A build makes you the best salami warrior in Baldur’s Gate 3

Linda Baumgartl Linda Baumgartl Reading time 2 minutes

Baldur’s Gate 3 gives you a lot of freedom in the game. One of the quirkiest features is probably the large salamis that you can equip as a weapon. The player “cRPG Bro” presents his sausage build on YouTube, with which you can master the entire game as a “Salami Warrior.”  

A salami as a weapon? If you’ve already spent a few nights by the campfire in Baldur’s Gate 3, you’ve probably consumed it at least once: the salami. Because as food, it provides 6 “camp supplies.”

However, the salami is also a simple melee weapon of the “bludgeon” category. Since it is a light weapon, it can conveniently be wielded by any character “dual-wielding” (one weapon in each hand).

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With this combo, you will become the “Lord of the Salamis”

In his YouTube video, “cRPG Bro” presents the optimal sausage build to get the most out of the salamis. Since the sausages themselves only deal 1-4 bludgeoning damage, they need to be enhanced with various hit effects and elemental damage.

For this, “cRPG Bro” uses a multiclass combination of paladin, warlock, and fighter.

  • The levels in warlock and paladin allow for the “Divine Strike” to be cast as frequently as possible.
  • Equipment items like “Caustic Band” or “Helldusk Gloves” add the elemental damage.

Here you can see for yourself:

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Even though two sausages would surely look good in a tavern brawl, the “weapons” unfortunately do not count towards the “Tavern Brawler” talent, which enhances improvised attacks.

Nevertheless, “cRPG Bro” shows that his build can even hold its own on the highest difficulty level of the game. He also admits: “Of course, any other weapon would be better than the salamis“.

The magic of RPGs: Sure, the salami warrior is definitely not the strongest build in the game. But that’s not what it’s about anyway. The great thing about role-playing games is that you don’t always act optimally, but rather as the embodied character. And the weirder that character is, the funnier the role-playing experience becomes. So if you want to play “Worst of Carnivore, the swinger of the holy salamis” – go for it. It’s never too early for a new run of Baldur’s Gate 3.

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Multiclass builds are not only interesting for the salami warrior. They allow you to give your character a personal touch.

Some combinations even make you truly overpowered. However, with so many combination options, it is not so easy to find the best class. Therefore, we have compiled the best multiclass builds for you here on MeinMMO:

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Hardcore Twitch streamer with facial tattoos cries because a video game has a new map

Lydia Lydia Reading time 3 minutes

The Twitch streamer Marcel “MontanaBlack” Eris (35) owes a lot to Fortnite. The return of an old map brings back memories for the 35-year-old and even makes him quite emotional.

What is it about? The Twitch streamer is none other than Marcel “MontanaBlack” Eris, one of the biggest German content creators. The game is Fortnite, which once made him famous on Twitch. And the map isn’t actually that new: It’s the OG map that has returned with Chapter 4 Season 5.

The comeback of the familiar map caused a huge influx on Fortnite over the weekend. Among the players was also MontanaBlack, who experienced a real rollercoaster of emotions.

Before Fortnite and Twitch, MontanaBlack was active on YouTube. You can see his beginnings in our video:

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OG map brings back memories for MontanaBlack

How did MontanaBlack react to the map? A montage on YouTube shows how MontanaBlack manages his first round on the new old map. The Twitch streamer is visibly excited to rediscover old places (“In my very first round of Fortnite, I landed right here.”) and to notice small changes (“Oh my God, the crate is new here, it wasn’t there before.”)

In particular, the sound of the old weapons has captivated the 35-year-old, who sits with his eyes closed for a moment and simply enjoys. In between, MontanaBlack even becomes quite emotional, although he is otherwise known for portraying the “tough guy”:

A clip shows how MontanaBlack visibly struggles with tears as he is overwhelmed by memories. You can watch the montage here:

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Why is the map so special for MontanaBlack? Fortnite is the game that the streamer has spent by far the most time on Twitch: More than 1,100 hours has he accumulated. The only game he has spent more time with is “Just Chatting” (via TwitchTracker).

Before Fortnite, the 35-year-old was already successful on YouTube, where he primarily posted shooter gameplay and told stories, but it was Fortnite that made him number 1 in German Twitch in 2018 (via sullygnome).

It is therefore to be assumed that MontanaBlack feels he owes a lot to the game. Furthermore, the streamer explains that he has spent a considerable part of his life in it. He honored this special connection in October 2022 by getting the Fortnite Rift tattooed on his face.

“How this man, with this game shaped our youth”

How is this received? Many fans also indulge in nostalgia when seeing MontanaBlack on the OG map. On YouTube, the montage evokes memories for some viewers of how they – six years younger back then – watched their “Uncle Monte”.

We have compiled some reactions for you here:

  • “How this man, with this game shaped our youth. Thank you very much.”
  • “It will never be the same as before, but the memories that the game gave me yesterday in the first round were just beautiful!”
  • “I’ve had goosebumps and tears in my eyes the entire time; I never thought this would happen”
  • “An incredibly beautiful video! I followed you much more during the early days of Fortnite than I do today. But this video also awakened emotions in me that are unmatched. You ARE the OG map! Thank you Monte, for sweetening my weekend!”

But not everyone can appreciate the streamer’s emotional outburst. On TikTok, where a video of the crying MontanaBlack received more than 1 million views, some users express their incomprehension over a man in his mid-30s reacting so emotionally to a game.

Others explain: Fortnite changed his life back then. Besides, “It’s not the old map or Fortnite itself, but the memory […] of a better time.”

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At the end of his first round, MontanaBlack narrowly misses the epic victory – it was enough for 4th place.

How did it go with the return of the OG map? Did you dive back into Fortnite over the weekend? Or did you struggle with the unfamiliar queues? Feel free to share your experiences in the comments.

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Starting Friday, you can watch a new film by a legendary director on Netflix

Niko Hernes Niko Hernes Reading time 2 minutes

David Fincher has made legendary films as a director. These include The Social Network, Seven, and Fight Club. His last film was Monk and now, after 3 years, his new film The Killer will be available on Netflix starting from November 10, 2023.

What is The Killer about?

  • The Killer is an action thriller based on a comic series.
  • The lead role is played by Michael Fassbender, whom most probably know as Magneto from the X-Men series.
  • It’s about a hitman who always completes his jobs with structure and perfect planning.

But, as often happens in such films, something goes wrong during a job, and Michael Fassbender’s character’s life is in danger as he suddenly has new enemies.

Those who prefer less thriller and more horror should check out this list:

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The Killer – Trailer for the movie about a hitman starring Michael Fassbender

Why should you keep an eye on the film? First and foremost, of course, because of the director. David Fincher is especially known for his thrillers and dramas. Gone Girl, The Social Network, and Fight Club have a very special atmosphere.

The screenwriter Andrew Kevin Walker is also involved, and in combination with David Fincher, they created the film Seven together. The story about a hitman, along with the focus on a detailed depiction of planning and execution of the work, promises a gripping story with Fincher and Walker.

