On October 12, Star Trek: Infinite will be released for PC and Mac on Steam. According to early reports, the new strategy game is essentially comparable to the sci-fi giant Stellaris (88% positive reviews on Steam). Additionally, you should be able to tell Wesley Crusher to be quiet. This fulfills a dream for every Star Trek fan.
This is the problem for every Star Trek fan who enjoys gaming:
The last “really good” strategy game based on Star Trek was “Star Trek: The Next Generation – Birth of the Federation” from 1999: It was sort of “Civilization in the Star Trek universe.” The well-known factions like Federation, Klingons, and Romulans were in conflict with each other: You could conquer the galaxy peacefully or waged war. Research and build.
Birth of the Federation is today, nearly 25 years after its release, unequivocally not really playable anymore. There is an indie version, but that’s not for everyone.
Over the last 7 years, the sci-fi strategy genre has largely belonged to Stellaris, an epic that has received 22 DLCs and has always radiated strong “Star Trek” vibes. There are even actual Star Trek mods for Stellaris (via steam).
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Strategy geniuses develop strategy game for Star Trek
This is the solution: The creators of Stellaris, the strategy specialists from Paradox, have been working for a while in close partnership with the studio Nimble Giant Entertainment on “Star Trek: Infinite,” which is essentially an official mod to Stellaris. In June 2023, the game was grandly presented. Since this presentation, we know more.
According to first reports from GameStar, “Star Trek: Infinite” is practically Stellaris, or at least “the little brother.”
As PC Gamer states, the game is more than a “Stellaris mod,” as the new Star Trek allows the player to rewrite the history of the Federation: The game starts in 2340, just before the launch of “Star Trek: The Next Generation.”
You can explore the world as Federation, Romulan, Klingon, or Cardassian. And as in Birth of the Federation 25 years ago, research, build, spy, and expand across the galaxy.
The game gives you the option to choose a “dark path” and lead the Federation into a war-like direction, hinted at in some adventures.
As PC Gamer recounts, the game heavily relies on source material, and one can feel the love for the material. You can recreate the Enterprise and trigger an event where young Wesley Crusher draws attention to something and you can tell him in the best Captain Picard manner to please shut up.
“Shut up, Wesley” – a legendary quote
What is it with “Shut up, Wesley?” The character “Wesley Crusher,” played by Wil Wheaton, was intended to give young viewers someone their own age who is such a fantastic genius that he can help adults despite his young age. He was supposed to serve as an identification figure for sci-fi enthusiastic teenagers.
In reality, however, many found the character condescending, annoying, outspoken, and overall intolerable. It was hard to understand why adult authority figures like Captain Picard would constantly allow a know-it-all teenager to explain their jobs to them. Some call him the “Jar Jar Binks” of Star Trek.
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In the 13th episode of the 1st season of Star Trek: The Next Generation, which first aired on January 18, 1988, there was the “Shut up, Wesley” moment that went down in pop culture history.
Star Trek Infinite will be released on October 12 for Steam and is playable on PC and Mac.
Valve’s in-house MOBA DOTA 2 (Steam) turns 10 years old. To celebrate, there is a three-week event, but the time seems to have been too short. In an announcement, the creators joke: The boss threatened to fire everyone if they don’t extend it.
What kind of event is this? DOTA 2 celebrates its 10th birthday in 2023. On the occasion of this special event, a anniversary event took place from August 18th to September 7th. For every victory, players were to receive a treasure that should remind them of a “historic year” of Dota (via dota2.com).
However, on September 7th, the unexpected news came that the event would be extended until September 18th – so that Gabe Newell, the boss of Valve/Steam, wouldn’t fire everyone.
What’s the reason for the extension? In the announcement, which appeared on the official website on September 7th, the extension is justified: The time simply isn’t enough to secure all the coveted treasures.
The responsible parties write that they would all be fired if they did not extend the event so that the boss could complete his collection:
Nothing helped. Three weeks are simply not enough to secure all the rewards for the 10th anniversary.
Do you know who agrees with you? Gabe Newell. And do you also know who will be fired if we don’t extend the event, so he can get his Ursa set? According to Gabe, that would be us. Therefore, we are pleased to inform you that the 10th anniversary event will now run until September 18th. And we are a little relieved too.
Moreover, it seems that DOTA 2 is currently trying to gain favor with players. After previously announcing that they would scrap the Battle Pass, they have now banned 90,000 accounts that made life difficult for new players. This indeed made some players very, very happy:
The gaming industry is in danger: Companies like Google and Amazon threaten to turn it upside down. At least that’s what former PlayStation CEO Shaw Layden says.
What kind of threat is that? Former PlayStation CEO Shaw Layden explained at the keynote at the “GamesIndustry.biz Investment Summit” that companies like Google and Amazon are among the biggest threats to the gaming industry.
In his speech, Layden talks about his biggest concerns
Consolidation can be an enemy of creativity. He refers to large acquisitions and a wave of studio closures in recent years.
Rising costs in gaming are an “existential threat” to everyone.
He refers to “non-endemic companies” like Google and Amazon, which want to penetrate the gaming industry, as “barbarians at the gates.”
Amazon made its way into the gaming industry with games like New World.
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What problem does Layden see? According to the former PlayStation CEO, companies that are not native to the gaming industry are buying into the sector and disturbing it: “Right now, all the big players are saying: ‘Oh, gaming? That’s making billions of dollars a year? I want a piece of that.'”
Layden points to other industries that have already taken this path: Music was irreparably damaged when Apple “convinced everyone that 99 cents per song was a good idea.” Netflix, on the other hand, disrupted the film industry, which had previously focused on box office visits.
However, the former CEO has hope: “I hope that gaming will be the first industry where we change. Where we won’t need Google or Amazon to completely turn the tables. We should be smart enough to see these changes coming and prepare for this eventuality.”
Christopher Dring from GamesIndustry.biz pointed out that both the PlayStation and its rival Xbox were introduced by companies that were not native to the gaming industry. Although Layden admitted this, he noted that at least Sony was aware of its limitations.
PlayStation knew that we couldn’t do what Sega and Nintendo did and [provide the majority of the software]. We didn’t know enough to manufacture it. We had to be the third-party platform. […] So yes, we were not endemic, but I think we brought in the entertainment part, which really helped drive the success of PlayStation.
Layden added that this is not the first time outsiders have tried to establish themselves in the gaming industry. 25 years ago, it was film studios that thought, “We have IPs, there’s money in gaming, so let’s make games. How hard can it be?”
As it turned out, quite difficult, because the studios completely failed. 20 years later, the tech giants arrived and thought the same thing with their cloud infrastructure.
The first companies had to realize that it was not enough to just have the technology. This was something my colleague Jürgen Horn from MeinMMO had to find out, who had put €1,000 and all his hopes in Google Stadia.
