Usually, the eSports team of YouTuber Maximilian “HandOfBlood” Knabe is known for impressive performances in League of Legends. Now the club is entering a new arena and is getting involved not only in gaming but also in football. HandofBlood is supported by none other than professional footballer Hans Sarpei, who will serve as a consultant to the club with his expertise.
Which sport is Eintracht entering? On January 14 at 5 PM, Eintracht Spandau Football surprised everyone with a special press conference on their new YouTube channel. Under the leadership of President Knabe, alias Maximilian “Handofblood” Knabe, it was announced that the team will be entering football and will participate in the newly founded Baller League.
Football professional Hans Sarpei is also present at the press conference and is expected to assist the team as a consultant. He humorously presents the situation, as if he firmly believes that the new team will compete in the Bundesliga.
The presentation of the entire team is scheduled for January 15, 2024, on the Twitch channel of the Baller League, and fans can follow the first match day live on January 22, 2024, on the Twitch channel of Handofblood.
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Everything you need to know about the LoL team Eintracht Spandau – in 4 minutes
Football – but with special regulations
What is the Baller League? The Baller League is meant to be a new football league. It is initiated by football stars Mats Hummels and Lukas Podolski, starting from January 22. Matches will be played in a former hangar of the Cologne Motorworld on a field measuring 50 × 29 meters, without walls, in a closed arena.
The teams, consisting of six players each, will compete in intense matches, with each match lasting two halves of 15 minutes each. The clock runs continuously, unless it’s exactly 17 minutes and 37 seconds, when a lucky wheel adds extra excitement.
A special twist occurs in the final phase of the match with special rules reminiscent of the “Action Cards” of the Kings League.
The Baller League season will feature a total of twelve teams, led by prominent team managers like Kevin-Prince Boateng, Jule Brand, and well-known streamers like Brotatos. The season includes 66 exciting matches held on eleven match days. The grand finale will be the Final Four, held in a Bundesliga stadium, where the top 4 teams of the table will compete against each other to determine the champion of the Baller League.
These are the other teams: So far, not all teams of the Baller League are known, as of 10:30 AM on January 15. However, several team managers have already been announced, including notable personalities like Knossi, Max Kruse, as well as professional footballers Jule Brand and Selina Cerci. Over the course of the day, three more teams will be revealed before the complete list of players for each team is announced.
Here’s how the community is reacting: The response within the community seems to be overwhelmingly positive. Under the video on YouTube, some fans express their excitement and positive opinions:
AdiOffiziell writes: “I can’t wait for Eintracht Spandau to also play football now.”
muhmi77 comments: “President is back, Sola as caster, Hans as sports director… what more could you want. Welcome to the Bundesliga… I mean Baller League.”
Malte1355 notes: “Incredible, the management must be top-notch if they are also getting into football. Thank goodness the president is back!”
About a week before the release, Netflix finally released a first trailer for the Anime Monsters 103 Mercies Dragon Damnation. In it, we see the characters for the first time in moving images. Action-packed fight scenes are also included in the video.
Cyrano (in the trailer Shirano) is an excellent swordsman and is connected to the young woman Flare through a tragic event.
The villain D.R. stands out with his clown-like face. He has stolen a dragon horn.
At the end of the trailer, there is a teaser for the fight against the dragon. The scenes appear fast-paced and promise an action-packed battle.
In the trailer, we also hear for the first time the voices of Ryuma, Cyrano, D.R., and Flare. In the Japanese dubbing, Ryuma may sound familiar to you as Reiner Braun from Attack on Titan. We have already heard Flare as Mitsuri in the 3rd season of Demon Slayer.
Under the tweet by newworldartur, a well-known analyst on One Piece, fans are upset that the animation style is much better than in One Piece. They are annoyed that the pirate anime would be stuck with Toei Animation. However, there are counterarguments that One Piece has never looked more beautiful than it does now.
You can watch the trailer for Monsters 103 Mercies Dragon Damnation here:
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Monsters 103 Mercies Dragon Damnation in the official Netflix trailer
Monsters shows the backstory of Zorro’s ancestor in 25 minutes
Why should I watch the series as a fan of One Piece? Monsters is officially a part of the One Piece story. In the anime, the Straw Hat Pirates have now left Wano Kuni, but for Monsters, the story returns to the land of samurais and ninjas – just many years before the events of One Piece.
The protagonist of the 25-minute episode even appears in One Piece. 23 years before the events of One Piece, Gecko Moria steals the corpse of the samurai from his grave and revives him as an undead. On Thriller Bark, Zorro then encounters the Zombie General named Ryuma, who is the same protagonist from Monsters.
The manga was originally written as a one-shot in 1994 by Eiichiro Oda. At that time, the mangaka was only 19 years old. There are some similarities between Monsters and One Piece, such as the sword Shisui or the name of the anime, which is also the name of an attack by Zorro.
As Iron Man, Robert Downey Jr. celebrated his biggest successes at the box office. They were responsible for keeping the actor on a high. It wasn’t until a big flop interrupted the streak of success and brought the Hollywood star back down to reality.
What is the situation? We are in the year 2019. Robert Downey Jr. is one of the most prominent actors from the Marvel films. Eleven years have passed since his first appearance as Iron Man, for which he wasn’t the first choice, by the way.
Downey Jr. is at the peak of his career. But then comes a big flop in 2020. Together with director Stephen Gaghan, the actor filmed the remake of “Dr. Dolittle.” The story about the veterinarian who can talk to his animal patients was already filmed in 1998 with Eddie Murphy in the lead role.
The remake was simply called “Dolittle” and was not a big success. On the contrary. On Rotten Tomatoes, the film currently has a 15% rating from critics. Box office success also left much to be desired. With a budget of about 175 million US dollars (via thenumbers.com), the earnings were around 251 million. That’s not enough for a success by Hollywood standards.
Here you can see the trailer for Robert Downey Jr.’s very first appearance as Iron Man in 2008:
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English trailer for Iron Man with Robert Downey Jr.
Nevertheless, the actor is grateful to the film today
How does Robert Downey Jr. feel about Dolittle today? The big flop and the disappointment that came with it happened at the peak of Downey Jr.’s career.
In an appearance on the podcast “Literally! With Rob Lowe”, the actor spoke about that time. He felt that his “best work” in the Marvel films didn’t receive enough attention. The reason for this would be the superhero genre.
However, the Marvel films are certainly very popular. The actor admits in the podcast that he was hardly insecure regarding his self-confidence. It was only when “Dolittle” became both a commercial and artistic failure that it brought him back down to reality.
“I felt so exposed after being in the cocoon of Marvel,” said Downey Jr. He was not satisfied with his performance as Dolittle: “In a way, I did myself a favor because the ground was pulled out from under me.”
“Dolittle” simply “did not work” and was a humiliating experience that the actor urgently needed at that time. The film was, therefore, a turning point in his career. In 2019, Downey Jr. left the Marvel Cinematic Universe. The Marvel chief explained why this departure will be permanent.
