Funny Detail in One Piece: Dr. Kuleha shows with her T-shirt how much she supports Chopper

Jasmin Beverungen Jasmin Beverungen Reading time 2 minutes

In the Anime One Piece, the little reindeer Chopper takes care of the suffering of the Straw Hat crew as the ship’s doctor. He acquired his medical knowledge, among other things, from his mentor Dr. Kuleha. The community has now noticed a cute detail that shows how proud the doctor is of Chopper’s pirate life.

What detail is it? In the reddit forum, user spoonmerlin noticed a cute detail. In episode 885 of the anime, there is a reunion with some characters that Luffy and his crew have encountered on their travels. Among them is also Dr. Kuleha.

In the episode, Dr. Kuleha wears a white t-shirt that has a saying “Wanted 100 Berry” on it. The t-shirt is a reference to the fact that Chopper’s bounty is only 100 Berry. In our MeinMMO ranking, Chopper occupies one of the lower places.

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The World Government thinks that Chopper is just the pet of the Straw Hat crew, which is why the reindeer has such a ridiculously low bounty.

But with the shirt, Dr. Kuleha shows that she follows Chopper’s actions eagerly and even stands by him. The exciting part: At that moment, the doctor is at a World Government event.

So she must not only be incredibly proud of Chopper but also have a great deal of courage to openly present her connection to the Straw Hat pirate.

Next, Luffy and his friends are heading to Egghead Island. In a first teaser trailer, we learn what the new city will look like:

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One Piece: New trailer shows first images from the Egghead Island arc

This is how the community reacts to the shirt

What do fans say about it? On one hand, fans are happy that Dr. Kuleha supports Chopper so much. They think she is a great mother and that she would prove this through this cute gesture.

On the other hand, they think that Dr. Kuleha would tease the Straw Hat pirate with it: The 100 Berry is nothing for which a pirate could be proud, which is why she would want to tease Chopper with the saying.

MeinMMO has picked out some reactions from the thread for you:

  • DilapidatedHam: ‘I’m sorry, but the thought that she made it herself after laughing at his wanted poster is so cute’
  • TimeisaLie: ‘She is proud of her son.’
  • General-Ferret3379: ‘Dr. Kuleha is both Chopper’s biggest fan and the biggest mocker.’
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Also, a discussion arises in the comments about whether Dr. Kuleha can really be called Chopper’s mother. However, many users see nothing wrong with it, after all, his biological mother is a reindeer. She probably can’t support Chopper with her own shirt.

By the way, the encounter with Chopper is one of the scenes that season 2 of the Netflix series should not ruin:

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7 vs. Wild Season 3: One contestant wants to give up already, but his partner does not agree

Cedric Holmeier Cedric Holmeier Reading time 3 minutes

In the new episode 11 of 7 vs. Wild Season 3, the teams are on an emotional rollercoaster. Due to minor issues, one team is in tears while another team screams in happiness. However, one contestant is going through a low that could lead to elimination.

Warning, this article contains spoilers for episodes 1–11 of 7 vs. Wild Season 3

How are the teams doing? In episode 11 of 7 vs. Wild Season 3, the teams are faring quite differently. For the first time, we experience a longer timeframe in the episode. Consequently, different teams are doing differently well. Starting late in the evening of day 5, the episode ends at noon on day 7. 

One of the participants of Season 3 is Twitch streamer Jens “Knossi” Knossalla. You can see more about him in our video.

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Jan Schlappen is on the verge of elimination, but Joey Kelly disagrees

What is happening with the team? Jan Schlappen, who is a replacement contestant, is experiencing a low in episode 11. The extreme athlete has already complained about mental issues and lack of motivation in the previous days.

In the current episode, he can’t even manage his somersault, which he has been doing every day since the beginning of the series. Reasons for his condition are likely the lack of variety and isolation in the wilderness.

The contestant also admits that he has thought about injuring himself to force a pickup. At this point, he apparently decided to sleep on it and seek a conversation with Joey Kelly the next day.

What does Joey Kelly say about this? Jan’s teammate, Joey Kelly, speaks frankly with him. For him, an elimination is out of the question. Joey says in the episode, he has the necessary skills to get both through the two weeks.

Jan was incredibly excited to be part of this at the beginning. He applied, and the fans chose him to be part of it, according to Joey Kelly. The conversation ends without us knowing how it will go on with the team.

However, at the end of the episode, no phone ringing is heard, which usually foreshadows an elimination from the series.

Good mood among the other teams

How are the other teams doing? The team of community favorites Jens “Knossi” Knossala (37) and Sascha Huber (31) is in great spirits in the current episode. Although the team has neither luck with fishing nor does the episode go injury-free, the participants are in high spirits and chant their well-known “Hey Bear, Ho Bear!” in unison through the forest. 

Also, the team of Maximilian “Trymacs” Stemmler and Wieland “Rumathra” Welte is in a good mood; the team takes an excursion in the episode and goes farther than they have ever been. The team also focuses on improving their accommodation. As the first team in 7 vs. Wild Season 3, the streamers build a door.

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How is Team Papaplatte and Reeze doing? Kevin “Papaplatte” Teller’s (26) and Dominik “Reeze” Reezmann’s (30) team can present the viewers with a new item on day 6 that they have with them. The influencer team has a supply of Elotrans powder with them. According to Apotheken-Umschau, this powder is usually given to people who have lost fluids and salts due to diarrhea, in order to replenish them. 

For the contestants of the survival show, that is also the idea. They want to take a packet of it repeatedly over different days. 

How does the team react to their “secret weapon”? When opening the packet, it apparently smells good, so much so that contestant Reeze is brought to tears. After days full of exertion, the team is already so weakened that even the smell of lemon elicits such emotions. 

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How is the wildcard team doing? The wildcard team of Ann-Kathrin “Monkey on Bike” Bendixen (23) and Hannah Assil (32) is focusing in this episode on the so-called cedar tree. The bark of the cedar tree is processed by indigenous people into a variety of things.

Monkey on Bike has lived with indigenous people before and uses her skills in this episode to work with Hanna to process the bark of the tree into a fish trap. To do this, the team first creates fibers, which they then knot together. 