But the actors are also noteworthy. Although Michael Fassbender has had missteps in his career, he has a cold yet charming presence, which can also be seen in his role as Magneto in the X-Men films. With Tilda Swinton, another great actress joins the film, who can impress in quirky roles.

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When and where can you watch the film? Unfortunately, the film does not run regularly in German cinemas; only in special screenings, if at all. However, from Friday, November 10, 2023, you can watch the film on Netflix.

Have you heard of the film, and do you plan to watch it? Then let us know in the comments.

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Bungie bans the largest German Twitch streamer for Destiny 2 – He loses 80% of his viewers

Schuhmann Schuhmann Reading time 3 minutes

In July 2023, Bungie banned the largest German-speaking Twitch streamer from Destiny 2 : Luis, known as Lachegga, was banned for toxic comments in Destiny 2. He believes these reasons are just a pretext. He was banned for openly criticizing Bungie. Although Luis still streams as much as before, his audience on Twitch has significantly shrunk in the last 90 days.

Who is Luis on Twitch?

  • The Twitch streamer and YouTuber Luis, known as Lachegga, has been active on Twitch since 2013.
  • He has always been an active streamer of Destiny: In 2016, he showed 141 hours of Destiny, but at that time had hardly any viewers, averaging about 1 viewer.
  • Over the years, his channel grew, and many other German streamers of Destiny 2 stopped streaming: As of the time of his ban in July 2023 , Luis was the German Twitch streamer with the most viewers. In May 2023, he had 140 viewers and 18,748 hours watched.
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Ban from Destiny 2 leads to a drop in viewership

How have his viewer numbers developed after the ban? After being banned from Destiny 2, Luis primarily streamed Valorant on Twitch, but was able to reach much fewer viewers with Riot’s shooter than he did before with Destiny 2:

  • His average viewers dropped from 106 to 19 – that’s a decrease of 82.1%
  • He spent almost the same number of hours streaming as in the previous 90 days
  • That people want to see him play Destiny is shown by an attempt to play Destiny 1, during which he had an average of 94 viewers
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Source. Sullygnome, the last 90 days.

Permanent ban from Destiny 2 due to toxic behavior

Why was he banned? As Bungie even stated in a tweet, Luis was banned for “ongoing violations of the code of conduct, particularly regarding harassment of players, other creators, and Bungie employees.”

The ban will also not be lifted.

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This is what Luis says about the ban: The German creator considers this reason to be a pretext. No one in Bungie’s history has ever been banned for in-game toxicity.

Bungie is simply getting rid of annoying critics with this ban.

Successful with hate – but you still have to show the game

What’s behind this: It is well known that some streamers become very attached to a single game and lose viewers when they switch games or the game’s popularity wanes.

The example of Luis is thus interesting because he has long been characterized by a critical stance towards Destiny: Even though he found nothing good to say about Bungie and Destiny, he was nonetheless relatively successful with the content about Destiny. People watched him play Destiny games, especially in PvP, even though or because he constantly criticized the game.

Apparently, people also enjoyed it when Luis complained about “Destiny retirees” or weak PvP players.

One might have assumed that Twitch viewers, who view Destiny so critically, would stay with the critic even if he shows another game. But apparently, it is necessary to show the game in gameplay that one assesses so poorly in order to retain one’s viewers.

We have critically dealt with the streamer and his community on MeinMMO in August:

For parts of the German community regarding Destiny 2, one has to be ashamed

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Pokémon GO: Why your new Felino are more useful than you think

Max Handwerk Max Handwerk Reading time 2 minutes

In Pokémon GO, trainers just caught many Felino and its Paldea variant. But are they useful?

This is happening in Pokémon GO: Over the weekend, the Community Day with Felino and its Paldea version took place. Paldea-Felino made its debut in the game and could be caught for the first time.

Thus, there was also another Pokémon premiere, as Paldea-Felino has its own evolution called ‘Suelord’. This can now also be played for the first time in Pokémon GO.

Numerous trainers expanded their collection with Felino, Morlord, and Suelord on Sunday.

And even though the three monsters don’t look like great fighters, you shouldn’t just let them gather dust in your collection. The evolutions particularly have their uses.

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What can Suelord and Morlord do in Pokémon GO?

Here, the Felino evolutions shine: One thing in advance: In raids, you won’t be able to do much with Felino and its evolutions. There are simply better options among the best attackers in Pokémon GO.

However, it looks different in the PvP battle league. Here, both Suelord and Morlord have a place and can hit hard.

Pokemon GO Paldeo Felino Suelord
Paldea-Felino in Pokémon GO and Suelord

Suelord is currently ranked 11th in the ranking of the best Pokémon for the Super League on the platform PvPoke. It can withstand a lot of damage, and with its combination of poison and ground types, it occupies a rather special niche. It can achieve victories against favorites like Registeel, Azumarill, Nachtara, or Lanturn.

Its best moveset as of now is:

  • Dragon Tail
  • Earthquake
  • Sludge Bomb

You don’t necessarily need its Community Day move ‘Vielender’.

Pokemon GO Felino Morlord
Felino and Morlord

And Morlord, the evolution of the regular Felino, also holds its own in the Super League. PvPoke recommends the following moveset:

  • Mud Shot
  • Sludge Bomb
  • Stone Edge

PvP expert JRE47 also points out in an analysis of the monster that Morlord can definitely impress in the battle league with its new move ‘Nassschweif’ (via reddit). You should try that out as well.

Currently, Morlord is ranked 33rd among the best Super League Pokémon, while the shadow variant even reaches 24th place. Here, too, you have a good option if you want to surprise your opponents in the battle league.

Tips on how to become better in the battle league can be found here.

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Overall, the rule is: If you play in the battle league, don’t let the harmless appearance of the Felino evolutions deceive you. They can be stronger in battle than you might think.

Want to know what else is happening in Pokémon GO? Here you can find all events in November 2023 from Pokémon GO.

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WoW brings “Delves” – Endgame for outdoor fans with loot as good as heroic raids

Cortyn Cortyn Reading time 3 minutes

Solo heroes and outdoor fans will enjoy World of Warcraft: The War Within. They will receive some of the best items in the game.

With World of Warcraft The War Within, Blizzard aims to improve many aspects of the game that have been somewhat neglected in recent years. One major aspect of this: interesting, challenging content for all players, especially those who spend time in the open world – away from dungeons and raids.

We are talking about “Delves,” a new type of endgame content that takes place, at least partially, in the open world. Game Director Ion Hazzikostas introduced these new gameplay elements at BlizzCon 2023.

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WoW: The War Within – All the major features of the new expansion

How do Delves work? You can find a total of 13 of these Delves in The War Within. These are cave entrances separated by a foggy wall – reminiscent of Dark Souls. As soon as you step through the fog wall, you find yourself (without a loading screen) in an instantiated version of this cave. There, it’s just you and – if applicable – your group of up to 5 players. Delves scale from 1-5 players, so you can approach them solo or in smaller groups.

What you find in a Delve varies each time. For example, you may have to navigate through darkness with a limited light source, while at another time you might help the Earthen defend against the kobolds. Not all encounters have to be tough fights; often, there are also different puzzles to solve or “Jumping Puzzles,” as known from other games.