Instead, the actor recently celebrated success with his role in Christopher Nolan’s “Oppenheimer.” For his performance, he won, among other awards, the Golden Globe for Best Supporting Actor. After a brief intermezzo, it seems that Robert Downey Jr. is on the rise again. That he brings talent and his own ideas to a project is evidenced by an improvised, now iconic line as Iron Man.
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In Pokémon GO, trainers are complaining about current tasks during the cold season. What it’s all about, you’ll find out here.
In the current event Fairy Dreams, there are two collector challenges where you have to collect certain Pokémon during the event. In one of the two challenges, you need to hatch Pokémon from 7 km eggs to successfully complete it. Additionally, the event also includes field research, where you need to hatch eggs to complete them.
To hatch the eggs, you need to walk a lot of kilometers. For this, you have to place the eggs in incubators and then walk the required kilometers. This is disliked by many trainers during the current season, and they are complaining about it on Reddit.
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What is the problem? The tasks are only available during the limited-time events. If you do not complete the collector challenges in time, you have no more opportunity to complete them afterwards. Moreover, you do not see which Pokémon is in the egg before hatching. Aside from one incubator that is always available to you, additional ones must be purchased with PokéCoins.
If you rely solely on the PokéCoins you can earn in the game, it takes several days to gather enough coins to purchase an additional incubator. These can also be used only 3 times before being exhausted.
Trailer for the current season Timeless Travels.
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Pokémon GO shows the new season “Timeless Travels” in the trailer
What does the community say? The community is annoyed that there are so many tasks requiring egg hatching right now in the cold season. If it were a different season or if the hatching distance were shorter, I wouldn’t mind, writes the creator of the Reddit post.
Other trainers agree: It is -15 °F (-26 °C) where I live. Hatching will be a torture, if not impossible. Another comment states: The best thing is to let go of the fear of missing out.
What do you think about this? Are you as active in the game during winter as you are in summer? Do you also think that tasks requiring you to leave the house should be avoided in winter? Or do you have no problem covering long distances even in low temperatures? Feel free to share your opinion in the comments. If you want to know what events are still waiting for you in January 2024 in Pokémon GO, you will find them with us.
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Baldur’s Gate 3 is full of secrets. One player has done what probably no one would think of and grabbed an enormously powerful weapon in Act 1. Most players miss this sword because it is simply too good and yet obviously hidden.
What kind of sword is this?
Svartlebee’s Woundseeker is a +1 greatsword.
The special ability of the weapon is that you get a bonus of +1d4 on attacks when an opponent has already taken damage – which is the case in almost all situations.
How to get the sword: The Woundseeker is the weapon of one of the guards at the burning inn “Waukeen’s Rest” in Act 1. To get it, you must cast the spell: “Command: Drop” on armored glove Yeva. She is carrying the sword.
The user Silver-Scion on Reddit discovered where to get the weapon. However, this requires a bit of finesse. Normally, the guards start a fight with you as soon as you steal something.
You need to cast the command on Yeva and immediately kick in the door that the guards want to open. Do not pick up the sword yet; instead, complete the quest first. Then you have to finish a Long Rest and can then pick up the sword.
This method does not always work. User Sword_Enjoyer has found another way that promises more success:
Immediately open the door that the guards wanted to enter to start the cutscene.
Alternatively, you can also just kill all the guards. This makes no difference for the quest, Florrick won’t notice anything.
This is how you cast multiple spells in one go:
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Baldur’s Gate 3: Cast two spells in one go
“600 hours and I’m still learning something new”
The community is thrilled with the find. Even players with hundreds of hours did not know about the sword, which is stronger than most of what you find in Act 1 with its +1 bonus – maybe except for the legendary sword of the Githyanki.
No one would expect that any guard has such a powerful sword. The command spell is actually intended for battles where you need to take out tough opponents. Most players simply do not expect such an application.
In the corresponding thread, other users share their secret finds. One that many players probably also overlook is the Duergar in the Underdark who interrupts you during the boat ride.
Since you have the option to simply throw the dwarf into the water… most do so. Because it’s the funniest option. However, if you fight him instead, you will receive a powerful greatsword and a magical bow from him. If you even let him live, he will become a trader among the dwarves.
Secrets hide in many places in Baldur’s Gate 3 that probably hardly anyone has discovered so far. Just the idea of casting the command spell on a seemingly random guard is absurd – but it works and excites the fans. Recently, players found a secret NPC that you can only talk to when you are in prison.
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In Pokémon GO there are a variety of opportunities to take advantage of every day to get the most out of it. We show you what actions you can take daily.
What kind of overview is this? Every day you can perform a lot of daily tasks or activities in Pokémon GO. Starting with quick and obvious actions like the catch series, to potentially more challenging ones like earning 50 coins through the gym, to “tryhards” like sending 100 gifts.
So that you know exactly what options you have, we have put together an overview for you. Whether it’s tasks in solo, PvP/PvE, or friendship areas – we list it all.
Maybe you’ll find a task or two that you haven’t considered yet that suits you and your play style, to get even more out of the game.
Overview of all daily tasks
Task
Category
Catch a Pokémon
Series
Spin a PokéStop
Series
Complete a field research
Series
Follow a route
Routes
Collect 3 Zygarde cells on routes
Routes
Send 100 gifts
Friendship and Exchange
Open 30 gifts
Friendship and Exchange
Save postcards to encounter Purmel
Friendship and Exchange
Conduct 100 trades with friends
Friendship and Exchange
Conduct a special trade with a friend
Friendship and Exchange
Participate in 4 battle sets with 5 battles each
PvP
Participate in 3 battles against a friend
PvP
Battle against a team leader
PvE
Battle against team rocket balloons
PvE
Participate in 5 remote raids
PvE
Get your daily free raid pass from a gym
Items and Coins
Earn 50 PokéCoins by placing Pokémon in gyms for a total of 8 hours and 20 minutes
Items and Coins
Feed berries to a Pokémon placed in a gym to receive stardust and, if you’re lucky, candies for that Pokémon
Items and Coins
Collect your daily free box from the shop
Items and Coins
Use your daily adventure incense and move for 15 minutes
Items and Coins
Earn hearts with your buddy through activities
Buddy
Switch your buddy 20 times (and earn hearts with each)
Which tasks are easy to perform and which are not?
Which tasks can be solved quickly? The following tasks can be performed quickly and are therefore suitable if you don’t have much time for Pokémon GO each day.
Catch a Pokémon
Spin a PokéStop
Complete a field research
Save postcards to encounter Purmel
Conduct a special trade with a friend
Battle against a team leader
Feed berries to a Pokémon placed in a gym to receive stardust and, if you’re lucky, candies for that Pokémon
Collect your daily free box from the shop
Get your daily free raid pass from a gym
Perform Mega Evolutions
Which tasks require a bit more effort? The following tasks require a bit more time or effort to solve.
