Destiny 2 suggests revolutionary change in a weapon category that concerns the community

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The Destiny 2 community is receiving more and more hints about an upcoming change to automatic rifles. However, the mysterious hints have not yet met with great favor, as they could mean a change for all those who like to shoot around without paying attention to their ammunition.

What did Bungie announce? On October 25, Destiny 2 provided a preview in a developer insight of future planned weapon tuning in Season 23 and beyond.

  • For example, the raid exotic “Vex Mythoclast” will deal 200% more damage and the exotic pulse rifle “Revision Zero” will deal 100% more damage against champions starting in Season 23.
  • The toxic exotic hand cannon “Dorn” will receive a wild catalyst in Season 23, which not only overloads the magazine to 40 shots but also adds +20 range and +10 stability and provides additional range, handling, and mobility when picking up remnants.
  • Additionally, there will be another buff for automatic rifles, increasing damage against weaker combatants with red health bars by another 10%.

In particular, automatic rifles were used in this developer blog as an example of the overall weapon balance in PvE. Here, Bungie made a cryptic hint that immediately attracted considerable attention.

The latest DLC will also mark the end of the first saga of Light and Darkness:

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Destiny 2: The Final Shape – The last DLC of the first saga

“Bad news for people who can’t aim”

Bungie hints with a wink: Particularly, the winking smiley in the official announcement immediately drew the guardians’ attention as it could indicate a fundamental change in the gameplay mechanics in Destiny 2 with automatic rifles.

Automatic rifles use (for now 😉) primary ammunition

wrote Bungie in the developer insight on bungie.net

What could this change mean? The type of ammunition in Destiny 2 not only determines effectiveness but also the amount of damage a weapon can inflict.

After Bungie’s announcement, this could mean that automatic rifles might soon use only special or heavy ammunition instead of primary ammunition.

Some players are therefore concerned that their automatic rifles may soon not have infinite ammunition anymore and that they would once again face the challenge of aiming more carefully and thinking better about their shots.

However, other players do not believe this and are quite sure that Bungie has merely used the winking hint as a preparation for the upcoming DLC “The Final Form”.

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The new DLC “The Final Form” will be released on February 27, 2024

This might really be behind it: On August 22, 2023, Bungie announced various weapon changes in the grand “The Final Form” showcase for the next DLC.

  • One of them is a new pistol archetype that aims to combine the best of rocket launchers and hand cannons.
  • The second is a new legendary automatic rifle archetype that can switch from slow-firing shots to healing bullets.

Therefore, most players are also sure that this announcement is merely about this new automatic rifle archetype, which could then come as a special ammunition weapon or perhaps even as a special/primary ammunition hybrid.

  • The player xCr0ssh4ir commented: “I bet 100% that an automatic rifle is coming that uses special ammunition like “Eriana’s Vow” or has an alternate mode that uses [this ammunition].“
  • This idea is also followed by Dark Rabbit who says: “I think it’s the new automatic rifle from “The Final Form” which can also heal when you hit teammates. Otherwise, it would be embarrassing to revert to the time when we had limited ammunition with this primary weapon type.“
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When is the change coming? The possible change of ammunition type for automatic rifles currently raises many questions. It is also unclear when exactly it will be implemented in the game.

There is still one season planned until the next DLC. Therefore, if the players’ assumption holds true that it’s the new weapon archetype of “The Final Form,” it is unlikely that the change will go live in the upcoming Season 23 on November 28.

February 27, 2024, the release of the DLC “The Final Form,” seems more likely to many players.

What do you think of this possible change to automatic rifles in Destiny 2? Do you welcome the idea of a change in ammunition or are you concerned about the possible impacts on gameplay?

This color change has already been officially confirmed: Destiny 2 eliminates its color chaos after 6 years: Bringing ‘finally what is shown in the preview’

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Starfield: “Poisoned, internal bleeding, never again” – Player explains why you should never attack certain enemies

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Just like in Skyrim and Fallout, you should also be careful how you deal with many seemingly insignificant enemies in Starfield . A user on reddit is now warning the community not to shoot at level-1 birds.

On reddit, the user Allgirlsarethesame explains in his post titled DO NOT SHOOT THE BIRDS ON RUTHERFORD III that you should not shoot at the birds. He himself explains that he shot at a level-1 bird and suddenly the battle music started.

  • According to the player, new birds appeared after the shot at level 60 and higher, which suddenly attacked him.
  • Although he was able to scare off the birds after a few kills, he never wants to make that mistake again: They poisoned me, made me bleed internally. Never again.

If you are just starting Starfield, then MeinMMO author Dariusz Müller has a few tips for you:

Starfield: 5 tips that I learned from my first 120 hours

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Hitchcock was right

The sudden appearance of the birds amuses many users in the comments, and many feel reminded of other games and stories. It especially reminds people of the chickens in various The Legend of Zelda games. If you attack or kill chickens there, you immediately have to deal with a feathered horde.

Many also feel reminded of the Cliff Racers from Morrowind, which can also cause problems for the player as a large swarm of birds. Otherwise, the whole situation also reminds the user GamebyNumbers of a film classic, leading him to conclude: Hitchcock was right

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For those thinking of using the birds as a farm spot for experience considering their leveling, it should be noted that according to the comments, it is not an efficient farming method. As user SykoManiax explains, farming the birds is not worth it because you would kill them too slowly, and thus the XP would not pay off.

Have you had experiences with nasty birds? Or do you have other warnings to protect players from surprising masses of enemies? Then write it in the comments.

If you still haven’t lost your desire for Starfield, you can replay it to discover new things:

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The scene from an action movie is so realistic that it was used for the training of soldiers

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A famous action scene from the movie “Heat” is made so realistically that it has been used as a model in the training of US Marines.

Heat is a heist crime and action film from 1995. It is directed by the renowned director Michael Mann and revolves around the cat-and-mouse game of the notorious criminal Neil McCauley, who plans a major heist, and his adversary, the relentless police officer Vincent Hanna.

The movie remains one of the greatest and most influential films of the genre, influencing other films like The Dark Knight and games like GTA 5. However, a specific scene from the film also played an important role in the US military.

Here you can see a trailer for Heat:

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“If you can’t reload as fast as this actor, get out of my army!”

Which scene are we talking about? In the film, McCauley and his crew have just robbed a bank and are now on the run. But they are intercepted by Hanna and the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD). The situation escalates on the open street: Both sides engage in a spectacular shootout.

The scene is one of the most iconic in the film, known especially for its high degree of realism.

Here you can watch the shootout scene:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jeYS3Q79UCg
via YouTube

How was the scene used by the military? In the training program of the US Marines, the scene was shown as an example of behavior under fire to the trainees and served as a model for weapon handling.

Val Kilmer, the actor who plays the character Chris Shiherlis, spoke about it in a behind-the-scenes feature for the film.

He heard that at the moment his character reloads in the film, the Marine instructors would say to their recruits: “If you can’t reload as fast as this actor, get out of my army!” (via screenrant.com)

Heat is getting a sequel after all these years. Director Michael Mann has already confirmed Heat 2 as his next project, as you can read here from our colleagues at Filmstarts.

