NoWay tells on Twitch about an embarrassing encounter with his great idol Gronkh

Sarah Sarah Reading time 3 minutes

NoWay4u_sir is Germany’s largest streamer for League of Legends and has made a name for himself on Twitch with over 18,000 streamed hours in the category. Despite his own success, he looks up with admiration to another big name in the German gaming scene: Gronkh.

Who is the streamer? NoWay4u_sir, whose real name is Frederik Hinteregger, is at 32 years old the largest German League of Legends streamer on the platform Twitch. He became known for his passion for the popular MOBA game, which he has now played for over 18,000 hours in his streams.

This impressive achievement paved the way for his career in esports and streaming. NoWay, as he is also called, is known for his consistently high viewer numbers and has entertained an average of over 10,000 people per stream in the last three months. Despite his own success, there is one streamer he admires.

You can find the trailer for the 2024 season in League of Legends here:

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The absolute role model for streamer NoWay

Which streamer is it? For many streamers and viewers, Erik “Gronkh” Range, who is often affectionately called “Papa Gronkh,” is a great source of inspiration. Numerous posts on social networks tell how Gronkh has supported people through tough times and particularly influenced them in their childhood and youth.

But even NoWay, one of the biggest streamers in Germany, calls Gronkh his idol. “He is my absolute role model,” he said recently in one of his streams while talking about Gronkh.

What does NoWay say about Gronkh? In one of his recent streams, NoWay talks about the significance of Gronkh in his life and smiles while watching a clip of Gronkh. “You can’t imagine how this man has carried my studies,” explains NoWay laughing. He describes Gronkh as the “always kind guy” and emphasizes how much he owes him.

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However, their first meeting did not go smoothly

How did their first meeting go? As NoWay reports, the first meeting took place at TwitchCon in San Francisco. This was in 2015 when the streamer himself was attracting between 1,000 and 1,500 viewers on Twitch (via SullyGnome). The encounter with his great role model was still particularly nerve-wracking for him.

NoWay remembers how nervous he was: He was sweating heavily and, out of sheer overwhelm, even addressed Gronkh in English: “This is my absolute role model, this man. I spoke to him in English because I was so nervous.” Despite this embarrassing moment, NoWay continues to admire Gronkh deeply, adding: “What a living legend he is, it’s incredible.”

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How does the community react? The community reacts enthusiastically to NoWay’s words about Gronkh. In the comments of his streams, viewers celebrate the recognition for the “rock” of the German gaming scene. Many share similar experiences and report how Gronkh has helped them through tough times.

  • RicoGnized writes: “What is based. Erik has probably shaped an entire generation of content creators.”
  • IIShana writes: “I swear, if anything comes out about Erik, I will lose faith in humanity. I started watching him at 14, now I’m 27.”
  • BigBoyDomme writes: “He is beaming with joy. But that is understandable… Gronkh has shaped YouTube Germany and thus many people’s childhood.”
  • Patty writes: “Gronkh, you have fans even in the highest circles of Twitch Germany.”

NoWay creates a tier list of all German Twitch streamers based on their gaming skill, in which he also includes Gronkh. But just ten minutes in, a heated discussion flares up – viewers passionately argue about the placement of a particular streamer. You can find more about it here: NoWay creates a tier list of all German Twitch streamers based on gaming skill – After 10 minutes, he argues with everyone about one streamer

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Already in episode 9 of How I Met Your Mother, you can discover a big clue about Ted’s wife

Niko Hernes Niko Hernes Reading time 2 minutes

In 9 seasons, How I Met Your Mother poses the question: Who is the mother of Ted’s children? Throughout the series, he has relationships with several women, often suggested to be the one. If you pay close attention in episode 9 of the first season, you’ll know who it definitely can’t be.

What is How I Met Your Mother? The comedy series aired from 2005 to 2014. In 9 seasons, we follow the friend group around Ted, Barney, Marshall, Lily, and Robin as they navigate their twenties. It’s about love, jobs, and silliness like a robot fighting show.

The common thread of the series is Ted. The story we experience is told from his perspective to his children. The focus revolves around the mother of his children, who we meet only at the end. In between, he dates almost 60 women (via Screen Rant), with some always leaving the question in the air of whether she could finally be the mother.

However, if you pay close attention in episode 9 of the first season, you’ll realize right when you meet them that none of these women could possibly be the one.

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You find out the name in season 1

What happens in the episode? In episode 9 of the first season, the main focus is on Thanksgiving. While Lily spends the day with Marshall’s family, Robin, Barney, and Ted end up in a strip club. However, as the YouTuber Friendy Space Ninja shows, this episode already gives a big hint about Ted’s wife.

In the strip club, a stripper introduces herself to Ted. She first says: I’m Amber. Shortly after, she corrects herself: Actually, my name is Tracy. In the voice-over, present-day Ted then says: And that, kids, is the true story of how I met your mother.

The scene shifts to the two children in the present, who are absolutely shocked. In retrospect, you might actually wonder why the children are so shocked? As we learn much later, in season 9, the mother’s name is also Tracy. This explains the children’s shock, since the story would have worked with that name.

Keeping this in mind, you can know from the outset that all the longer relationships with characters like Victoria, Stella, or Zoey cannot possibly be the mother, as the mother’s name must be Tracy.

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To this day, How I Met Your Mother remains popular among many fans. Unfortunately, the ending disappointed many fans of the series. The story surrounding the mother, which had been built up over the years, was not concluded satisfactorily. Many series face this problem. The ending of Two and a Half Men also disappointed many viewers. But did you know that it was planned for Charlie Sheen to return: Charlie Sheen would have returned to “Two and a Half Men” – under an absurd condition

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Pokémon GO: Event „United Triumph“ starts today with 3 global challenges – All info

Paul Kutzner Paul Kutzner Reading time 3 minutes

In Pokémon GO today kicks off the event “United Triumph.” This event focuses on global challenges and bonuses.

When does the event take place? The event “United Triumph” starts on Saturday, August 24, 2024 at 00:00 and runs until Saturday, August 31, 2024 at 08:59.

The event revolves around three global challenges inspired by the three teams Courage, Intuition, and Wisdom in Pokémon GO, to which most of you are likely to have joined. However, there is a segment of trainers who have chosen to side against these three teams and for the unofficial Team Harmony.

How does the event progress? The three global challenges will be activated one after the other. Once the first challenge is successfully completed, the second will start. Upon completing that, the third and final challenge will commence.

For each of the three challenges, bonuses will be unlocked for successful completions until the end of the event. There are also bonuses within the current task that help complete the challenge.

Although the challenges bear the names of the different teams, all tasks are to be solved by all trainers, regardless of their team.

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Course of the event “United Triumph”

Global Challenge Team Courage: In the first global challenge, a total of 75,000,000 members of Team GO Rocket must be defeated.

To make this goal easier to achieve, more Team GO Rockets will appear at PokéStops and more Rocket Balloons will be visible during the challenge.

If the global challenge is successfully completed, there will be a limited research task for all trainers, where Ponita wearing an accessory styled like Candela will be the reward. This Pokémon can also appear as Shiny.

Furthermore, there will be double the amount of experience points for spinning PokéStops until the end of the event, and the next global challenge will be launched.

Global Challenge Team Intuition: In this challenge, trainers worldwide must collectively hatch 20,000,000 eggs.