At the end of each Delve, however, a large treasure chamber awaits with rewards. Most of these rewards can be claimed, though some chests are locked and require specific keys.

WoW Delves Ion Hazzikostas Presentation 1
The Game Director presented the Delves in detail.

Companion changes every season: Another interesting feature is your companion. Each season, you will have a different, well-known NPC accompanying you to assist in the expeditions. In the first season, for example, it is the famous dwarf Brann Bronzebeard.

Brann can be equipped with talents and upgrades to fulfill various tasks. For instance, you can build him up to be a small tank, let him deal damage, or use him as a healer. This is especially interesting if you want to play the Delves yourself as a healer or tank and not in a DPS specialization.

Over the weeks, you will unlock new talents. Since each season brings a different companion, the abilities may differ each time, and perhaps there will even be a bit of story behind the individual characters.

Ion Hazzikostas introduced the Delves in the first 15 minutes of his presentation:

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What makes Delves so special? Delves are intended to offer outdoor fans a way to acquire some of the best gear and rewards in the game without relying on raids or Mythic+. Therefore, with The War Within, a new series of rewards will be included in the weekly reward box for activities in the open world.

This series will be filled at the lowest level with weekly outdoor events (think of comparable things like the Feast of the Tuskarr or the Great Hunt) and at the highest level with the “Delves.” The higher the difficulty of these Delves, the better the selectable reward at the end.

Hazzikostas explained that the best rewards here should be on the level of loot from raid bosses from heroic raids – which is significantly better than anything else that could ever be obtained from open world content.

WoW Delves Ion Hazzikostas Presentation 2 Silly Hats
“Silly hats” are also available – and they look great.

Do you have to grind for this? Anyone worried that Delves are another feature that requires massive grinding to obtain the best rewards can be reassured. The best possible rewards from the Delves per week are limited. Each week, you can earn some keys through outdoor activities to open bonus chests in the Delves.

After that, you can still visit Delves and claim the “normal rewards” or increase the difficulty to fill the weekly chest, but you will no longer get the very best loot.

Apart from strong gear, there are also other seasonal rewards such as special mounts, pets, and toys – all that “good stuff” that collectors love in the open world.

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In summary, Delves are meant to be an alternative to raids and dungeons that can also be completed solo or by smaller groups. Players in the open world should be rewarded for their playstyle while experiencing challenging content.

What do you think of the idea of Delves? A cool, meaningful innovation?

Whether WoW might soon come to Xbox, Blizzard revealed here.

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New MMORPG sounds like a lot of PvE – Launching with 6 dungeons, 18 world bosses, and guild raids

Alexander Leitsch Alexander Leitsch Reading time 4 minutes

Throne and Liberty jumps rope with the feelings of PvE fans. While a focus on PvE was promised in early 2021, it sounded in the meantime like a pure PvP game. Now, the content of the release version has been shown in Korea. The MMORPG is set to release on December 7th. Much sounds like a game where players can almost completely avoid combat.

What do we know about the release version? In a major showcase, NCSoft revealed the key details about the MMORPG. There was a clear listing and explanation of the contents, monetization, and future update strategy:

  • At launch, there will be two large regions, which include a total of 19 areas, 8 cities, and 6 dungeons. Additionally, you can expect 18 world bosses and 2 arch-bosses. The latter should be stronger, however, PvP is also active here, allowing players to backstab each other.
  • Most dungeons are found in the open world, but there will be at least one instanced version where you will only be with your group. This will unlock at level 30 of 50.
  • Completely new are the guild contents. Each guild can be leveled up and the higher you go, the more and harder content will be unlocked. Highlights are said to be the guild raids, where you only play with members of your guild. These battles are said to be much more challenging than the classic dungeons.

After the release, NCSoft plans three major content patches per year. The first update is supposed to contain a new region with new areas. The release is scheduled for the end of Q1 2024. The second update is called Dracoryft and will bring a new species and a region where 12 servers compete for control of outposts, a kind of oversized WvW or Cyrodiil.

Monetization is supposed to be based on four pillars, none of which relies on luck.

You can watch the complete showcase in Korean with English subtitles here:

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PvP in mind, but you don’t have to participate

What is the current status of PvP? Project Director Jong-ok Ahn says in the video that all content in Throne and Liberty was developed with PvP in mind. However, they realized that many players also want to explore the world at their own pace.

There are still events and open dungeons where PvP is active, but as a player, you can completely ignore and bypass these zones. For both leveling and upgrading equipment, you are not dependent on PvP.

If you accidentally enter a PvP zone – which you can recognize by a large ring – you will automatically be drawn into combat with other players. However, you can’t lose much, as there is no full loot and no consequences from death, apart from a small loss of time.

All events in the game also follow a fixed timer. This allows you to choose the exact contents you want. The day/night cycle has also been adjusted. An in-game day now contains two real hours of day and 30 minutes of night. This shifts the cycle slightly, allowing players who log in at the same time to experience different times of day.

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If you still really want to PvP, you can participate in outpost battles for territories or the large battle for the castle:

Later on, the already mentioned conflict area for 12 servers will be added.

Monetization focuses on Battle Pass and Cosmetics, avoids luck

What is the current state of monetization? NCSoft explains that their model is based on four pillars:

  • Pillar one focuses on two passes: a growth pass and a classic battle pass. Both are available for free as well as paid. The former focuses more on upgrade materials, while the latter is more about cosmetics. However, the difference in materials should not be significant if you don’t spend money.
  • Pillar two offers cosmetics and skins in the shop.
  • Pillar three is based on pets and mounts that give special bonuses.
  • Pillar four is a real-money currency that can also be used to buy items from other players in the marketplace. This is somewhat reminiscent of the gold-to-gem exchange in GW2 or the token in WoW.

In all these contents, however, luck is not supposed to play a role. There are no loot boxes, no gacha, and no chances with material bags. You should always clearly know what you’re spending your money on.

Throne and Liberty Cosmetics
Throne and Liberty shop
Here you see a skin and pets from the shop.

Auto-play and loot boxes removed not just for the western market

What else was revealed in the video? Jong-ok Ahn explains in a QnA at the end that many changes were made in recent months. These included the removal of auto-play and loot boxes, adjustments to the combat system, and a faster character progression. A player who invests one to two hours a day should reach max level in less than 30 days. This was very different in the first beta.

However, these adjustments were not made solely because the western version needed them. They were also based on requests from Korean players from the beta.

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Additionally, there were a few new insights into the battles, the special weather system, and an important note regarding gear upgrades. Upgrading attempts should never fail or downgrade.

When will the MMORPG be released here? There is still no concrete statement on this. The latest update is that Amazon will bring Throne and Liberty to us in early 2024.

What do you think about the new info? Are you excited for TL or do you believe it won’t work in the West?

Finally, Amazon itself shared information from a test: Amazon conducts secret test for new MMORPG on PC, PS5, and Xbox – Now talks about it.

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On Netflix, you can watch an epic sci-fi movie where humanity flees from the sun

Marie Friske Marie Friske Reading time 2 minutes

On Netflix, you can watch the huge sci-fi production from China “The Wandering Earth“ or “Die wandernde Erde.” In the film, humanity must take drastic measures to escape extinction by the sun and ends up directly in the next catastrophe.

