Netflix announces new film in The Witcher universe, bringing back the Witcher from the games

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Netflix is working on a new movie in the fantasy universe of The Witcher and is bringing back the voice of the Witcher from the games for the first time.

What is it about? It is about The Witcher: Sirens of The Deep. This is a new animated film on Netflix set in the dark world of the Witcher. So far, nothing is known about the plot. In a clip already released, we only see Geralt and Jaskier, whom you probably know as Rittersporn or Dandelion, talking while sitting by a campfire.

One thing can already be said: Geralt’s voice is already making the hearts of fans of the games race.

You can find out why in this clip – or rather, listen to it:

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The Witcher: Sirens of The Deep – New Movie on Netflix Brings Geralt Back from the Games

Who will play the role of the Witcher this time? Since Henry Cavill has already turned his back on the Witcher universe of Netflix, he will not return for the film. However, Geralt will not be voiced by Liam Hemsworth, the new Witcher of the main series, either.

Anyone who has played the games with English voice acting should be very familiar with the “new” voice: it is Doug Cockle, who has already lent his voice to the Witcher in the video games.

Netflix brings back a fan favorite

For many fans, Doug Cockle is the one true Geralt, at least as far as the voice is concerned. Accordingly, many viewers are excited about this casting in the YouTube comments under the first clip from the film.

  • Z3ROMyth: “It’s great that they brought back the voice actor of Geralt from the Witcher video games.”
  • briarroseella7142: “Ahhhh Doug Cockle as Geralt is so nostalgic – and this scene is so much fun, I love the relationship between Geralt and Jaskier/Rittersporn so much”
  • AThousandVoicesCall: “It just feels so right to have Doug Cockle back. It immediately feels like the ‘true’ Geralt.”

Jaskier will not be voiced by his voice actor from The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt. Joey Batey, the actor from the Netflix series, is still in charge here. It cannot be determined from what has been shown whether more characters from the games will appear and sound like them.

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It remains unclear whether Netflix will bring Markus Pfeiffer on board for the German voiceover. He is not only the German voice of the assassin Ezio Auditore da Firenze, but also the voice of the Witcher Geralt von Riva since The Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings.

For many, The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is still considered one of the best open-world RPGs of all time. Many development studios are striving for its success, but one corporation has taken a questionable path. You can read more about it here: The Chinese mega company uses The Witcher 3 and GTA V to train a new AI that can create games

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A user asked ChatGPT about 15 dumb things and events – This was his response

Benedikt Schlotmann Benedikt Schlotmann Reading time 2 minutes

Someone asked the chatbot ChatGPT what really stupid things are. And he got his answers, and some of them are quite something. MeinMMO lists the 15 things for you.

A user explained that he had a conversation with ChatGPT. He wanted to know from the AI what 15 things are really stupid. The mentioned things may also include things like laws, objects, and historical events. He posted the results on reddit.

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Bottled Water, Daylight Saving Time, and Textbook Prices

What 15 stupid things did ChatGPT mention? Among the 15 points that come from ChatGPT are the following things. Many of these points relate to the USA but can also be indirectly related to Germany:

  • Seizure of assets, even though the police have no right to do so
  • Paying for water, even though it is available everywhere in the world.
  • Printer ink prices, which are far too expensive.
  • Daylight saving time, which is constantly adjusted and robs people of sleep.
  • The war on drugs, which simply does not work in the USA and has achieved little so far.
  • Modern voting systems that still rely on pen and paper instead of going entirely digital.
  • Insurance deductibles
  • Cable television packages: One has to buy/pay for 100 channels, even though one only wants to watch 3 of them.
  • Textbook prices: For university or college textbooks, one sometimes has to pay 200 euros for a single book.
  • Celebrity worship: Why are some people revered like saints or gods when they are just humans.
  • Factory farming.
  • E-waste that is not recyclable and is produced anew every year.
  • Outdated drug laws.
  • Electoral college: A person with the most votes can still lose. This has little to do with democracy.
  • Bottled water: For water, one sometimes pays more than if one were to refuel their car.

How does the community react? Very differently. Some explain that the answers are very US-centric, which is not surprising since chatbots like ChatGPT are primarily trained on English texts. In other points, users contradict the AI. A few of the points are mentioned here as examples:

  • For example, elections with pen and paper are much safer than doing everything digitally. Someone explains: “Paper ballots can be audited, recounted, and verified for accuracy.”
  • Water is free, but the treatment and transport to the apartments is not, and the companies want to be compensated for their work.
  • Some add: The answers partially overlap (13, 14, and 15) and ChatGPT cannot remember its earlier responses.
  • Another one explains on reddit: Bottled water has saved lives worldwide and provided clean drinking water. Theoretically, one could also fill water from the tap into a bottle, but one can never be sure if the water is really germ-free.
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AI is regularly criticized

Many companies are already using AI to automate simple or time-consuming tasks. For this reason, some are even considering putting AI more in the spotlight.

But it is precisely here that the fears of many people arise. They fear that AI could become so good, that in the end they will be left without a job because they are replaced by AI. Particularly in artistic professions, the fear is currently great that jobs will be “rationalized away” and that during the next internal “restructuring” one will be left on the street.

Which jobs are safe from AI? Sam Altman, founder of OpenAI and chief developer of ChatGPT, has spoken out. He explains that 34 professions could never be replaced by AI. Unsurprisingly, these are primarily physical jobs: The creator of the AI ChatGPT reveals which 34 professions AI will never be able to replace

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“I can’t believe I get to experience this” – Genshin Impact players rejoice over new character

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The new character Kinich was added to Genshin Impact on September 17, 2024, and is creating excitement among the player community.

What excites players about Kinich? Genshin Impact is a beautiful anime RPG, but when it comes to mobility, the game still leaves much to be desired. In Genshin, you only have the glider to descent from high positions. However, the way up is quite rocky.

Most players simply climb slowly up the wall while sipping their tea. Others are already trying to trick their way up faster using the abilities of characters like Keqing, Zhongli, or Kaedehara Kazuha. But now help has arrived. The combination of Chiori and the new character Kinich makes vertical exploration a breeze.

Here you see a trailer for Kinich’s home Natlan:

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Genshin Impact: Trailer shows gameplay for Natlan

“I can hardly believe it”

How does the trick work? To soar into the skies with Chiori and Kinich, you first need to execute Chiori’s ability, which will launch you into the air. Then you switch to Kinich to quickly use his ability while you are in the air. It is best to aim at the target you want to move towards. And just like that, you’ll fly up a long distance.

