Netflix has news for the waiting fans of One Piece. The second season of the live-action series is one step closer to release and is already generating excitement with a first image.
What about season 2? The live-action adaptation of One Piece by the streaming service Netflix launched in 2023 with a first season. The 8 episodes were very well received by fans and have a 95% audience rating on Rotten Tomatoes.
It was only a matter of time before Netflix provided more content. While the story in season 1 initially told how the Straw Hat Pirates, led by Monkey D. Luffy, came together, bigger adventures could become the theme in the continuation – including new characters.
According to One Piece creator Eiichiro Oda, the season will “include Loguetown, Reverse Mountain (Twin Cape), Whiskey Peak, Little Garden, and Drum Island” (via x.com). He was also on set.
While there is still no official date for the release of the new episodes, Netflix has news: The shooting for season 2 is complete. The streaming service released a first image.
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One Piece – German Trailer for the First Season of the Live-Action Series by Netflix
The image gives hints about an important location
What does the image show? The photo shared on x.com features the main cast of the series. That is to say Monkey D. Luffy, Zoro, Nami, and Usopp. While the protagonist, along with his straw hat, enthusiastically stretches his arms to the sky, his crew members appear more reserved, or let’s say: cooler.
The background of the image also stands out. It shows a square with a statue, and behind it, two alleys. Between them hang banners celebrating the 22nd anniversary of Gold Roger’s execution.
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Although it is not confirmed, the location could be the city of Loguetown. Because that is where Gold Roger was executed. Visually, it is also not far-fetched that we are getting a first look at Netflix’s version of the town.
What does the community say about it? Under the post on x.com, numerous comments from enthusiastic fans are gathering. It seems that the first image is already well received:
“The set? The costumes? My favorites! I am so ready!”, cheers user Litta.
“It looks fantastic”, writes Lord Queso.
“I am so hyped for this season”, says 33 Like Kareem.
“The outfits are DOPE! This is awesome!”, finds Jakob Daniel.
“When will there be a trailer?”, asks Adam_K37.
Netflix has remained silent on the latter question so far. Fans will have to wait before a first trailer shows moving images of the new season. However, the wait is expected to end by late 2025 or at the latest in 2026. Also, the anime itself is set to receive a remake, for which the creator has clear ideas: The creator of One Piece mentions a condition that the remake on Netflix must fulfill for him
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Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 celebrates its release, but what information should you know? To save you some time, we have summarized a quick overview of the most important aspects for you.
The sequel picks up at the end of part 1. Kingdom Come: Deliverance is known for its historical accuracy and offers players the chance to explore the real medieval life of the 15th century. In addition to clothing and armor styles, the villages in the open world and the behavior of people at the time are meticulously recreated.
Update from February 4, 2025: It’s here: Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 has been released. If you want to know how the new role-playing game holds up, check it out here:
Kingdom Come Deliverance 2: Trailer for the Roadmap with New Features and Hardcore Mode
How Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 plays
Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 is played in the first-person perspective and does not feature fantasy elements. The game is an RPG, so you take on the role of Henry. There is a main quest that you can follow, which even has several endings depending on the decisions you make during your playthrough.
Additionally, besides the main quest, there are numerous side quests you can approach at your leisure. Since you are in the medieval period, combat is traditional with sword and shield. However, you can also use daggers, hammers, polearms, and even bows and crossbows, depending on your preferred playstyle.
You can even equip your Henry completely
If you want a break from the quests, you can explore the open world. There is much to discover, and various villages to visit. As in the predecessor, mini-games such as dice games, blacksmithing, or potion brewing are possible to pass the time, earn money, or create useful items.
Or you can relieve the residents of their possessions through pickpocketing, robbery, or nighttime thievery. If you have always wanted to play a true medieval game, Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 is a great choice.
When does the release start? The release starts on all platforms on February 4, 2025, at 5:00 PM.
The following platforms will be supported:
PC
Steam
Epic Games
PS5
Xbox Series X
Is there a preload? The developers released official information about the preload times on January 28, 2025:
Steam: February 3, 2025 – from 5:00 PM
Xbox Series X|S: January 28, 2025 – from 5:00 PM
PlayStation 5: February 2, 2025 – from 5:00 PM
Where can I find tips and tricks? Several editors and authors have spent countless hours in KCD2, completing the role-playing game, and in this overview, we have prepared some hopefully helpful guides for you: Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 Guides: All tips and tricks at a glance
That was all the important information about KCD2. If you are looking for a comprehensive and detailed overview of all prices, contents, and what you should know if you are a newcomer, we have listed everything for you in our current release HUB: Kingdom Come Deliverance 2: Everything about release, price, editions, and scope
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Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 has launched on Steam. MeinMMO presents you the best graphics settings for PC and the Steam Deck so you can jump directly into medieval Bohemia.
With Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2, a breathtaking RPG has launched on Steam. However, the system requirements are surprisingly high, especially if you want to enjoy the game with many details.
MeinMMO presents graphics settings and reveals where you can save performance, especially if you don’t have an RTX 5090 in your PC or want to play on the Steam Deck.
Below we present you the best graphics settings that offer both stable performance and a beautiful graphical experience. However, please note that it depends on your hardware how well the game actually runs.
Depending on your processor and graphics card, you may need to adjust certain settings. You’ll find more details and tips further down where you can make adjustments as needed.
General graphics settings (PC)
Resolution: (depending on your monitor)
Window mode: Fullscreen
Overall image quality: Custom
Show FPS: Off. For monitoring, you can display the FPS, but it disrupts the immersion of the game world.
VSync: Off if you have a monitor with VRR, G-Sync, or FreeSync. Otherwise, On.
Framerate limit: 120 FPS, for a more stable value we recommend 60 FPS. However, it also depends on your graphics card.
Gamma correction: –
Horizontal field of view:
Resolution scaling
Technology: DLSS (Nvidia) or FSR (AMD)
Mode: Quality
Sharpening: Switch all the way to the right, otherwise the image will appear blurry.
Camera effects
Motion Blur: Object
Near depth of field: On
Advanced graphics settings (PC)
Note: In multiple tests across different hardware setups, we were unable to change or disable the “Antialiasing” option. The option remains grayed out at all times.
Antialiasing: SMAA2TX
Object quality: Ultra
Particles: High
Light: High
Global illumination: High
Post-processing quality: Medium
Shader quality: High
Shadows: Medium
Textures: Ultra for graphics cards with at least 12 GB of video memory, maximum High for 8 GB VRAM or less.
Volumetric effects: High
Vegetation details: High
Character details: High
The best graphics settings for the Steam Deck
You can easily play Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 on the Steam Deck, but you’ll need to reduce the graphics settings accordingly. With reduced details, you can play the game smoothly at 30 to 40 FPS and have about 1.5 to 2 hours of battery life. It’s not perfect, but it’s quite usable for gaming on the go.
