You used to love watching Dragon Ball and are now looking for series that have the same pull? Then we have 5 strong anime like Dragon Ball for you.
Only a few anime series have left as many memories in a generation as Dragon Ball or its successor Dragon Ball Z. The journey and battles of Son Goku and his friends have awakened a hunger for anime in many, yet there was hardly anything that came close to that experience. However, there are some exciting genre representatives among the more modern series that Dragon Ball veterans should definitely check out.
Here we present to you the 5 best anime series that Dragon Ball fans should not miss out on.
Bleach
Alternative names: / Genre: Action, Adventure, Fantasy Episodes: 366 (14 seasons) Stream available on: Disney+
Bleach was considered one of the most important shounen anime ever – with great battles.
Bleach tells the story of high school student Ichigo Kurosaki – an otherwise quite ordinary, slightly cocky boy. However, this changes when his family is attacked by strange monsters. The attack by these “Hollows” is repelled by a young woman – Rukia Kuchiki. She is a “Soul Reaper” and gives Ichigo a part of her powers so he can help out.
However, Ichigo is then unable to give these powers back – and must from then on fight as a “substitute Soul Reaper” against the Hollows and dive deeper into the world of Soul Reapers and their adversaries…
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Why is Bleach like Dragon Ball? Bleach was one of the “big 3” of shounen anime and still stands quite well today. For those who enjoy exciting battles with great characters, there’s no avoiding Bleach sooner or later. With a quite impressive number of episodes, you will have plenty to chew on with Bleach – even if there are some subplots that can be safely ignored as “filler episodes”.
However, we strongly recommend watching the original Bleach and not starting with “Thousand Year Blood War” – the plot is virtually incomprehensible without prior knowledge.
JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure
Alternative names: JoJo’s Genre: Action, Adventure, Supernatural Episodes: 190 (5 seasons) Stream available on: Crunchyroll, Netflix
The story of JoJo spans more than a century.
In the late 19th century, George Joestar adopts the boy Dio Brando to settle a debt. But Dio proves to be a bad son and tries to seize the Joestar family’s fortune. His brother Jonathan, the biological son of the Joestars, uncovers this plan and tries to stop Dio. In the course of this, Dio comes into contact with an ancient, magical stone mask that turns him into a vampire when put on.
With his new powers, Dio prepares for the final blow to finally destroy the Joestar family. Jonathan has no choice – he must seek out allies and learn mystical combat techniques to even have the slightest chance against the now seemingly unbeatable Dio.
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Why is JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure like Dragon Ball? Similar to Dragon Ball, the series features not only wacky characters and exciting battles, but it also spans multiple generations. Characters age, are replaced by their children and grandchildren, and yet there is a common thread and a continuous storyline that unfolds over several decades.
JoJo, however, is probably the wildest ride you can find in the anime world – but just to finally understand the numerous memes, this series is a must-watch for everyone.
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The Frenchman Adam “Adam” Maanane was considered a huge talent in League of Legends in 2021, coming to the LEC to Fnatic from France. As a top laner, he was voted Rookie of the Year. But due to his behavior, he is ruining opportunity after opportunity in LoL. Now his current team has benched him. His anger stems from his ambition, he says. “You are just toxic,” say the fans.
Who is he?
Adam made a name for himself in LoL in 2020: He played for Karmine Corp in the French league LFL on the top lane.
At the age of 19, Fnatic brought him into the LEC, and he made a significant impact on the top lane, even being awarded Rookie of the Year.
However, many things went wrong in his career in recent years. By now, he has to endure being mocked as the “Toxic Darius Main.”
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LoL The Curse of the Sad Mummy
Adam left Fnatic in dispute with German star Upset
What was his problem with Fnatic? At the European top club, Adam couldn’t handle that the German bot laner Upset had to leave the Worlds 2021 in Iceland due to personal issues. Without Upset, Fnatic was eliminated without a chance.
Adam publicly mocked and criticized Upset. The young Frenchman believed that Upset left the team just because his girlfriend felt “alone and bad.”
What went wrong with the new team? But he was not happy at Team BDS either. After a disappointing half-year, he was demoted to the Academy team in May 2022 after being pushed out by a rookie player.
In December 2022, he made a comeback to the team, but now he is facing problems again.
Team benches him after he yelled at the head coach
This is the current scandal: As reported by Sheepesports, Team BDS decided to bench Adam after he behaved “toxically” towards players and staff.
It is said that he would mock, insult, and treat others in a “completely disrespectful” manner. In team practice matches, he would “tilt” and simply stop out of anger. This behavior has been noted since the beginning of 2023.
In recent weeks, his behavior has worsened. A heated discussion with team coach Strike was decisive for the decision to remove him from the team. Adam reportedly yelled at him.
Adam is once again replaced by a rookie player.
Adam says: He is angry because he is so ambitious
What does Adam say? In a Twitter post today, February 18, Adam addresses the comments:
He admits that the discussion with Strike got out of hand, which is why he was benched. But he accepts this and wants to emphasize how much he values Strike.
He has a problem with his anger, but he is also working on it. The anger stems from his ambition, but he wants to become a “better person” every day. He is not the monster he is depicted as in the article.
Adam’s dispute with Upset and the end of that Fnatic era still lingers with Adam.
Somehow, it doesn’t sound like there’s anything wrong with the Sheepesports report; it seems that Adam is just providing an explanation for this behavior that one simply cannot afford as an esports professional. Ambition or not.
In the comments on Twitter, it is also made very clear: You are toxic, you have proven this so often. Nevertheless, there is hope that Adam will get his problems under control and not waste his great talent.
Batman is a rather dark hero, who also has a quite serious underlying tone in his films. Batman and Robin, on the other hand, is the total opposite and for many fans, a hated film. MyMMO author Nikolas Hernes loves the film because it is silly and stupid.
Despite its poor reputation, Batman and Robin has a respectable cast for 1997 on paper.
George Clooney as Batman
Arnold Schwarzenegger as Mr. Freeze
Uma Thurman as Poison Ivy
But the big names didn’t help, as the film flopped with critics. According to boxofficemojo.com, the film grossed 238 million dollars worldwide on a budget of 125 million dollars, but compared to Batman Forever, that doesn’t look so good. With a budget of 100 million dollars, the film earned 336 million dollars.
The film is mainly criticized for its silly jokes and the designs that rely heavily on dull comedy. I still watch the film every year and enjoy exactly what is being criticized: the silliness.
You can see a trailer for the film here:
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Batman and Robin – Trailer for the superhero movie starring Arnold Schwarzenegger
Bad Puns to the Max
First, I must say that you need a certain type of humor to enjoy the film. The dialogues consist of a lot of puns. True to the silly mood, they are not cleverly written. One example is Mr. Freeze, who says something like: What killed the dinosaurs? The Ice Age!
