Currently, the Pokémon GO is running the Carnival of Love event, where you can obtain Pandir in a special form. We will explain how you can get it.
What kind of event is this? The Carnival of Love event runs from Tuesday, February 13, 2024 at 10:00 AM to Thursday, February 15, 2024 at 8:00 PM. This event mainly features the Pokémon Choreogel, which is available in different forms in various regions. All information about the Carnival of Love event can be found here.
Besides Choreogel, there are also other Pokémon available at this event, which can be found in the wild or in field research. One very rare Pokémon is Pandir, which is waiting for you with a special fur pattern.
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Pokémon GO shows the new season “Timeless Travels” in the trailer
Pandir with this fur pattern can only be found once a year
What kind of Pokémon is this? Pandir is a Normal-type Pokémon. It originates from the 3rd generation of games. The uniqueness of this Pokémon is its fur. It can have different fur patterns. Patterns 1 to 8 alternate monthly in Pokémon GO.
As part of the current event, you now have the chance to obtain fur pattern 9. This is a pattern where Pandir has a pink heart over one eye. This fur pattern is one that does not appear regularly in the game and has only been unlocked once a year during an event.
Pandir with heart fur pattern normal (left) and as Shiny (right)
How can I catch the special Pandir? If you want to catch Pandir with the special fur pattern, you need to complete a special field research task. You can only receive Pandir as a reward for the task where you must make 5 excellent curveball throws in a row.
The second way to obtain the special Pandir is by purchasing the event ticket. This costs €0.99 and gives you the opportunity for 5 encounters with Pandir with the heart pattern.
Who is Pandir worth it for? Pandir is a Pokémon that is only interesting for collectors. It does not play a significant role in raids or the battle league. However, it is interesting for collectors due to its rarity, especially since it can also appear as Shiny.
What do you think about the special Pandir? Are you already on the hunt for it, or are you less interested in this Pokémon? Feel free to let us know your opinion in the comments and exchange thoughts with other trainers. We have also listed other events in February 2024 in Pokémon GO for you.
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A co-op zombie shooter on Steam experienced a massive increase in player numbers of a total of 34,000%. The reason for this is probably a “Free-to-Keep” promotion.
Which game is it? This is the game Ultimate Zombie Defense. The game is a top-down, co-op survival horror game set in the suburbs of a once peaceful town in continental Europe. Players take on the role of elite military personnel stationed in a quarantined city to find and destroy the source of a zombie infection.
You can watch the game’s trailer here:
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Trailer: Ultimate Zombie Defense
From 32 to over 11,000 players in one weekend
How did the player surge happen? The co-op zombie shooter may have passed under the radar for some players. Especially through a free “Free-to-Keep” offer on Steam, this could have led to the enormous increase in players. Within one weekend, the player count rose from 32 to 11,859.
Ultimate Zombie Defense was released on December 8, 2020, and since then apparently struggled to gain much attention. In January 2021, the game peaked at 1,111 players and often remained under a hundred in the following months (via Steamdb).
The “Free-to-Keep” promotion on Steam coincided with the announcement of an upcoming sequel, Ultimate Zombie Defense 2, for which no release date has yet been specified other than “Coming Soon”. Given the attention the first game has received in recent days, it can be said that the “Free-to-Keep” promotion was a clever move.
How does the community feel about the game? The reviews on Steam have been very positive for both recent reviews and “all reviews”. Some users have commented as follows:
TorkSlanter writes: It is a simple game, but I have enjoyed it so far.
JoeDerGinger comments: For €3.99, you get a fun zombie slasher defense game with 4 skillable classes that work across all servers. Whether with “randoms” or friends, the game is fun!
For a bit of variety, a game on Steam might also help, where you can kick monsters in the face in singleplayer:
In Skull and Bones, the ship of your crew is the most important to fight against other captains or monsters at sea. Therefore, we will show you two of the best ships that you should use on your journeys.
How are the best ships defined? In Skull and Bones, there are many types of ships that you can earn and build over your time as a captain. Depending on where you want to deploy your ship, it is worth changing your ship model to sail through your missions more easily with better advantages. Each ship provides bonuses that differ from one another.
Therefore, we have selected two of the best ships that you should definitely acquire if you want to take off in Skull and Bones. We have compared the bonuses of the available ships and picked out the best.
We have prepared a video for you, featuring absurd upgrades of ships:
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Pirate MMO Skull & Bones showcases brutal naval battles and absurd upgrades in the new trailer
Why is this ship so strong? The Padewakang is a medium-sized ship. You can earn its blueprint by unlocking fame level 5.
The ship scores with its bonus “Detonate”. The bonus provides you with the following effects:
Explosive hits have a 70% chance (100% if your target ship is on fire) to create an explosion that deals 1000 damage in a 125 meter explosion radius
Increases damage to buildings by 20%
Increases the radius of your weapon damage by 15%
The Padewakang stands out with strong bonuses that greatly benefit you in battles against fortresses or ships. With the right cannons on deck, even the toughest ships can be made to explode.
Why is this ship so strong? The Cutter is a small-sized ship. You receive its blueprint at fame level 1.
The ship scores with its bonus “Unburden”. The bonus provides you with the following effects:
Restores heavy damage by 1% and hull health by 0.5% per second.
Restores the hull health of all friendly ships within 100 m of a repaired target by 1%.
Restores 60% more hull health on a friendly ship when using a repair tool.
The Cutter stands out as an excellent supporter if you want to make the sea unsafe with other players. The ship is agile to maneuver due to its size and heals you and your allies in the vicinity, giving your crew more stamina for battles.
These were the two best ships that you can use for your travels. Keep in mind that Skull and Bones will introduce more models in upcoming updates that could replace our selection. Additionally, ships can also be rebuilt into strong alternatives aside from the bonuses if you equip weapons and gear that are more powerful.