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In the Hack’n’Slay Path of Exile 2, players should be able to create such overpowered builds that everyone feels like they are breaking the game.
In Path of Exile, it’s about looting, leveling up, and of course, hacking and slashing enemies in the best Hack’n’Slay manner. To make this feel satisfying, the right balance is important. In an interview with GamesRadar, Managing Director Chris Wilson and Game Director Jonathan Rogers from Grinding Gear discussed how they handle character progression in the sequel, Path of Exile 2.
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Developers want balance, but only to a certain extent
Path of Exile 2 is supposed to provide you with tough challenges and let you bite the dust even more often than the predecessor. Because this ARPG should be demanding from the start. At the same time, players should also be able to live out their power fantasies.
This is made possible by the revised skill system: each ability can be enhanced, changed, or even automated with 6 other skills. This creates powerful – sometimes even overpowered – combinations.
This aspect was particularly important to the creators of Path of Exile 2. For instance, Rogers says in an interview with GamesRadar that they learned a lot from a decade of power creep in the predecessor. They want to provide a minimum level of balance to the gameplay and systems, while at the same time everyone should feel like they are somehow “breaking” the game.
We want this ridiculousness and the feeling of completely destroying this thing, without actually overwhelming everything to the point that it stops working. Balance is tricky, but we have quite a bit of experience with it now. So we will be able to handle it when the time comes.
With this approach of Path of Exile 2, allowing players to live out their fantasies of omnipotence, while simultaneously confronting them with overpowered enemies, this ARPG could fulfill the needs of some gamers come release in 2024, especially those who felt unsatisfied with Diablo 4.
Those who have to wait a while until the release of Path of Exile 2 and have also had enough of Diablo 4 for now, can perhaps hold out with Last Epoch in the meantime. This time-travel ARPG has just received some new updates:
Tom Cruise made a name for himself in the 80s with films like Top Gun. However, in 1996 he declined his salary for a film that became a real hit due to his commitment.
In the romantic comedy Jerry Maguire – Life’s Game directed by Cameron Crowe, Tom Cruise plays the lead role as an extremely successful sports manager in 1996. However, Tom Cruise declined a fee and was instead paid for other tasks during the production. Ultimately, his commitment to the film greatly increased its popularity.
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“Okay, guys, I’ll work for free”
This is what Tom Cruise was paid for: During the production time of Jerry Maguire, Tom Cruise did a lot of publicity work. Director Cameron Crowe recalls in the podcast “Here’s The Thing with Alec Baldwin” (via Apple Podcasts) the situation:
Tom came from London to New York and said: ‘Guys, I’m going to do a bit of advertising.’ And he started on a Monday, did [the talk show formats] Rosie, did Larry King, did everything. By the end of the week, our numbers had risen significantly.
He had the strength to say: ‘Okay, guys, I’ll work for free. [For the advertising] you pay me. I will give everything I have for this film.’
Before, the director had been uncertain about collaborating with Tom Cruise. In the podcast, he describes his thoughts prior to the call and Tom Cruise’s agreement.
Why was the director skeptical? Cameron Crowe discussed with Alec Baldwin in the podcast his thoughts he had beforehand. He was afraid.
Your friends pull you aside and say: ‘If Tom Cruise says yes, you lose your power. You can’t do anything. It will just be a runaway train, and it’s a Hollywood train, and you’re lucky if you see the end of the train.’
Tom Cruise called the director from England and said: “I read your script. I hope I’m the right one.” According to Cameron Crowe, Tom Cruise was simply ‘that guy’ from the moment he got off the plane.
But the actor apparently was so fascinated by the role that he waived his salary and contributed to the marketing of Jerry Maguire instead. According to Crowe, the actor hoped that Jerry Maguire would be Tom Cruise’s biggest success.
After the success of the film, Crowe wanted to cast the actor in the lead role of the science fiction film Vanilla Sky. According to the director, there are a total of five different interpretations of the events in the last minutes. Our colleagues at Moviepilot will tell you more.
The film was that successful: The actor’s engagement paid off. Jerry Maguire was a complete success in 1996 and is still considered one of the most popular films with Tom Cruise in the lead role. Jerry Maguire grossed around 273 million dollars worldwide according to IMDb.
The film also received several awards according to IMDb, including the Golden Globe Award for Best Actor.
Matt Damon also waived a hefty fee, but for different reasons. He didn’t want to let his friends down and also much preferred to be a secret agent instead of a blue alien:
With Sunkenland, a new early-access survival game on Steam, MeinMMO author Britta feels like the virtual Kevin Costner in “Waterworld”. She has already survived over 50 hours in this sunken underwater world. She reports on her experiences on MeinMMO.
Basically, the title is a classic survival game, where the goal is to gather food, hunt, and survive for as long as possible. But one thing is different: the world in which you have to survive is mostly already submerged and under water. Much in Sunkenland is reminiscent of the movie “Waterworld” with Kevin Costner, and that is intentional.
The goal is to survive in a post-apocalyptic world through modular base building, exploration, and crafting for as long as possible.
I don’t say no to that. And since the game is not just a single-player title but also offers a multiplayer mode, the three of us dove into the adventure together on the very first day after its release.
Our underwater expedition has lasted 50 hours so far and began with the harsh realization that in this game, there is not only a lot of saltwater but also some things that want to either eat us or kill us.
What there is to experience in Sunkenland can be seen in this video:
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Either you find the snacks or you become the snack
As Sunkenland is currently still in early access on Steam, one must understand that much is still not running smoothly. But that was not a hindrance for us at first, as we wanted to experience what the game has to offer.
After a few settings in the character editor, which currently offers only modest options, Sunkenland spawns us in underwear and kindly gives us an axe in the middle of the ocean. All around us is just water, water, water. Deep below lies the sunken civilization of humanity.
At least we could spot an island nearby which served as our first rescue and base.
After making a fire to protect us from the cold, we relaxed on our island, eating the wild strawberries as if nothing had happened. But believe me, these goodies disappear faster than you can say “post-apocalyptic”.
Further problems arise.
Seawater cannot be drunk and that one little crab on our island simply doesn’t spawn often enough to serve as survival food for three people.
In Sunkenland there is a lot of water and a lot to exploreAggressive predators underwaterSurrounded by sharksA sunset in Sunkenland
By now, we had no choice but to dive into the depths of the underwater world of Sunkenland and attempt to competently take down some of the big fish or hopefully find a rusted food can amid the ruins of civilization.
To do this faster and more efficiently, our goal was to build a floating vessel to pack our loot. Admittedly: It was also intended to help separate us more concretely from the buffet of hungry sharks.
Sailing is better than swimming: So far, we have unlocked six different means of transportation in Sunkenland – partially directly or only through finding blueprints.
