“My thighs hurt” – An actor had to really suffer in Red Dead Redemption 2 so that you could be out and about secretly

Jasmin Beverungen Jasmin Beverungen Reading time 2 minutes

Red Dead Redemption 2 is celebrated for its high level of detail. The game tries to present itself as real as possible. That’s why the characters were portrayed by real actors, who brought their movements into the game through motion capture technology. One movement caused a lot of pain.

What particularly hurt the actors? In an interview with Gamology, Roger Clark revealed which exercise particularly took a toll on him. The actor portrays the main character Arthur Morgan in Red Dead Redemption 2 and accordingly had to capture many movements in order for players to run with him through the Wild West.

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The most difficult part was running in a crouch. Clark had to do this for several days:

  • ran
  • sneaked
  • ran in a crouch
  • ran with a pistol
  • ran with two pistols
  • ran in a crouch with a rifle

All of this not only sounds like a sports program; it was apparently very exhausting. Clark reports that his thighs hurt three days later. And all this just so that opponents in Red Dead Redemption 2 wouldn’t discover you immediately.

However, Clark thinks there’s something good about Rockstar using so much attention to detail. MeinMMO listed some examples for you. Besides the pain, the high level of detail also had some advantages, according to Clark.

You can see what attention to detail looks like in the following trailer:

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Red Dead Redemption 2: Official Trailer

Clark is happy that Arthur Morgan is like him

Why is that a good thing? Clark is happy that the game’s protagonist imitates his movements. The character moves just like the actor. Even rubbing his nose was something he did like Clark. 

However, this also comes at a high price. According to Clark, actors often doubt themselves. He often thinks about what he produced at work one or two weeks later.

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Sometimes he thinks that his movements are not good enough and that he should have done something differently. He regrets a scene with Arthur Morgan, which we don’t want to spoil for you here.

Roger Clark not only lent Arthur Morgan his movements but also his voice. For some scenes, the actor was called back to the recording studio because he spoke too intimately with his horse: Cowboy in Red Dead Redemption 2 spoke too sexy with horse, had to re-record

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„I was shocked by this ad“: Alleged fraudsters wanted to rent an apartment, using images from The Sims 4

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A woman was searching for a suitable apartment for herself and her husband when she stumbled upon a curious offer. The pictures of the apartment reminded her of a video game – a clear scam?

What happened? Finding a suitable apartment is not an easy task. Especially when one faces stumbling blocks in the form of fraudulent offers.

The X user @Brujita_may wanted to find an apartment in the Spanish city of Valencia, together with her husband, who came across a quite attractive offer during the search.

However, when he showed the ad to his wife, she became suspicious. The pictures that were visible reminded her of a video game.

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Sims 4 as a Means of Scam

What was visible? The apartment offer included some photos, as usual. Although “photos” is not quite accurate; “screenshots” is a better term. While the first image looked like a real facade of a house, the next ones were clearly screenshots from Sims 4 – the latest installment in a series, which was originally supposed to look different.

It seemed as though someone had built an apartment in the game and posted it as a real ad on the internet platform. The user recognized Sims 4 and uncovered the scam attempt. At first, she was shocked by it, she says. When asked, the landlords stated that the screenshots were a “projection” of what they actually expected.

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The story quickly spread online and went viral. Meanwhile, the original ad has been taken offline for 425 euros per month.

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Other X users ironically commented under @Brujita_may’s post that she could have activated the Sims cheat “motherlode” to quickly get the fictional currency Simoleons. Perhaps the offer could have been paid this way.

  • “If I want to leave the house, does a loading screen appear?”, wonders @lakiaru on x.com.
  • “But does it only contain items from the base game or do we need additional expansions?”, writes @weirdfixswift on x.com
  • “The housing crisis has reached the Sims,” notes @Angelfrage on x.com.

The woman did well to be suspicious given the dubious offer. Fortunately, she knew Sims 4 and recognized the scam attempt right away. One can only hope that she eventually found a suitable apartment. Sims 4 recently received a new update, which causes broken hearts – and some other problems.

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After 14 years, players betray their class in Final Fantasy XIV because they prefer the new one much more

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Next to the Viper, the Pictomancer is a new job in the Dawntrail expansion of the MMORPG. Players in Final Fantasy XIV have had enough time to test the class by now. Fans are exchanging ideas and raving about the Pictomancer. It is said to be so good that many players are leaving a certain job behind.

Which job is it about? The Pictomancer is a magical ranged fighter, thus belonging to the same category as the Black Mage. The jobs are quite similar:

  • Both jobs are designed for maximum damage
  • They have long spell casting times, which means they mostly stand still
  • Although both the Black Mage and the Pictomancer are magical ranged fighters, unlike other representatives such as the Summoner, they cannot revive other characters.

In the current balancing patch, the development team even made sure that the difference between Black Mage and Pictomancer is not too large. Therefore, the Pictomancer remained as it is. The Black Mage was nerfed for that.

However, there are still many fans in the community who have switched their favorite class with Dawntrail. In the Reddit forum, some players report how much fun they have had since the switch.

You can watch the trailer for Dawntrail here:

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“I finally tried it”

Why have many players switched jobs? A thread was opened in the Reddit forum with a meme showing Andy from Toy Story throwing Woody to the ground. In this case, Woody symbolizes the Black Mage being abandoned for the Pictomancer.

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In the comments, numerous players discuss why the Pictomancer is better. It is said that outside the 2-minute meta and buff windows, it is less rigid than the Black Mage. With the hammer, one could move wonderfully without having to fear for their damage.

The Pictomancer feels fun and intuitive. Although it would hurt that the class cannot revive, it is a bearable price. Because the bosses like Suzie Summ Honey Sweet in the new expansion require more movement, the Pictomancer is the better choice.

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However, there are also some dissenting voices. One user has been a Black Mage since patch 2.0 and always will be. Moreover, the Black Mage is simply cooler with its explosions, even if the Pictomancer may have better gameplay quality.

The Black Mage is one of the oldest classes in Final Fantasy XIV and has been in the game since its release 14 years ago. During this time, players remained steadfast despite 13 new jobs – however, the Pictomancer now seems to have serious competition for the Black Mage.

If you want to know what endgame content is currently available in Dawntrail, MeinMMO can help you. In an overview, we have summarized all the important content for you: Final Fantasy XIV Dawntrail: Endgame – Raids, Trials, Treasure Maps and more

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Baldur’s Gate 3 is 1 year old and to celebrate the creators share your dirty secrets

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The undisputed game of the year 2023 celebrated its first birthday. To commemorate, the developers of Baldur’s Gate 3 have presented a true feast of statistics.

