Season 5 has started in Diablo 4 with a bug. From the very beginning, you have unlocked recipes for the “Hardening” that you actually need to farm first. Blizzard is aware of this and is allowing it to remain as is.
On August 6, 2024, Season 5 started in Diablo 4, this time even with a preload, after this was criticized in Season 4. The release went largely smoothly. However, players noticed shortly after the start of the season that they had already unlocked some recipes for the crafting system “Hardening.” However, these need to be farmed first.
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Diablo 4: Developers offer insight into the Season of the Infernal Hordes
Hardening recipes were carried over from Season 4
What about the recipes? With the crafting system “Hardening” you imprint additional affixes on your items, in addition to those already existing. However, you can only select the recipes at the blacksmith that you have already collected. After the start of Season 5, players were surprised to find numerous recipes available to choose from. And this from the very beginning, without having found them.
There seem to be the recipes that you collected in Season 4 available in the selection. In our case, immediately after logging in, 42 out of 103 recipes were available in the Codex of Power:
Not only magical and rare, but also legendary recipes are unlocked.
What does Blizzard say about it? Blizzard acknowledges this and notes that this was not intended. They will not fix the bug, but you should not expect this to happen in every season.
In a post on X, Community Director Adam Fletcher writes:
We are aware of reports that new season characters inherit their hardening recipes from the season characters of the last season.
This was neither the original design nor the intent, so I would not expect this in future seasons, but we are letting it slide for Season 5.
In the comments, Fletcher notes that despite everything, there are still new hardening recipes to discover for all classes in Season 5.
How does the community react? In the comments on X, “pacman” writes: “Wouldn’t it be cool if we didn’t have to grind for the hardening recipes every season? Can we just make this permanent?” In a thread on Reddit, “peterpan123x” points out that leveling up is made much easier this way. And “Demoted_Redux” says: “It should always be like this.”
The Diablo experts wudijo and Raxxanterax noticed the bug in their Twitch streams on August 6, 2024. Both mentioned that this is surely not intended. After it became clear that Blizzard is aware of it and will not change anything, Raxxanterax noted in the stream that the developers probably won’t revert the error because many players have already utilized the recipes for hardening. This would give them an advantage. Furthermore, the bug is to the players’ advantage, so one cannot be too upset about it.
However, Season 5 has fortunately not only brought bugs to Diablo 4 but also new content. There is an endgame activity, a reputation system, 15 uniques, and numerous new legendary aspects. The developers have also tweaked class balance and existing items in the game. In our overview, you can find all the information: Diablo 4 Season 5: Launch, theme, and preload
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The gamescom 2024 is just around the corner! We have compiled all the important information for you, including everything about tickets, highlights, the program, and prices.
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Tickets and Prices – Here’s how much you have to pay
How much does it cost to attend gamescom? This year there are different types of tickets, whose prices vary depending on the visitor. We have listed the different types and prices for private visitors:
Type of Ticket
Thursday, 22.08.
Friday, 23.08.
Saturday, 24.08.
Sunday, 25.08.
Day Ticket
29.50 EUR
29.50 EUR
39.00 EUR
29.50 EUR
Reduced Day Ticket (students, apprentices, retirees, people with disabilities, voluntary social service workers)
Where can I buy tickets? You cannot purchase tickets on-site, which is why you need to order them online in advance. It’s best to buy your tickets from the official gamescom ticket shop. If you have a code for your tickets, you can redeem it as well.
With your ticket, you will receive a free travel pass for the VRS. This means you won’t have to pay for the ride on public transport. However, tickets for Saturday are already sold out.
Exhibitors – These will be present on-site
Which exhibitors are represented? Not all exhibitors have officially confirmed for gamescom 2024 yet, but the following have already confirmed:
2K
Aerosoft
Amazon Games
Bandai Namco Entertainment
Blizzard Entertainment
Capcom
DX Racer
Funcom
Giants Software
Hoyoverse
Konami
Microsoft/Xbox
Pearl Abyss
Plaion
Sega
S-Game
Square Enix
Team 17
The Pokémon Company
THQ Nordic
Ubisoft
Unfortunately, Nintendo and Sony have already canceled as exhibitors.
Date – When does gamescom 2024 take place?
When does gamescom start and end? gamescom 2024 will take place from Wednesday, August 21, 2024, to Sunday, August 25, 2024. The opening hours vary depending on the visitor and location:
Date
Entertainment Area
Business Area
Wednesday, 21.08.
13:00 – 19:00
09:00 – 19:00
Thursday, 22.08.
10:00 – 20:00
09:00 – 20:00
Friday, 23.08.
10:00 – 20:00
09:00 – 20:00
Saturday, 24.08.
09:00 – 20:00
closed
Sunday, 25.08.
09:00 – 20:00
closed
For exhibitors, the entertainment and business areas are already open from 07:00. Wednesday is the trade visitor and media day. On this day, private visitors are not allowed on the fairgrounds.
Program and Highlights – What you can look forward to
What can you see? The official program has been announced and it has a lot to offer. The entire schedule can be found on the official gamescom website.
Floor Plan 2024 – This is how the fair is organized
Where are which halls located? The exhibition grounds are large, so the hall plan can be helpful. Here is a rough overview of the hall layout:
The hall plan of gamescom 2024
Games – What games can you expect?
