Hollywood icon already appeared for Marvel and DC on camera, does not believe that such ‘damned cartoon universes’ shape a career

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The famous Hollywood actor Russell Crowe believes that actors are mistaken who expect Marvel and DC to change their lives. He responds to an interview from a colleague.

What interview did he respond to? In early 2024, Madame Web premiered with lead actress Dakota Johnson in theaters. The film flopped completely and became one of the worst Marvel movies:

  • On IMDB, Madame Web only scores 4.0 out of 10 possible points. Only The Fantastic Four from 1994 and Captain America from 1990 received worse ratings on the platform.
  • On Rotten Tomatoes, the film even scores only 11 out of 100% with critics. At least it gets a recommendation of 57% from fans.

In an interview with Bustle, Dakota Johnson lamented over the major failure. She blames the creative management of the Sony company for it. For Johnson, it is the director and the actors who determine the creativity in the film, not a committee:

You cannot make art based on numbers and algorithms. I have felt for a long time that the audience is extremely smart, and the executives have started to believe that they are not. The audience will always be able to recognize bullsh*t.

For her, it has definitely been an experience to be in such a film. However, she already knows that she will never again stand in front of the camera for such films. Just recently, GQ Magazine asked Hollywood legend Russell Crowe what he thought of his colleague’s opinion.

You can watch the trailer for Madame Web here:

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Madame Web – The Official Trailer for the Marvel Movie

Russell Crowe does not consider comic book adaptations to be career-defining

What did he respond to Johnson’s interview? Russell Crowe himself has a lot of experience in the comic book hero universe. He has appeared in Man of Steel, Thor: Love and Thunder, and Kraven the Hunter. However, for him, these were just jobs that did not significantly influence his career:

These are jobs. You know: Here is your role, play the role. If you expect this to be some kind of life-changing event, then you are here for the wrong reasons.

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For him, these are just “damn universes for cartoon characters.” They may be gigantic films of significant size, but as an actor, one should not expect to achieve a great breakthrough with such films.

Russell Crowe can look back on a turbulent Hollywood career. He has already appeared in numerous films, including Cinderella Man from 2005. He injured himself so severely while filming that he still feels the pain 20 years later: Russell Crowe trained intensely for a role, even fought against real opponents – Still has pain almost 20 years later

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“Game Deserves the Hype” – Crimson Desert Surprises with Nearly 1 Hour of Gameplay, Exciting Fans

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After Black Desert, Pearl Abyss is now focusing on a pure single-player game with Crimson Desert. An almost one-hour gameplay video has now surfaced, giving the first impressions of the game. Many viewers are excited.

What kind of video is this? The gameplay video was uploaded on IGN’s YouTube channel and shows around 52 minutes of what you can expect from the game. Crimson Desert had already made an appearance at gamescom 2024 and uploaded several trailers of boss fights as part of that. However, there hasn’t been a gameplay video of this length until now.

Here you can find one of the boss videos:

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Crimson Desert: Boss fight against the Queen of the Stone Back Crabs in the gamescom trailer

However, the IGN video features other elements besides the bosses that are in focus:

  • The protagonist of the game is Kliff. In the video, we see how the hero navigates through the world of Pywel and what challenges he faces.
  • There are numerous dialogues where the voiced protagonist interacts with various characters.
  • From idyllic small towns to vast grasslands, different corners of the world are represented in the video.
  • He encounters a group called “Black Bears” and demonstrates his combat techniques against them.
  • A character named Shakatu is present, who is obviously not human. 

The video is recorded in 4K quality and stands out for its beautiful visuals. This excites not only us but also many viewers in the comments section.

You can watch the IGN video here:

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Fans are thrilled with the graphics in Crimson Desert

What are viewers saying about the gameplay material? The video seems to be very well received. After just 30 minutes, the YouTube video had 12,000 views. In the comments, there are many admirers of what is shown in the trailer.

For JoeyGaming..both the graphics and the showcased gameplay are at another level. In his opinion, the game “totally deserves the hype.” Many agree with him, including GlanHuman. He thinks that Crimson Desert is the first RPG after The Witcher 3 that is worth playing.

A user named raptorrex cannot get enough of the particle effects. For Rurouni_Jayanth, the combination of open world, combat techniques, and music is perfect.

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There is also some criticism of the shown gameplay. User Rabbit finds it annoying that the sound of footsteps is the same on every surface. In many RPGs, the sound is adapted depending on whether you are on rocky ground or grass.

For crazyooma, the sprinting looks too aggressive. There are some minor details that players do not like. However, the overall mood in the comments section is rather positive.

What bothers some, however, is that Crimson Desert currently has no release date. The RPG is slated for sometime in 2025. On MeinMMO, you can find out what we know so far about the new game from the makers of Black Desert: Crimson Desert: Release, Trailer, and Gameplay – All information about the action-adventure with open world

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The developers of Helldivers 2 have finally understood what fun is – increasing the damage of a weapon by 275%

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In Helldivers 2, the developers are now taking a different approach to weapon balancing. This topic has been hotly debated from the start, but now a turnaround is expected. The first ideas have now been presented by the developers.

What problem is there currently with Helldivers? The developers of Helldivers 2 are currently working to overhaul their game. Their main focus is on weapon balance, which has been an eyesore for many players since the game’s launch.

After some unfortunate updates, the developers promised to repair their game within 60 days. Players are not dissatisfied with the basic game itself, but rather with the fact that all weapons in the game feel too weak. When a weapon is strong, it is likely to be nerfed quickly.

In their new patch, which is set to be released on September 17, the developers will significantly improve some weapons.

