The Division 2: The big MMO shooter is turning 5 years old, with a new DLC it should finally continue

Linda Knabe Linda Knabe Reading time 2 minutes

The great MMO shooter The Division 2 is now already five years old. Now we get a little insight into statistics and the prospect of a new DLC.

For the 5th anniversary of The Division 2, the MMO shooter announced some statistics from the past years and at the same time promised that it is far from over.

In a short video, Ubisoft provides a little retrospective on various content and development steps from the past years:

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The Division 2 celebrates with you 5th anniversary

What has happened in the last 5 years? In March 2019, The Division 2 was released and started in Washington D.C., as the video reminds players again. Since then, a lot has happened, and here are some content and locations that have been added to the game. Additionally, a few important development milestones are mentioned.

For each year, the video provides a few points that describe the journey of The Division 2. For example, that the first raid with 8 players took place in year 1 during the “Dark Hours” operation. In the fourth year, Ubisoft Bucharest joined the development team.

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In addition, Ubisoft published some interesting statistics. There were:

  • 8 million created clans
  • 110 million heroic deaths
  • 60 million legendary deaths
  • 2 million completed countdowns
  • The 100th floor in Punktowiec has been completed 54 million times
  • 13 million items have been “pulled” from the Dark Zone.
  • One billion items have already been dropped/picked up

In another video, the developers themselves talk about their journey with The Division 2 and state that they do not see the success solely within themselves. They mainly say that it would not work without the vibrant and open community.

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What’s next? After five years, The Division 2 is not supposed to be over yet. Ubisoft states on the official website: “As we celebrate the past five years, we are also looking forward to the future. The journey of The Division 2 is not over yet. We are constantly evolving and facing new challenges to master, and secrets to discover.”

A new story DLC has been confirmed to be released, which is set to come out in early 2025. According to the information, this time you will visit Brooklyn, New York.

Since when have you been playing The Division 2? What memories do you associate with the game and are you looking forward to more hours of gameplay? Feel free to share your thoughts in the comments.

Players are still excited about The Division today and fondly remember it: “The Division was a masterpiece” – Players rave about New York in the winter of the great plague

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Twitch streamer without a high school diploma shows what he earns as an influencer in a week

Sarah Sarah Reading time 3 minutes

The Luxembourgish Twitch-streamer LetsHugo had a successful stay in Madeira, producing content daily and generating considerable income. You can find out how much he earned just from advertising in one week on MeinMMO.

With nearly a million followers on Twitch and an ever-growing fanbase, the Luxembourgish streamer LetsHugo has firmly established himself in the German streaming scene. Known for his humorous and somewhat scatterbrained style, he regularly captivates thousands of viewers.

What makes LetsHugo so special? After dropping out of school after the 9th grade to fully dedicate himself to streaming, LetsHugo initially started with a small audience of 10 viewers on average.

However, through regular streaming, especially of games like Minecraft and Just Chatting, his community grew rapidly. By October 2022, he had already reached a consistent viewership of several hundred people.

His breakthrough came in March 2023, when he participated in the “No Food Challenge” of his colleague Maximilian “Trymacs” Stemmler.

You can learn more about it here:

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He dropped out of school because streaming was more important to him – The success of LetsHugo

Almost €3,000 in just one week from advertising

How much did Hugo earn on his last trip? Recently, LetsHugo spent a week in Madeira, which, according to his statements, was costly, but it paid off for him in terms of content production. He took his viewers live along on Twitch every day and generated significant income.

In total, he earned €5,393.32 on Twitch alone during this week from March 2nd to March 9th. Together with the income generated from the resulting YouTube videos, these earnings covered the costs of the trip, according to his statement.

How much did he earn from advertising? The earnings from advertising during his stay in Madeira were impressive. On the very first day, he earned €500, followed by €300 on the second day. On the third day, the earnings rose back to €500, followed by €700 on the fourth day.

Although advertising revenue declined slightly on the following days – €50 on the fifth day and €210 on the sixth day – he achieved significant earnings of €700 again on the last day just from advertising. In total, his advertising revenue during that week amounted to nearly €3,000.

However, LetsHugo himself emphasizes that this week was particularly strong. Since he usually primarily conducts gaming and Just Chatting streams, the IRL streams where he guided his viewers live on the island were a special highlight.

You can see the corresponding stream excerpt here:

https://www.tiktok.com/@hugos_enjoyer/video/7345979277701090592?is_from_webapp=1&web_id=7303524894736844320

LetsHugo underestimates his own success

What does LetsHugo say about it? According to his statement, he recorded three times as many viewers as usual. According to Twitchtracker, he streamed a total of 41 hours during that week and had an average of 5,000 viewers.

Comparing this with the previous week from February 24th to March 2nd, in which he streamed for 37 hours and had almost 4,000 viewers on average, LetsHugo’s statement is not entirely accurate.

His viewers also noticed this and pointed it out to him, after which he checked the numbers and realized for himself how successful he actually is.

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LetsHugo cannot assess his own success

What is problematic about this? LetsHugo has always shown difficulty in assessing sums of money and understanding his success. After dropping out of school after the 9th grade to focus directly on Twitch, he has never worked for an employer and thus never earned a fixed income.

This lack of experience in dealing with money became evident when he reacted to a YouTube video by content creator “Dave” during a stream on October 23, 2023. In the video, Dave explained that he and his friends had quit their “well-paid jobs in renowned companies” to work full-time for their startup that they financed with €200,000.

LetsHugo commented on this, saying: “Well-paid, yeah yeah, €10 an hour. Oh, wait, that’s actually well paid. Hold on, is it? I’m not really sure.” He didn’t seem very certain about what amount is typically considered a good income.

Another example of LetsHugo’s ignorance about the value of money was a TikTok video that sparked discussions in his community. In the clip, he reacted to a reality TV show where a participant considered €1,500 to be a lot of money and pointed out how much work one would have to do for that.

LetsHugo reacted casually and stated that this is the amount he earns with a single stream. Even though it’s hard to be sure how seriously the streamer means some statements, it still gives the impression of a lack of experience and a limited understanding of financial matters.

After completing her secondary school education, the Twitch streamer Fibii also decided not to continue with school but rather focus on streaming. You can read more about it here: Twitch: 18-year-old explains why she chose streaming over continuing her education

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Last Epoch: Monolith of Fate – Collecting Corruption and Farming Loot

Nicole Wakulczyk Nicole Wakulczyk Reading time 3 minutes

The Monolith of Fate is an endgame activity in Last Epoch. Here on MeinMMO, you will find out where to find this activity and how to increase the corruption to get better loot.