Within the challenge, eggs placed in incubators during the event will require only half the distance to hatch. Additionally, the following Pokémon can be found in 7-km eggs:

  • Sleima with party hat*
  • Schneckmag*
  • Bummelz with visor*
  • Leufeo*
  • Koalelu*
  • Togedemaru*

For the successful completion of this challenge, there will be another limited research task. Here, you will receive an Elekid with an accessory styled like Spark as a reward. This Pokémon can also be found as Shiny.

Moreover, until the end of the event, there will be double Stardust when you hatch eggs. In addition, the last global challenge will be launched.

Global Challenge Team Wisdom: In the final global challenge, a total of 35,000,000 field research tasks must be successfully completed.

While the challenge is active, there will be event-related field research tasks. In these tasks, you may encounter the following Pokémon:

  • Feurigel*
  • Tanhel*
  • Galapaflos*
  • Flapteryx*
  • Piccolente*
  • Emolga*
  • Zapplardin*
  • Viscora*
  • Krabbox*
  • Zwieps

If this global challenge is completed, there will be another limited research task as a reward. In this, you can receive Lapras with an accessory styled like Blanche. This Pokémon can also be obtained as Shiny with some luck.

Moreover, until the end of the event, there will be two guaranteed XL candies for evolving Pokémon.

All Pokémon marked with a * can also be encountered in their Shiny form.

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Other contents of the event: During the event, there will also be PokéStop showcases, where you can participate with Pokémon from the event.

You can purchase a ticket for the event in the Pokémon GO web store or in the in-game store for €5.99, where you will receive a limited research task. This includes two premium battle passes, a rocket radar, a super incubator, a lure module, and additional encounters with Pokémon from the event.

If you purchase the ticket in the web store, you will also receive an incubator as a bonus.

What do you think of the event? What do you think of the idea of having multiple global challenges take place in succession? Feel free to share your thoughts in the comments. If you want to know which other events are taking place in August 2024 in Pokémon GO, you will find that information with us.

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A zombie series is an annual tradition for me – currently over 120 hours of gameplay is available for 30 €

Niko Hernes Niko Hernes Reading time 2 minutes

Resident Evil is the classic survival horror series by Capcom, where you mostly have to deal with zombies. If you wanted to check out the games, now is the best time to do so. MyMMO editor Nikolas Hernes highly recommends it.

What kind of offer is currently available? There is currently an interesting Humble Bundle for horror fans. With Resident Evil Decades of Horror, you can secure 11 Resident Evil games and some DLCs for just under €28. You will receive the games in a bundle for Steam.

The bundle includes the following games and average playtime according to HowLongToBeat.com:

  • Resident Evil: HD Remaster – 11 hours
  • Resident Evil 2 (2019) – 9 hours
  • Resident Evil 3 (2020) – 6 hours
  • Resident Evil 4 (2005) – 15.5 hours
  • Resident Evil 5 – 12 hours
  • Resident Evil 6 – 21 hours
  • Resident Evil 7: Biohazard – 9.5 hours
  • Resident Evil Village – 10 hours
  • Resident Evil Zero: HD Remaster – 10 hours
  • Resident Evil: Revelations – 8.5 hours
  • Resident Evil: Revelations 2 – 10 hours

That amounts to a whopping 120 hours of gameplay that you get for the price. With the DLCs and side content, there are even more hours to add. And it’s worth it because the entire series is really good in several aspects.

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A collection of different genres and ideas

Why is the series so good? Resident Evil started as a survival horror series with fixed camera angles. Throughout the series, there have been creepy parts and action-packed ones with various gameplay aspects. Most are in third-person perspective, while 7 and 8 are in first-person. Fans of old-school horror can find games with fixed camera angles in the remakes of part 1 and Zero.

A few years ago, I established the tradition of playing at least one Resident Evil game every Halloween. It’s nice because the parts are relatively short on their own. Plus, depending on my mood, I can choose either an action title or more of a horror title.

When playing through the games, you always notice how you improve. You make better use of the environment, understand the movement of enemies, or utilize resources differently. In various modes outside the story, you can still complete challenges with high scores in many of the games.

Moreover, when you complete a Resident Evil game, that’s just the beginning. Often you can unlock new weapons or modifiers. Who wouldn’t want to play Resident Evil 4 with infinite ammunition and a rocket launcher? Despite the linear story mode, the series always offers the opportunity to get creative with the gameplay.

For many horror fans, S.T.A.L.K.E.R 2 might also be interesting, but you will have to wait for that: Fans have been waiting for over 14 years for S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 – now it’s coming even later than announced

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What if you’ve already got some of the games? The bundle is also available with fewer games. If you don’t need Resident Evil 8, you’ll pay less than 20 €. You can even secure 7 games for 10 €. The bundles are a great opportunity for anyone looking to catch up on the series. The offer is valid until September 10, 2024. You can find the slightly different horror game here: Sesame Street meets Resident Evil: New game with 96% on Steam mixes two genres that couldn’t be more different

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Your first disturbing anime experience is the reason why Stranger Things exists

Jasmin Beverungen Jasmin Beverungen Reading time 2 minutes

The Duffer brothers have drawn inspiration from several classic series and films to create their horror series Stranger Things. However, one of these sources of inspiration is a well-known anime known for its brutality and other gore elements.

Which anime is it? In an interview with The Daily Beast, Matt and Ross Duffer discussed the sources of inspiration they had for Stranger Things. They mentioned several animes, including the classic film Akira.

But a particularly brutal anime has captivated Matt Duffer. He revealed that Elfen Lied was also inspired by Akira and that it had a significant impact on him. There were many elements in the series that the show creator liked very much. That’s why he incorporated them into Stranger Things.

An example of this is Eleven. She is one of the main characters in Stranger Things. She was trained in a laboratory to develop her mental abilities. As a result, she learns to develop telekinetic powers that can even kill people.

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Elfen Lied is one of the most disturbing animes

What kind of anime is it? Elfen Lied is an anime from 2004 with 13 episodes that makes clear from the first minutes what a high level of violence exists in the anime. The story revolves around the Diclonius, a humanoid species that possesses small horns and telekinetic powers.

The Diclonius can control invisible arms called vectors. They eliminate their opponents without them seeing the danger coming. This usually ends up with body parts and massive amounts of blood flying everywhere. The anime also does not shy away from showing naked characters.

Elfen Lied Lucy
Behind this cute facade is a brutal killer.

The extreme brutality stands in contrast to the sweet characters. Protagonist Lucy is a Diclonius who develops a cute personality named Nyu due to trauma. Nyu only speaks a few words and acts like a toddler. She alternates between her sadistic and childish side, making her actions unpredictable.

If you want to watch Elfen Lied yourself, you should be prepared for what you’re getting into. Even children are subjected to physical and mental violence. However, if you feel capable of watching the anime, you can find all 13 episodes on Prime Video.

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Alternatively, you can also check out the manga, which tells even more of the gruesome story than the anime. If you want to watch a completely different anime that also appears particularly cute at first glance, Made in Abyss might be the right alternative: A brutal highlight among animes that looks like it’s meant for toddlers

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WoW starts a new era, New World becomes part of an anthology series, an MMORPG dies on Steam after only 3 months

Karsten Scholz Karsten Scholz Reading time 4 minutes

It is time for our MeinMMO format “MMORPG news in two minutes” again. We summarize the most important news about the best genre in the world. Look forward to the launch of the new WoW expansion The War Within, fresh content updates, and a lot of drama.

