In Call of Duty Black Ops 6, you can utilize various blueprints. However, you should be careful when making modifications, as one player has now discovered.
What are blueprints? Blueprints are variations of weapons, where you receive a complete setup of the weapon with attachments and a suitable skin. You can obtain them through the Battle Pass, the in-game shop, or through the campaign.
However, you need to be careful when modifying a blueprint. A player has now discovered this and shares his astonishing revelation on social media.
In the following trailer, you can view the Citadel of Morts:
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Black Ops 6: Gameplay trailer for Citadelle des Morts shows new fights against zombies
No Sight, No Chance
What is the problem? The player took the “Salutations BlackCell” blueprint and removed the sight of the weapon. Instead of aiming down sights, using the weapon has become impossible.
Because when aiming, the weapon generates small flames that make effective use impossible. The flames obstruct vision and make it difficult to target enemies.
What this looks like can be seen in his video on Reddit:
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The player himself comments on his video with the following words:
“No wonder the blueprints are broken, because there’s not even an attempt to use or test them. All you have to do is ADS [Aim Down Sights, describes the use of the aiming function, editorial note] and you can see the fundamental flaw in this design.”
What does the community say? Under the post, you can find some snarky comments. A few of them are as follows:
“They don’t need to. They know people will pay,” notes 9000mhz on the original comment of the author.
“I assure you that an employee tested it and wrote a note, but it was deemed unimportant and not worth delaying a bundle,” writes Tim_Hag.
“Interesting problem you’ve highlighted here – have you tried buying another bundle?” is the comment from RushBasement.
In Throne and Liberty, the runes were introduced with the new update. MeinMMO tells you everything you need to know about the new item.
What are runes? Runes are an enhancement for your equipment. They come in different rarities and versions. You can place them on your weapons and jewelry to gain additional stats. Furthermore, there are certain synergies between different runes.
To place a rune on your equipment, you first need to unlock the slot with Sollant. Be sure that the slot matches the type of your rune. MeinMMO explains how the runes work exactly.
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How quickly time can pass while farming in Throne and Liberty, you can see here:
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Overview of Runes
The different versions of runes: With the new update, runes were introduced. These can only be placed on epic weapons or jewelry. However, it is not possible to place runes on armor. Runes have different effects that enhance your equipment when placed on it.
In your inventory, there is an extra tab at the top of your bag for runes. There you can collect up to 100 runes – your normal inventory will not be affected.
There are currently three different runes in the game:
Red runes are attack runes
Blue runes are defense runes
Yellow runes are support runes
These are also classified into categories:
Weapon runes
Necklace runes
Bracelet runes
Ring runes
Belt runes
The runes currently appear in three different rarities:
White
Green
Blue
In Korea, there is also a purple rarity, which will probably only be introduced to us later. Currently, it is unknown when exactly, but it could coincide with T2 gear or T3 dungeons. As with armor, white is the weakest and purple is the strongest. Blue runes currently have the best stats for us.
How to get runes?
Obtaining runes: There are various ways to obtain runes. The most effective method is cooperative dungeons: Dimension Test. However, you need the appropriate combat power to participate there. The great advantage is that you do not have to spend any tokens for the reward. Here is a list of all rune sources:
Cooperative dungeons: Dimension Test
World bosses
Dynamic events
Weekly missions: Cooperative dungeon
How to craft runes?
Crafting runes: It is also possible to craft probability chests for runes. For this, you need rune fragments that you obtain when you dismantle runes you own. Additionally, depending on which variant (attack, defense, or support) you want to craft, you need the appropriate ore, which you can collect in open-world dungeons, for example.
Then, you must go to a manufacturer in Castle Rockwatch. There you’ll find the probability chests under the material bag and can craft these with the materials you have earned. From these chests, you can obtain the respective runes of different rarities.
How to unlock a rune slot?
Unlocking rune slots: You can unlock runes under the new rune management button in the bottom bar of the inventory. There, you may add up to three runes to your epic equipment, but the slots must first be unlocked with Sollant. If you click on the slot, a selection window opens:
For attack-type runes, you must unlock the red slot
For defense-type runes, you must unlock the blue slot
For support-type runes, you must unlock the yellow slot
In the rune management, you can unlock slots and insert runes
This means that you must always unlock the slot according to the type of the rune. For example, you cannot place a defense rune in a red slot. However, you can continually change the slots with the reset button, but you must spend Sollant to unlock each time again.
You can also remove the rune from the slot for free. So if you have opened a blue slot once, you can switch defense runes at will.
Tip: It is important to know that once the slots have been opened, the equipment parts are no longer tradeable.
How does rune synergy work?
Rune synergy: It is crucial that you can change the rune slot at any time since the order of the slots is important and makes a big difference. This way, you gain certain rune synergies.
If you maintain a special order of the rune slots, you activate a rune synergy that grants you additional stats. You can also view the six different synergies of the respective rarities in the rune synergy list, which you can find in the rune management.
The following six different synergies are very useful:
Weapon synergies
Red, Blue, Yellow: Strength, Critical hit damage reduction
Red, Blue, Yellow: Strength, Critical hit damage reduction
Yellow, Blue, Red: Damage reduction, Boss damage reduction
Ultimately, it is of course up to you which synergy you prefer for your personal playstyle. However, we wanted to give you a little support. It is also possible to play without a synergy and for example equip three attack runes, but then you forgo the extra value of the synergy.
Note: For the synergies, there are – like with the runes – four different rarities; White, Green, Blue, Purple. The synergy is always determined by the rune whose value has the lowest rarity.
If you want to create a blue synergy, you must equip three runes of blue rarity. If one of them has, for example, a white rarity, you will only receive a white synergy.
Since we do not yet have purple runes, we cannot yet obtain purple synergies, even though these are already displayed under the rune synergy list in the game.
