Pokémon GO: How Power Sources and Dyna-Particles Work

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In Pokémon GO, you can now find power sources and are supposed to collect Dyna particles. You can find all the information about it here.

Where do power sources and Dyna particles come from? Both are part of the new Dynamax feature that has just landed in Pokémon GO. It was introduced with the new season “Dyna-Maximum”.

The Dynamax feature brings huge Pokémon into the game.

Even in the trailer, the gigantic Pokémon take a central role. Power sources and Dyna particles are essential for working with the giant monsters. We will show you everything you need to know about it.

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Pokémon GO shows the new season ‘Dyna-Maximum’ in the trailer

Everything about power sources in Pokémon GO

What are power sources? These are new points on your map that appear in addition to PokéStops and gyms in the game.

Where are power sources? If you click on the “Nearby” menu, you can see the power sources in your vicinity. Then you can go to them. However, the sources are only available for a limited time and can disappear quickly. They are not always in the same location.

What is in the power source? Here, you can encounter and challenge Dynamax Pokémon. You need to bring your own Dynamax Pokémon; you will receive your first one in the special research “Dynasty!”.

Attention: As of now, no Dynamax battles are available; the power sources are therefore empty.

Leaving Pokémon at the power source: After a Dynamax battle, you will be able to leave your Pokémon at the power sources. Then there will be bonuses for players participating in battles there, as well as rewards for you. Additionally, more Pokémon will appear in the wild around the source.

You will also find the important Dyna particles in the power sources.

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Dyna particles from power sources in Pokémon GO

Where do I find Dyna particles? You can find them at the power sources. By collecting them, you can solve certain researches, but you also need the particles for other things.

What are Dyna particles useful for? With them, you can:

  • Participate in Dynamax battles
  • Enhance and learn Dyna attacks
  • The attacks can reach level 3 each

This article will be continuously updated as more details about the features become known. It shouldn’t be long before the first Dynamax battles are available. Accordingly, we’ll keep you updated as soon as there are changes. By the way: there are more new features with the new season in Pokémon GO. For example, the new Pokémon Grolldra.

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Pokémon GO: Everything about the rare Grolldra – Catching, evolving, best attacks

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Grolldra is one of the new Pokémon in Pokémon GO. We present the monster to you.

What kind of Pokémon is Grolldra? Grolldra comes from the eighth generation of games and features the rare type combination of Dragon and Ghost. It first appeared in the “GO aufs Ganze” event and has been found in Pokémon GO since then.

Can Grolldra evolve? Yes, it can. It first evolves into Phandra and then into Katapuldra.

Pokemon GO Grolldra Phandra Katapuldra
Grolldra, Phandra, and Katapuldra

This is special: Katapuldra belongs to the “pseudo-legendary” Pokémon. This term refers to monsters that are fundamentally as strong as legendary Pokémon based solely on their stats but do not belong to this group themselves. Thus, it stands alongside:

  • Dragonite
  • Tyranitar
  • Salamence
  • Metagross
  • Garchomp
  • Hydreigon
  • Gastrodon
  • Dragapult
  • Espathra

Noteworthy: All these Pokémon are now available in Pokémon GO, and at their release, they were all very rare and difficult to catch. The same goes for Grolldra.

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Pokémon GO shows the new season ‘Dyna-Maximum’ in the trailer

How to get Grolldra and its evolutions in Pokémon GO?

Catching Grolldra: Currently, there are the following ways to obtain Grolldra.

  • Wild: Grolldra can be caught in the wild, but you need luck to encounter it. If you see it as a shadow on your “Nearby” screen, don’t hesitate to catch it.
  • Eggs: Grolldra can be hatched from 10km eggs. It is currently in the second rarest tier, the only one rarer is the extremely rare Ignivor.
  • Trade: If you don’t have Grolldra but your friends do, you can trade for it.

Evolving Grolldra: To evolve Grolldra, you need candy. So use Razz Berries or Silver Razz Berries when you encounter it in the wild, or use Grolldra as a buddy to collect candy.

  • With 25 candies, you can evolve Grolldra into Phandra
  • For 100 candies, Phandra evolves into Katapuldra

Best moves for Katapuldra: Since Grolldra itself isn’t very useful, we will show you the best moves for its final evolution. Once you evolve into Katapuldra, you can use it for battles. Use the following moves for PvP:

  • Surprise Attack
  • Wide Attack
  • Shadow Ball

PvPoke currently ranks the monster at number 200 in the Great League, number 83 in the Ultra League, and number 46 in the Master League.

For raids, Katapuldra is currently also suitable, although for both of its types you can find better monsters among the best attackers in Pokémon GO. Nevertheless:

  • As a Ghost Attacker, these moves are effective: Surprise Attack and Shadow Ball
  • As a Dragon Attacker, these moves are effective: Dragon Tail and Outrage
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Even more new content: Currently, a lot is happening in Pokémon GO, as the new season has brought many new features. These include fresh Galar Pokémon, as well as the Dynamax feature, which allows you to catch enormous Pokémon. This should be really exciting in the coming weeks. Everything that is known so far can be found here: Pokémon GO – Everything about Dynamax.

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Take-Two disables game for 2 euros that stole the worst mission in GTA history, forgets the Switch

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A few days ago, a new game called “HeliCity Demolition Man” was released for PlayStation and Nintendo Switch. The price: 2 euros. The content: A brazen copy of one of the worst missions in GTA history.

What is behind “HeliCity Demolition Man”? The game from publisher Erik Games has been released in the past few days for PlayStation and Nintendo Switch. For 1.99 euros, you can expect in HeliCity the “thrill of precision and strategy” – at least that is the promise from the developers.

However, a closer look reveals that this is essentially a quasi-remake of one of the worst missions from GTA: Vice City. In other words: You have to destroy buildings with an RC helicopter – which, due to the clunky controls, amounts to a hellish trip. At least the devs promise a comparatively quick Platinum trophy.