In the last episode, the women’s team was already one of the teams that had the most luck with food procurement. Even though the focus of the team was not on that in this episode, the two continue to find success throughout the series.

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What the trailer of GTA 6 reveals about its characters

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GTA 6 suggests a romance between the characters in the first trailer. Are we really getting a “Bonnie and Clyde” story?

Rockstar Games has finally released the trailer for GTA 6 – in the middle of the night and 15 hours earlier than originally planned. But now we in Germany are awake and can take a closer look at the details of the trailer. Especially the characters provide the first glimpse into the story of the long-awaited game.

What do we know about the characters? In the first scenes, we see one of the two main characters, a young woman referred to as “Lucia.” She seems to be sitting in a prison and says it’s bad luck that she ended up there (minute 00:06 to 00:11). Additionally, Lucia is the first female protagonist in the GTA series.

Later follows a scene where Lucia sits in a car on the passenger seat with cash in her hands. Driving the vehicle is a man who is supposed to be the second main character (1:00 to 00:04).

The name of the male character is not yet known. But it seems that he and Lucia have a romantic relationship reminiscent of Bonnie and Clyde.

Here you can watch the trailer again:

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Rockstar Games shows GTA 6 for the first time in the trailer

How do we come to a “Bonnie and Clyde” story? During the scene where the two sit in the car together, a bunch of police cars come towards them. The cash in Lucia’s hands and the bandanas around their necks suggest that they have just committed a crime.

In the background, Lucia’s voice can be heard saying: “The only way we can get through this is to stick together as a team.” As the sentence ends, the scene changes, and we see the intimate moment when Lucia said the sentence. In the background, banknotes are lying on the bedside table.

The final scene of the trailer again shows the two protagonists, masked with bandanas and holding guns, storming into a store.

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What other details does the trailer reveal? We see numerous scenes depicting the crazy life in Vice City – a metropolis based on Miami capturing the atmosphere of Florida.

In keeping with this, there are swamps with flamingos and alligators, hovercrafts, sun, beach, and the nightlife of a metropolis (0:11-00:36). A nightclub with a DJ is also shown (0:34).

A highlight of the trailer is definitely the craziness of the city and its citizens. Whether it’s the alligator strolling into a store (0:48), men whose excesses are shared on social media (0:50-0:57), or an older woman armed with hammers taking over neighborhood watch in her nightgown (0:57).

Of course, cars cannot be missing in GTA. We’ve already seen a lowrider and some sports cars as well as muscle cars. There are also various boats and a small airplane.

Overall, the trailer provides enough reasons for GTA fans to look forward to the upcoming installment of the popular series. You can already read some reactions from fans on MeinMMO:

GTA 6: Trailer is very well received amidst all the hype beforehand – “Vice City, oh how I missed you”

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GTA 6: Trailer is already here because Rockstar is no longer interested in leaks – Release not before 2025

Dariusz Müller Dariusz Müller Reading time 3 minutes

The first trailer for GTA 6 is now out and showcases for the first time the main characters, the city, and the release year of the highly anticipated action game

Rockstar Games surprisingly released the first trailer for GTA 6 shortly after midnight on December 5, 2023, ahead of the actual schedule by several hours. Originally, the trailer was supposed to be released at 3:00 PM German time.

In short:

  • The first trailer for GTA 6 was released ahead of the actual schedule
  • The trailer showcases the city of Vice City, inspired by Miami, as well as the main characters
  • GTA 6 is set to be released in 2025
  • Fans are reacting very positively to the trailer

First look at the protagonists and Vice City

What does the trailer show? The trailer is 1:30 minutes long and showcases Vice City, the city where the game is set, as well as the main characters (a man and a woman). The female protagonist is apparently named Lucia – at least she is addressed by this name at the very beginning of the trailer.

Here you can watch the trailer:

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Rockstar Games shows GTA 6 for the first time in the trailer

Especially the scenes shown of the city exude a certain Florida vibe, as once again, the metropolis is inspired by Miami, just like in previous GTA installments. Here we primarily see bright sunshine, a bustling beach, the connection to the water, and plenty of extravagant actions by the locals.

However, Florida’s typical swamps, including flamingos and alligators, can also be seen. But nightclubs, sports cars, and airplanes are already visible in the trailer. So, it is to be expected that GTA 6 will stay true to the footsteps of its predecessor.

In the background of the trailer, the song “Love is A Long Road” by Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers plays. Furthermore, the release year is revealed for the first time at the end of the trailer.

Leaks force Rockstar to release earlier

Why did the trailer come earlier? As announced by Rockstar Games on X.com (formerly Twitter), the trailer was leaked before the actual release date, which led the development studio to decide to release the trailer earlier.

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When is GTA 6 coming? In addition to Vice City and the main characters, the trailer also revealed that GTA 6 is set to be released in 2025.

A specific date is unfortunately not visible in the trailer. It is also unclear whether the game will be released on all platforms simultaneously or whether, for instance, PC players will have to wait a bit longer.

Both GTA 5 and Red Dead Redemption 2 were released in October. If Rockstar Games sticks to this rhythm, a release in the fourth quarter of 2025 is possible.

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“Looks unbelievably good” – trailer well received by fans

What are the first reactions? Mostly, the trailer is received very positively by fans. Especially the graphics and the atmosphere of the city are praised.

  • “What the hell is this for in-game graphics? It looks real (via Reddit).”
  • “Pure Florida, I love it (via Reddit).”
  • “This looks like a damn movie (via Reddit).”
  • “Looks great, but I didn’t expect 2025. I was hoping for the holiday season 2024 (via Reddit).”
  • “Looks unbelievably good. Honestly, I don’t mind that they are taking their time. Let’s just hope for a release early 2025 so we don’t have to wait a full 2 years (via Reddit).”
  • “Vice City, oh, how I missed you. What a trailer. They really captured the mood of the original. Unbelievable (via Reddit).”

Of course, the desired release year is also a big topic on social networks. Even though many fans had expected a release in 2025, there was still a strong hope for 2024.

After all, the wait for the first trailer has finally come to an end, and we can start analyzing the scenes shown in detail.

This news is currently being processed in a breaking manner and will be further supplemented with more information.

