After a funny scene from The Big Bang Theory, the actor who played Leonard had to cry – It reminded him of school days

Niko Hernes Niko Hernes Reading time 2 minutes

The Big Bang Theory is one of the biggest series of the 2010s. The stories about the nerds and their lives have captivated many people. The actors also felt connected to their roles from the start, as Johnny Galecki, the actor of Leonard, recalls in a book.

Which scene does Johnny Galecki remember? In episode 6 of season 1 of The Big Bang Theory, it mainly revolves around a Halloween party hosted by Penny. The group of nerds is also invited, and there are many jokes about the costumes of the guys and the preparations for the party.

At the mentioned party, Penny’s ex-boyfriend, Kurt, who is pretty much the exact opposite of Leonard, is also invited. A fight breaks out between the two, leading to a funny scene that became quite emotional for Johnny Galecki, the actor of Leonard.

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A simple gag was emotional for Galecki.

What happens in the mentioned scene? At the Halloween party, Leonard and Kurt first get into a verbal altercation. The situation escalates, and Kurt lifts Leonard, who is dressed as a hobbit. Penny stops him, and Leonard is visibly affected by the situation. The scene was originally intended to be funny, as the laughs that were added show. However, it led to an emotional reaction for Johnny Galecki.

In the book The Big Bang Theory: The Definitive, Inside Story of the Epic Hit Series (via Looper), Galecki talked about this scene and why it touched him so much.

That he lifted me as Leonard touched me so much that I cried after filming the episode… It really brought up some old schoolyard stuff for me.

This scene reminded him of his own past but also brought him closer to the character Leonard. He understood him better from that moment on. This episode is also the first where Penny and Leonard grow closer together. The relationship between the two became a central theme of the series.

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The series ran for twelve seasons over twelve years (2007 to 2019) and became quite a success. With Young Sheldon even a spin-off was released, which has also ended by now. Throughout the series, many characters changed, and significant character development was noticeable. However, what hardly changed throughout all the seasons was the elevator: In The Big Bang Theory, the characters had to climb stairs for 12 years – but the explosion in the elevator is not to blame

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Pokémon GO introduces Dynamax – Here’s how to use the new feature

Max Handwerk Max Handwerk Reading time 2 minutes

Dynamax in Pokémon GO has been officially introduced. We show you all the known info about the feature so far.

Pokémon GO has introduced the new season “Max Out”. The big new feature of the season is called Dynamax. After there were already leaks, the developers have now officially presented the feature for the first time.

What is Dynamax? The Dynamax phenomenon was introduced in Pokémon Sword & Shield. It causes Pokémon to take on gigantic forms. In the main games, you could challenge these in Max Raids. Additionally, there are “Gigantamax” variants of some Pokémon in the main games, which not only make them huge but also transform them into a different form.

Another special feature is the Dynamax attacks – special moves that only Dynamax Pokémon can use.

However, Niantic had to adjust the feature for Pokémon GO a bit. Here’s a summary of how it will be implemented in the mobile game.

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How Dynamax works in Pokémon GO

Basically, the GO version of Dynamax is also about gigantic Pokémon. The first details are now known.

Energy sources will be added to the map in addition to PokéStops and Gyms. There, you can encounter Dynamax Pokémon. But: You must first collect “Max Particles” by visiting Power Spots.

Then you can participate in “Dynamax Battles,” where Dynamax Pokémon can also participate. These battles are expected to be quite challenging. You should train as much as possible and work together with your friends.

This is how Dynamax works:

  • Visit Power Spots
  • Collect Max Particles
  • Fight and catch Dynamax Pokémon

Which Pokémon are the first Dynamax monsters? They will be:

  • Bulbasaur
  • Charmander
  • Squirtle
  • Raffle
  • Wooloo

They are expected to appear in one-star Dyna Raids, in line with the “GOgantisch” event on September 10, 2024.

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What else can we expect? Apart from the Dynamax feature, the season will bring many other contents. The next big thing are the Galar monsters: they will finally appear for the first time in Pokémon GO. This includes Raffle and Wooloo, which we already listed in the Dynamax overview. Additionally, we expect new events, more Pokémon, and similar things. Another exciting innovation was already introduced by Pokémon GO: Morpeko, which will bring a form change.

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„He is the most German German I know“ – HandOfBlood’s best friend reveals what the Twitch streamer is like

Sarah Sarah Reading time 2 minutes

The Twitch streamer HandOfBlood is a fixed size in the German gaming scene. But according to his friend Kalle Koschinsky, there is a whole different side behind the successful content creator – that of an “old man”.

Who is HandOfBlood? Maximilian Knabe, better known as “HandOfBlood” or short Hänno, is an outstanding personality in the German gaming scene. At 32 years old, he has built a considerable fan base on platforms like YouTube and Twitch through his authentic and humorous style.

Who is Kalle? Kalle Koschinsky is also a well-known content creator and musician. With over 600,000 subscribers on YouTube and more than 200,000 followers on Twitch, Kalle has built a loyal community. On average, nearly 600 viewers gather in his live streams (via Twitchtracker).

Learn more about HandOfBlood here:

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HandOfBlood: The most important thing about the YouTuber and Twitch streamer in under a minute

The oldest young man in the German gaming scene

How are the two related? HandOfBlood and Kalle often stream together and are regularly present at events. Their friendship extends beyond work and joint projects to their private lives, where they also interact humorously.

In one of his recent streams, Kalle shares details about Hänno that make his fans smile. With the words “He is the oldest and most German German I know, and that in a pensioner sense,” Kalle leads into a humorous tale about his friend’s quirks.

“Max is the epitome of law and order”

What does Kalle mean by that? Kalle gives several examples to explain why he jokingly calls Hänno an “old man.” On the one hand, he notices his gait, which strongly reminds him of someone in retirement age. After all, Hänno is only 32 years old. “He walks like he’s 60. [….] He is such an old man,” Kalle adds laughing.

But that’s not all: Kalle goes on to say that HandOfBlood is particularly meticulous when it comes to ordering food. If the food arrives late, Hänno reacts extremely annoyed, according to Kalle. “Then he wants to report it almost. It’s sometimes exhausting. Max is the epitome of law and order,” Kalle adds.

Another example of Hänno’s “retiree charm” is provided by Kalle, as he recounts Hänno’s love for order. Kalle describes that Hänno always makes sure that drinks are only placed on coasters. “Then he gives you a drink, and even before you set the glass on the table, somehow a coaster flies in between, because he practically shoves it in like a frisbee under the glass,” Kalle shares amused.

