Player Builds His Own Gaming PC – Receives Strange Package from Seller Months Later

Benedikt Schlotmann Benedikt Schlotmann Reading time 2 minutes

A player is assembling a new gaming PC. Months later, he receives a package. And inside is a CPU that he never ordered.

A player explains that he assembled a gaming PC months ago. By now, his gaming PC is complete. But then one day he received a surprise package:

In his post, he explains that he ordered the components from the seller months ago and received all of them promptly. And now he received a package out of the blue, containing a processor (CPU). The strange thing is: He didn’t order anything.

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No order and no deduction from his account

What is the problem? The user explains on Reddit that he finds it very confusing:

  • On one hand, he didn’t order anything and is not waiting for a package.
  • On the other hand, he had ordered a completely different CPU back then, namely a Ryzen 7 5700x3d. Even if someone misread his old orders months ago, it couldn’t be true because it would then be the wrong CPU.

He has even checked his order history and bank account: There is neither an order on his customer account nor a deduction on his account. Therefore, he also did not accidentally order anything.

The user himself cannot really use the CPU either, as his gaming PC is now complete and his CPU is anyway better. For this reason, he stated that he would probably pass the CPU on to his brother-in-law, as he still needs a processor.

How much money is involved here? The Ryzen 5 5600 that the player received is a mid-range CPU for the older AM4 socket. You can read about the differences between AM4 and AM5 on MeinMMO.

In terms of price, the Ryzen 5 5600 is not an expensive processor. Currently, the price is between 80 and 100 euros (via geizhals.de). It is therefore not a high-end CPU like the Ryzen 7 7800x3D, which currently costs at least 479.00 euros.

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Too much or incorrectly delivered goods do not belong to you

Can I simply keep the goods? No, because generally, the excess goods, whether CPU, RAM, or graphics card, do not belong to you at first. Because you did not enter into a purchase contract for the goods. You can read an expert opinion on incorrectly or excessively delivered goods directly on MeinMMO.

Do you have to run to the post office because you received too much? No, no one should expect you to run directly to the post office and return the excess goods. In general, you should get in touch with the seller and clarify the matter.

After that, he can either pick up the matter himself or have you reimbursed for the return. It is definitely important that you do not send anything back at your own expense, as an incorrect delivery is, after all, the seller’s mistake and not the customer’s.

Problems with returns: Not all sellers, like Amazon, are generous or helpful with returns. This is illustrated by the story of a family father. He received a wrong GPU on Amazon, but the seller refused a refund: Gamer buys graphics card on Amazon, receives fake product – seller refuses refund until the return of the “correct” item

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A Jedi could have stopped Anakin in Star Wars, but he didn’t want to betray his friend

Niko Hernes Niko Hernes Reading time 3 minutes

Star Wars had many other works apart from the movies before Disney’s acquisition. Among them was a continued story set after Episode 6. One of the biggest villains is Darth Krayt, whose origins date back to the Clone Wars.

The following article deals with a character and story that are not part of the current Disney canon of Star Wars, which causes some elements to differ from the story of the prequels and sequels.

Which character is it about? Before Disney’s acquisition, the Star Wars universe was also expanded beyond the films. There were games, books, and comics. Hence, the character Mara Jade and the evil being Abeloth originate from there.

An important character in Star Wars Legends is Darth Krayt, previously known as A’Sharad Hett. Like Anakin Skywalker, Hett was also born on Tatooine. He was the son of a legendary Jedi Master and lived with the Tusken Raiders.

In his youth, he became the Padawan of Ki-Adi-Mundi and later the Dark Lady. He was knighted as a Jedi Master and fought as a general during the Clone Wars. However, his righteous path changed when he met Anakin Skywalker.

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The First Step on the Path to the Dark Side

During the Clone Wars, Hett encountered Anakin Skywalker and learned that the young Jedi had killed the Tusken Raiders out of rage. In a moment of anger, Anakin attacked the Tusken Jedi, but Hett was able to overpower him. In a personal moment, Hett removed his mask and calmed the Jedi.

Hett kept the brutal killing of the Tusken Raiders to himself, believing Anakin could control his own feelings.

Hett was one of the few Jedi to survive after Palpatine’s takeover of the Senate and Order 66. To hide, he traveled back to Tatooine and continued to live as a leader of a Tusken tribe. When Hett’s tribe in Tatooine attempted to raid Owen Lars’ farm, he encountered Obi-Wan Kenobi.

Against him, he lost and was sent into exile, forced to leave Tatooine. During the fight with Obi-Wan, he also learned that Anakin was now Darth Vader. As a result, guilt grew that made him susceptible to the dark side.

During his exile, Hett worked as a bounty hunter until he found a Sith Holocron on a planet. There, he was trained by the spirit of the ancient Sith Mistress XoXaan in the dark side, driven by feelings of revenge.

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The Rise of Darth Krayt

Much time passed during his training. By the time he completed his training, the Battle of Endor had already ended. He traveled to an unknown planet, where he was captured and tortured by the Yuuzhan Vong, an alien race. Hett learned that they wanted to wage war against the new Republic of Luke.

He escaped from captivity but did not warn the New Republic, which led to the Yuuzhan Vong War. During his captivity, he concluded that the galaxy needed to be unified again, but according to his own terms.

While the New Republic was at war, Hett, now called Darth Krayt, founded the new Sith Order. In doing so, he changed the most important rule of the Sith.

The Rule of One

For a long time, the Sith lived by the Rule of Two. This rule was established by Darth Bane, who wanted to end the internal wars within the Sith Order. There was one Master and one Apprentice. Darth Krayt changed this and introduced the Rule of One.

In his new order, there is one Sith Master at the top. That would be him. Below him, there are several power-sensitive apprentices or Sith who band together for a common goal. Through this, Darth Krayt seeks to ensure blind obedience.

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He Achieved What All Sith Want

Darth Krayt and his many followers became a significant threat to the new Jedi and the Republic. Although he fought alongside Luke against the being Abeloth, his efforts were always aimed at seizing power. He succeeded in that. Darth Krayt managed to defeat the Jedi and establish a new Galactic Empire.

Due to his power abilities, he lived significantly longer than other characters and even over a hundred years after Episode 6, regularly fighting against descendants of the Skywalkers.

Ironically, what happened to him is what happens with all Sith Lords: One of his loyal apprentices betrayed and killed him. Although he was resurrected, he was ultimately killed by Cade Skywalker, who lived 125 years after Episode 6.

