PS5 Pro: Big leak supposedly shows technical data, but PC players could be the big winners of the upgrade

Benedikt Schlotmann Benedikt Schlotmann Reading time 3 minutes

A major leak allegedly reveals the technical specifications of the PS5 Pro. MeinMMO explains what is behind the leak regarding the PS5 Pro. Especially PC gamers are likely to benefit in the long run if AMD does not only use its technology in the new PS5.

Where does the leak come from? The well-known leaker Tom Henderson reported on InsiderGaming about the possible leak of the technical specs of the PS5 Pro. Tom Henderson is considered very reliable when it comes to leaks. However, you should take the mentioned data with caution.

The leak in detail:

  • Memory: 576 GB/s (18GT/s). In comparison, the regular PS5 only offered 448 GB/s (14 GT/s).
  • CPU: 3.85 GHz, 10% more performance when using the High CPU Frequency Mode
  • GPU: 33.5 Teraflops
  • 2-3 times better ray-tracing performance
  • Support for resolutions up to 8K is planned for future SDK versions
  • AI accelerator that supports 300 TOPS for 8-bit calculations / 67 TFLOPS for 16-bit floating-point calculations
  • PSSR (PlayStation Spectral Super Resolution Upscaling)

Where are the biggest changes? Most changes actually occur in the graphics chip. While the performance of the CPU remains almost identical, aside from the High CPU Frequency Mode, the performance of the GPU is supposed to increase significantly. After all, we are talking about an additional performance of up to 45%.

According to another leak, a new Zen-4 processor and RDNA3 graphics are supposed to be installed in the PS5 Pro. AMD is already using Zen 4 in its very successful Ryzen processors of the 7000 series.

What is PSSR? The graphics chip is supposed to offer PSSR (PlayStation Spectral Super Resolution Upscaling). This is an upscaling and anti-aliasing technology that is supposed to provide a dedicated architecture for machine learning and an AI accelerator. This is reminiscent of AMD’s FSR or NVIDIA’s DLSS, but is intended to be a standalone technology. Simply put, it calculates games in low resolution and then upscales them to full resolution. This saves processing power and especially older graphics cards benefit from upscaling.

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The PS5 leak is also exciting for PC gamers

What does this have to do with PCs? PC gamers could benefit from this upgrade in the long run. If AMD really manages to significantly increase ray-tracing performance on its chips, then players who currently have an AMD graphics card in their computers could benefit from this as well. So far, NVIDIA has always been ahead of AMD in performance with ray tracing activated.

The hardware in consoles is only partially comparable to the hardware in gaming PCs, but AMD relies on the same architecture, namely RDNA 2, for both the PS5 and RX 6000 series graphics cards. Consoles also have the advantage that the individual components are perfectly matched to each other.

For graphics cards, we have now reached the RDNA3 architecture. Here, AMD is using modular chiplets for graphics cards for the first time. Whether the new PS5 Pro will also use a modular chip like the RX 7000 models is still unknown. Both AMD and Sony are tight-lipped about this. It is also unknown whether AMD is already working on a completely new architecture that it will specifically adapt for a PS5.

If AMD presents major changes now, it could also mean good news for PC gamers looking to buy an AMD graphics card in the future. Because major and successful changes in graphics architecture will eventually also reach PCs. And a significantly improved ray-tracing performance is likely to greatly reduce the gap to NVIDIA.

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Builder shows his self-built suitcase PC for 1,400 euros, uses an unbreakable case

Martin Vollert Martin Vollert Reading time 3 minutes

A player has built a unique suitcase PC. The highlight of the project is the 3 screens that are stored together with the mini-gaming system in a hard-shell case.

Portable gaming systems in the form of laptops or mobile game consoles are abundant. Meanwhile, individual hobbyists are also attempting their own version of a handheld..

A tinkerer has now taken a step further and built a custom suitcase PC. His portable “battlestation” in a hard-shell case consists of a mini-PC to which three screens are connected.

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Mini gaming PC with 3 screens in suitcase format

What kind of computer is this? The suitcase PC of user WraithXt1 includes a mini-PC that provides enough power for gaming at low to medium details at resolutions from 720p to 1080p and thus, at first glance, offersmore FPS than a gaming PC for 1,800 Euros.

In a post onReddit, the tinkerer shares several pictures of his project with the community. He shows not only the final result but also some photos during the assembly and states:

I’ve wanted to do this for years, but last year I found a PC that is fast enough and monitors that are thin enough to make it work!

WraithXt1 on Reddit

What components are included? The centerpiece is the EM780 mini-PC from manufacturer Minisforum for 730 Euros. The selected model features an AMD Ryzen 7 7840U processor, an AMD Radeon 780M graphics unit, and 32 GB of RAM. He does not provide details about the SSD.

The system includes 3 screens, of which 2 are foldable. He is said to have paid about 90 Euros per display. He does not provide details about the resolution. To connect a mouse and keyboard to the mini-PC in addition to the monitors, he uses 2 different USB hubs.

To power the PC on the go, WraithXt1 opted for a CUKTECH 20 power bank. All the mentioned components fit together in a NANUK 910 hard-shell case for about 70 Euros. According to themanufacturer, the case is said to be indestructible.

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What problems arose during the project? As the suitcase PC was his first design, he encountered some problems during assembly that needed to be solved. He refrained from making modifications directly to the mini-PC.

To charge the initially selected power bank, the connected PC had to be turned off first. For this reason, WraithXt1 chose a model that allows the mini-computer to remain on.

Attaching the monitors seemed to be a challenge. According to his statement, he needed several revisions for that. He said: “The monitor mounts were the worst.” Such problems were not encountered bya YouTuber with his portable PS5 in tablet format for example.

The interior of the suitcase PC (Source: imgur.com)

How long can you play on the go? According to his statements, the power bank’s power is sufficient to run the system for over two hours at maximum CPU and GPU usage, with all three monitors at maximum brightness. When surfing the internet, he achieves 4 to 6 hours of runtime.

The tinkerer, however, wants to design a second version of his suitcase PC with a longer mobile runtime. For this, he plans to rearrange the components inside to accommodate a second power bank.

Fortunately, the tinkerer decided to use a power bank to power his suitcase PC on the go. Had he relied on a streamer’s battery, it would probably have caused a huge mess in the case:Twitch streamer shows a crazy experiment, builds a working battery from a portion of chili

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Player defeats cheating NPC in Elden Ring, receives 100 million runes for it

Christos Tsogos Christos Tsogos Reading time 2 minutes

In Elden Ring there are many NPCs that you can meet during your journey in the Lands Between. One, however, is quite cunning and even steals from you when you least expect it. Who that is and how you can get your runes back, you can find out here.

