The new expansion for Final Fantasy XIV Dawntrail is nearly two months old and received mixed feedback from users at release. Director and Producer Naoki Yoshida was recently asked if he was shocked by this. His answer: No.
What does the feedback on Dawntrail look like? Final Fantasy XIV Dawntrail has received mixed feedback from the players so far:
The most criticism relates to the game’s story, which is mandatory for all players. Its quality is therefore important.
The player’s character is no longer the hero at the center of the story in Dawntrail. Instead, you travel with the new protagonist Wuk Lamat and support her.
In fact, the mixed feedback is limited to the leveling process and the story so far. The first new raid – the first fresh MMORPG content – really excites the players.
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Final Fantasy XIV: Launch trailer for Dawntrail prepares for the adventure in Tural
The mixed feedback was expected
What does Naoki Yoshida say about the reviews? During the gamescom 2024, colleagues from PC Gamer spoke with Naoki Yoshida, the Director and Producer of the game, about the topic. He had the following to say about the mixed reviews:
Since it is a game, it is a form of entertainment, and entertainment always receives mixed reactions. A second factor is that we reached a major peak with Endwalker in a long-standing, far-reaching story. To some extent, I had anticipated that we would have mixed feedback this time.
So if the question is whether I was particularly shocked, the answer is no, not really.
Even before the release, Yoshi-P repeatedly reminded that Dawntrail would start a completely new story – similar to how they implemented it with the reboot through A Realm Reborn.
With the new continent Tural, players will also enter a completely new area that, like in 2.0, needs to be familiarized with first. According to PC Gamer, Naoki Yoshida sees the biggest problem of Dawntrail in the pacing of the story.
Worse than A Realm Reborn – Dawntrail in Metascore comparison
How does Dawntrail actually compare? Comparing the Metacritic scores of A Realm Reborn and all expansions, Dawntrail actually stands as the worst addon:
A Realm Reborn: 86 Metacore; 7.7 User-Score – via Metacritic
This doesn’t look very good, of course. However, Dawntrail lays the groundwork for the next expansions: Looking at the progression from the reboot with A Realm Reborn to the story peak of Endwalker, one can see that the game improved with each expansion. The bar was probably set too high for a completely new story start.
At the same time, it’s good to know that the person who can improve the game is already aware. Naoki Yoshida often takes the players’ feedback into account and incorporates it into development decisions.
The new expansion of World of Warcraft is only a few days old, yet some are already causing trouble in dungeons – leading even tanks to lose patience.
When various types of players are crammed into the same content in World of Warcraft, it can lead to problems with different expectations. While some want to rush through the content, others prefer to relax and explore the dungeons slowly. This results in frustration on both sides and leads to a lot of discussions.
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WoW: The War Within – Forces Within
What has been written? In the WoW subreddit, the tank kaishenzi talks about his experiences:
This happens in every expansion, but I have noticed it MUCH more strongly that some sweaty DPS or, less often, healers demand that the tank pull the entire dungeon (which probably takes longer to defeat the deathball of 50 mobs than just fighting 5 individual pulls of 10 mobs each), and then they get extremely angry or just pull the whole dungeon themselves when the tank prefers to pull small groups instead of forming a mosh pit out of the entire instance.
I have been tanking for years and usually just vote-kick these fools, but I can’t help but be frustrated that I’ve already experienced this on day 2 of Early Access and at least once on each of my twinks on the way to level 80.
An experience he has seemingly grown used to himself. However, it seems more problematic to him for people who haven’t been playing for long or are just returning after a break.
I have sympathy for the new tanks and healers who come into a game that’s supposed to be relaxing, are playing through the story and are just finishing leveling (which is, in my opinion, the relaxed part of an expansion), and then a guy comes along thinking he’s doing a +22 key and raises the overall stress level through the stratosphere, insults everyone, and then leaves.
If you absolutely need your dungeons done at warp speed, then either tank yourself or find a group that meets your demands and don’t impose your behavior on strangers who just want to enjoy the leveling experience of a new expansion.
An opinion that apparently many players share, as the post has received over 1,900 upvotes.
What is the problem? Currently, a large portion of the content in World of Warcraft: The War Within is still unplayable. Particularly the very hard content, such as Mythic+ dungeons, won’t be available for a few weeks. This results in both “casual players” and “hardcore players” all occupying the same, relatively easy content.
This almost automatically leads to friction. Because those who usually tackle harder content are used to rushing through the comparatively easy content as quickly as possible. At the same time, for many players, the content of normal or heroic dungeons is also what corresponds most closely to their abilities or ambitions.
This is also explained by Fwuffykins in a comment:
This is a temporary problem during these few weeks when players of all skill levels looking for different challenges all end up in the same LFG queue. For players who usually play at the upper end of M+, pulling 1 to 2 groups feels like being stuck behind someone going 50 km/h who is blocking the left lane.
On the other hand, as someone who has healed a lot recently: These dungeons are not trivial for all groups. It’s not always the facerolling that everyone talks about. If you have players doing as much damage as a healer, who never move out of ground effects, and who get 3 stacks of damage debuffs because they pull 5 additional groups, then this makes these dungeons really hard.
Everyone thinks they know the perfect WoW pace
Moreover, the right pace of a dungeon seems to be perceived very individually by everyone, as guitarerdood writes:
Tank speed is like driving speed when driving a car. Anyone driving slower than me is an old grandma, and anyone who drives faster is a crazy person. Obviously, only I know the perfect speed at which you’re neither too fast nor too slow.
Problems arising here are almost already pre-programmed. However, the “duty” to adapt probably lies more with those who are currently creating so much stress. Because normal and heroic dungeons are usually made for the player base that wants to take things a bit slower and more leisurely. If you don’t want that, you should simply find groups with like-minded individuals. It pays off to be a bit patient, as you can still enjoy the rather dark story at the moment.
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In Pokémon GO, you can soon dive into Dynamax battles. The first trainers report that some parts of the feature have already been unlocked for them.
What is this feature? Dynamax is the new big feature, which is already present in the main games and is now being unlocked in the new season for Pokémon GO.
While the corresponding event for the feature starts on September 10, 2024, at 10:00 and unlocks the Dynamax battles, the first trainers on Reddit report that individual functions of the new feature are already active for them.
Update from September 4, 2024, at 13:19: Since 1 PM, the feature is also active in Germany.
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Pokémon GO shows the new season ‘Dyna-Maximum’ in the trailer
Preparation for the Dynamax Battles
Power Sources and Dyna-Particles: The perhaps most important functions, which are already active for some trainers, are the power sources and Dyna-particles. The power sources are spots that appear separately from PokéStops and gyms.
To obtain the Dyna-particles needed for challenging Dynamax raids and also for strengthening Dynamax attacks, you can visit the power sources. You also receive the particles by walking each 2 km.
