Dragon’s Dogma 2 is struggling with performance issues. MeinMMO presents you with the best settings to get the most out of the game.
Major performance issues in Dragon’s Dogma 2 are currently ruining the fun for many players of the new action RPG, if they are not already deterred by microtransactions. You can find the system requirements for Dragon’s Dogma 2 detailed on MeinMMO.
You should note: For resolutions higher than Full HD, we recommend at least a graphics card with more than 8 GB of video memory. Otherwise, with 8 GB or less, you will encounter memory bottlenecks. Then your game will crash or stutter significantly.
Recommended are cards like the RTX 3080 with 10 GB or the RX 6700 XT with 12 GB. With an RTX 4070 (12 GB) or an RX 7800 XT (16 GB), you are also on the safe side. You can find the best graphics cards 2024 overview on MeinMMO.
Dragon’s Dogma 2 is especially CPU-hungry and requires a fast processor. In the editorial team, we already achieved good results in Full HD with a mid-range processor from the last generation (Ryzen 5 5600).
Note: DLSS and Nvidia Reflex can only be used with Nvidia graphics cards. Owners of AMD graphics cards must use FSR. In the settings, this is referred to as “FidelityFX Super Resolution 3.”
We tested the graphic settings with a Ryzen 5 5600 and an RX 6600 and achieved a stable 60 FPS in Full HD. Instead of DLSS, we used AMD’s FSR 3. In larger cities, the frame rate drops slightly.
The best graphic settings for maximum FPS:
Display mode: Fullscreen
Screen resolution: 1920×1080
Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Frame rate: Max. 60 FPS
VSync: On
Dynamic screen resolution: On
DLSS Super Resolution: Quality
DLSS Nvidia Reflex: On
Upscale sharpness: 4
Ray Tracing: Off
Ambient Occlusion: SSAO
Anti-Aliasing: TAA
Screen Space Reflections: Off
Mesh Quality: Minimum
Texture Filtering: Medium (Trilinear)
Texture Quality: High (0.5 GB)
Grass/Tree Quality: Low
Quality of compute-intensive effects: Low
Shadow Quality: Low
Shadow Cache: On
Contact Shadows: Off
Motion Blur: On
Bloom: On
Depth of Field: On
Lens Flare: On
Lens Distortion: On (+chromatic aberration)
Volumetric Scattering: Off
Motion Quality: Low
If you have a faster graphics card that significantly exceeds the minimum requirements and is equipped with at least 10 GB or more of VRAM, you can also adjust the settings upwards. For the best performance, it’s best to keep ray tracing disabled.
Our tip: Stick to our recommendations and first only increase the resolution from Full HD to WQHD, as this initially significantly increases the computational load. If you still have reserves, you can adjust individual settings.
Alternatively, increase the FPS limit from 60 to 90 FPS and see if your hardware can handle the increased numbers.
More on Dragon’s Dogma 2: Do you want to prepare for the release or simply find out what to expect in the new action RPG? Then check out our overview directly on MeinMMO, where we list all the information for you:
In the past few days, MeinMMO editor Karsten has extensively played Dragon’s Dogma 2 and tested the various classes. Which career is the best for beginners to start with? Spoiler: Karsten’s recommendations align with the tips from chief developer Hideaki Itsuno.
Which classes are available at the start? At the beginning of Dragon’s Dogma 2, you choose one of four so-called careers: Fighter, Mage, Archer, or Thief.
The Fighter enters the battle with sword and shield, takes a lot of damage, but also deals solid damage.
The Mage is a classic spellcaster who uses elemental spells for offense and can heal or support allies.
The Archer is a physical ranged fighter who can deal high damage from a distance but can’t take much damage.
The Thief is a nimble melee fighter with high mobility and strong attacks, but also can’t take much damage.
You might be leaning towards the Fighter, as this class has the greatest durability of the quartet. However, MeinMMO editor Karsten and Hideaki Itsuno, the chief developer of the role-playing game, recommend the Thief.
Why is the Thief worth choosing? The Thief is the only class that has a dodge maneuver among its basic skills that does not consume stamina. You can learn more skills to increase your mobility throughout your adventure.
Thief Gameplay:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f2VJgWNeykw
With these movements, you can escape from almost any dangerous situation. If you also ensure that one of the three pawns from the Fighter or Warrior career follows you, you should rarely attract the attention of a strong Ogre, Griffin, or Evil Spirit.
In other words: You can repeatedly attack the back or flank of your target undisturbed as the Thief, causing significant damage. Just watch out for area spells or attacks like the Ogre’s stomp, during which you should temporarily seek cover.
A career for experienced players of Dragon’s Dogma 2 – the Warlord:
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Dragon’s Dogma 2 macht euch mit einer Klasse zum Meister aller Waffen
The Best Ranged Class for Beginners
If you prefer to fight enemies from a safe distance, we recommend the Archer. While the Mage career offers healing and protective spells, the spellcasters have a disadvantage.
Why is the Archer worth choosing? Mages often cast their spells over several seconds and can be easily interrupted by attacks during this time. Archers cast their shots faster than spells and possess skills to create distance from enemies. They can therefore react more flexibly to enemy movements.
Archer Gameplay:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wx6Msc469zo
However, Hideaki Itsuno also recommends the Hunter specialization for another reason:
If you are an FPS or third-person shooter player and can aim well, then the Archer might be a good choice. Because the better you can aim, the better you will handle this type of ranged character. I think this will help you get a grip on the game at the beginning.
The long-awaited RPG Dragon’s Dogma 2 from Capcom is being released today and promises some surprising and funny moments, as shown by a player. He encountered a raging troll and was able to use him as a bridge.
Players take on the role of a so-called Awakened in Dragon’s Dogma 2, embarking on a journey to defeat a powerful dragon. The game promises many surprises, as a moment involving an ogre shows.
Player encounters clumsy troll, uses him as a bridge
Player Steve Vegvari faced what seemed like an insurmountable chasm. But suddenly, a troll appeared, stumbling over the void and barely managing to hold on at the edge. This unexpected situation provided a solution to the problem.
Quickly, the player recognized the opportunity and turned the clumsy troll into an improvised bridge to safely reach the other side.
This moment was shared by the player on Twitter, accompanied by the words: If Dragon’s Dogma 2 is on my GOTY list, it’s because of this moment.
You can watch the clip on X here:
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How does the community react? Many players comment under Steve Vegvari’s X post that it must be a scripted experience. According to the game director of Dragon’s Dogma 2, Hideki Itsuno, there are no scripted events in Dragon’s Dogma 2 (GamesRadar).
He emphasizes that the game world is dynamic and the systems in the game interact with each other to create a variety of moments that are meant to surprise repeatedly.
