Diablo 4: “No valid license can be found” – Here’s how to solve the problem

Benedict Grothaus Benedict Grothaus Reading time 3 minutes

Diablo 4 has finally been released. The launch was extraordinarily smooth. Only one bug is causing difficulties. Some players are struggling with an annoying bug. Fortunately, the solution is very easy, although somewhat strange.

Update from October 8, 2024: At the launch of Vessel of Hatred, the bug apparently occurs again. Unlike the release of Diablo 4 back then, this is not due to a server issue, but because the launch is delayed by a few hours.

The login servers are already down. Those still in the game will soon be kicked out. We are covering the launch of Vessel of Hatred live and will keep you informed there about when the expansion will be playable.

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Original text – What kind of bug is this? When you start Diablo 4, you are greeted with the error: “No valid license found” and are not allowed to log in. While there are no queues at launch, this error is currently locking out many fans.

A restart should already help. However, that is not always sufficient, especially on PS5 and Xbox.

However, some users on Reddit and in our comments on MeinMMO have figured out how to work around the problem. It quickly became clear: buying platinum helps, which is the premium currency for real money.

This initially caused displeasure. Some users accuse Blizzard of it being intentional. Even before, the expensive prices in the shop have caused outrage. The error apparently lies with Sony itself, as you don’t actually have to pay real money.

This is the solution: As of now, there are several solutions that are working for people. Try several of them if one doesn’t work, or restart your console in between:

  • “buy” a free game in the PS Store
  • download any game, such as from PS Plus or a smaller game – free games work too
  • download a DLC for any game
  • restore your license via Settings → Users and Accounts → Other → Restore License
  • buy platinum for Diablo 4

Note: The bug seems to be affecting some users on Xbox as well. You can try the relevant steps for your platform too.

This is how we solved the problem: Our author Christos Tsogos could not play through the night and was left with license issues. Things he tried were:
– restart console
– completely turn off the console and wait
– restore licenses
– log out of account and log back in
Suddenly he was able to log in after waiting for 20 minutes. So patience is required.

Blizzard has been working on an official solution since the release at 01:57 AM (via Twitter). However, it is still open.

“The cleanest launch ever for Blizzard on PC”

Apart from the license error, there are virtually no complaints about the launch. Some users even praise the release as the cleanest in Blizzard’s history, at least on PC. No bugs, no login queues, no overloaded servers. MeinMMO reader Higi praises: “No queues, awesome, smooth start! That’s how you should binge. “

The only criticism is directed at the online requirement of Diablo 4, as some users associate the error on PS5 with this. Most players have probably already been roaming around in Sanctuary and hunting Lilith.

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For all those who can already play, we strongly recommend the quest “Relentless Flesh” in the first area. The quest only takes 5 minutes but is already one of the best in the game.

Have you solved the problems with the PlayStation and can log in? Then we wish you lots of fun in Diablo 4! If you want to quickly reach level 100 or dive into the endgame, you can find tips for leveling fast here:

Diablo 4: Leveling fast – Guide up to Level 100

Problem reappears on July 21 – 315306

Update July 21, 2023, 10:15 PM: As numerous users report on reddit, the problem “No valid license found” also appears on July 21 around 10 PM, directly following the Fire Chat from Blizzard, in which the developers addressed the complaints that arose after the patch for Season 1.

Some suspect the renewed difficulties are due to a DDoS attack.

Users report receiving error codes such as:

  • Diablo 4 315306
  • No valid license (unable to find valid license)

We will keep you updated on MeinMMO.

Update 10:30 PM: The problems apparently seem to be easing already.

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The Lord of the Rings: An important character dies in the Amazon series, the actor received a creepy gift as a farewell

Christoph Waldboth Christoph Waldboth Reading time 2 minutes

An important character from the series The Rings of Power dies in season 2. As a farewell, the actor of the character received a macabre gift.

Attention Spoiler: We reveal in the article the death of an important character from the series. If you haven’t seen season 2 yet, you should come back here only after watching. You have been warned.

Which character is it? Celebrimbor is an extremely important figure in the world of Middle-earth. He forged the titular Rings of Power, which were subsequently passed on to the Elves, Dwarves, and Men. Sauron himself had given him this task in a concealed form, and in the end, he forged the One Ring himself.

Celebrimbor dies during the second season of The Rings of Power. Thus, an important character from the series bids farewell, whose actions essentially led to the events of The Lord of the Rings.

For the actor of the character, Charles Edwards, the journey thus comes to an end. However, as a farewell, he received a gift that he did not expect.

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Not for the faint of heart

What was given as a farewell? Often, actors are allowed to take a prop or even a costume home as a keepsake after filming. In the case of Charles Edwards, however, the production had a different idea.

The actor received a small miniature model showing his character Celebrimbor being impaled on a tree. It is a replica of a scene that appears similarly in the series. In a vision from Galadriel, Celebrimbor already meets a gruesome end – which is not unlike his actual demise from Sauron’s arrow attack. Galadriel herself is one of two characters that were changed for the series.

As Edwards told GamesRadar+, the model was a small version of the scene created during the conception phase of the series. Although the actor would have preferred to take home a different prop, the macabre model still satisfies him.

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The end of season 2 was quite dramatic, and it is likely that a third season will continue in a similar manner. However, it has not yet been officially confirmed by Amazon. Charles Edwards may not be there anymore. It’s a shame because he put in a lot of effort: For the Amazon series of The Lord of the Rings, there is an expert who taught the actors Tolkien language

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Diablo 4 Vessel of Hatred: Interactive Map Helps You Level Up, Shows All Important Locations

Benedict Grothaus Benedict Grothaus Reading time 2 minutes

With Vessel of Hatred, Diablo 4 receives its first expansion and a new area full of content. MeinMMO provides you with the perfect interactive map, so you don’t miss any important location.

This is the map: Our Polish colleagues from gamepressure have already prepared the complete map of Nahantu for you. You can easily filter for all important points, such as:

Entrances to cellars and dungeons, including the legendary aspects for the Spiritborn that can be found there

  • Events, quests, and the world boss
  • Strongholds and cities along with all the NPCs you can find there
  • Chest spawns, in case a Hellflame is active in the area
  • the new teachings of Akarat, which grant reputation in the new area
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Filtering for dungeons helps you improve your build for the Spiritborn without having to leaf through the codex painstakingly. Some of the best builds in Season 6 require just a few aspects from dungeons to work.

Vessel of Hatred will be released on October 8. Everyone who hasn’t bought the expansion can still check out Nahantu with the interactive map and find all the important information for their character in the old world.