You can see what the power spots look like in the 2nd image in this Reddit post:
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The creator of the post also reports that there are 120 particles per power source. Each spot can be visited once a day.
So it is already possible for these trainers to collect the particles to be prepared for the start of Dynamax battles on September 10.
Dynamax Attacks: The special research, in which you can receive your first Dynamax Pokémon, is already active for the trainers. Since the first trainers have already completed this special research, there are also the first images of the Dynamax attacks.
There are 3 Dynamax attacks. The first one deals damage, the second reduces the damage of the opposing raid boss, and the third heals the Pokémon of the trainers participating in the raid.
While the first attack is already unlocked for catching the Pokémon, unlocking the other two attacks costs 400 particles and 50 candies of the Pokémon each.
To increase the attacks to the maximum level 3, an additional 1,400 particles, 100 candies, and 40 XL candies of the Pokémon are needed.
You can see how leveling up the attacks looks in this Reddit post:
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For which trainers has the feature already been unlocked? According to user comments on Reddit, the trainers for whom the feature has already been unlocked are in New Zealand and Australia.
This fits with the typical strategy that Niantic uses to roll out new features of Pokémon GO. These are usually first unlocked there and then gradually in the rest of the world.
In the meantime, the function has also been activated in our regions, so you can now also head out to complete the special research and collect particles.
What do you think about the new feature? Are you looking forward to it, or are you not interested? Feel free to share your opinion in the comments and discuss with other trainers here. We also have an overview of the events in September 2024 in Pokémon GO for you.
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Besides Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero, there is another title from the popular anime franchise. Dragon Ball Project: Multi looks like League of Legends, but with characters from the manga. Initial testers are now revealing how it plays.
What kind of game is this? Dragon Ball Project: Multi is a MOBA where you must compete in teams of four. The characters can take on different roles, which are necessary for victory. So far, 8 playable characters have been confirmed.
To win, players must grab the opposing Dragon Ball. To achieve this, they need to take different routes and proceed tactically.
When will the game be released? As announced by the team at Bandai Namco on the official site, the MOBA is set to be released sometime in 2025. You will be able to play the game next year on PC via Steam, iOS, and Android.
You can see the announcement of the MOBA in the trailer:
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Dragon Ball Project: Multi – Trailer for the upcoming beta of the MOBA
The MOBA for Dragon Ball impresses newcomers and veterans alike
How is it being received? Just a few days ago, the testing phase for Dragon Ball Project: Multi ended. Many testers report on social media how the MOBA is being received by them.
YouTuber XatumiPM captured some gameplay in his video and claims that the game is extremely good. He even thinks Dragon Ball Project: Multi is better than Pokémon Unite, a MOBA from the Pokémon universe.
The same picture is also emerging in the Reddit forum. Many Dragon Ball fans love the MOBA, even those who usually hate MOBAs. User xDNAtionX writes on Reddit that he typically hates MOBAs because of the slow movement, but this game feels fast. User Masenkohh, who usually does not like MOBAs, said he enjoyed Dragon Ball Project: Multi.
“Kaos” is the new series from Netflix. It takes place in an alternate reality where the gods of Olympus guide the fate of humanity, but Zeus (Jeff Goldblum) is a punishing god. The series premiered on August 29. MeinMMO author Schuhmann has watched the first season with all 8 episodes and provides an assessment.
So successful is KAOS: According to the data from the series “FlixPatrol“, the series KAOS was the number 2 worldwide among the most successful series on streaming services across all platforms on September 3. Only the new hospital series Breathless is ahead of KAOS, but the gods series ranks above Worst Ex Ever and Emily in Paris (all Netflix).
In Germany, KAOS is even more successful, ranking KAOS in first place, ahead of Worst Ex Ever, Breathless, and Emily in Paris.
KAOS takes place in a world where gods are real and belief is certainty
This is the world of Kaos: In Kaos, people live with the certainty that there are gods who want to be worshipped. People know: Life on Earth is just a phase that passes. The underworld, the river “Styx”, and rebirth await. Every mortal receives a “prophecy” at birth that determines their life. Instead of “Amen,” in Kaos they say Vero.
The majority of the story takes place in a modern Crete, which is the New York City of this world. It is ruled by King Minos – the one with the Minotaur in the labyrinth. Troy has long fallen, the once-great people are subjugated and live in “Trojatown,” the ghetto of Crete. Even in a world with gods, there are the privileged and the oppressed.
The biggest pop star in this world is Orpheus, who is completely infatuated with his Eurydice – but the once-great love has become an obsession, in his latest hit Orpheus describes how he drinks every breath from her lungs. For “Riddy” this is all a bit much.
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Kaos is the new Netflix series featuring a Zeus in Adidas
This is how Kaos begins: The narrator of Kaos is the Prometheus chained to a rock, along with an eagle that feasts on his body. Prometheus speaks through the 4th wall to the audience, saying he plans to bring down Zeus. Because he is slowly becoming like his father, Chronos, a mad tyrant who suspects treachery and betrayal everywhere.
Meanwhile, Eurydice is increasingly unhappy with one of the legends of love in human history, because Orpheus feels, as she later says, enough for two.
In the meantime, Minos wants to honor the gods in a political ritual, but someone has defaced the monument of the gods with excrement. Poseidon finds it quite amusing, but Zeus is furious – you can hear it in the thunder. He wants mortals to finally obey again.
A wonderfully terrible family
These are the gods: Zeus (Jeff Goldblum) is the boss, but slightly paranoid. He distributes the all-important water of the Meander that grants the gods eternal life and dreams of teaching the disobedient mortals a lesson with floods, wildfires, and viral outbreaks.
His wife Hera delights in the sins of mortals; she has a room with thousands of compartments where detached tongues reveal their secrets.
Hera is Zeus’s sister-wife and never lets him enjoy himself! So unfair!
Poseidon, Zeus’s brother, resides on a luxurious yacht and feeds exclusively on fish. In the eyes of the godly prince, he is little more than a lout who constantly walks around with his shirt off.
Hades, the god of the underworld, appears only in black and white and has a problem with an excess of souls. The “Gate” that is supposed to secure humans their rebirth was never designed for so many dead. Fortunately, Persephone helps him. The in-laws are not really welcomed on Olympus.
Dionysus seems like half a person, but his mother, who had a fling with Zeus, was long ago turned into a bee by Hera. Dionysus is fed up with being the fool of the service and longs for something greater or at least a nice word from Papa Zeus.
For a god of lust and intoxication, Dionysus has little fun.
The human cast of Kaos consists mainly of Orpheus, his Eurydice, the royal family of Crete around Minos, and his stubborn daughter Ariadne, who is in love with the bodyguard Theseus. Then there’s the underworld and the poor souls who were buried without their gold coins and perform their hard labor.
