While the release of Monster Hunter Wilds is eagerly awaited on February 28, 2025, another new Monster Hunter has now been announced. With Monster Hunter Outlanders, a mobile offshoot of the series is set to be released, featuring an open world and focusing on the survival genre.
What is currently known? “Monster Hunter Outlanders” will be free to play on Android and iOS, featuring in-app purchases. There is currently no exact release timeframe, but there are expected to be several playtests beforehand, which interested monster hunters can participate in.
The entire project is being developed by Capcom and the developer team from TiMi Studio Group. The latter is already known for games like Pokémon Unite or Call of Duty Mobile. Monster Hunter Outlanders is said to take a more original approach than Monster Hunter NOW, another mobile game in the Monster Hunter universe that is more akin to titles like Pokémon GO.
In an announcement trailer, Capcom and TiMi Studio Group give a first glimpse of the upcoming gaming experience:
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Survival game with open world based on Monster Hunter in the announcement trailer
Dangerous Monsters and Adorable Companions
What does the trailer show? The video features various landscapes and biomes through which you can move in the familiar manner of running, climbing, hanging, and sliding. Additionally, catapults and gliders will be among your means of transportation.
Well-known monsters and armor that indicate this, such as Rathalos, Anjanath, and Great Jagras, are also recognizable. In the end, a map in a book can be seen, which presumably points to the map of the open world.
What contents will there be? Monster Hunter Outlanders aims to provide players with a “complete package” that makes all the beloved features of the franchise playable on smartphones or tablets, clearly distinguishing itself from Monster Hunter NOW. The game will be playable both solo and in multiplayer.
There will be an open world with classic monster hunts, as known from other parts of Monster Hunter. The weapons and armor will also be based on the known parts.
In addition to the Felyne companions, other animal companions will be introduced to assist you in your hunts. For instance, you may have a little bird or a monkey by your side.
In Monster Hunter Outlanders, you will get new companions by your side.
You will also encounter various characters during the story. Unlike in other parts, these will not only be your allies but are expected to be playable characters as well.
In Throne and Liberty the dungeons are no longer a challenge for most players. However, a riddle is still troubling MMORPG players even a month after the launch.
What about the dungeons in Throne and Liberty? The dungeons in Throne and Liberty posed significant problems for many players at the beginning. Some groups took hours to complete, while others even considered quitting the game because of it.
The players who knew what to do often isolated themselves from others and instead used the group bulletin board instead of matchmaking. There, their members simply filtered by gear score. Amazon intervened and now distributes rewards for completion through random matchmaking, so that the pros can also play with new players.
While the pros pass on the mechanics and tricks to others, the better equipment that many players now have helps to complete the dungeons even faster. However, a specific dungeon is still causing players problems and cannot be solved with better equipment.
In the following video, we address the question, “Is the new MMORPG Throne and Liberty Pay2Win?”
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Is the new MMORPG Throne and Liberty Pay2Win?
Easier said than done
Which dungeon is causing problems? Even more than a month after the release of Throne and Liberty, problems continue with the dungeon “Slaughter Gorge”. It is not even the final boss that causes many players trouble. The problems arise with the riddle before the final boss.
The orc shadow summoners in the dungeon “Slaughter Gorge” have a unique ability. They can enchant an ally so that they take no damage. Therefore, you must first defeat the summoner before you can defeat the enchanted one.
However, for a puzzle just before the final boss, two of the orc shadow summoners face each other and enchant each other. In theory, the puzzle is easily solved: both summoners must be stunned simultaneously to break the spell. Then they are vulnerable for the duration of the stun. In practice, however, groups repeatedly struggle with this.
Why is this so difficult? Due to the diverse weapon combinations in Throne and Liberty, many players do not have a stun skill in PvE. For some, the lack of explanation seems to create confusion.
Moreover, coordination is a problem. Players often fail to cast their abilities simultaneously on the two orcs, resulting in the stuns having no effect. Generally, many players seem to just wait for someone else to solve the puzzle for them.
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What do the players themselves say about this? Recently, a post on Reddit caused a stir, calling this very puzzle the hardest part of all dungeons. The user IShatMyselfInDota wrote below on Reddit: “DD players scream and hiss in the corner when I ask them if they know what CC Timing is.”
Also, HiDariUs_G on Reddit experienced the issue: “I was literally in a group where I was the only one with a stun skill, and I said: ‘You should equip one too, otherwise we really can’t continue!'”
The user Wasabyee explains on Reddit how it can be done alone: “As a Spellblade [editor’s note: this is the combination of dagger and staff], I do it alone: I freeze one enemy, shadow step to the other and take him out, then I shadow step back to the frozen one and finish him off too.”
In Pokémon GO the Willpower Cup is taking place. We present you three teams that you can use in this cup to collect victories.
What is the Willpower Cup? The Willpower Cup is the current special mode in the battle league of Pokémon GO.
The entry conditions are as follows:
Your monsters may have a maximum of 1,500 CP
Only fighting, psychic, and dark Pokémon are allowed
This excludes many Pokémon that you would normally use in the Super League. At the same time, this also means some exciting candidates that you might not usually consider.
We will show you three good teams that you can try out.
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Dynamax in Pokémon Go – How to participate in the gigantic battles
3 Teams for the Willpower Cup in Pokémon GO
What teams are these? The teams were created using the database of the best PvP Pokémon from PvPoke.com.
We focused on a selection of Pokémon that perform well in PvP but are also not too difficult to obtain. Therefore, you won’t find the legendary Pokémon Cresselia in these teams, even though it is a strong candidate. The very rare Galarian Moltres is also a powerful monster in the cup, but it is hardly available.
Below, we list the top 15 best Pokémon in the cup.
Team 1:
Grypheldis with Standpauke, Finsteraura, Aero-Ass
Hisui-Baldorfish with Giftstachel, Nassschweif, Eisstrahl
Piondragi with Giftstacher, Knirscher, Nassschweif
All three Pokémon are among the best PvP monsters you can use in this cup. They are especially versatile, and there are only a few weaknesses. They can take considerable damage, but can also deal significant damage themselves.
Team 2:
Lepumentas with Lehmschelle, Brandsand, Eisstrahl
Crypto-Guardevoir with Charme, Spukball and Dreifach-Axel
Zobiris with Dunkelklaue, Schmarotzer and ideally Rückkehr, when you have redeemed a Crypto
This team also has few weaknesses and excels mainly through consistent attacks. However, it also takes a bit more damage. Here, you will rely on shields and clever switching.