Follow a route
Collect 3 Zygarde cells on routes
Open 30 gifts
Participate in 3 battles against a friend
Participate in 4 battle sets with 5 battles each
Battle against team rocket balloons
Participate in 5 remote raids
Earn 50 PokéCoins by placing Pokémon in gyms for a total of 8 hours and 20 minutes
Use your daily adventure incense and move for 15 minutes
Earn hearts with your buddy through activities
Which tasks can only be solved with significant effort daily? These tasks can only be accomplished with a lot of time and effort and are therefore only achievable for absolute top trainers who spend a lot of time each day with Pokémon GO.
Send 100 gifts
Conduct 100 trades with friends
Switch your buddy 20 times (and earn hearts with each)
What are the tasks for? A detailed overview of all the rewards and challenges that the tasks present to you can be found on page 2:
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Healing for everyone in Overwatch 2. This is one of the biggest changes there has ever been – but will it really make the game better?
There are only a few games that have faced as much criticism as Overwatch 2. Many did not like the change from “6vs6” to “5vs5”, and the cancellation of the long-promised PvE campaign also caused (quite justified) uproar. Significantly increased prices in the shop, bugs at launch, and other issues led to Overwatch 2 becoming the worst-rated game on Steam.
However, the developers continue to try to turn things around and significantly improve Overwatch 2 in 2024. One of the biggest changes of all time for the game is now on the way: All characters will heal themselves automatically to full health.
The newest hero in Overwatch is also facing heavy criticism:
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Overwatch 2: This is Mauga, the crazy laughing tank who always gets headshots
What kind of healing is this? Currently, only support characters in Overwatch have passive self-healing. If they take no damage for a short moment, they heal for 15 health points per second, until they are fully healed or take damage, which breaks the effect.
A “weakened” version of this will be available in the future for all characters, including tanks and damage dealers. This means that when heroes withdraw from combat and take cover, they will be back at full strength after a few moments.
What does this change for the game? Although the change may seem minor at first glance, it is likely to have drastic effects on how individual fights play out in Overwatch 2.
Going forward, it will be significantly more appealing to flank with characters that do not have self-healing or permanent support backing them.
At the same time, this change takes a lot of pressure off the support characters. Instead of trying desperately to save a distant DPS character and placing themselves in the line of fire, a bit of responsibility for survival is handed over to the DPS player, who can simply take cover.
Soon all heroes will heal themselves. Some are asking: What is left for Moira then?
Lastly, this adjustment should ensure that the somewhat monotonous gameplay of “I wait at the med pack until the enemy comes” will not often decide the outcome of a skirmish in the future.
What is Blizzard’s goal? In the blog post, game director Aaron Keller writes that Overwatch 2 “is really good when the team harmonizes”, but “frustrating when it does not work”.
The dependency on team members can be one of the best and one of the worst features of our game. (…)
We want to improve that. We want to improve it by looking at the game through the lens of team play and making it easier for players to be part of a team while also alleviating the pain when it doesn’t work out.
Thus, they want to improve the game in both directions.
This means, on the one hand, being able to have a greater impact on the game, even if the team does not harmonize well. For example, a Junkrat who skillfully flanks and constantly takes cover can heal completely over a long period and split the attention of the opposing team.
At the same time, support characters are no longer caught in the dilemma of needing to follow individual flanking DPS players and putting themselves in unnecessary danger, and even tanks can survive longer through short breaks until their team is back with them.
Further changes are set to improve the gaming experience: Currently, there seem to be many discussions at Blizzard about how to further improve the game. According to Keller, features like a mini-map or a group interface where one can see the health points of the whole team are being discussed internally. The game director states that the idea of a mini-map will likely be discarded – but the team’s health display will “probably” be implemented.
Aside from that, they plan to make massive balance changes in the next season to particularly reduce high damage spikes – this affects almost all tanks and DPS characters. “Oneshots” or combos that lead to death in the blink of an eye are expected to occur much less frequently.
This is what the community says: The changes are met with mixed feelings from the Overwatch 2 player base. Many are skeptical because previously planned changes with good intentions have often had negative effects. Therefore, feedback in the Overwatch 2 subreddit has thus far been rather restrained and only occasionally optimistic, although the benefits are recognized.
“I have to wait and see what other changes there are in season 9 and beyond, because this type of change creates waves and is influenced by and influences everything: character kits, map design, game objectives, everything.” – LanoomR
“Damn… the only good thing about support was being able to decide which of your friends lives and which dies 🙁 “ – NaCly_Asian
“At some point, I just have to accept that the game is turning into something I don’t like anymore.” – samsonixx
“It’s a shame to see that everyone is just complaining. This could be a very refreshing change, and they are clearly willing to revert it if it doesn’t work.” – p0ison1vy
Whether the changes will have the desired effect remains to be seen. But the mere introduction of “healing for everyone” is likely to be the biggest change to Overwatch since the launch of Overwatch 2.
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In WoW Classic, people have a special, very old sense of humor. They troll their fellow players in nasty ways – causing chaos for hours.
The Season of Discovery is Blizzard’s attempt to breathe new life into the “classic” world of World of Warcraft. There are new content, new abilities, and even fresh raids and PvP objectives in the world.
But the “old hands” keep returning to a time-honored tradition: wreaking havoc in the capitals and ensuring that no one can trade in peace.
What kind of chaos is being caused? In the WoW Classic subreddit, evidence is repeatedly shown that there seems to be one primary goal for some: to disrupt life in the capitals and unleash a little apocalypse. In recent days, there have been numerous screenshots proving that someone has brought “Teremus the Devourer” or “Volchan” to Stormwind.
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How does it work? The basic idea behind this chaos is to “kite” a particularly strong enemy from the open world over a long distance – that is, to pull it behind you without it resetting or killing the player character. Hunters usually excel at this task, but other classes can also achieve it with endurance and skill.
Once you manage to get this enemy into a capital, the chaos then unfolds by itself. City guards join the fray, large area spells grill players and NPCs alike, and it often takes a long time before the enemy mob is finally defeated and peace is restored.
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This method of “trolling” dates back to the time of the first beta tests of World of Warcraft. Even then, people tried such things – and in the end, Blizzard even overran the cities with mobs to end the beta.
That’s why it’s particularly cheeky right now: It’s especially nasty right now because there are no level 60 heroes who can just “clean up”. In the Season of Discovery, players are currently limited to level 25, as the season unfolds in phases with different level caps. So if an elite enemy at level 50 or higher runs amok in Stormwind, Alliance characters can hardly do anything about it.
Due to the level difference, the mob practically dodges every attack or resists spells. This leads to a very, very long battle with a lot of skeletons and some frustrated heroes who just wanted to make a few gold in the auction house.
Do you regularly join in on this chaos? Or is that not really for you?
In Pokémon GO there are plenty of powerful Pokémon to catch. However, some strong specimens are still missing. We look at 5 examples.
If you want to catch powerful Pokémon in Pokémon GO, you already have a huge selection. Legendary monsters from various generations, Ultra Beasts, Mega Evolutions, and other examples can now be obtained in the game.
Nevertheless, there are still a few monsters to look forward to that have not yet made it to Pokémon GO. We show you 5 monsters from the main series that are not yet roaming in Pokémon GO.