The highlights of the week:

What else happened? As part of gamescom 2024, MeinMMO had the opportunity to chat with the Blizzard developers about World of Warcraft. It was revealed that the selfie camera has ruined PvP in WoW. The devs also answered the question if the hero talents will stay forever, with a “Yes, but …”.

The cinematic for WoW – The War Within makes you crave the new expansion (and a Warcraft animated series):

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Exciting update for SWTOR

What happened with the major MMORPGs:

What happened with the smaller MMORPGs:

  • There are new details about the upcoming season of Tarisland. However, the long break until the start of the next content phase has caused bad mood in the community.
  • The venerable MMORPG Star Wars Galaxies still has so many fans today that over the past weekend, a popular private server struggled with the high player count.
  • Although the new Legendary servers of Lord of the Rings Online are receiving much praise, there is a catch: Anyone who wants to experience the best possible gaming performance in Europe must activate the paid VIP status despite the Free2Play model.
  • On August 20, 2024, the new update 7.5.1 went live for Star Wars: The Old Republic. The Galactic Season 7 lets you hunt 20 different bosses. Furthermore, you can expect “A Night for Two” missions from Vette and Aric Jorgan. You can find the official patch overview on swtor.com.
  • The Russian MMORPG Royal Quest, which was released ten years ago, aims for a worldwide release on Steam on October 1, 2024 – with fresh servers and an English localization.
  • On Steam, the sandbox MMORPG Deepest World will be released on September 2, 2024, allowing you to write your character’s AI with JavaScript. You won’t get far without programming skills.
  • On August 21, 2024, a new retro open-PvP world called Divina went live for Tibia. You can find the details on tibia.com.
  • The Free2Play MMORPG Dragona: Fireborne has only just launched in May 2024 and is already coming to an end. On August 18, 2024, the server shutdown was announced via Steam. The reason: low player numbers and other issues.
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Thus, we have summarized the most important things that have recently happened in the world of MMORPGs.

What were you happy about this week? What upset you? Let us know in the comments. If you’re looking for a humorous yet informative overview of online role-playing games, be sure to check this out: Reports, columns, talks, and the top list of the best MMORPGs of all time – that was MeinMMO’s theme week

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Zotac’s new gaming handheld could become the insider tip for gamers in a few weeks

Benedikt Schlotmann Benedikt Schlotmann Reading time 4 minutes

The Zotac Gaming Zone is the latest gaming handheld set to be released in a few weeks. MeinMMO editor Benedikt Schlotmann tested the handheld at gamescom 2024 and is already convinced: This could become a real hidden gem if everything goes well.

On September 12, 2024, the next gaming handheld, the Zotac Gaming Zone, will be released. I was able to try out the gaming handheld in more detail at Gamescom 2024 and even play two games on it.

You can read my first impressions from Gamescom 2024 in this article. So far, I am very optimistic that we could be looking forward to a really good handheld here, provided all the conditions are right.

The Zotac Gaming Zone expands upon many ideas from the competition

What makes the handheld so exciting? The Zotac Gaming is a gaming handheld with a Windows operating system, but in appearance and design, it is more reminiscent of the Steam Deck. In particular, the two trackpads again provide the option to function like a mouse. There are also many details that I already really like:

  • The shoulder buttons can be adjusted, similar to the Xbox controller, regarding how hard you can press them.
  • The Zotac Gaming Zone offers a USB-C port on both the top and bottom side. Therefore, you can charge the device while simultaneously using, for example, headphones with a dongle.
  • There is a kickstand on the back, similar to the Nintendo Switch. However, on the Zotac gaming handheld, it seems a bit small for the large, hefty device.
  • For the display, Zotac uses a vibrant AMOLED display, as you might know from Samsung phones. This makes games appear very vivid and colorful.
  • Nice idea, but not very relevant for me: Zotac even built a selfie camera and a microphone into the gaming handheld. A fingerprint scanner for “Windows Hello” is also integrated.

What did I play? In my short gameplay session at gamescom 2024, I tested Forza Horizon 5 and Horizon: Forbidden West.

  • Forza Horizon 5 runs at low settings with stable 90 FPS at Full HD, and it sometimes goes even higher. With the adjustable shoulder buttons, the game feels really good. At medium graphics settings, the FPS drop to 50 to 60, but the game remains smooth.
  • Horizon: Forbidden West looks wonderfully vibrant and colorful on the Zotac Gaming Zone. The AMOLED display really shines here. At low details, the game also achieves stable 90 FPS at Full HD. The vibration function feels natural when hitting enemies with Aloy.
Title image Zotac Gaming Zone gamescom 2024

Annoying Windows and imprecise D-pad are points of concern for me

What bothered me? The D-pad on the upper left side feels sluggish and imprecise. The Steam Deck simply feels better in comparison.

Windows 11 also feels unintuitive and poorly usable on the Zotac Gaming. However, the handheld has this in common with all other gaming handhelds.

I personally have little use for the RGB lighting on the back. RGB on the back is probably not seen by anyone when I support the handheld on my knees or have it resting on my lap. I simply don’t understand this design choice.

What can I not comment on yet? I could not assess the battery life, as the devices at gamescom were constantly powered. I also cannot comment on how the display performs outside in the sun and how much visibility you have in the end.

I also cannot comment on the built-in speakers; it was simply too loud at Gamescom. Since I usually play with in-ears or at least headphones, this is not a major concern for me.

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The leading minds behind The Division are making a new shooter where natural forces disrupt your looting

Dariusz Müller Dariusz Müller Reading time 2 minutes

Some of the leading developers who made The Division are now working on a new shooter for Steam and consoles.

What game is it? Exoborne is an extraction shooter coming to Steam, Xbox and PlayStation. One of the game’s special features are apocalyptic natural disasters that sweep across the map during rounds.

In previous trailers, we primarily saw tornadoes swirling players and vehicles through the air. So while playing, you need to be aware not only of enemy players or aggressive NPCs, but also keep an eye on your surroundings. Otherwise, you might suddenly find yourself in the eye of a tornado or get struck by lightning while shooting if you’ve been careless during looting.

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Besides the natural disasters, Exoborne offers various tools to assist you in combat. These include a type of zipline that allows you to pull yourself up onto roofs, vehicles, or a parachute – in case the tornado was faster than you anticipated.

Additionally, you can craft Exo-Rigs that give your soldier a certain extra edge. With an Exo-Rig, for example, you can execute a powerful jump attack that creates a shockwave upon landing or create a kind of shield that temporarily protects you from frontal fire.

If you want to take a look at Exoborne now, feel free to check out the new trailer:

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Exoborne shows the gameplay of the shooter in the new trailer

From the Dark Zone into the Storm

Who is behind Exoborne? The extraction shooter is being developed by the Swedish studio Sharkmob AB, which is also behind the battle royale shooter “Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodhunt.”

One of the founders of Sharkmob is Martin Hultberg. He is also serving as the narrative director for Exoborne. In the past, Hultberg worked for Massive Entertainment and was the IP director for The Division there.

Hultberg is joined by Petter Mannerfelt, who was the game director for The Division. For Exoborne, Mannerfelt holds the role of creative director.

Does the experience from The Division help in Exoborne? Absolutely. At first glance, they are two completely different games. The Division is a loot shooter, Exoborne is an extraction shooter.