Players have already tried several combinations of Kinich with other characters, but the fastest way to take off into the air is the combination of Chiori and Kinich. The execution of both abilities only takes six seconds. Players are absolutely thrilled about this new mode of movement:

  • Iskaru is excited (via Reddit): “Yooo, this is really cool! I’ve been thinking a lot about vertical exploration abilities when new characters with mobility abilities come out.”
  • hvxomia is amazed (via Reddit): “I can hardly believe that I get to experience this.”
  • NotsosweetNightmare jokes (via Reddit): “The one Electroculus on the roof of Tenshukaku is now trembling in fear.”
  • persianglitch is full of anticipation (via Reddit): “Yooo, that’s an way too good jump, I’m still waiting for the new banner for my server. I haven’t seen Kinich firsthand yet.”
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Genshin Impact is still a very popular anime RPG. Many innovations released with the last update are exciting players. The new characters also seem to be interesting. Soon, a new character with the geo element is also set to join the game. “I fear we are not worthy of her” – A new cat lady enchants the players of Genshin Impact.

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Hearthstone sells insanely expensive skin, community is furious: “60 € for having fewer features”

Cortyn Cortyn Reading time 3 minutes

A new skin is causing trouble for Hearthstone. Because Blizzard has never asked so much money for an “animated image”.

That Blizzard’s collectible card game Hearthstone has a rather “creative” understanding of pricing is no longer new information. However, how high the prices would actually go was something no one expected. Because now you can spend a whopping 60 euros to have your hero become Ragnaros and take over the battlefield. A pretty fiery price, which elicits many reactions from the community – and hardly any of them are positive.

When Hearthstone introduced the Death Knight, the world was still fine:

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Hearthstone introduces the Death Knight as a new class, cinematic reminiscent of Arcane

What kind of skin is this? The Ragnaros skin can be used by both shamans and warriors. As the first “mythical” skin, it is at least visually opulent. Instead of a 2D animation, Ragnaros is completely 3D animated and extends beyond his own portrait. When he attacks, he bursts forth from a lava lake. Upon victory, he engulfs the entire battlefield in fire while the opponent explodes.

The lower half of the battlefield is also completely taken over by Ragnaros, replacing the actual game board with frying pans, volcanoes, and lava.

Visually and technically, this is definitely the most impressive skin Hearthstone has released to date and a real eye-catcher.

As an additional bonus, there are 3 card packs each for warriors and shamans.

Hearthstone Ragnaros Packs Skins
A “bargain,” as they say. For “only” 60 € you will look like Ragnaros.

However, there are also clear drawbacks that people criticize. A popular little feature of Hearthstone is the game boards that can be interacted with – you can click on small things, trigger different animations, or even find little puzzles. If you have the Ragnaros skin, none of that exists. The battlefield taken over by Ragnaros has no interactions, as streamer Rarran pointed out without surprise:

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Whether one is willing to pay 60 € for this – the cost of a new full-price title – is of course another matter. At least the community has a clear opinion.

This is how the community reacts: It is not surprising that the community shows almost no understanding for this skin and is clearly upset on social media or in the Hearthstone subreddit:

  • “I really don’t understand why Hearthstone skins have prices like skins in League of Legends, which I already think are too expensive. They are already expensive at $20 with voice lines, a set of animations, taunts, dances, interactions, and so on.
    For [60 $] you still have to create a whole deck for one of these two classes to at least be able to use [the skin]. The least they could do is include a current meta deck that changes every few months.”     – Refelol
  • “60 $ for a non-interactable battlefield and the normal hero ability. Blizzard has seriously cheated the community with this.” – The_Bridge_Guy
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It is also criticized that the latest expansion did not receive its own game board, which many see as a sign of doom, even if Blizzard denies it. Many are even more annoyed that this missing new battlefield apparently now came into the game in the form of an expensive skin. Therefore, Elune_ writes:

  • “Expansion game boards and cinematics are dead for that.”

Currently, it seems that the developers of Hearthstone are not good at making the community happy. This leads to many concerns that they are only trying to squeeze as much money as possible out of Hearthstone before Microsoft “shuts the game down.” However, this is only an unconfirmed theory, which continues to gain traction through such offerings.

On the other hand, it must be said that this is a completely optional expenditure that brings no benefits at all – except to let the whole world know that you apparently have a lot of money to spare for video games. The “wrong” spending of money seems to be a generational problem anyway.

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“No, the game is absolutely not dying” CEO of Call of Duty competitor comments on player numbers

Cedric Holmeier Cedric Holmeier Reading time 3 minutes

Ubisoft wanted to compete with Call of Duty with its own shooter. However, after a good start, XDefiant fell off and soon suffered from a major cheating problem.

What game is it about? The shooter XDefiant has always reminded its players of the classic “Call of Duty” titles, which still have a large fan community today.

A special feature of the game was the absence of SBMM in XDefiant. The developers consciously left out Skill-Based Match-Making from normal rounds, likely because the system has long been a point of contention among Call of Duty fans.

After the game initially garnered a lot of attention, it quickly fell off. Various issues in the shooter, as well as a major cheating problem, caused frustration for many players. Now, the head has commented on the game’s status in a blog post.

These new things were added with Season 1:

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XDefiant shows all the important things from Season 1 in a new trailer

“We just want it to get better”

Why is the head speaking out? Season 2 is approaching for XDefiant. According to the in-game timer of the Battle Pass, it should start on September 24. The head of the game is taking this opportunity to talk about the plans for XDefiant in the next year and also addresses player numbers.

The biggest challenge for the team right now is likely the netcode. The developers are working on ensuring that a hit is indeed a hit and that players feel less like they were already around the corner when they were hit.

To make this happen, the developers have hired additional expert engineers who are knowledgeable in this area. The development team has thus grown. However, fans are most concerned about how the player numbers look. The head is aware of this.

He asks himself the question, “Is the game dying?” and answers it immediately: “No, the game is absolutely not dying. We know that there are things we need to improve, such as netcode/hit registration and adding more content to progression, but the game is doing well. We just want it to get even better.”

In addition to the update, the developers are also showing a new roadmap with additional factions, game modes, and “Quality of Life” improvements for players.

XDefiant Roadmap for Seasons 2, 3, and 4
XDefiant Roadmap for Seasons 2, 3, and 4

What is the real status of XDefiant? Only the developers really know how the shooter is doing. In the blog post, the developers do not provide specific numbers for XDefiant, but a look at Twitch viewers shows that there are increasingly fewer viewers and streamers interested in the game (via Twitchtracker.com).