Mewtwo is already one of the strongest Pokémon overall; its Mega Forms X and Y are even more dangerous. You get them by performing the Mega Evolution. Once they debut in Pokémon GO, they are likely to be among the strongest you can use in battles against raids.
Are there signs for Mega Mewtwo X and Y? Indeed, because they have already been part of official artworks for Pokémon GO anniversaries and have been found in data mining. However, that was quite a while ago and is no longer an indicator that they will appear soon. However, some of the top Mega Evolutions like Rayquaza, Tyranitar, or Garchomp have already appeared. It’s possible that Mewtwo is not too far away either.
Necrozma is a cruel monster searching for light to absorb it. It is an extremely strong monster that also brings new forms when it takes over the legendary Pokémon Solgaleo and Lunala, both of which are already present in Pokémon GO. Additionally, it introduces an “Ultra Form” belonging to the Psychic and Dragon types.
Are there signs for Necrozma in Pokémon GO? Necrozma is closely linked to the Ultra Beasts and the Pokémon Solgaleo and Lunala, which are already in the game. Furthermore, it was hinted in November 2022 along with other Ultra Beasts from Pokémon GO in the form of various teasers.
However, it has still not made it to the game, as have the other Ultra Beasts from the teaser. So here it is a matter of waiting longer.
Endynalos is part of a trio that also includes Zacian and Zamazenta. However, while the two legendary hero Pokémon are already present in Pokémon GO, their powerful adversary is not yet in the game.
Endynalos is an extraterrestrial monster that arrived on Earth thousands of years ago and began to absorb the energy of the Galar Region. Zacian and Zamazenta stopped it, but in the games “Sword and Shield,” it returns during the storyline.
It is also responsible for the Dynamax phenomenon that transforms Pokémon into gigantic shapes of themselves. Endynalos itself also possesses a special, gigantic Dynamax form. Looking at the stats, Endynalos is one of the most powerful Pokémon overall.
Are there signs for Endynalos in Pokémon GO? Unfortunately, none so far. Many Galar Pokémon are already represented in the game, but some are still missing. One can only hope that Endynalos will make its debut in due time.
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Pokémon GO shows the new season “Timeless Travels” in the trailer
The white and black Kyurem
The black and white Kyurem (Image source: pokemon.com)
The Pokémon Kyurem has been catchable in Pokémon GO for a long time, but its more powerful forms have not yet been available. It can achieve this by fusing with the monsters Zekrom or Reshiram. These two have also long been catchable in Pokémon GO.
Are there signs for the Kyurem forms in Pokémon GO? Yes, they were even briefly in the game – but by accident. For a short time, trainers could receive the white or black Kyurem as rewards from the Battle League, causing much excitement. However, this process turned out to be a mistake, and the forms were disabled again by Niantic.
Arceus is a mysterious Pokémon and a special case: it can take on any of the known Pokémon types by switching certain plates. It is considered in legend as the creator Pokémon of the Pokémon world. It is closely linked to the Pokémon Giratina, Dialga, and Palkia. Additionally, it has fully balanced stats and therefore no significant weaknesses.
Are there signs for Arceus in Pokémon GO? Trainers have been waiting for Arceus for many years, but it has not appeared to date. Even supposed hints about the monster have thus far proven to be misleading. Now the big Sinnoh Tour is starting in February 2024, for which many trainers had hoped to see the Pokémon god, but it has not yet been announced here either. Instead, the Sinnoh Tour seems to focus more on the original forms of Dialga and Palkia.
In short: As it stands, it is completely open when Arceus will land in Pokémon GO, and one will likely have to be patient. But at least there is another “god” in Pokémon GO that you can catch in droves.
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Currently, you can secure 8 games through a Humble Bundle, all of which are rated very positively to extremely positively on Steam. Among the titles is the acclaimed cooperative shooter Borderlands 2, alongside Bayonetta.
What games are included? In collaboration with Awesome Games Done Quick, short AGDQ, Humble Bundle is releasing a game package consisting of 8 titles that shine with good to excellent ratings on Steam.
The package includes:
Bayonetta: 90% positive
Borderlands 2: Game of the Year Edition: 93% positive
Celeste: 97% positive
Sprawl: 85% positive
Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night: 94% positive
Astalon: Tears of the Eart: 93% positive
Sonic Adventure 2: 86% positive
Sonic Adventure 2 Battle: 78% positive
Here you can see a trailer for the shooter hit Borderlands 2:
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Launch Trailer for Borderlands 2
What kind of game is Borderlands 2? The game, released in 2012, is a cooperative loot shooter that is regarded by fans as one of the best representatives of its genre.
In it, you play as a Vault Hunter searching for treasures in a world full of monsters, psychopaths, and the nefarious villain Handsome Jack.
In addition to a single-player experience, Borderlands 2 also offers a cooperative mode where you can team up with up to 3 other hunters to complete missions, collect loot, and take down enemies.
The Game of the Year Edition of the game includes not only the main game but also all 9 DLCs for Borderlands 2.
How much do you save with the bundle? The Humble Bundle has a total value of 152.62 euros. You save about 143 euros if you opt for the lowest price of 9.15 € at which the game package is offered.
How long is the Humble Bundle available? You have 12 days left to grab the package. The offer is available until January 26th at 1:00 PM German time.
With the Humble Bundle, you can decide how much you want to pay for the package. 9.15 € is the minimum amount you can pay for the AGDQ bundle. There is no limit to how much you can give, as a portion of the proceeds will be donated to the Prevent Cancer Foundation, an organization focused on cancer prevention. Additionally, the developers and Humble Bundle will also receive a share of the money. You can find out more about Steam here: 20 years ago, the first game on Steam was released, and you all know it
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Nick Offerman, who played the character Bill in the HBO series “The Last of Us,” revealed that there are plans for a spin-off of the well-known video game adaptation and that these have already been pitched.
As actor Nick Offerman told Comic Book, there are already concrete ideas for a sequel to the hit series The Last of Us, which have also been presented to the showrunners.
The spin-off could delve deeper into the story of two characters whom we already met in an emotional episode of the series:
Here you can see a trailer for the series adaptation of The Last of Us:
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“We are not lacking in ideas”
Nick Offerman disclosed that there are ideas for a miniseries centered around the characters Bill (Nick Offerman) and Frank (Murray Bartlett).
This is supposed to take place before the events of The Last of Us. The prequel would therefore shed more light on the beginnings of the zombie epidemic and tell more about the lives of the two characters before their first meeting.
Nick Offerman then joked that the spin-off could also become a musical if the two showrunners Craig Mazin and Neil Druckmann would like it that way.