Who are the characters in the world of myths and who plays them in KAOS? Orpheus (Killian Scott) is a musician who descends into the underworld to rescue his beloved Eurydice. Prometheus (Stephen Dillane) brings fire to humanity and is chained to a rock by Zeus for it. Hera (Jant McTeer) is the wife and sister of Zeus – always on his tail when he cheats on her with a mortal. Hades (played by David Thewlis in the series) is the god of the underworld and a quite sinister character who abducts beautiful Persephone. Misia Butler plays Caenus. In the myth, this is a woman who was raped by Poseidon and transformed into an invulnerable man.
Kaos is a feast for lovers of mythology, but too over-the-top to take seriously
Who is Kaos suitable for? It is a quirky series aimed mainly at friends of mythology and includes many small allusions to classical myths. The series does not take itself too seriously, but is rather an exaggerated satire.
Especially Jeff Goldblum as Zeus is such a crazy and quirky character that it’s hard to be angry with him, even though he is depopulating half the world. Originally, Hugh Grant was intended for the role, but Goldblum is having so much fun with his omnipotence that it’s hard to imagine anyone else in the role.
Kaos is quite a wild mix and indulges a bit too much in its own ideas and audacity to be truly gripping:
The Furies are the most terrifying and horrific beings in Greek mythology; in Kaos, they are a trio of motorcycle brides
The Fates are three trans individuals who host quiz shows and play pool
Cyclops Polyphemus is a normal guy with an eyepatch
Medea is a frustrated shift manager in middle management of the underworld who always wears a headscarf
Diabetes is a three-headed dog breed that sniffs the dead to find out who was buried without a coin
Despite such absurdities, the series builds tension and wants its characters to be taken seriously emotionally, especially Orpheus is supposed to be seen as going on a heroic journey and experiencing emotional transformation. I had some trouble with that.
Ultimately, Kaos apparently wants to tell a great story that goes beyond just one season and ends with a cliffhanger when it just begins to become exciting. The first season mainly serves to open up and introduce the clever parallel world and ends where it could start taking turns that you wouldn’t see coming three episodes earlier.
Kaos revels a bit too much in its own ideas and audacity to be truly captivating. But the many allusions will surely amuse fans of mythology.
In a thread on Reddit, players are not discussing specific monsters, but obstacles in the open world of Sanctuary. There, the players mainly mention doors that make life difficult for them in dungeons.
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Diablo 4: The gameplay trailer for Season 5, the season of the hell hordes
Indestructible doors and annoying obstacles
Why are doors the worst enemies?On Reddit, “CaptainMacaroni” writes that the toughest enemy for a sorceress with a lightning spear build in a nightmare dungeon at level 100 is “all the damn doors you have to open.” Apparently, players have the problem that clicking on the door triggers an attack skill. But the doors remain closed.
Another user writes in the comments: “I love tearing demons apart as a barbarian with rippling muscles, but I have to gently open every door in my way.” And “Gustopherus-the-2nd” writes: “You’d think the walking wall of death and destruction my character unleashes could break a few doors. They must have been great constructions back then.”
What else annoys the players? The poster mentions other disturbances in Diablo 4: Interrupted paths that can only be overcome using the dodge button, such as walls or ladders that player characters have to climb, or ropes that they must swing along.
He posts a screenshot from the area “Ruins of Rakhat Fortress” in Hawezar. He writes: “My ‘favorite annoyance’ in Diablo 4. I’m not a fan of it.” In his post, “xkitox” writes that such things interrupt his momentum and he has to dismount from his mount.
The area features various obstacles that you must overcome – especially if you want to reach the back dungeon.
Other users also agree here. “eno_ttv” writes: “Yes, this kind of open-world level design does not suit my taste either. I would rather avoid such areas if I had the choice, so I wouldn’t have to see the limbo animation three times because I dodged too early.”
The problem is that you have to overcome the obstacles using the dodge button. If you accidentally press it too close to the obstacle, you climb down the ladder again or swing back. Then you have to start all over again – which is just annoying and time-consuming.
Nevertheless, the Diablo 4 community seems to be satisfied at present regarding the changes that the developers have announced for the game. In October, Season 6 and “Vessel of Hatred”, the first expansion for Diablo 4, are coming. Many players rave that Blizzard has fundamentally changed the game, stating: “Diablo 4 is essentially a brand new game.”
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The hardcore servers of WoW Classic are known for pushing brave heroes of Azeroth to their limits. Those who make a mistake and consequently perish in battle must look to themselves for blame. This is different when technology fails, causing hundreds to fall without fault.
Who got hit this time? On Monday, September 2, 2024, a shockwave went through the classic universe of World of Warcraft. In a brief moment, hundreds of characters from the US hardcore server “Defias Pillager” were sent to the local spirit healers. This was followed by an outcry of frustration and anger.
What happened? Well, Blizzard’s WoW Classic servers briefly experienced issues. There was a spike in lag and disconnects that cost numerous characters their virtual lives, as they happened to be in the wrong place at the wrong time – for example, in a fight or underwater.
According to a death log on mmorpg.org.pl, hundreds of characters were lost at 10:17 PM across all level ranges. This time, it was not just an unfortunate raid that had pulled inopportunely in a raid instance – as seen in this video:
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WoW: Guild loses 30 characters on a hardcore server – And it wasn’t even a boss fight
No chance for server rollback
How is the community reacting? On YouTube, you can find a video on Duran’s channel that shows the seconds after the virtual mass death. Affected players log in on alternative characters to vent their frustration and discontent.
One affected player writes in the chat: “I really don’t want to play anymore right now.” Another complains: “That’s exactly why unofficial classic servers are better.” However, many were lucky. One player describes how he had just finished his farming route right before the mega lag and had reached peaceful terrain.
On Reddit, discussions were lively after the massacre. For example, it was debated whether Blizzard should implement a rollback after such server issues and thus restore all innocent fallen characters. In the past, however, the developers have always categorically rejected such a measure. What do you think?
Players from the hardcore server “Defias Pillager” should be well acquainted with Blizzard’s hardcore policy, as they had recently found themselves in a similar situation in June 2024. Back then, a server lag also claimed hundreds of victims. You can read more about this in this article: Hundreds experience the nightmare every MMORPG player fears: Thousands of hours simply gone
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In Pokémon GO, a new feature called Dynamax is on the horizon. Japanese media have already discovered how it works.
What kind of feature is this? Dynamax is a feature known from the main Pokémon games. Here, your monsters take on gigantic forms and can use the so-called Dynamax attacks.
Japanese media have already explained in detail how the feature works. On Leekduck.com, this information has been summarized for us to review.