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Steam: New cooperative shooter showcases its powerful sorceress in the trailer, free demo is 92% positive

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Gatekeeper is a new roguelite on Steam, which attracts with a sci-fi setting and top-down combat. The powerful sorceress of the game is introduced in a trailer.

What kind of game is this? Gatekeeper is a new roguelite on Steam, which promises you some features alongside the sci-fi setting, interesting graphics, and fast-paced top-down combats:

  • Multiple characters with unique abilities
  • Combines various abilities through upgrades and artifacts
  • Get totems by completing challenges and access new areas
  • Over 100 collectibles that influence gameplay and change every run
  • Many beautiful planets with unique enemies and bosses

You can play Gatekeeper alone or in online co-op and face the challenges of this sci-fi adventure as a universe defender.

In the current trailer, the game introduces its latest playable character:

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Gatekeeper Trailer

When will it be released? The release of Gatekeeper is scheduled for the first quarter of 2024 on Steam. However, the latest trailer does not reveal an exact date.

If you want to get a little sneak peek at the game, since November 10, 2023, there is a free “prologue version” on Steam, which already has 92% positive reviews.

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Gatekeeper’s sorceress is a fast fighter and good team player

Which character is introduced in the trailer? The trailer introduces you to a sorceress of the game in a few short but fast-paced gameplay clips. Pandora is the latest character to be introduced before the release.

As a sorceress and fighter with a large range, Pandora shows in the trailer how she darts between groups and can take out multiple enemies at once.

Her shots cause energy from defeated opponents to rise into the air and crash back onto the battlefield as destructive AoE explosions.

The developers note that while Pandora has less health than the other universe defenders, her abilities make her a good team player.

Pandora has the ability to create a large healing circle where she sprints. Since this has quite a wide radius, many team members can usually benefit from it at the same time.

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New MMORPG gets subscription model, battle pass and in-game shop, but at least fans can determine the price

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World of Jade Dynasty is the successor to the 2007-released Asia MMORPG Jade Dynasty. The development team from Perfect World Games has now revealed that the title will be released with a subscription payment model. This approach takes inspiration from World of Warcraft and Final Fantasy 14.

What is World of Jade Dynasty?

So far, no release date for World of Jade Dynasty is known. The MMORPG is set to be released first in China, and nothing is known yet about a global release. On December 29, 2023, 10,000 players from China can participate in a test to get a first look at the game (via World of Jade Dynasty).

How beautiful the MMORPG truly is, MeinMMO shows you in the following trailer:

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Development team discusses the monetization of the game

How is the game funded? The development of the MMORPG is said to have cost around 55 million euros and has taken about 9 years so far. For comparison: In Lost Ark, the development costs were estimated at around 83 million euros.

To recoup the costs, World of Jade Dynasty relies on a subscription model: Players must purchase a card every month to play the title. Additionally, there will be an item shop and a battle pass that is not pay-to-win, but will only include cosmetic items.

The development team chose the subscription model because it wants to build “a good gaming ecosystem” and maintain “a harmonious and long-term relationship with the players”. Therefore, players can also decide how much the subscription will cost.

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How much is a monthly card? Perfect World did not provide any details on how much the subscription model will cost. Instead, players are allowed to use the associated assistant app to decide how high the price will be.

App users can participate in a survey via the app and name their preferred payment price from five options. However, the survey is only available in China. Players have until today to vote on the price.

What would you be willing to pay for such an MMORPG? Let us know in the comments!

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LoL: Teammate says that Faker is missing one thing to be a perfect player

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Even the most outstanding legends are not free from weaknesses. In an interview with JTBC-TV on December 3, the League of Legends player Gumayusi, who won the championship with T1 in November, shared his views on Faker. He described Faker as an almost perfect player and person, but emphasized that there is one crucial aspect that still leaves room for improvement.

Faker’s fourth World Championship: After his impressive win of the fourth World Championship trophy, Faker is being praised on social media by T1. The mid-laner, regarded as the best esports player in history, remains at the top of the world even a decade after his debut.

In a 30-minute TV show, the bot-laner Gumayusi gave a comprehensive interview aimed at a broad audience. The unusual highlight of his achievements on the channel surprised fans, who were impressed.

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The presenter wants to know from Gumayusi if Faker can still improve

During a casual TV interview in South Korea, which can also be found on the Youtube channel of the broadcaster, the presenter faced Gumayusi. In the show, Gumayusi praised his teammate Faker as a perfect professional and person. Although he was not inclined to criticize, the presenter asked about possible improvements.

What did Gumayusi say? The asked player shyly replied: ‘Maybe he comes a bit late sometimes. Without that, he would be perfect.’ Despite this small remark, he continued to emphasize Faker’s outstanding player qualities. The interview remained relaxed overall, with Gumayusi also sharing interesting insights into the motivation and journey of T1 at the World Championships.

Gumayusi started his competitive career five years ago in 2018 when he joined Team T1. His impressive performances have established him not only as a talented player but also led to him being announced as a key part of the unchanged roster for the year 2024.

This continuity and his contribution to the team have significantly raised expectations for T1 for the upcoming LCK season. Fans can be excited to see how Gumayusi and the team will perform in the league given these high expectations.

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What’s new with T1? It seems that T1 has confirmed the selection of skins for the League of Legends Worlds 2023. Contrary to initial speculations, the team’s winning roster for 2024 is set to remain unchanged. 

The triumph at the Worlds has evidently inspired the bot-laner, as he announced ambitious competitive goals. He expressed the feeling that his career is still ahead of him, and his next goal is to exceed the former dominance of the T1 dynasty, including the former bot-laners of the lineup. 

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AMD’s new patent could finally offer what Ryzen has done for AMD’s CPUs for graphics cards

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AMD has introduced a new patent for graphics cards. This could mean a performance boost and other benefits in the future. MeinMMO explains what it is all about.

What kind of patent is this? A little over a week ago, an AMD patent titled “Distributed Geometry” was published by the US Patent Office. The patent itself was filed by AMD in April 2023. The patent describes a complete chiplet approach for GPUs, where the rendering workload is distributed across a series of chips instead of having a massive chip handling the entire processing.

This architecture is not necessarily new, as AMD has already successfully implemented such a chiplet system in its Ryzen processors. However, for graphics cards, this could mean a significant performance boost in the future.