The problem is: Publisher Erik Games clearly does not possess the rights to develop or sell such a brazen copy of a GTA mission. Consequently, the company behind the Grand Theft Auto franchise responded quickly.

Since the trailer for “HeliCity Demolition Man” is no longer available, here’s something for the eyes:

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Take-Two reacts quickly, but …

How is the publisher behind GTA responding? Those wishing to access the trailer for HeliCity Demolition Man on YouTube are now greeted with the message: “This video is no longer available due to a copyright complaint from Take-Two Interactive.” The lawyers at Take-Two have acted very quickly against the game.

Also, the two PlayStation product pages for “HeliCity Demolition Man” are now offline or lead to an error (via story.playstation.com). Meanwhile, “HeliCity Demolition Man” is still available in the Nintendo eShop for the Nintendo Switch (via nintendo.com). There it still states: “Get ready for an explosive experience where every decision counts!”

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It is unclear whether Sony simply reacted faster to the lawyers’ complaint than Nintendo or whether the publisher has simply overlooked the Nintendo Switch version so far. The billion-dollar company behind GTA has shown that it likes to take strong action, as shown in May: Publisher of GTA 6 shuts down studios behind OlliOlli, Rollerdrome, and Kerbal Space Program

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One of the most popular MMORPGs finally gets updates that parts of the community have been waiting for years

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With the announcement of the current expansion Janthir Wilds, the developers of Guild Wars 2 promised to design a new PvP mode with the community. Now there are finally details about it.

What is planned for Guild Wars 2? In the context of the announcement of Janthir Wilds, the developers at ArenaNet had already hinted that there would be a new PvP mode. Now the official presentation has followed!

In “Incursion”, you can expect battles between two 5-player teams, where you must transport an item to the enemy base while simultaneously preventing the opponent from reaching your base.

Starting on September 10, 2024 (from 9:00 PM), interested players can test the prototype of the map and provide feedback to influence further development. The test is scheduled to run until September 23 at 2:00 AM. On September 6, the developers will introduce the new PvP mode for the first time on Twitch, starting at 9:00 PM.

With “Incursion”, ArenaNet aims to provide an accessible and as entertaining as possible PvP experience, where newcomers and casual players can also have fun (“casual alternative”). The goal is to make PvP in Guild Wars 2 appealing to players so that they will also try out other content.

What else was announced? On September 21, 2024 (9:00 PM), the next round of the Legends Tournament will start, which will now take place every six months.

Here is the launch trailer for Guild Wars 2 – Janthir Wilds:

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Guild Wars 2: Launch trailer by Janthir Wilds prepares you for the new adventure

Finally new content for PvP fans

What is the current status of Guild Wars 2? Actually, there is a good mood in Tyria right now.

So is everything good in Tyria? Well, almost. Because “Incursion” is indeed the most exciting new feature for PvP fans in years.

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Why is there a need for action? While PvE enthusiasts have been able to regularly enjoy new content and challenges since the launch, fans of player-versus-player encounters have repeatedly had to exercise patience for long periods.

A good example of this is the World vs. World area. In February 2018, the developers announced a major overhaul of the game mode. Today, more than six years later, it is still in beta status.

Things are hardly better with other PvP content. While there are new seasons, rewards, and regular balancing adjustments as well as hotfixes, there has long been a lack of fresh content and modes. Accordingly, it is very important and correct that ArenaNet is now providing new content with “Incursion”.

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People thought they had found an ‘Endless Money Cheat’ for real life – But it was just a scam

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Resourceful TikTok users apparently believed they had found a “cheat” for unlimited money in real life. However, it was just an ancient crime: check fraud.

What type of fraud is this? Over the weekend, several videos went viral on TikTok in which users issued uncovered checks for large amounts and quickly withdrew the money before the check could bounce. This was reported by, among others, CNN and the Guardian.

The press reports in astonishment:

  • In one video, a user threw dollar bills into the air.
  • In another video, a man disappointedly showed his account balance, which was suddenly several tens of thousands of dollars overdrawn.

The “IRL cheat” was apparently made possible due to a glitch in the system of the U.S. Chase Bank. The bank responded promptly and fixed the problem. A spokesperson for Chase stated: “It’s fraud, plain and simple.”

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TikTok users rediscover a 100-year-old fraud

How did the scheme work exactly? The “trick” involved issuing oneself a check for an absurdly high amount – with money one didn’t even have. Through the bank’s system, one could at least access part of the amount immediately before the check was verified.

Then one simply had to withdraw as much money as possible before the check could bounce – at least in theory. A video showing people lining up in front of the bank to exploit the error received over 20 million views on X, formerly Twitter.

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What was behind this? As some users quickly realized on social media, the supposed glitch was simply check fraud – a type of fraud that, as an expert explains, has existed as long as checks themselves.

More specifically, many see it as a sort of modern form of what is known as “kiting.” This form of fraud has been documented since the 1920s and can incur fines of up to $1 million and sentences of up to 30 years in prison in the U.S.

Consequently, users on social media have little sympathy for those who now supposedly owe Chase tens of thousands of dollars. One user quips on Reddit: “Banks hate this trick!”

Another speculates: These may even be multiple crimes. Yet another summarizes resignedly: “The fact that adult people in the digital age thought this would work is … frustrating.”

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CoD Black Ops 6 nerfs the best weapon, but players already know what they will play instead in the open beta

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CoD Black Ops 6 has nerfed the strongest weapon so far for the 2nd beta weekend, but players already know what the new meta could be.

Which weapon is it about? The Jackal PDW is a submachine gun that dominated the lobbies during the first beta weekend.

The Jackal PDW had an outstanding TTK at medium range, which distinguished it particularly from other SMGs and made it reminiscent of an assault rifle due to its low recoil. At close range, it was also far superior to any assault rifle due to its mobility.

The problem was that the weapon performed so strongly that players had hardly any chance in direct comparison with other weapons. This made it senseless for many players to use any other weapon than the Jackal PDW.

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How was the Jackal PDW nerfed? Treyarch Studios shared a post on X stating that the Jackal PDW was nerfed for the Open Beta of BO6.

