The influencer Jack Doherty live-streamed his wedding, among other platforms, on Twitch. However, his viewer counts were not in line with the chat messages, which led many to accuse him on X of buying the views. The content creator responded with a video post in which he gave sarcastic answers.
Who is this streamer? Jack Doherty is a US-American influencer who has faced quite a bit of criticism and is considered controversial. He built his wealth, among other things, through daring stunts and an OnlyFans empire.
What is Parti.com? Parti.com is a relatively new streaming platform, similar to Twitch or Kick. Content creators can generate direct income on this platform.
We have summarized the five most relevant streamers in the German space in this video:
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These are the 5 most relevant German streamers on Twitch in 2024, according to Google
Jack Doherty allegedly buys views and reacts to the accusations
On Friday, November 15, 2024, Jack Doherty married the YouTuber McKinley Richardson while live-streaming simultaneously on Parti.com and Twitch.
On Twitch, people suspected that the viewer count of 17,000 must have been bought, as there were very few messages in the chat. This discrepancy was also noted by the user yoxics on X. Normally, more users would be writing in the chat, especially when there is such a high number as 17,000.
Furthermore, the viewer count allegedly frequently jumped from 7,000 to 17,000 when clicking on the stream, as shown in this video on X.
How did Jack Doherty react? The influencer responded with a video on X. His explanation: Since he was streaming simultaneously on Parti.com, he had told his viewers to write in the chat there. He would only read and interact with the chat there.
This was the reason for the few messages in the Twitch chat. He also added: “But I got married today. F**k the haters. At the end of the day, you are broke and can’t really talk!”
This is what the community said about it: However, the community didn’t really believe his explanations:
The Simpsons are an inseparable part of television history. However, five characters who appeared in the first episodes of the series vanished without a trace.
The Simpsons is the longest-running US animated series. Since 1989, the adventures of the famous family have flickered across screens. The series has since referenced current events, processed them satirically, and even predicted the future. The topic of e-sports also finds its place.
Famous are also the intro and the music within it. In the opening sequence, you see the family along with other characters from Springfield. However, only in the first few episodes of the first season can you see some specific citizens of the town. After that, they disappeared and never returned.
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The Simpsons – The Trailer for the TV Premiere of Season 35
The Strict Rules of The Simpsons
What’s behind it? If you look at the first version of the intro, you can see Bart skateboarding past a group. It consists of five people who seem to be waiting for the bus.
You can see the scene at minute 01:00:
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However, they only appear in the first 10 episodes of the first season. The reason for this is the strict guidelines that the creators of the series imposed on themselves. In the so-called “No-No Sheets”, the creative minds behind The Simpsons established how the characters should be designed.
These documents determined how, for example, eyes, teeth, or body parts should look. The “No-No Sheets” were not available from the beginning. They were completed only after the first episodes of the series had already been released.
In hindsight, it became clear that the five people at the bus stop did not meet the guidelines. Individual elements of the Simpsons family were reused, such as Bart’s hair. One character closely resembles the father Homer. The consequence: The five at the bus stop were banished from the intro.
The Game Director of World of Warcraft is happy with The War Within – and that, despite many bugs.
World of Warcraft: The War Within is generally considered a complete success – both for Blizzard and for the player community. The Game Director, Ion Hazzikostas, is also quite satisfied with the result. There are only a few mistakes he regrets – one of them being the annoying scaling bug that primarily affected the depths and the leveling-up experience in the first weeks.
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WoW: The War Within – Shadows Beneath the Surface
What was said? In an interview with the magazine Games Radar, Hazzikostas spoke about The War Within and how satisfied they are with the expansion so far.
We have a lot of work ahead of us and a big, interesting story, systems, and features. But, when I think about the first months of The War Within, to be honest, on a high level, I don’t regret much as Game Director.
When asked what concerns come to mind, he primarily mentions a bug that dominated the first weeks of The War Within in several forms:
Yes, of course, if I could catch this scaling bug [that would be great]. I would love to go back and fix a few mistakes in the scaling and such things. But on a high level, regarding how our big bets paid off, how we equipped the features, and created the world for this ambitious story, I think that was worth it.
Why were there so many bugs? The fact that World of Warcraft, especially after Patch 11.0.5, was plagued by many bugs that sometimes made raiding impossible had deeper reasons. With the update, some of the foundations of World of Warcraft, which had become outdated, were revised. To make the game fit for the future, parts of the underlying systems were renewed – and in doing so, some complications arose that only became apparent afterward.
However, by now, most of these errors have been fixed, allowing the rest of the celebrations for the 20th anniversary of World of Warcraft to be enjoyed in peace. You can currently collect many tokens to buy yourself stylish tier sets.
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Arcane is an animated series on Netflix that has taken the champions from League of Legends and developed a complex story from it. In episode 5 of season 2, there is also a champion that fans can recognize right away by their hairstyle.
Attention Spoiler: The following article contains light spoilers for Arcane season 2.
What is Arcane? Arcane is an animated series from Netflix based on the video game League of Legends. It tells the story of Vi and Jinx in the context of the conflict between two cities. The series deals not only with personal stories but also with societal issues such as resource scarcity and class struggle.
The series is also doing quite well with season 2. This is also due to hidden hints and details that show a love for the source material. In the latest episodes, a secret champion can be seen who confirms a fan theory from season 1.
