A once thought-to-be-dead co-op game with zombies is better than ever, and also free

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The Zombie-Slicer Dead Island 2 (Steam) will receive a brand new, free game mode in October. Just a few years ago, it was unclear whether the game would actually be released – let alone if it would be good. 

What kind of game is this? Dead Island 2 is an action RPG in which you fight your way through a zombie-infested L.A. either alone or with up to two friends. You have a variety of weapons at your disposal to tear zombies apart and make the blood spray.

Dead Island 2 is the latest installment in the Dead Island series. Unlike its predecessors, this zombie game was not developed by Techland, the studio behind Dying Light, but by Dambuster Studios.

After a long and chaotic development history, Dead Island 2 was released in 2023 and was better than anyone dared to hope. GameStar rated the game 80 out of 100 points, while on Steam, 74 percent of around 6,000 reviews are positive.

Dead Island 2 is available for PC on Steam and Epic as well as for PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X|S. In a trailer, the developers introduced their new game mode “Neighborhood Watch” for the first time.

You can watch the trailer here:

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Dead Island 2: The Reveal Trailer for the New Horde Mode ‘Neighborhood Watch’

Horde Mode with New Classes

What does the new game mode offer? Neighborhood Watch is a horde mode in which you fight for survival with a group of new characters. This time, you are a member of the Bobcats – a group of students defending their refuge from the zombies.

The mode is divided into several stages, which are counted as days in the game. In the first four days, you will search for equipment in the Venice Canals and improve your arsenal. On the fifth day, you will have to fend off a massive horde of zombies with strategic use of traps, weapons, and your skills.

Each of the new characters is assigned to a specific class, which has its own talents and promotes a different playstyle.

  • The “Chemist” specializes in crafting corrosive traps and using explosive weapons.
  • The “Medic” can heal their allies but is no slouch in combat either.
  • The “Hunter” can take out zombies from a distance and distract them with meat skewers.

Unlike in the main story, this time you will not have a “Fury Mode” available to help you out in case you find yourself in a tight situation. Good teamwork will be increasingly important because of that.

When will Neighborhood Watch be released? You can try out the new game mode starting October 22, 2024. It is free for all owners of the game.

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The fact that you can play Dead Island 2 with a maximum of three players is simply because the levels for four players are a bit too small. Another shooter also offers co-op for up to three players, but that has a different reason – at least according to the developers: Space Marine 2 only offers co-op for 3 players, as having 4 Space Marines would be “too much slaughter” in the world of Warhammer 40k.

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Ridley Scott used a trick for Alien that hardly anyone of you noticed

Christoph Waldboth Christoph Waldboth Reading time 2 minutes

A famous scene from Alien could only be realized using a simple trick: Director Ridley Scott cast his own children for the film.

Filmmakers must be open to problems and finding solutions in their work. Often, during the production of a film, problems arise that can only be solved through creative approaches.

Ridley Scott has plenty of experience with this. He is the director behind Blade Runner, Gladiator, and Alien. The well-known sci-fi franchise recently received its latest installment, but Scott already directed the first part in 1979, which is considered one of the best films in the genre.

There is a scene in which the crew of the Nostromo freighter encounters the remnants of an alien spaceship. At this point, however, production was running out of money, and it was questionable whether the scene could be shot as planned. Therefore, Ridley Scott had to find a way to work as cost-effectively as possible.

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„Alien – The eerie being from a foreign world“ – Trailer with Sigourney Weaver

Children played the adults

What was the problem? The set that the actors were to enter had to be quite large. There they would find a mummified alien, the so-called “Space Jockey”.

Scott was keen that the alien and the surroundings appeared large and imposing compared to the actors. However, the studio did not want to invest much money in what it considered an unimportant scene.

Building a gigantic set was therefore not an option. In light of this, Scott scaled down the environment – and the people in front of the camera as well. He cast his own children and put them in the space suits that the main actress Sigourney Weaver wore as Ripley.

Here you can see the scene in question:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fZ8dVV2fb08&t=90s

Filmed from behind or the side, the children appear as adults in the finished film, and the set looks significantly larger than it actually was. It is a simple but effective trick that was often used on film sets, especially in the past. Back then, there was little or no CGI, which necessitated practical solutions.

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By the way, the suits were reportedly very hot. Just like the “real” actors on set, the children had to be kept hydrated and cool to avoid heat stroke. In the end, Scott’s sons became part of an iconic scene that entered film history. On MeinMMO, we have ranked all the films in the Alien series.

