LoL: 2 teams are 12 minutes into the decisive match for World Cup qualification, when a serious mistake occurs

On August 13, there was a really strange moment in the E-Sports of League of Legends: the final 5th match in a series for qualification to the Worlds 2023 had to be canceled and restarted. A serious mistake was noticed, which could only be resolved by restarting the match.

What kind of match was it? It was the playoff semi-final in the lower bracket of the US league LCS. The winner secured 3rd place and thus a ticket to the Worlds 2023. The loser had to earn their ticket in a duel with an LEC team:

  • Team Liquid had won the first 2 games of the series.
  • However, the Golden Guardians then struck back and won games 3 and 4. A “Reverse Sweep” was in the air. It came to the decisive match 5.
  • The irony: Although both teams are nominally “US teams”, they play with 3 South Koreans and only 2 North Americans.
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League decides “invalid” and “restart” after 12 minutes

What was the problem? About 12 minutes into the game, the match had to be canceled and restarted. The supporter Huhi of the Golden Guardians was suffering from a game-breaking bug, as determined by the LCS.

Due to the bug, Huhi permanently had the Summoner ability “Teleport” instead of the selected ability “Flash”, which is considered essential for survival in LoL.

The LCS determined: due to the incorrect summoner play, the Golden Guardians had incurred a significant disadvantage. The situation also could not be resolved by a Chronobreak, meaning resetting the match within the game.

Therefore, the officials ordered a “remake” of the game.

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Team loses momentum after the break and then the match

How did it end? There was a 40-minute break before the match resumed. The Golden Guardians lost the final match and there was ultimately no reverse sweep that had been in the air beforehand.

Decisively contributing to Team Liquid’s victory was a pentakill by their jungler Pyosik. It was the first pentakill by a jungler in LCS history:

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The South Korean Pyosik, who surprisingly won the Worlds 2022 with team DRX, is the first world champion who has qualified for the Worlds 2023 with the victory of Team Liquid.

Following the match, it was discussed that the bug and the long interruption may have caused the Golden Guardians to lose their momentum and allowed Team Liquid to get back into the game.

The Golden Guardians must enter a duel with an LEC team to still qualify for the Worlds. It is critically discussed that the fourth-placed US team now has a month longer to prepare for the duel than the fourth-placed EU team: because the league final is still being played in Europe (via reddit).

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How is this being discussed? With much mockery. One often reads: “Small Indie Company – can’t fix their bugs,” while Riot is one of the largest gaming companies in the world.

Such errors in the game undermine the integrity of e-sports. Unfortunately, they occur repeatedly. However, at such a crucial moment, they are thankfully rare.

During the MSI 2022, there were already serious technical problems:

LoL: Mess at the MSI tournament – Riot takes away 3 victories from a team, RNG must repeat all games

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New trailer for Gothic 1 Remake raises fans’ hopes: “Shows the gaming industry that Baldur’s Gate 3 is not an anomaly”

The first part of the Gothic trilogy is getting its own remake. However, the title is being developed not by the original German developer studio Piranha Bytes, but by the Spanish colleagues from Alkimia Interactive. Now the studio is showing a new trailer that has fans excited.

What can be seen in the trailer? The video is translated as “Welcome to the Old Camp”. This is one of the factions that players could join in the original Gothic.

Attentive viewers will notice many details from the original game. The huge castle and the battle arena were prominent locations. There are some Buddler seen grilling a scavenger over the campfire – one of the iconic enemies from Gothic.

There’s even a reunion with a familiar character: Mud. In Gothic, he was an annoying chatterbox, and even in the remake, he seems to be a poor soul without friends.

You can see the trailer for Gothic 1 Remake on MeinMMO:

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Trailer to Gothic 1 Remake invites to the Old Camp

What do fans like about the trailer? In a playable demo from three years ago, to which our colleagues from GameStar created a video, players criticized that the rough feeling of the old games was not conveyed.

The world looked way too colorful, and the dialogues were not tough enough. Many players felt that the appearance of the enemies and the equipment did not remind them of the old Gothic anymore.

But in the new trailer, things look different. It seems that the development team has taken the fans’ criticism to heart and has made some adjustments to the aesthetics of the game.

Instead of a colorful world, there is a more monotonous color palette that fits the setting better than in the playable demo. Additionally, the tone is now rougher as the player attempts to sneak into a house and rob a Buddler.

Unfortunately, the trailer still does not reveal when the remake of Gothic 1 will be released. According to 3djuegos.com, it was announced earlier this year that “2024 would be a realistic release window.” Then, Gothic 1 Remake is set to be released for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S.

However, we should wait for further official information about the game to be released. So far, only the Old Camp and the mines have been shown.

If you are rather waiting for an MMO in the Gothic game, this unofficial project might be something for you: Gothic robbed me of my youth – Now it comes as an MMO and that gives me the rest

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Baldur’s Gate 3 is a hit on Steam, cries out for a DLC: But the developers fear your power

Baldur’s Gate 3 is currently ranked 1st in the bestsellers in the Steam charts at the release of this news and currently holds 3rd place in the most played games. This has exceeded all expectations of the publisher Larian Studio and even though most players have not yet completed their first run, the question of DLCs and expansions is on the table. However, why we likely have to wait a long time for Baldur’s Gate 3 to continue and why a new level cap of 20 is unlikely, you can read here. 

What happened? Larian Studio has released a true gaming hit with Baldur’s Gate 3. After the publisher’s team expected about 100,000 simultaneous players, they surprised with over 700,000 enthusiastic gamers at times.

With such overwhelming success, the question arises whether the publisher will release DLCs and other additional content for the game.

The demand for Baldur’s Gate 3 is present. Since characters in the game can currently be upgraded to only level 12, while the Dungeons & Dragons template allows builds up to level 20, there is still much content potential.

Development of an expansion for Baldur’s Gate 3 has not yet started

Why are the chances for an early DLC release currently low? In an interview with PC Gamer, Larian founder Sven Vincke stated that the development of an expansion has not yet begun. This means: a DLC would still be at the very beginning.

If Larian Studios applies the same care to a DLC as they did for the main game with its six-year development time, that could mean a DLC release in at least two to three years.