This continues throughout the entire film. Uma Thurman makes plant jokes and Arnold Schwarzenegger makes ice jokes. To my shame, I have to say that I laugh every time. It hits my humor just right when I am in the mood for the film.
Also, the gadgets and costumes of Batman and company are anything but dark. There are the infamous bat-nipples, integrated ice skates, and if something breaks, George Clooney just pulls out his Bat-credit card to pay for everything.
I enjoy that because one must not forget that along with all the dark comic adaptations, there are also silly comics and Batman had those early on. Besides Joker, Scarecrow, and Bane, who also appears in this film, there were also villains like Polka Dot Man or Calendar Man.
Batman and Robin wants to be silly, and if you approach it that way, many of the stupid aspects actually work quite well.
The actors all play way over the top, most of them even play quite poorly in my opinion. George Clooney has a certain charm as Bruce Wayne, but as Batman, he completely fails in my opinion.
The true star of the film is Arnie as Mr. Freeze. His acting style reminds me of his comedies, and coupled with his bad jokes, his large stature, and his charm, he is fun to watch. More screen time with Arnie would probably have benefitted the film.
His secret base also resembles that of a villain in a cartoon, which I find quite good. Everything else in the set design is terrible and doesn’t hold up to the style of the Burton films either. The effects are a disaster, but they are always saved by the humorous tone.
In conclusion, I have to say the film is not good, in many parts even very bad. Batman and Robin is one of the worst Batman films and objectively really difficult in many aspects. But it has a trash charm. If you have to laugh at bad puns and are a fan of Arnold Schwarzenegger, I can only recommend the film. With friends, the film is, despite its quality, an unforgettable experience.
Something is happening in the MMORPG New World (Steam). Starting from March 12, a major overhaul in combat and animations is set to go live: it aims to ensure that combat feels good even when many players are fighting in the same zone. Additionally, controller support is coming. Fans on reddit have already discovered an improvement.
The update will bring new content such as a season pass, new artifacts, and a 10-man trial.
But players can also expect gameplay improvements: New World will receive controller support and an extensive overhaul of the combat system. Performance should improve.
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New World: Forged in Aeternum – Community Q&A in September
Amazon is improving the combat system in busy zones
What is changing in the combat system of New World? Amazon has released a long technical blog post explaining what exactly is being changed “under the hood” (via amazon):
They have manually converted 400 actions in the new system to ensure that while gameplay remains the same, it now runs much smoother and will be easier to modify in the future.
The developers state: The original system worked well in development but had performance issues as New World grew.
The new “Slayer Script” project is now supposed to ensure that combat and animations feel good even in areas where many players are present.
“Combat is now less jittery and smoother”
Is it working? It’s already live on the test server, and players on reddit are saying: Combat feels “smoother” now:
“I’ve only spent 200 hours in the game, but I’m messing around a bit on the test server. Combat just feels better overall. It feels less heavy and jittery. The action is now much more predictable.”
Many agree, but there are also some dissenting voices, especially from PvP players. They are countered with the argument that they are just angry because certain animation exploits no longer work with the new system.
What’s behind this: The feeling of combat being sluggish and laggy when many players are present in a zone is a problem in these “action MMORPGs,” which has also plagued The Elder Scrolls Online for a long time. Certain tricks, such as “animation cancels,” that give experienced PvP players an unfair advantage are also known in MMORPGs.
This completely kills the excitement of large battles when combat doesn’t feel snappy anymore, and you feel like you’re losing control of your character.
The actual effects of the system will be visible starting in mid-March.
When Blizzard was bought by Microsoft, there was great hope that everything would change for the better. But the choice of the new head shows that this probably won’t happen.
A few months ago, when the announcement came that Microsoft wanted to buy the whole company, anticipation was high. Not only did developers express positive feedback, but the community also welcomed this announcement. The prevailing thought was:
If Activision Blizzard is bought by Microsoft, then Blizzard will finally be “free” again. The influence of other companies will disappear, and Blizzard can develop “like it used to.” There won’t be strict deadlines, and the often-heard phrase “It’s done when it’s done” will regain its relevance.
After all, Blizzard was known in its early years for extreme polishing. Games were released with relatively few bugs and were largely “feature-complete”.
A reputation that has been lost over the years, and the releases of Diablo III and Overwatch 2 have cemented in the minds of many fans that this time is definitively over.
Blizzard’s reputation has fallen – now with the purchase by Microsoft, they could become “free” from Activision. Will it work?
Blizzard has a fairly loyal community – no wonder, as it has been built over several decades. However, in recent years this sense of loyalty has diminished. With the announcement that Microsoft is now taking over Blizzard, it seemed that the curse had been broken for many.
The hope: Blizzard would now be more independent and less dependent on Activision or other companies.
This was the only news that Blizzard fans hoped for – the only thing they expected from a Microsoft acquisition.
However, the fact that Microsoft, as its first official act, lays off employees and hires Johanna Faries ultimately broke this hope’s neck. Johanna Faries had been working at Activision recently as the “General Manager” for Call of Duty.
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From the perspective of many long-time Blizzard fans, Call of Duty represents exactly what Blizzard games should not be: annual releases of (almost) the same game, more and more microtransactions, and shop offers.
Now we have a rather absurd outcome: Blizzard is free from Activision because the whole company now belongs to Microsoft. At the same time, Blizzard is now under the patronage of a former Activision executive.
The only thing that the community hoped for has been ruined as though with a wink saying “Gotcha.”
I don’t even want to claim that Johanna Faries is unfit for the job. In fact, I found her initial letter to the employees quite good and hope that it contained more than just empty phrases.
However, if you wanted to show the community that Blizzard is now “free” again, it is a very peculiar move to let a former Activision woman manage the very company that wants to be free from Activision’s influence.
I can only hope that Faries takes the words from her letter very seriously and that her appointment as president of Blizzard Entertainment turns out to be a good thing that benefits both the developers and the player community.
Helldivers 2 is so popular that the servers are already overloaded on the second weekend after launch and players are having trouble getting into the game, as they complain on reddit. However, the developers are already working on a solution.
The new co-op shooter Helldivers 2 has become a surprise hit on Steam and PS5. Lots of shooter fans wanted to play the new co-op game this weekend, causing Helldivers 2 to break its own all-time record for concurrent players on Steam.
However, this has now led to server issues: Players on reddit complained that they cannot get into Helldivers 2. Now the developers promise that they are already working on a solution.
Here is a trailer for Helldivers 2:
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Helldivers 2 Announce Trailer PS5 PC
“LET ME IN!!!!”