Performance leap and especially cost savings

Why is AMD doing this? The chiplet design primarily has the advantage of lowering manufacturing costs in the long run. Very powerful chips are only marginally cost-efficient, as fewer chips can fit on silicon wafers. By dividing into many small modules, significantly more chips can fit on a wafer. If chips are damaged during production, they are completely lost. With many small chips, despite failures, many more chips remain.

On the other hand, this ideally also means a significant performance boost if the new chiplet design makes its way into the new graphics cards.

What challenges are there? AMD must overcome some hurdles for a powerful design. Because on a graphics chip, huge amounts of data are shifted, copied, or transferred in nanoseconds.

With the transition to a chiplet design, the system, which connects everything with the shared cache and memory controllers, needs to be completely rebuilt. However, AMD should bring enough experience from the CPU sector here.

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AMD graphics cards with chiplet design are expected no earlier than 2025

When will the first graphics cards arrive? For now, we can only speculate when the new chiplet design might appear in graphics cards. Colleagues from PCGamer consider it unlikely that AMD will showcase the new design in the next generation. RDNA4 is supposedly set to launch in 2024.

Many speculate that AMD graphics cards with a completely new chiplet design will hit the market no earlier than 2025.

What would this mean for us? The transition could provide a significant advantage for AMD’s new graphics cards.

Especially for the market, competitive graphics cards from AMD could be a strong statement, as Nvidia currently dominates here. And it might be beneficial for competition and prices if AMD succeeds in gaining some market shares from Nvidia.

This “chase” has been successful for AMD with its Ryzen processors: Here, AMD has been able to take considerable market shares from the dominant player Intel for several years and is often regarded as the better recommendation, also thanks to better prices:

It was one of the best-selling graphics cards from Nvidia, and yet it’s AMD that has significantly extended their lifespan in gaming

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GTA 6: The gigantic map brings us back to Vice City – “This looks absolutely incredible”

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After years of waiting, it is finally here: The trailer for the next installment of the “Grand Theft Auto” series was released last night after a leak. In it, players get a first glimpse of the game world. As is typical of Rockstar, it will be gigantic. We explain where the journey is headed and how the community reacts to the announcement.

Where does GTA 6 take place? The game will, as is customary for the series, be based on our real world, but it will still offer a fictional setting for its presumably absurd storyline. In the surprisingly published trailer, we get a first impression.

Current information suggests that “GTA 6” is set in the fictional U.S. state of Leonida. Based on real Florida, players can expect sunny beaches, neon-lit nightclubs, dry landscapes, and much more.

Most of the gameplay time will likely be spent in the already familiar city of Vice City. We know it from the eponymous installment of the series, where we created chaos in the shoes of the iconic “Tommy Vercetti.”

Even before the trailer release, there were several leaks, including those from the son of a developer. It has already been hinted in a leak that there will be a larger lake on the map (via sportskeeda). Similar to its predecessor, “GTA 6” will allow players to escape the stressful gangster lifestyle for a few hours and relax with a peaceful boat ride.

Have you already seen the GTA-6 trailer? If not, you can take a look at it here:

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Rockstar Games shows GTA 6 for the first time in the trailer

What else does the trailer show? Those who have been paying attention may have noticed some map details within the trailer. For example, it already depicts the suburbs controlled by gangs, a swamp with a mud battle, a prison, expansive beaches, and the tallest skyscrapers. The gap between rich and poor will play a role again. Where our playable characters will be headed, as they shoot through Vice City in true Bonnie-and-Clyde style, remains to be seen.

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How does the community react to the new map?

Since the trailer’s release, there has been much discussion on Reddit about the first images. The map is particularly noteworthy.

Many reactions are enthusiastic:

  • The user “IHighlyDoubtThatMan” nostalgically writes: “I actually have tears in my eyes. Ten years ago, I was looking for GTA 6 videos on YouTube, and my stupid 12-year-old self believed everything I saw.”
  • “ElectricFeel703” states: “It’s crazy how well they captured the look and feel of Miami.”
  • Even small details visible in the trailer are enthusiastically highlighted, such as by Reddit user “NegKDRatio,” who writes: “I love this broken bridge. It’s going to be fun to ride over it on a motorcycle.”
  • Typical for the series, local players, in this case from Miami, feel right at home, “FiresiteRS” adds: “Having lived my entire life in Miami, it’s very interesting to see places I recognize in the trailer.”

Consensus on Reddit is clear: the game world impresses right from the first trailer and creates anticipation for more. Especially the graphical implementation and the abundance of small details make past GTA cities like San Andreas or Los Santos feel forgettable, generating immense expectations already.

Only a few critical voices on Reddit warn against having too high expectations. User “BocaDelIguana” suggests that players should not expect more than a single large city and its surroundings.

In the upcoming content pieces that Rockstar Games will throw our way until the release, we will likely learn more aspects of Leonida and the capital, Vice City. Whether the metropolis and its surroundings can ultimately meet the high expectations remains to be seen until the game is released.

What do you think of the new map? Do you like the trailer in general? We have compiled the first reactions.

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If you annoy Lazarus in the new patch of Baldur’s Gate 3, you’re done

Cortyn Cortyn Reading time 2 minutes

Do you enjoy teasing Lazarus in Baldur’s Gate 3? If you go too far, there can now be very dramatic consequences.

The latest patch of Baldur’s Gate 3 has brought many changes. Most notably, the end of the game is now more rounded and has a few new sequences that give the entire game a worthy conclusion. However, you also have ways to ruin this conclusion – if you don’t adhere to the host’s rules. For even Lazarus’ patience has limits.

Spoiler warning: If you have not experienced the new ending of Baldur’s Gate 3 and want to play it yourself, you should not read on.

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What happens at the end? After the original ending of Baldur’s Gate 3, under certain conditions, there is a big farewell party. Here, Lazarus invites you and throws a massive party in your camp. This is a good moment to say goodbye to everyone and reflect on the long adventure one last time.

As is fitting for Baldur’s Gate 3, you also have almost complete freedom at this party and can cause plenty of chaos – at least up to a certain limit. Because if you do not behave, Lazarus will intervene.