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How did the director achieve such a high degree of realism? Mann had high expectations for the actors’ abilities and wanted them to be so well-prepared for their roles that they felt they could actually do what their characters do in the film.

Therefore, the director enlisted the help of former Special Air Service Sergeant Andy McNab and ex-Special Forces member Mick Gould. Together, they created a three-month plan for the actors and trained with them. They developed different curricula for the bank robbers and the police officers and allowed the latter to practice with real cops at shooting ranges.

Moreover, the actors first played the scene with real bullets at the shooting range before starting the filming with blank cartridges in downtown L.A.

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Baldur’s Gate 3: How Enemies Became Lovers – The Romance of the Shadowheart Speaker

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Voice actress Jennifer English is currently heard as Shadowheart in Baldur’s Gate 3. Her partner Aliona Baranova originally also auditioned for the role but lost it to English. On X.com, she has now written about her initial animosities toward English and their slowly unfolding romance.

Who are Aliona Baranova and Jennifer English? Aliona Baranova and Jennifer English are both voice actresses. They auditioned for the role of Shadowheart at Larian Studios. English ultimately got the role.

Jennifer English voices supporting roles in the English localizations of Elden Ring and the Larian game Divinity: Original Sin II. Additionally, she can be heard in roles in the short film Don’t Mention the B Word and the series The Killer Beside Me.

By the way, English also takes commissions for short voice snippets:
Baldur’s Gate 3: Player pays the voice of Shadowheart to tell his wife that he is cheating on her

Aliona Baranova later joined the development of Baldur’s Gate 3 as well. She took on the role of Performance Director for the motion capture recordings for the game’s cutscenes. Baranova is mainly active as a voice actress like English. However, her focus is more on short films.

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Middle finger to the AAA industry: Baldur’s Gate 3 was no coincidence

How did the two meet? Aliona Baranova and Jennifer English did not meet during the casting process for Shadowheart, but only later at the beginning of the motion capture recordings.

Baranova joined the crew about six months after the work on Baldur’s Gate 3 began. During the recordings, she got to know English.

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Shadowheart is one of, if not the most popular companion. As a cleric, she is a quick and early healer who can still fight well.

What does Aliona Baranova write on X.com? Baranova writes on her X.com account (formerly Twitter) about how much she actually hated English. English was hired for the role of Shadowheart, which Baranova took quite badly since she had also auditioned for the role.

Initially, Baranova did not want to like English at all, but concealed her inner “hate”. Only when she finally saw Jennifer English perform in her role did she change her mind:

I quickly realized that Jen was perfect for the role and that I could learn from her. There’s a reason why Shadowheart is so popular: Jen understood her like no one else, she saw right through her and connected with every facet of her. […] ANYWAY TED Talk aside, back to my story: a lot of exposition in the middle, 1.5 years of collaboration, and then BOOM enemies to lovers. (Except that Jen had no idea we were enemies or that I auditioned for her role or that I wanted to hate her when we first met).

Aliona Baranova, X.com, 24.10.2023

In her post, Baranova expresses her great admiration for English’s performance. In particular, she found it impressive how English could represent the various facets of the character in the respective fateful decisions she could take.

What exactly does Aliona Baranova mean by the different facets? [Spoiler]

Depending on how you decide in Baldur’s Gate 3, your companions evolve. In Act 2, Shadowheart faces the choice of whether to kill or spare the so-called Night Song. Depending on how you influence her with your words (or not), she either stands against her goddess or becomes her most powerful fighter. This in turn influences whether you can for example romance her and how her story progresses in Act 3. However, Shadowheart is also a completely different character depending on the decision, with different personality traits.

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Aliona Baranova and Jennifer English became a couple about 1.5 years after they started working together. English herself probably had no idea of Baranova’s initial animosities. However, her partner later told her about it and refers to their joint journey as “enemies to lovers” after a popular romance story genre.

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CoD MW2: The 4 Best Weapons with Setup – Meta in October 2023

Christos Tsogos Christos Tsogos Reading time 3 minutes

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 not only launched with its story mode but also with its highly anticipated multiplayer mode. Therefore, we show you the 4 best weapons after the Season 6 update in Modern Warfare 2 with setups.

How do we come to our assessment? Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 has been on the market for some time now and is currently in its 6th season.

To save you the time of experimenting, we have ventured into various matches, had to die many times, and that’s where we arrived at our findings.

Update, October 30, 2023: We have updated the article and replaced one weapon from the list.

Additionally, we refine our selection with our years of CoD expertise and also look at player trends. Furthermore, we also examine the playability of the weapons and whether they can be handled easily.

Meta in CoD: MW2 – The best weapons with setup

Is there currently an overpowered weapon in MW2? The Cronen Squall looks like a very deadly contender. It is accurate and can pulverize opponents with very few shots.

Which are the best MW2 weapons? Assault rifles with low recoil are still the best choice for soldiers even in Modern Warfare 2.

With the right attachments, you can not only cover long distances but also shoot down opponents excellently in close combat. This makes these rifles the top choice for players.

Paired with a submachine gun or a rocket launcher for taking out drones, no one can stop you anymore, ensuring that your team remains invisible.

List of the best weapons in Modern Warfare 2

CoD MW2: Best Assault Rifle – Cronen Squall

  • CoD MW2: Cronen Squall – Setup
    • Grip: XTEN Grip
    • Stock: SAB Stock
    • Barrel: HR6.8 Barrel
    • Underbarrel: FTAC Ripper 56
    • Magazine: 50 Round Drum
Attachments in English
  • CoD MW2: Cronen Squall – Setup
    • Rear Grip: XTEN Grip
    • Comb: SAB Comb
    • Barrel: HR6.8 Barrel
    • Underbarrel: FTAC Ripper 56
    • Magazine: 50 Round Drum

What makes the Cronen strong? The Cronen Squall is usable at all distances and forces opponents to their knees with few shots. With the right attachments, you create a deadly companion.

CoD MW2: Best Assault Rifle – TAQ-56

  • CoD MW2: TAQ-56 – Setup
    • Grip: Demo Cleanshot Grip
    • Stock: TV Cardinal Stock
    • Muzzle: Echoless-80
    • Underbarrel: Commando Foregrip
    • Magazine: 60 Round Mag
Attachments in English
  • CoD MW2: TAQ-56 – Setup
    • Rear Grip: Demo Cleanshot Grip
    • Stock: TV Cardinal Stock
    • Muzzle: Echoless-80
    • Underbarrel: Commando Foregrip
    • Magazine: 60 Round Mag

What makes the TAQ strong? The TAQ can score not only with solid stats. You receive the rifle as one of the first assault rifles for your collection. It has a slower fire rate than the M4 but can score with better mobility and handling.

Alternative to the TAQ: If you want to use another solid assault rifle, go with the Kastov 762. The rifle has seemingly worse stats at first glance but can deal more damage and has manageable recoil.

With the right attachments, the Russian rifle can perform even better on the battlefield but requires a bit more finesse in recoil control.