What did the community say? Several users posted a photo with the error message that the servers are currently full.
Additionally, many players complained that they are currently being denied access to Helldivers 2. Other users, however, took it with humor.
They posted the meme where a man stands in front of a closed gate desperately wanting to be let in or created their own fan art, like user Luftwaffle, to show how much Helldivers 2 is “suffering” from its success:
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Here we have gathered more user comments from reddit:
“LET ME IN!!!!”
“I’m giving up now, I’ve had this problem for hours. Staying on the loading screen doesn’t help, I’ve been here for an hour and it’s not working”
“The galaxy needs me to create democracy, and you won’t let me in! This is the work of bots!”
How many players are playing Helldivers 2? Since the shooter has been released for both PC and PS5, not all player numbers can be viewed.
However, the data on SteamDB alone suggests how many people are playing the game this weekend. Helldivers 2 reached its all-time peak on Steam of 333,827 players in-game 16 hours ago. (As of: February 18, 2024, 12:51)
On X.com, on February 17, 2024, the developer studio Arrowhead Game Studios spoke out.
The developers explained that they tried to increase the server capacity to accommodate all players.
However, there are still capacity problems. They are already working on fixing the issue and hope to find a solution as soon as possible.
Additionally, there was an update today via Discord that the servers have now been capped at 450,000 players:
“Last night there were issues with the server as a large number of players were in the game at the same time. This caused some mission payouts to fail, some players were thrown back to their ships or logged out. Our team is working around the clock to resolve these issues. While we have been able to mitigate some of the causes, we still have problems keeping pace with the scaling needed to accommodate all Helldivers.
Therefore, we had to limit the number of concurrent players to about 450,000 to further improve server stability. We will continue to work with our partners to increase the cap. If you are having issues with game progress, please restart the game so that everything can be synchronized again. We thank you for your patience.“
Greg Street was in the golden age of WoW at Blizzard in a key position: As “Ghostcrawler,” he was the Lead System Designer of WoW and the public face of the game from 2008 to 2013. Today he is working on the new MMORPG “Ghost” and has a new idea for the old concept of zones.
What do we know about the new game?
Currently, very little is known. Originally, Ghostcrawler wanted to design a LoL MMORPG for Riot, but he has now become self-employed for personal reasons and is working on a new MMORPG “Ghost.”
So far, the game is primarily characterized by being a mix of several ideas: It aims to be both a theme park and a sandbox, offering both single-player and multiplayer elements.
One idea that clearly illustrates this “dual approach” is the considerations regarding zones.
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Ghostcrawler presents his new development studio in the video
Classic MMORPG Zones and Procedurally Generated Chaos Zones
What plans are there for zones? In a recent podcast (via youtube), they delve into the idea of the “Red and Blue Zones” that the MMORPG is supposed to consist of.
Red zones are areas familiar from theme park MMORPGs. They are elaborately crafted maps with points of interest, world bosses, and resources that spawn predictably.
You can learn the intricacies of these maps and thereby gain advantages.
However, there will also be Blue Zones, which are randomly generated and promise dynamic content with location-specific quests and goals. This is where they deviate from “linear” gameplay.
How does the experience of the zones differ? In the podcast, Candance Thomas, a content designer, explains:
Red Zones can be imagined like the WoW dungeon “Deadmines”: It follows the same pattern every time, with minimal deviations. Mobs may change patrols or perhaps a rare boss spawns only once, but the zones fundamentally follow clear patterns.
Blue Zones are more like Valheim; you can’t just look up online where to go next. The tasks are like FATEs in Final Fantasy: You go into an area and complete tasks there, meaning dynamic events that also change. You can’t expect everything to be permanent here.
How will players access these zones? Details are still unclear here. Players should be able to consciously decide whether to enter a red or blue zone, and there will be a transition, but Street does not yet know what that will look like:
“Hopefully it will be more exciting than a loading screen!” he says in the podcast.
Project is still in its infancy, will have difficulties being relevant
This is what it’s about: Currently, the MMORPG is still in the early stages of development. Ghostcrawler apparently has similar ideas for his new MMORPG as those that have been circulating for almost 10 years: dynamic events that react to player actions are supposed to provide “endless content” and break the feeling of experiencing the same sequence over and over again.
Everquest Next promised us this a long time ago.
However, the current podcast has 1,100 views – this shows that Ghostcrawler is facing new challenges. At his former employer, Riot Games, the LoL MMORPG would guarantee the attention of hundreds of thousands of viewers interested in LoL: With “Ghost,” he will have to start from scratch again and fight to remain relevant.
Four years after the disaster film Greenland hit the big screen, filming for a sequel to the apocalypse is soon to begin. Hollywood star Gerard Butler is back.
In 2020, the successful action and disaster film Greenland was released, where Gerard Butler tries to save his family from a global catastrophe. Falling meteors threaten all life on Earth. The only hope is a safe bunker in Greenland.
Now, four years later, there is good news for all those who enjoyed Greenland: Filming for a sequel will begin as early as April of this year.
Attention! Below you will find a spoiler about the ending of Greenland. If you haven’t seen the film yet and don’t want any spoilers, you should not continue reading.
Here you can see a German trailer for the first part Greenland:
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German trailer for Greenland with Gerard Butler
What is known so far about Greenland 2? The sequel is titled Greenland 2: Migration. Filming for the new disaster film will start in April 2024 in the UK.
Ric Roman Waugh (Snitch) will direct again, while Chris Sparling wrote the screenplay – both were already involved in Greenland. The script then received a revision from Mitchell LaFortune, who had previously worked with Waugh and Butler on Kandahar.
Gerard Butler and Morena Baccarin (Deadpool) are also returning, having played the couple in the small family in the first part.
The plot of Greenland 2: Migration is supposed to connect to the end of the first part. The main characters leave the bunker in Greenland, where they found refuge before the world around them was destroyed by meteors. Now they embark on a journey through a post-apocalyptic Europe to find a new home in a broken world.
When will Greenland 2 be released? So far, no exact release date for the sequel to the disaster film has been announced. However, one can expect that the film will be released next year, in 2025.
The Twitch streamer moistcr1tikal is one of the most successful opinion bloggers in the world. Through his YouTube channel penguinz0, he reaches 14.5 million subscribers. Like MontanaBlack and many other streamers, he also used reaction streams to earn a lot of money. But he stopped – for moral reasons.
What is the money cheat that Twitch streamers use?
It has been widespread for several years: Streamers watch other people’s videos on Twitch, react to them, and upload those snippets to YouTube.
This “reaction meta” dominates Twitch and YouTube. Those who were gaming or variety streamers two years ago now react: MontanaBlack watches SternTV or a controversial opinion blogger, Rumathra the TV chef Frank Rosin, other streamers “farm drama”, commenting on what others are doing, especially when they get themselves into trouble.
