If you still have some time to watch after Frieren and want to bridge the waiting time until the release of Dragon Ball Daima, The Pharmacist’s Diaries might be something for you.
You can get a glimpse of the anime in the trailer for The Pharmacist’s Diaries:
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The Pharmacist’s Diaries – Trailer for the Anime on Crunchyroll
What is The Pharmacist’s Diaries about? The story takes place in a fictional country during the Ming Era in China. Maomao is a young girl who makes a living as a pharmacist in the red-light district.
One day, she is kidnapped by human traffickers who sell her to the imperial court as a slave. She tries to maintain a quiet daily life and not draw attention.
Suddenly, the two children of the emperor fall ill. Maomao sets out to find the cause and uncovers the mystery surrounding their illness. Her actions are so well-received that she is hired as a maid. Additionally, her knowledge as a pharmacist becomes known, and she starts receiving increasingly bizarre requests and assignments.
Moreover, her actions are being followed by a beautiful eunuch, whose beauty drives many ladies crazy. However, Maomao seems uninterested in the eunuch’s advances, leading to many humorous situations.
What does the eunuch want with Maomao?
What makes The Pharmacist’s Diaries so special? The protagonist, Maomao, makes the anime so exciting. She is an inconspicuous lone wolf who enjoys conducting toxic experiments on herself, yet suddenly has to take on one of the most important tasks at the imperial court.
I liked Maomao’s ability to combine things. She is a sharp-witted girl, despite having to grow up in poor conditions. Due to her connections to the brothel and her knowledge of medicine and herbs, she is well-equipped for every situation at the imperial court.
It’s also exciting to guess what ailments her clients suffer from. To what extent do the mysterious deaths fall? And why do many of the characters suddenly fall seriously ill? Maomao has been able to solve every riddle so far, and I enjoy watching her do it.
Where can I watch The Pharmacist’s Diaries? The anime is currently airing on Crunchyroll. You can even watch the first three episodes without a subscription. The first season is not yet complete, with a new episode being released every week.
There is the option to switch between the Japanese and English dubbing. However, this only applies to the first three episodes; all subsequent episodes are only available in the Japanese original with German subtitles.
On November 30, 2023, the co-op shooter Warhammer 40,000: Darktide celebrates its 1st anniversary. After a somewhat rocky start, the developers at Fatshark changed their strategy. This seems to be paying off, as the current reviews on Steam indicate.
What is the situation with Darktide? The successor to the successful Vermintide series gained over 100,000 players at release in 2022. However, the enthusiasm did not last long. Players were disappointed by the lack of depth, performance, and balancing issues led to declining player numbers and reviews.
Overall, Darktide holds “mixed” reviews: About 61% of players recommend the dark co-op shooter on Steam. In response, the developers announced they would postpone paid content and focus on fixing the game first.
The strategy seems to be working, as player numbers and reviews are currently recovering. For the anniversary, there will be two free updates.
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Warhammer 40,000: Darktide teases the infamous Carnival in the new trailer
Developers impress with class rework, announce free update
What is the current situation? At the beginning of October 2023, the announced “Class Overhaul” was released, which gave the co-op shooter real RPG skill trees. As data from the analytics site SteamDB shows, Darktide achieved player numbers last seen in December 2022.
For the last 24 hours, the peak is nearly 20,000 concurrent players – almost five times the numbers before the update.
The developers’ efforts are reflected in the reviews as well: For the last 30 days, the rating is 86% “very positive”. However, a look into the reviews shows that players are still quite divided:
The Box Ghost™ (not recommended): “I am VERY close to recommending the game, but not quite. The game is noticeably better with the class rework, so I would almost-but-not-quite recommend it, but there are two big things it needs to improve: [Revamp the crafting system and add new maps, as well as more cover to existing maps.]”
Zarmanos (not recommended): “Hi, this is my 100-hour review. Good: The devs. Bad: The executives. […]”
Mr.Exterminatus (recommended): “Okay, it is better now. Do not pre-order games.”
DeviousSquirrel (recommended): “It is worth buying the game now.”
Warnstaff (not recommended): “I used to recommend this game, but the ongoing broken promise of adding solo play ‘shortly after launch’ and the lack of accessible mod/exploit options for my Steam Deck […] led to the premature demise of the game for me.”
It seems that Darktide is on the right track, but the dissatisfaction and mistrust of the players run deep and are not so easily resolved.
What’s next? With “The Traitor Curse,” a two-part anniversary update is set to follow. The first part is expected to launch in November, with the second part to follow in December. The developers promise the following contents for Part 1:
A new cinematic is supposed to showcase the motives of the Moebian 6th.
The “Carnival” is set to feature a “notorious zone” that lures players with cross-border distractions and conversations.
With the new zone, there will also be a new mission.
Additionally, a new “investigate” feature and an update for the veteran skill tree are expected.
Now, it remains to be seen whether Fatshark can achieve a similar miracle as CD Projekt with Cyberpunk 2077:
In Baldur’s Gate 3 you can make particularly cruel decisions. Players have now shared their darkest deeds. MeinMMO reveals what it’s all about.
Baldur’s Gate 3 has many tricky decisions in store. The role-playing adventure has thrown players into a world full of moral dilemmas and dark choices that can be heartbreaking. Under the Reddit post by KyojiroKagenuma94 titled The most evil decision in the game? players have shared their experiences and highlighted these cruelest decisions in the game.
Spoiler: The article contains significant story spoilers up to Act 3.
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Players share disturbing decisions that challenge you emotionally
Which decisions are particularly cruel? KyojiroKagenuma94 argues that betraying Lady Aylin to Lorroakan is perhaps the cruelest decision in the game. He believes that this act is far worse than simply killing her to fulfill the fate of Shadowheart.
The player writes:
You free her, bring her back together with Isobel, only to then rip everything away and put her back in a cage. To make matters worse, Lorroakan murders Isobel when she comes to Aylin’s aid, and she is forced to look at the corpse of her beloved, whom she has now lost again. And for what? For a few coins? Damn, that’s evil.
Another player named GimilionTheHunter writes about a dark decision that also involves betrayal and the killing of loyal companions:
Dark Urge can resist the urge, gain Jaheira’s trust, talk to her about her former Bhaalspawn companion, help her save Minsc, then sacrifice her to Bhaal for Sarevok, and when you later talk to Minsc [Talk to the dead], he just screams for Boo.
The pain of Minsc, who after this betrayal can only scream for his hamster Boo, gives this decision a particularly disturbing touch.