The range goes from a slow, rusty two-person pedal boat as the worst option to a solid four-seater wooden boat, to two fast motorboats, a jet ski, and even a helicopter. Whoever has fuel will eventually be moving swiftly.
These vehicles have already been built in Sunkenland – including a helicopter
41 locations await discovery
With our new ship, we were able to go on larger tours. There are currently a total of 41 points of interest in the game, some above and some underwater.
Underwater, there is a classic shipwreck, but also a sunken amusement park with a Ferris wheel, the remains of giant office complexes, and even a subway station. Without diving equipment and enough stamina, it is often not possible to explore everything in the depths.
Above water, you can head to several islands. However, very few are empty and not already occupied by NPC looters and clans. Without firepower and armor, it is hardly possible to conquer these at the beginning of the game and secure the loot.
So at the beginning of the game, all we could do was search for usable items in higher-lying places underwater, build our base with them, and prepare for larger challenges.
When expanding the base, Sunkenland motivates you with various upgrade levels at a construction workstation that provides you with better equipment and new building objects. However, all of this costs a lot of materials. In a sunken world, junk is gold and rubber is silver.
The character inventory in Sunkenland with active building mode
Additionally, you are never safe. While exploring, we keep running into difficulties, dying, and fighting to regain our equipment.
Many good spots are surrounded by voracious sharks, who deal a bleeding wound upon approach.
Your own base is also never safe, as raiders and pirates from several NPC clans regularly attack and destroy your buildings.
Your goal in Sunkenland is therefore not only to create a safe base where you can survive but also to assert yourself over everything and everyone and eradicate the NPC clans. How difficult this is specifically can be determined through the settings.
Fortunately, by stopping the regular attacks on the base, you also get to enjoy valuable items. This helps to equip yourself with solid armor and weapons and to secure and enhance your base.
From simply satisfying basic survival needs, the game then develops into a competition for the shiniest neon signs and the most stylish wallpapers. After all, both save you from the dreary appearance of the rusty walls of this lost world.
A self-built base offers protectionYou can furnish the place creativelyEveryone wants neon signs!It’s best to keep your ships safe behind high walls, so they are not destroyed during attacks.NPC bases are defendedThere are various factions that want to get your skin, including mutants
My conclusion about Sunkenland survival
Sunkenland has much of what I expect from a good survival game, and you can already completely lose track of time in the game. But it is far from perfect right now and needs improvements.
Enemies feel a bit clumsy, can shoot through cover, and walk on water.
We managed to build a large base, but it was not safe underwater. Sharks simply swim through the walls. This even happens with buildings made of concrete walls, making walls not really a hindrance for the dangerous hunters in Sunkenland at the moment.
Otherwise, there are the usual small things, like inventory sizes of different boxes or that you cannot repair your base beyond a certain size via the flag. Instead, you have to knock on each broken element individually with the construction hammer, which becomes time-consuming for many building parts. If you don’t do it, the building collapses.
What the future may bring: The good news is that Vector3 Studio is close to the players, quickly fixing bugs, and also plans a long list of adjustments. The funniest bug in early access, which caused players with a high frame rate to achieve a top speed of over 500 km/h with their unmotorized sailboat, was fixed quickly.
Thus, the developer has planned thoughts on gameplay so that new factions can arise after existing ones are destroyed.
Plans are also underway for cargo and war ships, including the implementation of boat combat mechanics that will offer encounters with hostile boats and invasions. This also opens up the option for future PvP in Sunkenland.
The survival game is also set to receive a storyline and quests that provide meaningful goals.
Further technology levels for base expansion and more cosmetics as well as building elements are to be introduced.
And there should also be more options for those modest character choices in the future.
Therefore, Sunkenland is currently a recommendable must-play for all survival fans, especially in co-op mode. And the reviews on Steam are mostly positive at 77%.
Have you already discovered the game and played it yourself? Then feel free to share your assessment of this underwater experience in the comments.
If this is clearly too much water for you, then I recommend checking out the top list of our survival expert Benedict Grothaus. There you can find drier alternatives:
Many players wish that the popular arena mode in League of Legends would stay permanently. However, Riot Games has temporarily removed the game mode and explained why they remove game modes.
What is it about? Riot Games has introduced a variety of new game modes in LoL over the years. These include: Urf, One for All, Hexa-Kill, Nexus Siege, Ascension, and more. The game modes come back every now and then in a rotating manner – but never stay permanently.
This summer, a new game mode was introduced: Arena. In this mode, four pairs of teams compete against each other in chaotic 2v2 battles, with the gameplay style changing with cool augmentations every few rounds. In the end, only one team wins.
The arena mode was popular among players, but it was recently removed by Riot Games. The mode is supposed to return in December.
But why do popular game modes not stay permanently in the game? The game producer at Riot Games has now provided an explanation: There is a method behind it.
This LoL trailer was not particularly well received in the community:
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Riot Games wants to bring game modes back with optimizations
What was said? The developer Eduardo Cortejoso, employed at Riot Games, recently revealed the reasons for the removal of popular game modes in a conversation with Polygon.
Riot Games faced some challenges. The balance changes, which were not particularly well received by some players, led to heated discussions – as well as the unaffordable Jhin skin.
Regarding the released arena mode, he said:
As for Arena, especially since LoL went through a difficult phase at the beginning of the year, we really wanted to use this as an opportunity. Our goal was to regain the players’ trust.
Eduardo Cortejoso
Cortejoso explained that the decision on whether a game mode stays permanently was often made in the past based on playtime or purchases per account.
Furthermore: The developers who worked on many of the previous game modes have either left Riot or joined other Riot teams (for example: Teamfight Tactics).
For this reason, the League team aimed to develop a game mode with Arena that they can continue to evolve until its return. The “next” arena is expected to offer some optimizations and new elements that will excite players.
In this regard, Eduardo Cortejoso emphasizes:
We are increasingly focusing our attention on developing game modes to explore player groups that have been less considered so far, as well as fulfilling previously unmet expectations and motivations.
That’s why we created something new with Arena, targeting a shorter game duration and being more random-based through the augmentation system.
Riot hopes to create a broader range of player experiences despite the riskier approach. They intend to continue developing game modes in the coming years.
Cortejoso states that they expect to simplify the development processes and learn a lot in the coming years. Therefore, players can expect more innovations from the “League of Legends” team, especially in the area of game modes.
MeinMMO author Dariusz Müller is currently having a lot of fun with Starfield, but he expected more from one skill and is disappointed.
When I watched the various gameplay videos before the release of Starfield, it became clear to me: I want to be a space samurai. I had a great time hacking at my enemies in Cyberpunk 2077 with katanas or later with mantis blades and slicing them down with brutal attacks.