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Not everyone sees Hänno as the ‘oldest young man’

How does the community see it? The comments under a TikTok clip show, however, that not everyone agrees with Kalle. Some viewers believe that the title of “oldest young man” has already been awarded.

User “darkseth0” writes: “No, the title of the oldest 30-year-old goes to Philipp Amthor. Undisputed.” Also, “Liam Racoon” comments: “Not even Hänno can replace Philipp Amthor as Germany’s youngest old man.”

It seems, then, that Hänno has strong competition for this unofficial title.

HandOfBlood is not deterred by these comments and defends his unofficial title as “oldest young man.” Some time ago, he surprised his viewers with a full load of nostalgia: he streamed a classic from Spellbound from 2002 – all on a device with Windows 98. You can find more about it here: Pure nostalgia: HandOfBlood streams classics from 2002 on old PC with Windows 98

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WoW: The story of The War Within is really dark – and I love it

Cortyn Cortyn Reading time 3 minutes

WoW demon Cortyn has completed all quests in The War Within. The conclusion: It finally feels like Warcraft again, as much of it is quite dark.

In the meantime, I have completed all (currently available) quests in World of Warcraft: The War Within and thus was able to get a comprehensive impression of the story – both regarding the main campaign and the numerous side quests that often tell significantly smaller and local stories.

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WoW: The War Within – Forces Within

Although Dragonflight certainly had a few emotional and profound quests, the expansion as a whole was rather light-hearted. Most quests were more like “feel-good” tasks. That was okay too, because after the rather depressing Shadowlands, one just wanted to have a bit more positive mood in the game world.

However, because of this – and for other reasons – the story of World of Warcraft has lost a bit of its edge. All the more, I am happy to say with full confidence: The War Within does this significantly better. Some quests are even extremely dark.

Many quests with dark endings or serious themes

A few examples from the side quests to keep spoilers to a minimum:

A young woman wants to know from the Earthen and Elementals how the perfect gem is created. So she follows a legend and finds a being that can teach her exactly that. Just as she is so close to fulfilling her dream, she is abruptly turned into a boulder and can “spend the next thousand years learning what it feels like to create a gem.”

Also unexpectedly serious was a quest that dealt with the loss of memories. For the Earthen slowly lose their memories at the end of their life cycle, before they “come to a standstill” – meaning they die. During the quest line, we see how the old dwarf increasingly loses his memories and in the end does not even recognize his best friend, fleeing from her in panic.

Anyone who has ever had a case of dementia in the family can probably relate very well to how well the quest is implemented. The powerlessness and despair are well captured, and yet there is a beautiful, harmonious ending.

WoW Albert The Undead

A forsaken in a cave full of spiders, whose creatures have already eaten his eyes. He tells how he can feel that the spiders are continuing to decompose him and eating his “still good parts” so that only his already rotten body parts remain.

A Nerubian who kills creatures of all kinds and then turns them into puppets in his theater play with threads, where he stages “funny battles” between the various races.

A young orphan girl who asks us to retrieve mementos from the house of her parents who were killed by monsters. She follows us, and when we want to send her away, she says: “I’m staying. What are you going to do about it? Tell on me to my parents? They’re dead.” Subsequently, she wants us to hunt the creatures and takes a relatable but also very painful delight when we kill the monsters as brutally and as many as possible.

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Not everything is dark – but enough

Of course, The War Within also has the “typical Warcraft humor” and there are some noticeably funnier quests.

  • If goblins invite you to a “recovery resort” in a quarry where you can “relaxingly smash stones with pickaxes,” then I have to grin.
  • If I nibble too much from a mushroom in depth and consequently see pink Elks and Magni talking about “the wounds of Azeroth” and “Azeriiit,” then that’s nice humor that plays with the community’s expectations.

The War Within simply feels right like Warcraft as a whole. The story is gripping, the quests are entertaining, without ever being too oppressively dark or too long silly. Blizzard has simply hit the nail on the head here and – solely regarding the entertainment value of the quests – delivered really good, well-thought-out work.

If the world-soul saga continues like this, then I am sure that at least story and quest fans will be fully satisfied in the coming years. The bar has certainly been set quite high with the launch of The War Within. I hope that the level can be maintained.

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The creators of Pathfinder announce a new role-playing game, this time with ninjas and samurai

Ody Ody Reading time 2 minutes

“Shadow of the Road” has chosen a very unusual setting for role-playing games. Instead of knights and dragons, here we have samurai and ninjas with a touch of mythology and steampunk.

What kind of game is it? “Shadow of the Road” is a CRPG developed by Another Angle with turn-based combat. The game is published by Owlcat Games, the creators of Pathfinder and Warhammer 40k: Rogue Trader.

During the Meiji Restoration, a war breaks out in Japan between the emperor and the shogun – so far, so historical. However, “Shadow of the Road” expands this story with magic, demons, and elements of steampunk.

“Shadow of the Road” will be available for PC on Steam, in the Epic Games Store, and on GOG.com. When, however, the trailer has not yet revealed.

You can watch the announcement trailer for the game here:

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„Shadow of the Road“ announced for Steam: The trailer for the new role-playing game

Japanese mythology meets steampunk

What does the trailer show? The brightly glowing colors of the first seconds quickly give way to a rather dark and brutal world. Mythological elements are added, such as a flying yokai – Japanese monsters comparable to demons – and an oversized katana stuck in the ground.

 “Shadow of the Road” will give you the opportunity to stealthily eliminate opponents or face them in turn-based tactical battles like in Baldur’s Gate 3. You control a whole group of characters who possess different abilities. A hulking samurai can throw enemy soldiers and kick them down ledges, while elsewhere a sorceress sends an enemy soldier flying directly into the swords of her ally. 

Towards the end, the game also presents a scorpion-like mech. The combination of historical Japan and steampunk is unusual, but it seems to have already convinced some players. For example, nestorvetumbra writes in the YouTube comments under the trailer: “Owlcat is releasing a steampunk version of the end of the shogunate and the Boshin War… my finances will never recover.”

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With Owlcat Games as the publisher, the chances are good that in the end we can expect a great role-playing game. The new DLC for their game Warhammer 40k: Rogue Trader was even so good that it was the best game at gamescom 2024 for MeinMMO editor Benedict Grothaus.

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New Exo Rifle in Destiny 2 is, like the weapon of the worst Vex, could become way too powerful

Christos Tsogos Christos Tsogos Reading time 2 minutes

In Destiny 2 Act 3 starts a new Exo mission that, according to Bungie, is supposed to top all previous ones. In line with that, there is also a new Exo rifle to be obtained, but it could become far too powerful.