Spengy adds an even more cruel note by sharing another decision regarding Jaheira, Minsc, and Yenna. In a Dark Urge run, the player also gained Jaheira’s trust and had Orin kill Yenna at the Bhaal shrine. When Jaheira and Minsc then turned against the player, the player forced Jaheira to be killed with Minsc’s larva.
Spengy writes:
This happened in my evil run and I actually had to stop playing for a short time.
I can handle Yenna being stabbed in the eyes, but all the effort to reunite Jaheira and Minsc, just for him to kill Jaheira and then realize what he has done… such bullshit.
Baldur’s Gate 3 proves itself not only as an epic role-playing adventure but also as a compelling moral dilemma. The cruelest decisions can lead to an emotional rollercoaster.
Which decision in Baldur’s Gate 3 has torn your heart? Feel free to share it with us in the comments.
Speculation has repeatedly arisen about whether the popular action hero could return for another film after John Wick: Chapter 4 – especially since a 5th installment of the series is now in the works. In an interview, the director discussed what was planned for the iconic character.
With John Wick: Chapter 4, the latest installment featuring the former killer was released in March 2023, in which he fights for his survival while all the assassins of the underworld are after him.
The film seemed to conclude the action series, yet another installment is now reportedly in the works. In an interview, director Chad Stahelski discussed the plan for the action hero.
Warning: Spoiler Alert! If you haven’t seen the ending of John Wick 4 yet and don’t want to be spoiled, you should not read the following text.
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The End of John Wick … for the moment, at least
In an interview with Collider on November 2, 2023, director Chad Stahelski talked about the ending of the film character and confirmed that the 4th installment of the action series represents the provisional end for John Wick:
It was just never the way Keanu and I saw it, so we worked and worked and worked and cut a bunch of sequences and took some things out and in the end made a single film, as you see it now.
But the plan was always for John Wick to conclude his journey the way he does at the end of the film, and that should be the end for the moment.
The death of John Wick at the end of Chapter 4 was also a wish of lead actor Keanu Reeves, who was so exhausted from the intense filming that he did not want to take on the efforts again.
Thus, the story surrounding John Wick finds an end in Chapter 4. However, it is noticeable that Stahelski talks about an “end for the moment” and thus does not completely rule out a return.
Furthermore, the fourth installment is not the conclusion of the film series because: According to a report from comicbook.com on November 9, 2023, Lionsgate confirmed that the script for a 5th John Wick film is in progress – and there should be more spin-offs.
Could one now use the loophole that was left open in the 4th film and allow John Wick to return? Or does the 5th part maybe revolve around another character from the action cosmos? – That remains to be seen.
Even if the fourth film represents the (provisional) end of the iconic action figure, there are still other projects set in the John Wick universe:
In September 2023, a prequel series titled The Continental: From the World of John Wick was released. On June 6, 2024, another action film in the Wick universe, Ballerina, will come out, this time about a woman who is trained to be an assassin to avenge her family.
Did you know that the film series revolving around the ex-killer was supposed to be called something completely different and was renamed John Wick only because of the lead actor? You can read more about it here:
Chucky may be a horror icon, but he is more of a second-tier character. A few years ago, a series based on the killer doll was released. MyMMO author Niko Hernes started watching the first episode, looking forward to mediocre trash. But he was surprised: the series is truly good.
Who is Chucky, the killer doll?
The franchise started in 1988 and has had 8 films to date, including one reboot
It is not purely horror, but more of a horror-comedy
It revolves around a murderous toy doll that contains the spirit of a serial killer
In 2021, the series was released, which continues the 7 films of the original franchise
For the series, no knowledge of the films is necessary, but one should know what Chucky is. However, one can enjoy the series without having seen the films. Those who have seen the films will find a lot of love and respect for the over 30-year-old film series. This is also because the creator of Chucky, Don Mancini, is involved in the series.
I like trash movies and series. Especially in the horror genre, they are often incredibly entertaining and have qualities that are completely unexpected. And so I started watching the first season of Chucky – but I got little trash, instead surprisingly much quality.
Soon you will also be able to play the red-haired dwarf yourself:
Chucky Season 1 – Trailer for the Series with the Murdering Doll
From the Children’s Room to High School
Jake Wheeler is interested in art and retro stuff. At a flea market, he finds a doll with red hair that he wants to use for an art project. As it usually goes, the doll is Chucky, who now intrudes into Jake Wheeler’s sad life.
At the beginning of the series, Chucky takes on the role of a bad devil on the shoulder. He wants to entice Jake to commit a murder. Quickly, Chucky also directly intervenes in the chaos of high school.
The story in school is quite cliché and generic. But through Chucky, who kills and gives Jake tips, a very comedic atmosphere arises. Especially since most of the students are incredibly unsympathetic.
The series deals with classic high school clichés by having a murderous doll show how ridiculous it all actually is.
Chucky’s loose mouth is the star that gives the generic context the right flavor and kept me entertained in almost every episode. But the big, unexpected highlight for me are the action scenes and the kills.
A Well-Crafted Series
Everything so far sounds like a possibly fun trash guarantee, but what surprised me completely is how high-quality the series looks. Watching Chucky on the surface, the series looks quite good. While CGI is used, the star of the series is moved and played by puppeteers.
The way he moves and how it is staged makes him really look like a doll moving through voodoo. The voice of Chucky is Brad Dourif, who has voiced him since the original. Only in the terrible reboot of 2019 is Chucky voiced by Mark Hamil.
The combination of puppeteers and voice is especially a true feast in the murder and fight scenes. Chucky is small, but this allows him to move differently from other killers. For example, he moves under chairs or disguises himself as an ordinary doll.
The kills themselves are bloody, skillfully executed. Because of Chucky’s body, they are also creatively realized and enjoyable. It is never really scary, but as an element in a horror-comedy, these scenes work perfectly, without ever slipping into silly territories.
For fans of the film series, the show offers incredibly many recurring characters. These are not only visible in the background but also central figures in the story. They are reinterpreted in a new and modern way, while the entire history of the Chucky series is treated with respect.
I love the series. Sure, the nonsense with high school is not particularly exciting, but how Chucky deals with it is absolutely entertaining, and from the second season onward, we also move to a more exciting location.
Anyone who enjoys quality kills and absurd stories of a murdering doll with a loose mouth will have the time of their life here. But those expecting real horror should rather resort to series like these:
Currently, the World Championships in League of Legends are taking place in South Korea. T1 secured victory in the semifinals with the unkillable demon king Faker. MeinMMO reveals how the semifinals went.
What a game it was! On Sunday morning, November 12, T1 and JDG faced each other in the semifinals at the LoL Worlds 2023 in South Korea. T1 secured victory with a score of 3:1.