Especially the animations and splatter effects gave the blade combat in Cyberpunk a special flair. It felt more action-packed and immersive to me than shooting with futuristic high-tech weapons. While I also thought the gunplay was well done and sometimes there was no way around firearms, I had the most fun in close combat.
I also felt great joy in Ghost of Tsushima and enjoyed the battles as a skilled samurai. Since then, I’ve repeatedly reached for the katana in games whenever one was offered. I also planned to grab the blade early on in Starfield. One of the first skills I unlocked was “melee combat” – but its utility disappointed me greatly.
Toothpick instead of sword
So, in my imagination, I grab a jetpack, propelled into the air by the altered gravity, land on an enemy, and take him out with a few blows. Blood flows, maybe there’s an animation, and ideally, I just look damn cool doing it.
However, this is a bit different in Starfield.
For many hours, my only melee weapon was the boring rescue axe. But it’s not quick enough for me and by far not as elegant as a katana. I want my sword. A few more hours of gameplay passed and I found a knife. “Well, better than nothing,” I told myself. Knives often allow for quicker attacks in games than a heavy axe.
But soon disappointment set in. “What am I supposed to do with such a toothpick?” I thought – and the NPCs confronting me in battle must have thought similarly. My knife dealt far too little damage, even though I invested valuable skill points in melee damage. Moreover, there were no cool animations and even less blood. Also, the fact that the knives grew larger over time didn’t help.
By now, I know that there is an epic katana on the planet Neon in the “Volii Alpha” system, but it also didn’t meet my expectations.
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Expectation meets reality
Instead of brutal animations, lots of blood, and severed body parts, I saw only one thing in Starfield: the same repetitive movements my character made when I stabbed with my knives. This is not unusual, but I missed the effects to still enjoy the battles.
Eventually, it dawned on me, and I finally understood why my expectations for melee combat in Starfield could never be fulfilled: Bethesda’s role-playing game received a rating from the USK “from 16”. Cyberpunk 2077 is rated 18. A circumstance I completely overlooked.
Starfield never intended to give me bloody animations or flying body parts. It was not Starfield’s or Bethesda’s fault that I was disappointed. That was solely my fault. I expected things that were never planned or announced for the game. I operated under the features of a completely different game and wished for them in this sci-fi RPG.
I was disappointed by the melee skill and the design of blade combat because I had false expectations.
Many players encounter similar issues when exploring the planets and space. This is very limited and dependent on fast travel, but players expected gameplay elements from space simulations like No Man’s Sky or Star Citizen, even though that was never announced.
Nevertheless, players can hope for significantly more open exploration in the future, as there is already a mod that breaks down the invisible walls – unfortunately currently with little yield:
Right at the beginning of the game, Starfield shows players the most important elements of gameplay. This includes, among other things, having conversations and beating up NPCs – and sometimes these two aspects blend together, much to the amusement of the players.
Why can Starfield kill NPCs during conversations? In Starfield, players often engage in conversations with different NPCs. Some of the conversational partners are hostile, while others just want to express their gratitude.
Dialogues are conducted in the open game world, and both players and NPCs can react to each other’s statements and, for example, draw a weapon.
However, the dialogue sequences also include things that are happening in the background and around the player, which can accordingly also affect the outcome of a conversation.
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NPCs die a sudden death during dialogues in Starfield
How does Starfield kill NPCs? In completely different and sometimes bizarre ways.
The dialogues are abruptly interrupted by events in the open game world that neither the speaking NPC nor the player saw coming. This leads to absurd scenes that many players find hilarious:
An NPC is brutally attacked by a creature while he is just trying to thank the player for saving him:
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A clip on Twitter shows how Vasco takes down an NPC
The robot can not only act physically but can also throw words well, as one player noted, who wanted to uninstall Starfield due to a joke from Vasco.
However, in Starfield, it’s not just peaceful NPCs that get caught. Occasionally, the bad guys also want to talk before drawing their weapons. Some players expect the worst even before the conversation and throw grenades. Shortly after, the dialogue starts, and the grenade that was thrown earlier hits its target during the conversation:
A clip on Twitter shows how the dialogue with an NPC is ended by a grenade
How does the community react? They have a great time with the clips. Many users comment under the videos about how funny they found the scenes and share similar experiences. Especially the NPC who received the grenade was apparently often interrupted with gun violence when he wanted to talk to players.
The voice actor of the robot even reacted to the clip with Vasco and wrote: “Hello, I am the voice of Vasco. Thank you for that. I can’t tell you how much joy this brings me (via Twitter).”
Another user added on Twitter: “Damn! I just choked on my breakfast when I saw [the clip].”
In general, especially Vasco’s aggressive actions made players laugh.
The useful assist robot Vasco can not only take down NPCs, carry your loot, or crack cheeky jokes, but he can also pronounce over a hundred different names – and do other things:
In Pokémon GO the next part of the Hyperbonus begins with more new Pokémon. We present them to you here.
What kind of event is this? After the Paldea adventure kicked off right at the start of the new season, the second part called Hyperbonus: Paldea follows now.
The event begins on Sunday, September 10 at 10:00 AM and ends on Friday, September 15 at 8:00 PM.
Four Pokémon and their evolutions will appear, resulting in a total of 9 new monsters to document in your Pokédex. We present them to you here.
These are the 9 new monsters in Pokémon GO
Here you can see all 9 monsters in the graphic at once:
But what makes these monsters special?
Micrick and Lextremo
Micrick is a Bug-type and can evolve into Lextremo. Lextremo will additionally gain the Dark type.
You will encounter Micrick in the wild, which should make it easier to gather the candies for Lextremo. You will need a total of 50 candies for the evolution. The Shiny variant will not be available in the game yet.
However, catching it is worthwhile, as Micrick will be able to participate in showcases during the event. Here, you should try to get a good specimen for the competitions.
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Pamo, Pamamo and Pamomamo
Pamo has two evolutions.
You need 25 candies for Pamamo.
You need 100 candies for Pamomamo. However, you must walk 25 kilometers with Pamo first.
This makes it a relatively active monster, which may take some time to reach its final evolution. After all, it appears in the wild and can be collected, plus there will be research tasks related to it.
Similar to Micrick, the Shiny is not available yet, but Pamo is also a candidate for showcases during the event. So here too: Try to catch a good competition specimen.
Adebom
The stork-like Pokémon has no evolution, but excels in another quality: You can obtain it as a Shiny right from the start. This makes it an exciting Pokémon for those looking for shiny monsters.
However, there is a downside: The Pokémon will not spawn in the wild but will appear in raids. It will join level 3 raids, together with Tortunator and Axantor. So you will have to battle if you want this monster.
This evolutionary line currently represents the most exciting Pokémon in the event, as Espinodon has the potential to become one of the best attackers in Pokémon GO. It belongs to the pseudo-legendary Pokémon, monsters that are not legendary but are still extremely strong.
