In Fortnite, Battle Passes have been one of the most well-known features for many years. With a small amount of money, you can secure cosmetic items that cannot be obtained after the seasons end. Epic Games has insisted on this FOMO system for almost 7 years, but soon this may change.
What does Epic Games want to change?Battle Passes in Fortnite are tied to FOMO – the fear of missing out. For this reason, they are only temporarily active and then disappear forever into the vault. New players therefore do not have the opportunity to acquire skins from old Battle Passes.
However, this should soon come to an end. In a new blog post from Epic Games (via fortnite.com), the team talks about the plan to change the system behind future Battle Passes. They will no longer be limited, but will appear in the item shop after at least 18 months from the end of the season. How the system works and what you should know can be found here.
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No more FOMO for new Battle Passes
How will the system work? According to Epic Games, the team wants to enable players to acquire missed items and skins. Future Battle Passes after Chapter 5 Season 3 can then be offered in parts in the item shop. The items include outfits, back accessories, pickaxes, emotes, instruments, stickers, paints, loading screens, banner icons, and more.
However, the items from these Battle Passes can only reach the shop after waiting up to 18 months from the end of a Battle Pass – that is, a total of one and a half years.
Styles for items will also be offered in the shop, including quest-specific items and bonus styles.
When does the new system start? The post mentions future Battle Passes, implying that it refers to Chapter 5 Season 4.
What about Battle Passes from Chapter 1 and beyond? Unfortunately, fans who have been around for a long time but missed one or two OG seasons will miss out. Iconic skins like The Visitor, The Ice King, or Omega will remain unaffected by the change and locked behind FOMO.
What does OG mean?
OG stands for Original Gangster and describes someone in the Fortnite scene who has been there from the beginning. This player is a collector, usually possesses iconic skins like Omega or The Ice King, and shows them off in their matches.
It is surprising that Epic Games is loosening its system regarding FOMO after nearly seven years. Who knows, however, if older skins might eventually make their way into the shop for profit.
Pokémon GO is currently fully controlled by Team GO Rocket again. We have looked at which strong Pokémon you should not miss from them.
In the current event Adventure Week: Takeover, which runs until August 12, 2024, at 11:59 PM, Team GO Rocket is back in full strength. Their leader Giovanni is also present and can be challenged by you with the help of the Super Rocket Radar if you complete the appropriate special research.
The Pokémon that the villains have brought along have been rotated among the Rocket Grunts and Rocket Bosses during the event. Some of the Pokémon are really strong, so you shouldn’t miss them.
Except for Giovanni, you will also have the opportunity to find and challenge the Grunts and the Bosses after the event. However, the number of spawns is significantly increased during the event, making it much easier and faster for you to catch many Shadow Pokémon right now.
Be aware that Rocket Grunts can have different Pokémon that you can catch afterward. So there is no guarantee that you will get the Pokémon mentioned here in every battle against the respective Grunts.
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Shadow Kaumalat
Where can I find this Pokémon? Kaumalat, the small Dragon and Ground-type Pokémon from Generation 4, can currently be found with the Grunts of Team GO Rocket. You can find the monster with Rocket Grunts who say A good roar is half the victory.
Kaumalat
How strong is this Pokémon? Knakrack, the final evolution of Kaumalat, is a very strong Pokémon. It can shine as both a Dragon and a Ground attacker.
Even in the Master League, you can use Knakrack. While there are even better Pokémon here, the monster is still found at the top of the league.
Shadow Rihorn
Where can I find this Pokémon? Rihorn, the Pokémon from Generation 1 with Ground and Rock types, is also available with the Rocket Grunts. If you want to catch it, look for Grunts who say We will stomp you into the ground!.
Rihorn
How strong is this Pokémon? If you evolve Rihorn into its final form, Rihornior, you will get a strong attacker. It can be used both as a Ground and a Rock attacker and is found among the list of the strongest attackers in Pokémon GO.
However, you should not use Rihorn and its evolutions in the Battle League. There are definitely far better Pokémon here.
Shadow Quiekel
Where can I find this Pokémon? If you are looking for Quiekel, the Ground and Ice Pokémon from Generation 2, you also need to look for Rocket Grunts. If you find a Grunt saying You are walking on thin ice!, you might encounter Quiekel with this one.
Quiekel
How strong is this Pokémon? Quiekel can first evolve into Keifel and then into Mamutel. With Mamutel, you get a Pokémon that you can play as a strong Ice attacker. It can also be used as a Ground attacker.
In the Battle League, the use of Mamutel seems to be reduced. It can still be used in the Master League and can be found among the Top 50 here.
Shadow Karnimani
Where can I find this Pokémon? Karnimani, the Water starter from Generation 2, can also currently be found with the Grunts of Team GO Rocket. You need to find and defeat a female Grunt who says Hey, you! These waters are treacherous!.
How strong is this Pokémon? If you evolve Karnimani into its final form, Impergator, you get a strong Water attacker that still ranks among the best Water attackers today.
However, Impergator shows its true strength in the Battle League. While it plays a rather subordinate role in the Master League, it ranks 6th in the Super League and even 2nd in the Hyper League according to pvpoke.com. So it is worth catching one or more specimens.
Shadow Koknodon
Where can I find this Pokémon? Koknodon is a Rock-type Pokémon from Generation 4. If you want to catch the Shadow variant of this Pokémon, you need to complete raids during the event. You can find the monster in 1*-Shadow Raids.
How strong is this Pokémon? Rameidon, the evolution of Koknodon, is an absolute monster and a fantastic attacker. If you need a good Rock attacker, then you should definitely rely on Rameidon.
However, in the Battle League, Rameidon does not perform well. You should refrain from using it here.
Shadow Trasla
Where can I find this Pokémon? Trasla is a Pokémon that comes from Generation 3. It has the types Psychic and Fairy. You can find it with Rocket Grunts who greet you with the phrase Look how cute my Pokémon is!.
Trasla
How strong is this Pokémon? As a Fairy attacker, Guardevoir, the final evolution of Trasla, can be very impressive. While the regular form of the Pokémon is already strong, the Shadow variant is even stronger and should be present in every Fairy team.
If you want to use Guardevoir in the Battle League, you should better say goodbye to that thought. This monster cannot perform well here.
Shadow Praktibalk
Where can I find this Pokémon? Since Generation 5, there is the Fighting Pokémon Praktibalk. You can find this one for the first time with the Grunts of Team GO Rocket during this event. Pay attention to the phrase This muscular body is not just for show.