Which rifle is being referred to? This is the automatic rifle “Concordance of Resonance,” which Guardians will soon be able to obtain with the upcoming Exo mission “Encore.” The rifle belongs to the Void element and requires special ammunition. In the new trailer for Destiny 2, fans are already being prepared for Act 3, and the weapon is even shown in action.

Anyone who has been playing Destiny for a long time surely knows that new Exos are always the highlight for Guardians. This rifle is no exception, and with its attack pattern, it could even be far too powerful. We will show you why.

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New Exo turns you into the Wyvern

Why could the rifle be too powerful? Bungie has a long history with broken weapons. The best example is Telesto. The fusion rifle is known for breaking Destiny 2 and the new rifle could achieve the same status. The reason for this assumption is the functionality and firing pattern of the weapon.

When looking at the clip from the trailer where the weapon is shown in action, there are clear similarities with the firing pattern of the Wyverns, the probably nastiest Vex in Destiny 2. The shots split into 5 small Void projectiles, which then explode upon impact. The rifle is also supposed to use special ammunition.

One could say that the more complex a weapon functions in Destiny 2, the higher the chance that it will be broken or too powerful. Even with Telesto, it was often the tingling particles that caused problems, and when looking at the complexity of the projectiles from “Concordance of Resonance,” the rifle could have the potential to break the game.

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When will “Concordance of Resonance” be released? That is still unknown. The weapon will be the reward for the new Exo mission “Encore.”

However, the rifle could also be unlocked as a blueprint like the Exo bow “Dreamstrider.” It remains to be seen what further information Bungie will publish. Until then, you can check out our new article on the server downtime: Destiny 2: Server Down for Patch 8.0.5.3 – All Patch Notes and Information

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Pokémon GO: The Pokémon Most Frequently Played by Professionals at the World Championship

Linda Baumgartl Linda Baumgartl Reading time 2 minutes

You play Pokémon GO and want to improve in PVP? Or are you simply interested in the current meta? Then we have some interesting statistics for you.

What kind of statistics are these? Recently, the Pokémon World Championships 2024 took place in Honolulu, Hawaii. Pokémon GO was also represented. Over three days, the best of the best competed for the title. There were also prizes of up to $5,000 to be won.

  • The statistics show the most commonly used Pokémon from the two major tournament days.
  • Over 200 Pokémon GO players participated in the World Championships.
  • On the final day, the grand finale took place. Here we reveal which team the winner used.

Here you get some insights from the big event in Hawaii:

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The Pokémon World Championships 2024 in Hawaii

Top 12 Pokémon – Day 1

  1. Slurp (52.9 %)
  2. Accum (45.7 %)
  3. Epitaff (44.2 %)
  4. Lanturn (41.8 %)
  5. Crypto-Skorgla (40.4 %)
  6. Azumarill (38.9 %)
  7. Muntier (35.1 %)
  8. Cresselia (34.1 %)
  9. Panzaeron (32.2 %)
  10. Altaria (22.6 %)
  11. Crypto-Morlord (19.2 %)
  12. Registeel (17.8 %)

Top 12 Pokémon – Day 2

  1. Epitaff (46.9 %)
  2. Slurp (46.9 %)
  3. Accum (43.8 %)
  4. Lanturn (43.8 %)
  5. Cresselia (40.6 %)
  6. Panzaeron (40.6 %)
  7. Crypto-Skorgla (28.1 %)
  8. Altaria (25.0 %)
  9. Muntier (25.0 %)
  10. Azumarill (21.9 %)
  11. Skelokrok (21.9 %)
  12. Knuddeluff (15.6 %)

Many of the Pokémon were similarly popular on both days. Pokémon that only appear in the statistics on one day are highlighted in bold above.

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The Winning Team

But is it really effective to use frequently used Pokémon in PVP? Apparently yes. This is shown to us by this year’s winner Yip Kai Cheng, aka “Yekai0904”, from Hong Kong. His entire team consisted of popular Pokémon that also appear in the statistics above.

This is what the winning team looked like:

  • Altaria
  • Panzaeron
  • Slurp
  • Accum
  • Crypto-Morlord
  • Epitaff

Here you can watch the final match yourself:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MgjeN1VOaHU

Conclusion? Especially Accum, Epitaff, and Slurp were particularly popular at this year’s Pokémon World Championships. They made it to the top 3 of the most commonly used Pokémon on both days.

In general, it is quite sensible to use Pokémon from the current meta if you want to be successful in PVP.

Perhaps the statistics have already helped you in creating the perfect team. For even more help in choosing the right Pokémon, you can find here on MeinMMO the best attackers by type 2024 in overview.

MeinMMO was on site at the Pokémon World Championships 2024 as a press representative. The costs for admission, travel, and accommodation were covered by the organizers.

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FC 25 Ratings: Messi and Ronaldo are said to receive the worst cards of their careers – This is what the leaks reveal

Julian Schröder Julian Schröder Reading time 3 minutes

Not all superstars follow Toni Kroos’s example and retire at the peak of their careers. Ronaldo and Messi are approaching 40 and are still kicking the ball, which is also reflected in their supposed ratings in EA FC 25.

What ratings are we talking about? Officially, the ratings of the players in EA FC 25 are not yet known. However, currently leaks are circulating that could reveal numerous ratings. If the leaks are accurate, then the eternal rivals Messi and Ronaldo might leave the top 10 of the best cards in Ultimate Team for the first time in 15 years.

How credible are the leaks? The leaks come from well-known leakers like futsheriff and DonkTrading and were shared on X. They show the alleged top 50 of the FC 25 cards.

Nonetheless, the leaks should be taken with caution, as they have not yet been confirmed by EA. The ratings in the finished game could look very different.

All the information about FC 25 and its innovations can be found here: EA FC 25: All information about release, price, and innovations

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Leaks show ratings for Ronaldo and Messi

This is what Messi’s new card could look like: While Ronaldo was already downgraded from a top player to a mid-range striker in EA FC 24, Messi is now expected to face the same fate. Although he had a good season in the MLS, the general sporting standard of the US league and Messi’s performance data cannot compete with his best days in Barcelona.

It’s no wonder that Messi is facing a downgrade. Moreover, the superstar is now already 37 years old, and fans know that EA rarely upgrades aging players and mercilessly slashes their pace.