When you come to the bridge, something entirely different can happen. The encounter with the ogre is one of many possibilities in the game.
Player Steve Vegvari writes: I’ve been to this spot multiple times. This was the only time a troll appeared and destroyed the bridge.
For a few days now, MeinMMO editor Karsten Scholz has been allowed to play Dragon’s Dogma 2. In his preview report, he reveals why the pawns are the biggest plus point of Capcom’s new role-playing game.
While I am the new guy at MeinMMO, focusing specifically on MMORPGs, I feel just as comfortable in the genre of single-player role-playing games since the good old SNES days. Recently, for example, Baldur’s Gate 3, Persona 3 Reload, and The Thaumaturge were rotating on my hard drives.
However, the first Dragon’s Dogma passed me by at the time. It wasn’t until years later that I had a chance to check it out for a few hours. I found it partly quirky and tedious, but also exciting and immersive. My thought back then: A strongly modernized remake would be great!
My conclusion, briefly: Dragon’s Dogma 2 is a good role-playing game (with minor weaknesses) that offers a unique gaming experience, especially due to a feature that could appeal greatly to many MMORPG fans.
For detailed conclusions, we recommend the reviews from our sister sites:
Dragon’s Dogma 2 showcases action-packed battles with a new class in the new trailer
Solid role-playing experience that is fun
At its core, Dragon’s Dogma 2 offers a highly story-focused role-playing experience in an expansive world where the inhabitants have their own daily routines and motivations. However, this realistic facade is sometimes just that—facade. The everyday simulation of the NPCs is not as sophisticated as in a Gothic (merchants from towns still stand in their shops at night).
Nevertheless, some residents do move through their world, for example, being in the castle during the day and at the bar in the evening. Selected quests can only be completed at certain times of day. Overall, the quest design is quite diverse.
The group sits by the campfire to rest and strengthen themselves with buff food.
Sometimes I need to recover stolen supplies or protect a village from attacking monsters. Other times, I sneak into the chambers of a dignitary or infiltrate a ball in disguise. Or I master a trap course to learn a master skill for my thief career.
Thanks to the stylish presentation, well-written dialogues, several comfort improvements (compared to its predecessor), and the fast-paced combat system, Dragon’s Dogma 2 is already worth recommending at this point. Minor weaknesses such as AI glitches, inaccurate quest descriptions, or the aforementioned realism facade are bearable for me.
However, from my perspective, there is one feature that sets Dragon’s Dogma 2 apart from the RPG competition. The NPC pawns that accompany me on my adventure were already in the predecessor, but Capcom has significantly improved the system with the second part.
Right at the start of the game, I create not only my alter ego but also a main pawn who belongs to my group, collects experience points, levels up, and can pursue various career paths.
Numerous pawns travel through the world and offer their services.
Additionally, I can take up to two assistance pawns with me. They have a fixed level besides their predefined role, so I should regularly replace them with stronger companions. However, I surprisingly found it difficult to say goodbye at times. The pawns have something like personality due to their appearance, their nature, their role, their own quests, and their specialization.
They converse with me and each other, and they help with quests (if they possess the necessary knowledge). My companions independently gather useful items, point out discovered ladders or treasure chests, and even take the lead to guide me to the current quest target.
When I replace an assistance pawn with another one, I can rate them and give them a gift. This is only partially interesting with the developers’ NPCs. It’s a different story when I’ve wandered around with a main pawn of another player.
Tenzan knows the way and walks ahead, practical!
Or, when other players use my sidekick’s services, they give a highly satisfied heart rating afterwards and send a precious resource as a thank you. That’s just nice and guarantees a smile on my face.
Looking for a quest group without social obligations
The three NPCs of course also fight by my side and make a noticeable contribution in battles. The tank grabs the attention of enemies, the healer protects or heals the team, and the offensive forces knock their victims down in succession.
Especially cool: After successful actions and victorious fights, the team cheers and even occasionally high-fives each other. The pawns naturally integrate these little gestures into their interactions so well that I found myself grinning repeatedly.
The pawns are powerful and can handle battles without our help.
It almost feels as if I’m questing through the world in an MMORPG with a friend and two other players. Only with the small difference that I have no social obligations to fulfill.
I can therefore maintain my own pace of play while enjoying the group experience without having to take forced breaks or arrange meet-ups with the team in the following days (or worry about losing my teammates due to lack of time).
Note: At launch, Capcom presented the paid DLCs of Dragon’s Dogma 2 to the public for the first time. Prior to that, there was only a review guide for all testers, which laid out the planned DLCs. The information was under embargo until March 20, 2024.
All in all, the pawns of Dragon’s Dogma 2 turn a good role-playing game into a special one that I’m currently enjoying a lot and for which I can give a clear recommendation. Keep in mind that I am playing Dragon’s Dogma 2 on a powerful PC, and the performance is smooth with maximum graphics details.
In Pokémon GO, the event Appropriate Surprises has been announced. How it unfolds and what to expect there can be found here.
What kind of event is this? The event starts on April 4, 2024, at 10:00 AM and will run until April 9, 2024, at 8:00 PM. In addition to some Pokémon that are part of the event, there will also be a few bonuses, a collector challenge, and suitable showcases.
During the event, there will be an increased chance of encountering XXS and XXL Pokémon, as well as 4 new shiny Pokémon, one of which can only be obtained if you live in the southern hemisphere. Furthermore, the chance of encountering a shiny Wailmer will be increased.
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4 new Shinies as well as many big and small Pokémon
Which new Shinies will be available during the event? A whopping 4 new Shinies will be unlocked with the new event in Pokémon GO. These include Reißlaus and its evolution Tectass, as well as Kaguron and Katagami. While Kaguron can be found in the southern hemisphere, you will encounter Katagami in the northern hemisphere, meaning in our latitudes.
Which Pokémon will be in the wild? During the event, you can look forward to encountering the following Pokémon in the wild.
In the wild
Digda*
Mantax*
Wailmer* (increased chance of appearing as shiny)
Wattzapf*
Zapplardin
Wommel*
Reißlaus*
Flaniwal
Onix* (rare)
Relaxo* (rare)
Pokémon marked with an * can appear as shiny.
Which Pokémon will be in raids? You will also encounter different Pokémon in raids 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*
Pokémon marked with an * can also encounter you as shiny.
Which Pokémon will be in field research? There will also be field research tasks that you can complete, rewarding you with Pokémon encounters. You can encounter the following Pokémon:
Onix*
Relaxo*
Wailmer* (increased chance of appearing as shiny)
Zapplardin
Wommel*
Reißlaus*
Pokémon marked with an * can also be encountered in their shiny form.
