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

Paul Kutzner Paul Kutzner Reading time 2 minutes

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

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

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

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

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100% capture chance, yet Master Ball used

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Karsten Scholz Karsten Scholz Reading time 2 minutes

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Christoph Waldboth Christoph Waldboth Reading time 2 minutes

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

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

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

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

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Netflix wants a movie for teenagers …

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

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

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

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

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

… and Snyder has to give in

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

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

Zack Snyder via 3djuegos.com

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

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

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

Thomas Dummer Thomas Dummer Reading time 2 minutes

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Thus, the criticism seems to be well-founded.

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However, there is also positive feedback from the community

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Quick Strikes and High Mobility with the Insect Glaive

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

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

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

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

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

Karsten Scholz Karsten Scholz Reading time 2 minutes

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

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

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

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

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What rewards await?

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

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

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The Lord of the Rings Online Classic Plus

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

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

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

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

Johanna Johanna Reading time 2 minutes

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Dariusz Müller Dariusz Müller Reading time 2 minutes

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Cortyn Cortyn Reading time 3 minutes

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

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

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Dead by Daylight: Castlevania – Dracula and Trevor Belmont

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

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

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

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These are Dracula’s perks

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

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

These are Trevor Belmont’s perks

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

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

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

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

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

Jasmin Beverungen Jasmin Beverungen Reading time 2 minutes

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Impy was temporarily banned

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Paul Kutzner Paul Kutzner Reading time 2 minutes

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

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

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

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

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Strong attacker for 2 types

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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The CEO of Palworld reveals why they do not want to make ‘AAAA’ titles – Even though they have the budget for it

Paul Kutzner Paul Kutzner Reading time 2 minutes

The studio behind Palworld has achieved great financial success with the game. However, they do not plan to develop larger projects in the future.

The studio Pocketpair has seen great success with Palworld at the beginning of the year. After the game initially broke several records on Steam, player numbers dropped as rapidly as they had risen over the months.

Compared to the all-time high of 2,101,867 simultaneous players, the current peak within 24 hours is only 43,743 players, as can be seen on Steamdb.info.

The initial hype provided the developer with financial success, enabling the possibility of new and larger projects. However, the developer does not intend to pursue such projects, as the CEO of the studio stated in a recent interview.

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In Palworld, you can explore a new island with the Sakurajima update

No interest and lack of structures

What did the CEO say? Takuro Mizobe, the CEO of Pocketpair, stated in an interview that they are indeed capable of going beyond AAA thanks to the financial earnings from Palworld.

In the past, the studio released the games Craftopia and Overdungeon before Palworld. The earnings from these games made the development of Palworld possible. However, the studio will not repeat this process and will not pursue larger projects.

Mizobe commented on this as follows:

If we were to develop our next game based on these revenues, as we did in the past, not only would the scope go beyond AAA, but we would also not be able to keep pace in terms of the maturity of our company, or rather, we are not structured for something like that at all.

Takuro Mizobe

On top of that, Mizobe has no interest in developing games with huge budgets. He prefers to pursue ideas that are interesting as indie games.

Moreover, the development of Palworld is still not finished. The game is still in Early Access. Recently, there was a major update called Sakurajima, which introduced PvP, new monsters, and a new island to the game.

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Interestingly, it is noticeable that while the Pocketpair CEO speaks of beyond AAA titles, he does not mention AAAA titles. Could this perhaps be related to Skull & Bones, which Ubisoft has grandly labeled as a AAAA game and was already sold for half the price shortly after release?

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Community criticism shows effect, Throne and Liberty tones down new Pay2Win feature

Karsten Scholz Karsten Scholz Reading time 3 minutes

The community scores a victory! After the criticism regarding the new rune system of Throne and Liberty, developer NCSoft responds with meaningful changes.

What was the problem with the rune system? The new key features of the August update for the Korean version of Throne and Liberty faced some accusations from the community.