On August 3, 2024, the full release of Baldur’s Gate 3 marked its first anniversary, and Larian’s role-playing game still captivates tens of thousands of players – including none other than MeinMMO editor-in-chief Leya Jakowski.

The title thrives on its high replay value and the nearly unlimited possibilities available to players. But just because Larian imposes few limits does not mean they won’t judge you for your choices.

Here’s a quick refresher on the success of Baldur’s Gate 3:

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Developers note: You cannot be trusted

What has Larian revealed? For the anniversary, a series of statistics were released on the official X account of Baldur’s Gate 3, providing deep insights – possibly too deep.

A total of 75 million kisses with companions have taken place. Unsurprisingly, the top spots are held by fan favorites Shadowheart with 27 million kisses and Astarion with 15 million – notably, the latter is not in the top 3 romances in Act 1 or Act 3. This again shows that Astarion has a relatively small, but much more dedicated fan base.

Nearly 170,000 characters were also willing to commit mass murder to get closer to a beautiful Drow.

The developers also reveal that more than 650,000 players became intimate with the druid Halsin: 70% chose his human form, while nearly a third danced the bear. Well, this decision may not be too surprising, considering that this very love scene contributed to the bear-strong success of Baldur’s Gate 3.

That more than twice as many players – 37% from 1.1 million – chose to have a fling with an intellect devourer in all its tentacled glory, we will just leave at that. But, of course, there was a reward for that.

You can check out the statistics here, but be warned: there might be a spoiler or two involved.

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Do you recognize yourself in the statistics? Feel free to let us know in a comment about the misdeeds Larian caught you in.

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By the way, this is not the first time Larian has published such statistics about the sometimes questionable decisions of players. The first data came out a year ago, shortly after release. At that time, it showed: The most popular origin character is often also the reason why you die 

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„Was that stupid?“ – A Reddit user has built probably the largest „USB stick“ of all time

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An inventive Reddit user doesn’t want to spend money on cloud storage. However, their DIY substitute comes with certain risks.

What has the Reddit user built? Key_Sundae61 wants storage space outside of their actual computer that is also somewhat portable. However, traditional USB sticks with a few GB apparently aren’t enough for them – and paying for cloud storage year after year is too expensive.

They likely need several terabytes (TB). Therefore, they built themselves something for a similar price of 120 euros: an 8TB external hard drive connected via a dock, which means 8,000 gigabytes or about 80,000 megabytes.

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They are likely using a system like this from Orico connected via USB. However, they are probably not fully confident about the idea itself, which is why they turned to Reddit to ask whether the idea was “rather foolish.” A flood of reactions and many questions followed.

Traditional USB sticks are, by the way, an essential part of many articles on MeinMMO, for example, in the following video or in this story about a found storage device on a train, which appears mysterious and even downright dangerous but ultimately disappoints quite a bit.

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An idea with many flaws

Beneath the Reddit post about the quasi-USB stick, comments quickly accumulate, but primarily expressions of disbelief. People question their intentions and predict a bleak data fate, for example:

Do you really want to use this as mobile storage? […] If so, data loss with your idea is virtually inevitable; it’s just a question of when, not if.

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For the comparison of the construction with cloud storage suggests that at least a certain availability of the data outside of one’s living room is intended. And that raises questions across the board.

Why is an HDD a rather poor choice for mobile storage? What primarily distinguishes an HDD from an SSD and a USB drive as a stick is its construction. In an HDD, platters spin at high speeds around a central axis. Therefore, HDDs should not be moved once they are powered on. There is a risk that the read and write heads will crash into the platters and cause damage – even leading to failure.

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When powered off, the risk is much lower, but even then, transport, especially with hard drives explicitly described for internal use, is not planned by the manufacturer. In an SSD or USB stick, nothing moves at all. Everything operates purely electrically. They are far better storage options for on-the-go, but they do not offer this immense capacity at a relatively low price of about 120 euros (excluding the dock). They tend to cost around 550, see here on Amazon.

What is great about the cloud? You can access your data from anywhere via the internet – and you are not physically carrying it around, making it susceptible to theft. However, you could be hacked since your data is theoretically available online to anyone if they have the login credentials.

But data can also be lost in the cloud, right? Theoretically yes, a cloud is only as reliable as the provider. But the chance that giants like Google, Apple, or Microsoft destroy their storage or suddenly discontinue the service is virtually zero. The lifespan of an HDD, especially as mobile storage, is expected to be much shorter.

And what if they only want to use the storage at home? In the case of purely local use, the setup would be acceptable. However, HDDs always carry a certain risk of failure. Therefore, the data should be backed up somewhere else as well.

Does the thread creator respond to the questions? No, unfortunately, neither we nor the advisors on Reddit receive a response – at least not by noon on August 7, 2024.

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As talented in crafting, albeit probably equally dubious constructions, several YouTubers have proven to be who took the suits worn by desert inhabitants in Dune as a template for an experiment of a special kind. In the following article, we present the noteworthy result: The desert suits from Dune sound too good to work – Fans built one and were surprised.

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New shooter like Battlefield starts strong on Steam, already has 18,000 players in alpha

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On Steam, the shooter “Delta Force Hawk Ops” has now entered an alpha test. The game is reminiscent of Battlefield, but has already surpassed EA’s flagship.

Which shooter is it about? Delta Force Hawk Ops is an upcoming free-to-play shooter that already reminds many players of Battlefield before its release. There are large maps, vehicles, PvP with up to 64 players, and destruction of buildings.

The game is divided into three different gameplay areas:

  • A PvP multiplayer mode in the style of Battlefield
  • An extraction mode like DMZ from CoD
  • A campaign that allows you to reenact the events of the rescue mission “Black Hawk Down”

An alpha test for Delta Force Hawk Ops is currently running, for which you can register on the shooter’s website. The alpha test started on August 6. On the same day, the shooter already recorded 18,500 players (via SteamDB). Thus, Delta Force even outperformed the major genre competitor Battlefield 2042, whose peak in August was 15,000 players (via SteamDB).

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Free-to-Play Shooter Delta Force Hawk Ops in the trailer

What exactly makes the shooter special? Delta Force Hawk Ops is strongly reminiscent of Battlefield, especially in the large multiplayer PvP modes. Up to 64 players compete against each other in two teams of 32 players on expansive maps. They have various vehicles available to them, such as armored vehicles, boats, and helicopters.