What bonuses will there be during the event? During the event, the following 3 bonuses will be activated:
Double experience points for catching Pokémon when you land great, excellent, or fabulous throws (this will not stack with the catch bonus in the Community Day Classic in April).
Increased chance in the wild to encounter XXS and XXL Pokémon.
Increased chance of encountering a shiny Wailmer.
What further content will there be during the event? During the event, there will also be a collector challenge that you can solve. Additionally, there will be showcases featuring Pokémon that are part of the event.
What do you think about the event? Are you excited about the new shiny Pokémon or the chance to encounter many XXS and XXL Pokémon? Feel free to share your thoughts in the comments and interact here with other trainers. If you want to know which events await you in Pokémon GO in March 2024, you will find the information with us.
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One of the many genres of the anime world is the isekai genre. In this genre, characters from the real world are teleported or reincarnated into a parallel universe. Most of the time, they end up in a fantasy world. There is one anime in this genre that stands out in particular – and it has only 2 seasons.
Which anime is it? It is Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation. The 1st season of the anime premiered in 2021, and the 2nd season was released last year. The series ranks 1st among isekai animes on MyAnimeList, specifically the 2nd part of the 1st season. It has a rating of 8.67.
This places the isekai anime ahead of the following series and movies:
2nd place: Konosuba (2019 movie): 8.43
3rd place: Re:Zero (Season 2 Part 2): 8.43
4th place: The Eminence in Shadow (Season 2): 8.39
5th place: That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime (Season 2): 8.38
For Mushoku Tensei, roughly the same number of votes were cast as for the other animes in the top positions. Only The Eminence in Shadow has only 334,000 ratings. However, this is because the 2nd season was only released last year. All other animes found in the ranking were released between 2019 and 2021.
In the following trailer, you can see how the protagonist made his way into the fantasy world of Mushoku Tensei:
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Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation – The trailer for Season 1
What Makes Mushoku Tensei So Special
Why is Mushoku Tensei so popular? In recent years, numerous isekai animes have been released, making it difficult for many users on MyAnimeList to navigate through the plethora of series. Some say you don’t even have to be an isekai fan to like Mushoku Tensei.
The following points are particularly outstanding in the anime:
The beautiful art style
The animations during battles
Great characters
Moreover, the anime is extremely immersive and has fantastic world building. This is especially important for the isekai genre, as the main characters are drawn into or reincarnated in another world. If the new world doesn’t convince, the anime would have a poor foundation.
What is Mushoku Tensei about? At the center of the story is 34-year-old Hikikomori. His life could be better: he has no job and is thrown out of his parents’ house after their death. In an attempt to save a group of teenagers from an impending truck, he unfortunately dies himself.
After his death, he is reborn as Rudeus in a poor noble family in a fantasy world. He retains his knowledge from his previous life and thus becomes a talented wizard at a young age. During his adventures, he meets numerous people, elves, and demons.
Where can I watch Mushoku Tensei? The anime is currently streaming on Crunchyroll. At this moment, all 24 episodes from Season 1 and all 13 episodes from Season 2 are available. The anime has a German and a Japanese dubbed version. The Japanese version includes German subtitles. For Season 1, you don’t even need an active subscription. For Season 2, you do.
You can start Dragon’s Dogma 2 on the Steam Deck. However, excitement is limited among many testers and also for us.
Dragon’s Dogma has launched on Steam and after the first good reviews, this action RPG has now hindered itself with nasty microtransactions. But does the game run on the Steam Deck?
Important to know: Dragon’s Dogma 2 is currently not verified for the Steam Deck. You can still install and start it.
The game runs, but anything but smoothly
What works? Good news first: You can start Dragon’s Dogma 2 on the Steam Deck without any issues. You can also access menus and make graphics settings.
Our tip: Use the experimental build from the developer options. Games that are not officially verified by Valve for the Steam Deck run slightly more stable this way.
Change Proton version: Properties > Compatibility > Force the use of a specific compatibility tool for Steam Play > select experimental version.
How well does Dragon’s Dogma 2 run on the Steam Deck?The performance issues of Dragon’s Dogma 2 are particularly noticeable on the Steam Deck. Especially in cities or heavily populated areas, the CPU of the Steam Deck severely limits performance. The CPU memory bound limitation significantly throttles performance.
At the lowest settings and reduced resolution (480p), you achieve about 14 to 15 FPS in Dragon’s Dogma 2 in the green landscapes with a few enemies. You could generously still call that “playable”.
But it can actually get worse. When you enter a large city, the numbers drop significantly below 10 FPS. IGN describes the experience on the Steam Deck as “almost unplayable” and mentions 4 – 6 FPS (via youtube.com). This feels more like a slideshow than a smooth gaming experience.
Feel free to check out the video by “Santiago Santiago” on YouTube. Here you can see for yourself that Dragon’s Dogma 2 runs with very low frame rates and looks anything but pretty.
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Is Dragon’s Dogma 2 worth it on the Steam Deck? The game currently (as of 22.03.2024) runs anything but smoothly on the Steam Deck and does not make a good impression.
Publisher Capcom has already announced that an update should fix the CPU issues. Until the update, we would advise against the version on the Steam Deck. We will keep you updated should anything change or the update for Dragon’s Dogma 2 be released.
What alternatives are there? Instead of on the Steam Deck, you can also play Dragon’s Dogma 2 on PC, Xbox, and PS5. If you have selected PC as your preferred platform, then check out the following article to see if your gaming PC can actually handle the game:
Dragon’s Dogma 2 is launching on Steam. But what hardware do you need to play the action RPG on Steam?
Dragon’s Dogma 2 will launch on PC, Xbox, and PS5. However, if you want to play Dragon’s Dogma 2 on PC, you will also need the right hardware. MeinMMO presents the system requirements for Dragon’s Dogma 2 and explains what you should know about it.
Graphics card (GPU): GeForce RTX 2080 or Radeon RX 6700XT
Memory (RAM): 16 GB
Storage space: Not specified
DirectX version: 12
Download size PC: 59.4 GB
What do the data mean? The manufacturer has actually specified some specific notes. The “minimum requirements” correspond to a Full HD resolution with 30 FPS. However, “minimum requirements” often mean low settings for the game to run smoothly. So, you shouldn’t expect too much.
How smoothly does Dragon’s Dogma 2 run? The manufacturer indicates that the game may suffer from frame drops during very intense action. If you experience problems, you can turn off ray tracing effects on the PC. There are already reports that Dragon’s Dogma 2 on the PS5 is struggling to reach 30 FPS.
According to Nvidia, DLSS is also supposed to be included in Dragon’s Dogma 2. Whether AMD’s FSR and Intel’s XeSS are also included is currently unknown. With the so-called upscalers, you should also achieve better performance.
