New MMORPG to EverQuest is supposed to be a modern reboot for Part 1, one detail makes skeptical

Karsten Scholz Karsten Scholz Reading time 4 minutes

It’s time for our MeinMMO format “MMORPG News in Two Minutes.” We summarize the most important news from the best genre in the world. Look forward to an update on EverQuest 3, new content for Aion Classic, the launch of Corepunk, and much more.

The highlights of the week:

What else has happened? The new MMORPG Corepunk started its Early Access this week. The preliminary verdict of many fans is positive as they enjoy the old-school gaming experience. Also cool: Once you reach the current maximum level of 20, you earn real money currency instead of leveling up for the fair in-game shop.

Gameplay from the freshly started Early Access MMORPG Corepunk:

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Corepunk – 15 Minutes Gameplay

The Largest Update for Aion Classic is Live

This is what happened in the big MMORPGs:

This is what happened in the smaller MMORPGs:

  • The German developers of CipSoft continue to clean up in their MMORPG Tibia. This time, a character that ranked high in the global leaderboard was caught. The developers have since commented on the account penalties and announced subsequent reviews of the deletions (via tibia.com).
  • The game RuneScape, released in January 2001, is one of the largest and most successful MMORPGs in gaming history. The classic “Old School” version has now achieved an impressive record.
  • On eveonline.com, the developers of Eve Online presented the changes from the Revenant update. Expect tactical mercenary operations, and you currently need to defend the Deathless facilities.
  • This week, a new event and a fresh raid boss went live on the servers of Tarisland (via tarisglobal.com), and the developers have published a roadmap for December 2024 (via X).
  • The developers of EverQuest have released a preview of the update “The Outer Brood” (via everquest.com), which is set to launch next week.
  • Embers Adrift is currently Free2Play, as the developers lost an important partner. An update regarding the planned move to Steam was recently shared on the official Discord (via mmorpg.com): The new product page should be almost ready and – according to the plan – go live over the weekend.
  • A major update for Lineage 2M is set to release on December 1, 2024, which will bring a new class (Twin Axes), a fresh dungeon, and a pet system (via mmorpg.org.pl).
  • Aion Classic has received its largest update yet with 3.0. “The Path of the Brawler” raises the maximum level to 60, introduces the class of brawler, and offers various new challenges (via gameforge.com).
  • On the legendary servers of Angmar and Mordor in Lord of the Rings Online, the Mines of Moria will open on December 4, 2024 (via YouTube).
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This is what happened with MMORPGs in development:

  • The MMORPG Ashes of Creation shows no mercy to cheaters even in Alpha and deletes 100 characters.
  • According to a post by the developers, work on the MMORPG Eternal Tombs has progressed well this year. They plan to start the next testing phases at the end of February or early March 2025 (via eternaltombs.com).
  • The EverQuest announced in September 2023 is apparently not going to be EverQuest 3, but rather a kind of reboot for the first part (via mmorpg.org.pl), with modern graphics and updated gameplay. In an interview, the developers state (via YouTube) that EverQuest 2 has been a kind of curse for the first part because many players switched to the new MMORPG. They want to prevent this next time. Apparently, the project is still in the concept phase 14 months after the announcement (!) and there is not even a prototype.
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That summarizes the most important events that have recently happened in the world of MMORPGs.

What have you enjoyed this week? What have you been annoyed about? Let us know in the comments. If you’re looking for a humorous yet informative overview of online role-playing games, be sure to check this out: Report, columns, talks, and the top list of the best MMORPGs of all time – that was the topic week of MeinMMO

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Fortnite: Story trailer for Chapter 6 Season 1 shows how an asteroid unleashes the demons

Christos Tsogos Christos Tsogos Reading time < 1 minutes

You won’t have to wait long in Fortnite for the start of Chapter 6 Season 1 anymore. To build hype, Epic Games has released two trailers, one of which shows the story of how the new map and the demons came to be. You can find more information here.

What kind of trailer is this? Fortnite has released its new story trailer for Chapter 6 Season 1. In this, Epic Games shows how the new events of the upcoming chapter came to be. A chase and a battle with swords and firearms are impressively demonstrated.

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Fortnite: Chapter 6 – Season 1 showcases battles against demons in the cinematic trailer

New reality with new problems

What can be seen in the new story trailer for Chapter 6 Season 1? An asteroid has breached reality 783 and crashed into the new map. The cosmic shockwave activated a demonic portal, unleashing countless monsters onto the map.

After that, a foot chase ensues with the leader of the demons and two skins from the upcoming Battle Pass. During the fight against the horned monster, other skins are shown, including a Durr Burger in sushi variant and Baymax in modern samurai armor.

The chase now showcases more parts of the upcoming map, including a small town, a mystical forest on the back of a giant turtle, and a dark portal in the middle of a Japanese temple. From this, even a faceless samurai appears with various seals as a hat.

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An intense battle develops as both parties fight for victory. Ultimately, the hunters win the battle, and the trailer ends. Besides the story trailer, Epic Games has also uploaded the gameplay trailer. You can learn more about it in our overview: Fortnite showcases its new skins in the fight against demons in the new trailer for Chapter 6 Season 1

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Fortnite shows its new skins in the fight against demons in the new trailer for Chapter 6 Season 1

Christos Tsogos Christos Tsogos Reading time 2 minutes

You no longer have to wait long for the start of Chapter 6 Season 1 in Fortnite. To build hype, Epic Games has released two trailers, and one of them showcases the gameplay with the new skins from the Battle Pass. You can find more information here.

What does the new trailer show? Fortnite has released its new gameplay trailer for Chapter 6 Season 1. In this, Epic Games shows what new features you can expect in the new chapter. Besides the new skins from the Battle Pass, you’ll also see new items, weapons, and features.

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Expanded parkour, new swords, and demonic masks

What can I expect in Chapter 6 Season 1? Epic Games has done a lot to offer players something new again. The parkour has been expanded in the trailer. You can now not only jump over low obstacles but also overcome high walls.

So you will climb over them and can zigzag jump from wall to wall – this will be especially interesting for those who enjoy chases.

As for weapons, there are new items to discover. The energy blade from Chapter 4 is back, along with more swords with different elements that grant you new abilities. This includes a new assault rifle and an SMG.