Leveling runes: Attack runes, defense runes, and support runes each have a chance to gain a value when obtained, which is randomly rolled. The three different rune types have their own value pool. These values can then be leveled up.
To level a rune, you must obtain another rune with the same value. The rarity does not matter. The maximum level of blue runes is currently level 60.
For example, you might find a level-1 attack rune with critical hit chance (weapon). If you later obtain another attack rune with critical hit chance (weapon), regardless of rarity, there is a chance that your first rune will automatically be upgraded to level 2. The upgrade is therefore not guaranteed, but you have a chance to skip some levels. However, it must be the exact same rune with the same value to increase the level.
With each level, however, the effort increases: The chance to improve a rune by finding it again decreases the higher the level is. However, the rune levels are linked to your account. This means that your leveling progress will not be lost even if you dismantle a high-level rune.
If you need help or have questions about the new free MMORPG Throne and Liberty, be sure to check out our overview. There, we have compiled all the important guides for the game so that you don’t miss anything: Throne and Liberty: All guides for starting in the new MMORPG.
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Monster Hunter Wilds is set to be released for PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam. A technical issue with the PC version is set to be resolved.
What was the problem? The PC version of Monster Hunter Wilds struggled with some technical issues. Both the character and monster textures couldn’t load properly, causing them to appear as low-polygon creatures.
This raised the question of how the final game will perform on PC. As Tokuda revealed, the PC version is expected to experience the same performance improvements as the PS5 version, especially in terms of frame rate. This means that players on PC and PS5 can expect a similar frame rate:
To speak specifically about performance: I hope you agree with me that it felt significantly better than what we had in the open beta; that was an older version. This has already been improved. However, we are still working on it. We are working on both the PC version and the PlayStation 5 version simultaneously. And I can promise that the performance improvements for the PC version are just as impressive as those for the PlayStation 5.
The director is aware that both the monsters’ hair and fur weren’t very pretty. PC players can therefore expect the monsters to look even more beautiful than in the open beta.
PC players can therefore breathe a sigh of relief that the performance will improve considerably by the release and the monsters will look even more beautiful. MeinMMO has listed which monsters are present in Wilds in a separate article: Monster Hunter Wilds: All known monsters on the list
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The open beta of Delta Force has launched today on Steam and Epic Games. While many players are heading into battle, there is a major criticism regarding the installation of the game.
What is Delta Force? Delta Force is a multiplayer shooter that will be released for free and is funded via microtransactions. While the game is being developed by Team Jade, the TiMi Studio Group, a subsidiary of Tencent Games, is responsible for publishing.
In Delta Force, you can experience large battles with destructible buildings and many vehicles, just like in Battlefield. Therefore, comparisons between the two games are often made.
Today, the open beta for Delta Force has been released. While the beta was able to attract many players right away, there is also a major criticism within the community that does not relate to the game itself.
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Delta Force shows its first season in the trailer: Genesis
Caution during installation
What is the community criticizing? During the installation of Delta Force, the anti-cheat program ACE is installed at the kernel level of your operating system. It is not only installed, but it also remains on your computer by default, even if you uninstall the game itself.
ACE is an anti-cheat program developed by Tencent. It has often faced criticism in the past for remaining on the computer. The program has also been accused of collecting and selling all data.
On Steam, you can find correspondingly outraged players who rate Delta Force negatively due to the use of this software and express their displeasure.
For example, the player Getty writes: “The game installs a kernel-level anti-cheat without informing [..] After uninstalling the game, the kernel-level anti-cheat is NOT removed. I can still see all files in C:ProgramsAntiCheatExpert and all services (AnticheatExpert Protection, AnticheatExpert Service) on my PC. DO NOT INSTALL THIS GAME.”
High player numbers: Despite this criticism, the game seems to have generated a lot of interest among players so far. On Steamcharts.com, the game currently ranks 10th among the games with the most simultaneous players with 86,711 players.
It remains to be seen how the player numbers will develop over time and whether this is just an initial hype.
If Delta Force doesn’t appeal to you that much or if the ACE installation deters you, there are alternative titles in the world of shooters. We have also prepared an overview of the most exciting titles for you: The 10 best shooters for veterans and newcomers in 2024
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Naruto is a true anime classic, and MeinMMO wants to know from you: Which character has impressed you the most?
Here is what it’s about: The Naruto series is full of cool characters. Whether they are brave heroes, tragic figures, or charismatic villains – everyone has their own highlights. Some impress us with their strength, others with their humor or development.
But who is your absolute favorite? Maybe it’s Naruto himself, who never gives up on his dream of becoming Hokage? Or are you more Team Sasuke? Or perhaps Kakashi won you over with his laid-back attitude?
Let’s create a ranking of the most popular characters from Naruto and Naruto Shippuden together! Vote in the survey and feel free to tell us in the comments who your favorite character is and why.
How to vote
Use the survey tool (below this section) to choose your favorite character. You can only cast one vote – after all, it’s about the one character who has grown closest to your heart.
Not all characters are listed here. So if your favorite is missing, you can choose the option another and let us know in the comments who it is.
Small note: In this survey, we focus on characters from Naruto and Naruto Shippuden. Boruto: Naruto Next Generations has not been considered.
If you want to experience the story of Naruto as a video game, you might enjoy the following game:
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Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm 4 – Opening Trailer
What makes your favorite character special?
Feel free to share about your favorite in the comments. What makes a character unforgettable for you? Maybe someone surprised you, whom you initially couldn’t stand? Or is there a character who impressed you through their development? Feel free to share in the comments. And now: Have fun voting! We look forward to your ranking. MeinMMO author Christos Tsogos has ranked the 7 most powerful jutsus from Naruto: Do you know them all?