Which ships would you recommend to your companions? Let us know in the comments!
The Twitch streamer Tanzverbot has publicly confessed to his shopping addiction and financial problems, which have now led him into bankruptcy. He is now using TikTok to address his excessive spending in a video series.
How did the shopping addiction come about? In an emotional YouTube video from November 13, 2023, the streamer admitted that he had squandered all his wealth in the last 18 months.
These uncontrolled expenditures ultimately led him to reach his financial limits.
Here you can learn more about Tanzverbot:
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Twitch streamer Tanzverbot talks about his difficult past, still regrets his lack of education
How is he dealing with this situation now? Despite his financial difficulties and public pressure, Tanzverbot has now started a video series on TikTok titled “How I Went Bankrupt”.
The first part of this series was published on February 12 and has already gained significant popularity, with over 820,000 views and more than 50,000 likes (as of February 13, 2:30 PM).
In this clip, Tanzverbot explains that he has been bankrupt for about two months, primarily due to his shopping addiction and impulsive spending.
What is the first item of the new format? An example of his excessive spending is the first item Tanzverbot presents in his series, a perfume from the luxury brand Louis Vuitton called “Pur Oud”.
According to him, this perfume is exclusively available in England and not listed in Germany. Tanzverbot reports that he paid 1200 € for 100 ml, while it is even listed for 1500 € on the official website.
What is his opinion on this? Upon the arrival of the perfume, he tried it immediately, which voided the warranty. However, the expectations were disappointed, as he described the scent as “cow dung”.
He added that MontanaBlack simultaneously ordered this product, but he quickly canceled it after his report about the smell.
Tanzverbot said: “This is no joke. I was out with Monte at the time. We both ordered it, and after I told him how it tasted – uh, how it smelled. Yes, I just wanted to try it. After I told him how it smelled, he canceled it again. Shout-out to him. I was left alone with this fun.”
The new season for New World is just around the corner. On March 12, 2024, the Season of the Guardian will be coming to the MMORPG. Among the new features, one is likely to particularly please the fans.
What’s coming with the new season? In the Season of the Guardian, there are several new contents, including:
New seasonal trial Winter Ruin Forge, intended for up to 10 players
8 new artifacts
New seasonal pass
Changes to the cooking skill and other abilities
Upgraded combat and animation system
Controller support
Revised main quest task
Mounts in Outpost Rush
Additionally, there will be 2 seasonal events, “The Revenge of the Rabbit” and “Spring Bloom”, where players can earn special rewards. The first event may seem familiar to some, but this time the rabbit plague is said to be even more dangerous.
In New World, the eternal frost currently reigns:
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New World: Dev Update – November 2023
New World finally gets controller support
What’s behind the controller support? With the new season, the MMORPG can finally be played without significant limitations using the controller. Until now, it was possible to start the game via Steam with the controller, but this was not recommended by the developers.
The issue was that there were no default settings for controllers. Players had to manually map every button to the controller. However, with the new season, fans can choose from two pre-set controller layouts.
Furthermore, there are new features that support the use of the controller:
Support for targeting ranged attacks
Slow speed of the crosshair when aiming at a valid target
Improved accessibility features such as quick access to emotes, combat skills, and other actions
In addition, there are some features that can also be used by players with mouse and keyboard. These include targeting enemies, using the camera’s view direction for melee attacks, and free movement.
When will the updates arrive? The mentioned features will launch together with the Season of the Guardians on March 12, 2024. Those who want to test the updates beforehand can do so starting tomorrow. Amazon Game Studios will open the public test area on February 14, 2024.
This way, you can try out how the updates will affect the game 4 weeks before the official launch. The development team asks that any noticeable bugs be reported so that everything runs smoothly at the actual launch.
In Pokémon GO the Sinnoh Tour is coming soon. However, a Pokémon that many have hoped for will probably not be present.
What kind of event is this? The Sinnoh Tour is an event that consists of 2 parts. First, the local Sinnoh Tour takes place in Los Angeles on February 17 and 18, 2024, and then the global Sinnoh Tour follows on February 24 and 25, 2024.
In the global part of the Sinnoh Tour, there are many things waiting for you in Pokémon GO. This includes the debut of the primal forms of the legendary Pokémon Dialga and Palkia. All the info about the Sinnoh Tour has already been listed for you.
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Pokémon GO shows the new season “Timeless Travels” in the trailer
3 mysterious Pokémon are probably missing from the Sinnoh Tour
What mysterious Pokémon are missing from the Sinnoh Tour? As a spokesperson from Niantic informed the portal dotesports.com, Arceus, the Pokémon god, will probably not be a part of the Sinnoh Tour. Additionally, the mysterious Pokémon Manaphy and Phione are also not expected to debut during the tour.
Arceus has a special role in the Pokémon world. It is considered the god and creator of Pokémon and thus also the first of all Pokémon. Its first appearance in the main games was in the 4th generation of games.
What does Niantic say about it? The spokesperson from Niantic expressed the following sentiment to the portal: All three Pokémon are indeed something special, and we wanted to give them their own space when they finally make their Pokémon GO debut.
It can therefore be assumed that you will still have to wait for the appearance of the Pokémon god. When and how exactly it will find its way into the game is still not known.
What do you think about the absence of the Pokémon god in the Sinnoh Tour? Do you think it should be part of it, as it is an important Pokémon that originated in the Sinnoh region? Or do you find Niantic’s strategy of introducing such Pokémon separately into the game appropriate? If you want to know what events in February 2024 will await you in Pokémon GO, you will find it with us.
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You can play the ranger in Baldur’s Gate 3 in both melee and ranged combat. This time we will show you the ranger build with the subclass: Beast Master. We will list attribute points, talents, and items for you.
The subclass Beast Master for the ranger in Baldur’s Gate 3 allows you to summon a beast companion that fights by your side in battle and supports you. This animal companion can take on various forms depending on the player’s choice.