How can one read the story of Darth Krayt? He appears as a supporting character in individual stories, including Clone Wars comics or the Kenobi book by John Jackson Miller. His main time as a villain can best be experienced with the Star Wars Legacy comics. Unfortunately, it’s relatively difficult or quite expensive to obtain some volumes (via youtini.com).

Will we ever see Darth Krayt in the current canon? That is quite unlikely. While Disney likes to draw on aspects from Legends works, since the story of Darth Krayt is conceived as a continuation of Episode 6, Disney will likely not reference it.

Disney has already provided its own sequel with their films. They are also quite active with series related to the Star Wars universe. Although not all fans like this: “Even Harry Potter is more Star Wars than this nonsense” – The latest Star Wars from Disney hits a negative record

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In Throne and Liberty, the most powerful guilds will receive up to €25,000 this weekend and you can prevent it

Cedric Holmeier Cedric Holmeier Reading time 2 minutes

The MMORPG Throne and Liberty is approaching its preliminary climax. For the first time, the guilds are fighting for the throne and you can also snag something for yourself.

What kind of battle is this? In Throne and Liberty, everything revolves around the eponymous throne. This gives the ruling guild significant power over the other players. They gain the ability to set taxes, block the purchase of certain items, and access a new guild base.

Above all, the battle concerns a lot of Luzent and Sollant. Both currencies have been collected via the auction house taxes since the beginning of the game and have thus accumulated more than is usual in the standard, two-week cycle.

In the treasury chambers of the castles, over 1.5 million Luzent now lie on many servers, which translates to around €25,000. You can seize part of it, even if your guild is small.

Here you can learn why an active guild is still important:

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Get your share of the pie

How can a small guild benefit from the battle? While the large and powerful guilds fight for the throne, the goal of smaller guilds is different. They can secure a lot of Luzent for their players by taking control of the so-called loot zones.

The loot zones are spread out in the castle cliff watch and gradually grant your guild more Luzent and Sollant after taking control, depending on how long you maintain control. Every 5 minutes, a payout occurs that rewards you.

Unlike many other bosses, the objectives differ here for small and large guilds. The large guilds must guard or take the throne and will have little time to take care of the loot zones.

The Luzent is deducted directly from the account of the castle’s winners before they receive their share. This means that small guilds can significantly reduce the loot of the large ones.

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When does it start? The siege of the castle takes place on Sunday afternoons at 4:00 PM or 5:00 PM. Due to the clock change, there has been a shift in the event, which is why it is still unclear whether the battle will take place at 4:00 PM as announced or at 5:00 PM, as noted in the in-game calendar.

When the battle begins, you have 45 minutes to secure a loot zone and cash in a lot of money. If you want to know how the castle siege plays out, we have a guide for you here: Throne and Liberty Castle Siege Guide: This is how the battle for the throne plays out as attacker and defender

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You can currently try the underrated competitor of Civilization VI for free on Steam

Benedikt Schlotmann Benedikt Schlotmann Reading time 2 minutes

Millennia is currently free to play on Steam. The game is considered underrated by some players and a hidden gem alongside the major brand Civilization.

What kind of game is it? Millennia is a classic 4x strategy game and strongly resembles the popular Civilization series in terms of structure and design: at the start of the game, you choose a civilization and lead it through various ages into modern times, while directly competing with other civilizations that want to achieve the same goals.

Currently, you can try Millennia on Steam for free until Monday, November 18, 2024, at 7 PM. Until November 26, 2024, you can also get the game with a 50% discount (for €19.99 instead of €39.99).

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Millennia launched weakly on Steam, but our editor Schuhmann likes it

How has the game performed in the last months? Millennia was released on March 26, 2024, about 6 months ago. Initially, the game struggled with technical issues. Players complained about problems, its unfinished state, and weak graphics.

As of now (November 16, 2024), the overall ratings for the 4X strategy game are only balanced. 68% of about 2,500 reviews rate the game positively. Of the approximately 40 recent reviews, a remarkable 84% are positive.

Who is behind Millennia? The game is developed by a new studio, C Prompt, which consists of renowned developers who have worked on games like Age of Empires II, System Shock 2, or Starcraft. The publisher behind the game is the well-known Swedish company Paradox.

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Anyone familiar with Civilization will immediately recognize many elements in Millennia.

Is the game worth it? MyMMO editor Gerd Schuhmann has thoroughly played Millennia. After over 100 hours in Millennia, he explains that he genuinely likes the game: it brings many original ideas and is more of a city-building simulation than a true Civilization.

Millennia also has a “remarkably satisfying learning curve”: it even offers pleasant surprises, as new challenges arise with each age. It is, however, not significantly easier than the major competitor Civilization.

If you have had the game on your wishlist for a while, you should give it a chance during the free phase. Because it costs nothing until Monday.

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Schuhmann has also tried Ara: History Untold, the supposed Civilization killer. However, his conclusion here is significantly weaker. He has now spent 40 hours in this game, but it does not really convince him: I spent 40 hours in 3 days with the new strategy game on Steam – but I can’t recommend it to anyone

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An expert says: The development of a game is so complex because there are so many different PCs and consoles on the market

Benedikt Schlotmann Benedikt Schlotmann Reading time 2 minutes

Players expect to be able to play new titles on various platforms. A developer explains that it takes a lot of work behind the scenes. With a post, he provides insight and reveals how complex the work involved is.

When you buy a game and start it on your favorite platform, you can generally either assume that the game runs somewhat smoothly or offers dozens of options for settings.

Martin Griffiths, programmer of the No Man’s Sky engine at Hello Games, has demonstrated with an example how difficult it is to develop a game and why this freedom of options actually means a lot of work. He reports this to Gamesradar.com.

