Sonys PS5 Slim has lost some weight and size compared to its predecessor. However, that’s not enough for a tech YouTuber. He has now built the first portable PS5 with an integrated 4K screen in tablet format.
Sony recently introduced the portable PS Portal. However, the device only streams the screen content of the larger PS5 and is not a dedicated mobile gaming console.
A YouTuber has now taken on this issue and built a fully portable PS5: Tablet Edition from a PS5 Slim.
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Check out the video of the new slim model of the PS5
DIY YouTuber turns PS5 Slim into a mobile Tablet Edition
What kind of console is this? YouTuber Matt from the channel DIY Perks took the new PS5 Slim and turned it into a mobile gaming console. This was made possible by a smaller motherboard that Sony uses in the latest PS5 model.
To realize his PS5: Tablet Edition, Matt had to design his own housing. With an integrated 4K screen and an external power supply, nothing stands in the way of a mobile gaming experience, provided the battery of the controller used lasts.
How did the YouTuber proceed? For his project, the YouTuber completely disassembled an existing PS5 Slim. He shows that Sony uses a smaller motherboard along with a compact cooling solution in the PS5 Slim.
Despite the smaller dimensions of the new heatsink, Matt opts for a further reduced version for his tablet edition. He utilizes a completely new construction made of copper with smaller fans, which he adjusts to his needs.
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Matt shows the PS5: Tablet Edition on his YouTube channel DIY Perks
What was the biggest challenge? In an initial test, the YouTuber checks the efficiency of his cooling construction. As planned, the heat is transferred from the heatsink to the fans. However, this is not sufficient, and the console displays a warning message.
With these new findings, he expands his construction with an additional heatsink. He also replaces the fans with models that can blow air in two directions. His plan succeeds, and to his surprise, the noise level decreases.
What other problems were there? To make the gaming console completely portable, the screen had to be fully integrated into the casing. Therefore, he tested the interaction with the LCD screen from a notebook. The result was unsatisfactory.
With a 4K OLED screen from a broken laptop, Matt achieved significantly better results. Image quality and black levels were much better in this model. So far, only the PS9 in a futuristic trailer from 1999 has come without a screen.
For good sound output, he used mini-format speakers and a subwoofer. He replaced the original internal power supply of the PS5 Slim with an external solution. He made the connecting cable himself as it needed to be as flexible as possible for portable use.
Is the project successful? Definitely yes. His PS5: Tablet Edition is truly impressive. As a requirement for mobile gaming with the console, all you need is a power source for the power supply. A Wi-Fi connection is only necessary for games that require online services.
With an additional stand, the gaming console can be set up anywhere. Compared to portable consoles that can only be used alone due to their design, the YouTuber’s PS5: Tablet Edition offers real added value through shared mobile gaming with multiple controllers.
Blizzard has finally revealed the features of Season 3 in Diablo 4. MyMMO summarizes the most important content for you.
What’s new:
On January 16, Blizzard released a new trailer for Season 3, revealing the theme and name: the Season of Constructs. The start date has been confirmed again: Season 3 starts on January 23, exactly at 7:00 PM German time.
The core mechanic of the season will apparently be an NPC companion called “Seneschall.” The questline of the season starts in Kehjistan and you have the “Gate Hall” beneath the city as your new base.
Here are the highlights of Season 3: The Seneschall is the main feature of Season 3. This mechanical companion can be customized to tank or deal damage for you. You also determine with runes what the artifact can do.
Additionally, you insert stones into the Seneschall:
2 guiding stones determine how your companion behaves – for example, whether it reacts with defense or ambushes enemies.
6 tuning stones act as “runes” or affixes that change or enhance abilities.
In total, there are 12 guiding stones and 27 tuning stones.
Dungeons come as a new dungeon type that is equipped with many traps. Here you need to exchange a new currency, pearls of protection, for “Zoltun’s protection.” You receive pearls from the new construct enemies. A stack of Zoltun’s protection disappears whenever you spring a trap.
If you manage to defeat the final boss and have some stacks left, you will receive wire-woven chests as a reward. These have an increased chance for legendary items. From World Tier 3 onwards, there are also nightmare dungeons to explore.
Here you can see the new trailer for Season 3:
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Diablo 4: The Announcement Trailer for Season 3
Campfire Chat on January 18 explains all features in detail
The promised leaderboards are set to appear later in Season 3. Additionally, there will be weekly rotating dungeons with fixed layouts where you can compete with others. There will also be some quality improvements, such as:
Movement with WASD instead of only using the mouse or controller
an additional loot chest that you can purchase (most likely and hopefully for gold)
Improvements to respec skills, the UI for trading gold, and increased drop rates for summoning items
Additionally, a long-standing criticism will finally be addressed: Hell floods will be permanently active. There will only be a 5-minute break between two floods, so you won’t have to time your free time around a spawn.
Further details about Season 3 will be explained by the developers during the Campfire Chat on January 18 at 6:00 PM on YouTube and Twitch. There will also be answers to questions from the community.
The season is expected to last for 3 months, so it will run until the end of April. During the season, a new feature is likely to be introduced: ray tracing, which is supposed to improve graphics, is set to be released in March. Players are not entirely sure if Diablo 4 actually needs better graphics right now.
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Frostpunk 2 is an apocalyptic city-building game where players are responsible for the survival of a city. To do this, difficult decisions must be made. The predecessor, Frostpunk, is rated 92% positive on Steam. A gameplay trailer showcases the game’s grim atmosphere.
What kind of game is this? Frostpunk 2 is the sequel to the dark city-building game from 11 bit studios. While in the first part you were responsible for the survival of a small group of people, you now guide, 30 years later, in the role of the magistrate, the fate of a growing metropolis.
In doing so, you have one goal that you should never lose sight of: the city must not fall. Even if sometimes you have to make difficult decisions to achieve this.
Frostpunk 2 was announced in 2021 and is set to be released in the first half of 2024. According to a press release, it will be available on day one in the PC Game Pass and will also be playable in the Xbox Game Pass with the Xbox launch. With the first gameplay trailer, the developers now present initial impressions of the game.
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Frostpunk 2 creates goosebumps with new trailer
Trailer gives chills and stress
What kind of trailer is this? The first full gameplay trailer for Frostpunk 2 impresses with a dark, almost suffocating atmosphere. Almost prayer-like, the inhabitants present their concerns to the magistrate, but the mood quickly shifts.
Because the magistrate cannot please everyone, and the despair of the citizens, when there is not enough work and food for all, can quickly turn into anger. Thus, the trailer ends with a burning city.
The pressure the player will be under is already evident in the trailer – and it seems to be resonating well with fans. About an hour after its release, the trailer has over 6,000 likes with only 5,400 views (as of 16:35, via YouTube). While there may be a technical explanation for this, potential players are also showing positive sentiments in the comments:
theherald1734: “I always get chills when people scream and plead for their needs. I hope it has the same dark, dystopian feel as Frostpunk 1.”
vrad1shr6: “The transition from a dark gray menu to a milky gray is a very good idea. I hope the project releases soon.”
jasondarkman6541: “I already feel stressed just watching the trailer. I can’t wait to experience real stress in the game.”