Additionally, there is an extraction mode where you can collect resources and eliminate boss enemies solo or in squads of up to 3 players on a map. You have access to four classes with unique gear and equipment. Furthermore, you can customize your weapons individually and freely choose your attachments. The same applies to your armor and type of ammunition.

Thirdly, there should be a campaign in which you reenact the events of the rescue mission “Black Hawk Down” and can see scenes from the movie of the same name.

Here is an overview of the game content:

Dangerous missions

  • Extraction mode like DMZ
  • 1-3 player squads
  • Four classes with unique gear and equipment
  • You must gather and extract resources
  • You can freely customize your weapons and choose ammunition and armor types
  • There are boss enemies

Chaotic war

  • Multiplayer mode on vast maps
  • PvP with up to 64 players, 32 per team
  • There are assault boats, tanks, attack helicopters, armored vehicles, and ATVs
  • Divided into two PvP modes:
    • Attack and Defend: One team attacks, and one team defends. All sectors must be captured. The attacking team pushes the defending team further back. Comparable to the “Rush” mode from Battlefield
    • Capture the Hill: There are several zones on a map that can be captured by both teams. Capturing zones and eliminating opponents gives points. The first team to reach 1,000 points wins. Comparable to the “Conquest” mode from Battlefield
  • 4 classes: Support, Assault, Engineer, Recon

Black Hawk Down

  • Story campaign
  • The events of the famous rescue mission “Black Hawk Down”
  • There are street battles and night operations in the city of Mogadishu
  • Based on Unreal Engine 5
  • Features live-action cutscenes and integrated scenes from the movie “Black Hawk Down”
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What do we know about the release? Nothing. So far, it is only known that Delta Force Hawk Ops is set to be released on Steam and Epic Games. We do not have an exact release date.

On Steam, it also says “Coming Soon” regarding the release. However, since an alpha test is currently running, the release will probably still be a while away. Until then, there might be at least beta tests to take a look at the shooter.

If you’re currently unsure which shooter to play next, check out our list of the 25 best shooters of 2024. There we present you the best PvE and PvP games of the genre: The 25 best shooters of 2024 – These PvP and PvE games impress with their gameplay

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The new enemy in WoW is too hot, as everyone is now “simping” for Xal’atath

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The community of World of Warcraft is celebrating the antagonist of the new expansion. Everyone seems to be enamored with Xal’atath.

Blizzard appears to have hit the nail on the head with The War Within when it comes to creating an interesting antagonist. Xal’atath is enjoying great popularity and is extensively discussed in the official forums, on Reddit, and pretty much every other platform featuring WoW content.

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In contrast to foes like the Jailer, whom Blizzard more or less “pulled out of a hat” with Shadowlands, Xal’atath has been gradually built up over several expansions.

  • During “Legion” she was the artifact weapon of shadow priests and haunted them repeatedly with little sayings and supposed wisdom, before being sacrificed at the end of Legion.
  • With “Battle for Azeroth,” the dagger resurfaced and played a central role in the story surrounding the annihilation of N’Zoth. Xal’atath was also freed from the dagger and received the physical form that we know today.
  • In “Dragonflight,” Xal’atath appears as an ally of the incarnation Iridikron, before moving into the spotlight of the storyline with the pre-patch 11.0.

If you are interested in further details about Xal’atath, we have explained her entire story here.

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Xal’atath has seduced the WoW community

But as expected: As soon as Blizzard revealed her new design for The War Within and she was seen with a mischievous smile, the community completely fell for Xal’atath. There are repeatedly posts on Reddit, plenty of cosplay or fanart (and some of it not suitable for minors!), and the consensus seems to be: Xal’atath can go ahead and destroy the world. If she wants to, that’s fine.

The latest cinematic has only contributed to her popularity. In “Threads of Fate”, she is portrayed in close-up and extremely imposing multiple times. No wonder posts in the WoW subreddit arise, stating: “She can have all of Azeroth. She can have the whole planet and the soul to boot.”

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“You do realize that her true form is probably a tentacle?” – haragos
“Oh God, yes, I hope so.” – DarthAlveus

“She is so hot that I would intentionally wipe our raid group if we ever fight against her.” – Srze

“You can just feel that thousands of players are losing their moral compass when ‘the big bad’ is hot – and honestly? That’s exactly why I’m here.” – yaluckyboy09

That Xal’atath clearly represents a dark seduction in more than one way fits wonderfully with her story and the character Blizzard wants to portray. After all, her whispers during Legion have always had a slightly enticing, seductive undertone – which has been picked up again with the last PR campaign with several streamers.

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It seems that Blizzard has struck a chord with the WoW community with Xal’atath, creating an enemy that is interesting and captivating – whether it’s about her appearance or backstory. Therefore, many hope that Xal’atath remains around a bit longer and doesn’t meet her end in “The War Within” already. Thus, Freakertwig states:

Honestly, I believe the story would be really boring if we just defeated her like a normal villain. I think she needs to win for [Midnight] to somehow be interesting or full of consequences. It would even be better if we could actually switch to her side.

On the other hand, we know since Sylvanas that the player base of World of Warcraft simply has a penchant for blue-skinned, possessed elven corpses. Some things simply never change – not even after 10 expansions. No wonder that many are currently leveling their characters in record time to be able to be with their Knaifu-Waifu soon.

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Diablo 4: Pets collect gold and materials – Here’s how to get them

Nicole Wakulczyk Nicole Wakulczyk Reading time 2 minutes

Since Season 4, there are loot pets in Diablo 4. How you can obtain and equip these companions to collect gold and materials for you is explained here on MeinMMO.

In Diablo 4, you had to collect gold, materials, and Hellfire embers yourself for a long time, while in Diablo 3 there are loot pets that do this for you. Since Season 28 of Diablo 3, the pets are even capable of collecting equipment and converting it into crafting materials. Players therefore wished for the return of these little companions.

The wish for a loot pet has been heard: Patch 1.4.2 surprisingly brought little companions to Diablo 4. How you can get them and what they can collect for you will be explained below.

Update: The article was originally published on June 10, 2024, and we updated it on August 7, 2024.

By preordering the first expansion “Vessel of Hatred,” you will receive various skins for your pets. If you missed the trailer, you can watch it here:

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How to Get and Equip a Pet

What kind of pets are these? From now on, companions are available in Diablo 4 that will follow you throughout Sanctuary, much like the Seneschall companions in Season 3. But the new pets collect gold and materials for you.