Team 3:
Rasaff with Karateschlag, Zornesfaust and Nahkampf
Alola-Rattikarl with Ruckzuckhieb, Rückkehr and Knirscher
Skuntank with Gifthieb, Wegbereiter, Knirscher
Here, you are also well-equipped so that you should have a good counter against most opponents. However, you also need to be careful because you can take a lot of damage quickly.
According to simulations from PvPoke, the following Pokémon are currently the strongest in the Willpower Cup. However, keep in mind that the composition of teams also affects how well your monsters perform.
Piondragi
Hisui-Baldorfish
Crypto-Piondragi
Myriador
Crypto-Guardevoir
Grypheldis
Lepumentas
Cresselia
Skuntank
Crypto-Skuntank
Guardevoir
Galar-Gallopa
Alola-Sleima
Galar-Lavados
Crypto-Cresselia
In PvP, it is crucial to quickly recognize the strengths and weaknesses of your opponents and to know against which Pokémon your monsters perform best. Do you want to generally improve in the battle league? Then check this out: Professionals provide tips on how to get better in Pokémon GO PvP.
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WoW demon Cortyn is dissatisfied with the events in World of Warcraft. Because the same mistake repeats itself over and over and over again.
Anyone who has participated in the various major events in World of Warcraft over the last few months – and has been there from the beginning – must have rolled their eyes multiple times. Because although the events are generally tested for weeks or even months, it seems Blizzard can never really get one thing right on the first try.
WoW is currently celebrating its 20th anniversary:
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WoW celebrates 20 years of the highlights of Azeroth
However, the events themselves are well done. Whether you can warm up to Plunderstorm or not like it at all because it is essentially PvP – it was something new that excited many players.
Just as Mists of Pandaria Remix was. The idea of re-releasing an entire old expansion for a few weeks, with interesting effects and the thought that you would be completely overpowered, was new and exciting.
The same applies to the birthday event of World of Warcraft. That we get another raid “just like that” in the middle of the season, which is not only full of nostalgia but also quite challenging, I like a lot.
But there is one commonality that all events have failed at equally: A proper reward right from the start.
In the Remix, the bronze gain had to be drastically corrected – and also the power gain.
Rewards are part of the fun in an MMORPG
No matter if it’s about the “Plunder” in Plunderstorm, the bronze in MoP Remix, or the bronze dragon celebration badge at the birthday event – all reward currencies were given out so sparingly at the respective start that many felt it simply wasn’t worth it. You have to play forever for individual rewards, making it a tedious grind.
Of course, one could now say: Just play for pure fun! The rewards are just a bonus. That is true for some content, but not for all, and I believe that perspective is individual for each person.
Plunderstorm was so much fun for me that the rewards were secondary. However, MoP Remix was enjoyable for me primarily because the rewards drew me in. For many, these two are likely inseparably linked.
Plunderstorm divided the community. Some loved it, others hated it.
Better to wait than to play?
It is no longer just a meme in the community, but a certainty: When a new event starts, you should not play it right away. Because Blizzard will adjust the rewards so strongly after 1-2 weeks anyway that everything beforehand felt unworthwhile, making you wonder why you even wasted time investing in it.
I’m also not quite sure what the plan behind this is. You could put on the tinfoil hat and think: “Blizzard does this intentionally to later improve the event, making everyone believe: Blizzard listens to the community.”
But I find that hard to imagine.
Because an old saying fits quite well here: There is no second chance for a good first impression.
Once an event is considered “burned,” it is hard to convince those who turned away annoyed after the first few days.
At the same time, you hit all those in the face who really put in effort in the first days of an event and then after a while realize: Why the hell did I even invest time if the effort of a whole week can simply be completed in 20 minutes later?
From my perspective, Blizzard also tends to overcorrect in this regard. While you receive too little of a currency at the beginning of the event, it is then drastically boosted to the point where the exact opposite extreme is reached.
First, you had to farm for a long time – now you get so many tokens that you hardly know what to do with them.
I find both approaches not particularly engaging – they do not entice me to engage with the system:
If there is too little currency, I think: “Wow, what I have to do, that is just way too much.”
If there is too much currency, I think: “It doesn’t matter what I do, I am overwhelmed with it everywhere. I don’t need to deal with it at all.”
Sure, it’s not easy to find a healthy middle ground here, but I increasingly get the impression that this is not even intended.
Ultimately, this system has led to the point where I can hardly look forward to new events or directly think: “Better wait a few days before playing the new content.” And that is just a shame. World of Warcraft currently has some problems anyway – because newcomers are often hit over the head.
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In Dragon Ball there are not only the titular orbs on Earth but many different types. MeinMMO presents the different types and sorts them in a power ranking.
What are the Dragon Balls? The Dragon Balls are crystal spheres with stars that come in different variants. Once all Dragon Balls of a type are collected, a dragon can be summoned who grants wishes.
Each set was created by a Namekian. Their power is determined by the power level of their creator. What the creator cannot do, the dragon cannot grant as a wish.
In Dragon Ball Daima, entirely new Dragon Balls were introduced:
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Dragon Ball Daima – New Trailer Shows the Demon Realm
How was the ranking created? Some of you might have noticed in the headline that we only consider 5 types of the Dragon Balls. However, there are significantly more in the anime and video games. We have set some rules that limit our selection:
The magic orbs appear in the main anime, excluding examples like the Dark Dragon Balls from Dragon Ball Heroes or the Ultimate Dragon Balls from Dragon Ball Z: Ultimate Tenkaichi.
The Dragon Balls are not prototypes (like the Omnificience Crystal) and not copies (like the Special Dragon Balls, which also summon Shenlong).
The orbs from the Demon Realm in Dragon Ball Daima are still excluded because there is too little known about them.
Place 5: Black Star Dragon Balls
They emanate a destructive power.
Number: 7 pieces
Responsible Dragon: Ultimate Shenlong
The Black Star Dragon Balls were created by the Namekian who existed before the split of Kami and King Piccolo. They are actually one of the most powerful forms of Dragon Balls:
They can kill people, which the earthly Dragon Balls cannot do.
They do not turn to stone and can be used directly again when found.
However, the Black Star Dragon Balls come with possibly the greatest drawbacks overall. While the magic orbs can be reused directly, they scatter across the galaxy immediately after the wish. It can therefore take a while to find all the orbs again.
It gets worse: If the orbs are not back on the planet where the wish was fulfilled within a year, it will be destroyed. This high risk makes the Black Star Dragon Balls so dangerous for us that we banish them to 5th place.
Place 4: Earth Dragon Balls
They have been with us since episode 1 of Dragon Ball.
