of-the-Week card of Leon Goretzka (FC Bayern Munich) and the Thunderstruck card of Emre Can (Borussia Dortmund) already look like very usable players without the upgrades. Both are members of the Gullit Gang with their stats showing 80+ across the board on their cards.
Looking at the two Bundesliga stars after their evolution, they appear even better. Both have values over 90 after completing the new EVO. The shooting value in particular looks incredible. This makes both midfield engines into real goal machines.
Jonathan Nolan, the creator and executive producer of the upcoming Fallout series, explained in an interview what role The Last of Us played in the implementation of the video game adaptation.
In an interview with The Hollywood Reporter on April 3, 2024, Jonathan Nolan discussed the upcoming Amazon series Fallout.
He also addressed the expectations for video game adaptations as well as the series The Last of Us and explained how it served as a pioneer for his own series.
Here you can see a trailer for the Fallout series:
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Fallout: New trailer for the video game adaptation by Amazon
The Last of Us as an Example of a Successful Video Game Adaptation
Jonathan Nolan mentioned that he was pleased with the success of the series adaptation of The Last of Us. As he continued, he noted that the expectations for good gaming adaptations at the time he first met Todd Howard, the person responsible for several Fallout games, for lunch were still very low:
The bar for video game adaptations was not only low, it was non-existent – especially in the TV realm.
There would be people adapting a first-person game, and [a studio would say:] “So, the series will be shown from a first-person perspective.” No, that’s a peculiarity of the game, that’s not how you adapt it.
Jonathan Nolan acknowledged that it would have been nice if Fallout had become the first successful video game adaptation in the television sector, yet the success of The Last of Us also helped him in realizing his own project:
“It’s always nice to be the first. But when someone creates something as good as The Last of Us, it makes it easier because suddenly everyone understands what’s possible.”
Thus, The Last of Us served as a trailblazer and a good example of how to successfully implement a video game adaptation.
When does the Fallout series premiere? Soon the new video game adaptation by Jonathan Nolan will launch. Starting April 11, 2024, you can watch the Fallout series on Amazon Prime.
The mangaka of Attack on Titan, Hajime Isayama, has now completed the story surrounding the Titans. After the manga, the anime also ended last year. But that doesn’t mean that the creator is already resting. A project has been announced that Isayama is working on after Attack on Titan together with the voice actor of Eren Yeager (Yuki Kaji).
What kind of project is it? Isayama and Kaji are working on a manga called Soyogi Fractal. The spin-off manga is supposed to include only one issue and celebrates Kaji’s 20th anniversary as a voice actor, as reported by Oricon News.
The X user AttackonFans shows what the protagonist of the new manga will look like:
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So far, the following things are known about the manga:
Soyogi is the eponymous protagonist. He is a character created by Kaji and illustrated by Mai Yoneyama.
The character is meant to represent the artificial intelligence that is used to reproduce Kaji’s voice. This allows new songs to be sung using Kaji’s voice.
Isayama will only be responsible for the story of the manga. Who will take over the drawings is not known yet. The mangaka thinks it is “great” that he can come up with complicated compositions that someone else then has to draw.
The story will therefore have nothing to do with the sword-swinging Titan hunters from Attack on Titan.
The manga is set to be released in summer 2024. A precise date is still pending. The special one-shot is to be published either in the “Weekly Shonen” magazine or in the “Bessatsu Shonen” magazine. Weekly Shonen is known for publishing famous shonen mangas like One Piece, Naruto, or even Attack on Titan.
Here you can watch the raging Titans in the trailer:
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The trailer for the first season of Attack on Titan
This is how the chances for a continuation of Attack on Titan stand
And what about Attack on Titan? Since the one-shot has nothing to do with the Titan universe, the question remains how a sequel to the hit anime looks. Isayama has already planned a new chapter of his manga, which is set to be released on April 30, 2024.
So far, not much is known about the chapter. A picture is circulating on reddit that is supposed to show the cover of Volume 35. Based on the picture, we can infer how the story will continue.
Without giving away too much: The volume will probably recount the experiences after the controversial finale of Attack on Titan. However, the picture has not yet been officially revealed, so we should regard the cover with caution.