The focus is on coordinating and utilizing the animal companion to overwhelm enemies and support allies. In this build, the ranger focuses on ranged attacks while the animal companion takes on melee, giving you more maneuverability.
Additionally, as a ranger, you can cast some spells that assist you during and outside of combat.
This ranger build is suitable for beginners. It is easy to understand, and you can’t go wrong with it. This build focuses exclusively on the ranger (subclass: Beast Master) without multiclassing. This build is for you if you want to play a simple ranger with a bow and pet.
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Baldur’s Gate 3: Reset Character and Choose New Class
Best Ranger Build: Attribute Points
Here’s how you can distribute your attribute points:
Strength: 10
Dexterity: 16
Constitution: 14
Intelligence: 8
Wisdom: 16
Charisma: 10
As a ranger, your primary attribute is Dexterity. This attribute affects your efficiency with finesse and ranged weapons—increasing your hit chance and damage.
Moreover, Dexterity also increases your initiative and armor class (AC). Dexterity enhances Dexterity checks such as Acrobatics, Sleight of Hand, and Stealth checks.
At the same time, Wisdom is also important as it improves your spellcasting (hit chance). As a ranger, you have access to spells that assist you both in combat and outside of it.
At Level 2, you choose the fighting style Archery for a classic ranger build, granting you a +2 bonus to your ranged attack rolls—which increases your hit chance.
Additionally, your attack rolls against the target are at advantage. The target’s attack rolls and Dexterity saving throws are at disadvantage.
Hunter’s Mark: This is a concentration spell that allows you to mark your target as prey. This causes you to deal an extra 1-6 damage when you hit with your weapon. If the target dies before the spell ends, you can mark another target—without using another spell slot.
As a spell, you can take Speak with Animals. This spell allows you to communicate with animals as the name suggests. Although it requires a spell slot, it lasts until your next long rest.
Level 3
Subclass: Choose Beast Master
Spell: Entangling Strike (Ranged),
Class Action: Ranger Companion
Entangling Strike: Your attacks summon thorn vines that may restrain the target. If the target is restrained, it cannot move and takes 1-6 piercing damage per turn. Entangling Strike is a concentration spell that can last up to 10 turns.
At Level 3, you can choose your subclass—in this build: Beast Master. This unlocks the class action Ranger Companion, allowing you to have an animal companion that accompanies you and fights by your side. Each animal has different abilities that can be useful depending on the situation.
You can choose from the following animals:
Bear
Wolf Spider
Wolf
Horror Raven
Wild Boar
Level 4
Talent: Ability Score Improvement (Dexterity to 18)
Level 5
Subclass Feature: Companion’s Bond
Class Feature: Extra Attack
Spell: Thorn Growth
Starting at Level 5, you will become significantly stronger, as you gain an Extra Attack. Therefore, after an attack with or without a weapon, you can perform an additional attack. Through Companion’s Bond, your proficiency bonus is added to the armor class (more tanky) and damage rolls (more damage) of the animal companion.
Thorn Growth: With Thorn Growth you have a handy spell that turns a patch of ground into hard thorns. This halves the movement rate for those who are in the field.
Creatures that move through the thorns take 2-8 piercing damage for every 1.5 meters they travel. This is a concentration spell.
Level 6
Favored Enemy: Pick your favorite
Favored Terrain: Pick your favorite
Level 7
Subclass Feature: Exceptional Training
Spell: Pick your favorite, recommendation: Silence
At Level 7, you will receive the subclass feature Exceptional Training, allowing your animal companion to take the Bonus Action Dash, Disengage, and Help. Especially Help can be very practical, for instance, to assist allies in getting back up when they are dying and have to make death saving throws.
Level 8
Talent: Sharpshooter
Class Feature: Sure Step: Difficult Terrain
With the class feature Difficult Terrain no longer slows you down. Through Sharpshooter, your ranged attacks with weapons you are proficient with have a -5 penalty to the attack roll, but they deal an additional 10 damage. Sharpshooter is a passive talent that you can toggle on and off.
Level 9
Spell: Lightning Arrow
Lightning Arrow is a 3rd-level transformation spell. When Lightning Arrow hits, smaller bolts jump from the target to nearby creatures—Lightning Arrow deals 6-48 damage. The cool thing is: Even if the opponents succeed on their saving throw, they still take half damage.
Level 10
Favored Enemy: Pick your favorite
Favored Terrain: Pick your favorite
Class Action: Camouflage
At Level 10, you get the class action Camouflage. With Camouflage, you can conceal yourself in the environment to become invisible and receive a +10 bonus on Stealth checks—but you must not move. Additionally, you gain a bonus when attacking from a higher position, and you receive no penalty when attacking from a lower position.
Level 11
Subclass Feature: Bestial Fury
Spell: Pick your favorite
With Bestial Fury, your animal companion gains an additional attack per turn.
Level 12
Talent: Ability Score Improvement (Dexterity to 20)
If this ranger build doesn’t meet your expectations, feel free to vary and adjust a bit. The build presented here is merely one way you can shape your ranger.
Hayden Christensen portrayed Anakin Skywalker aka Darth Vader in the 2nd Star Wars trilogy. As he revealed in an interview, a small wish of his was fulfilled through the Ahsoka series.
Hayden Christensen returned as Anakin Skywalker after Star Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the Sith from 2005 for the two series Obi-Wan Kenobi (2022) and Ahsoka (2023).
In an interview on February 12, 2024 with Empire Magazine, he shared that he was excited about returning to the Star Wars universe and why a fan wish of his was fulfilled with Ahsoka.
Here you can watch a trailer for the Star Wars series Ahsoka:
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German trailer for season 1 of Ahsoka
“Man, it would be so cool to see some of that in live action”
“The scenes that I got to play as Anakin in Ahsoka were a point on my wish list that I didn’t even know I had,” the actor explained in the interview.