Because the problem in game development is not the game itself, but the variety of dozens of combinations of hardware that can now be found on the market. And if you want to cater to each platform, a lot of work goes into it. He himself writes about this:

It is a long list that hopefully reflects the complexity associated with the release of a major cross-platform game like ours

On the X platform, he mentions the following platforms and combinations that they wanted to accommodate in No Man’s Sky:

  • PS5 (Base)
  • PS5 (Base, PSVR2)
  • PS5 Pro
  • PS5 Pro (8K)
  • PS5 Pro (PSVR2)
  • PS4 (Base)
  • PS4 (two versions: 1080p and 4K mode)
  • PS4 (PSVR)
  • PS4 Pro (PSVR)
  • PS4 (PSVR, Enhanced Version when installed on PS5)
  • Xbox One, Xbox One S
  • Xbox One X (4 versions: Quality/Performance, 1080p/4K)
  • Xbox Series S (4 versions: Quality/Performance, 1080p/4K)
  • Xbox Series X
  • Switch (Handheld)
  • Switch (TV Mode)
  • PC (about 140 different combinations of graphics options, including AA, Super Resolution, quality modes, and more)
  • Mac (a similar number of options, with development support from The-Forge)
  • PC (Steam Deck, Rog Ally, Intel, Laptop/)
  • PCVR (about a dozen supported headsets and most of the same options as in normal PC mode)

It is quickly evident that even individual platforms, such as the PS5 or Xbox, require many different versions and options. This makes development even more extensive.

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The magic word for many players today is “optimization”

A topic that currently excites PC and console players is the optimization of games. In many cases, games are released either bug-ridden or in a technically problematic state. Even with fast hardware, you can’t get stable frame rates if the game is poorly optimized.

For this reason, the community frequently calls for better optimization: If developers invest more time and love into development and optimization, it would run much better right away, and there would be less criticism. After all, they want to buy and play the game, not despair over annoying technical problems.

Players have long criticized something that has been referred to as “miracle technology” for a long time, as many now believe: Features like DLSS lead to developers spending less time optimizing their games. In the end, the games won’t run without the miracle technology: All major games are currently failing catastrophically on Steam – Players believe: A great feature of graphics cards is to blame for it

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Because he ate a box of cleaning products, he became the best candidate to lead this vault in Fallout 4

Alexander Mehrwald Alexander Mehrwald Reading time 2 minutes

The vaults in Fallout 4 are surrounded by many curious stories. This also applies to the circumstances of Vault 114. It was meant to serve as a shelter for the most important people in society. It is all the more curious that Vault-Tec chose someone as overseer who, despite warnings, ate a pack of Abraxo cleaning products: “Soup Can Harry”.

Who is “Soup Can Harry”? Soup Can Harry is the nickname of the overseer of Vault 114. His true name is not known, as he refused to reveal it. As the 87th person interviewed for this position, he rebelled against pretty much everything that stood in his way.

In a first job interview, he had several complaints:

  • The use of taxpayers’ money (which he himself did not pay)
  • The government’s planned reduction of individuality through ranks and numbers.

He also insisted on sleeping on the street and eating Abraxo cleaning products because it was forbidden. He didn’t want to be told by a package what he could and couldn’t do. So he was in absolutely the best conditions to supervise a vault full of wealthy people.

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The perfect candidate for Vault 114

What kind of place is Vault 114? Vault-Tec wanted to start a social experiment with Vault 114. Only the most important and richest people in Boston’s society were supposed to be housed here. They were promised that they could continue their lifestyle and surround themselves exclusively with people of their standard.

However, they were not told that they would find themselves in one-room apartments. Meals were served in common areas, and the showers had to be shared among each other. The furnishings were far from luxurious.

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Why was Soup Can Harry chosen? To perfect their social experiment, it was important for Vault-Tec to make someone the overseer who had no government experience. Additionally, the person should be anti-authoritarian and possess absolutely no leadership qualities. His “natural charisma” and “unique personality” were noted in the files as crucial factors for his appointment.

The staff of Vault 114 was instructed to follow his orders even if it would be physically uncomfortable for them. This gave Harry a free pass for absolute chaos.

What happened to the vault? Players discover Vault 114 in Fallout 4 only in the quest “Be My Valentine”. There they quickly realize that the experiment never truly started and that the construction was interrupted by falling atomic bombs.

Skinny Malone uses the ruins of Vault 114 for his operations.

Instead, the ruins became a hideout for Skinny Malone and his gang, who use the unfinished vault as a base for their criminal activities.

Background stories like this contribute significantly to the charm of Fallout. In the Fallout series on Amazon Prime Video, some details are also hidden. However, there was supposed to be no Easter egg: Fans of the Fallout series discovered an Easter egg that was not supposed to exist – hardly anyone knew about it  

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It was supposed to be a big triumph for Netflix: The service has now failed dramatically at a boxing match

Benedikt Schlotmann Benedikt Schlotmann Reading time 2 minutes

Netflix wanted to broadcast a major sports event, but millions of users were unable to use the streaming service. Netflix has long expressed its desire to enter the sports sector.

Why is Netflix suddenly getting into sports? Netflix wants to make money and aims to grow. With just subscription numbers and increasing fees, there eventually comes a point where it reaches a limit.

That’s why the company wants to enter other areas as well. Especially in live sports reporting, there is still a lot of potential and, above all, financial opportunities:

  • At the end of 2023, the first major deal came: a billion-dollar ten-year contract with the wrestling organization WWE.
  • Soon after, it was announced that Netflix plans to broadcast two NFL games live for the first time at Christmas 2024. The costs are expected to be around 75 million US dollars per game. Broadcasts are also planned for 2025 (via omr.com).

With the major boxing match between Mike Tyson and Jake Paul, the streaming service aimed to show that it can do even more than just broadcast major sports events, namely attract millions of viewers.

After all, it is also about a lot of money: According to digitalfernsehen, Tyson is reportedly set to earn between 50 and 100 million euros for his appearance. However, Netflix failed with the streaming of the event.

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Viewers who want to stream the event on Netflix see nothing

What went wrong? The boxing match took place on the night of November 15 to 16, 2024. For us Germans, the event started at 3 AM, with the main fight beginning at 5:30 AM.

However, many users reported technical issues even during the preliminary fights. With the hashtag #netflixcrash, thousands of users took to Netflix’s X page to report that the servers were unreachable.

By the time the main fight began, many users were completely out of luck. It is unclear how many users were actually affected. Even Jake Paul, one of the two boxers, joked: “More than 120 million people on Netflix, we crashed the site.”

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Player buys the fastest processor from AMD and destroys it due to a simple mistake

Gerald Wessel Gerald Wessel Reading time 2 minutes

The AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D currently sits on the throne of gaming CPUs. However, a Reddit user makes an expensive mistake – as experts rush to the rescue.

