Black Myth Wukong: Everything about the release, playtime, benchmark tool, and the editions

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The Soulslike Black Myth: Wukong was released on August 20, 2024. We have gathered all the information for you regarding the release, gameplay time, platforms, and editions.

Update, August 29: The article has been reviewed, updated, and is now up to date.

What is Black Myth: Wukong? Black Myth: Wukong is an action RPG from the Chinese game developer Game Science. The Soulslike is based on the novel “Journey to the West” by the Ming Dynasty author Wu Chen’en. It tells the story of the monkey Sun Wukong and his adventures. You also control Sun Wukong in the game.

Now we will go into the details you should know before the release of Black Myth: Wukong. With our directory, you can quickly jump to the individual points:

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Black Myth: Wukong: The final trailer for the action RPG from China

All about release, gameplay time, and platforms

When did Black Myth: Wukong release? The game was released on August 20, 2024, in Germany.

How long is the gameplay? In an interview with IGN, game producer Feng Ji spoke about the gameplay time required. He said you would need at least 15 hours to finish the game. (via insider-gaming.com)

On which platforms is the game available? Black Myth: Wukong is available for PC via Steam, Epic, and the Chinese site WeGame. Additionally, the game is available for PlayStation 5.

All editions and prices

What editions are available? The game is available in a standard and three different deluxe or collector’s editions:

EditionBonuses
Standard EditionPre-order bonus: Scarlet Girdle of the Forerunner
Digital Deluxe EditionPre-order bonus: same as Standard Edition
Additional content: Bronzed Cloud Staff (weapon), Folk Opera Mask (equipment), Folk Opera Almsgiving Armor (equipment), Folk Opera Leather Bracer (equipment), Folk Opera Half Boots (equipment), Wind Chime (rarity), digital soundtrack
Deluxe EditionPre-order bonus: same as Standard Edition
Additional content: same as Digital Deluxe Edition
Physical items: Steelbook, Wind Chime chain, pin of the golden sun crow, Thunderstone ring, headband, silk scroll Chaos at the Banquet of Pearls, warranty certificate, stamp, postcard
Collector’s EditionPre-order bonus: same as Standard Edition
Additional content: same as Digital Deluxe Edition
Physical items: Steelbook, Wind Chime chain, pin of the golden sun crow, Thunderstone ring, silk scroll The Teachings of Heart-Stura, warranty certificate, stamp, postcards, 40 cm statue of Sun Wukong

How much does the game cost? Depending on which edition and platform you choose, the price will vary. You can expect the following prices:

  • Standard Edition
    • PS5: 69.99 €
    • Steam: 59.99 €
  • Digital Deluxe Edition
    • PS5: 79.99 €
    • Steam: 69.99 €
  • Deluxe Edition
    • PS5: Currently out of stock
    • Steam: Currently out of stock
  • Collector’s Edition
    • PS5: Currently out of stock
    • Steam: Currently out of stock

What is the age rating for the game? Black Myth: Wukong is rated for ages 18 and up.

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System requirements and benchmark tool

What system requirements does your PC need to meet? Here are the minimum requirements according to the Steam homepage of Black Myth: Wukong:

  • Operating system: Windows 10 64-bit
  • Processor: Intel Core i5-8400 / AMD Ryzen 5 1600
  • Memory: 16 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 6GB / AMD Radeon RX 580 8GB
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Storage: 130 GB of available storage
  • Sound card: Windows Compatible Audio Device
  • Additional notes: HDD supported, SSD recommended. The above specifications were tested with DLSS/FSR/XeSS enabled.

How much storage does the game need? The game requires 130 gigabytes of available storage on the target disk.

Does Black Myth: Wukong use Denuvo? Yes, Black Myth: Wukong includes the third-party DRM Denuvo.

Where can I find the “benchmark tool”? Black Myth: Wukong also offers a free benchmark tool that you can download from Steam. With it, you can check if your hardware is up to the game. You can find the tool here on Steam.

Denuvo’s copy protection has long been criticized. Besides its function as protection against piracy, it seems to throttle PCs through system queries. Previous releases of games with Denuvo also encountered problems. More on this is explained by our tech expert Benedikt Schlotmann in this article: Players ask: What does a single-player game from Ubisoft need three annoying copy protection versions for?

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Spectre Divide could be THE shooter in 2024, finally has a release date, coming in just a few days

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A new shooter on Steam aims to revolutionize the genre with its innovative approach, and the release is just a few days away.

Which shooter is it? Spectre Divide (PC). This is a tactical shooter developed by Mountaintop Studios in collaboration with Twitch streamer and former professional player shroud.

The gameplay of Spectre Divide is strongly reminiscent of games like Valorant and Counter-Strike, but with only 3 players per team and a special twist: Each player has a second body.

In the video, you can see a detailed explanation of the gameplay:

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Release of Spectre Divide in just a few days

What do we know about the release? Spectre Divide has announced that the shooter will be released on September 3, 2024. The servers are expected to go online at 6:00 PM German time.

Spectre Divide will be released on Steam as a F2P title.

What distinguishes the shooter? In Spectre Divide, two teams of 3 players compete against each other – not the usual 5v5. One team defends, and the other team attacks. The attackers’ goal is to plant a bomb. The defenders’ goal is to prevent the planting or defuse the planted bomb.

Additionally, you earn money with each round played, which you can then use to buy weapons and gadgets. You drop these when you are eliminated. There is no respawn. Unlike in CS2 and Valorant, you use the sight much more in Spectre Divide, and you can move while shooting without losing accuracy.

The big feature of the shooter is the so-called “Spectre,” which is a second body that each player has available in every round. You can quickly switch to this second body at the push of a button during the ongoing round and use it tactically.

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Spectre Divide has a unique gameplay feature by utilizing a second body and is considered one of the most exciting shooters of the year due to its innovative approach. However, this is no guarantee that the game will appeal to everyone.

MeinMMO editor Dariusz played the beta of Spectre Divide and was already a big fan of the upcoming tactical shooter. You can read on MeinMMO what he liked so much about it and why he considers it the best shooter of the year so far: Spectre Divide is already the best PvP shooter of 2024 in beta – That’s why the new game is so much fun

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Twitch: The driving behavior of MontanaBlack is criticized – “I reported the clip at the driver’s license office”

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The German Twitch streamer Marcel “MontanaBlack” Eris (36) likes cars, energy drinks, and he enjoys driving fast. Apparently, a bit too fast. Online, there’s a discussion about a scene where MontanaBlack expresses outrage at a Toyota driver who dares to drive on the left lane at only 130 km/h.

