Streamer explains Destiny 2 as the microtransaction hell – Players feel betrayed and sold

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A well-known Destiny streamer calls Destiny 2 a“microtransaction hell” and resonates with the community. He triggered a lot of support and intense discussion about the soul of Destiny. Many players now feel betrayed and sold out by Bungie. And not just because of the many small paywalls.

This has increasingly upset the community: The monetization programs of Destiny 2 have long been criticized. Anyone who does not purchase the complete all-inclusive package for a DLC year from Bungie pays extra.

  • In 2021, Bungie revised its offering concept for the first time and removed the dungeons from the content pack. They were no longer included for individual buyers.
  • In 2022, the developer introduced the improved event card for its four free annual events. So if you want more cosmetics, you have to pay real money here again.
  • In 2023, the price of the season pass was then increased by 20%. So anyone who decides anew each season whether to play it and buy it now pays more for it. That the prices of the seasons have been adjusted was still okay. But unfortunately, Bungie did not offer corresponding silver bundles for this price increase.

Even old expansions like Forsaken, which have not been in the game for a long time, are still offered as “legacy”. Here you pay for the “Forsaken package” just to get to the exo weapons and endgame activities. There is no content.

All this has led to a lot of feedback, including from Aztecross, and much praise for finally having someone with the courage to say it and handle it so openly.

And then there’s Marathon.

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Destiny 2: “Season of the Depth” lets Guardians dive into the water

“1% Innovation, 2% something new and 97% greed”

More and more paywalls are causing unrest: Even with NPCs like Shaw Han in the Cosmodrome. Anyone who comes to him as a new player and discovers the exo quest for “Arbalest” has to pay first. Because you only get it if you own the latest expansion. And this, although the weapon is actually in the general loot pool.

This is how Bungie has gradually broken down its outstanding loot shooter into many small components that can be sold individually to players if they are not all-inclusive and do not give Bungie the complete “annual advance”.

In combination with the current instability of the game and the dissatisfaction with the overall situation between bugs, cheaters, emergency maintenance, and the feeling that Bungie has left its guardians for the new IP ‘Marathon’, Aztecross spoke for many.

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His video reached almost half a million views and over 10,000 comments in less than a day. Many players shared their own experiences and disappointments under the video, indicating a growing rift between Bungie and the loyal player community.

Who is Aztecross?

The Destiny YouTuber Aztecross is a veteran of the loot shooter. He has accompanied Destiny 1 and 2 for several years and thus knows many issues and problems with which Bungie is struggling in the seasons and DLCs. His videos on YouTube mainly revolve around the loot shooter, related class builds, and explanatory videos.

You can watch the full video here:

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Aztecross criticizes Bungie’s current monetization with fitting words

The community calls for a boycott: There is also great concern about the state, the content, and innovations of Destiny 2 as well as about how Bungie is currently handling feedback. Here, players increasingly feel that their voices are no longer being heard.

So the Guardian StatementAcademic820 comments on the video on Reddit that Destiny 2 basically consists of only 1% innovation, [2%] something new and 97% greed.

I find Aztecross’ new video phenomenal as he [in it] exposes the many ways Bungie shows its greedy corporate mentality. While watching this video, I am saddened that the game I have remained loyal to since the launch has now disappointed me so much. I am tired of Bungie lying to us and treating the community so poorly. […] We will no longer tolerate the way Bungie treats us.

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Aztecross also draws attention in his video to “Marathon”, the new IP from Destiny 2. The YouTuber points out the fact that the development of Marathon has also changed Destiny 2. Especially since there are things that Destiny players have been eagerly waiting for years.

  • The availability of dedicated servers.
  • Leaderboards and fresh maps, which have been in high demand by PvP players for years.

So Paul Tassi from Forbes states in his personal analysis on the subject:

Bungie has almost completely abandoned Destiny PvP, which is still played by hundreds of thousands of people every day, and is instead putting most of that talent directly into Marathon, and if Marathon becomes a hit, it will probably only get worse.

writes Paul Tassi from Forbes in his article on Aztecross’s video
Many players feel Bungie sacrifices Destiny 2 for Marathon

One feels abandoned and forgotten by Bungie

A concern many players have: Even though it has never been communicated that way by Bungie, many guardians currently assume that the AAA studio will abandon Destiny 2 for Marathon.

On the one hand, because they currently feel abandoned and forgotten by Bungie and on the other hand, because many of the well-known developers are now working on this new game, such as Kevin Yanes, the now former senior design lead of Destiny 2.

The player Zero_Emerald even tells Bungie: “Losing my trust now, losing my support later.”

Why should I invest in Marathon anymore? I don’t want Marathon to fail, but if the average player were a smarter consumer, it should actually be a flop. Because who would look at content vaults, broken promises, silence, Eververse, and all the other things and still have any trust? […]

comments Zero_Emerald on Reddit

And the mood on MeinMMO is no better. Millerntorian writes under our latest Weekly Reset:

[…] Triumphs are somehow only discount coupons for some overpriced collectibles due to the alignment of the Bungie store. Or a slogan above the head, after which “The Colonel” doesn’t crow in a few weeks. Too bad, I have always enjoyed Destiny; such a gradual “decline” is sad to see. I find it regrettable that this franchise feels like it is being buried so neglectfully.

writes Millerntorian on MeinMMO

A player named TheOvercusser even expresses it more bluntly, saying: “The Final Form is just a hand with an raised middle finger and the Marathon logo painted on the nail.”

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Bungie’s next steps will decide much: The community is currently in a dilemma: On the one hand, they are very attached to Destiny 2 and have invested many hours into the game.

On the other hand, players are increasingly disappointed with the decisions and lack of transparency from Bungie. This conflict between loyalty and disappointment has recently created a significant rift between players and the developer team, which is clearly felt in every Destiny bubble, whether on Reddit, YouTube, or the many Discords.

While some players hope that Bungie finally listens to the community’s feedback and takes concrete steps to address the concerns, others are skeptical and seriously doubt real changes now.

The loss of trust and disappointment over recent events have already led some players to turn away from Destiny 2 forever and seek alternative games. It is up to Bungie to restore the dialogue with the community and offer credible solutions to regain trust.

How do you see the development and future relationship between Bungie and the Destiny 2 community? And do you also believe that Bungie will sacrifice Destiny 2 for Marathon? Feel free to leave your opinion in the comments.

While Aztecross will continue to provide his content on Destiny 2, another well-known Destiny 2 streamer has taken a much-needed break:

Destiny 2: YouTuber takes a break after 10 years – Even Bungie says thank you!

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The new role-playing epic Starfield receives a “0 points” review at Metacritic before release

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On September 6, 2023, the release of Starfield for PC and Xbox is scheduled. But one user is already so angry about the game that they gave it one of the dreaded “0-point” ratings on Metacritic in a review.

