Collectors of Pokémon cards would love to know what is inside unopened packs. A technique from medicine allows you to take a look inside.
How are the packs scanned? The usual way in the scene to estimate the value of unopened packs is weighing them. The foil around rare cards inside the package adds extra weight. From now on, it may be possible not just to determine with high certainty whether a rare card is in the pack, but exactly which one it is. The magic word is: Computed Tomography (CT).
Where does the CT technique come from? The new approach using high-tech from medicine employs CT X-ray machines, such as those used for examining the brain. Such imaging techniques are also commonly used in industry, for example to detect material shortages.
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A 3D image from countless layers
How does such a scan work? The CT scanner examines the object, in this case the package with Pokémon cards, and captures hundreds of individual images from different directions. This is possible because either the antenna rotates or the object lies on a rotating surface. The computer then constructs 3D objects from these images, on which the outlines of text or images can be discerned.
The following YouTube video shows such a scan and what the result looks like. In this case, the secret of a whole box is revealed, not just a single pack. In another video titled “Collecting Pokémon cards will never be the same again”, the YouTuber okJLUV takes a closer look at the technology.
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What does the Pokémon community say about this? There is concern about a loss in value for radiographed packs or simply frustration that a cornerstone of the hobby could be destroyed far from any monetary considerations. However, how this technology could exactly impact things is still open at this time.
How expensive is it and can I book it? Theoretically, yes, the company Industrial Inspection & Consulting is based in the USA. The cost for the scan alone is likely around 75 dollars per pack.
Shipping from Germany to there and the return to you could certainly raise the total price to around 150 euros. Just sending an insured package to the USA costs almost fifty through DHL. For that amount, you could buy a lot of new packs of Pokémon cards and trust in your luck.
Ahron Wayne’s Strange Brain’s efforts are not yet commercially advanced. According to information under the video linked above, he is still looking for business partners.
Does this also work with Magic boosters? Yes, in principle, this technique should work with all packs for collectible card games.
With Season 5, new content has arrived in Diablo 4 along with various ways to farm loot. A change to the reputation system allows you to grind even if you’ve already completed it.
On August 6th, Season 5 began in Diablo 4 and brought numerous changes to the uniques and new content for the endgame into the game. There’s also a reputation system, “The Gift of the Mother,” which resembles that of the Iron Wolves in Season 4.
Grinding reputation is a good way to obtain loot and materials – and at the final level, you can also get a “Magnificent Spark.” However, it seems that the grind does not end this time at the final level, because: A player has discovered that there are additional rewards after completion. This effectively makes the reward system “infinite. “
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Reputation System Allows “Repeatable Reward”
What has changed? In Season 4, once you completed the final level of the reputation system, you were “done” with it. However, in Season 5, there is a way to continue grinding. In a post on Reddit, a player shows the “Repeatable Reward” in a screenshot.
This means: Even if you have completed all reputation levels, you can still secure items and materials through this. Perfect for everyone who enjoys grinding and can’t get enough of the system. We do not know at this point what items and materials the chest contains.
The chest with the infinity symbol apparently appears as soon as you have completed all 20 levels of the reputation system:
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How is this received? In the comments under the Reddit post, the change is discussed by players. “blizzue” expresses his surprise that someone has already figured this out with “It’s DAY TWO!” And “Nigwyn” suggests: “They just need to add this to the XP bar after level 100, and we would have a pretty solid endgame foundation.”
User “ShawnyMcKnight” writes that he would be pleased if the chest contained materials for completing items. And another user writes on Reddit, “It would be amazing if there was a chance for a chest with a Magnificent Spark.”
How does the reputation system work? At the start of the season, you receive the new seasonal quest line “Of Lambs and Wolves.” As you progress in the quest, you unlock the reputation system, which you can then access in Zarbinzet at Istel.
To farm reputation, you collect “Gifts of the Mother” from elite enemies, hellflowers, champions, and bosses. The system has a total of 20 levels, which include various rewards, including seasonal side quests, hell compasses, (boss) materials, and items.
One way to collect the “Gifts of the Mother” is through the hell hordes. This is a new endgame activity in Season 5, available starting from world level 3. There, you fight against waves of monsters and three bosses to collect “Burning Ether.” With the ether, you secure rewards from which you can choose. You can read more about the activity here: Diablo 4: Hell Hordes – Everything about quests, compasses, and loot in the new endgame activity
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In the MMORPG Final Fantasy XIV, there is a lot of content that the community has transformed into in-game challenges. One player has mastered such a challenge after 800 hours over 2 years. Now he is tackling the next one.