The Wandering Earth is a Chinese Netflix production that was released in 2019. It is described as the largest sci-fi film from China to date (via The Verge) and was considered one of the most successful sci-fi blockbusters internationally that year (via Moviepilot).

Here you can see a trailer (in Chinese with English subtitles) for The Wandering Earth:

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The Wandering Earth – Trailer for the Chinese Sci-Fi Film on Netflix

By Rocket Planet through the Galaxy

What is The Wandering Earth about? The sun is about to become a “Red Giant” and thus destroy the Earth and all its inhabitants.

Humanity is fighting against the impending extinction by attaching gigantic rocket engines to their home planet to escape into the vastness of space and search for a safe new home.

However, on their journey, the Earth gets too close to the planet Jupiter, and the next catastrophe is on the horizon. The fate of humanity now lies in the hands of a group of engineers and astronauts.

If you want to check out the film directly, you can go to the Netflix page for The Wandering Earth via this link.

Four years after the first part, a sequel titled “The Wandering Earth 2” was released in early 2023, which alone made over 70 million dollars on its first day. You can find out more about it here with our colleagues from Filmstarts.

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“Ruffy” from One Piece crowns the best hero in anime history, ennobles the legendary mangaka with his number 1 spot
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The story of The Wandering Earth is based on a collection of short stories by Liu Cixin, who is internationally known for the acclaimed book trilogy The Three-Body Problem (in German: Die drei Sonnen).

Also, The Three-Body Problem is being adapted into a film and is expected to appear as a series on Netflix in 2024. Actor Liam Cunningham is also involved and has already expressed enthusiasm for the script:

A major sci-fi series will premiere on Netflix in 2024 – Star from “Game of Thrones” is already excited

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Fortnite has more players than ever 6 years after release: Over 44 million in a day – This is why it happened

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In Fortnite the servers are still burning and the reason for this is the huge rush since the release of Fortnite: OG. The rush was so great that the BR shooter broke the record for the most players in a single day. We show you why Season 5 is so popular.

So popular is Fortnite right now: In Fortnite, the servers are literally burning, as players have been rushing to get in since the release of the new season “Fortnite: OG”. Just one day after release, Epic Games broke the record for the most players online at the same time, with up to 6 million fans. Yesterday it finally happened, and Fortnite celebrated on Twitter a new record for the most players in a single day.

44.7 million players from all corners of the world have gathered in Fortnite to play and even reached a total playtime of 102 million hours (via x.com).

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Fortnite: Gameplay Trailer for Chapter 4 Season 5 – Back to OG

Queues even days after the release

What’s happening in Fortnite right now? Fortnite has embarked on a new experiment with the release of Chapter 4 Season 5. Instead of introducing new map changes with the map from Chapter 4, players have been sent back in time – It went back to the map from Chapter 1, which was created in 2017.

Since the event of the black hole, fans have been eagerly awaiting the return of the old map, but Epic Games continued to release new maps depending on which chapter was added. Many old fans who were there at the beginning of Fortnite disappeared from the scene.

Fortnite was no longer the game they once knew, but with the release of “Fortnite: OG,” Epic Games was able to win back its players, even if only for a short moment. The game has been so overwhelmed since the release that you get sent to a short queue every time you log in before you can play.

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How long will Fortnite: OG last? Although the map from Chapter 1 with its unique meta receives a lot of positive responses and a large number of players, it is only temporary. A season usually lasts about 3 months, but Season: OG is supposed to end already on December 2nd. That’s in less than a month.

Many fans wish that the OG map of Fortnite should be permanently implemented and offered as its own mode. This way, Epic can continue to benefit from the high player numbers, as many prefer to play on the old map, according to the players. Whether Epic Games will actually do this remains to be seen.

The plan doesn’t sound too far-fetched, but with a new big mode, players might expect longer waiting times in matchmaking. It remains to be seen what the developers have planned for the future.

What do you think of Chapter: OG, Season: OG? Did you return to Fortnite just because of that, or does the old map no longer appeal to you? Let us know in the comments!

Fortnite is doing exactly the opposite of what it usually does well – and hits the mark completely

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LoL: 27-year-old legend and a guy who enjoys showing off half-naked were South Korea’s last hope

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At League of Legends, the World Championships are taking place in South Korea, and so far it has been a victory march for the teams from China: The Chinese league LPL had put all 4 teams into the quarter-finals. On Sunday, 3 of them had already won their quarter-finals and were in the semi-finals of the LoL Worlds 2023. For South Korea, only one team was still upholding national pride on Sunday, November 5th: The legend Faker and his team T1.

That was the situation on Sunday:

  • China had put 4 teams into the quarter-finals and dominated in the quarter-final matches: 3 teams were already in the semi-finals, even the No. 1 from South Korea, Gen G., had been defeated. For the teams from Europe, it was already over in the group stage.
  • Only T1 with Faker was still in the tournament for South Korea and they had wavered a bit in the preliminary round. T1 had lost a game against Gen G.
  • Now T1 had to face LNG Esports, the number 2 from China. Strongly staffed with top players like Tarzan (Jungle), Scout (Midlane) and GALA on the Botlane.

The disgrace loomed: A World Championship in South Korea where, starting from the semi-finals, only Chinese teams would play against each other. Could Faker avert the disgrace?

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The Life of Faker – Why He is a Living Legend

T1 Dominantly Defeats Chinese Top Team 3-0

How did the match go? It went for South Korea much better than one could have dreamed. T1 won clearly with 3-0.

Especially jungler Oner on Rell dominated the first two games. The 20-year-old died only once but got assist after assist on tank Rell. Top-laner Zeus also delivered two flawless games on Aatrox.

That T1 looked so dominant was all the more surprising because they had played miserably in the LCK for a long time while Faker was injured. Only since the 27-year-old has been back in the squad, things have been going well for the South Koreans.

Oner is a strange type for a South Korean LoL pro, who likes to pose half-naked on Instagram – the stark contrast to the rather shy Faker.

Jungler’s Solo-Kill on Poppy Puts T1 on the Winning Path

That was the decisive scene: In Game 3, LNG won the draft, and T1 showed up with a combo that the German expert Tolkin considered practically “unwinnable”, but in the match, everything went for T1: Once again it was Oner, who with Poppy brought his team onto the winning path.

Oner was able to kill the opposing jungler Tarzan, himself an elite player, solo in the jungle by throwing him against a wall with Poppy. He thus led his team onto the winning path. However, at the beginning of the duel, Oner actually looked like the clearly inferior player.

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The “Greatest of All Time”, Faker, played a support role with Azir and prepared many team fights for T1 so intelligently that Gumayusi, a distant nephew of Faker, only had to finish it off. Top-laner Zeus contributed 6 kills on Jayce.

Even Game 3, which seemed to run so against T1 during the draft, was surprisingly won clearly with 13-3. Much to the delight of the fans in Busan.

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Semi-Finals Against Favorites from China Likely to Decide Tournament Victory

What’s next: T1 will have to face JD Gaming in a kind of distorted final in the semi-finals; they have dominated the Worlds so far. The match will take place on Sunday, November 12.