However, it is still not known how exactly the developers have nerfed the strong SMG, as no patch notes have been released yet. In another message on X, Treyarch mentioned that the patch notes will be released for the 2nd beta weekend.

This was changed:

  • max damage reduced – from 29 to 26
  • Distance for max damage reduced – from 15.24 m to 14.61 m
  • Damage at close and medium range reduced – from 23 to 22
  • Range for damage at close and medium range reduced from 29.21 m to 26.04 m
  • Minimum damage reduced from 19 to 15
  • Strength of the optical kick increased
  • CHF barrel: Headshot multiplier improved from 1.2 to 1.4

Which weapon will be played instead? Treyarch itself recommends a new weapon that will be playable with the Open Beta: the Tanto .22. This is also a fully automatic submachine gun.

Most players are already looking forward to trying the Tanto and are convinced that it will be just as strong a weapon and an alternative to the Jackal PDW.

  • “New OP weapon, okay.” – via X.com
  • “All this [the nerf] just so that the Tanto takes its place” – via X.com
  • “Nerfing one just to introduce another broken weapon” – via X.com

The Tanto was already playable at the “COD Next” event for the attending content creators and was used by many. It seemed really strong in the various streams. Other players believe that the C9 – also a submachine gun – could now shine as well (via X.com)

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The new shooter Concord has ruthlessly flopped – What does that mean for Bungie’s Marathon?

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Concord should have been Sony’s new shooter that impresses everyone, but two weeks after release, it was shut down – a catastrophic flop. However, Sony still has an ace up its sleeve when it comes to shooters, with Bungie and Marathon. But even for them, things might not look good.

Why did Concord flop? There are many reasons why the hero shooter Concord failed to excite. Fans are hitting the “go woke, go broke” narrative and claim that diversity and overweight characters brought about its downfall. However, experts see a completely different problem: the well-known titles that have already established themselves in this genre and built their communities.

Overwatch and Valorant can shine with years of experience and offer their own universe. In contrast, Concord did not provide new players with an innovative reason to prefer the game over other brand giants. The result: The matchmaking ceased to function because far too few fans were playing.

Sony announced it would take Concord offline and refund the fans’ money. Although Concord and Marathon from Bungie cover two different genres, parallels can now be drawn that might point to a disaster.

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A game for a community that wouldn’t touch Marathon like this

Why is Marathon in danger? Bungie is reviving its old brand “Marathon” as an extraction shooter. Initially, everything seemed good for the studio’s project, but further developments at Bungie and shifts in direction are now painting a different picture.

Marathon was first supposed to be an extraction shooter where players could create their own characters. However, this idea was discarded. After Joe Ziegler, the former game director of Valorant, joined Bungie, he took on the role of game director for Marathon.

His idea led to Marathon now being designed as a hero extraction shooter. You will choose selected heroes for your missions and cannot create your own. For many Bungie and Destiny fans, this is unacceptable.

Additionally, selected players have been allowed to play a few rounds of Marathon, as their experience in extraction shooters like Escape from Tarkov could provide informed opinions and feedback. The result: very few were impressed by Marathon.

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Furthermore, considering the plan Bungie is pursuing, the release of Marathon could end in catastrophe. Extraction shooters are a niche genre in the gaming scene. Such games are tough, punish you when you lose, and require high skills.

Looking at the current target audience of Destiny, it is evident that Bungie addresses a broad mass of casuals and professionals who enjoy shooters – with Marathon, the majority of casual gamers are likely to drop out because they find such games far too hard.

Finally, there is also the immense competition against Marathon, which has shaped the genre with its titles. Marathon would be competing against Escape from Tarkov and Hunt: Showdown, and it would be like Outriders competing against Destiny 2.

Even if Marathon brings its heroes into the game, it will be hard to compete against established brands in the genre. It remains to be seen what Bungie has come up with, but if it’s not something that blows the fans away, the extraction shooter might meet the same fate as Concord. More on Destiny can be found here: A new game for Destiny is said to be in the works, but you’re not going to like it

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Game with 97% positive reviews on Steam coming to mobile: mocks its own high addiction factor and Blizzard

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Balatro, a special kind of poker game, found incredible popularity on Steam. Now the mobile release has also been announced with a wild trailer.

What kind of game is this? Balatro calls itself “the poker roguelike.” Basically, it is a deck-builder based on poker. However, the game is complemented by special joker cards that can completely turn the course of the game upside down.

The game is receiving extremely positive feedback on Steam: Since its release in February 2024, Balatro has gathered 41,892 reviews as of the current date (09/06/2024, 11:00 AM), of which a remarkable 97% are favorable. It is therefore considered “extremely positive.”

In the reviews, Balatro is cheekily described by fans as the ultimate time-waster, as the game mechanics have a very high addictive potential. The entry is considered quite tough, but as the game progresses, more and more combinations, synergies, and increasing enjoyment arise.

That’s why some comment that once you start with Balatro, you essentially don’t get anything else done. Indie developer LocalThunk is now embracing this in the new trailer for the game, where he almost “threatens” with the upcoming mobile release.

The game is set to be released on September 26 for iOS and Android. Here you can see the trailer:

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Balatro: The Popular Game is Coming to Mobile

Trailer for Balatro Mobile Excites Fans

This is the trailer: The trailer addresses sarcastically the image that Balatro has built up over time. On X.com, the developer posted the trailer with the phrase “Producivity be damned!” and also makes jokes in the video.

For example, you can see graphs of global productivity crashing down, while the clown Jimbo’s profit rises infinitely. Following this is a series of bizarre, psychedelic images that fit the vibe of the game well.

The developer also takes an ironic jab at Blizzard: “I guess you all DO have phones,” he posts with the announcement, which is evidently well received. Years ago, Diablo Immortal director Wyatt Cheng from Blizzard went into history with the much-criticized phrase “Don’t you guys have phones?”

And fans are responding positively to all this.