However, those starting fresh with Vessel of Hatred should prepare for a tough start. Because Vessel of Hatred can be quite challenging for new players, especially if you take on too much too early.

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Vessel of Hatred – Overview of all content

Together with Nahantu and the Spiritborn, Diablo 4 with Vessel of Hatred also receives several other contents, including:

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You do not have to play through the old campaign, but can directly skip everything up to Vessel of Hatred. This applies to everyone who has played Diablo 4 before as well as to those who are just starting now.

With the launch of Vessel of Hatred, Season 6 starts as free content for everyone. With the new season, all classes receive new abilities, and the entire leveling system will be overhauled. In our overview, you can find the content and new features in detail: All info about Season 6 – Start, changes, and new skills

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Because Apple Could Not Distinguish Fake iPhones from Real Ones, the Company Lost 2.3 Million Euros to Fraudsters

Benedikt Schlotmann Benedikt Schlotmann Reading time 2 minutes

A group of people defrauded Apple of 2.3 million euros. Apple did not realize for years that they were receiving counterfeit iPhones. Now, two main suspects in the case have been convicted.

The U.S. Department of Justice writes that they have sentenced two men to prison terms who had developed a sophisticated system to defraud Apple.

The group surrounding the two convicted individuals submitted more than 6,000 counterfeit devices to Apple, causing a loss of more than 2.5 million dollars (approximately 2.3 million euros).

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Counterfeit devices were connected to real iPhones

How did the fraud work? The fraudsters convinced Apple to accept counterfeit iPhones upon return by falsifying serial numbers or IMEI numbers. At first glance, the devices appeared genuine because the counterfeit data was linked to real devices. Therefore, the return seemed authentic to Apple as they could trace it back to real individuals.

What is the IMEI? IMEI stands for “International Mobile Station Equipment Identity” and is an important number in your phone: Because the IMEI allows each mobile phone with a SIM card to be uniquely identified.

However, a tip led to the unraveling of the fraudsters: The U.S. law enforcement agency intercepted packages and confirmed that thousands of counterfeit phones had been shipped from China and then either submitted for repair via mail or in person at Apple. These counterfeit models were either out of warranty or contained fake parts.

However, Apple mistakenly believed that these must be genuine iPhones with real warranties and replaced thousands of counterfeit devices. Although Apple has implemented measures against such fraud, the fraudsters bypassed them by using aliases and opening new mailboxes.

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Almost 5 years in prison and high fines for the fraudsters

How did the case end? The first person was sentenced to 57 months in prison and must pay more than 1 million US dollars in restitution to Apple. The second person was sentenced to 54 months in prison and must pay around 400,000 US dollars in fines. Additionally, both men have to spend three years under supervision.

A user did not want to part with his phone while on vacation and therefore went to a repair shop to have his device repaired in a store in Tenerife. However, the employees of the repair shop exploited a mistake made by the customer: Fraudsters stole 5,000 euros from a person because he deactivated an important setting on his phone

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One of the best new features of Diablo 4 is exclusively available to owners of Vessel of Hatred, making it easier for them to acquire mythical loot

Cedric Holmeier Cedric Holmeier Reading time 2 minutes

In Diablo 4, the way to obtain the coveted Mythic Uniques is changing. However, those who want to get the right items more easily need the new expansion Vessel of Hatred.

Which items are we talking about? In Diablo 4, the system surrounding the rare and sought-after Mythic Uniques is changing with the new expansion. These items are special in the game because their properties can drastically change the character.

For example, the item “Staff of Lycander” ensures that after defeating an elite enemy, you receive a random shrine effect. Even the less crazy items provide interesting variety.

As the developers explained in their new livestream (via wowhead.com), players should now find it easier to obtain the items.

Here you can watch a Jaguar-Eagle build from the Spiritborn in Vessel of Hatred:

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Only those who have the expansion can choose items

What feature do buyers receive? The way Mythic Uniques can be crafted is changing with the launch of the expansion. In the future, you will only need 2 Resplendent Sparks to craft a random Mythic Unique at the blacksmith. The alchemist will no longer be able to do that from then on.

However, those who do not want to rely on luck for the right Mythic Uniques will need the new expansion Vessel of Hatred. There, you can obtain runes from your enemies. With a handful of those and 2 Resplendent Sparks, a specific Mythic Unique can then be crafted at the blacksmith.

This way, owners of the new expansion can get the desired Mythic Uniques much faster than players who want to forgo the new expansion.

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How do players feel about the announcement? Players are hardly surprised that such a good system is only available with the new expansion and not accessible to everyone.

On Reddit, LeftSyrup3409 writes: “Oh, they want to sell the DLC? Wow, I’m so surprised!” The user menage_a_mallard points out on Reddit: “Specifically selected, right. But if you don’t buy the DLC, you can still ‘play’ and hope.”

Also, Hagg3r finds it not tragic on Reddit: “If you are serious enough to grind for Mythic Uniques with Sparks, you will own the expansion anyway. It doesn’t matter at all.”

Mythic Uniques are indeed one of the last things players farm to maximize their character. What the new expansion is really like has been explored by MeinMMO editor and Diablo expert Benedict Grothaus for you: After over 300 hours in Diablo 4, I suddenly feel weak in Vessel of Hatred

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A new strategy game on Steam throws so many hordes of enemies at you that there’s no space left on the map

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Anyone who wants to test their castle defense against ever larger hordes of enemies will likely find great joy with Diplomacy is Not an Option on Steam. The strategy game has recently left Early Access.

Which game is it about? In Diplomacy is Not an Option, you are the governor of a powerful king. However, you have to deal with his poor decisions, such as heavy tax increases: rebels storm your castle, and you must prevent them from looting your treasury.

To defend yourself, you not only need to recruit catapults and knights, but you also require an active economy to repair your walls, to ensure that soldiers on the battlefield do not starve, and for resources to construct new buildings.

However, the enemy is also prepared to fight back, sending you waves of enemy hordes mercilessly.

Here you can watch the trailer for the release of Diplomacy is Not an Option:

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More and more enemies until the map is full

How does the game proceed? While you have laid the first foundations of your economy and defense, the opponent already tests you with a small group of enemies that you need to fend off. The longer you play, the more enemies there will be.

The developers state on Steam that later there will be over 25,000 enemies opposing you. For your castle and your beloved ruler to survive, you need not only high stone walls but also magic.

After a while, there are so many enemies that almost the entire map is filled with foes. The waves of enemy hordes come so quickly that you are not even finished with the last wave before the next one rolls in. From then on, it becomes really critical.