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One of the most anticipated titles for RPG fans has news: Not only is the release being postponed again, but players can also expect new information and trailers in the coming days.
Which game are we talking about? If you are into realistic role-playing games set in the medieval era, you cannot get around Kingdom Come Deliverance. The first part, released in 2018, captivated players with its authentic scenario and detailed implementation of the game world and gameplay mechanics. Even though the game could have used a bit more polish overall, it is considered a hot tip among genre fans.
So it’s no surprise that the sequel is also highly anticipated by many players. The developers at Warhorse Studios recently celebrated a milestone: Their game has been added to the wishlist of over one million Steam users.
Aside from that, the developers have important news regarding the release.
Warhorse shows 25 minutes of new gameplay from Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2
The wait ends sooner than expected
What new information is available? In a video on x.com, the PR manager of Warhorse Studios, Tobias Stolz-Zwilling, talks about the current status. The game is now nearly finished, and they are excited to show it to the fans.
The original release date on February 11, 2025, will not be adhered to. This initially causes a scare since Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 has already been postponed in the past.
However, the developers reassure fans: The RPG will not be released later, but rather a week earlier. It will be available on February 4, 2025. Tobias Stolz-Zwilling states that “2025 can start with the best game there is.”
Thanks to the rescheduling, Warhorse Studios is also avoiding some other big titles. February is quite packed: On February 11, the original date for Kingdom Come 2, Civilization VII will be released. Shortly after that come Assassin’s Creed Shadows and Avowed, and at the end of the month, players will be waiting for Monster Hunter Wilds.
Those who are waiting for several of these titles now have a bit more time for Kingdom Come – problem solved!
What else do the developers reveal? The game’s postponement is not all. Warhorse announces a new story trailer on December 5. Additionally, the system requirements for PC and consoles will also be released then.
The players of Pokémon TCG Pocket are not lacking in creativity. They have now found a trick to receive rewards faster.
There are a few options to obtain rewards in Pokémon TCG Pocket. These include missions, events, the wonder draw, or, if you’re willing to spend some money, the Premium Pass.
Players are now reporting on Reddit about a trick to quickly gain a few extra rewards daily. And it is quite simple.
You can watch the official trailer for Pokémon TCG Pocket here:
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Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket: The New Mobile Game in Trailer
Quick battle, quick rewards
What is this trick? When you receive a card through the wonder draw, you can thank the player who enabled the wonder draw. For this, the player receives a shop ticket, and you can receive up to 5 in this way every day.
You can also thank a player after you have fought against each other. Here too, you receive the shop tickets. And this is where the trick comes in. On Reddit, players are reporting about the so-called “Thanks” mode.
For this, you join a private battle with the password “THANKS”. The goal is that one of the two players quits the battle immediately after it starts and both players send each other a “thank you”. This way, both players receive the shop ticket as a reward.
With this method, you can quickly farm your daily shop tickets without disturbing players who are looking for regular battles, as you only get opponents who have also entered the password “THANKS” in the search.
Destiny 1 & 2 offer a huge universe full of stories. Many of these are not directly told, but are hidden in various lore books or item descriptions. Therefore, we present you with 5 secret facts from the loot shooter that you probably didn’t know.
What are these secret facts? These are Easter eggs and information that are hidden away. We have waded through various forums, videos, and lore books to provide you with 5 secret facts. Feel free to let us know if you knew any of them.
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Destiny 2: The launch trailer for the new episode ‘Returners’
There was a secret 4th faction that was banished
Those who started Destiny 1 surely know the factions:
New Monarchy
Future War Cult
Dead Orbit
But there was also a fourth faction that was active in the ‘government’ of the Last City, and that was the Concordat. Not much is known about this faction, but it originally held the place in the Consensus (a coalition of the various factions) that the Future War Cult later occupied.
The green symbol of the Concordat.
In Destiny 1 and 2, their traces can still be seen, especially on the PvP map ‘Bannerfall’. The place also marks the decline of the faction, as Lysander, the head of the party, wanted to overthrow the Consensus and the Speaker and rule over the Last City.
The New Monarchy and its Guardians fought a fierce battle against the Concordat on the map ‘Bannerfall’, which the former eventually won. The Concordat and its members were banished from the Last City for their treason.
The huge bone in the raid against Rhulk has a story
The raid ‘The Vow of the Disciple’ sends Guardians through the Pyramid ship of the Disciple Rhulk. During your journey through the ship, after the swamp passage, you enter a giant room with a gigantic bone in the center. Some Guardians have wondered what that gigantic bone is and especially who it came from, and there is even an answer to this.
The bone comes from the Leviathan, a creature that served the Traveler many years ago. This being at the core of the Hive planet ‘Fundament’ sealed the then Worm Gods and kept watch over them.
Rhulk’s task was to corrupt the Worm Gods, but for that he had to get past Leviathan. The Disciple made short work of him and therefore tore one of his bones out. Rhulk proudly displays it in his trophy room.
Cayde-6 showed you Europa, even before Beyond Light
The story of the Exos has been one of the biggest mysteries of Destiny. Many did not know where they came from and who created them, but with Beyond Light, the answers finally came. But did you know that Cayde-6 revealed the Deep Stone Crypt and its location even before the DLC release?
With the Collector’s Edition of ‘The Taken King’, the third expansion of Destiny 1, Cayde’s Treasure Island Book was released. The book containing various lore content about Cayde provided many clues about the Deep Stone Crypt and its location.
Originally, the Deep Stone Crypt was supposed to be located on Enceladus, an ice moon orbiting Saturn. However, Bungie changed its mind and relocated the Exo workshop to Europa, an ice moon near Jupiter. Many drawings, including documents from Clovis Bray, also support the lore direction, which was then solidified with the release of Beyond Light.