What’s going on with MontanaBlack?

  • The probably most famous German Twitch streamer MontanaBlack has discovered IRL streams for himself in recent months, no longer streaming from his desk but from the real life. This is also because he no longer feels as comfortable and safe in his house, as he explained in April 2024.
  • For a while, he went on exploration tours by bicycle, met new friends, visited amusement parks and got into trouble when he wanted to take his bike on the train, but that was all still okay.
  • Recently, however, MontanaBlack is frequently on the road by car and films himself while doing so, for instance when he goes to events of the Baller League. This is now causing trouble. Because MontanaBlack has financed reaction videos with fast sports cars and he likes to fully exploit their potential.
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Clip of MontanaBlack on the highway leads to a complaint

What kind of clip is causing him trouble? A GTA role player, Justus Henker, who refers to himself as “GTA RP lawyer”; now states on Twitter that he used a clip of MontanaBlack as a reason to file a complaint with the driver’s license authority.

In a statement to MeinMMO, Henker says: Everyone who knows my GTA5 roleplay knows how much I care about safe driving.

In the clip he shares, you can see MontanaBlack driving in the left lane and getting upset about a Toyota that only drives “130 on the unlimited left.” When he overtakes the Toyota after a short time, he complains: “And again a woman” and accelerates.

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Few know that Justus Henker is a lawyer

How is this being discussed? A YouTuber has already addressed and analyzed this: He points out that Justus Henker is a lawyer.

The YouTuber states that MontanaBlack could lose his driver’s license here because he ignores the safe distance to the Toyota. It also becomes apparent when you watch a stream of MontanaBlack that he is constantly driving too fast. When 130 is displayed on the highway, MontanaBlack does not slow down but lets it run out and is still driving at significantly excessive speed for minutes.

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1,000 young people take him as a role model

This is how it is discussed: In the comments on the video (via youtube), it becomes clear that some see MontanaBlack’s driving behavior as critical to irresponsible:

  • The dumbest thing you can do. Filming yourself committing traffic violations..
  • Sorry, the complaint is absolutely justified in my eyes. Driving way too aggressively, not keeping distances, not adhering to speed limits, and everything should be tolerated because he is “The one and only Monte”? No, rules apply to him too. Especially him, who represents a role model for many young people, has certain responsibilities.
  • Henker himself adds under the video: I’m usually not that picky, but so aggressive at 200+ km/h. For all our safety, a driving aptitude test should be thoroughly checked during an MPU. Especially since thousands of young people take Monte as a role model.

With the role model function and outreach responsibility, MontanaBlack traditionally does not really care. In September 2022, he was criticized by ZDF satirist Jan Böhmermann for promoting gambling and making it appealing to young people. However, MontanaBlack did not want to hear anything about that: MontanaBlack on the criticism of Twitch streamers by ZDF Magazin Royale: “Everyone is responsible for themselves”

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The 75 Destiny employees transferred to Sony are reportedly working on a new sci-fi shooter – And their boss is a famous developer

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There are new rumors about which new game the people are working on, which Bungie (Destiny 2) sent to Sony in July 2024. It is said to be a new shooter in a ‘science-fantasy’ universe. Apparently, Bungie has been working on this for a while.

What do we know about Bungie’s work? We know that Bungie officially only works on 2 game franchises:

All other projects that were being worked on were officially cancelled on July 31, 2024. However, there is one exception.

A part of Bungie, 75 employees were spun off and transferred to a new studio under Sony. They are apparently still working on a new game that they had previously worked on for Bungie. This is now under a new studio from Sony, which we do not know the name of. There are now rumors about this game.

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Action game in a science-fantasy universe

What kind of mysterious 3rd game is this? It is supposed to be a new brand that Sony is developing in cooperation with the former Bungie employees. It is said to be an ‘action game in a brand new science-fantasy universe,’ as stated. And Bungie has been working on this for a long time.

The father of zombies from COD is supposed to lead the studio

Who is their boss? The new head of this Sony studio is said to be Jason Blundell, who according to the site ‘Insider Gaming,’ which refers to a Twitch from ‘Glitching Queen,’ is supposed to have transitioned there.

This is not confirmed – but there are further earlier statements that support this (via x).

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Jason Blundell has been in the gaming industry since 2006 and played a significant role as the Creative Director at the Call of Duty developer Treyarch. Here he primarily shaped the campaign and the zombie mode of the military shooter.

He is known for multilayered narratives and morally gray characters.

After Blundell left Treyarch in 2020, his career did not go very smoothly: he founded his own studio, Deviation Games, but left the studio already in September 2022 – and the studio then closed in March 2024.

It is not known how long Blundell has been working at the new studio for Sony.

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What could this game be? If it does not take place in the Destiny universe or in Marathon, the last name circulating is ‘Matter’. But that is pure speculation.

But at least we now have a new perspective on the mysterious post from Pete Parsons on July 31. He said at the time: the 75 employees who went to Sony would otherwise also have had to be laid off. Now we have an idea of what they are doing there at Sony: Destiny 2: Bungie loses 450 employees, including the most experienced – ceases all projects except for 2

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Baldur’s Gate 3: Invisible enemies are incredibly annoying, but you can easily defeat them with an unfair trick

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With a simple trick in Baldur’s Gate 3 you can outsmart invisible enemies to gain the upper hand again – without wasting resources.

Invisible enemies are annoying: In Baldur’s Gate 3, fighting against invisible enemies can quickly become a frustrating experience. Especially in Act 2 of the game, you will encounter many enemies that simply vanish into thin air, making them hard to pin down.

They can also launch a surprise attack that can quickly cost you your life. Often, valuable area spells are wasted to somehow reveal the enemy, which can also backfire.

But a player has found a trick that helps you to reveal invisible enemies and regain the upper hand.

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What is this trick? Player BigBoiFloop shared a brilliant tip on reddit on how to detect invisible enemies in Baldur’s Gate 3 without consuming resources or using special abilities. This trick is said to work similarly as in Divinity: Original Sin 2, another cRPG title by Larian Studios. It is not an official trick, but rather a cheese method.