T1 is the Korean championship team with the legendary midlaner, the “unkillable demon king” Faker, who has already snatched 3 World Championship titles in the early years of League of Legends. Alongside Faker and the strong ADC Gumayusi, especially the supporter Keria shone, as he is the only one with a double-digit KDA at the Worlds 2023.
JDGaming (JDG) is regarded as the ultimate team in League of Legends in 2023 and was already seen as the top favorite for the World Championship title before the tournament began. With midlaner knight, they have a player on the team who many consider to be the best midlaner in the world right now. Additionally, they can rely on the impressive skills of Ruler and Kanavi. JDG is seen as particularly strong in team fights.
We will reveal how the semifinals went and what crazy highlights there were.
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The Life of Faker – Why He is a Living Legend
T1 Dominates with Spectacular Plays and Wins the First Game After 25 Minutes
How did the first match go? JDG ADC Ruler proudly wore the Xayah Worlds skin, introduced after he won the World Championship in 2017 with Samsung Galaxy (SSG). The game started intensely in the early game, with the first blood going to Aatrox (T1 Zeus), assisted by jungle Rell (Oner). Zeus continued his dominance and secured the second kill in the game by defeating Rumble (JDG 369) on the top lane.
A highlight occurred around minute 9, when an impressive combo of Bard and Orianna’s ultimates took place. Faker impressed by hitting three enemies with Orianna’s Shockwave, dominating the fight.
Keria Shines During the Semifinals and Dominates the Map
At minute 13, Bard (T1 Keria) executed a successful gank on the top lane by cleverly using his ultimate. This led to Rumble being unable to escape, and Aatrox secured another kill. Shortly thereafter, T1 destroyed the first tower of the game, highlighting their clear dominance in the early game.
T1 Keria with Bard had control of the map. With a vision score of 95 after just 23 minutes, he proved that control over the map is immensely important.
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Highlight: Faker once again showcased his skills in a team fight at minute 17. A special highlight was how his Shockwave pulled an enemy narrowly out of Bard’s portal, hitting three and turning the team fight around.
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How did the second game go? The match started with an invade from T1, leading to Maokai getting first blood, but then died to Kalista (JDG). Caitlyn (T1) also managed to secure a kill. The performances of K’Sante (369) and Kalista (Ruler) were particularly impactful in the game. Overall, not many kills fell in the early game, and by around the 20th minute, the score was 4:4.
In the 20th minute, a team fight occurred around the third dragon, which JDG successfully took. T1 engaged on Vi (Kanavi), but he killed Maokai and managed to escape at the same time. Subsequently, JDG turned the fight in their favor by taking out Aatrox with a coordinated combo, and Ruler snagged the kill.
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Even afterwards, JDG dominated in the fight. Kanavi attacked Caitlyn with his ultimate, leading to Gumayusi being taken down. While T1 managed to eliminate Vi, JDG ultimately won the fight when Ruler secured the decisive kill on One. This allowed them to take Baron and successfully push.
Highlight: Around minute 30, Faker was taken out in the team fight in the mid lane by Vi’s ultimate. At this critical moment, K’Sante and Senna secured the remaining kills, giving JDG a clear advantage – thereafter they took the inhibitor in the middle and the Baron.
In the T1 base, the final fight occurred, which JDG 369 with K’Sante and Ruler with Kalista could particularly carry.
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Strong Neck-and-Neck Race in the Third Game, T1 Secured the Win with Faker’s Play
These were the picks in the third game:
T1: Aatrox, Rell, Azir, Kalista, Renata
JDG: Renekton, Wukong, Taliyah, Varus, Ashe
In the first three minutes, there were already 3 kills, including 2 that Keria secured as Renata. At minute 13, an exciting fight occurred on the top lane, which JDG won with a good use of teleport – overall a strong early game by JDG.
However, the dynamics of the game changed in minute 17, when T1 dominated in the fight for the third dragon. JDG knight zoned the entire team with Taliyah’s ultimate except for Oner with Rell. This allowed them to focus their damage on him.
But Oner impressively flashed Ashe’s arrow to get his crowd control (CC) onto the carries. Together with Faker’s Azir ultimate, they were able to take Ashe and Taliyah out of the fight. Oner then also secured the dragon for his team.
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In the 27th minute of the game, JDG Missing hit Oner with his precise Ashe ultimate in the mid lane. The hit led to JDG securing the kill on Rell and also taking out Aatrox. They then easily took Baron.
Big Highlight: Faker’s Legendary Engage with Azir Secures the Victory
About minute 29, another spectacular team fight occurred in the mid lane, as JDG pushed with the Baron they had previously taken. JDG Missing fired off another Ashe arrow, which nearly hit Kalista (Gumayusi) if he hadn’t flashed out at lightning speed.
Faker anticipated Ruler’s flash, hitting his ultimate with Azir, allowing Oner with Rell to land CC on Varus (Ruler) and Taliyah (knight), leading T1 to ultimately win the team fight 5/0 and initiate a crucial turn in the game. This legendary moment from Faker allowed T1 to eventually secure the game.
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T1 Secured the Victory with 3:1 and Advances to the Finals
These were the picks in the fourth game:
JDG: Aatrox, Bel’Veth, Orianna, Zeri, Lulu
T1: Yone, Jarvan IV, Azir, Varus, Bard
What were the highlights in the fourth game? In the fourth exciting match, there were several highlights. At minute 20, T1 managed to dominate the game as Zeus with Yone successfully eliminated Bel’Veth, and Faker with Azir was able to take down Kanavi. Following this, T1 took the Baron, significantly strengthening their position in the game.
The next decisive team fight took place around the third dragon. JDG started the Ocean Drake, but Oner managed to secure the dragon for T1 with Jarvan IV using Smite. In an impressive play, Faker secured a double kill and turned the team fight in favor of T1 with a flash ultimate combo.
Highlight: Shortly thereafter on the top lane, T1 Oner secured the kill on Bel’Veth with the Jarvan IV ultimate. Thereafter, it was about the Dragonsoul for T1 – Zeus started the dragon and applied pressure. Faker nearly single-handedly took out Vi (Kanavi) and ultimately the dragon went to T1.
Gumayusi decided the team fight for T1 by getting the kills on Zeri and Aatrox. This success allowed T1 to secure Baron and further establish control over the game.
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With the Baron buff behind them, T1 managed to destroy no less than 3 inhibitors and both Nexus towers, leading to the final team fight, which T1 dominated and won. Oner took out Bel’Veth with a Jarvan IV ultimate, while Zeus and Faker focused their attention on Ruler. This allowed them to win the team fight in the end, destroy the Nexus, and secure the victory.
Could Faker Finally Retrieve the World Championship Title Again?