According to the top 50 leak, Messi could receive an 88-rated card in EA FC 25, which might look something like this:

Leaked Messi card with 88 overall rating

If this is the final card, then it is by no means bad. However, it is already unusual to see Messi with a rating below 90. This has never happened in FIFA/FC before. Even Messi’s first card in Ultimate Team from FIFA 10 had a rating of 91.

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This is what Ronaldo’s new card could look like: Just last year, Cristiano Ronaldo received a notable downgrade from 90 to 86, thus dropping a whopping 4 points in overall rating. According to the leak from FutDonk, this rating is set to repeat in FC 25, and Ronaldo could receive another 86-rated card.

Leaked Ronaldo card with 86 overall rating

According to the leak, he would not have improved, even though he had a strong season with 35 goals in 31 matches. However, this season was in Saudi Arabia, where the competition and quality are not comparable to the top leagues in Europe.

What do you think about the leaks of the two legends? What ratings do you think they deserve? And if you want to know what the new season pass in FC 25 is about, feel free to take a look here: Leak allegedly shows the new season pass in FC 25, fans say: ‘Anyone who pays for this is hopeless’

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PlayStation 5: What PS5 versions are there?

Benedikt Schlotmann Benedikt Schlotmann Reading time 3 minutes

By now you can buy the PS5 everywhere. But what PS5 versions are there and what version differences are there? MeinMMO gives you an overview.

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What PS5 versions are there?

  • PS5 Disc Edition: Console with built-in BluRay drive.
  • PS5 Digital Edition: No drive, only usable digitally.
  • PS5 Slim: Smaller and slimmer version. The Digital Edition can be upgraded with a drive.
  • In addition, there are further versions that are referred to as revisions.

By now there are various versions of the PS5 on the market. In addition to the two official models, there are a variety of revisions. What this entails, we explain in our article.

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Last updates: 08/27/24, 03/04/2024, 04/20/2023

Differences PS5 vs. PS5 Digital Edition

What are the differences? The biggest difference between the two models is actually the drive, as the Digital Edition does not have a BluRay drive.

Otherwise, the PS5 appears slightly bulkier and larger compared to the Digital Edition, which also affects the dimensions and weight. The regular PS5 is about half a kilogram heavier than the PS5 Digital Edition. You can find a complete overview of whether the PS5 with or without a drive is better on MeinMMO.

What about the Slim version? Sony has now released the Slim version of the PS5. The Slim model is only smaller and slimmer, but there are no differences in performance.

PS5PS5 Digital EditionPS5 Slim
HardwareRyzen Zen 8 cores / 16 threads, each 3.5GHz
AMD Radeon RDNA2, up to 2.23 GHz with RayTracing		Ryzen Zen 8 cores / 16 threads, each 3.5GHz
AMD Radeon RDNA2, up to 2.23 GHz with RayTracing		Ryzen Zen 8 cores / 16 threads, each 3.5GHz
AMD Radeon RDNA2, up to 2.23 GHz with RayTracing
theoretical performance10.3 TeraFlops10.3 TeraFlops10.3 TeraFlops
Storage825 GB, expandable with SSD825 GB, expandable with SSD1 TB, expandable with SSD
Dimensions and weight390 x 104 x 260 mm; 4.5 Kg390 x 92 x 260 mm; 3.9 Kg358 x 96 x 2.6 mm; 3.2 Kg
DriveYes, Blu-RayNoYes, Blu-Ray; optional for Digital Edition
Price (RRP)549.99 Euro449.99 Euro
549.99 Euro

How do I recognize a new PS5 version?

Why are there new versions?

Manufacturers continue to steadily improve their hardware that they sell. This is due to optimized production processes or when the supplier for components has changed. Such new versions are referred to as revisions.

Do new PS5 versions offer more performance?

No, because the hardware used remains identical. Even revisions still contain an AMD processor. Revisions are slightly lighter and offer an optimized chip with less heat generation.

Which PS5 version do I have?

You can easily find out which PS5 version is in the store before you or which one you just received. Because you can find the PS5 model number directly on the original packaging of the PS5 console. The number is also found on the underside of the PS5 console.

What are the differences between PS5 versions?

As of now (as of April 2023) there are the following revisions. The numbers are always structured the same: CFI-1XXX or CFI 2XXX. The “A” stands for Disc Edition and “B” for the Digital Edition.

Where can I find my serial number?

The model and serial number of your PS5 is usually located on the underside of your console. Lay your console on its side and remove the stand, then you will find your serial and model number. Here you see a picture of where you need to look for the number:PS5 Serial number find version

NumberChanges to the PS5 model
CFI-1000A/Bfirst version at release
CFI-1016A/Bnew fans installed
CFI-1116A/Bnew WLAN chip
lighter heatsink
new screw on the stand
reduced weight
CFI-1202A/Breduced power consumption through new chip (6nm instead of 7nm production) reduced weight
new WLAN chip
CFI-1216A/Breduced weight
reduced power consumption
CFI-1218A/BRelease only in Korea and Asia
CFI-1300A/BNot yet known
CFI-2016A/BSlim models; optional stand for vertical placement (price 30 €), 1 TB instead of 825 GB storage. With CFI-2016B optionally expandable with drive

Which version is next? So far, no new model is known, but many speculate about a PS5 Pro that is supposed to be released sometime in 2024 or 2025. The currently available version is the Slim model of the PS5, which operates with a 2000 series number.

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More about the PS5: The PS5 has been available since 2020 and has brought numerous new features and possibilities for players compared to the PS4. Sony also regularly introduces new features for the console. MeinMMO presents to you 6 features of it that you should know if you are gaming on a PS5: 6 secret features of the PS5 that you should definitely know

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WoW: Alunira as a Mount – How to Earn the Rare Mount

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Alunira in World of Warcraft The War Within is a stylish mount. MeinMMO reveals how you can secure this mount.

In World of Warcraft, there are many secrets and numerous mounts – even in The War Within. Especially Alunira catches the eye of many players early on, as it flies almost on a silver platter around the heroes. However, obtaining this mount is not so easy, as it requires a lot of time investment.

We will tell you how to attack Alunira and obtain it as a permanent mount.

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WoW: The War Within – Forces Within

What is Alunira? Alunira is a rare elite enemy on the island of Thorn. Many will have spotted this rare foe on their minimap right after arriving in the new expansion. However, this enemy is not so easily accessible. Alunira not only flies high in the sky, but it is also untargetable. To make this possible, you have to farm a lot.

Alunira is also the name of a mount. When you kill Alunira, it will definitely drop itself as a mount.