However, Isayama already made it clear in an interview with Radio France that there would be no continuation to Attack on Titan. It would be a complete story, which is why the work is already complete. The new volume will presumably only show the impressions from life after the finale and not hint at any new plot strands.
It only took 3 days for Blizzard to concede on the drop chance of a rare mount in World of Warcraft. From now on, you will see the mount more often.
If players are dissatisfied with something in World of Warcraft, the community has become used to the fact that a change can often take weeks, months, or even years. However, with the current expansion Dragonflight, this has changed, as developers are increasingly responding within just a few days and making adjustments to enhance the gaming experience or reduce frustration.
What was the problem with the mount? Currently, during the Noblegarden event in WoW, players can earn a special mount called “Noble Flying Carpet.” You can obtain it by defeating Daetan Swiftbreeze and then completing the quest reward.
The catch with the mount: You only have 7 days once a year to obtain the mount. The drop chance is currently around 1%. Since you can maximally have 7 chances per character this year – and only if you try without fail every day – the probability has been quite low so far.
Many want the fancy carpet – now the chance has increased.
The prospect of finishing the event without getting the carpet was daunting for most players.
What has Blizzard done now? In the official forum, Blizzard has announced that the drop chance for the “Noble Flying Carpet” has been increased. More precisely, there is now a daily bonus on the first kill of Daetan Swiftbreeze, the event boss. The first character you complete the event with each day will have an increased chance of receiving the coveted mount.
Further attempts (with other characters) can also grant the mount, but the first kill has a significantly increased chance. Therefore, those who want to have a good chance with minimal effort should only try their luck once a day.
However, note that you still need to use a character of level 60 or higher. Only such heroes have the chance to receive the coveted mount.
The community is satisfied but has one wish: The player base shows considerable satisfaction with this change in the official forum. However, there is also criticism and the wish that for future events this design should be revised and not just react when it goes live.
After all, there has been criticism of such mount allocation in many previous events, such as the Headless Horseman’s mount or the pink love rocket from the Valentine’s event.
In Pokémon GO, the Raid Day featuring Mega Scaraborn has been introduced. We’ll show you all the info about the event.
When does the Raid Day take place? The Raid Day with Mega Scaraborn takes place on April 13, 2024, from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM.
Why you shouldn’t miss this: Mega Scaraborn has the potential to become the best bug attacker in the entire game. Additionally, it is expected to serve as a decent fighting attacker as well.
Furthermore, it is generally a great opportunity to get the regional Pokémon Scaraborn. It usually only appears in South America, the Caribbean, Central America, and in the southern parts of Florida and Texas, apart from special events. During the Raid Day, you have a good chance to get it. If you don’t have Scaraborn in your Pokédex, you should join.
And: You have an increased chance of shiny Scaraborn if you catch it during the Raid Day. This is likely to be particularly interesting for shiny hunters.
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All Content and Bonuses for the Raid Day with Mega Scaraborn
Here we summarize the most important information in an overview.
The most important bonus: During the event, you will receive up to five additional free Raid passes from gym photo discs. So you don’t need to buy extra passes and can participate in multiple raids for free. Additionally, the remote raid limit will be increased to 20 on this day.
Another interesting bonus: If you complete the raid with more than two trainers, more Pokémon are said to appear in the vicinity of the gym for 15 minutes. However, it is still unknown which Pokémon this will be.
In general, Mega Scaraborn should be easy to defeat with the right counters, possibly even solo. It is particularly weak against flying attacks. Mega Rayquaza could be a powerful option.
Additionally, there will be further offers in the shop for the event. This includes an event ticket for 5 US dollars (likely comparable to euros), which gives you eight additional Raid passes, an increased chance of XL candies from raids, 50% more XP from raids, and double raid stardust. But: This ticket is optional; you do not necessarily need it for Raid Day.
The character editor in Dragon’s Dogma 2 is extremely extensive and was available even before the release. As in most RPGs, helmets and headgear hide the faces of your carefully designed characters. Whether you can hide them can be read here.
Can helmets be hidden? Unfortunately, it is currently not possible to hide headgear in Dragon’s Dogma 2. If you want to see your character’s face, you have to choose a helmet that is open at the front. If you want to see the whole head, you unfortunately have to do without headgear entirely.