Praktibalk
How strong is this Pokémon? If you evolve Praktibalk into its final form, Meistagrif, you will get one of the strongest Fighting attackers available in Pokémon GO. If you are looking for strong attackers in this area, you should definitely catch and evolve one or more Praktibalk.
However, outside of raids, you should not plan to use Meistagrif. In the Battle League, there are definitely better alternatives that you should rely on.
Shadow Flampion
Where can I find this Pokémon? Flampion, the Fire Pokémon from Generation 5, can also be found with the Grunts of Team GO Rocket. If you are looking for it, you will find it among the Grunts that say Do you even know how hot a Pokémon’s fire breath can be?.
Flampion
How strong is this Pokémon? Although Flampivian, the evolution of Flampion, does not endure much, it is still a strong Fire attacker. The damage this Pokémon can deal is enormous.
However, Flampivian is not suitable for use in the Battle Leagues.
Shadow Cresselia
Where can I find this Pokémon? Cresselia is the new legendary Shadow Pokémon that Giovanni possesses. If you find and defeat Giovanni, you can catch the Shadow Cresselia from him.
How strong is this Pokémon? Cresselia is less suitable for use in raids. Instead, you should use this Pokémon in the Battle League. While it can already be found in the Top 25 in the Super League, it ranks 14th in the Hyper League.
However, it must be mentioned that the Shadow variant performs significantly worse than the purified version of Cresselia.
Additionally, you should use a Charged TM for the Battle League to teach Cresselia the move Grass Knot.
In addition to the aforementioned Pokémon, there are several other Shadow Pokémon that you can currently find with Team Rocket that might be worth your while.
Shadow Dratini*: Can be decently used as Shadow Dragonair in the Super League and as Shadow Dragonite in the Hyper League. The latter evolution is also in the Top 5 in the Master League and is a solid Dragon attacker. Found with Grunts who say A good roar is half the victory.
Shadow Skorgla*: Is in the Top 10 of the Super League and its evolution is also far ahead in the Hyper League. You can find the monster with Grunts who say Fight against my Flying Pokémon.
Shadow Machollo*: Evolves into Shadow Machomei and becomes a strong Fighting attacker. It is also in the Top 50 in both Super and Hyper League. Look for this monster with Grunts saying This muscular body is not just for show.
Shadow Karpador: The evolution Shadow Garados is a good Water attacker and ranks in the upper echelon of attackers in the Master League. Male Grunts who say Hey, you! These waters are treacherous! have the Pokémon.
Shadow Rotomurf: In its evolved form, Shadow Stalobor, the Pokémon can be used as a Ground and Steel attacker. If you are looking for the Pokémon, look for Grunts who say We will stomp you into the ground!.
Shadow Schilterus: Shadow Bollterus, the evolution of Shadow Schilterus, can be used very well in the Super League, although the purified variant performs even better. Can be found in 1*-Shadow Raids.
Shadow Flapteryx: Is not a strong attacker, but is debuting in this event and might therefore be interesting for collectors. Grunts saying Fight against my Flying Pokémon! may have this Pokémon.
Shadow Galapaflos: Is also not a strong Pokémon, but it is also available for the first time in the Shadow variant. Found with Grunts who say Let’s get the ball rolling.
Pokémon marked with a * can also appear as Shiny.
What do you think about the Pokémon? Which one is your personal highlight? Feel free to share your thoughts in the comments and interact with other trainers here. We also have an overview of the upcoming events in August 2024 in Pokémon GO for you.
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Black Myth: Wukong is currently the most wished-for game on Steam. Whether this hype is justified will be revealed to us upon release on August 20 – until then, we have been given one last trailer, which reveals some exciting new details.
What kind of game is this? Black Myth: Wukong is an action RPG with Souls elements, based on the novel “Journey to the West” – a classic of Chinese literature. The game is developed by the Chinese indie developer Game Science.
Players take on the role of the Chosen One, who is inspired by the Monkey King Sun Wukong. The weapon used is a combat staff, which the Chosen One can adjust to their liking.
As a shapeshifter, the Chosen One can either sneak past enemies disguised as a cicada or take on the form of defeated enemies to use their weapons and abilities in battle.
Black Myth: Wukong is set to be released on August 20, 2024, for PC and PS5. You can watch the final trailer for the most wished-for game on Steam here:
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Black Myth: Wukong: The final trailer for the action RPG from China
New enemies, transformations, and characters
What does the new trailer show? In its nearly five-minute runtime, the trailer showcases some already known fights (such as the battle against a tiger person in a pool of blood), but also many new enemies.
Among the newly introduced enemies are tree beings, a monstrous swordsman, and a living, multi-headed stone statue – the monster designs would certainly do justice to a Soulslike.
Additionally, several characters appear to be friendly towards the Chosen One – among them, one who looks like a young Buddha.
Lastly, there is also a preview of the English voiceover for the game. Alongside Chinese, it will remain the only dubbed language. Therefore, you will likely not be able to play with a German voiceover.
Trailer fuels anticipation
How are fans reacting? In the comments on YouTube, there is a lot of excitement for the game. “We are ready,” writes one user.
Another is visibly excited about the high number of unique enemies: “No matter how many trailers they release showing enemies/bosses, there are always more enemies/bosses with VERY unique designs.”
Fun fact: The singing that starts after two minutes is, as a YouTube comment correctly noted, a Buddhist mantra. Translated into German, the name of this mantra is “Rebirth in the Pure Land” – are the developers perhaps trying to convey something to us?
Epic Games made a mistake with their online shooter Fortnite that should never have happened: A skin from 2019, which was supposed to be strictly limited and available for purchase for only 3 days, has now reappeared in the shop. Those who were able to access it are now considered lucky.
It was only available for 3 days in October 2019. At the time, it was said to be an “exclusive item” that was only offered for a few days and would never be available again.
But now “The Paradigm” was available again after an update of the Fortnite cash shop.
Skins in Fortnite are cosmetic outfits that change the appearance of the character. In Fortnite, this is a big deal. Because particularly skins that not many players have, which are therefore rarely seen, appear special and attract attention. An exclusive and limited skin like The Paradigm marks its owner as a veteran who has been playing Fortnite since 2019.