These games will come to gamescom in 2024:
Age of Mythology: Retold
Aquapark Tycoon
Ara: History Untold
Avowed
Constance
Dark and Darker Mobile
Diablo 4: Vessel of Hatred
Diablo Immortal
The Smurfs: Adventures in Dreamland
Disney Epic Mickey: Rebrushed (Remake)
Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero
Dune Awakening
EA Sports FC 25
Empire of the Ants
Endzone 2
Fallout 76
Fernbus Simulator
Final Fantasy XIV
Flint: Treasure of Oblivion
Genshin Impact
Global Farmer
Gothic (Remake)
Heavy Cargo: The Truck Simulator
Highway Police Simulator
Honkay: Star Rail
inZOI
Agricultural Simulator 25
Little Nightmares 3
Medical Shift: The Emergency Room Simulator
Monster Hunter Wilds
Morriton Manor Stories: Nordic Whispers
Emergency Call 112: The Firefighter Simulation
Overwatch 2
Parking World
Phantom Blade Zero
Pioneers of Pagonia
PUBG Battlegrounds
S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl
Starship Troopers: Extermination
Roadmaster Simulator 2
Tavern Talk
TerraScape
The Bus
The Darkest Files
The Elder Scrolls Online
The First Berserker: Khazan
Titan Quest 2
Towerborne
Truck & Logistics Simulator
Unknown 9: Awakening
World of Warcraft: The War Within
Zenless Zone Zero
gamescom will be big this year as well. Although not all exhibitors have confirmed yet and the program is not final either, the prospects are already very promising.
In Once Human, you can play solo or with your friends in worlds across different servers. There are different worlds on a server that you can also switch between. We will show you how to jump back and forth between worlds and servers.
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How to switch worlds
To switch worlds, you need to go to one of the teleportation towers. Once there, press F to open the list of locations you can teleport to. You can only switch worlds by selecting locations that also have a world designation in front of them.
If you want to switch worlds, you need to select it from the list. Not every location change is automatically a world change.
Teleportation costs energy connections. The further away you want to go, the higher the costs. However, you can always return to your base for free.
Furthermore, there is a cooldown when teleporting. This is always ten minutes, regardless of how far you have teleported.
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Im Survival-Spiel Once Human müsst ihr zusammenarbeiten
Where can I find the teleportation towers? The teleportation towers are often located in settlements, but also in fields or mountains. It is best to use an interactive map to see the exact locations of the towers. You can always expect a teleportation tower at monoliths.
In total, there are 36 towers that you can unlock throughout the game. You can only use the first teleportation tower in Deadsville and unlock teleportation once you have followed the main quest to the point where you need to build your first weapon.
How do I switch servers?
How to switch servers: If you want to switch servers, you can do so in the main menu. However, you cannot transfer your character and progress. When you switch servers, you have to start from scratch.
What types of servers are there? In Once Human, there is a distinction between PvE and PvP servers. Those who want relatively calm gameplay against the enemies in the game should choose the PvE servers, while those who prefer a challenge against other players should choose the PvP servers.
Can I delete my character?
Currently, it is not possible to delete your character. However, you can create a new account to also have a new character. However, you will also lose all possible bonuses or rewards associated with your account.
Baldur’s Gate 3 is just around the corner and will offer a total of 12 classes and 11 races that you can choose from at the beginning. It’s no easy task, which is why we have sifted through all the classes and races and explained them to you so that you can make a choice more easily at release.
What are classes in Baldur’s Gate 3? In Baldur’s Gate 3, you will dive into the world of Dungeons & Dragons. In this world, you will have the opportunity to select 1 of 12 classes. Each of these classes has its strengths and weaknesses as well as special attack options that make all classes unique.
Update, August 7, 2024: The article has been reviewed and is up to date.
This way, each player can choose their class that fits them best. So, to know what to expect, we will list all known classes and explain in a few sentences what they are and which subclasses they additionally possess.
If you are looking for a tier list for all classes, then we have a suitable overview for you:
All Classes and Subclasses at a Glance – What They Can Do
Fighter
What kind of class is this? The Fighter is a master of the battlefield and masters a variety of weapons at a high level. Additionally, they wear sturdy armor. Especially suitable for players who want to use a variety of weapons and armor.
What subclasses are there?
Champion
Champions are known for landing critical hits more often and can also master two fighting styles.
Battle Master
Battle Masters can study their enemies in combat to learn their values. They also master special strategies that can help you in battle.
Mystic Knight
The Mystic Knight can cast magic and combine it with their weapons.
What kind of class is this? Mages are masters of arcane power, having delved into various schools of magic. They combine ancient spells with modern research.
What subclasses are there?
School of Abjuration
Includes magic that can protect you and your allies from harm.
School of Conjuration
Includes magic that allows you to summon creatures or objects.
School of Divination
Includes magic that sharpens your mind so that you can glimpse the future or expand your perception.
School of Evocation
Includes magic of the elements.
School of Illusion
Includes magic that allows you to deceive your enemies or cast illusions.
School of Necromancy
Includes magic that allows you to raise the undead.
School of Enchantment
Includes magic that manipulates the mind of your enemies to make them on your side.
School of Transmutation
Includes magic that can transform you or your allies.
Rogue
What kind of class is this? The Rogue is a nimble and especially stealthy class. They can slip out of almost any situation and kill enemies from the shadows. Additionally, as a Rogue, you have talents for picking locks, disarming traps, or stealing things.