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Pokémon GO: You should catch Dynamax Charmander now, it will soon be really useful

Max Handwerk Max Handwerk Reading time 2 minutes

In Pokémon GO, Dynamax battles are on the agenda. And especially Glumanda should be secured with a forward-looking perspective.

What is Dynamax? Dynamax is the big new feature that was introduced with the new season in Pokémon GO.

For days now, trainers can visit the new power sources, collect Dyna particles, and recently also compete in the first Dyna battles.

The current bosses are:

  • Wolly
  • Raffel
  • Schiggy
  • Bisasam
  • Glumanda

It quickly became clear: These so-called “level-1 bosses” are quite easy to defeat and are no problem even solo. Especially if other trainers have left their monsters for support.

However, the next Dyna boss has already been announced – and Glumanda could be an important counter against it.

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Dynamax in Pokémon Go – How to participate in the gigantic battles

Glumanda, Glutexo, Glurak could be important against Tanhel

What kind of boss is coming? Tanhel has been announced as the new Dyna battle boss in the upcoming Psychospektal event in Pokémon GO, which will take place starting September 18.

Tanhel evolves into Metang and then into Metagross, one of the best attackers in Pokémon GO. Accordingly, its Dynamax version is also likely to become a popular target.

The difficulty: Tanhel has not been announced as a “level 1 boss” like the previous ones but as a “level-3 boss.” So, the difficulty increases.

The question is: Will it be possible to defeat it as easily on your own if you face it with, for example, Wolly or Raffel? It is possible that this will not be the case.

Why Glumanda? With a Dyna Glumanda, you can improve your chances against Tanhel as soon as it appears. Because you can potentially evolve it into Glurak if Tanhel turns out to be too difficult of a boss. Glurak can master the Dynamax attack “Dyna-Flame” – and as a fire attack, it should be very effective against the steel monster Tanhel.

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It is also possible that level-3 bosses in Dyna battles are also easy to defeat. But now is the opportunity to prepare for the fact that you might need a strong, highly effective monster against the upcoming boss. But it’s probably worth collecting all the current Dyna bosses at least once – because who knows what else is coming. So you can enter the battles well prepared: Here you will find 9 things you should know about Dyna battles.

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YouTube realizes after years what Amouranth is doing with microphones – Deletes all her channels

Schuhmann Schuhmann Reading time 2 minutes

The streamer Amouranth is dismayed: YouTube has deleted her private channel without warning, where she does not do anything at all. She asks, what is going on? The ban is apparently a result of her “ASMR” activities on YouTube, the “ASMR Ear Licking” meta is probably not as innocent as thought.

What is Amouranth complaining about? The streamer Amouranth was upset on September 6 on Twitter that her private YouTube channel “Amouranth” was deleted without warning.

This is her personal YouTube channel, where she does not create any content.

She says: She just renewed her YouTube Premium subscription. What will they take away from her next, maybe her Google access and then she’ll have to use Bing?

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Private channel of Amouranth on YouTube deleted due to “Ban Evasion”

What is the reason for that? YouTube deleted Amouranth’s ASMR channel on August 21 due to sexual content.

As reported by the site Dexerto , her private channel was subsequently deleted as it is considered “Ban Evasion” when a person who is banned on YouTube appears with another channel. Because a ban on YouTube is not directed against a channel, but against the person behind the channel.

The private account of Amouranth is thus collateral damage because of her ASMR channel.

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ASMR “meta” of Amouranth was suggestive

What was so bad about the ASMR channel? “ASMR” stands for Autonomous Sensory Meridian Response – streamers often whisper or make certain sounds to create a pleasant, tingling sensation in the listener.

However, Amouranth’s ASMR streams were a very strange variation of it, as she licked microphones. With a bit of imagination and dirty thoughts, it was clear that she was actually simulating oral sex with the microphones (via youtube).

The ASMR meta comes from a time when Twitch streamers circumvented Twitch’s rules by behaving sexually suggestively, but needed a pretext to avoid being banned. They set up a bathtub in their living room so they could stream in a bikini, or operated their own version of ASMR. At times, female streamers would lounge in tight outfits on a bed and lick the microphone while moving rhythmically. In some cases, even Twitch found it too ridiculous and banned female streamers.

The ASMR channel was already banned by YouTube in August. When Amouranth inquired why the completely innocent and harmless channel was banned, as she had only brushed a microphone with a brush, YouTube clarified that the channel was banned for violation of rules regarding sexuality and nudity.