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Epic Games wanted to take the skin away from players
This was Epic Games’ reaction: Epic Games noticed the mistake shortly after. They removed the skin “The Paradigm” from the shop and announced at 4 a.m. on August 7:
It was a mistake and absolutely not planned
They would take the skin away from players who purchased “The Paradigm” and refund their V-Bucks
This was to happen within a week
This was how players reacted: Epic Games’ decision led to a series of discussions among players:
It was wrong to punish players now for a mistake made by the developers. It is possible that players bought V-Bucks with real money just to get the skin – but now the money is gone.
With this action, they are punishing new players. It is a completely different game now than back in 2019. They should also reconsider what is exclusive.
Overall, the exclusivity of skins should come to an end.
Epic Games shows leniency, turns skin buyers into lucky winners
This was the outcome: Epic Games was indeed persuaded and changed its decision once again. Just an hour and a half after the original decision, they announced:
Anyone who has purchased the skin “The Paradigm” can keep it now
However, they will still receive the V-Bucks back that they paid for it
Additionally, everyone who purchased the skin in 2019 will have the option to return the skin today – but if they decide to keep the skin, they will also receive a new, exclusive variant
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Fortnite is a special game in several aspects. It often tells its story through skins or mysterious loading screens or changes in the actual game world. In 2018, they took this storytelling to the extreme by narrating a complex story solely through the loading screens: Fortnite has been telling a secret story for 2 months – barely anyone notices
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The developers of ArenaNet and publisher NCSoft have introduced the new expansion of Guild Wars 2 called “Janthir Wilds”. MeinMMO summarizes everything you need to know about the release, housing, warclaw mount, spear, versions, legendariesand beta phases.
What is Guild Wars 2: Janthir Wilds? The Asura has been out of the bag since June 4, 2024! The new expansion of Guild Wars 2 is named “Janthir Wilds” and will be released this summer. You can expect a new weapon type, a familiar mount in a fresh role, player housing, and a new adventure that takes you into the eponymous wilderness of Janthir.
Is there a trailer for Guild Wars 2: Janthir Wilds? Of course, a companion trailer was released in time for the announcement, which you can watch below. Following that, MeinMMO summarizes all the information currently known about “Janthir Wilds.”
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Guild Wars 2: Janthir Wilds – Announcement trailer introduces you to new expansion
Release Date, Price, and Versions of GW2: Janthir Wilds
When will Guild Wars 2: Janthir Wilds be released? The new expansion will be released on August 20, 2024.
How much will Guild Wars 2: Janthir Wilds cost and what versions are available? The expansion is expected to cost €24.99 for the standard version and will receive three major content updates, like its predecessor Secrets of the Obscure, which will be released between August 2024 and summer 2025.
In addition to the standard version, there will be a Deluxe Edition (just under €50) and an Ultimate Edition (just under €75), which will entice players with exclusive items. More information about the versions can be found on the official overview page of Janthir Wilds (via ArenaNet).
Do we see one of the Titans wandering through Janthir Syntri?
Those who pre-order Janthir Wilds can secure some bonus items, including a serpent’s wrath weapon set, the whispering serpent shoulder piece, the special title “Homestead Settler” for characters, a shared inventory slot, and a character upgrade to level 80.
The three planned updates are set to be released at no additional cost and will include content such as an additional map, a new 10-player raid, new rewards (including new items in the Wizard’s Vault), and a fresh PvP game mode.
Housing, Spear, Legendaries, Raid, Warclaw Mount
At the launch of Janthir Wilds, you can look forward to the following key features:
Which zones does the add-on take us to? On one side, it goes to the Lowland Coast (home of the Lowland Kodan), and on the other side, to Janthir Syntri (known for dangerous rocky coasts, mystical storms, and wandering Titans).
What do I need to know about the new mount? You can tame wild warclaws (already known from the “World vs. World” game mode) and use them as a mount to explore Janthir – the warclaw has a unique double jump ability (via guildwars2.com).
What is the new weapon? With the two-handed spear, a new weapon type for land combat is coming, with each class using the spear in their unique way. Everything you need to know about the spear weapon type can be found here:
What about new legendaries? Through the new raid content, you will earn essences that can be used to craft legendary gear – including the legendary spear and the legendary backpack, which are expected to follow with the quarterly updates for Janthir Wilds.
From the beginning, we wanted to combine many of the points that have been on our wish list and that of our community for years. With Janthir Wilds, we show that we remain highly motivated to surprise and delight our players while simultaneously enhancing the gameplay of Guild Wars 2 in unexpected ways and supporting game modes for both the cooperative and competitive community.
Josh Davis, Game Director of Guild Wars 2, in the official announcement
The Story of Janthir Wilds
The story of the new expansion follows the events of Secrets of the Obscure. Together with the Astral Guardians and a council from Tyria’s nations, you will travel to Janthir to make contact with the Lowland Kodan. There, you will uncover the secrets of a magical threat that is causing chaos in the depths of the wilderness.
Perhaps the previously mentioned Titans wandering through Janthir Syntri have something to do with the threat. The official announcement states that they represent a mystical and unfathomable riddle in this unexplored region of Tyria.
Beta of Janthir Wilds
As part of the announcement, the developers of Guild Wars 2 revealed that an open beta phase is planned from June 27 to June 30, which anyone interested can participate in, as long as they have an account for the MMORPG. During this test, for example, you could try out the new spear with various classes.
Based on feedback from testers, the developers have already announced adjustments to the spear skills of various classes, which will be implemented by the launch of the expansion (via guildwars2.com).
Will there be another beta for Janthir Wilds? Further beta tests before the release are not planned.
Guild Wars 2 – Platforms: Game Pass, Epic Games Store, Steam
On which platforms can I play Guild Wars 2? New is the information that you will be able to acquire the base game as well as the expansions of Guild Wars 2 later this summer for the first time through the Epic Games Store. A specific date for this has not yet been announced.
Alternatively, you can continue to enjoy the MMORPG via Steam or the standalone launcher. Or you can use NVIDIA’s cloud gaming service: GeForce NOW (via guildwars2.com). Guild Wars 2 is not part of the Xbox Game Pass game library. Additionally, there is currently no console version of the online role-playing game.
As part of the MeinMMO theme week for the MMORPG genre, you voted in June for the best online role-playing games of all time for PC and console. Guild Wars 2 made it to the podium, ahead of the strong competition from The Elder Scrolls Online, SWTOR, The Lord of the Rings Online, and Dark Age of Camelot. Only WoW and Final Fantasy XIV received more votes. Here is the extensive survey results for the best MMORPG of all time.