Here’s how it works in combat:

Once an enemy becomes invisible, they usually stay near the spot where they disappeared – sometimes even right at the same spot.

  • This is where the movement line comes into play: Select a character whose movement line is displayed when you click the ground to move them.
  • Move this movement line back and forth around the area of the vanished enemy.
  • If the line suddenly distorts, for example, bends, something is blocking the way – most likely the invisible enemy.
  • The enemy is blocking the path, which means you cannot walk there.
  • This way, you can determine their position and use an area attack (perhaps a classic fireball?) to make them visible again and take them out.
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Another alternative trick

Another player on reddit, Norkash, added a complementary method that is particularly effective when the enemy has moved after becoming invisible.

Bind the ping function to a key of your choice and use it to click the portrait of the invisible enemy in the initiative bar. This marks the exact location of the enemy on the map, even if they have already moved. This cool trick is especially useful for pinpointing invisible foes without wasting much time or resources.

But do you really want to cheat?

Ultimately, it’s up to each player to decide whether to use these methods or confront invisible enemies in other ways. The spell Faerie Fire is designed to reveal invisible enemies and prevent them from becoming invisible again – as long as they fail the saving throw. Still, the question remains whether such cheese methods enhance or detract from the gaming experience. Did you know about these tricks? What do you think about them? Feel free to let us know in the comments.Through an NPC, you can also receive a buff to see invisible enemies permanently

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Twitch streamer distributes “bath water” at gamescom, has to justify herself in tears

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The Twitch streamer “sarahtoninx9” calls herself an E-Girl and is characterized by humorous and often not entirely serious content. However, when she distributed cans of “bathwater” at gamescom 2024, she had to face criticism.

What was that action all about? The streamer “sarahtoninx9” is relatively new to Twitch. She has been streaming regularly since the end of June 2024 and has already gained over 4,700 followers during that time.

At gamescom 2024, she attracted attention with an unusual action: She gave away colorful plastic cans that allegedly contained her bathwater.

What was behind it? In a post on X, the streamer explained that she is often compared to the controversial influencer Belle Delphine, who is likely known to many primarily for her “E-Girl bathwater”.

However, Sarahtoninx9 emphasizes that she does not offer any provocative content and wants to clearly distance herself from it. The bathwater action was an attempt to make people laugh, and she does not profit from it.

Hardly anyone seems to handle the business of provocative content as well as the Twitch streamer Amouranth:

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Streamer explains: Bathwater was not real

How did the action go? Apparently not as hoped. The streamer later reported that people had been gossiping about her behind her back at gamescom. She also received comments on X, referring to the action as “embarrassing” or “cringe”.

On August 26, Sarahtoninx9 finally released a video in which she explained, nearly in tears, how much it affected her to be constantly compared to OnlyFans influencers. She also doesn’t know how to approach the topic anymore.

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The Twitch streamer also explains that the bathwater was not real: She filled it with a friend in a sink.

For the streamer, it was likely an attempt to be part of a joke that would have been made at her expense anyway. She wanted to shape the narrative, according to Sarahtoninx9. However, the hate that subsequently came pouring in caught her off guard.

In a later post, however, the streamer added that it really is “not that deep.” The negative comments combined with personal issues simply became too much for her. However, she also knows that she has to learn to deal with the hate (via X).

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However, the streamer now has reason to be happy again, as her application to become a Twitch partner has been accepted. This means that nothing stands in the way of a big career as an E-Girl on Twitch, should her law studies not work out.

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PS Plus Essential: Games in September 2024 – Release, Rumors and Speculations

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PS Plus Essential will reveal the new games for September 2024 in a few days. MeinMMO summarizes all known information and explains which games could be included in the free bundle in September 2024. One title is already known.

What does the schedule look like?

  • PS Plus: Games available starting on Tuesday, September 3, 2024
    • Available around noon
  • Possible announcement: Wednesday, August 28, 2024
    • Game reveals often around 5:30 PM

Further down, you will find community speculations about which games could go live on September 3. Until then, remember to add the current games from PS Plus to your library.

The new games have now been officially announced:

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PS Plus Essential: All games that could come in September 2024

One game for PS Plus Essential has already been officially confirmed. Therefore, at this time, we are still waiting for about 2 games that could be presented for PS Plus Essential in September 2024.

Confirmed: Harry Potter: Quidditch Champions

Sony and the developers have already confirmed that Harry Potter: Quidditch Champions will be included in PS Plus in September. Price: 29.99 Euros. If you still don’t know whether to give the game a chance, you can test it for free via PS Plus in September 2024.

You can find the new official trailer for Harry Potter: Quidditch Champions directly on MeinMMO:

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Atomic Heart

On Reddit, the shooter Atomic Heart is considered one of the strongest candidates by the community. Many believe that the dystopian first-person shooter could be available for free via PS Plus Essential next month. In Atomic Heart, the robots go rogue, who were supposed to live in harmony with humanity.

The shooter costs 69.99 Euros at regular price. With PS Plus Premium, you can test the game for free for 2 hours.

Sonic Frontiers

Another hot candidate on Reddit: The action game Sonic Frontiers. In Sonic Frontiers, you take on the role of Sonic the Hedgehog and fight and jump your way through a semi-open world.

Sonic Frontiers was considered a surprise hit among players back then, as the very good and varied gameplay was particularly convincing, despite the superficial story.

The game costs 59.99 Euros at regular price.

Forspoken

Forspoken is also considered a hot candidate concerning the games for PS Plus in September 2024. Forspoken was considered one of the biggest flops in 2023 and was a failure with both players and critics. While the combat system was fun and entertaining, the protagonist and poor performance were particularly criticized.

At 79.99 Euros, the game is very expensive, but is regularly sold for little money.

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Kingdom Come Deliverance

The medieval RPG Kingdom Come Deliverance is also handled as a hot candidate. At Gamescom 2024, the sequel was extensively presented, and the official release was postponed to September 11, 2024.

It is quite possible that Sony and the developer want to make the predecessor available to a wide audience of players without additional cost four months before the release to ensure that the second part is bought in February 2024.

The game costs 29.99 Euros at regular price and 39.99 Euros with all DLCs (Royal Edition), but is offered in every sale as a complete package for about 10 Euros. At the current time (August 27, 2024), you can get the Kingdom Come: Deliverance Royal Edition for 3.99 Euros instead of 39.99 Euros.