What do players say? In the comments of the announcement, whether on X.com or YouTube, players are celebrating the way the announcement was made. They cheekily bid farewell to their free time and announce they want to binge the game now on this platform. Even game accounts like that of Vampire Survivors report and say that now their job is in danger because they will only be hanging on their phones. On YouTube, players comment that the world would come to a standstill or lovingly refer to the trailer as “basically a threat” (via YouTube).

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Let’s see if the game will be received as well on mobile as it has been on Steam – and if the world will indeed come to a standstill. Many have invested a lot of hours into the Steam version, with 1,731 reviews from players who had more than 100 hours on the clock. Between 10 and 100 hours, there are a total of 19,633 reviews. We are definitely excited! And if you want to engage more with MMORPGs on your phone: Here you can find the 10 best mobile MMORPGs 2024 for iOS and Android.

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EA FC 25: An expert explains why one of the best strikers in the world is rated too low as an icon

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One of the biggest content creators in the EA-FC universe has expressed his opinion on the new icons in EA Sports FC 25. He has a problem with the ratings. Especially one of the formerly best wingers he finds too weak rated.

Who is this expert? The expert is Simon Schildgen, who is probably better known to most as “GamerBrother”. The content creator has been producing new videos about EA FC, previously FIFA, weekly for over 10 years. He also frequently comments on the latest topics in the respective parts of the series.

In one of his videos on his stream highlight channel, he has commented on the new ratings in FC 25. He considers the rating of some icons to be questionable.

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GamerBrother finds an 88 for Bale as an icon too weak

GamerBrother recognizes a negligence from EA regarding the ratings of icons in recent years. For him, it makes no sense, for example, that some of the more modern icons receive relatively low ratings compared to other older legends.

As the latest example, he takes the rating of the new card of Gareth Bale, who is confirmed as one of 8 new icons in FC 25. After his retirement in 2022 and his last card in Ultimate Team from FIFA 23, Bale is now returning. EA has assigned his card a rating of 88.

In the following box, we have introduced Gareth Bale in more detail for you. If you want to learn more about him, just click the box:

How good was Gareth Bale really?

Gareth Bale was one of the most sought-after wingers in the world between 2010 and 2018. He combined speed, strong physique, and very good shooting and passing skills.

After a strong season with Tottenham Hotspur at the beginning of the 2010s, Real Madrid signed the Welsh winger. There, he formed one of the most feared attacking trios in football history with Cristiano Ronaldo and Karim Benzema.

Due to many injuries, he never managed to play all matches in a season. However, especially in big games, the Briton could be relied upon. Bale made a mark on several finals by decisively influencing the matches with often spectacular goals.

He won the Champions League five times alone with Real Madrid, the best European competition. Since Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo dominated the individual titles for more than a decade, he was denied a Ballon d’Or award.

In the last years of his career, he fell out of favor at Real Madrid under coach Ancelotti and initially hardly got to play and eventually never played again. Bale ended his career in the USA.

Why is Bale too weak as an icon? To address Bale’s low rating, GamerBrother compares the card of the Brazilian legend Ronaldo, who is ranked 2nd among the best icons with a rating of 94. While he certainly justified that rating at the height of his powers, he also had many not-so-good years due to serious injuries.

The same would apply to Bale, who was one of the best wingers at his best. However, it seems that EA oriented itself more towards his poorer seasons with injury-related breaks.

He considers Bale’s rating to be “random” and would give him at least a 90 rating for his entire career.

You can watch the statement with even more examples and explanations here again in its entirety:

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Even more so for Bayern legend Franck Ribéry, who showed strong performances on a national and international level for over a decade. The Frenchman also received only an 88 as a new icon in FC 24. GamerBrother does not quite understand what standards exist for the ratings of the icons.

By the way, among the top 50 players in FC 25, we discovered some ratings that raise eyebrows:

Leaks show the 50 best players in FC 25: 5 ratings make no sense

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Comparing the ratings of all gold cards to Bale’s active time in FIFA, an 88 rating seems appropriate at first glance. Only in FIFA 17 and 18 did he have a rating of 90 or 89, respectively, above the 88 points of his current icon card. But not only regarding Bale’s card are there controversial opinions: FC 25: A player counted 8 years among the best cards in Ultimate Team, now returning – fans consider the rating of the super dribbler a joke

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Twitch streamer enjoys the view in Space Marine 2 – Shocked to discover that the enemy masses are real

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A Twitch streamer enjoyed Space Marine 2 when he realized that the Tyranid swarms in the distance were real enemies.

What game is it? The streamer played Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2, which is an upcoming third-person shooter set in the “Warhammer 40,000” universe.

  • Space Marine 2 is the successor to the first installment, Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine, released in 2011, and will be released on September 9, 2024, for PC, PS5, and Xbox Series.
  • The game will include a co-op campaign, a 6v6 multiplayer mode, and the PvE mode “Operations.”
  • You play as the legendary Space Marines, who crush alien Tyranids with superhuman abilities.

Some content creators and press representatives had the opportunity to play Space Marine 2 before the official release, including Twitch streamer “PatStaresAt,” who streamed the co-op shooter on Twitch on September 4.

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New trailer shows nearly 8 minutes of multiplayer gameplay from the bloody carnage in Space Marine 2

Massive swarm turns out to be real enemies

What happened to the streamer? While “PatStaresAt” was playing Space Marine 2 in the livestream, he reached a point in the prologue that initially made him admire the view. The streamer stood at a high point and could look into the distance. There, a large swarm of Tyranids was moving, which he observed and commented with a “oh okay.”

These predatory creatures, which partially resemble giant insects, were not part of the map design or just intended to convey the feeling of an impending enemy horde. No, they are real enemies.

As the massive swarm, estimated to be thousands of Tyranids, approached closer, the streamer realized this too. With a bewildered “Oh, they are real,” followed by an “oh shit,” he began to frantically shoot at the swarm.