What kind of NPC is this? It is Gostoc, the gatekeeper of Castle Stormveil. This clever fellow with only one hand wants to win your trust right at the start of your journey through the castle. He gives you the tip to take a detour instead of going straight through the gate to get into the castle.

A wise piece of advice, because players who ignore this will be shot at by many enemies and ballistae and killed. Despite his helpful gesture, you should not trust him, as he has his sights set on your runes. He steals from you as soon as you die and takes 30% of the runes you have dropped.

Despite his misdeeds, not all hope is lost. Because you can get your stolen runes back.

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Player kills NPC – Gets 100 million runes

Where can I find the NPC? Gostoc can be found at the Site of Grace “Stormveil Main Gate” at the beginning of your journey. To do this, go right past the gate into the room with the two large tables. Gostoc is located at the wall on the right side of the room. So if you want your revenge now, you can take him out.

Later in your journey, however, Gostoc will change his position and often visit places that are hard to reach just to get your runes. The Reddit user Esbidee tracked down Gostoc at one of these locations to take revenge:

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He encountered Gostoc on the roof of a chapel near the wall of Castle Stormveil. After discovering him, he kicked him into the abyss, thus killing the scoundrel. To his surprise, Esbidee received over 100 million runes as a gift because Gostoc had stolen them from him over time.

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How does the mechanic work? The rogue Gostoc steals from you every time you die near Castle Stormveil. However, he doesn’t steal a random amount of runes but always 30% of the total amount you had in your pocket at the time of your death.

The interesting thing here is that Gostoc works like a bank. So if you haven’t dealt with this rascal yet, you can use him to stash your many runes to retrieve them later if you need runes. This way, they do not get “lost”.

Did you know that Gostoc is such a pickpocket, or have you been wondering why you lose so many runes in Castle Stormveil? Let us know in the comments!

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Fortnite: 21-year-old escapes long ban – Twitch allegedly mistook stuffed animal for dog

Schuhmann Schuhmann Reading time 2 minutes

The 21-year-old streamer Rani “Stable Ronaldo” claimed to have received a long ban from Twitch on March 14. However, he was unbanned after just 2 days. The player and streamer of the online shooter Fortnite explains the reason for the ban and why it was shortened.

Who is he?

The streamer Clix is closely friends with Ronaldo, and he also treated himself to a sports car:

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Streamer says: Twitch confused stuffed animal with real dog

This is the new development: The ban of Stable Ronaldo was lifted by Twitch on Sunday, March 17. At that time, he had been banned for 2 days and 18 hours.

In a Twitch stream on Sunday, March 17, Stable Ronaldo explains the reason for the ban and for his unbanning.

According to Stable Ronaldo, he was banned by Twitch – originally for a longer time – because he mounted a stuffed animal, and Twitch thought it was a real dog:

„Many of you have wondered: Why was I banned? Uhm. I mounted a stuffed animal and they thought I was mounting a … dog.”

The streamer held up the white plush dog to the camera and said that it was the last time the viewers would see it.

He said that the ban was actually much longer, but “We managed to get it down.” He thanks Twitch for understanding that they made a mistake here.

What kind of clip was that? The clip that Stable Ronaldo might be referring to is probably this Twitch clip, which was made 22 days ago. However, it is clearly visible that it is a stuffed dog and not an Alinity situation.

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Is Twitch really that stupid or is the streamer just playing everyone?

What’s behind it: It is unclear whether Twitch really made such a serious mistake and confused a stuffed animal with a living being – or if Stable Ronaldo is telling a strange story and was actually banned and unbanned for a triviality.

Ronaldo is exploiting a loophole in the system here: Twitch does not publicly disclose either the length of bans or the reasons for them, but leaves it to the streamer what he communicates to his viewers regarding a ban.

In the past, streamers like Disguised Toast have lied to their viewers and the public about the length and reason for a ban to gain attention.

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Destiny 2 has never had so few players on Steam: Compared to 2023, 3 out of 4 players are missing

Schuhmann Schuhmann Reading time 2 minutes

Destiny 2 has never had so few players as in February 2024 on Steam. From the already low value in January 2024, it decreased by another 16.5%. This marked the lowest point since the Steam release in October 2019. Compared to the previous year, the loot shooter has lost 72.7% of its players. MeinMMO author Schuhmann investigates the reasons behind this.

This was the previously low point:

  • Destiny 2 had its lowest player counts on Steam in November 2023. At that time, the game had an average of 33,486 players – but at least reached a peak of 94,423.
  • In February 2024, the average player count on Steam was now 32,567.
  • Worryingly: The peak of simultaneous active players was at 46,511, the lowest ever.

With such events, Destiny 2 cannot keep players engaged

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Update rhythm completely collapses at Bungie

What is the reason? The explanation for the low point is obvious: Bungie has broken its expansion rhythm.

Originally, Activision Blizzard had planned for Destiny to receive two DLCs throughout the year and a major expansion in the fall of a year or even a new installment.

With Destiny 2, Bungie – without the help of Activision Blizzard – changed this pace in 2018 to “One major expansion per year”. Paid seasons were to be released accordingly:

  • In 2019 and 2020, the “major expansions” were still released in the fall.
  • However, the Witch Queen was released in February 2022 – supposedly to avoid the strong shooter releases in the fall of a year, such as Battlefield or Call of Duty.
  • The qualitatively weak expansion Destiny 2: Lightfall was released in February 2023.

But even this pace could not be maintained with “The Final Shape” and the expansion had to be postponed from February 2024 to June 2024. There were layoffs at Bungie.

Content drought for a game that constantly needs replenishment

This is the problem: This four-month delay in the schedule has now led to a noticeable content drought, and this for a game that was actually designed to receive new content every 4 months, and with the new season model already appeared to stretch Bungie’s content.

Now, when Destiny 2 should actually experience a resurgence with the new DLC, there has instead been a significant drop in player numbers.

Compared to March 2023, Destiny 2 has currently lost 73% of its players on average. This means metaphorically: Of 4 people who played Destiny 2 a year ago, only one is still playing today.

No wonder that Sony is also dissatisfied with Bungie, like before with Activision Blizzard, and how they run their business.