A Warlock exotic is an Easter egg from Dark Souls
Dark Souls and Destiny could not be more different, and yet there is an Easter egg in the loot shooter related to it. The Warlock robe ‘Heart of Praxic Fire’ is a clear reference to the NPC and hero from Dark Souls 1, Solaire of Astora.
An long-forgotten exotic.
This NPC is a warrior of the sunlight who is searching for his own sun. The description of the robe in Destiny 1 states: “In that moment, it shone as bright as the sun, and I wished I were as brave.”
The intrinsic perk of the exotic is also called “Praise the Sun” – just like the greeting of the sun warrior and his corresponding emote. In Destiny 1, Warlocks could activate their Solar ultimate to briefly strengthen themselves. This granted Warlocks a golden glow. Summoning a sun warrior in Dark Souls also causes him to glow golden. So, there are fitting references to Solaire and his sun.
A room in Liminality shows a tragedy from the real world
One of the most difficult strikes in Destiny 2 is Liminality. This sends the Guardians to hunt a Tormentor in the heart of the Traveler. During the strike, there is a phase where you stand before a small, ancient city that is slowly sinking into lava. This city is a memory of the Witness, representing his home. But did you know that Bungie drew inspiration from real-world events for this?
Such an event actually happened in the time of ancient Rome. The city of “Pompeii” fell victim to a volcanic eruption. Mount Vesuvius erupted, pulling the city into its downfall and destroying the surrounding area, as well as countless lives. (via vulkane.net)
When comparing the scene from the strike with the events from the real world, one can recognize the similarity of the depicted scene.
These were our 5 secret facts from Destiny 1 & 2. Did you know any of them and what information do you have that no one else knows? Let us know in the comments. You can find more about Destiny 2 here: 5 of the biggest mysteries from Destiny 1 & 2 and their answers
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The new and crazy Anime Dandadan is quite popular on Netflix. The illustrator Kensuke Creations seems to be a fan of the anime as well and illustrated a crossover with the beloved childhood series Danny Phantom.
What kind of crossover is it? The illustrator named Kensuke Creations is probably a fan of the outlandish anime Dandadan, as he published a crossover of Dandadan and the series Danny Phantom via Instagram. This is quite fitting, as both series feature ghosts and supernatural abilities prominently.
The action-supernatural manga Dandadan first appeared in April 2021 in Japan and quickly gained immense popularity and a growing fandom. In September 2024, the anime adaptation of Dandadan was launched with a theatrical release in Japan, before it was also streamed in October.
In our country, the anime has been airing since October on Netflix, Crunchyroll, and ADN with German dubbing. Dandadan is currently rated 8.7 out of 10 on IMDb, indicating a high level of approval.
Here you can catch a glimpse of the crazy anime:
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DAN DA DAN – Trailer reveals the release date of the anime
“The crossover I never knew I needed!”
This was the inspiration: Kensuke Creations thanked the American animator, screenwriter, director, and producer Butch Hartman with his post. He is responsible for various works from Nickelodeon, including Danny Phantom:
I combined my love for Dandadan with the style of my favorite cartoon Danny Phantom! A big thank you to @butchhartman for creating a series that has inspired many of us to engage with art and stories.
With the crossover, he not only reached the hearts of fans of the old children’s series but also the anime fans of Dandadan:
heartful_filling is happy: “The crossover I never knew I needed!”
_misterenigma_ writes: “Okay, this is cool. I wish there would be a TV special of this!”
texenl555 is thrilled: “This is an incredibly good concept.”
frider_night likes the crossover: “It looks so beautiful! I love the mix of the two universes.”
cghaisani can’t get enough: “I absolutely need this as a wallpaper!”
Over 100,000 people like the crossover on Instagram
What connects Dandadan with Danny Phantom? Both Danny Phantom and Dandadan tell stories of teenagers who gain powers through supernatural events and fight against ghosts and other beings. Danny becomes half-ghost after an accident with a ghost portal, while Momo and Ken from Dandadan gain abilities after encounters with ghosts and aliens.
Both stories connect supernatural adventures with adolescent everyday life. While Danny Phantom tells a classic superhero story, Dandadan stands out with quirky elements and unexpected twists.
Cool and often tough battles are what define the principle of Monster Hunter. In fact, in the beta of Monster Hunter Wilds, many players were frustrated by a different kind of difficulty in the fights: the enemies fled much faster than usual from the conflicts. The developers have taken this feedback into account and explain how it came about.
What was the problem? During the open beta from November 1st to 4th, 2024 (users with PlayStation Plus were allowed to start on October 29th), interested players could explore the first biome, the Wind Plane, and hunt monsters.
However, during the hunt, some players quickly lost their fighting spirit, as the encounters lasted only a few seconds before the target disappeared.
As a result, many hunters felt they spent more time running around chasing the monster than actually fighting it. Fans expressed their frustration on social media (for example via Reddit) and discussed possible reasons for this.
In an interview, the developers addressed this feedback, as this behavior of the monsters was not intended.
Here you can see 20 minutes of gameplay from the preview session:
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Monster Hunter Wilds: 20-minütiges Gameplay zeigt Karminwald und neue Monster
“It was not intentional for them to move on so quickly”
How did the developers respond? In an interview with VGC, the developers were asked about the issue. Director Yuya Tokuda then replied that it was a bug that has already been addressed in the newer preview version and will not be a topic in the finished game:
It was actually not a design intention to let them move on so quickly, it was just that they moved every X seconds, and that was not planned. So we fixed this bug, and since the beta test, we have received a lot of feedback, and this and many other things will be improved for the final game, and also the overall processing of how monsters decide where to go next and what to do – that will be refined for the full game.
The team wants to focus primarily on ironing out bugs and improving general performance until the release. In the finished game, the monsters will therefore be tougher than they were for some players in the beta.