Arcane looks fantastic, and that comes at a cost:
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How much Arcane cost
The champion can be recognized by their hairstyle
Which champion is it? In episode 5 of season 2, Singed collaborates with Ambessa. It is revealed why he conducts so much unethical research. He wants to save his daughter, who apparently is dying. At 22:20, a picture of his daughter in a music box can be seen. She looks just like the champion Orianna. You can see the comparison here:
Comparison of champion Orianna and Singed’s daughter from Arcane
This also confirms a theory from season 1. Many speculated in season 1 that Orianna is Singed’s daughter. This is also evident in an old reddit thread by user Particular-Estate-39.
In episode 5 of season 2, we learn the real name of Singed. Dr. Reveck. Corin Reveck is also the name of Orianna’s father, who is mentioned in her official lore from Riot (via the universe of League of Legends).
However, the lore is slightly changed. In the previous story, Reveck was a workshop master who built artificial limbs. However, Singed is an alchemist who primarily experiments with living beings and chemistry.
To what extent it then comes to Orianna becoming a robot with hextech is still unclear.
The former lore of League of Legends is expanded by Arcane. Some elements of the game’s lore have already been changed. More is being done with Viktor and Jayce than previously mentioned in the official lore. Not only is Singed a great scientist. Heimerdinger is one of the greatest researchers in the world of Runeterra: LoL: One of the smartest champions from Arcane is Heimerdinger – Who is the genius scientist?
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With Monster Hunter Wilds, mounts will also return as a game element on February 28, 2025. The so-called Saikriis are received very well by the community. However, the controls, in particular, are a topic of discussion, as many find them lacking in accessibility and control.
What is the criticism? The control scheme is particularly criticized, being perceived by many as very vague and not intuitive. One reason for this is that there is an option to set whether the mount should move automatically or if full control will be given to the player when getting on. Many players find the controls too opaque and error-prone due to the different modes and options available.
Additionally, the delayed response of the Saikriis (in English Seikrets) to player commands and the fact that a button must be held down to stop are pointed out as criticisms. Many players are also annoyed that their mount constantly gets in their way during hunts, as the Saikriis default to wandering around on their own.
You can watch the new trailer for Monster Hunter Wilds here:
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Monster Hunter Wilds in the atmospheric 5th trailer
Options make it possible
What are the community’s opinions on this? On reddit.com, many fans report having taken advantage of these options during the beta, as the standard version simply didn’t feel good to them. User WarViper1337 even shares in a thread that he has never changed an option so quickly in his life.
However, there are also some players who very much enjoy the control style, even if it doesn’t seem particularly accessible at first. Some even compare the feel of the new mounts to riding real horses and find the control of the Saikrii to be more immersive than previous control methods after a period of adjustment. User —–LUCA—– even reports that he hated the controls at first before he saw the Saikrii as horses and not as Palamutes. Now he even loves the controls.
How can this be circumvented? Most of the community’s criticisms can be adjusted in the settings as desired. For instance, you can switch the controls of the Saikriis completely to manual so that the animal does not run off unintentionally. You can also configure the settings so that the Saikrii stays in place after dismounting, preventing it from getting in your way during battles.
The choice of which mode to control in can also be changed at will while riding, with a button press on the respective key. This way, you can decide at any time whether you want to be carried or have more control yourself.
The automatic mode can also be turned off by holding the stick or the corresponding button forward. Additionally, how you call your mount and get on already determines in which mode you start.
Blizzard has announced balancing adjustments for all classes in Diablo 4. These changes will make everyone stronger. Nevertheless, a part of the community shows dissatisfaction and complains. A discussion ignites that shows: No matter what Blizzard does, there will never be complete satisfaction among players.
The goal is to strengthen the five “old classes” that are currently outmatched by the overpowered Spiritborn. The Spiritborn lead the tier list of the best builds in Diablo 4 by a large margin.
The update will be released on November 19. You can find the specific changes in the official patch notes.
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What is the problem with the buffs? Although Blizzard is buffing many skills and items with the new patch, they will not be enough to match the strength of the Spiritborn.
On Reddit, one user complains that such small buffs do absolutely nothing. The goal should be skills and builds that exist more in niche roles and do not play a part in the meta. The user laments:
Every patch cycle we get 10% more damage for some unused skill, which absolutely fucking does nothing to elevate this skill from “bad” to “good”. Not once. […] Changing a core skill from 50% to 60% does nothing.
It is more important to look at the multipliers. The small adjustments will lead to nothing and will not change the meta. The post receives much support with 700 upvotes, but also faces criticism in the over 400 comments. Because it can’t be that simple.
However, this is not due to the overtuning, but to bugs that make the Spiritborn so strong. The absurd numbers are not actually planned, as Blizzard has already confirmed. However, the patch policy is that such OP builds will not be nerfed in the season unless they cause performance issues.
The developers and some players with experience in development have already explained: One cannot simply bring all classes to the level of the broken OP builds. Otherwise, one quickly ends up with absurd builds that become even stronger each season. That is simply not feasible (keyword: Power Creep).
Blizzard cannot win here. If they bring a fix, people will rage. If they don’t fix it, people will rage. Maybe fewer people are angry if they don’t fix it. And then that is the clear choice. It is what it is.
The opinions in the community on this topic are so divided that it is almost impossible to find a middle ground. Another user points out that it is crucial to prevent such bugs from entering the game in the first place.
