Soon, Epic Games could make all OG players in Fortnite cry and complain

Christos Tsogos Christos Tsogos Reading time 2 minutes

Fortnite has been around for many years and those who weren’t there from the beginning have missed out on a large part of the “Battle Pass” skins. However, this could change with the release of Chapter 6. A loophole could bring back many old Battle Passes if Epic Games takes advantage of it.

What do new players wish for? Content from old Battle Passes that they missed. Especially iconic skins and emotes can no longer be obtained, as players would have had to play during that time. So anyone starting Fortnite in 2024 and looking back at past passes has missed a lot.

Many fans therefore wish for a way to access these skins, either through the reintroduction of these Battle Passes or a separate offering in a special shop. The former might happen soon, as Epic Games is currently creating a loophole to bring back old “Battle Pass” content from Chapter 1.

Unfortunately, this would not please everyone, especially not the OG players who have been there from the beginning.

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The official trailer for Fortnite Chapter 2: Remix featuring Snoop Dogg and Eminem

How Epic Games could bring back old skins from Battle Passes

What does the loophole look like? Epic Games itself states on its official page (via epicgames.com) to explain the Battle Passes and their rewards: “Rewards from a Battle Pass can only be earned in the corresponding season and are not available in future seasons.”

As Epic Games has declared the upcoming OG mode with Chapter 1 Season 1, many fans are now assuming that the developers have found such a loophole to bring back old Battle Passes. User zekesyeet revealed on x.com additional hints that point to such an intention:

  • All seasons are returning
  • The Battle Pass images in the shop have been updated
  • Epic Games has moved A LOT of old BP images into a new folder called “Offer Catalog”.

If they do not return as a Battle Pass, then perhaps in a seasonal shop for V-Bucks. Players could then purchase them separately, depending on what they missed.

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Why would OG fans be upset? Those who do not know OG fans: they are the ones who have been there from the beginning. They held onto the beta of Fortnite: Battle Royale, believed in it, and also possess many skins from that time. But they are also the ones who escalate on all social networks when their highly coveted, rare items are suddenly made available to everyone.

Epic Games has often brought rare shop items back to the item shop and sold them. Different fans then stormed onto X and Reddit to express their displeasure.

If Epic Games were to take this step, it remains to be seen how the developers plan to appease their loyal customers from the start, as they certainly will not agree and will feel betrayed. What do you think about the idea that Epic Games might bring back old items from previous seasons? Are you for or against it? You can find more about Fortnite here: Viewers are concerned about StableRonaldo (21), who complains about health issues on Twitch but reacts completely wrong

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Housing in World of Warcraft finally makes the game perfect

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WoW demon Cortyn is looking forward to housing in Azeroth. It will be the most important feature there has ever been – at least for some.

A few days ago, I talked with my guild in World of Warcraft about the Warcraft Direct. We fantasized a bit about what might be presented and concluded: Probably not much. A little patch 11.1, maybe a small teaser for the next expansion Midnight. Nothing big, really. All very predictable.

When Game Director Ion Hazzikostas then said he wanted to reveal “a little something” while we were talking about “coming home,” I was already sitting in front of the screen with my mouth slightly open.

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WoW gets Player Housing – An initial teaser

In doing so, Hazzikostas used exactly the rhetoric that Blizzard has employed several times in recent years. At the last BlizzCon, Chris Metzen also mentioned that the “World Soul Saga” is about us “coming home” – only to then disappoint by meaning that it was not about housing.

Hazzikostas used exactly the same words in the Warcraft Direct stream, but this time it meant exactly what everyone had hoped for:

World of Warcraft is getting player housing. In Midnight, we will all have the chance to create our own home for our characters.

Housing – Announced but still unknown

Sure – how exactly the housing in World of Warcraft will look is still uncertain. Anyone who has followed the big MMORPGs of the last decades knows that “housing” does not equal “housing”.

On one side of the spectrum, we have SWTOR, whose housing for me has always fallen under the category of “nicely intended” – but everything was so static and not customizable that I never felt a real home for my character. It didn’t offer me enough individual freedom. It always felt a bit like: My character rents a furnished apartment without any personal touch.

On the other side was WildStar. A game that failed for many other reasons, but whose housing feature is still considered a huge success today. The freedom to rotate and move thousands of objects in size and position, being able to customize everything down to the smallest detail, is unmatched for me in an MMORPG. I could rave about this for many hours – and I have done so several times.

WildStar Housing Bar
A bar in WildStar’s housing – even the lighting could be adjusted.

I also know that anything that is “less than WildStar” for me will likely lead to a second column in which I’ll express my dissatisfaction. In which I will talk about missed opportunities and misguided developments.

Because so far we know nothing except “it’s coming,” there is simply a lot of room for bad thoughts. The biggest concern is probably: Housing will be coldly monetized. Houses cost real money, you can buy furniture in the shop, and those who don’t throw real euros at the problem won’t be able to build a nice home.

The danger definitely exists. Almost all major MMORPGs try to generate more revenue through increasing monetization.

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Blizzard must do it right – We give them no choice

But I don’t want to let negative thoughts take away my excitement. I believe that Blizzard knows very well how important this feature is for a large part of the community. How little room they have to avoid greatly upsetting everyone and how high the expectations are. If they do it, they have to do it right. There’s no turning back now.

And to be honest? Right now I am happy. Almost relieved. It feels like a fight that has been going on for far too long. A wish that is finally coming true after nearly two decades of begging and pleading.

I don’t want to sound intentionally theatrical, but when housing was announced yesterday, I jumped up from my desk chair with tears of joy in my eyes.

WoW Housing Draenei title 1280x720
What housing will look like is still unknown – but it’s coming. It’s coming. It’s finally coming.

It’s the one feature that will make World of Warcraft “complete” for me. The feature that will cement that I feel “at home” in Azeroth for years to come. Maybe Blizzard won’t get it right on the first try. Maybe the housing at launch won’t be as good as it could be, and that would make me quite dissatisfied.

But then I simply think back: Even in WildStar, housing wasn’t perfect at the beginning and had some limitations. Only a later patch removed many limitations.

The most important thing for me is: Housing is coming. And if Blizzard doesn’t get it perfect, the community will be loud and ensure that it turns out well in the end. I’m confident of that. Because it’s the one thing that will finally make WoW the “perfect” game for me.
Until that happens, there are still many patches in World of Warcraft.

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After 5 years without a raid, the MMORPG Guild Wars 2 finally receives a new one, and it’s up to you whether it will be the last.