General graphics settings (Steam Deck)
Resolution: 1280×900
Window mode: Fullscreen
Overall image quality: Custom
Show FPS: Off
Framerate limit: 60 FPS.
Gamma correction: –
Horizontal field of view: 90
Resolution scaling
Technology: FSR (AMD)
Mode: Quality
Sharpening: Switch all the way to the right, otherwise the image will appear blurry.
Camera effects
Motion Blur: Off
Near depth of field: Off
Advanced graphics settings (Steam Deck)
Note: We were unable to change the “Antialiasing” option with several testers. The option remains grayed out at all times.
Antialiasing: SMAA2TX
Object quality: Medium
Particles: Low
Light: Low
Global illumination: Medium
Post-processing quality: Low
Shader quality: Medium
Shadows: Low
Textures: Medium or High
Volumetric effects: Low
Vegetation details: Medium
Character details: Medium
What is in the Experimental settings
What are experimental graphics settings? The developer or the game indicates that the experimental level in the settings is intended for next-generation hardware, i.e., for graphics cards from the “RTX 5000” family and newer. Generally, we advise you to avoid “Experimental” settings unless you have at least an Nvidia RTX 4070 Ti, an AMD RX 7800 XT, or a better card in your PC.
As an example: With an RX 6700 XT, you can achieve around 25 FPS on experimental settings with FSR, while with an RTX 3070, it’s still 40 FPS in Full HD (via PCGamesHardware.de).
Our tip: Instead of using the “experimental” settings, use the “Ultra” preset. This way, you might enjoy up to 30 percent more FPS.
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Kingdom Come Deliverance 2: Trailer for the Roadmap with New Features and Hardcore Mode
Our tips for better performance
You want to play Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 on your PC, but you still can’t achieve a stable frame rate? Here are a few tips and settings to help you save performance without compromising the game’s visual quality.
Textures: If you have a low video memory graphics card, such as the GeForce GTX 1060 (6 GB) or AMD Radeon RX 580 (4 or 8 GB), we recommend lowering the texture settings. The higher the setting, the more video memory is used. If you’re playing at high resolutions (WQHD or higher), we also recommend lowering the textures if you don’t have at least the recommended graphics card (RTX 4070 or RX 7800 XT).
Shadows and shader quality: Shadows consume a lot of performance as expected but also create a realistic image. If your PC is struggling, reduce the shadows. By reducing them, you can gain between 10 to 15% more performance.
Object quality and character details: Especially in large towns with many people and objects, it can be advisable to reduce the quality of objects.
DLSS and FSR: The game runs even without “fake frames,” but for a significantly more stable framerate, we recommend activating the upscalers. Usually, Quality is sufficient, but if you still encounter issues, switch to Performance. DLSS and FSR generally provide better performance than the native resolution.
Note: Please note that DLSS and FSR can cause strange errors. Especially on fine surfaces and faces, there may be issues with rendering. If you experience such problems, it may not be due to faulty hardware or bugs in the game, but probably rendering errors.
Vegetation details: Running through a dense forest or over a grain field with many details puts your graphics card to work. If you’re having performance issues, we advise you to consciously reduce the settings.
Albion Online is the most popular MMORPG from Germany and has now received its first major update for 2025. Players can now become rogues themselves.
Which MMORPG is it about? The MMORPG Albion Online has enjoyed lasting popularity on Steam since its release in 2017. Since the launch, the game has been continuously developed and broke its own player record in 2024 thanks to new servers.
2024 was a pivotal year for the game as it moved a bit away from the classic sandbox to provide new players with an easier entry. Development of the MMORPG continues in 2025. Now the first major update has been released.
Here you can watch the trailer for the new major update:
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Albion Online presents major rogue update in trailer
Rogue Frontier makes you a smuggler
What does the new update bring? The new update Rogue Frontier for Albion Online focuses on rogue activities. Here, the MMORPG introduces an entirely new gameplay mechanic. As a smuggler, you can own your own smuggler cave in the Outlands either solo or with friends.
From there, you will start your missions, where you will smuggle goods or rescue captured rogues. Accordingly, the update introduces new items like the smuggler’s cloak.
In your operations base, you also have access to the new smuggler network, which represents its own marketplace system for the Outlands and provides you with new trading opportunities.
What else is in the update? In addition to the rogue activities, there are other interesting new features. On one hand, you can now create trophies from your epic PvP victories to display in your home.
Also new are the crystal weapons, which bring new skills into the MMORPG and complement the existing weapons. Since the update, there is also a new category for creatures in the Albion Journal that rewards you when you defeat numerous monsters.
For those who enjoy trading, the new expansion provides a useful improvement. The new bank overview allows you to see where your items are stored without having to be on-site. Besides the mentioned changes, there are also balance adjustments and many other minor improvements. You can find the complete patch notes on albiononline.com.
In EA FC 25, the Team of the Year (TOTY) ended last Friday (January 31). For many streamers and players, the TOTY is the biggest highlight of the year. Two well-known content creators for Ultimate Team have now openly discussed their expenses, but especially their earnings during the event.
Who are these streamers? Timo Schulz and Simon Bechtold form the duo Tisi Schubech. The two streamers have been creating content for over 10 years, initially for FIFA, now for EA FC.
The Tisi Schubech channels on Twitch and YouTube are also known for their multi-hour pack openings, where thousands of euros are often invested in packs from the shop during events to pull the best players in Ultimate Team. For the event of the year, they targeted a very special streaming project.
What was this stream about? For the Team of the Year, the two content creators, along with colleague and business partner Simon “GamerBrother” Schildgen, planned a 6-day stream. From January 21 to January 26, 2025, they alternated streaming on their respective Twitch channels. During this time, they competed to see who could pull the most TOTYs and TOTY Icons after the 6 days, opening packs at a rapid pace.
At the end of the streaming marathon, Tisi Schubech talked about the expenses and earnings during the past days. A special focus was on the revenue from their Twitch streams.
Important: The streamers emphasize that their handling of money during the streams should not be taken as an example and advise against buying shop packs.
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Tips for a Perfect Start in EA FC 25 – Ultimate Team
6 Days of Opening Packs for the TOTY: Streamers Take Stock
How much did the streamers spend on the TOTY? In FC 25, Tisi Schubech estimate their TOTY expenses to be around 20,000 euros. This amount mainly consists of investment in FC Points (the currency used to open shop packs) and the catering (food and drinks) during the streams.
Numerous special offers appear in the shop specifically for the TOTY, offering the chance to get strong players. A single pack can cost up to 4,000 FC Points, worth 36 euros. In one hour, they can easily go through several hundred thousand FC Points, equivalent to several thousand euros.
For comparison, their financial report on YouTube indicated that the expenses for the TOTY in FC 24 were around 25,000 euros. (via YouTube).