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Last but not least, there are new items such as the demonic masks that grant you new abilities. The trailer showcased a fiery mask that allows you to throw fireballs. Additionally, you will find useful helpers that grant you bonuses.

In the trailer, the skin of Baymax takes a Slurp companion from its back to equip itself and its allies with shields. This was the first trailer for Chapter 6 Season 1. What details could you recognize in the trailer? Feel free to let us know your first thoughts on the new chapter. You can find more about the release in our overview: Fortnite is launching Chapter 6 soon: Everything about leaks, Season 1 map, and live event

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She was the largest German streamer on Twitch – Now at just 24 years old, she is ending her career

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Antonia “Reved” Staab (24) was the biggest streamer on German Twitch for 3 years. Then she announced a streaming break for health reasons. Now she is extending the break to her other social media channels.

Who is it about? Antonia “Reved” Staab started her career with Minecraft on YouTube and rose to become the biggest streamer on German Twitch within a few years. With the Streamer Awards, she also organized an important event for the German scene.

In August 2023, however, she unexpectedly announced a longer streaming break. The 24-year-old had long suffered from unexplained headaches and said she felt health-wise like a 70-year-old. Now Reved is saying goodbye to social media.

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Reved says: She cannot heal with social media

Why is she quitting? In a YouTube video from November 29, 2024, Reved announced that she would be stepping back from all her social media channels indefinitely. The 24-year-old leaves it open whether she will return, but talks about her “last video.”

The streamer explains that the causes of many of her physical ailments are actually of a psychological nature. She had said something similar in May when she reported how much she suffered from her relationship with Twitch streamer Anni The Duck.

Now she has realized that the public discourse is getting in the way of her healing. She needs distance from it – both personally and professionally.

Moreover, there has been a death in the streamer’s family, which has thrown her off track.

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A life outside of social media

What’s next: As Reved explains, social media has defined her previous life. She started at the age of 14, moved to the streamer paradise Madeira at 18, and became a full-time streamer. Now she wants to find out what she might actually enjoy outside of it.

The timing is quite unfortunate, as her Streamer Awards will take place next week, and she is also releasing merchandise again. Instead of her, the event will now be hosted by the streamers Rezo and NoWay.

The streamer says: She cannot step on stage in a good mood and host an event.

Especially because she loves streaming so much, she now has to pull the emergency brake before she loses all joy in it, says Reved. She makes it clear that she would love to come back one day, but cannot promise whether, when, and in what form that will happen.

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Reved emphasizes several times that this year topics have resurfaced that are very distressing for her. This could refer to the quake that shook the German Twitch scene in spring 2024: How €2.50 plunged German Twitch into chaos and led to the career end of two influencers.

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A movie was bigger than Dune and Deadpool in 2024 and it will make your children happy

Niko Hernes Niko Hernes Reading time 2 minutes

2024 was once again an exciting year for cinema with some successful movies. Many are likely thinking of Deadpool and Wolverine or Dune 2. But the true star of the year is a film that might not come to mind immediately. The whole genre showed how successful it is this year.

How was the cinema year 2024? 2023 was the year of Barbenheimer. Barbie and Oppenheimer created a cinema hype and many visitors during a similar release period. Barbie grossed over 1.4 billion US dollars, making it the highest-grossing film of the year (via Box Office Mojo).

In 2024, there was no such cinema event. The highest-grossing film of 2024 (as of November 29, 2024) was Inside Out 2 with a box office of nearly 1.7 billion US dollars. Therefore, the film is even more successful than Deadpool and Wolverine and Dune: Part Two (via Box Office Mojo). This also shows a trend that has emerged in 2024.

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Families and Children are Strong Moviegoers

Which genre was the big star of 2024? Looking at the top 10 based on box office results on Box Office Mojo, one can see how big animated films were in 2024.

Among the top 10 are:

  • Inside Out 2 (approx. 1.7 billion US dollars)
  • Despicable Me 4 (approx. 1.3 billion US dollars)
  • and Kung Fu Panda 4 (approx. 500 million US dollars)

Thus, animated films also outshine the sci-fi genre, which is represented twice with Dune: Part Two (approx. 700 million US dollars), Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire (approx. 600 million US dollars), and Planet of the Apes: New Kingdom (approx. 400 million US dollars).

Already in 2023, with films like The Super Mario Bros. Movie and Spider-Man: Across the Spiderverse, it was shown that not only children and families go to such films, but almost every target group does.

2024 is also not the end for animated hits. On November 28, Moana 2 was released, which had already performed very well in previews (via The Hollywood Reporter). Also, Mufasa: The Lion King (if counted as an animated film) has promising projections.

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What about animated films in 2025? 2025 is also packed with animated films again, including many that have potential for high box office results:

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  • The SpongeBob Movie: The Search for SquarePants
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In addition to sequels, one must also not forget the new films, even in the animation sector. A film from DreamWorks mixed science fiction with animation and became a successful critical favorite: A new sci-fi film is loved by critics – It is rated better than Dune 2 and Alien: Romulus

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“I Sweated the Whole Way” – Player Buys Gaming PC with Nvidia Geforce RTX 4090 for Only 1,100 Euros, Almost Destroys It on the Way Home

Gerald Wessel Gerald Wessel Reading time 3 minutes

It is a bargain, several thousand euros reduced. Reddit prevents the lucky one from losing his PC with RTX 4090 again immediately.

The title image is symbolic.

What kind of PC did the player buy? Reddit user PrestigeMaster reported in the Subreddit pcmasterrace about a six-hour trip during which he snagged an amazing deal: a gaming PC with Nvidia Geforce RTX 4090 and an Intel Core i9-13900K for the equivalent of just under 1,100 euros.

According to Techpowerup, the 4090 is still the fastest gaming GPU almost two years after its launch. The Intel CPU is no longer at the top, but still belongs to the top ten (via hardwaredealz).

As prices on Ebay for used hardware show, he would have saved at least 1,000 euros in Germany – the GPU alone costs about 1,800 euros. With CPU, motherboard, SSD, and RAM, the total value is likely to be over 2,500 euros.