However, this is not so easy, others explain. Millions of players can find more possibilities within the first hour than the entire QA team can in months. However, this problem is common in game and software development.
With Season 1, CoD: Black Ops 6 has introduced a new mode for beginners, which is meant to explain the story of the two zombie modes. Many, however, exploit this mode to gain XP quickly and easily. We will show you why you should do the same.
What kind of mode is this? On November 14, 2024, the first season of Black Ops 6 started, along with the “Guided” mode in Zombies. The Directed Mode is primarily designed to help newcomers in Zombies to complete the story-related Easter eggs with minimal stress.
To ensure this, the developers have implemented various adjustments in this mode so that fans can have a relaxing time. Although the mode was created for beginners, many veterans and camo grinders are now using the Directed Mode to efficiently gain a lot of XP.
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Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 shows the zombie mode in the trailer
Camo Grind and Quick Prestige in One
Why is the mode worthwhile? The Directed Mode places players on the selected map “Liberty Falls” or “Terminus,” where they have the Easter egg explained step by step for the story. Some things from the normal mode are missing in this mode.
These things include the S.A.M. tasks and the Ruckus Starter. Lastly, your rounds are capped at level 15 – you cannot aim for higher rounds, and the zombies will not become harder to defeat.
And that’s the point: the difficulty of the zombies. The higher rounds you aimed for in the normal mode, the more shots they can withstand. Starting from round 30 and higher, the tasks for headshots for the camos became a real ordeal, despite the large number of zombies. The enemies were simply bullet sponges.
However, with the Directed Mode, the round stops at level 15. You can complete the Easter egg, kill weak zombies, and easily farm XP for your weapons and ranks. We also recommend activating an XP token during your farming – this way, your yield will be more fruitful.
What should I keep in mind while farming? You should primarily focus on surviving. Use a self-revive kit when playing solo. Perk-a-Colas like Juggernog, Quick Revive, and Deadshot Daiquiri will keep you alive longer and help you efficiently complete your headshots.
Already in the trailer of Pokémon TCG Pocket, it was possible to see that the card texts are available in different languages. A trainer is currently looking for new friends to expand his collection.
What kind of cards are these? In Pokémon TCG Pocket, there are cards in 9 different languages. Depending on the language you use in the app, the names and attacks of the Pokémon may appear in the following languages:
German
English
French
Spanish
Brazilian Portuguese
Italian
Japanese
Korean
Traditional Chinese
The cards do not differ in content. Only the text on the card is written in the respective language. For the battle mode, the card texts revert to the language you have set your app to. This ensures that you understand what you are doing in the duel.
In duels, you should rely on the following decks:
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Here are the 3 best decks for Pokémon TCG Pocket!
Trainer looking for friends to get cards from Pokémon TCG Pocket in other languages
How do I get the cards? A trainer in the Reddit forum is currently looking for friends who play in languages other than English. He would like to collect cards in other texts to expand his collection.
Through Wonder Trade, it is possible to obtain the other language versions. Once a friend opens a booster pack and has set a different language, they will be available in that specific language. During Wonder Trade, you can be excited about a new card that will be displayed in your collection in the other language.
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How do the foreign language cards come about? English-speaking users find many German terms amusing. The attack Tail Trim seems to be unpronounceable to them, and user Bartendur points out that Psyduck sounds like a Digimon in German.
Major Bob, as he is called in German, simply sounds funny to many. In English, he is known as Lt. Surge.
Can I get the cards without friends? If you don’t have friends who play in other languages, you can easily obtain foreign-language cards by changing the language in the settings.
All the cards you draw from booster packs will then be in the new language. Your existing card collection retains the language in which you received them. This way, you can try to collect not only all Pokémon but also all languages!
Warhammer: Vermintide 2 is a co-op game for Steam, PS5, and Xbox. Although it was released back in 2018, Vermintide 2 currently has tens of thousands of players on Steam. The reason is a strong sale that you can still take advantage of for a short time.
What kind of game is this?
You can roughly imagine Vermintide 2 as Left 4 Dead in the world of Warhammer: 4 characters navigate through levels and fight against Skaven and Chaos Cultists.
There are 5 heroes to choose from, each with different specializations that you can equip and level up. This way, you become stronger and can tackle tougher difficulties.
Over the years, Vermintide 2 has received new content, such as a new type of enemy, as well as events and other content.
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Warhammer: Vermintide 2 – The Official Trailer for the Versus Mode
This is why everyone is currently playing Vermintide 2: Until November 26, 2024, there is a big sale on Vermintide 2 on Steam. You can get the base game here for just 1.39 euros, and all DLCs are also heavily discounted.
The player count has exploded as a result. Over 20,000 players have been playing Vermintide 2 simultaneously since the sale (via steamcharts). This is the highest peak, since the game was given away for free in 2022. At that time, over 100,000 players were playing.
Recent reviews are at 77% and are therefore “mostly positive” – and lower than the reviews over the entire period (84%). However, the negative reviews particularly criticize the grind, which players find too laborious.
Theoretically, you could invest hundreds of hours into the characters, leveling them up and fully equipping each “career”, i.e., class. At its core, it’s mainly about taking down some Skaven, Chaos worshippers, and Beastmen with three friends.