What does Lazarus do at the party? For the most part, Lazarus tolerates your nonsense. However, the limit is crossed as soon as you actually kill any guest at the party. In that case, a cutscene begins immediately, where Lazarus slowly approaches your character and shows great disappointment.

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He reprimands you for ruining “his party” and is finally fed up with your behavior. In a heartbeat, he opens a portal and hurls you through it, banishing you not only from the party but also from the world.

No, you don’t even get a saving throw against this attack – you are banished from the world without the possibility of resistance. That’s how powerful Lazarus is.

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Who is Lazarus? Lazarus, or in English “Withers,” mostly plays a supporting role. You find him early in Act 1 and he is basically a “safety net” to ensure you can complete your game. He resurrects fallen allies or provides you with mercenary replacements if you have scared off all the “real” companions. Additionally, you can reset your talents and class with him. On top of that, he is invulnerable – no matter what you do, he takes no damage and simply smiles at your efforts.

This makes Lazarus seem more like a game mechanic and less like an NPC in the game world – but that is misleading.

Who Lazarus really is, we have explained in this article.

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Baldur’s Gate 3 becomes even harder with a new game mode – no more reloading when you mess up

Linda Baumgartl Linda Baumgartl Reading time 3 minutes

For fans of Baldur’s Gate 3, Patch 5 was like an early Christmas present. Because the already large game received another 30 GB of new content. Among them is the “Honour Mode”, which puts you to the toughest test yet.

What game modes have existed so far? So far, there have been a total of three different difficulty levels in Baldur’s Gate 3.

  • Explorer: for a narrative experience with easier battles and discounts at merchants
  • Balanced: for a well-rounded adventure
  • Tactician: a tough campaign focusing on combat

With Patch 5, two new modes were added. You can find an overview of all the new features here:

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No more “Save Scumming”

One of the most important new features of Patch 5 is the “Honour Mode”. With this difficulty level, developer Larian Studios presents players with a new, even tougher challenge.

Which “Baldur’s Gate 3” player doesn’t know it? The character is perfectly leveled for the situation, the necessary dice value is low, nothing can possibly go wrong. But then you roll a 1 and fail. Such unexpected dice results are simply part of the true “Dungeons & Dragons” experience.

But especially with rolls that have far-reaching consequences, the temptation to simply load an old save file to repeat the roll is strong. Whether you want to succeed in a romance or avoid a massacre – there is always a second chance.

Not so in the new “Honour Mode”. Here you only have a single save file! “Save Scumming”, or excessive reloading to always get the perfect result, is not possible.

Here you get tips on how to properly level your character:

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What else can the mode do? Basically, the “Honour Mode” is a modified Tactician mode. This means that the following rules have been adopted from there and provided with even tougher values:

  • Permadeath: If your group dies, the run is considered failed. However, you can continue playing in “Custom Mode”.
  • Stronger enemies: NPCs have more hit points and receive a bonus on all rolls. The enemy AI is generally tougher.
  • Economy: Prices at merchants are higher and the selling value drops. A long rest also requires more supplies.

The “Honour Mode” additionally introduces legendary actions for the most powerful bosses to make fighting them even more challenging. These are bonus actions that the enemy can perform after a character’s turn. More turns – more danger!

Unintended exploits in the new mode are also supposed to be fixed.

What reward is there? If you endure all these adversities and manage to finish the game in “Honour Mode”, you will be rewarded with a unique reward. You can unlock a dice skin: the golden D20.

Realistic “Dungeons & Dragons” experience, but easier

If you want to play with only one save slot but don’t want the increased difficulty of the “Honour Mode”? Then you can simply create a game in the new “Custom Mode”.

As the name suggests, you can fully customize the game according to your wishes.

To simulate a more realistic “Dungeons & Dragons” experience, you can, for example, hide the enemy hit points, failed perception checks, or the required dice sum.

Baldur's Gate 3 - Custom Mode
The Custom Mode offers many customization options.

If you want to engage in a particular romance without reloading, you have to get it right from the beginning. The Drow Minthara is probably particularly difficult in this regard. Especially if small bugs make life harder.

If you still want to pursue a romance with Minthara, it might be worth playing as a specific character:

The hardest romance in Baldur’s Gate 3 takes an unexpected turn if you play as a specific character

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  1. Polygon
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New trailer for Dragon Age Dreadwolf shows in 40 seconds where the journey is heading and provides release date

Linda Knabe Linda Knabe Reading time 2 minutes

Dragon Age Dreadwolf, the fourth installment of the popular role-playing series, promises players in a new trailer not only almost unknown areas but also new information in summer 2024.

What is it about? Dragon Age 4 has kept fans waiting for new information for a long time. Now, the role-playing game presents initial impressions of the new areas in a new trailer and gives an initial timeframe in which fans can expect more.

In summer 2024, Dragon Age Dreadwolf is set to be fully revealed. However, what exactly this means and how far away a release is still remains unclear.

On the official website, you can sign up for the newsletter for more information.

We have already embedded the new trailer here for you:

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Dragon Age Dreadwolf Thedas Calls Trailer

What does the trailer show? Gameplay is still not shown in the latest trailer for Dragon Age Dreadwolf. Instead, it primarily makes fans of the series very happy with other insights.

The trailer showcases three areas of the continent Thedas, which makes up a large part of the Dragon Age world:

  • The nation Antiva, with the port city Treviso
  • The peninsula Rivain
  • The kingdom of Anderfels, with the headquarters Weisshaupt

These will not only be shown on the world map of Thedas, but the trailer will also provide an initial glimpse into the design of these areas. It seems likely that the journey in the fourth installment of Dragon Age will at least lead to these three locations.

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The graphical impressions of the areas are accompanied by a few spoken words.

For example, that Antiva is dominated by the Crows, who fight for everyone and will always do so. Or, that the Grey Wardens from Weisshaupt will not hide in their castle.

In Dragon Age 4, a significant challenge may lie ahead, with many groups possibly fighting against each other or side by side.

At the end of the trailer, there is a rather ominous announcement. It states that soon the whole world will be at peace under the rule of an unknown entity.

However, it is unclear who exactly this announcement comes from. If it originates from the ‘Dreadwolf’ itself, it would mean a new voice actor for the character from the previous installment. As there are no further details about this yet, it can only be speculated.