The Reddit community was able to share in PrestigeMaster’s happy trip home – to his luck. After his purchase, he posted a photo of the packed back seat of the car. Someone spotted a detail in the photo that could have cost the lucky new owner his PC.

He could surely thoroughly and enjoyably test his new top hardware in these shooters:

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Heavy is the burden of the graphics card

How did the player almost destroy the PC? Reddit user Carl_Chocolate advised the lucky buyer to support the GPU or lay the computer down. If a PC is transported upright, there is a risk of damaging the PCI-Express slot via which the graphics card is connected to the motherboard or even destroying the graphics card completely.

During shocks, the entire weight of the Nvidia Geforce RTX 4090 repeatedly falls down and pulls at the socket. Neither the socket nor the connector for the graphics card inserted in the socket is designed for this. Moreover, this specific graphics card is a large and correspondingly heavy device.

The PC is strapped in, but still, shocks can damage the unsecured GPU inside. Source: Reddit: PrestigeMaster

The rest of the hardware is less at risk even when standing upright. However, the CPU cooler also feels more comfortable during transport when the PC is lying down.

What solution did PrestigeMaster find? Laying it down was not an option; there wasn’t enough space, as he reported in a comment directly under the post. He stopped immediately and improvised: He squeezed air out of an empty plastic bottle and wedged it underneath the Nvidia Geforce RTX 4090, so that it rested on it. Nevertheless, he felt the three-hour drive home was a sweaty affair.

Our expert assessment considers his solution okay, but it would have been even better to lay the PC down additionally. Ideally, he should have secured it and spared himself the anxious sweat by removing it and placing it in a safe and padded container.

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Company behind LoL announces new game with Open World, but players call it a copy

Niko Hernes Niko Hernes Reading time 2 minutes

Sony has built many AAA brands during the PS4 era to highlight its portfolio. Among them is also Horizon Zero Dawn by Guerilla Games. This seems to please a gigantic Chinese company as well, because a new game looks suspiciously similar to the Sony brand.

What is it about? The Chinese developer Polaris announced the new game Light of Motiram. Polaris is part of the mega-corporation Tencent, which has a lot of influence in the gaming industry. Tencent owns companies like Riot Games and shares in Epic Games, Ubisoft, and also FromSoftware, with whom Sony is likely in acquisition negotiations.

China has now become one of the largest developers in the video game sector, but Light of Motiram directly reminds one at first glance of the PS4 game Horizon Zero Dawn. You can find a trailer for it here:

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Absolutely no shame

What is Light of Motiram? The game is supposed to be released on Steam and Epic, but currently has no release date. Light of Motiram is an open-world survival game with crafting elements. What is special about the setting is the mechanical creatures that look suspiciously like those in Horizon Zero Dawn.

Instead of a cinematic story, Light of Motiram is likely more oriented towards games like Palworld. You gather resources, fish, and build bases. Various mecha monsters can be tamed and used for combat and production. Like Palworld, Light of Motiram is also expected to offer online co-op.

Under the x-post from Gematsu, most users are mocking the similarities. @raider99k (via x.com) even writes that the cover and the colors of the game look just like those of Horizon Zero Dawn. You can see the cover here:

Light of Motiram Cover

The user @_KeanuReaves (via x.com) writes: Absolutely no shame. I love the fact that an image like this immediately conjures up the iconic feeling of Horizon and doesn’t feel like its own thing at all.

So far, Sony or Guerrilla Games have not publicly commented on the game.

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Whether there will be problems with Sony is currently still unclear. Palworld also faced accusations that even led to a lawsuit with Nintendo. However, that doesn’t seem to harm Palworld’s success: A lawsuit from Nintendo cannot slow down the success of Palworld, even surpassing Dragon Ball

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5 Gifts for Gamers under 50 €, which you can buy on Amazon

Dariusz Müller Dariusz Müller Reading time 4 minutes

If you want to give a gamer a gift, it can get expensive quickly – especially if it’s an ambitious player who expects better performance from the hardware they use. MeinMMO editor Dariusz presents you here some gift ideas under €50 that you can give to almost any gamer.

What kind of gift ideas are these? I have gathered 5 gift ideas for you, of which I believe every gamer can use at least one of these gifts. I have made sure not to exceed the price limit of €50.

I deliberately refrained from recommending a mouse or keyboard, a professional controller with extra buttons, a microphone, a back-friendly chair, speakers, or similar items. These are all products that have a significant impact on the gaming experience, and it’s easy to buy “the wrong” one. Additionally, these are often not cheap products, which is why a wrong purchase would be even more frustrating.

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1. Snuggie with Sleeves – about €20

The most important and best gift first: A Snuggie with sleeves. Nobody wants to feel uncomfortable or freeze while gaming. A warming Snuggie is always a good idea. To ensure that movement isn’t restricted while gaming, I recommend a blanket with sleeves. This way, one can snuggle into the blanket and still use a mouse, keyboard, controller, or even a steering wheel unhindered.

2. USB Hub – about €10

We gamers have thousands of devices connected to our PC or console, and many of them are powered by a USB connection. Here, a USB hub can prove to be very useful, as it provides additional USB ports. This way, your favorite gamer won’t have to constantly switch the connected devices/cables and potentially climb behind the desk.

For me, a USB hub from “Anker” has proven itself. It works both on a PC and with a PlayStation or Xbox. I have been using it for about 4 years now and it still works perfectly – proving to be durable and reliable.

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3. Mouse Pad – available in every price range

Many gamers do have a mouse pad but don’t maintain it regularly and play on one that is completely worn out. A new, clean mouse pad not only looks nice, but it can also help that said gamer plays better – for example, because the mouse glides better again.

Since there are countless different mouse pads, you can find one in every price range. If your favorite gamer likes to play competitively, they may prefer a certain speed for the mouse pad. However, many gamers do not care about that at all. Here, it might be useful to do a little digging beforehand.

Note: This gift unfortunately isn’t suitable for every gamer as it is primarily aimed at PC players. If your loved ones use a PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, or gaming handhelds like the Steam Deck for gaming, they won’t find much use for a mouse pad.

4. Stick Attachments or Mouse Feet – €10-20

Depending on whether your favorite gamer plays with a mouse and keyboard or primarily holds a controller, new mouse feet or attachments for the sticks can be a good and relatively inexpensive gift idea.