For more about the sequel, Kingdom Come Deliverance 2, you can read directly on MeinMMO. Here you can also watch fresh gameplay: 25 minutes of quests, fights, and dialogues from the medieval RPG – Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 pleases its fans

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On Steam, the survival game for The Lord of the Rings is finally available; Brings many features requested by fans

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The survival game Return to Moria set in The Lord of the Rings finally launches on Steam after a long Epic Store exclusivity. In conjunction, the developers have released the Golden Update that fulfills a lot of player requests.

What kind of game is this? The Lord of the Rings: Return to Moria is a survival crafting game set in the time after the movies and books. During this time, a group of dwarves is trying to reclaim the lost underground city of Moria.

In the movie The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring, the group led by Frodo and the Ring visits the city. They expect a warm welcome, as Moria was supposed to be reclaimed years ago. However, this failed, and instead of food and drink, the heroes are met with orc arrows and even a confrontation with a powerful Balrog.

Now, in the Fourth Age of Middle-earth, the dwarves want to try again: Moria is to belong to them once more. The contractor is even dwarf Gimli, who plays a significant role in The Lord of the Rings.

You can get your own first impression with the trailer:

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Back to Moria finally on Steam, PS5, and Xbox

When does it launch on Steam? Return to Moria is set to be released on August 28, 2024, on Steam, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S. However, the game was released in 2023 and was an Epic exclusive until August 27, 2024.

The game is also playable on the Steam Deck. Currently, it does not yet hold the Verified status. According to a dev update via Steam, they are currently working on that.

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Crossplay, sandbox mode, and very positive ratings

What player requests are being fulfilled? Some of the new features in the Golden Update are based on player requests. Here is a selection of things that are now new or adjusted:

  • Crossplay across all platforms where Return to Moria is available – for up to 8 players
  • New sandbox mode in addition to the (also generated) campaign
  • New weapons
  • New armors
  • Slider for difficulty level
  • Pause function for offline single player

Further new features will be presented by the team in their Forge Talk from August 22. You can listen to this via YouTube. At the launch on Steam, the game is currently discounted by 20% and starts with 176 reviews and an average score of very positive.

Currently, there is a lot of news about The Lord of the Rings, especially since the release of the second season of The Rings of Power is imminent. For the new season, Amazon Prime has announced some new characters. Among them, for the first time in almost 100 years, one of the most popular characters of the universe is adapted – but differently than in the books.

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For almost 100 years, no adaptation of The Lord of the Rings has dared to tackle this popular character – Amazon is bringing it now

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The second season of Amazon’s The Rings of Power starts on Thursday. For the first time in 100 years, an important character from The Lord of the Rings will be adapted. However, the actor says that the character will be different from the source material.

Which character is it about? The character in question is the legendary Tom Bombadil. He is one of the most enigmatic and oldest figures from The Lord of the Rings and makes an appearance in The Fellowship of the Ring. Unfortunately, he has not yet made it into either the films or the series adaptation.

In the second season of The Rings of Power, he is now making his debut. More about it and who Tom Bombadil is can be found here: Legendary character from Middle-earth missing in “The Lord of the Rings” films, now making an appearance in The Rings of Power

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Bombadil is “representative of everything that Middle-earth is”

Why has the character been adapted now? The actor playing Tom Bombadil, Rory Kinnear, whom you may know from Our Flag Means Death and the James Bond movie No Time to Die, spoke in an interview with Gamesradar+ about the role. He said he is not surprised that it took so long:

Well, I think with the other adaptations … I believe Peter Jackson said, [Tom Bombadil] doesn’t necessarily move the story forward, especially regarding the narrative. But on the pages and in people’s imagination, he is this incredible figure who carries so much knowledge and so much sense of fun and so much life, just like all of humanity, history, and the earth. He is, so to speak, representative of everything that the earth and Middle-earth is.

Rory Kinnear in conversation with Gamesradar+, 26.08.2024

But within the framework of a multi-season series and episodic storytelling like on TV, there is more time to explore exactly these stories. The showrunners J. D. Payne and Patrick McKay would tell a story, but it may not necessarily be the one that Tom has in the books.

How will Tom be different? The main point of contact for Tom Bombadil is expected to be the character The Stranger. The actor Daniel Weyman says about Tom:

Even if he doesn’t appear in every scene in the books, he is always somehow present because he is so extraordinary.

He sort of accompanies you on the journey through the books, and I think that’s the great thing about Tom on this journey for The Stranger. His presence is so extraordinary that you still have him in mind even when you are not with him because he interacted with you.

And as Tolkien writes him – he is in some ways so open and opaque that people can project so much onto him. I think that’s his strength, in terms of both the reader’s imagination and the potential in interactions with The Stranger and his role in The Rings of Power.

Daniel Weyman via Gamesradar, 26.08.2024

The Rings of Power starts its second season on August 29. Everything you need to know about it can be read in our overview of the series: The Rings of Power Season 2: Start, Trailer, Cast – Everything about the new season of the Amazon series

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WoW: Behind Closed Doors – How to Complete the Final Quest on the Island of Thorn

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The last quest on the Isle of Thorn in World of Warcraft is somewhat hidden and not so obvious. We’ll reveal how you can complete it.

With the expansion The War Within, there are plenty of quests to complete in World of Warcraft again. Only a small fraction of them belong to the main campaign; the majority consists of side quests that tell local stories. However, to achieve the success for completing an area, you must complete all quests – and that’s not so easy on the Isle of Thorn. This is because the quest line “Behind Closed Doors” is somewhat hidden.

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Which success is it about? We’re talking about the success “Visitor of the Isle of Thorn”. To achieve this success, you must complete all quests available on the Isle of Thorn. However, most heroes can’t find the cursed last quest line for the success. This is because the entry “Behind Closed Doors” is missing.

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How can you complete the quest line? This is somewhat hidden, as the solution is not obvious. To complete the last quest line on the Isle of Thorn, you must have already advanced to the next area. You need to complete the main campaign in the Sounding Depths until you receive the success “The Sounding Depths”.

WoW Sojourner of Isle of Dorn
Does your success progress look like this?

Only then can you accept the quest “The Charge of the Council Leader” from Saradi in the Sounding Depths, which leads you back to Dornogal. Follow this quest line until you complete “The Machine Den”.