Where can you find Alunira? You can find Alunira on the island of Thorn, right in the west near Dhar Oztan – the coordinates are 23 / 58. The exact location is also shown on this map:

WoW Alunira Location Map

How can you attack Alunira? To attack Alunira, you need to remove her shield with a “Storm Vessel.” You can only obtain this vessel by combining 10 “Crackling Shards” together.

That, however, is the exhausting part. The shards are epic and have a low chance of dropping from all mobs on the island of Thorn. The drop chance is extremely low. It’s quite possible that you complete all quests in the area without managing to get a single shard.

WoW Alunira Flying
High up on the peak, Alunira is flying.

What is the best way to farm the shards? There are several ways to farm the shards. Either join a farming group that you can often see in the search tool – or take it a bit more relaxed. Since all mobs on the island of Thorn can drop the shards and are also bound to your war party, you can take your time. If you level up other characters, just complete the quests on the island of Thorn again. This way, you will automatically kill many enemies and have the chance to get shards repeatedly.

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Can the mount be looted together? No, that is not possible. Only the person who uses the Storm Vessel is guaranteed to receive the mount. Whether other players also have a chance for the mount is not yet known. However, it is to be expected that each person must farm their own Storm Vessel if they want Alunira in their collection.
If you would prefer to have other mounts for that effort, just buy one of the most expensive mounts available in WoW.

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A pirate from One Piece that you actually see in the anime only 586 episodes later is already visible in Season 2 on Netflix

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Currently, the filming for Season 2 of the live-action adaptation of One Piece is underway. In the series on Netflix, new characters are introduced, who also appeared in the original anime. However, there will be a character who actually appears only in the Dressrosa arc, that is, 585 episodes later.

Where does the information come from? Actor Nahum Hughes has updated his resume. It includes a role description for the Netflix series of One Piece. In Season 2, he will play Bartolomeo. This way, an actor has also revealed that he will play Chopper.

The X account pewpiece took a closer look at his resume and found that Bartolomeo is indeed mentioned as a role:

https://twitter.com/pewpiece/status/1827339484368683016

So far, this information has not been confirmed by the production team of the series. Their last announcement was the casting of Vivi. Since even One Piece insider newworldartur shared this information on X, we can assume that the actor will indeed be cast as Bartolomeo.

So far, Nahum Hughes is said to have only been cast. Accordingly, there are no images of him in costume yet. Since he will probably only have a very small role, we also assume that he will not appear in any trailers beforehand, but will only be seen in the episode itself.

Check out the trailer for Season 1 of the Netflix series now:

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One Piece – German Trailer for the First Season of the Live-Action Series by Netflix

Bartolomeo actually appears much later in One Piece

Warning: Spoiler! Here follows a description of Bartolomeo and some details about the possible plot in Season 2 of the Netflix series about One Piece.

Who is Bartolomeo? Bartolomeo is one of the fighters that Straw Hat Luffy meets in the Coliseum of Dressrosa – which is many chapters and anime episodes after Loguetown and the start on the Grand Line. The pirate is the captain of the Barto Club and has made a name for himself as a man-eater. It turns out that Bartolomeo is a big fan of the Straw Hat Pirates.

Bartolomeo has eaten the Barrier Fruit. This allows him to create invisible barriers that he can use to protect himself. Actually, Bartolomeo was supposed to make his first appearance in the anime only with episode 634, but the live-action series adapts the anime episodes starting from about 48 in Season 2.

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Why will he be seen now? In Dressrosa, it turns out that Bartolomeo was present at the planned execution of Monkey D. Luffy in Logue Town. Buggy intended to behead Luffy on the guillotine.

Therefore, we think that Bartolomeo will be briefly seen in the audience. The Netflix team has already included several Easter eggs in Season 1 that are intended for the anime fans. Fans of Fallout could also rejoice, as there was a special Easter egg in the Fallout series: Fans of the Fallout series discovered an Easter egg that actually shouldn’t exist – almost no one knew about it

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Ninja and his friends became famous with Fortnite on Twitch – But now no one plays with him anymore

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On Twitch, Tyler “Ninja” Blevins was once huge with Fortnite. But now the big hype around the game is over, his friends no longer want to play with him, and the streamer is ready for something new.

What problem does Ninja have? In a stream, the former Twitch superstar Ninja recently explained that he would like to just play offstream with his friends. Apart from his “Final Fantasy” guys, with whom he has a private server, no one seems to be playing with him.

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Through Fortnite to the largest streamer on Twitch – Who is Ninja and what is he doing today?

Ninja just wants to play Valorant with the “guys”

Who are these friends? Ninja is talking about Dennis and Tim, presumably referring to the streamers Dennis “Cloakzy” Lepore and Timothy “TimTheTatman” Betar. Both were part of the big Fortnite hype in 2018, and their channels’ partly rapid growth is likely largely thanks to joint streams with Ninja.

In countless videos, Ninja, Cloakzy, and TimTheTatman play with other big names of the time, like DrLupo or Tfue. However, this apparently looks different in private: As Ninja revealed, he does not play with his friends off-camera. He just wants to play Valorant with his guys.

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Ninja confirms that this is not about the cliché of aging gamers who suddenly have to deal with adult responsibilities and have a family. On the contrary: His friends all have a lot of free time and still play – just not with him.

The problem: No one seems to be playing the same game. TimTheTatman plays WoW privately, but Ninja does not. Cloakzy would play Valorant and League, but “leaves him hanging more often than any other person,” says the streamer.

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For Ninja, it’s also clear what the old “gang” needs to come together again: the “next big game.” The streamer explains that Fortnite will never die, but he is ready for something new. According to his Twitch colleague shroud, the “next big thing” could already be on the horizon: New Steam shooter from Valve receives praise – according to a big streamer, it will conquer the market

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“I fear we are not worthy of them” – A new cat lady captivates the players of Genshin Impact 

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In the upcoming update of Genshin Impact, there will be some new features. The developer HoYoverse has now introduced their next character, and it has been well received by players.

What kind of update is this? On August 28, the 5.0 update of Genshin Impact will launch. This will unlock the new region Natlan, new characters, and the game will get harder with World Level 9 but will also reward you better.

This trailer showcases gameplay in the new region Natlan for the first time:

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Genshin Impact: Trailer shows gameplay for Natlan

New cat lady amazes players

Who is the new character? This is the cat lady Xilonen. Whether she is a 5-star character is not known; however, it seems likely since HoYoverse has always launched a new update along with a 5-star character.