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The Big Bang Theory shows the world of the well-known nerds who must also exist outside of their sciences. Over the course of the series, Howard and Raj also became increasingly important. But shortly before filming began, the actor who played Raj was simply fired. The show’s creator, Chuck Lorre, did not like that at all.
Who is Chuck Lorre? Chuck Lorre is a TV producer known as the creator of many series responsible for numerous comedy successes. Among his greatest successes are Roseanne,Two and a Half Men, and The Big Bang Theory.
He is often involved in casting as well. Shortly before filming of The Big Bang Theory, the actor who played Raj was simply fired. Without informing Lorre. However, he wanted him so badly that he advocated for him.
Why was Kunal Nayyar fired shortly before shooting? The group of nerds includes Howard, Leonard, and Sheldon, but also Raj. From the beginning, Raj has been played by Kunal Nayyar. However, shortly before the first filming, the actor was simply fired, as told in the book The Big Bang Theory: The Definitive, Inside Story of the Epic Hit Series.
Lorre recounts in the book how a manager at the production studio decided that Nayyar was not right for the role, and that they should recast it. Lorre and Nayyar himself were not informed at all. (via TVLine)
When Lorre found out, he was furious. He allegedly called the responsible parties and said: You can’t fire him. I cast him, I believe in him, I will take responsibility for this decision. He is my man. Lorre also spoke with Nayyar himself. He assured him that it was nonsense that he was not on board.
Lorre was able to assert himself, and Nayyar remained Raj until the end of the series with season 12.
How did Nayyar find out that he might be fired? Nayyar apparently learned through a news website that he was somehow fired. It was reported that his co-stars flew to New York for a presentation. However, he knew nothing about it. As Fandomwire reports, Nayyar had to live with the uncertainty for over a month about whether he still had the job. However, due to Lorre’s efforts, he was able to remain Raj.
Escape from Tarkov accidentally deleted the progress of many players. Instead of a restoration, there is compensation.
What’s happening with Escape from Tarkov? Escape from Tarkov announced on the evening of August 7th on X.com that game profile data was lost due to a malfunction.
The developers also wrote that it is not possible to restore profiles in a short time and that the affected players would receive a “proportional compensation”. This has already been sent out.
The lost data is primarily about the game progress: for example, collected weapons and gear, saved money (rubles), and progress with the traders. Achievements and in-game statistics are not affected.
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What kind of compensation is this? The developers announced on X.com that the compensation had already been sent out during the night. Some players then shared screenshots of the contents of the compensation.
Here you can see one of those screenshots on X.com:
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The image shows around 45 million rubles, various key cards, as well as weapons, vests, and ammunition, and more in the player’s stash. He also mentions that all skills are leveled to 45.
Another user adds on Reddit that in addition to all skills at max level, he also has trader reputation at the highest level. He also possesses the various key cards and a lot of money.
Some players sharply criticize the accidental deletion of progress on social networks despite the compensation. Some also write that the developers could just bring the wipe forward since many players’ progress is already gone.
If you are not in the mood for Escape from Tarkov right before the next wipe and are looking for an alternative, we can show you various games on MeinMMO that you might enjoy and that are available on Steam: 7 games on Steam that you should play if you like Escape from Tarkov
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A mouse in the PC attracts not only numerous typists but also many comedians, while the user probably has a real problem.
How does the mouse get into the PC? We do not know. Reddit user sow_zom posted the following photo in the subreddit /pcmasterrace without providing further details. But probably the warm environment attracted the little creature, and an open drive bay or an open slot provided access – or the PC was open on one side anyway.
The “TUF Gaming” mouse on the motherboard. Image source: Reddit, sow-zom
Is a mouse in the PC a problem? Yes, it is. A mouse can cause mischief in a (running) PC in two main ways.
Its urine should never come into contact with powered parts.
Its teeth find cables an easy victim for plenty of chewing fun.
Both would likely cause lasting damage to hardware or data. If it is in the computer while it is turned off, it is likely that any long-term damage can still be averted. The recommended order of actions would be:
Turn off the power, either at the power supply or just unplug it.
Remove the mouse.
Check all cables for bite marks.
Clean feces and urine from the device with a soft brush and alcohol.
This and another step have also been suggested by several users under the post. Beyond the PC, the Reddit user should probably also worry about the whole house and everything in it. Because mice rarely appear alone, but rather in dozens.
If a rodent is found in an electronic device, how many of its parents, siblings, or children may have made themselves comfortable in the pantry far away from food supplies?
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A mouse, a thousand jokes
Far more numerous than helpful tips, comments of all other kinds – mainly intended to be funny – have accumulated under the search for advice. We have some of the best specimens here for you, enjoy.
“My God, a TUF Gaming Mouse” [looks where the mouse is sitting]. – mlnhead
“The mouse has to be on your desk, not on the motherboard.” – Dahliaxvx
“Throw a cat in.” – SNENS1999
“Turn off mouse acceleration, then you can catch it.” – Riot55
“I prefer mice from Logitech” – SiNiiSTERx
“Install Python [a programming language], that will take care of it for you.” – alogbetweentworocks
“You lost a PC and gained a friend.” – JmanDev2
“Uninstall cheese.exe and update cat.dll.” – NeKakOpEenMuts
“Looks good. Seems no Intel chip of the 13th or 14th generations [reference to current crash and voltage issues with newer Intel CPUs].” – Spoksparkare
“Your mouse is missing RGB. 0 out of 10 points.” – Spompoflex
“Leave it, buy a new PC. It is now its house.” – Comprehensive_Ship42
Regularly, many curious stories from the world of computer hardware can be found on Reddit, like the one above or linked here. On MeinMMO, we also reported on a user who grabbed a screwdriver due to problems with his RTX 4090. In the end, the answer was found exactly in what he did not discover there, as something essential was forgotten in the factory.
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Satoru Gojo is known as the strongest Jujutsu sorcerer in Jujutsu Kaisen. His very existence ensures that the attacks from curse spirits are kept in check. The author of the manga, Gege Akutami, recently answered 33 questions about the fan-favorite, revealing more about his past.