Why are mouse feet useful? Mouse feet are the sliding surfaces underneath the mouse. They make contact with the mouse pad and can actually wear out – many gamers don’t know that. If the mouse feet are heavily worn, it can damage the mouse pad. This will also wear out, reducing the glide quality of the mouse pad. It can be sensible to occasionally replace mouse feet.

Note: When buying mouse feet, you need to ensure you buy the correct ones. You should know which mouse is used. If you buy mouse feet for a different mouse, even if it’s from the same manufacturer, they won’t fit. You must buy the exact model.
Ideally, you can find this out with clever questions.

I personally have been using mouse feet from Corepad on various mice for several years and am very satisfied with their quality. They have a good lifespan, are easy to apply, and do not come off the mouse unintentionally.

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Why are attachments for the sticks useful? The thumbsticks (short sticks) of a controller are responsible for controlling the game character and therefore constantly come into contact with the thumbs of the gamer while gaming. Over time, this causes them to wear out – especially with intense use. However, not everyone dares to replace the stick of a controller, and it’s often not worth it to send a years-old controller for repair just to change the stick – especially when the sticks are “only” worn but otherwise work.

Instead of replacing a stick, you can buy attachments for the sticks. They come in different varieties. Some are particularly high and are supposed to improve performance while playing, while others are simple rubber covers that protect the stick and potentially provide more grip.

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5. In-Ear Headphones Instead of Heavy Headset – about €25

Why headphones? Many gamers play with a headset. However, they come with several disadvantages, starting with the fact that even audio experts say that gaming headsets are not of good quality. They are often quite heavy, warm on the ears in summer, and ruin the gamer’s hairstyle.

Nevertheless, many gamers are reluctant to use in-ear headphones. However, having a cheap pair at home as an alternative isn’t a bad idea: for example, if the headset breaks or if the fabric covers of the ear cups need to be washed.

I personally have been gaming with various IEMs (in-ear monitors) for about 2 years and can recommend the 7Hz Salnotes Zero for shooter players. With these headphones, I have heard my opponents’ footsteps better in games like Valorant or Rainbow Six: Siege due to the neutral tuning than with expensive gaming headsets that cost me over €250. But even compared to other IEMs, the Zero is incredibly good for the price.

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However, I tested the headphones with a cable without a microphone and cannot comment on the quality of the microphone. Experience shows that the microphone on such cables is usually not very high quality. If there is a need, you can give a USB microphone as a gift for Easter or the next birthday.

If you are unsure about what to think of the Hz Salnotes Zero and whether they are suitable as a gift, you can read my complete review of the headphones on MeinMMO: Audio expert designs headphones for under €30 and I have never heard steps in a shooter so well

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A network allegedly wanted to sue The Simpsons over a joke, which would have been self-defeating

Niko Hernes Niko Hernes Reading time 2 minutes

The Simpsons have been making fun of everything and everyone since 1989. Naturally, this has led to various disputes with other parties. In 2003, a controversial joke was made about a network that would have shot itself in the foot with a lawsuit.

The Simpsons have been represented on television for over 30 years and from the very beginning, the television family made fun of everything: pop culture, celebrities, politicians, and sometimes even their own “controversial” network, Fox.

In 2003, a joke for the Fox network was apparently a bit too much. It allegedly caused a dispute between the network and the show. The big problem was: The Simpsons belonged to Fox at that time.

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Fox against Fox?

What kind of gag is it about? In season 14, episode 14 (Krusty in Congress), the Simpsons have a big problem: Due to changed flight routes, they can no longer enjoy a quiet moment in their house. To solve the problem, Krusty the Clown is supposed to run as a Republican in Congress. To do this, he has to adapt to political games.

This leads to a gag at the expense of the conservative Fox News network. In the episode, there is a ticker at the bottom of the screen that uses exaggerated statements against Democrats: Do Democrats cause cancer? In the interview, the Democrat is also shown with a Soviet flag and referred to as Comrade.

This was apparently too much for Fox News, as Matt Groening told a radio station in 2003. Legal action was allegedly threatened (via independent.co.uk):

We did the ticker at the bottom of the screen. Fox said they would sue the show. And we decided to take the risk because we didn’t believe Rupert Murdoch would pay for Fox to sue itself. We got away with it.

Since then, Fox is said to have had a rule that no more fake news tickers are made, as it could confuse the viewers. At that time, Fox also commented on the accusations. According to the Guardian, Fox denied the allegations and said: We are racking our brains here. We liked the cartoon. We thought it was great.

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Fox News is considered to be a very conservative news channel, often expressing political bias. Especially under Rupert Murdoch, the network was seen as very manipulative. Such orientations obviously do not fit with relatively open and critical shows like The Simpsons, where views are expressed much more liberally and globally. Mr. Burns is a similarly critical figure in The Simpsons, but he would never fire Homer: Homer causes many accidents at the nuclear power plant in the TV show The Simpsons and is not fired because there is a deal with Mr. Burns

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In the new strategy game on Steam, you can test for free whether your decisions lead to the empire

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Global strategy, urban planning, and decisions with consequences: A new strategy game on Steam combines all of that and is now playable for free for a limited time.

Which game is being discussed here? We are talking about Kaiserpunk, the new strategy game from Overseer Games. They have already released two building games on Steam, Aquatico and Patron. Both titles are currently rated “mostly positive” by players.

Kaiserpunk is set to be released on February 27, 2025, just a few weeks after Civilization 7. The title will therefore have strong competition right at launch. However, with a mix of global strategy and urban planning in an alternate 20th century, Kaiserpunk might find its niche.

You can watch a trailer for the game here:

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Kaiserpunk: Gameplay trailer for the mix of construction and global strategy on Steam

Mix of Global Strategy and Urban Planning

What makes Kaiserpunk so special? Strategy games often focus on a specific aspect: You either build detailed cities but forgo a large world map, or you prefer to strategize on a grand scale, but this means you are less involved in the actual events.

Kaiserpunk aims to excel on both the large and small scale. You start with a city that you build by hand, like in Anno 1800. There, you manage the production of important resources and the satisfaction of your citizens.