Can headgear simply be omitted in the game? Helmets and headgear of all kinds usually have important functions, stats, and are quest-relevant. Therefore, you cannot simply take them off and walk around completely without them.
For example, the mask of the Beast people can help you pass through a otherwise closed gate:
Passing through the gate with this mask – but the character’s face remains obscured.
Is a hiding function in progress? Currently, it is still not known whether Capcom will introduce a hiding function. In fact, it has become common in RPGs to be able to hide headgear.
Games like Baldur’s Gate 3 or the story-driven Final Fantasy XIV show the player character with very detailed facial expressions. This is important for immersion. Of course, not all players hide headgear for that. However, it is assumed that most players want to see the results of their hours of work in the character editor.
In Pokémon GO, the new event Appropriate Surprises begins. We have compiled what the event is about and what you can expect there.
When does the event run? The event will start on Thursday, April 4, 2024, at 10:00 AM and will run until Tuesday, April 9, 2024, at 8:00 PM. This event will mainly focus on large and small Pokémon. Additionally, the event will feature several Pokémon that can appear as Shiny for the first time.
We have compiled what Pokémon, content, and bonuses will be available to you in the event below.
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Appropriate Surprises brings 4 new Shinies
What new Shinies are there in this event? The event will feature 4 Shinies that have not previously been available as Shiny in Pokémon GO. These are the following Pokémon:
Tapir
Tectass
Kaguron (only in the Southern Hemisphere)
Katagami (only in the Northern Hemisphere)
In addition to these new shiny Pokémon, there is also an increased chance to encounter a Shiny Wailmer.
Which Pokémon can be found in the wild? While the event is running, there are also some Pokémon in the wild that you can encounter.
Digda*
Mantax*
Wailmer* (increased chance to appear as Shiny)
Wattzapf*
Zapplardin
Wommel*
Reißlaus*
Flaniwal
Onix* (rarer)
Relaxo* (rarer)
Pokémon marked with a * can appear as Shiny.
Which Pokémon are there in raids? Within the raids, you will find the following Pokémon during the event.
1*-Raids:
Tarnpignon*
Klikk*
Psiau*
Blipp
3*-Raids:
Alola-Kokowei*
Galar-Smogmog*
Garados*
Relaxo*
5*-Raids:
Kaguron (only in the Southern Hemisphere)*
Katagami (only in the Northern Hemisphere)*
Mega-Raids:
Mega-Glurak-X*
All Pokémon that have a * can appear in their Shiny form.
Which Pokémon are in field research? Within the field research of the event, you can also encounter Pokémon if you successfully complete the research. You will be able to encounter the following Pokémon:
Onix*
Relaxo*
Wailmer* (increased chance to appear as Shiny)
Zapplardin
Wommel*
Reißlaus*
Again, all Pokémon that can appear as Shiny are marked with a *.
Bonuses and additional content of the Appropriate Surprises event
What bonuses will there be during the event? You can look forward to the following 3 bonuses during the event:
Double experience points when catching if you make at least one good throw (the bonus will not stack with the bonus from the Community Day Classic with Kindwurm on April 7).
Increased chance to encounter XXS and XXL Pokémon in the wild.
Increased chance to encounter Wailmer as Shiny Pokémon.
Will there be a collector’s challenge? Yes, during the event, there will also be a collector’s challenge that you can complete. Rewards here include Himmih and Sanan berries, experience points, and encounters with Reißlaus and Wailmer.
Will there be showcases? There will also be showcases during the event, featuring Pokémon related to the event. How to use showcases.
What do you think of the event? Will you try to collect many XXS and XXL Pokémon for showcases? Are you excited about the new Shiny Pokémon? Feel free to share your opinion in the comments. If you want to know which events are waiting for you in Pokémon GO in April 2024, you will also find that with us.
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More than 5 years of waiting, just for a single, complete toy. World of Warcraft thought this was a good idea – apparently the fans did not.
In World of Warcraft, many of the holidays have been revised and equipped with new rewards. This pleases the fans – or at least it should. Because one of the rewards from the Noble Garden event is now causing frustration. Blizzard has confirmed that one can only complete one after 6 years of the Noble Garden event – so not until spring of the year 2029. This leads to confusion.
What kind of toy is it? We are talking about the “Duck Disguiser” toy. You receive it at the end of a relatively short quest line after you have chased away the ducks and investigated the origin of the duck plague.