What subclasses are there?
Arcane Trickster
The Arcane Trickster allows you to cast magic as a Rogue. With this, you can deceive enemies or gain unseen access.
Assassin
Assassins are masters of ambushing enemies. They are precise, deadly, and can even disguise themselves as other people.
Thief
Thieves are acrobats and can climb high anywhere. No obstacle is unfamiliar to them, and they do not shy away from quick actions in combat to gain an advantage.
Ranger
What kind of class is this? Rangers are the born hunters. They are closely connected to nature and track their prey with keen precision. Additionally, you can summon animals that will help you in battle.
What subclasses are there?
Beast Master
The Beast Masters are accompanied by an animal ally that will follow you into every fight.
Hunter
Hunters are agile and masters of both melee and ranged combat. High damage characterizes these nature-connected fighters.
Gloom Stalker
Gloom Stalkers are fighters that operate in the dark. They lie in wait for their enemies until they see a favorable opportunity to attack from ambush.
Cleric
What kind of class is this? Clerics represent their gods in the world of Baldur’s Gate and wield powerful and especially holy magic in battle. You can use this for good or evil, you have the choice. Additionally, the class possesses a lot of magic and the ability to wear heavy armor.
What subclasses are there?
Life Domain
Clerics dedicated to healing their comrades.
Light Domain
Clerics who can purify their enemies with fire or protect comrades with light.
Trickery Domain
Clerics who cause mischief in the world. They can blend with shadows or duplicate themselves.
Nature Domain
Clerics with a bond to plants and animals. They can influence these just like Druids.
Storm Domain
Clerics who can influence the weather and hurl winds and lightning at their enemies.
Knowledge Domain
Clerics who possess vast knowledge and even have the ability to read thoughts.
War Domain
Clerics who embody mighty fighters and can assist their comrades in attacks.
Warlock
What kind of class is this? Warlocks have entered into a pact with something supernatural and now benefit from a magical power that they can use in combat due to their loyalty. They possess few spells compared to Mages, but they are all the more powerful.
What subclasses are there?
The Archfey
Archfey have made a pact with a Fey. Now you can seduce enemies more easily and cast spells from the Fey realm.
The Great Old One
You have made a pact with a being from beyond this reality. Therefore, you can cast telepathy.
The Fiend
The Fiend has made a pact with the devil. As a fiendish follower, you can now absorb the life of your fallen enemies or gain luck to escape tricky situations.
Druid
What kind of class is this? Druids can summon elemental forces and possess a deep connection to the animal world. Additionally, this class can transform into beasts from various realms to fight.
What subclasses are there?
Circle of the Land
The Circle of the Land is connected to their environment. They can quickly recover their spell attacks and learn additional spells depending on the land you have chosen.
Circle of the Moon
The Circle of the Moon are shape-shifters and have advantages in their forms of transformation.
Circle of Spores
The Circle of Spores have a connection to fungi. They can wield necromantic magic or release toxic spores.
Monk
What kind of class is this? The Monk is a master of martial arts. Through their rigorous training, they seek perfection for both body and mind. They have many moves that they can execute with their bare fists.
The Way of the Open Hand allows you to manipulate the ki of your opponents. You can also heal yourself.
The Way of Four Elements
The Way of the Four Elements harnesses the ki. As a master, you can unleash elemental powers to create gusts of wind or thunderclaps from simple strikes. Even elemental spells are included.
Way of Shadows
The Way of Shadows allows you to attack enemies in ambush and cast dark spells. Like ninjas but without shadowy clothing.
What kind of class is this? Sorcerers summon their magic from their genes. Either through their ancestry or a gift bestowed upon them at birth. One of the most powerful classes, as you can still modify your magic yourself.
What subclasses are there?
Dragon Bloodline
The Dragon Bloodline contains the genes of dragons. They can cast spells like lightning or fire breath.
Wild Magic
Sorcerers of wild magic possess pure chaos within them. They constantly suffer from chaotic effects but can control them over time.
Storm Magic
Storm Sorcerers wield the power of wind magic. They can manipulate the weather or even fly.
Barbarian
What kind of class is this? The Barbarian is a reckless class that destroys everything and everyone in their path with their superhuman strength and insatiable rage.
What subclasses are there?
Path of the Berserker
Berserkers are unstoppable fighters who strike more often in battle and can hardly be enchanted or frightened.
Path of the Beast Heart
In the Barbarians of the Beast Heart beats the heart of an animal. You can choose between bear, eagle, elk, tiger, and wolf and receive different abilities depending on your choice.
Path of Wild Magic
Barbarians of wild magic possess spells that are uncontrolled in nature. Depending on their rage, these are triggered and have random effects.
Bard
What kind of class is this? The Bard has studied the power of music and provides you not only with classic beats in combat but also with strengthening melodies for body and soul. They are the all-rounders and can do pretty much everything, though not always perfectly.
The College of Lore focuses on perplexing enemies or learning spells from other classes.
College of Valor
The College of Valor are fighters and supporters. They assist their companions in attacks and can also deal damage more effectively.
College of Swords
The College of Swords focuses on training you to be strong fighters. You can improve your own combat abilities with it.