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This is the bitter part: The last two major upheavals at Destiny developer Bungie were always associated with the promise that the situation of Destiny 2 would improve:

However, both developments had negative effects on Destiny 2 in retrospect. One can now fear that Bungie only wants to somehow finish “Destiny” and is already focusing on its new games like Marathon.

The time until the release of “The Final Shape” the team wants to bridge with events:

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My favorite racing game on the PS5 lets me be a child again, now you can get it for 6 €

Linda Knabe Linda Knabe Reading time 2 minutes

You can currently get some games for the PS5 for relatively low prices again. In one of the most fun racing games of the last few years, you can even save 85%, including a trip back to your childhood.

What game are we talking about? Hot Wheels Unleashed is a racing game from 2021, which you can play on the PS5, among other platforms. As the name suggests, you control the small Hot Wheels cars in this fast-paced game over tracks that will likely make any inner child happy.

In Hot Wheels Unleashed, you can face a story mode solo and complete various challenges to unlock tracks. Alternatively, you can race against a friend, online with multiple players, or try your hand at creating your own tracks.

Until when does the offer run? Currently, there is a promotion for Hot Wheels Unleashed in the PS Store. You can save a whole 85% if you buy the game until March 28, 2024.

This means you only pay €5.99 instead of the full price of €39.99. The Game of the Year Edition currently costs you only €11.99 instead of €79.99.

A sequel to Hot Wheels Unleashed was already released in October 2023, which you can see here in the trailer:

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Why should you play Hot Wheels Unleashed? I can definitely recommend Hot Wheels Unleashed. And not just for fans of fast racing games.

Who is writing here? Linda Knabe, a freelance author at MeinMMO, has been playing video games since her earliest childhood. She has given every genre a chance and even back then loved games that were considered more “typical for boys.” She has also played many racing games in her life.

If you, like me, loved pushing your little Matchbox cars across the carpet as a child, eventually moving on to self-made racetracks and then to the Carrera track, then Hot Wheels Unleashed might be the next logical step for you.

The game will definitely provide you with a lot of fun and will also make your inner child happy with its beautiful tracks. The tracks in the game are not only graphically incredibly well done but also creatively designed. They cater to almost every childhood fantasy.

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A racing game that promises me hours of fun

For me, Hot Wheels Unleashed has become my favorite racing game in recent years. Hardly any game in this genre can I play for hours with my girlfriend without getting bored.

I love that the little cars look realistic, that everything feels so real as if someone really built a giant racetrack on a skyscraper, and that the cars actually get scratches when you have accidents. So many little details make the game a hit for me. I keep discovering new little things that simply bring me joy.

Even the accidents are more fun than frustrating in this game. When you get thrown around or see your opponent fly out of the corner of your eye, it always brings a smile to my face.

Additionally, Hot Wheels Unleashed really offers fast-paced and fun gameplay. So much so that I always feel like other racing games are just somehow slow in comparison.

So if you’re looking not just for a trip back to your childhood, but for a good racing game for a few good hours of gameplay, this could be exactly the right offer for you.

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Trainer “betrays” his girlfriend in Pokémon GO – She asks: “Should I end the relationship?”

Paul Kutzner Paul Kutzner Reading time 2 minutes

A Pokémon GO trainer reports how her boyfriend betrayed her during an event and asks the community what she should do. They provide fantastic responses.

What kind of event is this? The Weather Week-event in Pokémon GO runs until Monday, March 18, 2024, at 8:00 PM. Part of this event consists of two collector challenges where you need to collect certain Pokémon.

In one of these collector challenges, you must collect the different forms of Formeo, which is a large part of the event. The snow form of Formeo is rarer than the other forms and thus harder to catch. This can make completing the corresponding collector challenge more difficult.

A trainer on Reddit reports that she is having problems as well. And how her boyfriend left her in the lurch.

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What should I do? How can I move on?

What does the trainer say? The trainer reports on Reddit that she and her boyfriend have different sleep schedules. When he is still sleeping and she sees that a Pokémon nearby is one he also needs, she takes his phone and catches it for him as well. But her boyfriend doesn’t seem to reciprocate this favor. She writes:

“Should I end the relationship with my boyfriend over a Pokémon?

[…]

It happened this morning… in the early morning hours, I was sleeping, the cats were sleeping, the world was quiet. In my region, it was unusually warm for the season, and the hope of finding the last Formeo snow form was fading day by day. My boyfriend and I have slightly shifted sleep rhythms, and I am known for logging into his PoGO while he sleeps if I see something important he needs on the app.”

She then explains what her boyfriend did and asks the community how she should act now. She continues writing:

“And now, shortly after I woke up this morning, this man casually says: ‘Oh, hey, I caught a Formeo snow form this morning.’ Excuse me? I haven’t felt so betrayed in years… in decades… he knew I needed it too, and what did he do? Nothing. Zip. Nada. Zero. He left me and the sanctity of our relationship in the lurch.

What can I do? How can I move on? Will my heart be paralyzed in this moment of heartbreak forever if I don’t break up with him and try to move on?”

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What does the community say about it? In response to her question about what to do next in this situation, there are some comments from the community that are simply fantastic. A selection:

  • Release him into the wild, writes a trainer on Reddit
  • Wait until he falls asleep and trade it with yourself, suggests another trainer as a tip
  • These things need to be agreed upon in advance in a Pokémon relationship, thinks another commenter
  • Establish dominance. Ritual sacrifice, suggests another trainer on Reddit
  • I think that’s a legitimate reason for a breakup. I think a judge would see it the same way you do, writes another trainer

What do you think about it? What advice would you give to the trainer in this precarious situation? And how would you act yourself? Feel free to share your opinion in the comments. Also, there’s a lot going on in Pokémon GO in March. If you want to know which events are coming up in March 2024 in Pokémon GO, you can find an overview here.

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The MMORPG that shaped WoW is turning 25: A character has been online almost the whole time

Karsten Scholz Karsten Scholz Reading time 2 minutes

On March 16, 2024, EverQuest will turn 25 years old. The folks at Daybreak not only revealed what special events and gifts await all heroes of Norrath to celebrate this milestone, but there were also insights into exciting statistics and records.

What numerical games have the developers published? The statistics gathered by Daybreak reference the time from the release (March 16, 1999) to the 25th anniversary day. Here are the most exciting info nuggets:

  • Kiith is the character with the highest playtime, having been online for more than 8,331 days (over 22 of the total 25 years).
  • Over the course of 25 years, more than 9.32 million characters have been created.
  • 84 characters created on launch day are still active today.
  • In EverQuest, you can explore 880 zones and meet over 439,000 NPCs.