The next patch will also address flamethrowers. It will also get fiery with the war bond “Flame of Freedom“

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Helldivers 2 shows in the new war bond ‘Flame of Freedom’ fiery democracy

Four Times the Damage and No Nerfs

Which weapon is it about? The railgun in Helldivers 2 will be significantly improved in the next patch. The weak point damage (in English Durable Damage) will increase from 60 to 225. These numbers refer to the safe mode of the railgun.

In unsafe mode, the weapon now deals 250% more damage when fully charged, instead of just 150% more damage. If the weapon is not fully charged, starting from September 17, when the patch is released, it will deal 150% extra damage instead of 50%.

The weapon will receive no nerfs or other downgrades with the patch. As developer Niklas Malmborg explained in response to a question on X.com, the time for charging will remain the same.

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Is it only about the railgun in the patch? No, the developers also want to buff other weapons with the patch. For example, the damage of flamethrowers will be increased by 33%. On Discord, Johan Pilestedt writes: “The update we are bringing to market now is a much larger, holistic measure to realign gameplay […]”

He further describes that many liked weapons like the flamethrower, the railgun, and the R-36 Eruptor because they handled well against heavily armored opponents. This was not planned back then but should make a comeback now.

Pilestedt also writes on Discord that a squad of “madmen” equipped with four flamethrowers should be able to take down a bile titan in the future. The patch, which is set to be released on September 17, is expected to be exciting. Lastly, players thought that the new faction would finally come into play: Helldivers 2: A third faction enters the galactic war, but Over-Earth says: It was just a system error

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He is the biggest Fortnite streamer on Twitch: But he loses the World Cup and has to listen to people say he’s too old at 20

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Over the weekend, the finals of the 2024 World Championship in Fortnite, the Grand Finals of the FNCS Global, were played. The prize pool was 2 million $. The star of Fortnite, Twitch streamer Cody “Clix” Conrod, finished only eleventh and had to endure a lot of comments. This is because he previously called a colleague on Twitch “too old.”

What kind of tournament was that? The Grand Finals of the FNCS is the World Championship of Fortnite:

  • The World Championship took place on September 7 and 8 in Fort Worth. The prize money was 2 million US dollars.
  • 50 duos played 6 matches against each other over 2 days. They qualified for the World Championship through national tournaments.
  • In the end, the players who survived the longest and scored the most eliminations according to a points system won.

Clix doesn’t hold back on anything:

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17-Year-Old and 16-Year-Old Become World Champions

Who won the World Championship in Fortnite 2024? The winners were 17-year-old American PeterBot and 16-year-old Mexican Pollo. They share $400,000 in prize money.

Twitch star Clix (20) and his partner Veno finished only eleventh, earning $24,000 in prize money.

A German duo consisting of rezon ay (the one with the water damage) and Vadeal came in 18th place and received $20,000. Vadeal is, according to NoWay, the strongest German Twitch streamer overall.

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Twitch Streamer Relentlessly Rides the “Too Old Clix” – Calls him a Boomer

Here’s the mean part: The 20-year-old Clix had to endure comments from Twitch streamer NickEh30, who co-streamed the tournament on Twitch, saying that he belongs to the old guard now.

Although NickEh is also 29 years old, he relentlessly critiqued Clix’s (20) age. He claimed that Clix appeared ancient compared to the 17-year-old PeterBot:

“This really shows that Clix has gotten old. When you see someone like him [PeterBot], you realize just how much Clix has become an old boomer. How old is he now? 20? -. That’s crazy. It’s such a different way of playing, so much faster, so much more attentive.

Clix is 29 in Fortnite years. He is an uncle, an old man, no wonder he can’t make it into the top 10 in Fortnite anymore. Uncle is a Zoomer-Boomer.”

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Why is he doing this? NickEh says Clix made fun of him and his age when they played together and called him old. Although Clix apologized for this, it wasn’t enough for NickEh. Therefore, he wanted to clarify a few facts now.

Clix has apparently matured a lot in recent years and handles things more confidently as an older individual. In May 2023, we reported on how he struggled to cope with a ban: Fortnite bans the largest Twitch streamer (18) – He says: He trembles, has withdrawal symptoms, can barely breathe.

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CoD Black Ops 6 had the largest beta ever, but players say it wasn’t due to the quality of the game

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Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 is currently celebrating the conclusion of the most successful beta ever. In four categories, the test has set a new milestone. However, players do not believe that this is due to the quality of the game.

Why was it the most successful beta ever? The new Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 has set a new record in four categories. The two beta weekends resulted in a huge influx of players and ranked the test number 1 among all CoD titles in the following categories:

  • #1 total players
  • #1 total hours played
  • #1 playtime per person
  • #1 most played number of matches

For this reason, the developers declared the beta as the “largest Call of Duty beta ever.” However, players are not convinced that the statistics are comparable to previous installments, especially because they did not find the new Call of Duty outstandingly good.

Here you can check out the multiplayer of Call of Duty: Black Ops 6:

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Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 shows its new multiplayer in the trailer

Another reason is said to have secured the success of the beta

What do players think? On Reddit, user Shandowarden shares the developers’ image of Call of Duty. In the comments, instead of pure praise for the “best” beta, there are rather sober comments attempting to explain why the Call of Duty beta was so successful. They believe that the player influx can be attributed to two reasons.

The main reason that many players attribute to the success of Black Ops 6 is the Gamepass. Among fans, it has long been no secret that players want to use the Gamepass to save themselves from the most expensive Call of Duty ever.

The Gamepass allows players to play the new Call of Duty for very little money. Many players were also able to play the beta at no additional cost thanks to the Gamepass. For just one euro, users could sign up for a trial subscription and thus try out the new Black Ops.