Gameplay is at the forefront in Vermintide 2. You fight against “normal” enemies but also against elite foes, mini-bosses, and even real boss arenas in specific missions. Particularly at higher difficulties, you need to coordinate well.
Compared to Left 4 Dead, Vermintide 2 focuses more on melee combat, thus you are much closer to the action. Ammunition is heavily limited, and most classes will pummel enemies with axes, hammers, and swords. Furthermore, Vermintide 2 is a great way to dive into the vast world of Warhammer for the price: In a perfect world, the biggest MMORPG today would be World of Warhammer
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In Star Wars: The Old Republic, a major update with many innovations will be released later this year. This time, the developers are introducing entirely new events, among other things.
What has been announced? As the developers from Broadsword announced in an update post and a livestream on the website swtor.com, the major Update 7.6 for SW:TOR will be released in December this year. Many innovations will come to the game, along with further updates to the graphics.
One of the major innovations is the dynamic events, which are intended to breathe new life into the planets in the game. In addition, the new patch will also introduce fresh cosmetic items, speeders, and companions. There will also be a new free long hairstyle for everyone.
In the video, you can see how the new Star Wars developers are improving the game’s graphics without changing everything:
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The new developers of the Star Wars MMORPG show in the video how they will improve the graphics
Dynamic Events and More Story
What is the deal with the dynamic events? The new dynamic events in the game aim to revive the planets from the game a bit. For the first time since the release, various daily events will take place at different intervals that players can complete.
The regular dynamic events are independent of the progress of players and are not directly linked to the main storyline; instead, you may, for example, herd escaped Banthas that are wandering around the spaceport.
In the “hidden chain invasions” events, you will need to stop the forces of Heta Kol while they cause chaos in the galaxy. The dynamic events will initially kick off on the planets Hoth and Tatooine.
What about the story expansion? Update 7.6 will also expand the current story by several sections. The new missions will take you to Hoth and Tatooine and will directly tie in with the story from Update 7.5.
While Update 7.6 is set to be released in December 2024, the story will likely continue only afterwards. As the developers state on their website (via swtor.com), the release is being postponed until the story is fully developed. However, it is still unclear when exactly that will be.
What is the situation with the graphic updates? Since the takeover of the developers from Broadsword, there have been repeated upgrades to the game’s graphics. While the developers initially started small, with individual objects on the space stations, larger steps will follow in the new update.
The planets Tython, Korriban, Hoth, and Ilum will receive improved textures to beautify the game. The focus will be mainly on replacing ground textures and trees. Individual objects like statues on the planets will also be replaced. In addition to the better textures on the planets, there are also the first graphic upgrades for characters.
The species of humans, Chiss, cyborgs, Miraluka, Mirialan, Togruta, Rattatak, and Zabrak will all receive updates to their appearance. While the species will not lose their typical look, they will be presented with slightly more detailed textures.
If you have never checked out Star Wars: The Old Republic or it has been a while since you did, you might be interested in this article in which MeinMMO author Cedric Holmeier looked into whether the game is still worth it in 2024: Is Star Wars: The Old Republic still worth it in 2024?
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Pokémon GO starts today “Off to Adventure”. What the event brings, how you can get Toxel, and what legendary monsters are involved, we will show you here.
When does “Off to Adventure” start? The event runs from Monday, November 18, 2024, and is already active. It ends on Friday, November 22 at 11:59 PM.
What kind of event is this? “Off to Adventure” leads directly to the big “GO Nature Zone” next weekend. This event is supposed to be a preview of the major event.
For this reason, Toxel is debuting – the baby Pokémon that can evolve into Riffex. And Riffex is, along with its Dynamax and Gigantamax variants, one of the stars of the Nature Zone.
We will show you here what exactly to expect over the course of this week.
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Dynamax in Pokémon Go – How to participate in the gigantic battles
Off to Adventure in Pokémon GO – All about Toxel, legendary Pokémon, bonuses
How rare is Toxel?Toxel is the new baby Pokémon in Pokémon GO. You can obtain it in the event by hatching 10 km eggs. As of now, Toxel is included in the level-3 rarity of the 10 km eggs. So it is significantly easier to get than the super-rare 10 km monsters like Ignivor.
Which legendary Pokémon are on their way? In level-5 raids, the legendary Pokémon Anego, Kapu-Riki, Dialga in its primal form, and Palkia in its primal form will appear.
All four also have the possibility of appearing as shiny. Especially exciting are Dialga and Palkia, as they can learn the special adventure effect attacks in their primal form. However, it is not guaranteed that they will know them when you catch them. At least: There is a chance for the attacks.
Get Dynamax-Rotomurf: In the Dyna battles, you can currently encounter Dynamax-Rotomurf. You should grab this urgently to have the ideal counter against Riffex this weekend.
What bonuses does this week bring? The following bonuses apply:
The remote raid limit is increased to 20 until Thursday, November 21 inclusive
From Friday to Sunday, there is no remote raid limit
On Monday, November 18, you will receive more XL candies after Dyna battles against Rotomurf
Additionally, there are two event tickets in the shop that can provide you with further bonuses. However, these cost 5.99 euros each.
What is the Nature Zone? The Nature Zone will be the third major event this year after the GO Fest and GO Tour dates. Especially the Riffex battles, but also the primal raids as well as the return of Proto-Groudon and -Kyogre are among the highlights. In addition, you can catch so-called “powerful” Pokémon during the event. All information about the GO Nature Zone is summarized here for you.