He further stated that it is now in the hands of the producers to decide how to proceed with the project:
“We are not lacking in ideas. We will just see what Craig [Mazin] and Neil [Druckmann] come up with.” (Source: Comic Book)
When and if the prequel will actually come is still uncertain. However, if it actually gets the green light for the series, Offerman would definitely be interested in stepping back into the role of Bill. What is already certain is a 2nd season of The Last of Us, in which the character Abby will make her first appearance: The Abby actress for the “The Last of Us” series has been confirmed and I’m already worried about her
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In recent years, the number of really good licensed games has significantly increased. Sometimes they are based on movies or series, sometimes on books and comics. Below, we present five recommendations for PC (Steam) and current consoles that perfectly capture the essence of their source material.
The games on this list are particularly good in one respect: They succeed in transferring what makes their source material special into the medium of gaming. This is not a ranking, so the order is purely random.
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1. The Witcher 3
Developer: CD Projekt RED | Release: 05/19/2015 | Platforms: PC (Steam), Xbox One/SeriesX, PS4/5, Switch
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The Witcher 3 – PS4 Trailer
Yes, The Witcher is truly not a hidden gem. However, that is not the point here. The video game series is based on the novels and short stories by Polish author Andrzej Sapkowski.
And Polish is the keyword: The Witcher 3 is heavily inspired by the myths and legends of the country, as well as European folklore. Uninspired clichés are the exception here. The game is not influenced by the fantasy mainstream but follows the path of the books. It tells an adult story in a dark universe full of violence, racism, and poverty.
Moreover, many of the numerous side quests in terms of narrative structure resemble the short stories written by Sapkowski. In the spirit of the motto: Short, creative stories that stick in your memory and provide a narrative basis for the universe and its characters. Furthermore, these characters are vividly written and the dialogues feel authentic. The fact that one willingly sinks hundreds of hours into the game proves that the world from the books fascinates and keeps players engaged.
2. Alien Isolation
Developer: Creative Assembly | Release: 10/07/2014 | Platforms: PC (Steam), Xbox 360/One/SeriesX, PS3/4/5, Switch, iOS, Android
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Alien: Isolation – Launch Trailer
The author of these lines is a real scaredy-cat. While I love horror movies, I always think twice before exposing myself to the experience in games. However, in the case of Alien Isolation, I dared to pick up the controller. I still felt fear in many places, especially since the game wonderfully manages to capture the atmosphere of Ridley Scott’s first Alien film.
This means: Constant fear of encountering the alien. Whenever you hear its approaching footsteps, your heart rate rises. The beeping sound of the motion tracker drives you even crazier.
You can only save at predefined points in the level, and you will often die. This increases the fear of being caught by the alien. If that happens, death is almost inevitable. The game creates a serious threat that is on par with the alien from the movie.
That the game is oriented towards the first part of the film series and not the much more action-oriented second part is a great strength. If you were to fight the alien armed with a Gatling gun, the appeal of the horror-focused game would be lost.
Developer: Respawn Entertainment | Release: 11/15/2019 | Platforms: PC (Steam), Xbox One/SeriesX/S, PS4/5, Stadia
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Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order – Launch Trailer
Star Wars has produced quite a few good games over the years. Just think of the role-playing games by Bioware or the Battlefront series. One of the newer games is Jedi Fallen Order.
It tells the story of the young Padawan Cal Kestis and is set after the end of Episode 3 of the film series. This in itself isn’t really revolutionary, but the game succeeds in telling the story of its protagonist with great staging and a lot of emotion. Fallen Order is both tragic and dramatic, with heartwarming aspects like our little companion BD-1 not being overlooked. The perfect encapsulation of Star Wars.
The game world, which is quite linear in structure, heavily utilizes environmental storytelling and is reminiscent of classic Metroidvania in the best sense. One of the highlights are certainly the battles and their gameplay. Armed with a lightsaber, protagonist Cal Kestis faces numerous enemies. The combat is reminiscent of the Souls games and is similarly challenging. Slashing through hordes of enemies is incredibly fun and makes us feel like a true Jedi. Exactly what one expects from a game with “Jedi” in the title.
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Baldur’s Gate 3 is overwhelming for many. So much so that they don’t even start it. A big mistake, thinks MeinMMO demon Cortyn and explains what you are missing.
That Baldur’s Gate 3 is a great game that everyone should play at least once is something I don’t need to tell anyone anymore. It is a huge RPG with countless possibilities and different options for how the story can unfold. Many report that a single playthrough takes 150, 200, or even more hours of gameplay.
But it is exactly this scope that is not only fascinating but also intimidating for many. In my circle of friends, I have some passionate gamers who are actually “afraid” of Baldur’s Gate 3.
“Isn’t the game so huge that you spend weeks on it?” or “Don’t you have to be super careful to catch everything?” are questions I have heard more than once.
No wonder – even if you are not particularly interested in Baldur’s Gate 3, you stumble upon countless, page-long guides on the Internet with precise instructions on what you need to do or should do for a specific weapon or a very special scene.
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Baldur’s Gate 3 is coming to PS5 – Trailer prepares for console release
What many overlook is: None of this is important. None of this is relevant to having fun in Baldur’s Gate 3. None of this is necessary if you just want to experience a good story that is consistent from start to finish.
If designer Anna Guxens from Larian says that you “shouldn’t be intimidated by the systems because they are designed so that you can always have fun with them,” then that is the plain truth. A truth that you have to accept as a gamer, at least for the first time (via gamereactor.eu).
Learning to Fail Again – Because It’s Part of It
We gamers can be exhausting sometimes, especially for ourselves. If there is an unopened box somewhere or a fight results in even minimal losses, we search the entire environment or reload to ultimately finish something “perfectly”.
However, this is exactly what hinders you in Baldur’s Gate 3. Because much in the game is decided by dice rolls. Only if you exceed a certain value will the respective action be considered successful; otherwise, it is deemed failed.
The twist is: This is exactly how it’s intended. Baldur’s Gate 3 has been designed with the idea that you will succeed brilliantly at times and fail miserably at others. In most cases, there is no “Game Over” because you failed a die roll. It has negative consequences – even if it’s just that an NPC doesn’t trust you or you can’t accomplish a certain action.
Things always move forward and often in very funny ways. Because seeing your own heroes fail from time to time makes them even more relatable and makes the glorious victories even sweeter and more significant.
Sometimes things can fail spectacularly. It only makes the game better.
Failing is simply a fixed, planned part of the gaming experience. The failure is not only intended; it is desired and intended by the developers. Because many dialogues and surprising turns only occur when you fail.
I don’t mean that you should “never reload.” We did that during our playthrough too, whenever we felt the game had treated us really unfairly.
To give a specific example: In a quest, you must protect the druid Halsin while he performs a ritual and is attacked from all sides. While my teammate protects the left flank with Shadowheart and his character, I hold the right flank with a wall of flames from my sorceress and Karlach’s melee abilities.
Once the battle ends, a cutscene starts immediately, Halsin thanks us for our help and wants us to meet him at the camp. The sequence ends and Halsin immediately starts walking – only to step right into my wall of flames within 2 seconds, moving in slow motion and basically dying instantly before I even had the chance to cancel the channeled spell.
That was a moment when we both said, “Okay, that’s just dumb. Let’s replay this scene.”