 Amouranth’s comment at the time: “I regret nothing.”

The streamer Amouranth danced at the wedding of this ASMR meta on Twitch always close to the red line of a permanent ban from Twitch. She was competing at that time with another streamer: Amouranth explains why she escaped the Twitch ban that threw her big rival off the platform forever

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“Delete Everything” – Twitch Streamer Reveals How Quickly You Can Be Dropped as an Influencer

Lydia Lydia Reading time 2 minutes

Imane “Pokimane” Anys is huge on Twitch and is enjoying numerous collaboration offers from well-known brands. However, collaborating with a certain brand turned out to be unpleasant: first, she had to redo the material repeatedly, and then she was told to delete it entirely.

Which streamer is being referred to? For years, Pokimane has been one of the most successful female streamers on Twitch, considered the “face” of the streaming platform. On her Twitch channel, she has 9.3 million followers, and there are over 6 million each on TikTok and YouTube.

Given this reach, it’s no surprise that brands offer the influencer lucrative collaborations. However, the collaboration with a particular partner turned out to be rather unpleasant, as Pokimane revealed in a conversation with her streaming colleague LilyPichu.

Streamers like Pokimane and Amouranth have long led the way in the English-speaking space. In German Twitch, these streamers hold the reins:

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Pokimane says: She had to film the promo material five times

What was the problem with the collaboration? When influencers promote products, it is fairly common to send the planned content to the advertising partners in advance. According to Pokimane, this particular brand was especially demanding.

They kept finding minor issues that led to the rejection of the material. For example, if there was a reflection visible somewhere or the streamer had worn white because the packaging also contained white.

She had to redo the promo material about five times for “totally irrelevant reasons,” Pokimane said. The streamer adds that she can’t stand it when there is a fun idea for an advertisement, but the advertising partners strip all the enjoyment away.

You can find the conversation here starting around 14:13.

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How did the collaboration end? Not well. As Pokimane further reports, the brand literally dropped her “in that moment” when she had a controversy. They told her: “Delete everything.” So, apparently, all those recordings were ultimately not worth it.

Pokimane does not reveal which brand it was exactly. However, the brand was part of a larger “conglomerate,” making it difficult to avoid them and stop collaborating entirely.

The streamer already has experience with bad brand deals: She almost fell for clever scammers trying to get nude photos

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Which scandal ultimately cost Pokimane the partnership with the brand, the streamer does not mention. However, Pokimane generally has a very clean image without many controversies. This made the cookie affair last year all the more difficult: “Just say if you are broke” – the streamer wants to sell healthy cookies and reacts to criticism of the price

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LoL: Riot brings back a popular game mode, but now it’s even more chaotic

Cedric Holmeier Cedric Holmeier Reading time 2 minutes

In League of Legends, the developers at Riot Games are bringing back a popular game mode. This time, however, it is more chaotic than ever.

What game mode is it? A little over two years ago, the Ultimate Spellbook game mode was removed from League of Legends. At the end of September, the game mode is coming back and includes some new features.

How does the mode work? In this game mode, champions get additional ultimate abilities from other champions alongside their normal abilities.

The mode is played normally in 5 vs. 5 on Summoner’s Rift but runs faster because the additional abilities provide more action. However, the developers at Riot Games have changed the game mode to make it even more chaotic, as the adjustments show.

The second season of Arcane is coming soon. Here you can see the trailer:

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Arcane – The Official Trailer for Season 2 of the LoL Series

Double Ultis for Even More Chaos

What has changed? In the two years that the mode was not in the game, it did not just collect dust – on the contrary: the developers came up with some new features and changes:

Among the new features are 4 instead of 3 options for ultimates at the start of the game. Additionally, new extras have been added to the overall list, and “at regular intervals throughout the game,” you can now switch your ultimates.

Perhaps the biggest and most important change also brings a lot of chaos to the game. The new feature “Ultimate Ammo” is an upgrade that can be obtained in the mid-game of the match. This upgrade allows your ultimates to have two charges.

You can obtain the upgrade from Baron, the Elder dragon, and by earning dragon souls. With the two charges, it will also be possible for you to use two ultimates back-to-back. This will make the new game mode even more chaotic and wild due to all the ultimates.

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Are there any other changes? Yes, the developers at Riot Games have also tweaked some small details. Jungle players, in particular, are likely to appreciate the improved timers for jungle monsters, as well as a balance tuning for auto-smite.