After the campaign, around level 50, the endgame in Last Epoch begins. Even within the campaign, you will reach the map section “End of Time” with the same-named waypoint on the main island. There you will also find the “Monolith of Fate” with a starting level of 58.

The “Monolith of Fate” is the starting point for a part of the endgame in Last Epoch with its timelines. Starting with the timelines is certainly a good choice to get into the endgame content with your character.

The Monolith offers various mechanics and rewards:

  • the timelines consist of small “islands” (echoes) that provide you with specific loot, which you can recognize by a symbol on the echo on the map – such as daggers, idols, keys, or bows.
  • after completing a timeline, you will receive a blessing, which grants your character permanent bonuses.
  • with “corruption,” you increase the level and thus the difficulty, but also the rewards of the timelines. This is especially worthwhile on the “empowered timelines.”

Your faction also plays an important role in the endgame of Last Epoch:

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Last Epoch: Faction of the Merchant Guild or Circle of Fate – These are the advantages

How to gather Corruption

What is Corruption? Corruption is a mechanic in the Monolith of Fate to increase the level of timelines. This also grants you more XP and better loot. To collect and increase corruption, you must perform another activity within the timeline.

How do I collect corruption? The further you are from the start of the timeline, the more likely you are to see a so-called “Shadow of Orobyss.” This echo in the timeline looks different from the others.

While other echo bosses can only be fought at increased stability, the Shadow of Orobyss can appear anywhere in the timeline. If you kill the boss, the corruption increases and the network of the timeline resets – only do this if you do not wish to complete any more echoes on the current network. The stability and modifications of the timeline remain.

In regular timelines, the maximum corruption is capped at 50, while in empowered timelines, it starts at 100 and is unlimited. You unlock empowered timelines by completing the first three timelines at level 90.

In empowered timelines, the chance for rarer loot is increased even further. Once you reach these timelines, you can continuously increase the corruption and improve your drop chances. However, keep in mind that the enemies also become stronger and tougher.

Can I also reduce corruption? If the echoes become too difficult for you and you want to reduce the corruption, you can do so at the echo near the starting point of your timeline. There you will find a new echo with increased corruption, where you can reset the timeline and reduce the corruption.

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Farming loot at increased corruption is particularly worthwhile

How does corruption affect the loot? By increasing corruption, you increase the chance for better loot, including unique and set drops. So if an echo with the Shadow of Orobyss appears in your timeline, it is definitely worthwhile to kill the boss.

In empowered timelines, increasing the corruption is even more beneficial, as it increases the chance for rarer loot drops. Furthermore, echoes with high corruption will be more likely to yield unique and exalted items. Exalted items are the purple gear that you need for crafting legendaries.

In empowered timelines, you receive the stronger form of blessings, and the bosses there drop certain uniques. Moreover, the “Shadow of Orobyss” drops certain uniques that require a certain amount of corruption in the empowered timelines.

How do I specifically farm for loot? In the timelines of the Monolith, you will find echoes with specific item drops. Thus, you can target your farming for loot – a player has created a map for this. Warning: However, if you die in an echo or leave it prematurely, you will not receive any echo rewards.

Additionally, the item factions in Last Epoch are a good way to farm for specific loot. In the Circle of Fate, you use prophecies for this purpose. At the observatory, you will see in the telescopes the prophecies that display various constellations. Each image belongs to an item group.

You can find out how the item factions work and which is best suited for you here: Last Epoch: Merchant Guild or Circle of Fate – Which faction should I choose?

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Who wants to play Final Fantasy XIV on the XBOX must take out 2 subscriptions and buy a new currency

Cedric Holmeier Cedric Holmeier Reading time 2 minutes

Final Fantasy XIV is set to release on XBOX soon. The developers are now explaining how the subscription purchase will work, causing some frustration among players.

Why do we have to go through all this trouble? Final Fantasy XIV is expected to launch on XBOX on March 21, 2024. Recently, the developers announced how XBOX players can purchase the subscription and what is required to play the MMORPG on the console.

To play Final Fantasy XIV on XBOX, you first need to buy the game. Then, you need the XBOX Gamepass (or XBOX Live) in a form that allows online play on the console.

After that, you need to purchase the new “FFXIV Coins” currency as a microtransaction on XBOX. You will use this to pay for your monthly subscription for the game. However, if you subscribe on a different platform, you do not necessarily need the coins.

However, the new “FFXIV Coins” currency is not intended to replace the regular “Crystal” currency that can already be purchased for real money.

You can watch the trailer for the expansion Dawntrail here.

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Final Fantasy 14: Dawntrail – The Final Trailer

The Community Thinks It’s Really Bad

How is the community reacting to the announcement? As expected, the community is not pleased that, in addition to the two subscriptions, they now also have to exchange their money before paying.

On X (formerly Twitter) user @perchbird_ posted a comment with a screenshot of the announcement. He wrote: “It’s so funny that we’ve been asking SE for 10 years to simplify account management and billing, and instead of doing that, they’ve made it even more complicated for no reason.”

@illumi_x3 responds on X below: “I’m pretty sure this is Microsoft’s way of getting their cut while SE gets their share for subscriptions. As far as I remember, the issue of FF14 not being on XBOX was that they wanted their own servers or that users should pay for Live while also paying for their subscription for 14.”

@xcx_loona questions on X, doubting it’s Microsoft’s fault: “It’s really funny how everyone is quick to blame Microsoft exclusively, and for no reason. The billing system will always be garbage, and the player base will love it.”

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Under our article, where we first explained the topic surrounding the two subscription models needed to play, several players shared their opinions as well.

Shinichi writes in the comments on MeinMMO: “As long as players have to cover both the Gamepass and the FFXIV subscription on XBOX unlike on Playstation, the game unfortunately remains an option for me (20 € per month). I really find it unfortunate because I would have loved to play it on XBOX, but this greed is really unacceptable. […]”

Playing Final Fantasy XIV on XBOX is indeed much more complicated and expensive than on PS5 or PC; nonetheless, many XBOX players are looking forward to diving into the world of Final Fantasy XIV. One player seems to be the best testimonial for that: Player says: He has been playing MMORPGs for 20 years and has seen it all, but one game has now fully captivated him

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Palworld: All Dungeons and their Bosses – Here you can find them on the Map 

Sophia Weiss Sophia Weiss Reading time 4 minutes

You can challenge a whole range of dungeons in Palworld. There you will face mazes, hordes of enemies, and useful items. We have the overview for you here.