Dragon’s Dogma 2 System requirements in detail: What hardware do I need?
What hardware do you need? The game requires at least a GeForce GTX 1070 or Radeon RX 5500 (8 GB). Both are graphics cards that are not very fast and are more entry-level cards. For a used Radeon RX 5500, you currently pay around 100 euros, for an RX 6600 with 8 GB VRAM, you pay around 200 euros. The RX 6500 XT would be cheaper, but is only conditionally recommended.
Initial tests of Dragon’s Dogma 2 show that 8 GB of video memory is already very tight. Even the RX 6000 (8 GB), which exceeds the minimum requirements, struggles significantly at Full HD and higher resolutions. Initial tests also show that the game is very CPU-hungry. Therefore, you need a fast, modern processor. Otherwise, you will be bottlenecking your graphics card.
The recommended requirements with GeForce RTX 2080 or Radeon RX 6700XT are already somewhat higher and are more in the mid-range.
What alternative is there? You can also play Dragon’s Dogma 2 not just on PC but also on PlayStation 5 or Xbox Series X. Whether you can use your friends’ companions (Pawns) from other platforms via crossplay is still unknown.
More about Dragon’s Dogma 2: Do you want to prepare for the release or simply find out what awaits you in the new action RPG? Then check out our overview directly on MeinMMO, where we list all the information:
Leveling weapons and unlocking new camos is part of everyday life in Call of Duty. And now this can be done without a gaming PC or a PS5.
Call of Duty: Warzone is an important and influential title for the popular shooter franchise. For many “Battle Royale” fans, the game is one of the best representatives of the genre, going head-to-head with Fortnite, Apex Legends, and PUBG for years.
The three major competitors of Warzone are ahead in one clear aspect: they are also available on mobile devices. This may not matter to die-hard gamers with a powerful gaming PC or console, but it still allows access to the shooter for players who cannot afford or do not possess the common platforms for other reasons. Moreover, it expands the player base, which should always be good news for fans.
Call of Duty followed suit on March 21, 2024, releasing Warzone Mobile. This is also interesting for PC and console players, as it allows you to level your weapons for the console and PC versions, even when you do not have access to that platform. This way, you can unlock new camos even when you are not at home.
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Activision presents CoD: Warzone Mobile in the launch trailer
The Return of Verdansk
What do you need to know about Warzone Mobile? Call of Duty: Warzone Mobile will bring the familiar gameplay of Battle Royales to smartphones. With up to 120 players, you will dive into battle – on familiar maps beloved by fans such as Verdansk and Rebirth Island. You will have access to the weapons from the current Modern Warfare 3 and the classic Warzones.
As Chris Plummer from Activision revealed to us in an interview, it will also be possible – with some exceptions – to use your skins purchased in Warzone and Modern Warfare 3 in Warzone Mobile.
Additionally, you can access your normal CoD friends list and play with the same teammates as on PC or console. To ensure you can communicate properly in Warzone Mobile, Plummer assured us that there will be a voice and text chat as usual. You will also be able to hear other players nearby who are not in your squad.
What is Activision’s stance on controllers in Warzone Mobile? Plummer explained to us that playing with a controller in CoD Warzone Mobile is possible and does not constitute a violation of any rules. However, it must be possible to link your controller and smartphone via Bluetooth.
Playing with a controller can certainly provide a significant advantage. Nevertheless, all players will be in the same player pool at the release of Warzone Mobile. Over time, the team plans to re-evaluate whether they want to add different rules for gameplay.
Until summer 2023, Kaitlyn “Amouranth” Siragusa (30) had Twitch firmly in her grip. Now, a new generation of scandalous female streamers is making headlines with daring trends. MeinMMO shows you who will fill the power vacuum after Amouranth’s Kick deal in 2024.
What role did Amouranth play on Twitch? The shrewd businesswoman Kaitlyn Siragusa was long considered “Amouranth” one of the few major female streamers on Twitch. At times, she was even the only woman in the top 100 most-watched streamers on the platform.
Amouranth’s success was based on showcasing risqué but still permissible content on Twitch and then funneling fans to the paid platform OnlyFans. In 2021, she was at the forefront of establishing new trends on the streaming platform or at least making them popular.
Amouranth is considered one of the streamers who significantly shaped the “Hot Tub” meta: She sat in skimpy swimwear in a hot tub, chatted with her viewers, and wrote their names on her skin.
Amouranth is also known for ASMR content and was a co-founder of the “Ear Licking” meta, where female streamers licked their microphones while wearing skin-tight leggings.
Since Amouranth signed a lucrative contract with Kick and divides her time between streaming platforms, she plays a significantly lesser role on Twitch. However, her success has motivated many other female streamers to pursue a similar business model. Now it is they who are setting new trends and establishing metas.
Amouranth has always proven to have a keen sense for jumping on new trends:
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Amouranth wants to allow her fans more closeness – Artificial Intelligence should achieve this
Female streamers start trends, Amouranth only participates
What are these new trends? Among Amouranth’s “heirs”, the streamer and adult actress Morgan “Morgpie” Stone is currently standing out. She drew attention in December 2023 with the “Topless meta”: Wearing a strapless top and strategically placed cropping, she created the impression of being “topless” on air.
Soon after, a new trend emerged that apparently originated from the Twitch streamer “firedancer”: Female streamers concealed their breasts or intimate areas behind black censorship bars, while they were still dressed underneath. Even Amouranth personally participated in this trend.
This fueled the long-standing discussion about nudity on Twitch. The streaming platform promptly issued new guidelines for artistic nudity, which were quickly adjusted again following a flood of naked anime figures.
Morgpie has the kind of risqué creativity that defined Amouranth
What is the new meta? Currently, Morgpie is making waves with a very particular idea: she uses her own behind as a green screen while playing Fortnite or doing reactions. Here you can get a glimpse of the impressive streams:
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As the website PCGamer points out, the butt-screen is anything but efficient: only half the screen is visible, and important UI elements are simply cut off. It is questionable how much viewers really see of the gameplay—although this likely doesn’t matter to the average 3,400 fans who watched Morgpie’s streams last week (via SullyGnome).
Morgpie is growing while Amouranth is losing followers
How is it going for Morgpie? In short: quite well. While Morgpie is still not reaching the highs of Amouranth in 2021, she has been regularly streaming since February 2023.
With the “topless” streams in December 2023, there was a significant jump; Morgpie was able to nearly triple her viewer count. Just this month, the streamer could gain 72,000 new followers—a 250% increase for her.
In the last 180 days, Morgpie increased her viewers overall by almost 250%, and the increase in watch hours even corresponds to over 450% (via SullyGnome).