After that, you can accept the quest “Incitement” at a poster in Dornogal at coordinates 46 / 47. Follow this quest line until you receive and complete the final step “Evil Business”. Congratulations, this will finally give you the sub-success “Behind Closed Doors” and thus the coveted success “Visitor of the Isle of Thorn”.

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By the way, it’s very similar in many other areas as well. Numerous quests only unlock once you have made progress in other zones. The areas are thus more interconnected than in other expansions. For some, this is annoying, but in the end, it contributes to a good, cohesive story. Especially this time, there are also truly dark quests.

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Even Kratos from God of War has a problem with the German boss of Amazon Games

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Christoph Hartmann was born in Rosenheim, built a career at a music label, and entered gaming with Grand Theft Auto in 1997. Since 2018, he has been at Amazon Games, aiming to advance the gaming department there, but now it seems he has misstepped in an interview and is facing a lot of backlash.

Why is Christoph Hartmann currently facing criticism? In an interview with IGN on August 24, Hartmann discussed AI and the benefits it could bring.

Currently, it takes about 5 years to develop a game, and because of this long production time, one often falls behind the times. AI could potentially reduce the production time to around 3 years.

However, he must be careful when speaking about AI, he said, and then came the part of the statement that is now attracting much criticism:

But when we talk about AI, we mainly hope that it helps us develop new gameplay ideas, which has nothing to do with taking away someone’s job. And specifically for games, we don’t really have actors… The majority of the team is involved in programming, and that will remain the case because this is about innovation. If something is eliminated, it’s the boring parts.

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“This explains why Amazon Games lacks remarkable games”

What is the reaction? Particularly the part about not really having actors in gaming has upset many people.

In the comments on Twitter about a report on the statement, it says:

  • “This is exactly why we should stop hiring people with a degree in business.”
  • “This is the furthest from reality I have ever heard.”
  • “This explains why Amazon Games has no remarkable games.”
  • “I guess the entire motion-capturing industry, which often also provides the voices, just doesn’t exist, huh?”

Another user simply posts the game lineup from Amazon Games with Crucible, New World, Lost Ark, and the now canceled Blue Protocol as evidence of what Amazon Games has brought forth as “legendary and unforgettable games.”

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Kratos prepares to deliver the final blow

What does Kratos say? Christopher Judge is the actor for Kratos in the “God of War” games. He shares a clip from the motion-capturing of The Last of Us 2, where the actress fully engages and dryly says: “Thank goodness there is no real acting in video games.”

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Can anything be said in defense of Hartmann? Well – Hartmann probably meant something more like:

Actors are only a part of the process in gaming, the focus is on gameplay and programming – therefore we don’t need to pay as much attention to this topic as in films.

Even so, this likely would have caused trouble. But in this form, it came across even worse and seems very “cold and disrespectful” towards a part that many players consider an important component of video games.

Christoph Hartmann is probably one of the most significant Germans in gaming overall. We have summarized his exciting biography in an article: Son of a dentist from Rosenheim is the boss of Amazon Games: “I want Lord of the Rings to be the largest MMO”

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Before Parasite, the director created a masterpiece about a true crime from South Korea

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The Korean Cinema has transformed from a hidden gem into a well-known cinematic destination. This was primarily due to Parasite. Boon Joon-ho had already delivered masterpieces before this film. One of them is Memories of Murder, which MeinMMO editor Nikolas Hernes can only recommend.

What is Memories of Murder about? In a small Korean village in 1986, women are found murdered. Three investigators must tackle a case that was unparalleled in Korean history. The investigators have different approaches to solving the case.

The film was released in 2003 and was only the second film by the now Oscar-winning director Bong Joon-ho, who celebrated his great international success in 2019 with Parasite. MeinMMO editor Nikolas Hernes finds Memories of Murder even better than Parasite. This is also due to the true story behind the film.

You can purchase or rent Memories of Murder on Apple TV or Amazon Prime. If you have a library card, you can watch the film for free on filmfriend.

The film is among the best Korean films of all time: These are the 7 best Korean films of all time via IMDb

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Memories of Murder – Trailer to the Korean detective thriller

An Unparalleled Thriller

What makes Memories of Murder so special? The film is different from any other thriller I have seen. This is mainly due to the place and time. South Korea in 1986 was technologically not as advanced in police work as one might expect from American thrillers.

The film shows the lack of professionalism at the crime scenes and how attempts are made to solve the case. However, this is not just a sign of laziness and deliberate misconduct. Such a case simply did not exist in Korea before. The film showcases the limitations and mistakes that were made.

This is fantastically embodied by the actors. Song Kang-ho plays the main role alongside Kim Sang-kyung. Song plays the provincial investigator who wants to solve the case quickly, even though the evidence often points against his suspects. Kim plays the educated professional from the capital.

Throughout the film, they often argue in a humorous manner, yet the longer the film goes on, the more one realizes how the despair of both grows. The pressure becomes greater and greater, yet they cannot catch the perpetrator.

One line has lodged itself in my mind, which shows the moment when the arrogant provincial detective is utterly desperate. He asks the investigator from Seoul: Do you see something like this often in Seoul? As he looks at Song with sad eyes. This is a subtle moment, but it perfectly illustrates how dire the situation is.

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Song Kang-ho in Memories of Murder (2003)

A Film That Stays in Memory

What makes this film special? The film can best be compared to Zodiac or True Detective. The atmosphere is often oppressive and frustrating because many of the investigators’ actions prove to be useless. Every hope is ultimately shattered.

What this film does particularly well is the choice of tone. Not everything is always sad or dramatic. There are also funny scenes that make the tragic scenes feel even harsher. This is a feature that many Korean films, including Parasite, achieve.

The film is also beautifully shot. Often there are wide shots with individual characters. Dramatic images that burn themselves into memory. All of this is supported by a fantastic soundtrack.

Memories of Murder becomes even more intense when one looks at the true story behind the film.

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A True Tragic Case

What is the film based on? Memories of Murder is based on the Hwaseong murders, which actually occurred between 1986 and 1991. As The Korean Herald reported, it was not possible to catch the perpetrator at that time due to many errors and technical limitations. The shocking aspect for the Korean population was the brutality of the murders and the frustration that the investigations were not working.

At that time, a witness and samples of the perpetrator, such as fingerprints and hair, could be found, and even a description of the perpetrator existed. But this led to nothing. DNA analysis was not possible at that time, and only a few Western countries used this technology.