  • The rune system in its original version has a potential Pay2Win/Pay2Progress factor: rune hammers, which are needed to unlock equipment sockets, can be purchased from the in-game shop.
  • The element of randomness determines which rune type can be placed in a given socket upon unlocking.
  • By investing additional rune hammers, you can re-roll the type of socket, with costs depending on the number of reset attempts (therefore, you will need to use more and more rune hammers for a reset).
  • Runes can be destroyed, yielding rune fragments (a level-1 rune gives about one to three fragments). With 100 fragments, you can craft a rune hammer.
  • If you want to utilize the best possible rune combinations and synergies on your equipment pieces, you will need to acquire numerous rune hammers and even more runes. Those on a streak of bad luck may quickly become frustrated.

You won’t get far in Throne and Liberty without a guild – the trailer explains this:

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Throne and Liberty: Trailer introduces you to the guild system

NCSoft responds to player criticism

What changes have the developers announced? NCSoft has heard the feedback and announced changes for the rune system (and other areas of the game) that are set to go live on August 7, 2024, in the already released version of the MMORPG.

  • The costs for rune hammers to unlock sockets will no longer increase with each re-roll. So, at the first equipment tier, unlocking a weapon socket will cost two rune hammers each time, while for other equipment pieces, you will pay one rune hammer per unlock.
  • At the second equipment tier, the costs will double to four rune hammers for weapon slots and two rune hammers for other equipment pieces.
  • By destroying low-level runes, you will obtain significantly more fragments, making it much easier to farm rune hammers, especially at the beginning. Higher-level runes will yield slightly fewer fragments upon destruction.
  • Weekly missions will reward you with 15 instead of ten units of rune hammers.
  • Through an NPC merchant, you can buy up to ten additional rune hammers per week for so-called request coins.

In the current system, a re-unlocking could eventually cost you eight, twelve, or even sixteen rune hammers. The adjustments noticeably reduce the farming effort for rune hammers (thus also decreasing the pressure to spend a lot of money on rune hammers).

What other improvements does the update bring?

  • The developers are improving camera controls, as it has felt frustrating to adjust them while moving and in combat.
  • If a character dies during normal play (i.e., outside of PvP regions), there will be no experience loss or recovery costs.
  • In a group, you can now vote to exclude a fellow player, for instance, if they are “afk” for a long time or disrupt the gameplay experience.
  • The stack size of various items has been increased.
  • There are numerous bug fixes and balancing adjustments.

What do I need to know about Throne and Liberty? On September 17, 2024, Throne and Liberty will also launch here in Europe. The Western launch is handled by Amazon Games, which has already gained some experience with New World and Lost Ark.

You can expect an online role-playing game that aims to focus on the “Massively” in “Massively Multiplayer Online Role-Playing Game”. In addition to the usual quests, there will mainly be massive PvP battles, sieges, and guild activities. More details can be found here: Throne and Liberty – All important information on release, classes, gameplay, crossplay, payment model, early access, platforms

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3 characters appear in One Piece now, even though the mangaka drew them 27 years ago

Jasmin Beverungen Jasmin Beverungen Reading time 2 minutes

In Chapter 1122 of the manga One Piece, three characters appear who were drawn by the mangaka Eiichiro Oda 27 years ago. The characters are based on three mangakas with whom Oda has a good relationship.

Who are these characters? The three individuals appear only in one image and are otherwise not important to the story of One Piece. In the chapter itself, they shout that they want to set out to search for the One Piece.

In the tweet from sandman_AP, it can be seen that the three characters were drawn by Oda many years ago. However, they now look slightly more mature, as their body proportions and facial expressions have changed:

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Who were they inspired by? Oda explained that the three individuals are three mangakas:

  • One character is based on himself
  • The second is inspired by Nobuhiro Watsuki, known for his samurai manga Rurouni Kenshin
  • The third is modeled after Hiroyuki Takei, who is known by most for Shaman King

Oda studied under Watsuki for four months in the past. The mangaka revealed that their relationship resembled more of a friendship and that the apprenticeship under him was the best time of his life (via X).