A new role-playing game on Steam challenges your luck. Why you definitely shouldn’t miss Sovereign Syndicate, we’ll show you here on MeinMMO.
What kind of game is this? Sovereign Syndicate is a new role-playing game on Steam that throws you into a Victorian London to track down a mysterious cult.
Since January 15, 2024, you can download the game on Steam. The first 23 reviews have already given the game a 100% positive rating, so Sovereign Syndicate should at least be worth a first look.
The game is developed by Crimson Herring Studios, and as the developers themselves say under the trailer (via YouTube), the RPG hit Disco Elysium was an inspiration for the team:
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New RPG Sovereign Syndicate challenges your tarot luck
What to expect in Sovereign Syndicate: In the new steampunk role-playing game, it’s primarily about exploring, understanding, and uncovering London, its inhabitants, and its secrets. There won’t be any combat, which doesn’t mean you can just click through this RPG easily.
Instead, some interesting features will ensure that Sovereign Syndicate could become an exciting gaming experience for you:
You choose one of three possible characters. Each character experiences their own story, which is interwoven with the others.
The characters have different abilities that you need to develop further. The abilities you use frequently will continue to develop. However, abilities that you neglect will also deteriorate accordingly.
NPCs respond to your characters, your gender, your origin, and your words. So you need to think carefully, use your abilities correctly, and adapt your character if you want to achieve the right results.
In addition, there is the tarot card system: Tarot cards also determine the success of your actions and dialogues – similar to how the dice work in Baldur’s Gate 3.
You can also expand your tarot card deck and customize it to fit your character and playstyle.
The game is played from an isometric perspective. As the trailer shows, the art style fits wonderfully with the steampunk setting and effectively conveys the feeling of a Victorian London where wealth, poverty, intrigue, and secrets are closely intertwined.
The game promises you a large open world to explore in order to uncover new information. You visit dark alleys, the London docklands, brothels, and opium dens.
Depending on how you play and which character you have chosen, the game offers 20 different scenarios and definitely has a certain replay value.
Season 23 in Destiny 2 brings not only new content but also the return of the familiar house cats from the Dreaming City. In this guide, we will show you how to find the 14 hidden locations of the star cats and a bonus cat in the Season of Wishes, and what you will get for it.
We updated this article on January 16 and added the last star cat. With this, you can currently find all 14 star cats, and there is even an extra cat!
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What’s the deal with the cats? As early as 2018, mysterious Egyptian-looking cat statues roamed the Dreaming City, to which the Guardians could reveal a small gift that has a slight scent of mint.
At that time, there was speculation about what and why cats were so present in the Dreaming City. There were some ideas from the community.
For example, it is said that the body temperature of the Awoken is responsible for the many cats in their vicinity. This is higher than that of humans, so they feel more comfortable around them.
Another theory was that cats are as cold and emotionless beings as Queen Mara Sov. For both, humans are often just a means to an end, which they cleverly use to their advantage.
The third theory was based on the fact that in 2018, there were cat statues that made a connection to the Egyptian goddess Bastet. Since cats tend to be affectionate and protect their young, Bastet was considered the good mother. So, she is what Mara is for her people.
However, this mystery has not been resolved yet. In Season 23, the interdimensional kittens are back. There are a total of 14, and they are purring through the various seasonal activities, where you can once again reveal a small immaterial gift to them.
Here on MeinMMO, you’ll learn how to find the paw-licking cats and what you get for your efforts.
In the trailer for Season 23, you can see what task the Guardians are currently supposed to complete:
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Destiny 2: Season 23 sends the Guardians for a Last Wish to the Dragon’s Lair
Here’s how you can gift the star cats in Season 23
All kittens have already been revealed: For Triumph hunters and attentive collectors, the star cats in Destiny 2 are perfect. They are hidden in various places, and you have to look closely to discover them. If you find one, you can reveal a small gift. In return, the cat will give you some rewards before it disappears.
How many cats are there to find? In total, 14 star cats are hidden. There’s also an extra cat. The further you progress in the Season of Wishes, the more cats become available. We have added all locations in this article in the order of the Triumphs.
If you prefer to search for them yourself but don’t know where to start, you can find hints in the game about the locations. Click on “Rituals” and then on “Secrets” under “Season of Wishes” in the Triumphs.
Here you get tips on where to search.
Star Cat 1: Garden of Riches
Star Cat number 1 hides well. It only appears in the area of the Garden of Riches. Either in a passage called “Polysemy” from Riven’s Hideout or in “The Twisting”. You might need to make a few runs until the right area appears.
If you hit the mark, orient yourself to the back part of the area. The cat will then be somewhat hidden behind a stone, to the left of the staircase in front of the portal.
In the video by Esoterik, you can see the exact location of the cat:
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The second star cat is easy to find. It sits in the Blind Spring in the Dreaming City and scratches at the big door there. It’s best to collect it when the Spring is not active, but it can also be done while passing by.
Here you find the star cat in the Blind Spring
Star Cat 3: Temple of the Queen’s Wrath
The kitty is hidden again in a seasonal activity, namely in the Temple of the Queen’s Wrath. If you should have missed the area, it’s not a problem. You can also find it in “The Twisting” and “Riven’s Hideout”.
Fight your way through the first section there and activate the three plates. In the temple, you must then kill the boss and light the three torches. Once you have done all that, go through the arches on the right side of the room and turn to the right. The star cat can then be found at the other end in a small nook hidden behind a pillar.
If you can’t find the way to the cats, you can also watch this video. Esoterik is a true cat expert and knows where all the kittens are lurking.
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House cat number 4 can be found in the Lost Sector Star Light Chamber. To do this, you must find and unlock the Lost Sector in the Dreaming City. After that, you can play up to the boss room and find the star cat in the middle of the room on a small table. It is calculating gravity there.
Star Cat 5: Coast of Lost Wishes
Star Cat number 5 is also found in a Lost Sector. Land at the Divalian Mist point in the Dreaming City. Then turn around and look for the entrance to the Lost Sector.
The kitty is then directly on a rock to the right of the sector boss’s loot chest, admiring your spheres.
The star cat in the zone “Coast of Lost Wishes”
Star Cat 6: Aphel’s Rest
For the kitty in the Lost Sector Aphel’s Rest, you have to go to the shore in the Dreaming City. It sits there in a bowl. So again, cross through the Lost Sector, defeat the boss, and then check the large bowl behind the chest. There, the sweet thing is licking its hairy paws.
The kitty in Aphel’s Rest sits in a bowl.
Star Cat 7: Crunching Chamber
The cat in the week of the Eruption event is an Aesthete, as it enjoys looking at art in the Crunching Chamber. Which activity you start to find it doesn’t matter. You can play both The Twisting and Riven’s Hideout.