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Pokémon GO shows the new season ‘Dyna-Maximum’ in the trailer
Power Sources and Dynamax Particles
How can I collect the particles? To participate in Dynamax battles, you need a new resource called Dyna-Particles. You can obtain these by visiting the new power sources (where you will receive 120 particles) and for every 2 km (where you can get 300 particles) that you walk. You can collect up to 800 particles per day.
Power sources will be available in addition to gyms and PokéStops in the game, and they will not replace them.
How many particles are needed for a battle? Once you have collected 250 particles, you can participate in a Dynamax battle against Bulbasaur, Charmander, or Squirtle. Stronger Dynamax Pokémon in the future may require more particles to challenge them.
Participating in Dynamax Battles
How do I find Dynamax battles? In the menu where you can see nearby Pokémon, raids, and routes, there will be a new tab. Here you can see nearby power sources where you can participate in a Dynamax battle.
Once you head to the corresponding power source and have the necessary particles, you can start the battle. Dynamax battles can only be completed on-site.
How many trainers can participate in a battle? A maximum of 4 trainers can participate in a Dynamax battle. This means you can battle with 3 friends together. However, it is also possible to conduct the battles with fewer trainers or alone.
Each trainer can only participate in the battle with one Dynamax Pokémon.
How does the battle proceed? In the battle, your Pokémon can fill a bar called the “Max Meter.” When this is filled, the monster can execute Dynamaxing.
Your Pokémon can now use the Dynamax attacks. These are limited and cannot be used indefinitely. The first attack can already be used by your Pokémon when caught; the other 2 must be unlocked using Dyna-Particles and candies.
The attacks can be enhanced with particles, candies, and XL candies before the battle. The maximum level for these attacks is 3.
If you successfully complete the battle, you can place a Pokémon at the power source that helps other trainers in their Dynamax battles. For this, you will receive candies.
Additionally, after a battle, you will receive rewards in the form of items such as golden razz berries, special candies, or potions. The number of rewards can be increased using PokéCoins. You will also receive, similar to normal raids, Premier Balls, with which you can catch the Pokémon.
How do I obtain Dynamax Pokémon? You can obtain your first Dynamax Pokémon, Wolly, in the special research called “Dynasty!” This was unlocked on September 4, 2024, at 1:00 PM in Germany.
Can I use my existing Pokémon for Dynamax? No, you cannot use your current Pokémon for Dynamax.
What do you think about the new Dynamax battles? Are you excited to see how they play, or are you not interested in this feature at all? Feel free to share your opinion in the comments. If you want to know what events await you in September 2024 in Pokémon GO, we have the appropriate overview for you.
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Throughout One Piece, we have already seen some parents of the Straw Hats. However, almost nothing is known about Franky’s parents, as he was abandoned at the age of ten. But a new, official piece of information may have revealed who his father is.
Who could Franky’s father be? There is new information about some characters from One Piece. A special detail stands out in Queen’s card, who is actually named Scien. He actually had a son 36 years ago, whom he abandoned after ten years.
You can view Queen’s biography in the X-Tweet from newworldartur:
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Accordingly, Queen had his son while working at MADS, Dr. Vegapunk’s organization. However, he received a job offer from Kaido and left both the company and his son. This made him an enemy of the Straw Hat crew.
And this fits Franky’s past exactly: he is 36 years old and was abandoned by his parents at the age of ten. The manga covers of volumes 39 and 93 show both Queen and Franky in the same pose (via X).
The fact that both volumes have the same digits in a different order could be a hint that they are indeed related. Accordingly, fans could have noticed much earlier that the two are related.
Franky loves building ships. We showcase the coolest ships in a video:
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How likely is the theory about Franky’s father?
Where does the information come from? The people behind One Piece release Vivre Cards at irregular intervals. These are cards that detail a specific character. They reveal what hobbies the person has or how old they are. Thus, it is an official source.
Could the theory be true? The X user newworldartur is a reliable source when it comes to One Piece. He is so knowledgeable that he was even able to participate in the live-action series on Netflix (via X).
If the insider claims something, it is highly likely to be true. Other sources state that he was abandoned at the age of four (One Piece Wiki) or nine years old (Wikipedia), but it is unclear where this information comes from.
A player lets his brother clean his PS4. However, things go quite wrong, as the brother has no idea what he is doing. In the end, a part is left over that should normally be installed in the PS4.
Anyone who has owned a PS4 and played on it knows that the PS4 can become as loud as an airplane. Therefore, it can make sense to thoroughly clean your PS4 console regularly. Dust and dirt weaken the cooling system of the PS4, making it very loud.
Someone wanted to make his brother happy and cleaned his PS4. However, in the end, the PS4 is neither properly clean nor did he think of all the parts.
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Brother forgets to reinstall the motherboard cover into the PS4
What exactly happened? A player posted on reddit an emotional post. His brother wanted to clean his PS4 Slim, but he had neither the right tools nor had he really researched how to clean the console properly. In another post, he explains that his brother is 13 years old.
In his post, he writes:
I need help. My brother cleaned my old PS4 Slim. He did not research and opened it. He cleaned it (not really, because he has no tools) and put it back together. The problem: He didn’t screw it back in (it apparently doesn’t go back in), so my question is: is that important? I think it is, but he doesn’t want to listen, and I don’t want the PS4 to be damaged.
What is that missing part? The metal plate is usually installed as a cover for the motherboard in the PS4. This part prevents more dirt from entering the PS4 and protects sensitive components on the motherboard. It also serves as a heat shield inside the console.
Under the post, many players recommend that he should definitely reinstall the part. Otherwise, the PS4 will get dirty much faster than it already does.
The Emperor is the most important figure in the universe of Warhammer 40,000, by far. However, those who do not delve deeply into the incredibly vast world will find out very little about this light figure. MeinMMO editor and Warhammer nerd Benedict Grothaus tries to summarize the most important information about the Emperor.
If anyone can survive a roundhouse kick from Chuck Norris, it’s the Emperor. But only one, mind you.
Thanks to the Emperor, the world of Warhammer 40,000 is even possible. He is the reason why humanity still exists. He is approximately as old as the world itself and possibly the most powerful being in the universe.
To start with: I will explain as simply and understandably as possible who the Emperor is, where he comes from, and what makes him so important. For this, I have to omit several points from his history, so I do not guarantee completeness for experts.
Games Workshop, the creators of Warhammer, frequently change many things in the lore. There was recently a huge dispute about this. Therefore, not all information is current at all times; I have limited myself to the currently safest cornerstones.
That it doesn’t look like Space Marine 2 everywhere is thanks to the Emperor:
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Where does the Emperor come from?
The origin of the Emperor is not one hundred percent secure, because even in the lore books only stories are recounted, and the Emperor himself has spoken very little about it. However, there are a few points that are more or less certain:
The Emperor is said to have been born around 8,000 BC on Terra (our Earth), near the Sakarya River in Anatolia (modern Turkey) as the son of farmers.