Thanks to mages, you can eliminate a multitude of enemies with powerful spells, for example, with meteors or a laser from space. You have the monopoly on magic, so you don’t have to worry about the rabble suddenly threatening your throne with fireballs.

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How long does a round last? Diplomacy is Not an Option has recently left Early Access on Steam and is currently on sale. With the full release of the game, the campaign is now complete, where you can fight through various scenarios.

There is also a sandbox mode and an endless mode on procedurally generated maps in the game now. Our MeinMMO strategy expert Schuhmann also recently tested a new strategy game on Steam but he wasn’t really satisfied: I spent 40 hours in 3 days with the new strategy game on Steam – But I can’t recommend it to anyone

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In EA FC 25, you can get one of the best players of all time for just 20,000 coins

Thomas Dummer Thomas Dummer Reading time 4 minutes

At the beginning of Ultimate Team in EA FC 25, many players are looking for strong cards for little currency. MyMMO author Thomas Dummer has tried out perhaps the best footballer of all time and is still convinced by the aging superstar. And he is luring with an unprecedented, low price at such an early stage.

What kind of player is he? Lionel Messi is undoubtedly one of the best players to ever exist. At both national and international levels, he has won everything there is to win with his clubs and the national team. Additionally, he has 8 awards for World Footballer of the Year.

At 37 years old, the Argentine is now taking it a bit easier in the American league (MLS). This also affects his card in EA FC 25, as Messi had never received a lower rating in Ultimate Team than his 88 rating:

Messi cards compared in FC 24 and FC 25
Messi’s gold cards compared: left FC 24, right FC 25

Why does Messi cost less than 20,000 coins? Compared to FC 24, Messi has received a downgrade of -2 in rating. The pace of the former super-dribbler has even fallen below 80. In the stats for Shooting, Passing, and Dribbling, he also suffers reductions of 2 or 3 points each.

Furthermore, Messi is somewhat harder to link due to his league, making it challenging to play with full team chemistry.

Nevertheless, it can be noted that his stats still look more than just decent. If you know how to utilize his strengths, the weaknesses of his card become almost negligible. We will show you how to properly highlight Messi’s advantages.

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Messi is still outstanding, especially against 5-man defenses

Why is Messi still outstanding in FC 25? Messi’s unique feature has always been his extraordinary dribbling. His low center of gravity combined with his dribbling stats makes it difficult to separate him from the ball on both the real and virtual football pitch.

With the PlayStyle “Technique” in Gold, he can perform the controlled sprint (R1 on PlayStation/ RB on Xbox) at a higher speed and increased agility. The controlled sprint is perfect for dribbling around a defender with increased speed or creating some space from an attacking opponent.

The PlayStyle “Quick Step” is another strong PlayStyle that gives you a speed boost on the first few meters of a sprint (R2 on PlayStation/ RT on Xbox).

Especially at this stage in FC 25, where normal dribbling with the left stick still feels sluggish, the controlled sprint and Quick Step are almost the only options to gain an advantage in 1-on-1 duels, assuming you do not want to rely solely on the secret sprint boost.

However, Messi cannot be restricted to just his dribbling. The Argentine also has strong shooting and passing PlayStyles that are perfect for overcoming deep 5-man defenses.

Screenshot FC 25 Messi's PlayStyles
All of Messi’s PlayStyles at a glance

Strong shooting and passing PlayStyles against deep 5-man defenses

What strong shooting PlayStyles does Messi have? With the PlayStyle “Curled Shot,” he possesses one of the best PlayStyles in FC 25, which gives your finesse shots (R1+Circle on PlayStation/ RB+B on Xbox) more speed, precision, and curve.

Another strong PlayStyle is “Trivela,” which allows you to perform outside foot shots (L2+Circle on PlayStation/ LT+B on Xbox) with more precision.

How to use Messi’s shooting PlayStyles against a 5-man defense: If your opponent is parking the bus in front of their penalty area, you can use the shooting PlayStyles for dangerous long-range shots.

When shooting from outside the penalty area, make sure to aim for the far corner with Messi’s strong left foot. This means, with a curled shot, you always aim for the left side of the goal and with an outside foot shot for the right side of the goal (from your perspective).

What strong passing PlayStyles does Messi have? The Through Ball adds more precision to your through passes (Triangle on PlayStation/ Y on Xbox).

Tiki-Taka as a PlayStyle ensures that your players execute (direct) ground passes more accurately.

How to use Messi’s passing PlayStyles against a 5-man defense: With Tiki-Taka, you can utilize many short passes with your teammates to keep the 5-man defense in motion, as they will always orient themselves towards the recipient. With a bit of patience, gaps in the opponent’s defense line will appear.

You can exploit the gaps that open to play precise through passes. Lobbed through passes (L1+Triangle on PlayStation/ LB+Y on Xbox) can also be an effective means to bypass the 5-man defense.

As passing has generally become more difficult, having access to PlayStyles is always advantageous. You can get the best passes for a relatively affordable price in FC 25.

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Where should you play Messi best? To ideally utilize Messi’s dribbling, shooting, and passing while compensating for his speed deficit, you should deploy him in the offensive center. Here, the striker (ST) or central attacking midfielder (CAM) positions are suitable. This way, he does not have to engage in classic sprint duels as a winger.

In attack, it is best to pair him with a second striker who brings a bit more physical presence for aerial duels after crosses. Another very good player you can currently complete as a Squad Building Challenge for 20,000 coins is: The best midfielders in EA FC 25 are too expensive, but a strong card costs only 20,000 coins – Here’s how good Aleix Garcia is as an SBC.

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Space Marine 2: “Lore-accurate Moment” – Player stands last on the highest difficulty, taking down a bunch of elite enemies with just a knife.

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A player chose the highest difficulty level in Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 to have a real challenge. The result is a situation where he fights through a flood of Tyranids and survives.

What is this “lore-accurate moment”? The user QueenAnRevenge on Reddit fought through waves of Tyranids armed only with a knife and his secondary weapon. Despite being hit numerous times, he managed to survive in the end.

He described this situation as a “lore-accurate moment” because Space Marines in the Warhammer lore are also in desperate situations but always fight their way through. They do not give up, but fight to the death and master even hopeless situations.

Space Marines are superior to regular soldiers and can withstand much more due to their modified bodies than a normal human.