How do I get the pet? Once you log into Diablo 4, you will receive the quest “Faithful Companion.” Your task is to pet the “well-trained dog” in Kyovashad. And who could say no to that? Upon completing the quest, you will receive the dog companion Asheara.

How do I equip the pet? Once you have completed the quest, you can equip the companion at your wardrobe in the “Companions” tab. After that, you can pet him with the “Hello” emote and go monster hunting. Note that you need to equip the pet for each character separately. At the wardrobe, you also have the option to equip various animals.

Asheara accompanies you through Sanctuary in Diablo 4. Source: Blizzard

What does my pet collect? Your loyal companion collects currencies and various materials for you:

  • Gold
  • Herbs
  • Iron chunks
  • Leather
  • Gem fragments
  • Crafting materials
  • Forgotten souls
  • Oboluses
  • Embers in the Hellfire
  • Burning ether in the Hellbreach dungeons and the Hell hordes
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What does my pet not collect? Your pets do not collect quest items, nor animus, potions, equipment items, boss materials, and seeds of hatred in the PvP area. Also, “Exquisite Sparks” and “Scattered Prisms” are no longer collected automatically by you or your pet. They will be “sent” to your chest if you leave them lying around.

With a purchase of Vessel of Hatred, you receive various skins for your companion. The first expansion for Diablo 4 brings a new area and a new class into play. Furthermore, the story concerning Neyrelle continues. You can read more about it here: Diablo 4 Vessel of Hatred: All about the release, preorders, and beta of the first DLC

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Naruto: All 8 Hokage from Konoha in the ranking – Who is the strongest?

Fabienne Kissel Fabienne Kissel Reading time 7 minutes

The village of Konohagakure in Naruto has produced many outstanding leaders over time. But which Hokage is actually the strongest? MyMMO author Fabienne Kissel has looked at all the Hokage and shows you which one is the most powerful.

Attention spoilers: The article contains spoilers that run throughout the entire Naruto universe (including Boruto).

How was the ranking created? In this ranking, we look at the Hokage of Konohagakure in detail. We pay special attention to their combat power and abilities, including their inner strength and wisdom. The evaluation is based on the anime and manga. Naruto, Naruto Shippuden, and Boruto have been included.

The ranking was created based on the personal assessment of MyMMO author Fabienne Kissel, a longtime fan of Naruto. Her favorite characters are Kakashi, Naruto, Hinata, and Sakura, which might also be reflected in the ranking.

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Rank 8: Shikamaru (8th Hokage)

Naruto: Shikamaru
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Shikamaru has always been a strategic genius who keeps a cool head even in the most complicated situations. He has not only won the battles of the past through his brilliant tactics but has also gained a wealth of experience serving as an advisor to three Hokage (Tsunade, Kakashi, and Naruto).

Shikamaru has an IQ of over 200 and can go through countless strategies per second in his head and choose the best option. Through his observations and participation in important decisions, Shikamaru has fully understood what it means to lead the village—a responsibility he has taken on.

He is also known for his Shadow Possession Jutsu. With this Jutsu, he can control his opponents’ movements, hold them in place, lure them into traps, and shape the fight according to his rules. One should never underestimate him.

Rank 7: Tsunade (5th Hokage)

Naruto: Tsunade und Shizune
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Tsunade is an absolute powerhouse. She is not only one of the legendary Sannin but also one of the strongest and brightest Kunoichi.

What makes Tsunade truly special is her incredible physical strength. She is known to tear the ground apart with a single strike or bring entire buildings down. Tsunade can perfectly control her chakra. She is also an outstanding healer and has elevated medical Ninjutsu to a whole new level.

Her regenerative ability, supported by the Byakugou Seal on her forehead, makes her virtually invulnerable in battle. She can heal even fatal injuries and is still able to save her allies.

But Tsunade is not only physically strong—she also has an iron will and a big heart that beats for her friends and her village.

Rank 6: Kakashi Hatake (6th Hokage)

Naruto: Kakashi
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Kakashi Hatake is among the most popular characters. The guy who always arrives late, with an excuse so outlandish that you just can’t be mad at him. He may have a laid-back attitude, but he doesn’t do half measures in battle.

What sets Kakashi apart is his Sharingan, which he received from his teammate Obito Uchiha. This eye has made him the Copy Ninja, who has copied over 1,000 Jutsu.

Then there’s his own specially developed Jutsu: Chidori, also known as Thousand Birds – a lightning-fast and deadly attack.

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But what truly makes Kakashi strong is his incredible tactical mind and his ability to read his opponents like an open book. Even in the most hopeless situations, he remains calm and finds a way to turn the tide.

Kakashi lost the Sharingan before he became Hokage. This happened in the final battle against Kaguya Otsutsuki. But as we know Kakashi, he made the best of it as a natural talent and led the village as Hokage with all the knowledge and experiences he had gathered over the years.

While he can no longer copy new Jutsu, he has more than enough with over 1,000 Jutsu. He can no longer use his Chidori, but instead has a new lightning technique called Purple Lightning, which is just as powerful, if not stronger.

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„I want to cry“ – Trainer in Pokémon GO has insane luck in a raid, but wastes his Master Ball

Paul Kutzner Paul Kutzner Reading time 2 minutes

In Pokémon GO there are ongoing discussions about when a Master Ball is worth it. However, in a current case on Reddit, all trainers seem to agree.

What is the Master Ball? Master Balls are very rare in Pokémon GO and only available during certain events or time periods. This ball is the ultimate ball, having a 100% chance of capturing a Pokémon.

Therefore, there are repeatedly discussions about which monsters are worth the Master Ball and which are not. This primarily depends on the trainer themselves and is therefore individually assessable.

In a current case on Reddit, a trainer shows for which Pokémon he wasted his first Master Ball. Unfortunately, in this case, the use was indeed wasted.

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100% capture chance, yet Master Ball used

What did the trainer use his Master Ball for? As the trainer shows in his post on Reddit, he used his first Master Ball for a Lavados. However, this was not a normal Lavados, but a shiny Lavados, which he encountered at the end of a raid.

In doing so, the trainer forgot an important thing that probably only came to his mind at the moment of the throw: Legendary shiny Pokémon that you encounter in raids have a 100% chance of being caught by you.

As long as you hit the Pokémon with your balls and do not throw them aside, the shiny Pokémon will stay 100% in one of your thrown balls. Therefore, you can easily rely on the Premier Balls you receive after a raid.