CoD MW2: The best Submachine Gun – Vaznev-9K

  • CoD MW2: Vaznev-9K – Setup
    • Muzzle: Lockshot KT85
    • Laser: Schlager Peq Box IV
    • Stock: Markeev R7 Stock
    • Grip: True-Tac Grip
    • Magazine: 45 Round Mag
Attachments in English
  • CoD MW2: Vaznev-9K – Setup
    • Muzzle: Lockshot KT85
    • Laser: Schlager PEG Box IV
    • Stock: Markeev R7 Stock
    • Rear Grip: True-Tac Grip
    • Magazine: 45 Round Mag

What makes the Vaznev strong? Vaznev is a strong SMG that stands out with high accuracy and minimal recoil. It can score at short and medium distances but doesn’t shy away from long-distance fights. With the right mods, you create a real monster.

Alternative to the Vaznev: As an alternative for intense close combat, we recommend the Vel 46 or for reliable penetration at a distance, the Lachmann-MP.

CoD MW2: The best Rocket Launcher – PILA

What defines these weapons? Rocket launchers are explosive killing machines for vehicles and opponents. When used correctly, you can flatten vehicles or greet your opponents with them.

What makes the PILA strong? The PILA is your first rocket launcher that you can unlock through the weapon forge. With the launcher, you can not only manually target and fire at opponents but also remotely blow up vehicles.

This makes the PILA especially the top choice in the fight against pesky drones since you can pack it into your loadout immediately.

Alternative to the PILA: If you need more penetration power against vehicles, we recommend the Strela-P. If you prefer a launcher for manual battles against enemies, then take the RPG-7 instead.

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The weapon meta is a wild topic: We have currently listed the best weapons for you, but with each coming season and associated nerfs and buffs, our list could change. So bookmark our overview, as we continuously update our list and even expand it with future alternatives.

What do you think of our list? Do you have any advice or setups that you would recommend to other soldiers? Let us know in the comments!

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A secret buff in Baldur’s Gate 3 makes the strongest abilities even better

Christos Tsogos Christos Tsogos Reading time 2 minutes

In Baldur’s Gate 3 the Mindflayer powers are considered powerful actions that you can use, but did you know that a permanent buff can convert these actions into bonus actions? We will show you how.

What kind of buff is this? In Baldur’s Gate 3, there are the Illithid powers, also known as the powers of the Mindflayers. With these, you can cast powerful abilities that are bound to parasites that you must implant. The problem, however, is that these powers are tied to actions.

Players have now found that they can convert their Illithid powers into bonus actions if they find a specific buff, and that is the “Awakened” buff. Don’t know the buff? Then we will show you how to obtain it.

In our video, we show you how you can cast even two spells at once:

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Baldur’s Gate 3: Cast two spells in one go

How to get the “Awakened” buff

How do I get the buff? To obtain the buff, you must first reach Act 2. You will come across the Zaith’isk device during your travels. This device, created by Githyanki, “cleanses” your Mindflayer parasite and gives you, if applied correctly, the permanent buff of “Awakened”. You will find the Zaith’isk if you go over the mountain path and visit the Githyanki cradle. It is located beneath the temple of Lathander.

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The Zaith’isk (via bg3.wiki).

It is important that you successfully complete your saving throws when using the machine. These have high values, so it is advisable to save before the throws so that you do not end up as a loser in the event of a failed attempt.

If you have passed all three saving throws, you will receive the permanent buff “Awakened” which ensures that your Illithid powers become bonus actions. Unfortunately, in this process, the machine is destroyed. If you botch a throw, you will not get the buff, so be warned.

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I had the buff but now it’s gone, why? Some players report that they lost the permanent buff later in their journey (via steamcommunity.com). So far, the developers have not commented on the issue, but many players assume it is a bug that accidentally removes the buff from your character.

It remains to be seen whether the developers will fix the bug, but until then you can read about our MeinMMO Tiefling Cortyn’s experience and how she discovered that the most important decision in Baldur’s Gate 3 is completely irrelevant.

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German YouTuber takes down Blizzard – From the best gaming company to the worst game on Steam

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A German YouTuber takes Blizzard to task. How Blizzard went from being the best to one of the most hated gaming companies is clearly illustrated.

Blizzard Entertainment. The name is likely to evoke quite different feelings among players around the world. While some old fans nostalgically remember classics like ‘Warcraft III’, those who have only known the company for a few years likely have mainly the scandals in mind. Whether it’s the sexism scandal, the disastrous launch of ‘Warcraft III: Reforged’ or the burying of the PvE mode in Overwatch 2 – there’s plenty that comes to mind from recent history.

A German YouTube video now deals extensively with the history of the company that once started with ‘The Lost Vikings’ and for many is just a shadow of its former glory.

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What kind of channel is this? The YouTuber ‘Jules’ has been revisiting topics that have made significant waves on the internet in recent months, presenting them in an engaging way (complete with plenty of memes). In addition to the rise and fall of Blizzard, he had previously covered topics such as the ‘9-Euro-Ticket’ and the associated rush to Sylt. The videos are elaborate, and many in the comments describe him as ‘one of the best that YouTube Germany has to offer’.

What does the video show? The video begins with the origin story of Blizzard, back when it was ‘Silicon & Synapse’ in a garage – then it breaks down the entire development of the company, including all major successes. However, inch by inch, this success begins to shift, which many attribute today to the merger with Activision and also to the (still current) CEO Bobby Kotick.

Jules showcases all scandals, successes, and major internet phenomena. Among them are some past ‘gems’, such as Blizzard’s attempt to implement a real-name policy in the forums. Something that was discarded in under 24 hours.

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The video is a perfect mix of nostalgia and hard reality, showing all the highs and lows of Blizzard and its games.

It is therefore hardly surprising that the video has already received over 1,000,000 views in just 2 days.

Those who look closely can also spot one or two articles from colleague Schuhmann in the video as source material (I had to mention this; it was very important to him).

Even though the video, at 84 minutes, is extremely long and might strain the attention span of ‘Generation TikTok’, for everyone who has played Blizzard games in recent years, it is well-invested and entertaining time.

How it will continue with Blizzard, we will find out at BlizzCon in 4 days.

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Big game about Warhammer on Steam was considered a milestone – But a dispute between developers and fans is currently escalating

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Total War: Warhammer 3 combines a famous strategy game series with a popular fantasy universe. At release, the game received very positive feedback on Steam, despite some technical issues. Then came a shock for fans: the prices for DLCs soared so high that people even called for a boycott. Now the developers are reacting, but incorrectly, according to the community.

What kind of game is this?

  • In Total War: Warhammer 3, you control the factions from the fantasy universe of Warhammer and try, broadly speaking, to dominate the world.
  • With the major “Immortal Empires” update, the maps and peoples from all three Warhammer parts of Total War have been combined. Over 280 factions play against each other on the map here.
  • At release, the game achieved a rating of 85% on Steam, despite some technical problems. Now, Total War: Warhammer 3 is rated “mostly negative” in the recent reviews on Steam.