A Stream for the TOTY Generates up to 10,000 Dollars in Revenue
How much revenue did the streamers make for the TOTY? The substantial expenses are matched by the significant revenues, according to Tisi Schubech. On Twitch, revenue comes from the number of viewers, the duration of the streams, and the subscriptions received from viewers (short: Subs).
What are Subs on Twitch? Subs are paid subscriptions that allow viewers to access benefits like certain chat features or ad-free streaming on a channel. Subs start at a price of 5 euros per month, with streamers earning about half, while the other half goes directly to Twitch. (via Twitch)
Tisi Schubech explain their earnings with an example: With a 24-hour stream, an average viewership of 15,000 (with a maximum of 40,000), and around 2,100 earned subs, the duo could earn about 10,000 dollars (equivalent to 9,750 euros) in one day.
After 6 of these all-day streams, they made roughly 33,000 dollars (approximately 32,150 euros) in revenue. (via YouTube)
You can watch the 10-minute video about the earnings during the TOTY yourself here.
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Placed advertisements/partners (placements) were not included in this total. According to Tisi Schubech, these would represent the biggest source of income. Additionally, there are produced highlight videos from the streams and edited best-ofs from the pack openings, which can be viewed on their YouTube channels a day later.
100,000 Euros After Just 6 Days of Streaming for the TOTY
In the end, the sum from streams, videos, and advertising partners amounts to around 100,000 euros in revenue over one week of streaming for the TOTY.
This is how much money they earned at the end of the streaming marathon: Since this is just the gross revenue, various deductions must still be considered:
20,000 euros would go towards packs and catering (profit: still 80,000 euros)
from the 80,000 euros, after tax (around 50%), around 40,000 euros would remain
The 40,000 euros are shared by the two streamers. This amounts to an earnings of 20,000 euros for each streamer. One concludes by explaining what he spends the money on.
How do the streamers live off their revenue? At the end of the month, both take a payout of 15,000 euros from their GmbH, leaving around 12,000 euros after tax deductions.
Timo Schulz also mentions that he has 4,000 euros in fixed expenses each month. Timo lives with his wife and two children in a house. Accordingly, he must pay property tax, energy, water, waste disposal, insurance, and loans, finance school and daycare for his children, buy groceries, etc. Just like many other people.
Currently, the Love Cup in the Super League edition is active in Pokémon GO. We will show you which teams can score well here.
What kind of league is this? The Love Cup is a special competition in Pokémon GO where the allowed Pokémon are heavily limited. Only monsters that have the colors red or pink are allowed. The competition runs from February 4, 2025, to February 18, 2025.
In the Super League edition, the maximum allowed strength is also limited to 1,500 CP. We have looked at which Pokémon you should take for this competition and have put together 4 teams for you. The order does not correspond to any ranking.
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Team 1: Galar-Lahmus, Miltank, Meditalis
Galar-Lahmus, Miltank, and Meditalis (Source: pokemon.com)
What attacks should the Pokémon have?
Galar-Lahmus: Poison Sting (Poison), Surf (Water), and Swirler (Dark)
Miltank: Rock Tomb (Rock), Body Slam (Normal), and Thunderbolt (Electric)
Meditalis: Psychic Blade (Psychic), Counter (Fighting), and Psycho Cut (Psychic)
If you do not have a Galar-Lahmus with Surf, you will need to use a Top Charge TM. Since it is an exclusive attack, you cannot obtain it by using regular Charge TMs.
What strengths does the team have? With Galar-Lahmus and Miltank, you have 2 monsters in this team that are ranked 2nd and 3rd in the current ranking on pvpoke.com. Both Pokémon can take some hits and also have attacks that cover many different types.
Meditalis can effectively attack Normal-type Pokémon with its Counter, with two representatives, Schlurplek and Miltank, being very strong in this cup and will be encountered quite frequently.
What weaknesses does the team have? Galar-Lahmus is sensitive to attacks from Dark, Ghost, and Ground types. Miltank has only one weakness to Fighting attacks. You should protect your Meditalis from attacks from Fairy, Flying, and Ghost types.
Fiaro: Incinerate (Fire), Fly (Flying), and Dive (Flying)
Schlurplek: Rock Tomb (Rock), Body Slam (Normal), and Earthquake (Ground)
Pixi: Fairy Breeze (Fairy), Moonforce (Fairy), and Star Shower (Normal)
For this team, you need 2 Top TMs if your monsters do not already know the respective attacks. To learn Incinerate, Fiaro needs a Top Fast TM. Schlurplek requires a Top Charge TM to learn Body Slam.
What strengths does the team have? With Fiaro in the lead, you can use your Charge attacks relatively quickly and often, either to draw out the opponent’s shields with Fly or to deal significant damage with Dive and then swap out Fiaro.
With Schlurplek and Pixi, you still have 2 monsters that can take a lot of damage, have few weaknesses, and also have strong attacks in Earthquake and Moonforce. If you need to swap Fiaro prematurely, Body Slam from Schlurplek can also force the opponent to use their shields.
What weaknesses does the team have? If your opponent has a Pokémon with Rock-type attacks, you should quickly swap out Fiaro. This monster has a double weakness to these attacks. Additionally, it has a single weakness to Electric and Water attacks.
While Schlurplek only has a weakness to Fighting attacks, Pixi should be protected from attacks from Poison and Steel types.
Team 3: Crypto-Magmar, Schlurplek, Golking
Magmar, Schlurplek, and Golking (Source: pokemon.com)
What attacks should the Pokémon have?
Crypto-Magmar: Karate Chop (Fighting), Fire Punch (Fire), and Sandstorm (Ground)
Schlurplek: Rock Tomb (Rock), Body Slam (Normal), and Earthquake (Ground)
Golking: Poison Sting (Poison), Drill Run (Ground), and Ice Storm (Ice)
In this setup, there are a total of 4 exclusive attacks that you need to learn with the appropriate Top TMs if you do not already have them. These include Body Slam from Schlurplek and all 3 attacks from Golking.
This team is therefore more suitable for you if you have such a Golking or many Top TMs.
What strengths does the team have? The biggest strength of this team is Schlurplek, which is once again represented in a team, and Golking. Both Pokémon can take quite a bit of damage, so depending on the opposing Pokémon, you can save your shields.
You should better plan your shields for Crypto-Magmar. Since this monster should be played in its Crypto form, it can deal additional damage but can also take less damage.
What weaknesses does the team have? You should protect Crypto-Magmar from attacks of Ground, Rock, and Water types. Schlurplek has only one weakness to Fighting attacks, while Golking has weaknesses to Electric and Grass attacks.
Team 4: Sonnfel, Ariados, Mamolida
Sonnfel, Ariados, and Mamolida (Source: pokemon.com)
What attacks should the Pokémon have?