In addition to the toy, when you turn in the quest, you choose one of 6 different “modules.” These modules determine what type of duck you can transform into.
This means: Those who want to have all modules must complete the quest a total of 6 times to experience all duck transformations.
Blizzard confirms long duration: The catch is that you can only receive one of the modules per year. This was also confirmed by Blizzard in the official forum, as Tryskorn from Blizzard revealed there:
[That there is only one color], is not a bug and the purpose of the other color variations is that they will be collected in future events.
In total, you have to participate in 6 different Noble Garden events over a duration of 6 years.
Why are the players upset? Dissatisfaction arises for two reasons, especially on Twitter/X. On the one hand, many are disappointed that Blizzard apparently has not learned the lesson of “respecting players’ time.” They find it simply cheeky that something as simple as a toy is not fully available over such a long period.
At the same time, many criticize that the game does not warn that you can only choose a single transformation per account. Because when looking at the rewards in the quest, one inevitably comes to the thought that you can either earn all transformations or unlock them on secondary characters. However, this is not the case.
In the official forum, Blizzard has already recommended that players give feedback if they believe that this type of reward should be changed. Exactly that many have done.
Thousands of streamers are affected, yet few speak openly about it: hate raids and doxing are major issues on Twitch. The organization TeamKompass e.V. is working against this and has spoken with MeinMMO about the topic.
When the Twitch chat is suddenly spammed with countless hate messages, it is referred to as a so-called hate raid. Behind such attacks are often organized groups that specifically target streamers. Smaller content creators are often particularly affected by hate raids.
If the perpetrators manage to capture sensitive data of the victims, the harassment often continues:
Doxing refers to the publication of personal data against the will of the victim. Since 2021, it has been a criminal offense punishable by up to 3 years in prison (via Federal Ministry of Justice).
Swatting is often a consequence of doxing and can take various forms: from mass food orders in the name of the affected person to fake emergency calls to the fire department and police. Such police deployments can be traumatic and even end fatally.
Live streamers on platforms like Twitch are particularly often victims of such attacks, as the perpetrators can observe their “work” live in the stream.
TeamKompass e.V. was founded in 2019 to counter the growing phenomenon of hate raids and has been an official association since 2023.
The association provides education on the topic of hate raids, advises victims, and supplies resources to protect privacy and one’s live stream. Additionally, TeamKompass supports the police in their investigations against the perpetrators.
What is actually behind hate raids?
MeinMMO: What exactly is a hate raid?
TeamKompass: Before we go further into what a hate raid is and what characterizes it, we must first explain that hate raids on Twitch have two meanings: There are the normal bot attacks or follower bots which do not fundamentally harm anyone and can be cleaned up through various methods and tools.
It is also important to know: a hate raid is not a classic Twitch raid. We are talking about a different and much more dangerous form of hate raids: attacks by large groups that organize themselves on social media platforms like Telegram and Discord and specifically target small streamers in their chats.
In these attacks, the groups proceed as follows: They post far-right, sexist, and dehumanizing comments in the streamer’s chat. If the streamer reacts to follows and messages, meaning they get “triggered,” as we like to say, the group’s behavior worsens.
Ultimately, most streamers become overwhelmed by the situation and stop the stream. A renewed “visit” by these groups is then unfortunately very likely, as they have achieved success with their behavior.
Their main goal is always to find clear data such as name, address, and phone number. Once this data is captured, they ruthlessly invade the private lives of the victims: doxing, swatting, food raids via delivery services, and threats through all channels can become constant companions for weeks and months.
MeinMMO: Can a hate raid only happen in the context of live streaming?
TeamKompass: This question cannot be answered with a simple yes or no. The hate raids that we are dealing with are very specific and geared toward live streaming. Of course, such attacks also occur on other platforms. But even on these platforms, it is always in connection with a live stream, so the victim’s behavior can be observed.
Through our work, we know that attacks outside of live streaming platforms also occur against, for example, public and religious buildings, authors, politicians, popular content creators, and other public figures.
The percentage of these attacks is very low in comparison, even if these attacks generate much more attention than an attack on a small Twitch streamer. One must not forget in these discussions: Several thousand streamers have already been attacked by these groups.