However, with the Dark Zone, The Division had something like the precursor to today’s extraction shooters: You enter a restricted area, collect loot and make your escape. NPCs and other players can contest your loot. If you die in the Dark Zone before extracting your loot, you leave empty-handed.

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Casual Rounds Instead of Hardcore Grind

How does Exoborne plan to stand out? The developers repeatedly emphasize that they want to create an extraction shooter that also caters to casual players and does not scare off new players. This is to be achieved, among other things, through shorter rounds that last a maximum of 20-30 seconds.

Furthermore, there will supposedly be no wipes or similar measures. Instead, a matchmaking system could be introduced to protect you from battles with shooter professionals or Tarkov veterans.

Our colleague Philipp Elsner from GameStar has already had the chance to play Exoborne and summarized his impressions of the extraction shooter from Sharkmob in the video. The new shooter “Exoborne” from the makers of The Division shows us during gameplay for the first time whether it has what it takes to be a tornado hit

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When an IT technician personally wrote an angry email to Microsoft CEO Bill Gates about a bug in Office – and saved his job

Gerald Wessel Gerald Wessel Reading time 2 minutes

An email written in anger to Bill Gates personally reached its goal in 1996: The Microsoft CEO addressed a problem in MS Office.

Could someone from outside write an email to Bill Gates personally? In a way, yes. At least, according to a report from a technician on the tech site The Register, the founder of Microsoft seemingly had a very close connection to his customers back then. Yet Brad, an IT professional, still vividly remembers a message he sent to the company head on a whim, filled with plenty of anger – with astonishing consequences.

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The Angry Email to Bill Gates

Why did he write an email to Bill Gates? Yet Brad was working at that time as a young IT technician for a grocery retailer in a large US city. In this role, he was responsible for the computers of the company, which primarily used Microsoft Office. Until that one day in 1996, however, his colleagues repeatedly struggled with an annoyance from Excel 7.0. It had issues with overly expansive tables.

Thus, the disks with the new version, Office 97/8.0, came at just the right time for Yet Brad.

However, during the update, he found that a critical incompatibility occurred between the Mac and Windows versions of Excel. Once a Mac with Excel 8.0 had opened a table, it was no longer usable for Windows PCs. A disaster that made him fear for his very first job at that time.

So he wrote an email filled with anger that sounded extremely annoyed to [email protected]. Allegations had been made that Bill Gates apparently let his software be tested by paying customers. “The bug was more than obvious,” the technician still cannot understand the Microsoft lapse even 28 years later.

48 Hours Later the Phone Rang

Did the email really reach Bill Gates? Whether the Microsoft CEO read it himself, we do not know for sure, but about 48 hours later, Yet Brad’s phone rang. One of the developers from the Office team was on the line. They spent about an hour together reconstructing how the error occurred. Apparently, not only was Yet Brad very relieved:

To this day, I have never met or even spoken to anyone who tried so desperately to get to the bottom of a problem and solve it.

What did the solution look like? What exactly went wrong with the Mac versions of that old Excel from our perspective is unknown. But the next day, he found a package with disks on his desk. There was a document that assured him apologetically that this new version (8.01) for the Macs should fix the error. And it did.

Yet Brad is convinced that he reached Bill Gates or at least his close environment at that time and that the experienced CEO was just as annoyed by such an embarrassing bug in final software as the young IT technician was.

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Monster Hunter Wilds is the big winner of gamescom 2024 – All winners of the gamescom awards

Lydia Lydia Reading time 2 minutes

At the gamescom 2024, the best playable games were awarded and honored with the gamescom award. The highly anticipated Monster Hunter Wilds managed to triumph in four categories. We have all the winners here at MeinMMO for you.

What are the gamescom awards? The award annually honors special game highlights at the gamescom. A professional jury with experts from the gaming industry and the community decides on the winners. You can read all the nominees and jury members here.

Our MeinMMO editor-in-chief Leya Jankowski was part of the jury for the gamescom Awards this year. Additionally, as part of Webedia, we are present as a media partner at gamescom 2024 and have a special FYNG program prepared for you.

By the way, Leya also had an interview with the lead developer of Monster Hunter: Wilds and nearly broke them with one question.

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The upcoming action game Monster Hunter Wilds is the big winner of gamescom 2024. In 4 out of 15 categories, the Capcom title managed to win, including the categories for the most entertaining and most epic game. But the new trailer was also awarded:

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Monster Hunter Wilds – Trailer shows new area and new monsters

Monster Hunter Wilds, Little Nightmares and Creatures of Ava dominate

Who are the winners? The 15 categories are divided into 3 larger groups. Here you will find all the winners of this year’s gamescom awards 2024 by category:

Category Group ARTS:

  • Best Visuals: Little Nightmares 3, Supermassive Games / Bandai Namco Entertainment
  • Best Audio: Little Nightmares 3, Supermassive Games / Bandai Namco Entertainment
  • Best Gameplay: Frostpunk 2, 11bit studios
  • Most Entertaining: Monster Hunter Wilds, Capcom
  • Most Epic: Monster Hunter Wilds, Capcom
  • Most Wholesome: Creatures of Ava, Inverge Studios / 11bit studios
  • Games for Impact: Creatures of Ava, Inverge Studios / 11bit studios

Category Group PLATFORM:

  • Best Microsoft Xbox Game: Little Nightmares 3, Supermassive Games / Bandai Namco Entertainment
  • Best PC Game: Kingdom Come: Deliverance II, Warhorse Studios / Plaion
  • Best Sony PlayStation Game: Monster Hunter Wilds, Capcom
  • Best Mobile Game: Genshin Impact, HoYoverse

Category Group GLOBAL:

  • Best Trailer / Announcement: Monster Hunter Wilds, Capcom
  • Best of Show Floor: Microsoft Xbox / Bethesda / Blizzard
  • HEART OF GAMING Awards: Games protect democracy
  • gamescom sustainability award: Tencent Games
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What do you think of the results of the gamescom awards 2024? Feel free to let us know in the comments if your personal highlight won an award or was left empty-handed – completely unjustly, of course.

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Black Myth Wukong: How to improve your Gourd for stronger healing

Christos Tsogos Christos Tsogos Reading time 3 minutes

In Black Myth Wukong there is a source with which you can continuously heal yourself. This is your drinking gourd, also known as Gurde. How you can improve this item will be explained here.

What is the Gurde? The Gurde takes the place of your healing flask in Black Myth Wukong. The item initially has only 5 charges and can heal you only as often as you have charges. Therefore, the Gurde is an important item on your journeys, and you should ensure that you upgrade it. There are three ways to improve your Gurde, and we will introduce them to you now.

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Upgrade Gurde at the Shen Monkey

You can find the Shen Monkey on the Schwarzwindberg near the “Swamp of the White Mist” altar. The monkey needs to be rescued, but once you help him, he opens his shop not far from his location.

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The Shen Monkey is happy to assist you
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The Luojia Aroma Vine enhances your Gurde

In this shop, you can upgrade your regular Gurde with the rare resource “Luojia Aroma Vine” to gain more charges. However, this won’t increase the effectiveness of your Gurde. But having another sip means you have another chance to escape death.

Enhance your potions and use mixtures

Another thing related to your Gurde are potions and mixtures. You can choose a potion and a mixture at the Shen Monkey or at any altar. Both items change the way your Gurde heals you.

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Potions and mixtures for a strong Gurde

Do you want a quick small healing or a large slow healing? Are effects like damage reduction after each sip important to you, or do you even want to enhance your talents? All of this can be realized with the potions and mixtures; you just need to mix them.