What are the reactions? Although there is not much to see in the trailer itself, the reactions in the comments (via YouTube) are incredibly positive and enthusiastic. Especially fans are excited about the few small pieces of information and glimpses that the trailer has brought:

  • CerealCommander writes: ‘I am so excited to travel to the countries that were previously […] only mentioned’
  • KillerPampelMuse89 writes: ‘I hope we get to see more of Anderfels, I have always wanted to know what the wandering hills look like. The shown areas look good so far.’
  • Ghost19_ writes: ‘Really, really glad to see that the Grey Wardens still play a significant role. […] hopefully, this part dives deeper into their lore.’
  • stormcloak1822 writes: ‘Well, it sounds like the Dreadwolf is not our only problem.’

What do you think about the new trailer and the first images of the new areas? Feel free to share your opinions in the comments.

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Pokémon GO: Spotlight Hour today with Barschwa and Candy Bonus

Max Handwerk Max Handwerk Reading time 2 minutes

In Pokémon GO a new Spotlight Hour starts today, on December 5, 2023 – this time with Barschwa. We will show you everything about Shiny, the bonuses, and event times.

What kind of event is this? The Spotlight Hour takes place every Tuesday evening in Pokémon GO. For 60 minutes, you will encounter a specific Pokémon in abundance. Additionally, there is always a special bonus.

Today you will encounter Barschwa, a Water-type Pokémon from the third generation of games.

Spotlight Hour on December 5 – Start, Shiny and Bonuses

When does it start? The Spotlight Hour starts as always at 6:00 PM. After an hour, at 7:00 PM, it will again end, and the normal spawns, or the event spawns from the new route event will appear.

What bonuses are there? During the event time, you will encounter almost exclusively wild Barschwa in the wild. It will appear everywhere.

For each catch, you will receive double the amount of candies.

You can find an overview of the remaining Spotlight Hours in December here:

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Can you catch Shiny Barschwa? Yes, the Shiny variant of Barschwa can be caught in Pokémon Go. However, you should keep in mind that the Shiny rate is not increased. So you need a lot of luck to see the shiny variant of Barschwa.

The shiny versions of Barschwa and Milotic
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Is the Spotlight Hour worth it today? Both Barschwa and Milotic are unfortunately not particularly strong fighters in Pokémon GO. Neither in the battle league nor in raids are they top options. So use the hour primarily if you need the Pokédex entry or want to collect candies for the Milotic evolution.

And what else is happening in the game? You can find out in the overview of the events in Pokémon GO in December 2023.

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Sony is reportedly banning thousands of accounts on PS4 and PS5 and no one knows why

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Players report that their PlayStation accounts are being suspended. And no one knows why. Sony has not commented on this so far. Players suspect that it is a mistake, as the suspension has randomly affected many users.

Who is being suspended? The colleagues at TheVerge report that hundreds of users are coming forward stating that their PlayStation accounts are being suspended. Since Monday, many players have reported that their account has been suspended and that they received a message from Sony (via twitter.com):

This account has been permanently suspended from the PlayStation Network due to violations of the PlayStation Network terms of service and the user agreement

Community suspects that it must be a mistake

Some speculate that it must be a mistake. For example, another user wrote on reddit:

I have received a permanent suspension, no email, no appeal. I literally played this morning. I am trying to get into a chat. They are overwhelmed on the phone, and I was the 265th (person) in the chat. This must be a mistake.

Has Sony commented on this so far? No, not yet. There has not been a public statement yet, and there are also no proposed solutions on important sites. Allegedly, the phone chat is currently also overwhelmed.

How many users are affected? That is unclear. In the editorial office, we were able to log into our PS5 without any issues. We were also able to log in without any problems on the PC in the web store.

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New shooter on Steam relies on ruthless realism and authentic battles

Dariusz Müller Dariusz Müller Reading time 2 minutes

Next week, a new shooter starts on Steam that aims to portray combat as authentically as possible.

What kind of game is this? A new shooter named “Direct Contact” will be released on Steam next week, on December 13, 2023, in Early Access. The game aims to authentically simulate modern warfare while providing a realistic experience when handling weapons.

The gameplay of Direct Contact is designed for players to cooperatively infiltrate enemy territory in various missions and eliminate the opposing forces.

You will take on the roles of various special forces from around the world and coordinate your actions with your teammates. However, your enemies are also expected to coordinate their actions and communicate with one another. Moreover, your opponents will actively attempt to flank you in order to eliminate you.

Here you can watch the latest trailer for Direct Contact:

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The Shooter Direct Contact Shows a New Trailer

Intense realism in explosions and… doors

What defines the gameplay? One of the most important properties of the gameplay is the pursuit of authenticity and realism. The developers aim to achieve this with realistic weapon sounds, animations, and the intricacies of bullet physics.

According to the Steam page for Direct Contact, the developers are in contact with real veterans to learn from their expertise in tactics and weapon sounds.

In implementing the most realistic gameplay possible, the developers also focused on immersive explosions, for example, when you call in an airstrike with an A10 Warthog or a Eurofighter.

The same applies to doors and how you open them. Here, Direct Contact resembles games like Ready or Not: you can blow up, swing wide open, or cautiously inch open the door to gather information.

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Will there be PvP? We cannot say for sure at the moment, but on Steam, the developers added “Online PvP” as a keyword to describe their game, alongside “Online Coop” and “LAN Coop”.

However, apart from the mention of the keyword “Online PvP”, there is currently no information regarding whether PvP is still planned, what it would look like in the game, and whether it will be part of the Early Access launch on December 13.

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Star Wars: There are hints about the past of Han Solo’s loyal companion

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A book takes a closer look at the history of the Wookiees and discusses events that took place before the Star Wars films. This could explain what Chewbacca was doing before he joined Han Solo.

The book Star Wars: The Secrets of the Wookiees by Marc Sumerak focuses on Chewbacca’s peers, the Wookiees. It also addresses major events surrounding their home planet Kashyyyk.

Star Wars: The Secrets of the Wookiees is considered canon, meaning it is set in the same universe as the films surrounding Star Wars and provides additional information.