Number: 7 pieces
Responsible Dragon: Shenlong
At the beginning of the anime, the Earth Dragon Balls had the most limitations. They were created by Kami, the benevolent side of the original Namekian. Therefore, there were many rules that the wishing person had to remember:
No love may be created.
Until Dragon Ball GT, no wish could be repeated, i.e., no person could be revived multiple times.
No opponents stronger than Kami can be killed.
No person may be revived who died a natural death.
In a mass resurrection, only the people who died within the last year are revived.
After Kami was replaced by Dende, the Earth Dragon Balls became somewhat more powerful. They can fulfill three wishes. However, Shenlong only applies this rule to people he knows. He denied Gomah his remaining two wishes in Dragon Ball Daima.
One advantage of the Dragon Balls is that you only have to search for them on planet Earth. However, they turn to stone for a year, making them unusable for a long time. The many restrictions and the one-year limit place the Earth Dragon Balls in 4th place.
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In Destiny 2, each class has Ultimates, known as Ultis, that allow them to unleash their true power when fully charged with energy. Some of these Ultis are from Destiny 1, but unfortunately, they are unpopular due to being too weak. However, this is set to change with an upcoming update.
What has Bungie revealed? Bungie had a livestream planned on the evening of November 12, where they discussed Act 2 of Episode: Revenants. They talked about a new activity, weapons, and collaborations. During the conversation with the developers, however, there was an announcement that could potentially change the meta, which is the adjustment of “Roaming Supers.”
These are Ultis that do not end after activation but instead put the Guardians in a state where they can cause chaos and destruction over a longer period. This includes, for example, the Storm Trance of the Warlock, the Chaos Fists of the Titan, or the Spectral Blades of the Hunter.
Many of them are used far too little and only situationally. Bungie aims to change this with a generous adjustment.
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Destiny 2: The launch trailer for the new episode ‘Returners’
The same damage, but more frequently usable
How does Bungie want to solve the problem? For those hoping for higher damage, we must disappoint you. Bungie is taking a different approach. Instead, the regeneration rate of Super energy will be increased threefold. So you will be able to use the Ulti much more often and won’t have to save them for special phases.
This could especially increase the usage rate and ensure that fans choose such Ultis more often. Especially in scenarios where countless adds spawn that need to be taken down.
However, it is unclear whether these Ultis will receive further changes. The higher regeneration could help their popularity, but that alone is not enough. Especially the reduction of damage would need to be adjusted if Bungie wants to see its Guardians use these Ultis more often.
If Bungie does not do this, many fans may refrain from using the Roaming Ultis simply due to the high number of Guardian deaths.
When is the update coming? Bungie has scheduled the balance update for the upcoming Tuesday, November 19, 2024, when Act 2 of Episode: Revenants is set to launch.
The actor who portrayed the dwarf Gimli in the movies of The Lord of the Rings is contemplating a return to his character. However, he has an important demand.
Who plays Gimli? The reclusive dwarf with the ambitious will to outshine his friend Legolas in battle is played by John Rhys-Davies. The actor has also been seen in Indiana Jones.
As Gimli, he won the hearts of many fans of Middle-earth. They indeed have plenty of reason to rejoice given the current situation. Not only is a new anime called The Battle of the Rohirrim expected in December 2024, but also a movie about Gollum is officially in the works.
The Lord of the Rings: The Battle of the Rohirrim – The next film in Middle-earth will be an anime
The actor is not getting any younger
What does John Rhys-Davies say? In a conversation with Collider, the actor addressed his return as Gimli. When Peter Jackson, who also directed the Lord of the Rings trilogy, was making his Hobbit films, Rhys-Davies was asked, but he declined at that time.
However, the situation has changed now. The technology used in filmmaking is more advanced and allows for some conveniences. Specifically, John Rhys-Davies is bothered by the elaborate makeup that his character requires.
The hours spent sitting in makeup and the prosthetics he had to wear as Gimli did not please the actor. Nowadays, one could forgo practical effects and instead rely on CGI:
The times have changed, and technology has changed; if I don’t have to spend three years of my life sitting in a makeup chair for eight hours a day, I might actually do it. The other thing is that I am physically not able to put on 80 pounds of extra armor and climb mountains.
One must not forget in this discussion: John Rhys-Davies is now 80 years old, and thus the very physical role of the fighting and running Gimli would be a big effort for him.
In Throne and Liberty, there are many bosses that appear at different times. MeinMMO tells you whether there is a boss timer.
Is there a boss timer for Throne and Liberty? Currently, there is no external boss timer for the European servers that works and shows you the exact spawn times of all bosses. This is because Amazon has not yet activated the necessary interface (API).
It is different for the Korean servers, so there is a boss timer for these bosses via gameslantern.com. Currently, the developers of the boss timer are still waiting for the interface to be activated. We will update this article as soon as that happens.
However, there are other ways to find out about the boss times. MeinMMO tells you how.
Discover the vast world of the new MMORPG Throne and Liberty:
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Throne and Liberty: Claim the Throne – Launch Trailer of the MMORPG
Boss Timer Alternatives
What alternatives do we have in the EU? Currently, there are not many alternatives available. However, you can also read the spawn times of the bosses directly in the game for the respective day. To do this, open the large map and take a look at the left side of your screen. There you will see various buttons.
Then click on the schedule. There you will find red symbols that represent the bosses. If the symbol has a blue dove, the boss is in a peaceful zone, but if there are two red swords attached, the world boss is in a conflict zone. Then you will be attacked not only by the boss itself, but also by participating players.
You can read all the bosses of the respective day and the times they appear in the list. There are also two special world bosses that appear only once a week. These are the Archbosses. They spawn on the same day, at the same time, alternating between PvE and PvP events. The Archbosses are Queen Bellandir and Tevent. Here are their spawn times:
Queen Bellandir: Saturdays at 7 PM server time
Tevent: Wednesdays at 7 PM server time
If you want to defeat the two Archbosses, you should prepare beforehand to be able to take them down. If you want to know the mechanics of the two Archbosses or have general questions about Throne and Liberty, then check out our overview. There we have listed all guides for the new MMORPG: Throne and Liberty: All guides for starting the new MMORPG.
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Processors can currently mainly be purchased from AMD and Intel. However, Nvidia, according to reports, also seems to be interested in the CPU market. So far, they mainly sell graphics cards and are very successful at it.
Anyone looking to buy a processor for their computer or gaming PC cannot avoid AMD or Intel. Besides, there is hardly any significant competition, at least in the USA and Europe. In China, there are already some strong processors that do not come from Intel or AMD, but they have hardly made it to Europe so far.