But a second reason is also frequently mentioned on Reddit. Users point to the cancellation of the exclusive PlayStation beta. Players who have played Call of Duty on PlayStation have always had a certain period of exclusivity in testing the new CoD over the past years.

This year, there was no such exclusivity, which also contributed to increasing player numbers in the first days.

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Did the game receive poor feedback? No, in the post on Reddit, many users describe that they had a lot of fun with the new part of Call of Duty. The beta was generally well-received, and many users want to also check out the finished game thanks to the Gamepass.

However, some found it more difficult to adapt to the new Omni-Movement and wished for a return to slower, more classic parts of Call of Duty, as you can read in our article: “No room to breathe” – CoD Black Ops 6 is so fast that fans wish for a change

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Players in the MMORPG SW:TOR commemorate the actor of Darth Vader with a ceremony

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In SW:TOR, players have come together to honor the actor of Darth Vader. Several events, all organized by users, have attracted many players.

Who is it about? James Earl Jones was an American actor and voice actor, who is especially known to English-speaking audiences of the “Star Wars” films for his role as the voice of Darth Vader.

According to his management, the actor has passed away at the age of 93 in his home in Dutchess County, New York (via Gamestar).

For Star Wars fans, he has long achieved cult and legend status as the voice of Darth Vader. In the MMORPG Star Wars: The Old Republic, players recently gathered to honor him.

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Star Wars: The Old Republic – “Deceived” Cinematic Trailer

Player Memorial for Players

What was this memorial like? Star Wars fans called for a memorial for James Earl Jones in their own MMORPG, Star Wars: The Old Republic. On the planet Tatooine, fans of the voice actor of Darth Vader gathered on Tuesday evening to commemorate him in a ceremony. The event took place on the American server Star Forge.

Players met at the designated location, lined up, and knelt in honor. The initials JEJ were also formed by the players, as can be seen on Reddit.

The action was planned solely by the players without help from the developers and was reportedly well-attended. On Reddit, it is stated that the server had 6 instances, as many as this planet has probably never had. In SW:TOR, a new instance opens up as soon as too many players are at one location. Therefore, it is unfortunately not possible to see all players at one place at the same time.

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Are there more events planned? Yes, players on the American server Star Forge are planning another memorial on the planet Yavin IV. However, this will take place at 02:00 AM German time on the night from Saturday to Sunday.

For everyone who still wants to participate, you will find the ceremony on Yavin IV at the communal camp where the quest givers for the daily missions are located. So the place you go to when leaving your fortress on Yavin IV.

The memorial in honor of James Earl Jones was not the first of its kind. The players of Star Wars: The Old Republic regularly come together to honor deceased actors. Recently, players also honored the actor of Darth Vader who embodied him under the armor but never lent his face: This is how SWTOR players honor the late actor of Darth Vader

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MeinMMO is looking for freelance authors for gaming (m/f/d)

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We are looking for freelance writers who can support us from home.

With MeinMMO, we reach over three million people every month who share our enthusiasm for gaming. Here you will find articles and videos featuring stories, guides, opinions, recommendations, or interviews.

Who are we looking for?

We are looking for freelance writers who can help us with daily reporting and who enjoy sharing their knowledge in the gaming field. Here’s what you should bring:

  • a knack for exciting stories
  • a great passion for gaming and everything around it
  • a willingness to dive deep into subjects and research
  • you use social platforms like Twitter, Reddit, and TikTok
  • you enjoy writing
  • a willingness to work on weekends to cover current news

This is a plus, but not a must: You already have experience in the media field. This could include: a personal blog, work for another website, a personal channel on Twitch, TikTok, or YouTube.

What’s it about?

Are you constantly engaged with games? Do you eagerly follow events like the Summer Game Fest to see what will be played next? Are you active on Reddit, Discord, and Twitter to track discussions and information about games? Would you like to work in a modern online editorial team?

Then working at MeinMMO is the perfect fit for you!

We are particularly looking for topics related to:

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The working method: You independently research exciting stories in gaming communities and on the official channels of publishers. Together with the editorial team, you plan the topics you will report on. You use analytical tools like Google Trends to find the most pressing topics for our readers. You write articles that fit MeinMMO and our community.

The times: You can work for MeinMMO for a few hours at least three days a week. Up to 20 hours per week are possible.

The payment: The fee is calculated in the news room on an hourly basis, not per article or based on word count.

What do we offer?

  • Access to a successful gaming editorial team
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  • Variety, as each topic brings something new
  • Regular coaching in data analysis and storytelling
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LoL: Team wins spectacular 1st Championship title – It will be their last, as Riot takes away the USA their own league

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In League of Legends the championship in the USA was held over the weekend, on September 8. The team FlyQuest, filled with players from Europe, faced Team Liquid in the finals of the US League in LoL. This will be the last championship won in the LCS.

This was the match: In the LCS, two teams dominated in 2024, FlyQuest and Team Liquid. The otherwise strong Cloud9 disappointed in 2024 and will also miss the LoL Worlds.

Team Liquid is built around the experienced South Koreans Impact and CoreJJ, who have been playing in the USA for a long time.

FlyQuest relies on Europeans, with Belgian Bwipo on the top lane and Polish Inspired in the jungle.

In the Spring Split 2024, FlyQuest was leading in the regular season, but Team Liquid won the title. In the Summer Split 2024, it was the exact opposite.

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Heart-stopping finale of the LCS decided by minions

This decided the match: The final match in the series ended spectacularly, as the gameplay action was actually with Team Liquid. They were close to tearing down FlyQuest’s base, which was desperately trying to defend their Nexus.