MeinMMO: Can we say what the motivation behind a hate raid is? Is it politically motivated, for example?
TeamKompass: This is the question we are asked most frequently. It is important to understand that there is no general political motivation behind these actions. Each streamer is looked at for a trigger point. If the live streamer is a person of color, racist comments follow in the chat. With a bald head, Nazi slogans are posted; tagging one’s stream with LGBTQ+ draws their attention.
A popular method is to capitalize on current tense political situations in the media to spread even more hate. The situation around the Gaza Strip and Hamas has often been used to stir unrest or issue threats.
We have recorded conversations and other sources from which we know that at least one of the goals of these groups is to terrorize the victims for as long and persistently as possible until they ultimately give up and take their stream offline permanently. The resignation of the live streamers is a big success for them every time.
MeinMMO: What challenges do content creators most often face in connection with hate raids, and how does TeamKompass address this?
TeamKompass: The challenge for every content creator is definitely to handle the situation correctly. If you react to follows and hate messages, possibly getting upset or showing uncertainty, it only gets worse.
We always advise the victims in conversation to be as boring as possible in this situation. Just continue with their content and act as if nothing has happened, so the group ultimately moves on because they achieve no success. Of course, this is not easy, but unfortunately, it is the only option.
The next level is reached when it goes beyond the live chat. Doxing, fake food orders, and swattings are a whole different form of pressure. We have some helpful tips for these situations on our website to prepare well, provide cases to the law enforcement agencies with which we collaborate, and also refer victims to places that offer psychological support as appropriate to the situation. This kind of private terror is not something that can be easily endured by one’s character type and requires additional help.
First prevention, then damage control
MeinMMO: Can you tell us more about the prevention work that TeamKompass does, and which methods have proven particularly effective?
TeamKompass: Our prevention work is wide-ranging. We contact various authorities, associations, companies, etc., to raise awareness of the issue and to highlight any existing security risks in this context. In this way, we have managed to draw much more awareness to hate raids on Twitch, and thankfully receive a lot of support from all sides.
Of course, a large part of our work also involves advising and securing content creators and live streamers before a hate raid occurs. One of our goals is to ensure that when creating an account on Twitch, a guide and safety tips are displayed. To avoid doxing, content creators must be clearly warned not to disclose their personal data on the internet.
Many do not realize how transparent they are online and how many private data can be found within a very short time. We have already exchanged ideas with Twitch on this topic multiple times. It is a very large undertaking that will take a lot of time.
MeinMMO: What are the biggest problems you encounter in combating hate raids?
TeamKompass: A very large challenge is our awareness campaign. Currently, we still reach far too few content creators and live streamers preventively. Many of them only become aware of the issue or our organization after they have already been attacked. In these cases, we can only assist with damage control.
Another problem is that the (law enforcement) authorities often unfortunately have no idea about Twitch, streaming, and so on. For the victims, this is a huge problem. We have even heard of cases where no report was taken because the staff was unfamiliar with the topic. More educational work needs to be done here as well.
In recent months, we have already contacted many authorities and are continuously developing strategies to advance education through workshops, seminars, and training.
One of the biggest problems we deal with daily is food delivery services. We have attempted multiple times to establish contact with the company, reaching even the highest data protection authority in Berlin, without success. We know it is difficult to grab the attention of such a large corporation, but we will leave no stone unturned to get a grip on the issue of fake food orders.
MeinMMO: Can you share a success story in combating hate raids that you are especially proud of?
TeamKompass: Yes, there is one thing we are very proud of: the containment of swattings.
We cannot disclose details, but we can say that it has become significantly more difficult for the groups to conduct swattings on a large scale since September 2023. We cannot prevent spoofing, but fortunately, it is no longer as easy to place a fake emergency call using a tool as it was before. And this will remain the case in the future. Perhaps we will be able to talk in more detail about this at a later time.
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These are TeamKompass’s approaches and tools
MeinMMO: How does the long-term support for victims look like, and what kind of assistance can they expect?
TeamKompass: After the interview with the victim, we decide how to proceed. This is very individual, depending on what has happened and what the victim has already done. We encourage them to file a police report if they have not already done so, request screenshots, files, receipts, case numbers, etc. and archive everything.
