The first new heroine of the Steam hit The First Descendant is finally playable, reminds fans of Guitar Hero

David U. David U. Reading time 2 minutes

The First Descendant has received its first new descendant since release with Luna. Her playstyle resembles Guitar Hero.

Who is the new heroine? Luna is the new support descendant of The First Descendant. She is both a soldier and a singer. With her musical abilities, Luna can support her teammates on the battlefield. She was introduced with the Patch 1.0.5.

If you haven’t played Luna yet, feel free to check out the first gameplay trailer:

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The First Descendant shows the skills of the new descendant Luna in the gameplay trailer

Why does Luna remind of Guitar Hero? Luna relies on music. One of her abilities is called Stage Presence. When you activate this ability, Luna’s weapon transforms into her unique synthesizer pistol. With the synthesizer pistol, you need to shoot or use skills in time with the music.

This looks like Guitar Hero: Symbols move along a track on your screen from bottom to top, and when these symbols are in your crosshair, you need to shoot or use the desired skill. If you miss the timing when using a skill, the skill fails and the cooldown is activated.

When you shoot or use a skill with the synthesizer pistol in time, it also increases Luna’s inspiration level. When the maximum is reached, a skill can be used in an enhanced variant.

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Many players are currently sharing their detailed impressions of the new heroine.

What are players saying about the newest descendant? Luna has a special playstyle that requires you to pay attention to many things at once to use her abilities efficiently. Timing can become difficult, especially in a boss fight. Many fans have mixed opinions and wish for adjustments.

  • “I think the rhythm element is fine, but the penalties need to be removed. […] Removing penalties reduces the pressure to play the mini-game well and allows for aggressive shooting when necessary.” (via reddit)
  • “[…] The multitasking is real. Avoid mistakes, position yourself, fight enemies to be as efficient as possible, activate the aura when you can, and pray that you are not too far from the others, all while I play ‘Guitar Hero’.” (via reddit)
  • “I don’t see her in the meta […] Even if all other characters are better for their roles, I will use her because she is the most fun. However, I understand why people don’t like her[…]” (via reddit)

The main criticism of Luna for many players is that she requires too much attention to various aspects during a battle: your positioning, the position of your teammates, the rhythm… this does not suit every player.

If you are looking for a strong build that is well-suited for farming and whose gameplay does not consist of rhythmic key combinations, you might be interested in Ajax’s build: The First Descendant: Ajax player destroys enemies by continuously bouncing – Creates a strong build for farming

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Fans are glad that not so many Destiny developers were fired, but the reality looks different

Christos Tsogos Christos Tsogos Reading time 3 minutes

The news is out: Bungie is not doing well. Many positions have been cut and projects shelved, but what does it look like on the Destiny front? Pete Parsons, the CEO of the studio, claims to have retained 850 developers and in this security, the fans of the loot shooter find comfort, but the truth is different.

What have I missed? This time, nothing in Destiny, but a lot at Bungie. The studio is facing major restructuring. 450 employees have been let go – either fired or reassigned to other teams. Many Bungie projects have been cut, and the focus will now be exclusively on Marathon and Destiny 2.

According to Pete Parsons, the CEO of Bungie, however, a large part of the developers has been retained. Only a few teams were affected, but with the capacity they still have, they can manage Destiny 2 and Marathon.

Fans are trying to comfort themselves with this knowledge and hope that Destiny 2 can still continue to exist. However, when looking at the developers actually laid off by Bungie, the future of the loot shooter does not look promising.

Will there still be a future after these events?

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The key figures of Destiny have been fired

What have fans discovered? While a large portion of fans on Reddit are trying to feel happy that not many Destiny developers were supposedly affected, one user summarized which employees were actually affected by the layoffs. The following are known:

Their contribution is nonsense. Just from Twitter people who work at Bungie, I have seen that more than 12 positions related to Destiny have been cut so far. This is my ongoing list:

according to Reddit user ColonialDagger

All these links lead you to the statements from the developers who were laid off. Pete Parsons was right, many leading figures have been affected, but they were also responsible for important things in the loot shooter.

Key staff for audio and the story of Destiny 2 were victims of the debacle – who were even involved in the success of The Final Shape. Also, well-known veterans like Luke Smith and Mark Noseworthy of Destiny, who have been involved from the beginning, are no longer at Bungie.

One could argue that there are still 850 experts left who will work together on Destiny 2 and Marathon, but when looking at which positions have been cut, the question arises how Bungie plans to achieve this.

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What does the future of Destiny 2 look like?

If we are to believe the insider information from Jeff Grubb (via youtube.de), then it does not look good. In a podcast with Jan Ochoa, they talked about the current situation at Bungie. Destiny 2 was briefly mentioned, and according to him, the team is no longer discussing expansions.

According to him, there will only be “content packs” for players to look forward to. What this means is still unclear, as is how much actual content will be included in these packs.

However, one can assume that the contents of these packs will be smaller than what players were originally used to. In the past, quality and substantial content have been what Destiny players want. If Bungie or Sony decides against this and invests more resources into Marathon, it will surely harm Destiny in the short or long term. It could even go so far that Destiny might completely die. A slow and undeserved end.

What do you believe Bungie will do next? Do you think Destiny 2 still has a chance, or has the end of The Final Shape really marked the beginning of the end?

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FAQ about Housing in Guild Wars 2, new MMORPG on Steam introduces Detective profession

Karsten Scholz Karsten Scholz Reading time 4 minutes

It is time once again for our MeinMMO format “MMORPG News in Two Minutes”. We summarize the most important news surrounding the best genre in the world. Look forward to new content for WoW, Final Fantasy XIV, Lord of the Rings Online, and other genre representatives. Additionally, there was new information about upcoming hopefuls like Ashes of Creation and Throne and Liberty.

The highlights of the week:

What else has happened? With Throne and Liberty and New World Aeternum, two important MMORPG releases are on the agenda for Amazon Games within a few weeks. MeinMMO editor Karsten analyzes why this could be a mistake.

The trailer reveals it – Throne and Liberty will be released on September 17, 2024, for PC and consoles:

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What happened with the major MMORPGs:

What happened with the smaller MMORPGs:

  • The developers of Guild Wars 2 have released a comprehensive FAQ about the new housing feature of the upcoming expansion Janthir Wilds. There you can find out how to unlock your own home or what customization options are available (via guildwars2.com).
  • Once again Guild Wars 2: In Tyria, the Festival of the Four Winds has started. You can participate until August 20, 2024 (via guildwars2.com).
  • In Lord of the Rings Online, quite a bit is happening these days. Firstly, Update 41 has finally been released, featuring birdwatching, updates for the knowledgeable, the hard biscuit crafting event, and much more. You can find the official German patch notes at lotro.com.
  • On the 1st and 2nd, the two new legendary worlds Angmar and Mordor went live (via lotro.com).
  • As part of Comic-Con in San Diego, there was new information about the next expansion of LOTRO. It is called “Legacy of Morgoth” and is supposed to continue the story of “The Song of Waves and Wind”. As part of the campaign, you will leave the city of Umbar in order to head into the desert of Harad.
  • Fractured Online is offering a special deal to guilds: Those who want to try the MMORPG with their community can do so for free for seven days (via fracturedmmo.co).
  • In Albion Online, the Divine Challenge is currently running, rewarding you for activities in the open world (via albiononline.com).
  • The developers of SWTOR have presented the in-game events for August: Relics of the Gree and Pirate Attack (via swtor.com).
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What happened with MMORPGs in development:

  • The developers of Ashes of Creation have released two hours of gameplay for the Bard class. The musician is a classic supporter who strengthens allies or weakens enemies.
  • The August patch for the Korean version of Throne and Liberty brings a new rune system, which is hotly debated due to its associated random factor and connection to real money currency.
  • After a test of Chrono Odyssey, which focused on the combat system, the developers released some statistics (via X). Reportedly, around 70 percent of participants were satisfied or very satisfied with the combat experience of the MMORPG.
  • The MMORPG Brighter Shores from RuneScape creator Andrew Gower is still aiming for a launch in the third quarter of 2024. Now the profession of detective has been introduced (via X).