He is a “Perpetual” – rare mutants whose cell renewal is so strong that they are virtually immortal. Even fatal wounds can regenerate.
Nonetheless, the Emperor allegedly grew up as an ordinary human with brothers and sisters.
He is also known by the names: Big E, corpse-emperor, Emperor of Mankind, “The New Man”, the golden god, protector of humanity, and “Anathema” (as the Chaos gods call him).
The stories mostly agree that the Emperor is the reincarnation of all magically gifted humans who existed before him. All wizards, shamans, and other magicians are said to have collectively taken their lives to unite their souls into one.
This soul is then said to have been reincarnated in the Emperor, making him the most powerful magician to have ever lived (and ever will live). His psychic power is said to have been so great that he even altered himself in the womb to become a Perpetual.
Whether this is really true is uncertain, as there are always contradictions.
By the way: The Emperor is described as a tall man with a perfect physique, noble features, and black hair and is said to look something like the image on warhammerart.comHowever, there has never been an official model of him. A representative image is therefore a depiction of one of his sons, the Primarch Fulgrim of the Emperor’s Children – later a traitor and daemon prince.
Why the Emperor is so important
As the immortal and yet most powerful human ever, the Emperor has intervened multiple times in the history of the world – or simply watched. However, his most important achievements are the fight against the Warp, the creation of the Space Marines, and the unification of humanity.
Since the European Middle Ages, the Emperor has been fighting against the Chaos gods Khorne, Tzeentch, and Nurgle. The fourth god, Slaanesh, awakened only in the 30th millennium. Today, he is the only reason why these gods do not completely destroy the world of humans.
However, in order for humanity to withstand external dangers, the Emperor first had to unite them. In the great “Unification War” and the subsequent Great Crusade, he united the scattered humans in the galaxy under one empire at the cost of billions of lives and expanded the borders.
To achieve this, he genetically modified small children in a lab on Terra to model them after himself, thus creating the first Primarchs – mutated superhumans whose “gene-seed” becomes the foundation of the Space Marines.
By the way: In order to make this mutation possible, the Emperor is said to have made a deal with the Chaos gods.
The Emperor himself would deny this question and then punch you in the face for even thinking such a thing. His ultimate goal has always been to free humanity from “higher powers”, much like Immanuel Kant, only as Superman.
That he is still worshiped as a god has mainly two reasons:
The “Word Bearers”, one of the chapters of the Space Marines (and later traitors), simply declared him a god. They said: A human could not achieve what the Emperor has achieved, so he must be a god.
The Emperor’s power keeps the Warp at bay now and at all times, preventing the forces of Chaos from devouring all of humanity. He is literally the only reason why humans still exist (at least that is the belief).
The faith in the Emperor has grown particularly strong after his apparent death. The resulting “Ecclesiarchy” worships him fanatically and ensures that belief is maintained throughout the Empire.
For those interested: The Adepta Sororitas, also known as “Sisters of Battle”, refer to themselves as his daughters and are the most fanatic followers of the Emperor. Their faith in him is so strong that a certain power actually radiates from him to them, making them nearly as superhuman as Space Marines. Whether the Emperor is actually a god remains a question of faith.
The Adepta Sororitas are the warrior priestesses of the future.
Where is the Emperor now?
After his last battle during the Horus Heresy against one of his Primarchs – Horus – the Emperor was mortally wounded. Although this should not have been a problem for him, the Emperor must now be kept alive by external means.
He now sits on the Golden Throne in Terra and is more or less dead. What happened to him depends on whom you ask. Chaos followers claim he has been a corpse for a long time. Believers say he is as alive as ever.
However, his spirit presumably still exists and is in an eternal struggle with Chaos. If he were ever to lose the fight or die, a Warp tear would open on Terra, devouring the entire galaxy and creating an “Eye of Terror”.
To prevent this, not only is his body preserved as well as possible with the help of technology, but hundreds of psychers also give their lives daily to feed him with their power.
The Emperor is even said to still be capable of perceiving his external world and communicating with certain people.
By the way, the Emperor also nurtures the Astronomican, a beacon that shines in the Immaterium. Without this, navigators would be unable to find a path through the Warp, and humanity would lose this means of travel.
If you’re thinking: That all sounds completely absurd and over the top, you are correct. Warhammer was never meant to be taken seriously; it aimed to exaggerate the world with a wink. That is one of the reasons why I consider it one of the best universes ever: In a perfect world, the greatest MMORPG today would be World of Warhammer
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Since Monster Hunter 4, we have had 14 weapon types in the games. It seems that this will remain the case in Monster Hunter Wilds. However, many players are also wishing for new weapons. 2 weapons that you probably won’t see again come from a dead MMO and were damn strong.
Was there an MMORPG for Monster Hunter? In 2007, Monster Hunter Frontier was released in Japan. Initially, it was only available in Japan and on PC, later updates also brought versions for Xbox 360, PS Vita, and PS3. The game was playable only in Japan, Taiwan, and South Korea.
In principle, it was the classic Monster Hunter, just designed as an MMORPG. In Japan, there were even monthly fees. Just like today, you accepted different quests and hunted monsters with up to 4 players. There was no open world like in Monster Hunter Wilds.
The special thing about the game was that some monster versions and weapons were introduced that were not present in the regular series. Seasons and updates regularly provided new content. It ran for quite a long time. The MMO lasted 12 years until it was discontinued in 2019.
The probably most interesting thing that the MMO introduced were 2 new weapon types that have not been seen since, even though they were damn strong: Tonfa and Magnet Spike.
Monster Hunter Frontier GG – Trailer for Capcom’s MMO
The Tonfa – A fast and blunt weapon
What can the Tonfa do? In 2014, Monster Hunter Frontier G Genuine was released, and the Tonfa came into play with the add-on. Similar to the Dual Blades, you have a weapon in each hand here. The Tonfas are short staff weapons that belong to the faster category. Like with the blades, you could dodge quickly.
There are two modes, one with short sticks and one with long ones. They had their own passive effects. Interestingly, you could also propel yourself into the air with the Tonfas and perform attacks from there, just like with the Insect Glaive.
The star of the weapon is the Dragon Spirit. The Tonfas have a gauge that fills up when you attack and increases your own damage. If you have a high value in this gauge, you can execute the finisher, Dragon Spirit Fierce Attack, at the end of a combo. This causes a delayed explosion after the combo that triggers a different effect depending on which body part of the monster was targeted. (via Monster Hunter Wiki)
Here you can watch Tonfa gameplay by Garrus on YouTube:
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What makes the Tonfa so strong? Tonfas are incredibly fast, have good dodging options, and most importantly: they can quickly knock out the monster, effectively stunning it, since they are blunt weapons – just like the Hammer.