Through this method, streamers can earn an enormous amount of money: Because the reactions require no effort and you can publish current and conflict-rich content on YouTube daily.
MontanaBlack has shown that he was able to generate about 6 million euros with his 2 pure “reaction channels” since their creation, alone in 2023 it was 1.6 million euros:
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Career and Life of MontanaBlack in 2 Minutes: What Makes Him Unique?
“I was the typical Over-Reaction Andy”
Who is stepping back now? The YouTuber Charles White (29) was one of the biggest US streamers, alongside xQc and Asmongold, who used this method.
His YouTube channel, penguinz0, is huge, with 14.5 million subscribers. While MontanaBlack’s videos achieve around 400,000 viewers on his channels, Charles White is more in the range of 1.5 million.
Until a few years ago, his content largely consisted of other people’s videos that he commented on live. He made grand gestures, grimaced, and commented sharply and cynically.
He was extremely successful with it – and it cost him practically no effort, as he says. But he has turned away from it.
This is what he says now: In a video, the YouTuber explains that he completely changed his content after there was a big discussion about reaction streams.
Why did he stop? He says: In the past, he was an “overreaction Andy”, but he realized that this is not good for the YouTube system and he does not want to be a negative factor.
The arguments of the reaction opponents convinced him. Essentially, one only makes money from reaction streams at the expense of other creators by showcasing their content entirely on one’s own channels.
He proves this with an elaborate video about the story of a speedrun (via youtube), where his reactions brought him significantly more money and views than the original YouTuber, who did all the work. The argument that “the one being reacted to benefits from the reach”, which MontanaBlack also cites, he does not accept as valid.
The original video did well – the reactions did even better.
Because although he had asked to watch the original YouTuber, his reaction had almost no effect on that channel.
“The creator who put all the hard work, blood, sweat, and tears into the magnum opus that is almost 3 hours long, almost as long as one of those crappy ‘Lord of the Rings’ movies, hardly benefited from it.”
He explains that ultimately only the one who reacts benefits from reaction streams. The person who does the work ends up empty-handed.
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Streamers now just watch the videos before the stream, for themselves
What does he do instead? The YouTuber says he still reacts to trailers or news shows. If there’s a major story, he might watch parts of it on stream. But if he discusses a video today, he watches it before the stream so that he understands the topic. Then he talks about the video on stream instead of watching it live:
“I think this is also better for the discussion. Because then you have all the information and can talk about it in more depth.”
Reaction streamers say: “The viewers want it that way”
What arguments do the streamers who do reaction streams have? The streamers who play the reaction meta clearly say: Yes, it requires extremely little effort, but “the people want it – they want to hear my opinion.”
MontanaBlack said that he reacts to the videos of Shurjoka because people are interested in his opinion. In addition, it is “his job” and it is “free content that he has to take advantage of”, that’s how he finances his Mercedes.
The argument of the reaction streamer that they do not watch the video they react to beforehand is that it would no longer be “authentic” – but the viewers want their authentic opinion.
MontanaBlack has argued that he is against the idea that people he reacts to receive a share of the revenue from his reactions because he brings them “reach”.
People like Staiy, Papaplatte, or xQc have already indicated that the content is “garbage” or “trash” and requires no effort, but that’s what the YouTube algorithm currently prefers.
What’s behind it: From the viewers’ perspective, there are some complaints against the “reaction meta” because it is so dominant and leads to endless “reaction cascades” where reactions to reactions are commented on.
Other influencers argued: If everyone reacts, there will be a lack of material to react to. It must still be worthwhile to create original content – even if that is effortful.
But financially, the model is so extremely lucrative that YouTube itself will probably have to intervene. Because even if it would be nice if Charles White’s example would set a trend, it is extremely unlikely, as this “money cheat” is simply too easy for established streamers and brings in too much money.
Larian Studios, the studio behind Baldur’s Gate 3, made a big splash at the DICE Awards 2024. The game makers used their speaking time to highlight the current issues in the industry and explained their success formula.
Larian Studios received several awards for Baldur’s Gate 3 at the DICE Awards 2024, including for the story, game design, and game direction. In addition, it was crowned Game of the Year.
When the developers were allowed to give their acceptance speech, they spoke about the current state of the gaming industry. Because it doesn’t look particularly rosy for developers at the moment.
2023 was a year full of layoffs in the gaming industry – and 2024 doesn’t seem to be getting any better. Already in January 2024, Riot laid off 530 employees.
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The developers of Baldur’s Gate 3 show the legendary city
“Elephant in the room, especially amidst all this opulence”
Michael Douse, the head of publishing at the game studio, stated that Larian Studios is very lucky as they received a lot of stage time while others were not given this attention.
He then continued and explained about the gaming industry in general: “In this industry, it’s about people and we are sometimes really bad at showing developers what they are worth […] that is, so to speak, the elephant in the room, especially amidst all this opulence.”
Michael Douse expressed his respect for all the people whom he believes have not received enough appreciation.
“At the beginning of this year, many, many people were laid off. I want you to know that you are all talented, that you are important, and that you are the future of this industry. Don’t let this flame be extinguished by our collective mistakes … we will hold on as an industry.”
“We don’t have shareholders, but we don’t think about them either”
Not only Michael Douse, but also the head of production David Walgrave took the floor and emphasized that Baldur’s Gate 3 does not use microtransactions: “We just ask you to pay a price for the game, and that’s it – you can own it for the rest of your life. We don’t have shareholders, but we don’t think about them either,” he explained.
Walgrave further stated that Larian Studios does not make decisions aimed at making the most money. Because that doesn’t bring long-term benefits.
Instead, he sees the secret to success elsewhere: “In the long run, building a community, building a player base, building games that are truly enjoyable, brings in the most money, that’s it.”
What to consider: Larian is indeed not a public company like before the acquisition by Microsoft, Activision Blizzard, Electronic Arts, or Ubisoft, but is privately owned. However, they also have “stakeholders,” as the Chinese conglomerate Tencent holds a 30% stake.
When replacing a motherboard, there are some things to avoid. Due to ignorance and hasty action, unnecessary mistakes can quickly occur. Therefore, we will show you what you should pay attention to when installing and removing the motherboard in your gaming PC.
The replacement of the motherboard in your gaming PC can have various reasons. In some cases, there is a defect, and you are forced to ensure suitable replacements if you want to continue using the computer.
Other users may want to upgrade their system specifically and therefore change their motherboard during a hardware upgrade. Regardless of the reason, there are things that should be considered when successfully replacing a motherboard.