What did he reveal about Satoru Gojo? In Jujutsu Kaisen, there is an entire arc that revolves around Gojo’s school days. In this storyline, his sunglasses are a distinctive trademark of him. Later he replaced the sunglasses with an eye patch.
As Akutami clarifies, Gojo has to cover his eyes because he possesses a ability called “Six Eyes.” This ability allows him to use the Limitless technique, which manipulates space on an atomic level.
The X account Go_Jover summarized the questions that Akutami answered:
There have been some troubles with Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 in recent months and years. Now, testers have been invited to a demo, and many concerns have been brushed aside. The almost unanimous opinion: Space Marine 2 conveys exactly what Warhammer 40k is supposed to be.
Fans have been quite skeptical so far: After a delay in 2023, the game is now set to be released on September 9, 2024. The open beta has even been canceled, which many saw as a bad sign.
Then the entire game was leaked and some players have played it. Although the version was incomplete, players, as well as official testers now, are excited.
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Warhammer 40k: Space Marine 2 shows you the Tyranids
Here’s what the first reports say: Some journalists and experts have already had access to a demo of Space Marine 2. Almost everywhere it is said: The game is wonderful, at least for the few hours that could be played.
According to PCGamer: The feeling of Warhammer 40k is captured incredibly well in Space Marine 2. You feel like the literal Übermensch, who appears as a giant in power armor to every normal person, while also having the bitter, ironic humor of the Warhammer universe. Space Marine 2 is “even more authentic to the Warhammer 40,000 universe than the first game.”
Colleague Dimitry Halley from GameStar is also excited as a fan of Warhammer and shooters. For him, the strong points are:
The story, which takes place 100 years after the first part. You will find out what happened to Titus during his captivity and torture. Chaos apparently plays a central role.
The gameplay, perhaps the most important point of the game. Different versions of bolters provide different playstyles, swords are used for parrying. A special highlight: The executions, similar to Doom.
The visuals and performance, which are said to stand out significantly from the 2023 test. Space Marine 2 runs “with my GeForce RTX 3080 […] in WQHD Ultrawide at almost maximum details butter-smooth above 60 frames” and without technical issues.
In his conclusion, Dimitry writes: “Space Marine 2 has the potential to become the best 40K game since Dawn of War 2. And that means something, especially since the quality of Warhammer games has noticeably increased in recent years. Please don’t mess this up.” You can find the full preview report of Space Marine 2 on GameStar here.
Here is the test video from GameStar:
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However, the tests still reveal a few points of criticism. The variety in combat is still somewhat lacking. There are different weapons, but not enough to really offer diversity.
Additionally, ammunition is heavily limited. You have to constantly pay attention to your bolter ammunition while fighting about three dozen Tyranids and a Carnifex for survival. Here, at least PCGamer is still hoping for improvement by the release.
However, a special treat is the coop mode. Here you can complete missions with two others that you assign to another team as Titus in singleplayer. The coop missions contain even more tactical depth.
The individual classes are supposed to stand out significantly from each other and especially from the “Swiss Army knife” Titus. However, the game does not come close to the variety and tactical gameplay of Left 4 Dead at least in the demo. However, the coop mode seems like a good thing in general for shooter fans: Space Marine 2 looks like a good coop shooter – even if you are not a Warhammer fan
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After the excitement surrounding Bungie’s layoffs has calmed down and everything is slowly returning to normal, Sony has now briefly talked about the situation concerning the Destiny developer.
Where does the information come from? In a meeting, Sony revealed its consolidated financial results. In the video on irwebmeeting.com, Hiroki Totoki, the head of Sony, discusses various products and the company’s finances – including Bungie.
Many developers went anonymously to news sites and revealed insider information about the dilemma. An official clarification on what will happen to Bungie in the future has been lacking, apart from a letter from Bungie CEO Pete Parson – until now. The head of Sony has now revealed why Bungie was treated this way.
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Bungie shows the future of Destiny 2 after The Final Shape in the new trailer
“We need to improve the efficiency of the company”
What did Sony say about “Bungie”? During the Sony Group Corporation’s Q1 FY2024 conference, the topic of Bungie came up again.
In this context, Hiroki Totoki clarified why Bungie had to undergo these restructuring: “This restructuring is about costs, structure, and optimizing the portfolio. Those are the goals. At the same time, we need to improve the efficiency of the company.”
It is therefore clear that Bungie has not been efficiently managing its company. Many fans are also wondering where Sony’s money has gone, while the developers’ output for Destiny 2 has been minimal.
The focus has shifted: While Bungie was working on various projects before falling into Sony’s grasp to diversify its portfolio, the situation has now changed. According to Hiroki Totoki himself, Bungie’s focus is now solely on Destiny 2 and Marathon. Other Bungie games have either been canceled or taken over by Sony.
The role-playing game hit Baldur’s Gate 3 has a variety of different endings, some of which can be more or less favorable. However, one ending is so rare that only a handful of players have actually seen it.
Where does the information come from? On August 3, 2024, the complete release of Baldur’s Gate 3 celebrated its first anniversary. On August 7, a series of statistics were shared on the official X account of the role-playing game that provided insights into player decisions over the past year.
Attention Spoilers: If you want to experience Lae’zel’s endings for yourself, you probably shouldn’t read any further.
Even during the release weekend, Larian published exciting statistics:
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Baldur’s Gate 3 was played for approximately 1,225 years in the first release weekend – Exciting facts and figures
Only a handful of players wanted to take this path
What kind of ending is it? This refers to a possible ending of the origin character Lae’zel. If you take on the role of the Githyanki and reach the end of the game, you can choose to end your character’s life and thus your playthrough after being rejected by the Githyanki queen Vlaakith.
This ending, which Gamesradar reports was only added to the game in January 2024, was achieved by only 34 players according to Larian. And that’s out of the millions of players who have immersed themselves in the role-playing game.
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Why is this ending so rare? Several factors play into this. Statistics show that only 7% of players chose an origin character as their avatar – the overwhelming majority opted to create their own character.
While Larian only reveals the top 3 of the selected origin characters – Astrion, Gale, and Shadowheart – it seems that Lae’zel had a rather difficult standing among players from the beginning. Therefore, it can be assumed that only a relatively small number of players even took on the role of the Githyanki.
Then you also have to reach the end of the game.
How do you unlock the ending? The goal of the Githyanki is ascension, a euphemistic term for being consumed by Vlaakith – which Lae’zel herself does not know. To gain the queen’s favor, you must first follow her plan to kill Orpheus.