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Since 2019, there has been no new raid in Guild Wars 2. With the new expansion Janthir Wilds, one of these contents is finally being released again, but it could be the last.

What kind of raid is this? Guild Wars 2 will receive a new update of the Janthir Wilds expansion, which started in the summer, on November 19, 2024. With this update, a new raid will be published for the first time in 5 years.

The new content for 10 players takes you to Mount Balrior and offers 3 major bosses and several minor bosses. In the battle, you will face Greer, the Plaguebringer, and Decima, the Stormsinger again. You already know them from the past, where you defeated them. This time they are supposed to be even stronger than before.

The final boss of the raid could also be the last raid boss ever, as the decision whether there will be more after that lies with you.

The new raid is part of the Janthir Wilds expansion; you can see more in the trailer:

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Guild Wars 2: Launch trailer by Janthir Wilds prepares you for the new adventure

Perhaps the last raid in Guild Wars 2

Why could this be the last raid? It took 5 years for Guild Wars 2 to receive a new raid. According to the developers, the reason for this is the work involved in creating such new content. Designing a raid is labor-intensive and only worthwhile if enough players actually play it.

On the game’s website (via guildwars2.com), it says: “Raids take a significant amount of development resources, but only a small group of players participates in the instanced content for 10 players.”

Therefore, the new raid is a test for the team. If enough players in Guild Wars 2 play the new raid, there will likely be more raids in the future. Otherwise, this attempt could be the last.

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How will players be motivated to raid? To encourage more players to try the new raid, the developers are not offering any “bridge content,” as they call it on their website (via guildwars2.com). Players should be able to directly enter the raids and simply play the content they really want. They say: “Players who want an instanced, mechanics-heavy version for 10 players will get just that.”

The new raid will also be available as a convergence again. This means you can face the new challenge with up to 50 players. The developers have adjusted the difficulty. The bosses should now be trickier than what was previously expected from convergence bosses.

The new raid is part of the Janthir Wilds expansion, which will be released in four stages. The second stage will be launched on November 19, 2024. Higher difficulty levels and additional features will follow with the next stages in 2025. You can find all information about the new expansion here: Guild Wars 2: Janthir Wilds – All important information about release, housing, Warclaw mount, spear, versions, legendaries

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Pokémon TCG Pocket: 7 Tips to Consider When Building Your Deck

Jasmin Beverungen Jasmin Beverungen Reading time 4 minutes

With your collected cards in Pokémon TCG Pocket, you can build decks that can be used in battles against other players or CPUs. With the following tips, you should find it easy to create suitable decks for the battles.

How can I create my own decks? To create your own decks, you need to click the 2nd icon from the left at the bottom of the main menu. There you will see the Decks category at the top. Here, you go to “Create New” and can customize the name, the included cards, the color of the deck box, and other options.

To assemble an optimal deck, you need to consider a few things. MeinMMO will tell you how to make the most of your cards.

You can find the trailer for Pokémon TCG Pocket here:

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Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket: The Trailer for the Mobile Game

Pokémon TCG Pocket: Here’s how to build a good deck

With the following tips, you should be able to put together a good deck, no matter which element you use for the deck. If you don’t intend to invest time in building your own deck, we will show you how to quickly get your own deck.

Balanced deck of Pokémon and Trainer cards

A deck in Pokémon TCG Pocket consists of 20 cards. When assembling the deck, you should pay attention to having a balanced mix of supporters, items, and Pokémon in the deck. In general, it is advisable to mix about 12 Pokémon and 8 Trainer cards in the deck.

However, if you are assembling a deck that relies on the strength of Pokémon that do not have a stage of evolution, you should mix in fewer Pokémon cards. This increases the chance of drawing the desired Pokémon faster. Examples include Articuno-ex and Pikachu-ex.

Include important cards twice in the deck

In many tier lists, you will see that many of the Trainer cards are included twice in the deck. This is because they have a strong effect, and this way, you increase the chance of getting to them faster. So include important cards twice in your deck. 

Professor Oak is a card that should be included in every deck in duplicate. He allows you to draw two additional cards, further increasing your chances of getting to the cards you want.

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Use Pokémon with certain effects

The Trainer cards each have certain effects that are helpful in battle. Some Pokémon also have abilities or effects that trigger their attacks. Make sure to read what your Pokémon can do and arrange them so that they complement each other. The abilities of Arbok and Pidgeot, for example, complement each other so well that one can determine which opposing Pokémon remains active in battle.

Another example: Gardevoir has the Psyshadow ability. This allows one Psychic Energy to be attached to the active Pokémon once per turn, in addition to the energy you would draw anyway. This allows Mewtwo-ex to get its required energy faster, enabling it to activate its Psychic Drive. Thanks to Gardevoir, it can even do this every turn, and not just every other turn as usual.

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Anyone looking for an affordable and budget-friendly graphics card from Nvidia should wait for the release of RTX 5000

Benedikt Schlotmann Benedikt Schlotmann Reading time 2 minutes

Nvidia is reportedly halting the production of its current graphics cards to prepare for the release of the RTX 5000. Especially gamers looking to buy a new GPU should wait for the release in spring 2025.

According to the British magazine PCGamer, Nvidia has reportedly ceased almost all production of its current RTX 4000 graphics cards. Only one chip, the AD107, is said to still be in production, which is used in entry-level GPUs and mobile devices such as laptops.

According to various sources, such as Videocardsz, Nvidia is currently shifting all production to the next generation, RTX 5000. It is said:

Nvidia has completely shut down the AD106 production line, with all capacity allocated to the RTX 50 production lines. Only a single AD107 line is being temporarily maintained. As a result, the RTX 40 series has entered its last quarter of release, with production and delivery of mid to high-end RTX 40 GPUs being gradually phased out.

Why is this happening? When a manufacturer wraps up its production, it usually means that it is already starting the production of the next generation. Nevertheless, the manner is surprising, as one would typically expect Nvidia to first halt the production of the two fastest models (RTX 4090 and RTX 4080 Super) before replacing them.

This has been the case in the past: Nvidia launched the RTX 3080 and 3090 and then released the rest several months later. Particularly for the budget models, one had to wait at least half a year.

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Affordable RTX 5000 graphics cards could be coming as early as March or April 2025

What does this mean for me? It is said that Nvidia plans to unveil its latest generation in January 2025 at CES in Las Vegas. If Nvidia has indeed halted almost all production, with only a few entry-level graphics cards remaining, this means a very compressed schedule for the RTX 5000 series:

  • The RTX 5090, the fastest model, is expected to hit the market just a few weeks after CES 2025. That would be January 2025.
  • The RTX 5080 / 5070 would then follow in February or March.
  • RTX 5060 and 5060 Ti possibly following in March or April 2025.