For as he prepared for the role in the Obi-Wan series, he delved deeply into the Clone Wars – and he was excited, just like many other Star Wars fans.
The actor continued: “I remember thinking: ‘Man, it would be so cool to see some of that in live action. This was described to me by George Lucas when we were working on Episode III, the things that happened between Episode II and III.'”
When Hayden Christensen then learned from Dave Filoni and Jon Favreau that they wanted to explore this in more detail in their series, the actor was immediately on board. In hindsight, he was also completely satisfied with the final result.
Furthermore, the actor expressed his pleasure in having the opportunity to give his character even more depth through Obi-Wan Kenobi and portray the transition from Anakin to Darth Vader even more accurately:
“The scenes I got to play as Darth Vader in Obi-Wan were very important to me. The opportunity to give the character a bit more substance and to bridge the gap to Vader a bit more is a very rewarding thing.”
A professional player in Call of Duty played well and was considered the best player on his team. Nevertheless, he was replaced after the match: In a post-game interview, he appeared so fidgety that rumors arose that he had taken drugs. Critics on social media accuse him of abusing the stimulant Adderall.
This is the pro:
The 20-year-old Canadian Indervir “iLLeY” Dhaliwal has been playing Call of Duty professionally since 2017. He earned his first prize money at the age of 15.
He had his biggest success with Dallas Empire, where he won the Call of Duty League Championship and a prize of $300,000 in 2020 at the age of 18. Overall, he has earned nearly $670,000 in prize money (via esportearnings).
He has been with his current team, Seattle Surge, since October 2023.
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Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 – Zombies Reveal Trailer
Pro appears fidgety and restless in interview
That was his appearance: The 20-year-old is playing a major event, the Call of Duty League 2024 – Major 1, with Seattle Surge. As reported by the US site Dexerto , he played better than expected. His team finished the tournament in 5th-6th place on January 28, earning $15,000 in prize money.
However, the problem was a post-match interview: In the 34-second interview he appeared fidgety and restless. He kept looking at the ground, stumbled over his words, fidgeted, and was booed by fans during his responses.
Additionally, a clip surfaced showing him during the match involuntarily twitching, appearing almost paranoid.
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This was the discussion: The interview went viral on Twitter and many speculated that there could have been drug abuse or perhaps the use of other substances.
Player says: Caffeine – Critics say: Adderall
This is what the player says: He denies the allegations. He stated on January 29 that he had only consumed a lot of caffeine and that the crowd was so loud that he couldn’t concentrate.
Caffeine doesn’t make you twitch like that. Not even Adderall does that, unless you take a “ridiculous amount”; which he apparently did, one Twitter user accused him.
Others came to his defense: Too much caffeine can make you appear fidgety. Add to that the pressure of speaking in public.
Adderall is a medication prescribed for “Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder” (ADHD). It is a mixture of salts of dexamphetamine and amphetamine. It is abused as a “smart drug”: Adderall promotes concentration and keeps you awake. However, abusing the drug carries various health risks, ranging from seizures and tremors to muscle breakdown and kidney failure, as well as strokes, depression, and chronic psychoses.
At MeinMMO, our expertise is in video games, not in pharmacy. For more information about Adderall, you should consult a medical professional you trust.
This is the result now: His team Seattle Surge announced a new player on February 9 (via twitter). It is assumed that he will replace iLLeY.
Officially, he is still under contract, but there are now credible reports, as Dexerto knows, that the 20-year-old will not return to Seattle Surge.
In the comments, users wish the CoD pro good luck and that he gets better soon. It certainly wasn’t due to his gameplay.
This is what lies beneath: “Adderall” abuse among shooters, on Twitch or in e-sports is something that has been simmering beneath the surface for years and occasionally comes up in reports, but is not often talked about.
There is a story about Twitch streamer Sodapoppin, who consumed so much Adderall that he spent a stream reorganizing his desktop icons.
We do not want to accuse the CoD pro of anything here. But the situation can only be understood if one is aware of how present the topic of Adderall abuse is in the shooter community, especially in Call of Duty:
After 28 years, a well-known disaster movie from the 90s is getting a sequel. MyMMO author Linda associates it with a childhood fear, and fans are looking forward to the new film.
Which movie is this about? Twisters is the sequel to a disaster film from 1996. The film is produced by the creators who are also behind the popular franchises Jurassic Park and Indiana Jones. It is set to hit theaters on July 19, 2024.
The sequel was introduced with Daisy Edgar Jones (Fresh) and Glen Powell (Top Gun: Maverick) at the Super Bowl. The two actors take on the roles of two “storm chasers” who venture dangerously close to storms and tornadoes.
That this is still quite dangerous after nearly 30 years is shown by the first trailer for the sequel:
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Beliebter Katastrophen-Film der 90er bekommt jetzt eine Fortsetzung
Especially fans of the classic from the 90s were probably a bit confused by this trailer. Because in many ways, the trailer already resembles Twister. However, it quickly became clear that this is a sequel and not a remake.
The trailer reminds me mainly of a great fear from my childhood, which the first part caused back then. I watched the film when I was in elementary school, and I wouldn’t recommend that to anyone today.
While I learned what tornadoes are through Twister, I also developed quite a fear of strong winds. Similarly, many people express in their comments (via YouTube) their memories associated with Twister:
BuckyBarnesATL writes: “My 12-year-old self back in 1996 is so excited about this. I’ve always wished they would make another one.”
eurydicefiori865 writes: “The cow that flies over the road in the first film is still iconic.”
user-jb3ci7qn6q writes: “I admit it, that’s one of the VHS tapes I watched over and over again as a kid.”
Twisters will be a sequel and not a remake: Even though the trailer includes a few similar scenes, the story will be a continuation of the first part.