What exactly a Space Marine is, is explained by the actor of Titus, Clive Standen:

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“I had to put the controller down for a moment”

How did this happen? The player chose the highest difficulty level to play the game. His two teammates were already down, and his ranged weapon was out of ammunition. The only option was his knife, parrying, and occasionally shooting with his secondary weapon.

He had to defend himself alone against waves of Tyranids, including many elite enemies. Yet, the Reddit user managed to fight through. By getting some kills, he regained some ammunition, but he rarely had the chance to fire: the knife saved him much more often.

He documented his outstanding gameplay in a nearly three-minute clip that he uploaded to Reddit. You can watch the entire clip here:

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The community is thrilled: Under the post, there are numerous comments congratulating the creator. One user writes: “Well done, brother! You had a plot armor moment without plot armor!” Another jokes: “A lore-accurate Space Marine would have been run over by four melee warriors in one go.”

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LoL: The only German player at Worlds surprises a top team and saves the honor of Europe

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On Sunday, October 6th, a team from Europe unexpectedly managed to defeat a team from Asia in League of Legends. G2 triumphed over Weibo Gaming. A key role was played by G2’s German top-laner, Sergen “BrokenBlade” Çelik. He chose the unconventional champion Galio in the draft and thwarted the plans of the superior Chinese team.

These are the two teams:

G2 is the best team in Europe, but from the team that was in the world championship final in 2019, only mid-laner Caps and support player Mikyx remain. The other 3 players have not achieved much internationally yet.

Weibo Gaming has some of the best LoL players in the world. In particular, the bot lane is elite with Light and Crisp. In the jungle, they have the strong Korean Tarzan, and in the mid lane, Xiaohu is waiting. Weibo Gaming finished second at last year’s world championship, with only Faker and T1 being stronger.

Both teams stood at 1-1 before the match in the Swiss Stage. Nothing was decided yet.

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BrokenBlade picks a quirky champ that is completely off-meta

This was the decisive factor in the match: BrokenBlade played a particularly defensive and unusual champion in Galio. It was a pick that apparently nobody expected and that threw the opponents off balance.

On the top lane, champions that can hold their own and deal a lot of damage are usually played.

According to a current tier list, popular champions on the top lane in LoL include Poppy, Gragas, or Mordekaiser. Galio is such a quirky pick that he doesn’t even appear in the tier list for the top lane (via mobalytics).

Galio has been a nightmare for Xiaohu for 7 years

On reddit, people are amused by this wild decision, as it references deep LoL history.

In 2017, mid-laner Xiaohu (now 26) played for the then top Chinese team Royal Never Give Up. They reached the semifinals of the Worlds but were stopped by T1. Faker played Galio in the mid lane during all 5 matches.

Since then, some believe Xiaohu has a “Galio trauma” and freaks out whenever he sees Galio.

LoL Galio Charmeur Skin
Galio on the top lane is an off-meta pick.

Many comments refer to Galio’s pick and Xiaohu’s reaction. When he sees Galio, it reportedly triggers a “post-traumatic stress disorder” in him, as the joke goes.

reddit celebrates German top laner BrokenBlade

BrokenBlade is celebrated on reddit for his choice of champion and his play. A reddit user who receives a lot of approval says: After already being the best player at MSI, BrokenBlade delivers again on the international stage.

G2 managed to win in 36 minutes with a score of 17-12. BrokenBlade had 3 kills, only 1 death, and an impressive 9 assists.

The clearly favored Chinese team is criticized, as they apparently still have problems with the meta.

BrokenBlade is the only German player who managed to qualify for the Worlds. He faces 43 South Koreans and 25 Chinese players.

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Who else holds the honor of the West? Besides G2, the US team Flyquest also won their second game over the weekend. They avenged their US colleagues from 100 Thieves and defeated PSG Talon. That makes it 2 victories for the West that were not necessarily expected – so it was a good weekend in LoL. A 24-year-old Dane is our only hope at the LoL Worlds, but he says: “My 16-year-old self would be so mad at me”

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Pokémon GO: First Players Proudly Showcase the Rarest Shinies in the Game

Max Handwerk Max Handwerk Reading time 2 minutes

In Pokémon GO, there are now shiny Galar birds. Do you have them? Participate in the MeinMMO survey!

Which shinies are we talking about? In Pokémon GO, the Galar expedition has begun. And possibly its biggest new feature is the appearance of the shiny Galar birds.

This means: Galar Articuno, Zapdos, and Moltres can now also be caught in their shiny variant. But that’s anything but easy.

What makes the shinies so rare? So far, there is only one way to encounter the Galar birds: the daily adventure incense. When activated while walking around, you get more spawns for 15 minutes, some of which are special Pokémon.

Among them are the Galar birds – only that there is generally a very small chance that they appear within those 15 minutes. Usually, the incense runs out without a bird showing up. They are extremely rare.

Now the shinies are in the game – but the chance that the rare birds also appear shiny is, of course, even lower. They are likely to be among the currently rarest shinies in the game. Nevertheless, a few players have already shown: They got lucky.

Have you caught a shiny Galar bird yet?

Players show: Some posts in the social media of the Pokémon GO community prove that the shiny birds at least exist.

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At the same time, many memes circulate about how one will probably search forever until one appears – at least in most cases.

An interesting aspect: The shiny monsters apparently do not flee when encountered. This is a big advantage over the normal Galar birds, as they have an extremely high flee rate in the wild.

Also interesting: Some players emphasize that you should best check where you have already encountered a Galar bird. The monsters would then appear there again later. However, this has not yet been concretely confirmed.

Survey on the Galar birds: We want to know from you: Have you caught any of the shiny birds yet? Participate in the survey:

Also tell us in the comments: How did you find the bird? How many attempts with the adventure incense did you need, how often do you see the birds in general? And do you have any tips on how to approach the search?

Another tip regarding the adventure incense: The item is also influenced by the adventure effect of the move “Time Noise” from Dialga. If you use this effect, you can pause the timer of your items for a few minutes – including that of the adventure incense. This way, you can extend the time a bit while you are searching. However, there is no guarantee for the birds then either. Read more about the adventure effect here.

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LoL: The German caster cheers and jumps excitedly as Faker defeats the favorites for the World Championship title in Berlin

Schuhmann Schuhmann Reading time 4 minutes

On Sunday, October 6th, the most important match in the group stage of the World Championship took place in League of Legends. The defending world champion T1 with Faker faced off against the strongest team in China, the tournament favorite Bilbili Gaming. In Germany, the game was commented by Niklot “Tolkin” Stüber on Twitch, one of Faker’s biggest fans worldwide. It wasn’t impartial. But it probably doesn’t have to be.