How did the buyer destroy which processor? On Reddit, TrumpPooPoosPants reports in the pcmasterrace subforum about his attempt to operate a brand new AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D on an MSI Tomahawk X870. But the joy does not last long after pressing the start button.

He only gets an error message; the PC doesn’t boot. Upon seeing the removed processor, it becomes clear why: Numerous pins on the socket and some contact area of the CPU are burnt.

Update on November 16, 2024 at 11:40 Meanwhile, the manufacturer of the motherboard, MSI, has also spoken out. They stated that they want to investigate the incident and will work closely with AMD for this purpose. In addition, they are in contact with GamersNexus, which wants to examine the problem independently of MSI.
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Who is to blame? AMD or the buyer?

What happened to the Ryzen 7 9800X3D? At this point, we can tentatively give all buyers of the CPU a sigh of relief, as it appears to be an installation error. It does not seem to be a design issue with the latest CPUs from AMD.

The YouTuber JayzTwoCents explains the case in a video, and other tech sites, such as Videocards, confirm the problem.

According to consensus, the user installed the CPU incorrectly, that is, rotated 180 degrees, and then tried to force the clamp to close. Apparently, the result was convincing since he documented that he turned the system on.

As a result, power began to flow, but the contact between the CPU and the socket was not as the manufacturer intended. This resulted in increased resistance, causing the materials to heat up significantly, which led to damage after just a few seconds.

The damage can be seen in the area circled in red. It is an indication of incorrect CPU installation. Image source: Reddit, TrumpPooPoosPants

Does the buyer get his money back? Yes, but not from AMD or MSI as the manufacturer of the motherboard. Under the post, the tech site GamersNexus offered to buy the hardware at the full retail price.

The background may be that the team wants to investigate the matter independently of AMD. Soon, you can probably expect a detailed video on the subject on the YouTube channel of the team.

The alternative for the user would have been to contact the CPU manufacturer for an exchange. For the motherboard, he would have to take separate paths. But it remains questionable whether he will get his money back. Because if they come to the same conclusion as JayzTwoCents and other experts, then it would be pure goodwill to exchange the parts.

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The graphics card in the following report had the best possible contact with the rest of the system. Although the collaboration between the CPU and GPU was optimal, the actually very fast card ran significantly slower than usual: New GPU for almost 2,000 euros overheats for weeks: Buyer opens it up and finds that something important is missing

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The creator of Silent Hill releases a new horror game for ages 18+, has 81% positive reviews on Steam

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Keiichiro Toyama developed one of the most well-known and influential horror games with Silent Hill. His latest horror game is currently receiving very positive feedback on Steam.

What kind of game is this? Slitterhead is an action horror game on Steam and the first game from Bokeh Game Studio, which was founded by Silent Hill creator Keiichiro Toyama. A gameplay trailer for the game was showcased at the Summer Game Fest 2024.

You can watch this gameplay trailer here:

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Slitterhead: The New Game from the Creator of Silent Hill in Trailer

Ghostly Protagonist and Bloody Action

What does the trailer show? You play as the Hyoki. This is a kind of spirit that, although bodiless, can possess and control living beings. The Hyoki has only one goal: the eradication of all Slitterheads, which are monsters that disguise themselves as humans and devour brains.

The setting is the neon-lit streets of Kowlong. Among the people in the city, there are those who have a special bond with the Hyoki. These “Rarities” are crucial in the fight against the Slitterheads, as they grant you access to stronger abilities. 

As a Hyoki, you can possess any person. Quickly switching hosts is not only useful for exploring the city but also in combat. When one body reaches its limit, the next one is waiting for you. In battle, you use blood to create weapons like swords, claws, or even a mini-MG.

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How is the game currently being received? Since its release, 375 people have already written reviews on Steam, of which 81% are positive, and the game is rated overall as “very positive”.

For many, Slitterhead feels like a game from the PS3 era, both for better and worse. The combat is sometimes quite clunky and offers room for improvement, but the world-building, atmosphere, and music often redeem it.

Slitterhead was released on November 8, 2024, for the following platforms:

  • PC: Steam and Epic Games Store
  • Consoles: PS4, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S

Meanwhile, the Silent Hill franchise is also making a comeback. A comprehensive remake of the second part was released in October. Toyama, by the way, did not work on it himself anymore. The remake launched successfully on Steam; you can read more about it here: A new horror remake becomes a bestseller on Steam, even competing with Resident Evil

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Trainer finds a cool shiny in Pokémon GO – But at the worst possible time

Lydia Lydia Reading time 2 minutes

A trainer was able to catch the shiny variant of the Shuckle in Pokémon GO. However, unfortunately, the isopod appeared just moments after she had spent her candies on developing the normal version.

What a catch! As the trainer “SphynxHaus” shared in the Pokémon GO subreddit, she managed to catch the 7th-gen Pokémon Shuckle in its stylish shiny variant. Although this silverfish-like pocket monster isn’t particularly impressive, its evolution, Tectass, is among the strongest bug attackers in Pokémon GO.

In fact, the trainer could feel quite lucky, but unfortunately, the catch comes at the most inconvenient time.

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Trainer collected candies for months

Why is the trainer upset? As SphynxHaus explains, she received the shiny immediately after developing her existing Shuckle. This wouldn’t be so dramatic if the little isopod didn’t require a particularly large number of candies for its evolution.

A whole 400 candies are needed to evolve the weak Shuckle into the strong Tectass. The trainer says she collected candies for months and caught 85 Shuckle during that time. As can be seen in her attached screenshot, after the evolution she has only 6 candies left – including the ones she received from catching the shiny.

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It’s particularly annoying since, as SphynxHaus says, she deliberately waited a few more days to evolve when she already had the required candies. When she finally pressed the button, the shiny was even the next Pokémon that appeared on the map.

In the comments, other trainers report similar frustrating experiences.

For example, the same could happen with Magikarp, which also requires 400 candies to evolve into Gyarados. Additionally, there is a field research task that requires this evolution.

However, there is another perspective on the matter. For instance, Reddit user djscanner writes: “If you hadn’t evolved first, you wouldn’t have been blessed by the gods.” Perhaps SphynxHaus can find some comfort in this thought when she catches the next 84 Shuckle.