You can watch the streamer’s clip on Twitch here:

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The Tyranids soon climbed up to the streamer and attacked him in droves. He fought bravely and managed to escape into a video sequence after a few minutes of fighting. However, the battle continued afterward – after all, the game is just starting to pick up at that point.

We want to refrain from further details to avoid spoiling it for you.

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Space Marine 2 was showcased by numerous streamers on September 4 and enjoyed by thousands of viewers. In the German-speaking area, Bonjwa, Staiy, our colleagues from GameStar, and MauriceWeber were among the biggest channels.

If you want to dive into the fight against Tyranid swarms like the various streamers, you can do so, but only in groups of 3 players. For larger squads, the Space Marines would simply be too powerful: Space Marine 2 only offers co-op for 3 players because 4 Space Marines would be ‘too much of a massacre’ in the Warhammer 40k universe.

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Survival hit ARK gets a new, strong expansion, while ARK 2 is kept silent

Dariusz Müller Dariusz Müller Reading time 2 minutes

The survival game ARK has once again received many new contents, but players are waiting in vain for a sign of life from the successor.

What kind of expansion is this? In fact, it’s even 1.5 expansions. On September 4, ARK: Survival Ascended (ASA) received the Aberration-DLC as a free expansion as well as an update for the paid expansion pass “Bob’s Tall Tales”.

The Aberration-DLC includes the namesake map and associated creatures such as Rock Drakes, Ravagers, and Basilisks, as well as the new dino “Yi Ling”. The map was originally released in 2017 for ARK: Survival Evolved (ASE). Now, the DLC has been integrated into the UE5 remaster of the survival hit.

Bob’s Tall Tales has been expanded with the update Steampunk Ascent. This includes structures, skins, and devices themed around Steampunk. There’s also a cute spider that lets you swing through the map like Spider-Man.

Here you can see the launch trailer for Bob’s Tall Tales 2:

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ARK: Survival Ascended becomes a Steampunk world with Bob’s Tall Tales 2

No information on ARK 2, but tons of new content for ASA

What is the status of ARK? ARK 2 has been silent for months. The latest information is still from March 31, 2023, announcing the postponement of the survival game – that was almost 1.5 years ago.

The release of ARK 2 is currently still planned for late 2024. However, since there hasn’t been a new update from the developers in so long, another postponement cannot be ruled out.

What makes the update so strong? The unique feature of Aberration is that the map is entirely set underground, and you can delve deeper into the underground. This also means you will have to forego the variety of flying creatures and instead do a lot of climbing and gliding. Additionally, Aberration introduces the Aberrant variants of various creatures into the game.

Aberration was already a popular DLC map in ARK: Survival Evolved, especially because it offers a completely different gameplay experience due to the absence of flying creatures. The introduced creatures as well as the overall design of the map were also well-received.

Furthermore, the update for Bob’s Tall Tales allows you to transform the dino adventure into a Steampunk world. There’s a Zeppelin and new structures like a large clock that accelerates crafting devices nearby. There are also new skins for your structures, so that walls, ceilings, and floors appear in Steampunk aesthetics.

Here you can see all the contents that come into the game with Aberration and Bob’s Tall Tales Steampunk Ascent:

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How is the latest update being received? Mixed. On X.com, many players are complaining about server and graphics issues. Aberration is particularly described as “unplayable” on console.

On the other hand, the update for the paid expansion pass is well received. Some players are excited about the Steampunk content. The German modder Nekatus also says: “Bob’s Tall Tales Part 2 sounds incredibly strong.”

Just recently, MeinMMO’s community manager Marylin Marx conducted an interview with Nekatus. At gamescom 2024, they talked, among other things, about the profession of a modder and what requirements it entails: A German modder spends up to 14 hours a day modding the survival game ARK and earns money with it – Nekatus in an interview

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The actor who played Drax regrets how the ending of Guardians of the Galaxy went

Jasmin Beverungen Jasmin Beverungen Reading time 2 minutes

Dave Bautista played the character Drax in the film series Guardians of the Galaxy. However, he never got the chance to properly say goodbye to the cast and his character. He still mourns this.

Why couldn’t he say goodbye? The shoot for Guardians of the Galaxy 3 ended around 3 to 4 AM in Hollywood. Dave Bautista had to rush to the hotel and pack his bags, as he had to start filming Knock at the Cabin in Philadelphia just 2 days later.

Due to the filming of the new movie, Bautista would have had no time to participate in the press tour for Guardians of the Galaxy 3 and the premiere. Since there probably won’t be another Guardians of the Galaxy installment with the exact same cast, part 3 was the conclusion of the trilogy.

In the following trailer, you can watch Guardians of the Galaxy 3:

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Guardians of the Galaxy 3 – Trailer (English)

The actor of Drax becomes sentimental about Guardians of the Galaxy 3

How does he feel about it? Bautista reveals that it feels like there was no closure. He couldn’t say goodbye to his character and the cast. This still makes him sad when he thinks about it.

I wouldn’t say that I miss [Drax]. What I miss is the family environment. It’s hard to know that we will never be together on set again. Me, Chris, Zoe, Pom, Karen, Sean Gunn, James Gunn – that will never happen again. It’s hard to live with that.

Unfortunately, Bautista will never have the chance to make up for the farewell. It is difficult for him to live with this realization. He especially misses his colleagues.

Who is Dave Bautista? The actor originally started his career as a professional wrestler. Since 2006, acting has been added, and he has appeared in numerous films and series. His most famous role is Drax from all three films of Guardians of the Galaxy. In addition, he had other Drax appearances in other Marvel films.

Other roles that Bautista played include Glossu Rabban from both parts of the Dune series and Sapper Morton from Blade Runner 2049. What many probably don’t know: The actor even ventured into voice acting for one of the best anime films released in recent years. He voiced the parakeet king in the English version: The new Ghibli film is a mysterious masterpiece that no anime fan should miss

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Steam: The new hero in Deadlock is a shark-man who nibbles on enemies

Christos Tsogos Christos Tsogos Reading time 2 minutes

Fans of Deadlock can already battle with 21 heroes. But Valve has another character in the works that lets you nibble on enemies.