This means: If you want to buy a more affordable next-generation graphics card and are not interested in a speculative RTX 5090 for 3,000 euros, then this could happen as early as March 2025.

Why should you wait to buy? Generally, especially with Nvidia, it is worthwhile to wait for the next generation when purchasing a GPU – particularly when the launch is not far off.

On the one hand, with the switch to the next generation, you often get a significant performance increase and usually pay only a few euros more. On the other hand, especially Nvidia has the bad habit of introducing new features exclusively for new models: During the update to 3.0, only models from the current RTX 4000 series could exclusively benefit from the added features. DLSS 3.5, on the other hand, was also offered for older GPUs.

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Processors can currently be purchased mainly from AMD and Intel. However, reports suggest that Nvidia also seems interested in the CPU market. So far, they have mainly been selling graphics cards and doing so very successfully: As if Intel does not have enough problems, Nvidia may be poised to enter the PC processor market

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Users are currently looting thousands of DVDs from red kiosks because they believe that these no longer belong to anyone

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The bankruptcy of the film rental company Redbox has led to a rush on the company’s DVDs and kiosks. Some former employees are trying to collect unpaid wages.

Which kiosks are being looted? The red Redbox kiosks have been a common sight in the United States for about 10 years outside many stores like Walmart, Walgreens, or kiosks. By 2024, there are according to Kotaku around 20,000 units with about 600 DVDs inside each – and they are all currently targets of looting.

What exactly did Redbox offer? The company Redbox is bankrupt, as Kotaku reported in the summer of 2024. They had successfully rented out movies on DVDs via kiosks for about 10 years. Imagine them like automatic video stores that dispensed a movie of choice to registered users at the push of a button. A few days later, customers simply returned the movie to the kiosk.

However, revenues have plummeted sharply in recent years. There is likely a connection with streaming services (via Sherwood.news). Especially during the pandemic, revenues fell sharply.

The triumph of streaming services is making business difficult not only for video stores or other rental services for entertainment, but even changing our homes.

Currently, hundreds of posts are accumulating in the Redbox subreddit on the news platform, describing how DVDs and even the kiosks are becoming sought-after looting goods.

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Millions of DVDs and sought-after collection kiosks

Primarily, users describe how they can easily extract DVDs from the kiosks of the bankrupt company. The methods vary, but instances where hundreds or more discs are taken at once are not uncommon. Sometimes, users even transport entire kiosks away.

In some cases, they simply buy the devices off the stores, like Reddit user ResaleRabbit. He owns a company that dissolves businesses and simply negotiates what to do with them. He currently has eight kiosks, with at least one containing around 600 DVDs.

Previously, Redbox had contracts with the stores. The legal situation regarding who exactly owns the devices after the bankruptcy is currently unclear. This is a highly debated topic on Reddit.

Why are people taking the DVDs? The individual reasons can vary widely. Aside from greed, collecting passion, adventure spirit, or even criminal energy, financial hardship due to job loss could be a central issue. Because among DVD providers, many of whom can also be found in large numbers on Ebay, there are likely also former employees, as reported by Sherwood.news.

During Redbox’s bankruptcy, they were partly deprived of several months’ wages and their health insurance. Due to the chaotic circumstances, many likely kept their keys for the kiosks.

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Some companies create their own competition. This happened at least to internet providers in the northern USA. They could not deliver what a customer needed, leading the customer to take drastic measures: Frustrated with his internet provider, he built his own network – Today, he is a competitor to his former provider

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The head of Xbox jabs at Sony and the PS5 Pro – But it is also a blow against us core gamers

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The head of Xbox, Phil Spencer, speaks in an interview with the business magazine Bloomberg about the direction of Microsoft’s gaming division. He throws a jab at Sony and its expensive PS5 Pro, but also makes it clear that Xbox and Microsoft do not see future growth in core gaming, but rather with casual players and in the mobile market.

How does Phil Spencer throw shade at Sony? In the last answer during the interview with Bloomberg, Spencer says:

I have a pretty good feeling about the development of this industry. To reach new players, we need to be creative and adaptable regarding new business models, new devices, and new access points. We will not grow the market with $1,000 consoles.

This is clearly a jab at Sony, whose new core gamer console PS5 Pro costs around $1,000 if you get the necessary accessories.

It is, however, also a clear commitment to microtransactions and the mobile market.

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Xbox seeks new customers in Asia and on mobile

What is it really about? Essentially, this is a directional dispute based on the following problem:

  • The Western gaming companies have completely tapped into their “core market” over the last 30 years. People in Europe, North America – especially young men – who are tech-savvy and buy consoles or gaming PCs are already customers. No growth is to be expected here.
  • New markets are now seen by the big Western gaming companies in Asia and South America. Additionally, they want to reach women and older people now. A target group that does not spend much time on games, who may not even own a console or PC, but rather a smartphone.

While Sony is doing more for the existing target group with a powerful console, Spencer makes it clear that he and Microsoft are focused on growth and chooses the second path.

Xbox is strongly moving towards mobile – Activision is supposed to help

What implications does this have for Xbox? Xbox’s growth strategy includes:

  • Bringing its own games to Nintendo Switch and the PlayStation family.
  • Publishing games on mobile devices from Apple and Google when they (have to) open their platforms.
  • A planned Xbox handheld also goes in this direction.

As pioneers for the mobile offensive, Activision’s titles such as Candy Crush and Call of Duty Mobile are apparently to serve this purpose.

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What are the disadvantages for core gamers? The changed strategy comes at the expense of some development studios at Xbox, which have recently been closed or heavily affected by layoffs.

The jab against the PlayStation console for $1,000 is ultimately also a decision for mobile devices and the new mobile market. Ultimately, it is the developers of niche core games like Prey who are suffering: Xbox closes 4 studios, fires dozens of employees – the boss explains why this had to happen

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New Game of Thrones Game Shows First Trailer, Reminds of God of War

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The new Game of Thrones game shows its first trailer with gameplay and cinematics. It apparently goes beyond the Wall.

After a long silence, there was just news in the form of a financial report about the new Game of Thrones game from Netmarble. Now a whole trailer is coming right after, after there was only a small teaser for the project before.

The new game will be called “Game of Thrones: Kingsroad” and according to the financial report will be released for mobile devices. However, the financial report also listed the game as a PC release.