Sonnfel: Psywave (Psychic), Rockslide (Rock), and Solar Beam (Grass)
Ariados: Poison Sting (Poison), Bug Bite (Bug), and Lead (Grass)
Mamolida: Cascade (Water), Hydro Pump (Water), and Psycho Cut (Psychic)
What strengths does the team have? While you can force the opponent to use their shields with Sonnfel and Ariados, you have a very strong Pokémon for the finish in Mamolida. Not only can it take a decent amount of damage, but it also has two very powerful attacks: Hydro Pump and Psycho Cut.
What weaknesses does the team have? While Sonnfel can deal a lot of damage, it unfortunately also has several weaknesses. It is vulnerable to Bug, Dark, Ghost, Grass, Ground, Steel, and Water. The list of weaknesses is shorter for Ariados. You should protect this monster from Fire, Flying, Psychic, and Rock attacks.
In contrast, Mamolida is only sensitive to attacks from Electric and Grass types.
Which team should I use? When assembling your team, keep in mind that there is never an ultimate team in the battle league that guarantees you only wins. When choosing your Pokémon, ensure that your attacks cover as many opposing Pokémon as possible.
Also, you should ensure that you have Pokémon that can force your opponent to use their shields, as well as monsters that can withstand the opponent’s attacks without the use of their own shields.
A balanced team, a good strategy, and a bit of luck are the key factors for you to emerge victorious from battles in the battle league.
The fact that you need to spend Top TMs for some monsters should also be considered in your thoughts. If these are limited for you, you should refrain from using certain Pokémon.
Outside of the battle league, there will indeed be many more events and content in the game in the coming weeks. February is especially packed with many strong Pokémon that you should not miss if you do not already have them: 12 of the best Pokémon in Pokémon GO are available in February.
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Almost 9 years ago, an ambitious MMORPG project named Chronicles of Elyria managed to attract more than 10,000 supporters and 1.3 million dollars. By October 2019, it even raised almost 8 million dollars. However, a release is still not in sight. On the contrary!
What is the current situation? The ambitious MMORPG from Soulbound Studios has undergone an unprecedented development hell in recent years, leading to repeated accusations of a scam meant to extract money from the supporters without providing any corresponding return.
The main person responsible for the project, Jeromy Walsh, is looking for blame elsewhere, as well as for new investors and supporters. Moreover, he stated in December 2024 that they had made noticeable progress and were in active contact with early access and Alpha 1 supporters behind closed doors.
However, due to a strict non-disclosure agreement, no one is allowed to discuss this. Furthermore, they plan to carry out an important update for the website and the forum in the coming weeks. After that, registration will be mandatory to read forum posts or developer blogs – that is the plan.
The Alpha gameplay of CoE is a few years old:
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Chronicles of Elyria – Pre-Alpha Gameplay
Delay upon delay
What is happening now with the website? The update was originally supposed to be completed by December 19, 2024. There have been multiple delays (first to December 24, then December 31, then January 7, 2025, and finally January 23, 2025). Spoiler: None of these dates were ultimately met.
Anyone currently visiting chroniclesofelyria.com/blog receives a message that this blog section is still not accessible and that details about the return are supposed to be shared on the official Discord channel. The last update, according to massivelyop.com, was shared on December 12, 2024, and all chat channels except for one are reported to have been locked for further discussions.
What was in the blog section? Through the numerous blog posts from the developers, one could track quite well what promises and claims had been made over the past years and how little of that has actually been implemented to date.
How does the community react? Various players and supporters are watching Jeromy Walsh and his actions closely and are, of course, discussing each of the aforementioned deadline delays, for example here on Reddit.
WonderboyUK writes on Reddit: “There were no updates in Discord either, he has just been gone for months and has not met his own deadlines, pretty typical, hahaha.”
Totallynotaswede doesn’t understand it (via Reddit): “It’s so ridiculous, why doesn’t he just say ‘coming back soon’. Why does he keep setting a date? It must be a joke, right?”
WhaneTheWhip is visibly angry (via Reddit): The holidays are a busy time for him, during which he and his wife are busy spending the money he stole from people.
In a second post on Reddit, WonderboyUK explains that he worked as a moderator for Chronicles of Elyria a few years ago and therefore occasionally was able to talk to Jeromy Walsh and other employees. His impression:
I truly believe that this man had no malicious intentions at all. He was so passionate about the game, he invested so many hours and made so many personal sacrifices (like other employees) to try to achieve something with the game. It was simply unfortunate that he tried to achieve so much with a budget that was not sustainable. I fully agree that it will probably never see the light of day, but he definitely started with the best of intentions.
The universe of Dune consists of many actors who are entangled in the fate of the universe. However, the new movies by Denis Villeneuve show only a fraction of these constructs. One of the most important factions is almost not shown at all.
Which faction is it? One of the most powerful factions in the Dune universe is the Spacing Guild, as they have a monopoly on space travel. They control trade routes and the transport of goods and people.
Together with the great houses and the Empire, the Spacing Guild decided on the Great Convention. These were rules and structures that were supposed to ensure that humans remain the great species of the universe. For example, rules for wars were also established.
In this construct, the Spacing Guild has an important function that takes the form of the Navigators.
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Trailer zum Science-Fiction-Blockbuster „Dune“
An essential ability for the universe
Why are the Navigators so important? After the great war against the thinking machines, the Spacing Guild began mental training with the Bene Gesserit. They trained the Navigators there. These could see into the future with the resource Spice.
This is essential for traveling at light speed. The Navigators were the only beings in the Dune universe who could perform such travels. A monopoly was created, making the Guild incredibly important and powerful. Without a large army or strong weapons, the Guild can annihilate entire planets by ceasing trade.
Without the Spacing Guild, there is no economy, and societies would be destroyed. Even the Empire could not easily confront the Guild.
Depending on the adaptation, the Navigators are not people as one might imagine. They are humans whose appearance resembles aliens. Often, they are in tanks filled with Spice.
However, in Denis Villeneuve’s films, they have not really been seen so far.
In the new films of Dune, the Guild has not been active so far
In the current adaptation, the Spacing Guild has not had any relevance so far. At the swearing-in of Leto Atreides on Arrakis, they are indeed guests, but they are only explicitly mentioned in production notes. In the 2021 film, they are visually represented almost like priests wearing a kind of space helmet.
It should be noted that in the original novels, they only become important with the second book, Dune Messiah. Before that, the Guild warned the Bene Gesserit that they had foreseen a difficult time in the future.
In the 1984 adaptation by David Lynch, the Navigators were already present. They were depicted as grotesque creatures in large Spice tanks. In the year 2000, Dune was adapted as a TV series by the Sy-Fy channel. The Spacing Guild also made an appearance there.
Will the Spacing Guild become important? In the books by Frank Herbert, the Guild later intervenes in the machinations of Paul Atreides, who causes a power shift on Arrakis, the only Spice planet.