What did the user write? In a Metacritic review that has since been deleted, it read:

Bethesda – Because it’s not that important to develop games that work, but it is more important to find new ways to squeeze as much money out of the bank account as possible.

The Starfield Super Special 76 Edition includes the expected disappointment. It comes with a shot glass so you can participate in the most famous internet drinking game in the history of the internet: Drink a shot every time Todd Howard lies.

But you better not do that; you would be dead from alcohol poisoning within the first 5 minutes of the 20-minute presentation of the “masterpiece,” which will ultimately turn out to be another disaster for Bethesda.

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Starfield – Official Gameplay Trailer

What happened to the review? As the French site Millenium knows, it was only possible to write a review for Starfield for about 48 hours and that well before the game’s release.

Metacritic then closed this possibility; the review was deleted. It is said that the user was apparently banned.

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Why is the user so angry? It seems to be lingering effects from Fallout 76: The game was criticized at the time for Bethesda bringing an online service game instead of another story-driven Fallout single-player RPG, which many fans had wished for.

Additionally, there was a major controversy surrounding the Collector’s Edition of Fallout 76: A bag that was supposed to be made of canvas turned out to be just nylon.

Todd Howard is considered a figure of hatred online by some, who reportedly promises more than he can deliver.

To be fair, it must be said that Bethesda is notorious for introducing microtransactions in online games (the famous horse armor), although there are certainly “worse offenders,” especially in Asia. And that Bethesda’s games, especially because they are so open, do have some issues with bugs, Todd Howard would probably admit.

This time, Xbox wants to ensure that as few bugs as possible are in the game by assigning every available QA tester to Starfield.

Fallout 76 resolves the big canvas crisis, sending out damned bags

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Pokémon GO: Limited research now brings you a new monster when you buy a ticket for the GO Fest

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In Pokémon GO there is a new limited research available if you have a ticket for the GO Fest. It brings you the new monster Rocara and other rewards.

What kind of research is this? It is research for “Early Birds” of the ticket for the global Pokémon GO Fest 2023. It is called “In The Rough” and can be obtained by purchasing a ticket for the GO Fest by July 5.

If you have done this, it will be available in the game starting Wednesday, June 21 at 5:00 PM. It will then run until Saturday, August 26, 2023 at 10:00 AM, writes the well-known Pokémon GO leaker Leek Duck.

What is included in the research? The most exciting part of the research will likely be the encounter with the new Pokémon Rocara, which is making its debut in Pokémon GO. You are also supposed to be able to encounter it at the GO Fest itself. Early birds can get to the monster a bit faster.

Rocara thematically fits with the new season “Hidden Gems”:

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Pokémon GO shows the new season ‘Hidden Gems’ in the trailer

We will show you the further steps and rewards of the research here.

Limited Research In The Rough – All tasks and rewards

Where does the information come from? Due to different time zones, the research is already available in some countries. With the overview from Leek Duck (via Twitter), we summarize all rewards for you here.

The research has only one step, so it can be completed quickly:

TaskReward
Play 5 times with your buddy1 Incense
Open 5 gifts10 Ultra Balls
Make 10 great throws500 Stardust
Upgrade 10 Rock or Fairy PokémonOnix encounter
Catch 25 different species of Pokémon1 Lucky Egg

Stage reward: Once you have completed the entire research, you will also receive three additional rewards:

  • The encounter with Rocara
  • 3 silver Pinap Berries
  • 3,000 XP
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Besides Rocara, you can also secure a Lucky Egg and an Incense in the research. Since the research does not cost anything extra, players who already want to buy a ticket for the GO Fest might take advantage of it.

Additionally, there will be another limited research that you will receive if you play between July 15 and August 1. Here you could get another preliminary research if you have a ticket.

Is the research something for you? Let us know in the comments! Otherwise, there are more events in June 2023 with Pokémon GO coming up.

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Pokémon GO: New promo code from Prime Gaming gives you 4 items now

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In Pokémon GO Prime Gaming users can once again regularly expect gifts. We at MeinMMO show you what it is all about and which 4 items are included in the first bundle.

What gifts are available? Pokémon GO and Amazon Prime Gaming already had a multi-month collaboration in 2022, providing Prime Gaming users with free items for Pokémon GO regularly.

As Niantic announced on the evening of June 20, 2023 via Twitter, there will again be such cooperation between the game developer and Amazon Prime Gaming in 2023.

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When you will receive the gifts, what you need to do for them, and what is included in the first bundle, we have summarized for you below.

These 4 items you will receive now in the first bundle

When will there be the packages? The first bundle has already been released with the announcement of the collaboration and can be accessed on Prime Gaming. Afterwards, further gifts should follow monthly on Prime Gaming.

What is included in the first bundle: The first gift has already been activated and includes the following 4 items:

  • 2 golden razz berries
  • 2 mysterious components

These are items that are currently perfect for use during the Rocket takeover as well as the Day and Night event. You need mysterious components to assemble a Rocket Radar and finally to track down the bosses of Team GO Rocket. With the golden razz berries, you can especially catch legendary monsters better.

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Pokémon GO: Finding Rocket Bosses – How to Collect the Rocket Radar and Track Them Down

How can you pick up the items?

Who can receive the gifts? To secure the gifts, you need to have an account with Prime Gaming, meaning you must be a Prime member at Amazon. If you do not have a Prime membership yet, you can alternatively test it for 30 days. Trainers without such a membership unfortunately do not have access to the gifts.

How do I get the promo code? To get the gifts in the game, you must first generate a corresponding promo code through Amazon Prime Gaming. This is done as follows:

  • Open the Prime Gaming page and select Pokémon GO
  • Log in with your Amazon credentials
  • Now the corresponding bundle will be displayed
  • Click now on the button Get in-game content
  • Now a corresponding code will be displayed that you can copy
  • Then open the Niantic rewards website
  • Log in here with your Pokémon GO credentials
  • Afterwards, the copied promo code can be entered

The items will now be credited to you in Pokémon GO. Whether the credit was successful can be found in your in-game journal entry.

Easier option for Android users: If you are using an Android device, you can skip the route through the rewards page and enter the code directly in the game. In this case, simply switch to the game after copying the promo code and open the in-game shop. Now scroll down to the bottom and enter your code in the corresponding field.

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How long do you have to pick it up? The current bundle is active for a total of 30 days. So you can still pick it up on the Prime Gaming page until July 20, 2023. Your generated promo code can be redeemed once.

Based on experiences from last year, it is to be assumed that the next gifts bundle will be activated directly afterwards.

How do you like the new collaboration with Amazon Prime Gaming? Will you secure the free items? Or were you hoping for better gifts? Feel free to let us know here on MeinMMO in the comments and exchange ideas with other trainers.

In a few weeks, one of the biggest events in Pokémon GO will take place again. We will show you everything we know about GO Fest 2023.