The investigation methods were also criticized, as suspects stated they had been tortured. The failed case showed the country how poor the investigation methods were.

Although the film was able to revisit the case in 2003, it did not help. The murders were statute-barred in 2006. In 2019, during the release of Parasite, the murders could finally be solved. With modern DNA technology, it was discovered that Lee Chun-jae was the murderer.

At that time, he was already serving a life sentence in prison and admitted to the crimes. His blood type was different from what was thought. If the correct blood type had been identified earlier, he could have been caught sooner, and innocent people would not have been tortured or imprisoned by the police.

Memories of Murder has incorporated all the real aspects into the film. It is frustrating to witness it all, but also fascinating. Even in 2003, Bong Joon-ho demonstrated that he was one of the great directors. You can find a lighter action film from South Korea here: This Korean action star delivers slaps like Bud Spencer – You can watch the film with Prime subscription

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The Big Bang Theory was banned in China, even though a much worse series was allowed to continue

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The Big Bang Theory has not only been a successful series in the West but also in China. There, too, the series had a huge fanbase until it was suddenly banned. Although the series could return, there were new conditions.

When was the series banned? The Big Bang Theory was not only successful in the USA and Europe, but it also managed to accumulate a large fanbase in China. Time Magazine reported in 2014 that the series had already generated 1.3 billion clicks on the Chinese website SohuTV since 2009.

However, 2014 marked the end for several US series on Chinese streaming sites. Among them were The Big Bang Theory, The Good Wife, NCIS, and The Practice. The bizarre thing about the ban was that seemingly “worse” series like Breaking Bad and House of Cards were not banned.

For Chinese fans of The Big Bang Theory, this was a disappointment. Just before filming, the actor who played Raj also had to endure a disappointment: The Big Bang Theory: One of the most important actors was fired without reason – But the creator brought him back

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A Ban Without Proper Justification

Why was the series banned? There was never an official reason from the Chinese authorities. However, Time Magazine has a suspicion, which indeed relates to the success of the series. Video platforms like SohuTV had much more freedom regarding foreign licenses before 2014.

In 2014, the Chinese government wanted to counteract this. State television was already regulated, and now they also wanted more control over online offerings. Since 2014, every American and British TV show must have government approval before it can be broadcast.

Even the U.S. State Department reacted at that time to the ban and named the following reasons that were vaguely provided to them by the Chinese State Administration of Radio, Film and Television:

  • Clause 16 of the Online Broadcasting in China:
    • Prohibition of pornographic content
    • Prohibition of violent content
    • Content that violates the Chinese constitution, threatens the sovereignty and territorial integrity of the country, incites unrest in society, promotes illegal religions, and stirs ethnic hatred

Which specific content from the series violated this clause is not mentioned. It is all the more bizarre that series like Breaking Bad were still available.

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The Fans Wanted the Series Back

Did the series return? As reported by Time Magazine, some Chinese fans fought in forums for the return of the series. They quote a user emphasizing the importance of the show.

All these miserable phenomena highlight the racism, injustice, and decadence of Western society. It is an extremely powerful educational tool for those in China who wish to emigrate.

In July 2015, the series returned but had to comply with new regulations. Now, every season that is to be aired must be accepted in advance by a Chinese institution. This naturally makes it difficult for international series to be aired in a timely manner in China. Many fans in China also feel reminded of the nerds from the series. The actors identified with their roles: After a funny scene from The Big Bang Theory, the actor who played Leonard cried – It reminded him of his school days

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5 known players who will likely be significantly slower in the new FC 25

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Leaks for the ratings in FC 25 indicate that some players might lose significant speed. One player is even expected to be almost half as fast.

This is what speed means in EA FC: Speed has been the stat that overshadowed everything in FIFA for years. Players with a high speed stat could easily outrun their opponents.

With the introduction of acceleration types in FIFA 23 and the expansion of this in FC 24, speed was still important, but it was no longer the one meta stat. Even players who were significantly slower than their opponents could still catch up on the field with the right acceleration type.

What role speed will play in the new FC 25 remains to be seen. For some players, we can only hope that it won’t play a major role, as they are expected to be significantly slower according to leaks.

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Leaks show significant speed downgrades for 5 players

Where did we get our information? The expected ratings and stats are linked to the latest leaks for FC 25. We previously reported on a strange matter regarding the leaked top 50 gold cards in Ultimate Team: Leaks reveal the top 50 players in FC 25: 5 ratings make no sense

Meanwhile, the site FUT Scoreboard has almost the entire database for FC 25. Therefore, we are listing 5 players for whom EA is expected to have significantly reduced speed.

In the following list, you will see first the player (his club), then his speed stat in FC 24 and his expected lower (↘) speed stat in FC 25. In parentheses, we have added the difference.

At this point, we want to note that we can currently only base this on leaks, which means whether the cards will actually appear like this in FC 25 is still open.

Jorginho (FC Arsenal) – 53 ↘ 46 (-7)

The Italian national player has never been considered a sprint king, but rather has his quality in dribbling and passing. In recent years, his speed has gradually declined.

In the new FC 25, he even has to expect another downgrade from 53 to 46.

Maguire (Manchester United) – 46 ↘ 37 (-9)

Maguire’s strengths certainly lie in other areas than acceleration and top speed. The former captain of the English national team is also not getting any younger.

EA is expected to reduce his speed by another 9 points. Thus, he becomes the slowest player on our list.

Palhinha (FC Bayern Munich) – 62 ↘ 52 (-10)

The Bayern’s new signing actually has one main task: to hold the team together in defensive midfield. The Portuguese relies a lot on his size and physicality.

His speed in FC 25 will be discouraging for many players. According to leaks, his speed is expected to drop by a whole 10 points.

Grimaldo (Bayer Leverkusen) – 87 ↘ 74 (-13)

Grimaldo’s situation is a bit different. The Spaniard actually has reason to rejoice. In the overall rating, the wing-back from Leverkusen jumps from an 84 to an 86 and is likely to be among the top 100 best gold cards in FC 25.

However, it seems that no one has told him about his speed stat. With a -13 point drop, Grimaldo’s speed will drop to 74. This is particularly troublesome for his position on the wing, as he will repeatedly face fast wingers.