An expansion up to level 20 would make players too powerful in Baldur’s Gate 3

Why is the level cap likely to remain at level 12? Normally, it would be standard for a DLC to also raise the level cap. However, in Baldur’s Gate 3 this would lead to many problems, as the role-playing game closely adheres to the content and rules of Dungeons & Dragons.

Between levels 13 and 20, characters in pen-and-paper can learn some game-breaking spells. Here are three powerful examples:

  • astral projection: With the appropriate materials, the caster and up to eight other willing creatures can project their souls into the Astral Sea. This place was the home of all gods.
  • foresight: The character cannot be surprised for eight game hours and gains advantages on attack, attribute, and saving throws. Additionally, other creatures have disadvantages on attack rolls against the target.
  • wish: The ninth-level summoning is, according to the player manual, the most powerful spell that a mortal creature can cast. Possible effects include fully healing up to 20 creatures in the player environment, summoning an item worth up to 25,000 gold, or retroactively changing a dice roll and the resulting change in game reality.

For players, these effects are, of course, absolutely desirable. However, for a game master or a video game studio, they are a pure balancing nightmare. The development time of a DLC would therefore be further extended.

Larian chief Vincke also indicates that when talking about adventures in the range of level 13-20 as material for an expansion, it sounds great at first, but upon closer inspection, it proves to be quite challenging. Therefore, most D&D adventures are designed for players below level 12.

A closer look at the choice of level cap can be found here: Why you can only play up to level 12 in Baldur’s Gate 3 and why that is good

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Twitch: One of the most successful streamers had only a few viewers in the past, but his girlfriend supported him secretly

Before his switch to YouTube, Ludwig Ahgren (28) was one of the most successful streamers on Twitch. But it wasn’t always like this: His girlfriend Blaire (29), who streams under the name QTCinderella also supported him secretly in the beginning of his career.

Who are the two? Ludwig was once the “golden boy” of Twitch. In 2021 he became the streamer with the most subscriptions due to his 31-day Subathon. Later that same year, he switched to YouTube because he “felt no love”. He is now successful there with events and even tried a new Subathon.

But before his big breakthrough, Ludwig had only a few viewers. His girlfriend, the streamer QTCinderella, secretly helped him.

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QTCinderella even outdid herself

How did QTCinderella support her boyfriend? In a video made during his Subathon in 2021, which recently appeared on TikTok, the streamer revealed that she anonymously purchased at least 600 gift subscriptions for Ludwig’s channel.

At a price of $4.99 per sub, that currently amounts to more than 2,700 euros that QTCinderella spent to cheer her boyfriend up. The Twitch streamer explained that back then he might have had 300 viewers and was very sad.

Once, QTCinderella reported, she even sparked a kind of competition: When she herself gifted 20 Subs, she anonymously added 25 more. Suddenly, someone from the chat gifted 50 subs, which she countered with another 100 anonymous subs.

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For Ludwig, this was all obviously new: “So you were responsible for 2/3 of the total sum? Oh my God.” He urged his girlfriend not to spend money to make others happy.

However, QTCinderella was undeterred: “But it worked, you were so happy.”

For many TikTok users, the clip perfectly illustrates their relationship. They rave about the sweet and selfless nature of the Twitch streamer. We have gathered some comments for you:

  • JohnnyHybrid: “That is the dumbest and most lovable thing she could have done.”
  • Teriyaki Logan: “That is the definition of the girlfriend who buys everything for your birthday and the boyfriend who only gets her flowers and a teddy bear.”
  • !: “QT always gives everything for everyone, I love her.”
  • WixL: “Oh, damn, that hit me emotionally. That is so sweet of her.”

While many content creators like xQc or MontanaBlack stand out with their somewhat rough and unfiltered statements, Ludwig is extremely successful with a clean image. In Germany, it’s Gronkh, who is more noted for positivity than scandals. But that doesn’t protect against accusations:

Gronkh is accused of being right-wing for criticizing a streamer: ‘Twitch, is this even okay?’

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Starfield: Fan discovers a feature that prevents your character from being ugly forever

Your character is very important in role-playing games, as Bethesda knows and tells you right at the beginning of Starfield that it’s not a big deal if you don’t like the appearance of your character.

What feature are we talking about? As a Reddit user discovered, there is a feature or a facility in Starfield called “genetics facility”, which you can visit later in the game to change your biometric customization, that is, the appearance of your character.

To that end, the user shared a screenshot showing that you already receive a hint in the character editor that you can edit your appearance again at a later point.

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Why is this feature so important? In a role-playing game, everything revolves around your character. He is the protagonist of the story, appears in almost all cutscenes and dialogues, and accompanies you for countless hours on your journey through the game world.

Therefore, it is particularly important that you are not bothered by the appearance of your character – after all, you have to endure his face throughout the entire game.

If you want to quickly start the game on the release day of Starfield and fear that your character may not fully appeal to you yet, you can still get started and adjust him later.

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What do fans say? Under the post on Reddit, some players comment that they actually like the option to change the character appearance later.

  • JustAcivilian24: ‘I’m glad that you can change that [appearance]. Because what if it doesn’t look as good as in the creation system? And you want to change it, but don’t want to start completely over. I’m looking forward to that.’
  • Intergalacticplant: ‘I plan to let my character age with this feature, I did that in Skyrim too.’
  • NemesIce83: ‘That’s good, it means I won’t regret adding a third breast after 30+ hours.’
  • DBloedel: ‘How often have I created a new character after spending a lot of time making my first look exactly how I wanted, only to then come into the game and the lighting makes my character look completely different than in the creator lol.’

Some users also add that this feature is not new in Bethesda games. The option has already existed in games like Skyrim and Fallout 4.

What has also existed in previous games from Bethesda are game bugs:

Starfield without bugs? What older titles from Bethesda can already tell us about the sci-fi shooter

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A dungeon in Diablo 4 is so good that you can reach level 40 in 2 hours

In Diablo 4 leveling your heroes is an important part of your journey to finally reach the endgame. The journey may be long, but with a certain dungeon, you can reach level 40 in less than 2 hours. We will show you why.

Which dungeon is it? This is the dungeon “Tunnel of Domhainne.” The dungeon, located north of Scoslgen, is full of wildlife, vampires, and goatmen.

The priority in this dungeon is to free prisoners, but if you want to use the dungeon for farming, you need to proceed differently. There is a good reason why this is one of the best dungeons for farming XP.