The new trailer now shows first scenes that provide a first impression of the game. We see Kit Harington as Jon Snow at the Night’s Watch and several warriors taking on white walkers and their followers beyond the Wall. Among other things, a giant can be seen giving the warriors a tough fight.

What does the gameplay look like? At first glance, the game, also due to its wintry setting, resembles the newer God of War games. Amidst ice and snow, the Night’s Watch swings axes to fight the creatures beyond the Wall.

It seems that you control a member of the Night’s Watch, and not Jon Snow.

Be sure to check out the trailer for yourself:

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Game of Thrones: Kingsroad shows exciting battles in the trailer

What is already known about Game of Thrones: Kingsroad?

When is the release? According to the official website of Game of Thrones: Kingsroad, the game is supposed to be released in 2025. A more specific timeframe is not mentioned there. However, the financial report from Netmarble mentioned the game as a release in the first half of 2025.

What else is known? After it was long assumed that the game would be an MMO, the game is now referred to in the financial report as an open-world action RPG. This would mean more of a single-player title. The gameplay also resembles more of a single-player game.

Further details are not yet known. It remains to be seen when exactly the game will be released and what the contents will be in detail.

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What else is happening with Game of Thrones? After the original series ended, they followed up with the spinoff series “House of the Dragon”. Fans are still waiting in vain for the official conclusion of George R.R. Martin’s books. Additionally, another series has been announced: You can find all the info on “A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms” here. It’s been a while since there has been a game about Game of Thrones. It will be exciting to see what Kingsroad brings.

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The new cars in WoW will be “4 to 5 times as fast” as other mounts – This is what we know

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Blizzard has presented the future of World of Warcraft and given a preview of the upcoming patches. Already in the first major content update for The War Within, a new type of mount will come: Goblin cars. They’re not only fast, but you can also personalize them.

What kind of cars are those?

  • With patch 11.1 “Undermine(d)”, the journey goes deep into the goblin city Undermine. The theme there is… as expected goblins and their engineering skills.
  • As part of the content, you’ll get goblin cars as new ground mounts. While they can’t fly, they drift and are faster than all other ground mounts.
  • Together with the mounts and the zone, a new raid and new depths will appear. You can find details about the content in the roadmap for the upcoming WoW content.
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This is how the new mounts work: Already in the Warcraft Direct, WoW head Ion Hazzikostas explained the new cars in more detail. In the interview with PC Gamer, the Assistant Lead Quest Designer Mark Kaleda provides additional information.

Undermine is designed to be driven by cars. The roads are designed for you to explore them with the new mounts and fully utilize their features. Here are the known details about the cars so far:

  • The goblin cars are “much faster” than other mounts, Kaleda speaks of “4 to 5 times faster.”
  • You can customize the cars and upgrade parts. Hazzikostas explains that you can choose whether you want more grip or more drift, more acceleration or higher top speed.
  • Drifting will apparently also be an important mechanic: The team is considering that you receive a speed boost the longer you drift.
  • For the vehicles, there will be time-sensitive quests as well as the ground equivalent of dragon races.

Anyone who loves Need for Speed and was already good at Mario Kart will surely feel comfortable with the new mounts. On Reddit, there’s even an idea circulating about a potential kart game in the WoW style.

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Patch 11.1 and the new expansion Midnight – What’s next

In addition to patch 11.1, Blizzard spoke about the future of WoW at the Warcraft Direct. The next expansion is named Midnight and is the second part of the cycle of the new addon series.

Midnight will be presented in detail in late summer 2025. When exactly Midnight will be released, we do not know yet. One feature we already know about: WoW is getting housing, something that players have been requesting for 20 years. According to the roadmap, housing could even be released before Midnight.

Until then, a few smaller and one larger patch are coming up. In 11.2, for example, there is:

  • new world events and challenges in the open world
  • a new dungeon and a new raid
  • updates for warbands and the Brewfest

The smaller interim patches will bring new stories, quests, and smaller events. In the next upcoming patch 11.0.7, which is set to arrive in winter 2024, you can visit the Siren Islands and receive an upgradeable ring. Additionally, Plunderstorm is returning: WoW brings back the mode that divided the community – this time with a shop.

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Warcraft III: Reforged has been re-reforged – The update that everyone wanted

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The great blemish of Blizzard has been cleared up. Warcraft III: Reforged is finally the game that most have wished for.

When Warcraft III: Reforged was released a few years ago, the outcry in the gaming community was enormous. The legendary strategy game, which many still consider one of the best RTS in the world, was worsened by the update and numerous promises were not kept. Now, for the 30th anniversary of Warcraft, the community has been given a gift and Warcraft III has finally received the update it has long deserved.

During the live stream of Warcraft Direct, what had already been suspected after a leak a few days ago was announced. The strategy game “Warcraft III: Reforged” received its major update to version 2.0 just last night, bringing many updates that fans have been wanting for years.

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Battle Chest for Warcraft – With new versions for Warcraft 1, 2, and 3

What’s new in version 2.0? The changes are numerous. However, the most noticeable feature is that there is now a third graphics option. Aside from the “classic” graphics and the (controversial) Reforged graphics, there is now a third option, namely a higher resolution Classic graphics. All textures for units, buildings, and graphic effects have been upgraded. Thus, the units look significantly better while retaining their classic Warcraft look.

If desired, players can also combine and customize these graphics types using “Mix & Match” to create their own unique look.

Other major innovations can be found primarily in the menu navigation, in-game lighting, or the ranked game mode. There is now a leveling system (which resets every season) and numerous small interface improvements – such as a display showing how many units are currently working in a gold mine.

The update is well received by the active community of the game, which plays Warcraft III primarily for its competitive elements.

Warcraft 3 Key Art Remaster
New shine for Warcraft 3: Reforged – do you like it?

Warcraft I and Warcraft II in new graphics – released directly

But for RTS fans, the update of Reforged was not the only news, as the modernized return of two more games was also announced. At the same time, Blizzard has re-released the classics “Warcraft: Orcs & Humans” and “Warcraft II: Tides of Darkness” as “Warcraft I: Remastered” and “Warcraft II: Remastered”.

The two games are true classics but had become rather outdated over time. Blizzard has now given them a complete overhaul, much like what occurred with StarCraft: Remastered: new graphics with significantly improved resolution, an improved interface, and new comfort features – such as the ability to group and control multiple units more easily than before.

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Anyone who wants to experience the beginnings of the Warcraft story and replay the first missions of the invading Orc horde on Azeroth can now purchase both games in the Battle.net shop for €9.99 and €14.99 – or as part of the “Battle Chest” edition, which also includes Warcraft III: Reforged, for €40.