On Tuesday, September 17, at peak times, only just over 1,100 viewers were watching the game on Twitch. While one cannot always infer player numbers from the viewers, the community is now worried.

On Reddit, there are even comparisons being made with Anthem and Concord, which had similar posts – including a roadmap just before cancellation. The user Leepysworld even goes so far on Reddit to say: “The game has almost lost all its current relevance in the FPS sector […].”

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Whether XDefiant will gain momentum again with the new Season 2 and the upcoming content on the roadmap remains to be seen. Particularly with the strong competition from Call of Duty, this will likely not be easy. Call of Duty has also recently celebrated its largest beta ever: CoD Black Ops 6 had the largest beta ever, but players say it was not due to the quality of the game

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WoW: Which feature of The War Within is really good? – We want to know

Cortyn Cortyn Reading time 2 minutes

How good is The War Within really? We are asking the MeinMMO community what they think of the current addon for World of Warcraft.

The latest expansion of World of Warcraft has been live for a few weeks now. After the initial hype, the first season has started, and players are slowly but surely returning to the familiar WoW routine. Therefore, it is now time to listen to the community and ask how they are coping with the current expansion of World of Warcraft.

We have therefore prepared a few small surveys on individual aspects of the expansion.

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WoW: The War Within – Shadows Beneath the Surface

Hero Talents – New Abilities with Great Impact

The hero talents are meant to provide more character strength and finer customization. Each specialization has access to two different sets of hero talents, which are mostly inspired by iconic heroes. Hunters can become “Dark Rangers” while Death Knights can unleash their abilities as “San’layn”.

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The Depths – The Solo Dungeon Content

The Depths are a new pillar of the endgame of World of Warcraft, focusing on solo players, although they can also be mastered in a group. Here you can earn powerful gear on your own – at least if you can overcome the increasingly difficult challenges.

Dungeons and Raids – The New Group Content

For many MMO fans, dungeons and raids are the heart of World of Warcraft. 8 new dungeons and 1 raid are available and have already been extensively played. How do you like these new instances? Were they engaging, with interesting mechanics and compelling loot?

The Warband – One Account, All Together

The Warband is the new system that consolidates your account. Progress is now tied to your account, no longer to individual characters – this includes reputation, as well as quest progress, unlocks, and achievements. Additionally, there is a large bank that all members of your Warband share.

The Game World – Khaz Algar

Khaz Algar and thus The War Within consists of 4 new areas. You start on the Isle of Thorn and then work your way through the Resonating Depths and Healing Falls to the Neruber Kingdom Azj-Kahet, experiencing many visually diverse areas.

The Story – The Beginning of the World Soul Saga

The War Within is just the beginning of the story surrounding the World Soul and the grand plan of Xal’atath. Even though the expansion has just been released, the main story can already be completed (largely). How did you like it?

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The War Within – The Whole Expansion

In conclusion, we want to know how you find the expansion as a whole. Are you enjoying The War Within? Does the latest addon meet your expectations, hopes, and wishes? Or does WoW fall far short of what you had hoped for?

If you would like, you can also write in the comments what you think of the individual features or how you justify your choices. With a bit of luck, your comment may appear in the next article.

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The Lord of the Rings on Amazon changed two of the most powerful characters and that’s a problem

Christoph Waldboth Christoph Waldboth Reading time 2 minutes

In the series The Rings of Power, two well-known and powerful characters from Tolkien’s universe undergo various changes. This may not seem severe at first glance, but it could have significant impacts on Middle-earth.

Which characters are involved? Galadriel and Elrond are certainly among the most powerful characters in Middle-earth. Both belong to the race of Elves and possessed one of the powerful rings.

In Peter Jackson’s films, which deal directly with the book adaptation The Lord of the Rings by J.R.R. Tolkien, Galadriel is portrayed by Cate Blanchett. Elrond, on the other hand, is played by Hugo Weaving, who himself is not interested in the new series.

In the series The Rings of Power by Amazon, we see significantly younger versions of the two characters. They are played here by Morfydd Clark and Robert Aramayo.

And although it is not a bad thing that the series is taking its own path and not slavishly adhering to Jackson’s film universe, it does take liberties when it comes to Tolkien’s source material. This leads to the point where the balance of Middle-earth is at risk.

Currently, the 2nd season of the Amazon series is running – watch the trailer here:

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The Rings of Power Season 2 – SDCC Trailer for the Latest Season of the Amazon Series

Galadriel and Elrond are different from what you know

Where are the differences? Fans of the books may have furrowed their brows while watching the series. Especially regarding the relationship between Galadriel and Elrond, The Rings of Power makes several changes.

In the series, Galadriel is not yet the exalted and mystical Elf as portrayed by Cate Blanchett. She is younger, a ruthless warrior, and driven by revenge.

Their relationship is marked by conflicts. And this is exactly where the problem lies: The conflictual confrontations between the two may be exciting and dramatic – but they do not belong to the source material.

Elrond loses significance as a character and is mainly there to bear conflicts. The tension between him and Galadriel is also accompanied by strange romantic undertones – this too is far from Tolkien’s original work.

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Why is this a problem? If Elrond and Galadriel were merely insignificant supporting characters, all this would not be a big issue. However, they belong to the most powerful characters in Middle-earth. The conflict between them can have consequences for the entire world and jeopardize the alliances between the peoples and tribes.

This contradicts the starting situation at the beginning of The Lord of the Rings. There, the relationship between Elrond and Galadriel is different. It is characterized by long-standing mutual respect. How this is supposed to fit together is known only to the showrunners of The Rings of Power. On MeinMMO, you can find a power ranking of the 9 companions from The Lord of the Rings – feel free to stop by and let us know your opinion.

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Pokémon GO: 3 complicated Pokémon can now be easily evolved

Max Handwerk Max Handwerk Reading time 2 minutes

Today begins the Psychic Spectacle in Pokémon GO. It is well-suited for evolving 3 Pokémon.

What’s happening in Pokémon GO? In Pokémon GO, the Psychic Spectacle starts on September 18. This brings, among other things, the debut of the strong Dynamax Tanhel.

But aside from that, a lot of Psychic monsters are joining the game, and a new cup is running, fitting for the event. And with those, you can casually evolve a few Pokémon.

We will show you which ones they are.

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You can now easily evolve 3 Pokémon

Some Pokémon in Pokémon GO require you to use them as a buddy and fulfill various requirements during that time to evolve them. Some of these fit well with the Psychic Spectacle.