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There are also other times when you might not want to encounter a shiny Pokémon. Much frustration was also experienced by this trainer, whom we reported on some time ago: Pokémon GO: Trainer finds one of the rarest shinies, throws over 100 balls at it

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LoL: The Top Team T1 Takes Shape for 2025, Secures the 3rd World Champion for the Future

Niko Hernes Niko Hernes Reading time 2 minutes

T1 became World Champion for the fifth time in League of Legends 2024. The current roster is considered one of the best that the Korean team has ever had. However, it was still unclear who would remain in the team for 2025. But as it has now been announced, the Jungler will not be leaving.

What about the Jungler? T1 managed to secure the spectacular 5th World Championship title in 2024 despite a weak start. Many attribute this to the entire team. The players around Faker simply work well together. However, all contracts except Faker’s actually ended in 2024.

The fans of the current roster can breathe a sigh of relief, at least for 3 of the players. As previously announced, the supporter Keria will remain with the team. Another player has also been retained, as announced on November 15, 2024. The Jungler Oner will stay in the team.

The German player Agurin is considered one of the best Junglers in SoloQ:

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One stays, but another member has to go

What is the current status of T1? As it was now announced on x.com, Oner will also remain in the team for a new contract. Keria and Oner have reportedly signed a 2-year contract according to the official site.

This means that 3 of the 5 players from T1 are secured for the next season: The legend Faker, Jungler Oner, and supporter Keria. In a video on x.com, Oner emphasizes once again that he wants to win the LCK in the next 2 years as well. A goal that did not succeed in 2024.

But two players are still missing. It is still unclear whether ADC Gumayusi and Toplaner Zeus will return. On reddit, many are sure about Gumayusi, as a good bot lane team would not be separated.

Many fans also feel certain about Zeus. As the user @mazeuster shares on x.com, Zeus has changed his in-game image, title, and banner to the Hall-of-Legends design. This is a special series for skins, icons, and other cosmetic items, which is currently only dedicated to Faker.

This is seen by some users as an indication that Zeus will also play for T1 in 2025.

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Why do fans wish for this return? The current T1 team is considered by many e-sport fans to be the best roster of the Korean team. All 5 players are regarded as masters of their role, and the dynamic between Faker and his 4 teammates is loved by many fans. The great teamwork of the 5 South Koreans was especially evident this year at the Worlds. A few well-known influencers also want to make their mark in the professional scene in 2025: LoL: The top streamer on Twitch presents his own team full of stars – So plays Los Ratones in 2025

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Player receives 1 billion gold in Diablo 4 as a gift, is told to ‘pass it on’, donates 120 dollars for a good cause

Nicole Wakulczyk Nicole Wakulczyk Reading time 2 minutes

A player was encouraged to trade in Diablo 4 and initially only wanted to buy an item he had been searching for a long time. Ultimately, he was positively surprised by the community and donated 120 dollars to an organization to give something back.

The community of Diablo 4 on Reddit is actually known for being very critical and frequently complaining about everything in the game. However, from time to time, there are stories that are positive – like that of a player who received gold and loot as a gift, even though he only wanted to farm something.

Another player reports on Reddit that he wanted to trade for the first time in Diablo 4. But then he received a bunch of gold as a gift and subsequently donated 120 dollars for a good cause.

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“Pay it forward”

In a post on Reddit, rocketman4599 reports that he was searching for an item in Diablo 4 and had been farming for a long time. His friend encouraged him to trade. In the trading channel, he then pinged the item he wanted to buy.

Then a player gifted him two uniques that are perfect for his build, along with 1 billion gold in the game – saying “Pay it forward.” rocketman4599 then decided to donate 100 dollars in real life for what the player did for him.

In a comment, he included a screenshot that shows his donation. It states: “The American Red Cross is very grateful for your generous donation of 128.13 dollars on November 10, 2024, for disaster relief.” This is approximately 121 euros.

What does the community say about this? Individual Reddit users think this is a “great way to pay it forward.” And Shadowofenigma notes that he often gives items to players who need them. “It feels good to help others,” he explains.

Others seem to feel motivated to also offer loot if someone wants to donate for a good cause. domyourn writes that he donates his collected gold and many boss mats if someone wants to “follow the example of the post creator.” Indeed, someone finds and posts in the Reddit thread a screenshot of a donation.

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Reddit is a hub for criticism, discussions, and stories like this. Moreover, a diverse range of players of Diablo 4 gather there – whether casuals, newcomers, or hardcore grinders. One group that is also active there is the “Gamer-Dads.” Diablo 4 has relatively quickly earned the reputation of being the optimal game for dads who have little time. One of them recently noted: A certain content in Diablo 4 is perfect for busy gamer dads – because you can just sit back and farm comfortably.

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“I Never Sacrifice the Look” – Monster Hunter Wilds Could Be Great for Hunters Who Value Appearance Over Strength

Alexander Mehrwald Alexander Mehrwald Reading time 2 minutes

That equipment will play a big role again in Monster Hunter Wilds is as certain as the fact that you will go monster hunting in the game. However, especially for those for whom style is particularly important, the latest installment offers a lot of freedom.

What customization options are currently known? In a Dev Stream on YouTube, it was confirmed that layered armors will be part of the game again. Some may know this feature as “transmog” and allows hunters to overlay a different appearance over the armor they are currently wearing. These will not be available right from the start but will be unlocked throughout the game.

Whether it will be possible to dye the armor this time, as in Monster Hunter World, is still unknown. However, it is likely that this will also be possible again.

New is the fact that the so-called gender lock will be lifted. You are no longer restricted to the armor of your character’s gender. You can now easily wear masculine armors as a feminine character and vice versa.

The latest trailer gives a small taste of what to expect in Monster Hunter Wilds:

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More options, more fashion

Why is this special? So far, it was only possible to choose hairstyles without the restriction of the character’s gender. However, it has long been a major wish of the community to lift this restriction for armors as well. This wish will now be fulfilled with Monster Hunter Wilds, allowing fans of a special wardrobe to fully express themselves here.

The community loves it: There is a lot of support for this decision on social media. Many in the community place great importance on being appropriately dressed during their monster hunts, and the fact that they now have more options available seems to bring great joy:

Players in the threads are hyped about the new possibilities and are looking forward to trying out different combinations. A few think that the feature was unnecessary, but they are still happy to have the choice.