Not because we were dissatisfied with the outcome of a fight or a die roll, but simply because it felt unfair to see Halsin walk into the allied flames even before the sequence was fully completed.
With this approach, only repeating something in absolute exceptions, we not only had an immense amount of fun, but also experienced many scenes that we would probably never have seen in a “perfect” run with a guide.
A (spoiler-free) event of this kind happened in the second act of the game. After arriving at the inn, we extensively talked to all the NPCs, triggering several events. These ultimately led to the main story suddenly making a rapid advance.
From these conversations and the choices made, an epic battle ensued, with 20 to 40 fighters on both sides – a really long fight with “back and forth,” where we fought for the survival of every NPC and still couldn’t save them all.
It just felt good and right. During this process, we never noticed that we had missed some scenes because of this path. During the game, that was completely irrelevant. We only noticed it months later during our second playthrough – and those “new” scenes fascinated us just as much and increased the replay value even more.
Some may think here: “What! But then you missed great scenes while playing, and I don’t want that!” – And yes, you could see it that way. But it never felt that way to us. Because Baldur’s Gate 3 is so full of great scenes, decisions, and different paths that, in the flow of the game, you don’t even notice if you miss something here and there.
This pressure only arises when you read very carefully beforehand about what is available and how to see as much as possible. But then you miss, at least in my view, a lot of the appeal in an RPG of this scale and freedom.
Ultimately, I can understand if Baldur’s Gate 3 seems intimidating and overwhelming because of its size. But that feeling only arises if you approach it with the mindset of wanting to experience this size in its entirety. You really don’t have to. It’s not even advisable.
If you haven’t done so yet, give Larian’s RPG a chance. Immerse yourself in the game world and let go of the idea that you must emerge victorious from every situation or master every die roll with flying colors.
It’s such a “gamer disease” to want to overcome every challenge and truly explore every last detail of the game world before moving on.
This only hinders your fun in Baldur’s Gate 3.
Don’t try to work through a “checklist” – just do what you feel like doing.
Yes, you can discover small secrets in many places, and if you focus on it, you’ll succeed in every die roll if you reload each time.
But that doesn’t make Baldur’s Gate 3 a better game; the opposite is true.
If the developers say you should just “go with the flow,” then that’s not a cliché – it’s something that has been incorporated into the game design.
The vast scope of Baldur’s Gate 3 doesn’t seem so intimidating anymore when you free yourself from the thought of wanting to experience everything in one playthrough. That is ultimately not even possible and only leads to thinking more about a “To Do” list than about the grand story with lovable characters and lots of great twists.
Twists that only occur if you don’t play “perfectly.”
Get a move on and let yourself be carried away by the game. You certainly won’t regret it.
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Adam Driver, who plays Kylo Ren in the latest Star Wars trilogy, revealed that his character’s story was actually supposed to unfold quite differently. However, a key aspect was changed in the third film.
Adam Driver spoke on The Rich Eisen Show on December 13, 2023, about his significant role as the “Star Wars” antagonist in the latest trilogy of the well-known sci-fi franchise. He revealed that Kylo Ren was actually supposed to have a completely different storyline.
Here you can see a trailer for Star Wars 9: The Rise of Skywalker, the last film in which Adam Driver appears as Kylo Ren:
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English trailer for Star Wars 9: The Rise of Skywalker
Kylo Ren is nicer than planned
How was Kylo Ren’s story actually supposed to unfold? Adam Driver narrated in the interview how J.J. Abrams originally envisioned his character’s story:
“His idea was that [Kylo’s] journey is the opposite journey of Vader, with Vader being the most confident and most committed to the dark side at the beginning. And then, in the last film, he is the most vulnerable and weakest. He wanted to start with the opposite. This character was the most confused and vulnerable, and by the end of the three films, he would be most committed to the dark side.”
Here you can see Adam Driver talking about Kylo Ren himself. Jump to 7:07 for that:
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When did the plan for Kylo Ren change? As the actor mentioned, the original concept for the character was also pursued in the second film of the trilogy directed by Rian Johnson – although he steered the antagonist’s story in a somewhat different direction.
Only in the third film did the decision occur to give the antagonist a redemption arc and bring him back to the good side of the Force.
Also, the fact that Kylo Ren would develop again into Ben Solo as a person was originally not planned, as the actor further detailed: “He was Ben Solo from the beginning, but there was never a version where we would see Ben Solo when I signed up for the role.”
If you want to relive the end of the story surrounding Kylo Ren, you can currently find Star Wars 9: The Rise of Skywalker on Disney +, Amazon Prime, Apple TV, maxdome, Magenta TV, and Google Play.
Steve Jobs was an ambitious visionary and his influence shaped the entire IT industry. Despite his great fame, there are still many things that one does not know about him.
The success story of Apple is almost unique in the world. Since its founding in 1976, the company has been on a steady course of success with just a few short exceptions.
Without Steve Jobs, this would not have been possible. His decisions made Apple great. Jobs knew how to inspire people for the Apple lifestyle. His legacy still influences today’s products.
The interest in him remains unbroken even after his death in 2011. Over the years, many pieces of information about his professional life and his personality have become known. And yet, there are always new interesting facts that reveal new details about Steve Jobs.
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How crash detection works on iPhone and Apple Watch
Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak later recounted that his friend Steve Jobs never learned how to program. This task always rested with Wozniak since the early years of Apple.
After Jobs left Apple in 1985, he invested in the animation studio Pixar. At that time, the studio was still a division within Lucasfilm, the company of George Lucas.
Thanks to the great box office success of Toy Story and a subsequent IPO, Steve Jobs became very wealthy. When Disney acquired the animation studio, Jobs was the largest individual shareholder.
6. Steve Jobs earned only $1 salary when he returned to Apple
When Steve Jobs returned as CEO to Apple in 1997, he insisted on a salary of only $1 per year. Apple was financially troubled and was operating at a loss.
With this drastic pay cut and another brilliant idea, he helped Apple get back on its feet.
7. Steve Jobs did not have license plates on his car
Steve Jobs’ Mercedes was quickly identifiable to Apple employees on the company premises. It was the only car without attached license plates. Jobs feared that fans might steal the license plates as souvenirs.
A loophole in California law allowed him to drive a car without license plates. Registered vehicles in that state were required to display license plates no later than six months after registration. So, Jobs changed his leased car every 6 months.
8. The life of Steve Jobs has been filmed several times
After his death in 2011, two biographical films about the former Apple CEO were made. The first film “Jobs” was released in 2013. Ashton Kutcher played the role of Steve Jobs in this film.
A second film titled “Steve Jobs” followed shortly after in 2015. This time the actor Michael Fassbender portrayed the role of the tech visionary on the big screen.
There is also a TV film from 1999 called “The Silicon Valley Story”. In it, Steve Jobs was played by Noah Wyle. However, the film is narrated from the perspective of Steve Wozniak and Steve Ballmer, who was working at Microsoft at the time.
These were our 8 facts about Steve Jobs. Did you already know all these things or were there new insights for you as well?