This leads to tensions, as like all other factions, the Spacing Guild is dependent on Spice. As already hinted in the new films, Paul ensures that the known power structures of the universe are changed.
When will the next film be released? An official date is not yet known, but work on the film has already begun. Many believe that Dune Messiah is expected to be released in late 2026, as Warner Bros. is planning a Denis Villeneuve event film at that time. Nothing fits this better than Dune: Messiah. Until then, we can expect a new game in the Dune universe, which MeinMMO editor Benedict Grothaus is excited about: I have played thousands of hours of survival games, but Dune: Awakening is different from any of them
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World of Warcraft has had many, many bad ideas. Today, we take a look back at some of these terrible features.
In more than 20 years, the developers at Blizzard have tried a lot in World of Warcraft. Sometimes popular features were slightly changed, sometimes new features were implemented that failed spectacularly. And sometimes, even innovations were brought to Azeroth that most players have never heard of – because they were so underdeveloped or they represented a really bad alternative to existing things.
We take a look back at the 5 least popular features that failed spectacularly in World of Warcraft.
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3 absurde Bugs, die in WoW passiert sind
The first voice chat in World of Warcraft
Today, it’s standard for games to come with their own voice chat, especially in multiplayer games. However, this was not always the case, especially during the time of the “old” World of Warcraft.
So it was quite a sensation when Blizzard introduced an in-game voice chat with Patch 2.2 that guilds and raid groups could use to communicate and coordinate in dungeons or raids.
Well, at least in theory.
The feature failed spectacularly. Not only was the “Voice over IP” variant that was implemented in World of Warcraft absolutely atrociously bad – it also didn’t resonate with the community.
Hanging out in voice chat – that was possible
At that time, programs like TeamSpeak 2 or Ventrilo were very popular and were usually used by most guilds. The quality of the voice chat was much better than in World of Warcraft and the use of these programs was well established. No one wanted to switch to a lower quality version just because it was now possible in the game.
Therefore, it’s not surprising that the first voice chat of World of Warcraft was quickly forgotten almost immediately after its release.
By the way: This graphic was used to promote the feature back then. At that time, “Rick Rolling” was still in vogue:
Moo.
Only with Patch 8.0, the release of Battle for Azeroth, did Blizzard revise the voice chat and better integrate it into the entire Battle.net environment so that it also works outside of the game.
The voice chat in WoW still isn’t really popular – however, there are (at least rumored!) some guilds and raids that sometimes make use of it – unlike the first version of the voice chat.
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The new NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 & 5090D are here and are already causing issues for some gamers. Users report that their GPUs are no longer recognized after installing the latest drivers or have even become unusable.
Since the release of the RTX 5090 & 5090D on January 30, reports of serious problems have been increasing. The RTX 5090D, a variant of the RTX 5090 designed specifically for the Chinese market with reduced AI capabilities, is particularly affected. Many users report that their graphics cards become unusable after the first use.
The frustrating thing is that gamers have paid a lot of money for the RTX 5090. In Germany, you have to pay at least €2,329 (RRP) if the graphics card is not already sold out (via marketplace.nvidia.com). However, due to high demand, the price at release was significantly higher.
What problems are the cards experiencing? On Chinese platforms such as Chiphell, Baidu, and Bilibili, users report that their cards suddenly are no longer recognized after installing the latest NVIDIA drivers. The affected GPUs either show a black screen, are no longer recognized by the BIOS, or do not respond at all. One user describes that his RTX 5090D from Colorful stopped working immediately after the driver installation, with no signal available over HDMI or DisplayPort.
These cards are affected: It is reportedly the cards from Colorful and Manli that are particularly affected, but there are also reports of the same problems with Gigabyte models. Cards from Colorful and Manli are only sold in China, while Gigabyte also operates internationally. A seller on the Chinese platform Goofish also claims that all RTX 5090 & 5090D cards could be affected by this problem.
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It is currently unclear why graphics cards fail to start
What is the cause of the problems? Although the exact cause of the issues is still unknown, there are some potential explanations. The new NVIDIA driver is suspected of causing the GPUs to no longer be recognized after its installation. The BIOS could also play a role, as some users report that their graphics card is not displayed in Windows or in the BIOS.
Another problem could be related to PCIe 5.0 compatibility. The RTX 50 series is the first fully Gen.5-capable GPU series, which could lead to signal disruptions on some older motherboards. Some users have resolved the issue by changing the PCIe interface from 5.0 to 4.0 in the BIOS, indicating that some motherboards or graphics cards with PCIe 5.0 may not function properly yet.
Could German buyers be affected? In principle, it is unlikely for now, as primarily the graphics cards from manufacturers Colorful and Manli are affected: both manufacturers only produce for the Chinese market. You also cannot purchase the D variant of the RTX 5090 in Germany.
However, it is unclear whether normal RTX 5090 models are also affected. Since, for instance, Gigabyte also sells graphics cards internationally, including in the German market. Therefore, we cannot give you an absolute guarantee that cards in DE are not affected.
We are asking NVIDIA for you whether German players could also be affected.
The tense supply situation could inadvertently have positive effects on the new GPUs. Whether NVIDIA can solve the problem with a driver update or whether there are deeper hardware issues remains to be seen. However, not only NVIDIA has released new graphics cards, but AMD is launching a new graphics card this quarter as well.
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February in Pokémon GO is going to be really strong. Because you shouldn’t miss 12 Pokémon – they are among the best.
What’s happening in Pokémon GO? A lot, because February has a lot of events to offer that bring some of the top Pokémon in the game. The month is packed with legendary Pokémon – and not just any.
Because this month, several of the best legendaries can be caught in the game. Additionally, there are two real highlights in the Mega Evolutions.
Sure: Many of these Pokémon have appeared in Pokémon GO before. But if you’ve missed them so far, or if you’re lacking strong specimens or the necessary candies, you can catch up now.
When do the Pokémon appear? You can find the dates here in the list:
Dialga, February 1 – 6 (5-star raids + raid hour)
Mega Tyranitar, February 6 – 17 (Mega Raids)
Unbound Hoopa, February 15 (Raid Day)
Mega Salamence, February 17 – March 4 (Mega Raids)
Xerneas, February 17 – 24 (5-star raids + raid hour)
Yveltal, February 17 – 24 (5-star raids + raid hour)
Terrakion, February 25 (5-star raids + raid hour)
Kobalion, February 25 (5-star raids + raid hour)
Voltolos, February 26 (5-star raids + raid hour)
Demeteros, February 26 (5-star raids + raid hour)
Reshiram, February 27 (5-star raids + raid hour)
Zekrom, February 28 (5-star raids + raid hour)
What makes these Pokémon special? There is something for both raid fighters and in PvP. Below we summarize where you can best use the monsters.