What kind of hero is this? It is Slork, an unfinished model of a male hero wearing a shark/fisher outfit. YouTuber Mon Facts gained access to the model with a console command that he does not elaborate on. What the new hero can do and how DOTA 2 fits into it will be revealed in the following section.

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This is Deadlock – The new MOBA shooter from Valve

Slork mixes two heroes from DOTA 2

What makes the hero special? According to Mon Facts and a commenter under his video, Slork combines the heroes “Slark” and “Riki” from DOTA 2. Slark represents the outer appearance here, although it looks rather stunted in Slork’s current model.

As for the comparison to Riki, the YouTuber mentions seeing a similarity in one of his abilities. He disappears and becomes invisible when he has a large distance from his opponents.

You can see all the important information about the secret hero in Mon Facts’ video:

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Although Slork’s appearance looks very unfinished, there is already information regarding his skills. Here are the talents you can expect:

  • Talent 1: “Riptide” – Send out a wave that knocks back opponents and can bounce off walls
  • Talent 2: “Chomp” – Jump and grab an enemy to bite them
  • Talent 3: “Deep’s Embrace” – Envelop yourself in water (effect still unknown)
  • Talent 4: “Ambush Predator” – Attack from ambush with multiple targets

Slork is still in development by Valve, and many changes regarding his appearance and functionality are therefore not set in stone yet. Despite this, you can see through Slork that Valve is still working on other heroes that could potentially be released with the full launch of Deadlock.

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What do you think of Slork? Do you find the unfinished appearance fitting for the hero or do you even celebrate his skills? You can find more about all the heroes you can choose and play in Deadlock in our extensive list: Deadlock: All 21 characters at a glance

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Player orders new RAM on Amazon for 36 euros – Instead receives SSD worth 850 euros

Benedikt Schlotmann Benedikt Schlotmann Reading time 2 minutes

A player ordered RAM for his computer. But instead, he received an M.2 SSD, which costs significantly more. Someone must have confused RAM with SSD.

What happened to the user? The player explains on reddit that he just wanted to buy new RAM from Corsair, specifically two 8 GB sticks for around 40 USD (about 36 Euros). But when he opened the package, he was quite surprised: Because instead, Amazon had sent him an M.2 SSD, one that costs 850 Euros. By the way, the price is higher in Germany. The cheapest offer is according to Geizhals.de 949 Euros at Mindfactory.

According to the Amazon app, the correct product – the RAM from Corsair – was delivered, as he shows with a screenshot.

How good is the M.2 SSD that the player received? The Corsair MP600 Pro XT is one of the currently fastest M.2 SSDs for PCIe 4.0 that you can buy right now. There are faster models for the PCIe 5.0 standard. However, to take advantage of the high speeds, you also need the corresponding motherboard with the appropriate technology.

In particular, the bulky cooler on the M.2 SSD stands out. Due to its large, bulky design, it doesn’t fit into the PS5 because the cooler is too big. By the way, there is a similar model, the MP600 PRO LPX, which has a significantly lower cooling system and is therefore better suited for a PS5 or small computer systems. You can read a review of the Corsair MP600 Pro XT at ComputerBase.de.

Update, 06.09: We have added that the M.2 SSD mentioned here is a PCIe 4.0 model.

Incorrectly delivered goods do not officially belong to you

Can I keep incorrectly delivered goods? No, because you generally do not own the incorrect product, as you did not conclude your purchase contract over the SSD. After all, you only entered into a purchase contract with Amazon for a specific quantity. We asked a lawyer what to do with excess goods from Amazon: You can read the interview directly on MeinMMO.

Do I have to run to the post office immediately? No, no one should expect you to run to the post office immediately to return excess goods received. First, contact the seller and set a deadline for return.

The seller can then either pick up the goods themselves or provide you with a shipping label. Because you do not have to return anything at your own expense. After all, it is the seller’s mistake, not yours.

It is definitely important that in the end, you do not pay for the return or are left with costs.

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Problems with returns: Sellers like Amazon are not always accommodating or helpful when it comes to returns. This is exemplified by the story of a family father. He received an incorrect GPU on Amazon, but the seller refused to issue a refund: Gamer buys graphics card on Amazon, receives fake product – seller refuses refund until “correct” item is returned

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The creator of One Piece originally depicted the legendary criminal guild of Buggy with 4 members

Jasmin Beverungen Jasmin Beverungen Reading time 2 minutes

Buggy, Sir Crocodile, and Mihawk have joined forces in the Cross Guild. Originally, Eiichiro Oda, the mangaka of One Piece, had a fourth member in mind at the time of the founding.

Who was supposed to be the fourth member? An early sketch of the Cross Guild shows that there was actually supposed to be a fourth member at the founding. Besides Buggy the Clown, Mihawk the strongest swordsman, and Sir Crocodile, one of Luffy’s opponents, there would have been a female character.

In a tweet by pewpiece, a fourth character can be seen in the lower right corner of the left sketch, who was supposed to be on the Cross Guild poster. However, he was simply crossed out. Upon closer inspection, it can be seen that this is the Ghost Princess Perona:

https://twitter.com/pewpiece/status/1831692338445332600

Thus, Perona was actually supposed to be a founding member of the Cross Guild. Initially, Oda decided to remove her from the Cross Guild and give her a separate mission. But according to the X-user, Oda is still considering expanding the group around the villainous trio.

The Ghost Princess had a brief appearance in One Piece Stampede:

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Anime: The Movie Trailer for One Piece Stampede

Perona was supposed to be a member of the Cross Guild

Why did she not become one? Perona is currently on a rescue mission. She is looking for her boss Gecko Moria, who wanted to save his crew member Absalom. However, the Blackbeard Pirates captured him and locked him in a cell.

So, Perona went to the Blackbeard Pirates’ base and searched for Gecko Moria in the cells. There, she encountered Korby, whom she freed on the condition of helping her boss.