We have summarized for you the most important things that have happened recently in the world of MMORPGs.

What have you been excited about this week? What have you been annoyed about? Let us know in the comments. By the way, the other day there was a new special from MeinMMO editor Karsten Scholz, who listed some killer features that no new online role-playing game should do without: These 10 great features should be included in every MMORPG

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Japanese volleyball team motivates itself at the Olympic Games with an anime song, wins the match

Jasmin Beverungen Jasmin Beverungen Reading time 2 minutes

Many eyes are currently on the Olympic Games in Paris. Here, the best athletes in the world showcase their skills. Among exciting matches and less pleasant news, one team stands out, currently attracting a lot of attention with an anime song.

What kind of song is that? The Japanese volleyball team seems to consist of many anime fans. Before their match against Argentina, the volleyball players warmed up to an opening from the anime Haikyu!!.

You can hear the song in the background of the following tweet:

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But that’s not all: the anime was also present during the match itself. Every time Japan scored a point, one of the most famous songs from the anime, Fly High, played. There’s also a video that we don’t want to withhold from you:

https://twitter.com/_captainyuki/status/1818645315135602965

The song likely helped Japan win the volleyball match. After the victory over Argentina, “Fly High” played again, to which the Japanese team celebrated.

Some fans even noticed that there was an amazing parallel to the manga. During the final arc, the Japanese team faces off against Argentina.

A new movie of the anime was released in theaters just a few weeks ago:

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Haikyu!! brings volleyball into the spotlight

What is Haikyuu about? The orange-haired Shoyo Hinata is obsessed with volleyball. Although he is relatively small, he wants to make a name for himself as a volleyball player. For this, he joins the volleyball club at his junior high school.

At Karasuno High School, he joins the volleyball team again. However, he discovers that his rival from junior high school, Tobio Kageyama, is also on the team.

Over time, the two motivate each other to push beyond their limits. Through their elaborate tactics, the volleyball team manages to achieve victories after a long drought.

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Where can I watch the anime? Currently, there are several streaming services that offer all four seasons of the anime. If you are a subscriber to Amazon Prime, Netflix, ADN, or Crunchyroll, you can watch the entire anime without paying any additional fees.

If you, like MeinMMO demon Cortyn, are not a fan of sports animes, there is still a series that Cortyn can recommend. It may have nothing to do with volleyball, but it does involve another ball sport: I can’t stand sports series, but surprisingly, an anime about golf has fascinated me

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Pokémon GO: How to properly use the raid event with Mega Rayquaza today

Max Handwerk Max Handwerk Reading time 2 minutes

On August 3, 2024, there will be a new raid event featuring Mega Rayquaza in Pokémon GO. Here you will find tips for the event.

What kind of event is this? In June 2024, there was a top raid event with Mega Rayquaza, but due to issues, not enough specimens appeared for many trainers.

Therefore, there will be a substitute event on August 3, 2024, which is basically better than the original. Because: The powerful Mega Rayquaza will appear in regular raids, not in top raids.

This means you can challenge the Pokémon through remote raids if you don’t have one nearby. Alternatively, you can invite friends to support you if you are missing players.

In this article, we will show you some tips for the raid day with Mega Rayquaza.

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Note three times on Saturday

These are the raid times: Mega Rayquaza is set to appear at three fixed times on Saturday – at all gyms. This was confirmed by Niantic Support via X.com.

  • 11:00 AM
  • 1:00 PM
  • 6:00 PM

The raid will then be available for 25 minutes. This allows for up to two raids per gym and per hour.

Get the Meteorite in Research

What is the Meteorite for? If you defeat Mega Rayquaza, you will receive only one encounter with the normal Rayquaza plus Mega Energy. However, you need something else to perform the Mega Evolution: the Meteorite.

This item allows Rayquaza to learn the move “Zenith Blaster,” which triggers the Mega Evolution in conjunction with the Mega Energy.

The Meteorite will be available on Saturday in a free, limited research. Therefore, you should definitely complete this to obtain the Meteorite.

There is also a small chance that captured Rayquaza from the Mega Raid will give you a Meteorite. However, the research is the guaranteed way to get the item.

Use the right counters against Mega Rayquaza

What type is strong against Mega Rayquaza? Mega Rayquaza has weaknesses against Ice, Rock, Dragon, and Fairy-type attacks, with Ice being particularly effective.

Therefore, you should use monsters of this type, such as:

  • (Shadow) Mamoswine
  • Mega Glaceon
  • Mega Rayquaza
  • Colava
  • Glaceon
  • (Shadow) Snorunt

And similar monsters. Also, a Mewtwo with Ice Beam can deal significant damage.

A list of the best counters against Mega Rayquaza with suitable moves can be found here.

What CP does a perfect Rayquaza have?

Pay attention to this CP: Many trainers are searching for a four-star Rayquaza, meaning one with perfect stats. If you want to know if your Rayquaza after the raid is what is called a “Hundo”, look for these CP values:

  • A normal 100% Rayquaza has 2191 CP
  • A 100% Rayquaza with weather boost has 2739 CP
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Otherwise, there are more interesting dates coming up this month. There will be a Community Day, various raid hours, spotlight hours, and more. Additionally, in September there will be a season change, so we are in the last month of the current season “Heavenly Teamwork.” You can find all important dates in August 2024 for Pokémon GO here.

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Diablo 4: All 15 new Uniques in Season 5 with effects

Nicole Wakulczyk Nicole Wakulczyk Reading time 4 minutes

In Season 5, new content is coming to Diablo 4, as well as numerous new uniques for all classes. What they are and what they can do, you will find out here at MeinMMO.

Season 5 starts on August 6 and brings new content and several changes in Diablo 4. Among other things, you can expect:

On top of that, numerous new uniques are added to the game. New Uber Uniques, which will henceforth be called Mythic Uniques and are purple, have yet to be announced by Blizzard. Below, we summarize all the new uniques and their effects.

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Diablo 4: All uniques from Season 5 at a glance

Which new uniques are coming? Below you will find the new uniques that all five classes can equip, as well as class-specific uniques. We will also cover their affixes and aspects. As soon as we have information about the exact locations, we will add them to the list. According to maxroll.gg, some of them drop primarily in the Infernal Hordes.