Paladin
What kind of class is this? Paladins are justice-driven guardians who have sworn holy oaths. They aid anyone in need and strive to find light in dark times. Undead enemies tremble before you, but do not break your oath; you may regret it later.
What subclasses are there?
Oath of the Ancients
The Oath of the Ancients protects nature, and Paladins can wield light powers or summon the forces of nature.
Oath of Devotion
The Oath of Devotion ensures that Paladins stand for good. They punish unholy enemies and are especially effective against them.
Oath of Vengeance
The Oath of Vengeance ensures that Paladins punish all enemies who have done wrong.
Oathbreaker
The Oathbreaker is not a conventional subclass; rather, it is a state that you must invoke. Simply break the principles of your Paladin.
What are races in Baldur’s Gate 3? In Baldur’s Gate 3, you can choose and create your hero from 11 races. This can be completely customized so that you can start your adventure more personally. We will show you all races and sub-races and explain what makes them special.
Githyanki
What kind of race is this? The Githyanki are unique fighters of the astral plane known for their distinctive silver swords and their red dragons. They have dedicated themselves to the fight against Mind Flayers, as they have been enslaved by them for millennia.
What sub-races are there? None.
Tieflings
What kind of race is this? Tieflings are descendants of a noble human bloodline that made a pact with the devil. The pact granted them power but also a devilish appearance, and this for all eternity.
What sub-races are there?
Asmodeus Tiefling
Mephistopheles Tiefling
Zariel Tiefling
Half-Orcs
What kind of race is this? Half-Orcs stem from a mixture of humans and wild orcs. Despite their civilized appearance, the genes of their ancestors are present, making them excellent fighters.
What sub-races are there? None.
Half-Elves
What kind of race is this? Half-elves come from a mixture of elves and humans. They possess a charismatic appearance but are smaller than humans, though they still have all the positive aspects of both races.
What sub-races are there?
Half High Elves
Half Wood Elves
Drow Half-Elves
Gnomes
What kind of race is this? Gnomes are a small humanoid race known for their peculiar humor, curiosity, and technical skills. They do not like to be in the spotlight and prefer to live their lives among themselves.
What sub-races are there?
Rock Gnomes
Forest Gnomes
Deep Gnomes
Dragonborn
What kind of race is this? The Dragonborn are a mysterious race that descends from dragons. They share the same abilities as their ancestors and can breathe different elements. Depending on the element, the appearance of the Dragonborn changes to different colors.
What sub-races are there?
Black: Acid
Blue: Lightning
Brass: Fire
Bronze: Lightning
Copper: Acid
Gold: Fire
Green: Poison
Red: Fire
Silver: Cold
White: Cold
Dwarves
What kind of race is this? Dwarves are small humanoid beings known for their combat skills as well as their craftsmanship talents. They harbor a grudge against orcs and goblins, as they have had conflicts with them.
What sub-races are there?
Gold Dwarves
Shield Dwarves
Duergar
Humans
What kind of race is this? Humans are the most widespread race in Baldur’s Gate 3. They are found almost everywhere and are known for their mediocrity and diverse sizes.
What sub-races are there? None.
Halflings
What kind of race is this? Halflings are a small race known for enjoying life and being friendly with their fellow beings. Being surrounded by larger beings, they make sure not to draw too much attention. Their name arises from the fact that they look just like humans but are only half their height.
What sub-races are there?
Lightfoot
Stout
Dark Elves (Drow)
What kind of race is this? The Drow descend from the people of Dark Elves. They stood in conflict with their lighter counterparts and underwent battles and a lot of bloodshed. After this conflict, many adopted the name Drow.
What sub-races are there? None.
Elves
What kind of race is this? Elves are a humanoid race with a charismatic appearance and many talents in both magic and combat. They are long-lived but also sharp-witted and can perceive their surroundings better than humans.
When is the release of Baldur’s Gate 3? The game is set to officially release for PC on August 3, 2023. However, PS5 players will have to wait, as the release for the Sony faction will only take place on September 6, 2023, a month after the official PC release.
What do you think of the classes? Have you already decided on one, or do you prefer to wait until the release and let chance guide you? Let us know in the comments!
To help you quickly reach the endgame in Diablo 4 with your Hunter, we will show you a leveling build that allows you to level up efficiently and easily.
Update, August 7, 2024: The article has been reviewed, updated, and is now up to date.
What can the class do? The Hunter (also known as Rogue) is known for his fast but deadly attacks from the shadows. With his ranged weapons like the bow, crossbow, or throwing knives, he can deal versatile damage, but also daggers, traps, and poisons make him a strong hero for crowd control.
To level up your Hunter quickly and easily, we will show you an effective leveling build that allows you to level up your hero solo.