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Final Fantasy 16 in Review: Like Game of Thrones, if it had a great finale

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On June 22, 2023, Final Fantasy XVI will be released. MeinMMO editor Marie Friske was able to test the latest installment of the popular game series. She is thrilled with the breathtaking medieval adventure that finally makes up for the disappointing finale of Game of Thrones.

“Game of Thrones” was one of my favorite series until the last season came and ruined everything. The finale still leaves a bitter aftertaste, and I wish the stories of the dragon queen Daenerys or Jon Snow had ended differently.

But now Final Fantasy XVI has helped me get over the frustration of the series and delivered the perfect medieval fantasy package in the style of Game of Thrones, including dragons.

Here you can see a trailer for Final Fantasy XVI that delivers Game of Thrones vibes:

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Final Fantasy XVI – State of Play June 2022 Dominance Trailer | PS5 Games

I have already written some film and series analyses during my studies, so I always particularly enjoy good cinematic implementations in games and good storytelling.

Those looking for detailed reports with more focus on gameplay aspects will find here:

Epic Battles with Deities

The story of Final Fantasy revolves around the so-called Dominants. These are chosen individuals who bear the power of the mighty Eikons.

Eikons are the deities like Ifrit, Shiva, or Ramuh that you know from previous Final Fantasy games.

It is precisely in the deities that the game finds a great strength. Similar to the dragons or the epic battles in Game of Thrones, they provide breathtaking visuals. 

The scenes with the Eikons are absolute highlights

I often sit there with my mouth open, admiring the spectacular appearances and battles of the deities against each other. 

These are also the moments when I am sad that the games do not come to cinemas. The scenes simply have enormous potential for the big screen. And the great music adds to the goosebumps.

Morally Ambiguous Characters Who Are Relatable

While I play, I experience all the emotions: I laugh, I cry, I am shocked, and I feel creepy.

The game captivates me primarily through the interesting characters and their interactions. 

Final Fantasy XVI manages to present the various characters convincingly and gives even the antagonists personality, so I can understand their actions just as well as those of the hero.

Moreover, the characters undergo exciting developments or must confront their inner demons to grow. My personal favorite of the story was Dion Lesage from the first moment.

The crown prince of the Holy Kingdom of Sanbreque makes an epic entrance right away and reveals more and more of his exciting character as the story progresses.

Dion Lesage

That is also a great strength of Game of Thrones. In the series, even morally ambiguous characters receive complex backstories, or characters change over the course of the story. One of the best examples is probably Jaime Lannister, who undergoes a positive transformation through Brienne of Tarth.

At first, I am still sure I know exactly where the narrative journey is heading. But time and again, ruthless actions, sudden revelations, and unforeseen twists in the plot throw me off balance.

For example, there is a small revelation that I never expected in my life, but I find very clever.

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Final Fantasy has Grown Up

There is no trace of the pink, idealized world view known from some fantasy stories in Final Fantasy XVI. Instead, I dive into a dark medieval world where I must be wary of power-hungry people.

Like in Game of Thrones, there is no hesitation in spilling blood and facing cruel fates. And like in the series, you feel that no one is safe from death.

It is a completely different style than the previous Final Fantasy games. But that alone provides variety and has already been praised by the community before the release.

Pros
  • Gripping story with great moments
  • There is a cool dragon
  • Action-packed and versatile gameplay in battle
  • Interesting and complex character(-relationships)
  • Medieval world provides the fitting atmosphere
  • You have a cute dog as a companion
  • You can pet the cute dog
Cons
  • It takes some time to get into the story
  • Side quests are somewhat monotonous (but they are optional!)

Final Fantasy XVI Finally Comforts Me Over Game of Thrones

With great cutscenes and animations, Final Fantasy XVI brings cinematic quality to the PS5. On the journey, you learn to love and hate various characters.

Unlike its predecessors, Final Fantasy XVI impressively portrays the cruelty of reality but also creates an exciting, magical world where you can lose yourself as a player for many hours. 

For those looking for a visually stunning medieval adventure that captivates with spectacular battles and an exciting story, I can only warmly recommend the game.

Especially if, like me, you have never gotten over the ending of Game of Thrones, Final Fantasy XVI offers the perfect consolation.

Even the world of Final Fantasy XVI could come straight out of Game of Thrones

With a similar setting, equally exciting characters, and breathtaking visuals, the game not only steps into the footsteps of the successful series but even surpasses it. 

Through the gameplay elements, I am the main character Clive Rosfield and experience the story much more intensely than I could while watching a series. I also find the ending of the game significantly more rounded than the finale of Game of Thrones. 

All of this makes Final Fantasy XVI my new medieval epic number 1, which finally offers me the complete package I wished for from the series.

Final Fantasy XVI developers explain the surprisingly dark atmosphere of their RPG: “It was not our intention”

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One of the largest Twitch streamers says goodbye at 25: “A large part of my life took place in front of the screen”

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The 25-year-old American Turner “Tfue” Tenney (25) is something of a child star among gaming influencers. He has been seen on YouTube since childhood, later building a successful career on Twitch with Fortnite. Now, Tfue bids farewell in an emotional video.

What kind of streamer is he? Tfue was already seen in his brother’s YouTube videos as a child and started uploading his own gameplay content at 16. In 2018, he exploded with Fortnite: he began the year with 193 average viewers and ended it with over 45,000.

By 2019, Tfue was the most-watched streamer on Twitch and was also considered the best Fortnite player in the world. The now 25-year-old is currently in 6th place among the most followed streamers. However, he has not been on air since April 2023.

Now he has checked in with his fans in an emotional video to say goodbye for now.

The younger, more aggressive Tfue replaced Ninja as the leading Fortnite streamer on Twitch at that time.

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Through Fortnite to the largest streamer on Twitch – Who is Ninja and what is he doing today?

Gaming is just work now

What does Tfue say now? In a nearly 40-minute YouTube video, the streamer checks back in with his fans on June 20, 2023, and also says goodbye. After initially reflecting on his career, he eventually announces that he wants to step back from content creation and gaming.

As a reason, Tfue states that he has had little time for anything else in recent years. On average, he was on air 6 days a week for 7 hours (via TwitchTracker). Now he feels trapped in the endless content grind:

I used to use gaming to escape reality. Now I use reality to escape the damn work. I just feel kind of trapped, you know.

Despite everything, saying goodbye is visibly difficult for Tfue, and he repeatedly has to pause to collect himself. You can watch the entire video here in the original English:

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Tfue wants to return one day

What does the future hold for Tfue? First of all, the streamer wants to take a break and gain some distance: he says he will now drink a beer somewhere on an island, chill, according to Tfue.

I have been making [content] since I was 8 years old. I just need to go and live my life. […] I am 25 and feel like most of my life has taken place in front of a screen.

However, the streamer also emphasizes that he would not take back the time as a content creator for anything. He thanks his family, his fans, and other streamers for their support over the years.