Uniques from Season 5 for all classes

  • Crown of Lucion – Headgear
    • maximum life
    • critical hit chance
    • shadow resistance
    • cooldown reduction
    • Aspect: Each time you use a skill with resource costs, you gain [X]%[x] increased damage and the resource costs are increased by X % [+] for 4 seconds, stacking up to 5 times.
  • Sustained Faith – Gloves
    • all attributes
    • maximum life
    • cooldown reduction
    • healing received
    • Aspect: If you lose at least X% of your maximum life at once, the damage is instead distributed over the next 2 seconds and reduced by [X]%[x].
  • Shard of Verathiel – 1H Sword
    • damage
    • all attributes
    • max resource
    • attack speed for basic
    • ranks for basic skills
    • Aspect: Basic skills deal [X]%[x] increased damage, but cost an additional 25 primary resource.
  • Rakanoth’s Watch – Boots
    • movement speed
    • non-physical damage
    • resistance to all damage types
    • cooldown reduction
    • Aspect: If you cast a skill with a cooldown, you explode and deal X fire damage.
  • Locran’s Talisman – Amulet
    • resistance to all damage types
    • all attributes
    • max resource
    • critical hit damage
    • resistance to all damage types
    • Aspect: Your skills receive a bonus of [X]%[+] to critical hit chance per point of primary resource you have, up to [X]%[+]. Each point of primary resource above 100 grants [X]%[x] damage from critical hits instead.

Uniques from Season 5 for Barbarians

  • Unbroken Chain – Amulet
    • resistance to all damage types
    • movement speed
    • ultimate damage
    • cooldown reduction
    • ranks on Ground Fighter
    • Aspect: Casting Steel Grip reduces the cooldown of Iron Maelstrom by [X] seconds. Enemies that suffer damage from Iron Maelstrom deal [X]%[x] less damage for 6 seconds.
  • The Third Blade – 1H Sword
    • damage against nearby targets
    • strength
    • rage per kill
    • vulnerability damage
    • damage of the type weapon mastery
    • Aspect: Your weapon mastery skills are now also core skills that have no cooldown, but cost rage and deal [X]% of normal damage. Their rage costs are reduced by 5 for all additional charges the skill would have had.

Uniques from Season 5 for Druids

  • The Basilisk – Staff
    • damage against enemies suffering from control loss effects
    • attack speed for: Earth
    • critical hit damage
    • damage of the type physical
    • critical hit chance against stunned enemies
    • Aspect: The first time you hit an enemy with an earth skill, you petrify them for X seconds. Petrifying an enemy deals an additional [X] physical damage.
  • Mjölnir’s Ring – Ring
    • resistance to all damage types
    • resistance to shadow
    • wisdom
    • critical hit chance
    • movement speed when “Cataclysm” is active
    • ranks on “Endless Tempest”
    • Aspect: While “Cataclysm” is active, you gain unlimited “Spirit” and deal [x][X]% more damage.
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Uniques from Season 5 for Necromancers

  • The Mortacrux – Dagger
    • damage
    • intelligence
    • critical hit damage
    • vulnerability damage
    • ranks on Butchered Flesh
    • Aspect: When consuming a corpse, there is a chance of [X]% to create a Skeleton Simulacrum that moves toward enemies but cannot attack. When Skeleton Simulacra are killed, they explode and deal 450 shadow damage to all nearby enemies. This effect works as a macabre skill.
  • Path of Trag’Oul – Boots
    • maximum charges of Escape
    • armor
    • movement speed
    • cooldown reduction for Bone Prison
    • ranks on skills of the type Bone
    • Aspect: Bone Prison occupies a larger area with traps and fires [X] bone shards at trapped enemies. Increases your maximum essence for each hit these bone shards achieve against enemies by 2 for 10 seconds.

Uniques from Season 5 for Hunters

  • The Umbracrux – Dagger
    • damage
    • dexterity
    • vulnerability damage
    • cooldown reduction for Deception
    • ranks on Stimulation
    • Aspect: When you cast a deception skill, a shadow totem is created that lasts for [X] seconds. The shadow totem replicates damage you deal to it on nearby enemies at 20% effectiveness. Only 1 shadow totem can be active at a time. This damage counts as a trap skill.
  • Veil of Khanduras – Chest Protection
    • Escape grants +[X]% movement speed for 1.5 seconds
    • non-physical damage
    • resistance to shadow
    • ranks on Dark Veil
    • Aspect: If you cast Dark Veil, you become immune for 2 seconds, but the cooldown for Escape is increased by [X] seconds. If you escape while Dark Veil is active, you leave an explosion that deals [X] shadow damage and pulls in enemies.

Uniques from Season 5 for Sorceresses

  • Axial Connection – Leg Protection
    • chance that Chain Lightning projectiles are fired twice
    • damage reduction
    • resource generation and maximum
    • ranks on Chain Lightning
    • Aspect: Chain Lightning alternates between circling around you and seeking up to 3 enemies. Upon its return, it drains 6 mana from you for each active Chain Lightning. After it has drained a total of 66 mana from you, the lightning explodes and deals [X] lightning damage. Chain Lightning expires if you do not have enough mana to drain.
  • Vox Omnium – Staff
    • critical hit chance
    • intelligence
    • attack speed for: core
    • non-physical damage
    • ranks on skills of the type basic
    • Aspect: When casting core skills, you fire 2 additional projectiles based on the elements of your 2 most recently cast non-core skills (fire, frost, lightning). These projectiles deal [X]%[x] increased damage.
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Where can I get the uniques? The uniques drop in Diablo 4 at various endgame activities, including the Infernal Hordes starting from Season 5. For targeted farming of specific items, the bosses you can summon with mats are particularly suitable. If you want to save materials, gather in groups. It’s best to look for other players farming in the general chat. All endgame bosses have specific “loot tables”, meaning a list of certain items they can drop. You can read more about this here: Diablo 4: List of all bosses and their drops

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LoL: The new champion ranks among the top 5 and dominates in two lanes

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Aurora is the latest champion in League of Legends and can be played both in the top lane and mid lane. With her impressive debut, she quickly established herself as one of the best champions in both lanes.

What kind of champion is she? Aurora is the latest champion in League of Legends and is playable in both the top and mid lanes. The Vastaya caused quite a stir even before her release, as pro players suspected that she would be too strong at release.

After other champions like Smolder had a disastrous start, Aurora’s release couldn’t have gone better. She is currently one of the most popular and best champions in both lanes and has made it into the top 5.

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Aurora’s ultimate ability sends shivers down players’ spines

What makes Aurora so strong? What makes the Vastaya particularly strong is her ultimate ability. Not only did the pros fear this even before her release, but players find her abilities to be too strong.

Many players seem to particularly fear her ultimate ability, but her other abilities also make her a must-pick in every game. She is especially effective against melee champions, those who excel in close combat.

Thanks to her abilities, Aurora is hard to pin down for opponents and proves to be an extremely slippery champion, making her an incredibly strong opponent in the right hands.