The Hammer is a risky and slow weapon, while the Tonfas can simply achieve a knock-out if you hit the head with the Dragon Spirit Fierce Attack. Afterwards, the monster remains knocked out for a certain period of time, regardless of where it receives KO damage.
With other buffs from the finisher, you can additionally obtain significant damage boosts or even regenerate sharpness.
Example image of the Tonfa / Image source: Monster Hunter Wiki
The Magnet Spike – The most incredible weapon in the entire series
What can the Magnet Spike do? In 2018, the update Monster Hunter Frontier Z Zenith was released, bringing a new weapon type: the Magnet Spike. This weapon has two modes. In Slashing Mode, the weapon takes the form of a large scythe. In Impact Mode, it looks like a large club.
When you attack with this weapon, it generates magnetism. Once you reach a certain value, you receive an attack boost. The monster can also be bound in a magnetic field. If you do it right, you can end the binding with a finisher and cause tremendous damage.
The great thing about the finisher is that the monster cannot resist while you perform a quick-time event.
It gets really interesting with the Magnetic Field Gun. You can use it to mark a specific spot on the monster. Afterwards, you can pull yourself to that spot and perform attacks. If you want to flee quickly, you can propel yourself away from that point. This makes the weapon extremely mobile despite its size. (via Monster Hunter Wiki)
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What makes the Magnet Spike so good? The weapon can practically do everything and do it really well. It has fantastic range, enormous mobility, and you can target monster parts with the Magnet Field Gun. And the best part: the weapon deals massive damage.
Additionally, the weapon can block and counter in both forms. The weapon’s attacks are quite fast and while dodging or propelling yourself away from the opponent, you can execute attacks. Even slow animations can be canceled fairly quickly with a dodge move that still deals damage.
If we are to believe the reddit user quick1ez, then the weapon also has very good i-frames, meaning a favorable window during certain animations when you cannot be hit. Furthermore, the weapon deals both cutting damage and blunt damage, making the Hammer, according to quick1ez, redundant.
Example image Magnet Spike / Image source: Monster Hunter Wiki
How likely is it that we will see the two weapons again? It is unlikely that any content from Monster Hunter Frontier will be adapted into the current games. A rare example would be the Lavasioth, which was added to Monster Hunter World: Iceborne. Also, no new weapon types have been added since Monster Hunter 4.
With Season 6 and the expansion “Vessel of Hatred”, numerous innovations are coming to Diablo 4 that will fundamentally change the game. YouTuber Rhykker has taken a closer look at the new content and says: Diablo 4 is evolving into Diablo 3 2.0.
In a YouTube video, Rhykker examines the announced changes. The content creator and Diablo expert draws comparisons to Diablo 3. He believes that the developers are inspired by the systems of its predecessor, but they are aware of the problems that existed and how to solve them in Diablo 4.
Vessel of Hatred is released in early October. Here you can see the (pretty bloody) trailer:
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Trailer for Diablo 4 Vessel of Hatred provides insight into the story of the expansion
“Diablo 4 takes on its role as the successor to Diablo 3”
What comparisons does he draw to Diablo 3? In his YouTube video from August 31, 2024, Rhykker makes several comparisons to Diablo 3. These relate to changes in the base game and also to new features coming in Diablo 4.
Rhykker explains that the mercenaries coming with Vessel of Hatred will apparently function similarly to Diablo 3. They are not intended to be a “sidekick” that overshadows you, but to serve to buff you. When they die, they don’t really die but get a cooldown.
Mercenaries will not count as minions or companions, Rhykker notes. In groups, there will also be the possibility to build the “rapport” of your mercenaries. To do this, you can use a second, passive mercenary.
You can find out everything about the mercenaries here:
The new glyph system reminds Rhykker of the legendary gems from Diablo 3. You will no longer level up your glyphs in Nightmare Dungeons but through “tries” in the pit. And the (up to 300) Paragon points you collect will then be cross-character.
Rhykker believes that the developers clearly have in mind the problems that the systems in Diablo 3 had. He says:
For example, Diablo 3 had about 20 different difficulty levels, but only a few of them were really relevant. The various difficulty levels in Diablo 4 are now intended to feel like meaningful progression steps, rather than just smooth and easy transitions.
Before you reach level 60, you have four different difficulty levels, and once you reach level 60, you unlock four additional torment levels (1 to 4).
How does he assess the changes? Rhykker feels that Diablo 4 is increasingly resembling Diablo 3 with each season. Diablo 4 is finally taking on its role as the successor to Diablo 3, he says. Overall, he finds that the progression benefits “the improvement of the game”.
Rhykker is overall impressed with the updates for Diablo 4 and suspects that Season 6 will be an “absolute banger”, just like Seasons 4 and 5 before it.
In Destiny 2 the Weekly Reset starts with maintenance for the loot shooter. What you need to know about the downtime and upcoming content can be found here in our overview of the server downtime.
Update, 21:45: It looks like there won’t be any patch notes, as players have not needed to download an update file. We’ll keep you updated if anything changes. Have a lovely evening and good night!
This is what you need to know today: Bungie has announced downtime for September 3rd for Destiny 1 & 2. As the announcement seems incomplete, players are already wondering whether the maintenance will only run in the background or if players will also be kicked from the servers.
Destiny 2: Echos shows its new weapons in Act 3 in the trailer
Maintenance on 03.09. – All times for the server downtime
These times are important today: Bungie informs its players about x.com (formerly Twitter) about the exact downtime. The servers are planned to be in maintenance for 8:00 hours today.
This is what the maintenance schedule looks like:
Maintenance starts at 15:00 on all platforms.
Maintenance is supposed to end at 23:00.
Bungie has not communicated whether players will be kicked from the servers, but fans believe the developers may have forgotten this part.
Things to consider during downtimes: As long as background maintenance is ongoing, there may be connection issues in the game. Additionally, login queues may occasionally form because Bungie gradually releases access to the servers to avoid problems caused by excessive server load. Therefore, you may have to wait longer to get back into the game.
The following problems are known: There are also many issues in The Final Shape that players are complaining about. Bungie has noted some, but it is not known which of them will be fixed (via bungie.net). However, the following bugs could be addressed:
For PC players with enabled 3D audio, the audio output in the game is not working.
When class-specific exotic glaives are crafted, the error code “Weasel” appears.
When playing on PlayStation with enabled 3D audio, the audio output is not working.
The slam attack with blessing no longer shatters Stasis crystals.
The heat wave is not activated when gliding or mid-jump.
The diamond spear no longer shatters Stasis crystals.
The wish-bearer title was taken away from players who had previously received it.
What is in the patch notes? A complete overview of all resolved issues and improvements will be available only this evening or afternoon after the update goes live.
We will update our article and provide you with the link to the patch notes. It is possible that the patch notes will be changed or corrected by Bungie later.