JG Gaming is considered the absolute uber-team in League of Legends in 2023 and was the heavy favorite to win the championship according to bookmakers before the tournament started. They have knight (23) in the team, someone whom many consider to be the currently best midlaner in the world, as well as Ruler and Kanavi, two strong mercenaries from South Korea.

In the final, they will face the remaining opponent from China. Whoever wins on Sunday will likely enter the final as the clear favorite.

The appeal of Oner has already caused the boss of T1 some serious trouble:

LoL: Boss of the powerful team T1 forgoes part of his salary because he openly stated how hot he finds a 19-year-old player

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Is WoW also coming for PS5 and Xbox Series X? Blizzard gives update

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The deal between Microsoft and Blizzard Entertainment is finalized. The tech giant Microsoft has acquired the gaming company for a sum of 69 billion US dollars. The acquisition could have positive consequences for console players who have long desired a PS5 or Xbox Series X version of World of Warcraft.

What opportunity does the Microsoft deal open up for WoW? World of Warcraft has been available exclusively for PC since its release nearly 20 years ago. Console players have been left out since then. In the past, consoles were not powerful enough, and cross-platform play was not yet common. However, these two issues have been resolved with the following console generations.

GamesRadar+ had the opportunity to address the topic directly with Blizzard: Is WoW coming to PS5 and Xbox Series?

WoW on PlayStation 5 and Xbox – Realistic?

Vice President and Executive Producer Holly Longdale finds the idea of developing console ports for WoW very interesting. Blizzard talks about it “all the time”.

Moreover, neither the technology nor the complexity would currently be a hindrance. Longdale believes that Blizzard is well positioned for console versions.

The statement sounds as if console adaptations are an option for Blizzard. However, there is a reason why console versions are still far off.

MeinMMO editor Benedict Grothaus was live at Blizzcon and reports in a video about his experiences:

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Live from BlizzCon 2023: Screaming Fans and Unexpected Announcements

There are 3 reasons against a timely PS5 version of WoW

What speaks against it? Blizzard announced three new expansions for World of Warcraft during Blizzcon. The expansions focus on the “Worldsoul Saga”, i.e., the story around Azeroth and the sleeping World Soul.

These include the following three expansions:

These three expansions are what currently prevent a console port. According to Longdale, Blizzard wants to focus on the Worldsoul Saga first, as there is already enough to do.

After that, Blizzard plans to reconsider, since the company now belongs to Microsoft, the manufacturer of the Xbox Series X.

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No talks yet about Game Pass for WoW

And what about Game Pass? Since Blizzard now belongs to Microsoft, the question arises whether an integration of World of Warcraft into the PC Game Pass would be possible. Blizzard has already revealed that starting next year, the first titles will be released for Game Pass.

However, for World of Warcraft, this does not seem to be the case for now. Longdale stated that there have been no talks between Xbox Game Studios and Blizzard about integration into Game Pass. Overall, there have been only a few interactions since the acquisition.

Thus, it will probably take some time before we hear news about a console version or inclusion in Game Pass. With some money in hand, you can at least play the upcoming add-on a bit earlier:

WoW: Those who pay €90 can play the new add-on 3 days earlier – I think it’s great

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Survival Game on Steam entices with new feature – “Just when I thought I was done, it pulls me back in”

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Grounded, a survival game on Steam wants to engage you even more intensely in the game world with another major update. How the game intends to achieve this is shown in a new trailer, which you can find here on MeinMMO.

What is it about? Grounded is a survival game on Steam, where you must survive as shrunken teenagers in an open world full of dangerous bugs and spiders. You are trying to find a way back to your original size.

After the last major update in April of this year, you can expect another major update for Grounded on November 13, 2023.

We have embedded the trailer here for you:

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Grounded Playgrounds Update

The update, which is titled Playgrounds or Make it and Brake it, presents itself in a short trailer and promises plenty of building fun and aims to connect you as a community.

What to expect: The update Playgrounds ultimately offers you exactly what its name promises. A new game mode full of playgrounds with mini-games, mazes with confusing and dangerous tasks, or arenas with gigantic spiders to make you feel like a gladiator.

However, these examples from the trailer are really just that. Because the interesting part of this update is that you build these Playgrounds yourself and then make them available to the community.

A new toolkit is supposed to provide you with everything needed to bring your own ideas to life and create a fun level for other players. For this, you can basically integrate any object you find in your garden into your levels.

Everything you place is freely movable, and you can even incorporate individual blades of grass. By connecting everything and equipping it with various triggers, you should be able to create unique experiences.

In an interview with Xbox Wire director Brennecke spoke about how this update has been in the works for a long time and was inspired by the community, which has long made the game their own with mods. With the new tools, they want to offer even more possibilities.

He also describes the title of the update Make it and Brake it as very fitting, as a large part of the fun should be building things, testing them, breaking them, and figuring out what works.

Their mentality in developing Grounded is to not limit the players, and with the new update, they want to give players the chance to show their creativity. 

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Players are already planning their own creations

What are the reactions? If you take a look at the comments under the trailer (via YouTube), the reactions are certainly mixed, as some users mostly wish for survival or story updates, but there are still many positive comments about the new update:

  • kasumikills3699 thinks: More ways to play are always good to see
  • celerysalad5474 writes: This update really makes what you can do endless […]
  • BubuDaddy writes: […] This is so cool! […] just when I thought I was done, Obsidian pulls me back in. […] You are great

Besides a few positive comments that praise the update itself and find that it looks pretty cool, there are already ideas for possible playgrounds. For example, vero_vento writes that someone will surely build a boss arena, with increasingly difficult enemies.

What do you think of the new update? Do you already have your own ideas for possible playgrounds? Feel free to write to us in the comments.

Wayfinder entices with many new contents, but players are asking for Free2Play

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A 17-Year-Old Invents a Revolutionary New PC Monitor for Gaming and Office – Costs Only 500 Euros

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Spending a lot of time in front of a screen is not good for our eyes. However, a 17-year-old teenager appears to have found a simple solution to this problem.

Those who spend many hours in front of a monitor every day are familiar with the possible unpleasant side effects: The eyes hurt because you blink significantly less, resulting in reduced moisture for the eyes.

The Stiftung Warentest (via test.de) also explained in a detailed article that blue screen light can affect eyes and sleep, and it would therefore make sense to prevent or reduce blue light exposure. However, blue light does not have as severe negative effects as feared, reports, for example, the Bayerischer Rundfunk (via BR.de).

Meanwhile, there are some tricks to reduce strain. However, 17-year-old Louis Huang has now developed a monitor that could surprisingly handle these problems well.

Monitor captures ambient light to protect our eyes

What kind of device is this? The new monitor is called “Eazeye”, supposedly consumes only 4 watts, and takes ambient light into account.

To do this, the teenager has built a reflective panel into the screen, which is positioned behind the display and captures the light around the screen. This way, the color and brightness of the display should automatically adjust to the surroundings, like your room.

If the natural light in the surroundings is insufficient, the Eazeye can deploy a translucent LED light panel. Moreover, users can set specific colors using a mobile app.