If you are also looking for a general guide on how to quickly reach level 100, we have the right video for you:

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Why is the dungeon so good? With patch 1.1.1, Blizzard has increased the enemy density in all Nightmare dungeons. You no longer have to wander through empty corridors, but can expect a greater density of enemies and action – this also applies to regular dungeons.

Whether this is a bug or a feature is unclear. Actually, only the Nightmare dungeons should benefit from this adjustment.

The Tunnel of Domhainne is even more worthwhile because you can encounter a huge amount of enemies in this dungeon. The corridors are narrow, so you do not have to search and scour large rooms but can systematically traverse the tunnels and eliminate all enemies in succession.

How do I proceed with farming? To farm XP optimally, you should join a squad. Additionally, before you start your route, it’s best to consume a potion to benefit from an additional 5% XP bonus. Once you have made all the preparations, proceed as follows:

  • Enter the dungeon
  • Fight your way through the dungeon without freeing the prisoners
  • Open your emote wheel and exit the dungeon
  • Now open your journal and reset your dungeons
  • Visit the dungeon again and repeat the steps

YouTuber Raxxanterax was able to level his Sorceress to level 40 in a test in 2 hours and 7 minutes. He used the Tunnel dungeon and consumed several potions in the process.

What strategy did you use to level up your class? And how long did it take you? Let us know in the comments!

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If you don’t sleep with someone quickly in Baldur’s Gate 3, a mummy laughs at you

In Baldur’s Gate 3 provides a certain NPC that creates plenty of memes in the community: the Withered, or in English: Withers. The quirky skeleton with pretty poor social skills makes fans laugh with his dry comments.

Who is the NPC? “The Withered” is a mysterious and ghostly lich that you encounter early on. He joins your camp, and you can respec your class and hire mercenaries.

After you unlock him, the friendly undead accompanies you as a companion in your camp. You can talk to him at will, and sometimes he even has a good piece of advice to share.

However, he often throws pointed comments at you, whether intentionally or not. For instance, Withers mercilessly laughs at you if you don’t get to your companions quickly enough and likes to comment on your love life as well.

Baldur’s Gate 3 has prominently featured romance and eroticism – with few restrictions:

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“The Withered just insulted me for not having sex”

The Withered is more of a mysterious type. We don’t know much about him, except that he throws some nasty comments. We’re curious about what else he will reveal to us. But now, back to the romances.

In Baldur’s Gate 3, you can enter a romance with certain companions. This is important, as these influence your relationship with your companions and even the story. Your romance can also lead to sex.

However, you need to consider the values, desires, and needs of the respective character to get them to let you in. According to Larian Studios, Astarion has already broken the hearts of over 100,000 players and rejected them. Getting him into bed seems to be difficult. Most players try their luck with Shadowheart and Gale.

What kind of comments does The Withered make? Stanton_Dowd started a thread on Reddit, where community members share their experiences with the snarky Withered. He throws quite a few nasty comments your way if you aren’t having sex – or too much of it.

Users exchange comments they received either directly from Withers or that they found quite fitting:

  • Der_Apothecary wrote: “He called Shadowheart a bosom friend! She is so much more than that!”
  • ImpulseAfterhought shared a supposed quote from the Withered: “Truly, if you forgo that disgusting haircut, you could sway the women.”
  • Bojake110 thought an answer regarding respecing would be very fitting: “For 100 gold, I can respec you. But no amount of money can make me respect you.”

HadesCommander wrote about the Withered: “The Withered is undoubtedly my favorite NPC. We have this snarky, mysterious, undead wizard who annoys us for either not having sex or for getting too much of it.”

More about Baldur’s Gate 3: Your friends can watch what you do with companions in Baldur’s Gate 3 – Unless you forbid it

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23-year-old Twitch streamer says she has had almost daily pain for 3 years, now going on a ‘doctor tour’ through Germany

The well-known Twitch streamer Antonia “Reved” Staab (23) is taking several weeks off to investigate and treat her persistent headaches. In a statement, she explains how difficult it is to balance her private life and streaming activities.

Who is Reved? Antonia “Reved” Staab (23), also known by the name Toni, is a German streamer and content creator, who has secured a solid place in the gaming community over the past years.

On platforms like Twitch, YouTube, and TikTok, she shares her captivating streaming experiences and always provides entertainment with humorous and exciting content. Whether gaming sessions, reaction videos, IRL streams, quiz shows, or music streams – Reved addresses various interests and that is an essential part of her success.

Together with her colleague startletnova, she is currently in Sweden, where they stream together and share their adventures.

Here you can learn more about the streamer Reved:

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Doctor visits are neglected while streaming

What ailments does Reved have? During a night round at the campfire in Sweden, where she answered questions from her viewers, Reved revealed that she regularly suffers from headaches.

She admits that it is hard for her to lead a normal private life away from streams. Even birthdays or celebrations often take a backseat. She has also neglected doctor appointments during her regular streaming hours so far.

Reved critically notes: “You can see it with all the other streamers too, that they all do it. That’s just the standard somehow. A Hugo or a Kevin don’t go to the doctor either and check their health. It’s a bad situation, we don’t need to talk about that.”

The headaches have troubled Reved for about three years. In an Instagram story, she reveals: “Most days don’t go by without my best friend Paracetamol.” But now she has a different attitude towards the issue. The streamer tells that her mother encouraged her to take care of her health.

“You know, I’ve actually explored all the options for why one might have headaches,” she explains in the same Instagram story. “Everything you think could be examined when you have headaches, I’ve had examined over the past few years. Now I’m at a point where it’s really super important to tackle this.”

At least 12 different doctor appointments await her

What’s next? In order to finally find a solution for her persistent headaches, Reved plans a several-week break. Therefore, the streamer living in Madeira is going back to her hometown.

In Germany, she has already scheduled 12 different doctor appointments to address the problem. Health is now her top priority and she wants to take the necessary time to obtain a diagnosis and begin appropriate treatment.

Reved’s decision to focus on her health is received with support and understanding from her community. The streamer hopes that through this break she will find a solution for her headaches and return stronger.