The processor market seems to be attractive enough that Nvidia is currently considering entering the market. According to Techradar.com, Nvidia may plan to enter the consumer processor market by developing a new Arm-based CPU.
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Check out the brilliant Collector’s Edition of the NVIDIA TITAN Xp in Star Wars style in the video
Exclusive rights for “Windows on Arm” are expiring, which could be exciting for Nvidia
What is changing in the coming weeks? Currently, Qualcomm’s Snapdragon chips hold the exclusive rights for Windows on Arm. According to Arm CEO Rene Haas, this will change in 2024 as this contract has recently expired. This could especially benefit Nvidia, which could then acquire the rights.
Reports suggest that Nvidia might introduce its first extensive CPU lineup for desktop PCs between the end of 2025 and early 2026.
Does this mean that we can play on an Nvidia CPU starting in 2025? Probably not, as ARM architecture is currently only partially suitable for PC gaming. The processors have so far been hardly optimized for PC games, as Qualcomm’s processors are primarily used in slim and lightweight business systems. And gaming generally plays hardly any role here.
Nevertheless, Nvidia in particular is likely to have the reserves and know-how to bring optimized processors for PC gamers to the market.
Intel holds the largest market share in CPUs in 2024 but is under immense pressure
What does this have to do with Intel? Intel remains the leader in the CPU sector and will still hold the largest market shares by the end of 2024. However, since problems with various processors have been piling up, competition is gaining ground: by the end of 2024, Intel will have a market share of 71.3 percent in the desktop sector, while AMD will reach 28.7 percent. This is reported by the market research company Mercury Research (via TomsHardware.com). Compared to the previous year (2023), Intel is said to have even lost 9.5 percent of market share.
AMD has recently scored a massive success with its new Ryzen 7 9800X3D, which Intel will have to catch up to first. With the new Core Ultra 9 285K (release October 2024), Intel has only partially succeeded in this. And now Nvidia may also be entering the fray as a third player.
The action RPG Stellar Blade from the Korean developer Shift Up was released in April 2024 exclusively on PS5 and became a great success there. They want to surpass that with a release on Steam.
The game was released on April 26, 2024, exclusively on PS5 and is said to have sold 1 million units there within two months. For the coming year, they plan a release on PC, which is expected to surpass their previous success.
Where do the information come from? Shift Up published its quarterly report on November 12, 2024. This not only reveals how the year went for the Korean developer studio but also what plans they have for 2025.
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Stellar Blade meets NieR:Automata – Trailer for the new DLC
Stellar Blade aims for the success of Black Myth: Wukong
This is what they expect from the PC release: The quarterly report suggests that Stellar Blade will even sell better on PC than on console. The reasons for this are two trends in the gaming industry: the growing market share of Steam in the AAA game sector and the global success of the action RPG Black Myth: Wukong.
This is significant, as according to Shift Up, they earned 25.8 billion South Korean Won with Stellar Blade upon its release in Q2, and 22.5 billion KRW in Q3. This totals approximately €32.5 million.
How do they plan to achieve that? Shift Up is not only relying on Steam’s market shares and the success of other games. To ensure that the action RPG maintains its momentum after a strong release, they have been providing a steady stream of patches and updates.
In this way, they aim to maintain interest until the PC release in 2025. A DLC is set to introduce a collaboration with Nier: Automata into the game on November 20, 2024. Additionally, there will be a photo mode, new outfits, and the option No ponytail in the character customization for the protagonist Eve.
There is no release date yet for the PC version.
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Link is the radiant hero in most parts of The Legend of Zelda. With his Master Sword, he slashes down numerous opponents. However, as a developer now admits, Link would be totally helpless in real life. There is a major flaw in his equipment.
Why would Link be defenseless? A cosplayer discovered that there is a flaw in the design of Link’s equipment. The Master Sword is actually much too long to draw it from the sheath in one go.
In a video on X, the cosplayer sakigake_cos shows how he wants to draw his sword. However, it remains just an attempt, as he struggles to pull the Master Sword out of the sheath. Even though he stretches out, he is unable to draw the sword in one swift motion. Clearly annoyed, he gives up by the end of the video.
In the The Legend of Zelda games, Link normally draws the Master Sword with just one hand. That would be completely impossible in real life. Therefore, Link would be defenseless against a horde of Bokoblins and would first have to ask for patience until he has his sword in hand. As if Link didn’t have enough on his plate already, he is actually completely defenseless.
In the latest installment, it is not Link, but Zelda who is the heroine:
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Nintendo has introduced The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom
Link has been altered for Super Smash Bros.
Is there a variant of Link that can defend himself? In response to the X video, developer Masahiro Sakurai admits that it can’t be that way. He has worked on many parts of Super Smash Bros., a fighting game where characters from the Nintendo universe battle each other.
To make it possible for Link at least in a beat ’em up to defend himself, the development team made an adjustment:
Link in Super Smash Bros. SP was designed to pull the sheath down when the sword is sheathed. That alone wasn’t enough, but if it’s in line with the action and setup of the original, in my opinion, that’s all that matters.
The solution: Link simultaneously pulls the sheath down to draw or sheathe the sword. This way, he can at least defend himself against other opponents like Pikachu, Donkey Kong, or even Princess Zelda herself.
In the video by YouTuber Octopus, you can see for a brief moment at second 18 what that looks like. Link holds his sword in one hand while he pulls down the sheath with the other. This way, he can stow the sword in seconds.
Red Dead Redemption is, alongside GTA, the most well-known brand of Rockstar Games. But originally, the first part of the saga was developed by a completely different studio – in Japan.
Rockstar Games has been working on the GTA series since 1997, and it remains extremely successful to this day. The sixth part is currently the most anticipated game and is expected to be another great success.
The western series Red Dead, however, does not have to hide in its shadow. It has also produced fantastic games. Red Dead Redemption 1 is considered a milestone of the open-world genre and recently received the long-awaited PC version.
The first part of the saga, Red Dead Revolver, was initially not developed by Rockstar. The idea came from a major Japanese video game manufacturer.
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Red Dead Redemption and Undead Nightmare: Launch Trailer Shows the New Version for Steam
A Western with Fantasy Elements?
How did the project come about? The origins of Red Dead lie with the Japanese company Capcom, known for franchises like Resident Evil or Dragon’s Dogma. Around the turn of the millennium, they had the idea for a western game and commissioned the developer Angel Studio to do it.