He also met Takei during his apprenticeship under Watsuki. The two worked together as assistants for Watsuki and formed a deep friendship during that time.

However, many voices in the comments under the tweet express disappointment in Oda. The mangaka should better end the friendship with Watsuki.

In One Piece, there are many ships sailing the oceans:

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One of the mangakas is a convicted criminal

What happened to Watsuki? The mangaka is a convicted criminal. In November 2017, he was arrested for possession of child pornography. 100 DVDs were seized from his home. He pleaded guilty and confessed to pedophilia.

His conviction included a fine of 200,000 yen (approximately 1,500 euros at that time) and a six-month suspension from Shueisha, the publisher of his manga. After that, he immediately continued his work (via CBR).

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Given Watsuki’s criminal record, it is understandable that fans of One Piece find Eiichiro Oda’s praise uncomfortable. However, at least it is nice to see that he also acknowledges his other colleague Hiroyuki Takei by including him in One Piece.

In One Piece, there are many other characters that we see far too rarely. MeinMMO has mentioned five characters that we painfully miss in the manga and anime: There are many cool characters in One Piece, but we see these 5 far too rarely

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Helldivers 2 brings new enemies, missions, and a swamp planet – But a nerf steals all the attention

Dariusz Müller Dariusz Müller Reading time 2 minutes

On August 6, the largest update for Helldivers 2 was released, “Escalation of Freedom.” The developers introduced a whole range of innovations to the game, but also a few nerfs – one of which is already causing discussions in the community and stealing the spotlight from the new features.

What’s new in Helldivers 2? The “Escalation of Freedom” update has brought some innovations to the shooter:

  • A new difficulty level
  • New mission objectives and larger enemy outposts
  • New environmental hazards
  • New enemies, both bugs and robots
  • A new swamp planet
  • A new system that saves your loot

Helldivers nerfs flamethrowers against armored enemies

What kind of nerf is this? The update introduced a nerf for all flamethrowers and weapons that are fire-based. In the Patch Notes for “Escalation of Freedom”, it states: “The behavior of flame effects has been made more realistic. The effect no longer penetrates various bodies/objects where one would expect a bounce, such as armor and static objects.”

Because of this change, the chargers can no longer be killed with the flamethrower. Chargers are the heavy armored bugs that all Helldivers love.

Before the change, it was possible to hold the flamethrower on a charger and roast it until it stopped attacking you.

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Change aims to make fire more realistic, but players complain

What do the players say? Players criticize the nerf. One player writes on Reddit, “Really, Arrowhead?!” and posts a meme of a man with the Arrowhead logo on his head yelling, “Stop having fun.” Next to the man are other people seen gaming on a screen. A photo of the flamethrower has been inserted on this screen.

The meme clearly criticizes the change. For the post, the Reddit user received almost 6,900 upvotes within just 6 hours and gathered 1,100 comments (as of August 6, 6:30 PM).

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In the comments on the post, there is further criticism. One player notes that enemy fire even goes through solid objects. Other players criticize the timing of the change, especially since on August 8 the new war bond “Flame of Freedom” is launching, which brings 3 new flamethrowers.

Additionally, some players say that the change makes the effect of fire seem more unrealistic. It does not care how effective an armor is, and the bug should be cooked in its armor: “When I grill a charger, its organs should melt under the armor, no matter how thick it is.”

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The meme post is currently the largest contribution that has appeared regarding the update. A second post on Reddit that also addresses the flamethrower nerf is also among the largest contributions and has over 5,000 upvotes and more than 1,300 comments.

If you want to take a look at the upcoming content from the war bond “Flame of Freedom” despite the fire nerf, you can see an overview on MeinMMO: Helldivers 2 is finally bringing the armor that the community has long wished for with the new war bond “Flame of Freedom”

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The War Host in WoW: The War Within – What the big new feature means

Cortyn Cortyn Reading time 3 minutes

In World of Warcraft, the Warband is now active. We reveal what it’s all about and what the feature brings.