This is certainly not a substitute for a completely new Warcraft strategy game, but fans of the earlier installments will at least get a full dose of nostalgia – and younger generations finally have a way to experience the beginnings of the beloved game world.
World of Warcraft fans can also look forward to a highlight, as they will finally get housing.

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30-year-old leads important award ceremony on Twitch and everyone is criticizing her – Now she speaks frankly

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Streamer QTCinederella is hosting “The Streamer Awards” for the fourth time on December 7, 2024. And once again, everyone is complaining about not being nominated. While fans make up wild stories about what sort of cheating is happening, QTCinderella is increasingly annoyed. Even her own boyfriend and partner, Ludwig Ahgren, complains about the nominations and feels her irritated wrath.

How are the awards given? Awards are given for streamers in 27 categories.

First, 4 candidates are sought for each category. For a week, viewers can nominate streamers. A candidate is nominated by a panel of people involved in gaming: streamers, journalists, owners of e-sport organizations, and organizers.

The nominees are put to a vote, and the viewers decide 70%. The jury has a 30% say.

The awards are then given out during an award show.

Tyler1 is Ludwig Ahgren’s nightmare and the actual “face of LoL”:

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Every year, people complain about the award “The Streamer Awards”

That’s their problem: Every year, people who were not nominated complain that something must be wrong. Surely something is being manipulated, otherwise they would be nominated because they are so great.

A common accusation is that the entire award presentation is just a way for QTCinderella to hand out awards to her personal friends and make herself popular.

This year, streamer xQc complained that he wasn’t nominated for any category. He grumbled: One must apparently beg for donations and subs to be nominated, and run advertisements.

QTCinderella is a play on words. “QT” is the English abbreviation for “Cutie” – sweetheart. Cinderella is English for Cinderella. QTCinderella is often simply shortened to “QT”, meaning sweet.
QTCinderella is known for the podcast “Wine about it” with Maya Higa, where they drink wine and talk, often gossiping. We have a highlight from the podcast for you here (via tiktok).

“I’m the face of LoL!”

What does that have to do with Ludwig? QTCinderella is in a relationship with Ludwig Ahgren, a major YouTube streamer.

But Ludwig has a trauma: Since a terrible appearance at an event for League of Legends in 2022, everyone knows how terrible a LoL player Ludwig is, and he gets teased for it. Leading the charge of critics is the LoL rage-monster Tyler1, who pretends to absolutely hate Ludwig.

Ludwig has since made a self-ironic joke out of it. He often flirts with how much he suffers from Tyler1’s rejection. Actually, he is supposed to be his best friend.

Now, when he sees who is nominated for “The Streamer Awards” as the MOBA streamer of the year, he is annoyed that his name is missing from the list. He is the “face of LoL” – he has brought so many people to LoL. While he may only be a bronze player, he still deserves an award among the LoL and DOTA-2 heroes. There should be a fifth spot prepared for him.

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QTCinderella is annoyed by the many insinuations

 This is how QTCinderella reacts: Ludwig quickly gets the annoyed QTCinderella on the phone. After a whispered “I love you,” Ludwig then asks: There seems to be a little issue with the MOBA streamer of the year.

QTCinderella sighs tiredly: Oh dear – not you too? Then she shouts: “Post it on Twitter, buddy. Like the rest of the people!”

Ludwig grumbles: “Feels like a stolen election.”

And QTCinderella lets out her frustration: “Yes, I’ve heard! I’ve heard it all. QT picked all the nominees herself, but QT also forgot to nominate her own silly boyfriend, what a dumb bitch!”

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QTCinderella corrects annoying fans on Twitter

This is her statement: On Twitter , her frustration is made official. The awards presentation should be about uniting the community and radiating positivity, she posts. It’s not about things like “They are going to lose” and “They don’t deserve the nomination.”

QTCinderella explains irritatedly: If it were only about handing out awards to her friends, she would just invite them over for Christmas and not spend months of her life organizing an award show.

The nominated streamers are all happy with the nominations; they either feel excited and even overwhelmed by the honor. People are fighting battles here on behalf of streamers that no one asked for and no one wants.

And one more thing the 30-year-old adds:

“Holy shit. Some of you are just making stuff up!”

In any case, QTCinderella says she is taking a week off from Twitter now. She seems to be fed up. She can spend time with the “face of LoL,” but hopefully with the right one.

QTCinderella’s life is partly defined by her famous boyfriend. She finds it hard to emancipate herself from him in public, and when Ludwig was having his big hype on Twitch, she suffered along: Twitch streamer works hard, is more successful than ever – but she is dead sad and completely exhausted

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Pokémon GO is currently testing a new feature – This is Playgrounds

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In Pokémon GO, there could be a new feature called “Playgrounds” in the future. The first players in the world can already test it.

What kind of feature is this? Niantic refers to “Playgrounds” as a new AR feature that expands the snapshot function of Pokémon GO.

The idea behind it is that various PokéStops and gyms act as so-called Playgrounds. If you visit these places, you can drop off a Pokémon and take snapshots of it. It should then interact with the world around it.

The special thing: Your Pokémon currently stays stationed at this PokéStop for 48 hours, similar to Showcases or the current Dyna battles. Other trainers visiting these stops can also drop off their Pokémon, which will then remain at that location for two days.

If multiple trainers have left their monsters there, you can also take photos with them. This leads to images of entire Pokémon groups playing together with foreign Pokémon.

Currently, this feature seems to be in a testing phase.

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Where is Playground being tested in Pokémon GO?

Currently, players in the subreddit for Pokémon GO, TheSilphRoad reported receiving a message that Playgrounds is now being tested in San Francisco.

There, the first PokéStops are being transformed into Playgrounds where trainers can drop off their Pokémon.

In fact, this is not the first test of its kind. Players in Seattle and Bellevue also reported similar messages and tests about a month ago (via reddit).

When will the feature come to us? This is still open, and it is also unclear when the feature will be “officially” released.

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What do you think of the feature? The AR features of Pokémon GO are received differently by the player community. While some enjoy transporting their Pokémon into the real world via camera and taking photos of them, others prefer not to use the AR feature at all. Additionally, the AR features have come under criticism for sometimes being problematic due to filming.

We want to know: Would this feature be something for you? Would you like to drop off your monsters at stops to take group photos with the Pokémon of other trainers? Or is that not really for you? Let us know in the comments!