But Team Liquid’s attack left their own base defenseless, and FlyQuest’s super minions managed to destroy Team Liquid’s Nexus. It was an exciting finale, as can be heard from the loudness of the casters and seen in the cheers of FlyQuest’s players.

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For Quest, it was the first master title in the LCS.

Riot Games strips the USA of its own league

Why was it the last? The LCS is being dissolved in its current form. Starting in 2025, a “Super League” will be created in North and South America. The league of the USA, the LCS, will be merged with the Brazilian league CBLOL and the Latin American league LLA. A new “Super League” will emerge.

The league will consist of 2 teams from the LLA, 6 teams from the CBLOL, and 6 teams from the LCS.

FlyQuest and Team Liquid are likely to stay, along with 4 other US teams: 100 Thieves, Cloud9, Dignitas, and Shopify Rebellion. According to new reports, Immortals and NRG will likely leave the league. However, this is not yet official.

Bwipo is one of the interesting players in LoL. The Belgian has a long and wild career behind him. Time and again, fans write him off, but he keeps shining and becoming the “main character”: LoL: No team wanted him anymore – A year later, he dominates the USA

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The new race in WoW now has an ability that closely resembles SWTOR

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Earthen in World of Warcraft have spontaneously gained a new ability. This reminds of a very different MMORPG – namely SWTOR.

The Earthen of World of Warcraft are the latest allied race to join the Horde and Alliance with the completion of the campaign of The War Within. They are firmly integrated into the story of the new expansion, but eventually gain their “freedom” and then join the two factions.

However, there was a problem with the Earthen, as they lacked a property that every other character in the game has. For Blizzard, this was the reason to quickly create a new racial ability that is now active in the game – and some may remind one of the MMORPG SWTOR.

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WoW: The War Within – Shadows Beneath the Surface

What was the problem? When the Earthen became playable and the first heroes began playing their stone dwarf, something problematic became apparent: Earthen cannot regenerate mana in the conventional way, as they can hardly consume any food.

A significant problem for all healer classes that rely on mana and want to “tank mana” in dungeons or raids. Because without mana, no healing spells can be cast, and waiting for natural mana regeneration takes a lot of time.

This is what Blizzard has done now: The Earthen were given a new racial ability via a hotfix that solved this problem. The ability “Quiet Contemplation” allows the character to regenerate all health points and all mana over the course of 20 seconds.

The ability has no cooldown, so it can be used whenever needed. However, like ordinary food from other races, the ability requires the character to remain seated in the meantime.

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Why does this remind of SWTOR? In Star Wars: The Old Republic, each character class has its own ability to regenerate. This was a channeled ability where a character might meditate or check their equipment. Especially among the Sith, the “Wrath” ability was quite cool and ensured that even the “Down Times” between fights were a visual highlight.

Star Wars: The Old Republic
In SWTOR, characters had special regeneration abilities – just like the Earthen in WoW now.

After the Earthen had a quite difficult start due to the lack of proper regeneration, it seems to have improved now, and the new allied race meets all the requirements to become your next main character. Have you already created an Earthen and leveled it to level 80? If you still need to unlock the Earthen, we have a guide for that here.

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Actress tells everyone that a film was a flop, while it was a huge hit – That didn’t go down well with James Cameron

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The actress Edie Falco played the role of Frances Ardmore in the film “Avatar: The Way of Water.” Since she filmed her scenes years before the release, she thought the film would be a flop because she heard nothing about it. However, the film was a box office hit.

Who is Edie Falco? She achieved her acting breakthrough with her role as Carmela Soprano in the HBO series “The Sopranos.” She became known to a wider audience as nurse Jackie in her own series Nurse Jackie.

In 2022, she landed a role in James Cameron’s “Avatar: The Way of Water.” Here she played General Frances Ardmore.

Director James Cameron has shaped many great film franchises. Among them, the Alien films:

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“I never know what’s going on in my life”

Edie Falco made headlines a year before the actual release of “Avatar: The Way of Water” when she announced that the film must have been a flop since she hadn’t heard anything about it.

Why did Edie Falco think the film was a flop? Edie Falco is an actress who takes on and finishes many projects in succession. In her usual working style, she says she films her scenes, says goodbye to everyone, and then is done with the job.

The scenes in which she appears as Frances Ardmore were filmed four years before the film was even released, in 2018. Shortly after filming, however, she did not hear from the film and drew her own conclusions.

What does director James Cameron say about it? Director James Cameron himself was not pleased with Edie Falco’s false claims. Edie Falco describes in an interview from the podcast “The Jess Cagle Show with Julia Cunningham” (via SiriusXM):

“I heard directly from the source who was with him: When he heard that I said it wasn’t going well… I got in a lot of trouble for that.”

She further justified her misconduct (via SiriusXM): “All I said is that I’m an idiot. I never know what’s going on in my life.” She said this also in the “many calls from many very important people.”

Furthermore, Edie Falco mentioned that it was never her intention to upset anyone or even suggest that the film would not do well.

How successful was the film actually? In reality, “Avatar: The Way of Water” was a crowd puller. With a revenue of $2.32 billion, the film ranks third among the highest-grossing films. Moreover, it is the highest-grossing film of 2022.

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Edie Falco stepped into a minefield with this action, even though it was not intended. James Cameron was understandably not very pleased with the actress’s statements. In his film “Titanic,” he was also not satisfied with everything: James Cameron regrets a scene in Titanic after 20 years because it is said to have harmed the dignity of the survivors

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“This is the best day of my life” – Players celebrate new features for the MMORPG Elder Scrolls

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It is worth creating a new character in Elder Scrolls Online again, as the old tutorial is coming back and players are celebrating it! But that’s not all, as Update 44 brings many new features.