On July 24, the big pre-patch 11.0 started, marking the beginning of The War Within era in World of Warcraft. One of the biggest features is the Warband. It is, strictly speaking, a whole series of features that summarize and streamline many actions of your accounts. The goal: to respect players’ time more and give them more freedom when playing multiple characters.

We’ll tell you what effects the Warbands will have.

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WoW: Trailer for the release date of The War Within

Warbands – Many Benefits at a Glance

What is the Warband in WoW? The Warband system is not a single feature but rather an entire array of improvements that became active immediately with patch 11.0. The aim behind it is to consolidate the progress of your individual characters into a singular account progress. In the future, most of your achievements and progress in the game will apply to all characters – hence your Warband.

This includes:

  • Fame Levels: The progress in Fame and Reputation factions will be the same for all your characters in future content (and Dragonflight). Therefore, you share unlocks and Fame levels across all characters.
  • Quest Progress: Quest lines that you have already completed with one character are considered “completed by the Warband.” You can hide these quests on other characters if you do not want to do them again.
  • Transmog Unlocks: In the future, you can unlock transmog for all armor classes. This way, as a mage, for example, you can no longer only collect cloth but also plate, leather, and mail.
  • Warband Bank: Your Warband shares a large, new bank with almost 500 slots. Unlocking this bank completely, however, is quite costly.
  • Currency Transfer: Using a new menu, you can send various game currencies to different characters. This way, you can quickly buy rewards with secondary characters if your main character has too many resources.
  • Achievements are Consolidated: Achievements of all your characters now count equally toward obtaining an achievement – such as PvP victories in a specific battleground.

Almost everything you do applies to the entire account. If you make progress with your main character, then secondary characters also benefit from it and have access to new features or the resources of the main character.

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The New Login Screen

The biggest new feature that is immediately visible after patch 11.0 awaits you before you actually start playing – namely on the login screen.

There, four of your characters will be arranged in a small scene around a campfire. When you hover over these characters with your mouse, you will see additional information – for instance, their current gold amount, the rating in Mythic+, the item level, or the chosen professions.

WoW Warband List
All characters are in the Warband – not just the 4 on the screen.

Which of your characters you arrange in the small scene on the start screen is not relevant and does not affect your Warband. All characters of your account belong to the Warband, and the four displayed characters are merely a sample selection that you can arrange as you see fit.

In other words: All characters of your account belong to your Warband. This is not an optional feature but applies to every character permanently.

Are you already looking forward to the Warband in The War Within? What will you do first when your entire account can finally work together towards goals? Do you already have something specific in mind?

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The developers of the most wished game on Steam have good news for the fans – and an important request

Christoph Waldboth Christoph Waldboth Reading time 2 minutes

The currently most wanted game on Steam is ready to go. Now the developers have spoken up and announced whether the timely release will happen. They also have a request for the fans.

Which game is it about? We are talking about Black Myth: Wukong by the developer Game Science. It is an action RPG that strongly resembles Soulslikes in its gameplay and may challenge the reigning champion Elden Ring.

In Black Myth: Wukong, you can expect more than 160 types of enemies and over 80 bosses. The story of the single-player title is based on the Chinese novel “Journey to the West.” You play as a Monkey King who fights against various foes with a staff, spells, and transformations.

Black Myth: Wukong is highly anticipated by many players and is currently the most wished title on Steam (via steamdb.info). The game is set to be released on August 20, 2024. The developers have announced in an update whether this date can be met.

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Black Myth Wukong – Trailer shows release date and content of the Collector’s Edition

The game is fully developed

What do the developers say? Those who feared that Black Myth: Wukong would miss its release can breathe a sigh of relief. On X, the developers state that the game is now complete and will be released on time.

Currently, it is still being thoroughly tested to eliminate any errors. To shorten the wait time, the developers announce a new trailer that is set to release on August 8, 2024.