Patch 1.5.2 for Diablo 4 not only fixes some bugs but also makes the seasonal journey easier. In particular, a certain task becomes significantly easier.
The highlights from the patch:
You will receive a player title once you kill a monster after Patch 1.5.2 goes live. The title is “Mindbound”; “Impulsive”
In your loading screens, you will also see your mounts and companions after the update.
The update makes it easier to complete the seasonal journey. Previously, there was criticism in the community that a particular task was annoying.
Additionally, there are numerous bug fixes.
When is Patch 1.5.2 going live? The new patch 1.5.2 went live on Tuesday, September 3, 2024. The update of about 1.3 GB (on PC) was available around 7:30 PM. You can find the full German patch notes on the second page of the article. This time, they are not as extensive.
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Diablo 4: Secret change brings more loot for everyone who likes to grind
From 20 commanders to 5
Which task does the update make easier? Patch 1.5.2 brings a change to the seasonal journey related to Stage 5. For a goal in this stage, you must defeat a total of 20 flood commanders. Players said: “Probably one of the worst seasonal tasks.“
Some found that 5 commanders would be more appropriate here. The problem was that the commanders spawn at the end of certain events in the flood. These events are not visible on the world map – finding these specific enemies was thus often a matter of chance. With the update, the number of commanders you need to defeat for this goal is actually reduced to 5.
The patch also brings a change for the Hellbreach dungeons: chests should no longer be able to be opened accidentally. The weather effects in the flood will also be revised with the update.
From Wednesday, September 4, the PTR (Public Test Realm) for Season 6 and Vessel of Hatred will run. You can already download the update for that. All players who have a Battle.net version of Diablo 4 on PC can use the PTR. You can find more about the test here: Diablo 4 PTR 2.0 for Season 6: Start and contents – Here’s everything you can test
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In a new video, the car of Twitch-streamer Trymacs was filled to the brim with bags of chips as a prank. However, many fans suspect that it is a scripted marketing stunt.
What kind of video is this? In a new video on Trymacs’ YouTube-channel, his brother and Twitch colleague Chefstrobel wanted to “prank” him by filling his entire car with bags of chips. The streamer had to retrieve them from his car for 30 minutes to be able to drive again.
However, many fans suspect that it is a scripted marketing stunt and find the video inauthentic.
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Vom Pizza-Lieferant zu einem der größten deutschen Twitch-Streamer – Leben und Karriere von Trymacs in 2 Minuten
Fans do not buy the prank from Trymacs
What do viewers criticize about the video? Viewers mainly criticize that the prank does not come off as authentic. Frequent comments under the video, such as the one from user “hotepra2661”, compare it to the Prankbros. The still-active YouTube channel of the Prankbros was known a few years ago primarily for bad and staged pranks.
The viewers’ suspicion that it is a marketing stunt is further reinforced by the fact that Trymacs recently launched a new product. He is releasing the product, just like his pizza chain together with Knossi.
Why could it be a marketing stunt? Viewers like DJ_Buegeleisen comment under the video that the whole stunt is just a marketing measure. The reason for this is that the bags of chips packed in Trymacs’ car represent his latest product.
User hhe5441 goes a step further and mentions that Trymacs is also wearing a shirt with his company logo, which to him no longer appears to be a coincidence or a classic prank.
It has actually been heard for decades that Hollywood is creatively on the brink and that it is getting worse. Nowadays, franchises are being blamed for this, but an American director has a different opinion. He believes that streamers and gaming are to blame.
Who is the director? Harmony Korine is more of an indie director, whose most famous film is probably Spring Breakers from 2012. As reported by IndieWire, the director also spoke about the current state of Hollywood during the film festival in Venice.
Spring Breakers – Trailer for the Vacation Thriller featuring James Franco and Selena Gomez
IShowSpeed is the new Tarkovsky
What does Korine say about current Hollywood? During the press conference for his current film Baby Invasion, the director spoke about the current state of Hollywood and that creative talents are being lost. Hollywood needs to pay more attention to the current youth.
What is happening in Hollywood, and I believe Hollywood is starting to crumble creatively, is that they are losing many of the most talented and creative minds to games and streamers. Just as IShowSpeed is a film, so is Kai Cenat a film.
Harmony Korine on current Hollywood (via IndieWire)
He goes on to say that creatives are seeking other places than film because film is no longer the dominant art form. He even goes so far as to say: IShowSpeed is the new Tarkovsky. Andrei Tarkovsky is an important filmmaker who has inspired many well-known directors. One of his most important works is Stalker. The film also inspired the eponymous game series.
His new film Baby Invasion is also inspired by the livestreaming idea. It revolves around a group of mercenaries who rob the rich and stream it as well. The director says that this will also be entertainment in real life in the future.
Are talents really missing? That is hard to say, as it is difficult to compare it to other eras of Hollywood. For big productions, there are still many well-known directors involved. In the realm of smaller films, however, new talents keep emerging. Promising actors are also appearing on screen. However, they have to compete against the big names.
But that has always been the case. In the past, there were Scorsese or Coppola, and today there are Villeneuve and Nolan. Every era has its great directors and actors, and talented youth can also succeed. They just need to be properly supported. A great director of our time is also Bong Joon-ho. He already showed what he can do in 2003: Before Parasite, the director made a masterpiece about a true crime from South Korea
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Rising Star 2 is an undiscovered gaming gem on Steam. The game is a mix of simulation and role-playing game. You control a hopeful up-and-coming musician and his band. You dream of big hits, collect particularly good instruments, level up, and when your band is about to break up, you wreck hotel rooms.
What is Rising Star 2? In Rising Star 2, you create a character and start in a city of your choice in the world. Your goal is to become a rock star.
You start a five-member band with a drummer, guitarist, keyboardist, bassist, and singer, and begin by mowing the grass in the park of your city, setting up a guitar case, and playing for spare change.
But soon you can travel the world, give concerts, and wreck hotel rooms. And write hits – oh, that one big hit that changes life forever. When you play Rising Star 2, you will learn to dream of it.
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Rising Star 2 is an undiscovered gaming gem on Steam
Sweet Home Alabama or the 6 Million City Frankfurt
This is how Rising Star 2 starts: The game has grown over 4 years like a service game and has become increasingly sophisticated and clever. The game has thought of a lot:
You can, of course, start in a “big city” and try to make it there. The map is then very expansive, and it takes a long time to get from A to B. It may have 6×6 blocks.
Or you start like typical rockstar legends do, somewhere in the province of Alabama, where the map only has 3×3 blocks and everything is clear. You then work your way into one of the major centers of the music industry like Atlanta.
Frankfurt in Rising Star 2 with 6 million inhabitants is about 8 times larger than in reality. Rising Star 2 is made by an American.