Knarbon to Crimanzo

How to evolve Knarbon? You can evolve Knarbon into Crimanzo by using it as a buddy and then defeating 30 Psychic-type Pokémon. You don’t even have to use Knarbon in battle; it’s enough for it to be your buddy.

It’s very suitable that the Psychic Cup is currently running, where only Psychic Pokémon with up to 1,500 CP are allowed. If you complete some battles there, you’ll quickly have the 30 monsters together.

However, the event does not help with Knarbon’s second evolution, Azugladis. For that, you need

Rasaff to Epitaff

How to evolve Rasaff? It’s the same game as with Knarbon: Defeat 30 Psychic (or Ghost) Pokémon while Rasaff is your buddy, and you can perform the evolution. Of course, you always have to have the necessary candies.

Once you’ve done that, you can secure your new Epitaff.

Note: For such battle tasks, it is always worthwhile to challenge friends and quickly complete the battles against each other by choosing the right Pokémon.

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Galar-Flegmon to Galar-Laschoking

How to evolve Galar-Flegmon? Choose it as a buddy and then go on a catching walk instead of switching to PvP league. Because: To evolve to Galar-Laschoking, you simply need to catch 30 Psychic Pokémon while Galar-Flegmon is your buddy.

The alternative evolution to Galar-Lahmus, on the other hand, requires 30 Poison monsters. Unfortunately, you won’t have an easier time with that during the event.

What else is coming up? The Psychic Spectacle not only changes the wild spawns but also adjusts the power sources. You will now encounter a level 3 boss for the first time instead of the usual level 1 bosses. And if you want to defeat the new Dyna-Tanhel, you should primarily rely on a strong Fire Pokémon.

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The Chinese megacorporation uses The Witcher 3 and GTA V to train a new AI capable of creating games

Benedikt Schlotmann Benedikt Schlotmann Reading time 2 minutes

Tencent has introduced an AI that aims to significantly simplify game development. Critics fear that many games will soon look the same.

What kind of AI is this? The Chinese company Tencent has presented a project called “GameGen-O”. The goal is to simplify the process of game creation and generate content with AI. Tencent is regarded as the largest Chinese company in the gaming sector and is even considered by many to be the most powerful gaming company in the world.

However, this time it’s not about opponents or graphics generated by an AI, but about the development of a game engine that is to be created by AI. This could ultimately reduce the time needed to develop games.

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AI training model uses data from more than 100 open-world games

What exactly does GameGen-O do? GameGen-O is meant to enable the generation of a range of high-quality elements such as characters, dynamic environments, complex plots, and events. This is intended to simplify the game development process, thereby reducing development time and the resources required. This is pointed out by the Polish magazine Gry-Online.pl. The official English GitHub page is currently offline or unreachable.

The training model uses data from “more than 100 next-generation open-world games.” Productions such as The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, Grand Theft Auto V, Cyberpunk 2077, and Assassin’s Creed: Valhalla are mentioned. You can get a first impression on YouTube, where the project was presented in more detail:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3WFdYFmDyuo
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Faster development and fear of layoffs

What advantages does the AI have? An AI like GameGen-O could significantly speed up the game development process. After all, we are talking about the development of an engine, depending on the project, taking several years.

What concerns are there? Some users fear that many games will become more reproducible and generic. To understand this, you only need to watch the linked video above. In the end, all games look alike or remind one of games on Steam that seem to consist of the same “Unreal Engine” building block set.

However, there are others who see the problem elsewhere: Such AI projects could ultimately put thousands of people out of work who have been involved in the development of new engines or projects for years. Just recently, thousands of people in the USA lost their jobs because they were replaced by an AI: AI is currently making more than 4,000 people unemployed because it can save 20 million euros per year

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He is a millionaire and does not even own a house: Timothy Armoo shows how differently Generation Z thinks

Gerald Wessel Gerald Wessel Reading time 2 minutes

Timothy Armoo represents a new type of millionaire, typical of the other values of Generation Z.

Millionaire and no house, where does he live? Timothy Armoo does not provide exact details on this, but the 29-year-old Brit has enough money in the bank after selling a company he co-founded (in the influencer marketing industry), at least 10 million euros. With that, he can practically pay for any rent or hotel for an extended period.

By the way, he grew up in one of the poorest districts of the metropolis. He shared this and more in an interview with CNBC.

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Rich and traveling a lot

Why doesn’t he buy a house? He claims to see no point in it. He lives a rather simple life and does not indulge in luxury. In addition, he spends only about half of the year in his hometown of London. Otherwise, he travels a lot. But even here, less often than expected. Although he once took a first-class flight, it was already a special event.

He is not the only wealthy person who thinks this way. Billionaire Elon Musk has stated that he also lives rather Spartan most of the time, as you can read here in a post of his on x.com. He also owns a rather typical house for his wealth class, but only uses it for events:

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What does Timothy Armoo do with his money? He primarily invests it, but in two very different ways. On the one hand, he puts it into classic funds, on the other hand, he also invests directly in more exotic industries. For example, he mentions a company involved in mango cultivation in Kenya.

I enjoy exploring various ways to spend and invest money.

However, he once had a million pounds (about 1.2 million euros) cashed out to keep as a rainy day fund. It has been difficult for him to adjust to not being poor and realizing:

Even if I should lose all other money, whether through bad investments in cryptocurrencies, gambling, or something foolish, I would still have this.

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EA FC 25: 10 Strong Defenders in Ultimate Team You Shouldn’t Underestimate

Thomas Dummer Thomas Dummer Reading time 2 minutes

The best defenders in EA FC 25 do not always have the highest ratings and should not be underestimated. Some defenders can compensate for their weaker defensive stats with other attributes.

What does the Defensive stat mean in FC 25? The Defensive stat in EA FC primarily informs you about how good your player is at winning the ball from the opponent in duels or intercepting passes from the opponent. A player’s defense is composed of the following values:

  • Interception: how well a player can anticipate and position themselves for the opponent’s passes
  • Header Precision: how accurately a player’s headers are placed
  • Defensive Awareness: how wisely a player behaves defensively when controlled by AI
  • Fair Tackles: how well standing tackles are executed (range, success rate, ball control after winning)
  • Slide Tackle: how well diving, ground tackles are executed (range, success rate, ball control after winning)

What else is important for a center-back? In addition to defending, the player should also have good physical attributes to succeed in direct (running) duels on the ground as well as in the air. These include:

  • Strength value, to prevail in duels
  • Speed stat, to keep up with fast strikers in sprint duels
  • Height and/or Jump value, to assert oneself in aerial duels
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EA SPORTS FC 25 | Official Deep Dive into Gameplay

10 strong defenders you shouldn’t underestimate

By taking a look at the defensive stats and physical attributes, we have identified ten strong center-backs for FC 25, who, due to their ratings, are not among the top-rated defenders.