However, before you can start playing, the team behind the game has a request for the fans: You should avoid unreleased content before the release to have the best experience possible with the final game:

Although we are incredibly eager to share every fun detail of the game with you, Black Myth: Wukong is a single-player game with an original story and unique gameplay. Therefore, we ask you not to spread any texts, images, or videos that could reveal unpublished content in the days leading up to the official release, nor to share leak information from unofficial sources.

Game Science via x.com

According to the developers, all mysteries that the game holds should remain intact until the time of playing.

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On which platforms can you play? The game is available on PC via Steam and Epic Games Store. It will also be released for PS5 and WeGame, a Chinese distribution platform by Tencent. Among other things, there is a special collector’s edition of the game for a proud 400 euros.

Here in Germany, you can start playing on August 20, 2024, at 12 PM. Are you already looking forward to Black Myth: Wukong and are you one of the Steam users who have added the game to their wishlist? Feel free to let us know in the comments what you hope for from the title. The game is one of the gaming hopes for 2024 – what else you can expect this year in terms of role-playing games can be read on MeinMMO.

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„Without warning“ – A studio loses its publisher just days after the release of its game on Steam

Lydia Lydia Reading time 2 minutes

The platformer Bō: Path of the Teal Lotus has just been released on Steam and all major consoles, but the studio behind the game is already facing a crisis.

What kind of game is this? Bō: Path of the Teal Lotus is a colorful Metroidvania based on Japanese folklore and the debut of the indie studio Squid Shock Games. It was released on July 17, 2024, on Steam and has a 78% positive rating there.

Bō: Path of the Teal Lotus was published by Humble Games, but only a week after the release, the publisher announced a restructuring on July 23 – without any employees. In a post on X, the studio explained: “We lost access to our critical systems pipeline without warning.”

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Bō: Path of the Teal Lotus lets you explore Japanese folklore

Without publisher support, the devs turn to the community

How did the studio cope without a publisher? Squid Shock describes the first two weeks after launch as “hectic.” Due to the publisher’s restructuring, they were unable to provide the crucial post-launch support, endangering the future of the studio.

Currently, they can only manage the Steam version of the game and have already released an update there. However, the situation on consoles looks worse, as ports and quality updates were part of the deal with Humble Games.

However, they are working on restoring access to the “pipeline”.

How is the studio managing? As the developers explain, they still have a lot planned that goes beyond small updates for their game. To deliver the planned content in the future, the studio is returning to its roots: crowd-funding.

The original funding of Bō: Path of the Teal Lotus was achieved through supporters on Kickstarter who believed in the project. Therefore, the developers have now started an account on Patreon to give fans a behind-the-scenes look while simultaneously raising funds.

There, you can choose from six different tiers, which cost between 1 and 97 euros per month and grant access to various content. As a “Seedling,” you get a digital thank-you card, as well as access to exclusive content on Patreon and to the Discord server.

For just under 100 euros per month, you’ll get a character appearance in the game, a personalized thank-you message, a mention in the credits of future games, access to beta builds, as well as earlier access to developer updates and a thank-you package sent to your home.

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An anime highlight from 2024 is getting a second season – more projects are on the way

Jasmin Beverungen Jasmin Beverungen Reading time 2 minutes

One of the highlights from the Spring Season 2024 in the Anime area was the anime Kaiju No. 8. After the first season ended a few weeks ago, the question remained whether there would be a continuation. With a new trailer, the creators announced that a 2nd season is on the way – and when it will be released.

What kind of trailer is this? The trailer mainly shows scenes featuring important battles from the first season. We see several Kaijus that the protagonists had to fight against. Unfortunately, there are no new scenes from season 2 to be seen.

The visuals look as if they were filmed on VHS. This creates a nostalgic aesthetic that sets the mood for the upcoming season.

When does season 2 come out? The trailer reveals that Kaiju No. 8 will continue in 2025. We will probably find out exactly when in a few months. The continuation exists likely due to the great success of the anime, which can be attributed to the massive success of the anime.

You can watch the trailer here:

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Kaiju No. 8 reveals the release of season 2 of the anime in the new trailer

Several projects for Kaiju No. 8 on the way

What else is coming? If you enjoyed the Kaiju No. 8 anime, there are plenty of other projects for you to look forward to in the future.