What are the new changes to the tutorial? In Elder Scrolls Online, several things are being restructured with Update 44. Instead of the quest “The Adamantine Gates,” the tutorial will now use the first chapter of ESO’s main quest line “Soul Shriven in Coldharbour” again. This is already pleasing some players on Reddit.

  • Vaverka writes (via Reddit): “The original tutorial is back! Soul-Shriven Bros, we have won!”
    Necrowanker replies (via Reddit): “This is the best day of my life.”
  • FoldableLawnChair says (via Reddit): “I am very much looking forward to the companions, but the old tutorial […] is the part I long for the most.”
  • SkidOrange says (via Reddit): “Oh my God, finally. It’s been so long since I’ve seen that. I should have waited with creating my last character so I could see it again (:(.”

Beginners can now also enjoy the original tutorial and can chat with the old hands. And anyone who wants to indulge in nostalgia can now create a new character to relive the old tutorial.

Here you can see the trailer for Elder Scrolls Online from the Summer Game Fest again: 

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Cheerful trailer for the Summer Game Fest shows you what makes Elder Scrolls Online at its core

Update 44: New Companions and More!

What else is announced for Update 44? The excitement over the comeback of the old tutorial is great, but that’s not all that makes ESO’s heart beat faster. Especially exciting is that with Update 44, two new companions are being introduced: “Tanlorin” and “Zerith-var.” 

The two provide a passive bonus when they accompany you on adventures. You can also activate the benefits permanently by completing the unique achievement of the respective companion.

  • Tanlorin: This companion helps you with lockpicking. With him, you not only have more time but also a higher chance of picking the lock. Additionally, the lockpick breaks less often. 
  • Zerith-var: gives you a kind of radar that alerts you to bags of loot during your adventure journey. 

How can you find and recruit the new companions? If you have an ESO Plus membership, you will receive both allies for free upon release. Otherwise, you will have to purchase the two with Crowns in the Crown Store. 

Once you have the new companions, you can find Tanlorin in Auridon and Zerith-var in Shadowfen to recruit them. 

Update 44 for Elder Scrolls Online will be released on October 28, 2024, for PC and Mac.

What is planned for PvP? The usual three-way battlegrounds are now a thing of the past, giving way to large two-sided encounters. The previously played mode “4 against 4 against 4” will likely only be available during special PvP mini-events in the future.

However, all other known modes will remain available to you. Additionally, there will be a dynamic “4 against 4,” which consists of four players each and will be a ranked mode. Furthermore, you can explore seven new exciting maps in that mode.

Moreover, a “8 against 8” standard mode with reinforcements will be introduced. Two teams of eight players each will participate. Thus, Update 44 brings a lot of variety for fans of Elder Scrolls Online.

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What else does ESO have in store for us? Apart from the features mentioned so far, the new update brings some additional improvements. When you plunge into the battle in the sewer tunnels, you will now be appropriately rewarded. The new activity and reward system will also be adjusted: The Golden Endeavors allow you to grab extra loot within a certain time frame.

Update 44 is about to be released on October 28, 2024, for PC and Mac, and on November 13, 2024, for Xbox and PlayStation. If you missed the current Update 43, you can find everything important here: https://mein-mmo.de/en/elder-scrolls-online-update-43-is-live-on-all-platforms-featuring-home-showcase-and-new-content-for-the-endless-archive,1163270/

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Baldur’s Gate 3: Player collects barrels throughout the game to get rid of 3 annoying wannabe wizards

Sophia Weiss Sophia Weiss Reading time 2 minutes

In Baldur’s Gate 3, players have extreme freedom. One of them has now used this to explosively eliminate 3 annoying wannabe wizards. And in the process, pushed his graphics card to its limits.

What did the player do? In a post on reddit, user j_mcgay shares a 01:07 minute long video. It shows how he places hundreds of oil and explosive barrels in Act 3 of Baldur’s Gate 3 in front of Sorcerous Sundries, a shop for magical artifacts, just to eliminate three annoying NPCs as spectacularly as possible.

The aforementioned three NPCs stand in front of the shop around a well and perform magic tricks around the clock without regard for losses. This annoys a significant number of players, which they express on Steam, among other places.

j_mcgay’s solution? He blew them up. But not just like that:

The redditor planned the attack back in Act 1 – he collected all the explosive barrels he came across from the very beginning, for hours on end. The resulting explosion even temporarily causes the game’s framerate to drop to a maximum of 1 frame every 10 seconds. According to his own statement, the poster even anticipated that the game or the PC would crash.

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Baldur’s Gate 3 is 1 year old and to celebrate the creators share your dirty secrets

NPCs so annoying that players become hoarders

How annoying are the three NPCs? The characters that annoy people so much are Astoundo the Greater, Astoundo the Lesser, and Salamander. The three entertain a crowd with their magic tricks. They are extremely loud and incredibly self-important.

Those who search for the three on Google find no wiki entries but primarily posts about how annoying they are and how community members get rid of them:

  • No more magic tricks outside Sorcerous Sundries is the title of reddit user Reddie25’s post, in which he gets rid of the three.
  • Finally some peace and quiet names Beneficial-Chard6651’s video on reddit, in which he provides that peace and quiet with a significantly smaller explosion.
  • In the steam post linked above, even more players are annoyed about the three wizards.

So the trio is really annoying.

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How does the community like the latest solution? j_mcgay receives broad support for his action. Players celebrate the absolute overkill with which the player tackled the problem. This is reflected in the now over 9,000 upvotes and 480 comments.