Here’s a quick guide on how to reach level 100 with your hero quickly:
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Diablo 4: How to quickly reach level 100
Level Build for the Hunter – Skills and Tips
The best skills for leveling: For the leveling build for the Hunter, we have chosen a whirling blades build. With selected talents, you can not only quickly take down individual bosses but also dismantle multiple enemy groups. You need the following skills:
Stab – Level 1
Improved Stab
Fundamental Stab
Whirling Blades – Level 5
Improved Whirling Blades
Skilled Whirling Blades
Dart – Level 1
Improved Dart
Methodical Charge
Shadow Step – Level 1
Improved Shadow Step
Methodical Shadow Step
Veil – Level 1
Improved Stealth
Counter Stealth
Shadow Infusion – Level 1
Improved Shadow Infusion
Mixed Shadow Infusion
Shadow Dive – Level 1
Engulfing Shadows – Level 2
Gameplay Tips: The build can be used for tough single enemies or large groups of enemies. You should keep the following rotations in mind:
For AOE damage:
Activate Veil and Shadow Infusion
Activate Whirling Blades (1 or 2 times depending on enemy strength)
Use Dart or Dodge and storm into the enemy masses to hit them with your Whirling Blades
Now you can use Stab to finish off wounded enemies, regenerate energy, and reduce your cooldowns
When your cooldowns are ready, rotate again
For bosses and single enemies:
Use Stab 3 times to increase your combo points
Now activate Veil and Shadow Infusion
Activate your Whirling Blades 1 time
Repeat this and make sure that before you use your Whirling Blades, you have used Stab 3 times for your combo
The build is designed for mobility with high damage in every respect. You can swiftly slice through enemies or quickly escape if they overwhelm you.
General Tips for Leveling Up Quickly: With this build, you can easily reach level 50 without Legendaries or complex builds. If this build isn’t enough for you, we have a compact guide on how to quickly level up any hero with tips and tricks. Here is our current leveling guide: Diablo 4: Level Guide – How to quickly reach Max Level
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World of Warcraft has released a new cinematic. In Threads of Fate, we see Xal’atath rallying the nerubians to their cause.
Blizzard has started to release new cinematics for the upcoming expansion The War Within for World of Warcraft. The first cinematic revolves around the nerubians, the primary adversaries in the new addon. The kingdom of the nerubians served the Old Gods – and has now joined Xal’atath once again.
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WoW Cinematic: Threads of Destiny
What is shown in the cinematic? The cinematic Threads of Fate depicts the kingdom of the nerubians and how it once served the Old Gods. When an emissary of the Old Gods demands the loyalty of the nerubians once more to save Ny’alotha from ruin, the queen rises up and kills the emissary to lead the nerubians on a new path.
However, with his last breaths, the nerubians and all descendants of the queen are cursed. Slowly but surely, the nerubians perish and undergo various mutations that gradually rob them of strength and grace.
The queen’s daughter questions her aging mother and her decisions, as they seemingly have no good consequences for the people.
One day, Xal’atath appears and offers the queen to lead the nerubians to newfound strength so they can take their destiny into their own hands and conquer the world – at a price. The price is too great, and the queen declines.
In the next moment, however, she is betrayed and killed by her daughter Ansurek. For Xal’atath had also approached the daughter, who was more susceptible to the words of the harbinger. Xal’atath wants to use the blood of the Old Gods to make the nerubians more powerful than ever through mutations – and thus have an army under her control.
Is there more to come? Blizzard has not revealed whether this will be the only video in the series. It is quite possible that in the coming two weeks – during which gamescom 2024 will also take place – more cinematics of this kind will be released. Then the release of The War Within will also be upon us. Until then, we can only wait, as this video definitely makes us hungry for more. Or what do you think?
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Some Blizzard veterans came together in October 2020 to revive the real-time strategy genre at Frost Giant Studios. With Stormgate, their first project has launched in Early Access on Steam.
What is the community’s verdict? Since the Early Access launch on Steam on July 30, 2024, 1,053 reviews have accumulated, with 58 percent being positive, which is only enough for a “Mixed” rating.
Many players praise:
The good playability; it is evident that the team has previously worked on classics like StarCraft 2 and Warcraft 3. Units respond promptly to commands, and troops can be produced or buildings constructed from anywhere on the map using hotkeys.
Frost Giant combines elements from Blizzard classics. Visually, the setting, factions, and units resemble StarCraft, with monster camps on the maps, and in the campaign, you play equipable (but not levelable) heroes – almost like in Warcraft 3.
The global abilities of the factions positively complement the gaming experience. The three factions play very differently.
The cooperative mode offers an enormous amount of unlocks, which increases long-term motivation.
Criticism includes:
Many players criticize the art design or the look, effects, and level of detail of Stormgate. The storytelling in the campaign missions feels outdated. The 14-year-old StarCraft 2 seems more modern, engaging, and produced with much higher quality.
The solo campaign cannot be played offline. During the high player influx at the EA launch, this led to some crashes.
The soundscape has room for improvement as well. There is a lack of impactful combat feedback and a clear sound layer that allows players to orient themselves in the chaotic battles.
Some units suffer from pathfinding issues.
Workers can get trapped between self-built structures.
The balance between the factions is off. In 1vs1 ranked matches, the Celestial Armada dominates due to its great flexibility, speed, and strength. Consequently, the current leaderboard is quite lopsided.
The cooperative missions quickly lack variety.
Features like clan chats and tournaments are still missing.
For additional heroes, the developers also want extra money from buyers of the 60-euro version.
Here are some impressions from the Stormgate trailer from the Game Awards:
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Stormgate shows a new trailer at the Game Awards and reveals a new race
Wait until August 13
What is the scope of the EA version of Stormgate? Starting August 13, 2024, the Early Access version of Stormgate will be available for free to all interested parties. The current paid EA packages grant you in-game items, companions, three additional campaign missions, and earlier access to the game. Otherwise, the scope of Stormgate remains the same.