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However, the fact that capes will also make a comeback in Monster Hunter Wilds has not received as much support recently. Some fans seem to have an issue with this accessory. Others, however, are looking forward to being able to play with the feature again: Capes return in Monster Hunter Wilds as equipment, but not everyone is happy about it

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German Twitch streamer founds a team in CS2, fails just before the hoped-for goal

Dariusz Müller Dariusz Müller Reading time 2 minutes

The biggest German Twitch streamer for Counter-Strike has founded his own team, but just before reaching the big goal, everything is over.

Who is it about? The German Twitch streamer Mark Zimmermann, also known as “ohnePixel”, is a well-known face in the Counter-Strike community. He regularly streams to over 20,000 viewers in English and is one of the largest streamers of Valve’s tactical shooter.

ohnePixel is not known for outstanding gameplay, even though he actively plays quite a lot of Counter-Strike in his streams. The streamer is primarily known as a skin collector and expert. For example, he opened cases in a stream for nearly 120,000 €.

In August 2024, ohnePixel announced that the streamer is founding his own team in Counter-Strike 2, with which he wants to participate in the “Perfect World Shanghai Major 2024”. This is an international e-sports tournament in CS2, where the 24 best teams in the world compete. The winner will receive a prize pool of 500,000 US dollars.

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Failed in the Qualification

How did it go for the team? Rather poorly. To participate in the Shanghai Major, the team must successfully qualify for the big tournament. There is a regional qualification tournament where the individual teams have to prove themselves. This determines which teams from a region will compete in the Major.

ohnePixel’s team played the qualification in the Middle East and faced teams like Al-Ittihad, Bravado Gaming, and NOM Esports with players from Algeria, South Africa, and Israel. There, the streamer’s team was able to assert itself successfully and ultimately secured first place.

However, the team then had to prove itself in the Asia-Pacific “Regional Major Ranking”. They managed to win the first game with a comeback but then suffered a 2:1 defeat against the team “The MongolZ” in the second game, which qualified for the Major.

The streamer’s team still had a chance to reach qualification but had to win the next 2 games. However, they suffered another defeat in the next game, and the dream was over. Qualification was no longer possible, and shortly afterward, 3 players announced their departure from the failed team.

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Controversy Overshadows Team’s Successes

How was the streamer’s experiment perceived? Many viewers and fans of ohnePixel watched the qualification matches with excitement and possibly cheered for their favorite streamer.

However, there was also much criticism from the community regarding the path that ohnePixel took with his team: They tried to qualify for the Major through the Asia-Pacific (APAC) qualification – even though the team initially consisted of 3, and later even 4 Europeans.

A part of the community did not appreciate this because, if successful, it would take a spot for participation in the Major away from the players and teams that actually come from the region. Although ohnePixel likely did not violate any regulations, there was still criticism for this.

The Asia-Pacific region is considered relatively weak and less competitive in Counter-Strike. In Europe, ohnePixel’s team could have faced NaVi, G2, Faze, Astralis, Team Vitality, or Heroic. For example, the tournament “IEM Rio 2024”, held in October, was also decided in the finals between European teams. However, one of the winners did not feel like celebrating: A professional wins an important tournament in CS2, but instead of celebrating, he leaves the stage – Here’s what happened

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Even in 2024, millions of internet users still rely on virtually ineffective passwords – here are the top 200

Gerald Wessel Gerald Wessel Reading time 2 minutes

Passwords remain a security issue. A renowned IT security company has identified the most commonly used ones – and they are all bad.

What are the worst passwords? The password manager provider NordPass analyzed a massive dataset from publicly accessible databases, totaling 2.5 TB. This includes lists traded on the dark web. The result was a list of millions of passwords with associated email addresses – and the situation remains unchanged and terrible. For the most used passwords are all simple to crack.

Infamous favorites among people remain 123456 or password. And no matter how far the view wanders down the sad top list, it doesn’t get more creative. As it turns out, users have not become more cautious in 2023.

Elsewhere, we explain a project by students that wants to highlight the dangers of technology. Here you can find the report in article form. You can watch the related video directly:

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In professional or private life: people are password-lazy

NordPass distinguishes between private and corporate passwords in its lists. They separate them based on email addresses. You can find the complete list of the 200 most commonly used passwords here at NordPass.

Globally, the top five passwords used at home look like this:

  • 123456
  • 123456789
  • 12345678
  • password
  • qwerty123

When looking at the prevailing passwords in Germany, qwerty and the like are eliminated and replaced by even more trivial number sequences or in 10th place the creative output 000000.

Corporate passwords look quite similar:

  • 123456
  • 123456789
  • 12345678
  • secret
  • password

The German top five is almost identical to the private one.

Why are these passwords bad? These databases have long been known to all hackers. They have fed their tools with it, and according to NordPass, it takes less than a second to crack almost anything within the top 200.

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Tips for strong passwords

You can follow these points if you doubt whether a password is secure:

  • Use as many uppercase and lowercase letters as well as numbers and, if allowed, special characters.
  • Do not use simple sequences like those from the above lists from NordPass.
  • These should not include known words from your native language or common foreign languages, such as the English word for secret, secret.
  • Have you used it somewhere else? If so, take another one.
  • No one should be able to easily guess it if they know you personally. So do not use your birthdate, or names of relatives, or your hobbies.
  • Do not keep your passwords visible on your desk.

Alternatively, you can also use a password manager. This stores your passwords encrypted. You access it via a single password, which should be really strong. There are various free or paid versions, and a search engine of your choice can quickly help.

A while ago, a group of researchers compiled how long it takes to crack a truly strong password: Do you think your password is secure? A graphic shows you how long hackers take to crack it.

If you are interested in more facts about smartphones after this excursion into the often unpleasant world of data security, we have more on MeinMMO for you. Elsewhere, we have listed six myths about mobile phone use that you should no longer believe.

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EA FC 25: New Track Stars Event is now live – Brings strong cards for Davies and Ginola

Julian Schröder Julian Schröder Reading time 3 minutes

In EA FC 25 today marks the launch of a brand new event in Ultimate Team called “Track Stars”. What it’s about and what new cards are now available can be found here at MeinMMO.

Update, November 15 at 7:00 PM: The brand new Track Stars promo has finally started. It brings you a whole bunch of new special cards, and even new Hero cards are included. Particularly strong players include Lucio (91), Ginola (90), Hernández (89), Davies (87), and Xhaka (87).