What does this all bring?

  • The use of ambient light by the Eazeye reduces glare and blue light emissions
  • Eazeye is said to allegedly consume 10 times less power than a conventional monitor. Instead of 40 watts, it should only be 4 watts.
  • The Eazeye can be used in any environment, whether in a dark room or a bright outdoor setting, making it a versatile and practical option.

The panel on the back of the device may look a bit strange at first glance, but it could significantly reduce a major problem of long working or gaming hours at the PC. Whether it actually works this well will then have to be shown by first independent tests.

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Monitor expected to hit the market in spring 2024

When and where can you buy the device? At the current time (6.11. 2023), the device is only offered through the crowdfunding platform Indiegogo. The price is 545 US dollars, which is equivalent to 506 euros. The product has already raised the necessary 12,000 euros through crowdfunding.

In the best case, the monitors are expected to be available on the market in February 2024, and the developer has already stated that the technology could also be integrated into other monitors.

However, before you order there, keep in mind that shipping costs and customs fees will be added to the price of the device. Then you are more likely at 600 euros.

It can also be done without a “proper” monitor: Another user wanted to save an additional monitor and simply integrated it into his desktop PC. How and why he did that, you can read in the following article directly on MeinMMO:

User doesn’t want to carry PC and monitor around – Converts gaming PC into unique “laptop”

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Diablo 4: The next patch offers you 5 new unique items – This is how Season 2 continues

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In addition to the major announcement that a new class along with an expansion will be released in Diablo 4 at the end of 2024, the next patch for the current season has also been announced, which will provide you with new, unique rings.

With the next patch on November 7, small mechanics from Season 1 will return, in the form of 5 new, unique rings. Each new ring will then be for one class each.

The rings are based on abilities and mechanics introduced during Season 1, for example, through the malevolent hearts.

You can see the teaser for the announced expansion here:

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Diablo IV: Vessel of Hatred – Teaser Trailer

What can the 5 new unique rings do?

  • Ring of Red Fury (Ring for the Barbarian)
    • After you consume 100 Fury within 3 seconds, your next use of Hammer of the Ancients, Upheaval or Death Blow will guarantee a critical hit and deal an additional 10-30% (multiplicative damage) [x] critical hit damage.
  • Tal Rasha’s Shimmering Ring (Ring for the Wizard)
    • For every type of elemental damage you deal, you gain 10-15% [x] increased damage for 4 seconds. If you deal elemental damage, all your bonuses are refreshed.
  • Airidah’s Unrelenting Will (Ring for the Druid)
    • If you cast an ultimate skill and again 5 seconds later, you pull distant enemies closer and deal them 0.5-1.0 physical damage. This damage is increased by 1% [x] per 1 Willpower point.
  • Winding Band of Deception (Ring for the Hunter)
    • When you cast a deception skill, you leave behind a lure trap that taunts and attracts your enemies permanently. The lure trap explodes after 3 seconds, dealing 2.0-3.0 shadow damage. Can occur once every 12 seconds.
  • Ring of the Soul of Sacrilege (Ring for the Necromancer)
    • You automatically activate the following equipped skills on corpses in your surroundings:
      • Skeletons raise every 1-2 seconds.
      • Corpse Explosion every 1-2 seconds.
      • Corpse Vines every 8-16 seconds.

All other currently available unique items can be found here:

Diablo 4: All unique items at a glance

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A new endgame event follows in December

With the later patch on December 5, the Abattoir of Zir, a new endgame event will follow:

  • You need to complete this dungeon as quickly as possible
  • Once you’ve defeated enough enemies, a boss will spawn that you must defeat within the given time
  • This dungeon is harder than regular Nightmare dungeons
  • You must have completed the season journey of Season 2 to be able to do Abattoir of Zir
  • The event will be playable for 6 weeks

Players who have achieved everything, reaching Level 100 and also defeating the last boss in the season, will have a new challenge with Abattoir of Zir. If you succeed, you will be rewarded with a new glyph that can significantly enhance your Paragon boards. Additionally, a winter event in Diablo 4 will also take place.

The video with all the new content can be found here:

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As a quality-of-life improvement, with the patch on December 5, a preview feature for the Occultist will also be introduced, allowing you to see which affixes are possible before you start spending your gold wildly.

What do you think of these new contents? Are you looking forward to it or were you wishing for something else? Let us know in the comments.

If you haven’t decided on a class for Season 2 yet, our tier list can help:

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TikToker allegedly buys iPhone 15, instead receives three crates worth over 100,000 euros – Community considers him a fraud

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A TikToker orders a few new iPhones. But in the end, he receives the devices by the crate. He shares the bizarre case on social media. However, many people in the community don’t believe him.

It happens that people order a product and then accidentally receive much too much or even something completely different.

The American TikToker “legends_gio” ordered 4 new iPhone 15 Pro Max with 1 TB of storage from Apple. The price for a single device is 1,849 euros. But when the shipment arrived, he was not a little surprised.

The iPhone 15 Pro Max is currently Apple’s new flagship model, designed to compete with gaming consoles:

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Instead of 4 devices, he receives 3 crates with a total of 60 devices

What was the problem? He expected to receive the four devices he ordered and paid for, but instead found himself with three large crates. When he opened the 3 crates, he was surprised: he found 20 iPhone 15 Pro Max with 1 TB of storage in each box. In total, there are 60 devices with a total value of over 100,000 euros.

The video on TikTok has now gained over 15 million views:

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Colleagues from Applesfera.com speculate that the shipment with the three crates arrived at the wrong address and that the packages were originally on their way to an Apple Store.

What will he do with all the devices? Apple must have noticed the mistake and reached out to the TikToker. After all, we’re talking about a value of over 100,000 euros. Moreover, he probably can’t do much with the many devices. Because Apple can deactivate the devices, making the iPhones virtually useless.

Colleagues from Applesfera already mentioned: The deactivated devices are then nothing better than overpriced paperweights.

Many sellers do this with smartphones. They then have the IMEI number of the smartphone placed on a blacklist. This makes it impossible to connect to the mobile network, and you can no longer make calls or use mobile data with the stolen device.

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The community believes he is a fraud seeking fame

Why is the “story” being criticized? Many criticize on reddit the story of the TikToker. One person explains that the whole action is hard to believe and speculates: “He probably ordered all the phones, became famous on the internet, and will return them all.” After all, his 15 million views speak for that.

Another person explains that the TikToker presumably once worked at Apple or still does. Because usually, iPhones are not shipped in such crates when purchased privately or for a company (via reddit.com):

I bet he is a former inventory control specialist at the Apple Store who is probably being sought by Apple Loss Prevention and the local police, as the devices were apparently removed from the store.

Justification… I bought up to 40 iPhones at a time for our corporate organization – and they never arrived in these crates. These boxes are used by Apple for stocking stores and distribution centers – I was a Mac Genius for 7 years, so I remember such boxes. When a customer buys many devices, they do not receive these boxes.

A third user adds in confusion that one would never share such a mistake with the world: “Imagine you receive $100,000 instead of $4,000 in the mail and your first step is to tell everyone about [the mistake]?”