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Manufacturer shows sleek case, gamers are thrilled: “Great design! Goes directly onto my wishlist”
1. Find a suitable replacement
What is important when buying new? Before you can take the screwdriver in hand, you first need a suitable replacement for your old motherboard. There are several things to consider so that you don’t experience any unpleasant surprises when installing the new hardware.
Ideally, the new motherboard of your choice should have the same form factor regarding size and exact dimensions. This ensures that the motherboard fits into your existing case.
The connection options for internal and external components should at least be identical if you want to reconnect all devices in your PC setup. Or you take the opportunity and buy a new motherboard that additionally expands your future connection options.
What else should be considered? To avoid problems after installation, it is advisable to buy a motherboard that uses the same chipset as its predecessor. After the hardware change, some adjustments to the operating system may be necessary. This could save you the installation of new drivers.
Generally, it is always a good idea to have a backup of your data and the operating system on hand. If your system drive no longer works after the replacement, a backup can save you a lot of time and trouble when restoring individual files or the entire operating system.
2. Important preparations for disassembly
What should be done first? Before opening the PC, it should be turned off and the power cord unplugged. Once all other cables connected to the back of the computer have been disconnected, the case can be opened. For better accessibility, it is best to lay the case on its side.
Before the next steps, it may be useful to take a few photos of the internal wiring and possible expansion cards. This will help you later with the correct assignment and can also shorten intensive troubleshooting in case of a problem.
What is the next step? Carefully pull all cables from the motherboard and push them slightly to the side to avoid damage. If you are using a modular power supply, you can completely remove the power cables for the upcoming work and have more space for installation and removal.
How do I detach the motherboard from the case? To remove the old motherboard, all mounting screws must still be loosened. These hold the motherboard on the spacers, which in turn are screwed into the PC case. The motherboard can now be carefully removed.
If the old board has a separate cover for the external rear connections, it can be removed directly afterwards.
What about the components on the motherboard? In the disassembled state, the CPU cooler, the processor underneath, and the RAM modules can now be more easily removed from the old motherboard. The CPU cooler and CPU should be cleaned of remnants of the old thermal paste.
If one or more SSDs in M.2 form factor are on the motherboard and should be continued to be used like the other components, they must also be removed from the old board.
How to prepare the new motherboard? The new motherboard ideally lies unpacked next to the computer for the next steps. Insert the processor into the CPU socket, apply new thermal paste, and immediately attach the CPU cooler. Don’t forget to connect the cooler’s fan cables to the new board. Existing M.2 SSDs can now be installed in the corresponding slots.
If the new motherboard, like its predecessor, requires an additional I/O shield, install that now in the case. When inserting the motherboard, ensure that the screw holes align with the spacers in the case, and correct this if necessary.
What are the next steps? Once the motherboard is securely screwed, all cables, graphics cards, and other components are reconnected or plugged in again. This includes connectors for the front panel and external USB ports, as well as all case fans and storage devices like hard drives and SSDs.
If you are unsure about certain connections and additional cables on the new motherboard, a glance at the manual often helps. Ideally, you have already downloaded the PDF document in advance and can open it, for example, on your phone while you proceed with the build.
5. Final steps after a successful installation
What needs to be done after the switch? When all cables and hardware components inside the PC are connected to the new motherboard, all external cable connections can be reconnected. If you have done everything correctly and turn on the PC now, the device should output a picture on the monitor and start the operating system.
Today’s systems like Windows 10/11 usually handle a motherboard replacement without major problems. If you consider our tip in point 1 and have installed a motherboard with the same chipset, only a few or even no drivers may need to be reinstalled. If so, you can find them on the respective manufacturer’s page.
In most cases, the operating system will prompt for reactivation after a major hardware change. Ideally, you have your Windows license key at hand. If you have linked your user account in Windows 10/11 to a Microsoft account, the new activation process typically occurs automatically via that account.
What should be tested after the switch? Before you close the PC case, it is advisable to perform a functionality test. Check if all devices connected both internally and externally are recognized and can be used.
Do image and sound function flawlessly? Are all storage devices with content displayed? Do programs and games run without issues? If you can answer all these questions with “Yes”, you have succeeded and successfully replaced the motherboard.
If you encounter problems and the system runs unstably or even crashes, updating the BIOS to a newer version may help. Motherboard manufacturers regularly provide BIOS updates to solve known issues or support newer processors technically. You can also find these on the manufacturer’s sites.
Changing the motherboard can come with some hurdles. With our tips, you are well prepared for this task.
If you are planning a more comprehensive hardware upgrade or even want to build a completely new gaming PC from scratch, good planning will help save your nerves and wallet. Also, improper procedures during subsequent PC assembly can cause unnecessary time consumption and significant frustration: 5 beginner mistakes you should avoid when assembling a new gaming PC
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The Twitch streamer HoneyPuu caused a stir when she revealed the price of her last visit to the hairdresser live on camera. Despite the visible shock reactions of her streamer colleagues, she argued vehemently that the high price was justified since care products were included.
On Twitch, the hair of the streamers often becomes a topic of conversation. Some shave their hair live on camera, while others indulge in a visit to the hairdresser.
How did the conversation come about? Twitch streamer HoneyPuu was chatting with streamers Rohat, Niklas Wilson, and Sidney Eweka. They were discussing various topics when HoneyPuu unexpectedly mentioned that she had been to the hairdresser on the same day. This statement immediately sparked interest, and Niklas Wilson challenged Rohat to guess the price of the visit.
You can learn more about HoneyPuu here:
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What price was estimated? After a short consideration, Rohat ventured a guess of 40 to 50 €, which HoneyPuu dismissed with horror. She emphasized that alone washing the hair at such a low price was out of the question: “They won’t even wash my hair for 40 €”. Niklas Wilson was visibly shocked and simply asked: “What? Seriously?”.
Sidney Eweka jokingly offered to cut her hair for 20 €, and Rohat also stated that he would get his hair cut at a hairdresser for that amount. HoneyPuu then explained that the longer the hair, the more expensive a visit to the hairdresser would be.
Niklas Wilson, still visibly shocked, asked only: “So wait a minute. For 40 €, you want to tell me, he doesn’t wash your hair?”.
Rohat would have done completely different things for that amount
How expensive was the visit to the hairdresser? The curiosity of the streamers and viewers reached its peak when HoneyPuu finally revealed the actual price for her visit to the hairdresser – 540 €. This figure caused a moment of silence and astonishment.
Niklas Wilson then asked HoneyPuu how many care products were included in the price. She replied quietly: “Two”.
How did the community react? The reactions in the community were mixed. Some found it refreshing that HoneyPuu spoke openly about the costs. Others, however, were surprised by the amount of spending and expressed concerns about the financial aspects of such luxury expenses.