However, in order for Lae’zel to be denied the ascension, you should make a last-minute withdrawal and spare Orpheus after all. Then you only need to reach Vlaakith, get a rejection from her, and then end your playthrough, which at that point can easily exceed 100 hours, in a dramatic fashion with a suicide.
This path is certainly not guaranteed, especially since the ending appears to be so rare that there is no proper guide for it. If you happen to be one of the few players who have actually seen the ending, feel free to let us know in the comments.
The new season in Pokémon GO is approaching. The first important dates are already known.
When does the new season in Pokémon GO start? The next season in Pokémon GO is expected to start on September 3, 2024, at 10:00 AM local time. This is when the current season, “Heavenly Teamwork,” ends.
Until then, there are still a few events in August planned, but the first dates for the time from September are now known as well.
We will summarize them here for you.
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Heavenly teamwork in Pokémon GO – a new season begins
7 dates for September, October, November in Pokémon GO known
Which dates are known? These include new Community Day dates, as well as dates for Raid days. Exact details are not yet known, but you should mark these dates down.
Community Days: The Community Days of the new season will take place on:
September 14, 2024
October 5, 2024
November 10, 2024
Notably: In the new season, there apparently won’t be a “Community Day Classic” bringing back an old favorite monster. At least, this is still missing from the list.
However, a bonus Community Day Classic featuring Tanhel was just announced for August 18, after there was actually already one with Feurigel on June 22 in this season. It is possible that the Tanhel Day will replace the C-Day Classic of the upcoming season.
Further dates: Four more dates have been announced. They are:
A Raid day on September 8
A research day on September 22
Another Raid day on October 12
A Catching Technique event on October 19
Here, one can only speculate about what awaits us. It’s notable that the first Raid day comes right at the start of the season, on September 8.
After content related to the Dynamax phenomenon was recently discovered, many now hope that this feature will be introduced in the new season. It is conceivable that it will be presented immediately at the start of the season during a Raid day. But: This is currently just speculation.
A little clearer is the “Catching Technique” event, as it has occurred before. For example, during the winter 2023 edition, players were able to catch various ice Pokémon with an increased shiny chance. Similar variations have also occurred in the past for fighting or ghost Pokémon.
Additionally, the event provided XP bonuses for particularly good throws. It is quite possible that this year’s event will play out in a similar way. As soon as there is more information on this, we will keep you updated!
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The Steam hit Balatro, although inspired by Poker, is never intended to become a real gambling game. The developer is now ensuring that the game will not fall into the wrong hands even after his death.
What game is it about? The card game Balatro was one of the big surprise hits on Steam in spring 2024. It is based on Poker and is categorized under the genre of Roguelike Deckbuilders. Balatro was developed by a single person who even quit his job for it.
The developer has apparently invested part of the revenue in lawyers to ensure that his work never falls into the wrong hands.
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Trailer for the roguelike poker game Balatro by LocalThunk
Developer Takes a Strong Stance
What did the developer stipulate? The developer, who remains anonymous and appears online only under the name “LocalThunk,” announced on August 6, 2024, via X that he included Balatro in his last will.
The programmer stipulated in his will that the IP may never be sold or licensed to a gambling company or casino, even after his death. This is to prevent Balatro from ever becoming a “real gambling game”.
LocalThunk responded to a post that jokingly proposed the “conspiracy theory” that Balatro is secretly a military project (“PsyOp”) to lure younger generations into casinos.
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In a comment, the developer mentioned that he had already received offers in recent months to license the Balatro IP, presumably to release gambling games like slot machines or video poker designed in the style of the game (via X).
With the help of the Dragon Balls, death in the eponymous anime is no longer a big deal. Once Son-Goku, Vegeta, and the other Z-Warriors die in battle, they are resurrected by Shenlong or another powerful dragon. However, there is an MMO that deals with the final death of the two.
What kind of game is this? The spiritual predecessor to Dragon Ball Xenoverse was Dragon Ball Online. The game launched as a free-to-play MMORPG in 2010. But three years later, the servers were shut down and the developer was dissolved. In the meantime, there is a fan project with private servers that has revived the title as Dragon Ball Online Global.
Dragon Ball Online took place in the year 1000, approximately 216 years after the victory over Majin Boo.
The player takes on the role of a character who is sucked into the current timeline through a time rift. In the MMORPG, several characters from the Dragon Ball anime and manga appear.
Mira and Towa, two characters designed specifically for the game, want to conquer the Earth. They receive help from Frieza and the Red Ribbon Army.
Akira Toriyama, the creator of Dragon Ball, was responsible for the character designs.
As in other MMORPGs, we ran through the game world with our character. The tasks included searching for the Dragon Balls, training, and interacting with NPCs and other players.
Players followed a story that does not belong to the official canon of Dragon Ball. However, players could learn what actually happened to Son-Goku and Vegeta when they finally died and could no longer be resurrected.
The anime almost found an end as well:
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Dragon Ball: This is what the Z in the title stands for
Son-Goku and Vegeta killed each other
How did they die? In the year 801, Son-Goku and Vegeta left the Earth. Goku realized that he had little time left to live. Therefore, he challenged Vegeta to a final duel in which the Saiyans could give it their all.
Their battle was so intense that they killed each other in an explosion. Their death, which was likely caused by numerous energy attacks, could still be seen on Earth as a supernova several years later.
Does that fit the anime? The MMORPG dealt with an alternative timeline that has nothing to do with the official manga and anime. In the manga, Son-Goku is far from dead. Although Dragon Ball GT is also not part of the official story, Son-Goku was still alive in the year 889.
However, many fans in the Reddit forum believe that the death would perfectly fit Son-Goku and Vegeta. User Windstorm72 particularly loves all the lore that was told in Dragon Ball Online. User oddyholi thinks that the story should end exactly that way.
There are also some dissenting voices: Commentator sdwoodchuck, for example, is not a big fan of the rivalry between Goku and Vegeta. He would have preferred a different death.
If you want to explore the story for yourself, you can settle for the unofficial fan project Dragon Ball Online Global.
Simple, inconspicuous things can hold great value for people. This is illustrated by the story of Reddit user Striking-Food-9492, who has kept a letter from his father in his inventory in World of Warcraft for 15 years.
What is behind the letter? On Reddit, Striking-Food-9492 recounts that his father passed away from a motor neuron disease (MND, via wikipedia.org) 15 years ago. At the time, the son was eleven years old.