What Reved recently experienced in one of her streams can be read here: 23-year-old German streamer triggers rare reward function on Twitch and is overwhelmed

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LoL: Best LoL player in the world receives death threats – The team immediately involves the police

The LCK 2023 Regional Finals for League of Legends are coming up in Korea, to determine the teams that will participate in the Worlds. T1’s Faker, the key player for the team, received a death threat, prompting increased security measures for the tournament.

What happened? On August 10, an anonymous death threat was posted on the Korean forum DC Inside. The user allegedly threatened to go to the team’s dormitory and harm him with a weapon.

As seen on Twitter, the police were also stationed there to oversee the situation and ensure the safety of Faker and the other players. According to a Korean report, the police have identified the author of the threat through the IP address and plan to apprehend him.

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The LCK also responds

How does the LCK respond? The officials of the LCK responded one day later and stated on Twitter that they will increase security measures for the playoffs and finals due to recent threats of violence. You can check out the post with more detailed information here:

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At the Regional Finals, it will be decided which 2 teams will represent the Korea region at the Worlds. Therefore, such a threat can significantly affect the players’ performance. Especially for T1, who had issues a couple of weeks ago due to Faker’s injury:

The God of LoL is injured and his team is struggling – As everything goes downhill, he returns

Faker plays not only a crucial role for his team in terms of gameplay but also morally. When he plays, there is a noticeable change in game quality. Whether they can qualify for the Worlds will be seen between August 25 and 27. The team currently holds the record for the most World Championships won with 3 victories.

The team of the German influencer HandofBlood, on the other hand, is not performing as it should:

HandofBlood wanted to conquer LoL, is now desperate as his team goes down twice in three days

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Tech YouTuber shows what happens when you connect 127 USB devices to a PC

Are you regularly experiencing problems when trying to connect all your 130 USB devices to your gaming PC at once and don’t know why? The well-known tech YouTuber Linus Tech Tips explains and conducts a self-test.

How many USB devices can you connect at the same time? The number of USB devices that can be connected to a PC at the same time is limited by the USB controller. Theoretically, you can connect 127 devices to one controller.

But is that even practically possible? And what happens if you actually do it? These are the questions that tech YouTuber “Linus Tech Tips” has explored. With over 15 million subscribers, the 36-year-old has one of the largest tech channels on YouTube – it is rumored that he was even offered a 9-figure sum for the channel.

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How to connect 127 devices at the same time … more or less

How did he manage that? Since most PCs do not have 127 USB ports, Linus Tech Tips first resorted to USB hubs, as probably anyone would in such a scenario. But this leads to new problems:

  • A hub cannot work if it is connected more than 5 hubs away from the root port. Since most physical hubs contain several internal hubs, Windows already shows an error message when 3 USB hubs are connected in series.
  • If hubs do not have a separate power supply and are powered by the PC, power supply issues can arise quickly.

To pull off the stunt, the YouTuber used a crypto-mining motherboard with countless PCIe connections, which he equipped with USB extensions. Such a motherboard shouldn’t be too hard to find since many miners are currently selling their used hardware cheaply.

The next step might be to connect a bunch of cheap USB sticks to the board, but that also isn’t straightforward. Windows runs out of letters in the alphabet to assign to the various drives.

Linus therefore armed himself with USB sticks, keyboards, mice, and a stream deck and began the tedious task of plugging in all devices. However, the question remained whether the devices would actually work.

You can watch the entire attempt here in English:

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100 and a few extras

What was the result? Even with several dozen USB devices plugged in simultaneously, the individual devices could still be used to some extent: The cursor moved, Linus was even able to click on items on his screen, and keystrokes were recognized as well.

Ultimately, Linus managed to connect 112 devices at once for a brief period. However, when it came to number 113, the first devices began to shut down, so the YouTuber “only” achieved 110 simultaneous devices. The problem, as the 36-year-old suspects, could be related to the drivers.

He also noticed that his PC was stuttering. With more than 100 connected USB devices, the CPU was already at 30 to 40% usage at idle.

Although the average user probably does not plan to connect 127 devices to their system in the near future, there are a few takeaways from the attempt: Hubs should be connected directly to the root port whenever possible, and hubs without independent power supply should not be loaded with power-hungry devices.

With so many USB devices and the accompanying cable chaos, Linus Tech Tips’ setup definitely does not match the “clean” aesthetic that many gamers and content creators strive for. The YouTuber “Basically Homeless” has achieved the ultimate clean look:

YouTuber builds invisible gaming PC with monitor, keyboard, and mouse – Here’s how he did it

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Pokémon gets a new type 10 years after the fairies

Pokémon gets a new type after 10 years, but it will only be playable in the games of the ninth generation, Scarlet and Violet.

On Sunday, August 13, 2023, the finals of the Pokémon World Championships took place in Japan. As part of the celebrations, there was also a new gameplay trailer for the upcoming DLC “The Treasure of Zone Zero”.

The trailer featured some battles, including the new paradox Pokémon “Furienblitz” and “Eisenhaupt”, as well as a new mysterious Pokémon type.

What kind of type is this? The new type is known as a Tera type. This is a mechanic introduced in the ninth generation of Pokémon with Scarlet and Violet.

The Tera type of a Pokémon allows it to change its actual type. For example, a water Pokémon can have the fire type after using Tera crystallization once in battle.

However, until now, the Tera type had to correspond to one of the 18 known Pokémon types. With “The Treasure of Zone Zero”, there will now be a new, 19th Tera type.

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What characterizes the new Tera type? The exact name of the type and its characteristics are currently unknown. However, as it is a new, independent type, it will also come with new attributes.

It can therefore be assumed that the new Tera type may have its own type-specific strengths or weaknesses.

Additionally, during the new trailer and on images, the logo of the new Tera type was already visible, with a rainbow-colored background.

The composition of the various colors in the logo of the type, as well as the “crown” that Pokémon wear when activating the Tera type, suggest that the new Tera type could be a combination of the 18 known types.

Why will the new type only be available in 2 games? Since the sixth generation, Pokémon games have received new mechanics that only appear in the games of that generation. In X and Y, there were Mega Evolutions, in Sun and Moon the Z-Moves, and in Sword and Shield the Dynamaxing.

The generation-specific mechanic of Scarlet and Violet is Tera crystallization. Since none of the mechanics have been adopted in subsequent generations, it is very unlikely that the new Tera type will be available in games other than Scarlet and Violet.

However, it is conceivable that the type could be playable in a remake of an old generation, as was the case with Mega Evolutions in Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire.