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What are dungeons in Palworld? Dungeons are sections that are separated from the open overworld, bringing you into specific, more dangerous environments. To enter them, you need to find the corresponding entrance. Usually, these are black, door-shaped holes in rock walls or rock formations.

The layout of the dungeons varies. However, you can often expect a series of larger round areas connected by narrow passages. There are often different paths to the goal.

Most of the Pals that you will encounter are Mau, Daedream, and Fuddler. Depending on the region, specific additional Pals may also spawn.

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Palworld: How you can level up quickly

What is the goal in a dungeon? When facing a dungeon, your goal is the boss of the dungeon. Sometimes the bosses spawn right in front of you in the entrance area, but mostly they appear further back in the maze. These bosses are stronger versions of the Pals living in your current region. There are special rewards for defeating these foes.

Attention: Dungeon bosses are Pals and have nothing to do with the overworld bosses, and they are also not the Alpha bosses that spawn freely in the world.

What items can you obtain in dungeons? On one hand, you can catch dungeon-exclusive Pals. But there are also items:

Frequent visits to dungeons are therefore worthwhile.

All Dungeons Sorted by Level Zones

The Dungeons on the Map and the Level Zones

Here we have marked the map for you with all dungeons and compared it to our level zones map. You can access the interactive map via Mapgenie and customize it to your needs.

The Palworld map with all marked dungeons.
Palworld - Map divided into level areas (via Reddit)
The Palworld map with all regions divided into level zones.

You can read everything about the level zones in our guide:

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Dungeons for Levels 1 to 15

Here are the dungeons on the map in detail:

The dungeons in the starting zone
The dungeons in the starting zone
The dungeons of the Sea Breeze Archipelago
The dungeons of the Sea Breeze Archipelago
The dungeons of the Marsh Islands
The dungeons of the Marsh Islands
The dungeons of Eastern Wild Islands
The dungeons of Eastern Wild Islands
The dungeons of Forgotten Islands and Ice Wind Islands
The dungeons of Forgotten Islands and Ice Wind Islands

Dungeons for Levels 15 to 29

The zones for levels 15 to 29 are as follows:

The dungeons in Bamboo Groves, Twilight Dunes, and Moonless Shore
The dungeons in Verdant Brook and Frostbound Mountain

Dungeons for Levels 30 to 39

The zones for level 30 to 39 dungeons are as follows:

The dungeons on Mount Obsidian
The dungeons in the south of the Astral Mountains
The dungeons of the Astral Mountains

Dungeons for Levels 40 to 50

The zones for level 40 to 50 dungeons are as follows:

The dungeons in the Dessicated Desert
The dungeons of the Astral Mountains

We wish you much success in your dungeon visits. Feel free to let us know in the comments if you were successful!

If you are still looking for a good place for a base in Palworld, we have selected five suggestions for you: Best Base Locations – The best places for your base

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The survival game that made Gronkh big is currently cheaper than ever on Steam

Sarah Sarah Reading time 2 minutes

“Sons of the Forest” not only captivates players worldwide, but also the Twitch streamer Gronkh. With its gripping survival experience and compelling story, you can currently snag this gem on Steam for only 21.74 Euro.

What does Gronkh have to do with Sons of the Forest? The famous Twitch streamer Gronkh already celebrated incredible successes on YouTube with the first part “The Forest”. His distinctive moments, such as the battle cry “Survival” and encounters with mutants that he affectionately named Muschi-Klaus and Galoppel-Heinz, have remained in the memory of many fans. Together with the creator Tobinator, Gronkh experienced many exciting adventures in the survival title.

In the sequel “Sons of The Forest”, the Twitch figure was once again fully involved. With an average of almost 33,000 viewers (via Twitchtracker) on the streaming platform, he once again made history together with Virginia and Kelvin. But what makes this game special?

You can learn more about the game here:

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Sons of the Forest is the most awaited survival game on Steam – All information in 2 minutes

Just recently, version 1.0 of “Sons of the Forest” was released. Particularly exciting for fans should be the new selectable ending, which we cannot discuss further for spoiler reasons, as well as the appearance of an old acquaintance in the game: Timmy, the little boy from the first part “The Forest”.

This will particularly please Gronkh and Tobinator, as they had adopted Timmy together in the first part. If the two streamers hopefully play “Sons of The Forest” together later this year, the meeting with their virtual son will surely be heartwarming again (at least from laughter).

What makes “Sons of The Forest” special

What is the game about? The dark, nature-reclaimed forest that players dive into is inhabited by mysterious cannibals. The breathtaking graphics and detailed environment invite exploration, with potential dangers lurking behind every tree and rock.

The fight for survival is at the center of the title. Players must gather resources, find food, and expand their base to withstand the dangers of the wilderness. Not only nature poses a threat, but also the eerie inhabitants of the forest.

“Sons of the Forest” offers not only challenging gameplay but also a gripping story that captures all survival fighters from the start. Mysterious artifacts, lost memories, and the search for answers lead to an unforgettable adventure.

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Now cheaper than ever on Steam

Not only the gameplay experiences make “Sons of the Forest” attractive, but the price is also drawing more interested parties. On the gaming platform Steam, the game, which has 86 percent positive reviews, is currently heavily discounted – in fact, it has never been as cheap as it is now.

According to Steamdb, it has previously only been discounted by 20 percent, pricing it at 23.19 Euro. However, the game is now discounted by 25 percent and is priced at 21.74 Euro. You need to hurry for this discount, as the offer ends on March 21, 2024.

With “Sons of the Forest”, Endnight Games presents an impressive sequel that raises the bar for survival games significantly. With its captivating atmosphere, gripping story, and challenging gameplay mechanics, the title offers hours of entertainment and keeps players returning to its dark world time and again. If you’re looking for a new gaming experience, you should definitely keep “Sons of the Forest” on your radar.

Currently, Gronkh and Tobinator are diving into another game for exciting adventures, namely “Enshrouded.” You can read more about the game here: Steam: New survival game from Germany has 2 million players and reveals how it will get even better in 2024

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“Missed Opportunity” – One of the best features of Diablo 4 is said by players to be too small, needs more content

Benedict Grothaus Benedict Grothaus Reading time 2 minutes

Strongholds have been one of the major features since the release of Diablo 4 that were meant to make the game special. Now players are saying: There’s more that can be done – and they are gathering suggestions.

What kind of feature is this?

  • Strongholds block certain areas of the map in Diablo 4. You need to unlock them to gain access to some dungeons, teleport points, and quests.
  • The feature was one of the major innovations announced at the release of Diablo 4 that was supposed to set the game apart from its predecessors.
  • So far, strongholds can only be completed once per character. After that, they are ‘finished’, you have freed the area and never need to take it back. According to players, this is wasted potential.