Nothing has been published yet about Xilonen’s weapon type and playstyle, but some information has been revealed about her background story: Xilonen is a blacksmith known for her ability to create powerful weapons.

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How did the player community react to this? Generally, players showed impressive reactions in their early responses.

A user on X writes: “I’m afraid we’re not worthy of her.” Another user on X has given up the thought of not spending money in Genshin Impact: “She’s a leopard?! I won’t be F2P anymore.”

Another user elevates Xilonen on X.com: “She will definitely be the new meta queen.”

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Genshin Impact continues to be one of the most popular online RPGs. This is also due to the fact that the game is completely free to play. However, the chances of pulling a strong character increase if you invest real money. You can unlock some characters for free.

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WoW: Twitch Drops for the launch of The War Within – How to get a free mount

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For World of Warcraft: The War Within, you can currently earn cool rewards. We will reveal how the Twitch Drops work.

The latest expansion of World of Warcraft has launched. To celebrate the launch of The War Within, there is a whole series of promotions where you can earn additional rewards – such as mounts or pets. Especially the Twitch Drops are a popular way to simply get something cool “on the side”.

Currently, there are two rewards, but only one is completely free.

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WoW: The War Within – Forces Within

Active Twitch Drops for WoW: The War Within

At present, there are two active Twitch Drops that you can earn.

Twitch Drop: Mount Ghastly Charger (“Ghastly Charger”)

WoW Ghastly Charger
The undead horse will surely look good in your collection.

Requirements: Watch a participating stream for a total of 4 hours. This reward is free.

Reward: You will receive the “Ghastly Charger” as a permanent mount in World of Warcraft. It is a transparent, undead horse that you might already know from the dungeon Karazhan.

Period: August 27, 2024 – September 19, 2024

Support a Streamer: Battle Pet Watcher of the Huntress (“Watcher of the Huntress”)

WoW Owl Huntress Pet
For the watchdog, you must put down real money.

Requirements: Purchase at least 2 subscriptions of any tier on Twitch while streaming World of Warcraft on the channel. This incurs costs! It is not a classic Twitch Drop.

Reward: The battle pet “Watcher of the Huntress,” which comes in creepy jade green and can accompany you on all adventures in the future.

Period: August 27, 2024 – September 26, 2024

How Twitch Drops Work in World of Warcraft

What are Twitch Drops? “Drops” are special rewards added to your account when you spend a certain amount of time on the streaming platform watching content from a game.

What do you need for Drops? To receive Drops, a few requirements must be met, which can be quickly achieved:

  • You need a registered Twitch account.
  • Your Twitch account must be linked to your Battle.net account in the settings. This can be done on the official Battle.net page.

After that, you are ready to earn the Drops.

Which streamers provide Drops? Most streamers who have Drops enabled indicate this in their channel description. Just make sure they have “World of Warcraft” set as the category.

You can check the current progress of your Drops on Twitch. Simply click on your profile icon in the upper right corner and then select “Drops & Rewards.” If you have already made progress, it will be displayed here. Once the progress reaches 100%, you can claim your reward.

You do not have to watch the time continuously, and you can also pause or switch channels in between.

Please note that some time may pass between claiming the reward and the actual unlocking in the game. This can sometimes take up to 24 hours, depending on the load.

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Do you have to watch actively? No, that is not necessary. Your progress for the Twitch Drop runs even if you mute or minimize the corresponding stream. It is purely about the time your Twitch account spends with a WoW stream open.

So, if you prefer to quest and enjoy the world, you don’t have to pay attention to the stream and can completely minimize it. However, if you don’t place much value on quests and story, you might learn a few new tips about the game or simply be entertained in the streams.

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A Lego set for Final Fantasy VII recreates one of the most beautiful scenes from the PS5 game, is extremely rare because there are only 2 pieces

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In a contest, participants could win one of 2 Lego sets based on Final Fantasy VII. The build is gigantic and has now been sold for a horrendous sum at an auction.

What is this Lego set? In January 2023, fans were able to vote in a poll by Square Enix on which scene from Final Fantasy VII should be released as a Lego set. The majority of the votes went to the sequence where the protagonist Cloud falls through the roof of a church in Sector 5 and meets Aerith there.

The set was enormous. When fully assembled, it reached a height of 1.05 meters and was about 74 cm wide. In a post by X user nhamaguc, you can see how gigantic the set is:

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The majority of the set consists of the meter-high church, which is lined with stained glass windows. Inside the church, there are some pillars and a wooden floor. In the roof structure, there is the hole from which Cloud fell. 

On the floor, the flower bed where Cloud landed softly can be seen. Additionally, we see Cloud and Aerith as figures made out of Lego bricks that do not have their own heads with printed faces. The building blocks have also been glued together so they cannot be taken apart.

Final Fantasy VII is being released as a reissue. The second part came out this year:

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Final Fantasy VII Rebirth Launch Trailer

Lego sets based on Final Fantasy VII are extremely rare and expensive

Where can you get it? Square Enix only produced 2 copies. The two sets were raffled off in a contest where fans had to share and like the original tweet and follow Square Enix on X. So it is no longer possible to get the two sets – unless one of the two owners wants to sell them.

And that’s exactly what one of the two winners of the raffle decided to do. He offered his Lego set at auction, which took place from August 23 to 24, 2024. In the following TikTok video, you can see the prized piece:

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At the end of the auction, the Lego set was indeed sold. The price was 11,190 euros. To whom the lucky bidder belongs is unknown.

Lego is continually releasing more sets that feature collaborations with well-known video games. For example, in October 2024, the Deku Tree from The Legend of Zelda is coming out (via GamePro) and there has already been a Lego set for Horizon.

Accordingly, it is within the realm of possibility that Square Enix decides to commission a Final Fantasy VII set in the future that makes it to store shelves. Incidentally, it also works the other way around: There are also video game series that incorporate Lego into their games: The latest LEGO game for PS5 impresses even those who don’t like LEGO with its trailer

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A 30-year-old monk leaves the temple because he wants to play the MMORPG of his childhood

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MMORPGs shape the memories of many people. But for some, the love for online role-playing games is so great that it changes their lives. This is now told by a 30-year-old man: He had lived for 6 years as a monk in a temple in Wales. But the call of OldSchool Runescape (Steam) was apparently too strong.