Thus, it is worthwhile to use Sananabeeren on such Pokémon to increase the number of candies for this guaranteed catch.

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What does the trainer say about it? The trainer himself has acknowledged his mistake and titles the post accordingly with the words I want to cry (I am dumb). Later in the post, he also mentions in a comment: I panicked too.

What does the community say about it? Under the post, several comments can be found relating to his screenshot or the Lavados. Other stories from trainers who have wasted their Master Balls can also be found here.

  • Lol hard hit, but at least it was for a cool Pokémon, writes the trainer osbohsandbros
  • At least your picture is really good, says MrMalignance
  • If it comforts you, I let my friend’s child play on my PoGO account to entertain them before dinner. They used my Master Ball to catch a Digda, comments the trainer Capital-Designer-385
  • Well… at least the screenshot was cool, writes cjjones07
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What do you think about it? Has something like this happened to you too? Please feel free to share your stories in the comments and exchange ideas here with other trainers. Another case where the use of the Master Ball was definitely worth it happened to a father: 7-year-old trainer desperately tries to catch a rare monster, dad uses the Master Ball.

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An MMORPG is currently ensuring that one of the largest publishers in the world remains profitable

Karsten Scholz Karsten Scholz Reading time 2 minutes

The new report from Square Enix for the last financial quarter of 2024 is here and emphasizes how essential Final Fantasy XIV truly is for the Japanese publisher in the current weak phase.

What does the new financial report reveal? Below, MeinMMO summarizes the key findings from the latest business report from Square Enix (via square-enix.com):

  • Compared to the corresponding quarter of the previous business year, net revenues have dropped significantly, from 85.6 billion yen to 69.9 billion yen. However, the publisher can rejoice over significantly higher operating income – 3 billion yen in the previous year versus 10.8 billion yen in the last quarter.
  • The largest portion of operating income comes from the “Digital Entertainment” sector (which includes all Square Enix games), namely 9.7 billion yen.
  • Due to a lack of new releases and the poor results of blockbusters like Final Fantasy XVI and Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, the “HD Games” sector reports weak operating income of 0.05 billion yen. At least: In the corresponding quarter from the previous year, operational losses were reported here.
  • Also weak, but significantly stronger than the “HD Games”, is the area of “Games for Smart Devices/PC Browser,” mainly encompassing mobile titles. They were able to generate operating income of 3 billion yen.
  • The largest portion of operating income, however, comes from the third category, the “MMOs.” Dragon Quest X and Final Fantasy XIV Online deliver 6.6 billion yen, with the launch of the new expansion Dawntrail from July 2024 not yet accounted for.
  • In the report, Square Enix emphasizes that the rising operating income in the “Digital Entertainment” sector can partly be explained by lower development costs and advertising expenses.

The new expansion Dawntrail for Final Fantasy XIV will only impact the next financial report. Here is the well-produced launch trailer for the addon:

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Final Fantasy XIV: Launch trailer for Dawntrail prepares for the adventure in Tural

What do these insights mean? Essentially, the current report underscores again what has also been shown in Square Enix’s previous financial data: The old pillar of classic premium games is crumbling. Instead, mobile and service games are taking on increasingly important roles.

In the past, Square Enix has repeatedly announced its intention to adjust its internal course and implement a strategic change. The declining development costs and advertising expenses are a result of measures already taken.

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Future measures will include further increasing the focus on mobile and service games. This aligns with the announcement on August 6, 2024, that Square Enix is working with the Chinese company Tencent on a mobile version of FFXIV: Final Fantasy XIV targets one of the largest markets in the world with its release on a new platform

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A scene in Rebel Moon was so brutal that Netflix intervened and forbade Zack Snyder from cutting it into the film

Christoph Waldboth Christoph Waldboth Reading time 2 minutes

Zack Snyder does not shy away from harsh scenes in his films. For his big sci-fi epic on Netflix, however, he had to comply with the streaming service’s requirements. His film threatened to become too brutal.

What kind of film is Rebel Moon? The film by director Zack Snyder generated quite a bit of hype even before its release. It has been described as a dark version of Star Wars, but it is said to be based on an idea that Snyder reused from a DC film.

When the film was released on Netflix in two parts, fan reactions were lukewarm. On Rotten Tomatoes, the first half of Rebel Moon has a critic score of 22% and a user rating of 56%. Part 2 is no better: Critics give it a rating of 17% according to Rotten Tomatoes while users rate it 47%.

A few days ago, Rebel Moon was released again, this time in a longer Director’s Cut. This is not unusual for Zack Snyder. There was already a significantly longer “Snyder Cut” for Justice League. In the case of Rebel Moon, however, Netflix had to step in because otherwise, the film would have turned out far too brutal.

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Rebel Moon – Teil 1: Kind des Feuers | Offizieller Trailer von Netflix

Netflix wants a movie for teenagers …

Zack Snyder is not exactly squeamish when it comes to violence in his films.

These were Netflix’s requirements: However, Netflix wanted teenagers to be able to watch Rebel Moon as well. Thus, they agreed on a cut version that received the American rating “PG-13”.

This allows teenagers to watch the film, but everyone under 13 should be accompanied by their parents. In Germany, this is roughly equivalent to the age rating “from 12”.

However, the situation was different with the Director’s Cut of Rebel Moon. In advance, Snyder spoke positively about the collaboration with Netflix, indicating that they gave him free rein in the editing.

As it turns out, that was not entirely the case. The Director’s Cut has now received an “R” rating, meaning it can only be viewed by teenagers over 17 years old in the USA. This corresponds roughly to the German classification “from 16”.

… and Snyder has to give in

Zack Snyder wanted more: He envisioned a film that showed extreme violence at times:

There were a few cuts I had to make to a sequence to meet the “R” rating. It was actually rated “NC-17” (17 and over) for quite a while, and then we had to include fewer blows (to the head) and leave out a few bloody scenes.

Zack Snyder via 3djuegos.com

Netflix insisted on cutting the aforementioned scenes from the film. That was the deal, Snyder said, and he had to stick to it. The final product wasn’t as brutal as initially thought, but it was clear to him from the very beginning that he would deliver the harder Director’s Cut later.

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Whether you like the significantly longer and harder version of Rebel Moon better than the trimmed first version is something you will have to decide for yourselves. Have you seen it yet and do you like it? Feel free to let us know in the comments. MeinMMO editor-in-chief Leya Jankowski has shared her opinion on the “short” version of Part 1 in her own article.