You will have access to:
the first three prologue missions of the story campaign
1vs1 ranked matches, each faction receives its own rank, no heroes
3-player cooperative mode against AI hordes, with increasing difficulty, base building, levelable heroes, extra unit variants, and various mission objectives
Who is behind Stormgate? At Frost Giant, a wealth of real-time strategy knowledge has gathered. CEO Tim Morten, Chief Architect James Anhalt, Art Director Jesse Brophy, Lead Coop Designer Kevin Dong, Lead Client Engineer Joseph Shunk, and Lead UX Designer Ryan Shutter all worked on StarCraft 2.
NoWay, the largest German streamer of League of Legends, is considering giving up streaming LoL in the future. He openly talks about how he is increasingly finding less enjoyment in the game and that he had a difficult year with declining viewer numbers.
Why might NoWay stop playing LoL? In one of his recent streams, NoWay, the largest German LoL streamer, talks about his current thoughts on League of Legends (via Sullygnome). This happened after a viewer brought it up to him, as especially lately, there have been clips of him raging.
He then speaks very openly with his community about how streaming LoL sometimes doesn’t bring him as much joy and that he also had a difficult year, as his viewer numbers have decreased over time. A consequence of this could be that he stops streaming League of Legends in the future.
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Another reason is that negativity has increased, even in his chat, which is overwhelming for him. He doesn’t feel this way with other games like PUBG and could even enjoy it greatly at the moment.
He finds this problematic for his stream, as he wants viewers to come to his stream and have fun. This is difficult if he himself is not enjoying it. However, he is not surprised and was aware that “this would eventually come”.
Now, the streamer wants to see how things will progress in the future, but he also clearly emphasizes: “If the game is no longer fun, then I will stop.”
How will things progress in the future? However, fans should not worry that the streamer might immediately turn his back on League of Legends. An employee from Riot supposedly announced significant changes for LoL in 2025, which NoWay definitely wants to wait for. If he continues to lose enjoyment in the game and nothing changes, he has stated he will quit.
This does not mean we cannot continue to follow NoWay: His plan for the future might be to showcase various games he enjoys in his streams. He is aware that this could affect his viewer numbers, but he doesn’t care, as he places more value on presenting a stream where he enjoys what he is doing.
In Destiny 2, the Weekly Reset starts with a new patch for the loot shooter. What you should know about the downtime and upcoming content can be found here in our overview of the server down.
Update, 7:35 PM: If you have downloaded the update, you can log in again. The Solstice event is here. Have fun and have a nice evening! The patch notes have also been updated. Patch notes for patch 8.0.5 (EN)
What you need to know today: After the disastrous events at Bungie, everyday life is slowly returning – a server down is expected this evening at the usual times. Some bugs are still causing problems in the loot shooter, but today might be the day of extermination.
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Bungie shows the future of Destiny 2 after The Final Shape in the new trailer
Maintenance on August 6 – All times for the server down
These times are important today: Bungie informs its players via x.com (formerly Twitter) about the exact downtime. It is planned that the servers will be unreachable for 3 hours and 15 minutes today.
Here is the schedule for maintenance:
The background maintenance starts at 3:00 PM on all platforms.
The servers will go offline around 3:45 PM. Players will be automatically kicked from the game.
The shooter is expected to be back online at 7:00 PM and you can log in again.
The maintenance will continue in the background until 9:00 PM.
What to consider during downtimes: As long as the background maintenance is ongoing, there may be connection issues in the game. Additionally, login queues may occasionally form, as Bungie gradually releases access to the servers to avoid problems from excessive server load. Therefore, you may have to wait longer before you are back in the game.
The following problems are known: There are many issues in The Final Shape that players are complaining about. Bungie has noted some, but it is not known which ones will be fixed (via bungie.net). However, the following bugs could be addressed:
For PC players with 3D audio enabled, the audio output in the game is not working.
When class-specific exotic glaives are crafted, the error code “Weasel” appears.
When playing on PlayStation with 3D audio enabled, the audio output does not work.
The slam attack with infusion no longer shatters stasis crystals.
Heat wave is not activated when gliding or in the middle of a jump.
The diamond lance no longer shatters stasis crystals.
The wish bearer title was revoked from players who had previously received it.
What is in the patch notes? A full overview of all fixed issues and improvements will not be available until this evening or afternoon, after the update has gone live.
We will update our article and provide you with the link to the patch notes since the patch notes may change or be corrected by Bungie afterwards.
In the latest financial report from NCSoft for the second quarter of 2024, there are again some exciting details to read. The currently most important MMORPG of the publisher is being ignored once again like an unloved stepchild.
What are the insights from the new financial report? Below you will find the key findings from NCSoft’s financial report for the second quarter of 2024 (via ncsoft.com):
The NCSoft executives are unlikely to be very happy with the financial results. Revenues are down 16 percent compared to the previous year, and operating profits have plummeted by 75 percent.
Mobile game revenues have particularly taken a hit, falling by 13 percent compared to the previous quarter. The revenues from PC games also declined by six percent.
The most successful PC game from NCSoft is currently Lineage, followed by Guild Wars 2, Lineage 2, Aion, and – lagging behind – Blade & Soul.
The release of Aion 2 is still planned for 2025. Additionally, a new MMORPG based on a globally recognized IP is reportedly in development, set to be released in 2026 and utilizing Unreal Engine 5.