The working title was SWAT, which stood for Spaghetti Western Action Team. The game behind it was intended to be inspired by famous film classics such as the westerns of Sergio Leone. However, fantasy elements were also supposed to find their place (via polygon.com). SWAT was to be more exaggerated and magical than the later Red Dead Revolver ultimately turned out to be.
How did the development go? It was rocky, as the US-based team at Angel Studio and the Japanese employees at Capcom had different views on how the game should look. This led to conflicts and repeated delays in the work.
Eventually, Capcom canceled the development. During this time, Angel Studio was sold to Rockstar and received a new name: Rockstar San Diego.
There, the abandoned project piqued interest and was resumed. Under the new and now well-known name Red Dead Revolver, it was successfully completed. The game was released in 2004. Thus, the foundation for a series lasting three games was laid. According to the former head of Blizzard, there should be a fourth installment.
Compared to its successors, the first part is still less realistic and serious. Rather, it gives the impression that it is a parody of well-known westerns.
The Spiritborn is currently the strongest class in Diablo 4, and many players are having fun with the OP builds. However, switching to another class this season can be quite hard for some.
What is the status of the Spiritborn?
The Spiritborns came with Vessel of Hatred in Diablo 4. They currently dominate the tier list of the best builds for Season 6 and are still a bit stronger than the competition in the best tier.
In the last YouTube livestream, the developers announced that the community enjoys playing the Spiritborn quite a lot. According to Blizzard, 62% of all players have chosen the class. In comparison: In Season 5, the Sorceress was the most played class – it was at 32%.
On Reddit, users are now sharing how hard it is to switch to another class after playing the strong Spiritborn with its OP builds. They feel really spoiled by the new class.
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Blizzard explains the Spiritborn, the new class in Diablo 4 and its spirits
“The Spiritborn has spoiled me”
Why does the switch feel bad for some? In a post on Reddit, the user BIGREDEEMER explains that it feels like a “slap in the face” to try another class after the Spiritborn. The new class has spoiled him, and the progress feels awful with other classes.
In the comments, users discuss the topic. They mention various reasons why the Spiritborns are currently so popular:
The gameplay of the Spiritborn and the OP builds are simply more fun.
Leveling goes quickly because players can breeze through the content and deal good damage. Sometimes even so quickly that players experience the boss mechanics for the first time with other classes.
Even at a similar level, players with other classes deal less damage; the player with the Spiritborn is always the “main damage dealer.”
Playing in a group with Spiritborn players allows one to be almost AFK and farm XP and/or loot while others do all the killing.
For some players, this advantage means they can be carried by others playing the Spiritborn through tough content. For example, taizzle71 writes that his Hunter is fully geared – but a Spiritborn can outperform him, even with worse gear. He gets carried in content like the Abyss because the new class wipes everything – even above Abyss level 100.
In the comment, rizarjay states that he agrees with the post creator. Still, he is even looking forward to playing another class in the upcoming season. “The Spiritborn was almost too easy, while other classes feel good after a good pace of progress. Every new difficulty feels earned and rewarding,” he notes.
And laffs_ believes the developers need to nerf the Spiritborn and fix the bugs so that the game is in a good place. Damien23123 would rather wait until the mid-season update before playing another class. “Hopefully, there will be some buffs,” he writes.
In fact, Blizzard is planning several buffs for the mid-season update, which will soon arrive in Season 6 of Diablo 4. Adjustments are expected for all classes to bring balancing a bit closer together. But the Spiritborn, as a strong class, will also not go empty-handed. You can find out more about it here: Diablo 4 changes all classes in the mid-season patch, brings buffs for everyone
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With the MEGA 1, manufacturer Blackview has introduced a tablet with an 11.5 inch display for under 300 euros. MeinMMO editor Benedikt Schlotmann has tested the device and explains who might benefit from this model.
Tablets always represent a special group: Too big for the pocket and in everyday life, many tend to reach for a laptop or a slim Surface model instead. With the MEGA 1, Blackview offers a mid-range tablet for under 300 euros.
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But can the device really convince for under 300 euros, or should one invest a bit more money? I used the device in everyday life and explain what is behind it. And why the device, apart from a few annoying quirks, is really good.
I am the Tech Editor at MeinMMO and have a penchant for peripherals, testing mice, keyboards, and gaming headsets. In particular, gaming mice are among my absolute favorites. In addition to the PS5 and a gaming PC, I also play on a Steam Deck.
Transparency Note: The model was offered to us by the manufacturer as a review unit. There was no influence on the test.
Benedikt Schlotmann Hardware Editor MeinMMO
Technical Details
Display and Hz Rate
11.5 inches with 120 Hz
Dimensions and Weight
268 x 169 x 7.6 mm; 530 grams
Resolution
2000 × 1200 pixels with around 200 ppi
CPU
Mediatek (MT6789), 8-core with 2200 MHz clock speed
RAM
8 / 12 GB RAM
Storage
256 GB, expandable up to 1 TB
Main Camera
50 MP
Selfie Camera
13 MP
Network
2G, 3G, 4G, Bluetooth: Bluetooth 5.1
Price (MSRP)
319.99 Euros
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Design and Build Quality
How is the tablet constructed? The MEGA 1 is a tablet with 11.5 inches. This puts the Blackview device already in the league of large tablets. There are also larger models, such as the Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra with 14.6 inches, but such sizes are quite rare. The corners are rounded, and the camera protrudes significantly on the back. The protruding camera can actually be a bit disturbing in everyday use and tends to scratch quickly if you place the device with the camera facing down on the table.
The camera module of the Blackview MEGA 1 in detail.The camera module protrudes and can easily scratch
Build Quality: The build quality is really excellent for a model in the 300 Euro range: The device uses a solid metal casing, which not only looks valuable but also feels really good in hand. A plastic case feels significantly cheaper in comparison.
In the test, I compared my wife’s iPad (10th generation, 2022) and my Surface Pro. In direct comparison, the MEGA 1 holds its ground; it feels just as premium and well-made as the expensive competitors from Apple and Microsoft.
Weight and Size: The tablet weighs about 530 grams. For comparison: My Microsoft Surface Pro 7 is significantly heavier at 790 grams, but it is also larger and thicker. With its dimensions of 268.7 x 169 x 7.6 mm, the MEGA 1 is almost compact for such a large tablet.
Blackview MEGA 1 vs Microsoft Surface 7 ProBlackview MEGA 1 vs iPad 2022
Setup and Android
Which Android version is in use? The MEGA 1 runs on Android 13 and is therefore not quite up to date. At the time of testing, the last security update was from February 5, 2024, and no newer update is available.