The WoW developers openly admit that they were inspired by EverQuest. Here is the iconic cinematic trailer for World of Warcraft:

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What does the community think of the numbers? On Reddit, the anniversary statistics were received with curiosity and amazement.

  • OrDuck 31 finds it “impressive” that 84 characters created on March 16, 1999, are still active.
  • IonHDG wonders how it is possible to be online in EverQuest for more than 22 years over 25 years. The user ahzzyborn has a clear opinion: “Some players just stay logged in, even when they are not playing, to increase their play days.”
  • Agares_Fraefolg stumbled upon the low number of total characters created. The community provides the explanation: When EverQuest was released, MMORPGs were cuddled into a rather small hardcore niche. Moreover, a direct successor was already released five years later.  
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What’s in it for me during the event? If you play EverQuest, you can look forward to the following bonuses and gifts:

  • 50 percent bonus experience until April 1, 2024
  • A royal silver crown for each character – available until April 20, 2024
  • A “Darkpaw Torch” ornament for all All-Access member characters – available until April 20, 2024
  • A heroic level 100 character per account for All-Access members – available until April 20, 2024
  • A “Goblet of Adventure II” per account for All-Access members – available until April 20, 2024

Additionally, the developers point out that this year some new content has landed on EverQuest’s live servers, including new quests and a raid challenge. More information can be found in the EverQuest and EverQuest 2 roadmap for 2024.

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New MMORPG uses everything you don’t want – Is extremely successful

Karsten Scholz Karsten Scholz Reading time 2 minutes

On March 12, 2024, the MMORPG Night Crows celebrated an extremely successful global release. In addition to Unreal Engine 5 graphics and the promise of massive battles, unfortunately, there are also various “buts.”

How successful was Night Crows at launch? The MMORPG from Wemade has been released in 170 markets since March 12, 2024, for PC and mobile devices. The influx of players was so high that the number of servers had to be increased from 24 to 54.

Supporting the hype were more than 600 streamers. Within the first three days, Night Crows was able to generate over ten million US dollars in revenue. This makes Night Crows the most successful game launch in Wemade’s history.

The free-to-play MMORPG MIR4 only achieved a fraction of the revenue in 2021.

Night Crows showcases the muscles of Unreal Engine 5 in the trailers:

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MMORPG promises large PVP battles and fights against PvE bosses

How does Night Crows justify the hype? At first glance, Night Crows appears, thanks to Unreal Engine 5, to be a technically elaborate MMORPG that promises ambitious features like fortress battles with up to 1,000 players.

Moreover, you can expect PvE fights against bosses, an action-packed combat system, climbing and gliding, as well as a selection of eight different subclasses such as Warrior with a two-handed sword, Warrior with a one-handed sword and shield, Hunter with a bow, Hunter with daggers, and so on.

What are the mentioned “buts”? One sticking point has already been mentioned: Night Crows is not only available for powerful PCs but also for Android and iOS devices. This automatically affects the technology, UI, and playability.

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Even more challenging is the payment model of the MMORPG. You can expect not only an in-game store with microtransactions but also a blockchain economy where you can purchase characters as NFTs or items in token form, for example.

There are also various other issues. Players criticize the faulty state of the game, the tedious XP grind, the boring quest design, pay-to-win elements, and the lackluster combat feel in the app stores.

Even Wemade’s last MMORPG, Mir4, was extremely successful on Steam but also implemented a controversial “pay-to-earn” mechanic, through which players could earn a cryptocurrency by grinding. However, such cryptocurrencies are often subject to extreme value fluctuations. Mir4 is also an MMORPG that subsequently suffered chronically from bots.

One can only hope that the enormous success of Night Crows does not trigger a new wave of generic multiplatform blockchain MMORPGs. The author of these lines can easily do without such genre representatives. What do you think?

By the way: In Korea, Night Crows took off last year like a well-oiled NFT machine

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EA has to cancel big e-sports event in Apex Legends: “The craziest thing I have seen in 15 years”

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In Apex Legends there was a hacking incident over the weekend that is unprecedented in esports. Professionals received cheats during the game from a hacker, leading Electronic Arts to cancel the tournament. Additionally, there are security concerns.

What is happening at Apex? On March 17, 2024, a hacker attack occurred during the finals of the NA Pro League Splits in Apex Legends, unlike anything the esports world has ever seen. A hacker distributed hacks to participating professionals in the middle of the fourth game of the day.

The tournament was originally supposed to determine the 12 North American teams that will represent their region in the ALGS Split 1 Playoffs in May. Now, EA has suspended the tournament indefinitely. It remains unclear whether the first three games of the day will also be declared invalid.

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Professionals cheat against their will

What kind of hack was it? Apex professional Noyan “Genburten” Ozkose was the hacker’s first target. He received a wallhack in the middle of the round, allowing him to see his opponents. The player repeatedly shouted that he was being hacked and raised his hands to show that he was not responsible for the cheats before leaving the lobby.

You can see the moment here:

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After the match was reset, Phillip “ImperialHal” Dosen was also affected, seemingly equipped with an aimbot against his will. He tried to stay in the game despite the cheats, but the match was shortly thereafter ended by the admins.

ImperialHal and his teammate Verhulst tried to start a normal ranked match after the tournament was canceled, but both received bans – apparently due to the cheats used earlier.

On the official X account Apex Legends E-Sports, a message appeared on Monday night our time stating that the finals would be postponed indefinitely due to “compromised competitive integrity” and that more information would be released soon.

Despite the lack of official information, it is currently believed that the infamous hacker “Destroyer2009” is behind the attack in Apex circles. In the chat of affected professional Genburten, the message “Apex hacking global series by Destroyer2009 & R4ndom” appeared multiple times.

Little is known about the possible second hacker R4ndom at this time.

Community discusses security in Apex Legends

How is it being discussed? On platforms like Reddit and X, the topic is currently huge. There are several threads with hundreds of comments. Aside from potential security concerns, users are mainly discussing how unprecedented the incident is in esports:

  • Juicenewton248: “I’ve been watching esports for over 15 years and this is the craziest thing I’ve ever seen in a live broadcast. […] I hope the PR from this incident will finally force Respawn to fix the damn game” (via Reddit)
  • mynameisrockhard: “As an ALGS fan, this is a real disappointment, but as a ‘drama queen’, it’s amazing to follow this development.” (via Reddit)
  • liveFromAC: “I wonder how you can’t just restart the [tournament] completely? I actually don’t care who wins […] but how do you continue like this?” (via Reddit)

Others also point out that this is exactly the reason why such events usually take place in the form of a LAN.