The numbers also show that the channel of the 22-year-old is growing while Amouranth is losing followers. Morgpie streams significantly more on Twitch and has almost as many viewers as Amouranth, resulting in a higher watch time.
Morgpie is therefore well on her way to taking over Amouranth’s legacy.
In December 2023, Morgpie experienced a surge in growth (via SullyGnome)
Morgpie and Amouranth in comparison (via SullyGnome)
Alongside the rising star Morgpie, an old acquaintance on Twitch is currently back in the spotlight: Jenelle “JenFoxx” Dagres, formerly “Indiefoxx”, was once Amouranth’s great rival but then received an indefinite ban. Since 2023, she is back and currently one of the biggest female streamers on the platform.
Diablo 4 will receive a complete overhaul of its item system with the upcoming Season 4. Blizzard presented this extensively in the latest Campfire Chat, including a game crash. This evokes laughter and concern among fans, and Twitch nerd Asmongold shakes his head. But is this really a bad sign?
Aspects will directly move into the Codex with the overhaul, instead of cluttering your bank. Even player trading will be revamped.
This happened during the stream: Just as the developers were about to present the new features of the revamped loot system, the game crashed. One click on a new weapon affix was enough to close the game and show the desktop (here’s the Timestamp on Twitch at 01:08:07).
The devs in the stream quickly pointed out with a laugh that this is a “live build.” Such things can indeed happen.
Currently, Season 4 is still in development, and Blizzard is even taking extra time to ensure everything runs smoothly: The start has been delayed by one month. Beforehand, there is supposed to be a test server where the features will likely be checked again.
A major topic being discussed right now is ray tracing, which is coming to the game soon:
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Diablo 4 with better graphics: This is what the ARPG looks like with ray tracing
“Blizzard, this is your last chance”
In the Twitch chat, most viewers simply reacted with laughter and mockery about what happened. However, the clip of the crash is now circulating online, and Asmongold has already used it for a reaction (via YouTube).
The Twitch streamer admonishes Blizzard that this is the last chance for Diablo 4 and even bangs his head on his desk for… emphasis, probably. Maybe also just out of frustration.
In the comments on YouTube, there are a few critics who see the crash as a bad omen. They think that something like this shouldn’t happen so close to release.
Others with apparently more experience find the crash not too concerning. Such a crash with a click can be caused in programming by a very simple error in the code that can be fixed with little effort.
On Reddit, which is usually so critical of Diablo 4, there is even praise for exactly this scene. It is mentioned that it feels human.
In Helldivers 2, most of the soldiers among you play with the galaxy’s meta weapons, but did you know that one weapon is unjustly underestimated and not utilized, even though it is the best weapon against robots? We will show it to you!
What weapon are we talking about? The best weapon against robots is probably the PLAS-1-Smoker. This plasma rifle fires bolts of overheated gas that explode upon impact, creating explosive damage in a small radius.
Although the energy-based rifle is a strong option in the fight against automatons, many players instead choose the new heavy weapon “LAS-16-Sickle” and then wonder why they are overrun by tanks and scout walkers. We will show you why the Smoker is the best weapon against the robots.
Did you miss the new war bond? Then we have the right trailer for you:
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Helldivers 2 shows the new war bond ‘On the Edge of the Knife’ in a trailer
Destroy scout walkers, turrets, and tanks without any problems
How powerful is the weapon? Before we delve into the strength of the weapon, let us first show you some stats of the Smoker. Here are the statistics you can expect:
Damage: 100
Capacity: 15
Recoil: 20
Rate of fire: 250
The strong point of the Smoker is its projectiles. As already mentioned in the description, they fire projectiles made of overheated gas at your opponents. These projectiles create an explosive radius upon impact, causing damage.
The interesting thing is that you can target the weak points of robots, such as those of tanks or scout walkers, through the explosion radius without having to shoot directly at them.
YouTuber Dr. Pooplove has taken a closer look at the weapon and shows you how powerful it is:
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So, it is enough to fire only in the area of the weak point to hit it through the explosion and destroy your opponents. This cannot be achieved with any other weapon than the Smoker. If you pair your strong loadout with the P-19-Redeemer and the G-23-Stun or G-12-Impact, you have a strong build for solo fights or team matches.
One downside of the rifle is its lethality. The explosions are so powerful that you can also go down if an enemy jumps in front of your line of sight. So be careful when you fire your shots.
How do I get the weapon? You can obtain the PLAS-1-Smoker in the first war bond “Helldivers Assembled!” on page 10.
To purchase the rifle, you need 75 medals and must have also unlocked previous rewards from the pass with medals. So, a total of 1,275 medals are required before you can enjoy the Smoker, but the grind definitely pays off.
The zoom factor is a topic that has been on players’ minds even before the release of Diablo 4. In Season 4, the developers want to change something about it, and the community is pleased. For some, it’s even a reason to return to the game.
On March 20, the developers provided insights into the content of Season 4 during their livestream. They announced fundamental changes to the loot system and the Codex of Power. To allow the community to test the content, a PTR (Public Test Realm) will be established.
What detail brings particular joy? During the stream, the developers also showed some gameplay scenes after the changes – in principle, how it might look in Season 4. In the Q&A session at the end of the livestream, a comment from the chat caught their attention. The camera in the scenes seemed to keep zooming out.
Game Director Joe Piepiora noted: They didn’t discuss this in the stream at all. There is indeed supposed to be an option for camera zooming. More will be revealed in the PTR.
So yes, there is a gameplay setting, starting with the current default setting that we have in Diablo 4. We have heard the feedback and have taken steps to pull the camera back a bit […]. This will be available for you in the PTR.
On Reddit, the topic was discussed on March 20 and users seem very happy about it. Some note that this is even a reason for them to give the game another chance. The camera perspective had already been criticized during the beta, everything was simply too close.
A topic that is also being discussed right now is ray tracing, which will soon come to the game:
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Diablo 4 with better graphics: This is what the ARPG looks like with ray tracing
“This brings me back to the game”
How is the announcement received? The post on Reddit is simply titled “In Season 4, the camera can zoom out further” and features a screenshot with the same text, which according to the poster is from wowhead.com. Currently, the post has over 1,670 upvotes – seemingly receiving a lot of approval.
The top comment comes from “SonofSeth13”. The user writes: “As silly as it sounds, this could be the reason I play the game again.” Over 600 people agree with him in the form of upvotes.
Someone responds to him that it isn’t even remotely silly. “If you play another ARPG and then come back to this one, it’s like being doused with cold water. It will make a huge difference.”
“ThatOneGuyy310” writes: “Crap, I guess that’s it for me; I’ll come back and check it out.”
“Exactly my thought – the further zoom brings me back to the game,” comments “nbsalmon1”.