You can see the complete teams here:

Track Stars:

  • GK: Courtois (90)
  • LB: Hernández (89)
  • LB: Davies (87)
  • CB: Inigo Martinez (87)
  • CDM: Xhaka (87)
  • ST: Ramirez (87)
  • LW: Salma Paralluelo (87)
  • ST: Oshoala (87)
  • RW: Chiesa (86)
  • RM: Diaby (86)
  • CB: Sauerbrunn (86)
  • CB: Van de Ven (86)
  • CM: Milinkovic Savic (86)
  • ST: Chawinga (86)
  • LW: Gordon (85)
  • ST: Zapata (85)
  • LM: Adeyemi (84)
  • RB: Thierry Correia (84)
  • CB: Bombito (84)
  • CM: Caqueret (84)

Track Stars Heroes:

  • CB: Lúcio (91)
  • ST: Ginola (90)
  • CAM: Okocha (89)
  • LB: Lizarazu (89)
  • CB: Córdoba (88)
  • RW: Cole (88)
  • LB: Kewell (88)
  • RM: Giuly (87)
  • CAM: Donovan (87)
  • ST: Cahill (86)

Here continues with the original post.

When does Track Stars start? As usual, the loading screen for Ultimate Team announces the start of the new promo this week. Track Stars begins today, November 15 at 7:00 PM, in FC 25 Ultimate Team.

Then the Centurions cards will disappear, and you can hope for new Track Stars cards.

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What is the event about? The concept of the new event is currently still unknown. However, the loading screen already reveals that there will be new special cards as well as new Hero cards. What those could be will be revealed by the leaks further down in the post.

The name “Track Stars” might suggest that the promo has something to do with athletics or special physical fitness. Thus, particularly athletic players could receive new special cards as well as new PlayStyles.

All leaks about Track Stars in FC 25 Ultimate Team

What content does the new event offer? Officially, the new special and Hero cards are not yet known. However, well-known FUT leaker Fut Sheriff has released a whole series of cards that could appear in the promo.

Current leaks: Fut Sheriff has published the following players on his X channel who are supposed to appear in the new “Track Stars” promo.

Track Stars:

  • Van de Ven
  • Courtois
  • Inigo Martinez
  • Chaka
  • Chiesa
  • Oshoala
  • Diaby
  • Adeyemi
  • Davies
  • Gordon
  • Hernández
  • Beasley
  • Oberdorf
  • Ruben Dias

Track Stars Heroes:

  • Ginola
  • Lúcio
  • Córdoba
  • Cole
  • Okocha
  • Giuly
  • Donovan
  • Kewell
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But keep in mind that these are just unconfirmed leaks. The final Track Stars team could look completely different.

What do you think about the promo? What content do you expect? Feel free to let us know in the comments! And if you want to know which RTTK cards will receive upgrades soon, check it out here: EA FC 25 RTTK Tracker for all players: Upgrades, progress and important dates at a glance

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The Farming Simulator is currently the top seller on Steam, even though it has only balanced reviews

Dariusz Müller Dariusz Müller Reading time 2 minutes

German gamers love simulators and agriculture. This is also shown by the outstanding success of LS25 on Steam.

Which game is it about? The Farming Simulator 25 (short LS) is currently the top seller on Steam in Germany, surpassing games like Counter-Strike 2, Call of Duty: Black Ops 6, Throne and Liberty, and Warframe (as of November 15, 2024, 09:00).

The game was released on November 12, 2024, and just a few hours after its launch, it recorded 126,000 concurrent players on Steam. No Farming Simulator has ever been more successful on Steam. The previous peak of 105,000 players was held by its predecessor, the Farming Simulator 22.

LS25 is now the first new installment in the popular simulation series after a 3-year break. The previous player record from LS22 was also set shortly after its release in November 2021.

Here you can watch a trailer for the new Farming Simulator:

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Launch trailer for Farming Simulator 25

Record despite struggling reviews

Although the Farming Simulator 25 was able to attract thousands of players on Steam right at release, over 30% of them are not convinced by the quality of the simulation. Out of more than 4,600 reviews, about 1,400 negative ratings emerged (via Steam).

What do the players say? On one hand, the Farming Simulator 25 impresses with its graphics, which are said to be a bit more beautiful compared to its predecessor. On the other hand, there is criticism regarding the game’s performance and the number of bugs.

Additionally, the variety of playable models is criticized. The forestry aspect is also said to not meet the expectations of many players. Another problem is the character’s movements, which reportedly look very sluggish.

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Overall, some players complain that LS25 should have rather been a DLC for LS22 given its current scope. Generally, the game seems to some like a reskin with partially fewer contents. Here many players hope for good mod support from the community.

If you are also interested in other simulations aside from Farming Simulator, the upcoming game inZOI might appeal to you. It is a life simulation that could serve as an alternative to The Sims: In inZOI you can decide which animals roam the park, and all of this without DLC

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The worst weapon in all of Call of Duty is not playable in Warzone thanks to Black Ops 6

Dariusz Müller Dariusz Müller Reading time 2 minutes

A weapon has taken the fun out of many players in Call of Duty: Warzone. Now it has been removed from the game.

Which weapon is it?

  • With the start of Season 1 in Black Ops 6, Warzone was integrated into the latest Call of Duty, and thus the Riot Shield was removed from Call of Duty: Warzone.
  • In the past, the Riot Shield was probably the most hated and annoying weapon in the game. Even attempted nerfs failed, which further frustrated the players.

Why was the Riot Shield removed from Warzone? The Riot Shield is not available in Black Ops 6, and so it was simply removed along with the integration of Warzone into the current Call of Duty Battle Royale.

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A strong choice with few counters

What made the weapon so annoying? You could run towards enemies with the equipped Riot Shield and be fully protected by the shield itself. This allowed you to pressure your opponents and reduce the distance to them, potentially even attacking them with a melee strike.

Additionally, the Riot Shield provided you with an advantage even when you were not actively using it. Your character carries the shield on their back when you equip a different primary weapon, protecting you from fire coming from behind.

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Therefore, the shield was a strong choice in almost every situation and could not be countered without explosive gadgets like Semtex grenades. This has caused a lot of frustration among players in recent months, which is why there have been many posts from players on social media criticizing the shield.

  • One user wrote 8 months ago on Reddit: “Riot Shields ruin the game.”
  • Another user complained about 2 months later on Reddit: “Riot Shields are for cowards.”

A variety of such posts or comments can easily be found. And those who do not hate the Riot Shield often used it themselves to increase their chances of winning.