Once you arrive in the Crunching Chamber and have defeated the enemies, look for the small table to the side. There it meows inconspicuously next to one of the cat statues made of stone.
Here you find the cat. It sits in the “Crunching Chamber”
Star Cat 8: The Plunderer’s Prayer
For this cuddly cat, you have to search outside of reality. To find it, you can either start the mission “Praeteritio” or “Riven’s Hideout”. It’s important that you pay attention to the area “The Plunderer’s Prayer” with the large archway in the middle during the mission. There, the cat sits to the right in front of one of the trees.
Star Cat 9: Cell of the Flatterer
This star cat hides in the Cell of the Flatterer in Riven’s Hideout in the bushes. You have to look closely to spot it. You can play both The Twisting and Riven’s Hideout.
Here you find the cat in “Cell of the Flatterer”
Star Cat 10: Keres Ridge
Another cuddly star kitten wants to be collected. It hides at Keres Ridge in the Dreaming City.
In the video, Esoterik shows you where to correctly find it.
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The last cat to be found in Season 23 enjoys solitude in the Astral Cloister in Riven’s Hideout. This completes your cat army, and you can enjoy the Triumph. However, there is still one more cat.
With this guide, you can find both cats. This video also shows all the other cats again so that you have everything at a glance. However, please note that the cats in Esoterik’s video are not listed here in the correct order.
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This is what you can expect as a reward: Those who discover all 14 star cats will receive the Triumph Familiar House Cats. This rewards you with the exotic ghost shell called Dragon Guardian Shell.
In addition to completing the individual Triumph, you will also still receive some loot from the Dreaming City and 100 reputation rank with Riven.
Have you already discovered the kittens? What do you think of the reward and what do you say to the fact that the star cats are still roaming through the Dreaming City? Feel free to let us know in the comments.
The weekly reset in Destiny 2 is approaching, and this week the Guardians hope that finally the last Starcat will appear. But there are also other things you can accomplish. What they are, MeinMMO will reveal to you.
This is happening this week: We are in week 8 of Season 23, and if you haven’t completed the story quest yet, it is worth staying updated. An NPC has gone missing, and you also need to find the Chamber of Wishes.
Where the Chamber of Wishes is located is still not entirely clear – it could be in both the Dreaming City and the Black Garden. Additionally, after completing the story quest, listen to all audio protocols in the H.E.L.M. to learn more.
Furthermore, Guardians can earn the final catalyst of the exotic bow Wish Ender this week. This will also be part of the seasonal challenge for this week.
Moreover, we hope that this week you can finally complete your title because one Starcat is stubbornly hidden and without it, it is not possible.
With these things, all content of Season 23 is revealed, even though the season of Wishes will last exactly 140 days starting today due to the DLC delay.
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Destiny 2: Season 23 sends the Guardians for a Last Wish to the Dragon’s Lair
Key Information on Activities from January 16 to January 23
Nightfall
Birthplace of Evil, in the Throne World of Savathûn
The Nightfall leads into the Throne World of Savathûn. The Witness has aided Heimiks and his derision minions there in gaining new power, and it is up to the Guardians to put an end to this. So enter the Nightfall and complete the challenge with 100,000 points for top loot.
Earn this week’s Nightfall weapon: The Arc fusion rifle Gambit
Crucible – This is the rotating PvP activity
This week you can play the PvP modes Control, Clash, and Showdown.
Bonus This Week
The Vagabond is stepping up in Gambit and granting you bonus Gambit ranks
Farmable Endgame on a weekly rotation: For all who love the challenge and perfected loot, the so-called Legacy Rotations await you in the endgame. These can be repeated and farmed.
What does “Farmable Endgame” mean in Destiny 2?
Since Season 21, older missions and raids rotate weekly as legacy activities and can be farmed. This means: The active rotation raid, the active rotation dungeon, and the exotic rotation missions can be farmed in the week. You can thus complete the individual encounters multiple times to receive different items and complete your collection. Including any Exotics available in those contents.
The most beautiful raid in Destiny 2 is farmable this week: Last Wish
Weekly Activities
These are the ritual activities of Season 23:
The Circus: Cross the dangerous paths of the Dreaming City each week and uncover the secrets left by Riven.
Protect the Nest: Retrieve the lost eggs from Riven’s enclosure each week via the ley lines to fulfill your part of a dangerous deal.
Storm the Watchtower: Enter the dungeon Ruins of the Warlord and banish the derision and the possessed from the Wish Magic.
Lightfall – Weekly Campaign Mission
“Decline”
Secure the Radial Mast before Calus and his troops reach “the Veil”.
Ascendant Challenge – Dreaming City
Petra Venj is up at the pavilion in the area “The Shore” in the Dreaming City. The curse cycle is starting anew, and Curse Week 1 is active. The 5th Ascendant Challenge is also active.
All Sources for Top Loot in Season 23 of Destiny 2
Every week the activities in Destiny 2 rotate and replenish the loot.
More power level comes automatically: There is no grinding for power level in Season 23 either. The hard power cap in Destiny 2 has remained unchanged at 1,810 for several seasons. So no player is forced to perform at maximum every week but levels up automatically in all activities the artifact level. Even though there are still a few activities where you can benefit from an artifact level +20.
However, if you are currently not at the hard cap of 1,810 yet, we have listed the best sources for top loot here for you.
This top loot will raise your power level up to 1,810:
Complete the subsection on Neomuna while possessing a polysymmetrical shell code.
Weekly Lightfall Campaign Mission on Legendary (+2)
Play “Subsection Reboot” on Neomuna
Complete ritual activities with the Vanguard, in Gambit, or in the Crucible
Hawthorne’s Clan Quest: Award 5 Appreciation Cards to other Guardians (+2 and 7 Upgrade Modules)
Trials of Osiris (+2)
If any additional sources arise by the end of Season 23, we will promptly add them here.
Glitter Dust Highlights in the Eververse
Of course, this week the aesthetic wealth of the Eververse unfolds before the Guardians. For all those who long for a touch of individuality and style and have earned enough glitter dust, Tess has fresh stock ready again. Like this hopefully bug-free vehicle:
The Telesto Sparrow is available in the Eververse and seems to be operational …
This is also available in the Eververse:
Exotic emote “Simon says”
Exotic emote “Dawn of Invention”
Rare emote “Hurry up”
Exotic sparrow “Omen of Saturn”
Exotic ship “Radiant Cabriolet”
Exotic ghost shell “Cabriolet Shell”
Exotic weapon ornament “Corporate Promotion” for the exotic auto rifle “Workhorse”
Exotic weapon ornament “Shiro’s Vigil” for the exotic hand cannon “Not Forgotten”
Ghost projection “Lost Projection”
Shader:
“Luminous Void” (Effect Shader)
“Metropolis Acoustic”
“Luminous Medusa”
“Copper Patina”
“Coal of the North”
“Aposematism”
Teleport Effects:
“Pyramid Arrival”
“Whirling Leaves Arrival”
“Phosphenic Stimulus”
“Tiger Effects”
With the powers of Light behind you and the shadows of Darkness ahead, the only question now is: What story will you write in the coming week in Destiny 2? And what challenges will you take on, what triumphs will you celebrate, and what glitter dust treasures will you secure to further shape your journey? Let us know. And if you are unsure what to do next, feel free to check here: Destiny 2: All content that leaves the game before the DLC “The Final Form”
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Jean-Claude Van Damme is one of the greatest action stars in the world. But it wasn’t always like that. His dismissal from a real sci-fi classic is what made him world-famous.