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Sailor Venus is one of Sailor Moon’s best friends. Together, they fight against all threats to humanity in the anime. The fighter hunted criminals even before her time as a Sailor Warrior. However, she became a victim of a terrible curse.
Who is it about? Sailor Venus is the last of the “Inner Senshi” to join the group around Sailor Moon. However, she is actually the very first warrior to awaken, about 1 year before all the others.
The term “Inner Senshi” is used by fans to refer to the 5 original warriors. This includes Sailor Moon, Sailor Mars, Sailor Mercury, Sailor Jupiter, and Sailor Venus. All other warriors like Sailor Neptune are referred to as “Outer Senshi”.
Sailor Venus was revived by Artemis. However, her powers were not fully restored, which is why she initially fought against the Dark Agency as Sailor V.
In the final battle against Danburite, the leader of the Dark Agency, her powers awakened fully. Only then does she become Sailor Venus.
But Danburite and Sailor Venus share a tragic fate. In the final battle, the warrior is cursed by her opponent before he dies. From then on, her life is determined by her curse.
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Sailor Venus is cursed by her great love
What kind of curse is that? When Sailor Venus tries to save Danburite from a deadly fall, she is cursed by him. He predicts that the warrior will never find true love. The reason: Sailor Venus is to always place her duty before her own love life.
And although Sailor V’s adventures are not an official part of Sailor Moon, she is actually never in a happy relationship in the anime and manga.
Who is Danburite? During the times of the Silver Millennium, when Sailor Moon was still the ruler of the Moon, Danburite lived as Adonis. He has some similarities with Tuxedo Mask – only, that he is not as useless.
At that time, he was immortal in love with Sailor Venus. After the fall of the Silver Millennium, he was reborn as Saijo Ace. His love for the Sailor Warrior remained even when he switched sides to the villains.
Danburite even kills his own subordinate to protect Sailor Venus’s life. Nevertheless, he knows that he must fulfill his duty and fight the Sailor Warrior. Therefore, their love story does not end like Sailor Moon and Tuxedo Mask’s, but with a tragic curse.
Although Sailor Venus is a strong warrior, she is not among the most powerful Sailor Warriors in the anime. In the following ranking from MeinMMO, you can get an idea of which fighters are stronger than Sailor Venus: Sailor Moon: The 5 most powerful warriors in the anime
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To survive in the harsh world of Game of Thrones, one should be able to defend oneself well. For example, with a sword. In this list, we reveal who masters this art the best.
What was the ranking based on? In Westeros and Essos, there are numerous good fighters. Especially in the books, legendary warriors are sometimes only mentioned in passing. To make a selection, we limit this ranking to characters who:
are seen in the series.
primarily fight with a sword.
As a result, characters like Robert Baratheon, Khal Drogo, Oberyn Martell, Gerold Dayne, or Garlan Tyrell unfortunately did not make it into this list.
Many characters also experience development during the series. To compare strength, we refer to the peak of their abilities under optimal circumstances.
Spoiler warning: To explain the ranking, some events from the books and the series will be spoiled.
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Game of Thrones: Kingsroad shows exciting battles in the trailer
Bronn did not receive the combat training of a lord. Nevertheless, he is an opponent who should not be underestimated. As a mercenary, he has learned to assert himself and survive in the harsh world. In duels, he does not shy away from dishonorable tricks as long as it brings him victory. He is also very nimble and prefers to fight without heavy armor and shield to remain agile.
Especially iconic is his duel against the knight Ser Vardis Egen in the “Trial by Combat”, where he proves his skill and saves Tyrion from a conviction.
He is also knighted, receives the title “Lord of Highgarden” along with a castle, and becomes Master of Coin – not bad for a mercenary without noble heritage.
Place 9: Arya Stark
Arya has always preferred to be a knight rather than a fine lady. Although she does not achieve it directly, she still learns incredibly impressive skills. Especially with her sword “Needle”, one of the few and very valuable swords made of Valyrian steel, she knows how to handle.
Through her training as a Faceless One, she learned to act from the shadows. Her strengths are agility, flexibility, and cunning. She could potentially kill any candidate on this list – but not in a fair duel. She mainly lacks strength and combat experience due to her young age.
Place 8: Loras Tyrell
Ser Loras Tyrell is also known as the “Knight of Flowers”. However, one should not be deceived by this nice title. With a sword in hand, he can be extremely deadly.
Especially in the books, it becomes clear how great his skill in battle really is. It is even rumored that he is a better swordsman than Jaime Lannister and Gregor Clegane. However, this is never confirmed. He does defeat Jaime once – but it is during a joust.
Another testament to Loras’ skills is his position as a member of the Kingsguard. Only seven knights are honored with the privilege of wearing the white cloak. And of course, only the best and most capable warriors of the realm are chosen for this.
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Brann Bronzebart in World of Warcraft will remain with you. He will not disappear with Season 2, but will stay until the end of the expansion.
In World of Warcraft The War Within, the depths are a complete success. Solo players finally have an engaging endgame activity where they can get good loot without social commitments in raids or dungeons. A feature that Blizzard wants to continue to cater to.
But first, there are changes. Because Brann Bronzebart was actually supposed to retire with Patch 11.1 Undermined and the start of Season 2 – but he will stay for the entire expansion The War Within.