This is the dispute: The Warhammer games by Total War have always evolved with new DLCs since part 1. These have different price categories depending on the content they offer:

  • purely cosmetic DLCs cost only a few euros
  • Packs with additional commanders cost around 5€ per commander
  • “Race Packs” are the most expensive and introduce new playable peoples

The Chaos Dwarfs as a new people came with a proud price of 25€. The subsequent DLC, Shadows of Change, then led to a harsh drop to 19% on Steam.

The reason: it actually only contains 3 new commanders, yet the pack was marketed for 25€. The players called for a boycott to counteract the rising pricing policy. The developers said at the time: the costs are justified. The latest statement causes even more anger.

In testing Shadows of Change, the DLC was quite good, as there is indeed more in the pack than the name suggests.

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Total War: Warhammer 3 – The Trailer for the DLC Shadows of Change

Creative Assembly moderates forums more strictly, fans are angry

The developers explained in a new forum post that from now on, exchanges on Steam will be moderated more strictly. Calls for boycotts, questions about a new Total War, and general conversations that do not contribute to the purpose of the discussion will be deleted.

This is intended to lead to more constructive criticism. It is useless to just complain; something must come of it. Nonetheless, it is okay to be upset sometimes, but one should remain respectful.

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On Reddit, this decision is not well received. There, one user cynically says: “This will bring the community back.” Others say mockingly: “You criticize us? Off to the cooler,” or they compare the post to the Streisand effect.

The whole situation is miserable. Fans accuse the developers of being arrogant. They raise prices and then prohibit discussing that it is unfair. All of this turns into a battle against the community instead of working towards a solution.

Other developers have already fought a nearly identical battle before they had to back down:

The ongoing dispute over features in Call of Duty is boiling over – Developer reactions divide community

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„Co-op is Hellishly Fun“ – Shooter on Steam currently costs not even 3 € and player numbers are skyrocketing

Niko Hernes Niko Hernes Reading time 2 minutes

Strange Brigade on Steam is actually a rather inconspicuous co-op shooter that has disappeared into obscurity. But currently, the player numbers are soaring, and that’s because the game is available for not even 3 €.

What kind of game is Strange Brigade?

  • The setting is in Egypt in the 1930s
  • You try to stop the witch queen Seteki, who has risen from a tomb
  • In addition to hordes of mystical and undead enemies, there are also traps and puzzles to watch out for
  • The playable characters have different abilities, and there are unusual weapons with which you must defend yourself.

All of this sounds like a classic co-op horde shooter in the spirit of Left 4 Dead. Alone, it might be a bit monotonous, but in co-op with friends, it’s a lot of fun. The incredibly good offer of 2.50 € has also influenced the player numbers.

Remnant 2 also offers you a lot of fun as a co-op shooter:

Remnant 2: New co-op shooter on Steam, PS5 & Xbox is just the right game if you need a break from Diablo 4

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Strange Brigade – Trailer for the co-op shooter for fans of Indiana Jones

Definitely a great team shooter

How does the community react to the game? Looking at the numbers of the game on SteamDB , the big discount has had a huge impact on the player numbers. Just before the offer, the player numbers didn’t even reach 20. Shortly after, the game shot up to over 20,000 in recent days.

And the price is also evident in many of the positive user reviews:

  • Parcival: Definitely worth it. It’s incredibly fun in co-op.
  • I_come_in_peace: It’s mindless fun in co-op. A no-brainer for the current price.
  • Lonex[GER]: Super cool co-op shooter with puzzles, upgrades for many weapons and humor. […] If you don’t buy the deluxe edition with a 95% discount, you’ll miss out on a lot of fun.

The mindless but fun gameplay in co-op currently convinces players who are hooked by the very low entry price.

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How much does Strange Brigade currently cost? Until November 1, 2023, you can get the game for 95% off at a price of 2.50 €. If you have more pocket money, you can also purchase the deluxe edition, which offers you even more characters, campaign content, as well as weapons and additional content.

Have you already played the game? Then let us know your opinion in the comments.

Find even more co-op games in this list:

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2 pirate groups are to blame for One Piece having over 1,000 episodes – “I regret it a little”

Jasmin Beverungen Jasmin Beverungen Reading time 3 minutes

In the Anime One Piece, there are various pirate factions. The creator of One Piece claims that he has exaggerated with two of the pirate factions. They are the reason why One Piece is still not at its conclusion.

Which pirate factions are we talking about? As the first pirate group he exaggerated with, he mentions the Seven Samurai (via twitter.com). These are pirates who serve the Marines. They enjoy the protection of the Marines, but must also fulfill their duties.

Meanwhile, Eiichiro Oda, the mangaka of One Piece, has disbanded the Seven Samurai. Their founding members were the following:

  • Sir Crocodile
  • Boa Hancock
  • Dracule Mihawk
  • Jimbei
  • Donquichotte de Flamingo
  • Bartholomew Kuma
  • Gecko Moria

Over time, individual members were replaced by Buggy, Edward Weevil, Trafalgar Law, and Marshall D. Teach. In the special “One Piece The 23rd Log”, Oda mentions that he regrets introducing so many members for the Seven Samurai. He should have only picked two or five members:

I thought seven would be a cool number! Besides that, I regret nothing because I drew what I wanted … I regret it a little!!

Eiichiro Oda, One Piece The 23rd Log (via twitter.com)

The Seven Samurai are the main reason why One Piece has been running for over 20 years. Oda actually wanted to conclude the series this year, but that did not happen. The Seven Samurai were supposed to serve as an intermediate step so that Luffy does not have to directly deal with the Four Emperors.

It will take a while until Luffy reaches that point in the Netflix series. Here you can see the trailer for Season 1:

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One Piece – German Trailer for the First Season of the Live-Action Series by Netflix

What about the other group? The second faction that Oda says takes a lot of time is the Worst Generation. These pirate rookies were introduced on the Sabaody Archipelago so that the arc would become “more interesting” (via twitter.com).

Monkey D. Luffy is also part of the Worst Generation:

  • Monkey D. Luffy
  • Eustass Kid
  • Basil Hawkins
  • X Drake
  • Trafalgar D. Water Law
  • Scratchmen Apoo
  • Killer
  • Jewelry Bonney
  • Capone Bege
  • Roronoa Zoro
  • Urouge

The 11 pirates have already made a name for themselves through their adventures on the Grand Line. All have a bounty of over 100 million Berry. Oda also feels that he exaggerated with the number of characters here:

I should have reduced the number of the Worst Generation, as there were too many of them, but in the end, I let them all appear in the manga!!! I am really surprised they have survived this long, as I thought half of them would have left the New World by now. They are the worst! They are actually the worst generation.

Eiichiro Oda, One Piece The 27th Log (via twitter.com)

The creator also did not think that Law would become a fan favorite. He had in mind that Eustass Kid would be an important figure.

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Why have they prolonged the ending so much? Everyone in both factions has played an important role throughout the manga or anime. Sir Crocodile, Donquichotte de Flamingo, and Gecko Moria were, for example, strong enemies against whom Luffy had to stand his ground.