The players with the highest ratings in our list have a maximum rating of 85 and are therefore not listed in the top 100 best players for FC 25.

The best 100 players and all important information about ratings can be found here: EA FC 25 Ratings: All information about release, leaks, and predictions

However, you should not underestimate the following defenders, as they have strong values and good playstyles. In the table, you can find the most important aspects of their defensive suitability.

Player
(Rating) – Club		DefendingStrengthSpeedHeight (in m)JumpingAnticipationClub
Nico Schlotterbeck (85)8584771.9191SilverBorussia Dortmund
Jules Koundé (85)8680841.8090/FC Barcelona
Éder Militão (85)8579851.8691/Real Madrid
Ronald Araújo (85)8587821.8892SilverFC Barcelona
David Alaba (85)8578791.8086SilverReal Madrid
Kalidou Koulibaly (84)8590761.8681SilverAl-Hilal
Fikayo Tomori (83)8581841.8592SilverMilano FC (Milan)
Micky van de Ven (82)8384881.9389/Tottenham Hotspurs
Dávid Hancko (81)8182781.8884SilverFeyenoord Rotterdam
Jean-Clair Todibo (80)8082811.9089SilverWest Ham United

What does the “Anticipation” column in the table mean? This refers to the crucial Anticipation playstyle for defense. If your player possesses this playstyle, the chance of successful tackles followed by ball control is significantly higher.

At the start of FC 25, only a handful of players have this playstyle as Playstyle+ (Gold). However, even in Silver, it provides a considerable advantage in duels and should therefore be mentioned.

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With this, you have an overview of strong defenders who may not belong to the top tier of defenders, but should still be very good at the start of FC 25. Some may be very expensive in Ultimate Team, while others you should be able to afford. To avoid costly mispurchases, you can plan your team in advance: EA FC 25: Squad Builder – Comparison and guide for your perfect team

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Hype around New World: Open Beta of Aeternum achieves what hasn’t happened in a long time

Karsten Scholz Karsten Scholz Reading time 2 minutes

The open beta of New World Aeternum is already having a positive impact on Amazon Games. Clearly, the testing phase in September 2024 was able to significantly raise anticipation for the new version of the MMORPG.

What happened after the open beta? After the testing phase ended on September 16, 2024, the player numbers of the Steam version of New World noticeably increased – reaching up to 6,868 simultaneous active players at times (via steamdb.info).

While this is still far from the all-time high at the original launch in September 2021 (913,634 simultaneous active players), it is still noticeably higher than in the previous weeks (about 4,900 to 5,000 simultaneous active players during peak times).

Here is the trailer for New World Aeternum and the new console version:

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Trailer for New World Aeternum announces console version

Visible anticipation from console players

Is that all? Nope! There is also movement on PlayStation 5. In the ranking of the currently most pre-ordered games for PS5, New World Aeternum has worked its way into the top 16 with both versions (Standard and Deluxe) since the open beta (via store.playstation.com).

According to toto77170, New World was not even in the top 50 after the official announcement of Aeternum (via Reddit). This statement cannot be verified. However, various comments under the post indicate that several players decided to buy New World because of the beta:

  • ShingetsuMoon writes (via Reddit): “I pre-ordered it on PlayStation after playing the open beta. I really had a lot of fun with it! And I loved the crafting.”
  • dtwnfunkystuff also wants to play Aeternum (via Reddit): “I had a lot of fun with the beta. I didn’t pre-order but I will buy it one or two months after the release.”
  • gouji is also on board (via Reddit): “I pre-ordered the game immediately after the beta. It’s so much fun!”

In addition, there is a lot of general positive feedback from the community about the open beta, which MeinMMO has already reported on. Such a positive atmosphere was last seen in the New World community before the launch of the “Rise of the Angry Earth” expansion.

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What new content is included in New World Aeternum? The new version of New World aims to transform the MMORPG more into an action-RPG. With the update, gameplay and the user interface will be adjusted and improved for the console. The combat system is set to be significantly more action-oriented, and controllers are also expected to be better supported.

New content includes a 10-player raid for the first time, a faster leveling system, and solo trials in the endgame. New character archetypes and an extensive PvP zone are to be included in the expansion. Story fans can look forward to a new dialogue system and an improved storyline. All information about the launch on console (PS5 and XBOX) – release, map, new content, PC version, and price of New World Aeternum.

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6 Games like Genshin Impact

Marie Friske Marie Friske Reading time 5 minutes

We have gathered games similar to Genshin Impact in a list for you. We present 6 titles that you might enjoy if you also like the well-known RPG from HoYoverse.

Is there a competition for Genshin Impact? At the launch of Genshin Impact, the game was continuously compared with Zelda: Breath of the Wild. However, Genshin quickly became the absolute frontrunner in the gacha universe and earned its own right to exist.

Other developers have now followed suit, so HoYoverse is no longer the sole representative of its kind in the global market. There are some new game titles that are definitely worth at least a look. Therefore, we have created a comprehensive list of similar titles for Genshin fans that might appeal to you.

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1. Honkai: Star Rail

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What kind of game is this? Honkai: Star Rail also comes from HoYoverse and is a space RPG.

In it, you play as a Trailblazer who embarks on a journey through the galaxy together with their companions from the Astral Express, exploring various worlds like the dream planet Penacony.

In contrast to Genshin Impact, Honkai: Star Rail focuses even more on single-player gameplay. Additionally, the battles here are turn-based. However, the games are similar in many other aspects. You summon your characters through the gacha system, level them up, and utilize their special abilities in combat.

You can read more about it in this opinion article: Honkai: Star Rail takes itself less seriously than Genshin Impact – But is just as lovable

Play Honkai: Star Rail if you like the following about Genshin Impact:

  • Design of characters and worlds
  • Artifact and weapon system
  • Leveling up, dungeons, and special events
  • Puzzles that unlock chests in the game world
  • Strong story
  • Gacha system with 5-star and 4-star characters
  • Focus on single-player content
  • Beautiful game world to explore
  • Free to play
  • Web and in-game events

2. Tower of Fantasy

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Tower of Fantasy Launch Trailer PS5 PS4

What kind of game is this? The story takes place on the planet Aida in the future. There, humans built a tower to extract the material Omnium. However, there was an incident that had fatal consequences and destroyed large parts of civilization.