What’s next? Today, T1 secured the victory against JDG, and thus T1 will face Weibo Gaming in the finals, which take place next week on November 19 – we are curious about what plays await us in a week. Faker has already won the World Championship title in 2013, 2015, and 2016 – this year he could become World Champion in LoL for the fourth time.
How did you find the games today? Feel free to let us know in the comments.
StarCraft 2: Wings of Liberty is considered one of the best real-time strategy games. Nevertheless, the game is said to have earned less overall than a single microtransaction in World of Warcraft, according to a former employee of Blizzard.
Who says that? Jason T. Hall is a former Blizzard employee who is now active as an indie developer and streams on Twitch. There, he shares insights from his time at Blizzard and in the gaming industry in general.
In a recent stream, Hall revealed why microtransactions are not going to just disappear from gaming.
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6 of the rarest mounts in WoW – Do you own them?
Hall says fools will always buy the microtransactions
What is this story about? During his time at Blizzard, Jason Hall worked on StarCraft 2: Wings of Liberty among other projects. He describes the time working on the real-time strategy game as “a downright terrible time.”
They had worked almost daily overtime for 2 years
Sometimes employees worked 6 days a week, sometimes 10 hours a day
Some employees had left the company
Even marriages had broken up due to the many overtime hours
At least the game, which is still considered one of the best of its kind even 13 years after its release, has performed well. However, for those who think StarCraft 2 made a ton of money, Hall has a nasty surprise: A single microtransaction in World of Warcraft is said to have generated more revenue.
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That’s the saddest thing about the whole situation, dude. I worked through overtime for StarCraft 2: Wings of Liberty for 2 years. […] There is a mount in World of Warcraft, the first mount that we called “Glitter Pony”. It cost $15, I think. This mount made more money than StarCraft 2. After all expenses, it made more money.
Hall uses this comparison to make it clear to viewers that microtransactions are not going to disappear: They simply generate too much money for too little effort. Once you have a framework in place to deliver microtransactions, it’s like printing money.
“You wonder why these companies offer microtransactions? Because the fools keep buying them,” Hall said.
Which mount is it about? It seems to be the Celestial Steed, which was introduced on April 15, 2010. It was the first mount that could be purchased directly from Blizzard and sparked a lot of discussion in the community – also seen in the comments on our GameStar colleagues.
Although the Celestial Steed cost $25 (20 €) at its launch and not $15, Hall admits that he is not quite sure about the price.
How much money did the ‘Glitter Pony’ make? The exact earnings are not known for either the game or the mount. However, it should be noted that Wings of Liberty sold over 1.5 million copies in its first two days. In 2012, two years after its launch, it surpassed the 6 million mark. However, it will also have been much more expensive than the Celestial Steed.
Since 2017, WoL has been free to play, and in 2020, Blizzard ceased development of new content. Thus, fans still hope that there might someday be a StarCraft 3:
Since November 2021, Netflix has launched over 80 games, adding to its film and series selectionwith various games. Next year, the acclaimed indie game Hades will be added to Netflix as a mobile version.
The streaming provider Netflix announced that it will expand its in-house gaming platform next year with new game titles.
Among the newcomers is also a mobile version of Hades, one of the best games on Steam.
Here you can see the official teaser from Netflix for the game:
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Netflix – Official Game Teaser for Hades
When will Hades be released on Netflix? Hades will be available exclusively for iOS on Netflix in 2024.
Netflix promises in the official game teaser: There will be no in-game advertising, no additional costs, and no in-game purchases. It is also promised to be “playable soon”.
However, Netflix only secured the mobile version of the indie game. You will still be able to play the PC version via Steam as before.
What kind of game is Hades? It is a roguelike and dungeon crawler from the developer Supergiant Games. In the game, you try to escape your home as Zagreus, the prince of the underworld.
But Hades still has a say and sends various enemies from hell after you to stop you.
However, you are not alone, and the deities of Olympus support you by granting you special abilities.
How does Hades perform on Steam? Hades is currently ranked 5th on Steam among the “Top Rated Games” and is thus an absolute player favorite on the platform.
The roguelike received a total of 235,937 ratings, of which a full 97% are positive (as of November 12, 2023).
Together with Hades, two other popular indie games from Steam will also be added as mobile versions to Netflix’s game library: Braid and Death’s Door.
If you’re always looking for new recommendations and deals on Steam, you might be interested in this weekend’s offer:
Neil Newbon received an award for his role as Astarion in Baldur’s Gate 3 at this year’s Golden Joystick Awards. In a heartfelt speech, he expressed his gratitude. MeinMMO reveals what it’s all about.
What award did he receive? The Golden Joystick Awards are an annual video game awards ceremony in the UK. This year’s ceremony took place on November 10 in London and was broadcast live worldwide.
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Thank you! This is a gift. I will not forget it
Why was the speech so touching? At the Golden Joystick Awards, Neil Newbon spoke about his award and emphasized the challenge of expressing his gratitude. It was a strange moment when you don’t quite know what to say.
He reflected on his own journey in the gaming world and shared that he was financially at rock bottom and was about to leave the industry.
But the gaming industry had given him so much, including love, passion, and great friends.
He said:
And I can’t thank everyone in this room enough for including me in this. And to everyone who worked with me, thank you. It’s truly overwhelming to be among such amazing people, among like-minded individuals.[…]
He emphasized that Astarion means the world to him. Astarion is a survivor who has gone through trauma. Numerous members of the community reached out to him personally and said they identified with many stories and characters from Baldur’s Gate 3.
He also said:
The story of the game itself has really reached them, and people have come to me and said they felt inspired to deal with their own trauma.
As a survivor myself, I understand what they mean.[…] That they feel seen by the game, that they feel understood by the characters – and that’s a testament to this amazingly beautiful masterpiece that Larian Studios and the writing team have put together and created and the amazing cast of 248 wonderful actors who gave their all every day.
He also expressed his appreciation for the people who supported him and emphasized that he would miss a lot of people he wants to thank. Newbon expressed his deep gratitude to the community that embraced everyone embraced and highlighted that he greatly appreciates this.
In conclusion, it became particularly touching again
At the end of his speech, he emphasized that the experience made him a better person and concluded his thank you speech with a connection to his role as Astarion. In Astarion’s voice, he said: Thank you, this is a gift, I will not forget it.
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On Twitter, many people congratulated Neil Newbon, including Stephen Rooney, Senior Writer at Larian Studios, who wrote Astarion. Thereupon, Neil Newbon replied to him: Man, I love you damn much and the words and the character you created and gave me were the highlight of my career. Thank you Stephen, a huge hug for you, brother.