What is the situation? Alongside Arnold Schwarzenegger and Sylvester Stallone, Jean-Claude Van Damme is often mentioned as one of the greatest action stars. He starred in films like Karate Tiger, Universal Soldier, or Last Action Hero (cameo) and even appears in Mortal Kombat.
However, Van Damme was not always the shining hero who impressed the audience with his martial arts skills. Every beginning is hard, as they say, and in the case of the action star, that seems to be true.
Van Damme was actually the first choice for Predator in the film of the same name by John McTiernan (also the director of Die Hard). Given the then-large budget of 18 million dollars (via thenumbers.com) and the star-studded cast with Arnold Schwarzenegger in the lead role, Van Damme also had high expectations.
Here you can see the trailer for the first Predator film.
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English trailer for Predator with Arnold Schwarzenegger
The costume gave Van Damme trouble
How did the actor cope with the Predator costume? The problems began right at the costume’s production. Van Damme’s body was cast in plaster. The actor later remarked:
They put some kind of tube in my mouth [to breathe]. I was encased in that plaster for at least 20 minutes. It was boiling hot. My friend told me, “If you can’t breathe, just wiggle your finger, and I’ll take that thing off you.” And I did. I panicked. And they said, “No! Five more minutes!”
To Van Damme’s great disappointment, the monster ultimately resembled a reptile or an oversized insect more than a fearsome predator.
Furthermore, there was a variant of the costume that was bright red. The reason for this was the post-processing, which transformed the red into the Predator’s characteristic invisibility. While filming in the middle of the jungle, Van Damme was sweating in this suit, in which he could hardly move.
When the film’s producer, Joel Silver, instructed the actor to jump in the costume, Van Damme had to decline: “I said, that’s impossible, Joel. I think we’re going to have a problem. And then he replaced me.”
What happened next with Van Damme? The design of the Predator was revised and received the iconic look it has today. Van Damme was too short for the new costume, and there were also disagreements between him and the crew, as The Hollywood Reporter reported.
Van Damme moved on. His next role was the lead in the film Bloodsport. In it, he played a martial artist, so he was right in his element. The role meant his breakthrough as an actor. Further engagements in Hollywood followed quickly.
Since then, Van Damme has appeared in various films. But he also became well-known as a face in advertising. One of the unforgettable ones is his spot for the car manufacturer Volvo.
Jean-Claude Van Damme looks back on a varied career today. It made him an icon. Who knows how his path as an actor would have turned out if he had played the Predator. Under a thick layer of latex and makeup, we surely wouldn’t have recognized his face. Are you now in the mood for an action film? Hardcore fans of the genre can find a suitable list of 5 recommendations on MeinMMO.
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The tactical shooter genre is currently experiencing a small boom. A new representative of the genre is now appearing on Steam and is competing with Ready or Not.
What kind of game is this? The new tactical co-op shooter Contain will be released in Early Access on Steam tonight at 6:00 PM. In the game, you can fight against anomalies as a military unit with up to 3 friends. The game takes a very tactical approach, reminiscent of Ready or Not.
To give you a first impression of the game, here is the trailer for the game.
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CONTAIN shows snappy early access trailer
100,000 people want the game
Why is the game so popular? According to the developers, 100,000 players have added the game to their Steam wishlist (via Steam). The trailer on YouTube has also gathered over 180,000 views in 4 weeks. Tactical shooters seem to be currently in demand.
The mix of horror and tactical co-op shooters seems to resonate well with fans. Additionally, a long gameplay video from the developers has convinced the community.
@unknown_lazer writes on YouTube: “This looks majestic, finally a development team that shows it can achieve what it set out to do instead of endlessly talking about how ambitious its project is. Good job, guys.”
@builderNITRO also thinks: “This game is amazing, I love how transparent the development team is and how it shows things like this.”
What does the world look like? Contain takes place in the “SCP” universe. A fictional horror universe where a secret organization secures anomalous beings, objects, and phenomena on behalf of governments.
The “SCP” universe is not a new invention of the developers but originated in a 4Chan forum and has been continuously expanded by fans since then.
EFT fans might also enjoy this game
What Tarkov elements does Contain offer? First and foremost, the weaponsmithing mode resembles that of Tarkov. In Contain, weapons can also be disassembled and modified into their individual parts.
In Tarkov, there are players who focus solely on modifying weapons; this will also play a role in Contain.
Additionally, the atmosphere of the game is reminiscent of Escape from Tarkov.
Will there be PvP? This is still uncertain. The developers are still considering this and will announce it on their website. The team has a clear answer regarding loot boxes; there will be none, just like there won’t be a cosmetic shop.
Contain is also supposed to be playable offline, and similar to Ready or Not, there will be a system later on to command computer-controlled teammates.
Despite a total of 53 nominations, the spin-off series of “Breaking Bad,” “Better Call Saul,” left empty-handed at the Emmy Awards. Now fans are venting their anger on X.com and Reddit.
Yesterday, on January 15, 2024, the most important television award in the USA was presented: the Emmys. Despite a whopping 53 nominations, Better Call Saul went home completely empty-handed, setting a new negative record:
It is now the most nominated series at the Emmys without having won a single award. You can read more about Better Call Saul’s significant Emmy defeat here with our colleagues at Moviepilot.
One day after the awards ceremony, numerous fans of the series are now voicing their opinions on social media – they are angry.
Here you can see a trailer for Better Call Saul:
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Better Call Saul – Trailer for the spin-off of Breaking Bad
Fans absolutely cannot comprehend the decision
What are fans saying? Many fans are reacting with anger and disappointment over the news that Better Call Saul was unable to win any Emmys.
In their opinion, the series as a whole, as well as the individual actors, deserved better. Many claim that the series was “robbed” of an award that other series were able to win.
Here we have gathered some comments for you:
BBCS0 on Twitter: “The fact that Bob Odenkirk has never won an Emmy for Better Call Saul is absolutely criminal and one of the worst things that has ever happened to the Emmys. Besides, Bob Odenkirk has created one of the most complex, if not the most complex character ever, with his brilliant portrayal.”