. wrote: “Papaplatte pays 400 € or so.”, and eger replied: “She is a princess.”
Airbelum wrote: “For me 30 €. But 540 € for a woman is unrealistic, right? I think about 200 €, or?”
Best of Streamer wrote: “Everything over 20 € is usury.”
Schublade._. wrote: “Everyone knows the care products for 500 €.”
You_Twitch_Clips wrote: “Women pay much more at the hairdresser than men, but why actually? Just because of the long hair?”
torbenr1003 wrote: “The haircut cost more than I earn in my first year of salary.”
Rohat could not hide his surprise and asked incredulously very loudly whether it really had cost that much. Niklas Wilson also just looked confused into the camera.
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HoneyPuu, who initially just had to laugh, then added that she had care products with her that were included in the price. Rohat still couldn’t believe it and simply said bluntly that he would have done completely different favors for that amount of money two years ago.
Niklas Wilson then asked HoneyPuu how many care products were included in the price. She replied quietly: “Two”.
How did the community react? The reactions in the community were mixed. Some found it refreshing that HoneyPuu spoke openly about the costs. Others, however, were surprised by the amount of spending and expressed concerns about the financial aspects of such luxury expenses.
. wrote: “Papaplatte pays 400 € or so.”, and eger replied: “She is a princess.”
Airbelum wrote: “For me 30 €. But 540 € for a woman is unrealistic, right? I think about 200 €, or?”
Best of Streamer wrote: “Everything over 20 € is usury.”
Schublade._. wrote: “Everyone knows the care products for 500 €.”
You_Twitch_Clips wrote: “Women pay much more at the hairdresser than men, but why actually? Just because of the long hair?”
torbenr1003 wrote: “The haircut cost more than I earn in my first year of salary.”
A trio of streamers has developed a super-fast wizard build for Diablo 4: with this Sorcerer, you can almost teleport through dungeons. And speed will soon be important regarding the upcoming leaderboards. Therefore, we took a look at the build for you.
Who developed the build? The super-fast wizard configuration comes from the minds of the streamer trio Rob2628, Arccueid, and Mekuna. The three developed the wizard build for Diablo 4 together and also present it on their respective YouTube channels.
They specifically designed the wizard, which they named Arc Lash Sorc, for the endgame content of the third season in Diablo 4. This is the Dungeon Gauntlet, which is expected to go live with the long-awaited leaderboards.
What makes the build so good? The special feature of this build is its speed: you teleport more or less through the individual rooms of the dungeons. You fill those rooms with spells while zipping through them. Due to the fast cooldown reset, you can employ this strategy again and again.
This allows you to complete a dungeon in record time. This build could outperform the current leaderboard favorites, the Barbarians, in the Gauntlet.
A lightning-fast wizard – The build overview
How does the build work? You need the spell Teleport to zip through the rooms as described above. Then you need the Flickerstep Boots: These reduce the cooldown of a dodge spell by 4 seconds for each enemy you have dodged.
Teleport has a cooldown of 9.8 seconds. However, if you wear the Flickerstep Boots and zip through a room full of enemies, this cooldown reduces to almost 0.
Rob2628 recommends in his video to assign Teleport to the space bar. While waiting for the cooldown, you can make about 2-3 attacks. And then do it all over again.
You can check the full loadout with all skills and required items on Maxroll.gg.
The titles of the Bioshock series are among the favorite games of MeinMMO author Christoph Waldboth. Although the next game from creator Ken Levine is called something entirely different and is being developed by a new studio, the trailers already strongly resemble Bioshock. And that’s a good thing.
Admittedly, I’m a coward. At least when it comes to exposing myself in video games to dark places filled with creepy sounds, screaming enemies, and an eerie atmosphere.
I played the first Bioshock from 2007 only a few years after its release. The fact that I was much too young for the age-18 game at the time was less of a reason than the fact that Bioshock can be very scary, especially in the first third.
I came to love Bioshock. First part 1, then its sequel (2010), which is generally not as well liked. And finally, I was very taken with Bioshock Infinite (2013). Since then, I have been waiting for a fourth part. It is being developed under publisher 2K Games at Cloud Chambers, but seems to have been stuck in development hell for quite some time (via Gamestar). However, the former creative mind behind Bioshock, Ken Levine, is not involved in this project.
Instead, he is working with his studio Ghost Story Games, which evolved from Irrational Games, on Judas. A game that reminds me of Bioshock in the best way in the trailer.
But see for yourself:
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Judas – Story Trailer
Judas sends you back to a dystopian city
After the underwater city of Rapture and the city of Columbia soaring high above the clouds, it looks like we’re making a detour into space with Judas. More precisely, to Mayflower, a city that flies through space like a space station. It could become as claustrophobic as Rapture – after all, one was surrounded by water then, now by empty space. The trailer clearly shows that not all windows remain intact.
Moreover, it shows that the population is kept in check thanks to computer technology. All thoughts, love, fears, and even hate are implanted in the people. Additionally, they are monitored, and revolt is not tolerated.
We play as a woman named Judas, who is addressed in the trailer by another unnamed woman. We are freed by her and seemingly incited to join the revolution against the system.
For everyone who has played Bioshock and its sequels, this sounds very familiar. In Rapture and Columbia, various interest groups also fought for dominance – and ultimately for the control and manipulation of thoughts. Bioshock 1 weaves one of the coolest twists in video game history from this and simultaneously questions the behavior of us players.
The gameplay and visual design strongly resembles Bioshock.
With firearms and Plasmids, we go into battle
The story will likely bring back pleasant memories of Bioshock. But what about the gameplay? Even there, I couldn’t help but smile while watching the trailer. A pistol in one hand, shooting lightning and fire from the other – let’s face it, this is clearly a new, unofficial Bioshock.
The fact that the levels shown, despite the futuristic scenario, come with a distinct retro charm, supports this impression. The mix of steampunk and art deco was already something I loved in Bioshock. The atmosphere in Judas also seems to become similarly dark again.
If the inhabitants of Mayflower are indeed being listened to at all times and their words recorded, as stated in the trailer, that sounds to me like one thing: audio diaries.
They might not appeal to all players because it’s an indirect way of telling a story. First, you have to find the diaries. And then you have to be able to categorize what you heard. The overarching story of Bioshock developed more in my mind than actually on the screen. I love this environmental storytelling, and I hope my suspicion is confirmed in this regard.
Judas is expected to be released in 2025 (via ign.com) for PC (Steam, Epic Games), PS5, and Xbox Series X/S. There is currently no released material for Bioshock 4.
Judas will definitely shorten the wait for me. The game seems to carry on the basic concept of Bioshock. Critics might say it’s just more of the same. Yes, that may be. But if the same is great, I have no problem with that. Fans of Bioshock should also keep an eye on one other title.