The video at least ends with a small glimmer of hope for fans: “I will return one day.”

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The streamer ProfessorBroman already explained in 2017 that Twitch encourages self-exploitation. Many large content creators are constantly “grinding,” allowing themselves few days off or even vacations until they can no longer go on.

Even the queen of Twitch is not safe from the dreaded “streamer burnout.”

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A Disney movie is now 25 years old, still has one of the best main characters to this day

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The Disney classic Mulan was released in 1998. Yet even 25 years later, the warrior remains one of Disney’s best protagonists. A reddit user explains why.

On June 19, 1998, the animated film Mulan premiered in American theaters. The story is based on the Chinese legend of Hua Mulan.

It is about a young woman who disguises herself as a man and joins the army in place of her father to defeat the Huns.

Here is a trailer for Mulan:

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Mulan – Trailer (English)

“Mulan proves herself through hard work, sheer determination, and her intelligence”

On reddit, user u/Boss452 posted yesterday, on June 19, 2023, a thread titled “Mulan (1998) turns 25 today! Mulan is one of the best Disney protagonists of all time”.

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The user explains that he admired the film from the first viewing and still finds it great every time he watches it again.

Thus, Mulan has one of the best plots of all the animated Disney films, as it mixes classic Disney stories with elements of an action war film.

The strong protagonist also impresses and is a true role model due to her qualities:

At its core, Mulan is a beautifully crafted feminist story about a woman who joins the Chinese army to defeat the Huns against all rules and expectations.

Mulan proves herself through hard work, sheer determination, and her intelligence. She is not the “chosen one” or blessed with something special. It is simply about striving and being smart. This is a great message to convey to young viewers.

via reddit

Particularly, the user also highlights an aspect at the end of the film that he liked: Despite Mulan gaining fame through her deeds, she declines a place in the royal council. Instead, she returns to her family with gifts to show her father that she has brought honor to their name.

However, the gifts do not interest her father; he “is just happy to have his daughter back, which is the greatest gift for him.”

What do other users think about it? Many agree with the praise the reddit user gives to the film and comment on what they like about Mulan:

  • alanpardewchristmas: “I like that the antagonist is one of the few who does not underestimate her just because she is a woman. When he identifies her, he is not surprised but just says: ‘The soldier from the mountains…’
  • LeeroyTC: “Also a very good message for children about overcoming adversity, overcoming external prejudices and one’s own perceived limits through character strength, courage, and perseverance. It shows that a normal peasant girl who was only expected to be someone’s wife can become a hero for all.”

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“Better than any Disney movie I’ve ever seen” – Steven Spielberg encourages everyone to watch this animated film

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Everything was prepared for a 2nd season, but streaming service ruthlessly cancels a horror series – Despite 18 Emmy nominations

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The HBO series “Lovecraft Country” was cancelled immediately after the first season, even though the series received critical acclaim.

The horror series Lovecraft Country premiered on August 16, 2020, on HBO and was broadcast in Germany starting August 17 on Sky.

What is Lovecraft Country about? The series is based on a novel by Matt Ruff and was adapted by Misha Green. Its content draws on the mythology of horror author H.P. Lovecraft.

  • The story takes place in the 1950s and revolves around Atticus Freeman, who travels across America to claim his family’s inheritance. There, all sorts of horrors await him.

Here you can see a trailer for Lovecraft Country:

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Lovecraft Country – S01 Trailer (English) HD

Despite the series’ success, it had a sudden end

How successful was the series? Although the series was not as well known in Germany, it achieved great success in the USA. Critics praised Lovecraft Country, and there were a total of 18 Emmy nominations in 2021 (via imdb).

Why was the series cancelled? The decision to discontinue the series came from HBO Max. Although work on Season 2 had already begun, the abrupt cancellation took place.

In September 2021, HBO’s content chief Casey Bloys explained the situation to Variety:

When the decision is made not to continue a show, it is usually a combination of several factors. And that was the case here. It has to be something we believe makes sense for us. In this case, we could not achieve that […]

I don’t think it would be fair to point at any specific thing. I think the work that Misha did and the recognition she received does not change that.

via Variety

So no specific reason is given as to why the series was cancelled despite its success. One obvious factor could be the source material.

The first season fully exhausts the novel. A continuation would therefore have to proceed without a reference point, while also doing justice to the first part. There was already a concept for Season 2, but it seems this did not convince the decision-makers at HBO Max.

More about the sudden end of the series can be found here from our colleagues at Filmstarts.

In the meantime, there is even another problem that would have complicated the continuation of the series. Currently, the main actor of Lovecraft Country, Jonathan Majors, is making negative headlines.

He was arrested at the end of March this year on charges of domestic violence. The court proceedings on this matter will take place in August 2023.

Another acclaimed series, on the other hand, will soon receive a second season:

“Apple has finally recognized that they have their own Dune” – Huge sci-fi series will soon receive a continuation

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Pokémon GO: Why everyone should catch a strong Kaumalat now

Max Handwerk Max Handwerk Reading time 2 minutes

Team Rocket is in Pokémon GO and is now also bringing Crypto-Kaumalat. You definitely need to secure this.

What’s happening in Pokémon GO right now: In Pokémon GO, the Day and Night-event, which has been running since June 21, also includes a new Rocket takeover.

This means, among other things:

Additionally, there are also some new Crypto-monsters available in the game. And one of them you should definitely secure: Crypto-Kaumalat.

Where can I find Crypto-Kaumalat? You need to search a bit for this, as the monster can currently be found with the Dragon-type Rocket Grunt. You can recognize the Dragon Rockets by the phrase “Well roared is half the battle”.

Finding the Dragon Grunts won’t be easy, as you can’t see from afar what type the Rockets have at the stop or in the balloon. You need to click on them and challenge them first.

Also, as of the current status, it is not guaranteed that you will get Kaumalat at the end of the battle – there are still a few alternative monsters that can be caught. But it’s worth searching if you find a Crypto-Kaumalat.

This is how Team GO Rocket works in Pokémon GO:

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Crypto-Kaumalat evolves into Crypto-Knakrack – And that is really strong

What makes Crypto-Kaumalat so exciting? In short: Its final evolution, Crypto-Knakrack. After all, its normal variant is already an extremely strong attacker in Pokémon GO, both in ground and dragon areas.

The Crypto variant now gets a damage boost of 20%. Even a Crypto-Knakrack with terrible attack stats does more damage than a normal Knakrack with ideal attack stats.

While the Crypto variant also receives a hard nerf to its defense, this is less impactful for Knakrack than for other Crypto candidates. The ground dragon has a very good defensive stat to begin with and can take a lot – even if the defensive value is weakened.

Depending on the need, you can catch a real monster here.

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  • As a ground attacker, you should use Mud Shot and the Community Day move Earth Powers, for which you need a Charged TM. Otherwise, use Earthquake.
  • As a dragon attacker, Knakrack needs Dragon Tail and Outrage.