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A new animation for EA FC 25 will greatly test your patience in Ultimate Team

Thomas Dummer Thomas Dummer Reading time 2 minutes

EA has introduced the new pack animation of so-called Walkouts in Ultimate Team for FC 25. Although it draws on a popular feature from the past, many fans are skeptical. This is mainly due to the duration of the new animation.

Opening packs is a fundamental part of Ultimate Team to build a strong team. Players who have a rating of 86 or higher receive a special animation during the pack openings.

The Walkout animation varies from year to year and often generates a lot of discussion, especially at the beginning of a new installment.

What does the new pack animation for FC 25 look like? EA has based the latest animation on a well-known template. The player tunnel from FIFA 21 returns. Here you can take a look at the new animation:

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At first, you can only see the silhouette of the player at the end of a long tunnel. As you might know from past years, the following information appears one after the other: position, nationality, league, and club. Only at the end does the player reveal himself with his rating.

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Although the player tunnel was very popular and there were always calls for its comeback, many fans seem to be skeptical about the new animation.

Fans impatient: By the time the animation is over, FC 26 will be here.

EA also shared the latest animation on their Instagram channel for EA Sports FC. One of the comments refers to the duration of the new animation.

User coli4592 writes: “By the time the animation is done, it feels like EA FC 26 will be here.” (via Instagram)

His comment has garnered over 100 likes. When asked by another user which animation coli4592 preferred the most, he replied that he especially preferred the faster animations.

Does the new animation really take that much longer? We at MeinMMO compared the duration of the latest pack animation in FC 25 with the animation from FC 24. We paid attention to when the player appears completely on the screen after opening the pack.

And indeed, our test revealed that the time until the player makes himself known in FC 25 takes twice as long. While in FC 24 it took about 6 seconds for the walkout to completely appear on screen, we clocked about 12 seconds for FC 25.

Thus, the criticism seems to be well-founded.

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However, there is also positive feedback from the community

The reactions of the fans on X are different. Under the post by EA FC expert Donktrading, fans are celebrating the new animation.

The following comment from Sefo sums up the positive feedback from the fans: “This is so fire.” (via X). The comment received over 150 likes and the most responses.

One further advantage of the new animation that has not yet been discussed could be that walkouts are now recognized more quickly. In FC 24, it was quite a science to recognize a walkout.

After opening the pack, you had to pay close attention to the flow of light beams to possibly spot a player with 86+ beforehand.

This should be much less difficult with the new animation. Whether the feature of double walkouts, introduced in FC 24, has already been eliminated in FC 25 is not known. However, the problem could potentially be solved with a double silhouette at the end of the tunnel. The most important information about the new EA FC can be found at MeinMMO: EA FC 25: All information on release, price, and innovations

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With the Insect Glaive you never have to touch the ground in Monster Hunter Wilds

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Fans of Monster Hunter are currently being spoiled: On August 7, 2024, developer Capcom released a trailer showcasing the Insect Glaive in Monster Hunter Wilds – a weapon that you want to spend as little time on the ground as possible. The Insect Glaive is just one of 14 weapon types that will be used for monster hunting on Steam and PS5.

What kind of game is this? Monster Hunter Wilds is an action role-playing game from the Japanese developer studio Capcom. What makes this game special is that character progression occurs through your equipment.

By hunting monsters, you gather materials that can be used to craft better weapons and armor. This helps you hunt even bigger and more dangerous monsters, creating a gameplay loop of crafting and action-packed battles.

Monster Hunter Wilds is set to be released in 2025 on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series. However, you can already take a brief look at what battles with the Insect Glaive will look like in the video below:

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Monster Hunter Wilds: Capcom shows first gameplay with the Insect Glaive

Quick Strikes and High Mobility with the Insect Glaive

What can the Insect Glaive do? It is one of the faster melee weapons in the game and offers high mobility to dodge enemy attacks. You should master this well since blocking is not possible with this weapon. 

With the Insect Glaive, you can launch yourself into the air like in pole vaulting to perform powerful jumping attacks at any time. These attacks allow you to latch onto the monster and deal high damage – as long as you don’t get thrown off immediately. 

Additionally, you have access to a little helper: a bug that can collect extracts from monsters, granting your hunter various bonuses.

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In another video, Capcom already introduced the heavy bowgun on August 6: This weapon comes with its own arsenal of attacks and movements that turn you into a one-man tank. With the heavy bowgun, you won’t be easily swept off your feet by monsters.

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Leveling in the Lord of the Rings MMORPG is currently a lot of fun, thanks to Nazgûl

Karsten Scholz Karsten Scholz Reading time 2 minutes

On the two new, legendary servers of The Lord of the Rings Online, a new world event brings fresh air into the leveling experience of Middle-earth. MeinMMO reveals what “The Veil of the Nine” is all about.

What kind of new event is this? “The Veil of the Nine” is the special challenge awaiting you on the two legendary servers Angmar and Mordor of The Lord of the Rings Online, which went live at the beginning of August.

  • As part of the event, the nine Nazgûl – Ringwraiths under the command of Sauron – scour all of Middle-earth for the Ring-bearer. The Nazgûl possess great power and can only be defeated by a group of several heroes.
  • Additionally, lesser minions roam the land. They are relatively weak. Once your character reaches level 10, they should be able to handle the nameless spirits.
  • Mean: As long as the event is active, the lesser spirits and even the Nine can attack you from behind while you are engaged in a fight.
  • As soon as a Nazgûl appears, a corresponding warning lands in the world chat. Now you should team up with other characters to have a realistic chance of defeating the Ringwraith before it catches its prey alone or flees after a while.
  • If the Nazgûl faces too great a power, it can banish characters to the shadows, only to have them reappear somewhere else.

With the last expansion, a new class came to Middle-earth, here is the trailer:

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What rewards await?

  • Defeated Nazgûl drop a Morgul coin and reward with a title. From nameless spirits, you receive shadow scraps.
  • Morgul coins and shadow scraps can be exchanged at the stressed scholar Amelia from Esteldin for tools, cosmetic items, shadow companions, and title frames.
  • With some luck, you can find one of the twelve lesser Rings of Power throughout Middle-earth. However, they are fickle and change their location every few days.

Initially, the respawn times of the spirits were set so short that players were overwhelmed by the constantly appearing enemies. In the official forum, the developers have now announced that they want to adjust the frequency based on the feedback (via forums.lotro.com).

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The Lord of the Rings Online Classic Plus

What is special about the legendary servers? The legendary servers allow you to experience the chapters of the Middle-earth adventure in chronological order for the first time or once again, while challenges like “The Veil of the Nine” bring fresh air into the leveling experience.