Additionally, you can improve the effectiveness of your potions with the rare resource “Awakening Wine Worm” so that they heal even more. Simply visit the Shen Monkey from the first chapter for this.

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The item to improve your potions – Awakening Wine Worm

Switch your Gurde

Lastly, there are various Gurdes that you can find in the chapters of Black Myth Wukong. These offer additional effects to the potions you carry. However, note that you cannot upgrade these Gurdes, and they are limited in the amount of healing compared to your standard Gurde. Additionally, they are also very rare and hard to find.

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Diablo 4: With Vessel of Hatred you get companions, but an expert sees rather the disadvantages

Nicole Wakulczyk Nicole Wakulczyk Reading time 3 minutes

With Vessel of Hatred, you will get companions in Diablo 4 that can support you in battle. However, an expert is skeptical and does not expect much from the mercenaries.

The first expansion for Diablo 4, “Vessel of Hatred,” will be released on October 8, 2024. With it comes a new area, fresh content, and the continuation of Neyrelle’s story. Additionally, you can expect four new companions who will assist you in fighting the monsters in Sanctuary.

After the announcement at gamescom 2024 and the blog post from Blizzard, there is lively discussion about the mercenaries. Some experts and players are skeptical and see primarily disadvantages. Others find the new mercenaries exciting and praise their cool features.

How does the expert assess the mercenaries? In a YouTube video, the Diablo expert wudijo presents the features and skills of the mercenaries based on a Blizzard video. He does not expect the mercenaries to cause “any damage at all,” but that will be seen later.

He says: “I can imagine that they become pretty irrelevant in late-game and might die constantly. Additionally, it doesn’t look like we can actually equip them with gear.” He fears various disadvantages, such as them “drawing aggro” when you don’t want them to. wudijo is dissatisfied with having to use mercenaries.

In a livestream on Twitch, wudijo suspects that the mercenaries can also die. He notes: “It seems they have a HP bar and mainly serve as debuff bots (or be dead)” (visible here in the stream).

In the chat is also the content creator Chronikz. He compares the mercenaries to minions and writes: “Now everyone has to suffer under the minion AI.” wudijo laughs in response: “Now we are all Necros.” In Season 4, the companions of the Necromancers were buffed, making minion builds among the strongest. However, it also happens that the golem and skeletons simply stand still in combat or get stuck somewhere temporarily.

The video gives you an insight into the abilities of the mercenaries:

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Diablo 4: Vessel of Hatred shows Mercenaries in gameplay trailer

Expert praises special mechanic of the mercenaries

Are there also positive opinions? Furthermore, there are experts who seem optimistic about the mercenaries and see some advantages.

Diablo expert Raxxanterax highlights a mechanic of the mercenaries in his YouTube video that he finds helpful:

There is a very, very cool mechanic they have introduced called “Reinforcement.” You can set the mercenary to assist in certain situations, such as when you are stunned, or you can configure him to execute specific skills tied to your own skills. […] This is actually a pretty great idea, and if the mercenaries are indeed helpful, I am sure there will be many opportunities to optimize this function. […]

I have a feeling that if the mercenaries are not completely useless, there will be some very cool ways to use this function in the endgame.

Raxxanterax also sees this as an opportunity to introduce something specific in hardcore mode to keep the player character alive. Because a death in that mode is permanent.

Content creator and necromancer expert MacroBioBoi expresses his thoughts on the mercenaries in his YouTube video as follows:

They use very different abilities […] So it is almost certain that the individual mercenary styles will compensate for the weaknesses of certain builds. Personally, I hope that they are not so necessary for gameplay that there are certain builds that could not exist without their mercenaries.

I don’t think we can really avoid that in the future, but I generally have some concerns about the mercenaries in the game. But at least their skill sets look very unique and interesting, and I like how they are built differently.

How helpful and useful the mercenaries ultimately are in the game will be revealed in October when the first expansion for Diablo 4 launches. Until then, this information is speculation based on first impressions.

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Frieren, one of the most popular anime ever, has received a fancy gaming PC: What do you get for 2,000 euros?

Benedikt Schlotmann Benedikt Schlotmann Reading time 2 minutes

The company Starforge Systems has introduced a new gaming PC. It is designed in the style of the anime series “Frieren,” which is one of the most popular series ever.

Who is behind the PC? The company Starforge Systems is a PC company that offers custom gaming PCs. Behind the company are big names like Twitch streamer Asmongold and his colleague Emiru.

The well-known YouTube channel Linus Tech Tips has already tested gaming PCs from Starforge, showing quite an impressive reaction and only criticizing minor details.

Gaming PC with Frieren aesthetics relies on a controversial Intel CPU

What kind of PC is this? The presented PC is fully based on the anime “Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End.” Therefore, you can recognize many details and characters from the popular series on the system.

What kind of anime is this? Frieren has been defending the number 1 spot on MyAnimeList for several months and is considered the currently most popular anime series. And this is despite the series only being released last year. It’s not surprising that Starforge Systems now offers a matching gaming PC for the series. Why you should definitely watch Frieren can be read here at MeinMMO. We have included the matching trailer for you here:

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What hardware does the gaming PC use? The computer uses the popular case “Lian Li 011 EVO RGB.” This is a kind of showcase for hardware, which is made almost entirely of glass. This allows the installed components to be presented particularly elegantly.

In addition, the computer features an Intel i5-13600KF and an AMD RX 7800 XT.

  • The Intel i5-13600KF is a recommended mid-range CPU that is well-suited for gaming PCs.
  • With the RX 7800 XT, you also get a mid-range graphics card that offers enough performance for Full HD and WQHD (1440p), making it very future-proof for the coming years.
  • Additionally, there are 32 GB of RAM, which should also be sufficient.

However, one potential problem could be the Intel i5-13600KF: Intel’s processors from the 13th and 14th generation have been criticized for causing technical problems such as crashes. You can read an extensive analysis at GameStar Tech about this.

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How much does the computer cost? Currently, you can pre-order the computer directly from Starforge Systems for $2,199. This is approximately 2,000 euros.

However, you should be aware that you are primarily paying for the design and the custom model here. For 2,000 euros, you can get significantly faster hardware if you can forgo the custom design. Usually, the Intel i5-13600KF (about 250 euros) and the RX 7800 XT (about 500 euros) will cost you less.

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The new raid in Final Fantasy XIV excites the players – But the boss thinks the best part of it is lame

Sophia Weiss Sophia Weiss Reading time 2 minutes

The latest raid in Final Fantasy XIV excites players with its mechanics, soundtrack, and a very particular character. However, director and producer Naoki Yoshida does not care for her at all.

Which character is it about? Overall, the raid has four different fights, meaning four different opposing NPCs. The community has particularly embraced Honey B. Lovely, the opponent in the second fight.

Why do players love her? Honey B. Lovely stands out with her incredibly sweet, flirty nature from the roster of enemies: Her color scheme is entirely in yellow and blonde, she forms a heart with her hands during her introduction, and winks at the player. After her transformation into her combat form, she impresses as a towering bee queen in a yellow-black Lolita look.

The Arkadion raid series is inspired by wrestling promotions like AEW, WWE, and New Japan. Honey B. Lovely is reminiscent of real-life inspirations like AEW’s Mariah May in her phase as Tony Storm’s fangirl or WWE’s Liv Morgan. Among Japanese wrestlers, Maki Ito or Riho could have been used as models.