Now during the event, you also have the opportunity to give Knakrack its suitable moves, because during the takeover, Crypto-monsters can simply forget the move Frustration. This is crucial.

And last but not least, it’s also worth finding a powerful specimen that you might want to purify, at least visually. Because Knakrack also has a Mega Evolution that will likely land in the game at some point.

Want to know what’s happening in the game? Here you can find the overview of all events in June 2023 for Pokémon GO.

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Diablo 4: All Waypoints on the Map Sorted by Regions

Patrick Freese Patrick Freese Reading time 3 minutes

All waypoints in Diablo 4 clearly displayed on the map. This way, you can quickly see which port points you need to get to travel comfortably to different locations on the map.

What locations are there? We can divide Sanctuary into 5 regions. In each of them, you will find between 6 and 8 waypoints that you can teleport to. Useful, because this saves you a lot of time that you would otherwise have to walk.

However, not all waypoints are easy to find. In our overview, we show you all the waypoints on the map for each area. This way, you can easily see where you can unlock the port points and whether you have already collected them all.

All waypoints in Scosglen (Locations)

You can find the region Scosglen in the north of the map, where it stretches across a large area. There are a total of 8 waypoints with two fortresses to discover. In the following map, we show you the waypoints and describe below whether there are prerequisites for unlocking them.

Diablo 4 Waypoints Scosglen
  • Firebreak Manor
  • Cerrigar
  • Marowen
  • Braestaig
  • Tirmair
  • Under the Fat Goose
  • Tur Dulra (Unlock by completing the fortress in the west)
  • Corbach (Unlock by completing the fortress in the north)
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All waypoints in Dry Steppes (Locations)

In the region Dry Steppes, you will find, just like in Scosglen, 8 waypoints with two fortresses. In the following map, we show you the waypoints and describe below whether there are prerequisites for unlocking them.

Diablo 4 Waypoints Dry Steppes
  • Ked Bardu
  • Fate’s Retreat
  • Ruins of Qara-Yisu
  • Jirandai
  • Alzuuda
  • The Onyx Watchtower (Unlock by completing the fortress southeast of Ked Bardu)
  • Hidden Overlook (Unlock this waypoint after completing Act 3)
  • Farobru (To unlock this waypoint, you need to complete the fortress found at Ked Bardu)

All waypoints in Kehjistan (Locations)

In the region Kehjistan, you can unlock 6 waypoints and find one fortress there. In the following map, we show you the waypoints and describe below whether there are prerequisites for unlocking them.

Diablo 4 Kehjistan Waypoints
  • Tarsarak
  • Denshar
  • Gea Kul
  • Iron Wolves Encampment
  • Imperial Library (To unlock, you must complete Act 6 of the campaign)
  • Altar of Ruin (Complete the fortress directly east of the sign Kehjistan to receive the waypoint)
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All waypoints in Hawezar (Locations)

In the region Hawezar, you will find 6 waypoints for fast travel, of which one is a fortress. In the following map, we show you the waypoints and describe below whether there are prerequisites for unlocking them.

Diablo 4 Hawezar Waypoints
  • Wejnhani
  • Backwater
  • Zarbinzet
  • The Tree of Whispers (Unlock after completing Act 4 in the campaign)
  • Vyeresz (Unlock this waypoint by completing the fortress in the south near the coast)
  • Ruins of Rakhat Keep: Inner Court (Unlock this waypoint after completing Act 4 in the campaign)

All waypoints in Fractured Peaks (Locations)

In the region Fractured Peaks, you can expect a total of 7 waypoints, of which one is a fortress. In the following map, we show you the waypoints and describe below whether there are prerequisites for unlocking them.

Diablo 4 Fractured Peaks Waypoints 2
  • Bear Tribe Refuge
  • Kyovashad
  • Menestad
  • Nevesk
  • Margrave
  • Yelesna
  • Nostrava (Complete the fortress west of Kyovashad)

If you skip the campaign with a new character, you will have the waypoints to all the capitals as well as to the Whispering Tree already unlocked and can travel to them. All others must be activated anew.

If you are already on the map and unlocking the various waypoints, you should also visit other important places.

On our interactive map, we show you all the locations of the Lilith statues. They are really worth it for you.

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Diablo 4: Damage Buckets determine how strong you are – This is how they work

Christos Tsogos Christos Tsogos Reading time 2 minutes

You have a powerful hero with rare armor in Diablo 4, but your damage to enemies makes demons burst into laughter? Then you have most likely not paid attention to the Damage Buckets. We will show you what these buckets are, why they are so important, and how they work.

What are Damage Buckets? In Diablo 4, there are many different ways to deal damage, but not every method can convince effectively. Therefore, to explain how you can actually deal massive damage, you essentially use buckets, known as Damage Buckets.

If used correctly, these can multiply your damage several times over. As a result, you can end up with damage numbers in the tens and hundreds of thousands. However, there are several things to be considered.

Many players cobble together a build, throw themselves into battle, and then wonder why the damage dealt is so bad. This is most likely due to the fact that your stats for damage are added instead of multiplied.

Now you will learn how to turn your hero into a monster slayer who is truly deadly.

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That’s why your damage in Diablo 4 is so bad

How do Damage Buckets work? The goal is to activate several of these mentioned buckets, i.e., to stack different effects. These then act multiplicatively and significantly increase your damage. All current Damage Buckets that you can use are as follows:

  • Main Attributes
    • Strength, Dexterity, Intelligence, Willpower
  • [X]% Damage
  • Attack Speed (does not increase your damage, but your DPS if you can activate more attacks)
  • Critical Hits
  • Additive Damage
    • [+]% Damage, Damage VS = Damage against, Damage by, Damage with
  • Vulnerable

More detailed information about the buckets for all classes can be found in this community spreadsheet: Damage Buckets – Overview.

The listed points are considered buckets and must be taken into account in combat to gain more damage from them. However, if you only focus on one of the points, you will not receive damage that increases exponentially.

Within a category, the bonuses are merely added rather than multiplied. Additionally, bonuses on items with an x are subsequently added to the damage.

Note that these are still theories. They are currently examining how exactly the damage is structured, but the current theory seems plausible and is largely regarded as correct by many experts.

How do I recognize multiplicative bonuses on items? In the options of Diablo 4, you can activate two settings that show you which bonuses are additive or multiplicative. To do this:

  • Go to Options
  • Switch to the Gameplay tab
  • Enable Advanced Tooltip Comparison and Advanced Tooltip Information

Now, a + (additive) or an x (multiplicative) will be displayed next to bonuses on your items.

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Why are Damage Buckets important? You can also roam through Diablo 4 slaying monsters without considering Damage Buckets, but you will quickly realize in the endgame that you will be missing the disastrous damage. Therefore, to avoid despair, you should definitely have a good build that makes your life in Sanctuary easier.