What makes strongholds so good: The feature has been well received since release, offering some variety to the constant grind in dungeons or vaults. Strongholds, according to players, enliven the world and make it feel more real.

Players especially praise that each stronghold has some different story, a mechanic, or something that sets it apart from others. It’s content that stays in memory. On Reddit, a fan writes:

In my opinion, every single stronghold I’ve captured is absolutely fantastic. From the one where the entire population was turned to salt […] to the one full of vampires and blood knights […] I enjoyed every one of these contained stories and themes.

Even today, strongholds are still a topic of discussion. One user even writes: Strongholds are what he looks forward to the most in every season. Early on, the consensus was: Strongholds are good content, but simply too rare.

Such threads have appeared repeatedly over the months, often with the dull aftertaste that there could be more possible. In a recent discussion, players are now gathering potential solutions.

Here you can see a run through one of the strongholds at a low level:

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Diablo 4: Sorceress with Shock Build against Malnok’s Staging Point

“Revamp Strongholds into Multiplayer Raids”

In the past, there have been ideas on how to improve strongholds. However, these were often rather simple suggestions, such as simply resetting the strongholds weekly – similar to the new leaderboard dungeons now.

One user now claims that strongholds are wasted potential. He receives numerous comments with new ideas (via Reddit). In over 170 comments, players have come up with thoughts such as:

  • Strongholds as multiplayer raids: Once completed, you should be able to do them again in a group and on various difficulties
  • Defensive events to defend the captured strongholds against the “original” inhabitants
  • A connection with hell tides, which are designed to constantly attack various things, could create a new event in the tide
  • Merchants who only appear in liberated strongholds and sell particularly rare items
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All of the suggestions are well received, but there has been no response from Blizzard yet. We have directly asked the developers whether there are any plans for a revamp, but a response is still pending.

Currently, Blizzard is working on Season 4 for the game as well as the first expansion, Vessel of Hatred. There aren’t too many details on either yet, and specific dates are also missing. However, there are already several plans for the time afterwards. We have already been able to speak with the devs about the future: Diablo 4: “The community is the most important asset” – Blizzard talks to us about development and future

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The last 4 films of a director were nominated for the Oscar 26 times, but he received none of them

Niko Hernes Niko Hernes Reading time 2 minutes

The Oscars are the big award of the film industry, awarded every year. The last 4 films of a legendary director have been nominated a total of 26 times. With this, Martin Scorsese holds a sad record.

Martin Scorsese is a name that many people know. After all, he has directed some of the best films of all time. Be it The Departed, Shutter Island, or The Wolf of Wallstreet. Despite his great career, the director received fewer Oscars than one would think.

His last 4 films were nominated a total of 26 times for Oscars. But sadly, the films received not a single one. With this, Martin Scorsese has a sad record, as he is the first director to receive no Oscars at 26 nominations. And this, although many of the films were considered favorites.

One of the 4 films was Killers of the Flower Moon:

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Killers of the Flower Moon Trailer 2

Sad Oscar Records

Martin Scorsese’s last 4 films were Silence, The Irishman, The Wolf of Wallstreet, and Killers of the Flower Moon. Particularly the last two were considered favorites. The Irishman and Killers of the Flower Moon were each nominated 10 times. Among the 4 films, even the major awards were included:

  • 3 of the 4 films were nominated for Best Picture, Best Director, and Best Supporting Actor
  • 2 times the films were nominated for Best Actor
  • Technical aspects such as Production Design, Editing, or Cinematography were also nominated 2 times

This year, Lily Gladstone was even considered one of the favorites for the Oscar for Best Actress. A film that has kept MeinMMO Editor-in-Chief Leya Jankowski busy for a long time. The award ultimately went to Emma Stone and Poor Things.

Besides the record of receiving no Oscars at 26 nominations, Scorsese also holds another record. 3 of his films (Killers of the Flower Moon, The Irishman, and Gangs of New York) have received 10 nominations and not a single award at the Oscars.

The only Oscar he has received for directing was for The Departed in 2006.

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The Oscars are of course not the only award in the film industry. Scorsese has received several BAFTA Awards and awards in Cannes. He has also received Golden Globes and other awards for several of his films. Aside from the Oscars, he is considered one of the best directors of all time in the film industry, especially known for shaping the mafia genre. The Departed is also included, the story of which was actually planned differently: Warner Bros. wanted to make more out of a gangster film, but the director let the main characters die

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EA FC 24: New Prime Gaming Pack 6 is available – Here’s how to grab the rewards

Thomas Dummer Thomas Dummer Reading time 2 minutes

EA FC 24 and Amazon Prime have released the sixth Prime Gaming Pack of the current season. We present to you the contents of the latest pack and show how you can secure the rewards.

What is the Prime Gaming Pack? The collaboration between EA Sports and Amazon began with FIFA 21. Since then, Amazon Prime members have been able to enjoy monthly recurring packs that they can redeem for free.

This partnership has also continued in EA FC 24, allowing us to present to you the now sixth edition of the Prime Gaming Pack. The new package has been available since March 18.

As always, it offers some nice contents that will grant you a small or larger bonus depending on your luck with the pack.

EA FC 24 Prime Gaming Pack 6 Confirmation

Prime Gaming Pack 6 lends you a base Icon

What rewards does Prime Gaming Pack 6 include? The contents of the pack generally always include a prominent loan card, a player pick, some random gold players, and other consumables like contracts or healing cards.

The last Prime Gaming Pack featured a base Hero card for loan.

The highlight of the current drop number 6 is a base Icon, which you receive as a loan player for 20 matches. After opening the pack, you will be assigned a random legend. In the best case, you pull a Brazilian Icon, as the most expensive players belong to this nation.

The loan cards are perfect for trying out players for a few matches. Additionally, strong loan cards can give you an advantage in crucial games. Speaking of trying out: We tried the most popular tactic in EA FC 24 with a small change and were very satisfied with the result.

All contents of the new Prime Gaming Pack 6 (all untradeable):

  • a base Icon as a loan player for 20 games
  • 4 rare gold players
  • a Player Pick with 3 players to choose from (min. 81+)
  • 6 rare gold consumables

Until when can you claim the Prime Gaming Pack 6? You can redeem the sixth drop until April 22.