In this context, World of Warcraft holds a special place for Striking-Food-9492 because he played the MMORPG “the whole time” with his father. Additionally, just before the illness became so severe that his father could no longer play, he wrote a short letter to him in WoW.
On the “blank piece of paper,” only a few words are written: “I love you, son – Dad xxx.”
Striking-Food-9492 continues that this letter has been in his inventory for 15 years. Whenever he logs in and opens his character’s bags, his gaze first falls on the inconspicuous item.
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It’s difficult to verify this story from a distance. Ultimately, however, that only plays a minor role. What is essential is that Striking-Food-9492 has touched part of the Reddit community with his lines and the WoW screenshot. Over 9,100 upvotes and almost 300 comments confirm that.
How does the community react? Some Reddit users thank the WoW player for sharing the memory.
AJ2698 writes (via Reddit): “Damn, bro… I appreciate you sharing this with us.”
baZzSucht adds (via Reddit): “That’s a great memory. May he rest in peace.”
bringtimetravelback thanks (via Reddit): “I’m really sorry, OP. That’s a beautiful memory and a lovely thing you’ve got there. Really.”
Want to shift your thoughts? Here’s the new trailer for WoW – The War Within:
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WoW: The War Within – Shadows Beneath the Surface
Other users are inspired by Striking-Food-9492’s openness and share their own memories or comparable fates.
moviejack writes (via Reddit): “This reminds me of my father. I don’t have a letter from him, but a Game Master was kind enough to transfer one of his characters to my account. Every time I play his character, it’s as if he’s still alive in this world.”
EvanandBunky suffered a major loss as well (via Reddit): “Oh man, I lost my father around the same time. I lived with him while I was in college, played WoW seven days a week […]. He enjoyed watching me play but knew it wasn’t a good idea to interrupt me (I mostly played PvP), so he would just kiss me on the head when he walked through the house. One morning, he complained about headaches, and a few hours later he died of a brainstem stroke.”
These sad memories do not go unnoticed by the community.
FlavourHD expresses his emotions (via Reddit): “It’s not me who cries, but you :’)”
Poringosa empathizes (via Reddit): “It’s a terrible day for rain.”
A Reddit user notes that the contents of his WoW letters disappeared after a few years (via Reddit). Therefore, Striking-Food-9492 is advised to print the letter and keep it physically somewhere.
Since August 6, 2024, Season 5 of Diablo 4 is playable, and as typical for many seasons, not everything went smoothly this time either. A bug has provided a huge advantage for players. Blizzard is now explaining what caused this. A new Unique is to blame.
What bug is it about? A bug in Diablo 4 allowed players to gain millions of EXP when defeating certain Stronghold bosses. Games Radar reports, for example, about a player who defeated the boss Nilcar and jumped from level 29 to level 63.
Other players also showed enormous jumps, which can only stem from several million experience points. However, players could not reliably replicate the bug. Initially, it was believed that it was due to the Hunter, as the many EXP jumps primarily occurred with this class.
The suspicion is at least not entirely wrong. As Blizzard has now finally confirmed, a new Hunter Unique is responsible for the bug, namely Umbracrux, one of the new Uniques from Season 5.
You can see new Season content here:
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Diablo 4: Developers offer insight into the Season of the Infernal Hordes
A new Unique is to blame
What is Umbracrux supposed to do? Normally, the dagger spawns a Totem when you activate a deception ability. If you attack the Totem, a certain amount of damage is redirected from the Totem to nearby enemies. This counts as a trap skill.
However, if you had equipped the weapon, the bug that caused the millions of EXP could be triggered. A Community Manager from Blizzard posted this in the official forum. Apparently, the problem relates to the weapon’s ability and the Totem, as the weapon itself is not disabled, only the skill.
You can still find and equip the Unique, but the associated skill with the Shadow Totem is currently not activated. A fix is being worked on and the ability will be activated again when the bug is fixed.
It’s not the first bug in a new season. Diablo regularly has issues with bugs and glitches, especially at the start of a new season. At least a few players can consider themselves lucky to have skipped much of the leveling process. If you also want to level up quickly without a bug, this guide will help you: Diablo 4: Leveling quickly in Season 5 – Leveling Guide up to Level 100.
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Team GO Rocket returns to Pokémon GO and takes over an event. Their boss even has a new, legendary Crypto-Pokémon for you.
What kind of event is this? Since August 2, 2024, the Adventure Week has been running in Pokémon GO. Team GO Rocket is now entering the event and bringing some changes with them. The fun will continue until August 12, 2024, at 11:59 PM.
In addition to some new Crypto-Pokémon that you can find with the Rocket Grunts starting August 8, Giovanni is also returning. And he brings a new, legendary Crypto-Pokémon with him.
You can also use the event to apply a Charge TM to your Crypto-Pokémon, allowing you to exchange the Charge Move Frustration for another Charge Move.
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Heavenly teamwork in Pokémon GO – a new season begins
Adventure Week: Takeover – All Content
What kind of new, legendary Pokémon is this? At the start of the event, you will receive a new, free Special Research. In this, you can receive a Super Rocket Radar that allows you to track down and challenge Giovanni. You have until September 3, 2024, at 9:59 AM to complete the Special Research.
This time, he will have the legendary Crypto-Pokémon Cresselia with him. If you defeat him, you can catch the Pokémon and add it to your collection.
What other new Crypto-Pokémon are there? There will be three Pokémon that will be available as Crypto-Pokémon for the first time starting with the event. These are Praktibalk, Galapaflos, and Flapteryx.
Practibalk could be particularly interesting. The regular form of the Pokémon is among the best Fighting attackers and thus can also be found in the list of best attackers in Pokémon GO. The Crypto variant will probably rank even above the regular form.
What raids are there in the event? You can also find, challenge, and catch some Crypto-Pokémon in raids during the event.
1*-Crypto-Raids:
Crypto-Voltilamm
Crypto-Felino
Crypto-Koknodon
Crypto-Schilterus
3*-Crypto-Raids:
Crypto-Blanas
Crypto-Voltenso
Crypto-Vibrava
5*-Crypto-Raids:
Crypto-Lugia* (only on Saturday, August 10, 2024, and Sunday, August 11, 2024)
With a bit of luck, you can also encounter Crypto-Lugia in its Shiny form.