Mr_Rogui on Twitter: “This is the biggest bust in television history. Better Call Saul is simply the best television series of all time, and the fact that it has never won an Emmy shows how underrated this series is.”
SanderSo47 on reddit: “The Emmys really said: ‘You never meant much to me.'”
Plasmaposting on Twitter: “Has there ever been a show that was so much robbed of its wins?”
Why Better Call Saul has one of the best TV villains ever is explained by Marco Risch, who, with his YouTube channel Nerdkultur, is also part of the Webedia network, in this video:
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MeinMMO editor-in-chief Leya Jankowski has also already commented on the matter on X.com/Twitter. She says:
It’s really still a shame. Such strong dialogues and nonverbal storytelling, with unforgettable performances. I would have loved for everyone involved.
Who were the winners of the night? The main award of the evening was taken by the drama series Succession, which won a total of 6 awards. The Bear: King of the Kitchen also received 6. The miniseries Beef took home 5 Emmys.
What do you think about the Emmy Awards? Do you think Better Call Saul deserved better? Or was the competition stronger in your eyes? Feel free to let us know in the comments!
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We at MeinMMO take a look at which survival games will be released in 2024 for PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, or PC. These upcoming games should be on your watchlist if you enjoy survival, horror, or that special thrill.
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In this list, we take a look at various representatives of the survival genre that are set to be released in 2024. Included are multiplayer games for PC, PlayStation 4 and 5, Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S, as well as exclusive titles and single-player games.
The selection is a personal assessment by the author, featuring promising titles or survival games with unique ideas. You might also find a hidden gem or two that you wouldn’t have considered otherwise.
Developer/Publisher: Studio Wildcard | Release: 2024 | Model: likely Buy2Play | Platforms: PC, Xbox Series X|S | Players: Multiplayer
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ARK 2: Watch the 4-minute announcement trailer for the survival sequel
This is ARK 2: ARK 2 continues ARK: Survival Evolved. So far, not much is known about the game, but gameplay and content are expected to differ little from its predecessor.
ARK is a survival game in the classic sense. You start almost naked, have to gather your equipment laboriously, and progress steadily. On your journey through the world, you uncover secrets and backgrounds and eventually reach a point where you can fight with futuristic weapons and armor.
According to the first images, ARK 2 will strongly orient itself to the first part. The first dinosaurs have already been seen, and the world resembles the jungle-like biomes of the first part quite closely.
The struggle for survival: Basically, you need to pay attention to water, food, and your health. At least your needs can be easily satisfied with a little searching, but you should prepare well for fights.
Especially for encounters with large dinosaurs or bosses, you need the right equipment or support in the form of tamed dinosaurs.
Protection is primarily provided by a clan. You can play ARK together with friends, build a base, and establish defenses. You will retreat there whenever you need to recover.
In the video, you will find everything you need to know about the predecessor ARK: Survival Evolved in 2 minutes:
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Everything you need to know about the survival game ARK: Survival Evolved
This is what we expect from the game:
A colorful world with various biomes
All kinds of dinosaurs and creatures to fight and tame
A hidden story that can be revealed through secrets and discoveries
High replay value and years of support with DLCs and updates
When and where is the release? There is no specific date yet, but ARK 2 is supposed to be released in 2024. ARK 2 is coming for PC and Xbox Series X|S. A release for PS4, PS5, and Xbox One is currently not planned.
Developer/Publisher: GSC Game Worlds | Release: September 5, 2024 | Model: Buy2Play | Platforms: PC, Xbox Series X|S | Players: likely only single-player
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S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl: “Come to Me”, the official trailer
This is S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: The latest entry in the famous S.T.A.L.K.E.R. series. You find yourself in Chernobyl, several years after the disaster, following another catastrophe that has created strange anomalies. Flora and fauna have mutated, and Pripyat is an absolute military exclusion zone.
You still wander as a stalker through the area, searching for particularly valuable “artifacts,” strange items created by the anomalies. Radiation and mutants are constant dangers you must face.
S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 is gameplay-wise a first-person shooter with strong elements of survival, horror, and RPG. At E3 2021, there was first gameplay. You will have access to over 30 weapons with modifications. In a non-linear story where you encounter different factions, you are supposed to decide the fate of the exclusion zone.
The struggle for survival: Hunger, sleep, injuries, and radiation are the main survival elements in S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2. However, the greatest danger to survival remains enemies and anomalies that lurk everywhere in the game world.
Since S.T.A.L.K.E.R. is primarily an RPG, you will probably not face impossible challenges. Fun and story have been the focus so far, and it is likely to be the same in S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2. Even survival beginners will find joy here, even if they are not familiar with the other entries in the series.
A comprehensive story will be one of the most important features.Anomalies are dangerous – and valuable.One of the mutants you will encounter.
This is what we expect from the game:
Gloomy, oppressive atmosphere
Game with dangerous radiation and bizarre mutations
Interesting and diverse weapons
Gripping story
Various factions where you can earn reputation or eliminate
Full mod support
When and where is the release: After several delays, S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 is now set to release on September 5, 2024, for PC and Xbox, as a Microsoft exclusive. It will also be available on Xbox Game Pass at launch. According to rumors, exclusivity is expected to last only 3 months.
S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 will cost between €59.99 and €109.99, depending on the version you purchase.
You play as a realm traveler who visits different worlds in search of a new home for humanity. A magical catastrophe threatens to destroy their old home.
However, these new worlds are already inhabited by wondrous Fae creatures that may not be friendly. You should be able to defend yourself with various tools and weapons to establish a foothold for humanity.
The struggle for survival: Currently, we do not know if there will be classic survival elements like hunger and thirst. However, since you can grow fruit and vegetables, that suggests such mechanics.
Moreover, crafting and building play a significant role. You can build your own houses and settlements, farm fields, and erect defense lines against the Fae with other players. Nightingale also features various biomes like forests, swamps, and deserts.
You will wander through different, increasingly dangerous worlds. The biggest survival factor will likely be the enemies you must fend off. There is no PvP.
You can see the latest gameplay of Nightingale here:
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Nightingale is considered a great hope for survival, without PvP – The latest gameplay looks fantastic
This is what we expect from the game:
A unique “Gaslight” setting with corresponding visuals
Strange, fairy-like monsters as enemies
Much co-op gameplay with PvE and community building
Support for NPC workers
Hopefully RPG elements that live up to BioWare’s legacy
If you want to check out the game, you can register for playtests on the official page.
Under A Rock
Developer/Publisher: Gameforge 4D/Nordic Trolls | Release: TBA | Model: likely Buy2Play | Platforms: PC (Steam, Epic), PS5, Xbox | Players: Multiplayer/Co-op for up to 10 players
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The survival game Under a Rock is revealed for the first time in a new trailer
This is Under A Rock: You can imagine this survival game a bit like ARK, if it were made by Disney. You play as an explorer who lands on an island, roughly at the beginning of the 19th century.
On the island, you will find exotic creatures in a jungle, but also natives who want to get rid of you. The world is procedurally generated.