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How to get the Prime Gaming Pack for EA FC 24:

  1. First, you need a Prime account with Amazon to take advantage of the Prime Gaming bonuses. If you already own such an account, proceed to step 2.
  2. Open your browser and go to the EA FC section of Prime Gaming. You’ll find the corresponding link here (via Prime Gaming).
  3. Look for Prime Gaming Pack 6 and click on it.
  4. If prompted, link your Prime account with your EA account.
  5. Now press the “Get in-game content” button.
  6. Now you need to switch to the game, the web app, or the companion app. There you should receive a notification that the Prime Gaming Pack has been successfully redeemed. You can then find it in the shop under “My Packs”.

In some cases, it may also take up to an hour for the pack to appear in the game.

The next Prime Gaming drop is likely to appear on April 22/23. We will keep you updated.

In the international competitions, the quarter-final matches are set. This opens up new possibilities for upgrades to the Road-to-the-Final cards (RTTF). With our RTTF tracker, you are always up to date.

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Amazon is the big hope for new, big MMORPGs 2024 – They have been silent for 5 months

Schuhmann Schuhmann Reading time 2 minutes

Two major MMORPGs from Asia are announced for the year 2024, which should be brought to Europe by Amazon, on PS5, Xbox Series X, and to Steam: Throne and Liberty from South Korea and Blue Protocol from Japan. Both have already launched in Asia and both have their global release date set for 2024. But for months there has been nothing. What is the status?

When was the last news about Blue Protocol? The MMORPG Blue Protocol had its last official news on Amazon’s western website on November 13, 2023. At that time, Amazon thanked for the completion of the technical test.

The next time the servers open, they look forward to hosting an even larger event that brings new updates from the Japanese server.

That was 5 months ago.

Since then, there has been no word from Amazon regarding Blue Protocol, and social media channels are silent.

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Blue Protocol Update Trailer Japan October 2023

When was the last news about Throne and Liberty? Here it’s been even longer. The last official news also concerned a technical test in October 2023. The head of the game at Amazon, Merv Lee Kwai, thanked the participants, published statistics, and expressed his eagerness to welcome players back soon.

That was 6 months ago. Similarly, the social media channels are silent here as well.

However, it is by no means that the games are dead and nothing is happening. Reports about the MMORPGs regularly reach us from their home countries in Asia, even if they don’t sound very encouraging:

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Why is this unusual? Normally, one would expect that even if there is nothing to report, signs of life, called “beats”, would appear on websites and social media channels at regular intervals to slowly build the hype, but nothing is coming in that direction.

It is actually not planned to halt an advertising campaign for a game once it has been started.

Circumstances in 2024 are significantly less rosy than a few years ago

What could be the reason? Both Throne and Liberty and Blue Protocol are not performing as well as expected in their home countries. Additionally, there seem to be issues with the implementation:

Furthermore, the gaming industry is currently in a completely different state than a few years ago when Amazon secured these deals, and the games no longer appear as attractive as they once did.

In November 2023, Amazon also had to lay off 180 employees. However, this is not supposed to have any impact on the MMORPGs; on the contrary, they should now receive more attention.

However, 4 months after the wave of layoffs, there is no sign of that.

Nevertheless, the release for both MMORPGs is still set for 2024. Even though the dates have already been postponed several times:

When will Throne and Liberty be released in Germany? Developers will comment on the release in February 2024

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Source(s):
  1. mmorpg.org.pl

A German student skips school for 2 months using a fake email address – Caught due to a detail

Benedikt Schlotmann Benedikt Schlotmann Reading time 2 minutes

A student from Bavaria skips school for 2 months. She is only discovered when the principal checks the doctor’s certificates. The whole story could still have serious consequences for the student.

A 14-year-old student did not want to attend school. She tricked the school and her mother and went unnoticed for almost two months without attending school. And that thanks to a fake email address and forged certificates.

In particular, the forged certificates are likely to become a real problem for the 14-year-old.

2 months of “school-free” with forged certificates and fake email

What exactly did the student do?

  • The student created a fake email address in her teacher’s name. She pretended to be the teacher and wrote to her mother that the school would remain closed.
  • In the school app, the student pretended to be her own mother. Here she wrote that her daughter was sick.
  • She then repeatedly sent the school administration a doctor’s certificate from the doctor. This was supposed to confirm her illness so that no one would become suspicious.

How did it end? The principal became suspicious and called the student’s doctor’s practice. Eventually, the principal noticed: The date on the certificate had been changed.

During the phone call, it emerged that the student had forged the certificates. She was never actually sick. She simply did not attend school for two months. The whole matter was probably not noticed at first because the student had recently changed schools.

The whole action is likely to have consequences for the student. Forging certificates is considered forgery, and that is a criminal offense: it is punishable by up to 5 years in prison or a fine.

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Other people also use “nasty” tricks to gain advantages. For example, someone used the ChatGPT chatbot to eat for free at a fast-food chain for a year. Whether he was punished for it is not known:

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A game on Steam made me play as a potato for 100 hours and I regret nothing – Currently costs less than 4 euros

Linda Baumgartl Linda Baumgartl Reading time 3 minutes

The Steam Spring Sale is currently in full swing. Here you can snag many game gems at a low price. Among them is the seemingly inconspicuous Brotato, which has sparked the love for a whole genre in MeinMMO author Linda Baumgartl.

When I first caught a glimpse of Brotato somewhere in my timeline, I honestly wasn’t very convinced. I get to play a potato running around with 6 weapons? And I can’t even attack myself? That sounded a bit too silly to me.

However, at that time, the game was on everyone’s lips, not least because YouTuber HandOfBlood had taken a great liking to the potato adventure. Also, my friend circle was buzzing with praise for the game.

So, during a Steam sale, I quickly added Brotato to my cart to see for myself, and I haven’t regretted it for a second.

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Brotato – Early Access Trailer

The Game Principle: As Simple as It Is Genius

In Brotato, you play a battle-hungry potato fighting through large hordes of alien enemies. In each run, you must survive 20 waves of enemies to win the game.

To achieve that, after each enemy wave, you can buy weapons and other useful items in a shop. Additionally, you gain experience with which you can further improve your character.

What are the battles like? In combat itself, you mainly have to do one thing: run. Because your weapons, of which you can carry a total of 6, attack automatically. So you dodge enemies, collect materials (the currency), crates with items, or healing items, and try not to die in the process.

Brotato - Fight
Fleeing from a large horde of enemies.
Brotato - Shop
The shop after the first wave.

What do I like? The following aspects among others have ensured that Brotato was able to capture my heart after initial skepticism.

  • Easy to learn, hard to master: The basic aspects are quickly understood, and you can start slashing right away. However, if you want, you can also dive deep into the swamp of optimal builds and strategies.
  • Luck factor: You don’t always get the items you need at the moment. This draws you into the classic spiral: “Just one more attempt. Next time I will definitely have better luck.”
  • Good for a quick round: Rounds usually last about 30 minutes. Additionally, the game saves after each enemy wave.