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What was the original plan? When the depths were introduced for The War Within, the original plan was for Brann Bronzebart to be the companion in the depths for only one season. In the second and third seasons, a new character was to be introduced to replace Brann.
What has been changed now? Since the Warcraft Direct, it is clear: Brann Bronzebart will stay for the entire duration of the expansion “The War Within”. Only with “Midnight” will we get another character alongside us to accompany us into the depths of the next expansion.
There Brann smiles – he will stay with you for quite a while.
What else will change about Brann? With Patch 11.1, Brann will receive the option to act as a tank in addition to his damage and healing specialization. He will be able to draw enemy threat to himself, relying on you to support him accordingly. This should make it easier to complete the depths as a healer without having to switch to a DPS specialization.
Then the depths will truly be accessible to all player types and can be completed solo in every specialization – just as the feature intended.
Why was this changed? Game Director Ion Hazzikostas revealed this in an interview on YouTube with Taliesin & Evitel. He explained:
People have leveled Brann and are used to having all his abilities. A strong Brann with all the things you have unlocked for him. And if we were to replace him with someone new, wouldn’t that feel like a bad reset of “borrowed power”? It would be harder in the depths where you had no problems last week.
But simply swapping Brann for a new character who “inherits” all his power was apparently not seen as a solution either:
If the new companion comes with all abilities unlocked – what’s the point? Where we ended up was simply: Brann works. Let’s build on that and expand the options available. New jewelry for him, with a goblin theme. (…)
The plan now is for Brann to remain your “The War Within” companion. There will be someone new for Midnight.
Thus, the matter is settled, and you will have Brann Bronzebart with you for quite a while. You can look forward to him frequently leaving you his 4 gold plundered loot or always sprinting at exactly the wrong moment to mine an ore at the other end of the room while you are surrounded by nerubians. At the end of The War Within, Legion Remix is probably waiting for us – which is also highly sought after.
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Nintendo shows its intuition, just like master detective Pikachu. It has now been revealed how the Japanese company managed to find out who was behind the account “Archbox,” which sold pirated software for the Nintendo Switch.
What did the person do? In July 2024, it became known that Nintendo had filed a lawsuit against James “Archbox” W., the main moderator of the Reddit “SwitchPirates” (via torrentfreak).
He was accused of operating several shops that offered pirated Nintendo games. Additionally, the man allegedly helped customers bypass Nintendo’s security measures and play the games.
The lawsuit states that “Archbox” referred to himself as a pirate, claiming that “Nintendo doesn’t pay $50 for a game.”
As the magazine Eurogamer reports, the man was sued for millions of dollars in damages.
Nintendo likes to sue people, even the creators of PalWorld:
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Nintendo files lawsuit against Palworld creators!
9-year-old reddit post doomed pirates
This is how Nintendo found him: It has now been revealed how Nintendo determined the identity of the man known only by his Reddit name Archbox.
Nintendo had hired the law firm Mitchell Silbergberg & Knupp in 2023 to investigate such shops selling pirated copies (via gamefiles).
They discovered that Reddit user Archbox had posted a message in 2015 in a subreddit about the US city of Phoenix regarding an eye clinic. He had been examined there and recommended the clinic.
Apparently, this 9-year-old information was sufficient for the lawyers to identify the man and connect him to two Nintendo accounts.
In February 2024, the law firm had already identified two email addresses for the person and was able to find the individual in Nintendo’s system who had contacted customer service regarding repair orders, thus obtaining his address.
They then sent a repaired item to his address, apparently to check if he still lived there. Two days later, a cease and desist letter arrived via FedEx, followed by the lawsuit.
The modder Kukielle has spent thousands of hours creating her own followers for the role-playing game Skyrim. The role-playing game from 2011 still has an average of 20,000 players on Steam, thanks in part to such an active modding community. However, Kukielle says enough is enough when it comes to working on mods. In a conversation with a gaming magazine, she expresses her frustration with the daily condescension she faces. The Skyrim community only takes but never gives back.
What mods is Kukielle known for? The modder Kukielle is known for designing her own followers for Skyrim that are advanced, have their own voice lines, and interact with the game:
Her most famous mod is called “Daegon and Kaesarius” (via nexusmod). This mod provides players with two followers who have over 6,000 voice lines and interact with each other. The mod has been downloaded 475,000 times.
Kaesarius is a sword-swinging, brooding mage-rogue. Daegon is described as a “pyromaniac witch.” Both followers are fantasy characters that fit certain tropes and fantasies, with Kukielle emphasizing that her mods are not sexually charged, although many people interpret them that way.
Additionally, she has released a follower named “Little Witch Taeka,” into which she has also invested thousands of hours.
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The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim – Official Trailer
Modder snaps after a comment and quits everything
What happened now? The modder posted a music video on the community page nexusmods and wrote that her debut album was out. However, the video received only 247 views in eight days, and the thread in the forum was largely ignored.
A post that finally responded said, “the mixtape is okay and all, but where is the new update for Taeka’s new mysterious boyfriend? The mod is fine, but it lacks the hot friends-with-benefits aspect of the other, bigger mods.
Kukielle apparently snapped: She had spent so much time giving Taeka more romantic content at the request of fans, which she never wanted to do, and is now fed up. She will do nothing more.