LostCaptSiniseAgain is surprised that the graphics card survived the spectacle. Commentator the-truffula-tree expresses surprise that his iPhone managed to display the video. Mawgac jokes that this is the first time a fake explosion has triggered real explosions. He is presumably referring to the smoking graphics card after the sequence.

Ok-Row-6131 and wolvesight joke about the city guards attacking the player characters. City guards are known for taking on a group that ignites mini-nukes in Baldur’s Gate.

Big explosions have thrilled the Baldur’s Gate 3 community since the game’s release. The first real spectacle was provided by a gnome player just a few days after the official release, when he blew up the goblin camp: Baldur’s Gate 3: Player collects explosive barrels for 8 hours for 1 minute of fireworks

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A Survival MMORPG on PS5 lets you become a dinosaur, fulfilling a long-awaited fan wish

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Players of the survival MMO Path of Titans (PS5) have long wished to be able to build their own nests. The developers are already diligently working on it, as a sneak peek of the new feature reveals.

What kind of game is Path of Titans? It is a survival MMORPG from the Australian development studio Alderon Games. The game is still in development but already offers unrestricted crossplay on Nintendo Switch, Xbox Series X|S, PS4, PS5, PC, and mobile.

Path of Titans offers a wide variety of animals, including large and small hunters like the T-Rex or Deinonychus (the actual inspiration for the Jurassic Park velociraptor), herbivores like Iguanodon and Stegosaurus, as well as flying reptiles and marine reptiles.

A new feature that the developers are working on is nests: Fans have long requested this. Now the developers have revealed in a short sneak peek how they will be integrated into the game.

You can watch the trailer here:

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Path of Titans: Developers of the Survival MMORPG on PS5 showcase a feature that fans have long desired

New Family Tree and More

How does the new mechanic work? For the first time, we see babies hatching from eggs. While this may not sound like much, it expands the game with completely new elements. Plus, it just looks damn cute.

Subadult and adult animals will be able to build nests all over the open world. Set nesting spots provide the best conditions, as nests require specific materials. These materials are plentiful in these areas.

We can add other players to our family tree in two ways:

  • If we encounter a young player, we can invite them to our nest. This works across species as well.
  • Alternatively, we can invite another player to hatch directly as a baby of our species.

As long as families stay close together, they receive a growth boost. To protect our nest from hungry predators, we can hide it with plants and other objects.

When is the update coming? The developers emphasize that the update is still in active development and will not be released anytime soon. Whether it will be ready in 2024 remains to be seen.

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In the multiplayer segment, Path of Titans is not the only game that lets us slip into the skins of dinosaurs. However, the selection in single-player games is quite limited. A new project might offer relief, read more about it here: “Can’t wait to play as Samurai-Dinos” – In a new action game on Steam, you roam Japan as a T-Rex

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“I have my very own mission” Fritz Meinecke finally reveals his role in 7 vs. Wild

Cedric Holmeier Cedric Holmeier Reading time 2 minutes

At 7 vs. Wild, it was unclear what role the founder Fritz Meinecke would play in the new season. In a new video, he talks about his role?

Who is it about? Fritz Meinecke is the founder of the survival show 7 vs. Wild, which every year sends a diverse group of participants into the wilderness to survive.

The German survival expert is also the face of the series and has participated in all seasons so far. While he excelled in seasons 1 and 2, he had to give up early in season 3 together with his team partner Survival Mattin.

In the new season, the 35-year-old no longer competes as a candidate, but takes on a special role.

One of the participants in this year’s season of 7 vs. Wild is LetsHugo, you can learn more about his success here:

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Part of the organization, but still on a mission

What role does Fritz Meinecke take on in the new season? This time, Fritz Meinecke is involved in the organization, as he reveals in the new video on the series’ YouTube channel. His exact role is multifaceted.

In the preparation, he drew on many experiences he gathered as a participant over the last few years. He was also involved in the location scouting and has been considering with the team since October 2023 how the new season should look.

On site, according to his own statements, Meinecke has his own mission, which he does not want to disclose in detail yet. He will be in the area during the suspension period, and his skills as an experienced geocacher will likely come into play.

On the “playing field,” as Meinecke calls it in the video, he has likely prepared things. This could also involve the crashed airplane that Meinecke’s team has placed there according to the scenario. However, the survival expert continues to refrain from going into detail.

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Will the candidates meet Meinecke? Yes, Fritz Meinecke will meet the candidates at the beginning and end. Additionally, he wants to conduct interviews with the viewers after the participants are eliminated, which will delve deeper into the reasons for the eliminations.

As an organizing member with a special mission, Meinecke wants to ensure that this season runs smoothly. Especially in season 3 of 7 vs. Wild, there were some difficulties with the new production company. You can learn more about this here: 7 vs. Wild Season 3: Fritz Meinecke calls out the new production “It’s a complete lie and misinformation”

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A country drinks more beer than all others and it is not Germany

Gerald Wessel Gerald Wessel Reading time 2 minutes

Germany drinks a lot of beer – even in global comparison, but the world champion comes either from Asia or from our neighborhood.

In which country is the most beer consumed? To this question, there are two different answers, as it depends on whether we take consumption per capita or the total amount. In both cases, however, Germany is not the winner – but it ranks high.

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A giant from Asia or a neighbor in Europe

Within which national borders is the most beer drunk? According to data from Kirin Holdings for the year 2022, one country is undoubtedly at the top:

  • China’s massive population of about 1.4 billion people drinks by far the most beer, about 42 million kiloliters.
  • Next is the USA with about 20 million kiloliters.
  • Brazil ranks third with 13 million kiloliters.
  • Germany is only in sixth place with about 8 million kiloliters.