What is the player’s story? The player behind the achievement is Aurora Moon. He took on one of the toughest challenges in Final Fantasy XIV:
He played as a Druid and worked his way through the content of the Palace of the Dead alone.
The Palace of the Dead has 200 levels with random but increasingly difficult content.
Every ten levels, you are confronted by a boss.
You can start the content in groups of up to four players.
These two jobs have also been unlocked for the Palace of the Dead since the release of Dawntrail:
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It doesn’t get much harder – But the next challenge is already here
Why is the challenge difficult? Essentially, the Palace of the Dead is not specifically designed to be completed by individual players. The balancing is aimed at groups. The random levels add their part:
In addition to almost randomly generated layouts and enemies, there is random loot in random chests. Items like healing potions cannot be brought in from outside the Palace of the Dead. They must be earned here. Even your own armor cannot be taken along.
Specifically in Aurora’s case, he has been playing as a Druid. This is the precursor to the White Mage. While he can continually give himself more health points as a healer, his damage output is not the best. By choosing this class, Aurora has made an already difficult challenge even more complex.
Additionally, Final Fantasy XIV regularly receives balancing patches. Therefore, the effectiveness of his chosen class has changed multiple times over the two years he spent on the challenge. Naturally, this also fluctuates the difficulty level of the Palace of the Dead.
The last balancing patch, for example, made one job significantly stronger:
What is the next challenge? In an interview with the colleagues from GamesRadar+, Aurora talked about how things will proceed. In fact, the player started the next challenge almost immediately after completing the Druid challenge: He wants to conquer the Palace of the Dead once again, this time as a Thaumaturge.
I simply invested in the Druid because that is my starting class and I played the Palace of the Dead alone for the first time! I decided to try the Thaumaturge when I unlocked it and here it is! There is something exhilarating about stripping away most of what makes a job feasible and having to make crazy plays and work like a machine to figure out how to make the impossible possible.
The Thaumaturge is the precursor to the Black Mage. The latter is a very strong ranged DPS and was, at least until the release of the new Pictomancer, the go-to job for anyone wanting to play a pure mage. However, the base class is quite limited, just like the Druid, in terms of options. And the Thaumaturge cannot heal itself.
Aurora is likely aware of the increased difficulty: He does not expect to need less than a few years to reach level 200.
With the Weekly Reset on Tuesday, August 6, an update for Destiny 2 was supposed to come that increases the drop rate of some exotic items. Unfortunately, that did not work out, as Bungie has to admit. Even worse. Instead of more exotic class items, the coveted items are now even rarer.
That was the plan: Update 8.05 was supposed to bring a series of fixes and balance changes. The most anticipated aspect was:
Chests related to the Overthrow activity would have a higher chance of dropping exotic class items – these items are highly sought after and relatively hard to obtain.
The “Overthrow” activity was newly introduced with The Final Shape in Destiny 2, which is an activity that can be completed solo or with up to 3 players.
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Patch does the exact opposite of the plan
What is the problem? As Bungie reported on the evening of August 7, they found a problem with the drop rates for the exotic class items.
The chests in Tier 4 of the Overthrow activity do not contribute to an increased drop rate. Worse yet: They can no longer drop any exotic class items.
So, the exact opposite of what was planned happened: Instead of the chests getting better and dropping more exotic class items, they now drop none at all.
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What happens next? Bungie says they are working on a quick fix, a hotfix. They are also working on giving players a way to chase specific perks. However, that is still in the planning stage.
Players demand: Dissolve Bungie and hand Destiny 2 over to Sony
How is this being discussed? Very sharply. It is said that the situation with the exotic class items is a disaster. Sony should best just dissolve Bungie and take over Destiny themselves.
Others thank Bungie for confirming that there was a problem. They had already doubted their sanity, feeling that they noticed no “buff” and found even fewer items than before.
Even PCGamer mocks: This is what happens when you kick out the people who are responsible for quality assurance.
The current situation in Destiny seems complicated, and the mood is very low. Last week, it was revealed that Bungie has apparently fallen into financial trouble and that the new expansion The Final Shape has sold even worse than Lightfall. Bungie has lost almost a third of its workforce, including some of their best employees: Destiny 2: The best people have been working on new Destiny for years – project is being canceled
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Kit Harrington (Jon Snow) and Emilia Clarke (Daenerys, the Mother of Dragons) are actors who gained a boost in their careers through Game of Thrones. The actors spent a total of eight seasons in Westeros, and it seems that is enough for them for now, as they both revealed in interviews.