Anyone who has dated Astarion in Baldur’s Gate 3 knows that he has mastered the art of sensual speaking. Apparently sometimes even too well, as Larian Studios humorously had to rein Neil Newbon in since things got a bit too steamy.
The German historical series Barbarians revolves around the famous Battle of the Teutoburg Forest between the Germans and the Roman army. If you’re already fans of Vikings, the Netflix production might be just right for you.
Barbarians is a German Netflix production, originally dubbed in German and Latin. The first season was released in 2020, followed by season 2 in October 2022.
Here you can see a trailer for the Netflix series Barbarians:
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German trailer for the first season of the Netflix series Barbarians
The focus is on the Battle of the Teutoburg Forest between Germans and Romans
What is Barbarians about? The series is set in the year 9 AD and revolves around the bloody fight of the Roman army against Germanic tribes that are also feuding among themselves.
It centers on three childhood friends whose fates and experiences are told in the shadow of the impending great battle:
Arminius, son of the Cherusci prince Segimer, who lived among the Romans since childhood
Folkwin Wolfspeer, a Cherusci warrior
Thusnelda, daughter of the Cherusci prince Segestes
The series deals with the Battle of the Teutoburg Forest, also known as the Hermann Battle, a historical event, similar to how the series Vikings dealt with the semi-historical/mythical figure Ragnar Lothbrok.
At the center are the conflicts between powerful adversaries that escalate into epic battles and bloody fight scenes, just as it happened in the Viking series.
On November 9, 2023, the second season of the Netflix series Arcane was announced. Not much is known about the continuation of the series in the universe of LoL so far. Except that it is supposed to be really good, at least that’s what the boss says.
What does the boss say? Jeremy “Brightmoon” Lee, the Executive Producer of League of Legends, has apparently already had a look at Arcane and is fueling excitement. According to him, the upcoming second season is supposed to be “really good” – as one would expect.
“It takes time to develop the unique look for Arcane with our partners at Fortiche, but it’s going well and I believe it’s going to be really exciting,” says the LoL boss.
As a reminder, here’s the launch trailer for the first season:
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TV series Arcane: Launch Trailer
Yasuo, the hero of the day?
Where does the information come from? The statement comes from an interview that a clever journalist conducted with Jeremy “Brightmoon” Lee for PCGamesN back in May 2023.
In wise foresight, she had already asked several questions about the second season of the successful series at that time. However, the good “Brightmoon” didn’t want to reveal too much.
So he sidesteps the question about the “leak” – or meme – where Yasuo appears out of nowhere to deflect Jinx’s Super Mega Death Rocket with a perfectly placed Wind Wall (via YouTube).
“I mean, that’s a huge spoiler,” says the LoL boss. “The Wind Wall is really the most powerful ability in the game, so…” That can obviously mean anything and nothing, so we will probably have to wait another year to find out if the swordsman will actually make his grand appearance in the second season of Arcane.
For those of you who can’t wait to find out how the story of Vi, Jinx, and Co. continues, we have compiled an overview with all the information we have so far about the second season. We will update it for you as soon as more information becomes available:
If you want to unlock weapons in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 in multiplayer mode without the Armory Unlocks? Then you can find a simple trick here that allows you to unlock equipment in no time.
Many of the items in the latest installment of the famous shooter series, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3, are unlocked through so-called Armory Challenges.
These challenges are completed by finishing three daily challenges (Daily Challenges). You will earn more Armory Challenge Points by winning matches.
This can take quite a bit of time and grind. But a little trick can save you a lot of time.
Here you see the Zombies Reveal Trailer for Call of Duty Modern Warfare 3:
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Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 – Zombies Reveal Trailer
Zombie Mode as an efficient source of weapons
With the Zombie mode in CoD MW 3 you can quickly unlock almost all weapons. Because there is a special rule here that players already know from the DMZ mode of Modern Warfare 2:
Every weapon or grenade you can extract from the map is automatically permanently unlocked in multiplayer mode.
In Zombie mode, you can acquire weapons in various ways. Go shopping at the buy stations or try your luck with mystery boxes. With a little luck, you can snag your desired item. You might also obtain the weapon as a reward for completing missions.
Once you possess the desired weapon, you need to extract alive from the map. Run to the nearest extraction point and get picked up by the helicopter.
But it gets even easier if you have a friend in the game who happens to have the desired weapon. If he drops it, you can just pick it up and extract immediately from the map.
One limitation is that weapons or grenades in your backpack do not count toward unlocking them in multiplayer mode. This means you must equip the items you want to unlock in your main inventory.
Nevertheless, through this variant, you can save a lot of time and grind. Because with each run in Zombie mode, you can potentially snag two new weapons and two new items each time.
This trick does not apply to all special attachments or cosmetics. There are some items in the Armory Challenges that are not available in Zombie mode. You will have to earn those normally.
If you also want to be as time-efficient as possible when leveling up the unlocked weapons, check out this guide here:
The goal of every pirate crew is to find the treasure of the same name in One Piece. Many pirate crews are racing for the treasure – but who actually has the best chances? MeinMMO tells you!
Attention, spoilers! The article is based on the status of manga chapter 1097.
At the beginning of One Piece, the chances for the Worst Generation and the four pirate emperors were particularly high. However, many of the pirate captains have either been eliminated or have switched to other pirate crews.
Our criteria for inclusion in the list are:
The pirate crew has already appeared in the anime and manga of One Piece
The captain of the pirate crew has not been killed/captured at this time
This excludes crews like those of Eustass Kid or Trafalgar Law. Also, Kaido and Big Mom are actually out due to the events in Wano Kuni. However, there is a fan theory that we do not want to withhold from you, which is why we have included it in our list.
We will outline which strong members each crew has and how likely they are to be the first pirate crew to find the One Piece.
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1. The Straw Hat Crew (Captain: Monkey D. Luffy)
The best-known crew from One Piece is the Straw Hat Crew. From its founding to the current status after the temporary separation, we have experienced all of its adventures. So we know very well how strong the Straw Hat Crew is.
Currently, the pirate crew has ten members with varying combat powers. Some of the Straw Hat pirates survive through their cunning, while others rely on their sheer will to survive.
Since Luffy’s Devil Fruit has turned out to be the Human-Human Fruit, Model: Nika, the chances of finding the One Piece have increased. With the powers of the Devil Fruit, Luffy can nullify the laws of physics and prevail in all battles.
The Straw Hat Crew can also be seen in a live-action series on Netflix:
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One Piece – German Trailer for the First Season of the Live-Action Series by Netflix
He also has a strong will and has wanted to find the legendary treasure since childhood. He is supported by his crew members, the strongest of whom haven’t even eaten a Devil Fruit.