Since many players encountered graphic issues during the beta, this would be one of the focal points of development. Currently, the mode with graphical priority runs at 30 FPS and the performance mode at 60 FPS, with minor limitations in graphics-intensive scenes.
How often can you listen to the same piece of music? Often. Very often. Especially the soundtrack of World of Warcraft has truly captivated a fan.
World of Warcraft is a large MMORPG. For many long-time fans, it is much more than just a game; it is even a piece of home. Sometimes, all it takes are a few sounds to evoke the warm feeling of nostalgia and to feel transported back to 20 years ago.
This leads to many of the popular WoW soundtracks still being listened to by fans with a regularity that is unmatched.
This trailer also brings a comforting feeling, which finally promises housing:
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WoW gets Player Housing – An initial teaser
What has happened? At the end of the year, Spotify releases a summary of the songs that you listened to the most on the music streaming platform with the “Wrapped” format, and some WoW fans feel caught up in the fact that they often indulge in memories of the past.
In the WoW subreddit, the user Pinch_of_Ginger shared an image of his “Wrapped.” According to this, he has played the song “Elwynn Forest” 133 times. This puts him among the 0.005% of people who have listened to the song the most. He wrote, “I, um… had a rough time…”
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That the song is so popular has many reasons. For many WoW fans, the song is associated with the feeling one had for the first time when leaving the Northern Stranglethorn, standing in the great forest of Elwynn and suddenly realizing how vast this game world is and how much there is to discover.
WoW soundtrack is extremely popular
The musical accompaniment of World of Warcraft has always been one of the great strengths of the game and constitutes an important part of the fascination. Therefore, it is not surprising that the background music of the game world also runs on loop (or at least quite frequently) for many fans outside the game. Some of the most popular pieces from the comments:
All the more incomprehensible is that a large part of the community has permanently disabled the music in World of Warcraft. Yes, exactly, you may feel personally addressed right now.
The former PlayStation head explains in an interview that modern games have become far too long. He himself is now retired and does not have the time to complete a big game. However, he also sees the problem with the developers: They develop their big titles without considering the players.
Shawn Layden, former head of PlayStation and chairman of SIE Worldwide Studios from 2014 to 2019, explained that the development of games has skyrocketed in recent years.
The reason for this is also that games have become very long and extensive. And according to Layden, such long games have nothing to do with reality. Because many people today no longer have the time to invest hundreds of hours into a game.
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A German video shows us how frightening video games were perceived 42 years ago select
Layden believes: “You are definitely short on time”
What does Layden say? In an interview with Eurogamer.com, he explained that games are getting longer and longer. He himself is now retired, but cannot even spare 90 hours of leisure time to fight his way through one of the games.
He adds that the numbers studios work with today have nothing to do with reality anymore. Previously, 100 hours of gameplay would have been great, but today, no one wants that anymore. He suggests:
I think part of the answer is – and this sounds very simple, but listen to me – I think games are too long. I haven’t even opened Red Dead Redemption 2 because I don’t have 90 hours. And I’m retired and don’t have 90 hours either.
For the longest time we talked about 100 hours of gameplay fun. ‘This is going to be crazy. There are 100 hours of gameplay fun!’ As if that were the most important thing you need to know. That was a metric in the early years when the average player was between 18 and 23. And when you’re 18 to 23, you have a lot of time and little money. But as the average age of gamers progressed into their late 20s, early 30s – well, it was the exact opposite, right? You might not be rich in money, but you are definitely short on time.
So I think our approach does not align with this market and reality.
Games with long playtime have been very successful in recent years
Why is this interesting? The most successful games of recent years include titles that can absorb hundreds of hours of time. These include The Witcher 3, Elden Ring, Baldur’s Gate 3, and even Layden’s own example, Red Dead Redemption 2. Some games even discover new content in Baldur’s Gate 3 after 1,400 hours. But these are probably peak play times that the fewest players can realistically achieve.
On the other hand, Layden’s argument is understandable. Many people who used to play a lot were still in school, were studying, or had plenty of free time. Nowadays, many of them have a job, a structured daily routine, and possibly even a family. And all these things take time. The time for hobbies, including gaming, becomes smaller compared to earlier youth.
Individual players are certainly unique when it comes to their playtime. One player has gathered particularly curious playtimes. A streamer now reveals his time – and comes to over 40,000 hours: WoW: Player plays 40,000 hours, doesn’t even use a mouse
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The paid Early Access of Path of Exile 2 starts tomorrow, December 6th at 8:00 PM. We wanted to know from you if you are in and willing to spend money on it. So many of you are in.
What does the Early Access look like? The Early Access of Path of Exile 2 starts on December 6, 2024, at 8:00 PM our time. The preload has already started. You can read more about how this is structured across different platforms in our news with all the important information about Early Access.
At the start, the first three acts of the game can be played. Six of the announced 12 classes will be available. You can also dive into the endgame already.
Unlike the final release version, the Early Access does cost money. We wanted to know from you if you will pay for it and if so, which Early Access package you have in mind.
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Path of Exile 2 shows new gameplay trailer for early access
3,618 people already know exactly how they view the Early Access
What are the results of the survey? A total of 3,618 readers participated in the survey. Since multiple answers could be selected, we captured a total of 4,001 votes.
In fact, 1,706 of you voted for the No option. This means that 47 percent of participants are out and will not start in the Early Access. The remaining 53 percent of the votes are in, and you have indicated which of the potential content packages you want.
Which Early Access packages are popular? There are a total of six Early Access packages, which, in addition to access from December 6th, also include various levels of in-game and physical goodies. Here’s how you voted:
Rank 6 – Warlord of the Karui: Only 20 votes were cast for the 240 Euro Warlord of the Karui package. It is the second most expensive bundle and comes with a shirt and a hoodie.