Here the iPad (10th generation, 2022) has the advantage, as Apple still distributes current updates to older devices. The important differences between Android and iOS are also broken down on MeinMMO.
Setup and Apps: The setup runs without issues, like on any Android device: I log in with my Google account and can theoretically transfer all of my account data.
Only official Google apps are almost installed on the device, with the complete portfolio including YouTube, Meet, and more. WPS Office is the only third-party app that caught my attention, but it doesn’t really bother me.
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The Strengths of the Blackview MEGA 1 in Detail: Display, Features, Build Quality, and Performance
The Display: One of the biggest strengths of the tablet is undoubtedly the display: It is bright enough and sufficient details can be seen even outdoors in the sun, for instance, if you want to watch a series on the balcony.
The 11.5-inch display has a resolution of 2000 × 1200 pixels, achieving a pixel density of around 200 ppi. More than sufficient for everyday use: 200-210 ppi is good for enjoying films and series, but texts and apps that are very small may appear slightly blurry. To continue the comparison: The iPad 10th generation with its 10.9 inches has a resolution of 2360 x 1640 pixels at 264 ppi, which is significantly sharper.
You have the best reading and multimedia experience at over 300 ppi. High-end models in the mobile field range between 400 and 500 ppi, but they also cost significantly more.
The display of the MEGA 1 is bright and sharp enough for everyday use. Excellent for films and multimedia, but with a lot of text, a slight blur is noticeable.
Features: The MEGA 1 comes with a very good range of features: Besides the power adapter and charging cable, a case and a stylus for operating the tablet are also included.
In terms of technology, you also get a lot for your money: For under 300 Euros, an LTE chip is rather rare, but it is included here. With 256 GB of storage and 8 (or 12 GB) RAM, the device is well-equipped; the storage can still be expanded with an SD card.
However, there is a trick when it comes to RAM. The device is advertised with 16 GB of RAM, but actually, only 8 GB (or 12 GB) are installed. The RAM can be virtually expanded to 16 (or 24 GB), which then uses part of the internal storage of the device. However, this is not really sensible in everyday use, as it generally makes the device slower rather than faster.
Netflix and Widevine Support: It also comes with a “Widevine L1” certification. Widevine is a DRM standard used by services like Netflix and Amazon Prime. With the highest standard, you can enjoy all content in HD. Therefore, the device is well-suited if you regularly want to watch movies and series from Netflix on your tablet (via netflix.com).
During testing, I logged into Netflix, and Netflix confirmed that I have Widevine L1 and therefore the maximum possible resolution is supported. The iPad 10th generation can also stream at maximum full HD (via netflix.com).
Netflix also works very well in practice: the image is sharp and the colors look pleasantly natural on the display.
Netflix indicates: Widevine L1 is present, hence Full HD is possible.
The Performance: The MEGA 1 is equipped with a “Helio G99 Ultimate” processor from Mediatek (MT6789). The chip is in the upper mid-range. In everyday use, the performance is more than sufficient; the tablet responds very quickly and without stuttering.
Gaming is also possible with some drawbacks: Games like Diablo Immortal run stably and smoothly on the tablet, but during testing, Diablo Immortal did not recognize the “120 Hz” display of the MEGA 1. However, once a lot is happening at once, the performance noticeably drops. You can tell that Blackview designed the tablet more as a multimedia device. It is only conditionally a gaming tablet, as advertised by the manufacturer on Amazon. For quick daily tasks, the performance is definitely sufficient.
The Weaknesses of the Blackview MEGA 1 in Detail: Charging Speed and Camera
The Battery: Basically, the battery lasts me two to three days, depending on how much I demand from the device. However, what is even more frustrating is the charging speed: The MEGA 1 does offer a fast charging option, yet it takes the tablet 4-5 hours to fully charge. So a “quick charge before the business trip” is not really feasible.
The Camera: Blackview advertises the MEGA 1 with a 50 MP main camera and 13 MP for the selfie camera. The pictures are okay at best and suitable for snapshots. Once the light is low, the images become grainy and inaccurate. There is also no image stabilization integrated into the camera. However, it should also be clear that tablets are primarily designed for media consumption and not for photography.
Dust and Water Protection: According to the manufacturer, the MEGA 1 does not offer IP-rated dust and water protection. This is very unfortunate as the tablet can really impress with its build quality and feel. However, it must be said that the iPad offers no such protection either: While Apple’s iPhones all have an IP68 classification, this is missing in the larger iPads.
Android Version: The MEGA 1 utilizes Android 13 (Release: August 15, 2022). This is therefore no longer current; many devices are already running on Android 14, and Google is already distributing Android 15. What is more frustrating is that Blackview does not distribute security updates anymore: The last security update for the MEGA 1 was from February 5, 2024. So an over six-month period without updates.
Conclusion: Price-Performance Tip for around 300 Euros
For whom is the tablet worthwhile? In my opinion, the MEGA 1 is a fair offer if you are looking for a good and fast tablet for around 300 Euros. Especially if you still want to consume media like Netflix and do not want to use the TV for that.
Due to the lack of IP68 protection, the device is only partially usable for the next beach holiday. The camera is also a weak point alongside the long charging time of the battery and the old Android version. The trickiness with the RAM is also borderline.
Due to Black Friday, there is a discount of 20 euros on the tablet on Amazon until Sunday, November 17, 2024.
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What alternatives are there?
With the Xiaomi Pad 6, you get a decently equipped tablet with an 11-inch display and 144 Hz for around 200 euros. However, it lacks a mobile option and a memory card slot.
The iPad 10th generation is also considered a good recommendation if it doesn’t have to be Android. At a minimum of 350 euros, it is more expensive than the MEGA 1. While the performance is convincing, you will have to pay significantly more for accessories. However, you will also get the better IPS display.
The Galaxy Tab S9 FE is also an alternative: Good performance, decent battery life, and waterproof (IP68). However, it does not have a display with 120 Hz and only an outdated USB port.
Android and iOS are the two largest operating systems for mobile devices in 2024. But which one is better? MeinMMO presents the differences and explains the strengths of Android and iOS: Android and iOS compared: Which is better?
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The Warcraft Direct replaces BlizzCon this year. We will tell you where to watch – and why it’s worth it.
The Warcraft franchise is celebrating its 30th anniversary. World of Warcraft is 20 years old. Hearthstone is celebrating its tenth anniversary. That’s a reason to celebrate everything related to Warcraft, and that’s exactly what Blizzard is doing today. A major livestream will showcase upcoming highlights and also offers several rewards.