When was the last new type introduced in Pokémon? So far, the fairy type is the latest addition. It was introduced 10 years ago (2013) with the release of Pokémon X and Y in generation 6 and has since been known primarily as a counter against dragon Pokémon.

The fairy type is also considered one of the strongest types in the game.

In the past, there have been numerous speculations and wishes from fans that a new type could be introduced with Scarlet and Violet. With the new Tera type, this is at least partially the case.

Originally, parts of the community hoped for a sound type:

Pokémon trainers want a new type – Should sound come now?

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Tactics game is like a XCom in the Wild West: Currently costs only 10 € on Steam, is 96% positive

The stealth tactics genre may not be huge, but it is also not dead. Every now and then, enough gems from this niche are still released, many even from Germany. The grandiose Desperados 3 is currently available for just 10 € on Steam.

What kind of game is Desperados 3? Desperados 3 belongs to the RTS genre. You must give your characters commands in real time to complete missions. The setting takes place in the Wild West, so the abilities, weapons, and characters are adapted to this.

Desperados 3 is special because you always have clear indicators of your actions. The enemy’s field of vision is displayed, providing you with as much information as possible to move your characters. The focus is on stealth and finding the best route and tactic to eliminate enemies.

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Desperados 3 – Launch Trailer for the Stealth Tactics Game

I’m glad that the genre is getting decent new content again

What else does the game offer? Some features have been implemented to give the genre a modern touch.

  • 5 characters that are distinct in gameplay and fit the setting
  • High decision-making freedom
  • Stealth is important, but there is also action in the form of shootings or explosions
  • Diverse difficulty options
  • In showdown mode, you can even pause if you want to plan better
  • There is much to do outside of the story as well

The German studio Mimimi Games has successfully taken the RTS genre and modernized it well. East Asian tactics can also captivate. If you’re interested, check out Tactics Ogre: Reborn:

One of the best tactics RPGs of all time is launching on Steam – even the head of Final Fantasy 14 recommends it

How is the game rated? On Steam, the game has 96% positive reviews from over 8000 ratings. Players particularly praise how well the genre is implemented.

  • .dts: Mimimi clearly gets a thumbs up. Super studio, super game! I’m glad that the genre is getting decent new content again!
  • _A_pol_A_: Desperados 3 is a brilliant game that excellently implements the foundation of the first Desperados.
  • DaNi-San.<3: I can only recommend this game to anyone who enjoys challenging games. Gameplay, graphics, and atmosphere are very coherent and fit perfectly with the game.

If you enjoy tactical games, then Desperados 3 is definitely worth checking out. If you liked it, Mimimi Games also offers Shadow Tactics: Blade of the Shogun or soon Shadows Gambit: The Cursed Crew.

The game The Last Spell could be for you if you like tactics with rogue-lite elements:

Tactical RPG starts on Steam, is 91% positive – “Combines the best elements of tower defense, zombie apocalypse, and base building”

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Developers play Diablo 4 themselves, have problems on the lowest difficulty: „This explains a lot“

Blizzard has released a new video showing some of the developers playing Diablo 4. Within hours, negative comments and disbelieving reactions from players have accumulated under the video on YouTube and social channels. There is heavy criticism of the state of the game.

This is what Blizzard has shown:

  • On Friday, August 11, Blizzard released an “Adventure with the Devs” on YouTube.
  • The dungeon designers Dini McMurry and Josey Meyer can be seen defeating the dungeon Belfry Zakara.
  • The reactions to the video are mostly negative, which is not only due to the gameplay skills of the two developers. Here, the current dissatisfaction with Diablo 4 is unleashed.

This is how the video is received: The ratio of likes to dislikes can no longer be viewed on YouTube; however, the video has received only 847 thumbs up since Friday with over 256,000 views (as of August 14). This results in a rather poor ratio.

At the same time, the currently largest thread in the Diablo subreddit has over 6,800 upvotes and 3,600 comments. There, fans are discussing this video and criticizing what can be seen.

The main subject of criticism is what is not shown to viewers in the video:

  • The two developers do not address any of the current community topics
  • There is no relevant information about the state of the game or the future
  • None of the “technical topics” of the two women are mentioned
  • Instead, there is only gameplay on the lowest difficulty level (“World Tier 1”), where the developers even have problems playing it

The user Battle_Fish remarks: Not everyone has to be good at video games. But at least someone could have been put in place who has played Solitaire before: “This implies that the PR department that organized all this doesn’t care about the developers at all.”

On YouTube, the comments are even sharper. The video is described as excellent advertising – for Path of Exile and Last Epoch.

Due to the lack of relevant information, the focus is entirely on the gameplay, which no active player can take seriously at all, say other users: “The video is not good at anything. I learned nothing in these 10 minutes.”

You can watch the video in question here:

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Diablo 4: Adventure with the Devs with Dini McMurry and Josey Meyer

“Are we the clowns for buying this game?”

For the players, the video is currently a sign that the developers themselves do not know what is wrong with their game and how they need to improve it. They take the developers’ gameplay as an example:

  • The Barbarian in the video, for example, only uses standard attacks, no fury, and therefore has little positive impact on the events.
  • The dungeon is one of the more difficult ones in the game, but fans still expected the developers to be “better” here.

Diablo 4 faced a lot of criticism shortly after release including missing or boring endgame content, a flawed loot system, and the general lack of action in the gameplay.

Blizzard has made improvements over the weeks, to the point where players even celebrate some dungeons. Even on Reddit, where almost only negative threads can be found at the moment, the mood is slowly improving.

For many fans, however, the new video is a setback, after Blizzard has just recovered from the severe criticism of Diablo 4. Due to the revisions, many things have improved and there are already some glimmers of hope for the future:

Diablo 4: Patch 1.1.2 arrives on August 15 – Patch notes in German

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Destiny 2: Parents forget a gift for their son for 4 years, now it’s really worth a lot

In the world of gaming rarities and collectibles, there are always amazing stories that make players’ hearts race. One such story recently took place at Destiny 2, when an old Collector’s Edition finally found its way to its rightful owner after 4 years.

What is this forgotten gift? The parents of a young Destiny 2 fan decided in 2019, when the DLC “Shadowkeep” was just released, to gift their son the highly sought-after Collector’s Edition.