An Incredible Variety of Characters

For me, the greatest strength of Brotato is the many different characters. Currently, there are 44 of them. Before each game, you choose one of these characters, which significantly determines the direction your build will take this time. Each character has its own strengths and weaknesses, thus promoting a different play style.

Due to this variety, even after nearly 100 hours I have spent with the game, I am still motivated to try out and perfect new builds.

Moreover, many characters and items also have to be unlocked first. This adds additional motivation.

What characters are there? Of course, there are classic classes, such as a pistol expert, a magician, or a brawler. Some more specialized characters are, for example:

  • Chunky: Damage scales with maximum health, but is very slow and has poor defense.
  • Pacifist: Receives materials for each living enemy at the end of a wave, deals little damage.
  • Weapon Dealer: Weapons cost 95% less, but all purchased weapons are destroyed after each wave.
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Conclusion? Don’t be deceived by the visuals, Brotato is a really great game. After my first hours of gameplay, I was so excited that I developed a full-blown obsession for the genre.

No matter whether you want to call them shooter-roguelike, reverse bullet hell, or vampire-survivors-like. Anyone who enjoys fighting hordes of enemies and tinkering with character builds should definitely check this out.

In the Steam Spring Sale, you can currently get Brotato for 25% off at €3.74. Which game you can also snag for a low price is revealed here: One of the two best games of all time is currently only €1 on Steam.

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In the new mode of Destiny 2, you must fend off 50 waves of enemies with traps and turrets

Dariusz Müller Dariusz Müller Reading time 2 minutes

Destiny 2 lets you fight in the last city in “Into the Light” and fend off waves of enemies. Bungie has revealed this about the new mode.

In Destiny 2, there will be a free update before the release of the last major expansion “The Final Shape”. Bungie will present the update in three livestreams. The first livestream took place on March 19, 2024, and focused on a new mode called Onslaught.

Destiny 2 receives a horde mode with up to 50 waves

What kind of mode is this? The new mode is called Onslaught and will be a horde mode. This means you have to defend a specific point, a kind of generator, and stay alive. Meanwhile, waves of enemies will attack you one after another.

In the normal version, you can expect just ten waves, but in the “Challenge” version of the mode, you will have to deal with up to 50 waves. This version is further divided into the difficulty levels “Standard” and “Hard”.

The strength of the enemies also increases with every wave, and the location of the generator changes as well. The types of enemies vary too. During the developer stream, for example, the Guardians fought against Fallen first, then against the Hive.

Among the various enemy types you will have to fight within the 50 waves are also Champions and Boss enemies. So you definitely need to bring a suitable build to succeed in the challenge.

Unfortunately, there is still no gameplay video for “Onslaught”, but you can pass the time with the trailer for The Final Shape.

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Destiny 2: The Final Shape – The last DLC of the first saga

Guardians can place turrets and traps

What makes the mode stand out in gameplay? In Onslaught, you can of course look forward to the classic Destiny gameplay. To adequately defend a position, there will be turrets and a kind of tripwire trap. However, you will have to “buy” these again if they are destroyed by enemies.

As you survive the waves and take down enemies, you will collect scrap. With this scrap, you can buy and place the aforementioned traps and turrets within the mode. Additionally, you can upgrade them to higher levels during the waves so they can withstand stronger enemies.

During the first waves, you can also easily revive your defeated teammates. However, in Challenge Mode, you will eventually reach a point where a return is not possible.

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What about the loot? Within the mode, there will be chests that spit out loot every ten waves. However, the developers did not want to reveal exactly what this loot will look like. More information will be available in the next livestream.

What do we know about the maps? In the developer livestream, Onslaught was played in the last city. The map was a modified version of the PvP map “Downtown”.

However, the developers also announced during the stream that there will be multiple maps on which you can play Onslaught. Which ones exactly are included is also unclear.

The free update and the horde mode are something Destiny 2 could really use right now: Destiny 2 has never had so few players on Steam: Compared to 2023, 3 out of 4 players are missing

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All heroes without a Battle Pass: Blizzard addresses one of the biggest criticisms of Overwatch 2

Karsten Scholz Karsten Scholz Reading time 2 minutes

With the recent developer update, the developers of Overwatch 2 announced exciting changes for unlocking heroes as well as mythical skins.

What has Blizzard announced for Overwatch 2? Let’s quickly go through the key points of the developer update from March 19, 2024:

  • You no longer have to unlock heroes through the Battle Pass! Starting with Season 10, all heroes will be automatically unlocked for your selection as soon as they are released. This also applies retroactively to all existing heroes.
  • There will be a new Mythical Shop where you can gradually unlock past and current mythical skins in Season 10 as you progress through the Premium Battle Pass. You will decide how to invest your progress into mythical skins.
  • Coins will be easier to obtain with Season 10, as you will also receive them when following the free and premium paths of the Battle Pass. The amount of coins will increase from 540 to 600.

Mauga was also announced at the last BlizzCon for Overwatch 2:

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Overwatch 2: This is Mauga, the crazy laughing tank who always gets headshots

What other information is there about the heroes? The developers explain that players will still need to complete the beginner’s player experience to unlock the heroes. Once the heroes from the hero selection of the first Overwatch are unlocked, all heroes from Overwatch 2 will also be available.

Furthermore, the devs reaffirmed that the DPS hero Venture, showcased at BlizzCon 2023, will make his debut in Season 10. According to the announcement in the developer update, you will of course be able to try him out immediately.

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What else is coming with Season 10? The game mode Clash, also presented at BlizzCon 2023, will debut with two new maps, with the map Hanaoka being available in Season 10 and the map Runasapi in Season 11. Additionally, improvements are planned for the maps Dorado, Circuit Royal, Havana, and Numbani.

By the way: Just a few weeks ago, Blizzard fundamentally overhauled Overwatch 2. On February 12, 2024, we reported: Overwatch 2 – Starting tomorrow, you’ll be playing a different shooter – “The game is being revived”

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Destiny 2: Server Down for Patch 7.3.5.2 – All Patch Notes and Information

Christos Tsogos Christos Tsogos Reading time 2 minutes

This week, the update 7.3.5.2 is being released in Destiny 2. Find out how long the update will take, what the downtime looks like, and what you should know about the contents here.

Update, 6:30 PM: The servers are active again. You can log in again. We have linked the patch notes for you.

This is what you need to know today: Destiny 2 will undergo maintenance today. This means the servers have to go offline, which means you won’t be able to play for some time. This is a longer downtime that will be over in a few hours.