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What does this mean for Apex players? After the hacking attack, there are security concerns surrounding the battle royale. The X account Anti-Cheat Police Department states in a post that they spoke with the hacker. He reportedly used a so-called RCE exploit to gain access to the servers.

Such a vulnerability can allow hackers to install and execute malware remotely. Aside from cheats, ransomware could also be installed to completely lock a PC.

However, it is still unclear whether the problem relates to Apex Legends or the Easy Anti-Cheat itself. EAC is also used in Fortnite. So far, it is not known whether other games are affected.

Players, especially the affected professionals and streamers, are advised not to start Apex Legends or even uninstall it, as well as to change their passwords. Some users report finding viruses on their PCs, but in the general uproar it is not yet clear whether they are related to the RCE vulnerability.

Update 16:15 – There is now a statement on the official X account of Easy Anti-Cheat. It reports that they have conducted investigations. However, they are currently confident that no RCE vulnerability is being exploited in EAC. Therefore, the cause of the problem lies not with Epic’s anti-cheat software but with Apex Legends itself. It should therefore be safe to play other games with EAC. However, some gamers do not want to rely on that and announce that they will avoid all games with EAC until the issue is resolved.

Some users are currently discussing whether hacker attacks in online games have increased in recent years. In fact, there are currently also security issues in a completely different game: Pokémon GO: Trainers demand a long-overdue feature after hacker attack – “I wish for more security”

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  2. Dot Esports
  3. Forbes

Call of Duty: E-sport professional reveals colleague who smokes weed and plays high

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In North America, there was a controversy in the e-sport scene of Call of Duty: The 22-year-old Daunten “Sib” Gray accused a colleague of smoking weed and playing high on cannabis. His boss, Matthew “Nadeshot” Haag, (31) said: If he plays that well on weed, he’d gladly smoke one with him. After all, nobody likes drug testers.

This was the controversy:

  • As reported by the US site Dexerto , Sib from the New York Subliners accused the best player of the LA Thieves, Daniel “Ghosty” Rothe (21), of smoking weed.
  • A Twitter user confronted the boss of the LA Thieves, Matthew “Nadeshot” Haag, with this accusation: Ghosty was “high on weed” during official Call of Duty matches – he should take care of the problem before the league gets wind of it.
  • Nadeshot (profile picture) is not a suit-wearer. The club boss and founder of 100 Thieves is 31, a Twitch streamer, and was previously a shooter pro himself. Therefore, his reaction was different than expected.
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Trailer for Call of Duty MW 3 shows a lobby in real life

Nobody likes drug testers

This was Nadeshot’s reaction: The club boss wrote on Twitter that he had no idea if it was really true and if his player played on cannabis. But Ghosty had played so well all year that he felt like smoking with him. Moreover, it stands: Nobody likes drug testers. The Twitter user should “kick rocks, pal.”

Later, Nadeshot published another tweet where he said that they would smoke a little weed on Twitch in solidarity with Ghosty.

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How is this being discussed? Nadeshot received a lot of applause and agreement on Twitter for his casual handling of the accusation. People generally find it amusing how the 31-year-old former e-sports athlete and influencer deals with the allegations against his player.

The site Dexerto notes, however, that there are also some negative opinions about Nadeshot’s statements:

  • Twitch streamers would set a terrible example for children.
  • Such statements would lead to no one taking e-sport seriously.
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What’s behind this: Even though this all sounds funny and invites a chuckle: There has indeed been a rampant drug problem in e-sports for years, particularly in shooters and MOBAs like LoL, which should be taken seriously. However, it is not about cannabis, but about attention drugs like Adderall or Ritalin.

Even if Nadeshot’s reaction seems cool here and cannabis is legal in many states of the USA (and soon also in Germany), one should not make the mistake of treating all drugs or substance abuses the same. Especially since the e-sport of Call of Duty had a significantly more serious case of substance abuse just a month ago that made headlines:

CoD: Pro appears so stoned in interview that his team replaces him.

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Nightingale: Successful Survival Game on Steam Presents Roadmap – When Are New Features Coming?

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The developers of Nightingale have released their new roadmap. We will tell you when the features will come and how the highly anticipated offline mode is progressing.

What will be available in the game soon? The developers of Nightingale recently presented their new roadmap. It clearly shows which features are expected to come to the game soon. At the top of the roadmap, they are addressing the connection issues. This has started in the last patch and is expected to improve further.

Additionally, the developers aim to focus on some “Quality of Life” features, which are features that make the game more enjoyable for players. This includes, for example, a button to skip the tutorial, a way to sort items quickly in the storage, the ability to craft from the storage, queues for crafting, and the option to buy items from the “Guide” book once you have unlocked the “Essence” merchant.

When will the new content be released? The aforementioned “Short Term” contents are expected to find their way into the game in the coming weeks. In contrast, the “Medium-Term” contents will only be introduced into the game in the coming months. This includes the offline mode that players are eagerly waiting for.

Here you can watch a trailer for Nightingale.

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Nightingale Realmwalker – Trailer

The offline mode will likely take months

Why is it taking so long for the offline mode to arrive? The developers of Nightingale mentioned in their YouTube video regarding the roadmap that they still need to develop the offline mode.

Currently, the game processes one half of the data on the PC and the other half on the server. Therefore, it is not easy to simply process all data on the PC. However, the feature is expected to be completed in a few months.

Nightingale roadmap for 'Short Term'-contents and 'Medium Term'-contents

What else is to come? Other “Medium-Term” contents include additional questlines, new interesting locations, improved AI, and more features for the AI, new building components, and additional ranged weapons.

All these features, as well as the offline mode, will take time. The developers mention several months but do not want to commit to fixed dates in their entire roadmap. 

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The developers also have big goals in mind, but these will only be addressed later in development. This includes new biomes, weapons, and opponents, which we probably should not expect to see until next year. The current focus is on making the game better with simple means.