NCSoft has great ambitions with Aion 2, here is the trailer:
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AION 2 shows the gameplay of the MMORPG in the trailer
No word on Throne and Liberty
Isn’t an important game missing?As was the case in the last quarter, the NCSoft executives have again not revealed any numbers for the MMORPG Throne and Liberty, which started in Korea in December 2023.
Meanwhile, T&L is currently the hottest project from the South Korean game studio. Three months ago, this was interpreted as a sign that the publisher is currently dissatisfied with T&L’s performance. There have already been several measures to improve the situation:
In July, there was a comprehensive overhaul of various features with the Leap update, as well as new content such as multi-level dungeons, life skills in fishing and cooking, and a new skill system.
Since NCSoft is not releasing any official numbers, it is impossible to say whether these measures have already had a noticeable impact on the success of Throne and Liberty. Sooner or later, after the worldwide launch on September 17, 2024, the publicly traded company will likely no longer be able to avoid presenting these results.
What do I need to know about Aion 2? The successor to Aion is set to take place 900 years before the first part, will be released for PC and mobile devices, and is expected to become NCSoft’s new flagship MMORPG. Accordingly, the team working on the project is quite large: An MMORPG with wings once rivaled WoW: Allegedly, 240 developers are now working on Aion 2
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Pau Echaniz is a Spanish canoe slalom athlete who won the bronze medal at the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris. Besides his sports career, he also has a passion for video games, especially League of Legends.
Which athlete is being talked about? This refers to the Spanish athlete Pau Echaniz, who not only has a great passion for his sport but also for video games.
He is a canoe slalom athlete and participated in the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris. There he was able to secure the bronze medal, but before that, he had to endure a setback in League of Legends.
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Bronze in LoL and at the Olympic Games
What happened to Pau before his competition? In an interview with marca.com, the athlete talks about his daily routines. Pau Echaniz reported that he is an enthusiastic LoL player. He enjoys the game so much that he played ranked matches before his competition at the Olympic Games.
Unfortunately, he lost both of these games and is also bronze there. In the interview, he mentions that this motivated him even more for his competition, allowing him to focus even more on it. He says further in the interview: I am bronze in LoL and bronze at the Olympic Games. I just can’t get out of it.
Community reactions: The community finds the athlete’s situation amusing. For many players, it seems quite unusual that a professional athlete is also trying to rank up in League of Legends.
For instance, user controlwarriorlives writes on Reddit that he imagines what it would be like if he were in a ranked game and a 0/5 Garen disconnects because he has to participate in the Olympic Games. Other users also find this idea very amusing. User ThePrehistoricpotato writes on Reddit: Be right back, Towerdive irl.
Squid Game is moving into the next round with Season 2, coming in 2024. Three years after Season 1, the story of Seong Gi-hun continues, and a new game begins.
We will show you everything you need to know about the upcoming season of Squid Game.
Squid Game Season 2: All about release and trailers
When is the release of Squid Game Season 2? Season 2 of Squid Game will be released on December 26, 2024. So you can look forward to a new season of the Korean hit series later this year.
Is there a trailer for Squid Game Season 2? As part of the announcement of the release date, there was a new trailer showing people in the familiar green sportswear running on a racetrack. In the background, you can see the Game Master and the henchmen with masks in their pink suits. You can watch the trailer here:
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Squid Game Season 2 – Trailer for the release date of the Korean series
Squid Game Season 2: All about the plot and the actors
What is Squid Game Season 2 about? After Seong Gi-hun won the Squid Games in Season 1, he has set himself a goal: the destruction of the games. He uses the prize money for this. He starts by searching for the businessman of the subway. However, his goal seems more dangerous than expected, and to win the games, he must participate in them again. (via netflix.com)
Which actors will be in Squid Game Season 2?
Returning actors
Lee Jung-jae as Seong Gi-hun
Gon-yoo as the businessman in the subway
Lee Byung-hun as Hwang In-ho, the head of the games
Wi Ha-jun as Hwang Jun-ho, the policeman who sneaked into the games
BingoMod, is the name of a new threat to Android. The malware can do a lot, but you can easily protect yourself, and we will show you how.
What type of malware is this? The Trojan named BingoMod is currently rampant malware that essentially unlocks your phone for hackers and allows them to perform various actions. Experts suspect that only a part of the danger comes from automated processes, while the primary danger stems from manual access via this Trojan.
How is BingoMod distributed? The criminals send SMS and attempt to entice their victims to click on the link contained within through various formulations. They then download a supposed security software – but instead, they unlock all locks.
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Gateway for hackers
What does BingoMod do on the phone? Once installed, the Trojan monitors all your actions. It records passwords via a keylogger or intercepts SMS with one-time access codes. Once enough information is gathered, cybercriminals begin remotely accessing the phone, especially to empty accounts. Once their dark deeds are done, they delete everything on the phone.
Why do they destroy all data? We do not know the exact reasons, but it is likely that they want to cover their tracks. They effectively reset the phone as you would do when selling it or giving it to someone else for further use, returning it to factory settings.
Protection on Android and iOS
How can I protect my devices? Generally, this applies not only to Android but also to iOS: Only install apps from official sources, such as the Play Store on Google’s operating system. Do not open links sent to you unless you can be 100% sure of who sent them and what lies behind them.