“The Skyrim community only takes and never gives back”
Kukielle explains that she has invested thousands of hours into the female companion Daegon to meet every request the fans had and has spent another thousand hours undoing everything and continuing to work on the character. But the people are never satisfied.
The Skyrim community takes and takes but never gives anything back. She has always complied and adjusted her work, and it has worn her out. It makes her sick every time she logs into Nexusmods.
Now she will do nothing at all.
Modder invests insane amounts of time into Skyrim – But it’s never enough for the people
This is what the modder says: The site Gamesradar spoke with the modder, who earns about $400 a month from her work through Patreon . She says:
I have spent thousands of hours developing my characters until they feel real in every situation they could find themselves in. They have been rebuilt from scratch multiple times, each time becoming more advanced, and they can do things that have never been done in a game before… I wanted a character with real personality that I could identify with. I wanted to have a best friend.
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Modder believes she is seen as a “slutty sex kitten”
As one of the few women in an industry that is 99% male, I am constantly belittled and referred to as the “slutty sex kitten.” I have never created sexual content, but people talk about me as if I do […]
Gamesradar adds: Some of Kukielles mods are labeled as not safe for work on NexusMods, but the modder emphasizes that they are not explicitly sexual and that the warning is mainly due to the cursing.
She says she has invested many years of her life into work that does not fulfill her. Now she wants to make music to be remembered for something she truly enjoys.
What’s behind this: It is cynical to look at it from the outside and comment coolly, but these are patterns seen in many things related to gaming, whether with content creators or in e-sports. When a hobby requires the same effort as a job, you devote so much time to the hobby, and you have to make so many compromises as for a job, it becomes a difficult and taxing situation.
Because with a job, there is a salary as recognition and the opportunity for career advancement. In a hobby, that reward is solely the feedback from the community and other people – and this feedback is, as we can see, fickle. Fans have their own perspectives and interests. They do not know how the artist is feeling and do not adjust their feedback accordingly.
There are nice stories, where someone from such a hobby with the support of sites like Patreon achieves a breakthrough and eventually gets a dream job. But for many, such hobbies that are pursued with the intensity of a job remain just hobbies that generate frustration.
Perhaps as a positive note: Apparently, after her outburst, Kukielle has gained some traction on Patreon, and her earnings there have increased by over $100 in the last few days.
The new houses for characters in World of Warcraft are expected to arrive sooner than planned. It is set to start in 2025 – the roadmap is now clear.
Recently, the plans for World of Warcraft were presented at Warcraft Direct. The biggest new feature announced was probably the long-awaited “Player Housing.” From now on, the heroes of Azeroth will be able to build their own homes and finally have a place to rest from their adventures.
This feature is set to start with the next expansion “Midnight.” However, it has now become clear that this will likely happen in 2025.
The teaser for the housing can be seen here:
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WoW gets Player Housing – An initial teaser
The next addon for WoW could arrive in 2025
Where does the info come from? Blizzard recently published the roadmap for the year 2025. This spans from Winter 2024 to Winter 2025. At the same location where the start of “Legion Remix” is expected, a small, cryptic symbol was inserted. The rune of a Hearthstone, which roughly resembled a house.
After much speculation, Blizzard revised the roadmap once again and has now clearly replaced the symbol with a house icon. This makes it clear: The housing feature is likely coming in early Winter 2025.
The roadmap has been updated, the “house” symbol is now clear.
What does this mean for Midnight? Since the housing feature is part of the next addon “Midnight,” this provides clarity about the release of the next expansion or rather the major “Pre-Patch 12.0.” This would also mean that it would need to start no later than December 2025 so that the housing feature can go live. This in turn would mean that Midnight would have its official release either still in December 2025 or in January or February 2026 – much earlier than many expected.
Are there concerns? Yes, there are. Because strictly speaking, the “Winter 2025” as a whole also extends into the year 2026, so one could also interpret the roadmap conservatively. However, since the symbol appears right at the beginning of Winter 2025, it is reasonable to assume that it refers to the current year as well – just like with Patch 11.0.7.
Furthermore, there are some concerns in the community that housing could receive a sort of “early access,” perhaps as a preorder bonus for Midnight. In that case, only a portion of players might enjoy the feature by Christmas 2025, while the rest would have to wait for the release of Midnight. But even that would probably be bearable.
But it is also clear that the plans are still just aspirations and that’s exactly what they are: plans. They could certainly change over the course of the coming year. However, currently, World of Warcraft is delivering regularly and meeting the target schedules. We want to know what features housing absolutely needs – Tell us your opinion!
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The best counters for Dialga’s Origin Form in 5-star raids in Pokémon GO. In this guide, we show you which attackers can easily defeat the legendary boss.
Dialga is a Steel and Dragon type and can theoretically appear in its Origin Form as well as its Normal Form. Here we show you the best counters and the weaknesses of the Pokémon.