With the upcoming updates, the developers are mainly addressing the biggest criticisms of the game. In our article, we take a look at what the points of criticism are: Steam: Nightingale launches with mixed reviews: “I wanted to like the game, but it was a bitter disappointment”

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A new fighting game is coming out in 2025 and takes you back to your childhood – Trailer now shows gameplay

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After 26 years, fans can look forward to a new installment in the fighting game series Fatal Fury. Now, there have been two trailers released announcing the release and introducing five characters.

What kind of game is this? Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves is the latest title in a fighting game series from the 90s. Some may also know this series by the name Garou.

With the new title, this series is getting its first sequel after 26 years, as the last title in the series was released in 1999. Now, the trailers not only announced a release window but also showed the first gameplay of five characters:

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Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves shows first gameplay after 26 years

When is Fatal Fury: CotW supposed to be released? In addition to the trailer showcasing the first gameplay and introducing five characters, the announcement trailer was released almost simultaneously on the official YouTube channel SNK (via YouTube).

This also revealed the planned release window. Therefore, we can currently assume that Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves is set to be released in early 2025. However, the platforms on which you can play it are still unknown.

What does the gameplay trailer show? The gameplay trailer introduces five characters and showcases their gameplay. Not only do they present the characters and their play styles, but also their English voice actors. At the same time, the trailer was uploaded with Japanese voice actors as well.

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Trailer introduces the first five characters

  • Rock Howard (voiced by Griffin Puatu in English, Yuma Uchida in Japanese)
  • Terry Bogard (voiced by Micheal Schneider in English, Takashi Kondo in Japanese)
  • Hotaru Futaba (voiced by Suzie Yeung in English, Manaka Iwami in Japanese)
  • Tizoc (voiced by Jalen K. Cassell, Hikaru Hanada in Japanese)
  • Preecha (voiced by Mia Paige in English, Chika Anzai in Japanese)

The trailer showcases the different fighting styles of the characters. Here you see them engage in action-packed battles against each other. The trailer also highlights some of the larger attacks, which are initiated with short sequences.

For instance, Tizoc uses his size to attack his opponents and slam them into the ground in a good wrestler fashion. Rock Howard rocks his opponents with massive punches, and Preecha skillfully uses her fist and footwork.

The battles are accompanied by fitting comic-style effects. Both acoustically and visually, the action of the game is emphasized, as you probably expect from most good fighting games in this style.

Another game wants to revive the old genre: PS5: “My childhood is back” – A new game connects to one of the most legendary fighting games of all time

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Player wants to change cooling because his gaming PC is extremely hot – is shocked when he sees his CPU

Benedikt Schlotmann Benedikt Schlotmann Reading time 2 minutes

A gamer explains that he has been struggling with high temperatures in his gaming PC for months. For this reason, he wanted to replace his cooling system now. But he is surprised when he sees his processor, which is completely caked and dirty. Some say they have never seen something like this in 20 years.

A gamer has reportedly been battling significant heat issues in his computer for months. He wanted to resolve the issue by replacing his old cooler with a new system (via reddit.com). However, after dismantling the old water cooling system, he sees that his CPU has taken on a very strange color. He himself writes in another post:

I will probably replace the m22 cooler, as it [the cooling] runs hot, damn hot. I haven’t seen any leaks; it’s as dry as a bone.

The pump has stopped working; I think it’s a result of the excessive heat. And yes – thermal paste can withstand much higher temperatures, but that might be why it has such a strange color.

Community speculates on improperly mounted cooling

What is the problem? A user explains that he probably did not mount his cooling system correctly. As a result, dirt may have gotten into the thermal paste, contaminating it and ultimately lowering the cooling performance.

He himself writes that the thermal paste is about three or four years old. Only in the past month did the temperatures rise so sharply that his computer kept shutting down. He suspects it could have been “a slow leak of coolant that caused the browning, but the cooler was bone dry when I removed it, so I’m not sure.” He had removed a plastic part from the CPU and the cooler beforehand.

Is there something positive as well? Yes, the player explains that the manufacturer NZXT refunded him the money for the cooling system, even though he had used it for four years:

NZXT was actually kind enough to accept a return/replacement, even though I bought it four years ago. I’m pretty satisfied with them.

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Why should high temperatures be avoided? Hardware tends to run significantly slower under high temperatures. This is because the processor and graphics card throttle their performance to cope with the heat or shut down in emergencies to protect components.

Moreover, some components wear out faster under high temperature fluctuations or at very high temperatures. Therefore, many gamers try to keep the temperatures and possible fluctuations within limits, often utilizing extensive air cooling or opting for an AIO water cooling system.

If you are struggling with high temperatures in your PC, check out the following guide here on MeinMMO. Here you will find tips and tricks on how to keep your gaming PC cool:

8 Tips to Keep Your Gaming PC Cool and Make It Faster

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New hype anime gets 74,600 dislikes for one episode, becomes the least popular episode on Crunchyroll

Jasmin Beverungen Jasmin Beverungen Reading time 2 minutes

Solo Leveling is one of the most popular animes this season. The anime reaches an almost perfect rating of 4.9/5 stars on Crunchyroll. However, one episode is so unpopular among fans that it has already received 74,600 dislikes compared to 35,100 likes.

Why is the episode so unpopular? So far, 10 episodes of the anime Solo Leveling have been released. In most episodes, there are only a few dislikes compared to thousands of likes. However, there is one episode where the ratio is reversed.

Episode 7.5 has only 35,100 likes against 74,600 dislikes on Crunchyroll. Even the numbering suggests that this is not a full episode. The episode is a so-called recap episode. It summarizes the events of previous episodes in one installment.

However, most animes introduce such a recap episode when significantly more episodes have already been released than is the case with Solo Leveling. Because after a recap episode, viewers still know what happened in the anime even after several months or years. In Solo Leveling, only 7 weeks have passed before this repetition occurred.

You can watch the trailer for Solo Leveling here:

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Solo Leveling Trailer

Fans of Solo Leveling would have preferred a break

What does the community say? In the comments, fans go so far as to say they would have rather had no episode than this recap episode. MeinMMO has selected some comments for you to get a picture of how the 74,600 dislikes came about:

  • DsymC: “a summary after seven episodes… I find it a bit unnecessary, actually sad.”
  • Chabobabo: “I was so excited – then comes a filler episode”
  • Shinoa-chan: “Good that the recap episode exists, I have completely forgotten what happened… not”

In the comments, fans speculate why this recap episode came about. One user believes that one of the voice actors was very ill and that the new episode had thus been postponed by a week. According to other sources, Taito Ban, the voice of Jinwoo, had contracted Covid and even coughed up blood during the recordings for episode 4 (via Jeux Video).