  • This Collector’s Edition was available for pre-order in 2019 for the price of €159.99.
  • In addition to the game, in-game bonuses, and lore, it also includes exclusive physical collectibles like a Hive Cryptoglyph and a metal Luna Mission container.
  • The Cryptoglyph was a captivating puzzle for players back then, as to access its contents, one had to decipher it.

So, a true treasure for any passionate Destiny gamer.

However, the gift languished for 4 years in the depths of the family’s home. Forgotten and ignored until the course of events finally brought it back to light in 2023.

Destiny 2 Shadowkeep Collector's Edition
This content is included in the 4-year-old gift

Why the gift was forgotten: On Reddit, the thread in which Spartan-Jake reveals the curious story and explains why it took so long has received nearly 4,000 upvotes.

My parents just discovered a gift they forgot to give me almost 4 years ago. […] Apparently, my mom bought it for Christmas, but the DLC came out before then, so I had already gotten it myself, although not the Collector’s Edition. She then set it aside and actually planned to return it.

writes Spartan-Jake via Reddit

How much the box is worth today: Four long years passed before the forgotten Collector’s Edition was rediscovered by chance. The mother apparently remembered the gift she had bought a long time ago.

She decided to hand it over to her son, unaware of the value the edition has since gained.

  • The combination of the rarity of the collectible and the fact that it has remained untouched and in its original seal makes it extremely desirable for enthusiasts and collectors.
  • Online, prices for such a box currently range between €250 and €600. Collectors are certainly willing to pay more than the original price for it.
  • It is also not excluded that the unopened box could be worth significantly more in a few years.

Spartan-Jake himself, however, struggles with himself, as he actually wanted to unwrap his unexpected Collector’s box right away. Especially after watching some unboxing videos. He is especially taken with the Cryptoglyph and the emblems.

This video reveals what the Destiny 2 DLC “Shadowkeep” was once about:

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Destiny 2: Shadowkeep 2019 – Launch Trailer

Reddit readers have also already cast an interested eye on the still-sealed Collector’s Edition. Jake has already received several direct inquiries asking if he would sell his old gift right away.

Others, like Patpuc, strongly advise him against it because these collector boxes for Destiny 2 always contain exclusive emblem codes that are already worth a lot on their own.

But even though the owner is itching to unpack the box itself, he has still decided not to do so. He made it clear: “I have no interest in selling it.” He will simply keep the box.

To his mother, however, he humorously remarked:

It actually brightened my week somehow. I wish my mom had also forgotten a few Pokémon card packs from my childhood.

Spartan-Jake humorously remarks

How about you? Have you ever received a forgotten gift or a lost rarity that surprised you? Or do you think he would have made a better deal if he had sold the box directly instead of holding onto it? Then feel free to share this with us in the comments.

Even for one of the strongest characters in Destiny 2, the journey is still not over despite a heavy loss:

Destiny 2: “Would make Lance Reddick proud” – Bungie reveals who will be the new voice of Zavala

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Baldur’s Gate 3: Many more people can trade than you think – Pay attention to this button

In Baldur’s Gate 3 you can trade with many NPCs that at first glance do not look like traders. How this works and which hidden button you need to pay attention to, you can find out on MeinMMO.

If you have not played any previous games by Larian Studios, this feature might be new to you: You can trade in Baldur’s Gate with NPCs that are not explicitly marked as traders.

How does it work? With the help of a button, you can use the hidden trading feature in the game. During your conversations with numerous NPCs, there is the possibility to trade.

Here you will find 5 helpful tips for your gaming experience:

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5 helpful tips for Baldur’s Gate 3

With this button you can trade with NPCs

Where can I find this button? On the left side of the dialog screen, there are a variety of symbols and shortcuts. Pay attention to the following symbol labeled Trade, which may appear during a conversation.

Baldur's Gate 3 trade symbol

Can I trade with all NPCs? Every time you are involved in a dialogue, you should check if the trade button appears. It is not possible with all NPCs, but it is worth keeping your eyes open.

You can even try to buy items directly from quest givers if you do not want to complete the corresponding quest – or if you prefer trading over stealing.

What items can I buy? It is not guaranteed that every NPC with a trading symbol has valuable items for sale. Some only carry small snacks, candles, or bones. At the same time, a mage might have a scroll with the spell “Fireball” and a potion of invisibility in their possession.

Both NPCs could offer you these items for sale – you just need to pay attention to the corresponding symbol.

It is even more pleasant when an NPC unexpectedly offers a powerful dagger or other high-quality items.

More about Baldur’s Gate 3: This is how you find the Adamantine Forge, where you can create powerful items as early as Act 1

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Gronkh receives 7,000 subscriptions on Twitch in just a few minutes, destroys all functions with it

During a reaction stream on Twitch, the popular content creator Gronkh triggered a rare golden hype train that plunged his stream into chaos. Over 7,000 subscriptions were gifted, all functions were overloaded, and Gronkh read names for 33 minutes.

Who is Gronkh? Erik “Gronkh” Range (46) is undoubtedly one of the most influential personalities in the German gaming and streaming scene. Known for his Let’s Play videos and entertaining streams, he regularly attracts numerous viewers.

As a veteran of the German content creator scene, he made his breakthrough with Minecraft Let’s Plays. Over a period of more than 3 years, 1,278 episodes were published, totaling over 21,000 gameplay minutes.

During a reaction stream that took place on August 13, 2023, his live show took an unexpected turn. A golden hype train was triggered, which is considered a special rewards feature on Twitch.

Here you can learn more about Gronkh:

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Gronkh, the man with the voice – Career and life of Germany’s most famous Let’s Player

What is a golden hype train? The Twitch platform gives streamers the opportunity to trigger so-called hype trains. This happens when support events such as subscriptions or bits on a channel reach a previously set value. During a countdown, the community has the chance to show their support and rise in the hype train level.

A special variant, the “Golden Kappa” hype train, has only been available since 2023. This rare event has thus far been reserved for only a handful of German content creators. Recently, the streamer Reved managed to unlock this exclusive feature, which posed a significant challenge for her.

“I can’t believe this!”

How did Gronkh react to the rare reward feature? When the golden hype train started during Gronkh’s stream, the experienced streamer was initially overwhelmed.