That’s why we have put together a tier list for the best classes in the endgame with builds: Diablo 4 Tier List: Best Classes in the Endgame with Builds for Solo & Groups

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Steam: A new game for 10 € even challenges the ultra-hard German LoL pro, as a clip on Twitch proves

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Niklot “Tolkin” Stüber is considered one of the toughest German pros in League of Legends, with nerves of steel. The 25-year-old also has a Twitch channel where he mostly showcases LoL, but not always. Now, he has discovered a new game available for €10 on Steam, and he is really struggling with it. Both Trymacs and Papaplatte are also having a hard time with “Only Up!”.

What kind of game is this?

  • “Only Up!” was released on May 24, 2023, on Steam. It costs €10. The game has only 64% positive reviews on Steam. It has been criticized in the reviews for bugs and for primarily selling NFT outfits.
  • It is similar to “Jump King” or “Getting Over It”, a patience game with a high chance of frustrating players.
  • The player must constantly move upwards by jumping. His goal is to reach the top of the world. If he makes a mistake, he falls and has to climb back up again.

Here you can see a trailer for “Only Up!”:

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Only UP! – Official Game Trailer

Who is failing here? Tolkin (25) is a former LoL pro who didn’t quite make it into the super league LEC, but dominated the German regional league “Prime League” instead.

In 2022, he was technically in professional retirement and had started a “normal job”, but then played with a team of “LoL retirees” so strongly that he achieved promotion to the first league. However, he couldn’t play there because Riot’s rules clashed with his stream.

There was a fantastic moment from Tolkin when his team was actually losing, with which he turned around and ultimately won the series.

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After a €100 donation, Tolkin wants to make his viewer proud

This is how Tolkin fails at Only Up!: The streamer seems to be in good spirits. Just now, 50 subs came in as a donation, so around €100, which he wanted to repay with a particularly great jump.

Tolkin calls out, “Ben, I want to make you proud. Ben, are you watching? Ben, are you focused?”

Of course, he messes up the jump, crashing past every saving ledge and corner while desperately calling out “Ben” and grappling with his fate.

In the end, somehow, it’s Ben’s fault.

This is the most popular clip of Only Up! in Germany from last week.

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Trymacs and Papaplatte also attempt the new game Only Up!

If you want to enjoy Trymacs’ suffering, “the hand of God got him”, you will find it here:

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Fans see in new action blockbuster on Netflix Warzone as a movie – “This is Live-Action-CoD”

Maik Schneider Maik Schneider Reading time 2 minutes

Netflix recently released the new action movie Extraction 2. Some fans of Call of Duty: Warzone are reminded of the battle royale.

What kind of movie is this? Since June 16, 2023, the new action-packed Extraction 2 has been available on Netflix. Marvel’s Thor actor Chris Hemsworth fights against all odds and plays a presumed-dead mercenary who, along with his team, rescues a group of people.

The sequel to the comic adaptation runs for just over 2 hours and has received decent ratings – 7.2 on IMDb and 76% on Rotten Tomatoes.

A small discussion has also developed in the Call of Duty: Warzone subreddit. Comparisons are being drawn between the battle royale and the extraction mode DMZ.

You can watch a trailer for Extraction 2 here:

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Extraction 2: Trailer for the action movie on Netflix

What do Warzone viewers say about it? In a thread on Reddit, CoD fans discuss the movie and players who have seen it see many parallels to a match in CoD’s battle royale – especially to the DMZ mode (via Reddit.com).

For example, thread starter C4ptainchr0nic writes: ‘In many ways, there are similarities to DMZ.’ HartyFL agrees: ‘I kept thinking, this is live-action CoD.’

There are also exaggerated comparisons to gameplay. ARM7501 writes: ‘Extraction 2 is literally like a round of DMZ. Someone is surrounded by 100 guys throwing Molotovs, and you have to hit the bad guys (Tier 3 AI) about 10 times to kill them.’

The focus on the action of Extraction 2 is often praised. The film is said to be for uncompromising action fans who appreciate when fast-paced scenes take center stage and the story runs alongside it.

The most upvoted comment comes from wittiestphrase and sums it up: ‘The setup of the movie took 10 minutes, and the rest was essentially made up of two set pieces held together by the tape version of exposition.’

How can I watch the movie? Extraction 2 is available on Netflix. If you have a subscription, you can check it out anytime.

If you feel addressed and want to see how Tier 3 AIs of the DMZ are taken down by a Marvel hero, then check out Extraction 2.

If you’d rather wait for the next Marvel blockbuster, then you might be hopeful for the following movie: Dark trailer for the latest Spider-Man villain sparks hope in the community – ‘Please be good unlike Morbius’

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The makers of Lost Ark bring a new MMORPG with over 200 abilities and epic battles

Alexander Leitsch Alexander Leitsch Reading time 2 minutes

The new MMORPG is working under the title “The Lord” and is being developed by the Korean company NX3. Smilegate, the company behind Lost Ark, has secured the worldwide publishing rights (except for China).

What kind of game is this? The Lord (previously known as Project L) is intended to be an MMORPG that offers you as much freedom as possible. Classes are omitted. Instead, you can choose from 8 different weapon types and a total of 200 skills. Players are expected to be able to “constantly change” their playstyle.

To ensure particularly beautiful maps and environments in the game, a special 3D scanning technique is used.

For the endgame, only large Realm-vs-Realm battles have been presented so far. In these, up to 600 players can fight simultaneously and in real-time to gain advantages in the world. However, what these advantages specifically are is not known.

When will the game be released? So far, there has been no statement on this. Generally, many details are still missing and gameplay has not yet been shown. It is only known that the MMORPG is to be released for both PC and mobile devices.

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What do we know about the developer? NX3 is primarily known for the MMORPG Rohan M. This is a mobile version of Rohan Online, which was released for PC in 2008 and discontinued in 2020.

In June 2022, the studio announced a whole series of new games, including

  • Project Z, an AAA MMORPG for PC and console. They plan to release it worldwide and have brought in developer veterans from EA and Disney.
  • Project T, an MMORPG with Nordic mythology, aimed more at “casual players”, which is only intended for PC.

However, with Project M5, there is also a new mobile MMORPG with side-scrolling gameplay and with Project Avatar a “blockchain hardcore MMORPG” in which NFTs are expected to play a major role.

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Smilegate itself has announced that “soon” further details about The Lord will be shared. There may be information about a worldwide release, along with initial gameplay.

What do you think about The Lord? Are you also waiting for a game with a lot of freedom and large RvR battles? Or are you not interested in the concept at all?

With Wonderers: Eternal World, Smilegate is also working on another MMORPG that is to be released worldwide:

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MMORPG player achieves a feat that was considered impossible for 25 years

Mark Sellner Mark Sellner Reading time 3 minutes

In 1997, the German MMORPG Tibia was released and still has a loyal fanbase today. Crazy things keep happening in the game, but now a player has achieved a feat that was long considered impossible.