In a further video on TikTok from November 2, 2023, which still manages to gather nearly 1.1 million views, the TikToker “legends_gio” explains again that it must be a mistake and that he didn’t pay for the excess devices. He himself states “technically speaking, these are now my [devices].” However, he does not provide proof by presenting a credit card or similar.

However, his remaining videos couldn’t take much away from the short “fame”. Because they rather hover between 10,000 and 15,000 views. His main themes also seem to be more high-performance cars than expensive phones.

Another user has now bought an old phone for over 160,000 euros.

Someone bought a 16-year-old phone for over 160,000 euros

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Baldur’s Gate 3: Two sought-after companions kiss passionately in the spotlight after Patch 4, but the fan favorite is left behind

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In Baldur’s Gate 3 romances play a big role. Two coveted companions kiss more passionately now, while the fan favorite somehow falls behind. MeinMMO reveals to you what lies behind it.

The latest extensive patch of Baldur’s Gate 3, released on November 2, surprised players with some unexpected changes in the companions’ kiss animations. While fans of Karlach and Halsin can’t get enough of the new animations, Astarion fans are left with a hint of disappointment.

Spoiler: This article contains spoilers about the romances with Karlach, Halsin and Astarion in Baldur’s Gate 3.

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Karlach and Halsin receive romantic upgrades

What are the changes to Karlach and Halsin? Larian Studios made some profound changes affecting the relationships and romances of the companions. With Patch 4, for example, it is now more challenging to date Lae’zel. Notably, the improvements to Karlach’s kiss animation stand out.

The fans of the Tiefling barbarian are thrilled with her new kiss animation, which creates a more passionate atmosphere. Players share clips and screenshots to show their excitement and emphasize how impressed they are with this change.

Here you can see Karlach’s kiss animation:

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Likewise, Halsin’s kiss animation has been revised to better suit his character. On X, ghoulbrainz writes: Halsin also has a new “casual” kiss animation that I think fits the mood of his romance well.

Here you can see Halsin’s kiss animation:

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Astarion fans are disappointed

Why are Astarion fans disappointed? Unfortunately, Astarion fans have not had the same luck. The kiss animation of the popular companion disappoints some players.

Player BusinessContent9507 now expresses frustration in a Reddit post: The angle is nice, but I prefer the previous version a little more. Apparently, the original version of the animation holds a special place in his heart.

Normally, it was the player’s own character who made the first move and kissed Astarion, except for the last scene where Astarion took the lead, as the player describes it on Reddit.

Another player named lidlRini experienced an unfortunate situation when she asked Astarion for a kiss and the game simply skipped the kiss animation – which is fairly a bug. After the player removed mods, she was able to experience the kissing scene – but the dialogue with him seems not to be running smoothly, as she notes.

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We have summarized some reactions to the kissing scenes (via Reddit):

  • Fit_Travel_8201 emphasizes: Halsin’s kiss is SO HOT.
  • Meikos writes: […] Karlach is very intimate and passionate, she really leans into the “Starstruck Lovers” mood I feel during her romance. As if there is nothing else but you in that moment, very sweet.
  • rosebuds2725: […]I think Astarion’s kiss suits him well. He is just learning how it is to be in a relationship and what it is to have a partner, and this kiss fits, but apparently it does not work properly.
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While Karlach and Halsin fans enjoy the new kiss animations and share their emotions on social media, Astarion remains a question mark. However, Larian Studios is continuously working to improve the gaming experience and fix bugs – so it is guaranteed just a matter of time before they fix the bugs and possibly revise the animation again.

What do you think of the new kiss animations? Are you convinced? And have you noticed any bugs? We look forward to your comments.

MeinMMO editor-in-chief Leya Jankowski has spent over 200 hours in Baldur’s Gate 3 and feels like she is still finishing the tutorial: I am still in my first playthrough of Baldur’s Gate 3 after 200 hours

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WoW: Those who pay 90 € can play the new addon 3 days earlier – I think it’s great

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Fans of World of Warcraft can play the expansion for €90 before anyone else. MeinMMO demon Cortyn thinks that’s pretty good.

At BlizzCon 2023, World of Warcraft presented its next expansion. With “The War Within”, the journey goes towards the core of Azeroth into several underground areas. But with the announcement also came the beginning of the pre-sale. As usual, there are three different versions.

New, however, is that the most expensive version, the Epic Edition, grants three days of early access to The War Within.

And to be honest? I think the decision is good.

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WoW: The War Within – All the major features of the new expansion

What does early access mean? Early access with “The War Within” means that all buyers of the Epic Edition can start the new expansion three days before anyone else. So you can explore the new areas, level up to level 80, and benefit from the new systems like the hero talents.

However, many endgame systems are still deactivated during this time. The “big weekly quests” cannot be tackled yet, nor can any mythic dungeons. Since a season isn’t active yet, raids and Mythic+ are also off the table.

The only advantage is that you can level up to level 80 with a slightly smaller number of players than has been the case in previous expansions.

A lot of criticism – I see the benefits

I can understand that some do not like Blizzard’s decision. There are indeed arguments and perspectives against it. The two most common are:

  • It ruins the great “We all start together” feeling that one usually had.
  • It is not really “early access”, but the regular access is simply locked for everyone else.

There were almost always problems at the launches of the last expansions. Whether it was that the sudden influx of players brought the servers to their knees or that some bugs occurred. Additionally, there is a large DDoS attack guaranteed at practically every launch, which additionally burdens the servers.

WoW The War Within Anduin Cinematic Still
For some the downfall of Warcraft: 3 days of early access.

Whether it was Dragonflight, Shadowlands, Battle for Azeroth, or most expansions before – the launch never went smoothly. Think about how many acquaintances in your circle were frustrated on launch night because they were stuck in a queue, on a boat, or in front of a non-responsive NPC for hours. That is easily forgotten.

With a “soft launch”, limited to part of the player base, you avoid this one, gigantic surge. At the same time, all others might see it as a “final beta test”. Because in general, additional problems arise at launch that did not come to light during testing (with fewer players). This means that particularly severe errors are likely to be fixed with a hotfix before the “real” launch.

By spacing out the launch by 3 days, you are a less attractive target for external disruptions, and the “typical launch day problems” could also be reduced.

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I also understand those who say that Blizzard is only doing this to make more money. I mean: Yes, of course. So much for the obvious. On the other hand, the “hardcore WoW fans” usually buy the Epic Edition anyway. So not much changes there.

Or how do you see it?

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„Stranger Things“-star tells of a meeting with Spielberg -„I didn’t mention that he cut me out of his movie“

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David Harbour, known by many from the Netflix series “Stranger Things,” revealed in an interview that he was cut from a masterpiece by Steven Spielberg and how a meeting with the director went afterward.

In an interview with Yahoo on December 6, 2022, the actor shared how his scene from a famous sci-fi film by Spielberg was cut and how he later met the director again – who, however, could not remember Harbour.

Here you can see a trailer for Stranger Things:

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Stranger Things – Trailer for Season 1 of the Netflix series (English)

David Harbour acted in War of the Worlds but is not seen in the film

David Harbour had a small role in the sci-fi film War of the Worlds from 2005. In the credits, he is listed as “Dock Worker.”