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Before Pokémon Red & Blue and the anime, the first pocket monsters appeared in Germany with a console accessory

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The Pokémon franchise only became known in Germany with the anime on RTL2 and the editions Red & Blue in 1999. However, about a year earlier, the pocket monsters were already seen in another form.

What were the first Pokémon in Germany? Even before the anime and video games, the Pokémon had their first appearance in Germany as part of a console accessory. They were part of the Game Boy Camera.

  • The Game Boy Camera was released in 1998, about a year before the anime and video game. It was available in 4 colors.
  • The camera could be plugged into the Game Boy and was a digital black-and-white camera. 
  • With the accompanying printer, the photos taken could be printed out on paper.
  • The photos could be decorated with stickers. And this is where the Pokémon come into play.

There were 7 Pokémon that could be placed on the photos. Among them were Pikachu, Mew, Mewtwo, Charmander, Bulbasaur, and Squirtle. Thus, people in Germany encountered the first pocket monsters and could decorate their photos with them, without actually knowing what they were. The true debut of the pocket monsters occurred with the Game Boy Camera.

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Pokémon became a huge success

Why were the first Pokémon available with the Camera? The beginning of the Pokémon universe was marked by the two editions Green and Red in Japan in 1996. It wasn’t until 3 years later that they decided to release the red and blue edition in Germany. 

The Game Boy Camera was originally released in 1998, almost simultaneously worldwide. Since the two editions were successful in Japan, they likely decided to add some Pokémon-themed stickers.

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Not much work probably had to be put into localization for the camera, which is why the release went faster than the two video game editions. The anime for Pokémon also took a bit longer: The first episode aired in Japan in 1997. RTL2 was only able to broadcast the first episode 2 years later.

What’s new with Pokémon? Currently, many players are enjoying Pokémon TCG Pocket. This is a collectible card game for mobile devices, where trainers can collect as many cards as possible and battle against each other with them.

To ensure you do everything right from the start, you should check out the guide from MeinMMO. In it, we explain what mistakes you should definitely avoid: Pokémon TCG Pocket: 8 things you should definitely not do wrong

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Blizzard brings new StarCraft content – but unfortunately in the wrong game

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StarCraft fans at least receive a small consolation prize, as the popular characters appear in Blizzard’s card game.

Last night, the Warcraft Direct took place, where many new features surrounding the Warcraft franchise were announced and presented. An upcoming update for Hearthstone has left many fans puzzled. Because the heroes (and villains) of StarCraft will soon be the stars of Hearthstone.

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StarCraft in Hearthstone – the old team returns

What was announced? The stream of the Warcraft Direct also discussed Hearthstone, including the next mini-set. This is thematically centered around StarCraft and bears the corresponding name. In the vastness of space, the races of the sci-fi strategy game will be found and come as cards to Hearthstone. Some of the most well-known characters will be turned into hero cards:

  • Kerrigan from the Zerg
  • Artanis from the Protoss
  • Raynor from the Terrans

Various StarCraft strategies are also expected to be considered. Players will be able to execute an endless Zerg rush with Kerrigan – just as it was always feared in StarCraft.

How does this fit into Hearthstone? Hearthstone has had smaller crossovers with other franchises in the past, such as with Diablo. Since the current expansion “The Great Dark Beyond” takes place in space and deals with various cosmic horrors, StarCraft thematically fits into it as well.

What else was announced? In addition, Blizzard plans to change the Arena mode and split it into two different formats. The new “Shadow Arena” will offer longer matches. Here, after a defeat, players can redraw part of their deck and make adjustments. However, since the Arena mode is one of the premium modes that require a purchase (either with gold or real money), some fans are initially skeptical about what the monetization of the new arena will look like.

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Even if most fans would certainly prefer a “real” StarCraft, there is at least an indication from Blizzard of the willingness to do something with the IP at all. Whether the implementation into Hearthstone is the right step will probably only be shown in the coming months when the mini-set goes live – in January 2025.
Hearthstone is currently doing curious things – for example, introducing cards that cost 100 mana.

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Battlefield developers showcase gameplay for their new shooter on Steam and PS5, but a different topic occupies the fans

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ARC Raiders (Steam, PS5) is a new shooter developed by former Battlefield devs. The new gameplay trailer primarily showcases PvP, which not everyone is pleased with.

What kind of game is this? ARC Raiders is the new extraction shooter from Embark Studios. Many former employees of EA and DICE, who were responsible for the Battlefield series, are working there. 

  • CEO Patrick Söderlund was recently Chief Design Officer at EA
  • Stefan Strandberg is the Chief Creative Officer at Embark and developed the concept for Battlefield 1
  • Johan Andersson played a key role in the development of the Frostbite engine and is now the Chief Technical Officer at Embark

The Embark Studios have already demonstrated their ability to create good shooters with the Free2Play shooter The Finals. The Finals is receiving “very positive” feedback on Steam and at its peak, garnered over 240,000 players simultaneously on Steam (according to SteamDB).

In a trailer lasting around 6 minutes, the developers showcase the first gameplay of ARC Raiders:

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Gameplay Reveal for ARC Raiders, a new shooter for Steam and PS5

PvPvE in a dystopian future

What is the game about? In the distant future, Earth has been attacked by machines from space, the so-called ARC. Humanity has retreated underground. As a Raider, you venture out as one of the few to search for supplies.

On the surface, you not only fight against AI-controlled robots but also against other Raiders. They usually prefer to sell your loot themselves rather than leaving you a piece of the pie.

The gameplay shows how interactions with other Raiders can unfold. You have the option to ignore them, hunt them, or team up with them. However, one thing was overlooked: the ARC itself. As titko257 comments under the trailer on YouTube: “Hey, um… where are the giant killer machines?”

Hardly any killer robots, but outstanding sound

The ARC are only briefly shown in the trailer, and that in a montage. The really large robots, which were advertised in previous trailers, are nowhere to be seen here. However, the game is still in development – it is quite possible that nothing presentable was ready yet.

Great praise has been given for the sound. Many find the sound to be very well done already:

  • KingfishWatch: Did the entire old DICE sound team work on this game? The sound design and mixing are absolutely outstanding.
  • Vaizen07: The sound design is amazing.
  • riloegaming: The weapon sounds are sharp and raw, I love the sound design in general!
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Former German LoL Pro is now one of the most successful Twitch Streamers – This is NoWay

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The LoL streamer Frederik “NoWay4u” Hinteregger was long considered one of the best players in League of Legends and is now a successful Twitch streamer. We present him and his career in this article.

Who is NoWay4u? NoWay4u, often abbreviated as NoWay, is a former professional player in League of Legends. Now he is mainly active on Twitch as a streamer and creates content about LoL.