What kind of achievement is it? The player Rafaelkiller has managed to become the first “Elite Knight” in Tibia to reach a Magic Level of 15. This may sound unremarkable on paper, especially if one doesn’t know Tibia, but it was long deemed impossible in the game.

Because how one increases their Magic Level in Tibia depends on two important factors. One is the Magic Level itself, which requires more and more experience to be increased. The other is the class you play. This distribution is meant to ensure that knights cannot simply become mages.

How do you increase the Magic Level? It improves when you use mana. It sounds easy, but the aforementioned class scaling comes into play. While a mage needs only 1.1x more mana per level, a paladin needs 1.4x more. The knight, however, needs three times as much mana per level.

In numbers, this means that a mage reaches Magic Level 15 with 50,835 mana, while a knight requires an impossible 11,479,124,800 mana. Additionally, the knight’s skills consume very little mana (between 200 and 340) and have long cooldowns. So it’s a true mammoth task.

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Back then, it would have taken about 1092 years

Why was the achievement considered impossible? A lot has changed in Tibia over the years and decades. It is now possible to buy various items that speed up leveling skills as well as mana regeneration. This makes the achievement nowadays extremely time-consuming and expensive, but no longer impossible, as the player has recently proven.

On reddit, the topic is of course also discussed. One player writes: “I remember when people thought it was impossible” and receives lots of upvotes.

Another fan explains the situation and why people believed that: “It was never impossible; it would have just taken several lifetimes. Back then, you would have had to consume mana continuously for about 1092 years and drink mana potions non-stop.

There was neither weapon training nor offline training, nor items that accelerated mana regeneration.”

Another fan shows their amazement and expresses that the achievement is still not an easy feat today, even with all these power-ups available: “With Magic Level 13, I have the highest level knight on my server. To understand how crazy this achievement is – it would cost me at least 20,000 dollars to achieve the 1.5 levels I need to reach 15.”

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As a child, I dreamt of this

How do fans react? We would like to share a few quotes with you to give you an impression of the atmosphere. Generally, people are simply excited. The comments come from the Tibia reddit and a news video from the Tibia world on YouTube:

  • RogerBadger writes: “This is a bigger moment than the first level 2,000 character.”
  • EthielStark says: “Nice! I congratulate him. I still remember my childhood when I also played knight and dreamed of being able to use Sudden Death one day.” (A spell unlocked at Magic Level 15)
  • e-Buddy writes: “I remember a time when level 10 was already incredible.”

What do you think about it? Do you still play Tibia and have similar crazy achievements? Feel free to let us know in the comments here at MeinMMO.

By the way, Oldschool RuneScape is similarly old, where crazy things also happen: Streamer bets that no one can kill him in an MMORPG – Rewards killer after 605 days with 16 billion gold

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Christopher Nolan explains why one can see Oppenheimer as an intense horror movie

Marie Friske Marie Friske Reading time 2 minutes

Director Christopher Nolan spoke in an interview about his upcoming film Oppenheimer. He explained why his historical drama can also be seen as a horror film.

With Oppenheimer, the latest film by Christopher Nolan will be released in theaters on July 20, 2023. The director is already world-renowned for massive blockbusters like Inception (2010), Interstellar (2014), and Tenet (2020).

Oppenheimer revolves around the renowned physicist J. Robert Oppenheimer and the invention of the atomic bomb during World War II; a very heavy topic that probably affected the first viewers of the film quite deeply.

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“It’s an intense experience because it’s an intense story”

In an interview with the American magazine Wired, Christopher Nolan spoke about his upcoming historical drama.

The director explained that his film is very dark and emotionally crushing due to its themes:

It’s an intense experience because it’s an intense story. I recently showed it to a filmmaker who said it’s a kind of horror film. I cannot disagree with that.

It’s interesting that you mentioned the word nihilism earlier, as I believe I hadn’t managed to name it.

But as I began to finish the film, I started to feel this color that doesn’t appear in my other films, just darkness. It is there. The film struggles with it.

via wired.com

But not only did the other filmmaker get emotionally impacted by the film. For some early viewing audience members, Oppenheimer was probably an intense experience as well. Christopher Nolan shared:

“Some people leave the film completely devastated. They can’t speak. I mean, there is an element of fear that is present in the story and subtly underlying it. […].”

However, the story does not only revolve around the crushing events but also the characters and their relationships with one another, which was very important to the director.

How does the community react to the interview? On reddit users commented on the interview. Many people think that HBO’s series Chernobyl could also pass as horror and describe which scene was the scariest for them.

Other users say they would like to see new genres from Nolan, such as a true horror film under his direction:

  • AH_DaniHodd: “Inception was originally going to be a horror film. I would really like to see Nolan make a proper horror film one day.”
  • ToYouItReaches: “HBO’s Chernobyl could, in my opinion, also be considered horror,”
  • Aramiss134: “The scene [in Chernobyl] where people go underwater is by far one of the most thrilling and terrifying scenes I have seen in recent years.”

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First trailer for the new Spiderman villain Kraven only makes the community think of Morbius

Marie Friske Marie Friske Reading time 2 minutes

With Kraven the Hunter, another Spiderman villain will soon get its own movie. A first trailer provides insight into the plot and raises hopes for the upcoming Marvel title.

Kraven the Hunter joins Venom and Morbius as the third Spider-Man villain to now get its own solo film.

After Morbius flopped in theaters in 2022, fans of supervillains are now hoping for a big hit again. The trailer has many feeling positive.

Here you can see the trailer for Kraven the Hunter:

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First original version trailer for ‘Kraven The Hunter’

Similar to the other two anti-heroes of Spider-Man, the trailer promises an action-packed, brutal, and dark film centered around the villain.

The first glimpse already shows how Kraven the Hunter acquires his extraordinary powers and provides flashbacks to his childhood. The film will also receive an R-rating, which in the USA represents the age rating for adults.

The supervillain is played by Aaron Taylor-Johnson, who previously appeared as Pietro Maximoff aka Quicksilver in the MCU. Another well-known face from Hollywood, Russel Crowe, is also on board, playing Kraven’s father.

How does the community react? On YouTube, you’ll find numerous Morbius memes and variations of “It’s Morbin’ Time“. Several users also express positive feedback about the trailer and see potential for the upcoming film. The decision to give the film an R-rating is praised:

  • jplar5334: “I love the moment where Morbius says: ‘Do you want to be morbed?’ and Kraven replies: ‘No, let’s be kraved’ – a really nice moment.”
  • brandoncooper2909: “I was damn skeptical when the film was first announced, but Aaron Taylor-Johnson looks incredible in the role. I’m definitely interested and will buy a ticket now. Please be good unlike Morbius!”
  • DOOMStudios: “I’m glad Kraven is getting ‘Rated R’. But it’s really a shame that Carnage in ‘Venom’ didn’t get the R-rating it truly deserved, with: ‘Let There Be Carnage’.”