Similar to Genshin Impact, you explore the world, fight against monsters, and play through the main story. However, the focus here is even more on multiplayer elements, and you will encounter other players in your world. As a nice extra, you can customize the appearance of your character.

Play Tower of Fantasy if you like the following about Genshin Impact:

  • Anime style
  • Free to play
  • Gacha system
  • Stronger focus on multiplayer aspects
  • 2 rarity tiers of characters
  • Exploration of the open game world
  • Action combat system
  • Glider to fly through the air
  • Events

3. Wuthering Waves

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What kind of game is this? It is an open-world and adventure RPG from Kuro Games. In Wuthering Waves, you play as a Rover who becomes embroiled in a war between the Resonators and the Tacet Dissonances.

You explore the game world, fight with your team of three characters against enemies, collect Echoes, and play through the main story, as well as daily challenges and numerous side quests.

You can obtain new characters through the gacha system. Some characters can also be earned for free. Furthermore, co-op allows you to fight bosses together with other players and farm rewards.

Play Wuthering Waves if you like the following about Genshin Impact:

  • Glider that allows you to fly through the air
  • Action-packed combat
  • Characters with special abilities
  • Anime style
  • Open game world to explore
  • Gacha system
  • Free to play
  • Co-op elements
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On the next page, there are more games inspired by the concept of Genshin Impact waiting for you. Additionally, we offer you a glimpse at comparable titles that are expected to be released in the coming years.

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The head of Battlefield has a plan to save the series: Everything should return to how it was before

Lydia Lydia Reading time 3 minutes

Battlefield 2042 was released in 2021, plagued by technical issues and received a lukewarm response from the community. With the upcoming installment, everything is supposed to be better. Studio head Vince Zampella reveals to IGN how the new Battlefield will differ from its predecessor.

Where is the information coming from? Although the new Battlefield game has not been officially announced yet, Vince Zampella, the head of Battlefield and co-founder of Respawn Entertainment (Titanfall 2, Apex Legends), has revealed some details about the future of the franchise to IGN.

According to Zampella, Battlefield is set to return to form with the upcoming installment and bid farewell to some unpopular changes from Battlefield 2042.

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Battlefield is set to return to its roots

What will change in Battlefield? With the still-untitled upcoming installment, Battlefield is expected to return to a modern-day setting and leave behind the world wars and distant future. This is intended to restore the series to its former glory and connect with previous highlights:

I mean, when you look back at the peak of Battlefield, it’s the era of Battlefield 3, Battlefield 4, when everything was modern. And I think we have to return to the core of what Battlefield is, do that outstandingly well, and then we’ll see where it goes from there.

According to Zampella, Battlefield 3 and 4 are the installments that best embody what the series represents, the “peak of Battlefield-ness.” For players, it evokes nostalgia, but also for him personally and for the teams behind the scenes.

Unpopular features from Battlefield 2042 will not return

However, it’s not just the setting from which they want to distance themselves from the problematic predecessor, Battlefield 2042. They also plan to phase out some features that were not well received by fans:

Battlefield 2042 launched with 128 players per map and eventually reverted to supporting maps with 64 players. The upcoming installment is expected to maintain that. Zampella states: “Yes, the 128 players, did that make it more fun? […] We test everything based on what is the most fun.”

The maps would be different once they reach a certain size, according to the studio head. It’s a different playing field that must be taken into account during design. Now they are creating something that is more in line with the earlier Battlefields.

The “specialists” from Battlefield 2042 were also not well received by players. In the new installment, they plan to return to the proven class system. Zampella explains that he was not involved in Battlefield 2042 and is not aware of the background.

However, he assumes that the team wanted to try something new. Not everyone liked that, but one has to try such things. “It didn’t work. It didn’t fit,” he summarizes. Classes are the core of Battlefield, so they return to that.

Head shows first image of the new Battlefield

What is known about the new Battlefield? While Zampella has a lot to say about how the upcoming installment should not be, EA has remained tight-lipped about details regarding the new Battlefield. However, the studio head shows the first official artwork of the game, from which fans can already draw some conclusions.

Battlefield Concept Art
Concept Art for the new Battlefield from EA via IGN

It exudes a certain Mediterranean flair, so it could possibly take place in Italy or France, among others. The burning forest could indicate that natural disasters will play a role in the upcoming installment.

Additionally, ship-to-ship battles and helicopter battles are hinted at in the background, which could again be part of the game.

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While there is currently no release date, a program is set to be announced next year that will involve the community in the development. They need to win back the community and regain their trust, Zampella states.

With the upcoming installment, EA is planning a significant departure from Battlefield 2042. The announcements come just before the 3rd birthday of the shooter. You can read about what the situation looked like nearly a year ago here: Battlefield 2042 will turn 2 years old in November – Has the shooter made a comeback?

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As a child, he was mocked as a ‘fat nerd’, today 3 million people play his game on Steam, PS5, and Xbox

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A Swedish developer has just made a strong start with his survival game Core Keeper on Steam as well as PS5 and Xbox Series X|S. As a child, he was apparently mocked for his passion for games.

What game is it about? The survival insider tip Core Keeper celebrated its release at the end of August 2024 after two and a half years of early access and made a really strong start:

  • At launch, more than 34,000 players were playing simultaneously on Steam
  • In the first week, Core Keeper sold over 250,000 copies
  • On Steam, the survival sandbox also impresses with a rating of 91% positive from nearly 30,000 reviews

Fredrik Präntare is the founder and CEO of the Swedish studio Pugstorm, which is behind Core Keeper. He recently shared a new milestone of his game on X – and suggests that the path to this success was not always easy.

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Developer says: “This is completely crazy for me”

What milestone has the game reached? According to a post from September 16, 2024, Core Keeper has exceeded the impressive mark of 3 million players. The official X account states: “We are so happy to have you on this journey.”

Präntare shared the post and added some supplementary words to it.

You can check out the post here:

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Translation: “This is COMPLETELY crazy for me. From being called a ‘fat nerd’ as a kid, to creating maps for Heroes 3 and WarCraft 3, to having a game with more than 3 million players… Thank you all – my wonderful team and I are more than grateful!”

In the comments, many users congratulate Präntare, including other developers who see themselves reflected in their colleague.