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Loved by fans, scorned by the boss – Honey B. Lovely

What does Naoki Yoshida say about it? The colleagues from PC Gamesn asked Naoki Yoshida at Gamescom 2024 for his opinion on Honey B. Lovely. Surprisingly, he doesn’t like her at all:

Not in terms of mechanics, but in terms of her character, Honey B. Lovely is not really to my taste, sorry. Because… I don’t like characters that behave like that.

[Note from the editor: Naoki Yoshida mimics the heart gesture with his hand at the last words]

He goes on to talk about how incredibly curious he was about the fans’ reactions to the pro-wrestling inspired raid. From his perspective, people wouldn’t have expected that. He is pleased that this first raid tier has made such a strong impression:

I think that this time with the arrangement of the characters we had, all have their own personalities, and that showed – we really made a good start. Throughout the raid series, there will be some moments that will be absolutely out of this world. So look forward to that.

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Which fighter has Yoshi-P particularly taken with? Musically, he, Naoki Yoshida, is completely into the fourth fight of the raid tier. The song Wicked Thunder’s ‘Give It All’ featuring the voice of Chrissy Costanza from the band Against the Current excites him.

In terms of combat, he is a big fan of the third fight against the NPC Gabbro. Gabbro is a heel, or a villain in wrestling. His stage name is Brutalo Bomber.

During the interview, Naoki Yoshida was also asked what he thinks about certain NPCs. He was indeed surprised by the absolute flood of enthusiasm for Bakool Ja Ja, an NPC who acts rather antagonistically at the beginning of Dawntrail: Players in Final Fantasy XIV are thirsting for a new character in Dawntrail, harboring lewd thoughts

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In one of the largest games on Steam, 2 German gamers played for a huge prize money – New documentary accompanied them

Niko Hernes Niko Hernes Reading time 4 minutes

E-sports players can only be very few people. Like regular athletes, they spend countless hours in training. A new documentary in the ARD Mediathek shows the backgrounds of 2 German professionals in DOTA 2 and their path to the championship.

Who is the documentary about? Since 21.08.2024, the documentary Game for Millions – The Biggest E-Sports Tournament in the World can be watched in the ARD Mediathek. It is about The International 2023.

  • It is the world championship of DOTA 2
  • One of the most difficult games ever
  • It is the biggest e-sports tournament in the world, with a total prize pool of almost 40 million dollars, about 36 million euros (via Dota 2 Prize Pool Checker)
  • The focus of the documentary is on 2 German professionals who qualified in 2023 with their respective teams
  • Daniel Schoetzau, known as Stormstormer, played at that time for Team Entity
  • Leon Kirilin, known as Nine, played at that time for Team Tundra Esports

Daniel Schoetzau has made it to the tournament for the first time, while Leon Kirilin even won it in 2022 and is the defending champion with his team at the time of the documentary. The documentary not only highlights the matches themselves but also the backgrounds. They show not only the beautiful sides but also the shady sides of the scene.

For one player in Tundra Esports, this year did not go well: He earned a fortune with DOTA 2, but was kicked out by his team in the middle of the tournament

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The documentary provides a personal insight. At the beginning of the documentary, we see Daniel’s mother. She explains how alien she found her son’s passion at first. Compared to his brothers, he played a lot.

At some point, Daniel realized that he wanted to become a professional. He communicated this to his family, who then supported him from that point on.

Leon tells a more tragic story in the documentary. He escaped into gaming, sharing experiences of depression. He explains how gaming brought him back to life, although it also keeps him away from it at the same time. His mother supported him. He played so well that he became a professional.

Generally, the documentary shows how much time DOTA 2 demands from professionals. Daniel’s girlfriend speaks several times, explaining that it is sometimes difficult. Although they got to know each other through DOTA, according to her, it was also hard for her to approach him.

At the end of the documentary, the contrast between Daniel and Leon is evident. Daniel is clearly more positive. He talks about how he has met new places and people through DOTA. Leon explains during the documentary that being a DOTA professional has rather complicated his social life.

Important Note: If you are plagued by dark thoughts: You are not alone. Please seek help. For example, at the telephone counseling service at 0800/111 0 111 or the Online Counseling, where you can also use a chat. It is free and applies nationwide.

The Winning Mentality

For most, winning comes first. The documentary mainly revolves around winning. All players want to win. In scenes from the group phase, which still take place in a hotel room, one can see the different emotions.

With a victory, the joy is immense, but with a defeat, anger and sadness predominate. In one moment of the documentary, the players argue with each other because Daniel made a mistake that led to the defeat.

Victory is important because being at the Internationals is an opportunity that may never come again. You never know what happens to your team or your career. The sports psychologist from Team Tundra also speaks. He previously worked for golfers.

He shares how impressed he is with the discipline and work of the e-sports players. In golf, the athletes are also said to train too long, but the DOTA scene is even more extreme. The dark rooms and the few social contacts he sees as a problem. Leon underlines this with an example from his life: In the 12 months prior to the tournament, he was only home for 2.

He also talks about the health issues, especially for the back and eyes, as the sport is a strain.

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It is shown with Leon that pure victory does not bring the fulfillment that one hopes for after all the hard work. He worked towards the victory of the Internationals 2022 and thought that everything would be beautiful after that. But it is just like a defeat. For him, nothing has changed.

After his defeat at the Internationals 2023, he realizes that after a loss, one feels like the biggest piece of shit. With each defeat comes the fear of what comes next.

In the end, the psychologist sums it up nicely: DOTA players and professional athletes work for a goal. Even if the goal is reached, there is no redeeming moment. One needs luck in different areas. All or nothing is a bad mentality.

In reality, there are only a few people who ever win, and those who win find their happiness only very rarely in winning.

Is the documentary worth watching? Definitely. It is beautifully shot and shows, using the example of two contrasts, what the world of professional players looks like before and during a tournament. Although the real risks are never fully illuminated, the focus on mentality and emotions is very exciting, even for people who do not follow e-sports at all. A silly idea led to the elimination of 10 DOTA professionals: DOTA 2: Silly Idea Ruins 10 Professionals’ Careers at Once

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The head of Diablo 4 reveals what matters to him in class balancing

Nicole Wakulczyk Nicole Wakulczyk Reading time 4 minutes

At the gamescom 2024, we had the opportunity to talk to Rod Fergusson, the head of Diablo, and Gavian Whishaw, the Executive Producer of Vessel of Hatred. In the interview, we discussed, among other things, class balance in Diablo 4 and what it means for the Spiritborn, which is coming to the game with the DLC.

A central theme in Diablo 4 is the balancing of the five classes. With each new season and many patches released in between, the developers make adjustments that have varying impacts on the classes. Recently, the balancing was revised in Season 5 with buffs, nerfs, and new items. This has led to two classes standing out that are currently dominating the endgame with their powerful skills and builds.

MeinMMO editor Benedict Grothaus spoke at gamescom 2024 with Rod Fergusson, the head of the Diablo franchise, and Gavian Whishaw, the Executive Producer of Vessel of Hatred, about class balancing in Diablo 4. The developers revealed what they pay special attention to in terms of balance. Spoiler: For the head of Diablo, fun comes first.

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

“It’s about being exciting and fun”

The first expansion for Diablo 4, Vessel of Hatred, will be released in October. Various experts had the opportunity to test the Spiritborn and its skills at an event in July 2024. This led to some theorycrafting for builds, including some potentially overpowered options.