Rank 5– Thaumaturge of the Vaal: The middle of the five packages received 34 votes. Priced at 160 Euros, it is the first bundle that includes a physical goodie – a shirt.
Rank 4 – King of the Faridun: The King of the Faridun bundle for 100 Euros narrowly missed the podium with 119 votes.
Rank 3 – Liberator of Wraeclast: The currently most expensive package in the selection with all goodies, for which a full 480 Euros must be laid down, occupies 3rd place in the voting. At least 197 people indicated that they want to secure the largest of the potential bundles.
Rank 2 – Lord of Ogham: The second cheapest package (60 Euros) also ranks second in the survey. 199 players want to acquire this bundle from the developer.
Rank 1 – Early Access Supporter: Rank one leaves all bundles far behind – a total of 1,176 survey participants say they want to start the game with the only 30 Euro basic package.
That the cheapest bundle has the most supporters is not surprising. In fact, we would find it interesting to know why some voters chose one of the more expensive packages. Is there one that a buyer of the Early Access Supporter package would upgrade to? Let us know your thoughts in the comments.
It won’t be long until the start of the Early Access. If you are still unsure which class to start your first run with, we have the perfect reference for you: In our guide, we present all 12 Ascendancy classes that you can play in Early Access.
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On Steam and PS5, a free Marvel shooter starts tomorrow. NetEase Games has now released their plan to monetize the game in a statement. There will be battle passes and paid cosmetic items.
What kind of shooter is this? It is Marvel Rivals. A free Marvel shooter that has been in a closed alpha since May. The official release date is December 6, 2024, for Steam, PS5, and Xbox.
Here you can watch the launch trailer for Marvel Rivals:
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Marvel Rivals: The launch trailer for the shooter featuring Marvel superheroes on PS5 and Steam
NetEase Games shows monetization of Marvel Rivals
How will Marvel Rivals be monetized? NetEase Games has announced the following in an official statement:
There will be no time-limited battle passes, but rather ones that are independent.
Only cosmetic items can be purchased with in-game currency, not items that give players an advantage in battle.
There will be two currencies; one can be acquired with real money and for free, while the other can be earned for free.
What is a time-unlimited battle pass? A time-unlimited battle pass allows players to play through it at their own pace. Battle passes from other games often have an expiration date, which leads players to feel pressured to complete the battle pass quickly.
Luxury battle pass: 490 LATTICES (contains items worth a total of 8,000 UNITS)
What about pay-to-win elements? Regarding cosmetic items and pay-to-win elements, NetEase Games states on their official website:
As you know, Marvel Rivals is free to download, and heroes, cards, and other gameplay elements are completely free. However, cosmetic items will cost money, which only provide visual changes – without stat bonuses or pay-to-win elements.
They further state that the team made great efforts in designing and creating the in-game cosmetics and were inspired by the outfits from the iconic comics. They are thus a tribute to Marvel’s work.
What currencies will there be? Marvel Rivals provides the following currencies:
LATTICE: A gold currency that represents premium currency and can be obtained through purchases.
UNITS: A blue currency that can be exchanged at a 1:1 ratio. It can be earned for free in limited quantities via the battle pass, achievements, or events.
The pricing for LATTICE is as follows:
Standard price: 0.99 USD corresponds to 100 LATTICE
Top-tier price: 99.99 USD corresponds to 11,680 LATTICE
Many cosmetic items are more expensive when purchased individually than when bought in a bundle:
Standard bundle: 1,600 UNITS (actual value: 2,200 UNITS, thus 28% discount)
Additionally, there will be the possibility to obtain the typically paid cosmetic items in a free manner. You can earn them in events or by completing achievements.
In League of Legends, it has become a trend to form teams of well-known Twitch streamers. One of the currently most famous is probably Los Ratones, founded by the top streamer Caedral. However, the community poked fun at one player, considering him a weak link. But in reality, he is really good.
The LoL community welcomed the team, which had been the subject of rumors for a long time. Many thought that the top laner thebausffs was a weak point for the team, particularly due to his unusual playstyle. However, when you look at his stats, he is currently one of the best players in Europe.
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Dying and Winning
Who is thebausffs? The Swede Simon Hofverberg has made a name for himself in LoL primarily with his unusual strategies. The most famous one is the Inting-Sion. With Sion’s passive, where he revives shortly after death, you try to continuously push towers instead of eliminating opponents. So, he aims to farm and obtain gold for platings and towers.
This has led to thebausffs having a relatively high death rate, even though he wins many games. The Inting-Sion was also attempted by many players, and ultimately Riot changed the towers in 2022. However, his unusual strategy also often leads to him being reported and even occasionally banned, as he showed in 2023 on x.com.
When the announcement of Los Ratones was made, many mocked Baus as a top laner, saying he simply wasn’t good enough for this team. However, he is much better than some players might think, and this is shown not only by his current rank in Europe.
What makes thebausffs so good? As silly and crude as his strategy may seem at first glance, it requires a lot of understanding of the game. With his original Inting-Sion strategy, he tricked the bounty system, as theScore esports explains on YouTube.
The bounty system is meant to assist teams that are behind. If a team accumulates too many kills or destroys too many towers, objective bounties or individual players receive them.
However, thebausffs mainly wants platings, farm, and towers. He achieves this, and even if he dies, it’s not a problem because he creates a balance with the opponent. Platings, towers, and farm also yield gold. The trick is that his opponent eventually becomes worth more gold because he accumulates so many kills against thebausffs. However, thebausffs is not at a disadvantage, as his strategy also provides him with enough gold. If he then eliminates the opponent, he gains extra gold.
This led to the term Bausen’s Law being established, which states that every plating is worth a kill and every tower is worth two kills. Having few kills and some deaths means nothing if you have a lot of farm, platings, or towers.