Another giant by population doesn’t like beer that much: Despite also having nearly 1.4 billion people, India only comes to 2.7 million kiloliters, placing 13th.

One kiloliter corresponds to 1000 liters, the figure for the Czech Republic is therefore written out: 42,000,000,000 liters.

Kirin is one of the most significant beer brands in Japan, and the eponymous corporate group has been publishing annual reports on various topics, including beer, since the 2000s. These are regularly cited by the press.

And who drinks the most beer per capita now? The Czech Republic. 188 liters per capita in 2022. In total consumption, only in 18th place with about 2 million kiloliters, but thanks to only roughly 11 million inhabitants, undisputed beer champion.

Next are Austria, Poland, and the Republic of Ireland with about 100 liters per person. Germany is in 7th place with 93 liters per inhabitant. Overall, the relative consumption is a European category. Almost only European nations are in the top 20. Only Namibia (Southern Africa), Gabon (Central Africa), Panama, and Mexico (Central America) break in here.

The Czech Republic has been topping this statistic for about 30 years. Beer is the national drink par excellence in our eastern neighbor, which is why there was recently an uproar in the country when the government raised prices to reduce debts (via Tagesschau).

How is beer consumption in Germany generally developing?

For Germany, the latest figures for the year 2023 (via Statistisches Bundesamt) confirm the long-standing trend: We drink less beer on average every year since the peak of 140 liters per person in 1980. If this trend continues, consumption will have halved by the 2040s compared to 1980.

Globally, such total data sets are rarely available for the previous year. The surveying, checking, preparing, and publication simply takes time.

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PS5 Pro: What accessories can I use or do I have to buy everything new?

Benedikt Schlotmann Benedikt Schlotmann Reading time 2 minutes

Sony has introduced its new PS5 Pro. Many are now asking: Can I continue to use my old accessories, or do I have to buy everything new?

What is included with the PS5 Pro? A DualSense Wireless Controller and a copy of Astro’s Playroom are pre-installed with every purchase of the PS5 Pro. The PS5 Pro is available as a console without discs, while the disc drive for the PS5 can be purchased separately.

Can I use my old DualSense with the PS5 Pro? The PS5 Pro is officially delivered with a DualSense controller, and existing DualSense controllers can be connected. The same applies to the DualSense Edge, the official Pro controller for the PS5.

So you don’t have to buy new controllers. The old devices still work.

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Sony releases the official reveal trailer for the PS5 Pro

PS5 Pro: The following accessories work with the new console

Is the PS5 Pro compatible with PS5 accessories? Yes, the PS5 Pro is compatible with accessories for the regular PS5. Specifically, Sony lists the following accessories:

All devices that you can connect to your PS5 via USB or a USB dongle should also be compatible and work.

The official internal drive for the PS5 Slim is also expected to be compatible with the PS5 Pro, as the dimensions of the console are identical. Sony even states in its blog post:

The PS5 Pro is available as a console without a drive, while the currently available disc drive for the PS5 can be purchased separately.

What is not compatible with the PS5 Pro? All devices that you could not use with the PS5 before. This includes the old DualShock controllers and PSVR for the PS4.

According to initial statements, the PS5 will also continue to not support Bluetooth connections. Headphones or headsets that rely on Bluetooth will also not be supported by the PS5 Pro.

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WoW: If you play the depths wrong at the start of Season 1, you’ll miss out on strong loot

Karsten Scholz Karsten Scholz Reading time 2 minutes

In WoW: The War Within the first season has started and it brings not only a raid instance, Mythic Plus dungeons, and rated PvP, but also new depths. But beware: If you play the open-world adventures incorrectly, you will lose the chance for strong loot.

What should I keep in mind in the depths? With Season 1 of WoW: The War Within, you can now find so-called “Generous Depths” in the new regions, four in total per day. Once you have successfully completed a “Generous Depth”, unlike normal depths, you cannot repeat it.

Apparently, only chests in these “Generous Depths” have a chance to contain a treasure map named “Bounty of the Depth Explorer” (via wowhead.com). With this item, you can activate an additional treasure for your next depth run, with the quality of the reward depending on the level of the depth at which you received the treasure map.

One of the trailers for WoW – The War Within:

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WoW: The War Within – Forces Within

Loot with Item Level 610 is at Stake

This is how to get the best possible loot! If you activate such a treasure map for level 8, you will receive a piece of equipment with item level 610. In comparison, the “normal” loot from a “Generous Depth” of level 8 is item level 603.

Not only are the “Generous Depths” limited per day. You can apparently only farm a certain number of treasure maps for your character per week (three treasure maps per week and character). Additionally, you can only carry one treasure map with you at a time (via Reddit).

To ensure that they indeed provide the best possible loot, you should definitely avoid visiting “Generous Depths” with your main character while you are still completing low-level depths to reach level 8 or higher.

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This is just the start of the first season of WoW: The War Within. How it will develop in the coming weeks can be found in our overview on MeinMMO: Roadmap for Season 1, Raids, and PvP – the most important dates from WoW: The War Within.

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Blizzard employee accidentally reveals how much money Diablo 4 has made so far

Karsten Scholz Karsten Scholz Reading time 2 minutes

A Senior Product Manager from Diablo 4 revealed on LinkedIn how much revenue the hack-and-slash MMO has generated so far, including through microtransactions. This was probably not intended. Meanwhile, the exciting details have disappeared from the employee’s profile page.

Who is it at Blizzard? Harrison Froeschke has been with Blizzard for almost five years and has taken on the role of Senior Product Manager for Diablo 4 since March 2023. On his LinkedIn profile, he proudly explains what tasks he has already mastered and what he is currently working on.