The biggest difference is the playful look in comic style. However, this is a bit deceptive, as even though Under A Rock looks like a survival game for kids, the features sound quite tough.
The struggle for survival: So far, the mechanics sound roughly similar to those of ARK. You need to eat and need shelter. You can farm resources, craft, and build structures. Protection against nature in battles is particularly important.
To help, you can tame the island’s creatures, just like in ARK. There are also technical aids like grappling hooks and gliders for movement.
This is what we expect from the game:
A mix of a cute exterior and tough mechanics.
A variety of creatures that can be tamed and hunted.
Lots of exploration to make use of gliders and grappling hooks.
Strong co-op gameplay for up to 10 players with joint hunts and base building.
When and where is Under A Rock being released? A date for the release is still pending. In the Epic Store, it says that the game will be released soon, but there is no hint. The game is coming to PC, Xbox, and PS5.
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With the Reloaded update of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 and Warzone, two new weapons are introduced to the game. How you can unlock the HRM-9 will be explained here on MeinMMO.
On January 17, the Reloaded update for Season 1 will come to CoD: MW3 and Warzone, bringing new content, a new map, and new weapons to the shooter. One of the new weapons is the HRM-9, a submachine gun.
In Season 1, several submachine guns belong to the meta – we have introduced you to the top 3 here with setups. Whether the HRM-9 will rank among them remains to be seen.
Update January 17: We have updated the article with new information based on today’s update.
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CoD MW3 & Warzone – Season 1 Trailer
How to unlock the HRM-9
With the HRM-9, a new weapon joins the submachine gun collection. According to callofduty.com, you can unlock the submachine gun as part of the weapon chamber challenges by completing daily tasks, which should be quite feasible.
Update January 17: You can unlock the HRM-9 in Sector A21 of the Battle Pass. To do so, you first need to complete an adjacent sector and complete four tasks:
JAK Thunder-LMG Kit: Achieve 10 Operator or Special Zombie kills with submachine guns’ sights
JAK BFB: Achieve 10 Operator or Special Zombie kills with submachine guns from the hip
“Skull Splitter” emblem: Achieve 10 Operator headshots or critical Special Zombie kills with submachine guns
Double Battle Pass XP Tokens: Achieve 10 Operator or Special Zombie kills in tactical stance with submachine guns
HRM-9: Earn all sector rewards
The new submachine gun HRM-9You will find the HRM-9 in section A21
The developers describe the HRM-9 as a lightweight and robust 9mm close-combat submachine gun that is well-suited for quickly taking down enemies. The HRM-9 has a high rate of fire and solid handling and mobility, making it particularly suitable for aggressive play styles. With attachments, its capabilities at medium and short range can be improved.
The second weapon that will be introduced with the update for Season 1 Reloaded on January 17 in CoD: MW3 and Warzone is the TAQ Evolvere – a light machine gun. How you can unlock it will be explained in this article: CoD MW3 & Warzone: How to unlock the TAQ Evolvere
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A teaser provides a first insight into the upcoming action-comedy “The Gentlemen“. The Netflix series adapts the eponymous film by Guy Ritchie.
The Gentlemen is a crime comedy and a spin-off of the 2019 film directed by Guy Ritchie.
The director is known for his action-packed gangster films. For example, he directed Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels (2000), Revolver (2005). He is also known for the action movie Sherlock Holmes (2009).
In 2000, the famous director was involved in the series adaptation of his film Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels (2000). He served as an executive producer and screenwriter.
Since then, Guy Ritchie has focused entirely on film. However, this will soon change with a new Netflix series, the first trailer of which was released yesterday, January 15: The Gentlemen.
Here you can watch the teaser for the upcoming Netflix series The Gentlemen yourself:
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Netflix teaser for the new series by Guy Ritchie: The Gentlemen
What is The Gentlemen about? The Duke of Halstead, Eddie Horniman, inherits his father’s estate after his death. He realizes that behind his family’s aristocratic facade lies a vast empire dedicated to the shady drug trade.
Eddie Horniman quickly makes acquaintances with important figures of the British underworld and increasingly falls into criminal activities.
Who is in the cast of The Gentlemen? Among others, there are:
How is Guy Ritchie involved in The Gentlemen? He directed two episodes of the series adaptation of The Gentlemen and is involved as a producer. He also collaborated on the screenplay.
When does The Gentlemen premiere? Soon. The series will be available on Netflix in March this year and will consist of 8 episodes.
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Smolder will be the first new champion in Season 14 of League of Legends. The little dragon has a cheeky line that you will only rarely hear. MyMMO reveals the details.
Who is Smolder? The little dragon is the newest ADC champion in League of Legends. Smolder was unveiled by Riot Games on January 4. He is the third dragon champion alongside Shyvana (half-dragon) and Aurelion Sol.
Smolder has caused quite a bit of criticism due to his human-like face, as some players described. Riot Games responded promptly and adjusted the appearance of the dragon pup. However, Smolder’s uniqueness is not only reflected in the design but also in the lines he delivers during the game.
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Smolder has an extremely rare, cheeky line
What does Smolder say? Sound designer from Riot, Daniel Kim, gave an exclusive insight into one of the champion’s voice lines, revealing a hidden Easter egg in the game.
Daniel Kim shared on X that Smolder only extremely rarely says a specific line. And that cheeky line (Taunt) is: Well my mom works for Riot and she’s going to ban you. – which translates to: Well, my mom works for Riot, and she will ban you.
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Daniel Kim expressed via X that it somehow seemed natural to him for Smolder to exploit the power of his mother to intimidate his opponents. Therefore, he thought it would fit.
The peculiarity of this line lies not only in its humorous threat but also in the extremely low probability of hearing it. The chance that Smolder utters this line is only 1 percent and can be considered an Easter egg according to Daniel Kim.
The developer recalls the beginnings of this idea and emphasizes that the line was originally meant as a joke to make the team laugh. However, the positive response from the team led to the line actually making it into the game.
Smolder is expected to arrive on the live servers on February 7. However, there is still no official release date.
Trading is a classic component of the Pokémon series that should not be ignored in Pokémon GO. Because trading brings bonuses.
Catch Pokémon, conquer gyms, complete raids, battle in the battle league, and more: In Pokémon GO, there are all sorts of things to do. Trading Pokémon is one of them. However, I have largely ignored it until now.
I have only traded Pokémon in two cases so far:
I have traded to get a monster that I did not have yet.
Or I wanted to take advantage of the bonus of certain monsters that no longer cost evolution candy after the trade. Practibalk is an example of such a candidate if you want to have its final evolution Meistagrif.
In short: I have primarily traded individual Pokémon with a focus on collecting and have only rarely looked for other bonuses, such as guaranteed lucky trades with lucky friends.
But that may have been a mistake, as there are bonuses when trading that can be worthwhile.
Why should you trade more in Pokémon GO?