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5 Pokémon that are very strong in raids
They are favorites for raids
Mega Tyranitar is one of the best Mega Evolutions overall. It is unbeatable as a Dark attacker, and it also impresses as a Rock attacker.
It is in Mega Raids from February 6 – 17.
Mega Salamence also has a lot to offer as a raid attacker, both as a Ground and Dragon type.
You will find it in Mega Raids from February 17 to March 4.
Terrakion is one of the best Fighting attackers in raids overall. Additionally, it is a strong counter against Chansey and Blissey, which like to sit in gyms.
It is in raids on February 25, and on that day it also has a raid hour alongside Virizion and Kobalion.
Voltolos in the Incarnate form is one of the best Electric attackers in raids.
You will find it in raids on February 26, and it also has a raid hour with Thundurus and Demeteros.
The unbound Hoopa is a powerful Psychic raid attacker and has been very limited in availability until now.
Yveltal is one of the top monsters in the Master League, and also a decent attacker for raids.
It is in raids from February 17 to 24, on February 19 it has a raid hour with Xerneas.
Xerneas is very strong in PvP, especially because of its move Geomancy, which provides energy very quickly,
It appears simultaneously with Yveltal.
Kobalion is very strong in the Ultra League, it is one of the best fighters in the Great League.
It will appear in raids on February 25, together with Terrakion and Virizion. It also has its raid hour on that day.
Dialga is very good in PvP, especially in the Master League. Additionally, you can secure Dialga candies during a catch, which you can also use with your Origin Dialga if you have one.
Dialga is still in raids until February 6. On February 5, it has a raid hour.
3 true all-rounders
Options in the league, but also in raids
Demeteros in the Incarnate form is one of the absolute best Pokémon in the Master League. Additionally, it is a very good Ground attacker.
Demeteros appears on February 26 together with Thundurus and Voltolos in raids, also has its raid hour then.
Reshiram is an absolutely powerful Fire attacker, and is also very useful in the Master League.
Reshiram dominates the raids on February 27, including a raid hour.
For Zekrom, the same applies as for Reshiram – but as an Electric attacker.
It appears in raids on February 28 and also has a raid hour then.
In February, you will encounter more interesting Pokémon, which may not be super strong, but are interesting for collectors. This includes the Pokémon Cupidos, which could only be obtained during a very short opportunity. You will encounter it in raids from February 6 to 17, and it also has a raid hour on February 12. Read more about the Cupidos event in Pokémon GO here.
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Even more than 1.5 years after the release of Baldur’s Gate 3, players are still discovering new dialogues. Because a player spared certain enemies that he usually always kills in his current run, he learns about their absolutely tragic fate.
Which enemies are being referred to?On Reddit, the Baldur’s Gate 3 player Soft_Stage_446 reports about his current run on the Tactician difficulty. In Act 3, he wants to confront the NPC Mystic Carrion, as he has in his previous runs. This character resides in the Philgrave estate next to the Counting House down by the dock.
Carrion is an enemy at max level 12 and is therefore not so easy to handle. As a mummy necromancer, he has 7 Ancient Servants and the ghast Ulnar at his side in battle. It is these zombies that turn out to be actually friendly fellows under heavy oppression.
As rare as the dialogues with the freed zombies are, they are not the only scarcely seen features of Baldur’s Gate 3:
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In this villa, only one must die – The Master
How did the player discover this? Actually, it was the player’s mission to clear out Mystic Carrion as in every other run and empty the house. However, in his current playthrough, he did not enter the house through the hidden door at the side of the house, but via the roof. He wanted to take out all the minor enemies before the boss fight.
However, the zombie minions do not attack and instead of disposing of them, he talks to them. This way, Soft_Stage_446 learns how poorly Mystic Carrion treats his subjects. As a consequence, the player decides that in this run, only one NPC in the house would meet their end: Mystic Carrion himself.
What happens if you spare the zombies? The fight against Carrion is no picnic, especially if you try not to take out the undead he commands. Moreover, Carrion respawns after a long rest if you do not destroy his scattered innards around the world.
However, after several attempts, the player succeeded. The result is a villa now solely populated by zombies, all of whom can have their own dialogues. They even thank the player characters.
For example, the ghast Ulnar remarks that the character would smell of Carrion’s flesh and hopes that Carrion tasted good. An Ancient Servant even thanks in his ancient, native language. Another ghast is just hungry.
In Pokémon GO there is a new event coming up: “Small but mighty.” This also brings a raid boss that caused trouble last year. This time, however, everyone can catch it.
What kind of monster is this? The legendary Pokémon Cupidos belongs to the so-called “forces of nature,” which also include Boreos, Voltolos, and Demeteros. It originally appeared in “Pokémon Legends: Arceus,” and last year, this “Pokémon of love” also made its debut in Pokémon GO.
The problem: It only appeared on February 14, Valentine’s Day. Additionally, it was only available in top raids. These are:
Extremely difficult and require many trainers.
Only challengeable in person, not via remote raid.
And they are time-limited as well.
The raids with Cupidos then ran from 12:00 to 13:00, from 13:00 to 14:00, from 17:00 to 18:00, and from 18:00 to 19:00. So it was only available for four hours in total.
Thematically, the Pokémon fit with Valentine’s Day, but it didn’t suit the scheduling for many trainers. This led to criticism.
Cupidos in Pokémon GO
This is what is happening now: Almost a year later, Cupidos is returning. It will make its first appearance as part of the event “Small but mighty,” which Pokémon GO has just announced.
When will Cupidos appear? It will show up in raids starting February 6 at 10:00 AM. This is the second event day. It will then remain available as a level 5 raid boss until February 17.
So it will be available in the long term and in the easier level 5 raids. Thus, you can finally catch it if you missed it so far.
But what else does the event bring? We summarize it for you here.
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All contents of “Small but mighty” in Pokémon GO – Cupidos, Micrick and more
When does the event run? “Small but mighty” runs from February 5, 10:00 AM, to February 8, 8:00 PM. Additionally, Cupidos will be available until February 17. However, all other bonuses will only be active during the event period.
What bonuses are there? You will receive double XP when catching, and you will have a higher chance of encountering XXL and XXS Pokémon.
Furthermore, you can catch Micrick officially for the first time as a shiny in Pokémon GO. It accidentally appeared in the game once before but was then deactivated. Now, the actual shiny debut of the little insect is happening.
Pokémon in the wild: Here you can find the Pokémon that you will encounter in the wild during the event. Possible shinies have an asterisk*.
Paras*
Natu*
Burmy (Plant Cloak)*
Burmy (Sand Cloak)*
Burmy (Trash Cloak)*
Wattzapf*
Zapplardin*
Flabébé (Red Flowers)* – Europe, Middle East, and Africa
In raids: Here you will encounter Dialga* until February 6, and afterwards Cupidos in the level 5 raids. The Mega Raids will feature Mega-Meditalis* until February 6, after which it will be replaced by Mega-Despotar. The switches always occur at 10:00 AM.