Another user thinks it might be because a new episode has to be aired every week.

However, some speak out against the hate towards the episode: It had been announced beforehand that the episode would be a recap of previous events. MeinMMO also reported on this. Therefore, the people who gave a dislike are “simply ungrateful”.

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Solo Leveling – an anime for MMORPG fans

What is Solo Leveling about? The anime could be something for every MMORPG fan. Protagonist Jinwoo is a Hunter: He enters the so-called “Gates” that connect the real world with other dimensions. Hunters make a living by conquering the “Gates”.

However, Jinwoo is not a particularly good hunter. He is even considered “the weakest hunter in all of humanity”. After he is nearly killed in an accident, he receives a quest to fight his way to the top of the Hunters. Thus, he gets a second chance.

Despite the recap episode, Solo Leveling is very popular. The MeinMMO editorial team revealed in another article what their favorite animes are: The best anime of all time – Our editorial team’s picks

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Pokémon GO hints in a trailer which Pokémon will come to the next Community Day Classic

Paul Kutzner Paul Kutzner Reading time 2 minutes

In Pokémon GO, the Pokémon for the next Community Day Classic has been hinted at. The community has a strong suspicion of which Pokémon it is.

What kind of event is this? The Community Day Classic is similar to the regular Community Day. There is a Pokémon that is in the spotlight and appears almost exclusively during the event. In addition to the number of spawns, the likelihood of encountering a Shiny variant is significantly increased.

The difference from a normal Community Day is that in a Community Day Classic, a Pokémon is featured that has already been featured in a regular Community Day.

When is the next Community Day Classic? The next Community Day Classic will take place on Sunday, April 7, 2024. An overview of the upcoming Community Days can be found here on MeinMMO.

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Pokémon GO: This is what the new season ‘World full of Wonders’ looks like in the trailer

Community identifies hint in the trailer

What is this trailer about? On Facebook, the official Pokémon GO account released a trailer to provide a hint about the Pokémon for the next Community Day Classic. Along with the video, the hashtag #PokemonGOCommunityDayClassic is present.

The Pokémon itself is not visible in the trailer. A rock is shown breaking, and in the background, a Pokémon’s cry can be heard. And this cry has been analyzed by the community and attributed to a Pokémon.

What kind of Pokémon is this? Commenters on Facebook under the video are convinced that the Pokémon is Kindwurm. This Pokémon has already had a regular Community Day, which is also a requirement to be featured in a Community Day Classic.

Kindwurm is a Dragon-type Pokémon. Its final evolution, Brutalanda, is among the best Dragon-type attackers in Pokémon GO.

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What does the community say about this? The community is sure that there are 2 concrete hints in the short trailer. Some of the comments under the Facebook video include:

  • I just listened to it, it is definitely the sound of Kindwurm, and in the description of Kindwurm, it says: ‘Its steel-hard head can smash boulders,’ which also happens in the clip., writes user Dan Hobbs
  • To me, it sounds exactly like Kindwurm, just compare these sounds to those from Pokémon GO., comments Chris Piggin
  • It’s Kindwurm, click on Kindwurm in the game, it has the same sound., says Jonathan Gonzalez

What do you think about it? Do you also believe that this must be Kindwurm? Are you looking forward to this Community Day Classic? Feel free to share your opinion in the comments. If you want to know which events await you in March 2024 in Pokémon GO, you will find that information with us.

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Players warn in Last Epoch: Do not trust the best builds on the leaderboard, they all lie

Benedict Grothaus Benedict Grothaus Reading time 2 minutes

Some users have looked at the builds of the best players in Last Epoch and are now wondering: How is that even possible? What is supposedly being played can’t possibly work. Now fans explain: The top players are allegedly cheating so that no one can copy them.

What kind of builds are these?

That’s why you shouldn’t trust the builds: A user pointed out on Reddit that the currently best build in Last Epoch actually can’t work at all. The basic idea seems to be a ballista falconer, but neither the skills nor the equipment fit somehow.

In the comments, other users point out the reason: the top players allegedly change their builds retroactively. They would reallocate their skill points and wear different equipment just so that no one can copy their builds.

One solution would be to take a “snapshot” of the build at the time of victory on the leaderboard and, additionally, to ban equipment changes during arena runs, as in Diablo 3. This way, a build cannot simply be changed retroactively.

One of the currently strongest classes is the runemaster:

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Last Epoch: The 40 Spells of the Rune Master in the Trailer

“Ignore the leaderboards. No build there is not exploiting bugs”

From other fans, there are darker forecasts: hardly any of the best players would be so high on the leaderboards without exploiting bugs or exploits. If you change the builds retroactively, you would get further with that.

This refers primarily to faulty synergies between items and skills that unintentionally multiply significantly. Eleventh Hour Games has already improved here in the past to at least fix performance issues.

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The developers have recently confirmed that they will nerf OP builds if they become too strong due to bugs. According to a survey, however, players are against nerfs if the builds are simply strong on their own.

In the community, however, the creed is that everyone can best build their own build. A few general tips or loot filters from guides are indeed helpful, but almost everything you can play is useful anyway. Even if some bugs have apparently gained popularity: You can currently build strong builds in Last Epoch that actually shouldn’t work: “Should be a talent”

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In the new movie on Amazon Prime, backwoodsmen hunt frightened women with bows

Schuhmann Schuhmann Reading time 2 minutes

Recently, the action thriller “Fear the Night” featuring Maggie Q premiered on Amazon Prime. Is it enough for a fun evening with popcorn and suspense? This is what MeinMMO author Schuhmann says.

This is the premise of Fear the Night: A group of childhood friends reunites for a lively gathering in a house in the countryside, far away from their normal lives.

The friends were once close but have since drifted apart. At the center of the group is a trio of sisters:

  • Rose wants to get married
  • Beth wants to ensure her sister has a great party and takes everything a bit too seriously
  • Tess is an alcoholic and a traumatized Iraq War veteran who appears perpetually annoyed at everyone and clashes with the other women.

Conflict is inevitable when Tess is asked what she’s up to today and introduces herself as “Mister Miyagi with tits”: She teaches self-defense at a school.

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Fear the Night German trailer

As the blood alcohol level rises, the arrows come flying

How does the movie get going? After Tess annoys everyone with constant warnings that something is off, the party slowly gets underway and inhibitions lower as alcohol flows and the chef serves snacks while tearing off his clothes.