I spent 18 hours in Rising Star 2. On my first run, I was in big Frankfurt, but my hits “Bankfurt,” “Why is it so beautiful on the Rhine,” and “Offenbach” just wouldn’t take off. On the second run, I made my career in Sweet Home Alabama.
At first, you go to the local music store and look for your musicians on the bulletin board. Not everyone wants to play with you – the aspiring musicians have their standards.
Then you mow the lawn of the local park for $250 and can jam there as a band for spare change, which brings in a little money for instruments and especially ideas and inspiration that you need for your first songs. But above all, you make a name for yourself in the city.
If you have put together 6 songs in the studio of your humble starting house, you can begin to perform in the local pub as the opening act for a band that is already a few steps above you in the band hierarchy.
Your first goal is now to win a “Battle of the Bands,” then fame, fortune, and the big city await.
The Music Business is Simulated Like a Role-Playing Game
This is what makes the game’s charm: Rising Star 2 reflects some of the pitfalls of the music business but functions like a classic role-playing game:
You collect loot in the form of instruments, processors, and amplifiers – you buy them in one of the countless music shops in every city.
There are consumable resources that you need to renew regularly, such as guitar strings or drumsticks.
You can take on smaller tasks (like quests) to earn your first money and deal with all sorts of problems.
Your version of the “Longsword +1” – a cool guitar.
There is the “Ego” value for band members. If it’s high, the musician becomes unhappy if your band does not play enough of their songs and threatens to leave the band.
One way to alleviate this is to include the diva’s songs in the lineup, but one can also wreck a hotel room. Here, the rule is: the more expensive the item that is broken, the more inspiration you draw from it.
Especially at the beginning, you can also make good money by buying broken instruments cheaply, repairing them, and selling them – or you keep the best parts, which give you various bonuses.
Later, you have a manager who books tours for you, secures advertising deals, and negotiates record contracts. But until then, it’s a long way.
A Song is Either a Hit or Not – And Most of the Time It’s Not
This is particularly clever: The songs are created through an abstract system, where you assemble a song from 4 components that must fit together like puzzle pieces. You also always have to stay on trend and address the themes that the audience currently wants to hear.
But quality alone is not enough for a breakthrough. There is a hidden system in Rising Star 2 that ensures with a slight chance that one of about 15 to 30 music pieces you compose has that “certain something” and has the potential to be a hit. However, this is not really predictable – just like in real life.
I had about 100 songs and had two hits, one “big” and one smaller. The quality of the songs is not as decisive as the “buzz.”
You can produce awesome songs endlessly, but only a few will be a hit and people will dance along.
Rising Star 2 Offers a Great Learning Curve and You Learn Why It’s Important to Destroy Hotel Rooms
And is it fun? Yes, a lot. Rising Star 2 is, on one hand, like a classic role-playing game, and gives you the feeling that you are making progress, filling larger venues, earning more money, and living in increasingly lavish homes. But it is also a clever explanation of the music market, and after playing Rising Star 2, you will understand much better why …
Rock stars wreck hotel rooms
Bands break up
some bands just have one hit and never again
Rising Star 2 has a very satisfying learning curve. Everything in the game feels logical and self-consistent. I kept catching myself thinking: Ah, clever idea.
Undiscovered Gaming Gem on Steam
How is the game received? Rising Star 2 is practically unknown on Steam and has never had more than 107 players since its release in August 2020. However, those who discover it seem to be happy with the game. The reviews are extremely positive at 95%.
I spent 18 hours with the game in 2 days, and for me, it was worth the money.
Rising Star 2 costs €20 on Steam – but there is also a free demo that lets you get a taste of being a rock star.
In Pokémon Go, a player expresses their grief and apparently hopes that the Pokémon gods, meaning Niantic, will show mercy. This is because after a heated argument, his girlfriend deleted his 8-year-old account in Pokémon Go out of anger.
What led to the argument? The user Rhys2468 states on reddit:
Between him and his girlfriend, there was a serious argument on the night from Sunday to Monday. To cool off, he left the house and went for a walk, leaving his phone at home. A grave mistake.
In her anger, his girlfriend took the phone, deleted his account in Pokémon GO, and confirmed a support inquiry for the deletion code.
When the trainer returned home from his walk, his girlfriend had calmed down and already regretted her decision. However, an attempt to restore the account went unanswered.
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30 Hundos and 150 Shinies lost
What has he lost? The user writes that he has been playing Pokémon GO since 2016 and has collected 30 Hundos and over 150 Shinies.
Shinies are particularly rare Pokémon with an alternative coloration.
The trainer says he is very disappointed that he has not received a response to a support inquiry so far. After all, he has invested a lot of time and several hundred US dollars into Pokémon Go. Both are now simply gone.
He hopes that the reddit post receives enough attention so that someone at Niantic shows mercy and reinstates his account.
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How is this being commented on? The malicious responses are: He should put his friends in the “Candy Grinder” and grind them into candy or at least send them to the Professor.
Others judgably note that the girlfriend is apparently not a Shiny and has an unbalanced IV value. Surely he will find a better replacement quickly.
Cruelly, one response suggests: The girlfriend is very good at PVP; after all, she destroyed him.
Others give the advice to try a trade; maybe it will become a Lucky Trade.
Is there hope for him? Yes, but it might be difficult. One user says: Niantic can restore the account, but you have to be persistent and hope to find the right person to do it. Influencers have managed to recover deleted accounts before. More on this topic is covered in this article: Pokémon GO: Lost account shows why you should double secure your login data
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Shortly after the release, Concord will be taken offline, as announced in the PlayStation Blog. The game received a lot of negative feedback from the community and struggled, in particular, with matchmaking issues and low player numbers.
What kind of game is this? Concord is a PvP multiplayer shooter from Sony, set in a futuristic science fiction universe. The game focuses on team-based gameplay, where collaboration and strategy are crucial. However, shortly after its release, the game flopped on Steam. Now it will be completely taken offline in just a few days.
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Sony shows first gameplay of the new PvP shooter Concord
Concord will be taken offline on September 06
Why is Concord being taken offline? On September 3, Ryan Ellis, the Game Director, released a statement on the PlayStation Blog, announcing that the game will be taken offline on September 6. The main reason for this is the feedback from the community, which described the characters as “incredibly ugly” and expressed many issues with matchmaking.
The news that the game is going offline so shortly after its release is likely to surprise many. Game journalist Jason Schreier already commented on X about the topic, stating: “Wild news – PlayStation’s new game Concord has performed so poorly that the company is pulling it from stores and offering refunds to everyone who purchased it.”
What will happen to players who have already purchased the game? The Game Director also shares on the PlayStation Blog that all players who have already purchased the game will receive a refund. The refund will occur automatically through the original payment method, so players do not need to take any further action.