However, MeinMMO will keep you updated. We will tell you how long the downtime will last. Also, we will update this article as soon as new information is available.

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Maintenance on March 19 – All times for the server down

These times are important today: Bungie informs its players via x.com (formerly Twitter) about the exact downtime. The servers are planned to be unavailable for 4 hours and 45 minutes today.

This is what the maintenance schedule looks like:

  • At 1:00 PM, background maintenance will start on all platforms.
  • At around 1:15 PM, the servers will go offline. Players will be automatically kicked out of the game.
  • At 6:00 PM, the shooter should be back online, and you can log in again.
  • The maintenance will continue in the background until 8:00 PM.
This is to be considered during downtimes: As long as the background maintenance is ongoing, there may be connectivity issues in the game. Additionally, login queues may form because Bungie gradually opens access to the servers to avoid problems with excessive server load. Therefore, you may have to wait longer to get back into the game.

Please also keep in mind that third-party applications and the official companion app may also not be accessible correctly for a while, preventing you from using them.

What changes with the new update in Season 23

The following issues are known: Even in the Season of Wishes, there are many problems that players are complaining about. Bungie has noted some (via bungie.net), but it’s not known which of them will be fixed. However, the following bugs could be addressed:

  • Significant changes to the sandbox for PvP are planned to be rolled out
  • The fireteam finder lacks some options like adding Bungie friends
  • Some legendary emotes are sorted with exotic emotes
  • Veist rifles can only be partially rotated when inspected
  • The shotgun “Pursuit of the Mindbender” no longer glows when fired
  • Some rocket launchers no longer display when inspected
  • Old artifacts are still displayed in players’ inventories
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Patch notes for the update on March 19 in Destiny 2

What is in the patch notes? A complete overview of all fixed issues and improvements will only be available this evening or afternoon after the update goes live.

We will update our article and provide you with the link to the patch notes. It is possible that the patch notes may change later or be corrected by Bungie.

Patch notes for patch 7.3.5.2 on Bungie

These are all the current details about today’s update. If there are any unforeseen changes, we will certainly keep you updated. So feel free to check back. In the meantime, we recommend this article about Destiny 2 on MeinMMO: Destiny 2 has never had so few players on Steam: Compared to 2023, 3 out of 4 players are missing

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The global launch times of Dragon’s Dogma 2 on Steam, PS5, and Xbox: When can you play in Germany?

Karsten Scholz Karsten Scholz Reading time 2 minutes

The people in charge of Capcom have revealed at what time you can play the digital version of Dragon’s Dogma 2 on Steam, PlayStation 5, and Xbox on March 22, 2024.

When does Dragon’s Dogma 2 come out? The single-player role-playing game from Capcom is set to release on March 22, 2024. But what time can you start the digital versions of Dragon’s Dogma 2 for the first time?

That’s exactly what the people in charge of Capcom have revealed via X. Here are the times for the German time zone:

  • On Steam, it will begin on March 22, 2024, at 01:00.
  • On PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series, you can start on the night from Thursday to Friday at 00:00.

So you can start Dragon’s Dogma 2 one hour earlier on consoles.

This trailer wonderfully prepares you for the launch of Dragon’s Dogma 2:

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Dragon’s Dogma 2 showcases action-packed battles with a new class in the new trailer

Did some players already get to play Dragon’s Dogma 2? That’s true. We reported about the streamer “JustIchor”, who was able to grab the physical version of the game at Walmart a few days ago and thus show early gameplay (which quickly went offline).

Anyone who has purchased the digital version for one of the consoles should, by the way, be able to start the pre-download on March 20, 2024. A picture from hornygrapeeater on Reddit shows what to expect: a smooth 64.391 GB to be downloaded.

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Is it worth starting on the night? Dragon’s Dogma 2 is a pure single-player experience that you can enjoy at your own pace. There are no other players competing with you for quest goals, group content that you absolutely need teammates for, or an endgame that you might want to reach as quickly as possible.

In short: Enjoy Dragon’s Dogma 2 at your own gaming pace. However, until the launch, you can already think about which class or career path you want to try at the start.

You can find all the information here: Dragon’s Dogma 2: Everything about the classes and career paths

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9-year-old boy kills father with weapons he knew from Call of Duty: Warzone

Schuhmann Schuhmann Reading time 3 minutes

In the US state of Utah, a nine-year-old boy was arrested in February 2024 for allegedly shooting his father. Meanwhile, details of the incident have come to light, suggesting that the boy may have gotten the idea for the incident from the video game Call of Duty: Warzone.

This was the original report: On February 20, Fox13Now reported from Tooele, Utah, that a 9-year-old had been arrested. The police had released only a few details due to the young age of the suspect.

The police were called to a house on Friday night, where they found a 32-year-old man who was unconscious and bleeding from a head wound. Officers reported that the wound appeared to be a gunshot injury.

The man was taken to the hospital, where he later died. It was only reported that he was related to the child.

A spokesman told the press:

“This case is definitely unusual and something we have never really had to deal with before. I know it’s somewhat frustrating for the public right now.”

The news source reported that there was public discussion about whether the gun was accessible to the boy and about the young age of the child.

The weapons used were a Glock and a Tomahawk

This has now come to light: About a month after the incident, new details emerged.

At the time of the incident, 8 people were reportedly in the house, including the victim, his 9-year-old son, two adult roommates, and their 4 children.

The father and son shared a room. The son came out of the room and said: His father was bleeding from the head and was dead.

An investigation revealed that the father was shot in the back of the head. Additionally, the 32-year-old had cuts on his head, face, hands, and arms that appeared to be defensive wounds.

A gun was found under the bed, missing a bullet, and a Tomahawk-like axe covered in blood was also found.

The son supposedly spent a lot of time on the phone and tablet, including playing Call of Duty

What does this have to do with video games? According to Fox13, residents in the house told police that the boy spent a lot of time on his smartphone and tablet playing video games and watching videos, some of which were not age-appropriate.

When the boy shared videos with other children in the household, he was punished for it.

One of the games the boy supposedly played was Call of Duty: Warzone, a game that uses the same weapons that were found in the house and used in the attack on the 32-year-old: a 9mm Glock and a Tomahawk.

The report indicates that the blows with the Tomahawk occurred only after the shot from the Glock. Such a “particularly brutal and violent” act is unusual for the age of the suspect.

Access to weapons may be more crucial than video games

We have often reported on MeinMMO about bloody acts related to video games. It is noticeable that these stories almost always originate from the USA, where access to weapons and the attitude towards them is quite different than in Germany.