It could be that Perona still joins the Cross Guild once she has helped her boss escape. Besides Mihawk and Sir Crocodile, Gecko Moria was also a member of the Seven Samurai and may share the goals of his colleagues. Therefore, we can imagine that the two will join as a duo.

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What is the Cross Guild? Actually, the Cross Guild was founded by Mihawk and Sir Crocodile. Due to an unfortunate circumstance, Buggy was declared the leader of the organization but only acts for the other two members.

The organization aims to establish a military nation that is on par with the Marines. It turns the tables by hunting Marine soldiers and offering bounties for them. If the Cross Guild were interested in finding the One Piece, it would also have good chances without Perona: 5 pirate crews that have a chance at the One Piece

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WoW: Players level up the new race without fights and quests – Thanks to a seemingly ‘useless’ effect

Karsten Scholz Karsten Scholz Reading time 2 minutes

While a good portion of the WoW community criticizes the racial abilities of the Earthlings from The War Within, others take advantage of a bonus to level up characters in the new regions without any combat.

What kind of bonus do the Earthlings have? The racial ability “Amazing Wonders” grants the Earthlings 200 percent extra experience for discovering a location. Sounds lame, right? However, some players have discovered that thanks to this seemingly “useless” effect, it’s easy to level freshly created Earthlings all the way to the new areas of The War Within.

Due to the bonus, the dwarf-like race receives about 1,950 experience points for uncovering a location. That’s enough to reach level 70 or 71 without fights or quests – thus entering the regions of Khaz Algar.

A well-directed in-game sequence from WoW – The War Within:

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WoW: The War Within – Forces Within

Fly and succeed … uh level!

Is there evidence for the claim? On Reddit, several WoW players have now published screenshots showing Earthlings leveling up by discovering zones. The user Rykin14 also pointed out on Reddit the kill statistics of his level-71 paladin: two creatures defeated throughout the entire leveling phase.

Under the post, the player explains that he traveled through the world for less than eight hours, mostly flying. He explored all of Kalimdor, the Eastern Kingdoms, and Draenor. In the shattered world, he had uncovered almost all regions when he reached level 70. However, all of this only works if you visit the different areas via Chromie’s timewalking.

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What else do I need to know about the Earthlings? The new allied race and its corresponding heritage armor have been available for unlocking since the last ID change. You need to complete the launch campaign of WoW: The War Within and some side quest chains of the Earthlings to unlock them. More information can be found here: The Earthlings as a playable race – How to unlock them and their heritage armor in WoW: The War Within

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Steam: The best hero of Deadlock is like in Overwatch back then: Only good at killing noobs

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The new MOBA Deadlock from Valve is still in an early development stage, but a meta is slowly forming: On a new page, the pick and win rates are being tracked. And to play the currently most successful character, you don’t need any skills.

Which character is that? The character with the currently highest win rate is Seven. According to the website Tracklock.gg, which has recently begun tracking data for Deadlock, the hero has a win rate of 58.90%. That is currently the highest.

However, Seven also has the highest pick rate at 93.28%. Additionally, the character has been chosen in over 850,000 games. Thus, the character has appeared in 31% of the played matches so far.

Why Seven is so good can be read here.

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This is Deadlock – The new MOBA shooter from Valve

High winning chance, low skill level

Why is this character so popular? Seven is a beginner-friendly hero whose area-of-effect attacks make him incredibly powerful: With a well-placed electric attack like Storm Cloud (Storm Cloud), multiple opponents can be hit at the same time. This attack, for example, deals 124 damage per second while another player is within its radius.

But single-target attacks can also be spread to several opponents through Power Surge (Power Surge): The ability allows an attack to bounce between multiple enemies like a bouncy ball.

What do players say? So, Seven makes it incredibly easy for even bloody beginners to achieve victories in Deadlock matches. This is exactly what players are currently discussing on reddit. Here are a few voices:

  • He clearly has an EXTREMELY low skill level but can significantly affect the game. – CoatEnviromental901
  • He is my crutch. Can’t aim? Not doing well in team? Just go AFK and farm the […] ultimate. – rolandringo236
  • He is still very good in high-Elo lobbies. His ultimate is excellent, his jungle is very good for flash-farming, his pistol with 3 is insane as a self-buff, and his stun has been massively buffed, even though it is point-and-click. – True FishyFisyh, a self-proclaimed Seven main
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Which other characters are in high demand? Seven is not the only popular hero in Deadlock. In second place by win rate is Warden with 53.26%. In third place is Haze with 53.18% of won matches.

But: Although Warden achieves the second most wins, he ranks only 10th in popularity with a pick rate of just 49.55%. Haze, on the other hand, climbs one spot here – with 92.06%, he has the second highest pick rate and is heavily challenging Seven’s throne. In third place is Vindicta with 82.21% – but she has only a win rate of 43.82%.

In fact, our shooter expert Dariusz Müller has already examined Deadlock in depth. The game is technically a MOBA, but is often referred to as a MOBA shooter. Whether there is some truth to that, he has broken it down for you here: Is Deadlock, the new hit on Steam, really a shooter? This is what our expert says

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Diablo 4 removes a small detail that became legendary through Diablo 2, disappointing fans: ‘Over 20 years of nostalgia’

Nicole Wakulczyk Nicole Wakulczyk Reading time 3 minutes

The test server for Vessel of Hatred is currently running in Diablo 4 and players are trying out the new features and changes there. But one detail is particularly lamented by longtime fans of the series.

Since September 4th, you can test the new features that come with Vessel of Hatred on a PTR. Among other things, you will find the new difficulty levels that replace the world tiers, as well as the new leveling system with level 60 as the max level.

Even in the character selection, there is a change that particularly saddens fans who have played Diablo 2. A popular detail related to class selection is missing.

You can view the Spiritborn in the overview, but cannot select it. The new class comes with Vessel of Hatred:

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Blizzard explains the Spiritborn, the new class in Diablo 4 and its spirits

What detail is missing? The selectable classes no longer gather around a campfire. Instead, you select the class via buttons and then see it on the screen. On the right, a small overview of the respective class’s gameplay is displayed.