The new champion moves in the spirit realm

What abilities does Aurora have? Like any other champion, Aurora has three abilities, a passive ability, and an ultimate ability:

  • Passive ability: A classic 3-hit passive: When Aurora deals damage to an opponent three times, she unleashes magical damage and summons a spirit that follows her and increases her speed and healing for 3 seconds.
  • Q ability: Her Q ability allows Aurora to deal damage and mark enemies with spirit energy. Upon reactivating the Q, she pulls the marked enemies back to her and deals additional damage.
  • W ability: With her W ability, Aurora can become invisible and enter spirit mode. While in this mode, the cooldown of the ability is reset when she defeats opponents.
  • E ability: Her E ability enables her to fire a projectile that deals damage and slows enemies.
  • R ability: Her ultimate ability ‘Between Worlds’ sends out a wave of energy that deals damage and slows enemies. While moving in the spirit realm, opponents trying to escape take additional damage.
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How does the champion perform? A Reddit post by user ‘williamis3’ shows that Aurora has a win rate of 53-54% both in the top and mid lanes, according to many statistics pages. For a freshly released champion, these numbers are extremely impressive. She is currently in the top 5 of the best champions.

However, her strong start also has a downside: Aurora’s ban rate currently stands at about 60%.

In League of Legends, only a few champions have had such an impressive start as Aurora. Besides Smolder, the release of the jungler Briar also didn’t go particularly well. You can read here why Briar left many players in despair: LoL brings in a new champion, but already many players are despairing over Briar

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DrDisrespect is back and more evil than ever – Twitch streamer judges: ‘He has nothing left to lose’

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The streamer Herscel “DrDisrespect” Beahm is back online after 36 days, and he has dug up the hatchet. He responds aggressively and cynically to nasty comments online about his scandal. The Twitch streamer Asmongold is watching this and says DrDisrespect simply has nothing left to lose.

This is the situation:

  • DrDisrespect signed a major deal with Twitch in March 2020 but was permanently banned from the platform on June 26, 2020. The reasons remained unclear for 4 years.
  • In the 4 years since, DrDisrespect has been doing well, but not as outstandingly well as before. He still had some deals and earned good money, but he streamed on YouTube without an exclusive contract and repeatedly complained, about how many opportunities and earnings the ban cost him.
  • On June 21, 2024, it became known why DrDisrespect was banned. He had exchanged inappropriate messages with a 17-year-old girl via Twitch in 2017. Now DrDisrespect’s career collapsed: partners and friends distanced themselves from him. His own gaming studio halted collaboration. YouTube cut off his revenue.

This was the status regarding DrDisrespect’s ban up until the summer of 2024:

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After 36 days, DrDisrespect is back

This is his comeback now: 36 days after announcing a break, DrDisrespect is active online again. He posted a picture of himself on X playing chess against his opponent.

This refers to a well-known saying that means: “I am far ahead of all of you. My plans are much more thought-out and sophisticated than yours.”

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DrDisrespect is criticized, fires back sharply

What is the reaction? The reaction to this tweet is partially hostile – DrDisrespect’s reactions to this hostility is to fire back with all guns blazing.

One user posts an image suggesting that DrDisrespect is pedophilic.

He calls him a “woke boy whose brain has been washed”.

Another user sardonically asks him: “Are you playing with a minor right now?”

DrDisrespect replies, “Good line, they/them. But the internet will never help you with your real problem… depression.”

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Asmongold says: “He has nothing left to lose”

How is this commented on? The Twitch streamer Asmongold seems to watch this with enjoyment but also wide-eyed. According to him, DrDisrespect is now “completely unmasked.”

Asmongold says he doesn’t know where to go from here. DrDisrespect has no deals left with big brands and nothing left to lose.

The reactions to DrDisrespect’s tweet and his responses can be seen in the video by Asmongold:

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Asmongold believes DrDisrespect has no other choice: He cannot ignore this criticism in hopes that it will fade away. So he fights back with jabs and insults. Asmongold says he has never seen this strategy before.

“He comes back as a damn villain.”

What happens next? No one knows. The “logical” option for DrDisrespect might be to switch to Kick. They like controversial streamers there. However, the huge sum he once demanded as a signing bonus for his switch will probably not be something DrDisrespect will collect anymore. Banned streamer from Twitch wants a bold $50 million to switch to Kick: This is what the CEO says to DrDisrespect

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Twitch streamer Knossi apparently deletes videos – due to a terrible saying from his mother

Lydia Lydia Reading time 2 minutes

Jens “Knossi” Knossalla is a German entertainer and is successful as a streamer on Twitch. His mother Ida is often involved as well. In a recent stream, the 38-year-old was suddenly confronted with a racist remark – and acted quickly.

What was the situation? Jens “Knossi” Knossalla is one of the biggest entertainers on German Twitch. However, what remained memorable at the end of a recent stream was not the somewhat bizarre content, but a remark made by the streamer’s mother.

“Mama Knossalla” used the racist “N-word” in connection with a euphemism for a bodily function. For the same remark, a reality star has reportedly just been kicked off her new show, as Focus reported.

Ida Knossalla is usually a welcome guest in her son’s streams, but this remark caused outrage for the Twitch streamer himself, who reacted immediately.

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Knossi reacts promptly

What was the immediate reaction? The visibly shocked Knossi interrupted his mother immediately and hurried to assure that this had nothing to do with him: He distanced himself from the remark and did not know where his mother could have picked up the “stupid comment”.

Ida Knossalla also apologized for her choice of words. The stream excerpt was heatedly discussed online. In the Subreddit Laesterschwestern, which mainly deals with the German influencer scene, a thread on the topic reached 250 comments. Opinions on this matter vary widely:

  • Overall, Knossi’s reaction is received positively; he responded quickly and well. He showed clear boundaries and did not contribute to the normalization of racist language.
  • Others find Knossi’s apology insincere. They accuse him of intervening only out of fear for his Twitch channel and reputation.
  • The apology from “Mama Knossalla” is also viewed with mixed feelings: Some believe the woman should be left alone, as she was on the verge of tears. Others believe they see her struggling to hold back laughter and only giving a pro forma apology.

What is the current development? As one user noticed shortly afterward, the video has now disappeared from Reddit. The moderation team of Laesterschwestern explains that they received a copyright complaint. They want to preemptively remove the post to avoid deletion by Reddit.

The moderators emphasize that they do not want to stifle discussions. Therefore, further posts on the topic should also be left standing

Also on TikTok and X, where the video was still available for a bit longer, it has now disappeared. It is not known whether there is a copyright complaint here as well, or if the videos were removed due to the uncensored use of the N-word.

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The deletion of the video has triggered discussions again: Some find it okay, as Knossi is just protecting his mother, who is not as much a public figure as he is. Others see it as an attempt to stifle a discussion.

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Diablo 4: Season 5 brings new dungeons into the game, where you farm reputation and XP, said to resemble ‘Dopamine Tunnels’

Nicole Wakulczyk Nicole Wakulczyk Reading time 2 minutes

Season 5 in Diablo 4 is just around the corner and brings new content to the game. With the seasonal mechanics and the new “Hellbreaker Dungeons”, you will farm reputation and XP. They are also designed to remind players of the popular “Dopamine Tunnel”.