Overall, the consensus is that the shields needed more counter options. Players were forced to play with Semtex and drill charges, otherwise they would have had no chance in a 1v1. If you don’t want to be hopeless in Warzone, you should build a good loadout for the XM4 assault rifle. Here you can see the meta build from Black Ops 6 to start with: XM4 Build – This is how you should play the all-rounder

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A fantasy movie with Nicolas Cage cost 150 million dollars, was supposed to be a big hit for Disney – Failed at the box office

Niko Hernes Niko Hernes Reading time 3 minutes

Harry Potter is a major franchise and sparked a wizard boom. Disney also tried to make a fantasy movie with wizards in 2010. Despite a high budget, the movie flopped. One reason for that might have been Christopher Nolan.

Which movie is it about? In 2001, Harry Potter created a wizard and novel boom with its first movie. Everyone wanted to establish a fantasy franchise too. Disney probably thought the same in 2010 with the movie The Sorcerer’s Apprentice.

The film is about Balthazar Blake, played by Nicolas Cage. He must defend the city of Manhattan as a sorcerer in modern times. The film’s villain is Maxim Horvath, played by Alfred Molina. To get help, Blake recruits the young Dave Stutler, played by Jay Baruchel. He must teach him magic in a very short time.

Although it is hard to believe, the movie is based on a famous segment of the Disney animated film Fantasia from 1940. In that segment, Mickey Mouse is the apprentice of the legendary Merlin, who creates chaos through magic.

Yet, Nicolas Cage, a high budget, and a famous source material couldn’t save the film. It became a flop.

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Mixed reviews and poor earnings

How did The Sorcerer’s Apprentice perform? The Sorcerer’s Apprentice had a massive budget of 150 million US dollars. The film only earned around 215 million dollars worldwide (via Box Office Mojo). Although it barely earned back its budget, it’s a very bad sign for a 150-million-dollar Disney film. Two years later, another franchise attempt by Disney also failed.

The reviews were also not very good among critics and fans. On Rotten Tomatoes, the film has a critic score of 40% from 171 reviews. With over 100,000 user reviews, the film scores 53%. For a big film, that’s quite poor.

With such results, any possibility of a sequel is also off the table. At least an open ending is hinted at in the post-credit scene of the film.

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No chance against Inception

Why did the film fail? While there isn’t a guaranteed answer, there are indicators. The biggest point is probably the mixed reviews and the competition from Inception. Both films premiered in the US almost simultaneously. Inception likely attracted many viewers who were also the target audience for The Sorcerer’s Apprentice.

If you have to choose between a mediocre-rated film and a brilliantly rated Nolan film, the answer is probably clear for many.

Another problem could have been the lead actor. While Nicolas Cage is a well-known name, at that time he was going through a difficult phase. With films like Ghost Rider, Cage had already developed a bad reputation, which he only shed later with extraordinary films.

The director Jon Turteltaub wasn’t exactly known for big films either. He previously worked with Cage on National Treasure. He then took a long break until he celebrated success with Meg in 2018.

While the film is inspired by Fantasia, it doesn’t have much in common with it, aside from a few small references. The original film was aimed at families with its colorful effects, while The Sorcerer’s Apprentice was simply unattractive to many families. A week earlier, Despicable Me premiered. A much more successful film that was perfect for kids and families.

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Will there ever be a sequel? That’s quite unlikely. Unlike other films, this one has essentially vanished into obscurity. Cage is now mainly doing more experimental films like Dream Scenario or Pig. The Sorcerer’s Apprentice is also not a cult film that is loved today.

But what do you think? Did you see the film, and how did you like it? Let us know in the comments. Just because you have a major actor in the foreground doesn’t mean the movie will be successful. The Mummy from 2017 learned this as well: A fantasy film with Tom Cruise was supposed to be the start of a big universe like Marvel – But it flopped

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Source(s):
  1. bombreport.com
  2. IMDb

Generation Z is currently facing two major problems, one of which it cannot solve without help

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Generation Z is confronted with two major problems apart from criticism. On the one hand, rents are becoming increasingly expensive, and on the other hand, they no longer want to accept any job just to earn money. And this is particularly disapproved of by older generations, who refer to their own life paths.

The current situation is not particularly easy for many individuals. However, the generation most affected is Generation Z, many of whom are currently entering the workforce or looking for their own apartment.

Generation Z refers to men and women born between 1996 and 2012.

The first problem: Rapidly rising rent prices

What is the current situation? In Germany, rents have been rising sharply for several months, and this has not even been able to prevent the rent cap prescribed by the federal government.

For instance, Tagesspiegel reports that in 2009, one had to pay 5.60 euros per square meter for an apartment in Berlin. Fourteen years later (2023), prices have more than doubled at 11.90 euros. Rents have also risen similarly in other German cities. In just the first quarter of 2024, rents in Germany are expected to have risen by almost 6% (via Deutschlandfunk.de).

What is the problem for Gen Z? Young people currently searching for an apartment face the significant problem of being barely able to afford the prices. The Spanish website Genbeta cites a Spanish example: Today, a shared room in Madrid costs half as much as one could have paid for an entire house a few years ago. Young people also lack the option to take out a mortgage. Additionally, Gen Z has spent a lot of money, especially during the pandemic, and now has to pay high interest for their standard of living.

For this reason, even large consulting firms like Ernst & Young are now stating that urgent measures are needed for young people to access housing and, above all, to be able to pay their rent. For this is precisely what causes inequality, which then leads to the generational conflict currently present.

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The second problem: Not every job at any price

The current situation may be difficult, but that does not lead many young people to simply take any job. They have certain principles, and they want to adhere to them, even if it means earning little or no money. Recently, it was noted that many from Gen Z are not focused on a corporate career but are interested in trades.

What is the problem? This leads to the condescending comments from older generations: Yes, we took on every kind of profession and job to make ends meet, and Gen Z does not want to do that. But Generation Z has grown up in a very different environment than previous generations.

Generation Z has grown up with modern labor and human rights. And they know from recent history that long working hours rarely lead to becoming an owner of a company, but rather serve to fill the pockets of bosses and investors in large companies.

Therefore, young people value working environments that respect working hours, and even more so flexible workplaces that allow individuals to fulfill their tasks without rigid temporal or spatial constraints: Generation Z is finally finding a reason to go from home office to the office

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Source(s):
  1. genbeta.com