These 2 teams faced each other:

T1 is the most popular team in the world. The players are cultishly revered, especially mid laner Lee “Faker” Sang-hyeok (28), who has become a living legend in LoL. However, nominally T1 is not a top team in the world in 2024, having only qualified as fourth and just enough from Korea for the World Championship.

On the other hand, Bilbili Gaming is in the opposite position: This is not a big name, but the team around mid laner knight has dominated China in 2024 and has become the clear champion. They are one of the two top favorites to win the World Championship tournament, but have already suffered a surprising loss against an outsider from China.

In the match, there was actually nothing at stake. Both teams stood at 1-1; it was just about who would create a slightly better situation for the upcoming games.

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The German Commentator in an Emotional State

These were the decisive moments of the game: In Germany, the match was broadcasted by Tolkin on Twitch. Tolkin, who was once a professional in LoL, is known to be one of the biggest fans of Faker worldwide.

The decisive sequence begins about when 32 minutes have been played in the match. T1 has a 5,000 gold lead, but nothing is decided yet.

In an initial chaotic teamfight around the Dragon Soul, Faker manages to eliminate the opposing top laner Bin just in time. Bilbili Gaming is outnumbered and retreats. T1 secures the important objective, the soul, and heads towards Baron. If they can secure that, then go back to base and “reset”, they can finish the game cleanly and clearly – just like in the textbooks.

But Bilibili Gaming, who are still outnumbered, are waiting for their chance and want to ambush T1 when they start the Baron and are distracted. The match is on the brink of decision.

However, T1 has caught on to the bait. They only pretended to start the Baron with 3 players while 2 others are now holding back the Chinese. When the attack begins, the other 3 Koreans also ignore the Baron and go wild against the still disorganized Chinese, in the teamfight they can overwhelm and eliminate the Chinese.

This sequence is typical for LoL: A team planning a surprising ambush is itself surprised and ambushed.

This is how the decisive fight was commented in English:

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The German commentator Tolkin has now openly switched to fan mode, cheering, clapping, and shouting that Faker “is locked in like a god.” As Faker eliminates mid laner knight, Tolkin applauds into the camera.

Tolkin Desperate as T1 Goes Straight for the Nexus

But his mood quickly changes. He shouts “Off to Nash, boys”, but T1 wants to finish the match now. Tolkin is in disbelief: Now they should play it safe and secure the important objective. “No, not to the Nexus!” Tolkin pleads. “Nash Nash Nash – NO!”

But Faker and T1 know better than the German commentator: They go for the Nexus, and Bilibili Gaming, who are just respawning at the well, push back; for a moment, it’s a nail-biter – Tolkin dies a thousand deaths, but then Faker and T1 manage to push through.

Tolkin can no longer contain himself – as an involuntary reaction, he jumps up and down in joy. Even Faker breaks into a grin after the victory, something you rarely see from him.

This is the sequence from the perspective of the German commentators, the video starts about at 3:01 hours in the stream:

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The Biased Caster Is Well Received by Fans

Here’s the backstory: For “professional commentators,” it is a cardinal sin to commentate a match so biased. But for Tolkin and LoL, it’s part of the charm.

Riot Games has recognized this, when they switched from professional casting teams set up in the style of a sports show to influencers that are allowed to co-stream. Co-streaming on Twitch means that an influencer receives the official Riot stream and can comment over it.

In Germany, Tolkin has done so well that he has drawn more and more viewers than the official cast from the site Summoner’s Inn, for which he used to work and which he has now inherited.

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Tolkin.

The 26-year-old Tolkin once wanted to play as a top laner in the LEC and at Worlds, but he didn’t quite make it. Today he is the German face of LoL, which is also something. At the peak, he had 48,517 viewers on Twitch on Sunday, and Faker won as well. What more could one want?LoL: German Twitch streamer gives up his dream of being a pro in 2020, starts a job – Now he must resign because he is too good

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The nickname of John Wick is anything but a coincidence and is based on a Slavic myth

Christoph Waldboth Christoph Waldboth Reading time 2 minutes

John Wick spreads fear and terror among his enemies. In the four films, the character has earned a nickname that was chosen very deliberately. What is behind it?

Keanu Reeves, as John Wick, is a sight to behold, even though he was not originally intended for the role. Long black hair, a matching black suit, a gun at the ready, always prepared to take down his opponents. Through his precise way of fighting, he has earned a reputation that has even given him a nickname.

We are talking about “Baba Yaga.” That is what he was called during his time working for the Russian mafia. The nickname is not without reason, but refers to an old Slavic myth that is still told today.

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A witch who brings life and death

Who is Baba Yaga? The figure appears in Slavic mythology and is still very well known today. It refers to a witch, as she appears in fairy tales here, and in some interpretations, she likes to snack on children. However, the origin is older. Baba Yaga is actually not inherently an evil being, but is derived from the Slavic goddess Mokosh, who brings both life and death.

In some depictions, Baba Yaga lives in the forest in a magical hut that walks around on chicken legs. This is how she is portrayed in the game Reka, where you work for her as a young student.

What does this have to do with John Wick? Keanu Reeves’ character travels the world spreading terror. He decides, just like the witch, whether someone lives or dies and seems unstoppable. John Wick also has clear connections to Russia.

Just like the witch, it is never quite clear if he is purely a good figure – because although Wick strives for justice, he can be very brutal against his opponents. However, you can turn to him if you need help.

For his enemies, it holds true: John Wick is just as dangerous as Baba Yaga, as long as you maintain enough distance. All of this likely led those enemies, as well as his allies, to eventually give him this nickname.

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Therefore, John Wick cannot perform magic yet. His weapons of choice are primarily pistols. With them, he has shot his way through four films of a franchise that has grown impressively since the first film. Initially, this film was supposed to have a different name: Due to Keanu Reeves, the film series was named “John Wick.”

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An author is suing Bungie: They allegedly stole the entire story of Destiny 2 shamelessly

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A lawsuit has been filed against the developer studio Bungie in the USA. An author from Louisiana claims that the campaign from Destiny 2 in 2017 is a plagiarism of his fantasy world, which he presented online between 2013 and 2014.

What does Bungie allegedly copy? The author Kelsey Martineau states: He presented a fantasy world on WordPress.com under the pseudonym Caspar Cole in 2013 and 2014. This fantasy world would have been “directly” adopted by Bungie for its campaign in Destiny 2.

In the author’s fantasy world, there is also a Red Legion. The leader figure Yinnerah is almost identical to Dominus Ghaul in Destiny. Both are “social outcasts who become leaders”.