Much is still unknown about the story. However, a young storm chaser who tests new technologies and studies storms encounters the charming social media star who also works as a storm chaser.
In the trailer, you see how the new storm chasers use modern technology to make the most of the moment. For example, they drill deep into the ground to secure their vehicle and experience the storm right from the middle.
They briefly talk about how to defeat a storm, after which many small drones fly into the storm. After that, everything in the trailer seems to get worse. Whether these little drones ultimately made everything worse, or if someone just edited it well, can only be said once the film is in theaters.
Jeremy Renner played the archer Hawkeye in several Marvel movies. However, the actor was unhappy with his role in “Marvel’s The Avengers” and tried to have his character written out of the script.
Jeremy Renner was first seen as Clint Barton aka Hawkeye in a brief scene in Thor (2011). At that time, the actor was not even credited for his cameo appearance in the credits. It was only in Marvel’s The Avengers (2012) that the Marvel character was properly introduced to the audience.
In a Q&A at the London Film and Comic Con in 2016, Jeremy Renner mentioned that he tried to have Hawkeye killed off during filming. The reason: he was dissatisfied with the role.
Here you can see a trailer for “Marvel’s The Avengers”:
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Deutscher Trailer zu „Marvel’s The Avengers“
“I had a heart attack in every scene”
Why did Jeremy Renner want to get rid of the character? As Jeremy Renner explained, he was somewhat disappointed with his role in Marvel’s The Avengers.
He was bothered by the fact that his character was brainwashed by the film’s antagonist, Loki, right at the beginning of the story, and then walked around like a brainless puppet. Especially since he was actually looking forward to getting to know Clint Barton better as a character.
How did he want to get rid of Hawkeye? So the actor began making it clear to his cast and crew members that he had no problem with the death of the Avenger.
He even offered a solution for how he could envision Hawkeye’s exit:
“I had a heart attack in every scene – I was walking around with Scarlett Johansson and just thinking: ‘Urgh’.” Jeremy Renner theatrically clutched his chest while telling this.
And they said: “What are you doing, man?”
“I give you the opportunity to just throw me out of the movie. Just so you know, at any point when you want to kill me off, that Daddy will have a heart attack.”
Fortunately, the frustration with the character did not last, and Jeremy Renner changed his mind about Hawkeye’s death, as he further mentioned in the Q&A.
“I don’t want him to die now,” Renner said in 2016: “I’ve really explored him a lot, and I can’t wait to keep exploring him, and there are some really cool ideas coming.“ By now, we’ve seen several of those: There have been multiple appearances in the Avengers films and even a solo series for Hawkeye. To this day, the film character is still very much alive.
According to rumors, 2K Games might be releasing a new FIFA soon, thus providing a competitor for EA FC 24. Here you can find out where the rumors come from and what might be true.
The competition on the virtual soccer field is currently far from significant, and the former FIFA developers EA Sports dominate the market with their new in-house brand EA Sports FC 24. Meanwhile, the former PES series, renamed eFootball, remains just a side note.
But now FIFA may have found a new partner to provide EA with some serious competition with its own game.
EA Sports FC 24: Update teaser for the UEFA Euro 2024
Rumors of a partnership between 2K and FIFA
Here’s where the rumors come from: Gaming editor Mike Straw from Insider Gaming mentioned in a post on X: “I hear rumors that FIFA/2K are working on announcing a partnership to develop an officially licensed FIFA game. I’m working on hopefully finding out more about it.”
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However, the well-known gaming journalist has not provided any evidence or details about the source of this information. But the well-known leak site for FC 24, futdonk, also posted on Instagram that FIFA and 2K Games might already be collaborating.
According to futdonk, in addition to the mentioned new FIFA game, even a Lego soccer game is said to be in development at 2K Games. This was briefly spotted in November 2023 in the PlayStation Store (via reddit).
If the rumors have any truth to them, it would be the first soccer game for 2K Games, which has been publishing sports games in basketball, golf, hockey, and wrestling under 2K Sports. It would be particularly interesting to see what licenses for clubs and players a new competitor could offer and whether EA Sports FC could even lose teams or leagues again.
How good could a FIFA 2K be? 2K has already proven in the past that they are experts in sports games. Their games offer high-level graphics and have a lot to offer in terms of gameplay. Especially the NBA2K series enjoys great popularity and had already sold 4.5 million copies by November 2023.
However, any new information about a potential partnership with FIFA should be taken with caution until something official is announced. We will remain curious, and as soon as there is official information, you will find it here on MeinMMO.
In the new video by Maximilian HandofBlood Knabe, there is an unusual crossover with the Twitch streamer Papaplatte, where the two parody the show Frauentausch together with other streamers.
What is the video about? In the new video by HandofBlood on YouTube, it is basically a parody of Frauentausch. HandOfBlood appears in his role as High-Elo consultant Sparkassen Hänno, as his LoL protégés Broeki and Kevin Westphal seem to be fighting and therefore swap with 2 other gamers, in this case Papaplatte and Filow.
This is done in a funny way by implementing almost every cliché from the show Frauentausch: There is a gamer couple living in rather poor conditions, and there are those living in an RGB fever dream and playing League of Legends together. Otherwise, almost every Frauentausch meme that exists is incorporated. There are rule changes and also other skilled performances.
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HandOfBlood: The most important thing about the YouTuber and Twitch streamer in under a minute
How did the crossover come about? In HandOfBlood’s videoThat’s Enough, he noted that he wishes to interact more with other creators in the future, as he switched from YouTube to Twitch. It seems that he has implemented this very quickly, as evident from his latest main channel video.
In the past, we have seen some interactions between HandOfBlood and Papaplatte, especially in the area of League of Legends. Therefore, it is logical that Papaplatte is featured in this crossover for the video Gamertausch.