This is what the man says: In a YouTube video “I stopped being a monk to play RuneScape,” explains the now 30-year-old, who is known in the MMORPG as Ben Xi:

  • He discovered RuneScape for the first time at the age of 11 and dedicated “his entire childhood” to the game
  • He spent the last 6 years of his life as a Hare Krishna monk in a temple in Wales
  • He has now left this temple to gain more freedom, which he also spends in Oldschool RuneScape
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“No one quits RuneScape”

This is what he says about the MMORPG: Ben Xi says that RuneScape is “deeply rooted in his being,” and it is hard to break away from it. No one completely quits the MMORPG. It becomes a part of one’s self.

For the 30-year-old, spirituality and video games are not mutually exclusive. But to be spiritual, one does not have to meditate all day; one can also devote oneself to “one’s nature. “

He then explains what he learned during his years as a monk. The philosophy of his faith says that spirituality and attending to one’s duties and obligations do not exclude each other.

As an example, he recounts that a great warrior came to Krishna and asked whether it wouldn’t be better to give up his life as a warrior and go into the forest to meditate with the yogis. But Krishna called him a fool for such ideas. He must follow his nature. In the forest, he would only disturb the yogis by pushing them into military order.

Just as it is the nature of the warrior to be a warrior, Ben Xi apparently sees his nature in playing RuneScape.

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RuneScape is the ideal MMORPG to do something else on the side

Why RuneScape in particular? For him, RuneScape is the ideal MMORPG because it has simple and relaxed gameplay. It is ideal for watching a video with a lot of text contributions or listening to a podcast at the same time.

Because RuneScape requires only half the player’s attention – so he can still work on himself or deal with being a monk at the same time. Thus, he combines spirituality with his own natural way.

He describes how his day looked as a monk: He got up at 3:30 in the morning, devoted much of the day to meditation, prayer, and the study of ancient yogi texts. When you live like this for years, it becomes second nature.

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How is this discussed? For most people commenting on the video, spirituality is not the focus, but rather many RuneScape jokes are made:

  • The player needs to max out “Prayer” first
  • The bro surely has 99 “Praying” in real life
  • The quote “You never quit RuneScape, you just take breaks” comes up often

A comment on YouTube says: “At this point, I really believe that all roads lead to RuneScape”.

We have often described the extent to which the MMORPG “RuneScape” occupies the lives of its players. There are sometimes absurd records that mainly show how immensely much time one can dedicate to the MMORPG: Player catches the same useless fish in MMORPG 1,000,000 times – lasted about 3,500 hours

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Pokémon GO: Get Ultra Beasts Encounter – How to Get the Most Out of the Compensation

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For some trainers of Pokémon GO, there is now compensation for the GO Fest 2024. We will explain who is eligible and how to make the most of it.

Who receives the compensation? During the big GO Fest 2024, there was an opportunity on the first day of the event to challenge various Ultra Beasts in raids. There was also a chance that such a monster would receive a special background.

However, there were issues for trainers who challenged Ultra Beasts via remote raids. After the GO Fest, Niantic announced compensation for these trainers. And this compensation has now been unlocked.

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Compensation not yet redeemable

What kind of compensation is this? If you challenged Ultra Beasts via remote raid on the first day of the GO Fest 2024, you will receive a free limited research titled “Ultra Beast Encounter”.

Here you will receive the Ultra Beasts you challenged via remote raid. You don’t have to complete tasks but can directly redeem the rewards, where you will get another encounter with the respective Ultra Beasts.

You will receive the number of monsters that you would have obtained at the GO Fest with the special background.

The monsters you receive in the research have the background that was supposed to be available at the GO Fest.

How long can the compensation be claimed? You have until December 31, 2025, to redeem the rewards from the limited research and secure the Ultra Beasts.

Pokemon GO Ultra Beast background
This is what the background looks like

Why should I not redeem the rewards yet? If you want to get the most out of this compensation, you should wait before redeeming.

If you claim the rewards at an event where the number of candies for Pokémon is increased, you can receive double the number of candies for your Ultra Beasts. Additionally, there are also events where the chance for XL candies is increased.

The Community Day with Robball, which takes place on August 31, 2024, is an example of such an event. Here, both bonuses are active, making it especially worthwhile for you to redeem the monsters.

If you also trigger a suitable Mega Evolution, you can not only receive an additional candy but also further increase the likelihood of XL candies.

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What do you think about this compensation? Did you participate in remote raids at GO Fest and receive the research? Feel free to share your experience in the comments. If you want to know what the remaining days of the month have in store, take a look at the events in August 2024 in Pokémon GO.

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The hoped-for blockbuster or just mediocre? How good is the open-world game for Star Wars according to Metacritic, GameStar, and GamePro

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On August 27, 2024, early access for Star Wars Outlaws began. Since the review embargo lifted just before, a flood of tests reveals what the open-world adventure has to offer for the Star Wars franchise. MeinMMO summarizes the strengths and weaknesses for you.

What do I need to know about Star Wars Outlaws? The new game by developer Massive Entertainment (The Division) and publisher Ubisoft is an action-adventure with an open world that tells a story set between the events of “The Empire Strikes Back” and “Return of the Jedi.”

You assume the role of the outlaw Kay Vess, who together with her companion Nix wants to build a new life in freedom. In doing so, she becomes one of the most wanted criminals in the galaxy and finds herself on several vast planets, where she encounters some of the most notorious syndicates and cartels in the Star Wars universe.

The official release is on August 30, 2024; Star Wars Outlaws will be available for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series. Those who secured the Gold or Ultimate Edition or have a Ubisoft+ premium subscription can already play from August 27, 2024.

Here you can get a first impression of Star Wars Outlaws:

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Trailer for Star Wars Outlaws, the first open-world game in the ‘Star Wars’ universe

What do the reviews say about Star Wars Outlaws?

Let’s first look at the tests from the colleagues at GamePro and GameStar, which you can find under the following links:

Colleague Dimitry Halley from GameStar rates it an 84 and is surprised by how much fun the new Star Wars adventure is, even though the individual gameplay areas often turn out to be merely solid to decent. The varied rhythm, the great main characters, and the elaborately staged single-player missions stand out.

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GameStar editor-in-chief Heiko Klinge also emphasizes that Outlaws is more than just the sum of its parts. Although the game does not shine as a cover shooter, a space shooter, or a stealth experience, it is simply fun to play as a “seasoned smuggler” in the Star Wars universe.

Dennis Michel, the main tester from GamePro, gives it an 85 and underscores this in his conclusion: Kay and especially Nix’s debut is successful, even though Star Wars Outlaws squanders some potential and cannot raise the bar for AAA adventures.

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What does Metacritic say about Star Wars Outlaws?

On the well-known review aggregator Metacritic, just over 110 reviews have been submitted so far, which average slightly lower than those of GameStar and GamePro.