After his chat explained to him that this only happens once a day for a Twitch streamer, Gronkh joked: “And that is me today? I can’t believe it! Guys, you know I keep rolling ones in Baldur’s Gate 3. This can’t be happening to me!” But soon, the fun turned into chaos as more and more subscriptions were gifted.

The event broke all boundaries on Gronkh’s channel. The technical functions were overloaded, the alerts got mixed up, the Twitch hype train couldn’t keep pace. Some users received incorrect displays of the train levels, while others got confused by the constant reloading of the page and saw outdated data.

1,926 people wanted to hear a thank you

What happened next? According to Gronkh’s estimates, about 7,000 subscriptions came in during the golden hype train. His chat urged him, to read the names of the supporters, but that quickly became a mammoth task. In his overviews, not all names were displayed anymore due to the influx of too many subscriptions.

Gronkh commented on the situation with the words: “It’s all broken!” He desperately tried to capture all the names. A moderator sent him a list with 1,926 lines, which he humorously commented: “How am I supposed to read this? This will take longer than my stream!”.

Gronkh reached the peak when, at the end of his stream, he took 33 minutes to read the aforementioned 1,926 lines. Even his usual credits, in which he listed all supporters, took a full 14 minutes instead of the usual 8–10 minutes.

The golden hype train catapulted Gronkh’s stream into unpredictable chaos, set a personal subscription record, and left the Twitch community amazed. It remains to be seen what adventure the gaming legend will experience next.

What happened the last time his community surprised him like this can be read here: Twitch: Fans support Gronkh with €37,000 after the turmoil surrounding Hogwarts Legacy – ‘Should have more shitstorms’

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New series brings one of the greatest mangas to Netflix, main actor says: “I want your grandpa to know what One Piece is”

Iñaki Godoy plays the main character Monkey D. Luffy in the new live adaptation of “One Piece”. In an interview, he talked about what he hopes for the Netflix series and how it feels to take on such a major role.

This month, the new live-action film adaptation of the popular manga series and anime One Piece will be released on Netflix.

In an interview, the lead actor Iñaki Godoy spoke with Gamesradar about the live-action series adaptation and how much pressure he felt portraying such a well-known and beloved character as Luffy.

Here you can see the official trailer for the One Piece series on Netflix:

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

“The whole world should know them”

The interviewer asks the lead actor how he would introduce the Netflix series to people. He feels that it is difficult to convince others about live-action adaptations of animes or mangas.

In response, Iñaki Godoy states that the series is made by people who are themselves great fans of the pirate adventure: “We love the manga, we love the anime.”

The only thing they want to achieve with the live adaptation is to honor the work of Eiichiro Oda and inspire even more people to enjoy the good story. “And the whole world should know them.”

Even though the actor is well aware of how popular One Piece already is, he believes that even more people should learn about it:

I mean, so many people already know One Piece. But I want your grandpa to know what One Piece is. I want your grandma – I want everyone to know what One Piece is. And the people who are already fans should be able to relive those iconic moments.

And there’s something very special about seeing your favorite characters as real people. That has a special magic.

Iñaki Godoy via Gamesradar

“It is a great responsibility to honor the work of a man for more than 20 years”

Then Iñaki Godoy is addressed about the great popularity of the manga and the anime and asked if he felt a lot of pressure playing the main character.

The actor fully agrees. He also explains why it is an important task for him to do justice to the role:

It is a great responsibility to honor the work of a man for more than 20 years, you know? He has been writing it since he was 17.

It’s not just about honoring Mr. Oda, but also honoring the anime. Mayumi Tanaka has been playing this character for so long. There are so many people who grew up with Luffy, the Straw Hats, and the world of One Piece. You want to respect and honor that.

Iñaki Godoy via Gamesradar

However, the actor playing Luffy also adds that he learned one important thing from One Piece. Even when you have to fulfill a difficult task, you have to find a way to still have fun. And there was plenty of that on set, just like “a lot of love.”

Overall, Iñaki Godoy looks back positively on the shoot and says:

“And like any adventure, it was exciting. I was so thrilled to be part of something so big and incredible, and it is an exciting adventure.”

If you want to know which episodes of the anime will be newly filmed for the 1st season of the Netflix series, check here with our colleagues at Moviepilot.

When does One Piece start on Netflix? You will soon be able to watch the series. From August 31, 2023, the first season of the live-action adaptation around the Straw Hat Crew starts on Netflix. Season 1 will have 8 episodes.

Also, the actress Emily Rudd, who plays the role of Nami in the live-action adaptation, spoke in an interview about her character:

Actress in the new Netflix series about One Piece explains who the real boss of the Straw Hat Crew is

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The first MMORPG ever wants to reinvent itself after 26 years, testing servers with new rules

Ultima Online was released in 1997 and was the first game to call itself a “Massively Multiplayer Online Roleplaying Game”. Even in 2023, there are still many fans who play the MMORPG. However, it now wants to attract new players and win back some returnees with the Legacy servers.

What are these servers? Ultima Online: New Legacy was first introduced in 2020. At that time, the developers explained that they would like to capture the nostalgia of the past without having to face the harsh entry barriers currently present in Ultima Online.

The Legacy servers are supposed to be a mix of Classic servers and a rework, and at the same time represent the ideal moment to enter the MMORPG:

  • The original map of the game will be used.
  • The skill system is to be completely revamped.
  • The stats system is to become significantly simpler.
  • Some mechanics are to be modernized to attract new and younger players.
  • At the end of each season, a cataclysmic event is to take place.

However, the fundamental game feel will not change. The graphics and the isometric perspective will be retained, and the gameplay loop will remain identical, such as with open PvP or the limited housing.

What is new now? In a newsletter, the developers have now revealed that they will soon start the next test phase for New Legacy. Some had already forgotten that this server was still coming. Since the announcement three years ago, things have been rather quiet.

However, this test will only take place for selected players and will be under an NDA. Here you can watch the announcement video for the new server:

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Ultima Online: New Legacy Announcement Trailer

When will the new server be released? So far, there has been no statement on this. The new server is being developed by Broadsword Games, who have now also taken over the support of SWTOR. They want to take their time to create the new server in such a way that it is well received by players.

Ultima Online was not the first MMORPG, but called itself so first

Was Ultima Online the first MMORPG? Yes and no. The beginnings of the genre already lie in text-based dungeon games, also known as MUD. There are also games that we would call MMORPG by today’s standards, existing for a while longer, including titles like Meridian 59.