This is how the community reacts to the video: The comments under the video seem to be overwhelmingly positive, and some fans express surprise at this crossover. Some users write under the video:
@German4Media writes: Bigger crossover than Endgame
@ogglwiieh comments: Your writing, the montages and cuts, everything is just divine
@PalluxShorts notes: The collab we wanted, but didn’t deserve, a MASTERPIECE<3
The streamer HandOfBlood is not only known for his role as Sparkassen-Hänno but especially for his role as President Knabe. What makes this role so good can be read here:
The Anime of One Piece is currently at Episode 1093. In the latest episode, a fierce battle ignites between a fan-favorite and a powerful pirate. The viewers are especially pleased with the high quality of the animations.
Warning, Spoiler! In the following article, we explain which two pirates face each other and how the fight unfolds. We will also tell you in the paragraph before the video who wins the battle.
Which two pirates are facing each other? Trafalgar Law has set out from Wano Country with his Heart Pirates crew. The captain of the crew has eaten the Surgery Fruit, which allows him to control space. He is one of the most popular characters from One Piece.
On the other side stands the pirate crew led by Blackbeard. He has several Devil Fruit users on his side, against whom Law and his crew must hold their ground. These include:
Blackbeard himself (Quake and Darkness Fruit)
Doc Q (Disease Fruit)
Wan Oger (Warp Fruit)
Jesus Burgess (Strength Fruit)
Kuzan (Ice Fruit)
Stronger (Horse Fruit, model: Pegasus)
There are other members in Blackbeard’s crew who will likely be seen in the second part of the fight. Because the winner of the battle has not yet been determined. Thanks to the manga, however, we know which of the two pirates prevails.
Who wins the fight? In the end, Blackbeard can decide the duel in his favor. We see in manga chapter 1081 the destroyed submarine of the Heart Pirates and Law, lying defeated on the ground. His crewmate Beppo saves him from death, but it has not been clarified to this day whether Law succumbed to his injuries after the fight.
In the current Egghead Island Arc, there is a new opening that invites sing-alongs:
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One Piece – The 26th Opening for the Egghead Island Arc has been released
Fans celebrate new One Piece episode for animations
What is special about the episode? On social media, the episode is well received by many fans. On the rating platform IMDb, the episode currently has a rating of 9.6 / 10 stars, with only 4 episodes ever reaching a rating of 9.7 stars.
The reason for this is the incredible quality of the animations. Blackbeard has stolen the Quake Fruit from Whitebeard and knows how to use it now. He makes the earth shake and puts Law and his crew in quite a tough spot.
On X, one of the animators shares a clip showing the extent of the catastrophe:
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Law’s attacks are also fabulously staged. Through his Devil Fruit, he can create a dome in which he can control space. For example, he manages to split the Pegasus Stronger in half.
Under the official post by Toei Animation, fans have offered many praising words for the episode. The episode is said to be wonderfully animated. Fans are also celebrating many of the attacks that Law uses throughout the battle.
Where can I watch the episode? In Germany, the latest episodes of One Piece are available in Japanese audio with German subtitles on Crunchyroll and Netflix.
A fancy, new mount is waiting for players of World of Warcraft. What do you need to do for that? Log in to Hearthstone at the right moment.
As World of Warcraft approaches its 20th birthday, another Blizzard title is also celebrating an anniversary: Hearthstone. The digital card game has now been around for 10 years, and that is an occasion to promote the game a bit more – even in other Blizzard titles.
Players of World of Warcraft should be particularly happy, as they not only get a fancy mount but also the chance for many other rewards.
When does the event take place? The crossover event between Hearthstone and World of Warcraft starts on March 11, 2024. When you log in to WoW and Hearthstone at that time, you can earn your first rewards.
You have a week to claim most of the rewards, until March 18, 2024.
What rewards are there? The most impressive reward is a new mount, the “Fiery Pegasus”. You will receive this new flying mount when you log in to Hearthstone at least once starting March 11. You don’t need to complete matches – just starting the game is enough. After that, you can start WoW and should find the new mount in your collection.
You will soon be able to claim the new mount in WoW – you just need to log in to Hearthstone once.
You can claim the “Fiery Pegasus” by May 14, 2024 – after that, this promotion will end.
From March 11 to March 18, there will be other rewards that you can earn directly in WoW. Visit the major capitals and watch “Hearthstone matches” – if you stay there for a while, battles will break out where you will have to fight particularly famous minions. Then more rewards await.
The colleagues from wowhead have already mined these rewards through data mining. There is a stylish tabard and belt in Hearthstone style, as well as new toys and a cool adventure hat like the one Reno Jackson wears. The mouse “Sarge” as a pet and another mount – a flying Hearthstone disc – will round off the event.
What’s happening in Hearthstone? Of course, there are also some rewards to earn in Hearthstone. There is a series of special “birthday cards” that can be unlocked during the event – some of these cards will be revealed later.
Additionally, Hearthstone is reliving its entire past in fast forward. During the month of March, all expansions will be “re-released” in the Standard mode. That means that on March 1, only cards from the “Legacy pool” can be used. Starting March 2, the cards from the expansion “Curse of Naxxramas” will be added, and on March 3, “Goblins & Gnomes” – until all cards have been unlocked.
This will lead to a few exciting and simultaneously chaotic days, where there will be a new meta with creative (and overpowered) decks almost every day.
Will you check out the game for Hearthstone’s 10th birthday? Or will you just log in briefly to snag the mount for World of Warcraft?
Skull and Bones will be released soon, but not everyone is convinced to buy it. That’s why we show you 5 things about the pirate game that you should know before purchasing.
What is Skull and Bones? Skull and Bones is an “Open World” pirate game where you assemble your own crew, use a ship, and cause trouble on the ocean. Many fans could hardly wait for the game, but many delays and announcements raised doubts.