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WoW celebrates 20 years of the highlights of Azeroth
When does the stream start? The “Warcraft Direct” stream starts today, on November 13, 2024, at 7:00 PM.
Where can you watch it? You can follow the stream on several platforms:
What will be presented? Specific information about the reveals is not yet available. However, there have already been some leaks and logical conclusions about what can be expected. So take these points with a grain of caution:
Warcraft II is getting a remake. Graphics have already been leaked.
Warcraft III: Reforged may get a version 2.0.
World of Warcraft will showcase the next patch or even the next expansion.
Hearthstone will talk about the next expansion or a new game mode.
Warcraft Rumble will present plans for the future.
There will also be a “special” announcement for World of Warcraft – whatever that may mean.
We’ll learn the exact details only in the evening when the stream is running.
Those who watch the event live will not only get the information directly, but can also grab some goodies in various Warcraft titles. Those who watch the stream on Twitch or TikTok and have linked the respective account with their Battle.net account will receive the following rewards as drops during the stream:
World of Warcraft
Blackrock Clan Sabertooth
Kaldorei Warwolf
Warcraft Rumble
Player Avatar for the Anniversary
Unusual Sylvanas (Mini)
Rare Core
Hearthstone
1 Pack “Danger in Paradise”
1 Pack “The Great Dark Beyond”
For Hearthstone fans, 2 card packs are up for grabs.
We will definitely report on this, so you can read all the important information shortly afterwards on MeinMMO.
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Blizzard and NetEase promote the return of the Lich King in World of Warcraft Classic in China with cats. The two released trailers are packed with Easter eggs for long-time fans.
What are these trailers? The two trailers were uploaded two years apart on the official NetEase-Blizzard channel on BiliBili, the Chinese equivalent of YouTube. The first was released on October 2, 2022.
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Blizzard releases a sweet trailer featuring cats for the launch of WoW: Wrath of the Lich King Classic
Cats play WoW, awaken the Lich King
What does the first trailer show? It starts out quite strangely: A cat sits in front of a screen connected to a gaming PC. The clicking sounds suggest that the cat is currently playing WoW. Three other cats are relaxing behind her, one of them wearing glasses.
Suddenly, another cat walks through the door. But this is no ordinary cat; it appears to be Mr. Bigglesworth: the pet cat of Kel’Thuzad and a rare battle pet.
Those who were paying attention might have already spotted one of the most powerful artifacts in the game in the background. On a drawer, the Crown of Domination is sitting. Driven by curiosity or evil intent, Mr. Bigglesworth activates the crown.
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Blizzard announces the return of a mount in WoW for China, releases a trailer with cats
What does the second trailer show? It was uploaded on November 9, 2024, and somehow manages to be even crazier. In it, a cat and an obsessed cockatoo are fighting over a fish. The path to the goal is once again filled with numerous references to the game.
New expansion for WoW Classic, but disputes delayed the release
What were the trailers promoting? The trailer from 2022 promoted the release of the Wrath of the Lich King expansion for the Chinese version of WoW Classic. The newer one announces the return of the spectral tiger as a mount.
Wrath of the Lich King is often considered by fans to be the best expansion for the MMORPG, alongside Burning Crusade. However, despite the trailer in 2022, players in China could only start in 2024. A few months after the release of the clip, a rift occurred between Blizzard and NetEase.
Foreign companies are only allowed to do business in China if they collaborate with a Chinese partner. After NetEase and Blizzard split, the servers for WoW and Classic were shut down. However, it seems they have reconciled now, as the two companies have renewed their collaboration, and WoW is once again playable in China.
In a new game, you pick real treasures out of other people’s junk. This has been received “very well” by players on Steam.
Which game is being talked about? The game is called Trash Goblin and was released in Early Access on November 6, 2024, on Steam – meaning the game is intended to be further developed with player feedback. If you just want to try out the game once, the free demo is recommended.
What is the game about? You play as a small goblin and sift through the junk left behind by others. You pick it apart with your tool. In doing so, you uncover one or the other treasure, which you can then sell in your shop.
You can watch the official trailer for the Early Access launch here:
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Trash Goblin launches on Steam in Early Access
Restoration and tinkering
What does the gameplay look like? At first glance, it is hard to tell what you have in front of you. To reach the treasures, you first need to carefully chip away several layers of junk with a chisel. Then you scrub the item clean.
There are no other tools besides chisel and sponge. Essentially, every item requires the same approach. Depending on the type of player, this can quickly become boring or appear meditative. It all depends on what you’re looking for.
Once an object shines again in its former glory, you can also combine it with others. Ultimately, it is up to you whether you sell the item or keep it for yourself and display it at home. With money, you buy new furniture and decorations for your goblin hideout.
Charming game with limited content
How has the game been received so far? Currently, 81% of players on Steam give a thumbs up, resulting in an overall “very positive” rating. The relaxed (albeit repetitive) gameplay and the charming atmosphere are most frequently praised.
However, some players criticize the current scope of the game. Steam user lolodapolo writes, for example: “I do not recommend this game at the moment – mostly because it feels so empty and unfinished. Right now, you get the same amount of fun and content from the demo […]”
The streamer Félix “xQc” Lengyel dominated Twitch from 2020 to 2022. In those 3 years, he was the most-watched streamer on the streaming platform. But that changed when he accepted an offer from the streaming platform Kick in June 2023. Now he is loudly complaining that he was not nominated for the “The Streamer Awards” and laments a loss of his significance.
What is xQc complaining about? The streamer xQc complained on November 12 that he was not nominated for a single category at the “The Streamer Awards 2024.”
He believes that the awards, hosted and organized by QTCinderella, are clearly totally unfair:
Streamers have to “beg for money and subs” and “run as many ads as possible” to get nominated, xQc complains.
About himself, he says: “I lost, I fell off and I have to take a loss” (“I lost, fell off + L)”
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From Overwatch professional to number 1 on Twitch to 100 million $ – Who is xQc?
xQc was nominated for the award for 3 consecutive years
Was he nominated for awards before? In 2022, 2023, and 2024, he was nominated for the category “Streamer of the Year” at the “The Streamer Awards.” However, he never won the award.
In 2022, he did win the award for “Just Chatting” and in 2023 the award for best “Variety Streamer” – but he leaves empty-handed for this year’s edition.