Trafalgar Law even played a larger role and temporarily formed an alliance with the Straw Hat crew. Jimbei became so important that he even became a member of Luffy’s crew.

During the Wano Country arc, some characters of the Worst Generation received significant appearances, which also took a lot of time. Currently, on Egghead Island, it is Jewelry Bonney we learn more about.

The many characters have led to Oda not being able to stick to his plan to finish the manga by 2023. A current battle in the anime is even considered the longest battle in history:

The longest anime battle in history is over – finally has a winner after a year and 61 episodes

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New horror game on Steam has very strong 98% positive reviews – Check out the trailer

Linda Knabe Linda Knabe Reading time 2 minutes

In a new cooperative horror game on Steam, you are sent by your company to work on the moon. With already 98% positive reviews, this game might be perfect for your Halloween night. Check out the trailer here.

What kind of game is it? Lethal Company is a cooperative horror game by the indie developer Zeekerss, which was released on October 23, 2023 on Steam. The game is currently in Early Access.

Although the game has only been in the store for a week, it already has 98% positive reviews, and if you read through the reviews, it becomes relatively clear why.

For now, however, we have embedded the trailer for you:

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Lethal Company Trailer

What to expect: As the trailer shows, you are operating in Lethal Company as workers of a company on the moon.

Your task is to collect junk on the abandoned moon and sell it to your company. Because it seems that you only earn money for things that are actually delivered.

You can use this money to travel to new moons, buy new suits, or decorate your ship.

The company promises you that this is a very easy job. But the trailer quickly shows that this is not the case. On the moon, there are a few dangers that not only make your work harder but can also cost you your life.

In the trailer, you see dark forests, dangerous factory buildings, and spider-like monsters.

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What are the reactions? You can infer a bit about the dangers that await you in the game from the reviews on Steam.

For example, Kovacch writes that he was attacked by a giant centipede thing that then ate the player’s brain or that he was entirely eaten by a giant. Alongside a few other monsters, the boss is mentioned, who kills you if you simply do not perform well enough in your job.

In general, many players praise the concept of the game and write in their reviews about many more or less funny things that have happened, which make you want to try the game yourself in an indescribable way:

  • ELMO writes: This game is the best of the best. Funniest game of all time while also scaring me with a spider and a gun tower.
  • ThunderFoot writes: Really really good. A game that is funny enough to make you tip over and scary enough to make you cry in the corner. If you want a game that is perfect with friends, you won’t regret it.
  • [Dev] writes: I was killed with a shovel, but my body was pawned for $4 so my crew could meet the company’s deadline. 10/10 experience

Especially witnessing the deaths of your own crew or dying yourself and seeing how the crew continues seems to be quite entertaining in the game. Despite the seemingly funny death situations, the horror aspect of the game does not seem to suffer from it.

What do you think of the concept? Would you be interested in a new horror adventure with your friends that also makes you laugh? Feel free to share your thoughts in the comments.

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WoW Classic: Bots fight back against reports – simply ban the real players away

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“If you report me, I will report you too” – a silly threat. But bots in World of Warcraft Classic hold the upper hand and enforce it.

In World of Warcraft Classic there is primarily one problem and that is the bots. They not only ruin the economy of the game and lead to absurdly high prices in “GDKP” runs, but also to a scarcity of resources or they compete with real players for them.

The only chance against these bots is to report them repeatedly and hope that Blizzard enforces a ban.

What is the problem? Some players want to be sure that they are reporting a bot and message the suspicious characters beforehand. However, this proves to be a mistake – because this starts a fight that normal players can only lose.

Once you have messaged a player suspected of being a bot, they simply turn the tables. They report the real player with their numerous bot accounts, resulting in the real player facing a sanction shortly thereafter. These are usually temporary bans.

A post in the WoW Classic Subreddit discusses the issue, even though the original author has since deleted their post.

Are there automated bans? Even though Blizzard repeatedly denies that there are automated sanctions, reality presents a different picture. There have frequently been videos in the past from streamers or large guilds that have banned a player “on demand”. Once a certain number of players report a character for an offense, the account is automatically banned for a while.

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What can be done about it? The only option currently available is to report suspicious characters without messaging them first, but simply report them based on (justified) suspicion. Those who message the bot accounts risk becoming a target themselves.

Those who want to report bots should observe them for a moment, then click on them and simply report them with a right-click. A whisper could have adverse effects.

Similar problems have also occurred in modern WoW: Dragonflight. There, craftsmen who did not bow to a greedy cartel were also silenced.

A player has recently achieved something quite special in WoW Classic: He reached level 60 naked and without talents.

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EA FC 24 TOTW 7: The Predictions for the new Team of the Week – With Haaland and Kane

Julian Schröder Julian Schröder Reading time 2 minutes

For EA FC 24 the TOTW 7 (Team of the Week) is scheduled for next Wednesday. At MeinMMO you will find out which players could appear in the new Team of the Week. Kane, Bellingham, and Haaland have good chances.

This is the Team of the Week: Wednesdays in EA FC 24 Ultimate Team it’s time for a new TOTW. This team includes players who have impressed with strong performances in the past football week. These players will receive improved Inform special cards, which will be available in packs for a week.

These are TOTW Predictions: The TOTW Predictions are forecasts from the community. They try to guess which players could land in the Team of the Week. They give a good overview of who could be in the TOTW.

It is important to note, however, that these are theoretical predictions and no guarantees. The TOTW 7 next Wednesday may look different in total than the predictions suggest.

The prediction for Team of the Week 7 in EA FC 24 Ultimate Team

The predictions for the next Team of the Week come from the FUT site fifaultimateteam.

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Goalkeepers

  • GK: Baumann (TSG Hoffenheim)

Defenders

  • LB: Cambiaso (Juventus Turin)
  • CB: Pinnock (Brentford)
  • CB: Medina (RC Lens)

Midfielders

  • CM: Szoboszlai (Liverpool FC)
  • CM: Wijnaldum (Ettifaq FC)
  • CAM: Bellingham (Real Madrid)

Forwards

  • ST: Nketiah (Arsenal FC)
  • ST: Haaland (Manchester City)
  • ST: Kane (FC Bayern München)

TOTW 7 Bench:

  • GK: Muslera (Galatasaray Istanbul)
  • CB: Buongiorno (AS Rom)
  • RB: Hollingshead (Los Angeles FC)
  • CB: Veljkovic (Werder Bremen)
  • CM: Brouwers (SC Heerenveen)
  • CM: Zaire-Emery (PSG)
  • CAM: Simons (RB Leipzig)
  • RF: Dreyer (RSC Anderlecht)
  • CAM: Isco (Real Betis)
  • ST: Dzeko (Fenerbahce Istanbul)
  • ST: Pavoletti (Cagliari)
  • ST: Fornaroli (Melbourne Victory)
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Strong candidates for the TOTW 7 in EA Sports FC 24

  • Jude Bellingham played a crucial role in El Clásico and ensured that Real Madrid won the duel against FC Barcelona with his two goals. The final score was 2:1 thanks to Bellingham, and the Englishman can hope for a spot in the TOTW 7.
  • Erling Haaland had an outstanding performance in the Manchester Derby and could deserve an Inform card with his two goals. We remain curious.
  • Harry Kane was able to score three goals in Bayern’s sensational 8:0 victory against Darmstadt, even scoring with a shot from his own half. A TOTW card is certainly secure for the striker.