So that you don’t hastily whip out your credit card, we have listed the most important things you should know before buying Skull and Bones.
Do you want to see some gameplay of the game? Then we have just the right video for you:
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Skull & Bones shows 7 minutes of gameplay – Looting and leveling on the high seas
1. The genre of the game
What kind of game is this? Skull and Bones is an action-adventure game with open-world elements set in a pirate environment. You take on the role of a captain and try to make a name for yourself in the world of privateers. You assemble a crew, build a ship, and complete tasks. There is no story, but there are events, quests, and plenty of opportunities to customize your ship to your liking.
2. All prices of Skull and Bones
How much does Skull and Bones cost? Depending on which platform you choose, the prices for a copy of the game vary. Here are the prices you should keep an eye on:
PC, Epic Games or Ubisoft Store
Standard Edition: 59.99 €
Premium Edition: 89.99 €
Xbox, PlayStation
Standard Edition: 79.99 €
Premium Edition: 109.99 €
3. Activities in Skull and Bones – What there is to do
How do I keep myself busy? In Skull and Bones, you have the freedom to decide how you want to spend your time at sea. However, the main goal that everyone pursues is upgrading the ship and the rank as a captain. How you achieve that is up to you. There are various activities like major world events with bosses, quests at outposts, or even PvP.
Since Skull and Bones is expected to be supported for years, you can also expect a battle pass that will be paid. This could keep players engaged in the long run if the quests at the outposts or events become monotonous.
What happens after the release? If you have “completed” the pirate game and reached the highest rank, the question arises: What now? Ubisoft has created seasons for this. In each season, a hostile captain is highlighted, whom you can challenge.
Additionally, the seasons offer free and paid items that you can unlock through quests. These include new ships, weapons, and cosmetic items. A season is expected to last 12 weeks.
This is the roadmap for year 1.
In the future, major PvE events are planned that you can tackle with allied players. You will face big bosses and secure good loot. However, it is not known when these updates will be released.
When will Skull and Bones be released? Skull and Bones officially releases on February 16. However, those who pre-order the premium edition will get a 3-day head start and can set sail earlier.
Those were all the important points you should know before buying Skull and Bones. What do you think of the pirate game? Did the beta convince you, or will you skip the game at release? Let us know in the comments!
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In a new video about Palworld, the legendary Pal “Frostallion” is introduced. Players who already have it are excited, and now even more want to catch it.
Which Pal is this about? The legendary Pal “Frostallion” is featured in a trailer. As its name suggests, it is a Pal with the element of ice. It is already in the game and can be caught after a boss fight, for example.
Frostallion is not only a legendary Pal but also one of the most powerful companions you can currently catch in the game. If you haven’t encountered it yet, you can now see it in a trailer and prepare for the battle:
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New trailer shows a legendary pal and players love it
In the trailer, you will see gameplay from the boss fight against Frostallion. It makes your life difficult in battle with its ice attacks. For example, it could happen that you suddenly freeze in the middle of the fight and feel quite powerless.
However, the trailer also shows that you can hold your own pretty well if you already have a few strong Pals that can counter with fire attacks. Once you defeat and catch Frostallion, you will have a very powerful companion by your side, with whom you can also fly through the air.
What are the reactions? Since Frostallion is already in the game, the trailer doesn’t reveal much new for some players. Especially players who have already encountered it in the game express their excitement about the Pal in their comments (via YouTube).
For example, user jigthh writes: “Great creature. It helped me immensely with its ridiculous HP pool to finish off Victor and Shadowbeak.” This already shows the value of Frostallion. User gobokoboobo4620 also describes it as one of the best Pals, especially for ice attacks.
But even players who have not encountered Frostallion yet express their enthusiasm for the legendary monster and its design in the comments. Similar to user BoredAndBritish731, who writes that he will soon try to catch one, many players seem to still hope for a Frostallion for their team.
As a legendary Pal, Frostallion doesn’t make it easy for you to catch it. User eonbree8593, however, seemed to have a bit of luck and writes: “I caught a sleeping one, with a catch rate of 3%.” Another player also had quite a bit of luck, in his attempt to catch Frostallion.
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The community in Palworld keeps coming up with new and crazy ideas to create as much chaos as possible in the game world. A YouTuber recently bred an entire army of the same Pals. This gives the bosses no chance.
Which Pal is it about? Among the 113 different monsters in Palworld, Relaxaurus is not necessarily one of the most intimidating. At least not when it comes to its appearance.
The Water/Dragon type Pal looks relatively harmless. Just like a nice dino that you can splendidly ride around the game world. But the first impression is deceiving. Relaxaurus carries a powerful rocket launcher that can deal considerable damage.
Palworld showcases the small monsters in massive action in the early access trailer
1,856 Pals to defeat the strongest bosses
What was the YouTuber’s plan? Vash Cowaii, who makes YouTube videos about various games like Warframe or Remnant, is now apparently also playing Palworld.
He decided to breed an entire army of Relaxaurus Pals. In the end, he had an impressive 1,856 of them. Plus an additional 16 four-star Pals of the same type. He roamed through the game world, though it should be noted, not with all 1,856 at the same time.
Still, he had a proud number of Pals at his disposal. Thanks to the enormous firepower of the strongest Pals, the bosses in the game world didn’t stand a chance. A level 45 Jormuntide lost its health bar in just a few seconds, and the other final bosses fared no better.
In the fight against a level 50 Necromus, it becomes clear how ridiculous the endeavor is. There is no longer any talk of tactics here. Literally firing blindly, Vash Cowaii and his Pals shoot from all directions, and all you can see on the screen are fire, smoke, and explosions.
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What was the motivation for the army? This is a legitimate question. Did the player just want to obtain as many strong Pals as possible? The answer is a bit more complicated and nearly touching.