In eggs:
Togepi*
Azurill*
Knospi*
Klingplim*
Psiau*
Dedenne*
Additionally, the event will feature various field research tasks and also a limited-time research. You can also complete a collector challenge, and you can participate in showcases for the event. It is the first major event of the coming month. You can find all dates and events in February 2025 for Pokémon GO here.
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EA has introduced a new program with Battlefield Labs where players can contribute to improving the shooter. Here you will find out how to participate.
What is Battlefield Labs? This is a new testing environment that EA has announced for the upcoming Battlefield.
Players should have the opportunity to identify the strengths and weaknesses of the game through playtests and help in the development and improvement with their feedback.
While there have been similar testing environments in the past, Battlefield Labs is supposed to test “much more content,” according to EA
Combat, Maps, Destruction, Game Modes, New Features, Weapons, Vehicles, Gadgets
The feedback is supposed to help prioritize; in finding out what needs improvement and what feels like the “true” Battlefield experience, it is stated in a 5-minute video from EA.
You can watch the full video here:
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How to participate in Battlefield Labs
To be able to participate as a tester in Battlefield Labs, you need to register for the program on the Electronic Arts website.
Sign up for playtesting. To do this, click on “Sign in”
You will be prompted to read and accept EA’s playtesting agreements in order to proceed
The website will now indicate that you are part of the playtesting community. You can then fill out a short form to tell more about yourself – such as what type of playtest you want to participate in. Click on “Get started” to do this
EA also states that your position in the registration queue does not affect whether you will be invited for a test. So it’s not a big deal if you register late.
If you want to receive additional updates about Battlefield Labs and a possible participation, EA offers its own Discord server that you can easily join with your Discord account.
On the Discord server, you will now find a channel called battlefield-labs-news where you will find the latest news on the topic.
The upcoming Battlefield will be watched closely by many shooter fans. As soon as there is more concrete information about the next Battlefield, it could earn a spot on our list of the most exciting shooters of 2025. Currently, other games are represented: 10 new shooters that are particularly interesting in 2025
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A man bought thousands of computers from Apple to upgrade them. But in the end, the plans failed and Apple destroyed the remaining units that were left. Thus, a piece of computer history disappeared 30 years ago on a landfill in Utah.
What kind of computers are we talking about? The Apple Lisa was the first computer to offer a graphical interface and a real PC mouse in 1983, but it was a financial disaster for Apple. This was mainly due to the high selling price of $9,995 for such a device. Adjusted for inflation, that would roughly be about 24,600 Euros today (via in2013dollars).
This is where Bob Cook comes into play. Cook became enthusiastic about the failed Apple computer and bought thousands of the old computers. It is said that there were a total of 7,000 units, which he supposedly bought for a bargain price. Cook acquired the devices to resell them, as Apple no longer wanted to handle the sale after discontinuing the Lisa in 1985.
In the first version, the article was misleading, so we have adjusted the content accordingly.
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Here was Cook’s plan: Bob Cook aimed to give the old devices a second chance with his company “Sun Remarketing, Inc.”: He invested $200,000 in research and development to turn this faulty device into something they called “Lisa Professional”. A completely improved version of the old device that was supposed to compete with the new Macintosh. The investment mainly focused on an emulator named “MacWorks Plus” and on MacWorks XL to support older software.
Apple writes off the remaining devices: In September 1989, Apple demanded the return of the remaining stock from Bob Cook. A legal process began, but Cook did not want to confront the lawyers in Cupertino. Specifically, this was probably about a clause in the sales contract that gave Apple the right to reclaim the unsold devices. According to various reports (such as via webarchive.com), this involved about 2,700 units that were still left.
Moreover, Apple is said to have received about $34 as a tax benefit for every $100 in written-off value. Given the almost $10,000 selling price, that must have been quite a lot. This was reported by the English magazine TheVerge, which refers to an old newspaper article in a report.
What happened to the computers in the end? Ultimately, the computers ended up on a landfill in Logan, Utah, crushed and buried. A team from TheVerge visited the landfill in Utah a few years ago, only to find that the computers could no longer be salvaged. By now they are buried meters deep under years of trash.
Adam Jackson left Blizzard a few days ago. Most recently, he worked on Diablo 4 and was extremely popular in the community. Now, the developer reveals what’s next for him.
Who is the developer?
Adam Jackson worked at Blizzard for 16 years, first as a Game Master and Support, then as a Game Designer for Heroes of the Storm, and finally as Lead Class Designer for Diablo 4.
In the Diablo 4 community, Jackson was considered one of the devs who had a lot of knowledge about the game and addressed issues directly. Many appreciated his expertise. He stated: “You have to play the game to understand the problems.”
This is what Adam Jackson is doing now: In a post on X, Jackson explains what he will be doing after leaving Blizzard. Just a few days after his departure, he has already secured a position at Riot, the creators of League of Legends.
Here, he is now working as a Senior Manager on an “unannounced title.” He cannot yet disclose which game it is, but he looks forward to the day when everyone can try it out.
A Senior Manager typically ensures that their product meets company standards and drives development forward. They also need to understand what players want and communicate those wishes to their teams in a way that can be properly integrated into the game.
Riot is currently building its worlds quite extensively:
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What is Riot actually working on right now?
Jackson’s project at Riot has not yet been announced, which is why we cannot say exactly what he is working on. Riot itself is primarily known for League of Legends and its spin-offs Teamfight Tactics and Legends of Runeterra.
With Valorant, Riot currently has a shooter and competitor to Counter-Strike that is continually being developed. Moreover, the company achieved enormous success in the series and film landscape with Arcane and helps smaller studios develop games for them – such as Ruined King, a tactical RPG that was extremely well received.
However, the biggest new project is the “LoL-MMO,” an MMORPG that Riot has been working on for years, but about which there is only sparse information. A release before 2027 is unlikely.
The developers of Path of Exile 2 have announced the next patch for the ARPG. With one change, the game will become much easier.
What kind of patch is this? The new patch 0.1.1c is set to be released in Path of Exile 2 this week. The developers are focusing on improving the game’s quality as well as some bug fixes.
The new update is expected to go live on Thursdays or Fridays. The last patches were also released on these weekdays. However, an important change in the update will benefit everyone.
Do you already know this NPC in Path of Exile 2?
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This NPC in Path of Exile 2 identifies your items
Less Punishment
How does the update help you? After the hardest boss in the game, the Arbiter of Ash, was changed weeks ago, this is now happening with other bosses in the game. The boss fights in the areas “Twisted Domain” and “Crux of Nothingness” as well as the fight against “Olroth, Origin of the Fall” will now have five attempts instead of just one as before.