Is the change permanent? On X (formerly Twitter), Community Manager Adam Fletcher emphasized on March 21 that the camera change is “definitely coming to the game”, meaning not just for one season and also on consoles. “There will be two options, the ‘Standard’ option, which corresponds to the current distance in the game, and ‘Wide’, which represents the extended distance.”
On wowhead.com there are four comparison images from Diablo 2: Resurrected, Diablo 3, Diablo 4 now, and Diablo 4 in Season 4 that show the zoom.
What was the problem with the zoom? For some, the camera perspective causes motion sickness. “A_moral_Animal” comments: “The zoom for some reason makes me nauseous and my eyes hurt. This doesn’t happen in any other ARPG.”
And “NMe84” writes: “Imagine a game where you’re not being shot from off-screen because you can actually zoom out far enough.” That due to ranged attacks from enemies, you often don’t even know who is attacking and from where, has already been criticized in July 2023. Many in Diablo 4 lack an overview in battles and while exploring.
Others comment under the Reddit post that this is a particularly important and good change. Someone comments: “Diablo 4 will be much better because of this!” A user jokingly writes: “Hail Lilith, Holy Mother, Bringer of a better camera zoom and less motion sickness!”
In addition to playing itself, varied menu content alsoFC 24 Ultimate Team contributes to the fun of the virtual collectible card game. During the Ultimate Birthday promo, it is again possible to craft plenty of packs to get strong cards. We will show you what you need to do.
This is the situation:
EA Sports has launched many new Squad Building Challenges as part of the new Ultimate Birthday promo, allowing you to recycle drawn players in various ways.
In combination with the special cards currently available in packs, including the UT Birthday Icons, there is the opportunity to pull numerous strong players who can improve your team.
With the right approach, you can essentially generate an infinite number of packs with a small starting capital. The more often you repeat the cycle, the higher the chances of getting lucky.
We provide you with a detailed explanation of the method and show you how to maximize the currently available SBCs.
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EA FC 24: How the new dribbling mechanics work
Open unlimited packs in FC 24 Ultimate Team – This is how the new crafting method works
Step 1, here’s how to get started: First, tackle the daily gold upgrade SBC, which you can complete four times until it resets again.
You will need around 18,000 coins as starting capital, unless you already have the necessary bronze and silver players in your club. However, to save coins, you can also complete the daily bronze and silver upgrades.
With the gold players you receive, you can now complete 4x 81+ picks. If you’re lucky enough to pull something good from one of the daily gold upgrades, save the card in your club.
You can then use eleven of the remaining twelve cards for a normal gold upgrade to get the necessary rare gold players for the picks.
Step 2, the cycle begins: Start by opening your player picks. Players rated 81 or lower will be used for further picks, while 82-84s and an 85 will be collected for the Team of the Week SBC.
Each Inform with a rating of 87 or higher from this will go into the respective exchange SBC to obtain new gold players. Keep the rest. 86+ players from the picks will also be exchanged.
If you pull special cards, you will need to decide for yourself whether they strengthen your team or can also be recycled in one of the exchange SBCs.
Depending on how full your club is, you can repeat this step multiple times and open plenty of player picks.
Step 3, complete expensive SBCs: The more picks and packs you open, the more your club fills up with SBC fodder.
You can use this in special challenges like the 85+-Pro player choice and the 82+x20 upgrade to increase your chances of top-rated players.
All unusable cards can then be put back into player picks or the 83+-TOTW pro choice, and you can repeat the steps mentioned above.
Step 4, more bonuses through the crafting upgrade: Those who want to get strong cards even faster should also complete the Ultimate Birthday crafting upgrade continuously alongside the previous steps.
This can be done up to 150 times and grants you additional rewards, as after every five completions, a milestone in the corresponding objective is reached. Through this, you will receive more high-rated players as well as special packs and picks.
Although the method is of course associated with luck, continuously opening picks and packs with a little patience will definitely yield one or another special card.
In between, it might be the case that you need to either buy non-rare gold players or, to make it easier, buy an 89-rated player. In general, however, the method also works without spending a single coin.
The long-awaited role-playing game Dragon’s Dogma 2 can be played starting today. We have summarized all the important information about the release for you.
When is the release? Dragon’s Dogma 2 will be released on March 22, 2024.
On which platforms will Dragon’s Dogma 2 be released? The game will be playable on PC (Steam), PS5, and Xbox Series X/S.
What time can you start playing? On Steam, you can start at 01:00 on March 22. On the PS5 and Xbox Series X/S, you can start an hour earlier at 00:00.
What is the price? The game will be available in two editions on all platforms. However, the prices differ slightly.
Standard Edition:
Steam: 64.99 €
PS5 and Xbox Series X/S: 74.99 €
Deluxe Edition:
Steam: 74.99 €
PS5 and Xbox Series X/S: 84.99 €
The Deluxe Edition includes, in addition to the game itself, the additional content “A Blessing for Adventurers – Starting Aid for the Beginning of the Journey”. This includes items such as camp equipment or bait.
Pre-orderers also receive a high-quality weapon quartet and the “Ring of Safety”.
In a new gameplay trailer, Capcom shows the calling known as War Master:
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Dragon’s Dogma 2 macht euch mit einer Klasse zum Meister aller Waffen
Was there a preload? If you pre-ordered the game, you could already download it before release and start without further wait at the start. At least on consoles. There was no preload on Steam.
How much storage space does Dragon’s Dogma 2 need? For an open-world game of this size, Capcom’s role-playing game requires relatively little storage space. Specifically, only about 64 gigabytes on PC and PS5, and 69 gigabytes on Xbox Series X/S.
What are the system requirements for the game? We have compiled everything you need to know about the requirements on PC in a dedicated article for you.
Is there a demo? Currently, there is no traditional demo for Dragon’s Dogma 2. However, Capcom released the character editor nearly two weeks before release, which players can try out for free.
The extensive customization options allow you to create your hero, the so-called “Awakened”, as well as your main pawn.
How does the game work? Dragon’s Dogma 2 is an open-world role-playing game where you, as the “Awakened”, traverse a vast fantasy realm. Exploring the world, engaging in action-packed battles, and experimenting with various class skills are the main focus.
Beside you fight the so-called pawns, NPC companions that actively participate in the adventure and assist you with hints. You can share your self-created main pawn online with other players while using their pawns yourself.
Is there an online mode? Apart from the pawn system, there is no online mode in Dragon’s Dogma 2. You cannot ally with other players or fight against each other.
Only your pawns fulfill various missions with other players, the rewards of which benefit you.
Steven Spielberg is one of the most successful directors of our time. But not everything went smoothly in his career. At the end of the 90s, he and his studio were even accused of plagiarism.