NoWay was one of the first major German “League of Legends” streamers and played a significant role in establishing the scene in Germany.

In Germany, he is the most watched LoL streamer on Twitch with an average of 12,400 viewers (via sullygnome).

The LoL player Agurin is also among the best in the game. We briefly showcase his playstyle in the video:

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NoWay’s Journey as a Professional Player and Twitch Streamer

This is how it all started: The game League of Legends captivated NoWay since the first season.

In 2012, he joined his first esports team: LogiX. He often played on the midlane as Azir or Xerath.

NoWay has played in these teams:

  • DRUCKWELLE (2012)
  • GIVE IT ALL (2013)
  • Vination eSports (2013)
  • n!faculty (2013)
  • Playing Ducks (2014)
  • ESC Gaming (2014)
  • Crowd Control (2014)
  • Evil Sharks (2015
  • No Need Orga (2015)
  • mousesports (2015 – 2016)
  • Mysterious Monkeys (2016)
  • Iguana eSports (2016)
  • EURONICS GAMING (2017 / 2018 – 2019)
  • SPGeSports (2018)
  • ad hoc gaming (2019 – 2020)
  • ahg Gentlemen’s Club (2020)

NoWay Ends His Career as a Pro

In 2020, NoWay gave up his path as a LoL pro and started playing together with other former professional LoL players in the team No Need Orga (NNO).

Why did NoWay stop? The reasons are simple: too much stress and too much effort. Streaming on Twitch in the semi-professional area is simply more fun for him.

More about NoWay’s career can be found in this video:

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NoWay Plays Semi-Professionally at NNO

This is how it continued: NoWay dedicated himself to Twitch streaming after his professional career. He still plays on a LoL team, namely NNO, but only at a semi-professional level.

The NNO team currently consists of these former professional players:

  • Frederik “NoWay” Hinteregger (Midlane)
  • Niklot “Tolkin” Stüber (Toplane)
  • Muhammed “Agurin” Kocat (Jungle)
  • Daniel “Broeki” Broekmann (Botlaner)
  • Lukas “Karni” Steiniger (Support)

In 2022, NNO achieved a Miracle Run. The team managed to win 3:2 against Hertha BSC in the final of the 2nd division of the Prime League, allowing them to move up to the 1st division.

What is the Prime League? The Prime League is like a football league, but for the esports of League of Legends.

What is the 2nd Division? The 2nd Division is a kind of “2nd league” within the Prime League. Above it is the 1st Division, the higher league with better players. Similar to the 1st and 2nd leagues in football. Teams can be relegated from the 1st to the 2nd Division and vice versa can be promoted.

The community was thrilled with the promotion, as the lovingly called “pensioner team” did not aim to rise significantly within the leagues or win anything. The five streamers mainly played for fun, which made their victory so special.

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NNO Promotes to the 1st League but Cannot Participate

Why couldn’t NNO play? Due to their victory in the 2nd Division, the team was promoted, but they could not play in the 1st League. The following reason applies:

  • The rules of the league do not allow players who are simultaneously professional streamers to compete in the highest division. This is because the streaming commitments of the players can potentially lead to conflicts with the requirements of professional gameplay.
  • The NNO team tried to obtain an exemption. However, this request was rejected by Riot Games.

The five streamers from NNO no longer took esports as seriously and preferred to focus on streaming instead. Therefore, they founded a “new” organization, sent it to the 1st League, and from then on played as “NNO Old”.

However, this only lasted for two years, and they let the players’ contracts expire. The costs for the team were too high, and the streamers would have had to invest their own money into the team, which would not have paid off in the long run.

The failure of the team was not only due to financial aspects but also the general situation in esports. We are talking about an “esports winter,” where sponsors and investors are even more cautious with their investments than they already are.

Therefore, it is not really financially worthwhile to start your own esports team, as Twitch streamer Ludwig also had to find out.

This is How Things Stand for NoWay Now

Where is NoWay now? On Twitch, NoWay can excite an average of 11,870 viewers, and his most played game is of course League of Legends (via sullygnome). His current main champions in LoL are Viktor, Gangplank, and Syndra (via primeleague).

On his YouTube channel, he regularly publishes stream highlights from his Twitch channel. Even though he no longer plays professionally, NoWay can still record great success; just now in a different area.

The YouTuber and Twitch streamer HandOfBlood has also founded his own esports team: Eintracht Spandau. It faces similar difficulties as NNO but still wants to focus more on entertainment than on sporting success: LoL: HandOfBlood’s team does not enter the LEC, trying what other Twitch streamers have failed to do

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“You can’t blame them for wanting to make money”: Jason Statham explains why he has been playing the same role for 25 years

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Jason Statham is primarily known for one type of role: He plays the classic action star in almost all of his movies, who always has to be cool. It seems he is aware of this himself, as he explained in an interview.

Who is Jason Statham? Jason Statham is an actor best known for his action roles. His first film was Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels in 1998. He often collaborated with director Guy Ritchie, including for Snatch in 2000 and later for Cash Truck in 2021.

However, Jason Statham found his niche in the film business fairly early on. In 2005 he played the lead role in The Transporter. The film was specifically written to create a new Bruce Willis. This also marked a turning point in his career. Since then he has often played the same type of hero.

He is always the competent and precise action hero who can execute any mission. Statham doesn’t even speak much in his roles, but when he does, it’s usually with cool one-liners and a cheeky smile.

He seems to know this himself, as he revealed in an interview.

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You can’t open a sushi restaurant and then put cheese on toast on the menu

What does Jason Statham say about it? In an interview with The Guardian in 2013, he spoke about his film Hummingbird. It was also mentioned that he is always cast in similar roles. He is aware of this but also recognizes why.

You can’t open a sushi restaurant and then put cheese on toast on the menu, because then they would say: “Why did you do that? We came here to eat sushi.” […] You can’t blame these people for wanting to make money. It’s show business.

He would also like to play more dramatic roles but knows that his well-known character types sell better. People wouldn’t invest if he wanted to play different roles. The audience knows what to expect from Statham, and they don’t want to change that.

He describes his character type quite accurately in the interview: He gets in the car, hits someone on the head, and shoots someone in the damn feet.

In the interview, Statham also explains that he actually wanted to become a stuntman. He even trained as a diver for that, but nothing came of that career. Afterward, he worked as a jeweler in London until he was suddenly discovered by director Guy Ritchie. After all, he still deals with stunts a lot to this day.