As the game progresses, you will build more cities alongside your first one, expand on the world map, and gradually fight your way up to world power. Just like in Frostpunk 2, the game presents you with decisions that can have far-reaching consequences.

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How can I try the game? Whether Kaiserpunk manages to achieve this mix and is fun can be discovered in the next free playtest. This will take place from November 29 to December 3. You only need to request access on Steam.

The global strategy game Hearts of Iron 4, which may have served as a model here, recently received a new DLC. However, it is quite controversial, especially in Germany. An expert in the game explains why he will not discuss the DLC on his channel.

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GameStop: One of the most well-known gaming stores is closing all branches in Germany, affecting 500 employees

Cedric Holmeier Cedric Holmeier Reading time 2 minutes

Recently, there were only 69 GameStop stores left in Germany, down from over 200. However, even these will close by early 2025.

What’s happening with GameStop in Germany? While many Germans are already stocking up on Christmas gifts for their loved ones on Black Friday, the end of the largest game retail chain in Germany is looming.

After initial indications of the closure of the remaining 69 stores on November 28, 2024, the employees have now been informed, according to gameswirtschaft.de. Employees are no longer accepting pre-orders, and the sale of gift cards has also been halted.

In response to customer inquiries, some employees have indeed confirmed the closure of their stores, multiple times across Germany. All stores are expected to close by January 31, 2025.

The GameStop stock was once on everyone’s lips, and now there is supposed to be a movie about it. Here you can see the trailer:

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1. Trailer for „Dumb Money“ – adaptation of the events surrounding the GameStop stock

500 Employees Facing Unemployment

What will happen to the employees? As the chain is withdrawing completely from Germany, all employees are likely to lose their jobs. According to Gameswirtschaft, in 2024 the retail chain was the fourth-largest employer in the gaming industry in Germany, with 500 employees.

In 2023, GameStop already closed more than 100 stores in Germany. This primarily affected medium-sized cities or cities that had more than one branch.

The corporation’s headquarters in the USA, as well as the German company behind the stores, have not yet responded to a press inquiry from Gameswirtschaft. Should a response with an official statement be provided, we will update this article.

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What about the other stores in Europe? GameStop employs over 4,000 people worldwide. After the latest quarterly figures, the US corporation had already announced plans to close stores. In this context, all GameStop stores in Switzerland were sold to the competing company Cidiverte this week.

The Milan-based company operates the Gamelife stores in Switzerland, among others. The stores in Italy are also expected to go to this company. These branches will then be operated as Gamelife branches.

Thus, the GameStop brand is almost completely disappearing from Europe. Only in France are there still stores. Whether a takeover or closure is also planned here remains uncertain. Even though the stores in Germany are unlikely to be saved, a tweet could earn the corporation a lot of money: Stock of the struggling store chain GameStop takes off after a post on Twitter

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The new MMORPG Ashes of Creation brings the best feature from Throne and Liberty in December

Cedric Holmeier Cedric Holmeier Reading time 2 minutes

The new MMORPG Ashes of Creation has revealed new information about the major update in December. Included is the best feature from Throne and Liberty.

What is this update about? The developers of Ashes of Creation announced the major update for Alpha 2 in a livestream. The current version of the MMORPG is divided into 3 phases. As of October 25, 2024, the game is in the first phase of Alpha 2.

Here, players can try out the MMORPG on weekends and test some initial features. Starting December 20, 2024, the second phase of Alpha 2 will begin. From that point on, players can play 5 days a week. Many new contents will be added to the game, including the best feature from Throne and Liberty.

In the following video, the developers explain how the caravan system works.

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Ashes of Creation – Caravan Gameplay

Sieges like in Throne and Liberty

What have the developers communicated? The developers of Throne and Liberty discussed the upcoming content for the December update of the MMORPG in their livestream. Also mentioned is the so-called Node Siege.

Nodes are the areas developed by players on the world map. Through the progress many players make in an area, this area continues to develop until it grows into a metropolis.

Until then, there is always the possibility of gaining control over the node. One way is through the siege of a node. Almost identical to Throne and Liberty, this is a special event where attackers can break down walls and must conquer key points. In Throne and Liberty, players worked for weeks towards the epic battle. It is considered the highlight of the MMORPG.

However, defenders can also win in Ashes of Creation by capturing the attacker camp. Yet, there is currently limited information available about the siege. The developers emphasize that this system is still not finished, but they want to thoroughly test it under the observation of various developers.

When the update is released in December, all players will have the opportunity to try out the siege, provided they own access to the game, which can currently be purchased for about €105.

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What other changes are planned? Many changes to the game world are planned – such as new biomes, improved areas, or player stalls where they can offer goods. New enemies have also been introduced. Now there are giants who hit with heavy clubs or bare hands.

A new race will also be introduced with the update: the dwarves, who are called Dünir in Ashes of Creation. They bring their own dungeon “Fallen Forge,” which leads underground.

In addition to balance changes in almost every area, there will also be a new system where you can go treasure hunting. You will need to craft various treasure maps that lead you to locations where you must dig for treasures with the right tools.

The next alpha version will also likely bring along many new features and content, as well as some bugs. However, those who exploit game errors for their advantage should be warned. The developers do not take kindly to that: “Take this as a warning” – The new MMORPG Ashes of Creation shows no mercy to cheaters, deleting 100 characters

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Source(s):
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  2. Ashes of Creation Website
  3. ashesofcreation.wiki
  4. ashesmoments.substack.com

A really good action shooter is currently free on Steam – an interesting insider tip for fans of Warframe

Alexander Mehrwald Alexander Mehrwald Reading time 2 minutes

As part of the autumn promotion on Steam, you can snag some gems at low prices. For fans of action shooters, there is even a title available for free right now that laid the foundation for Warframe and has received 81% positive reviews. 

Which game is it about? We’re talking about Dark Sector, an action shooter from Digital Extremes – the developers of Warframe. Dark Sector serves as the predecessor to the free-to-play shooter and laid the groundwork for its development. 

Dark Sector was released in 2008 and is currently available for free on Steam. You have until Saturday, November 30, 2024, to secure this title and add it to your library. The promotion ends at 6:00 PM. 