The strength of Zoro, for example, lies in his combat ability, and Sanji benefits from his genetic modification.
But the Straw Hats impress not only with their combat strength: They already possess the knowledge of three Road Poneglyphs that reveal the location of the treasure. They only need information from one more Road Poneglyph. Therefore, the Straw Hat Crew has a great chance of finding the One Piece.
2. The Blackbeard Pirates (Captain: Marshall D. Teach)
The pirate captain Blackbeard is the only person in all of One Piece who possesses two Devil Fruit powers. On the one hand, Blackbeard has eaten the Dark-Dark Fruit, with which he can control darkness. This also allows Blackbeard to harm other Logia users who transform into elements like smoke, fire, or sand to evade.
On the other hand, he has taken the powers of Whitebeard. Thanks to the Quake-Quake Fruit, he can create tremors that can even travel through the air. As a result, he can cause land and sea quakes.
Through his actions and strength, Blackbeard has become one of the Four Pirate Emperors. But the rest of his crew, which has even more members than Luffy’s, cannot be underestimated. Devil Fruit users in his crew include:
Shiryu (Invisible Fruit)
Wan Oger (Warp Fruit)
Avalo Pizarro (Island Fruit)
Catharina Devon (Dog Fruit, Model: Kyuubi)
Sanjuan Wolf (Giant Fruit)
Vasco Shot (Glug-Glug Fruit)
Doc Q (Disease Fruit)
Kuzan (Freezing Fruit)
Stronger (Horse Fruit, Model: Pegasus)
Like Luffy, Blackbeard has had the desire to find the One Piece since the beginning. He developed a complex plan that included his time as a member of the Whitebeard Pirates. He even killed a crew member to obtain the Dark-Dark Fruit. He does everything possible to achieve his goal.
Blackbeard is also seeking information from the Road Poneglyphs. For example, he fought against Trafalgar Law to take his copy of the Poneglyph away from him.
Additionally, like Luffy, he has allies. One of Blackbeard’s allies is the Pinkbeard Pirates. Therefore, we currently believe that Blackbeard’s crew may be stronger than the Straw Hat Crew, but they might be lacking important information from the Road Poneglyphs.
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The MMORPG Tarisland introduces the warrior class in a trailer. You’ll get to see some lore and gameplay, though the reactions are focused on other things.
What kind of game is this? Tarisland is an MMORPG from the Chinese studio and publisher Tencent and is considered their answer to WoW. Visually, the game does at least remind of this model with its comic style.
The game is Free2Play and is said to be completely free of pay-to-win mechanics, despite having an in-game shop.
One of the seven possible character classes is now being introduced in a short trailer. You can see everything about the warrior in the following video:
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Tarisland Warriors Presentation Trailer
What does the trailer show? The trailer presents the character class of the warrior. Alongside some information, you will also see a few gameplay scenes.
As explained in the trailer, the people in Tarisland developed close combat tactics with sword and shield. The warriors use their footwork, agility, and strength to overpower their opponents.
The warriors in Tarisland can specialize in the damage class – and thus become melee DPS – or specialize as tanks. Thanks to the unique dual specialization in Tarisland, both could even be possible.
In the short gameplay scenes, you can see the warrior in action. The differences between the two specializations become particularly clear.
If you make the warrior a melee DPS, he throws himself at the huge opponent with two swords and a charged attack.
As a tank, the warrior primarily focuses on protecting himself and his companions with his shield, as seen in the gameplay. The tanks draw the aggression of the enemies to themselves to distract them from their companions.
Players show little reactions to the warriors, but their gender
What are the reactions: The reactions in the comments via YouTube are rather mixed.
Some users write, similar to user-mm4ok5mm8m, that they are very excited and looking forward to the game. However, many opinions about the introduced class can hardly be found.
Instead, players demand in seemingly every other comment that the gender lock of the game be lifted. This means that warriors can only be male or mages can only be female.
For instance, user coupdegracetm5090 asks if it is so difficult to remove the gender lock.
Generally, this seems to really bother many players, as is clearly indicated in the comments. Jey_Em writes: ‘Imagine they just blow up a bomb and remove the gender lock in the second closed beta without announcement. Well, just my imagination…’
User HSmarc responds: ‘I have no problem with the gender lock, I have no idea where the problem lies. If you want to play a girl, be a mage, if you want to play a boy, be a warrior, it’s that simple.’
But user Neandernaut naturally poses the important question of what to do if one wants to be a female warrior.
What do you think about the introduced class? What is your opinion on the gender lock? Feel free to share your thoughts in the comments.
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Senior Art Director Samwise Didier has announced his retirement after 32 years at Blizzard. A true legend is leaving the company behind WoW and Diablo.
Samwise Didier joined Blizzard in 1991 when it was still called Silicon & Synapse. For more than 32 years, he has remained loyal to the company and contributed to pretty much every major title: from The Lost Vikings to Warcraft, StarCraft, and Diablo, up to World of Warcraft.
As a confessed panda fan, Didier was personally responsible for the creation of the Pandaren in the Warcraft universe. What started as a joke has developed into a real part of the games. But behind the friendly facade of the Pandaren, abysses may lurk.
However, Didier was not only active as an artist and art director, but also worked as a producer and lent his voice to one or the other character in Warcraft 3 and WoW.
Whether Diablo or World of Warcraft: Samwise Didier had his fingers in every pie.
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WoW: Guardians of the Dream – Launch Trailer
How an Artist Applied for a Job and Found a Family
Samwise Didier announced his farewell on November 10, 2023, via X, formerly known as Twitter. This was also his last working day. In an accompanying text, he reflects on his time at Blizzard. For him, it was never just a job, but rather a second family.
We have included the post along with a German translation here:
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Today is a big day for me, and I wanted to share the news with all of you. I am saying goodbye to my beloved Blizzard Entertainment, and today will be my last day. Most kids I know move out of the house at 18 (well, maybe not nowadays). It took me almost twice as long! That is both inspiring and intimidating.
Blizzard was never just a job for me. I joined the company in 1991, and it immediately became my second home. I found out that I have a family I didn’t even know I had! I grew up there. I learned almost everything I know about art there. I learned how to use a computer (I only knew Atari 2600 and Nintendo), I learned how to use Photoshop, I learned how to create a user interface and make thousands of buttons. I learned how to create 3D models of my art, how to texture and animate them, and even how to make them shoot fireballs or lasers. I could see my art come to life! Damn, I even joined my first band at Blizzard. And on top of that, I had the privilege of working on some of the greatest games this good old world has ever seen. Thank you, Blizzard, for everything.