Moreover, both figures want to command a “powerful celestial body above the Earth”; in the author’s world it is the “Tonob Station”, in Destiny 2 the Traveler.

For the author, it is clear: In both worlds, rebels fend off the intruders of the Red Legion from the Earth while total chaos reigns in the background and the cities burn.

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But you also have killer dogs and super weapons!

Does he have any further concrete examples? Both in Destiny 2 and in his world, the “Red Legion” has clear hierarchies. They have members known as “legionnaires”.

Moreover, both factions have battling creatures, similar to combat dogs.

The author also believes that Destiny 2 copied the idea for “powerful weapons” from him. Both he and Destiny feature superweapons.

What does the author want? The author is seeking compensation for copyright infringement. He desires a jury to decide on the case.

The lawsuit document is 53 pages long, as TheGamePost reports.

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Lawsuit casts a negative light on Bungie regarding originality

What’s behind this: The lawsuit actually shows how generic the story of Destiny 2 is: “Evil military power attacks Earth. Calls itself Legion, uses combat dogs and superweapons, wants to conquer something in the sky” – that’s not the most original sci-fi plot of all time; rather, it is truly a standard story.

Also, the fact that the leader is actually a social outcast is a predictable narrative twist.

It’s no wonder that the story of Destiny 2 becomes so simple: Originally, a different story was planned for Destiny 2, involving Mara Sov, the Queen of the Awoken. Her narrative had been epicly set up over years in Destiny 1.

But since this version of Destiny 2 didn’t materialize, Bungie had to whip up an alternative in a short time and it ended up being a wild space rhinoceros.

The thought that someone would then steal these simple ideas from someone else is really unlikely.

Especially since the “Cabals”; the race of heavily armed turtles, had been in Destiny for years. And once you have militarized rhinoceroses, the path to “Dominus Ghaul” is a short one.

One can only speculate, but it is hard to imagine that someone at Bungie is lying awake at night worrying about a lawsuit from a sci-fi author whose work is freely available on a WordPress site. But in court and at sea, one never knows.

Bungie really messed up with the villain “Ghaul” from Destiny 2, as hardly anyone could take him seriously after he got mocked as “Gary”: Destiny 2 – No more Gary jokes

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All online games should take a look at a particularly good feature of Throne and Liberty

Nathalie Schnee Nathalie Schnee Reading time 2 minutes

In Throne and Liberty, you have no communication problems, as all messages can be automatically translated through AI translation in the chat.

What can the feature do? Throne and Liberty has a great feature that can shine particularly in MMORPGs. We are talking about AI translation in the chat. In games where you do a lot with other players, communication is extremely important. Of course, you can use other services, such as Discord. But there are some players who prefer to connect or make arrangements via in-game messages.

When searching for a group for world bosses or dungeons, you can quickly and easily write a message in your own language in the chat, and every other player is able to translate it directly in the game’s chat without an app or other tools. This removes the barriers between international players and enables a unified gaming experience.

What you no longer need to ask in the chat is where to get bait and salt:

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The AI translation is a great feature

How do I activate the feature? There are two ways to enable this function. You can apply the feature directly in the chat by going to the individual message. In the upper right corner, there is a small translation symbol. If you click on it, this one message will be translated for you. This way, you also see in which original language the message was written.

The second method is different. You can also go to “Settings” in the menu and then switch to the “Chat” settings under “Gameplay”. Then you need to check the box for “Auto Translate”. After that, all messages will be automatically translated for you.

In general, accessibility is highly valued in Throne and Liberty. The game offers incredibly many options that can be customized to provide all players with a good gaming experience.

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How does MeinMMO author Nathalie Schnee evaluate this function? The feature is super practical. Although it doesn’t work perfectly yet and sometimes gibberish is translated, I find the automatic translation not optimal yet. However, if you want to translate individual messages, the feature is quite helpful.

It definitely has potential and should also be implemented in other online games. I know some players who are not particularly good at English, and the AI translation comes in handy. But it doesn’t just help with a lack of English skills. In other online games, sometimes half the chat is in Cyrillic, which, as I’ve noticed, annoys many players. This AI feature could provide relief.

Throne and Liberty not only offers a particularly good feature but also many weapons, classes, and more. If you want to learn everything about it, check out our overview of the new MMORPG: Throne and Liberty: All guides for starting in the new MMORPG.

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Forefather of MMORPGs does on October 15 what made WoW Classic successful – but better

Karsten Scholz Karsten Scholz Reading time 2 minutes

The new Legacy server of Ultima Online has a release date! Fans of the 27-year-old MMORPG classic can expect more than just a nostalgic journey to the original Britannia.

When will the Legacy server of Ultima Online launch (Update from October 7, 2024)? On the official website, the developers at Broadsword announced that Ultima Online: New Legacy will go live on October 15, 2024 (via uo.com). What lies behind the classic yet improved gaming experience of Ultima Online is explained in the following original announcement.

Original announcement from August 5, 2024: Four years ago, the Broadsword developers had already announced their intention to provide a kind of Classic Realm for the father of MMORPGs (Meridian 59 was earlier, but Richard Garriott defined the term MMORPG with UO).

Only recently, during the past weekends, did the first beta tests take place (via uo.com). According to the official newsletter (via mailchi.mp), the final launch is supposed to take place in time for the 27th anniversary, likely sometime in September 2024.

Here you can watch the new gameplay trailer for the Legacy server of Ultima Online:

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Ultima Online: Classic Plus

What is included in the Legacy server of Ultima Online? The fundamental promise behind the Legacy project is to let you experience the core roots of the MMORPG with a new server shard, but with certain extras – similar to a “Classic Plus” for World of Warcraft.

  • You can expect the original map of Britannia as well as the core RPG experience of Classic UO. However, the Legacy version is not intended to be a 1:1 replica of a classic server of Ultima Online from year X.
  • On the contrary, the developers are adapting various core gameplay systems. On one hand, they want to improve things that didn’t work well in hindsight with today’s knowledge. On the other hand, they are no longer limited by the technical constraints of 1997, which means they don’t have to adhere to various limitations from back then.
  • Specifically, the developers want to make areas such as the game world, skill and equipment progression, resource gathering, item crafting, PvP, and social interaction more intuitive and engaging.
  • The new Legacy server relies on seasons, each of which is to be concluded with a cataclysmic event. After that, the next opportunity to build a legacy in Britannia will begin.
  • In order to play on a Legacy server, interested parties need an Endless Journey account or an active subscription.
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Trend towards Classic Servers: Ultima Online is not the only MMORPG trying to attract old and new fans with a nostalgic server experience. Old School RuneScape has been doing this since 2013. With WoW Classic, Blizzard has also celebrated great success in this area for almost five years now, and two legendary worlds for Lord of the Rings Online have just gone live again.