Two points read as follows on linkedin.com:

  • “Leading the monetization strategy of cosmetic items in the shop, pricing, bundle offers, personalized discounts, and roadmap planning that enabled a successful MTX live service.”
  • “I oversaw every step of the game sales process from pre-order to the first expansion by designing and collaborating with other teams, resulting in massive revenue success.”

With Vessel of Hatred, a new expansion for Diablo 4 will be released later this year – here is a trailer:

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Diablo 4: Vessel of Hatred shows the new features and the new region Nahantu in the video

After launch record follows revenue slump

How much money has Diablo 4 made so far? However, this is not the original version of the two texts. You can find the original, as the internet notoriously forgets nothing, for example on mmorpg.org.pl. It states, among other things, that Diablo 4 has managed to generate “150 million US dollars in microtransactions” through its monetization strategy so far.

On the other hand, Diablo 4 is said to have generated “more than 1 billion US dollars” in revenue during its runtime. That sounds like a lot, but it becomes relativized when considering that the hack-and-slash MMO reportedly generated 666 million US dollars within the first five days after launch (via businesswire.com).

In other words, after the best launch in Blizzard’s history, Diablo 4 could only generate an estimated 334+ million US dollars in the approximately 15 months that followed – a significant sum, but also a steep decline in revenue. This could explain why Harrison Froeschke later adjusted his LinkedIn profile and deleted the specific numbers.

What is the current status of Diablo 4? In August, Season 5 of the hack-and-slash adventure started, and on October 8, 2024, the first expansion for Diablo 4, Vessel of Hatred, will follow. Included: the new class Spiritborn; Kurast and Nahantu as new areas, NPC companions, and much more.

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Anyone wanting a PS5 Pro with a disc drive must pay more than 900 euros at release

Benedikt Schlotmann Benedikt Schlotmann Reading time 2 minutes

The PS5 Pro will be delivered without a drive. But can you install a drive, and what would that cost? MeinMMO explains the details, and you won’t like them.

How will the PS5 Pro be delivered? A DualSense Wireless Controller and a copy of Astro’s Playroom are pre-installed with every purchase of the PS5 Pro. The PS5 Pro is available as a console without a drive, with the disc drive for the PS5 being sold separately.

What is the cost of the drive? Officially, you can purchase the BluRay drive for the PS5 for 119.99 euros either directly from Sony or from a participating retailer. Sony is following the system of the Slim series of the PS5.

Can you buy a PS5 Pro with a drive? At the current time (as of September 11, 2024), this is not contemplated by Sony. Currently, you can only order the PS5 Pro without a drive and then purchase a drive separately.

If Sony offers a complete set with a drive or if anything changes, you can read about it directly with us at MeinMMO.

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Sony releases the official reveal trailer for the PS5 Pro

920 euros if you want the PS5 Pro with a drive

How much do I have to pay for the PS5 Pro with a drive? Currently, you need to pay about more than 900 euros if you want to use a drive with the PS5 Pro:

  • PS5 Pro (799 euros) + BluRay drive (119.99) = 920 euros

Can you already pre-order the PS5? No, currently that is not possible yet. Pre-orders for the PS5 Pro start on September 26, 2024, at PlayStation Direct and from all participating retailers. There are officially no restrictions due to Corona, but it is unknown how many people really want to buy a PS5 Pro at release. With such a high price, even a gaming PC seems more appealing compared to the PS5 Pro.

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The best and largest sci-fi strategy game on Steam is getting bigger with new DLC, but not necessarily better

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Stellaris lets you rule an empire in space. However, this dream can quickly turn into a nightmare with the new expansion Cosmic Storms – and not in a good way, as many players report on Steam.

What kind of game are we talking about? Stellaris is a 4X strategy game set in a sci-fi universe. In it, you can explore and conquer a constantly changing universe. The game was developed by Paradox and is ranked in the top 10 of the most popular global strategy games on Steam.

Cosmic Storms is the latest DLC for Stellaris, released on September 10, 2024. This was developed in collaboration with Behaviour, the studio behind the successful multiplayer horror game Dead by Daylight.

You can see the launch trailer for Stellaris – Cosmic Storms here:

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Stellaris: Cosmic Storms – The new DLC for one of the most popular strategy games on Steam

What’s new in Cosmic Storms? The DLC adds eight new cosmic storms to the game, ranging from thunderstorms with lightning to the massive Nexus Storm, a galactic weather phenomenon of unprecedented size. These storms can mean the end of your civilization or can be used to your advantage.

With the “Stormhunter,” there is a new origin centered around the storms. You can choose to explore these unusual weather phenomena and uncover their secrets or worship them and possibly gain benefits from them.

Fans have mixed feelings

Is the DLC worth it? Fans of the game are not very enthusiastic about Cosmic Storms yet. On Steam, the expansion is rated as “Mixed,” with only 63% of user reviews being positive. However, since this is a very large strategy game and the DLC was only recently released, things could change significantly.

Several players are upset about the early occurrence of the storms. For example, ElFicco420 writes on Steam: “I had a Nexus Storm spawn in year 10 that destroyed all my worlds over the next ten years. […] Paying 12 euros to let RNG decide if you can play the game is crazy.”

Other players do not mind the new content but are put off by the price. Harlock explains his thumbs down on Steam as follows: “It’s not bad, it’s fun, and adds nice environmental hazards, but it’s expensive for what it is.”

Dominic, as a long-time player, is thrilled with the DLC. His conclusion on Steam: “If you are a fan of Stellaris, the Cosmic Storms DLC is definitely worth your money. It adds depth, challenge, and beauty to an already amazing game. Highly recommended!”

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