We check in on streams to get an impression, help in individual cases for a certain period as a moderator, or better said “cleanup crew” to bring a little peace. We guide the moderators of the victims and train them. We schedule appointments with partner organizations, thus referring victims and also attend the appointments if desired.
We are always available and help with further questions or address problems that arise later on. We strive, with the help of REspect! or other reporting offices, to have deepfakes, hate postings, etc., removed from various platforms, or also forward hints to the “Initiative Tolerance in the Net”.
Every case is different, as are the support options. It is only important to know: We leave no stone unturned to help and do not leave anyone alone with their worries and problems.
MeinMMO: What specific tools and resources does TeamKompass offer to support Twitch streamers in protecting their channels?
TeamKompass: We offer many contributions on our website with important information and tips for protecting their Twitch channels as well as privacy. Once the channel is secured, you have already achieved a lot.
Additionally, there is, of course, the panic button that we specifically designed and tailored to hate raids, which can be triggered during a stream in the event of a hate raid and is a great help. With just one click, the chat is closed, follower alerts are turned off, an information is sent to the viewers, and if necessary, the camera is also turned off.
We provide three step-by-step guides to install this. If you have questions about the panic button, feel free to contact us or let us know about other apps for which we should prepare the button. Tools like the ban hammer, Sery_Bot, or the follower blocker from CommanderRoot are additionally recommended.
A new service is also our security check against doxing: we turn the Twitch channel inside out, conduct online research, and provide feedback with appropriate action points. This check should ideally be conducted before an attack occurs.
MeinMMO: How has the phenomenon of hate raids changed since the founding of TeamKompass, and what trends are you observing?
TeamKompass: We have been involved in this topic since 2019 and have witnessed some changes since then. Whether new methods are being tested and implemented or constantly changing Discord servers and Telegram groups, there is always movement. They are very inventive and are not hesitant to make bomb threats or commit fraud.
MeinMMO: What new challenges do you see arising in the field of cybersecurity and protection against hate raids?
TeamKompass: The issue of combating hate online is currently receiving justified attention, and AIs are being developed that can filter and delete comments on platforms. We greatly welcome this development.
However, in phenomena like hate raids, these filters often do not work due to the variety of ways to distort words or the terminology used. Filtering anti-Semitic or far-right expressions is much simpler.
Therefore, a dedicated support area for victims of hate raids/hate speech on the platforms is necessary. And by dedicated support, we mean not automated responses from a bot, but real people who can provide active support.
Questions like: Where and how do I file a report, how do I submit legally sound evidence, what should I do, how can I protect myself and my family, can I still stream, etc., often come up in our conversations with victims. A bot cannot provide answers to these questions, as every case is always very individual, and every victim reacts differently. There are many more reasons to set up dedicated support areas for hate raids/hate speech, but detailing those would exceed the limits of this response.
MeinMMO: How can the general public contribute to raising awareness of the issue of hate raids and combating them?
TeamKompass: Draw attention to hate raids and their effects! Interviews like this already contribute significantly to raising the topic’s visibility. Every live streaming platform should inform its streamers from the beginning that hate raids, doxing, fake food orders, and swatting can affect anyone and how to protect oneself from these issues.
Law enforcement agencies need to be educated, and large companies like delivery services must also contribute to the protection of content creators and live streamers. We can only combat this issue together and make a difference. Every tip, every report helps.
Many victims resign and see no point in filing a report, but let it be said: once the number of reports and evidence is large enough, things will change. Unfortunately, this is not a sprint, but a marathon, and we are aware of this.
MeinMMO: What role does the community play in supporting your work, and how can individuals get involved?
TeamKompass: The Twitch community is a very important factor! Only through you can we draw more attention to combating hate raids. The more of you share the posts, the website, the Discord server, and refer victims, the more it helps us.
And not just us, but every other content creator and live streamer out there who has not yet been attacked and has been able to secure themselves preventively. You all contribute to making live streaming safer!
However, we have one big request: please do not take independent action and try to track the group on your own. There are enough technical means to quickly find out who you are, and often you unfortunately find out much more.
If you want to help, contact us, and we can discuss what you can do to support us. There is, for example, the possibility to join our organization as an extraordinary member and support our work through a Twitch panel, a chat command, or a Discord channel with information about our work. Every helping hand is welcome.