You need 25 candies for the evolution from Frospino to Cryospino, and then another 100 for Espinodon.
However, it is still unclear how well one can collect them. Because: The monster is only announced in the official announcement as a spawn with luck in the wild. This suggests that it will appear significantly less frequently than other monsters. After the event, it should hatch from 10 km eggs.
In Baldur’s Gate 3, a player recently messed up their entire playthrough because they dislike children and therefore couldn’t charm a certain companion. We at MeinMMO tell you what it’s all about.
Caution Spoilers: The article contains story spoilers from Act 1 to Act 3.
What is behind the story? A player of Baldur’s Gate 3 recently caused a stir. By choosing to portray their character as a hate-filled barbarian with a deep-seated aversion to children.
The reasoning? A supposed childhood trauma after being robbed by them in the grove.
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His only goal was: to charm Halsin
What happened? The player a3wagner recounts on Reddit that throughout the entire game, he created countless disturbing moments and thus missed his biggest goal – to wrap Halsin around his finger.
A3wagner’s description of his playstyle speaks volumes: “Arabella is in trouble with the crazy snake woman? She obviously deserves it, that thieving little brat. Kobold children run away from me in fear? Throw stones at them to knock them out before they can escape.”
But the consequences of his violent actions and deep hatred against children were palpable: the long-awaited romance with Halsin was denied to him.
In the second act of the game, the player encountered the character Oliver. Instead of engaging in a conversation, the player dismissed Oliver and chose instead to confront his family.
This decision likely resulted in Oliver disappearing for the remainder of the game. It was not until later in the game that a3wagner realized his serious mistake.
The notorious bear sex scene is probably something he won’t experience in this playthrough.
How his bad karma ruined the romance for him
The player had the chance to chat with the character Oliver. But instead of having a civilized conversation and playing hide and seek with him, he opted for an all-out confrontation and told him to get lost.
The result? Oliver disappeared from the storyline faster than a wizard can mutter a spell. A3wagner had to fight against his family, and Oliver was nowhere to be seen afterward.
The consequences of this error only became truly apparent to him in the third act, when his beloved companion Halsin packed his belongings and left the group.
His regretful words were: “It turns out that this decision prevents me from keeping Halsin permanently. My only goal in this run was to date him. Damn.”
However, according to some players, it is still possible to keep Halsin even when dismissing Oliver. However, the quest is said to be bugged.
The story of a3wagner shows that freedom in Baldur’s Gate 3 often leads to unexpected and humorous results.
It is an impressive example of how a player’s decisions can significantly influence the course of the story – sometimes in unexpected ways.
Although a3wagner may not have experienced the romantic happy ending with Halsin, this unusual gameplay remains an entertaining chapter. Next playthrough, it should work out for sure.
Only Up! was a viral hit on Twitch, but now the indie game has been surprisingly removed from Steam . The developer states in an update that he wants to move on.
Which game are we talking about? “Only Up!” is a platformer that tests the frustration tolerance of its players. The goal is to reach the highest point of the vertically built game world by jumping from structure to structure.
The game evolved into a surprise success despite the criticism, reported by our colleagues at GameStar in June, reaching a peak of 11,239 simultaneous players on Steam (via SteamDB). However, it was another platform where the indie game was a massive hit: Twitch.
Only Up! seemed to satisfy a specific need of viewers: to watch their favorite streamers truly suffer. The game broke even the toughest streamers and peaked at nearly 280,000 simultaneous viewers on Twitch (via sullygnome).
Now Only Up! has surprisingly disappeared from Steam.
Why is Only Up! no longer available on Steam? While Only Up! was briefly pulled from sale in June 2023 due to alleged copyright infringement, this decision seems to come from the solo developer behind the game.
In what is likely the final update from September 6, “Indiesolodev” admits to having made mistakes with the game and writes about how much it has pressured him:
I am a solo developer and this game is my first experience with game development. A game that I created out of creativity to test myself and where I made a lot of mistakes. The game has stressed me a lot all these months. Now I want to leave the game behind.
And yes, the game will soon no longer be available in the Steam Store, I have decided that for myself. What I need now is peace of mind and healing.
In the meantime, Only Up! can no longer be purchased through the Steam Store. However, players who already have it in their library can still access it.
What’s next? As Indiesolodev writes, he plans to take a break and further educate himself in game design. With more experience and knowledge, he then wants to tackle his next project, which is tentatively titled “Kith”.
His next game is supposed to differ significantly from his debut work and place a focus on cinematography. He hopes, as Indiesolodev stated, that he will not develop his new project alone but can have a small team work on it.
It remains to be seen whether the developer can reproduce the viral success of Only Up! – and if he even wants to.
Do you crave action but don’t want to miss out on a good story? Then we have 5 Anime that will thrill you.
The colorful world of anime has something to offer for everyone. Whether you’re into action, thriller, drama, or romance – every genre is represented. The problem often arises when you have multiple expectations. Brutal action is often hard to pair with a good story – but sometimes it works. Here we present 5 anime with a really good, intense story and still plenty of action.
Vinland Saga
Alternative names: / Genres: Action, Adventure, Drama Episodes: 48 (2 seasons) Stream available on: Crunchyroll
The young Thorfinn has grown up with stories of the legendary “Vinland”. A fertile land where there is no reason to fight. But he never arrives there, as before he reaches adulthood, war breaks out in his homeland. The conflict between England and the Danes forces the Norsemen to intervene. Thorfinn is trained as an assassin from an early age, bringing death and destruction to the battlefield – long before he can comprehend the havoc he is wreaking.
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What to expect from Vinland Saga: Vinland Saga is bloody, brutal, and merciless. The battles of the Norsemen are thrilling and action-packed, ensuring that there is never a dull moment. At the same time, the series takes a critical look at war and conflicts of all kinds and how they can destroy families and friendships. Even though the anime sometimes features slower episodes, this only builds up to the next climax, from which not all characters will emerge alive.
Vinland Saga was a surprise hit of recent years and every action fan should give the series a chance.
Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion
Alternative names: Code Geass: Hangyako no Lelouch Genres: Action, Drama, SciFi, Mecha Episodes: 50 (2 seasons, completed) Stream available on:Currently no known streaming provider, available for purchase only.
In 2010, the Holy Britannian Empire established itself as a military superpower and captured Japan as well. The former Japanese are now only referred to as “Elevens” because they live in “Area 11” of the empire. The Britannian student Lelouch one day finds himself in the midst of a clash between the Holy Empire and the resistance fighters of Japan. He comes into contact with the “Power of Kings” – an ability that allows him to give any person exactly one command that they cannot refuse.
With this power, he begins a revenge campaign against Britannia as “Zero”, playing allies and enemies against each other.