This strategy is not mindless and simple. It requires a deep understanding of wave management (manipulation of minions and their movement) and micro play, which includes the small nuances on the lane such as positioning and resource management. A solid understanding of macro play, which is the bigger picture in the match, is also necessary if he wants to exert reasonable pressure. Thebausffs possesses both skills and is really good at them.
His skill is also reflected in his rank, as a user noted on reddit. On one of his accounts, he currently appears to be a Challenger with 1190 LP, ranked 44 in the EU-West leaderboard (via op.gg).
The new season in Pokémon GO started just a few days ago. And this is especially worth it for you if you enjoy doing raids.
How long does the new season run?The new season, which is named “Dual Destiny”, started on December 3, 2024. It will run until March 4, 2025. Here, you can expect the return of strong legendary Pokémon as well as new Dynamax and Gigantamax monsters.
Especially a bonus that is active throughout the entire season is likely to be interesting for those of you who enjoy completing raids. And it is completely free for you.
Here you can see the trailer for the new season:
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Pokémon GO reveals the new season Dual Destiny in the trailer
More Passes = More Raids
What kind of bonus is this? Normally, you can receive one free raid pass each day if you currently do not own one and then spin the disc of a gym. You can use this to participate locally in any raid.
In this season, this bonus is exactly increased. You can not only receive one but even 2 free passes every day. You also receive these by spinning the discs of gyms.
If you already have a free pass in your inventory, you must use it first before you can receive the second one.
For what are the passes worthwhile right now? Until Saturday, December 7, 2024, at 8:00 PM, you have time to challenge Fatalitee in the “Waiting and Drinking Tea” event. This Pokémon is currently available in the game for the first time.
On December 14, 2024, you will also have the opportunity to use the passes for 2 of the strongest attackers in the game. On this day, the Fusion Raid Day will take place, bringing Necrozma back to the game in its Dawn Wings and Dusk Mane forms, where you can gather fusion energy for the two monsters.
In Germany, there is a discussion about the 4-day workweek, but Bill Gates, the founder of Microsoft, states that he sees the future in just 3 days. However, for many companies, this could become unaffordable.
Bill Gates, the co-founder of Microsoft, sees the future of work as a week with only three days. The reason for this, he believes, lies primarily in the rapid development of artificial intelligence. Because AI will change the workplace as significantly as the computer did 20 years ago.
At first glance, this sounds tempting, but many people fear that the use of AI could ultimately cost them their jobs.
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AI has the same impact on work as the computer did years ago
What does Bill Gates say? During an appearance on Trevor Noah’s “What Now?” podcast, Gates shared his vision of a future where AI-driven productivity gains could lead to a three-day workweek. This is reported by the French magazine Jeuxvideo.com.
In the conversation, he emphasized that AI will play a significant role in the workplace in the future. He compared the effects of AI to the invention of the computer and stated that AI will not eliminate jobs but fundamentally change them. The computer also did not completely abolish jobs; it only transformed them.
According to him, the increase in efficiency due to AI capabilities would pave the way for a significant reduction in working hours without endangering overall productivity.
In the tech sector, there are repeated reports that people are being fired due to AI. However, the transition has not always been smooth in the past. The English-language magazine cbsnews.com reports:
The Washington Post reported on two copywriters who lost their livelihoods because their employers decided that ChatGPT could do the work cheaper.
Media companies like CNET have already laid off reporters because they used AI to write articles that later had to be corrected for plagiarism.
A counseling center used a chatbot for eating disorders to replace human employees who had organized themselves in a union. After the bot gave people problematic advice, it had to be shut down.
Many therefore see AI not only as a means to increase productivity but also as a risk to their own jobs. This is because AI is significantly cheaper in everyday life than the salary of an expensive employee. The fear has now become so great, that Generation Z is now taking on manual jobs, because they believe they could be less displaced here.
On the other hand, young people are more open to AI: Especially younger employees who have grown up with rapid technological advancements are generally more receptive to the concept of AI-driven changes in work. Older generations, however, tend to express more concern about potential disruptions.
Are there safe jobs? The CEO of ChatGPT explained in an interview which professions AI cannot replace. In total, he came up with 34 professions that are safe from artificial intelligence. Alongside bus drivers and hairdressers, some other lesser-known jobs are included: The inventor of AI ChatGPT reveals which 34 professions AI will never be able to replace
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In Hearthstone, you can now spend even more money. Because Blizzard wants to make a profit from the Battlegrounds mode as well.
If you look at the criticism of Hearthstone in the official forums or the game’s subreddit, the community seems to be in agreement: The monetization is seen as brazen or even outrageous. This has been the case for quite a while, but it has now reached a new high. With the latest patch, Blizzard has introduced two things that collectively make people shake their heads.
Soon there will even be StarCraft content in Hearthstone:
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StarCraft in Hearthstone – the old team returns
What is the problem with Hearthstone? A large portion of Hearthstone fans are not even interested in the regular game; instead, they play the “Battlegrounds” mode. This is an autobattler that can be played for free – no cards are required. However, this is a problem for Blizzard because they hardly make any money with this game mode. The developers have already tried to change this in several ways:
There is a special Battlegrounds battle pass that grants additional rewards.
Owners of the battle pass have a larger hero selection at the start of a round.
You can spend real money or real money currency on cosmetic skins.
There are numerous cosmetics such as battlegrounds or attack animations that can be additionally purchased.
What has Blizzard done now? The latest patch has added an additional in-game resource called “Battleground Tokens.” These tokens can be used to re-roll the hero pool at the beginning of a match. For example, if someone sees 4 heroes they do not want to play, they can re-roll each of those heroes for one battleground token each.