These bonuses can be worthwhile: Trading brings some “side effects” that you may not even be aware of if you’re only focused on tracking your Pokédex.
One of them is lucky Pokémon. These special monsters can only be obtained through trading. They usually have good stats and have the advantage of costing a reduced amount of stardust when leveling up.
I have only received them when I have had a guaranteed lucky trade with friends displayed. In fact, there is another guarantee for lucky Pokémon: For the “Hard Times” event in December 2023, it was introduced that a trade with a Pokémon that has been in your or your trade partner’s collection since 2018 or earlier leads to a guaranteed lucky trade.
Additionally, the maximum number of guaranteed lucky trades has been increased from 15 to 25 per trainer. You can read more about this here: Why you should trade old Pokémon.
More bonuses when trading: Since this event, I have also been paying more attention to the topic of “trading” and have been more aware of trading monsters that I already have multiple times in my collection. Some bonuses are very helpful in getting strong monsters.
This includes the possibility of getting a monster with better stats. The traded Pokémon does not retain the stats it had with your trade partner. If you both have the same monster with weak stats, it can be worthwhile to trade with each other and hope to get better stats this way. This is especially true for poorly caught legendary monsters or monsters from the list of the best attackers in Pokémon GO.
You should also pay attention to the friendship level: the higher your friendship level with the trade partner, the better the chance of getting stronger stats. Also, the stardust costs when trading decrease more and more with an increased friendship level.
Additionally, you can receive extra candy when trading. Here, you should be sure to trade monsters that you have caught from afar.
For a trade from 0 to 10 kilometers distance, you receive 1 candy.
For 10 to 100 km, you receive 2 candies.
For over 100 km, you even receive 3 candies.
There is also a chance for an XL candy when trading.
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Pokémon GO shows the new season “Timeless Travels” in the trailer
When should you trade? In general, events like Community Days are well suited for trading, as they usually cost only half the stardust. Additionally, on these days, there are often special trades available that you can take advantage of. Do you want to know when the next dates are? Then check out the overview of events in January 2024 for Pokémon GO.
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Almost a week into Season 14, League of Legends is now live, and with the patch, many new item changes came, and this time the map has significantly changed as well. Especially this change means that the strong top laner Illaoi is not performing as well as before.
The new items are currently bringing a fresh, new meta to LoL. Many AP champions are becoming stronger, and the lethality items are creating powerful builds. A champion that was incredibly strong last season is not performing as expected now, and that is due to the new map.
Illaoi is a feared top lane champion. As a bruiser, she is not only quite tanky but can also deal a lot of damage. With her tentacle mechanic, she is a nuisance on the lane for many champions. She can also deal good damage from a distance, even though she is a melee champion.
If you look at the statistics on U.GG, you can see that she was quite strong last season. When considering all ranks, she had a win rate of 51.33% on the top lane in patch 13.24. That made her one of the strongest champions in the patch. However, in the latest version, she only has a win rate of 47.75% and is currently one of the worst top laners.
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League of Legends opens the 2024 season with an emotional trailer
The new map makes Illaoi worse
Why is she so much worse? Illaoi was not actively nerfed, but rather passively by the new map. Her tentacles spawn on nearby walls and help her attack when she pulls the soul of an enemy with her E and when she attacks enemies and units with her W.
The problem with the new map, however, is that the top lane has become significantly wider and more open, and the walls are farther away than before. This means that the range of her tentacles no longer covers as much as it did before and thus is not as effective in combat as it was previously.
As an Illaoi player, you now have to pay much closer attention to where you stand and fight in order to utilize the tentacles effectively. In the middle of the lane, it is virtually impossible to hit the walls with the tentacles.
While you can still win with her, if the opponent pays a little attention to how they position themselves, it becomes difficult for Illaoi.
Riot is aware of the issue and explained on x.com (formerly Twitter) that they will address the problem. For 14.2, they want to see what can be changed to improve the gameplay experience for Illaoi. If they don’t find anything, regular buffs to her stats will follow.
Gamers Nexus is one of the most well-known YouTube channels specializing in hardware. The channel has now dismantled an expensive gaming PC from Starforge Systems. That’s the company of Asmongold and other major streamers.
Which protagonists are involved?
Gamers Nexus is one of the most well-known tech channels on YouTube with over 2 million subscribers. Many credit him for always presenting his criticism honestly and speaking his mind. His reviews are always very comprehensive and full of details.
Asmongold is a Twitch streamer and is part of the organization One True King (OTK). Together, they are responsible for the company Starforge Systems.
How good is the PC? In a nearly 30-minute-long video, Steve Burke, the editor-in-chief of Gamers Nexus, dismantled the gaming PC from Starforge. Overall, they were positively surprised. This is definitely one of the better prebuilds they have seen so far. Other prebuilds that Gamers Nexus tested were more than just disappointing.
Temperatures and noise levels are decent and what one would expect from a prebuild system, but nothing more.
The BIOS is perfect and only a few months old. However, the fan curve is not very well adjusted.
There is no installed bloatware.
The installed SSD is quite slow, but sufficient for everyday use.
Criticism is only harsh for two points:
On one hand, not all screws are tight and are partly floating around in the case. Here, the YouTuber explained that this could also pose a risk for the system and cause a short circuit.
On the other hand, there is still a film (peeling) on the SSD or on the thermal pad that does not belong there.
Is the price justified? Steve Burke explained that one could officially get the hardware for about €1,400. In addition, there’s the cable management, which he estimates at €100. Therefore, Starforge requires a markup of about €450. Burke says, however, that this is acceptable: Because you get warranty, guarantee, and tech support if something should go wrong.
How does Asmongold react? He looks visibly relieved when he hears Gamers Nexus’s conclusion about his gaming PC. The streamer also acknowledges the points raised in the critique and says that they are valid points that the YouTuber has presented. However, you can also see the relief on Asmongold’s face when he hears the conclusion.
How does the situation end? Steve Burke explained in a later video that the manufacturer Starforge surprisingly contacted them. They want to address the mentioned issues: There were problems with the screws because the company used a different screwdriver than specified in the manual. As a result, the screws were not tight enough and came loose.
The editor-in-chief of Gamers Nexus explained that the feedback from Starforge came in less than 6 hours after his official video about the PC. And it is commendable that the manufacturer reacted so quickly and wants to address the issues.
More about Starforge: By the way, the last gaming PC from Starforge Systems was dismantled by Linus Tech Tips. Its conclusion was not as positive, and there was a lot of criticism of the finished PC:
A senior employee at Ubisoft says that players should get used to not owning their games – just as it is with music and films.
Subscription services like PlayStation Plus and Xbox Game Pass are becoming increasingly present in gaming. More and more companies are offering their own services, but the various subscriptions have not yet fully resonated with many players.
Now, a representative from Ubisoft has revealed what is necessary for subscription services to take an even larger share in the gaming industry.