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What to expect from Code Geass: Code Geass is considered one of the “great” anime from the 2000s and impresses with multifaceted characters and interesting conflicts. Even though “mecha battles” may seem unfamiliar to some, the political intrigues always create engaging conflicts, where Lelouch has to stay one step ahead of his enemies.
In contrast to many other series, Code Geass is also complete. The story finds a worthy ending that one can talk and think about for a long time.
More thrilling action anime can be found on the next page.
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The hamburger Maximilian Stemmler is one of the most successful streamers on German Twitch as “Trymacs.” He jokingly refers to himself as “streamer without skill.” In a stream, he spoke about his abilities, or rather: the lack thereof.
In a recent stream, Trymacs talks about an uncomfortable situation for him: being asked to perform somewhere as a favor for friends or family. As one of the biggest German streamers, he does have a certain celebrity factor and numerous fans, but the 29-year-old does not have any particular skills that he could showcase on command.
This realization was shared by Trymacs after he watched his Twitch colleague Fibii trying to entertain a group of teenagers as an “entertainer.” You can find the whole video on YouTube, the topic starts at 1:40.
Some Twitch streamers also have a wide range of skills.
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Trymacs as a guest at a children’s birthday party
What does Trymacs actually say? He reports that he went to a children’s birthday party as a favor for a distant family member. The kids there were all around 13 and were very happy. But: “As a streamer, you can’t really do anything,” says Trymacs.
He continues: “You can’t be funny on demand. You are not a singer, you have no talent. You can’t play music, you can’t do stand-up, you can’t tell jokes. You can’t do anything. You can’t recall anything, you can’t do a backflip or dance.”
Additionally, Trymacs claims to be quite shy and introverted. For him, the whole thing was “super uncomfortable.”
He chatted a little with those present, made “really lousy small talk,” posed for photos, and then left.
What can he do then? With one skill, Trymacs can shine after all: The classic is that he is supposed to give players of the mobile game Clash Royale evaluations of their decks or villages. He can do that, says the streamer.
The legendary Fortnite streamer Tyler “Ninja” Blevins also had to learn that the work as an online entertainer does not easily translate to real life in the hardest way possible. Because he danced in front of a million freezing New Yorkers who didn’t think about joining in: Fortnite: Ninja challenges 1 million to dance, fails brutally
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Baldur’s Gate 3 is an enormously successful video game: the game based on the pen & paper Dungeons & Dragons stormed through the Steam charts. On the occasion of the PS5 release, MeinMMO editor Benedict Grothaus asked the license holders Wizards of the Coastwhat impact the success is currently having on the franchise.
Baldur’s Gate 3 recently celebrated its release on PS5. Previously, the role-playing game had already sold incredibly well on PC.
MeinMMO: Baldur’s Gate 3 is an enormous success with about a million players just on PC. How does it feel to see a franchise in the medium of video games rise to such heights?
Wizards of the Coast: It is fantastic to see that Larian’s stories and role-playing games appeal to so many, including critics, fans, and D&D players around the world. We knew they were the perfect partner to bring D&D into the modern video game era with this incredibly successful game.
Wizards was eagerly anticipating the console release of Baldur’s Gate 3 in early September and looks forward to a bright future for the franchise in more video games. We are very pleased with the success of Baldur’s Gate 3 on PC. We congratulate the team at Larian for already being a hit and a contender for Game of the Year!
Building on the success of 2.5 million units sold in Early Access, they have reported almost 1 million concurrent players on Steam and many more millions of units sold since the official PC launch on August 3.
MeinMMO: How did communication between Wizards of the Coast, the IP owner, and Larian Studios go?
Wizards of the Coast: As with any creative project, you have to find partners who work hard to create new experiences that not only excite and surprise brand fans but also appeal to new fans. With Larian, the work on Baldur’s Gate 3 was coordinated, and after the success they had with the Divinity series, we knew they had mastery of the RPG genre and that the game would be in good hands. Their love for D&D and their craftsmanship seems to come through in every moment of the game.
Wizards of the Coast had complete confidence in Larian Games. That trust has paid off.
MeinMMO: Compared to less successful games with Wizards IPs in the past, such as Magic: Legends or Dark Alliance, what were the main differences?
Wizards of the Coast: We have a long history of digital games, from current examples like Baldur’s Gate 3 to Magic the Gathering Arena and Monopoly Go! on mobile to Pools of Radiance and the other early Gold Box games. Some of the best expressions of D&D are video games – but sometimes they just don’t fit quite right.
It is difficult to highlight a specific decision or feature when you have such a wide portfolio, and we are constantly learning and trying to provide the best possible video game experience.
The care and effort that Larian has put into Baldur’s Gate 3, from its beginnings in the late 2010s through three years of Early Access to its release here in 2023, have been key to its ability to truly join the ranks of classic CRPGs of all time.
MeinMMO: Regarding the recent controversy over the open license of D&D: What has changed regarding this topic since Baldur’s Gate 3?
Wizards of the Coast: Larian’s work on Baldur’s Gate 3 is not affected, as there was already a licensing agreement between them and Wizards. We support all developers of tabletop games, and that’s why we decided to place the D&D rules under a Creative Commons license so that everyone can use them as they see fit!
MeinMMO: What new ideas can we expect in the future around D&D, especially regarding video games?
Wizards of the Coast: While it is gratifying that Baldur’s Gate 3 is receiving all its well-deserved accolades, we are incredibly excited that the D&D IP will be expressed in all kinds of video game genres. There are so many ways to explore the world of D&D and find an audience among gamers after BG3 and the D&D movie: Honor Among Thieves have swung the doors wide open.
From movies, series, cookbooks, and Minecraft DLC
MeinMMO: D&D has seen a resurgence in pop culture and in society overall, thanks to things like Critical Role, Stranger Things, and the new D&D movie. What plans are there for the future of the franchise in other media?
Wizards of the Coast: We are excited that so many people are enthusiastic about using D&D as a framework for fantasy stories. There are a lot of projects we are working on that bring various aspects of D&D to life.
For example, there are movies and TV shows we would like to develop again as soon as Hollywood productions are underway. More information on some of these shows from authors like Rawson Marshall Thurber will follow. For Minecraft, there will soon be an exciting D&D story-based DLC for multiple platforms.
On the publishing side, the latest D&D cookbook Heroes Feast: Flavors of the Multiverse will adorn your tables with the most fantastic dishes you can prepare on this level, based on the IP. And if you enjoy watching people cook, the Heroes Feast show airing on the FAST channel D&D Adventures will bring some of these recipes to life in a D&D version of a cooking show.
Wizards of the Coast announced One D&D about a year ago, a new game system that will replace the current D&D 5th edition. Here’s the announcement trailer:
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Wizards of the Coast: It’s hard to believe, but Dungeons & Dragons will celebrate its golden anniversary in 2024. That’s right, D&D will be 50 years old!