The new Season 5 has the season theme “Hell Hordes”. This theme is reflected in the new endgame activity “Infernal Hordes”, which is available starting from World Tier 3. You activate a “Hell Compass” and then fight against timed monster waves. In the process, you collect “Burning Ether”, which you can exchange for various rewards.

In World Tiers 1 and 2, you prepare for the Hell Hordes with the new seasonal mechanics. The new Hellbreaker Dungeons are essentially smaller versions of the Hell Hordes, which are said to be well-suited for farming reputation and XP.

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New Seasonal Mechanics Prepare You for the Endgame

What are the Hellbreaker Dungeons? In a YouTube livestream on August 1, the developers of Diablo 4 explained that the Hell Hordes are an endgame activity in World Tiers 3 and 4. With the Hellbreaker Dungeons, they want to provide content for players in World Tiers 1 and 2.

The Hell Hordes are permanent and available in both seasonal and eternal realms. The Hellbreaker Dungeons, on the other hand, are seasonal and include according to Blizzard “events that you can also expect in the Hell Hordes.”

The new dungeons are a good source for:

  • farming reputation for the new reputation system in Season 5
  • farming XP
  • strong equipment items

This way, players will find out what awaits them in the endgame in the Hell Hordes. The Hellbreaker Dungeons include elements from the Hell Hordes. Here too, you will collect Burning Ether, fight against bosses, and make a choice on how you want to fight. The riskier the choice, the more rewards you will receive:

In the Hellbreaker Dungeons, you choose between curse and blessing. Source: Livestream

Why do they remind players of the “Dopamine Tunnel”? The dungeon “Tunnel of Domhainne” received a lot of praise from players in the early seasons of Diablo 4. Due to the good enemy density, layout, and constant action, the community dubbed the dungeon the “Dopamine Tunnel.”

The developers also recall this name in the livestream. Lead Seasons Designer Daniel Tanguy explains the connection between the new Hellbreaker Dungeons and the “Dopamine Tunnel”:

Originally, we were inspired by the Tunnel of Domhainne, if you remember it. But with the introduction of the Hell Flood in Season 4, we had to change that a bit, because I don’t think that would have been enough on its own. So we took many elements from the Hell Hordes and used this as an opportunity to introduce those elements.

Community Director Adam Fletcher responds that everyone remembers the Dopamine Tunnel.

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The Hellbreaker Dungeons could thus be a promising way to level up quickly in World Tiers 1 and 2 while also pushing reputation. The new reputation system in Season 5 resembles the Iron Wolves from Season 4. With this, you will again receive equipment items, important materials, and finally a “Majestic Spark.” You can find out more about the new season here: Diablo 4 Season 5: Start, Theme, and Changes

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The first appearance of the legendary bounty hunter Boba Fett in Star Wars was so bad that Harrison Ford denied being involved

Niko Hernes Niko Hernes Reading time 2 minutes

Some Star Wars movies divide the community, but probably every fan agrees that the Holiday Special is terrible, at least all who have seen it. There are no official ways to watch it, although the Special introduced one of the coolest characters in the series.

What happens in The Star Wars Holiday Special? At its core, it’s about Chewbacca’s family on Kashyyyk, preparing for a celebration that is basically Christmas. Han Solo and Chewbacca fly there as well. While the family waits for the two, many confusing scenes are shown with people dancing or singing.

The movie is a true fever dream and can’t be compared to anything else from the franchise. It is so notorious for its poor quality that George Lucas allegedly wanted to destroy all copies. Fans are also not thrilled about the new Star Wars series: “Even Harry Potter is more Star Wars than this nonsense” – The latest Star Wars from Disney lands a negative record

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The most curious case of a Star Wars film

The show aired in 1978, just a year after the first film and before the second one. The Holiday Special was made specifically for television, which is why the budget wasn’t particularly high. Interestingly, you can’t officially watch the Special, even though you have Star Wars Vintage on Disney Plus.

Under this banner, you can watch the first Clone Wars miniseries or the two Ewok movies, which were also produced for television. However, the Holiday Special is not included. You won’t find it on DVDs or Blu-ray either. The only options are on YouTube.

What’s curious about the film is also the many actors you know. Harrison Ford, Mark Hamill, and Carrie Fisher all appear in the Holiday Special. The myth around the film goes so far that George Lucas is said to have even said: If I had the time and a sledgehammer, I would search for every copy of the show and destroy it. However, this quote is hard to prove, as there is no original source for it.

Despite its notorious quality, the film introduced one of the universe’s most popular characters, Boba Fett, two years before The Empire Strikes Back. In an animated sequence of the film (yes, there was also one), Boba Fett helps our heroes before it turns out that he works for Darth Vader. In the same year, the design of the character was already seen at a parade (via dorksiteoftheforce.com).

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Harrison Ford denies his participation. In 2005, Ford was asked by Conan O’Brien (via YouTube) about the Holiday Special. Ford initially reacts in panic until he responds to O’Brien that he can’t remember such a thing. Then he is shown a clip and afterwards, Ford simply says: Thank you.

In the meantime, there is also a documentary about the Special called A Disturbance in the Force. Unfortunately, it hasn’t been released in Germany yet. Have you seen the Holiday Special? Let us know your opinion on it in the comments. If you have always wondered why Chewbacca tilts his head, you can find out here: That’s why Chewbacca tilts his head so often in the “Star Wars” films

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Alien: Romulus: Release date, stream and trailer – Everything about the new Alien movie

Niko Hernes Niko Hernes Reading time 2 minutes

After 7 years, a new movie in the Alien universe is finally coming. You can find all information about the release date, trailers, and streaming at MeinMMO.

Alien: Romulus: Everything about the release date, streaming, and trailer

When is the release date of Alien: Romulus in Germany? Alien: Romulus will be in German theaters on August 15. In selected cinemas, the movie can be seen in a preview on August 14.

When can you stream Alien: Romulus? This is currently unknown. It may take a while before movies are available for streaming or as a rental. This often depends on the performance in theaters.

Where can you stream Alien: Romulus? Currently, you cannot stream Alien: Romulus yet. Since the Alien franchise belongs to Disney, you will eventually find the movie on Disney+

You can find a trailer for Alien: Romulus here:

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Alien: Romulus brings back the horror

Alien: Romulus: Plot, genre, and length

What is the plot of Alien: Romulus? Alien: Romulus takes place between Alien (1979) and Aliens (1986). A group of young astronauts wants to loot an abandoned space station. However, it doesn’t seem completely abandoned. An indescribable horror awaits the group.

What genre is Alien: Romulus? Alien: Romulus is classic science fiction horror and is heavily influenced by the first Alien film. The director, Fede Alvarez, is also known for his horror work. He previously directed Don’t Breathe and the Evil Dead remake.

How long is Alien: Romulus? The theatrical version of Alien: Romulus runs for 1 hour and 59 minutes.