Casemiro (Manchester United) – 63 ↘ 38 (-25)

The Brazilian veteran will turn 33 in spring 2025. Casemiro’s very robust and physical playing style in recent years has taken its toll. He has never been the fastest, nor did he need to be, as he could cleverly anticipate the actions of his opponents.

And in FC 25? Let’s just say: he will bitterly need those anticipatory skills to even make it into a team in FC 25. His speed will drop a whole 25 points.

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That brings us to the end of our list of the most significant speed downgrades in FC 25. If these downgrades actually happen, many of these cards, excluding Grimaldo, will not be very popular. Some fans have also expressed their concerns about the rating of a former superstar: FC 25: A player was among the best cards in Ultimate Team for 8 years, now returns – fans consider the rating of the super dribbler to be a joke

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The new Exo rifle from Destiny 2 is, as expected, way too strong, leaving experts speechless

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In Destiny 2, Episode: Echoes has started its 3rd Act. With it came the new Exotic Mission “Encore” and this brought the new Exotic Auto Rifle “Resonant Chorus”. The auto rifle looks plain, but don’t be fooled. The weapon is already far too powerful.

What kind of weapon is this? This is the Exotic rifle “Resonant Chorus” which players can obtain in the new Exotic Mission “Encore” from Act 3. The rifle is unique as it requires special ammunition to fire shots. The rifle also has two firing modes:

  • When you fire from the hip, Wyvern shots appear from your barrel and explode on impact.
  • When you aim down sights, you spend only one round but cause a lot of damage.

Aside from that, the Void element is socketed in the rifle, which could be advantageous for many Devour builds. Our MeinMMO author Christos Tsogos had already predicted the weapon’s power before its release and that it could become far too powerful. The tests now show that he was right.

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Auto Rifle Melts Bosses and Guardians

What do the tests say? Destiny expert Aztecross tested the Resonant Chorus in his recently released videos (via youtube.com) and found that the weapon is strong, even very strong.

In one test, he demonstrated the damage on normal Guardians in the Crucible. While aiming down sights, he could eliminate his test dummies with three headshots and one body shot. However, when firing from the hip, the enemies were instantly killed with one shot (5 rounds in the magazine).

It should be noted that the Wyvern salvo becomes more powerful the more rounds you have in the magazine – you should have at least 5 for maximum damage in the magazine.

That is amazing, but what is even more astonishing is its effect on bosses. In the dungeon “Pull of Greed“, Aztecross then tested the weapon on the Ogre boss. Equipped with Actium War Rig, a Well, and Divinity, he shot the boss from the hip.

The results were impressive.

With 3,393,128 damage points, he was able to nearly take down the boss in one phase. The amazing thing is that this is still an auto rifle – the weapon is so powerful that it can compete even with the best DPS weapons.

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What do other experts say about the weapon? True Vanguard (via youtube.com) also commented on the weapon in his video, stating that it takes the best features of rocket-pistols and elevates them to a new level.

LUCKYY 10P looked at the weapon in PvP, confirmed that it is very strong, but pointed out a possible bug. When the weapon has only one round left, it still fires the 5-salvo from the hip for a short distance, which later corrects itself over longer shooting distances.

As for the fans, they celebrate the weapon and urge Bungie not to nerf it. Should what LUCKYY 10P described really be a bug, it will surely be addressed by Bungie sooner or later. What do you think of the weapon? Do you find it too strong or just right? More about Destiny 2 can be found here: Is there any new game like The Division or Destiny at gamescom 2024?

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In a new role-playing game on Steam, you explore dungeons and are cursed by a witch

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Alongside games like “Dungeonborne” and “Dark and Darker”, a new dungeon crawler is now trying its luck on Steam. Its biggest unique selling point is a mechanic that should make your journey into the depths even more unpredictable.

What game is this about? “Dungeon Stalkers” is a third-person role-playing game from the South Korean developer studio Action Square. In it, you explore dungeons where you must fend off not only AI monsters and other players, but also the curse of a witch.

The game is set to be released on Steam sometime in 2024, but no exact release date has been announced yet. A global beta test for the game ran from August 12 to August 26.

You can watch the trailer here:

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Dungeon Stalker: Trailer for the new role-playing game on Steam

(Witch’s) Curse and Blessing

What makes the game special? With Dungeon crawlers now available in a fairly large selection on Steam, why should one choose “Dungeon Stalkers”? The game’s answer is its witch’s curse mechanic.

In the background, a witch casts curses that can have both positive and negative effects for our own and other stalkers. These curses are randomly distributed over time – so you never know whether the next curse will save you or spell your doom. 

According to the developers in a conversation with PCGamesN, the witch’s curses are supposed to level the playing field for all players. Under the influence of a curse, even the best survivors must be on guard, as even beginners can pose a danger at that moment.

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How was the last beta received? On Reddit, the last beta was met with some disillusionment. The lack of visible character progression was criticized, as the armor worn by our stalker currently has no impact on the player model.

User Kylewizerd13 concluded on the beta on Reddit with the following remark: “Tried two rounds, I don’t think it’s for me. I’d rather let it simmer for another year or two; it feels very empty compared to other games like Dark and Darker”.

So there is still room for improvement. Are you currently looking for a new role-playing game? Then you can snag seven RPG recommendations at a decent price until September 5, 2024. Read more about Humble Bundle’s special offer here: If you love Baldur’s Gate 3, you can get 7 great fantasy role-playing games in this style on Steam – For the price of a pizza and a cola

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Survival tip finally releases on Steam after long early access, is 91 percent positive

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After two and a half years, a survival game on Steam has left Early Access, securing the title of “hidden gem” early on with great user ratings. The official launch is accompanied by the highest player counts in years.

What kind of survival hidden gem is this? The co-op adventure Core Keeper landed on Steam as an Early Access version in March 2022 and quickly generated a small hype:

Core Keeper is set in a procedurally generated underground world where you are a researcher who is to explore the ancient caves full of creatures, resources, and treasures alongside up to seven other adventurers. You explore, gather, build, show creativity, and fight titans.

Here you can see the official launch trailer for Core Keeper:

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Core Keeper: Launch trailer introduces you to the survival secret tip on Steam

“What’s going on here?”

What do I need to know about the release? On August 27, 2024, Core Keeper officially released after a long Early Access phase. At launch, the developers have a message for all players:

Here we are! The storyline of Core Keeper is now complete and can be fully played through. This does not mean there will be no more updates, as we continue to work on new content and explore possibilities for the future of Core Keeper. But if you’ve had the game on your wishlist for a while waiting for the post-Early Access release, now would be the right time to start your adventure.