  • kinbdogz works at Mojang on Minecraft and writes: “As someone who made a bunch of maps for Warcraft 3 as a kid, which probably started my journey in the gaming industry, I can really relate. Congratulations!” (via X)
  • Jim T Myhre Kjexrud works as an artist on Terraria: “I also started messing around with the WC3 editor. Made a few maps that circulated in my friend group, but never posted them online.” (via X)
  • Not only the map community from WarCraft 3 feels addressed. One user writes: “As a former fat nerd:”, followed by a GIF of a saluting Jack Black (via X).
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While Präntare pokes a little fun at his younger self, he also shows that following your passion can pay off – even if others may not always understand it. Additionally, he continues the trend that indie developers seem to be the most surprised by their success: He thought 10 people would play it and he would have to work normally again: But a million buy his 1st game on Steam

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EA FC 25 preload for PS5, Xbox and PC is here: All info on download and size

Thomas Dummer Thomas Dummer Reading time 2 minutes

If you have pre-ordered EA FC 25 on PC, PS5, or Xbox and want to play on time, you can already download the game beforehand. The preload is now also available for the PS5. We will tell you how much storage space you need to expect on the platforms.

Update from 18.09.2024: We have updated the file size of FC 25 for the PS5.

What is the preload? With the preload, you can install the entire game EA FC 25 beforehand to be able to play on time at release. You should ensure that you free up enough storage space beforehand.

Who is eligible for the preload? The preload is intended for players who have pre-ordered FC 25. It doesn’t matter whether you chose the expensive Ultimate Edition with 7 days early access or the simple Standard Edition.

However, it is important for the early download of FC 25 which console (PlayStation or Xbox) you are playing on or if you are playing on PC, because the preload has different start times.

You can read all the important information about the upcoming web app here: EA FC 25: Web App Release – Everything about launch, access, and leaks

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FC 25 Ready for Download: Start and Size

All Important Information About the Preload on PS5

When can I download FC 25 on PS5? Since the early hours of September 18, pre-order customers on PS5 can download the new FC 25. The download should start automatically if you haven’t set anything else.

You just need to start your PS5 and make sure that you have enough storage space available so that the download can start and finish without errors.

How large is the download on PS5? FC 25 has a file size of 53.49 GB. Therefore, the PS5 version has the largest required storage space.

All Important Information About the Preload on Xbox

When can I download FC 25 on Xbox? In terms of preload, Xbox players, as in FC 24, are ahead again in FC 25. The preload was already available at the end of August. Therefore, pre-order customers of the Xbox versions can already download FC 25 now.

How large is the download on Xbox? On X, users have shared screenshots under a post from the “EAFC 25 News” page showing the file size for Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S.

  • The file size for FC 25 is 43.1 GB for Xbox One (via X.com)
  • The file size for FC 25 is 48.1 GB for Xbox Series X|S (via X.com)

All Important Information About the Preload on PC

When can I download FC 25 on PC? PC players can also already take advantage of the preload for FC 25. A post from the well-known leaker Fut Sheriff on Instagram displays a screenshot that dates the start of the preload for PC to September 12. (via Instagram)

How large is the download on PC? MeinMMO does not have an exact file size. Due to the similar file size of FC 24 for Xbox and PC from 2023, we assume that the storage space for FC 25 on PC is also between 43 and 48 GB.

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Are there known issues with the preload? So far, there have been no reports of any problems. If there are issues with the preload, we will inform you and potentially provide solutions. If you are looking for a solution on how to put together a good starter team in Ultimate Team, we have a guide for you here: EA FC 25: Squad Builder – Comparison and Guide for Your Perfect Team

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WoW World First Race: US Guild Limit has already defeated 4 bosses before Echo and Method are allowed to participate

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The race for the World First Kill in World of Warcraft has begun. However, the Americans are almost done, while players in Europe cannot even start playing yet.

In World of Warcraft, things are heating up as the mythical version of the raid “Palace of Nerub-ar” is accessible. This also coincides with the race for the “World First Kill” of Queen Ansurek, the final boss of the raid. While the European guilds are impatiently waiting for the start, American guilds are already halfway through the raid.

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This is the current status: As of the time of the article (September 18, 2024, 09:15 AM), the following ranking exists in the race for the First Kill of Ansurek and the clearing of the raid Palace of Nerub-ar:

  • Team Liquid is the only guild to have defeated 4 / 8 bosses.
  • Poptart Corndog and XD have defeated 3 / 8 bosses.
  • Melee Mechanics, Vodka, Vesper, and Nurfed have defeated 2 / 8 bosses.
  • Following them are numerous guilds that have only defeated 1 / 8 bosses.

Currently, most professionals are doing what are called “splits” – they visit the raid on heroic difficulty to obtain as good gear as possible before tackling the new bosses.

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This is also true for the European players, such as those in Method, who just started a few hours ago. Many are currently in Mythic+ or heroic raids to quickly acquire good gear.

If you want to follow the current races live, you can do so here:

Why do American guilds have such an advantage? This is due to the time difference and the fact that the weekly maintenance works take place at different times. While the maintenance in Europe typically ends on Wednesdays between 8:00 AM and 11:00 AM German time, it has already occurred in America nearly 12 hours earlier.

This leads to American guilds being able to start the mythical raid significantly earlier than European players.

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Isn’t that unfair? Yes, it is, and this has been criticized from all sides for a long time. Many find it unfair that some guilds can start almost a full day earlier, giving them a significant advantage. This restricts fairness.

However, there are also advantages for the European guilds, although it is debatable how substantial these are. Due to the later start, many bugs that commonly exist in mythical raids have already been fixed. Additionally, European guilds can already draw on the experience of the American guilds, allowing them to defeat the first bosses much faster. This can become an advantage, as players are still quite refreshed when they reach the tougher bosses.

What do you think of the World First Race? Does it bother you that it starts at different times? Or can you overlook this circumstance and still follow the race with interest?
In line with the start of the season, WoW has actually introduced some big buffs and nerfs to shake up the balance once again.

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Civilization 7 explains why after 33 years they are changing a fundamental principle of the series, although this scares everyone

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In Civilization 7 (PC, PS5, PS4, Xbox, Switch), Firaxis will change the foundations of the franchise, altering something that has remained constant since the first Civilization in 1991: before the game starts, players choose a civilization and a leader and play both from 4000 BC to modern times. With Civilization 7, this will be different.

What is the major change? In an interview with Techradar, Dennis Shirk, the Executive Producer of Civilization 7, talks about the new “Leader” mechanic and the civilization change in Civilization 7:

In previous Civilization games, players chose a leader and their civilization at the beginning of each game and played with both throughout the entire game. Earlier, there was only one leader per civilization, later players could choose from multiple alternatives.

