Cookiezi Shocked Everyone With This Announcement... | Lazer PP Released?! BTMC Teaser? osu! News

Summary

This episode of 'OME News' covers a range of exciting updates in the world of osu!, including Kesi's potential career shift after Twitch's South Korea shutdown, the introduction of PP scoring in osu! Laser, and the upcoming osu! rewind video for 2023. Notable players such as Master, Predominator, and Amelia are making waves with impressive achievements. The video also touches on new features like Rocket Start as a featured artist and highlights key milestones, such as Brazil's million-play achievement and the release of the Kisu private server. Stay tuned for more updates!

Takeaways

• 😀 Kesi, a legendary OSU player, announced he might quit competitive play due to hand issues and Twitch shutting down in South Korea in February 2024.
• 😀 Shikuro, another prominent OSU player, revealed he won't be quitting streaming but plans to move to a different platform after Twitch shuts down in South Korea.
• 😀 OSU Laser now supports PP tracking, allowing players to see their Laser PP scores and scores set with other mods, though not all mods give PP.
• 😀 Only the default DT speed of 1.5x in OSU Laser currently gives PP, and other mods have specific requirements to contribute towards PP scores.
• 😀 Players should be cautious about setting their scores in OSU Laser, as a score reset is expected in the near future.
• 😀 The OSU Rewind 2023 teaser was released by BTMc, with a full video dropping in March 2024. Seven editors are working on it to ensure high-quality content.
• 😀 Rocket Start, a new featured artist in OSU, has been announced, adding more excitement to the community.
• 😀 Amelia, a well-known OSU player, has now achieved four-digit status in rankings, showing the growth and competition in the community.
• 😀 A $250 bounty has been offered to the first player who can FC a specific map using only the Hard Rock mod.
• 😀 Master has become the new rank one player in Thailand, and Predominator has set a record with 880,000 total SS ranks across one game mode.
• 😀 The Kisu private OSU server has been launched, and viewers are encouraged to sign up and learn more through the provided video and link in the description.

Q & A

Why did Keshi consider quitting *osu!* competitively?

Keshi considered quitting competitive *osu!* due to hand issues, which made it difficult for him to continue playing at a high level. He also mentioned that the shutdown of Twitch in South Korea played a role in his decision to move away from streaming and competitive play.

What announcement did Keshi make about his streaming future?

Keshi announced that he will not be quitting streaming altogether, despite earlier plans to quit. Instead, he plans to transition to another streaming platform after Twitch shuts down in South Korea, though he hasn't decided which platform yet.

What major update was released for *osu! Laser*?

*osu! Laser* received a significant update that introduced the ability to gain PP for scores set using mods. However, only certain mods, like the default 1.5x speed for Double Time, allow PP to be earned. The update also includes the addition of a new *Laser Mode* option on player profiles.

Which mods in *osu! Laser* give PP?

In *osu! Laser*, not all mods give PP. Currently, the only mod that gives PP for Double Time is the default 1.5x speed. Other mods that can give PP are listed on the *osu!* website, but players should be cautious as score resets might occur soon.

Why should players be careful when setting scores in *osu! Laser*?

Players should be cautious when setting scores in *osu! Laser* because there may be upcoming score resets. This means that scores set now could be erased in the future, so players are advised to be mindful of where and when they set their high scores.

What is *osu! Rewind 2023*, and when will it be released?

*osu! Rewind 2023* is a community video that highlights the best moments and achievements in the *osu!* community over the past year. The video is being edited by multiple creators and will be released in March 2024 on btmc's YouTube channel.

Who is behind the creation of *osu! Rewind 2023*?

The video is primarily promoted by btmc, but it will be made by a team of seven different editors, each likely contributing their own segment to the final video.

What milestone did the map *Brazil* achieve?

The map *Brazil* became the first map released in 2024 to reach 1 million plays, marking a significant achievement in the *osu!* community.

Who became the new #1 player in Thailand in *osu!*?

The player named *Master* became the new #1 player in Thailand, surpassing the former top player *Deon* (nb4), who had held the position for five years.

What is the new private *osu!* server mentioned in the video?

The new private *osu!* server mentioned is called *Kisu*. The presenter encourages viewers to check out the server by signing up or watching a previous video for more details on how to join.