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The new Season Pass inFC 24 Ultimate Team impresses again with numerous good packs, picks, and players. But EA Sports has also hidden a hint about an upcoming promo in it. We will reveal what it is all about.
This is the situation:
EA Sports released the new Season Pass in FC 24 Ultimate Team on Thursday.
The last level (Level 25) contains a hint about the next promo, which is likely to follow the Future Stars event.
In addition to the option to choose an 84+x20 Rare Gold Players Pack or the Thunderstruck version of the icon Luis Figo, there is also the possibility to secure a non-tradeable ‘1 of 3 Fantasy Team 1/2 Player Pick’.
This points to the so-called ‘FUT Fantasy Promo’, which has already made it into the event calendar of the virtual trading card game in FIFA 22 and 23.
Since the description of the Player Pick refers to a choice from Team 1 and 2, it is already clear that, as with all previous promotions, there will also be two teams in UT Fantasy. Accordingly, the event will last a total of two weeks.
Since the new Season Pass will only be available for four weeks, the event must not only have started in this period but both teams must also have been released. Therefore, UT Fantasy should make its debut in Ultimate Team next week unless EA inserts a one-week event in between.
The likely start date is therefore Friday, February 23 at 7:00 PM.
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EA FC 24: How the new dribbling mechanics work
This is what to expect at UT Fantasy:
UT Fantasy will be available as a promo in FC 24 for the third time. If the event follows the previous two years, we can expect dynamic special cards.
The possible upgrades are tied to specific conditions related to real football. If the player or their club performs well in the upcoming matches, the card in the game will improve.
Since this event focuses on the clubs, it is likely that, as in the last installments of the football simulation, improved special versions of hero cards will also come into the packs alongside active professionals.
How the event will ultimately unfold remains to be seen. Throughout the week, the first more detailed information will surely leak out. Until then, the focus is still on the Future Stars.
In Pokémon GO, you can reduce the evolution costs to 0 by trading Pokémon. We show you all trade evolutions in the game.
What are trade evolutions in Pokémon GO? In the Pokémon series, there are some monsters that evolve directly after trading. In Pokémon GO, it works a bit differently. Usually, evolutions in Pokémon GO cost a certain number of candies.
By trading with friends, the evolution costs for a specific selection of Pokémon are waived. You can then evolve the Pokémon for free. In this list, we show you which Pokémon this works for.
List of free trade evolutions in Pokémon GO
The trade evolutions have been available in Pokémon GO since 2020. The community welcomes the feature positively as it saves important candies that can instead be used for power-ups.
List of trade evolutions:
Alpollo
Can evolve to Gengar for free after trading
Georok
Can evolve to Geowaz for free after trading
Irrbis
Can evolve to Pumpdjinn for free after trading
Kadabra
Can evolve to Simsala for free after trading
Laukaps
Can evolve to Cavalanzas for free after trading
Maschock
Can evolve to Machomei for free after trading
Paragoni
Can evolve to Trombork for free after trading
Schnuthelm
Can evolve to Hydragil for free after trading
Sedimantur
Can evolve to Brockoloss for free after trading
Strepoli
Can evolve to Meistagrif for free after trading
In October 2021, the Pokémon Paragoni and Irrbis were newly added to this list. They were released in Pokémon GO for Halloween.
What you need to do: Find a trainer who wants to trade with you. Both accounts must have reached at least level 10. The maximum trading distance is currently 100 meters – both trainers must be within this range.
Keep in mind that trading costs stardust. The higher your friendship level, the lower the trading costs. You can find all the advantages of friendship levels in Pokémon GO on our site MeinMMO:
Palworld has a variety of gameplay aspects: exploring the world, building bases, and capturing Pals. But you can also become an industrial overlord and really exploit the world. MeinMMO editor Sophia Weiß initially wanted to play Palworld pacifistically. But then she encountered NPCs …
I actually only became aware of Palworld shortly before its Early Access release. Pokémon with guns, as everyone affectionately called it, just couldn’t convince me:
While Pokémon has been with me since my early childhood, I stopped after Emerald. And guns? I aim in shooters about as well as a Oktoberfest visitor after 3 Maß beer. I should take a page from colleague Dariusz – he has put 100 hours into an aim trainer.
But when I delved deeper into the game on January 18, it intrigued me: An open world that I can explore? Very nice. Adorable creatures that accompany me on my journey? Even better! Custom base building and I can stick ivy to walls? Okay, I’m in!
Unfortunately, it turned out completely different.
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Palworld showcases the small monsters in massive action in the early access trailer
How my pacifistic cozy game became a battlefield
My approach to Palworld was actually that I just wanted to go with the flow. Here are the points I had on my agenda:
Explore the world
Catch Pals
???
Profit
My adventure started quite relaxed with my arrival on the beach. I met my first Pals and worked my way through the tutorial. The whole thing had real Minecraft vibes: I don’t remember the last time I enthusiastically chopped down trees like this. Or stones. Or Pals.
… it was an accident.
For the first time since Pokémon, I really wanted to catch and get to know all the lovable, cute creatures. It was so sweet seeing them tending the berry fields and chopping wood in my base.
I almost missed the first raid because my hard-working team knocked down the incoming clumsy Pals in seconds.
However, in the shadow of my first tower, my game began to change: There I found a settlement made of metal sheets, inhabited by NPCs dressed in black. NPCs that shot Pals?
The K.O. of my favorite Pal was the beginning of my personal revenge campaign in the style of John Wick.
With the AK-47 into battle: How I became John Wick in Palworld
I wanted to build a cozy base and live with cute Pals. Now I found myself on a crusade against all NPCs that hurt Pals. Specifically: NPCs that hurt MY Pals.
Leading the list were the poachers. Armed with bow and arrow, I cleared out the first camp. My Dinossom proved to be the star of my team: With its attack Dragon Wave it knocks the sluggish enemies off their feet and finishes them off with its Flora Whip. I hardly have to do anything.
Dinossom is cleaning up. Whether my armor is broken doesn’t matter.
This is how I clear out one poacher camp after another. I keep my bow, even though I could have a crossbow – it just doesn’t shoot fast enough for my needs. Here and there I help out, but Dinossom and later Arsoks are the MVPs of my campaign.
I actually wanted to avoid it, but unfortunately, Lifmunk has to resort to heavy artillery. Armed with a kind of submachine gun, it sits on my shoulder and takes care of whoever its teammates couldn’t handle. It’s a true team effort.
Later, I also equip my Tanzee with a kind of AK-47 – the enemy ranks are thinning out more and more quickly. Even though a few types of attackers surprise me: The grenadier caught me a few times before I could deal with him. Whatever.