The respawn mechanic will function exactly like with the Arbiter of Ash, with the exact number of attempts depending on the difficulty level.
What else is supposed to change? In addition to the changes to the hardest bosses in the game, there will be further small improvements. The update will also show icons for Strongboxes on the minimap. Additionally, the icons for league mechanics will always be visible on the minimap, regardless of how far you move away from them.
Several maps are expected to receive more checkpoints and the current checkpoint positions are to be improved. Minions will soon be able to squeeze through small gaps if they have been stuck for a certain amount of time beforehand.
Along with some bug fixes, the new update will also introduce a new slash command. With /ResetAtlas you will soon be able to reset your atlas if it’s broken. For controller players, the font size will also be adjusted and navigation through items will be improved.
Killing Floor 3 launches in March on PC and consoles. The predecessor was well received by many players.
What kind of game is it? Killing Floor 3 is a co-op shooter that will be released on March 25, 2025, for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S, and can be played with up to 5 friends.
The predecessor, Killing Floor 2, was very well received by many players, gathering around 83,000 reviews on Steam and achieving 88% positive ratings. Killing Floor 3 aims to follow in its footsteps and continue the successful formula. Accordingly, you will also fight against the so-called Zeds in the third installment of the series. These are genetically modified monsters that pursue you in hordes resembling zombies.
The “Killing Floor” games are considered extremely brutal. The developers say that Killing Floor 3 has “more gore” compared to its predecessor, so a lot of blood is involved. The game is therefore rated for ages 18 and up and is not suitable for children.
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Killing Floor 3 invites to beta 1 month before release
What kind of test is this? One month before the release of Killing Floor 3, the developers open the doors of the shooter for a closed beta. You can register for this test and, with a bit of luck, gain a first impression of the gameplay.
The beta starts on February 20 and ends a few days later on February 24, 2025.
How do I participate in the test? You can register for the closed beta on the official Killing Floor 3 website. There, you will need to provide your email address to join the waiting list.
Here you can join the waiting list for the closed beta:
Once you enter your email address, you will be prompted to click on a link. If you click on the link, you have the chance to gain access to the beta. However, by doing so, you also agree to receive marketing emails regarding Killing Floor 3.
Who is Killing Floor 3 interesting for? Killing Floor 3 primarily targets shooter fans who enjoy PvE shooting and like to fight against countless monsters in various forms.
The game might also be particularly interesting for you if you:
had a lot of fun with Helldivers 2 or Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 in 2024
enjoy playing turn-based horde modes like “Black Ops 6: Zombies”
The release of Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 is not far away, but before fans decide to purchase, they want to know what the reviews promise. Therefore, we provide you with information about what the first tests promise for the RPG.
Is there information about the review embargo? On February 3rd at 5:00 PM the review embargo fell for everyone, and with it, all tests were published. So far, things look strong for Kingdom Come Deliverance 2, as the game has a score of 87 points on Metacritic from 102 reviews (as of February 4th, 09:18 AM).
MeinMMO, GameStar, and GamePro have also published their tests, and these look promising. Here are the tests:
Almost all praise especially the open world, the detailed representation of the medieval period, and the exciting continuation of the story around Heinrich.
Gamer Escape was completely captivated by the story: “I even found it hard to distract myself for other things when I had to. From beginning to end, I thought about nothing else.”
Dexerto also assures fans that if you liked part 1, you will love part 2: “However, if you were a fan of the first game, there is so much to enjoy here. It’s clearly the game Warhorse wanted to make in 2018, and it’s been improved in so many little ways. Bigger and better, it’s a must-play.”
Is there anything to criticize? Yes, there were some points of criticism. Mainly, there were some slow moments in the story, the first-person perspective, and the unnecessary yet meaningful prerequisite of prior knowledge.
For those who did not play the first part, it may be difficult to build a connection with the characters and potentially follow the story.
Lastly, there were some voices regarding the PS5 version that talked about performance issues and graphical glitches. The site cgmagonline.com stated: “The captivating world and attention to detail held me in the first 10 hours. But after that, the game took a turn. Frequent crashes, graphical glitches, and performance issues began to accumulate.”
Brief overview – What is Kingdom Come Deliverance 2: In Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2, you again take on the role of Heinrich, the former son of a blacksmith. After a bloody massacre in his village, he longs for revenge. The story picks up where part 1 left off.
In addition to the detailed recreation of Bohemia, you can gain insights into how life, clothing style, and behavior of people during that time were supposed to look like. If you are looking for more information about the release, we have the right overview for you: Kingdom Come Deliverance 2: Everything about start time, preload, editions, and scope
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The mutants of the X-Men sometimes have useful, sometimes quirky, and sometimes simply powerful abilities. Many of these can also be seen in the movies from 20th Century Fox. However, one of these mutants should actually not have died, as it contradicts his ability.
Which mutant is it? In the universe of the X-Men, there are many mutants who do not even have combat abilities, yet are incredibly powerful. Among them is Darwin, whose real name is Armando Muñoz. He debuted in X-Men: Deadly Genesis No. 2 and is more of a side character of the X-Men.
His ability is, as his name suggests, that he can adapt to any situation and environment. This makes him virtually indestructible. If he is underwater, gills can grow for him to survive. The only drawback of his ability is that he cannot control how he adapts.
He even has a film appearance. In X-Men: First Class, he was a mutant who faced off against the villain Sebastian Shaw. However, his ability is ignored in the film, even though it is explained beforehand.
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X-Men: First Class – Trailer for the superhero movie by Fox
Darwin should have survived in the film
What happens to Darwin in X-Men: First Class? Darwin is one of the many mutants who also confront the villain Sebastian Shaw in the film. Earlier, a group of young mutants showed each other their abilities. Darwin sticks his head into an aquarium and suddenly he grows gills.
Later in the film, Sebastian Shaw appears and tells the young mutants to join his side; those who do not are his enemies. Darwin also sided with him, but actually only as a trap. Another mutant shot several energy blasts at Shaw in a moment of inattention while Darwin was protecting a female mutant.
Shaw can absorb energy, and he did so. Darwin tries to attack Shaw, but Shaw then kills him with a small energy ball that destroys him from the inside out. The problem with this is that he should have adapted. This seems particularly quirky because his ability is even explained beforehand.
In a comic event, Darwin even fought against the Hulk. His ability then caused Darwin to teleport automatically to escape. So it is actually impossible for him to die (via YouTube). Darwin is not a powerful fighter who can defeat many people, but he himself cannot be defeated either, as he simply adapts.
Why did they let him die? One might assume that the writers didn’t know any other way to defeat him. Since he is not a major character in the film, the issue could have been resolved differently without ignoring his ability. Another mistake by Marvel can be found here: A logic error in Marvel causes Spider-Man not to exist at all in his first film
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