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EA FC 24: How to make your players faster, a simple trick makes it possible

Thomas Dummer Thomas Dummer Reading time 2 minutes

In EA FC 24 it is important to have a lot of speed on the wings. However, it is not just the pure pace stat that determines the speed of your players. A certain combination of playstyles gives you an additional sprint boost.

What factors are important for the speed of your players? Of course, the pace stat still has the greatest influence on speed. However, the fastest players not only have a lot of speed but also need to have other attributes to reach maximum speed.

In addition to the acceleration type (explosive, controlled, or sustained), the playstyle is also a crucial factor. If your player has certain playstyles, they can run faster. If they even have a specific combination of playstyles, they can not only run fast without the ball but also develop enormous speed while dribbling with the ball.

In the YouTube short, you can see two of the fastest players in EA FC 24 competing against each other in a sprint duel. Below the video, we reveal which playstyle combination enables this top speed.

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Players with ‘Quick Step’ and ‘Fury’ have more speed

Which playstyles are important for speed? In the video, you can see a race between Alphonso Davies and Rafael Leão. Both have a significant basic speed and possess the playstyle ‘Fury’ from the ball control category as well as the playstyle ‘Quick Step’. Both playstyles affect the pace of the players.

Quick Step ensures that your player gets a faster start. Fury grants you a higher speed when dribbling. Thus, combining both playstyles gives you a speed advantage against your opponents both in the first few meters and over distance.

Ideally, players not only have both playstyles at silver but also have one of these as a playstyle+ at gold. The effects of a golden playstyle are significantly higher than that of a silver one.

Below, you can read which players have this combination with a playstyle+ and therefore can give their sprint a special speed boost.

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Players with Fury and Quick Step for maximum speed

Which players are particularly fast due to both playstyles? Below, we have compiled a list of players who possess the top speed combination. We have also included their clubs, as well as the corresponding levels of playstyles (Silver/Gold).

  • Kylian Mbappé (Paris Saint-Germain): Fury (Silver)/ Quick Step (Gold)
  • Vinícius Júnior (Real Madrid): Fury (Silver)/ Quick Step (Gold)
  • Rafael Leão (AC Milan): Fury (Gold)/ Quick Step (Silver)
  • Moussa Diaby (Aston Villa): Fury (Silver)/ Quick Step (Gold)
  • Federico Chiesa (Juventus Turin): Fury (Gold)/ Quick Step (Silver)
  • Lauren James (Chelsea FC): Fury (Gold)/ Quick Step (Silver)
  • Ousmane Dembélé (Paris Saint-Germain): Fury (Gold)/ Quick Step (Silver)
  • Trinity Rodman (Washington Spirit): Fury (Silver)/ Quick Step (Gold)
  • Alphonso Davies (Bayern Munich): Fury (Silver)/ Quick Step (Gold)
  • Karim Adeyemi (Borussia Dortmund): Fury (Silver)/ Quick Step (Gold)
  • Sirlord Conteh (SC Paderborn): Fury (Silver)/ Quick Step (Gold)

So you have all the super sprinters at a glance. In our selection, we have not considered icons and heroes. We are also aware that some players, like Mbappé or Vinícius Júnior, may not fit every budget.

Other players, like Adeyemi or Chiesa, are sometimes available for less than 10k. If you still need a speedy winger with an extra burst of speed, we recommend adding one of the cheaper options listed above to your team.

To get the fast men and women in motion optimally, we recommend our 5 tips for guaranteed more goals in EA FC 24.

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Player builds gaming PC, makes a really bad beginner mistake, destroys 320 euros in a few moments

Benedikt Schlotmann Benedikt Schlotmann Reading time 2 minutes

A user builds a new gaming PC and has chosen a motherboard and processor. However, they do not realize that both products are not compatible.

Anyone who has ever assembled a gaming PC knows that there can be many pitfalls. A gamer has now made a particularly annoying mistake.

This was reported by a support staff member whom the player had contacted. The mistake could have been prevented with little effort.

AMD processor does not fit on new motherboard

The user contacted tech support. The employee there posted a screenshot and the conversation on reddit. Here it is quickly evident that the processor and motherboard are incompatible and the user was trying to force a Ryzen 9 5900X into an AM5 motherboard. You can find the Ryzen 9 5900X in stores for around 320 euros.

What is the problem? Processors are placed into a socket on the motherboard to ensure the CPU can function. However, certain processors only fit into specific sockets. A processor like the Ryzen 9 5900X must be placed in the appropriate AM4 motherboard. Otherwise, the CPU will not fit and, in the worst case, the CPU pins on the underside may become bent.

The image shows that the user has pressed a processor designed for the AM4 socket into an AM5 motherboard. And technically, that does not work.

Many users from the community are quite shocked because the mistake could have been easily avoided. Many also do not want to know what the processor looks like on the underside. One person says: “A single video… A single goddamn video could have prevented this. Why don’t people research how it works?”

A glance at the manual would have sufficed as well. He would have noticed that the purchased hardware is incompatible.

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AMD and Intel regularly develop new sockets for their processors

Why are there different sockets? Each socket brings a certain feature set. However, features also change with technological advances. Certain functions cannot simply be retrofitted. One example is support for memory.

  • AM3+ offered support for DDR3 memory.
  • With AM4, there was official support for DDR4.
  • AM5 features DDR5 memory.

Moreover, the AM5 socket provides PCIe 5.0 and offers faster data transfer rates and higher bandwidth compared to AM4.

Additionally, the AM4 and AM5 sockets have different hole patterns, meaning that CPU coolers designed for one socket may not be compatible with the other. However, many manufacturers offer adapters or mounting kits for coolers. This way, even older coolers can be used with the new motherboard.

No backward compatibility: The problem is that the sockets are not backward compatible. For example, AMD CPUs: An older CPU for an AM3+ socket or an AM4 CPU cannot be placed in an AM5 board because the socket is constructed completely differently. If you try to do so, you will only damage your expensive hardware.

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EA FC 24: All Hero Cards up to 87 – Is the new SBC worth it?

Max Handwerk Max Handwerk Reading time 3 minutes

In EA FC 24 there is again the SBC “Max.-87-Hero-Upgrade”, which gives you a guaranteed hero card. Which heroes can you pull? The complete list.

What kind of SBC is this? The “Max.-87-Hero-Upgrade-Challenge” has just landed in Ultimate Team and requires the following from you:

  • A team with a minimum overall rating of 86
  • 11 cards must be included

On the platform “Futbin“, the current equivalent value of the SBC is estimated at about 90,000 coins if you were to buy all the cards new. If you use existing cards from your own club, the price will be cheaper – depending on how many cards you would still need to buy for the solution.