But soon, a group of masked men appears, starting to brutally kill the partygoers.

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“Die Hard – at a Bachelorette Party”

This is the special aspect of the film: The most thrilling situation is the panic of the women as they realize the hopelessness of their predicament. Tess can only hammer into them, amid much resistance, that they have slipped from their normal and secure everyday lives into a life-and-death situation. Their typical response to Tess, to snap at her and isolate themselves, no longer works.

The scenes of the women immediately after the attack and the changed group dynamics are the best part of the film. Thankfully, the killers remain utterly inactive for minutes, giving their victims room for their group dynamics.

After that, Fear The Night turns into “Die Hard – but at a Bachelorette Party”, as Maggie Q takes charge.

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Is the film worth watching? For 90 minutes of action cinema, it’s sufficient if you’re into genre films. The action thriller is solidly crafted and has strong moments. It’s good comfort food, although at times you feel sympathy for the outmatched killers who act as if they’re trying to get stabbed.

How can you see it? Fear the Night is available on Amazon Prime. It is available in German.

More worth watching on Amazon: In a new thriller series on Amazon, a clever woman hunts brutal criminals

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Survival game with vampires is a hit on Steam, announces PS5 release and new features

Benedict Grothaus Benedict Grothaus Reading time 2 minutes

V Rising has been a huge success since its release in Early Access 2022. The 1.0 version is scheduled to be released in May, shortly after the release for PS5 – exclusively on consoles. Even now, 2 years after its release, the game has over 6,000 players on Steam.

What kind of game is this?

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V Rising: The trailer for the 1.0 release of the vampire game

When is V Rising coming out? The 1.0 release of V Rising is scheduled for May 8, 2024. The PS5 version is expected to arrive later this year, but there is still no specific date for it.

Since May 17, 2022, V Rising has been in Early Access and has been receiving patches and updates, even getting a major expansion featuring Frankenstein monsters.

With the 1.0 release, additional features will be introduced to the game, including:

  • a new zone, the ruins of Mortium
  • the final chapter of the story
  • endgame events
  • new enemies and bosses
  • new weapons
  • improvements for building, magic, and more
  • native controller support

A strong mix of combat and survival

On Steam, V Rising has already received a “very positive” rating with 88% positive reviews. What excites most players are the freedoms that V Rising offers. Especially the ability to build and shape real vampire castles and the different ways to engage in combat appeal to the players.

V Rising employs an isometric action combat system, somewhat similar to Diablo. Stunlock Studios, the creators, have previously worked on Bloodline Champions, which was acclaimed for that very combat system.

It is also well received that you get to play the “other” side of survival games. As a vampire, you are the threat and hunt humans. The night is not more dangerous but the only opportunity for you to go outside at all, as the sun burns you. In most games, it is the other way around.

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The biggest criticism is that the game requires a lot of grind. Mainly later in the game, you need a lot of materials to sustain yourself or expand further. Here, you need to tweak your server settings to save time – which is not possible in public games.

You can play V Rising either alone, in co-op on a local or rented server, or on official servers with others. However, the game relies on PvP, at least in many settings, which could particularly deter new players. Here you can find some tips: Can I still start with the new Steam hit V Rising now or will I just get beaten up?

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The new favorite game of your mom, Monopoly GO, is more expensive and more successful than you think

Schuhmann Schuhmann Reading time 3 minutes

The mobile game Monopoly GO was released on April 11, 2023, for Android and iOS. Since then, it has been nothing but a success story. In just 3 months, it generated revenue of 1 billion US dollars, as the developers proudly announce.

What makes the game so successful?

  • As the developer team Scopely stated in an interview (via gamefile), Monopoly GO is the casual mobile game that has reached the barrier of 1 billion US dollars in revenue the fastest. The brand achieved this in 7 months – Pokémon GO did it in 2016 as well, but that doesn’t count as a “casual” game. Thus, Monopoly GO is the most successful new mobile game of 2023.
  • Just 10 months after the launch and only 3 months after breaking the 1 billion US dollar mark, the game reached the milestone of 2 billion US dollars in revenue.
  • Perhaps even more astonishing: Monopoly GO cost the company 500 million US dollars in marketing and user acquisition, as much as PlayStation blockbusters like Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 typically cost.

Mobile games often draw inspiration from board games: Even “The Game of Life” has been adapted into a mobile game:

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What the developers say: The CEO of Scopely is enthusiastic about the success of the game. They worked on Monopoly GO for 7 years. Now the success curve is “nothing short of extraordinary.” This is owed to their talented team and passionate players.

8 million players log in to Monopoly GO every day. The “deep engagement” shows how talented the gaming developers are and how they manage to inspire players every day.

The key to the success of Monopoly GO is seen in the fact that they previously developed another game in Monopoly style that required more skill. But then Scopely decided that this “midcore” experience excluded too many players, and thus Monopoly GO was developed.

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Criticism: “Model Example of Predatory Capitalism”

What do the critics say? Upon the release of Monopoly GO, on May 1, a rather harsh review of the game appeared on “Destructoid“. It states:

Everything you know about Monopoly is present here, but the rules have changed enough that Monopoly GO is an even more ruthless version of the game in which you buy properties.

Monopoly has always been about capitalism and driving others to ruin. In Monopoly GO, players are encouraged to invite friends as soon as they log in.

The author from Destructoid then states that there are always opportunities in the game to rob friends. Many of those he robbed have since stopped playing Monopoly GO.

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An article at Androidcentral also calls Monopoly GO a perfect example of “Cutthroat Capitalism” in mobile gaming, especially regarding monetization:

  • The game offers little gameplay, but has a “heavily monetized daily energy system,” plus players are bombarded with pop-up ads.
  • However, Monopoly GO is also well-designed and features a “fast, satisfying gameplay loop.”

On Google Play, Monopoly GO has a rating of 4.7/5 stars with over 1.8 million reviews.

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The background: Games like Monopoly GO illustrate why “gaming” statistics often seem so strange:

  • According to statistics, 46% of gamers worldwide are now female (via playtoday)
  • but only 6% identify themselves as gamers
  • The idea that gaming is primarily a male hobby is partly due to the fact that women statistically play more casual games like “Match-3” (Candy Crush) or farming simulators – games that are often looked down upon by “core gamers”.

Mobile gaming doesn’t have to be necessarily “casual”; there are now also several games for core gamers on iOS and Android, which are often criticized for their aggressive monetization.

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