Those who want to test Ultimate Spellbook can do so already on the PBE server of League of Legends. The new mode could also be a consolation for the professionals from America. Their heart of eSports is now being taken from them: LoL: Team wins spectacular first championship title – it will be their last, as Riot takes away the USA’s own league

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Players of the MMORPG EVE Online Help with Important Research – Professor Explains Why Gamers Are So Useful

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In the MMORPG EVE Online a project is running where gamers support science through their gameplay. Currently, they are providing valuable data for cancer research. A professor emphasizes how important gamers are for research and that it should change the world’s perception of gaming.

What is this project about?

  • The project is called “Project Discovery” and takes place in the MMORPG EVE Online.
  • Players help analyze scientific data by playing mini-games in EVE Online.
  • In the game, they receive rewards, and science obtains valuable data. Players analyze data better through their gameplay than scientists could. And not because they are more attentive, but because there are simply so many gamers.
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EVE Online lets you finally be truly evil – Trailer for the new expansion Havoc

Mini-games in EVE Online help with cancer research

How does it work? As can be seen in a German YouTube video, earlier mini-games in EVE Online revolved around framing clusters of points and marking a cluster.

In the last two phases, players dealt with data that pertained to the human body’s immune system. They searched for different cell types in the blood.

On the project’s website, it says (via eve):

You will analyze data produced by flow cytometers. With a tracing tool to draw polygons around cell clusters, you will help analyze crucial cancer-related data and train AI models to deliver results with comparable accuracy.

This effort will help scientists decipher how our immune systems interact with cancer and fight it, paving the way for potential breakthroughs in treatment and understanding.

Many do it for the rewards – Others for the pride of helping science

Why do players participate? As the creative director of EVE Online knows, many players participate in Project Discovery for the in-game rewards. But there are also some who join out of pride to be involved in such a science project.

This way, even non-scientists engage with science.

500 players are better than 1 scientist

Why are players important for cancer research? Dr. Ryan Brinkmann says:

The question everyone asks is: Can gamers do what scientists do? We had scientists sit down and play the game that players play day in and day out, and we asked them to analyze the data as best as they could. And then we compared these scientists with hundreds of players analyzing the same action.

Here we could leverage the opportunity, because unlike a scientist who looks at one graphic, we have 500 players looking at that one graphic. We have developed some bioinformatics mathematical technologies to sift through these 500 players to filter out what we believe are the best solutions. When we compare these best solutions with those of the scientists… the players perform better. That’s the real reason players perform better because there are more of them.

The advantage is that 500 players doing it on the side achieve better results than a scientist doing it professionally.

Players are a vital tool in shaping the future of science

And what impact does this have: Jerome Waldispuhl, professor of computer science at McGill University says:

 Project Discovery is about giving players the opportunity to contribute to science. What is special about it is that it also shows that games are a vital tool for shaping the future of science…

This community really contributes to changing society by basically bringing this collective power to integrate science into society through a digital game. And I think that should drastically change the perception that everyone has of what games bring to the world today.

Such actions are certainly suitable for positively shaping the public image of gaming and MMORPGs. Just a few years ago, gaming was often reported negatively in the media: “Gaming Disorder” – Are we all sick?

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

Jasmin Beverungen Jasmin Beverungen Reading time 2 minutes

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

Jasmin Beverungen Jasmin Beverungen Reading time 2 minutes

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%

Cedric Holmeier Cedric Holmeier Reading time 2 minutes

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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18-year-old Fortnite streamer buys a Lamborghini for 193,000 € – When he wants to show off, everything goes wrong

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

Cedric Holmeier Cedric Holmeier Reading time 2 minutes

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.

Star Wars: The Old Republic has cool cinematic trailers, one of which you can see here:

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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:

  • Shooters
  • Survival MMOs
  • Deadlock
  • League of Legends
  • Monster Hunter: Wilds
  • Dragon Age
  • Twitch & YouTube
  • EA Sports FC (formerly FIFA)

How do we work?

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
  • Practical experience and further training in web journalism
  • Access to editorial tools conveniently from home
  • An environment that is passionate about gaming and nerd culture
  • Variety, as each topic brings something new
  • Regular coaching in data analysis and storytelling
  • Connection to the Webedia network, which includes GameStar, GamePro, MeinMMO, Moviepilot, and Filmstarts.

Does all of this sound exciting to you? If we have piqued your interest and you would like to write for MeinMMO, please send us your application with the following contents:

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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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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

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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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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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von Dariusz Müller

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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