What is the reward? You can get a hero card, meaning a football hero from the past. However, there are two restrictions on the reward:

  • The hero card can have a maximum overall rating of 87
  • The card is untradeable

In the following list, we will show you all the cards that you can get from the SBC.

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All hero cards up to max. 87 rating in EA FC 24

What kind of list is this? Here you will find all hero cards up to 87 overall rating, sorted by their current market value.

What you need to consider: The reward is untradeable, meaning you cannot sell the card on the transfer market. You should ideally integrate the hero card into your team; you will not get any coins for it.

We only list the current market value so you can assess how strong each hero card is – as the higher the market value, the more useful the hero card generally is.

Also, keep in mind that the transfer market is in constant flux and prices can vary. Consider the price more as an approximate direction.

Currently, 37 cards are available in the SBC:

HeroRatingPositionApprox. market value in coins
Yaya Touré87CDM, CM, CAM1.2 million
Ramires86CDM, RM980,000
Claudio Marchisio87CM, CDM, LM600,000
Saeed Al Owairan85RW, RM, CAM, ST534,000
Iván Córdoba87CB399,000
Sidney Govou86ST, RM, LW393,000
Robbie Keane86ST, LW293,000
Joe Cole87RW, RM, CAM, LF313,000
Harry Kewell87LW, LM, CAM293,000
Wlodzimierz Smolarek86ST, LW292,000
Ledley King86CB198,000
Tomas Brolin87ST, CAM, LW, RW212,000
Ji Sung Park86LM, RM, LW156,000
Capdevila86LB, LWB179,000
Ludovic Giuly86RM, RW141,000
John Arne Riise86LB, LWB, LM113,000
Steve McManaman87RM, LM, CAM, RW85,000
Hidetoshi Nakata87CAM, CM85,000
DaMarcus Beasley85LM, LB, LW62,500
Sonia Bompastor86LB, LWB, LM86,000
Landon Donovan86LW, CAM, ST48,000
Dirk Kuyt86CAM, CM48,000
Jorge Campos87GK85,500
Alex Scott85RB, RWB62,000
Tomás Rosický86CAM, RM, CM39,000
Rui Costa87CAM40,000
Freddie Ljungberg86LM, RM, LW48,000
Dimitar Berbatov87ST, LW37,000
Jerzy Dudek86GK49,500
Sami Al-Jaber86ST, LW32,000
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer86ST, LW42,000
Aleksandr Mostovoi86CAM, LM22,000
Peter Crouch85ST, LW22,000
Tim Cahill85ST, CM, CAM, LW21,000
Nwankwo Kanu86LW, ST14,750
Clint Dempsey85CAM, LW14,750
Lars Ricken85CAM, RM, LW14,250
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Is the Hero SBC worth it?

This is overall difficult to assess, as it ultimately comes down to luck: If you pull Yaya Touré, you have pulled one of the best players in the whole game. On the other hand, if you pull Clint Dempsey, you could have purchased the card cheaply on the transfer market.

In between, the options are quite varied. There are some cards that are among the absolute top options in FUT, but there is also a lot of “mediocrity”, where the price is worth it, but you have to question whether you would have purchased the card in the market at all.

Ultimately, 13 of the possible options are below the approximate equivalent value of the SBC. Therefore, the SBC is worth trying if you already have some SBC fodder in the club and can complete it cheaply. However, you should expect that you might not pull a top card, but rather one of the other options.

Otherwise, a new week in EA FC 24 is coming up – and with it a new Team of the Week. You can find predictions for TOTW 5 in EA FC here.

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WoW fans are waiting for BlizzCon – but one announcement is causing great concern

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This year’s BlizzCon is missing something important – and that worries fans of World of Warcraft.

BlizzCon 2023 is just a few days away. The Blizzard convention will take place next weekend (November 3rd and 4th), where major announcements are expected. Especially fans of World of Warcraft can look forward to it, as the next expansion will be presented by Chris Metzen.

However, an announcement beforehand is causing great concern. The popular “Q&A” between developers and players is not happening.

Why is Blizzard doing this? The exact reason is not known. It is speculated that Blizzard wants to carefully control which questions are asked and especially answered regarding World of Warcraft this year.

A Q&A will take place, but only afterwards as a video that will be released. There will be no opportunity to experience the “live” responses from the developers, and the questions will be filtered according to Blizzard’s own preferences.

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Without a Q&A, something is simply missing – many fans feel the same way.

Why is this a problem? The “Q&A” panel has always been one of the most popular events at BlizzCon. Here, visitors could line up and ask the lead developers of World of Warcraft questions directly. It’s not only entertaining but has also created some of the most iconic moments in BlizzCon history. This Q&A was responsible for the “Legend of the Red-Shirt-Guy,” who pointed out a lore error to the developers and was subsequently immortalized in the game.

Many see Blizzard’s decision not to face the community’s questions directly as a negative sign. Some suspect that the presentation regarding World of Warcraft this year might be more of a disappointment, and Blizzard wants to avoid many critical questions during the convention by simply canceling the Q&A session.

This fuels the suspicion that the developers themselves are not convinced of their new product and therefore do not want to directly face the fans’ questions.

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At the same time, there are arguments for not holding Q&A sessions anymore. In recent years, there have been incidents that overshadowed the entire BlizzCon. For example, during the presentation of Diablo Immortal, a visitor asked whether it was a “late April Fool’s joke” – which led the developers to respond by asking: “Don’t you have phones?” The whole incident is now a prime example of failed communication.

It’s understandable from the developers’ perspective that Blizzard wants to avoid such reactions this year.

Whether this ultimately is a sign of a “bad WoW expansion” remains to be seen – and that only in a few days.

Fundamentally, WoW is doing well right now – that’s also due to the villain Fyrakk, who is much better written than the Jailer.

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The new game in the universe of LoL is like a playable Pixar movie and ideal for the Christmas season

Niko Hernes Niko Hernes Reading time 4 minutes

The latest single-player experience from the League of Legends-universe is set to release on November 1st. MyMMO author Nikolas Hernes was able to play Song of Nunu: A League of Legends Story and finds that the game is perfect for those looking for an animated film for the Christmas season.

The LoL universe has, besides TFT and Legends of Runeterra, now also introduced several single-player games that give various champions a solo spotlight and expand the world beyond dry lore texts.

This year there was already CONVERGENCE and The Mageseeker. Song of Nunu is, however, the first full 3D game in the LoL universe, and especially for the upcoming Christmas season, the game is worth checking out, even if it has some gameplay weaknesses.

You can find a trailer for the game here:

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Song of Nunu brings a fan favorite from League of Legends into the game

A story like Pixar

What kind of game is Song of Nunu?

  • You accompany Nunu and the yeti Willump as they try to find Nunu’s mother in Freljord
  • The focus here is on exploration and solving smaller puzzles
  • Occasionally, there are combat passages and small skill segments that aim to break up the gameplay
  • You will also encounter various well-known LoL champions, but I won’t reveal them here

The presentation of the game, with a very rounded art design, fits perfectly with the two characters Nunu and Willump and directly gives the feeling of being in a Pixar film while playing. This feeling fits perfectly with the currently colder season. The animations of the characters are correspondingly charming and highlight the personality of each character. Only Nunu’s facial animation sometimes feels a bit stiff to me.