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Release update 1.0.0 has gone live with numerous new content, including a world generation system and the “world seeds” function. With this, you can adjust certain parameters such as the number of caves or ore density when starting a world to determine its properties. The full German patch notes can be found on Steam.

According to the developers, Core Keeper will continue to be provided with new content, quality of life improvements, and more beyond 1.0. Currently, the game costs 15.99 Euros (down from 19.99 Euros).

Developer is in disbelief about what’s happening: Fredrik Präntare, CEO and Game Director at Pugstorm, expressed via X how amazed he is at how well the game is doing even now, at the official launch: “What’s going on here? Almost 30,000 simultaneous players! This is beyond my imagination. Thank you to everyone!”

In fact, the 24-hour peak is even at 31,597 simultaneous Steam users, which is just below the all-time high. In a second post on X, the developer explains that they were able to achieve a rate of 99 percent positive reviews at times on release day.

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Overall, Core Keeper has a strong 93 percent positive reviews over the past 30 days (Very Positive, with 799 new reviews). Looking at all days since EA launch, there are 26,297 reviews for a “91 percent positive” rating.

A Steam user sums up Core Keeper as follows: “It’s 10 percent Stardew Valley, 20 percent Valheim, 15 percent Don’t Starve, 5 percent Factorio, and 50 percent Terraria. That’s 100 percent reasons to buy the game.” More about the game: Survival hidden gem on Steam breaks 250,000 sales in a week – “Enormous addiction factor”

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EA FC 25 in Early Access – How to play before release

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The release of EA FC 25 is not too far away, and with Early Access, you can play earlier. Here you will find everything about the release times for Early Access, the 10-hour trial, and the release of the standard edition.

When will FC 25 be officially released? The official release date for EA FC 25 is September 27, 2024. At this time, it will be possible to fully play the game in the standard version.

You can find all the information about the game and what to expect there in our release overview of EA FC 25. All information is compiled here. 

How can I play earlier? The Early Access, or pre-access in German, allows you to play FC 25 a week before the official release.

To get Early Access, you must have pre-ordered the Ultimate Edition of FC 25. The pre-order bonuses include not only useful starting aids for Ultimate Team but also the early access that gives you an advantage in FUT.

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All release dates for EA FC 25: For EA Sports’ soccer simulations, it has been common for many years to have different release dates. And so it is this time as well. Essentially, the earliest to play are owners of the Ultimate Edition and members of EA Play.

The exact release times of EA FC 25 are as follows:

  • EA FC 25 in Early Access – Friday, September 20, 2024
  • EA FC 25 in the 10-hour trial – Friday, September 20, 2024
  • EA FC 25 release of the standard edition – Friday, September 27, 2024

What is the 10-hour trial? The 10-hour pre-access allows EA Play members to test the game for a total of 10 hours. During this time, the complete game is available, including all modes.

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But beware: If you use the 10-hour trial, it is important to completely close the game if you want to take a break. In the past, the time often continued to run without actually playing. And if you want to know what pre-order bonuses are available and which edition is worth it for whom, take a look here: Pre-order EA FC 25: Standard and Ultimate Edition compared – All differences

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Twitch streamer Papaplatte (27) is the managing director of his own company – but he needed his mom at the notary

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The Twitch streamer Kevin “Papaplatte” Teller (27) is the managing director of his own company, but for some bureaucratic hurdles, he relies on parental support.

What’s going on with Papaplatte right now? The Twitch streamer has had a company since 2016, of which he is the managing director. In a conversation with streaming colleague Rewi, Papaplatte recently mentioned that he is restructuring his company (via TikTok).

In the stream on August 27, 2024, he reported on an appointment with a notary that apparently didn’t go as planned.

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First call mom

How was it at the notary? In the stream, Papaplatte began by proudly describing how he signed as managing director. Casual as always, quick quick, he does this every day. However, the Twitch streamer admitted that the appointment didn’t go as smoothly as expected.

When the notary asked for a confirmation, Papaplatte suddenly found himself at a loss. Promptly, he called his mother and put her on speakerphone so that the notary and mom could discuss it calmly. Later, he even brought his tax advisor onto the speaker as well.

In the clip, you can see how Papaplatte describes the situation:

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“That was so embarrassing, dude,” the Twitch streamer summarizes. After all, he is an adult man, showing up with his Proll-Möhre only to have to call mom.

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WoW: How to help Lionel and solve the treasure puzzle in The War Within

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The treasure Lionel causes a headache in World of Warcraft. We reveal how you can help the fish and claim the reward.

In World of Warcraft: The War Within, there are plenty of puzzles to solve and treasures to find again. Many of them just need to be picked up, but others require a bit more effort. One of these puzzle treasures is Lionel. Most people find him rather “accidentally” while flying past.

We’ll tell you how to complete the treasure quest and what the reward is.

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Where can you find Lionel? You can find Lionel in the area Island of Thorn. He is located on a small island off the coast at coordinates 41 / 60. You can also see his exact location on this map:

WoW Lionel Location Map

How do you solve the treasure puzzle? When you find the fish, you can give it a shove to push it into the water. Usually, that’s enough for fish puzzles – however, that’s not the case here.

Because Lionel complains that you just kicked him into the water as if he were a ball.

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Weakened by your “rescue,” he then demands that you provide him with some food so he can regain his strength.

WoW Lionel Fish
A good kick brings Lionel back into the water.

The food he wants can be found nearby – right on the same island. There you can discover very small crabs called “Plump Snapcrab.” These crabs will show up as gray items in your inventory when picked up but still have a use.

WoW Plump Snapcrab
You need to pick up these mini-crabs.

Collect 5 of these crabs and then return to Lionel to offer him the crabs.

After that, Lionel thanks you and leaves a reward that you can pick up. Sometimes it takes a few seconds for the reward to spawn – so be patient.

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What is the reward? As a reward for your effort, you get the battle pet Sapphire Crab for your collection. In addition, the treasure – once per account – grants a hefty 150 reputation with the faction “Rest of Thornogal.” Therefore, the treasure is worth it even if you don’t collect pets.
If you prefer mounts, there is a rare one not far from Lionel. Because you can also find the mount Alunira there.

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