The streaming awards are usually awarded in February/March. But now they are moving to the end of the year. Therefore, there will be two award ceremonies in 2024. The fourth edition of “The Streamer Awards” will come on December 7.
xQc was also nominated for “Streamer of the Year” at the “Esports Awards” in 2018, 2019, and 2021.
xQc sold himself to an online casino for a lot of money
What is going on with xQc? It is ironic that xQc complains that one must run “a lot of ads” to be nominated, while he is practically constantly advertising for an online casino on Kick.
The content and direction of xQc’s stream have changed since his move to Kick. Kick is a platform heavily sponsored by the online casino Stake. Kick was born in response to Twitch’s ban on such casino streams that promote Stake. German gambling streamers were also hit hard by this ban.
xQc has transitioned from a trendsetter on Twitch, who established reaction streams and constantly entertained viewers, to an influencer now associated with betting and gambling.
Papaplatte nominated, but probably unlikely to win
Who is nominated? There are a total of 27 different categories (via streamerawards).
In the category of “Best International Streamers,” the German Papaplatte made the shortlist. But he is up against streamers like the Spaniard Ibai, IShowSpeed (because he has many international fans), or the Japanese FPS_Shaka.
For Gamer of the Year, CaseOh_, Jynzi, TenZ, KaiCenat, and Clix are nominated.
For Streamer of the Year, IShowSpeed, Caedrel, PirateSoftware, Emiru, and KaiCenat are nominated.
This is the most controversial nomination: For “Best Collaboration Streamed,” a stream by Adin Ross with Donald Trump is nominated.
By the way: Asmongold is also completely absent from the nominations this year. The MMORPG category, which Asmongold won in 2022 and for which he was nominated in 2024, has now been removed for the December edition of the Streamer Awards.
Dauntless originally aimed to be a free-to-play alternative to Monster Hunter, but ultimately could not compete with the release of Monster Hunter World. In hopes of saving the MMO, developer Phoenix Labs is now attempting a restart.
What kind of update is it? Initially announced under the name “The Shattered Isles,” the developer studio Phoenix Labs revealed in a dev blog in August 2023 (via playdauntless) that they were working behind the scenes on a comprehensive content update to give Dauntless new appeal.
At the end of September 2024, there was a beta under the new name “Dauntless: Awakening”. Interested players could extensively test the significant changes and provide feedback.
Now, over a month after the beta, the developers announced that the extensive overhaul update is set to launch by the end of the year (via playdauntless). A more precise release date is to be announced later this week in another dev blog.
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Dauntless Console Launch Trailer PS4
A Fresh Breeze as an Opportunity
What revisions does the update bring? The focus of the update is on improving the overall player experience, equipment, and encounters. Specifically, it will address the following points:
Combat improvements: This includes the ability to equip more than one weapon simultaneously, offering more flexible combat options. Furthermore, both the combat system will be clearer and the interactions between Slayers and Behemoths will be more responsive.
New progression system: This should incorporate deeper, permanent progress for the weapons and community feedback on re-crafting and overloading.
Encounters and hunts: There should be more dynamic islands and new exploration incentives. Additionally, the Behemoths will receive revamped behaviors, allowing them to interact more with their environment.
Difficulty level: This will be finely adjusted in all modes without devaluing the mastery of the game mechanics.
Quests: The main and side quests, as well as the tutorial, will also be revised and improved.
Additionally, the visuals will receive a new coat of paint, and the interface will be improved. Rewards will also be used more meaningfully. There will be new activities as well.
Whether Phoenix Labs’ efforts will pay off remains to be seen. As a community-oriented developer studio, there is significant potential in their endeavor. Why Dauntless has unfortunately flopped so far and what consequences that has had for the studio can be read here: A great MMO wanted to be like Monster Hunter World: Now the studio is facing closure
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The 22-year-old Kai Cenat is currently holding a month-long marathon stream on Twitch. In the first 250 hours, he has already set a record and earned about 1 million US dollars.
In 2023, Kai Cenat broke two records on Twitch with his “Mafiathon,” a month-long streaming marathon: He became the streamer with the most active subs of all time and was the first to break the mark of 300,000 simultaneously active subscriptions. Even the rapper Drake congratulated the streamer.
Currently, Kai Cenat is hosting the “Mafiathon II” and is reclaiming the record that a pink-haired anime girl had taken from him in the meantime. For that, the streamer has been continuously streaming for over 250 hours – aside from a short interruption when Kai Cenat was banned from Twitch for a few minutes.
From Overwatch professional to number 1 on Twitch to 100 million $ – Who is xQc?
Kai Cenat is the new old Twitch world champion
This is how it is going for Kai Cenat right now: The streamer is still in the midst of his subathon, but already the marathon stream is a complete success. In the early morning hours of November 12th in our time, Kai Cenat surpassed 326,252 simultaneous subs and reclaimed his record after just about a month and a half.
The 22-year-old is now again the streamer with the most simultaneously active paid subscriptions ever – and the subathon is far from over. So it is quite possible that the record streamer will also surpass 400,000.
You can see the big moment here (Warning, loud!):
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How much money is that? Currently, Kai Cenat has over 333,000 subs, mostly worth $4.99 – the more expensive Tier 2 and Tier 3 subs are negligible. However, Twitch keeps a share of the subs, and for a streamer of Kai Cenat’s size, you can expect around 30% if he hasn’t made another deal.
Then about 1.1 million dollars should still end up in the streamer’s account, so roughly one million euros. 20% of the revenue, however, is not supposed to go to Kai Cenat, but to a project with which the streamer wants to build a school in Nigeria.
Fans cheer for streamer, others are critical
How is this being discussed? Kai Cenat is being widely celebrated by his fans for his success. Even the Vtuber ironmouse, who temporarily held the record, expresses her admiration: She even believes that the streamer could break 1 million subs (via X).
But not everyone is so enthusiastic. One user on X asks: “Why donate to the rich?” This is a question that almost always arises when larger streamers are generously gifted subs by their community.
After all, these content creators likely have more money than most fans who are subscribing – wouldn’t the sub be better off with a smaller streamer?
In the case of Kai Cenat, several factors likely come together. Some fans respond to the user: They support a good cause, and it is also cool to be part of such a record.
The 22-year-old also occupies a special role on Twitch, as the top streamers are still predominantly white. As a black American who hails from difficult circumstances and has fought his way to the top of the streaming platform, Kai Cenat serves as a role model, especially for younger African American viewers who are seldom represented.
Additionally, Kai Cenat has a good connection with celebrities: He has already had stars like actor Kevin Hart, rappers Nicki Minaj and Snoop Dogg, and wrestler John Cena as guests on his stream.
The 22-year-old turns his streams into spectacular events with star guests and a lot of entertainment programming – and that pays off.