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Does he really always play the same role? Of course, there are also films where he plays different roles. One example would be the mentioned Hummingbird. Even in the early Guy Ritchie films, he had more facets. But it must also be said that his roles have hardly differed in recent years. In Meg, Fast and Furious, or Expandables, he plays almost the same character. Even in his latest film, he shows little variation: As a huge fan of John Wick, I watched the new revenge film with Jason Statham: Entertaining but lacking substance

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WoW brings Mists of Pandaria Classic – but absolutely nobody is surprised

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The next step for World of Warcraft Classic is known. The expansion “Mists of Pandaria” will be re-released.

Not only the modern World of Warcraft is constantly being supplied with new content, but also the Classic fans can look forward to always new (old) adventures. After Cataclysm Classic has been out for a while, the next stop on the schedule was announced during the Warcraft Direct stream. Even if no one is really surprised by this, it is now official:

Mists of Pandaria Classic is coming.

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WoW Brings Mists of Pandaria Classic

When will Mists of Pandaria Classic be released? A specific date for the release of the Classic expansion is not yet available – however, there is a rough target date. Mists of Pandaria is set to launch in “Summer 2025”. That would be in about 9 months. This gives enough time to enjoy the remaining content phases of Cataclysm Classic and to prepare to travel to Pandaria once again.

What makes Mists of Pandaria so special? Mists of Pandaria is considered one of the more controversial expansions – at least back when the addon was released. Many could not relate to the “Pandas” at first, and the Asian look turned some off.

In hindsight, Mists of Pandaria turned out to be one of the more popular expansions. The setting was appreciated, the story was surprisingly dark, and the overhaul of the talent system was initially well-received, even though the system was repeatedly changed in essence in the expansions that followed.

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The raids have also been fondly remembered, especially the Siege of Orgrimmar – with the small addition that the content was a bit too active for a long time.

Those who have not yet had the opportunity to play Mists of Pandaria as it was originally intended can now look forward to trying it out themselves in mid-2025, how to cause chaos in the world as a monk.

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Pokémon TCG Pocket reveals first roadmap, brings new boosters, trading, and events

Jasmin Beverungen Jasmin Beverungen Reading time 2 minutes

Pokémon TCG Pocket will continue to be supplied with new content in the future. This includes fresh boosters, events, and the release of the trading function. When what will be released is revealed in a new announcement.

What is coming? In a new message to the fans, the team behind Pokémon TCG Pocket thanks so many players for giving the mobile game a chance. There will also be new content and events in the future. They have not yet revealed what those events will be.

However, the known content includes:

  • There will be new boosters. Currently, players only have three packs with Charizard, Mewtwo, and Pikachu to choose from. Which new Pokémon will be added has not been disclosed.
  • Players are also eagerly awaiting the trading function to exchange their duplicate cards with others and receive new ones that they do not yet own.

Additionally, other features are in development, but they will only be revealed once their final release is confirmed. 

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The roadmap of Pokémon TCG Pocket at a glance

When will the new things come out? The development team only revealed when the new boosters and the trading function will be released. However, players will not have to wait long for the new features to appear:

  • The new boosters are expected to arrive by the end of the year, that is, by December 31, 2024.
  • The trading function is set to arrive in January 2025. However, it will not be fully activated yet.

What about the trading function? In January 2025, trading is expected to work in a limited way. Only certain cards will be able to be traded with other players. The team plans to gradually expand the selection.

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What do others think about it? Players are disappointed that not all cards can be traded at the beginning. In the Reddit forum, many users write that it is a shame and they are disappointed not to be able to complete their collection through trading.

Other fans are more optimistic. One user says he does not understand why people are stressing. Presumably, only the extremely rare crown cards and the promo cards will be affected by the trading limitations. 

In the past, some fans have complained about the current PvP event. One thing particularly bothers them, which is actually quite natural in a TCG: Pokémon TCG Pocket brings PvP event, but players are already annoyed by one thing

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Disney: The first episode of an animated series for children is based on a brutal thriller that everyone knows

Niko Hernes Niko Hernes Reading time 2 minutes

Super RTL has always been the children’s division of the broadcaster RTL. As a child, you could watch Spongebob, Chip and Dale, or Fillmore for the first time. Especially the latter series should be re-watched as an adult, because even the first episode reminds one of an iconic thriller that everyone knows.

What is Fillmore? The series aired originally from 2002 to 2004 and is a cartoon series by Disney. The series is about Fillmore and Ingrid, who are part of the hallway patrol in their school. They solve various cases.

At its core, the series is a parody of old police and crime stories. Each episode tells a different case that always happens in the context of the school. Be it a stolen Tamagotchi or simple vandalism.

However, even in the first episode, the series reminds one of a classic thriller that everyone has heard of: The Silence of the Lambs.

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What happens in the first episode? A new case of vandalism occurs at the school. Someone named Stainless is vandalizing the toilets of the school. But the hallway patrol investigators have no leads. To advance the case, Fillmore and Ingrid go to Randall, the vandal. He was once a gifted art student but couldn’t handle the bad grades, which is why he covered the school in graffiti.

He himself is a former vandal who is now only taught in a white room with screens and is watched by a guard. Before Fillmore and Ingrid go to see him, they have to leave anything that could possibly be used as a writing instrument.

Randall himself wears an orange jumpsuit and enjoys keeping his hands behind his back while standing. With tips on drawing structure and analyses of the new vandal, he helps the investigators catch him. Even though he escapes himself when someone forgets a pencil with him.

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The parallels to The Silence of the Lambs are obvious. First of all, the premise is the same. For a new case, the investigators seek help from an expert who is himself a criminal. Both Hannibal and Randall wear a jumpsuit with a white shirt underneath.

Comparing the speech patterns, one notices that in both the German and English versions, both speak quite slowly and cryptically. They give tips to catch the perpetrator, but rather in the form of riddles.

Hannibal and Randall are both artists.

The most obvious reference is in the names of the two characters. Hannibal rhymes with Cannibal in English. Randall is initially referred to as Randall the Vandal in the episode. In English, it’s also a rhyme, Randall the Vandal. Here too, the rhyme represents the actions of the characters.

Both also escape their prison by the way. Unlike Hannibal, Randall puts his vandalism aside and focuses again on art.

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Where can you watch Fillmore? Although it is a Disney production, you cannot watch the series on Disney Plus. Currently, the series is only available for purchase on platforms like Amazon. This is unfortunate because there are surely many more references hidden in the series. If you need more animated content, you might find here: 6 underrated animated films that every fan of Disney and Pixar should see

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