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Alien is one of the most iconic science fiction horror franchises of all time. With Alien: Romulus, there are a total of seven films in the series. Alongside Alien vs Predator, there are also two spin-offs. At one point, there was even going to be an anime based on Alien vs Predator. Unfortunately, the planning was at an unfavorable time: two of the greatest sci-fi monsters in film history would have clashed in an anime, but Disney was not interested

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UFL: The first test of the EA FC competitor was well received by many fans and experts – this weekend you can play an improved version

Thomas Dummer Thomas Dummer Reading time 3 minutes

On the weekend, you can once again test the new football simulation with the Open Beta of UFL. After mostly positive feedback from the community, the developer studio “Strikerz” announced that it would improve some criticisms from the first test run.

What kind of game is this? UFL is from the small developer studio “Strikerz”, which is tackling its first major project in the gaming industry. The game was announced at Gamescom 2021.

Since then, the developers have been working on their own football simulation. After the first version of the Open Beta was released over the weekend from June 7 to 9, you can test an improved version with numerous updates for free this weekend (August 2 to 4).

Which consoles is the Open Beta for? The Open Beta is only playable on the next-gen consoles, namely PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X. All other consoles cannot try the test version for now.

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Fans give a lot of positive feedback after the first test

What did fans appreciate? Fans are excited about a fresh approach to football simulations. This is particularly shown in a post on the subreddit “UFLTheGame”:

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User Beautiful_Life_1788, the sender of the post, especially celebrates that the gameplay is something different than what he has been used to from FIFA or EA FC for the last decades. Many fans agree with him in the comments.

Especially the UI, meaning everything related to the user interface outside of gameplay, is very well received by the Reddit community (via reddit.com).

FIFA expert also sees UFL as a potential EA FC competitor

The FIFA expert and former coach of the German eNational team, Matthias “Stylo” Hietsch, has played more than 100 matches in the first version of UFL. After that, he gave an informed opinion about the new competitor.

We have summarized his analysis for you at MeinMMO: FIFA expert tests the Open Beta of a new competitor of EA FC – names 3 things that UFL does better

Stylo highlighted especially 3 positive aspects in his analysis.

What impressed the expert:

  • the various skins for players are a very good approach that still has a lot of potential for further improvements.
  • the communication between the developers and the community was very good during the first test.
  • the special movements are very realistic and reward players with better skill.

However, the game still needs a lot of time to become a serious competitor for EA FC.

Because besides the good approaches, Stylo, like the fans on Reddit, found many aspects that need improvement. Especially regarding the gameplay. With his analysis of the game’s weaknesses, he summarized many criticisms of the community.

Update should bring requested improvements for gameplay

These were Stylo’s biggest criticisms in the first test:

  • Sprinting is unbalanced: poor ball control, too slow in top speed.
  • Passes were still very inconsistent.
  • Ball handling from pass receivers was very sluggish.
  • Chipped shots with good players almost always resulted in a goal.
  • Defenders took too long to control regained balls.

A few days before the start of the second beta version, UFL announced on X that the “team has worked hard to ensure that UFL has a special place in the hearts” of the fans. Additionally, the new patch notes for the update were added to the post:

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In the patch notes, you will find a whole series of new adaptations for the second Open Beta. We focused on the most important changes.

What should improve in the new version? Some of the biggest criticisms that Stylo addressed in his analysis are said to have been directly improved in the new version. These include:

  • the OP shots with R1 (curled shots), which were far too strong, have been nerfed.
  • Players generally no longer feel sluggish, allowing for better movement.
  • Passes are now supposed to be executed more accurately.
  • For ball receptions, the pass receiver positions himself better, and receptions are smoother.
  • The sprint speed has been increased.

Further important improvements for gameplay

  • Goalkeepers have been improved: new animations, better rushing out, fewer rebounds.
  • Defending has been strengthened: faster direction changes, new animations for tackling and sliding tackles.
  • AI for defense improved: players recognize dangerous situations in defense faster, position themselves accordingly to cover dangerous areas.
  • AI for offense expanded: smarter and more efficient runs to create and convert scoring opportunities.
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The new Open Beta offers the following changes:

  • the skins for players now partly include upgrades for certain stats.
  • the reputation system for buying players has been revised.
  • the players have fixed perks at the start, and further perks can be unlocked by leveling up.
  • new game faces from over 200 players have been added.

How the announced changes will affect the game remains to be seen. The servers for the second test run are set to start in Germany on August 2 at 2:00 PM. Then you can judge for yourself the promised improvements. Many things are also expected to improve in the new EA FC. You can find the most important information here on MeinMMO: EA FC 25: All information on release, price, and innovations

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WoW: Xal’atath attacks Twitch streamers – Between ‘cringe’ and ‘genius’

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The Void draws closer in World of Warcraft. Xal’atath attacks Twitch streamers and this results in mixed reactions.

Currently, in World of Warcraft, the pre-event for the new expansion “The War Within” is taking place. But behind the scenes, Blizzard is apparently busy promoting and is engaging many streamers in a curious way. The various streams and videos are being visited by the antagonist of the new WoW addon. Xal’atath takes control and mocks the streamers and their viewers.

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What is happening with streamers right now? In the videos of many well-known WoW streamers, there are currently small “incidents” where the screen suddenly darkens and a familiar voice “hijacks” the stream for a few seconds: Xal’atath, the new antagonist from World of Warcraft.

Here, for example, at Taliesin & Eviltel, starting at minute 12:00:

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The quality of these “invasions” varies quite a bit. While in many cases, “only” a video overlays the stream and Xal’atath says a few words about the respective stream, there are also some more elaborate animations.

Another example with MrGM starting at 0:30:

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Especially the one from Preach stands out here. But see for yourself, starting at minute 2:13:

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This is how the community reacts: Reactions to this type of promotion are quite varied. While some find it very “cringe” and apparently feel embarrassed for the participating streamers, many also find this method of promotion quite successful and entertaining – it’s something creative and different from the typical advertising style of game presentations.

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Some of the comments (via wowhead) on this:

  • “This is a great idea from Blizzard, the work that went into it is just amazing.” – Hyphie
  • “Wait, aren’t these just [the streamers] trying to be cringe? I thought they were just trying to be funny and emulate Xal’atath.” – Chaxton
  • “I know I’m probably in the minority, but … I love these videos.” – FczkDA

If you are now just confused with question marks over your head and don’t know at all what Xal’atath, the Void, or even the setting of the new expansion is about, we highly recommend this story article: The story of Xal’atath, the new antagonist from WoW.

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No Man’s Sky messed up the launch on Steam – 8 years later the survival game is facing a big milestone

Cedric Holmeier Cedric Holmeier Reading time 2 minutes

The space game No Man’s Sky carried many hopes, but the launch of the game on Steam went significantly wrong. Instead of giving up and moving on, the developers continuously provided the game with updates and are now facing a major milestone.

What kind of game is this? No Man’s Sky is an open-world game set in a science fiction universe consisting of many procedurally generated planets.

After a catastrophic start on Steam, the game is now facing a new milestone, after a recent success was celebrated.

Here you can see what to expect in the new update:

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New update creates a boom and good ratings

Why is the game facing a new milestone? No Man’s Sky is experiencing a real boom on Steam since its major update 5.0. With the update, a yearly peak in players was reached, and the game reached first place in the Steam charts (via SteamDB).

However, new players seem to enjoy the game more than old ones. For years, the ratings of the game have continued to rise. Meanwhile, No Man’s Sky stands at 79 % positive ratings on Steam.