The post has already received almost 400 comments (as of November 11, 2:00 PM), in which people say goodbye to Didier and wish him all the best for the future. Among them is also Blizzard CEO Mike Ybarra personally.
He thanks “Sammy” for everything he has done for the company. Didier helped develop Blizzard’s unique artistic style, and many artists have learned from him over the years.
It remains to be seen how the Blizzard legend will continue. He might still stay connected with fans on his YouTube channel “ABC With Samwise,” where he talks about various topics and draws characters from the Blizzard universe.
“ABC” stands for Didier’s saying “Always Be Creating.” He leaves this message to the community in his farewell post.
Currently, the LoL Worlds 2023 are taking place, the World Championships in League of Legends. In the semifinals on Saturday, November 11, two Chinese teams faced each other, BLG against WBG.
These teams played: In today’s match, the two Chinese teams Bilibili Gaming (BLG) and Weibo Gaming (WBG) competed against each other to determine which team enters the finals, taking place next Sunday, November 19. Previously, BLG won against the Korean favorite Gen G., the team with the powerful midlaner Chovy, who set a record. BLG emerged as the favorite anyway.
A week ago, Weibo Gaming (WBG) secured a clear victory with 3:0 against NRG. The top laner TheShy of WBG had already achieved a convincing 3:0 victory against Fnatic in the finals in 2018 when he still played for Invictus Gaming. Thus, for the first time, a Chinese team succeeded in winning the LoL Worlds.
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WBG wins semifinals 3:2 against BLG
How did the last game go? It developed into an exciting race, but ultimately, Weibo Gaming (WBG) secured the victory against Bilibili Gaming (BLG) and thus advances to the finals. In the decisive game of the semifinals, the two teams faced off with the following set-up:
WBG: Maokai, Kalista, Renata, Ornn, Azir
BLG: K’Sante, Sejuani, Jayce, Caitlyn, Lux
WBG with a strong early game
Already in the early game, ADC Light from WBG gained a huge advantage with Kalista. The supporter from BLG On was too far ahead, thus getting engaged and killed by Crisp and Light. Shortly after, Kalista (Light) secured two more kills as Weiwei came to gank on the bot lane with Maokai and caught and held Lux with his ultimate. They then went for the tower dive on Caitlyn and secured the third kill for Kalista and also grabbed the Cloud Drake.
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BLG made it back into the game, and Caitlyn (Elk) secured the shutdown on Kalista, with Light in the meantime standing at 4/0. But shortly after in minute 21, BLG lost to WBG in the battle for the Baron, allowing WBG to push hard. Around minute 28, the next big team fight was at the Baron. BLG’s top laner Bin held off WBG from joining the Baron – especially Maokai – so BLG could ultimately secure the Baron.
What were the highlights? Around minute 31, the two teams fought for the Earth Dragon. It looked good for BLG, but Light was finally able to secure the Dragonsoul for WBG with Kalista spears and achieved a double kill. Only Caitlyn and Lux remained, with WBG standing on the brink of finishing the game. But they managed to defend the last tower in the base.
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Shortly thereafter, the last fight took place in the mid lane. WBG’s top laner TheShy with Ornn and Weiwei with Maokai delivered a clean combination of their ultimates, allowing Lux (On) to be taken out along with Sejuani (XUN) right after. The last three tried to defend the base, but WBG was finally able to finish the game and thus secure the victory in the semifinals.
Today, Weibo Gaming (WBG) secured the victory against Bilibili Gaming (BLG) and thus enters the finals, which takes place next week on November 19. A particularly nice detail: Today is also the birthday of top laner TheShy, and the victory against BLG can be seen as a special gift for him.
What did you think of the games today? Feel free to let us know in the comments.
The shooter Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 had its big release on November 10, 2023. After the campaign was playable in advance, the zombie and multiplayer modes also went online. What does the community say after the full release of the game?
Before the big release of the shooter, players were already able to form a judgment about the campaign of CoD MW3.
Since November 10, 2023, the full game has been available. But what is the mood now after the big release?
Here you can see a trailer that presented the first level of CoD MW3:
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The community is still disappointed
Even after the zombie and multiplayer modes were added to the game, the mood in the community remains mostly negative.
On Steam, for example, CoD MW3 still scores largely negatively with 2,085 reviews, of which only 31% are positive (as of November 11, 2023)
In the comments on Steam, the campaign remains the main criticism of the players. CoD MW3 is simply too expensive, while the new game content feels more like a DLC rather than a standalone game.
The multiplayer mode in the game seems to be received somewhat better by the players than the campaign. Some users on Steam believe they like the multiplayer – but even then, the overall price is not justified.
Because: The multiplayer offers little new and feels somewhat like reheated game content from Modern Warfare 2. Similar sentiments are echoed by players on reddit.
Here we have gathered some player opinions on the multiplayer:
“Earthquake” via Steam : ‘Don’t get me wrong. The multiplayer is fantastic. BUT the campaign was bad. Parts of the story made no sense, it felt most of the time like I was playing DMZ (though I really liked DMZ, I didn’t want it as a campaign). […] The only reason I am not refunding it is because I really like the multiplayer. Why does the game cost 70 dollars?!’
u/CMDR_Soup via reddit: ‘Here is my review: The multiplayer is fun, but it should have been a free update. The campaign is shit.’
Molested_Donut via Steam: This is MW 2 Remastered: ‘Multiplayer just copy. MW 2 multiplayer with new weapons and that’s it. How can you call it MW 3 and pay € for it! They’re making the same game every year and we buy it, so sad…’
Overall, the multiplayer seems to perform better than the campaign. However, that is not enough for players to see the price as justified, and the mood around the new CoD MW 3 remains rather negative – even after the full release.
Industry insider Jason Schreier spoke to employees from Sledgehammer Games and reveals what went wrong in the development of CoD MW 3.
It seems that a too short development time and crunch were to blame for the inadequate campaign:
Next year, it’s back in theaters in one of the most iconic firehouses in New York. In Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire, old and new ghost hunters embark on a mission to save the city together.
What kind of movie is it?Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire premieres on March 28, 2024, in German cinemas and will be the sequel to Ghostbusters: Legacy from 2021.
Ghostbusters: Legacy brought the iconic ghost hunters from the 80s back to the big screen two years ago. In a trailer, you now get a first glimpse of the new adventure:
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Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire Trailer
What does the trailer show? The trailer begins on a beautiful summer day in New York. A heat warning is mentioned while you see children playing in the water or people lounging happily on the beach.
Shortly after, the scene changes completely as a layer of ice breaks over the sea and people flee from the water in panic. Soon, all of New York is covered by a thick layer of ice.