Wizards will use the year to celebrate the cultural impact this game has had on awareness – from the concept of “hit points” and “levels” that can be found in almost every game on the market to a refresh of the rules that made the game such a success.
The revision of the player, monster, and DM manuals through the 2024 rules update will be accompanied by an adventure story that pays homage to the entire history of the game and its popular settings. Wizards is also partnering with a variety of other brands in 2024 to make the IP accessible to an even larger audience as part of the 50th-anniversary celebrations for D&D.
We can’t reveal everything yet, but D&D fans should know that the future is so bright you’ll have to wear sunglasses!
Thank you to Wizards of the Coast for answering our questions!
Do you have any questions you’ve always wanted to ask Wizards of the Coast? Write them to us in the comments.
And if you want more Dungeons & Dragons content, feel free to check out Ready to Roll! The eight-episode first season is a collaboration with our colleagues at GameStar Talk and you can experience MeinMMO editor Sophia playing D&D. Here is the link to the first episode.
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Casting spells is a science in Baldur’s Gate 3. However, some spells are particularly challenging: They require concentration. But since it is so easy to accidentally lose concentration, players are now hoping for pop-up warnings.
What is it about? Some spells in Baldur’s Gate 3 are marked “Concentration.” This means that the casting character must maintain concentration on this spell constantly.
Concentration can be broken voluntarily. However, it is usually lost due to damage taken, unconsciousness, or character death. Or, if you cast a second concentration spell with the same character.
Concentration spells are marked with a small eye next to the range, like here:
Whether a spell is an action or a bonus action, which spell slot you need, the range of the spell, and whether it is a concentration spell can be read in the information pop-up.
What happened? Many players repeatedly face the problem of casting two concentration spells successively. Since most spells can only be cast as an action and not as a bonus action, this doesn’t happen very often. However, the mishap can even occur in the same turn.
When this happens, it is often frustrating: You have (usually) unintentionally wasted a spell. Here’s a clip of how a ranger can cast two spells and negate the benefit of the first in just one turn:
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Baldur’s Gate 3: Cast two spells in one go
In the video, the character first casts ‘Hunter’s Mark,’ which would increase every attack by an extra W6 damage. Then the ‘Ambusher in Darkness’ ranger attacks with his special attack and casts ‘Thorn Whip’ as his action.
However, since both ‘Hunter’s Mark’ and ‘Thorn Whip’ are concentration spells, ‘Hunter’s Mark’ loses its effect.
How to level up the ranger-rogue mix shown here, you can read in our guide to our three best multiclassing options:
Some players on Reddit are currently discussing the issue. Their suggested solution would be a type of pop-up with a warning message like:
“Warning: You are already concentrating on a spell. Are you sure you want to cast a second? You will lose concentration on the first spell.”
Since a recurring pop-up would be annoying, users are advocating for it to be implemented as a toggleable feature. This way, those who need the warning can enable it.
What are the chances of such a feature? Larian Studios is quite quick with their updates: Patch 2 followed just days after Patch 1, and hotfixes seem to appear almost daily. They have already addressed many issues and questions from the community in this process. For example, the unintentionally stormy romances or also Karlach’s not entirely satisfying ending. The chances that Larian will at least consider such a warning are therefore quite good.
Have you ever wasted a spell because you used two concentration spells? Would you find a pop-up warning useful? Let us know your opinion in the comments!
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Tech:A company paid a small team to provide high-quality content to Spanish-speaking readers. But now, they are laying off all employees and leaving the task to AI.
Now, Ars Technica reports that the online magazine Gizmodo has laid off a team to let AI take over the work. One of the former employees, Matìas S. Zavia, posted this on Twitter:
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Hello, friends. On Tuesday, @GizmodoES was shut down to transform it into a self-publishing translation shop (an AI literally took over my job).
Soon, I will start looking for a new job. If you know of an offer that matches my 13 years of experience, I would be very grateful for your help.
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Team developed projects and translated texts into Spanish
What was the team responsible for before the layoffs? The team was responsible for translating English-language content into Spanish or developing their own projects. According to Ars Technica, this was the parent company’s attempt to make its websites more international and not just offer content for the home country.
But that’s it for now. Gizmodo has laid off its Spanish-speaking team and is now relying on an AI translator. At the end of the translated articles, there is a disclaimer indicating the machine translation and linking to the original.
Since summer 2023, the parent company of Gizmodo has supposedly been relying on AI-generated content. It seems this went so far that the union felt compelled to criticize it as unethical. Gizmodo reportedly did not inform the editors about this practice, nor did it report otherwise. Moreover, the texts were sometimes prone to errors and inaccuracies.
Replacing employees with AI is controversial and is rarely well-received
What is the current situation? It is not uncommon for companies to replace their employees with AI. A good AI can take on a lot of work and replace people. Companies like to talk about “cost optimization.” People often report that they lose their jobs to AI or receive fewer orders because artificial intelligence takes over these tasks.
But not all such “restructurings” end well, and AI can also cause a lot of nonsense. For example, cbsnews.com reported:
Media companies like CNET laid off several reporters and let AI take over the tasks. The AI’s articles had to be corrected afterward due to plagiarism accusations.
A counseling center used a chatbot for eating disorders to replace human employees who had unionized. After the bot gave people problematic advice, it had to be shut down.
Nevertheless, more and more people fear that they could lose their jobs to artificial intelligence. Because it is getting better and making many things easier.
Are there any safe jobs? The CEO of ChatGPT stated in an interview which professions cannot be replaced by AI. In total, he came up with 34 professions that are safe from artificial intelligence. Besides bus drivers and hairdressers, there are also some other, less known jobs:
A Sony employee is obviously having fun with Starfield – much to the dismay of a player who subsequently demands her dismissal.
Starfield offers countless planets, but limits players in exploration. Instead of walking or flying to a location independently, players rely on fast travel.
However, a female player wanted to find out what exactly happens when one travels independently to a planet. The explorer flew for 7 hours to Pluto and streamed her expedition live on Twitch. Meanwhile, she was obviously having fun and enjoyed Bethesda’s role-playing game – a Twitter user, however, did not appreciate the explorer’s joy and even demanded her dismissal.
The “problem”: The player in question is Alanah Pearce, who works as a writer for Sony’s Santa Monica Studio – the developer studio behind God of War. Pearce was also involved in the latest installment “God of War: Ragnarök” as a member of the writing team.
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What exactly does the player say? The Twitter user demands: “Alanah Pearce should be fired for promoting Xbox games on a public platform like this.”
Furthermore, the user added that Pearce’s behavior is “extremely unprofessional” and demonstrates “a lack of loyalty and seriousness towards her employer PlayStation.”
In addition, he tagged the Twitter accounts of Herman Hulst (Head of PlayStation Studios) and Cory Barlog (Creative Director of Santa Monica Studio).