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Assassin’s Creed Mirage Trailer
Players should not lose anything when using subscription services
What exactly does the Ubisoft representative say? Philippe Tremblay-Gauthier is a senior employee at Ubisoft and is responsible for the subscription service “Ubisoft +”. In an interview with gamesindustry.biz, which took place during the transition of Ubisoft’s in-house subscription, Tremblay-Gauthier spoke about how players perceive subscription services.
The question was what needed to happen for subscriptions to take a larger share in the gaming industry. Tremblay-Gauthier explained that players are used to owning their games and that this mindset needs to change – similar to what happened some time ago with CDs and DVDs.
However, according to him, this change is happening more slowly in gaming. One possible factor could be players’ concern about losing their game progress should they end their subscription. However, Tremblay-Gauthier emphasizes that this should not be the case:
We have noticed, among other things, that players are used to owning their games – similar to DVDs. That is the change that needs to happen for players. They have gotten used to not owning their CD or DVD collections. This is a change that is happening [in games] somewhat more slowly. Once players get used to this aspect… they will not lose their progress. When you continue your game at a later time, the save file is still there. It has not been deleted. You do not lose what you have built in the game or your engagement with the game. So it is about getting used to not owning the game.
Do players really own their games? Tremblay-Gauthier states in the interview that players must first get used to not owning their games. However, he overlooks the fact that they often do not own the games themselves – regardless of whether they bought, rented, or received them through a subscription.
Ubisoft itself states in the terms of use for the Ubisoft services:
1.3: A license is granted to you for the services and content; they are not sold to you. We grant you a personal, limited, non-transferable, and revocable right and the corresponding license to use the services and access the content for your entertainment and non-commercial use, subject to your compliance with these terms.
Terms of use of the Ubisoft services via legal.ubi.com
This means: If you buy, for example, Assassin’s Creed, you do not own the game, but you own a limited license to use the game.
Chadwick Boseman († August 2020) is known as the king and protector of Wakanda, Black Panther, in the Marvel films. However, he initially auditioned for a completely different role in the well-known comic universe.
Chadwick Boseman made his first appearance as T’Challa aka Black Panther in 2016 in Captain America: Civil War. In 2018, the first standalone film about the comic character was released with Black Panther.
Further appearances followed in Avengers: Infinity War and Endgame, before Chadwick Boseman passed away from cancer in 2020. Black Panther: Wakanda Forever (2022) was dedicated to his memory.
Here you can see a trailer for Black Panther with Chadwick Boseman:
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German trailer for Black Panther
Guardians of the Galaxy instead of Black Panther
Chadwick Boseman’s big role in the MCU might not have happened if the actor hadn’t initially auditioned for a completely different character.
Initially, Chadwick Boseman auditioned for the role of Drax in Guardians of the Galaxy. Although he didn’t get the role, the audition was worth it.
As the actor revealed in the talk show The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon on November 20, 2019, he was seen by the right people, who could then place him elsewhere:
Sometimes that’s how it works as an actor. You go in and know that you won’t get the role, but you meet the people who might say, “This isn’t it, but we’ll put him in this other thing.”
I feel like this was one of those moments when they said, “Oh, we might need him later.”
Chadwick Boseman explained that he didn’t know exactly what the tone of Guardians of the Galaxy was supposed to be, as he only received a few pages for the audition. In hindsight, he saw how much humor the film series had and praised the final result with Dave Bautista as Drax.
The small fantasy MMO Villagers & Heroes has been struggling with server issues repeatedly. After the recent disconnects of some players, the developer is now offering in-game compensation.
What is the situation? Villagers & Heroes is a fantasy MMO developed by Mad Otter Games. The game was released in 2011 and is free to play on PC (Steam), iOS, and Android.
Compared to many other MMOs, Villagers & Heroes is relatively small. Currently, only about 30 people are playing it on Steam (via Steam DB).
There have been server issues repeatedly in the past. For example, in March 2019, the servers were victims of a hacking attack (mmorpg.com reported). Recently, players have again encountered server outages. On Sunday, January 14, 2024, the developer reported issues in their own data center, causing all servers to go offline for a day. A hard drive crash was blamed for this. Players were unable to log in during this time.
Here you can get an impression of the game:
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Villagers and Heroes – Trailer
The developers are handling the issues exemplary despite fewer players
How did the developers react to the problems? Villagers & Heroes is not a large MMO. Nevertheless, the few players seem to be important to the developer. In a statement, it was said:
Thank you very much for your patience while the servers were unavailable! The problem has now been resolved. In the next 24 hours, all players will receive special rewards for one character per account upon logging in. Thank you once again for your patience and support.
Mad Otter Games seems willing to put in the effort to offer their own in-game compensation. Furthermore, the issues are communicated openly. This is exemplary, especially for an indie developer of this size.
Are the problems now resolved? Although the servers are back online, some players are reporting further issues in the forum and on Discord. There are repeated crashes. It seems the issues are not completely resolved yet.
However, the open communication with their own community gives hope that Mad Otter Games is working hard to resolve the server issues as soon as possible.
Aside from that, the MMO is actively being developed. A larger patch during the Christmas season brought, among other things, new mounts and outfits to the game. They can be purchased in the in-game shop. Additionally, the raids have been improved. If you are now interested in the game, you can try it for free. Or take a look at the currently best MMOs of 2024.
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Since the introduction of items on Steam, Counter-Strike has been one of the most traded games. For 10 years, even when CS2 was still CS:GO, players tried to get a specific pattern on a skin; now it seems one player has succeeded.
What skin is it? The skin in question is the AK-47 Case Hardened. The skin can have various patterns, making it look a bit different for everyone. Some patterns are so rare that it took 10 years for the skin with the rare “Blue Gem” pattern to be discovered. The time frame is due to the skins from CS:GO transferring to CS2.
What is the Blue Gem pattern? “Blue Gem” stands for “Blue Jewel,” referring to patterns with an exceptionally high blue content. This is particularly rare and looks better than other variations. You can check out the weapon in the tweet by ohnePixel.
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The high value of the skin is due to the “Blue Gem” pattern and the fact that there is no other known skin with this pattern. This makes the skin one of a kind.
Another aspect that makes the skin rare is that it is the StatTrak™ variant of the skin, which counts the kills a player has made with the weapon. This adds to the cost and rarity of the weapon.
Can you really sell the weapon for that much? Selling rare skins in Counter-Strike 2 is like dealing with all rare items; market prices are difficult to determine, and finding a buyer willing to pay that much is also a challenge.
Depending on the country, there may also be taxes on the sale. It is also unknown whether the player even wants to sell the skin. However, it is possible that the owner of the skin finds a buyer willing to pay a million for it.
It is not uncommon for millions to be offered for skins in Counter-Strike 2, especially when it comes to the “Blue Gems.” In another deal involving a “Blue Gem” knife, ohnePixel was also involved. Here, a player rejected an offer of 1.2 million US dollars.
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