A few more positive reviews and the rating label will change from “Mostly Positive” to “Very Positive.” This milestone was similarly achieved when the game received the “Mostly Positive” label in 2021.

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How do players like the game today? Today, players enjoy the game more than ever. Of the recent reviews on Steam, a full 92 % are positive. A figure that also pleases the head of No Man’s Sky. He writes about the success on Steam (via X.com): “Rank 1 in the Steam charts. It’s wonderful to see that the No Man’s Sky community has welcomed so many new players with open arms this weekend.”

No Man’s Sky is one of the few games that has fought its way back up from rock bottom. The game was accused of the developers hyping it excessively, only to fail to deliver on the promises. We created a look at the tough history of the MMO for the last milestone: No Man’s Sky reviews after 5 years “Mostly Positive”: Others developers should (not) take this as an example

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First you should be able to play ARK 2 at gamescom, now XBOX is backtracking

Cedric Holmeier Cedric Holmeier Reading time 2 minutes

Some fans may have been excited that they could finally try out ARK 2 at gamescom (spelling as such). But XBOX has apparently called off the whole thing.

What was announced? In a blog post (via xbox.com), XBOX announced what their program looks like during gamescom. They also published which games attendees can try out as demos at their booth.

Included were titles from other providers like Star Wars Outlaws, S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl, and Space Marine 2, but ARK 2 was also on the list. Surely a reason for fans to cheer, as the game was announced in 2020 and is set to be released at the end of this year.

You can see the trailer for ARK 2 here:

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ARK 2 Trailer Release 2023

All just a mistake

What kind of retreat has XBOX made now? After the announcement of the program including the list of games was already published, there was a subsequent change. The list of playable titles was altered, and the demo for ARK 2 disappeared.

A footnote at the bottom of the page explains: “ARK 2 was originally listed as playable at the Xbox booth – this mention was a mistake and has been removed.”

The fact that a playable demo was to be shown at gamescom came as a surprise. For some time now, there has been a lack of signs of life from the game, especially since the release is still planned for this year. The last video on ARK 2, for instance, was posted on YouTube in 2022.

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Do players still believe in ARK 2? Players’ hopes for ARK 2 have diminished over the years. In the Steam forum for the game, there are dozens of posts and comments criticizing not only the development but also the direction that the gameplay should take.

However, the incorrect announcement might be a small sign of life from the game, even if a demo will not be playable at gamescom. You can find all information about ARK 2 and what Vin Diesel has to do with it in our overview: ARK 2: Release, Trailer, Gameplay – What we know so far

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An MMO considers making the game’s most terrible sounds quieter, but the players want them even louder

Cedric Holmeier Cedric Holmeier Reading time 2 minutes

In Old School Runescape, the developers listen to their community. However, there is one decision made by the players that they cannot understand.

What sparked the debate? In Old School Runescape, players get to decide on changes in the game. The developers always present the changes, and then the players can vote for or against them. If 70% are in favor of a change, it will be implemented; otherwise, it will not.

However, the latest survey was rejected, and the developers do not quite understand why.

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Louder instead of Quieter

What was the survey about? This time, the developers’ survey concerned various mini-games, including the mini-game “Temple Trekking”, a swampy obstacle course with various combat and puzzle challenges.

There, you encounter the “Nail Beasts”, which are said to make the most horrifying sounds ever. Even fingernails on a chalkboard and screaming babies are probably not as bad as these cat-like creatures.

For those who want to hear the sound for themselves, you can do so here:

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As terrible as the sound of the creatures may seem, the result to the question of whether the volume should be lowered is equally unusual. Only just under 60% of the players voted in favor, meaning the required 70% for a change was not reached.

On X.com, the developers write that the change will not be implemented, but they are also interested in understanding the reason for this.

They ask on X.com: “Help us understand. Do you want the Nail Beasts to be louder? Perhaps a small chance to play the sound at full volume when you receive an xp drop?”

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How have the players reacted? The players want the sounds of the creatures to be louder, not quieter. In response to the developers’ post, several comments are gathering on the topic.

@KanateKun writes on X.com: “Please make them louder (:” Also, @TheGentleSenpai agrees with this. He writes on X.com: “AS LOUD AS POSSIBLE”.

@Gearomatic has an idea on X.com: “Please add a 4th slider to the options for the volume of Nailbeast roars”

@SwateOpal makes a suggestion on X.com: “Please vote for them to get louder soon. If you vote for them to get quieter, it’s only fair to balance that out.” Also loud was a streamer who sang along while gaming and immediately regretted it: Twitch streamer plays Path of Exile, hears a song by 50 Cent and sings along loudly – immediately regrets it

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5 Reasons Why Dr. Doom is More Fearsome in Marvel than Thanos

Niko Hernes Niko Hernes Reading time 3 minutes

As everyone has probably noticed, Robert Downey Jr. returns for the next Avengers film. This time, however, he is not Iron Man but the iconic villain Dr. Doom. Why Dr. Doom could be more intense than Thanos is explained by MeinMMO with five examples.

Who is Dr. Doom, anyway? Victor von Doom is an iconic villain on Earth-616, often clashing with the Fantastic Four, but he has also faced off against other heroes in larger Marvel stories. His most distinctive feature is his green cloak and metal mask.

In the upcoming Avengers film, he will make his next cinema appearance in 2026. If you can’t wait until then, you can prepare by watching the Fantastic Four films from 2005, 2007, or 2015. Dr. Doom has the potential to become an even more intimidating villain than Thanos. Here are 5 reasons for that.

If you’re hungry for more before the next MCU movie, then maybe the X-Men are for you: All 14 X-Men and Deadpool films ranked

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German trailer for Fantastic Four (2005)

1. He is incredibly intelligent

While Thanos isn’t dumb, Dr. Doom is considered one of the smartest people on the planet. Like Reed Richards or Dr. Banner, he is also a gifted scientist. He is knowledgeable in many areas of science. For example, he has an army of AI robots and medical knowledge.

In addition to worldly knowledge, he is also a great wizard in some comics and could hold his own against Dr. Strange. Thus, he is familiar with many facets of the Avengers. Whether he has all of this in the MCU is still unclear. (via Marvel Database)

2. He has a personal problem with Reed Richards (Mr. Fantastic)

Cool and calculating villains are loved by many, but it’s truly terrifying when someone is unpredictable. Dr. Doom is both of these. He hates Reed Richards so much that despite his intellect, he does things that are completely illogical.

In his solo comic series that ran from 2019 to 2020, Dr. Doom encounters a new universe where he is completely different. There, he is even friends with Reed Richards. This alternate reality cannot stand his current self, which is why he destroys the universe (via reddit). At another time, he sent Richards’ son to hell.

3. Dr. Doom bows to no one, not even Thanos

When comparing Dr. Doom to Thanos, one might initially think that he stands no chance. As Screen Rant shows, the two meet in the comic version of Secret Wars from 2015. In that encounter, Dr. Doom is insulted by Thanos. Doom asks him if he has the Infinity Gauntlet, to which he replies no, but he doesn’t need it.