Next to the Syndicate, the Free Pal Alliance is now also on my list. For wanting to save Pals, they treat them and me quite poorly.
And my base? It’s still a bit rudimentary but stable. My priorities were elsewhere. Maybe I will soon establish a second one at a strategically good point and build a real fortress there.
But first, I need to explore the map further. The open world surely has a few more poacher camps that need clearing out. All for my sweet, cute worker bees. I just unlocked the recipe for muskets. From now on, I will also stand at the front myself. Wish me luck.
While I happily play Palworld, I keep coming up with new quality-of-life adjustments that I would like: I would love to be able to hide the UI for screenshots or a photo mode would be nice. What are some things you wish for the game? Check out our survey: What features do you wish for the game?
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The Day Before was taken off Steam shortly after its launch. However, it recently seemed to reappear on the gaming platform – what is going on?
What happened to The Day Before? The game launched on Steam in December 2023 but was quickly discontinued. Players received refunds and the survival shooter shut down its servers – The Day Before was no longer available on Steam.
But suddenly a game appeared that claimed to be The Day Before and looked similar at first glance. For instance, the same developers and publishers were listed on the Steam page. However, upon closer inspection, it quickly became apparent that something was off.
Although the Steam page of the scam game can no longer be viewed, the data can still be found on SteamDB .
Here you can see a trailer of The Day Before:
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The Day Before provides new impressions in the final trailer
“This game is so bad that it has transformed from GTA into The Day Before”
If you look at the analysis website SteamDB, the scam becomes evident. The game was not always listed under the name The Day Before.
According to the changelog, the game was originally titled Carrot The Cat. Furthermore, this entry is dated four months before the launch of The Day Before.
In the meantime, the game also seemed to have been titled GTA Brasil before being renamed to the failed survival game.
For instance, a Steam user Fat Mac dryly commented in the reviews: “Damn, this game is so bad that it transformed from GTA into The Day Before.[…].”
According to pcgamer.com, there wasn’t even a real game behind the scam. When you installed the “game”, you got a few bytes of data – nothing more.
Later, things got even more curious. An update on the Steam page of the scam game attempted to explain the other title: “Carrot the Cat is the official codename for the return of TDB”.
The update continued:
We will now explain why we not only changed the entire page and ID of the game but also the core of the game as a whole.
We are working with a studio whose name we cannot disclose for legal reasons, but we can assure you all that everything is under control.
The game files will be updated soon! With a strong compression from 55 GB to 13 GB!
The website pcgamer.com also asked the real publisher of The Day Before for a statement and confirmed what was already suspected.
“MytonaFntastic has no connection to this site,” a spokesperson for the game company explained. Additionally, they contacted Steam to make them aware of the account – apparently successfully. Because the Steam page is no longer available and therefore cannot trick any players anymore.
Skull & Bones would not be a pirate game without treasure maps and of course you can find treasures of various rarity grades. What maps are available, where to find them, and what the rewards are, you can read here.
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There are a total of four different rarity grades for treasure maps, which will bring you corresponding different rewards:
Contract maps
General maps
Old treasure maps
Legendary treasure maps
Since Skull & Bones has only recently been released, not all treasure maps are known yet. We will keep updating this guide. Also, not all German terms are known yet, so we mostly use the English ones here.
How to obtain and use treasure maps
How do you obtain treasure maps? You receive treasure maps as a reward for completing certain game loops. There are maps when you …
… complete contracts (these are the side quests of Skull & Bones)
… advance the main mission
… loot them from sinking enemy ships
… complete PvP and PvE events
How do treasure maps work? When you collect treasure maps in Skull & Bones, you need to open and read them. The map gives you clues via text as well as images. Some, like the legendary maps, even mark a specific outpost you need to head to.
Using the tips on the map, you will set out to find your treasure. But remember before your treasure hunt to have enough cargo space in your ship to carry your reward completely.
These maps are the most sought after. You only receive them by completing PvP and PvE events. They are designed exclusively for the best pirates and will challenge you.
How can I obtain legendary treasure maps? We explain the process with an example at the launch of the game:
Participate in a world event like the PvP Cutthroat Cargo Hunt. Once you have joined the event, you will be marked as a target. This means that other players can attack and sink you. So be on your guard.
The legendary treasure map will drift in the water here – collect it and activate it. But it’s best to leave the PvP area first.
One of the outposts that legendary maps can lead you to.
Note: When this legendary map is active, an outpost you need to head to will be marked with a skull. You can only dock there. All other outposts are locked. You also cannot fast travel!
Once you arrive at the marked outpost, your treasure hunt begins with the tips mentioned above: texts and images on the map. Look for specific trees, oddly shaped rocks, or furniture, for example.
If you are close enough to your treasure, a red light will appear – you have made it. Now dig for your reward. For legendary maps, there are high-quality and rare items.
Currently known Legendary treasure maps:
Name unknown, obtainable in PvP event Cutthroat Cargo Hunt
As more maps become known, we will expand the list. To retrieve the treasure maps and claim the treasures, you will definitely need a ship. To make your initial sloop suitable for high seas, you will need a lot of acacia wood. You can read how to get it quickly here: Collecting acacia – Where to find the wood and how to harvest it
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The survival game Nightingalewill start in a few days in Early Access. The developers have now released a comprehensive gameplay video shortly before the launch and made updates based on the previous community feedback.
The developer studio “Inflexion Games” released on YouTube an 8-minute gameplay video providing an in-depth look at the fantastic world that you will soon be able to explore yourself.
In addition, a pre-launch update brought some changes based on community feedback and insights from stress tests.
Here you can watch the new 8-minute gameplay video of Nightingale yourself:
On one hand, HUD improvements have been made, meaning changes to the displays in the game. The hotbar has been adjusted and now runs from 1-0.
Additionally, the status bar has been changed and equipped with icons. Furthermore, the HUD will be hidden if no actions or survival pressure is triggered over a certain period of time.
UI Adjustments
Moreover, there have been changes to the UI (user interfaces). Equipped items, for example, are no longer displayed in the inventory, and you can easily drag and drop objects from the inventory to the hotbar (and vice versa).
Additionally, the stamina bar is now invisible when not activated. Crafting instructions are now text instead of cards, and while you are in the menu, you can also see the other menu options in the top bar.
…And more
Furthermore, the following adjustments have been made:
Controller support (however, you will still need a keyboard and mouse)
FSR3 removal (XeSS and DLSS are still available)
Playable on the Steam Deck (but not officially supported yet)
When does Nightingale launch? Originally, the survival game was supposed to start in Early Access on February 22, 2024. However, the release was moved up by 2 days at the beginning of February. Thus, the game will now launch on February 20.