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Warframe shows new trailer for the upcoming expansion ‘1999’ at Tennocon 2024

Play Warframe’s Prequel for Free 

What is Dark Sector about? You take on the role of secret agent Hayden Tenno, who becomes infected during an attack with the Technocyte Virus. The virus is a dangerous bioweapon that turns those infected into aggressive killing machines. 

You will accompany Tenno on his journey to fight against the effects of the virus while utilizing the powers granted to him by the virus. Dark Sector primarily offers a single-player experience but also features a multiplayer mode where you can compete against other players. 

In Dark Sector, there is no HUD, and the third-person perspective allows you to see directly over Tenno’s shoulders. With a sword that grows from his arm, you also have the option to slice through enemies in close combat. 

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Although the game is already 16 years old, it offers several hours of fun – especially for those interested in Warframe and its lore. The next major story update for Warframe will be released in December, featuring Warframe: 1999, bringing several new features. However, a specific date has not yet been announced. A demo is already available to play.

Meanwhile, another MMO project from developer Digital Extremes is opening its doors wider and inviting up to 10,000 players each week to try the demo of their latest game, which features a slightly different setting: Fantasy MMORPG hope Soulframe is slowly starting – All info on how you can get involved 

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A game on Steam with 91% positive ratings is currently available for the price of a pack of noodles

Jasmin Beverungen Jasmin Beverungen Reading time 2 minutes

The game just hit a historic low price on Steam. For only €1.97, you get about 2 hours of gameplay, where you repair broken things. 

What kind of game is it?

  • Assemble With Care has been available on Steam since 2020 and has received 91% positive ratings based on 6,467 votes.
  • We take on the role of a restorer named Maria, who travels around the world. Her new stop is the holiday destination Bellariva, where she must repair numerous items.
  • In 13 levels, we repair various items: everything from a phone to a coffee machine is included. Even a Game Boy is among the items.
  • Meanwhile, stories are told in the background, where people grow together – including the protagonist with her parents.

To repair the items, specific spots must be clicked. This allows screws to be loosened or defective cables to be removed. A special highlight is the accompanying soundtrack and the visuals of the game.

You can watch the trailer for Assemble with Care here:

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Assemble With Care – Launch Trailer for the Cozy Crafting Game

Assemble With Care is suitable for the Steam Deck

What is special about the game? Assemble With Care is particularly well-suited for handheld play. On the Steam Deck, either touch controls or the pad can be used to rotate and manipulate the objects. 

However, MeinMMO editor Jasmin Beverungen has experienced that the touch controls on the screen can be a bit finicky.

Another distinctive feature is that the game is only about 2 hours long. At a price of €1.97, it is the perfect length to enjoy a quick gaming snack in between.

What do other users say? Many players of the 91% positive votes on Steam appreciate that the game is very heartwarming. You can find some helpful reviews here:

  • downlowtooslow: “Very short, very lovable puzzle game with a light to medium difficulty (depending on familiarity with the objects, I suppose), where the goal is to repair broken objects and broken parts of relationships.”
  • m3rm: “A virtual picture book that mainly consists of story and little gameplay. A bittersweet story, a gentle soundtrack, and little to no challenge in solving puzzles.”
  • LuziFuzz: “Simple and inexpensive game. Relaxing, the story is quite good, and you can achieve 100% in less than an hour.”
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However, there is also criticism, even among the positive ratings. The biggest points of criticism include:

  • The game duration
  • The monotony, as many mechanics repeat with the items
  • More dialogue than puzzles
  • The price when Assemble With Care is not on sale
  • Sometimes clunky controls

If the criticisms don’t bother you and you’re willing to skip a pack of pasta during the weekly shopping, you can grab Assemble With Care at the record low price only today.

Another game that falls into the cozy category like Assemble With Care is Loftia. The game focuses on a cozy atmosphere, a colorful world, and many quests. The release is planned for late 2025, at least for early access: New MMORPG sends you to relax in a flying city, aiming to mix Stardew Valley and World of Warcraft

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Because Santa Claus is not available this year, there are gifts from Jason Statham in World of Tanks

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In World of Tanks, the Holiday Ops 2025 will soon begin. However, this year, players will not be gifted by Santa Claus, but rather by his stunt double: action star Jason Statham.

What kind of game is this? World of Tanks is an MMO action game developed by Wargaming. In it, players engage in large tank battles against each other. The game features an arsenal of over 800 armored vehicles from eleven different nations, all meticulously recreated.

The Holiday Ops are an annual in-game event during the Christmas season in World of Tanks. For this, the developers select so-called ambassadors – last year it was former British footballer Vinnie Jones, the year before it was actors Arnold Schwarzenegger and Milla Jovovich.

This year, the Holiday Ops will again be presented by an actor. This time, the choice fell on action star Jason Statham. He takes on the role of Santa Claus in the event trailer:

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World of Tanks: Trailer for the Holiday Ops 2025 featuring Jason Statham

Festive Decorations and New Special Missions

What can players expect? In the new festive garage, there are special tasks and battle missions. If you complete them, you will receive rewards from Jason Statham personally. As far as we know, this applies only in the game – he will not be coming down your chimney to leave gifts under your Christmas tree.

As an action star, Jason Statham was a rather obvious choice as an ambassador. A press release from Wargaming indicates that he even has experience driving tanks himself. The only question left is which tank would be his favorite in the game.

I have driven almost every type of vehicle in my career, but buzzing around in a tank is the most exciting. That’s why I teamed up with Wargaming to be the latest Holiday Ops Ambassador for World of Tanks, and I’m more than ready for this challenge.

Jason Statham, via press release

When does the event start? The Holiday Ops 2025 will begin on December 6, 2024, and will run until January 13, 2025. Players have over a month to grab all the rewards and surprises that the event offers.

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So this year Jason Statham is handling the gifts in World of Tanks, but outside of the game, you still have to take care of that yourself. If you’re still looking for the perfect gift for your favorite gamer, you can find 5 gifts under 50 euros here.

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Corepunk has launched, MMORPG fans enjoy the old-school experience: “It’s a hell of a lot of fun”

Karsten Scholz Karsten Scholz Reading time 3 minutes

On November 26, 2024, the new MMORPG Corepunk started early access. What stands out: Many genre fans are excited about the old-school approach of the online role-playing game.