Vash Cowaii writes on YouTube that he has always liked Relaxaurus because of the memes surrounding it. However, he saw in a Reddit post how little appreciation the community shows towards the Pal. This would have been enough reason for the YouTuber to create a monument for Relaxaurus with this army. He also wanted to “destroy Palworld with it, and it was amazing.”
Destroying describes well what can be seen in the video. It shows that even the most difficult bosses, like Necromus, have little chance against sufficient firepower. When the fire from the rocket launchers rains down on the top bosses, they can only watch helplessly.
With that, Relaxaurus may have proven that it is not just a cute and silly Pal, but can deal considerable damage. But Vash Cowaii is only one of many who find new ways to defeat the bosses in Palworld. Another player recently used a staircase for this.
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Blizzard Entertainment has undergone massive changes in recent years. A journalist outlines how the rise and fall of the video game giant occurred.
Who made the statements? The observations and statements come from Jason Schreier. He is a journalist known primarily for his many insider connections at Activision Blizzard. He is in contact with many developers and often receives insider information, which he has elaborated on in major reports.
What has Schreier pointed out? In an article on Bloomberg, Schreier outlines the path that Blizzard Entertainment has taken in recent decades and illustrates how the company and external perceptions have changed based on the major incidents.
The Decline of Blizzard and the End of Creative Freedom
Before 2008, Blizzard Entertainment already existed as part of Vivendi. With the merger with Activision, it became “Activision Blizzard,” even though Blizzard Entertainment remained more or less an independent entity.
At that time, Bobby Kotick was the Chief Executive Officer of Activision Blizzard, while Mike Morhaime (co-founder of Blizzard) served as the president of the game studio.
According to Schreier, things were going extremely well in the early years. At that time, World of Warcraft peaked with over 12 million subscribers, and Call of Duty was repeatedly a success. The success of Activision Blizzard was so great that it could compete with other industry giants like Electronic Arts.
Schreier then explains that Activision and Blizzard had extremely different views:
Activision relied on annual, fixed releases with a clear timetable.
At Blizzard, deadlines were viewed more loosely, and it was believed that strict deadlines hindered creativity.
In 2013, the first conflicts and problems arose – the Titan project was canceled (from which the ideas later turned into Overwatch), and Kotick bought back a large stake from Blizzard, which until then had been over 50% in the hands of Vivendi.
From then on, Kotick and his subordinates had a greater influence on development. More resources were invested in the larger successes – such as World of Warcraft – while other departments were significantly cut. A large part of customer support was reduced or outsourced. Employees were also drilled that by “not releasing new games, they would disappoint fans,” which created an increasing pressure situation.
Mike Morhaime, who stepped down as president of Blizzard in October 2018.
Mike Morhaime reportedly held back these influences for a long time and was generally popular among Blizzard employees. However, in 2018 he stepped down, and Activision began to change the structure of Blizzard more strongly – according to Schreier, the “company culture was irreversibly changed.” While this did not lead to faster game releases, it did result in many new (and expensive) monetization methods.
In recent years, the company has become the center of several scandals, such as the major sexism scandal.
Methods that were not popular among fans, such as the increase in expensive monetization and more microtransactions, were also met with discontent.
Ybarra was the head of Blizzard and saw a bright future – then he was suddenly gone.
When Microsoft announced it wanted to buy Blizzard, the mood seemed to change for the better. The then-president Mike Ybarra was quite favorable to it, believing that Blizzard would “have more autonomy than ever before” in the future.
According to Schreier, Blizzard’s future is now extremely uncertain, as Allen Adham has also left the company. For the first time in its history, Blizzard is without its two co-founders.
How things will go from here will likely only be revealed in the coming years.
Jason Schreier has extensively dealt with Blizzard in recent years. Those interested in more insights from the journalist can look forward to October – as he will be releasing a whole book on the topic titled “Play Nice – The Rise, Fall and Future of Blizzard Entertainment”.
How have you perceived the changes at Blizzard over the last two decades, and how do you think it will be now under Microsoft’s ownership?
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In Throne and Liberty, the first fortress battle took place. The development team has now released a video summarizing the event. It shows what players in Europe can look forward to when the MMORPG finally launches in the West.
What are the fortress battles?
In a fortress battle, multiple players fight against each other for dominance in a castle. Various respawn points and routes for breaching the castle are available for conquest.
The battles are temporary events. The first mass battle took place from February 2 to February 4, 2024, and the next one is already planned for February 18.
As a victory reward, the winners receive Sollant and Lucent. With Sollant, players can craft items and upgrade their gear. Lucent can be purchased with real money and is used to buy items on the marketplace. A streamer has already explained how pay-to-win the MMORPG is through this currency.
How many players participated? Although the MMORPG is currently only available in South Korea, over 15,000 players participated. The development team at NCSoft counts all 10 servers together. A total of 1,540 guilds participated in the mass battle.
In a YouTube video, the team shows how the mass battle unfolded. The video is in Korean, but from the moving images, you can see how smoothly the MMORPG ran despite the many players:
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Throne and Liberty – This is how the first fortress battle went
Fortress battle had different outcomes on the servers
How did the fortress battles go? The gigantic battles had different outcomes on the various servers. On one server, for example, there were 15 attempts to capture the castle, making the three days turn into a fierce struggle.
Depending on the strategies employed by the guilds, there were different course of battles. This was also influenced by the four different golems that players can transform into. In addition, there were fierce battles over a central respawn point that was crucial for capturing the castle. Some teams, for example, tried to exert pressure on the respawn point to capture it.
How was the fortress battle received by players? In the comments section of the YouTube video, many users express great praise for the fortress battle. They find that the event was fun and hope that NCSoft will stick to the events.
Even those who lost the siege battle had their fun. The comments give hope that the battles will also find great resonance in Europe. So far, Throne and Liberty is only available in South Korea. A release in the West is planned for 2024.