What does Kit Harrington say about House of the Dragon? Season 2 of House of the Dragon had its final episode this week, and with the announcement of a third and fourth season, one can assume that the series is quite a success.
Kit Harrington, the actor who plays Jon Snow in Game of Thrones, wishes the team behind the prequel all the best. In a short interview with Associated Press, the actor revealed that he cannot watch the series.
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Just spent too long in Westeros
During the premiere of the new season of the series Industry, Kit Harrington was asked about House of the Dragon. Surprisingly, he has not seen the series and does not plan to, as he states.
I spent too much time there. I wish them all the best. I hear it’s wonderful and doing really well, but I don’t think I’ll ever watch the series, and I don’t think I’ll be re-watching Game of Thrones in the next few years.
Kit Harrington on House of the Dragon (Source: Associated Press)
Between 2011 and 2019, he played the role of Jon Snow in Game of Thrones. That is an extremely long time in which one does little other projects, especially when one has a larger role in the series. His planned spin-off series about Jon Snow is also off the table for now. He generally finds the idea of prequels better.
In an interview with Collider, he discussed that prequels are one of the most natural things one can do. He cites Better Call Saul and House of the Dragon as examples. He explains that sequels can have big problems.
What does Emilia Clarke say about House of the Dragon? In an interview with Variety in January 2024, Emilia Clarke, the actress of Daenerys, also spoke about House of the Dragon. She too has had enough of Westeros for now and is not watching the show.
I just can’t do it. It’s so strange. It’s so strange. It’s like someone saying, “Do you want to go to this reunion that’s not in your year? Do you want to go to this reunion?” That’s how it feels. I’m avoiding it.
Emilia Clarke on House of the Dragon (Source: Variety)
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The amulet Fractured Winterglass is one of the most popular items for Sorcerers in Season 5 of Diablo 4 because it is the core item for the “Frozen Orb” build. MeinMMO reveals where the amulet drops, how to farm it, and how to use it effectively.
Where does Fractured Winterglass drop?
The best source for Fractured Winterglass is Lord Zir. You can find the boss in the “Seating of the Ancient” in the Shattered Peaks.
To start the fight, you need Exquisite Blood. You can best obtain the blood in Hell’s Floods and here from Blood Maidens, otherwise from World Bosses and Legion Events.
The Fractured Winterglass has particularly useful stats for the “Frozen Orb” build. The build is ranked as A-tier in the tier list of the best builds in Season 5. The amulet provides you with the following for the build:
Cooldown reduction on summoning spells when Frozen Orb explodes.
A chance to double cast Frozen Orb.
Up to 75% reduced non-physical damage.
+3-4 to Summoning Arts.
As a legendary effect, the amulet gives you a chance of up to 65% to cast a random summon when Frozen Orb explodes. Summons also have a lucky hit chance to fire Frozen Orbs.
You will additionally summon Hydras and Ice Lances that shoot through enemies just by casting Frozen Orb. The build is suitable for both large groups of enemies and single bosses, which is not the case with many Sorcerer builds.
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Fractured Winterglass for the “Frozen Orb” Build – Here’s how to play it
The playstyle of the build is quite simple: you basically just spam Frozen Orbs and watch everything around you explode while Hydras and Ice Spears sweep through the enemies. It is important that the final explosion hits the right target.
Otherwise, you keep yourself alive with Ice Armor and Flame Shield. However, you need to pay close attention to your mana. Other items that you should ideally have in the build are:
You can conveniently also obtain the Robe of the Infinite directly from Lord Zir. You can best farm Tal’Rasha at Lord Varshan and you can find Tibault’s Will, Shako, and the Ring of the Starless Skies at Duriel and Andariel:
With the appropriate items, you can then teleport enemies to a point and blow them up with Frozen Orbs all at once. The orb itself makes enemies vulnerable, multiplying your damage.
Before you have the necessary items, you should ideally play a different build. The lightning builds of the Sorceress are often quite good for this because they are generally less mana-hungry than the frost builds. A higher level also helps. Here you can find tips for leveling up quickly in Season 5.
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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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Escape from Tarkov Gameplay – Battle for Concordia
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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