This increases the selection possibility at the start of a round from 4 to up to 8 heroes – in comparison, “free2play” players only have 2 heroes to choose from.
A few tokens can be earned for free per season, but the vast majority must be purchased with real money. The price per token is between 20 cents and 25 cents, depending on the offer. This means that in each match, you can spend up to 1 euro extra.
A new method to spend money in Hearthstone. It is not well received.
The gap in selection between “free2play” and “paying players” is also widening in the Battlegrounds mode. Those who consistently “reinvest” now have four times the hero selection compared to free2play players.
The second new feature is a “Plus” battle pass for Battlegrounds. This costs an additional 5 euros and grants an additional free battleground token in each round (which can only be used in the current match).
One of the biggest criticisms remains that the primary in-game resource “gold” cannot be used at all for the Battlegrounds mode. Because those who mainly play “Battlegrounds” receive a lot of gold. However, since they do not spend this on card packs or arena rounds, the gold has no value at all. Blizzard’s refusal to make new currencies purchasable with gold or to allow anything for the Battlegrounds mode to be purchased with gold has caused a lot of anger – and this has been the case for years.
Because those who have been playing only or mainly the Battlegrounds mode for years have many tens of thousands of gold pieces that cannot be spent on anything useful or fun in this mode. Neither the battle pass nor skins for this mode can usually be purchased with gold.
Many fans are worried that Blizzard will increasingly introduce monetization options into the Battlegrounds mode that provide small advantages until ultimately free2play players are no longer able to compete at all. Hearthstone has been criticized in recent weeks anyway, recently, a card had to be nerfed so hard that it was practically deleted.
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The spoilers for Chapter 1133 of the manga One Piece are out, and it could finally be that “the one marked by flames” appears. He plays arguably the most important role in the great race for the One Piece, the legendary treasure.
Warning, spoilers: We are discussing the events from Chapter 1133 of the One Piece manga.
Who could it be? The spoilers for the upcoming chapter reveal that Nico Robin and Sauro finally reunite. The two were friends in Nico Robin’s childhood but were separated by the Buster Call on their home, Ohara.
Sauro was caught in an ice attack from Aokiji but managed to escape thanks to the fire that broke out around him. However, he sustained burns that could indicate he was “marked by flames”.
What is so special about that? The “one marked by flames” is said to possess the last Road Poneglyph. No one knows who he is or where he is located. Whoever gathers all the Road Poneglyphs knows the location of the One Piece. That’s why this person is arguably the most wanted among pirates.
There is also a big race for treasure in the One Piece Stampede movie:
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Anime: The Movie Trailer for One Piece Stampede
Sauro could be the key person for the One Piece
What supports this? Sauro has burns on his skin, like the person marked by flames. Additionally, he had access to all knowledge about the world thanks to the great library of Ohara. He even managed to save some books from the Buster Call to Elban.
Furthermore, Nico Robin was shown when the “one marked by flames” was first hinted at. Perhaps Oda wanted to tease that he is connected to the Straw Hat pirate. If it turns out to be him, it would be a great advantage for the Straw Hat crew in the race for the One Piece.
What argues against it? In Chapter 1081, Blackbeard and his crew discuss the person. They note the following myths about the character:
He supposedly owns a pitch-black ship
Any ship approaching him is pulled into gigantic whirlpools
He is also said to possess a Devil Fruit power
Everything we know about Sauro argues against it. He was previously a vice admiral in the Navy and was washed ashore on Ohara after his exit. Additionally, Aokiji states that he did not see a stone block in Ohara at the time that could have been a Road Poneglyph.
Fans of the world of Middle-earth can actually look forward to a lot of new content in 2024. The series The Rings of Power received a second season, and now in December, a new movie will be released in theaters. The anime The Lord of the Rings: The Battle of the Rohirrim consciously avoids well-known elements.
What is The Lord of the Rings: The Battle of the Rohirrim? The anime film takes place over 200 years before the events of The Lord of the Rings and tells the story of the Rohirrim, who live as a horse-riding people in Rohan. The focus is on Helm Hammerhand, who must defend himself and his people against the Dunlendings.
The film is directed by Kenji Kamiyama, who has directed several projects in the Ghost in the Shell franchise and has been active in the anime scene for years. He also worked in the animation department on the anime classic Akira.
The Lord of the Rings: The Battle of the Rohirrim differs significantly in approach from The Rings of Power. The producer explains in an interview why they are incorporating fewer elements from the films.
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The Lord of the Rings: The Battle of the Rohirrim – The next film in Middle-earth will be an anime
It is meant to be a standalone story
What does the producer say? In light of the upcoming release, the film’s producer Philippa Boyens spoke with SFX magazine (via gamesradar.com). There, he talked about the approach to the stories and elements known from the books and films. They consciously wanted to distance themselves from familiar characters and items.
One of the reasons I have continually asked myself what our excursion back into the world of Middle-earth could look like is that we did not want it to involve the Dark Lords or the Rings, and that it could be a standalone story that does not necessarily involve characters we already know, but revolves around entirely new characters.
Philippa Boyens about The Battle of the Rohirrim
To ensure that the film works as an independent movie and standalone story, they wanted to omit characters like Sauron or powerful objects like the Rings. This also has the advantage of not violating parts of the lore. A point that many fans dislike about The Rings of Power.
According to Boyens, they chose the Rohirrim because they have always been fascinated by them as humans. Such a story would function independently in animated form. The story of Helm Hammerhand immediately came to mind when an anime film was suggested to them.
When will The Battle of the Rohirrim be released? The film will be released on December 12, 2024, in regular cinemas in Germany. This is the 10th film in the Tolkien universe, and it will not be the last. Several projects are currently still in the works. We have summarized all films in the ranking here: All 9 films of The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit ranked – Which one is the best?
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