What kind of MMORPG is Corepunk? Corepunk is a “top-down MMORPG” with an open world and sandbox character. Visually and also in terms of controls, it resembles League of Legends. At the same time, it is also a classic online role-playing game that is supposed to remind players of the difficulty of Vanilla-WoW.

In the game, you can expect six classes with a total of 18 different specializations, dungeons, as well as raids and PvE content in an open world equipped with a fog of war. A crafting system, open-world PvP, and arena matches complement the offerings.

In the alpha, Corepunk was quite unfriendly to beginners, ruthless, and frustrating. The well-known MMO YouTuber TheLazyPeon even described it as the “most frustrating experience for new players that I have ever encountered in an MMORPG”.

A gameplay trailer for Corepunk:

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Corepunk – 15 Minutes Gameplay

Less ruthless, more fun

How does the early access version perform? With the start of early access, Corepunk has made a noticeable step forward compared to the alpha. There are numerous tutorial pop-ups that introduce systems and mechanics. You no longer have to take long recovery breaks after each battle. And questing is also smoother.

Nevertheless, Corepunk continues to offer quite an old-school gaming experience:

  • Fighting against two or three enemies at once can quickly end in death. At first, you deal most of your damage through auto-hits.
  • You have to move cautiously through the world, as you can quickly encounter enemies that are (still) too strong.
  • Characters do not regenerate health points outside of combat. Instead, they must use consumables or sit by a campfire.
  • NPCs are not marked as quest givers. You have to talk to them to see if they have a quest for you.
  • There is also no automatic quest tracking that guides you to your destination via pop-ups on the map or in the game world.

What is the preliminary conclusion of the early access players? Many buyers of the early access access praise the old-school gaming experience.

  • DNedry writes on Reddit: “I am having a lot of fun. I expect that it won’t be particularly popular among younger players or critics of old-school MMOs. It is slow, deliberate, challenging, and punishing. It takes time to get going, and is definitely a slow game. It is not for the masses, but rather for old-school fans.”
  • Mage_Girl_91_ compares the early access to the alpha (via Reddit): “It’s funny how we spent the last year of the alpha phases with multiple wipes being told it had to be hard, grindy, and unforgiving, and just before early access, they rebalanced everything and apparently it has become at least a bit more bearable so far.”
  • Parafault is having fun (via Reddit): “I really enjoy Corepunk. It’s a new MMORPG that has innovative systems and a unique art style. The fights are fun, but they are a bit slow at the beginning. The gameplay is different from the major MMOs on the market, and the best part: It’s Buy2Play, with a harmless, purely cosmetic cash shop.”
  • Lughburz had initial difficulties (via Reddit): “I was pretty lost and a little frustrated in the first hour. Then I read a post on Reddit where someone said: Just accept the quests and then forget about them. And it worked. Just running around, killing stuff, looting, and collecting, and the quests sort of take care of themselves.”
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Has MeinMMO editor Karsten Scholz played it yet? Yes, but unfortunately only for a few hours in both the alpha and the early access version. I also feel that Corepunk seems a bit tamer and less frustrating after the recent changes.

Compared to modern MMORPGs that aim to appeal to as large an audience as possible and therefore build as few hurdles as possible, Corepunk still plays out with an old-school grind and painstaking pace.

While the new tutorial pop-ups help to navigate through the game, they can also be annoying as they rapidly cover the screen at first. Fortunately, this noticeably decreases after a little while. And the more time I spend in the game, the more fun I have exploring the world of Corepunk. You can find all the important information about release, download, launcher, steam, early access, and keys here.

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“This is crazy” – Players of CoD Black Ops 6 are annoyed by colorful effects, but a setting can help

Dariusz Müller Dariusz Müller Reading time 2 minutes

In Call of Duty: Black Ops 6, you can of course buy various skins in the shop again. These now even have special effects, which many players are annoyed about.

What are these effects? With the launch of Season 1, the sale of skins really took off in Call of Duty: Black Ops 6. As every year, Activision offers especially colorful and eye-catching specimens in the shop again.

Some of the new skins even come with weapon blueprints that trigger special death effects. These effects are triggered – as the name suggests – whenever a kill is made with the respective weapon blueprint.

For example, the “Wintertime-Showtime” tracer pack includes the “Snowbomb Death Effect,” which makes dead operators disappear in an explosion of snow. Another effect disintegrates opponents in a colorful explosion. It doesn’t matter whether you or a teammate makes the kill, as you can also see the effects of other players.

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Players find death effects “ridiculous”, are annoyed

What does the community think of the effects? Many players are annoyed by the effects and express this on social networks. One player complains on Reddit: “We all agree that this is ridiculous, right?” The post received over 3,000 upvotes from the community.

However, many players are not bothered by the fact that the skins themselves are colorful and look “ridiculous.” A major criticism of the effects is that they can make it difficult to see an opponent. In the worst case, the opponent may even get the kill because you didn’t see him because of the effect or saw him too late.

A Reddit user summarizes: “I have nothing against quirky skins, but I don’t want a rave in my face when someone kills someone in front of me.”

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Effects are hidden behind a setting

How do you turn off the death effects? You can turn off the death effects by disabling the option “Kill and corpse effects” in the settings under “Account & Network”.

By turning off this option, you also disable the gore effects. This means that killed characters will no longer be depicted as “dismembered.” There is no way to turn off just the colorful death effects while keeping the gore effects active.

A compromise for you might be to add the option to your quick settings, in case you occasionally want to play with gore effects – for example, in zombie mode or in lobbies where not many players use skins with death effects.

Another feature that can make sense to disable is crossplay. While it allows you to play with friends on another platform, it also means that console players can encounter cheaters who are on a PC: Black Ops 6: How to disable crossplay

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A team of 5 German Twitch streamers conquers LoL, now NNO is falling apart and starting anew

Schuhmann Schuhmann Reading time 3 minutes

The NNO team consists of 5 German Twitch streamers for League of Legends, including the biggest and most relevant: NoWay4u, Tolkin, Agurin, Broeki, and Karni. In 2025, the team will split into 3 groups, and one team of three could be particularly exciting as they are apparently heading to England. They want to compete against the newly formed, star-studded streamer teams there, which field internationally renowned players like Nemesis, Rekkles, Jankos, or Perkz.