MeinMMO editor Benedict Grothaus is a huge fan of classic role-playing games. 2023 has already come up with 2 great titles: Baldur’s Gate 3 and Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader. And although Baldur’s Gate 3 was named Game of the Year, Warhammer has certainly done a few things better… and significantly too.
For starters: Rogue Trader is not necessarily the “better game.” It is different in many respects and has a certain advantage for me as a Warhammer fanboy. The universe has too few really good games, which is why it gets a certain bonus.
Baldur’s Gate 3 is the game of the year 2023 and rightly so. In general, the role-playing game from Larian also stands out: on Steam, Baldur’s Gate 3 has 96%, while Rogue Trader only has 72%. You can find detailed tests here:
By now, I’ve completed both games, but Rogue Trader manages to keep me hooked even longer. This is due to a few features that are simply better, even though the game doesn’t feel truly finished.
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Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader – The release trailer for the role-playing game
1. Classes and build diversity
What I noticed during character creation is the rather unusual class system of Rogue Trader – or rather the entire creation of a character. Baldur’s Gate 3 offers 12 fixed classes, while a class in Rogue Trader consists of several individual parts:
Doctrines are the fundamental building block of the class, they determine the role and can evolve
Origins provide talents specifically for the character and represent the “true” class like Commissar, Psyker, or Warlord
Origin worlds provide additional abilities that give a class combination a new facet
So there are no classes with pre-made paths, but more of a toolkit from which I build my own character. Together with the dozens of talents available for selection, I can create a multitude of builds that play completely differently.
The classes go hand in hand with the fact that I am practically constantly leveling in Rogue Trader. While Baldur’s Gate 3 limits characters to level 12, the first doctrine alone in Rogue Trader has 15 levels. Overall, it goes up to level 55.
I constantly receive points that I can distribute and do not have to wait forever until I learn something new again. Thus, there remains a dynamic in the game that keeps every character fresh, even if I play through the story multiple times.
Moreover, there is plenty of loot. More than I can equip, and partly special items that I cannot even use because I lack the corresponding skills or settings. In Baldur’s Gate 3, I was able to wear strong armor and weapons that were available early in the game for quite a while.
3. Combat and strategy
In fact, Rogue Trader does not differ much from Baldur’s Gate 3 when it comes to combat:
both systems are turn-based
in both games, it matters who is where
in every battle, it is essential to eliminate priority targets to win
However, Rogue Trader additionally has a cover system that resembles that from tabletop Warhammer. Or XCOM, if that is more familiar to you. And this is the game’s big advantage.
The combats do not feel like an interruption of the events or a “duty” between dialogues, as some players have criticized in Baldur’s Gate 3. Strategic planning and troop deployment are rather core elements of the game. Only more complex mechanics like deflection, parries, dodging, knockback, and armor go far beyond the Armor Class in Baldur’s Gate 3.
It feels more like a strategy game embedded in a role-playing game, which significantly increases replayability. It is exciting to see how a battle unfolds when you have different characters or use different weapons and items.
This is how the combat system works:
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Warhammer 40,000 Rogue Trader: This is how the combat system works
4. The story – Yes, really!
Lastly, a major strength of Rogue Trader is the story. And not because it is “better” – but because it is simpler. Baldur’s Gate 3 somewhat hinders itself here, at least for this point.
In Larian’s epic, I was able to immerse myself completely. I experienced my story as the Dark Urge and had an ending that fully suited me. After that… it was good.
Baldur’s Gate 3 provides so many options that it is almost impossible to see them all, and it takes forever. After one playthrough, I am satisfied and do not necessarily want to do everything again.
Rogue Trader is a bit more direct here. There are not myriad ways to solve a problem, but 3 or 4 possibilities:
the “good” and friendly way of the Iconoclast
the strict interpretation of the rules of the Empire as a Dogmatist
the mostly selfish, brutal corruption of the Chaos Heretic
sometimes a neutral option if one does not want to make a commitment
The options are less diverse, but the impact is all the greater. Suddenly, an imperial world is no longer a beacon of faith but a corrupted demon world. That is exactly what I want to see in Warhammer.
Additionally, a role-playing game with many freedoms is cool, but it does not necessarily need them. The more “guided” experience in Warhammer fits extraordinarily well into the narrative. For 40,000 years, certain customs have proven themselves. The world simply is as it is. And it shows: even if you just want to be nice, you’ll get a lot of trouble for it.
At the moment, Rogue Trader is still plagued by bugs. For diehard fans of Warhammer, I can recommend it nonetheless; but if you want a well-rounded role-playing experience and can wait, you should do so. Surely, the Enhanced Edition along with DLC will come out sometime this year.
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Licensed games are a strange genre. Often they are relatively poor and fail to capture the essence of the original. The opposite is true for RoboCop: Rogue City. MyMMO author Nikolas Hernes finds the game really good and enjoys fighting as a living tank.
What is RoboCop: Rogue City?
You play as the titular hero from the original trilogy
The story takes place between parts 2 and 3 and tells of a new villain that RoboCop must deal with
As RoboCop, you blast your way through hordes of enemies or do simple police work in small side missions
The chapters are divided into open levels
It is inspired by 80s and 90s action through the license
RoboCop: Rogue City is a first-person shooter that doesn’t adhere to many modern conventions of fast shooters. But that’s exactly what makes Rogue City so fantastic and a good licensed game.
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RoboCop: Rogue City Trailer
Slow and cumbersome, but the perfect RoboCop
While many shooters today demand quick movement or good cover options, providing many movement options, RoboCop: Rogue City is quite different.
You are comparatively slow and cumbersome, just like a robot. Yet this is the perfect RoboCop fantasy. When you enter a room, multiple enemies immediately start shooting at you. But you are RoboCop. When aiming, your visor classically scouts the enemies and you decide who to attack first. You need to pay attention to your health, but with a healing option, you can charge in like a living tank without hiding.
The shooting is explosive. You can break through walls with your gun and mow down enemies with weapons. Everything screams popcorn blockbuster.
Various upgrade features make you even stronger in the form of armor, new targeting options, or simply more health. Your iconic pistol can also be upgraded with circuits, allowing you to never have to reload or deal more damage.
In no other game have I felt so close to 80s action movies as in Rogue City. You play the one-man army that doesn’t shy away from bullets and defeats the clumsy evil.
Detroit as a Violent Dystopia
The first RoboCop movie was, despite its action genre, a satirical take on an increasingly violent society. This is why the movie still works today. And in Rogue City, Detroit is portrayed as a dystopia controlled in the background by the OCP corporation.
The aesthetics of the technology and environments are refreshingly nostalgic. CRT monitors and clunky technology full of hexagonal shapes showcase a vision of the future that is rarely explored today.
Both themes are well developed in the story of Rogue City and work quite well through short cutscenes. Although it lacks the satirical edge that the film achieves, this is replaced by existential questions that revolve around RoboCop and his role as a human.