When is Kraven the Hunter’s theatrical release? The big game hunter will hit theaters this year: The film will be in German cinemas starting October 5, 2023.

If you like Marvel films, here’s an overview of all the titles that will be shown in theaters in 2023:

All Marvel films that will be released in theaters in 2023

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A new gaming keyboard for 180 euros uses proximity sensors – This is the advantage you have when you let yourself be monitored

Benedikt Schlotmann Benedikt Schlotmann Reading time 3 minutes

Roccat has introduced its Vulcan II Mini Air. This is a compact gaming keyboard. However, the special feature is the proximity sensors built into the keyboard. But what do players gain from being monitored by their gaming keyboard?

The company Roccat is known to many for its Kone mice and Vulcan keyboards. The Vulcan keyboards feature a unique, open design. Now, Roccat has introduced the Vulcan II Mini Air, a compact keyboard. Compact means that the keyboard ends to the right of the arrow keys and there is also no top function row. The format is even smaller than Tenkeyless (TKL), where only the number pad is missing.

The special aspect of the Vulcan II Mini Air is not the small format, but another feature. According to the manufacturer, the Mini Air is the first optical keyboard with built-in proximity sensors. But what do players gain from this?

Proximity sensor is supposed to significantly improve battery life

According to the manufacturer, the new Vulcan keyboard utilizes proximity sensor technology. This is intended to primarily increase the battery life of the wireless keyboard. While the keyboard offers about 30 hours of runtime during continuous operation, with the help of the proximity sensor, it is said to last up to 750 hours of battery life.

Technical details of the Roccat Vulcan II Mini Air:
Design/InterfaceWireless and wired, 60% keyboard
Key typeOptical switches (Roccat Titan), lifespan of 150 million keystrokes
Programmable keysYes, with Roccat Swarm
IlluminationRGB illumination
CompatibilityPC
FeaturesN-Key rollover and anti-ghosting, proximity sensors for adaptive battery life
Price (RRP)179.99 Euro

How does it work? According to Roccat and Turtle Beach, the built-in proximity sensors are supposed to detect when players step away from the desk. If you get up, for example, because you’re going to dinner or are moving around the apartment, the keyboard is meant to recognize this and turn off certain functions, such as the lighting. This way, battery life is supposed to be maximized.

How well this actually works in practice, we can’t say yet. You’ll have to wait for initial independent tests that have tried out the keyboard for you.

Roccat Vulcan II Mini Air 02
Roccat Vulcan II Mini Air 01
Various detail views of the Roccat Vulcan II Mini Air.

What else does the keyboard offer? The Vulcan II Mini Air continues to rely on the familiar design with RGB illumination that you should know from the Vulcan keyboards. In addition to Roccat’s so-called Easy-Shift[+], to assign multiple functions to keys, the keyboard offers full (N-Key rollover and anti-ghosting technology. Under the keys, you will find the optical Titan switches.

It is still unfortunate that Roccat also uses ABS keycaps for the Vulcan II Mini Air and not higher-quality PBT keycaps. ABS keycaps typically wear out much faster unless they are made using the doubleshot process.

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More keyboards: If you are looking for more interesting keyboards, you might be interested in a particularly unique keyboard. After all, for the following model, you have to pay 750 euros. What makes this keyboard so expensive, you can read on MeinMMO:

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Diablo 4: Merchants are more useful than you think and you should visit them constantly

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Traditionally, merchants in Diablo are rather ridiculed and are only there to buy your loot from dungeons. However, in Diablo 4, they can actually have some really good stuff. But you need luck and a keen eye.

What do merchants sell? At merchants, you can get various equipment for every slot: weapons, armor, and jewelry. Normally, merchants only sell items that are worse than what you find. But in Diablo 4, you might get lucky:

However, you must play at the corresponding world level where the items can also appear, which means world level 3 for sacred and world level 4 for inherited items. In the guide, we explain how to reach world levels 3 and 4. This also works with curiosities:

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That’s why you should visit them every hour: Every hour on the hour, the inventory of the merchants refreshes. From then on, you have the chance for new items. By the way, all merchants in all towns share the same inventory, so you don’t have to travel to every location, just 3 merchants for:

  • jewelry
  • weapons
  • armor

The best place for this is in Cerrigar in Scosglen, where all the merchants are close together. With a bit of luck, you might find items with a power level above 800 here, although the absolutely strongest items currently can only be obtained from rare opponents.

In the video, we explain when you should sell, salvage, or keep items:

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Legendaries from merchants, but only with a lot of luck

According to some reports from fellow players and on Reddit, it is even possible to find legendary items at merchants. These are not always necessarily the best, but you are mainly interested in the aspect attached to them. Unique items have not yet been found.

If you find a Legendary that has a power that benefits you and is well “rolled”, buy it. You can check how strong an effect is with 2 settings. You can then enhance a more powerful, rare item with it.

The stronger items at the merchants can become quite expensive and go into the millions. Gold is definitely less of a problem towards the end of the game, but it can become scarce again. Which stats and aspects are useful for your build, we explain in the tier list:

Diablo 4 Tier List: Best classes in the endgame with builds for solo & groups

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You need a new character in Diablo 4 every 3 months if you want to see all the content

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Diablo 4 wants to give players a long-term motivation to play the action RPG with the seasons. However, if you want to see the new content of a season, you have to create a new character every three months.

What are the seasons about?

  • Seasons are major content updates that come with new content like quests, monsters, and tasks, as well as a new battle pass per season.
  • The seasons and the battle pass each run for 3 months. Additionally, there should be 4 seasons per year.
  • The start of season 1 is currently expected around mid or late July.

It has been known since a developer livestream in May 2023 that you must create a new seasonal character each season to play the seasonal content – this was criticized among others by the streamer Asmongold.

Moreover, there were concerns that the battle pass could also be tied to the seasonal character. Now, the head of Diablo 4 has addressed the concern that the battle pass could be tied to the seasonal character.

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Is the battle pass tied to the seasonal character? Yes, as Diablo head Rod Fergusson confirmed in response to the question from gaming journalist Paul Tassi, players must also create a new seasonal character if they want to complete the battle pass.

Yes, to participate in the seasonal quest line, the mechanics, the season journey, and the battle pass, you must create a new seasonal character. If you play the campaign with a seasonal character (if you want or still need to finish the story), the season journey and the battle pass will also continue.

Rod Fergusson via Twitter

For you, this means: Even if you do not want to play the new seasonal content but only want to unlock items like cosmetic items in the battle pass, you have to start a new character – in the worst case every three months if you want to carry over every battle pass.

You do not have to replay the campaign again.

If you want to prepare to level up a new character every season, we have some tips for you on MeinMMO on how to level up quickly:

Diablo 4: Quick leveling – Guide up to level 100

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