Twitter user demands Sony should fire an employee because of Starfield
The post itself did not really receive support but still garnered a lot of attention and was shown over 70,000 times on Twitter. In the comments, the user is primarily contradicted by other users.
A user joked in the comments: “I propose that all employees of Coca-Cola Company who drink water should be fired. That is extremely unprofessional and shows a lack of loyalty and seriousness towards the brand.”
Employee states she loves her job and has many friends at Xbox, Bethesda, and Nintendo
How did Pearce react to the demand? Alanah Pearce addressed the Twitter user’s post in a video on YouTube and explained that she loves her job at Santa Monica Studio. However, she has friends who work at Bethesda, Xbox, or Nintendo. That is also completely normal.
Pearce adds that there is no “console war” within the gaming industry and some of her coworkers have already worked for Xbox studios.
So when a big game comes out that everyone is excited about, according to Pearce, the entire gaming industry is also excited. Everyone looks forward to the next big step that game development is taking, and they are happy for their friends who work at another studio because they have created something cool.
The demand for Alanah Pearce to be fired is not the first questionable action by PlayStation fans in relation to Starfield:
Today we once again embark on our search for Destiny 2 and look for Xur, possibly the most extraordinary vendor in the universe. He is so mysterious that no Guardian really knows him. However, even though his identity is enigmatic, MeinMMO will still reveal the location and the exclusive offer of this shady subject.
What happened this week in Destiny 2? Before we show you Xur’s offer, let’s take a look back at the past week.
While the winners of Worlds First 2023 are still enjoying their triumph, a demand from their raid leader Saltagreppo overshadows the community because Destiny 2 plans to nerf the most powerful support ability of Warlocks to promote the diversity of the gameplay experience.
Whether Xur will also join the journey to the Bleached Heart of the Traveler is still undecided. The Guardians may take a path without a quick return:
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All information about Xur on September 08, 2023 – PS4, PS5, PC, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X|S
Xur will once again take on his job in Destiny 2 today and sell you readily available exotic items.
When does Xur come? Xur visits Destiny 2 every Friday at 7:00 PM. His visit ends the following Tuesday at 7:00 PM. During this time, his shop is open, and all Guardians can purchase exotic items from him. Perfect for any new player.
Where is Xur? This is his stock for the weekend
Xur’s location: Xur prefers remote places to showcase his exotic merchandise. However, his exact location remains a well-kept secret until the weekly reset at 7:00 PM.
But don’t worry, the Destiny editorial team has long hidden a tracking device in his robe and tells you his exact location.
Here is where Xur is located: Nessus, in the Guardian’s Tomb
Xur’s inventory from September 08 – 12 – All Exotics at a glance
What does Xur offer? Xur presents a comprehensive range of exotic weapons and armor. These unique items give the Guardians powerful extra abilities that provide a decisive advantage in combat.
His goods change weekly, making his offer a small surprise each time. However, we will list his offer for you so that you are quickly informed.
This is Xur’s offer
Xur’s offer this weekend
Weapon: Scorch, hand cannon for 29 Legendary Shards
Titan: Helm of the 14th Holy – head protection for 23 Legendary Shards
Mobility: +2
Resilience: +23
Recovery: +11
Discipline: +2
Intellect: +17
Strength: +13
Total: 68
Hunter: Twin Fools – leg armor for 23 Legendary Shards
Mobility: +17
Resilience: +2
Recovery: +15
Discipline: +22
Intellect: +2
Strength: +10
Total: 68
Warlock: Crown of Storms – protection for 23 Legendary Shards
Mobility: +8
Resilience: +2
Recovery: +25
Discipline: +2
Intellect: +10
Strength: +20
Total: 67
Legendary Armor Set: “Substitution Amalgam” set
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Nexxoss gives you a walkthrough of Xur’s offer in the video
In addition to the regular offer, Xur sells unique rolls for exotics from no longer available exotic missions from past DLCs. However, you can only purchase these weapons from Xur if you have the appropriate expansion.
Currently, he has one weapon on offer:
The exotic hand cannon “Fatebringer” (Beyond Light DLC) with tracking
Lord Saladin invites you to bumper cars in the Iron Banner
This is what’s happening in PvP this weekend: Since Lord Saladin is residing with the Iron Banner on the Tower, there will be no Trials of Osiris this weekend. Instead, the wolves will fight in the Iron Banner in the “Fortress” mode for glory and honor.
However, this time there is no bug or glitch that had to be deactivated. There is a bug that was so well received that Bungie has even allowed it.
For the first time, you can currently not only eliminate your opponents on the PvP map “Multiplex” in the “Fortress” mode with weapons but also run them down with your Sparrow.
The reaction of the Destiny 2 community to the unusual bug was quite enthusiastic, as you can read in this article because it evoked old memories of Destiny 1.
Of course, there is also loot in the Iron Banner when you have run over your opponents with your Sparrow. In Season 22, the following weapons have the Iron Banner look:
The Arc precision bow “Antlers” from the Cassoid forge.
In addition, the Strand scout rifle “The Leading Sight”, which has high penetration power.
That was all the information about Xur and the Iron Banner. Remember that the mysterious vendor and Lord Saladin will remain in the Destiny universe only until September 12. So secure your favorite pieces while you can.
If you’re still missing the new exotics from Season 22, we recommend a Neomuna event:
Marco from Nerdkultur shows what makes the introductory sequence of ‘James Bond 007 – GoldenEye’ so brilliant that it is one of the best films in the series – even for a film series full of great beginnings.Today, the film can be seen on television on ProSieben.
James Bond 007 – GoldenEye not only represents the continuation of the well-known films surrounding the British secret agent, but also marks the beginning of a new era.
Right from the introductory sequence, the audience is captured and thrown into a completely new kind of spy thriller.
We have directly embedded Marco’s analysis for you here:
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After that, you’ll see the beginning of GoldenEye with different eyes… – Nerd culture
Marco Risch has been uploading videos about news, reviews, analyses, and interviews on current films, series, and video games since 2015. The YouTube channel Nerdkultur is part of the Webedia network, of which MeinMMO is also a part. Above all, his channel focuses on ‘nerdy’ topics such as Star Wars, Marvel, and DC.
In the film analysis, he explains how the James Bond film, through clever elements, introduces a new chapter of the agent series and consciously bids farewell to old patterns.
In doing so, Marco goes into more detail about James Bond himself, but also about other important characters in the film and highlights a very special stunt of his time.
If you are wondering in which order you should watch the James Bond films so that they fit perfectly together, check out here at our colleagues from Moviepilot.
With all the hidden references, just the beginning of the film is enough for the audience to understand how ahead of its time GoldenEye was – and thus initiated a new beginning for the franchise.