Gradually, the developers are expanding the available content with new levels and regions. Currently, level 50 is the maximum level on Angmar and Mordor. Once the maximum level of the live servers is reached on Angmar, the developers want to offer the transition to non-legendary servers of your choice. Mordor is supposed to remain live as long as it is financially viable.

By the way, Mordor and Angmar are the first 64-bit servers of The Lord of the Rings Online, and for the first time, there is a European legendary server with Mordor. By the way, there is also a lot going on in Middle-earth: MMORPG for The Lord of the Rings presents the next expansion, and soon a new hobby and legendary servers

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Twitch: Trymacs has stress with the tax office because four years ago he “gave away” Pokémon cards worth 20,000 euros

Johanna Johanna Reading time 2 minutes

Trymacs is one of the largest streamers on Twitch and thus earns a good amount of money – apparently enough that even five-figure amounts can slip through the cracks.

What’s going on with Trymacs right now: That Maximilian “Trymacs” Stemmler is sometimes a bit scatterbrained and tends to overlook important matters due to his chaotic nature is nothing new. During the major hype around Pokémon cards in 2021, he sold numerous booster packs to his streamer colleagues without verifying the payment of the invoices. The tax office has now noticed this during a business audit.

In our video, you can learn how Trymacs became one of the most successful streamers on Twitch:

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“Now I actually have to warn all my colleagues.”

How did this happen? In 2020 and 2021, there was a huge hype surrounding Pokémon cards. Influencer Logan Paul sparked the uproar and drove the prices of individual cards up with his attention. German streamers also jumped on the hype, including Trymacs.

In the course of this, he sold several booster packs to his streamer colleagues. It is said that 14–18 of these colleagues did not pay the invoices Trymacs sent them. In total, this resulted in a sum of 15,000–20,000 euros that he was missing.

The Twitch streamer, however, did not notice this for several years. It probably had to do with his big pack openings from spring 2021. As Trymacs is currently undergoing a business financial audit, the missing amount has only now come to light.

Trymacs himself said in a Twitch stream, a clip of which was uploaded to TikTok: “Now I actually have to warn all my colleagues.” The streamer colleagues would probably claim that it is statute-barred, Trymacs added.

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“They think I’m money laundering or something.”

What stress does he have now? Since Trymacs and the streamers forgot the outstanding 20,000 euros, the Twitch star now has to expect consequences from the tax office. In the clip on TikTok from his stream, the streamer fears that the tax office would now think he is involved in money laundering or something similar.

His streaming colleagues were just “spaced out” and had forgotten to pay their bills. However, Trymacs himself also did not take care of collecting the outstanding amounts.

Theoretically, the Twitch streamer has thus given away the booster packs and now has to pay a gift tax, speculates Trymacs.

At MeinMMO, our expertise lies in gaming and everything that comes with it, but not in tax matters. So we can’t tell you exactly what payments Trymacs really faces – so rather get a tax advisor if you want to avoid a similar situation.

In the comments on TikTok, Trymacs’ troubles are dismissed as a “luxury problem.” However, some users explain that the streamer earns so much that such “small” amounts would not be noticed further. That’s how it is when you earn your living streaming on Twitch. Twitch has made some streamers rich, but Amazon earns too little money because you all are getting greedier.

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Quiz: 7 shooters poorly explained – Can you recognize which games are meant?

Dariusz Müller Dariusz Müller Reading time 2 minutes

Are you real shooter experts? Then prove it and recognize these 7 shooters in our quiz despite a poor explanation.

There are many shooters that divide into countless subgenres. We have arena shooters and battle royale, loot shooters and EFT-likes, tactical shooters and simulations.

No matter what type of shooter you like to play, there is probably already a game with a similar approach. The 25 best PvP and PvE shooters have been compiled for you on MeinMMO in a list and explained as well as possible.

In this quiz, it looks different. Here, we tried to explain the shooters as poorly as possible. Do you still recognize them?

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How does the quiz work? We explain 7 shooters to you. However, these explanations are intentionally poor. Your task is to still identify the shooter being explained.

For each explanation, you have four choices available. You simply select the game that you believe is the shooter in question. Afterwards, you will see if you made the right choice or what the correct answer would have been.

At the end, your results will be evaluated and you will receive one of three ranks: Shooter beginner, Shooter player, or Shooter expert.

If you did not perform well in the quiz and are disappointed with your result, you can try your hand at our Fortnite quiz and prove how well you know the colorful shooter from Epic Games.

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Did you enjoy the quiz? Let us know in the comments! Please also tell us how you did and whether the quiz was too easy or too difficult for you. Do you maybe have your own poor explanations for shooters?

A shooter that is not yet featured in the quiz recently had a stress test on Steam. Former CS:GO pro and Twitch streamer shroud is involved in the development: The shooter Spectre Divide takes the gameplay of CS2 and Valorant and gives it a unique approach

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Dead by Daylight gets a vampire killer and it comes from Castlevania, has 3 different forms

Cortyn Cortyn Reading time 3 minutes

The next chapter of Dead by Daylight is “Castlevania.” We will reveal what the sneaky Dracula is capable of.

Even in 2024, Dead by Daylight is securing one license after another. After Dungeons & Dragons, Tomb Raider followed, and next up is a Castlevania chapter. In an initial trailer, the killer and the survivor were revealed: Vampire Lord Dracula wants to suck your blood while Trevor Belmont joins the survivors.

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Dead by Daylight: Castlevania – Dracula and Trevor Belmont

What can Dracula do? Dracula in his representation is based on the Netflix series of Castlevania. He is quite a complex killer, as he has 3 different forms.

  • As a vampire, he is in his humanoid form. He can perform a flame attack that goes over small barricades and can hit multiple survivors at the same time. The attack is comparable to Pyramidhead’s special attack.
  • In wolf form, Dracula can sniff out survivors and perform a two-part leap attack. Additionally, he can collect “scent” orbs to reduce the cooldown of the leap attack.
  • As a bat, Dracula cannot see or attack survivors, but at the same time loses his terror radius and the red light. He can fly over pallets and windows and teleport to windows. He can still hear survivors and see their scratch marks.

The deadliest form seems to be the wolf form. Mastering this should be the core of the gameplay, unless Behaviour makes some adjustments here. YouTuber Otzdarva showcases the killer’s abilities in one of his videos:

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These are Dracula’s perks

Like all killers, Dracula comes with three unique perks that can be unlocked for all other killers through the prestige system.