The children and grandchildren of the famous ghost hunter Dr. Egon Spengler now face a new mission and new puzzles. In this part, they are again portrayed by well-known faces such as Paul Rudd (Ant-man) or Finn Wolfhard (“Stranger Things”).
Most importantly, the trailer suggests that you can expect a reunion with the original ghost hunters.
Fans can look forward to a reunion with the old crew
The crew consisting of Bill Murray (Dr. Peter Venkman), Dan Aykroyd (Dr. Raymond “Ray” Stantz), Ernie Hudson (Winston Zeddemore), and Sigourney Weaver (Dana Barrett) seem to play quite a significant role in Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire.
Unlike in the 2021 film, the trailer promises that they won’t just have small cameo appearances. Additionally, there will be a reunion with the unsympathetic lawyer Walter Peck from the first film from 1984.
These are the reactions: In the comments (via YouTube), fans express their excitement about finally seeing a trailer and how good it turned out. Due to the strikes in the last four months, film fans had often to wait for news and pictures of new films.
All the more excited, the fans are now:
sabrinae1 writes: We’ve been sitting on hot coals for so long due to the postponement to March. But now, we’re literally being cooled down. We really didn’t expect this theme!
Chrree writes: The only movie for which I’m happy to spend money on a cinema ticket! My last cinema visit was for the previous part.
KinoTipp writes: It’s giving me the chills.
jojohannes86 writes: I’m really looking forward to this movie!
What do you think? Will you see Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire in theaters? Feel free to let us know in the comments.
“Grand Strategy” games are strategy games with a particularly large scope. Hardly any name is as synonymous with the genre as that of Paradox Entertainment. There is currently a whole bunch of treats for fans of the Swedish strategy geniuses on Steam.
What kind of game is this?Europa Universalis IV is an epic strategy game from Paradox, which was released in 2013 but continues to be updated with new content. The latest expansion, King of Kings, was released on November 6, 2023.
The game allows you to control the fate of an entire nation for four centuries, leading it to glory and wealth. You can do this all weekend long without spending a cent. Because the base game, with 86% positive ratings, is playable for free on Steam for 2 days. Thus, it is among the highest-rated global strategy games on the platform.
If you’ve developed a taste for the game, you can permanently add it to your library for €11.99 (70% discount) until November 13.
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Europa Universalis 4: Trailer
The weekend belongs to strategy fans
Who is the deal worthwhile for? The current discount is worthwhile for both completely new players and those who have been around a bit longer. If you already own Europa Universalis IV, you have the opportunity to stock up on expansions.
With the exception of the 3 DLCs from 2023, nearly all expansions are reduced by 50%. The offer ends on Monday, November 13, usually around 7:00 PM. You can save even more by buying several expansions as a bundle.
Currently, for Europa Universalis IV, the starter pack is available for €37.76 instead of €99.96, the Empire Bundle for €129.87 instead of €304.82, and the Ultimate Bundle for €216.29 instead of €472.66. If you want to secure the complete EU4 experience, you can currently save €200.
If you already own individual parts of a bundle, you usually do not have to pay for them again: Steam subtracts the price of the titles, and you can still benefit from the bundle discount.
What else is there? In addition to Europa Universalis IV, Crusader Kings 3 also tempts with a hefty discount. The main game, with 92% positive ratings, is still available for a 50% discount at €24.99 until November 16.
In contrast to EU4, in CK3, you take on the role of a character and can experience exciting stories with your bloodline over several generations. Hardly anyone knows this better than MeinMMO’s editor-in-chief Schuhmann:
Additionally, there are also discounts on Age of Wonders and a few other games published by Paradox Interactive. You can find all the offers on their Steam page. You can still secure most offers until Monday, November 13.
Many games from the strategy geniuses of Sweden have one thing in common: they are damn complex. Often, it takes some time to really get into the game and even then, hardly anyone plays them to the end. The developers are quite proud of that.
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Baldur’s Gate 3 emerges as the clear winner at the Golden Joystick Awards, winning so many awards that the boss can hardly carry them all. MeinMMO reveals what it’s all about.
What are the Golden Joystick Awards? The Golden Joystick Awards is an annual awards ceremony for video games held in the UK. The Golden Joystick Awards were first awarded in 1983 and have recognized the best games and developers in various categories every year since.
The winners are determined by votes from players and fans. Voting occurs online and everyone can participate. This year’s awards ceremony took place on November 10th – and for the first time since 2019, the awards were held in person in London and broadcast live worldwide.
Baldur’s Gate 3 won so many accolades at this year’s Golden Joystick Awards in London that the boss of Larian Studios Swen Vincke can hardly hold them all. We’ll reveal which awards those are.
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Baldur’s Gate 3 emerges as the big winner at the Golden Joystick Awards
Baldur’s Gate 3 secured the following awards at the Golden Joystick Awards 2023:
Best Storytelling
Best Visual Design
Best Game Community
PC Game of the Year
Ultimate Game of the Year
Larian Studios, the development studio behind Baldur’s Gate 3, was honored as “Studio of the Year,” while the talented voice actor Neil Newbon won the award for Best Supporting Actor for his role as Astarion in Baldur’s Gate 3. Thus, the game took home an impressive seven Golden Joystick Awards.
This number represents the largest achievement for a single game since The Witcher 3 at the Golden Joystick Awards. In 2015, The Witcher 3 secured five awards, including the coveted title Ultimate Game of the Year.
Here you can see Swen Vincke holding the many awards tightly and barely able to carry them:
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Which games were also awarded? Two games besides Baldur’s Gate 3 have also won several awards at this year’s Golden Joystick Awards – the popular game Final Fantasy XVI and the expansion Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty.
These are the awards won by Final Fantasy XVI:
Best Audio
Best Lead Actor – Ben Starr as Clive Rosfield
These are the awards won by Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty:
Best Game Expansion: Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty
Best Game Trailer: Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty
Other winners of the Golden Joystick Awards 2023:
Most Wanted Game: Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth
Still Playing Award: No Man’s Sky
Best Multiplayer Game: Mortal Kombat 1
Best Streaming Game: Valorant
Best Gaming Hardware: PSVR 2
Nintendo Game of the Year: The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom
Xbox Game of the Year: Starfield
Playstation Game of the Year: Resident Evil 4
Best Indie Game: Sea of Stars
Critics’ Choice Award: Alan Wake II
Best VR Game: Horizon Call of the Mountain
You can find the complete list and nominations on GamesRadar.
With a record-breaking number of seven Golden Joystick Awards, Baldur’s Gate 3 exits as the winner at the Golden Joystick Awards. The next major awards ceremony is the Game Awards on Thursday, December 7 – let’s see how many awards Baldur’s Gate 3 can score there.