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A fantastic game has been developed for the PS5 – you can get it for free now if you have PS+ Extra

Sophia Weiss Sophia Weiss Reading time 2 minutes

In 2021, the shooter Returnal was released as one of the first exclusive titles for PS5 and thrilled players. Now it is available for the first time as part of PS+ Extra for a subscription instead of the full price of 80€.

What kind of game is it? Returnal is a third-person shooter with roguelike elements. The developers are Housemarque and Climax Studios. The publisher is Sony Interactive Entertainment or PlayStation Publishing. The game was released on April 30, 2021, as one of the first exclusive titles for the PS5. On February 15, 2023, Sony brought the game to PC via Steam and the Epic Game Store.

In the game, you take on the role of Selene, who is stranded on an alien planet. Selene naturally wants to escape her predicament, but that is the point: there is no escape, and she will fail repeatedly. With each failed escape attempt, the planet and your equipment change. Thus, no run is like the last one.

In the trailer for the PC release, you can get your own impression of Returnal:

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Finally in a subscription and also really good

How is the game received? Returnal is an overall highly rated game. In the PlayStation Store, the game currently has 11,988 ratings. 86% of those have given Selene’s horror trip either five or four stars.

Reviews are also positive on Steam: While the recent 125 reviews are mostly positive, the game still holds Very Positive with a total of 4,263 ratings.

On Metacritic, it looks similar: The total of 126 critic reviews results in a Metascore of 86. The user score is calculated from a total of 4,156 ratings and stands at 7.4.

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How can you get Returnal cheaper? The game is still available at full price in the PlayStation Store, which is 79.99€. However, if you sign up for a subscription to PlayStation Plus Extra now, you can play the game for free as part of it.

PlayStation Plus Extra is the middle of three different subscription options that Sony currently offers:

  • Essential – 8.99€ in a 1-month subscription
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    • Online multiplayer
    • Discounts
    • Exclusive content
    • Cloud storage
    • Share Play
  • Extra – 13.99€ in a 1-month subscription
    • All Essential content
    • Game catalog
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  • Premium – 16.99€ in a 1-month subscription
    • All Essential and Extra content
    • Classics catalog
    • Game trials
    • PS5 cloud streaming
    • Sony Pictures catalog

You can play Returnal cheaper with the Extra or Premium subscription.

Another former exclusive game for PS4 and PS5 is now getting a remaster on all platforms. However, players are not at all excited about it: Sony announces the remaster of a hit for PS5, but many prefer the original

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Throne and Liberty inherits a problem from Lost Ark, already fighting hordes of bots

Karsten Scholz Karsten Scholz Reading time 3 minutes

The MMORPG Throne and Liberty just launched in the West a few days ago, and already hordes of bots are flooding the game world of Solisium. Are you expecting a second Lost Ark?

Why does Throne and Liberty have a bot problem? There are two reasons it was clear that bot farms would have a strong interest in taking a closer look at Throne and Liberty:

  • Thanks to the Free2Play payment model, the barrier to creating new accounts is extremely low.
  • The real money currency Luzent is closely linked to character progression and the auction house. Therefore, there is a market for players who want to buy Luzent as cheaply as possible.

A similar situation exists with Lost Ark, which is managed by Amazon Games in the West – like Throne and Liberty – and has been struggling with an ongoing flood of bots for years – despite millions of banned accounts and improved methods to track down or make life harder for the cheaters.

We highlighted that bots could be a potential problem for Throne and Liberty in our talk about the new MMORPG with GameStar:

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Fighting Windmills

How is the problem manifesting? More and more reports are surfacing online from players who encounter groups of bot characters in Throne and Liberty farming items in the open world that can be sold in the auction house for Luzent – such as here on Reddit:

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Or in this video on YouTube from NexxPK, where he follows a group of bots during their farming rounds at two in the morning.

How is the community responding? Many players are reacting to the footage with dark humor or sarcasm.

  • KurtySuit writes on Reddit: “I’m glad we have Easy Anti Cheat, the DLSS update and frame generation with DLSS->FSR3 for AMD and 20xx/30xx GPUs is blocked, but at least we don’t have bots /s.”
  • fymp takes it humorously (via Reddit): “As I see you’ve met fhdysidnw83 and fyeueidnriw, they are really nice people.”
  • Publicity-reigns suspects the worst (via Reddit): “This is how it starts… it was a nightmare on the KR server.”
  • Justostius calls for draconian measures (via Reddit): “Now it begins, say goodbye to your item value :D. On the Korean servers, there are now more bots than real players. People who bot should be hung by their *”§”$.”
  • VZzzz is depressed (via YouTube): “NCSoft has done nothing about bots in Aion, and that has ruined the economy in the game. Basically, everything that is not time-limited and player-bound will become completely meaningless for everyone to strive for.”
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How is Amazon Games combating the bots? In an interview with MeinMMO, Head of Third Party Publishing Merv Lee Kwai explained that they constantly adapt and improve their detection methods. However, it’s not just about removing bots; it’s also about adjusting the core systems of the game to make them tougher and less vulnerable to botting activities.

Daniel Lafuente, Globalization Design Manager at Amazon Games, stated elsewhere that they have learned numerous lessons from New World and Lost Ark, which they can now profitably apply to Throne and Liberty.

Among the proven measures is the introduction of a trust system for players. Only those who have this trust status can trade in the auction house with other players. They do not want to disclose other protective systems to avoid giving bots a chance to counter.

Whether all these measures can ultimately be effective remains to be seen. Lost Ark shows that the developers are facing the proverbial battle against windmills. You can read more about it here: Throne and Liberty has “one of the fairest payment models” of all Free2Play MMORPGs according to Amazon Games

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Halo fan goes overboard: Works in his garage for 10 years on a killer vehicle

Benedikt Schlotmann Benedikt Schlotmann Reading time 2 minutes

For 10 years, a former Navy pilot has been working on a Warthog in his garage, inspired by Halo. His Jeep project, realized from an old truck, is the result of unparalleled dedication and passion for the game. He has already received several offers to buy but has rejected them all.

Peter Walczak was an American Navy pilot when he discovered the shooter Halo. Walczak was stationed in Hawaii when Halo 2 came out, and while his buddies explored the island and went to the beach, he sat on an aircraft carrier playing the new game on a faded 12-inch TV. “That was the pinnacle of that gaming era for me,” he says. “Nothing comes close.”