However, the term MMORPG was coined by Ultima developer Richard “Lord British” Garriott. He was also involved in several other titles, including Tabula Rasa. There is an interesting development story, which Garriott himself has shared in an interview:

What do you think about the new server of Ultima Online? Would that be a reason for you to start playing again or for the first time? Or would you have to forego too many comfort features from other MMORPGs?

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Starfield without bugs? What older titles from Bethesda can tell us about the sci-fi shooter

Starfield will be a gigantic sci-fi game, where you will have the opportunity to explore the depths of space. As this upcoming title by Bethesda seems complex and already screams miles away for bugs, we have looked at older titles from the developers and listed them to show you what to expect at release and how carefully Bethesda works.

What is Bethesda known for? The developers behind Starfield are known for two things:

  • Their strong and immersive games
  • Their quirky bugs in these games

Whether it’s about Fallout, The Elder Scrolls, or Rage. Almost every game from Bethesda comes to release with a lot of bugs that are either funny or annoying.

For this reason, we have looked closely at older games from Bethesda and will show you the condition in which these games were released on the market.

Now let’s move on to a well-known game from Bethesda that many Dragonborn among you should know.

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Starfield – Official Gameplay Trailer

Skyrim – Broken Carriages, Giant Chickens, and Dancing Dragons

How broken is Skyrim? The emphasis here is on “is”, because although Skyrim has been around for many years and has survived more than one release, this title is full of bugs.

The most well-known bug is that of your carriage, which should take you to Helgen at the start of your journey. Your execution awaits, but your carriage starts breakdancing and playing wildly. As absurd as that may sound, this was actually a bug:

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But that’s not all: Whether you dealt with naked couriers, giant chickens, or wildly dancing dragons (via youtube.com), Skyrim is on a mountain of bugs, but that’s not so bad. Most of these bugs are just funny to watch and provide curious moments.

Fallout 4 – Flying Bodies, Rolling Cars, and Frozen Birds

How broken is Fallout 4? Fallout 4 is also a prime example of how broken a game can be. Fallout 4 looks better and plays more enjoyable than its predecessor, but the bugs in this game are undeniable.

The wasteland is full of dangers, but no one mentioned flying corpses or randomly rolling cars. Even birds are so shocked that they suddenly freeze in place.

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If that weren’t enough, some walls do not exist even though they are visibly there. You can simply pass through them and disappear under the game world.

NPCs are also confused and simply lose the goal of their missions. They wander around the wasteland and end up in context-free places.

Finally, there are also enemies that lose their will in the middle of a fight, freeze to lure you into close combat. Then they awaken and attack you. Fallout 4 has many errors in the game, and our listing only scratched the surface of the iceberg.

Rage (2011) – Incomplete and Broken Physics

How broken is Rage from 2011? Rage set new standards in terms of bugs. A good example are your dead enemies, who liked to do wild dance moves when they managed to get between the ground. Wild movements followed across entire rooms, but that wasn’t all.

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Complete textures also disappeared, became blurry, or were replaced by unidentifiable images. A player even wondered whether it was a bug or modern art (via youtube.com), as his world looked completely questionable and he had never seen it like that before.

Conclusion – What you should know: Those who have known Bethesda for a long time know that almost every game from their stable is full of wild bugs. But that doesn’t mean Starfield will be unplayable or full of bugs.

So far, there are no tests that can prove in what condition this sci-fi shooter will be at release. It is quite possible that the developers have tested the game thoroughly and were able to fix many problems.

Nevertheless, you should not set your expectations too high in terms of “condition” as Starfield is a very complex and above all huge game. It remains to be seen what Bethesda has actually created. Should you nevertheless encounter bugs at release, consider them more as a feature with entertainment value.

Do you remember other games that the studio has released in a broken state? Let us know in the comments!

Starfield: Editions Comparison – Prices and Early Access

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Baldur’s Gate 3: Druids find new OP strategy, transform into tons-heavy monsters, drop on enemies

The druid can transform into a variety of animal forms. The owl bear is a colossal creature that looks simultaneously majestic and adorable. With the aid of another spell, players have now discovered a tactic in Baldur’s Gate 3 to defeat enemies with just one blow.

How does the strategy work? The newly discovered tactic only works when your enemies are on a level below you. On an elevation, you transform into an owl bear with your druid and cast the “Enlarge” spell.

Subsequently, you jump as a massive owl bear from the elevation down onto the enemies. This way, you can flatten as many foes as possible in advance without having started the fight. This saves you some moves in battle.

What this looks like is shown by user Fishbleb in the Reddit forum:

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How much damage does this deal? A user on X (formerly Twitter) explains that with his owl bear, which weighs five tons, he has dealt 821 damage. Actually, the damage would have been even double that, as the enemy succeeded in a strength saving throw.

By comparison: the best weapon you can find at level 1 deals 2d6 slashing and 1d4 fire damage, so a maximum of 16 damage.

If the owl bear hasn’t been enlarged, the attack is likely in the 100 range (via reddit.com). The damage is said to scale with vertical distance. A user suspects that the damage increases by 1d6 every 10 feet.

Since Baldur’s Gate 3 follows the D&D rules, weight likely also plays a role. The heavier the falling object, the higher the damage.

Druids can obtain the owl bear early in the game. From level 6 they can transform into the massive creature. There is even a cute owl bear cub that you can take as a companion if you rescue it.

The community is excited about the tactic

In the comments section, many players are excited about the possibilities the game offers. They didn’t know such a tactic was even possible and had instead struggled to diminish the ranks of enemies with other attacks.

We’ve picked some quotes reflecting the enthusiasm of the players:

  • Alaerei: ‘Okay, that was damn impressive, Lmao.’
  • No-Werewolf5615: ‘And I thought I had killed him quickly. So much for Astarion, the owl bear is the new surprise attack.’
  • Forgotten_Wings: ‘A certified D&D moment. I love this game.’

And just as the users in the comments section feel, so do other players in many areas of Baldur’s Gate 3. A German strategy expert explains what makes Baldur’s Gate 3 so special for him:

‘Baldur’s Gate 3 is for me what gaming should be’ – German strategy expert explains what makes the RPG so good

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