In the skill tree, you can unlock exploration and dialogue skills instead of combat skills, opening new possibilities in the world. Despite the hidden themes, Rogue City, just like the movie, is funny in many places. You can issue parking tickets or listen to drug dealers in side quests as they discuss free markets.
I can only recommend doing the side quest as entertaining moments are hidden there that stick in your mind.
The 80s and 90s had a different kind of action, and RoboCop: Rogue City transports me right into those films. I love the slow action and the clumsy jokes and stories. The game shows that we don’t just need AAA and indie. We also need double-A productions that aren’t so polished and clean, because that’s how we get brands like RoboCop as a game.
For those who aren’t the biggest fans of fast action but still want to shoot in a shooter, I can only recommend RoboCop: Rogue City. Quirky action awaits you in Anger Foot.
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There are many good reasons to play a game – and very many silly reasons not to. Here are a few of those.
Gamers can sometimes be a peculiar bunch. Even though they can see ratings from friends and other gamers all around the world, they continuously find reasons not to touch a really good game. A phenomenon that seems to be quite widespread.
In the gaming subreddit, the user “DarkLlama64” therefore called on others to reveal the most absurd and illogical reasons for not picking up a certain game – even though it promises fun. The responses are sure to make some people smirk and maybe some can see themselves in them.
DarkLlama64 jumps right in and explains:
I will never play Dave the Diver because it was nominated for “Best Indie Game” at the Game Awards, even though it received massive funding. I know it’s a good game, but it would frustrate me every second I played it, and I just knew I wouldn’t have fun.
With these absurd reasons, he apparently speaks to many people’s souls. Because more than 6,300 upvotes and over 5,000 comments support this “confession.” Many share their own irrational reasons for missing out on good games.
Fallout New Vegas. The first time I started it on my laptop, the charger exploded. The second time, there was an earthquake of magnitude 6.4, and I had to run outside. I’m not taking any risks here.
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Others refrain from engaging with an actually interesting genre because they were traumatized – or humiliated – by games of that type in their youth:
I really won’t play stealth games anymore because I just couldn’t get to the elevator in the first room of the “Metal Gear Solid” demo from the late ’90s.
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Another reason is the German translation in games, especially when it is riddled with errors, like in this example:
I have heard nothing but praise for Okami. I am a big Zelda fan and I love the creative art style, so it should be just my game.
Many years ago, I wanted to try it out. But the German translation was so full of spelling mistakes, really at a lower level, that I put the game down after half an hour and never tried it again since.
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It’s clear that people wish for certain features. But condemning an entire genre because of a tiny feature seems rather extreme:
Any open-world game where you can’t jump – that immediately ruins the whole game for me. It simply makes my character feel so heavy and chained to the ground.
Most players find SBMM really bad, but in The Finals, it works just right. The matchmaking creates tension and relaxation exactly when you want it, setting it apart from all others.
What is SBMM? SBMM stands for “Skill-based matchmaking,” meaning matchmaking based on skill. When you search for a game, the system tries to assign opponents and teammates who have roughly the same skill level as you. This is intended to avoid frustration and primarily ensure fair matches.
How does SBMM work in The Finals? The special thing about The Finals is that you have a separate rating in each mode. So you can be considered a top-100 player in ranked mode but an average player in cashout mode.
In cashout mode, 3 teams compete against each other to see who collects $20,000 first wins. To get the money, teams must bring safes to a drop-off point and defend it for about a minute.
It is important to mention that it depends on you and your performance in the respective mode. If you win every game in cashout mode with plenty of kills, you will gradually face better opponents and teammates. So if you are just playing cashout mode for fun, without any ambition to win, you should stagnate at a certain level.
Who is writing here? MeinMMO author Cedric plays a variety of shooters like The Finals, Fortnite, or Call of Duty alongside Asia MMORPGs like Swords of Legends Online. He now plays shooters mainly to relax and no longer to be among the best.
Here you can watch the trailer for The Finals.
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In The Finals you can live out your destruction rage – Trailer for the Open Beta
SBMM makes The Finals much better
The matchmaking in The Finals is well done and gives me a lot of enjoyment. In the evening, I can relax and play a few rounds in cashout mode. On the weekend, I face more challenging opponents in ranked tournaments.
Due to the different ratings per mode, I can decide for myself whether I feel like excitement or relaxation. That’s what distinguishes The Finals from other shooters and makes the game really good.
Why is The Finals currently the best shooter for relaxation? Because I can decide whether I want to experience a competitive or a casual game, I don’t feel so pressured to deliver a good performance.
The current meta doesn’t matter to my opponents and me. Yes, a “Nuke” (a poison barrel with an extra load of C4) might fly across the map, but most of the time I mainly encounter fathers in the voice chat who want to enjoy their evening. No one is playing here to become an e-sports pro.
This experience can be different for everyone, depending on how well or poorly you play in each mode. If you encounter too strong opponents in one mode, just try another mode. I mostly play alone, which can also change the experience in the game.
Isn’t it like this in other games as well? Actually, it should be this way in other games too. However, especially with the competition from Call of Duty and Fortnite, the rounds become more exhausting with each win, even in casual mode. After a while, I notice that I lose interest or only play when I have the energy to fully concentrate on the game.
The Finals, as well as Call of Duty and Fortnite, are enjoyable for me. On an evening after a stressful day, I would always choose The Finals again, because I know that fun is guaranteed here and I don’t have to play numerous rounds to get a good one.
The production for the fourth season of “The Witcher” is gearing up. Now we know which famous actor will be joining the cast.
Famous actor takes on the role of another main character: The fourth season of The Witcher is often in the spotlight due to its recasting of Liam Hemsworth as Geralt of Rivia.
Now there’s news of a cast expansion that should particularly delight fans of the Matrix films. Laurence Fishburne, who played the role of Morpheus back then, is now stepping into the role of Regis in the fourth season of The Witcher.
Regis is one of the main characters from the Blood and Wine expansion of The Witcher 3. He is a wise surgeon with a mysterious past and will accompany Geralt on his journey in the next season.
In the trailer for the third season of The Witcher, you can see Henry Cavill again in his role as Geralt of Rivia:
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The Witcher Season 3 on Netflix – new trailer
Fishburne is excited about the wondrous world of The Witcher
The Matrix star himself seems very excited about his role and the filming. In an interview with Netflix, he reveals: “I am really looking forward to joining the cast and exploring the wondrous world of The Witcher.”
What you can expect from the 4th season: We don’t know much about the new season of The Witcher yet. As Netflix indicated, production is set to begin in spring 2024. So this might take a few weeks or months.
The fourth season will again follow the three characters Geralt, Yennefer, and Ciri through a land devastated by war and numerous demons, with all three taking different paths. However, Geralt of Rivia will roam the continent in search of Ciri, accompanied by Regis, as we now know.
It’s also clear that the fourth season is unlikely to have a good start. Particularly, actor Liam Hemsworth will likely have to put in a considerable effort to win over the fans. The announcement that Henry Cavill would be leaving the series dissatisfied many fans.
How well the fourth season will be received overall and how well Fishburne will portray Regis remains to be seen.