Dialga (Origin Form) counters in 5-star raids – Use these attackers
Primal Groudon with Mud Shot and Precipice Blades
Shadow Stalobor with Mud Slap and Fire Spin
Mega-Knakrack with Mud Shot and Earth Power
Terrakium with Double Kick and Sacred Sword
Shadow Groudon with Mud Shot and Precipice Blades
Mega-Lohgock with Counter and Focus Punch
Keldeo with Low Kick and Sacred Sword
Lucario with Counter and Aura Sphere
Demeteros (Therian Form) with Mud Shot and Desert Wind
Groudon with Mud Shot and Precipice Blades
Shadow Machomei with Counter and Dynamic Punch
Shadow Rihornior with Mud Slap and Earthquake
Mega-Galagladi with Low Kick and Close Combat
Stalobor with Mud Slap and Fire Spin
Meistagrif with Counter and Dynamic Punch
Shadow Knackrack with Mud Shot and Earth Power
Shadow Ursaluna with Counter and Superpower
Shadow Hariyama with Counter and Dynamic Punch
Shadow Mamutel with Mud Slap and Superpower
Mega-Sumpex with Mud Shot and Earthquake
Is there a Shiny Dialga? Yes, you can catch Shiny Dialga in its Origin Form after a raid, but you will need a lot of luck.
Shiny Dialga (left) and Palkia (right) in their Origin Forms
Weaknesses of Dialga (Origin Form): This Pokémon belongs to the Steel and Dragon types and is vulnerable to Fighting and Ground. So focus on attacks of these types during the raid.
How many trainers are needed? If you have the top counter Pokémon and have reached a relatively high level (40+) in Pokémon GO, you can fight Dialga in its Origin Form with three players. At lower levels, but with strong counters, you should aim for more trainers.
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Here you will find the 20 best counters against Anego in Pokémon GO in the Raid Guide. We show you the best Pokémon and movesets to defeat Anego quickly.
What kind of Pokémon is Anego? Anego is an Ultra Beast in Pokémon GO. Like a legendary Pokémon, it appears as a 5-star boss. It belongs to the best Poison attackers in Pokémon GO.
When are Anego raids? You can find Anego starting from November 18, 2024, as part of the “On to Adventure” event.
Demeteros (Therian Form) with Mud Shot and Sandstorm
Crypto-Mamutel with Mud Slap and Heavy Slam
Stalobor with Mud Slap and Fire Spin
Groudon with Mud Shot and Precipice Blades
Crypto-Rihornior with Mud Slap and Earthquake
Crypto-Golgantes with Mud Slap and Earth Power
Mega-Sumpex with Mud Shot and Earthquake
Crypto-Hippoterus with Sandstorm and Fire Spin
Mamutel with Mud Slap and Heavy Slam
Necrozma (Dusk Mane) with Psycho Cut and Steel Beam
Knakrack with Mud Shot and Earth Power
Crypto-Geowaz with Mud Slap and Earthquake
Rihornior with Mud Slap and Earthquake
Crypto-Mewtu with Psycho Cut and Psystrike
Weaknesses of Anego: Anego belongs to the Rock and Poison type and thus has a double weakness against Ground Pokémon. Therefore, you should primarily rely on monsters and attacks of this type. Steel, Water, or Psychic types are also effective.
Can you catch Shiny Anego? Yes, the shiny variant of Anego is now catchable in the game as well.
How many trainers do you need? If you are at level 40 and use the absolute top counters, Anego can theoretically already be defeated by two players. Trainers have even managed to do it solo. If you want to be completely sure, team up with 4 or 5 trainers against the jellyfish to catch it. To prepare optimally for the raid, you can organize your raid teams in advance.
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The best counters for Palkia’s Original Form in 5-star raids in Pokémon GO. In this guide, we show you which attackers can easily defeat the legendary boss.
When does Palkia (Original Form) appear? You can currently encounter Original Form Palkia as part of the “Into the Adventure” event. It will also be available in raids in the GO Nature Zone.
Palkia is a Water and Dragon type Pokémon and can theoretically appear in both its Original and Normal forms. Here we show you the best counters and weaknesses of the Pokémon.
Palkia (Original Form) Counters in 5-star Raids – Use these attackers
Mega Rayquaza with Dragon Tail and Outrage
Mega Garchomp with Dragon Tail and Discharge
Shadow Rayquaza with Dragon Tail and Outrage
Shadow Salamence with Dragon Tail and Discharge
Mega Gardevoir with Charm and Dazzling Gleam
Mega Salamence with Dragon Tail and Discharge
Shadow Dragonite with Dragon Tail and Discharge
Shadow Garchomp with Dragon Tail and Discharge
Palkia (Original Form) with Dragon Tail and Spatial Rend
Mega Latios with Fire Spin and Dragon Claw
Dialga (Original Form) with Fire Spin and Roar of Time
Shadow Latios with Fire Spin and Dragon Claw
Mega Latias with Fire Spin and Discharge
Rayquaza with Dragon Tail and Outrage
Garchomp with Dragon Tail and Outrage
Dialga with Fire Spin and Draco Meteor
Enamorus with Fairy Wind and Dazzling Gleam
Shadow Gardevoir with Charm and Dazzling Gleam
Salamence with Dragon Tail and Discharge
Zekrom with Fire Spin and Discharge
Weaknesses of Palkia (Original Form): The Pokémon is a Water and Dragon type, making it vulnerable to Dragon and Fairy. Focus primarily on attacks of these types during the raid.
Is there Shiny Palkia? Yes, you can catch Shiny Palkia in its Original Form after a raid, but you will need a lot of luck.
Shiny Dialga (left) and Palkia (right) in their Original Forms
How many trainers are needed? If you have the top counter Pokémon and have already reached a relatively high level (40+) in Pokémon GO, you can battle Palkia in its Original Form with three trainers. With lower levels but strong counters, you should rely on more trainers.
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