The story doesn’t bring anything particularly new, and the journey of Nunu and Willump feels like a familiar theme. As a fan of the LoL universe, it is incredibly fun to explore Freljord and see how the familiar lore is expanded. I have always found the mystical aspects of the land, with deities and past battles, fascinating.

And the landscapes and architecture you explore are beautiful and make the cold and icy Freljord shine with a lot of its own character and charm.

The friendship between a child and the last yeti

For me, the biggest highlight of the game is the relationship between Nunu and Willump. Willump is not a utility or pet for Nunu, but a partner and friend. Both have snowball fights together, annoy each other, but also help one another and talk to each other when something is wrong.

Willump, by not being able to speak but being understood by everyone, reminds me of a childlike version of Chewbacca. Sometimes, Willump runs ahead, builds snowmen by himself, or just sits down. This makes Willump feel like a real character and not just an NPC that mindlessly follows you around.

The dialogues and the voice acting, which I played in German, contribute to this and create heartwarming moments that highlight the relationship between the two.

Gameplay has a few weaknesses

Besides exploration in Song of Nunu, the core gameplay involves solving various puzzles to progress. Sometimes you do this together with Willump, or as Nunu alone in coordination with a self-acting Willump. The most important item for this is the flute Svellsongur.

Like with the Ocarina in Zelda, you play different notes with it. Each shoulder button on the controller corresponds to a note. While you can play whenever you want, the notes only have an effect in fixed puzzles. If you play something during free exploration, Willump at least dances.

However, you shouldn’t expect complex puzzles; most of them are similar to sliding puzzles. They are never obsolete, but you don’t need to think long about them. For me, as someone not fond of puzzles, this was great, but for those expecting complex puzzles, this could be a disappointing point.

The biggest weakness of Song of Nunu lies in the combat system. There is a light and a heavy attack, a ranged attack that can freeze, and a dodge roll. This reminds me of the Xbox 360 era when brands like Spyro tried to establish a simple action combat system.

Unfortunately, it doesn’t work that well here. The combos feel clunky, and thus there is never a pleasant flow in combat. Most of the time, I used a single combo that was significantly more effective than the others. The ranged attack also does not integrate well with the other attacks and is mainly needed for specific enemies.

However, you have to keep in mind that there are relatively few fights in the game, and they don’t last long either. Therefore, I never really felt frustration, but also not much fun. Only the finishers, when you defeat an opponent, are charmingly staged and occasionally bring a smile.

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Conclusion: Despite the small gameplay flaws, I had a great time with Song of Nunu. Especially the story, the animations, and the friendship of Nunu and Willump perfectly suited the cold season for me, and I felt like I was watching a good Pixar animated film. Although the puzzles are shallow and the combat system isn’t perfect, the shortness of these segments and the overall brevity of the game allows me to recommend Song of Nunu to fans of heartwarming stories.

Song of Nunu is obviously not the last game in the LoL universe. Next year, we can expect a crafting adventure:

In a new crafting game on Steam, you will experience funny adventures as one of the cutest creatures in the LoL universe

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There is finally news about the “reboot” of one of the best sci-fi series

Lydia Lydia Reading time 2 minutes

Fans of the sci-fi classic Battlestar Galactica can breathe a sigh of relief: There is finally news about the planned series. The work on the reboot is underway and it is said to be ‘in top shape,’ as producer Sam Esmail revealed.

What kind of series is it? The project is said to be a series set in the universe of Battlestar Galactica, or rather, Kampfstern Galactica, as the original was named in Germany in the 70s. The reboot by Robert Moore aired from 2004 to 2009 and is considered one of the best sci-fi series ever.

The new series was announced in September 2019 for Peacock, an American streaming service (via Filmstarts).

Sam Esmail has been hired as a producer, known for his thriller series Mr. Robot among others. He told the Hollywood Reporter in October 2019 that he got chills at the term ‘reboot’ for the project.

After all, Ronald D. Moore had hit a home run with his reboot. Instead of a simple reboot, Esmail plans to further explore the ‘rich and interesting mythology’ of Battlestar Galactica. Since then, there has been sporadic information about the project – until now (via 3DJuegos).

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German trailer for Battlestar Galactica

After the writers’ strike, there is now a screenplay draft

What does Esmail say now? In an interview with Deadline, Sam Esmail spoke on October 25 about Rami Malek, the star of his series Mr. Robot, his upcoming film Leave The World Behind – and the planned series on Battlestar Galactica.

Apparently, the double strike of actors and writers in Hollywood, which began in May 2023, had stalled the work on the series. You can read more about the strike from our colleagues at Moviepilot.

Well, I can’t speak for the movie, but as far as the television series is concerned, we are working on it. In fact, I just read a great draft, and it is really in good shape. Now that the strike is over – at least the WGA strike is over – we are back in development.

Fans can thus breathe a sigh of relief, as the project is apparently still happening. It is unclear how it will affect the planned film, which has been in development limbo since 2010. This film is set to share a universe with the series reboot.

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5 Horror Movies That Make You Wonder What You Actually Watched

Niko Hernes Niko Hernes Reading time 3 minutes

Most horror movies that are released nowadays often rely on classic elements like jump scares. That’s why films like Conjuring and Co. are so successful. But even in the horror genre, there are quirky films that leave you wondering what you just watched.

Some of the films on this list are funny, but some can be very disturbing. If you are susceptible to various stories or horror elements, you should inform yourself about what happens before watching. Websites like doesthedogdie.com offer good assistance.

How was the list created? The list is a mix of several factors. All the films are from recent years and a mix of more significant and less-known hidden gems. The themes and subgenres also provide variety. If your favorite hidden gem is not included, please let us know in the comments.

If you are really hardcore horror fans, this list is for you:

5 horror movies for 18+, not suitable for the faint-hearted

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1. Barbarian

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Barbarian – Trailer for the horror movie with two strangers in the same Airbnb

Due to an accidental double booking of an Airbnb, the mysterious Keith suddenly appears at Tess’s accommodation. Despite the unusual situation, she stays in this Airbnb, and both remain in the house overnight. However, apart from the comical situation, something else seems to be lurking in the house.

The film received good ratings from critics and is worth a watch, especially for its unpredictability and the many secrets surrounding the house.

2. Bodies Bodies Bodies

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Bodies Bodies Bodies – Trailer for Gen-Z Horror

Comedian Pete Davidson stars in this quirky horror comedy, which mainly focuses on Gen Z and the social media generation. At a party, a group of teenagers plays the game Bodies Bodies Bodies. It evolves into a murder game where the party group has to survive and figure out who the killer is.

The film is a satirical take on current generations and somewhat resembles a modern version of a scary movie that never really becomes scary. However, it is still refreshing to watch such a horror comedy in a modern style, and a whodunit as a horror comedy is also fun.

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