But in the real world, it has never been the case that a civilization and a leader remained so constant as in Civilizations 1 to 6. And Creative Director Ed Beach wanted to reflect this historical leadership change and also a shift in culture within the game.

Therefore, they made one of the biggest changes in the game, a change that is also scary because it has been so consistent over the decades.

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Even ancient Rome changed over the centuries

Why change this? The Creative Director has always used the Roman Empire as an example, the Producer says in the interview:

He used ancient Rome, the Roman Empire, as his prime example when he presented the game. In antiquity, there was, for example, ancient Rome in the real world, which spread new ideas, evolved, had its own golden age, so to speak in gaming terms, and eventually grew too large. There were internal crises, corruption, economic crises, and possibly even plague. They had barbarians at the gates who invaded, split the empire, and eventually scattered it to the winds. The seeds of the Roman Empire are everywhere, across Europe, North Africa, and in some places around the rest of the world.

Leaders have their own skill trees

This is the consequence: In Civilization 7, players will get to choose both their civilization and leader in two instances within the game. Whenever a new overarching age begins.

These are the advantages: Because leaders in Civilization 7 also have their own skills that differ from those of the civilizations and have their own skill tree, players can tailor the leaders to their gameplay enjoyment throughout the three ages.

There will also be alternative leaders who focus on different aspects.

In a blog post, ancient Rome is cited as an example, evolving first into the Norman Empire and then into the French Empire. Instead of Julius Caesar, Napoleon will ultimately be the leader.

Another example shows India under Ashoka, which remains India throughout all 3 ages, albeit in different forms.

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This impact it has on players: The Producer says that the change makes Civilization 7 significantly different from its predecessors. What worked in parts 4, 5, and 6 will not work in Civ 7. It is a “New puzzle to decipher.”

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Civilization evolves over time and adapts to new competing games

This is behind it: What the Producer sells here as a “revolution” is actually an idea that competing titles have raised regarding Civilization 7. Because Civilization 6 was released in 2016, and since then, quite a bit has changed in the 4X genre:

The fact that Civilization 7 deviates from this constant after 31 years is certainly also due to the fact that there are now serious competing titles. Anyone wanting a taste of the new mechanics of Civilization 7 before the game releases on February 6, we recommend Millenia: Anyone waiting for Civilization 7 can grab a brilliant alternative on Steam for 20 € – I have already played 264 hours

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“Sounds like Concord” – A detail about Bungie’s new shooter makes players believe in a terrible flop

Dariusz Müller Dariusz Müller Reading time 2 minutes

There are new details about Bungie’s next shooter “Marathon”, but this reminds some players of Concord, a terrible flop from 2024.

What is Marathon?

Now new information about Marathon has come to light, but the latest details are making players skeptical. They are reminded of the failed Sony shooter Concord.

Here you can watch the announcement trailer for Marathon:

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Marathon Announce Trailer PS5 & PC

Not a hero shooter, but also not free-to-play

What are these new details? The online magazine “TheGamePost” reports that some sources have told them that Bungie is currently considering $40 as the purchase price for Marathon.

The game is also said to be based on classes and not a hero shooter. This aligns with a leak that circulated a few days ago on X.com. It stated that Marathon will have 4 heroes, but they will be customizable classes.

Furthermore, the core gameplay of Marathon is described as “similar to Escape from Tarkov, but with a Bungie twist.”

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Fans have to think of a terrible flop

What do players say about the new information? The new details were summarized in a post on X.com. There, players share their thoughts and show skepticism.

One user writes: “$40 sounds like Concord.” This is a hero shooter that was released in August 2024 and flopped brutally. Just a few days later, Sony decided to take Concord offline again.

Concord cost $40, which surely played a role in the shooter’s failure, as many other hero shooters are free-to-play. Other users also mention Concord in their comments or even suspect a quick death for Marathon.

Others, however, point out that Helldivers 2 also costs €40 and was a great success at release.

Just in August, industry insider Jason Schreier spoke about Marathon and compared it to another terrible flop from 2024. According to Schreier, the shooter is “in no great shape” and the developers were pessimistic: Insider report on Bungie’s new game after Destiny 2 sounds terrible, compares it to a huge flop from 2024

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Danny DeVito played a mean prank on Arnold Schwarzenegger on set: “I felt terrible”

Christoph Waldboth Christoph Waldboth Reading time 2 minutes

Arnold Schwarzenegger has acted in many movies and usually did so very confidently. However, while working with Danny DeVito, he played a prank on him that threw the actor completely off track for a short time.

Throughout his career, Arnold Schwarzenegger celebrated many successes. Movies like Terminator, Total Recall or Predator are cult today. He also tried his hand at directing, which was less successful.

In two films, he starred alongside Danny DeVito. Initially in 1988 in the highly successful film Twins, a few years later again in Junior. Even during their first collaboration, the two actors, who could not be more different at first glance, became good friends.

This led to DeVito playing a nasty prank on his colleague on the set of Junior.

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Trailer for the sci-fi classic ‘Terminator 2 – Judgment Day’ with Arnold Schwarzenegger

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What did the prank look like? Danny DeVito knew about Schwarzenegger’s fondness for cigars. He himself also enjoyed smoking them. During a lunch break on set, DeVito gave his friend a cigar that Schwarzenegger smoked immediately.

What he didn’t know was that it wasn’t a normal cigar. DeVito had prepared it with marijuana and said nothing about it. Schwarzenegger felt the effects quite quickly and returned to the set completely stoned.

As a guest on the podcast ImPaulsive, the actor described his experience as follows:

Suddenly I forgot all my lines. I even forgot that I had filmed the scene in the morning. When they said to me: “Arnold, this is a continuation of the scene we filmed in the morning,” I said: “I can’t even remember what we did in the morning.” I said: “I don’t remember anything.”

Arnold Schwarzenegger on the ImPaulsive Podcast

It got even worse. For the next 90 minutes, Schwarzenegger was forgetful and could only focus on work again when the effects of the cigar wore off. He felt terrible because he had forgotten his lines and thought he had wasted everyone’s time on set.

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How was the matter resolved? Only when Schwarzenegger could think clearly again did he see DeVito and also the director Ivan Reitman grinning and giggling. Schwarzenegger realized that he had become the victim of a prank.

To this day, he cannot remember those lost 90 minutes. Junior was released shortly after in 1994 and became a commercial success. Arnold Schwarzenegger will always remember the filming – even though, or precisely because he forgot part of it. By the way, Arni did not get a big role for Marvel – because he was too small for it.

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