Which film is it about? Do you still remember Small Soldiers? Children of the 90s will surely remember the film with the small action figures.
It is about various figures that develop a life of their own and leave their plastic packaging. Specifically, the battling soldiers of the Commando Elite want to destroy the peaceful Gorgonites. A fight that the boy Alan witnesses because he takes parts of the figures home.
Small Soldiers was released in 1998 and was a modest success. The film cost 40 million dollars and only grossed about 72 million again (via the-numbers.com).
Shortly after the release, the studio behind the film, Amblin Entertainment, had to appear in court. The reason: Another filmmaker accused “Small Soldiers” of being a plagiarism. And thus also Steven Spielberg, who is part of the management of Amblin.
What was the accusation? Steven Spielberg and Amblin faced accusations from Gregory Grant. Grant was also a director and had won a student Oscar with his short film “Ode to GI” in 1990.
Looking at the film, it quickly becomes clear why Grant recognizes a strong similarity between his work and Small Soldiers.
Even in the short film, you see lively soldiers interacting with objects from our human world and causing quite a bit of chaos.
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The images from the short film may also remind some of Toy Story.
Especially juicy: Gregory Grant had presented the concept of his film to Amblin. That was years before Small Soldiers. At that time, Grant’s idea was rejected.
When he saw Small Soldiers years later, he must have been quite surprised. He probably thought that his idea had been rejected and simply further developed by others.
What did Grant do about it? He initially went to court and sued Amblin for plagiarism. His lawyer Ira Reiner argued at the time:
Several scenes from Small Soldiers seem to be taken from Grant’s film, and the scenes are too similar to leave room for doubt. We see this as a case of David against Goliath. It is very unlikely that a jury would come to a different conclusion than plagiarism.
Should the lawyer be right? In advance, Reiner and probably also Grant were a bit too optimistic. Because at the end of the process, the court ruled in favor of Amblin and Spielberg. Small Soldiers was therefore not a plagiarism but an original work.
Grant came up short, and Small Soldiers developed into a cult film over the years. Even outside of the cinema, the film left its mark. There was various merchandise, such as toys, video games, or soundtracks.
World of Warcraft has introduced a new mode that has nothing to do with WoW: Plunderstorm, a Battle Royale. MeinMMO editor Benedict Grothaus played it and is thrilled. Only one thing dampens the fun.
Patch 10.2.6 was a question mark for a long time. Quite literally: Even on the roadmap, there was no information about the update. No one was allowed to test it publicly, no one found anything about it. Only that the patch had something to do with pirates was in the air.
Then suddenly the announcement came: WoW gets a Battle Royale with Plunderstorm. Just like that, without anyone expecting it. A whole, standalone mode that requires no preparation from anyone.
The majority of the community reacted just as I did: We could hardly believe that this was really happening. I mean: Who the hell expects a new Battle Royale years after the boom, especially from Blizzard AND as a mode in WoW?
After initial skepticism, I thought: I’ll try out Plunderstorm. At the moment I’m going through a rough patch and have little motivation for WoW anyway. But, oh boy, I was not prepared for what this mode would do to me …
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WoW: Plunderstorm – this is how the battle royale mode works
Entering with no expectations, leaving with full enthusiasm
To briefly catch you up: Plunderstorm works quite simply. You create a character, who then lands with up to 59 other players in the Alterac Valley, where open PvP takes place. Everyone against everyone, solo or in duos.
Everyone starts “naked” with only an attack skill, a healing potion, and a consumable item. You find abilities, essentially the “weapons” of the game, in matches in chests or from special enemies. You can level up too, which makes the character stronger.
I started my first round with the thought that it wouldn’t amount to anything. But while wandering around and learning the mechanics, Plunderstorm became more and more enjoyable.
At the end of the rather short round of about 10–15 minutes, I was already looking for the next match. By now, I have certainly played around 50 rounds – without a victory.
But I don’t care, Plunderstorm is fun. Plunderstorm is total chaos and I love (almost) everything about it.
My first victory! A great feeling, even if most rounds didn’t go so well.
PvP without addons and without sweaty wannabes
What sets Plunderstorm apart from WoW itself and especially from genre competitors like Fortnite and PUBG is the unique mix. It still feels like the well-known MMORPG, but with concentrated action gameplay.
Blizzard forbids addons in Plunderstorm, something that is usually essential for PvP in WoW. Now I have to pay attention to what the opponents are doing and what I can still do. I focus on the game, not on any displays.
The advantages that other players have accumulated over the years are gone. Everyone has the same conditions, the spells in the game have never been available before. I have to learn everything just like the casual player who started yesterday or the PvP expert who has had their PvP twink in Stranglethorn Vale since Classic.
What surprised me particularly is the combat system itself. There’s neither the classic tab-targeting from WoW nor a real action gameplay as seen in other MMORPGs. Instead, the game selects a target on its own if you don’t specify one, usually the nearest opponent. This brings a whole new flow that I’m not used to from WoW.
Not everything is perfect, but there’s always room for improvement
I still have a few criticisms. One is that some skills are simply completely OP. Without much practice, you can’t fight against Fire Whirl at all. Even when you are dominating the opponent and playing better, it often suffices for them to have the spell to decide the fight.
The other is the connection. But that’s a problem that PvP generally has. It’s hardly possible to hit opponents who are lagging around. Luckily, that happens rather rarely anyway.
Blizzard has already announced that Plunderstorm will not be balanced. And honestly: I don’t think it has to be. You just play. Sometimes you win, sometimes you don’t. That’s it.
Unfortunately just a pleasure for a short time … or?
What saddens me most when I think about Plunderstorm is the message that the mode carries: Time-limited. The Battle Royale is a “Limited Time Mode” that will disappear again.
I find it incredibly unfortunate, as I would love to have a Battle Royale in WoW that I can play over and over again as a permanent addition. Hopefully, the player numbers are so amazing that Plunderstorm simply has to stay.
In general, I think it’s great that Blizzard is trying something new and showing what still lies within the 20-year-old MMORPG. WoW can offer more than just raids and M+. I strongly hope for more such experiments in the future.
Actually, the beta for Path of Exile 2 was supposed to start on June 7, 2024. However, it has been postponed because the developers underestimated the effort required to polish it. Instead, there will be an alpha – so that the first impression for everyone is perfect in the end.
This is the status of Path of Exile 2:
The successor to the action RPG and greatest competitor of Diablo has been announced since 2019. Even back then, it was stated that development would take a long time.
In 2023, MeinMMO author Mark Sellner tried out Path of Exile 2 in a version that already seemed finished, and since then, the developers have been making last details and improvements.