Doom then tears Thanos’s skeleton out, causing him to turn to dust. Doom simply states: That seems wrong. While Thanos in the MCU has his own moral code, Doom is mostly driven by his pride and desire for power. Although Dr. Doom is incredibly powerful here, the scene shows that he can achieve almost anything.

4. The political influence of Dr. Doom

Most villains in the MCU often operate away from Earth. Doom, on the other hand, is the head of the fictional state of Latveria. This gives Doom some political advantages, as you can read in the Marvel Database.

If Latveria is considered a sovereign state, then Doom has diplomatic immunity. The heroes, who mostly act within the laws, cannot touch him. He can also travel to the USA for political matters without being arrested. With Civil War and Winter Soldier, we have already had films with political themes; with Dr. Doom, it could be taken to an even higher level. In one comic story, he even attacked Wakanda for vibranium. A theme that was hinted at in the second Black Panther film.

5. He is at his core the evil Tony Stark

The casting of Robert Downey Jr. seems a bit confusing at first, but looking at the previous reasons, it fits very well. Dr. Doom has technology and armor comparable to Iron Man, he is arrogant, proud, and kneels to no one, and most importantly, due to his appearance, he has a personal history with well-known characters.

With the Hulk or Spider-Man, one could create a personal connection to the villain. Additionally, he combines most aspects of the MCU: he has technology, magic, and political power all in one. The beloved charm of Tony could be flipped in this case.

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Even though we have to wait a while for the new Avengers film, Dr. Doom promises exciting stories. Are you looking forward to Dr. Doom or are you fed up with the MCU? Let us know in the comments. Robert Downey Jr. and Chris Evans also have a history together outside of the films: Chris Evans turned down the role of Captain America several times – Until Robert Downey Jr. convinced him

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New horror anime is a must for fans of the genre, coming in just a few weeks

Jasmin Beverungen Jasmin Beverungen Reading time 2 minutes

Fans of horror animes and mangas are likely already familiar with Junji Ito. The manga artist has become known for his eerie horror stories. The Uzumaki series is among his most famous works and is getting its own anime series. The new trailer reveals when we can look forward to the anime.

What kind of anime is it? Uzumaki has nothing to do with the ninja from Konohagakure, who is getting his own crossover with the Ninja Turtles. It is a creepy story revolving around spirals.

  • In the small town of Kurouzu, supernatural phenomena suddenly occur. The spirals that give the title are involved in this. 
  • The residents of the small town suddenly go crazy. For example, a man becomes possessed by spirals. He has to find them in his food and bathwater. 
  • There are even fatalities and natural disasters associated with the spirals .

The new anime is said to consist of four episodes in total. It is not known whether it will adapt the complete three-part manga series from 1998.

However, the new trailer already shows that the scale of the supernatural phenomena will play an important role:

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Uzumaki: The horror anime shows its 2nd trailer

Uzumaki is a true feast for horror fans

What makes it so special? The residents of the small town fall into a madness that revolves around the spirals. The trailer clearly shows how creatively this madness has been implemented:

  • The pupils of a character suddenly start to spin.
  • The tongue of a character also turns into a spiral.
  • There are even people whose bodies spin around their own axis. The probably most horrifying scene is at minute 0:35, where a person is completely wrapped up in a container.

Just the soundtrack of the trailer makes it clear how creepy the anime will become. But the visuals also give us such a shiver while watching that we can’t wait to see Junji Ito’s grotesque ideas in an animated series.

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When will it be released? The trailer reveals when we can watch the series. Accordingly, it will be available on September 28, 2024. The anime will air on Adult Swim, and the next day it will be available on Max (HBO Max).

Before Junji Ito, another anime will start in a few days. The series revolves around Rick and Morty and could fulfill a big dream of Morty: Morty has longed for love for 7 seasons – in the new anime, his wish could finally be realized

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A player tries to complete Baldur’s Gate 3 without being seen and accidentally discovers one of the most powerful builds

Sophia Weiss Sophia Weiss Reading time 3 minutes

In Baldur’s Gate 3 there is a suitable playstyle for everyone. One player has now taken on the challenge of completing the game completely unseen. His build makes him ultra powerful – Here’s how to recreate it.

Who developed the build? The build comes from Bouch, a YouTuber with currently 58,500 subscribers. He plays almost exclusively Baldur’s Gate 3 and is behind challenges like Can you play Baldur’s Gate 3 completely as cheese or Can you succeed in Honour Mode while only wearing underwear.

What was the challenge? The player wanted to find out if he could complete the game completely without being seen. For this, he uses the stealth mechanic and completely focuses on being as unobtrusive and hidden as possible. These were the rules:

  • The player is considered discovered if a dialogue or cutscene is triggered in which the player character is directly addressed
  • If the status hidden is lost – regardless of whether due to being seen or the start of a fight
    • Exceptions are when a fight starts while the character is still hidden or invisible

This build can also immensely help you if you want to acquire the spear Nyrulna in Act 3 – as you have to steal it from a Djinn:

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Baldur’s Gate 3: Entering Dinoland and Obtaining Nyrulna

Unseen through Baldur’s Gate 3 – Here’s how the powerful build works

What are the basic prerequisites? You need to choose the right race during character creation. These are your options:

  • Deep Gnome – Because of the advantage on stealth checks
  • Duergar – for the ability to become invisible starting from level 5
  • Halfling (Lightfoot) – Because of the advantage on stealth checks and the Lucky feature

Bouch chose the Halfling and gave him the background of street urchin, as this provides +5 to Stealth and Theft. As a class he chose Wizard. This class has direct access to the spells Minor Illusion and Enhance Leap. Starting from level 2, you will switch to Rogue.

In terms of point allocation, it’s important to note that for Enhance Leap to function fully, Strength must be raised to at least 15.

In summary: Take the Wizard at level 1 for the two spells. After that, acquire all skills, classes, and specializations that boost your stealth value and help you remain invisible for as long as possible.

How do you level up? Since you are not supposed to be seen, you miss out on a lot of experience points from conversations, direct fights, and the like. So the only option is to hide and attack enemies from the shadows. Ideally, you take them out with just one hit.

You can gather initial experience points, for example, by killing Shadowheart, Astarion, and the Mind Flayer near Astarion. More experience points are also available if you drop a rock on the mercenaries at the tomb.

Essentially, you have to rely on sneaky tactics throughout your entire run. Honor is not required here.

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What are other challenges? In Baldur’s Gate 3, there are some scenes that are automatically triggered as soon as you reach certain points in the game. For example, Lae’zel holds a blade to your throat right at the beginning.

Bouch has described many workarounds for this in his video. You can bypass Lae’zel, for example, by simply jumping through a wall with Enhance Leap, which normally cannot be jumped through. You can see how exactly to do this in his YouTube video at 1:25.

Are there NPCs that need to see you? Unfortunately, yes. Throughout his run, Bouch could not avoid six different conversation partners. One of them is Lazarus, who can accompany an NPC. You also cannot avoid the Dream Guardian.

What is your favorite build in Baldur’s Gate 3? Do you also support stealth builds like this one, or do you prefer pure Wizards, Clerics, or Barbarians, for example? For this run, a few truly game-breaking moves are necessary. The game even rewards you for this.

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