We wanted to know what is most important in maintaining class balance – especially with regard to the new class. Rod Fergusson explains in his answer to the question about what matters to him in balancing:

Well, it has to be fun. […] Balance is something that takes time. […] If you overreact, you will never find the balance because you never take the time to really find out where the power curve lies. For us, it’s really about it being exciting and fun. But we also know that we have to put it in the players’ hands because, even if we put hundreds of hours of testing into the balance, once it gets into the players’ hands, they discover cool ways to create a build within that class.

In the conversation, we expressed that the Spiritborn felt a bit weaker compared to other classes during testing. The question that arose was whether this was due to a general weakening of power or the builds we played.

Gavian Whishaw explained: “Once [the builds] are hardened, you will notice the difference very clearly. It’s like with your first class when you get your hardening – that’s it.”

Previously, the Executive Producer of Vessel of Hatred noted that he was always surprised at how fast the Spiritborn is. He states: “There are so many skills that bridge distances so quickly – that’s why I don’t go all in on Jaguar, it’s too fast, it’s too much.”

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The Pit as a Means to Discuss Balance

We also talked about how the classes have been heavily aligned with Season 5. We wanted to know what will change in general regarding class balance. Fergusson believes that the team is aware when there are disagreements within the community over which class performs well and which does not, and what has worked well.

However, for the developers, recent seasons have given a great opportunity to communicate with players. And this is related to an endgame activity:

What I’ve found is that the Pit is a great way to communicate with people, for example: Hey, the druid can’t get past pit level 90, what’s going on? It has been a great method to discuss balance and how deep one can go into the pit now that the “Holy Bolt” elixir is gone. […] We want to ensure that at least one build for each class has this kind of strength in the game.

However, for Fergusson, it’s not always about how far you get. He himself does not play meta builds. The head of Diablo shares what he has enjoyed the most in the season so far:

As I said, I’m not a meta player, so this season I built a summoning sorcerer. I can defeat bosses, I’ve reached level 100 and got my glyphs to 21, but for me, it wasn’t about dominating the pit; it was about what is the most fun. And summoning 24 hydra heads was super fun (laughs).

In the interview, Fergusson emphasizes that the team eventually recognized that it was okay if certain things are “overpowered” or function differently than expected. Their goal is to provide players with fun. And they want to maintain that fun for the players – as long as the servers remain stable, according to Fergusson.

Regarding the servers, Blizzard recently had to pull the emergency brake and nerfed the strongest build of the sorceress.

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In October, it will become clear how the new class fits into the balancing and what adjustments still need to be made to the Spiritborn or the other classes to align them with each other.

MeinMMO editor Benedict Grothaus had the opportunity in July 2024 to test the Spiritborn from Vessel of Hatred in advance. He was able to play around for two hours and try out the skills of the Spiritborn. His impressions of the new class can be found here: Diablo 4: I was at Blizzard and played the new class of Vessel of Hatred – This is what the Spiritborn can do

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Fans of One Piece have been waiting for months for the revelation of Vivi – Netflix finally shows the actress

Jasmin Beverungen Jasmin Beverungen Reading time 2 minutes

Thanks to Netflix, more and more actors are emerging, who we will see in Season 2 of the live-action adaptation of One Piece. In the past days, three actors have already been revealed, who will take on the roles of the anime characters. Today, a new and presumably final wave is expected.

Update (August 23, 2024, at 3:00 PM): Netflix has indeed revealed the actress for Vivi. Charithra Chandran will take on the role of the princess. This was announced on the official X account of the Netflix series for One Piece. The actress herself has since spoken out and is thrilled that Eiichiro Oda, the mangaka of One Piece, has entrusted her with the role of Vivi:

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Original report: Which characters have already been revealed? In the last two days, the actors for Chopper’s mentors, Dr. Kuleha and Doc Bader, have been revealed. We also now know that King Cobra will be played by Sendhil Ramamurthy (via X).

As Eiichiro Oda, the One Piece mangaka, announced together with Netflix on the official account of the live-action adaptation, another announcement is expected today:

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So far, a majority of all anime characters that will be featured in Season 2 of the Netflix series have been cast. However, some of the most popular characters, who will play significant roles in the upcoming arcs, are still unknown. Therefore, there is hope that today, on the last day, one of the most important characters will finally be revealed.

Here you can see the trailer for Season 1 of the Netflix live series:

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Vivi could finally be revealed today

Which characters could follow today? Since today is the last of the three days on which part of the cast for the Netflix series is being revealed, we expect that it could be a more popular character.

In recent days, Chopper and King Cobra have been revealed – they are the respective “family members” of Chopper and Vivi. Since many fans are curious about what the CGI animations for Chopper will look like, we assume that Netflix will delay the revelation of Chopper a bit longer.

Instead, we could imagine that Princess Vivi will finally be revealed today. She will even play an important role before the Alabasta arc and therefore will already hold a significant role in Season 2 of the live-action adaptation.

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However, there could also be other roles that could be revealed today. We still do not know who will portray Sir Crocodile or Nico Robin. Although these two characters will make their bigger appearances in the Alabasta arc, they could still be a topic of conversation and therefore be seen earlier.

Nico Robin also briefly appears with the Straw Hat Pirates in a scene. Therefore, it might be possible that we will see her in action in Season 2 as well. There will also be some important moments that Netflix should take care of: 8 important scenes in One Piece Season 2 that Netflix must definitely get right

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8-year-old shooter may soon have a character unlike any in a shooter before

Dariusz Müller Dariusz Müller Reading time 3 minutes

In the popular shooter Rainbow Six: Siege, there could soon be a character who is in a wheelchair – and the developers have come up with a clever idea for that.

Which shooter is it about? Rainbow Six: Siege. This is a tactical shooter from Ubisoft that was already released in December 2015 for PC and consoles. Since its release, Rainbow Six: Siege has built a loyal fan base and regularly achieves over 50,000 concurrent players on Steam to this day.

  • In Rainbow Six: Siege, you play 5v5, one team attacks while the other defends.
  • The goal of the attackers is to defuse a bomb. The defenders must prevent that.
  • In the casual game modes, you alternatively have to rescue a hostage or secure an area.
  • Each player selects a character at the beginning of a round, which are called “Operators”.
  • The Operators all have different gadgets and weapons that help achieve the goals and, for example, allow for the blowing up of walls or floors.
  • Each operator can only be selected once per round.

The Operators are a fundamental part of the gameplay principle in Rainbow Six: Siege. Therefore, a new season often brings a new Operator, which is then discussed extensively in the community.

The new season, Operation Twin Shell, will also bring a new Operator. Now there has been a leak showing that the upcoming Operator will be in a wheelchair – this has not been seen before in any PvP shooter.

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A wheelchair user, but two armed robots

What is the clever idea behind the character? According to a leak on X.com, you do not control the person in the wheelchair, but rather two robots that are controlled by the Operator.

With the leak, two videos were shared showing the new Operator. In the first video, the menu of the shooter is visible. A person in a wheelchair drives into view. The wheelchair is equipped with screens and controls, which apparently activate the two robots.

In Rainbow Six: Siege, the Operator introduced with the current season is regularly visible in the menu. Thus, it is to be expected that the person in the wheelchair is the new Operator.