There are ongoing discussions about video games every time there are outbreaks of violence worldwide. For instance, France’s President Macron blamed video games for the riots in May 2023.

In Germany, the debate about violent video games was briefly revived in January 2023 after attacks occurred on New Year’s Eve.

However, several studies have long disproven this narrative. It is believed that video games and gaming can even have a positive impact on children’s reading skills and empathy:

Do games make children stupid and violent? A new study says the opposite

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Diablo 4: The 3 Best Builds for Druids in Season 3 Overview

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The Druid is a real beast in Diablo 4 and offers many interesting playstyles. The 3 builds currently regarded as the strongest Druid builds can be found here on MeinMMO in the overview for Season 3.

Update from March 19: We have updated the list for the new Season 3.

What are these builds? This listing features the currently best builds in Diablo 4 for Druids. The following builds are currently considered top-tier for the endgame:

We will briefly explain the builds, with suitable links to their setups. You can find a leveling build for the Druid here. You can watch the trailer for Season 3 of Diablo 4 here:

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Diablo 4: The Announcement Trailer for Season 3

Diablo 4: Druid Builds for the Endgame

Lightning Storm Druid

As a lightning storm druid, you will become a spellcaster who stands in the middle of dozens of lightning bolts roasting your enemies. The entire screen turns into a force of nature where everything is destroyed. The storm grows ever larger while you – often in werewolf form – stand at the eye of the storm. Since Season 3, it has been one of the best builds for all content and possibly already the best build in the game.

Pulverize Druid

With Pulverize, you can smash your opponents to the ground as a Druid in your bear or werewolf form. Useful for fighting many enemies or individual bosses.

Werewolf Tornado Druid

For this build, you only need one button. As a summoner, you summon tornados that annihilate your enemies and provide buffs to make you and your companions stronger. Powerful for solo and group play.

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These were the currently best builds for the Druid in Diablo 4. We will keep the article updated as soon as there are adjustments in the game.

If you want to learn about the builds of other classes, be sure to check out our large tier list: Diablo 4: Tier List for Season 3 – Best Classes and Builds in the Endgame

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LoL: “It is no longer about the love for the game” – The community is confused by a new rule for Riot employees

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On March 18, a user on X published information about a new rule from Riot Games that prohibits the monetization of streams featuring games like League of Legends, leaving the community confused and concerned.

What new policy is there? On 03/18, user Spideraxe30 posted on X that there apparently is a new policy for employees of Riot Games that prohibits the monetization of streams featuring the company’s games.

This has apparently been confirmed, as a moderator on the Discord server of Mortdog, a Twitch streamer and gameplay director of Teamfight Tactics, stated: “At the moment, we don’t have to worry about that. The social media department is still working with Mort, and we will keep you informed about how things will proceed in the future.”

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Teamfight Tactics: Gameplay Trailer – League of Legends

This is how the community reacts: The community is quite confused about the new policy from Riot Games. Many do not understand why such a rule has been introduced as streamers automatically promote their employer.

Additionally, some users are now worried about whether there will still be future content from employees for games like League of Legends and others. On Reddit, some users express their concerns.

  • Ashankura writes: That is super dumb. August has great content and basically does free advertising during his working hours. He should be able to make money from it.
  • bentnai1 comments: This smells like legal department nonsense.
  • TE_silver notes: Lol Rioters streaming is literally free advertising, who at Riot even cares if their employees earn something from it, it literally costs the company nothing.
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What does this mean for the affected streamers? As of 03/19 at 4 PM, there is still no hundred percent certainty about what the new policy means for future streams of Riot employees.

However, a difficulty might arise as some of the employees are also Twitch partners. They cannot simply demonetize their content when it comes to Riot Games’ games unless they no longer stream any content of those games. So it remains to be seen what this means for the streamers.

Riot has already made headlines this year regarding their employees, as there have been many layoffs. You can read more about this here:

LoL developer Riot lays off 530 employees, wants to focus on the 4 biggest games – Here are the impacts

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Player tries to rescue his gaming PC after a power outage – The solution is quite simple

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A player had to worry about his gaming PC because it wouldn’t turn on after a power outage. When all rescue attempts failed, a helpful solution came from the community.

There are PC problems that can only be solved with great effort. In particularly serious cases, hardware may need to be replaced for a computer to restart. Many issues can often be resolved with just a few tweaks.

The owner of a gaming PC had already invested a fair amount of time trying to get his PC to turn back on after a power outage. When he found no solution to his problem, the community was able to help him and saved his gaming PC with a simple BIOS reset.

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Helpful community saves gaming PC after power outage

What happened to the computer? A player was unable to turn on his gaming PC. Apart from a single glowing LED on the graphics card, the device showed no signs of life. Previously, he had experienced a power outage for a few seconds.

According to him, the gaming PC was plugged into a surge-protected outlet at that time. Since a problem with the power supply seemed likely, he replaced the outlet. However, the system still would not turn on.

This is the hardware inside the affected gaming PC:

  • Processor: Intel Core i5-10400, 2.9 GHz
  • Mainboard: MSI MAG B460M BAZOOKA
  • RAM: 32 GB DDR4 (4 x 8 GB)
  • Storage: Western Digital 1 TB NVMe SSD
  • Graphics Card: Asus GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER
  • Power Supply: Rosewill LEPTON with 500 watts
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The player’s call for help on Reddit

How did he proceed with troubleshooting? The owner of the gaming PC tried several things to breathe new life into his gaming PC. First, he checked the connections of the computer but found no errors there.

Additionally, he connected a new power supply and attempted to start the PC with only one RAM module. But none of this had the desired effect. As a final attempt, he planned to test the RAM and graphics card in another computer to check for functionality.

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What led to the solution? Fearing that his motherboard might have been damaged by the power outage, the player turned to the Reddit community for help.

There, some users guided him directly to the right solution for troubleshooting. The top comment on his post summarizes this very well:

Try removing the CMOS battery on the motherboard and unplugging the power cord. Then wait a few minutes and reconnect everything. This will reset the BIOS settings if they were damaged by the power outage.

The helpful comment from Reddit user “Twisted”

The player followed this advice and later returned with a success story. He confirmed that his gaming PC started up again and thanked the quick help. The solution turned out to be quite simple and quick to implement.

After the BIOS settings were reset, only a few options and individual settings need to be set again. Then the computer can be used as usual.

Not all players fare so well with problems involving their gaming PCs. Especially during a hardware upgrade, one should be careful to avoid damaging the computer: Player wants to upgrade his gaming PC – inadvertently tears off the PCIe slot from the motherboard when replacing the graphics card

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