  • Hex: Wretched Fate – After a generator is repaired, a dull totem becomes a hex totem that curses the obsession. The obsession has a penalty of 27% / 30% / 33% on repair speed. The obsession can see the aura of the totem within a radius of 12 meters.
  • Human Greed – The killer can see the auras of unopened chests, and survivors are revealed for 3 seconds when they are within an 8-meter radius of an unopened chest. The killer also gains the ability to close locked chests again. This ability has a cooldown of 80 / 70 / 60 seconds. Survivors open chests that have been closed afterwards 50% faster.
  • Dominance – The first time an interaction occurs with any chest or totem, the entity blocks that chest or totem for 4 / 6 / 8 seconds. The killer can see the auras of blocked totems and chests in white color.

These are Trevor Belmont’s perks

Trevor Belmont also has three exclusive perks that you can unlock later for all other survivors.

  • Eyes of Belmont – When a generator is fully repaired, the aura of the killer is shown to you for 1 / 2 / 3 seconds. Whenever the killer’s aura is shown to you, this duration increases by 2 seconds.
  • Exultation – Stunning the killer with a pallet increases the value of your held item to the next level. After that, 25% of the charges of the item are restored. The rarity returns to its previous state at the end of the match. This perk has a cooldown of 40 / 35 / 30 seconds.
  • Moment of Glory – This perk activates after you have rummaged through or opened 2 chests. If you are injured, you suffer the broken status. Automatically heal by one health level after 80 / 70 / 60 seconds. Then this perk deactivates. The effect is canceled if you are downed to the dying state.

Note regarding the perks that these are still information from the test server. Some details may still change before release.

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What else is in the Castlevania chapter? Besides the two new characters, there is also a slight revision of the “Dredge” killer. He now moves faster when teleporting and makes less noise during darkness, making him a bit deadlier. The chapter comes without a new map – but as a small “compensation”, Dracula’s castle can be seen in the distance whenever you play against this killer. Currently, you can also still enjoy the last days of the 2v8 mode before it disappears again.

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Stan Lee created an even crazier character than Deadpool, but he was so terrible that he was banned by Marvel

Jasmin Beverungen Jasmin Beverungen Reading time 2 minutes

Deadpool is probably the most well-known Marvel hero who loves cheesy jokes and has an annoying personality. But there was once a comic hero created by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby. He was even more unbearable than Deadpool and faced so much criticism from fans that he had to be removed from the comic.

What kind of hero is this? The Impossible Man, or Impy, hails from the planet Poppup and is a very eccentric character. 

  • He first appeared in issue 11 of the original Fantastic Four comic series. 
  • Impy is an alien with unlimited transformational abilities. He can take on any conceivable shape and defy the laws of physics.
  • He can break the fourth wall like Deadpool and communicate directly with the readers.

X-User LordAppule tweeted about a comic featuring Impy that made him laugh heartily:

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The Impossible Man is only visible to certain characters. His trademark is constantly plunging into the next chaos and causing trouble. Marvel’s goal was to attract a younger audience to comics through Impy. However, it backfired.

That is probably why The Impossible Man will never have his own film:

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Impy was temporarily banned

How did it go? The superhero’s debut was initially positively received by fans who enjoyed his absurd humor. However, most readers ultimately found him out of place. The quirky humor did not fit with the serious adventures of the Fantastic Four.

For example, The Thing struggles with post-traumatic stress disorder. Susan Storm, on the other hand, has to grapple with the trauma of her abortion. Another problem was that his supernatural abilities took the tension out of any situation.

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What was the consequence? As a result, Marvel decided to ban Impy for a while. His future was uncertain. However, over the years, Marvel loosened the ban, allowing The Impossible Man to make several guest appearances in Marvel comics.

His first appearance after the ban was in issue 21, about a year after his debut. He returned from his home planet to confront Galactus and prevent the world devourer from consuming Earth.

His selfless act brought him back to Earth, where he reappeared in supporting roles over the decades. He posed as the President of the USA or battled the Silver Surfer.

Soon there will be new comic food for Marvel fans: Iron Man will get a new series starting in October 2024, where Tony Stark has to build himself a suit: New comic about Iron Man gives Tony Stark a low-tech suit never seen in 60 years

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Pokémon GO brings one of the strongest attackers back in the Community Day Classic

Paul Kutzner Paul Kutzner Reading time 2 minutes

In Pokémon GO, the next Community Day Classic has been announced. And it can really be worth it for you.

What kind of event is this? The Community Day Classic is an event that is very similar to the regular Community Day. Here, a Pokémon is also the focus, which you can catch in very large numbers during the event.

The biggest difference is that during a Community Day Classic, a Pokémon is in focus that has already had a regular Community Day in the past.

The next Community Day Classic has now been announced. And it could be interesting for many trainers.

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Strong attacker for 2 types

Which Pokémon is it? As can be seen in a trailer on X, the Pokémon in question is Beldum. The Pokémon from the 3rd generation has the types Steel and Psychic. It can evolve into Metang and then into Metagross.

Metagross is one of the strongest monsters in Pokémon GO. While it already performs excellently as a Psychic attacker, it especially shines as a Steel attacker and is found high up on the list of best attackers in Pokémon GO.

The event is therefore the perfect opportunity to acquire one or two strong specimens and to replenish the candy supplies of the Pokémon.

When does the event take place? The event will take place on Sunday, August 18, 2024, from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM.

What bonuses are there during the event? During the event, you can look forward to the following bonuses:

  • Increased spawn rate for Beldum
  • Increased shiny chance for Beldum
  • Incense lasts for 3 hours (does not apply to adventure incense)
  • Lures last for 3 hours
  • Exclusive attack Meteor Mash when you evolve a Metagross between 2:00 PM and 7:00 PM
  • Snapshot surprises with Beldum
  • PokéStop showcases
  • Field research

If you want to use the event to add Metagross as a Steel attacker to your raid team, be sure to evolve it between 2:00 PM and 7:00 PM to get the exclusive charge attack Meteor Mash.

This attack is significantly stronger than the next best charge attack Flash Cannon. If you want access to this attack after the event, you will need to use a Charged TM.

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What do you think about this Community Day Classic? Are you looking forward to it and have you been waiting for Beldum for a long time? Or have you already collected enough in the past? Feel free to share your thoughts in the comments. If you want to know which events await you in August 2024 in Pokémon GO, we have the right overview for you.

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