In a thread on Reddit, the user Disappointedpeasant shares a screenshot from the character menu of the current PTR for Vessel of Hatred. He writes: “The classic character selection screen is gone.”

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“One of the most iconic and Diablo-typical features”

What do the players say? In the comments, players discuss the change. The top comment with over 2,000 upvotes comes from PerfectlySplendid. He writes: “Sitting by the campfire has been over 20 years of nostalgia for me. It’s a real shame they removed it.”

Many agree with him and do not like the change. Some write that they are saddened by the change. radicallyrobert writes that the iconic campfire is the “heritage” of the players. The campfire is just nostalgic and a typical Diablo feature, says tooncake.

In the comment, AssDeepInZubats writes: “Damn. I liked how they sat around the campfire. Simple, but good.” And sean0883 sees benefits in the new design, but still has objections:

It would have been great to simply add the clickable icons. I can’t always tell the huntress from the sorceress on the campfire side. But they should have kept it, I agree.

The campfire has been an iconic detail of the game since Diablo 2 – especially since that part is considered a highlight of the series and was even successfully remade with Resurrected. After Diablo 3 had no campfire, the feature was a huge joy for longtime fans upon its introduction.

Why was this changed? There is no statement yet. Some users speculate in the comments of the thread that the change is related to the new class. Just_a_square writes: “The Spiritborn is probably exactly the reason they did this: They might not have wanted to redesign the campfire to integrate the new class.”

ExaminationUpper9461 also seems disappointed: “Really, what the hell? The campfire was such a nice nod to Diablo 2. It’s a small detail in the grand scheme of things, but still, damn… Couldn’t they have just slid it aside to include the new class?”

And cokyno asks whether Blizzard is now also changing the name of the livestreams. Because the streams in which the developers present the new features and answer questions from the community are called “Campfire Chats”.

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Other changes and features, such as the new group finder, are well received by the community. An expert has already categorized some upcoming features before the PTR and believes that Diablo 4 is increasingly resembling Diablo 3. The difficulty levels and the new leveling system of the glyphs remind one of the older part of the series. The expert says: Diablo 4 is taking on its role as the successor to Diablo 3.

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In a new horror game for the PS5, every sound can mean the end

Ody Ody Reading time 2 minutes

Most gamers would probably agree that good sound design is invaluable for a horror game. This is especially true for “A Quiet Place: The Road Ahead” (PC, console), which is being released for the PS5, among others.

What kind of game is this? “A Quiet Place: The Road Ahead” is an upcoming single-player horror game. You must fend off monsters that stomp through the world blindly but have an incredibly sharp sense of hearing and are nearly indestructible.

The premise of the game is based on the film series of the same name, which received its latest installment, “A Quiet Place: Day One”, on June 27, 2024. However, the game is a spin-off, not a retelling of the films. We follow a young survivor who has to find her way in this new post-apocalyptic world.

The game is being developed by Stormind Games, with Saber Interactive handling the distribution. It is set to be released on October 17, 2024, on PC via Steam and on the PS5 and Xbox Series X|S consoles.

In this trailer, the developers introduce the sound design of their game:

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A Quiet Place: The Road Ahead – The Trailer for the Sound Design of the Horror Game

What does the trailer show? Sounds in this game are not just there; they often determine life and death. Those who do not pay attention to being as quiet as possible will be easily detected by the monsters and eliminated from the census.

Every movement creates noise

Avoiding noise starts with the ground we walk on. Running over rusty metal is quite loud. Glass shards, leaves, and other materials covering the ground also affect how loud we are.

Those who want to be particularly quiet should walk on sand. This can also be spread out on the ground using sandbags. If you want to open a door or drawer, you should proceed slowly – but not too slowly, as the monsters can hear long creaks as well.

What are the reactions like? Many players are wishing in the comments under the YouTube video for a VR version of the game or at least for it to utilize the haptic features of the DualSense controller. The developers have not confirmed or denied anything yet.

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On September 3, another horror game titled “The Casting of Frank Stone” was released, based on a popular franchise. It offers a proper story within the universe of “Dead by Daylight” for the first time. Whether the game is worth it for fans can be found out from MeinMMO demon Cortyn: I thought I would make good decisions in horror games – now everyone is dead

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Not even the apocalypse keeps us from delivering our packages in this action game

Ody Ody Reading time 2 minutes

In “Deliver At All Costs”, the name says it all: Our deliveries must reach their destination, no matter what happens. The game will also be released on Steam.

What kind of game is it? “Deliver At All Costs” (PC, console) is a chaotic action game developed by Far Out Games and published by Konami. The game will be available on Steam and in the Epic Games Store as well as for the PS5 and Xbox Series X|S.

The setting is a small American town in the 1950s, in an era of rock ‘n’ roll and looming nuclear destruction. We take on the role of Winston Green – a courier with unusual methods and a mysterious past.

Our task as a courier is to complete highly unconventional deliveries. Will we leave half the city in ruins? Quite possibly.

You can watch the official reveal trailer for the game here:

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Deliver At All Costs: The first trailer for the action game on Steam

Chaos and destruction wherever we go

What does the trailer show? From the isometric perspective, we control our delivery truck, which carries some unusual cargo in its bed. In the first gameplay scene, we transport a giant, living swordfish.

In “Deliver At All Costs”, streets are more of a suggestion than strict guidelines. Our delivery truck can easily crash through entire buildings. Hardly anything seems to be firmly anchored in the trailer. However, the town’s residents don’t just take everything; at some point, they fight back.

Besides the chaos we create, it also seems that the forces of nature aren’t very friendly towards us. At one point, a meteorite crashes, while another landslide turns our trip into hell. Apart from delivering by car, we can also explore the city on foot.

The developers promise a memorable story filled with puzzles and intrigue. Whether that fits with the rather silly gameplay will be revealed when the game is released. So far, Konami has not announced a release window for “Deliver At All Costs”.

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