This was the highlight for NNO: NNO is a group of streamers for League of Legends, some of whom were previously professionals on a national level, having won championship titles in the Prime League, but are now essentially “too old” for esports. They jokingly referred to themselves as a retirement group.

Nevertheless, they played in the second league in 2022 and fumbled through the season without a coach and without much training. But as the season entered its critical phase, NNO suddenly stepped up and dominated the playoffs in the second league, defeating much stronger teams and won the league while hundreds of thousands watched, more than in the first league.

However, due to restrictions still in place for streamers at the time, NNO decided in 2023 not to play in the first league. They hired new players for the spots and named the team NNO Prime. NNO Old drifted apart and only played together for major events, like against Faker.

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NNO splits into 3 groups in 2025

Here’s how it goes in 2025: The streamer NoWay4U announced in a stream that NNO will split and go in 3 directions (via YouTube):

  • ADC Broeki moves to Eintracht Spandau – this is officially known.
  • A player whose name NoWay does not mention will play in the 1st division of the Prime League and “try hard” – evidently, this player wants to build their own team. It is excluded that this player is NoWay themselves or Broeki.
  • 3 players would preferably like to add two Scandinavians or Brits to compete in the Nordic European league NCL against other streamer teams like Los Rartones or Ruddy Gaming. However, this is still uncertain as they need a spot.

NoWay seemed to only want to “hint” at the announcement. They initially intended to publicly announce all information at an event. But ultimately, it seems the streamer has already let slip all the relevant information.

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Who is the one player playing in Germany? NoWay does not explicitly disclose it and even jokes that it is Karni.

But everything points to the fact that the player is the jungler Agurin:

LoL Broxah
This is Broxah – he could possibly replace Agurin at NNO in the future.

Will they soon play against Jankos or Nemesis? NoWay’s plan is apparently to buy a free spot in the NCL, bring in two Scandinavians and Brits into the team, and then play against the streamer teams in the NCL alongside Tolkin and Karni.

But there are still several questions open about whether that will work.

Alternatively, it seems likely that they could bring in two German players and play in the lower divisions of the Prime League.

Why are there so many streamer teams now? What caused NNO to break apart in 2022 has now changed. Riot Games has relaxed the rules for streaming in regional leagues for 2025. That’s why so many teams consisting of streamers are currently emerging: The heroes of Europe, Perkz and Jankos, are likely playing LoL together again, as Riot amends the rules.

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One Piece: Louis Arnot plays an important role for Elban – Who is that?

Jasmin Beverungen Jasmin Beverungen Reading time 2 minutes

After Egghead Island, the Straw Hats have now arrived on One Piece at Elban. A person named Louis Arnot is mentioned, who has never been seen in the anime. MeinMMO explains what this character is about.

Warning, Spoiler: The following article contains spoilers for the current manga chapter 1132.

When does Louis Arnot make his appearance? On the last page of manga chapter 1132, Louis Arnot is mentioned. A textbox appears that includes a narrative from him. He describes the island of Elban and its appearance:

From the grasses or trees, vines to the flowers and the insects, fish or birds. Including all the animals, one can only marvel at the sheer size of everything. Dear explorers, the time you spend here will not be in vain.

However, a few images later, after the silhouette of a person and a gigantic grizzly bear are seen, he issues a travel warning. If he could write just one thing about Elban, he would wish that his readers would only remember these words: “Do not extend your stay in this country for too long.”

You can find the trailer for the latest One Piece movie here:

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One Piece Film: Red – The Official Trailer for the Anime Film in English

Louis Arnot will probably never be seen in One Piece

Who is Louis Arnot? Louis Arnot was a researcher who published the articles of his travels in an adventurer’s book. He first appeared when he spoke about the island Little Garden. He was also the one who gave the island its name. 

The adventurer has now passed away. Therefore, he will never appear in the One Piece anime. The only way would be to depict his adventures through flashbacks. Nevertheless, his discoveries are important for the Straw Hat Pirates, as he could warn them in advance of dangers lurking on Elban.

One Piece Brag Men
The adventurer’s book in One Piece.

Where do the texts come from? The texts that are displayed in the chapter come from an adventurer’s book called “Brag Men”. Nami had the book in her collection when the Straw Hat Pirates first landed on Little Garden, quite at the beginning of their adventures.

In it, daring adventurers report on their discoveries on different islands. However, many people did not believe the ridiculous stories in the book, which is why they were considered fairy tales. Hence the name “Brag Men”, which translates to “Braggers”. 

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It was one of the books that were saved during the Buster Call of Ohara. At a later time, the book probably went into mass production.

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Star Citizen allegedly lays off employees without severance after they had to go through the overtime hell

Karsten Scholz Karsten Scholz Reading time 2 minutes

According to several sources, there are layoffs at the developer of Star Citizen during the ongoing Intergalactic Aerospace Expo 2954. The details paint Cloud Imperium Games in a bad light.

What is known? The well-connected industry insider Tom Henderson reports on insider-gaming.com that there have been layoffs at Cloud Imperium Games. Henderson relies on a message from a former CIG employee as well as several anonymous sources.

So far, the CIG authorities have apparently not responded to comment requests regarding the reports. Already at the beginning of 2024, there was a phase in which the company parted ways with over 100 employees over weeks. At that time, they wanted to ensure that no one learned about the wave of layoffs with confidentiality clauses.

While the Polaris (see trailer) is sold for just under 1,000 euros, employees are apparently laid off without severance.

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What is the status of Star Citizen?

Why the layoffs? At first glance, one might think that CIG must have plenty of money. After all, they have already raised 751 million US dollars through crowdfunding. With CitizenCon 2024 and the Intergalactic Aerospace Expo 2954, there have been two major events recently that likely brought in a lot of money.

Some might have secured the new heavily armed capital ship Polaris for just under 1,000 euros. However, upon closer inspection, there are reasons for concern.

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A finding from the report: Apparently, the enormous revenues will soon be depleted because costs are simply too high, despite the very low salaries in many cases. It also fits the picture that there are reports of a new project at CIG, which is supposed to generate additional income soon: Are the developers of Star Citizen working on a fantasy MMO on the side? Players find clues

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