What bonuses are there in the event? There will also be bonuses during the event that will be active until the end of the event.
Team GO Rocket appears more frequently in balloons and in PokéStops
The Charge Move Frustration can be forgotten by using a Charge TM
What other content is there in the event? Additionally, you can look forward to the following content in the event:
Field Research tasks that bring you Mysterious Components, Charge and Instant TMs
PokéStop showcases with event Pokémon
Additionally, you can buy a Rocket Bundle for $9.99 (about €10) in the Pokémon GO web store. Here you will receive seven Rocket Radars, Premium Battle Passes, Hyper Balls, and silver Pinap Berries.
In the in-game shop, there is also a bundle that you can purchase for 315 PokéCoins. Here you will receive an Incubator, a Rocket Radar, and a Premium Battle Pass.
What do you think about the event? Are you excited about the new Pokémon or the possibility to forget Frustration on your Crypto-Pokémon? Feel free to share your opinion in the comments. If you want to know what else is coming this month, take a look at our overview of the events in August 2024 in Pokémon GO.
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Almost everyone uses Steam, Epic, or another software. But which platform is the best? MeinMMO presents a ranking of the most important platforms.
How did our ranking come about? For our ranking, we gathered all significant platforms and then voted internally within the editorial team on the different platforms. Our ranking is derived from this data and is therefore reliable.
We deliberately did not include pure key seller shops, such as Gamesplanet or Humble Bundle, in the list, as it would have overwhelmed the selection. Although Humble Bundle also offers DRM-free options, it does not provide a dedicated client or other features.
8th Place: Ubisoft Connect (formerly: Uplay)
Company: Ubisoft | Security: 2FA with email or phone number | Download link
Pros
Loyalty point system (UC Units)
Achievements and cloud saves
Cons
Aggressive self-promotion
Compatibility issues with Steam
Faulty authentication of game licenses
No community features like reviews, guides, or discussions
Only Ubisoft games
Strengths: Ubisoft Connect is the platform of the French company Ubisoft. It distributes all its games through this software. In addition to a shop and a library, achievements and cloud saves are integrated for certain games. Games can be installed and updated relatively easily through it.
Additionally, Ubisoft+ offers a paid subscription that allows you to play all Ubisoft games at no extra cost.
There is also a loyalty system: For certain achievements or purchases, you receive so-called Ubisoft Connect units (formerly: Uplay units), which you can use for a discount coupon in the in-house shop. You can redeem 100 points for a 10% discount.
Weaknesses: Ubisoft requires Ubisoft Connect for all its games. This regularly leads to chaotic conditions and compatibility issues with Steam. There are also sometimes severe problems with the authentication of game licenses, which are not recognized correctly at times.
Ubisoft Connect also relies on aggressive advertising for its own products after starting the client and after finishing games. Some acquaintances report that some payment options only partially or not at all work through Ubisoft Connect.
Ubisoft has undermined its own loyalty system by introducing an expiration date for Uplay units. Saving up for a discount coupon over the years is only partially possible now.
On reddit, some complain that you always had to grant admin rights multiple times when starting Ubisoft Connect. We could confirm the problem in the editorial team.
Ubisoft Connect does not offer community features like reviews, guides, or discussions. Additionally, Ubisoft shut down the official forums on April 25, 2023, and now only offers a Discord group.
7th Place: EA App (formerly: Origin)
Company: Electronic Arts | Security: 2FA with email | Download link
Pros
Achievements
Basic profile features
Cons
Compatibility issues with Steam
Faulty licenses
Double installation when using Game Pass and Steam
Not very intuitive interface
Strengths: The EA App is the official software from Electronic Arts. In the EA App, you can buy games; otherwise, it is mandatory for all EA games, regardless of which platform you buy on.
The EA App offers a shop, a library, and internal achievements. Basic profile features (like comparing with friends) are also included.
EA offers two paid subscription models for games, EA Play and EA Play Pro, which allow you to play many EA games at no extra cost.
Weaknesses: The EA App struggles with compatibility issues with other platforms like Steam. Players report faulty licenses or that their game does not start through Steam because the EA App is not running smoothly.
If you use Game Pass and Steam, multiple versions of the EA App are installed simultaneously instead of using the same installation.
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Nicolas Cage is now known for many eccentric roles. He played a pig farmer, a serial killer, or simply himself. In 2023, he portrayed one of the most famous characters of all time, namely Dracula. For his co-star, it was one of the best experiences of his career. Unfortunately, the film failed to convince the audience.
What is the film Renfield about? Renfield, played by Nicholas Hoult, is the right hand of the great Dracula. For decades, he has had to bring prey to the vampire. Now, the two live in a big city, and Renfield has long been plagued by his conscience. In a self-help group, Renfield realizes that he wants more from life, but for that, he must escape the clutches of his master.
The role of the great Dracula is taken on by Nicolas Cage, who once again slips into a bizarre role and visibly enjoys it. Unfortunately, the film could not spark the interest of the viewers. According to IMDb, the film cost 65 million dollars (about 60 million euros). The film has only grossed 26.5 million dollars (about 24 million euros) worldwide. This is a pretty poor result.
As Nicholas Hoult revealed in an interview, the film showed him what a great actor Nicolas Cage is.
Renfield – Trailer for the brutal comedy with Nicolas Cage
What does Nicholas Hoult say about Cage? In the interview format Inside of You on YouTube, Nicholas Hoult is asked what it was like to work with Nicolas Cage. Nicholas Hoult explains how it was one of the best experiences of his life because Cage is just really good.
He is simply the best. He cares so much and brings a lot of energy. […] I couldn’t speak more highly of him regarding his preparation, what energy he brings to the set, and how much fun it is to be in scenes with him.
He also talks about the moment when he saw Nicolas Cage in full Dracula costume. He describes it as bizarre, but also genius. It was just the best time for him on set. At the end of the section, he is also asked about his favorite Nicolas Cage movie. For Nicholas Hoult, it is Adaptation – The Orchid Thief.
Anyone who wants to catch up on Renfield can currently do so on WOW. It’s definitely worth it just for Cage’s performance.
Nicolas Cage had an interesting career. He appeared in countless films and tried his hand at classic action movies, comedies, and thrillers. He also participated in franchises like Ghost Rider. In between, he also appeared in many low-budget productions, many of which went straight to DVD. However, he has had his most exciting roles in recent years.