The actor recounted how his small scene in the film looked:

I had a scene with me and Tom Cruise in a bar. I don’t know if you remember the film, but [Cruise’s dock worker Ray Ferrier] works nights and arrives late to pick up his child after his shift at the dock.

And the mother gets really angry at him because he is a failure, so to speak. Well, in the original script, there was a scene where the reason for his tardiness was that he went out for drinks with his buddy in the bar after his shift at 8 in the morning. And his buddy in the bar was me.

Harbour via yahoo.com

It was just a small, insignificant scene, as Harbour further clarified. He already felt that it might fall victim to the cutting process.

However, star director Spielberg had been on set and the actor was so excited to finally meet him after having gotten the role from him.

But there is no trace of “Hopper” in the film because: His scene was cut from the final version, which Harbour found to be “devastating and terrible.”

This year, the Stranger Things prequel with young stars playing the roles of Hopper and Joyce will start. You can read more about it here with our colleagues from Moviepilot.

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But evidently, the director not only cut the actor from his film but also completely banished him from his memory.

Years later, Spielberg and Harbour met again, this time for a table read for another project.

There, the director approached the actor and said excitedly: “Oh, David, I just want to say that I really love you in Revolutionary Road (Road to Redemption). I think you’re just great. We are so happy. I would really like to work with you one day.”

The actor didn’t hold it against him. Laughing, Harbour recounted in the interview: […] “I didn’t mention that we had already worked together and that he cut me from his film.”

At another time, the actor spoke about how WoW took over his life for a while – until Sims opened his eyes:

WoW ruined the life of “Hopper” from Stranger Things for a year – but Sims brought enlightenment

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Well-known Twitch streamer does it like MontanaBlack and wants to emigrate because of the neighbors

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Streamer Carsten aka ELoTRiX (31) is back on Twitch after a several-month break. He has now spoken about the reasons behind his break and discusses plans to emigrate, similar to what his friend streamer Marcel aka MontanaBlack (35) had.

Who is ELoTRiX? ELoTRiX is regarded as the first major shooter YouTuber in Germany. He started his career back in 2011 with corresponding gameplay videos. Now he is primarily active on Twitch and is among the German content creators with the most views.

What has happened recently regarding the streamer? Recently, ELoTRiX took a break of about 2 months. He was also hardly seen in public. His good friend MontanaBlack was the only person who could support ELoTRiX during this time.

On September 12, ELoTRiX finally returned to Twitch and did not talk about the reasons for his absence in his first stream.

Why did ELoTRiX take a break from his streams and why does he allegedly want to emigrate? More background information about the break is now known: ELoTRiX and his girlfriend have separated. The streamer announced this in one of his latest streams: […] because many of you are interested Chat, also now here where I was inactive again – it was because of separation […]

Later on, ELoTRiX states that everything in his apartment reminds him of that ex-girlfriend and the time thereafter. Moreover, his current apartment has undefined leaks, the cause of which he cannot figure out.

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No agreement with the neighbors and the emigration tax

There is also regular trouble with the new neighbors. After living next to a quite understanding couple for a long time, the other current tenants are not so relaxed. ELoTRiX: I don’t want to bother people here, but you can’t really estimate what the neighbors hear and what they don’t.

After several warnings, it has now come to the point that the neighbors get upset about loud laughter or even call the police directly. A cooperation is unfortunately not possible.

Because of these factors, he is currently actively considering emigration.

At another time in one of his streams, he also talks about the so-called emigration tax. According to ELoTRiX, this has been classified as unlawful by a ruling of the European Court of Justice.

In short: The emigration tax

The emigration tax affects individuals who hold shares in a corporation and want to permanently move abroad. The tax does not apply if the stay abroad is only temporary and lasts up to a maximum of five years.

[Editor’s note: This is not to be considered legal advice]

ELoTRiX himself says that he is not subject to the tax, as he has never founded a GmbH. Therefore, he would not hold shares in a corporation and would not be affected.

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Final Fantasy XIV: Event to „Fall Guys“ inspires players to peak performance – achieves 100 victories in just three days

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A particularly ambitious player in Final Fantasy XIV achieved 100 victories in the Fall Guys event in just three days. MeinMMO reveals how he managed to do it.

What kind of event is this? The “Final Fantasy x Fall Guys” event started on October 31. The cute beans from Fall Guys previously received an impressive selection of cosmetic items in the style of FFXIV, including outfits from Alphinaud and Alisaie and a Fat Chocobo Skin.

The famous beans have now moved into the Gold Saucer and have opened the new area Blunderville. 24 players compete against each other in mini-games in the style of Fall Guys, inspired by content from FFXIV. The game consists of three rounds, and in each round, players are eliminated. In the final round, players compete for the crown.

A particularly ambitious player named Syabumi Gift achieved 100 victories in the Fall Guys event in less than a week – which is quite an impressive feat.

Are you also looking forward to the upcoming expansion of FFXIV? Here you can watch the trailer for Dawntrail:

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Final Fantasy XIV Dawntrail – Trailer for the new expansion

Success story in the Gold Saucer: 100 victories in the FFXIV x Fall Guys event

Syabumi Gift has already achieved 100 victories in just a few days in Blunderville. This means the player has already unlocked the achievement It’s a Blunderful Life IV and now holds the title King/Queen Bean. The event started on October 31, and by November 2, Syabumi Gift was the Queen Bean.

Even more pleasing is that this talented player has shared videos on X, where he reveals his strategies and tactics. These videos provide valuable insights and tips for anyone wanting to take on the challenge of Blunderville.

Here you can see the X post from SyabusyabuFes (in-game: Syabumi Gift):

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We summarize a few strategies that you can also see in the video:

  • In video 1, the player simply jumps at the edge of the platform over the gaps, allowing you to easily avoid the swinging blades – at least it looks effortless for Syabumi Gift.
  • The videos also show that Syabumi Gift does not just stay passively on one platform, but jumps from one to another to avoid dangers.
  • When it comes to the swinging balls with the rotating hand above the character, Syabumi Gift stays at the left edge the whole time and skillfully avoids the balls – which is also thanks to good timing.

Syabumi Gift emphasizes the following:

To be honest, it’s starting to become a game where it’s all about whether you get a good random number or not, but I have managed to bring it to a point where I’m somewhat satisfied …

SyabusyabuFes via X

How long does the event last? Regarding the event itself: You can still participate in the Fall Guys event in Final Fantasy XIV until December 31. The event will be available as a recurring event at irregular intervals. However, when it will return is still unknown.

What other rewards are there? For each round, you will receive both Gold Saucer Points and a new currency with which you can purchase special cosmetic items in the style of Fall Guys. For example, a hoodie, a crown, pants, and shoes. There’s also a special mount, emote, furniture, decorations, and even the well-known Fall Guys theme as an orchestral roll. Many more rewards await you that you can purchase with the in-game currency.

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The Fall Guys event in Final Fantasy XIV is not only incredibly fun but also brings impressive player achievements like those of Syabumi Gift.

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