Then, when he saw the iconic Jeep “Warthog” from Halo in the live-action series Halo 4: Forward Unto Dawn, he thought he could build one himself: “How hard can it be?”

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Buying an old truck enables him to start working on the Warthog

But he could only realize his dreams years later. He moved into a house with a large garage. Enough space for his Jeep project. Moreover, a friend of his wanted to get rid of an old truck cheaply. Walczak agreed and bought the old truck:

That was the moment it became real. Before that, I was just a guy with a few sketches. After I wrote the check, I had an old, rickety truck sitting in my driveway. I thought only: ‘What am I going to do with my life? I guess I’m actually building this thing.’

He then took the truck apart with friends and used it as a base for his crazy project, into which he would pour thousands of dollars and 10 years of his life.

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10 years of work poured into the Halo Warthog

What happened next? In 2014, he began to seriously work on his project. He himself tells the English magazine Gamespot that he had to teach himself a lot:

  • He had to teach himself how to securely weld different metal parts together,
  • He also had to master a 3D printer
  • Additionally, he had to familiarize himself with almost all aspects of the truck base.

Walczak has documented much of the creation process of the Warthog on social media. Some have even offered him a lot of money to buy his home-built vehicle. However, he has always declined so far. Walczak explains:

Any price that has been offered to me would only really cover the parts. I just tell them: ‘Hey, that’s 10 years of my life you’re talking about!’

Others also invest a lot of time and money into their passions: For instance, an American was desperate to have a yacht. Since he couldn’t afford the price, he built the yacht in his own garden. You can read more about the impressive project directly on our site MeinMMO: An American designed the yacht of his dreams, could not afford it – So he built it himself in his garden

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20-Year-Old Wrecks His Sports Car Because He’s On His Phone While Driving, Even Kick Is Too Much

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The streamer Jack Doherty crashes his McLaren live on the Kick stream due to his own fault. Instead of helping his friend, he continues to stream and processes the accident as content. This is too much for Kick, and they ban the 20-year-old.

How did the accident happen? Jack Doherty is filmed by his cameraman Michael while driving on the highway in his McLaren. He is looking at his phone the entire time. It seems he is unaware that it is raining and that he is putting himself and his passenger in danger with his high speed.

The car loses traction on the road shortly after he accelerates again and skids from the left lane into the right guardrail. The sports car folds up at the front like a can. Jack Doherty himself does not suffer major injuries, but his friend Michael is bleeding from the head.

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Jack Doherty recklessly handles the consequences of the accident

What happened after the accident? Jack Doherty’s first action after the accident is to pull out his iPhone and continue streaming. He films his friend Michael, who has head injuries, is bleeding, and is presumably in shock.

The Kick streamer then hands him his iPhone and says to him: “Film on the iPhone too.” Then he stands next to his McLaren and has his friend film him as he says: “Oh my God, my car!”

On X there are several clips from the stream showing the accident itself and the events afterward. After a while, Jack Doherty’s friends arrive. He also hands them iPhones so they can film for him.

Eventually, emergency services, the police, and a tow truck arrive. The McLaren is towed while Jack Doherty insists how sad it is that the McLaren broke down just before his 21st birthday.

On his YouTube channel, the streamer then publishes a YouTube video called “we almost died” in which he processes the aftermath of the accident as content. The injuries of his friend are treated in the hospital.

What is the consequence? The streaming platform Kick does not let this recklessness go unpunished and promptly bans the streamer. The reason: endangerment. The ban is permanent.

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How does the community react? The community’s empathy is largely limited. Since Jack Doherty has drawn attention in the past with other provocative actions and is therefore not popular, most people ridiculed the events.

The influencer world also addresses critical words to the 20-year-old. “I can’t suppress the urge to make fun of this idiot,” says the streamer and YouTuber penguinz0 in his video on YouTube.

Streamer star xQc says in a livestream: “I don’t think this guy is hated enough”:

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A malevolent being in Star Wars is more powerful and dangerous than the Emperor – Never appeared in movies and series

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Long before Disney’s acquisition, the world of Star Wars was expanded with books, comics, and games. The story of Luke Skywalker continued, where he faced not only Palpatine but other enemies as well. One being was even more powerful and dangerous than the Emperor.

The following article deals with a character and story that does not belong to the current Disney canon of Star Wars, causing some parts to differ from the story of the prequels.

What kind of being is it? If you have only seen the movies and series, Abeloth will probably be unfamiliar to you, even though she posed a quite powerful threat to the universe.

Abeloth existed almost 100,000 years before Episode 1 and was a servant for The Ones, who can also be seen in the Clone Wars and Rebels series. She became the Mother of The Ones, but eventually realized that she was aging.

Obsessed with her new family, she drank from a well filled with the energy of the dark side of the Force. This made her immortal, but also drove her insane. The Father of The Ones recognized Abeloth’s actions and imprisoned her. She fled multiple times, but was defeated and imprisoned each time by the Son and the Daughter.

After the films, The Ones no longer existed, and Jacen Solo, the son of Han and Leia, accidentally freed Abeloth, who caused the Jedi Order to be in danger with her abilities.

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What abilities does Abeloth have? From the well of the dark side she drank from, she possesses immense power and affinity for the dark side.

  • She is an almost limitless source of power from the dark side
  • Immortality
  • Mind control
  • Force healing
  • Short-range teleportation
  • Great knowledge
  • The ability to live as a parasite in other bodies and switch between them
  • She is also exceptional in lightsaber combat

Luke Skywalker, who was considered the most powerful Jedi and Force user in the books, could only defeat Abeloth with the help of the Sith. However, Abeloth returned multiple times as she was immortal as an entity. This led to several battles the Jedi Order had to fight against Abeloth.

In a final battle alongside the Sith Lord Darth Krayt, Luke was able to defeat Abeloth by eliminating all hosts of the entity. However, the fear of Abeloth remained within the Jedi Order, who sought to acquire the Dagger of Mortis in order to defeat Abeloth if necessary. The dagger is the only known weapon that could kill The Ones.

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Where can I read the story of Abeloth? Several books have been published that tell the story after Episode 6. The one with Abeloth is the 9-part The Fate of the Jedi series.

However, the structures are already established that are not known from the films; to fully understand them, one must have read many of the books beforehand or watched summaries. An overview of all the books can be found on Wookiepedia, which also separates everything into Canon and Legends.

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