  • Star Wars Outlaws on Xbox Series – currently 21 ratings for an average score of 78
  • Star Wars Outlaws on PlayStation 5 – currently 62 ratings for an average score of 77
  • Star Wars Outlaws on PC – currently 28 ratings for an average score of 78

The ratings range from 95 to 30. The two lowest ratings come from gamersrd.com (rating: 30) and eurogamer.net (rating: 40). Chris Tapsell from Eurogamer writes in his conclusion:

It lacks the intricate, open stealth of an Arkham game, the systemic options of Dishonored, or the sharp, unrelentingly satisfying speed of taking out enemies in Assassin’s Creed. It lacks the linear polish and charisma of Uncharted. It lacks the fluidity of animations when jumping on yellow edges in Horizon or the sheer joy of turning platforming into a standalone game, as in Star Wars Jedi.

And, somewhat nightmarishly for Ubisoft Massive, who could not have known this when they engaged with it, Outlaws decides to tell a Star Wars rogue story in a world post the Andor series, which has already done so with such sensitivity, humanity, and precision that Kay’s non-events driven by cameos unfortunately fall light-years behind.

Chris Tapsell via Eurogamer

You see: The judgments on Star Wars Outlaws vary widely. Most tests land – as the average reveals – at about 80 out of 100 points. If you want to make your own opinion, we recommend the Ubisoft+ premium subscription, which at just under 18 euros is significantly cheaper than the prices for the paid versions of the game.

Since the campaign is not too huge at about 30 hours, you should be able to complete Star Wars Outlaws within the month. And maybe there is enough time to also check out other relatively new Ubisoft titles like Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown, Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora, or Assassin’s Creed: Mirage. By the way: Star Wars Outlaws is causing trouble before release.

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Monster Hunter Wilds is unlikely to bring back a controversial feature as it would be like developing its own game

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Monster Hunter Wilds will have various biomes, similar to its predecessors, where we encounter monsters that have adapted to the environment. However, a specific area that existed in earlier parts of the series and is associated with a specific feature will be missing in the latest game. A former Monster Hunter developer explains why this is the case.

What will be missing? In an interview with MeinMMO, Yuya Tokuda, the director of Monster Hunter Wilds, confirmed that there will be no underwater battles. When asked by editor-in-chief Leya Jankowski, the development team burst into laughter, as underwater battles are a very specific topic in the community.

In Monster Hunter Tri and Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate, there were battles that took place in water. However, this type of battle was not popular among all players. Fans summarize well in the Reddit forum what they disliked about underwater battles:

  • Movements became much slower in the water, making it difficult to time attacks
  • Some weapon types became useless, as their range was too short or their moveset was drastically altered
  • Visibility was obscured by the water

You can see what these battles looked like in the following YouTube video by WhiteKhakis:

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However, there are also advocates like user Lepruk, who could appreciate the underwater battles. For him, it mainly depends on whether players played Monster Hunter 3 on the Nintendo 3DS or the Wii U. The battles were reportedly fantastic on the Wii U.

But in any case, there will be no battles in Monster Hunter Wilds. A developer who was involved in creating the underwater battles now provides a plausible reason.

This is what the battles look like in Monster Hunter Wilds instead:

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No underwater battles in Monster Hunter Wilds

What is the reason? On X, Kojima spoke out. He was a developer at Capcom until 2019 and worked on many parts of the Monster Hunter series, including Monster Hunter Tri and Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate. 

He reveals that developing underwater levels would be like developing a separate game, given that there are already ground battles. The underwater battles would be “challenging, really very challenging” to develop.

It would be a big challenge to create the animations, hit detection, and behavior underwater.

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The difficulty of development will be one reason why Capcom is no longer considering incorporating underwater battles into Monster Hunter Wilds. However, it may be possible that such battles could make a comeback in future installments of the series someday.

At this point in time, we find it unlikely that underwater battles will be included in Monster Hunter. Instead, there will be other new features. One of them can be conveniently watched on MeinMMO: Capcom shows new feature from Monster Hunter Wilds – The combat is supposed to become more precise

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“Your work ethic is unparalleled” – An actress from Fast & Furious 10 continued without a director

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Fast & Furious is an action franchise that has evolved from fairly grounded car racing to big action stories. Behind the scenes, the franchise has faced some issues. Even the latest installment had to contend with problems. However, one actress continued filming.

What is Fast & Furious 10 about? In the fifth installment of the series, Dom Toretto’s crew fought against a Brazilian drug lord. However, he had a son who had been planning his revenge against Dom and his family for 12 years. In part 10, he executes this plan.

Much of the series no longer has anything to do with the car races of the earlier parts. The series now feels more like a spy action movie. Critics are no longer fans, but regular viewers still feel entertained. On Rotten Tomatoes, the film has a critic score of 56%, but a user score of 84%.

As is typical for the series, there were again significant issues behind the scenes for the film. However, Charlize Theron was not deterred.

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Even without directing, Theron continues to work

What were the problems with the 10th installment? Justin Lin is a veteran of the film series. He first directed the third installment Tokyo Drift. He also directed parts 4, 5, 6, and 9. Justin Lin was set to return for Fast & Furious 10. However, during production, Lin announced that he was leaving the project. As Deadline reported at the time, it was due to “creative differences” according to insiders.

The project was reportedly without a director for a week, but an actress did not let that stop her. Charlize Theron filmed an action scene without direction. Michelle Rodriguez shared this in an interview with Vanity Fair.

We did it. We were there, we didn’t need a [director], let’s do this. Second assistant director, come on. We kept the train rolling until Louie came in and took over. And she’s an absolute professional, with sharp elbows, her work ethic is outstanding.

Michelle Rodriguez about Charlize Theron

As a successor to Lin, French director Louis Leterrier took over. Previously, he directed the first Now You See Me and the first two Transporter films. The film was then released in 2023.

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The series has always had problems. This is not the first incident that has occurred behind the scenes of Fast & Furious. A famous feud also occurred between Dwayne Johnson and Vin Diesel. Johnson joined the franchise with part 5.

During part 8, he publicly spoke out against Diesel. The two would provoke each other in interviews, their own series, or on social media. Johnson suddenly did not appear in part 9, but received a spin-off with Jason Statham in Hobbs and Shaw. Ultimately, it seems they reconciled, as Johnson returned in Fast & Furious 10. Many franchises have issues behind the scenes, including Blade: The disastrous production of Blade: Trinity resulted in one of the worst Marvel movies of all time

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