From the book, it can be inferred what Chewbacca, the loyal companion of Han Solo, might have been doing before he joined the captain of the Millennium Falcon.

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Chewbacca probably fought for his home

In The Secrets of the Wookiees, one learns that Kashyyyk, the home of Chewbacca and other Wookiees, has been attacked by the Trade Federation for many years:

Therefore, “[…] the Wookiees fought tirelessly against the repeated attacks of the Trade Federation for two decades.” (from The Secrets of the Wookiees via: Screenrant)

This shows that the Federation has been attempting to seize foreign planets long before the invasion of Naboo – in this case, that of the Wookiees.

During the Clone Wars, the Trade Federation received additional support from the Separatist Alliance to launch a final attack in 19 BBY to conquer Kashyyyk once and for all.

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At the end of the Clone Wars, Chewbacca was with Yoda in his homeland. In Star Wars: Episode 3: Revenge of the Sith, the Wookiee is 181 years old (his species has an average lifespan of 400 years).

Thus, it is likely that Chewbacca witnessed the years of invasion attempts by the Trade Federation and fought alongside the other Wookiees against the enemies.

A “Star Wars” comic also revealed the important role of a character that barely appears in the films. We are talking about Cyborg Lobot, who is Lando Calrissian’s right hand:
Star Wars reveals after 43 years what important role an inconspicuous character plays

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The WoW community is excited: “Collecting equipment has never felt so good”

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Collecting gear in World of Warcraft is old news – but right now it’s more fun than it has been in years.

If there’s one thing that has remained constant over the years in World of Warcraft, it’s the amount of criticism players have. But at least currently, many seem very satisfied with Dragonflight and the recent changes – even if some classes are being heavily nerfed right now.

However, one thing is currently receiving praise from many sides: The way gear is collected and improved, that is the “gearing system”.

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This is what the community thinks: In the WoW Subreddit, a post by TheGreatGreenDragon is currently circulating, saying:

It feels like you can really grind hard to increase your power level without relying too much on randomness. I haven’t dropped a single tier set piece in the raid in the last 3 weeks, but with the tokens, the keystone master, and the vault, I was able to complete the set this weekend and significantly increase my DPS. The only time I felt like I wasn’t making item level progress was when we tried a hard boss in the heroic raid for several hours, but that’s understandable.

There are just so many ways to improve yourself.

There is a lot of support for this. While some note that they were skeptical about the new emblem system at first, they have now warmed to it and hope that it will remain in future expansions.

Lats9 summarizes it like this:

The new gearing system is one of the best systems ever made:

  • It allows better and faster progress.
  • It makes gear from lower difficulty levels relevant for a longer time.
  • It provides actual progress for solo players.
  • It makes farming transmog very easy.

What has Blizzard changed? Already in the last season, Blizzard introduced the flight stones and emblems – at that time still as items in the inventory. Meanwhile, all emblems have become currencies, so they no longer take up inventory space. The system of “emblem fragments” has also been abolished, resulting in fewer currencies overall.

Additionally, progress is a bit slower – there are more tiers in upgrades and slightly stricter caps per week.

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Is there still criticism? Yes, there are some points of criticism remaining. The first issue is that flight stones are received in too small quantities. This is particularly noticeable to players who visit only a few dungeons a week and rely mainly on items from the vault. They often have to grind world quests additionally or visit a few more dungeons to be able to carry out upgrades.

The second major point of criticism is the ratio of items received from raids and Mythic+. At the end of the week, a “Mythic+11” already provides items that are equivalent to heroic raid bosses – many find this inappropriate. At the same time, a “Mythic+16” is hardly comparable in difficulty to a mythic raid boss. The opinion here is that raids feel a little worse than dungeons.

What do you think of the current gearing system in World of Warcraft? Do you like the system, or do you find it too cumbersome?

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New MMORPG mixes magic and machines, launching soon in beta – here’s how to sign up

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The new action MMORPG Crystal of Atlan takes place in a world full of magic and machines and shows us more from the game in the new gameplay trailer. The beta for mobile gamers starts in mid-December.

This is what Crystal of Atlan is about. In Crystal of Atlan, it is an action MMORPG that offers a world full of magic and machines. The game features anime graphics, dynamic battles, exciting dungeons and raids, as well as cross-platform play between PC and mobile devices.

In the world of Atlan, magic and technology coexist. After the second Magitek Revolution, magic became an important source of power that can be used everywhere. And when the mysterious source of unlimited magical energy, the Atlan crystal, appears, the city of adventurers is surrounded by a conspiracy.

The latest gameplay trailer, which was uploaded to the YouTube channel of Crystal of Atlan, can be watched here:

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New MMORPG Crystal of Atlan – Game Preview

12 classes for different play styles

What classes are there in Crystal of Atlan? There are a total of 12 different classes in Crystal of Atlan, each with different abilities. Some fight with full-bodied commitment, while others rely on puppets: 

  • Scytheguard: a girl who is older than she looks. She is determined to protect others. Her puppet uses a scythe. With her enhanced defensive abilities, she helps in melee combat.
  • Puppeteer: a mysterious girl with a large puppet by her side. In contrast to her frail physique, the puppet has deadly precision and destructive abilities.
  • Gunner: the hot-headed and stubborn cannoness: with the huge cannon in hand, she sacrifices her agility for maximum firepower.
  • Bounty Hunter: The bounty hunter equipped with two weapons is a lone predator. Quick and strategic, she prefers to catch her prey by surrounding them with swarms of bullets.
  • Berserker: As the name suggests, the berserker is a simple, wild man. He is obsessed with strength and can easily become enthusiastic about bloody battles. With his powerful movements, which provide him with a large attack surface, he is unstoppable with his mighty blows.
  • Elementalist: The elegant and well-mannered elemental magician. He masters the power of the elements and controls all magical energy on the battlefield.
  • Musketeer: After witnessing one crime after another committed in broad daylight, the grumpy and righteous Serena decided to no longer conform and began to punish evil with her own hands.
  • Magiblade: The Magiblade relies on skill and agility, remaining graceful and conspicuous as she performs natural, flowing movements in battle.
  • Swordsman: The swordsman was born on a remote floating island and grew into an adventurer from Atlan who wields a sword and fights with a combination of strength and agility.
  • Blademaiden: The Blademaidens puppet, relying heavily on her characteristics as a weapon, wields two blades and can leave her master’s side to perform large-scale attacks.
  • Magister: The Magister was born into a noble family in the royal capital and showed exceptional talent for magic from a young age.
  • Warlock: Power, shrouded in a fog of darkness, with a hint of madness stemming from his lack of emotions. The mysterious warlock values practicality above all. If chaos works, then he brings chaos – even if it has consequences he can’t imagine.
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This is how you access the beta

The beta starts in mid-December and mainly takes place through the Google Play Store. Some PC players will also be given the opportunity to test the game; whether the test will take place via Steam or directly via download from the website is still unknown.