The second video shows some gameplay of the new Operator. Two individuals can be seen, presumably the robots, who can move around the map “Chalet” normally. Only one robot is active at a time, never both simultaneously. So, you can probably switch between the robots. The inactive robot crouches behind a sort of shield during this time.

We will learn more about the new season and the upcoming Operator at the big season reveal on August 25, 2024.

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Community accuses Ubisoft of copying a new shooter

The players of Rainbow Six: Siege have very different thoughts on the new Operator. Some criticize that controlling two robots feels too futuristic to them. Others believe that it could be too powerful.

However, some players also find the idea really good and praise the unique approach. There are also players who criticize on X.com that the ability is actually not that unique. One user accuses Ubisoft, for example, of copying the gameplay concept of shroud’s upcoming tactical shooter Spectre Divide: “Wow, I didn’t expect someone to copy the core mechanic of Specter Divide so quickly.”

Ultimately, it depends on how well Ubisoft implements the idea. MyMMO editor Dariusz is already a fan of Spectre Divide and has logged thousands of hours in Rainbow Six: Siege. Maybe he’ll check out the shooter for the new Operator again. What Dariusz thinks of Spectre Divide can be read here: Spectre Divide is already the best PvP shooter of 2024 in beta

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Black Myth Wukong: The 5 Best Spirits with Locations

Christos Tsogos Christos Tsogos Reading time 3 minutes

In Black Myth Wukong, you fight not only with your staff and combos but also with spells, transformations, and powerful spirits. There are many of them, but not all are worth it. Therefore, we present to you the 5 best spirits that you should use situationally.

What are spirits? In Black Myth Wukong, your chosen one can absorb various spirits under the guidance of the wise man that enemies drop upon dying. If you incorporate one of these spirits into your build, you can execute the spirit’s attack for a brief moment to harm your enemies.

Spirits are important in battles as they can provide you with a decisive advantage. Therefore, we present to you 5 of the currently best spirits in the game along with their locations and ratings, so you know which ones to pack. With our directory, you can quickly jump to the individual spirits.

We will adjust and expand the list if we find better spirits. In our current comparisons, these 5 options were the best of their kind.

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Wandering Shadow

What can the spirit do? You transform into the Wandering Shadow and slam your bronze skull into the ground with great force to deal damage.

Location: In Chapter 1 on the Black Wind Mountain near the altar “Outside the Forest.” Walk past the wolves until you can cross a bamboo bridge. You won’t be able to miss the shadow.

Pro
  • Deals massive damage to a single target
  • Can be summoned quickly
  • Can grant you access to secrets (Chapter 2)
  • Increases your defense
  • Can trip opponents
Contra
  • Can be interrupted by large bosses
  • High Qi cost

Earth Wolf

What can the spirit do? You transform into the Earth Wolf and charge at your enemy with great speed to trip them.

Location: In Chapter 2 on the Yellow Wind Ridge near the altar “Village Entrance.” You will find the boss behind a city wall guarded by a rat warrior and his crossbowmen.

Pro
  • Deals massive damage in a straight line
  • Can trip opponents
  • Has a large hitbox
  • Is very mobile
  • Grants a small amount of additional focus upon taking hits
Contra
  • High Qi cost
  • Trapped in long animation
  • Vulnerable if you miss the target

Blood-Eyed Daoist

What can the spirit do? You transform into the Blood-Eyed Daoist and slam your staff into the ground. The red light from the staff enhances your attacks when you are hit by them.

Location: In Chapter 2 on the Yellow Wind Ridge near the altar “Wind Seal Gate.” Walk the path upward past the gate until you see the boss at a dried tree.

Pro
  • A strong support to increase your damage
  • Moderately increases your maximum mana
Contra
  • Animation is far too long
  • Can be interrupted by bosses
  • Does not deal damage
  • High Qi cost

Rat Governor

What can the spirit do? You transform into a Rat Governor, jump into the air, and strike your enemies with a lightning attack from your staff.

Location: In Chapter 2 on the Yellow Wind Ridge near the altar “Rock Shattering.” Follow the path along the broken houses, down the steps, until the Buddha statue. You will find the boss at the end of the path.

Pro
  • Weakens enemies with the status effect “Thunder” making them more susceptible to damage
  • Quick animation
  • Medium Qi cost
  • Moderately increases thunder damage
Contra
  • Damage is moderate
  • Animation can be interrupted by bosses
  • Hits only one enemy

Quick Bat

What can the spirit do? You transform into a bat, jump into the air, and throw pebbles at your enemies in a small area.

Location: In Chapter 2 on the Yellow Wind Ridge near the altar “Valley of Despair.” Defeat the first prince and walk from the arena towards the flame pot until you can cross a gap. Behind it is the opponent with the spirit.

Pro
  • Very mobile
  • Can hit many enemies if aimed well
  • Medium Qi cost
  • Quick animation
  • Moderately increases stamina regeneration
Contra
  • Effective radius is small
  • Animation can be interrupted by bosses
  • Hard to hit enemies
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Which spirits should I upgrade? It’s up to you which spirits match your playstyle. However, if you want a recommendation, you can’t go wrong with the Wandering Shadow or the Earth Wolf. Both are excellent for crushing and incapacitating bosses as well as smaller enemies. Did you know there’s a secret boss in Chapter 1? We’ll show you where to find it.

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inZOI looks like The Sims at gamescom, but with really good graphics

Cedric Holmeier Cedric Holmeier Reading time 2 minutes

As part of the gamescom Opening Night Live, inZOI has released a new trailer that once again proves how realistic the game looks.

Webedia Gaming (GameStar, GamePro, MeinMMO) accompanies the big gaming event as the official media partner of Gamescom 2024. It will be an exciting week for everyone heading to gamescom. But also for those watching on screen, as there will be more streams, for example the FYNG show by GameStar, GamePro, and MeinMMO.

What kind of game is this? inZOI is a life simulation from the Korean developer studio Krafton and is set to be released in 2024. The game will be available on Steam, but does not have an exact release date yet. The trailer shown at the gamescom Opening Night live only revealed the date for testing the character editor.

Here you can watch the new trailer for inZOI:

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Real competition for The Sims thanks to realism

What makes the game special? While The Sims takes a more playful comic look, inZOI takes a different route. The life simulation focuses on realism, which affects not only the graphics but also the gameplay.

Included is a massive open world with many details. This can also be customized and designed by the players themselves. With their own car or on foot, characters can explore their city and engage in activities such as having conversations in the park, fishing at the harbor, or sitting around a campfire at the beach playing guitar with friends.

With the car, you can not only get from A to B; the trailer shows that you can even receive a parking ticket for parking in a no-parking zone, and there will also be accidents with other road users.

What can the characters do? The emotions of the characters are also depicted in a significant way. They even argue quite vigorously at times. But when it comes to love, the life simulation does not hold back. Your characters can get married, complete with a wedding party, and of course, they can also raise offspring.

At home, you can engage in typical activities you probably already know from the genre classic The Sims. Gardening, cooking, grilling, and putting out a kitchen fire will likely be possible in inZOI.

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When can you play inZOI? So far, there is no known release date for inZOI, but you can try out the game’s character editor between August 21 and August 26.

Again, the game focuses on realism. When creating your characters, there are almost no limits, and a realistic clone of yourself should be possible. Another feature that makes the game even more realistic is a kind of face morph that ensures that your facial expressions are transferred into the game: inZOI transfers your face into the game, and you can try out the alternative to The Sims as early as tomorrow

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