  • There will be a special episode called Hoshina’s Day-Off. Soshiro Hoshina is the vice-captain of the Third Division of the Defense Force. His handling of close combat weapons is excellent. The episode is set to be released in Japanese theaters sometime in 2025 (via MyAnimeList).
  • A new spin-off named Kaiju No. 8 Relax launched in Japan on June 4, 2024 (via ANN). It will take some time before the manga will be released here.
  • Kaiju No. 8: B-Side is another spin-off that has been out since January 5, 2024, and is now complete. An English release has so far been announced for Q2 2025 (via VIZ Media). A German version may follow.
  • There is also a light novel about Kaiju No. 8 titled Exclusive on the Third Division, which is set to be released first in English and is expected in Q4 2024 (via ANN).
  • As if that weren’t enough, there is also a video game in the works. The game, with the simple name Kaiju No. 8: The Game, was announced in June 2024 and is set to be released for Mobile and Steam (via kj8-thegame).
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What is Kaiju No. 8 about? Japan is being attacked by giant monsters known as Kaiju. An elite military unit is responsible for exterminating the monsters. Childhood friends Kafka and Mina vow to someday land in the elite unit. Mina succeeds, but Kafka fails multiple times at the entrance exam and becomes a crime scene cleaner.

But on a fateful day, he encounters a parasite that flies into his mouth. Kafka can then transform himself into a Kaiju and tries again to get into the elite team. 

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In Fortnite, there was an item so strong that players even hate it when they dominate the lobby with it

David U. David U. Reading time 2 minutes

Fortnite has been given an item with so much power that it is simply too strong for players – even when they use it themselves.

Which item is it? It is the “Magneto Power” gloves, which allow you to attack players, vehicles, and structures. You summon scrap projectiles that you then shoot at your target.

Magneto Power was introduced during Chapter 5 Season 3 and quickly secured a place in the current meta.

In the video, you can see what the colors of the items mean:

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High damage and also defensively useful

What makes the item so strong? The scrap projectiles deal a high damage of 95 damage points to players, 415 points to cars, and also push the vehicles back, as well as 85 damage to structures.

The gloves are also useful defensively: You can deploy a shield that has 400 hit points and protects you from projectiles and cars. If you block a car with the shield, it will even be pushed back.

The item also grants you low gravity when equipped. This allows you to jump higher and float, giving you a view of your surroundings while shooting large scrap chunks.

“Requires no skill to use”

What do players say about the item? Many players are annoyed by the power of the item. They complain that there are no counters and that the weapon requires no skill. It has reached the point where they hate dominating lobbies with this item, and some even say it’s the worst Fortnite season ever.

  • “Way too strong, requires no skill to use and has no counters.” (via reddit)
  • “The first weapon that is so ridiculously strong that I even hate dominating the lobby with it.” (via reddit)
  • “They made the worst thing ever with the Nitro fists and then wondered ‘can we make something even worse?’ and they succeeded. They ensured that this is the worst Fortnite season ever.” (via reddit)
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When the Magneto Power is not enough

Is there an upgrade? Yes, the combination of Magneto Power and the Nitro Fists takes it up a notch. The Nitro Fists give you incredible mobility and allow you to dash quickly.

This is incredibly strong in combination with the punching power and the floating of the Magneto Power – especially in the endgame when the zone gets smaller, as the gloves are strongest at medium to close range.

If you want to use both Magneto Power and the Nitro Fists during a match, you need to have both items in your inventory. You can then easily switch between them with the press of a button. Simultaneous use is not possible.

The “Magneto Power” gloves are really strong. But the Nitro Fists, which grant you special movement, have also left a lasting impression on players: Players in Fortnite can hardly win without a special item – Even the auto-users think it’s too much

This is an AI-powered translation. Some inaccuracies might exist.
Source(s):
  1. Fortnite Wiki
  2. reddit