You can still sign up until December 8th on the official website of Crystal of Atlan. When the new MMORPG will be released is still unknown at this time.

What other MMORPGs are still in development, you can find here:

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Pokémon GO: Today starts the “Along the Routes” event with new NPC & Shiny

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In Pokémon GO starts the Along the Routes event. What you can reap at the event, you will find out here.

When does the event take place? The Along the Routes event starts on Tuesday, December 5, 2023, at 10:00 AM and ends on Friday, December 8, 2023, at 8:00 PM. The focus of the event should be the exchange of gifts and the routes, where you can of course also find the Zygarde Cells.

What does the event offer? In addition to a whole range of Pokémon that appear more frequently in the wild during the event, there will also be other Pokémon that can hatch from 7km eggs at that time. Additionally, there will be various bonuses, a limited-time research, and event-related field research tasks with Pokémon as rewards. There will also be showcases that you can participate in.

Furthermore, the new special research Route to New Friendships, you can find the steps and rewards here.

Starting from December 4, 2023, there will be an update related to the event, where you can meet the new NPC Mateo on routes. You will also be able to use the party-play feature not only for raids but also when following routes at the same time as the debut of the new NPC.

Pokémon during the Along the Routes event

Which Pokémon can I encounter at the event? You can encounter the following Pokémon more often at the event.

In the wild

  • Schmeckmag*
  • Kapoera*
  • Spoink*
  • Barschwa*
  • Yorkleff*
  • Fleknoil*
  • Emolga
  • Wolly
  • Pamo

In 7km eggs

  • Hisui-Fukano*
  • Togepi*
  • Sniebel*
  • Hisui-Sniebel*
  • Mobai*
  • Psiau
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In field research

  • Evoli*
  • Hisui-Sniebel*
  • Wolly

In the limited-time research

  • Hisui-Sniebel*
  • Barschwa*
  • Wolly
  • Pamo

The Pokémon marked with * can appear as shiny Pokémon. Hisui-Sniebel is making its debut in its shiny variant at this event.

The trailer for the new season Timeless Travels

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Pokémon GO shows the new season “Timeless Travels” in the trailer

Active bonuses and showcase Pokémon in the event

What bonuses are there during the event? The following bonuses will be active during the event.

  • Eggs hatch twice as fast from incubators when placed in an incubator during the event
  • 3 times experience points for spinning PokéStops
  • 5 times experience points for the first spin of a PokéStop
  • double stardust when opening gifts

Which Pokémon will participate in the showcase? There will also be showcases for this event. To participate in them, you will need Sniebel or Hisui-Sniebel – provided the wrong Pokémon is not mistakenly assigned to the showcase. In the showcases, you can grab rewards, so make sure to secure as many specimens with high scores as possible.

What do you think of the event? Do you actively use the route feature yourself, or do you prefer to be on your own paths? Are there Pokémon in the event that interest you?

If you want to know what other events are taking place in December 2023 in Pokémon GO, you will of course find it with us.

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Path of Exile – Affliction: Free expansion brings back three new class specializations and a popular endgame mode

Christoph Waldboth Christoph Waldboth Reading time 2 minutes

Starting from December 8, all “Path of Exile” fans can dive into the new expansion “Affliction”. The already packed hack and slash game will become significantly more extensive. In addition to three new Ascendancy classes and a number of new items, a popular game mode is also set to make its return after some absence.

What is the situation? Aside from the leading title “Diablo” from Blizzard Entertainment, there is hardly a hack and slash game that can match the popularity of “Path of Exile.” Naturally, many other genre representatives want a piece of the pie; you can find out which games they are in a separate article from us.

Famous for its immense complexity, largely due to the skill tree, “Path of Exile” also scores points by allowing players to hunt monsters for free since its release in 2013. The new expansion “Affliction” does not change that.

A first impression is provided by the trailer:

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Path of Exile: Affliction Official Trailer

The new expansion “Affliction” will be released this Friday

What does the new expansion bring? Although the official sequel to the main game starts its closed beta on June 7, 2024, developer Grinding Gear Games does not hold back on extensive changes and expansions for the first part. In summary, players can expect the following:

  • “Affliction League”: In this new endgame mode, players encounter strange will-o’-the-wisps that lead the heroes to the so-called “Virdischen Finsterwald”. This new area is typically filled with monsters. With the help of the lights, the plague that grips the dark forest is to be fought.
  • Three new class specifications: In addition to the already highly complex skill system of the game, three additional Ascendancy classes, essentially subclasses to your current main class, are introduced. These three are called “Guardians of the Maji,” “Wizards of the Fog,” and “Darkwood Primalist.”.
  • In addition, there will be numerous new items, including more than 15 completely new and unique objects.
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What else can you expect? A special highlight for long-time players might be the return of “Ultimatum.” The game mode, which was only available for a short time, namely between April and July 2021, will be permanently integrated into the main game starting with the release of the new expansion.

In “Ultimatum,” players meet the so-called “Trial Master,” who has valuable loot on offer – provided one faces his tough trials. If you win the fight, the game presents you with a choice: Do you secure the loot, or do you risk it all to double your winnings with another victory? Overall, the game will lose none of its difficulty, which applies to this, as well as past expansions.

So, “Affliction” will occupy players for many hours again. The expansion will be released on December 8 for PC via Steam. Console players will have to wait a bit longer. PlayStation and Xbox players can start on December 13.

Have you already played the main game? Or are you looking for alternatives? We have introduced a selection of them.

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Source(s):
  1. pathofexile.com
  2. YouTube