When can I play Path of Exile 2? In a presentation for the new Ranger class in PoE 2 and the new league in Path of Exile, Creative Director Jonathan Rogers explained that the beta of Path of Exile 2 will not be released until the end of 2024. The full release on PC, Xbox, and PS5 is not yet known.
Instead, an alpha will start in June. However, this will exclusively invite experts and veterans from the community to extensively test the game. In an interview with MeinMMO, the head said:
We currently do not need a million players to test what we have. What we really need is a much smaller group […] veterans and players we can trust. Players we know can test different builds and such. […] They will get a complete game, but it will be a bad game.
Jonathan Rogers, Creative Director of Path of Exile 2
The goal is to improve and perfect mechanics and gameplay. That’s why the alpha is also under an NDA.
Some content has already been created five years ago. Bringing this content into a presentable state has taken longer than expected. However, they want to present a finished product directly to the general public.
Rogers says: “We want the beta to have release quality directly. We want to have as much done as we can.” The first impression counts, as it often stays in memory for a long time.
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Path of Exile 2: Mercenary Gameplay Walkthrough
Path of Exile 2: New Ranger Class is Ideal for PS5 and Xbox
During the presentation, the people responsible at Grinding Gear Games also introduced the new class: Ranger, which is already playable in Path of Exile. Rangers focus on ranged bow attacks.
The developers wanted to capture the feeling of a ranger during creation – like Legolas with dozens of arrows, it was said in the example. However, various elemental builds with poison or lightning were also shown in the presentation.
A major feature of the class is the ability to move and shoot at the same time – something that sounds tailor-made for controller players. However, the class was originally designed for mouse and keyboard.
Rogers explains in the interview:
We definitely had PS5 and Xbox in mind during development, but [Ranger] was not created for them. We had the WASD control in mind, which we announced last time.
The controls feel much more natural on the controller than one would expect.
Path of Exile 2 is primarily a kind of new beginning, the opportunity to streamline the old game. After the first part has been on the market for so long, many players have simply optimized the fun out of it. With PoE 2, one can simply start anew and thus solve the problem. This is the best improvement, along with enhanced gameplay. Even though the beta will be released later, you have a lot to expect this year: 2024 is the best year if you love games like Diablo
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Tomorrow, the new action RPG Dragon’s Dogma 2 will be released, and even though the first test results place it significantly above its predecessor, there are expected to be performance issues in certain areas. Players want to take matters into their own hands to find a solution.
What problems are expected? Dragon’s Dogma 2 will be released tomorrow, on March 22, 2024, including on Steam. Early reviews have received much praise from critics, and the RPG can now be considered significantly better than its predecessor.
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Dragons Dogma 2 – Trailer for the story
The PC version even achieved a dream score of 92% on Metacritic. However, some concerns about the frame rate for this very version have already been raised ahead of launch. Reports claim that it may be a bit shaky in certain areas of the game.
Capcom has already confirmed this in a statement to IGN. The developer stated that each character is assigned a large amount of CPU load. Additionally, the effects of their physical presence in various environments are calculated dynamically. Therefore, when multiple characters come together at the same time, the CPU load can be “very high”, according to Capcom. This could, of course, affect the frame rate.
How do players want to solve the problem? Players are already looking to take matters into their own hands while they wait for a fix from the developer.
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In fact, their solution seems relatively simple. They are already planning the first murders of innocent, yet insignificant NPCs. And while the solution seems easy, it is also likely very extreme and drastic, as Capcom has confirmed that the death of an NPC is permanent. They can only be manually resurrected.
Players are working on a list of “insignificant NPCs”
On Reddit, some players have come together and want to collaboratively create a list of “insignificant NPCs”. This way, everyone will know exactly which NPCs can be killed without possibly missing quests and content. Some suggest simply waiting until the quests are over and then eliminating the associated NPCs.
And even though this is certainly not the intended solution by Capcom – which is already looking for solutions – many players are truly unwilling to wait and are determined to secure their frame rate.
Some users on Reddit are also questioning how far this will go. One user writes: “I can’t wait for a week to pass and someone posts the game at 60 FPS after slaughtering all the NPCs.”
How much a dead NPC can actually improve the game’s performance remains to be seen, as some players will likely test it right away tomorrow upon release.
Larian Studios have created a giant hit with Baldur’s Gate 3. At this year’s Game Developers Choice Awards, the head of Larian Studios, Swen Vincke, spoke in his acceptance speech about the recent layoffs in the gaming industry. He especially condemns the studios themselves.
What is criticized in his speech? Swen Vincke, the director behind Baldur’s Gate 3, received the award for “Best Narrative” at this year’s Game Developers Choice Awards. However, he used his acceptance speech to speak out against other studios and their mass layoffs.
In the last 18 months, there have been mass layoffs in many places in the gaming industry. In January 2024 and February 2024 alone, many employees had to give up their jobs:
Vincke condemned this behavior in his speech with the words: “Greed has made the whole thing terrible for so long since I started.” He further states: “I have been fighting my whole life with publishers, and they make the same, same, same mistakes over and over again.”
He sees the problem mainly in the greed of the studios and that profit comes first for them, and the numbers in the end appear to be the most important. A problem, as he says, that only leads to the next problem. “You all lay off, and next year you say, ‘dammit, we have no developers left,’ and then you hire people again, and then you make acquisitions, and then you put them in the same cycle, and it’s just broken…”
The success of Baldur’s Gate 3 was not a coincidence, says colleague Michael Graf:
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Middle finger to the AAA industry: Baldur’s Gate 3 was no coincidence
Are there other possibilities? In addition to his criticism, Vincke also suggests that one could simply approach the whole thing a little differently.
“You don’t have to do this,” he says. “You can build reserves. Just go a little slower. Tone down your greed a bit. Be resilient, care for the people, don’t lose the collective knowledge that has been built up in the people you lose every time. Just so you have to go through the same cycle over and over again. It really makes me angry.”
For some, this speech probably felt like a severe blow, especially after they chose it themselves.
Were there further reactions? Indeed, after the speech, some approving words followed from other attendees. Alanah Pearce, who works for PlayStation’s God of War-studio Sony Santa Monica and hosted the evening, also commented.
He pointed especially to the victims behind the many layoffs. “People in this room have lost their jobs,” he says. “People who actually participate every year in the GDC had to cancel because being here is an extravagant luxury when you don’t know when the next paycheck comes.”
Above all, he emphasizes that many people with years of experience have been lost. People who worked on the games that were nominated that evening. In this context, he also points out once again that behind these layoffs are also fates. “We have seen how our friends were laid off and how that affected their families, their children.”
However, the criticism was not the only big news of the evening, as Vincke also announced that there will be no Baldur’s Gate 4 from Larian. DLCs for Baldur’s Gate 3 are also not planned.
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