As long as you keep your system updated on your smartphone, the service “Google Play Protect” according to the company’s statements protects you against circulating versions of this Trojan, provided you adhere to the intended channels for distributing software.
We have more tips and advice on phone and data security available on MeinMMO. Because aside from the articles linked above, we have much more to tell about smartphones, whether you use Android or iOS. In another place, we have for example listed six myths about phone usage that you should no longer believe.
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Not all actors of a movie get along with the director. This was apparently also the case with the dog movie Scott and Huutsch. The original director of the film even believes that Tom Hanks was involved in him losing the job.
What is Scott and Huutsch? Scott Turner is a police officer in a small town where nothing much happens. Since he wants to achieve more, he is moving to a big city in a few days. But suddenly a murder occurs and the only clue is the dog Huutsch.
The film mixed the buddy comedy genre with a dog. According to Box Office Mojo, the film was quite successful. With a budget of only 12 million dollars (approximately 11 million euros), the film grossed 71 million dollars (approximately 65 million euros) in the USA alone. Initially, however, Henry Winkler was hired as the director. But he had problems with Tom Hanks.
Scott and Huutsch – Trailer for the dog movie with Tom Hanks
A joke that Hanks didn’t like
What happened between Henry Winkler and Tom Hanks? Winkler, the former actor of Fonzie from Happy Days, had a cult status at that time. In the podcast How To Fail With Elizabeth Day (via Spotify), he talked about his short job as a director on Scott und Huutsch.
He recounts how he prepared for the job for 11 weeks. I knew this dog, this drooling bulldog and he became my friend. The star did not become my friend. He meant Hanks. After a joke, he knew it was over.
We were in Carmel, this small, beautiful town on the coast of California, looking for a filming location, and a woman honestly comes running out of a store and says: “Henry, Fonz! Oh my God!” And I say: “And of course, you know Tom Hanks.”
Henry Winkler about an awkward encounter with Tom Hanks (Source: How to Fail With Elizabeth Day on Spotify)
But Hanks did not appreciate this rather unimpressive joke according to Winkler. Only 13 days after filming started, he was fired as director. Although there is no official confirmation, Winkler is sure that Hanks was involved in the dismissal. I knew that would happen that day in Carmel.
In several short trailers, Capcom presents the weapons with which we will hunt monsters in Monster Hunter Wilds on Steam and PS5. After we had our first look at the great sword, it was time for the heavy bowgun on August 6, 2024: And it packs a punch.
What kind of game is this? Monster Hunter Wilds is an action role-playing game developed by Capcom, where you embark on a hunt for increasingly larger and stronger monsters. The actual character progression takes place entirely through your equipment.
You can only upgrade your equipment with materials you find in the game world or receive from hunted monsters. Monster Hunter Wilds is set to be released in 2025 on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series. However, you can already take a look at the available weapons, in this case, the heavy bowgun:
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Monster Hunter Wilds: Capcom presents the heavy bowgun
The heavy bowgun can do both ranged and melee
What can the heavy bowgun do? Its role remains fundamentally the same as in previous installments: It is primarily a ranged weapon that allows you to take down monsters from a great distance – however, you’re not completely helpless in melee combat.
Its clumsiness is offset by a shield that can protect against monster attacks and higher damage compared to the lighter variant. There’s also an auto-guard function that automatically blocks incoming attacks.
The heavy bowgun also features several firing modes and ammunition types. Therefore, the sound of machine gun fire is as much an option as slow single shots. In Ignition Mode, accumulated energy can be used for the special ammunition. This energy regenerates over time and with each successful hit, which with clever use could allow for some powerful combos.
Which weapons are back? Fans of Monster Hunter: World need not worry that their favorite weapon is missing – Monster Hunter Wilds will offer all 14 weapon types that were available in World from the start. These include:
In another trailer, Capcom presented a new feature that aims to make combat more precise and that benefits all weapon types. This new Focus Mode reveals wounds on the monsters and is intended to help you deal maximum damage more easily.
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A significant change is being made to the Season Pass in FC 25. In addition to the well-known free version, a paid premium variant is set to be introduced in the new successor. A well-known expert suspects a pay-to-win model and potential buyers even now.
What is the Season Pass in EA FC? The Season Pass in EA FC guarantees you additional content in the game in each new season. In FC 24, it consisted of up to 40 levels. Each level holds a new reward for you. These range from club items, such as choreographies or crests, to professional packs, up to unique special cards.
The Season Pass was introduced in FIFA 20 in Ultimate Team and has been available for all players for free so far. To level it up, new tasks are available weekly that provide you with experience points (XP). Once you reach a certain number of XP, you level up.
EA has now confirmed that there will be a cross-season pass in the new FC 25 for the Ultimate Team, Clubs, and Career modes. In all these modes, you will then be able to earn experience points for the Season Pass.
Additionally, there will be a paid premium Season Pass in FC 25.
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New FC 25 shows cover star Bellingham and other professionals on rainy football field in the new reveal trailer
New Season Pass in FC 25: All known information
Various well-known leakers have already released more information about the new Season Pass, including some details about the new premium Season Pass.
The page “FUT Camp” made a post on X with the headline “New FC Season Pass Details”:
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What do we know about the new Season Pass? The following details emerge from the post for the Season Pass in FC 25:
in higher levels, there is nothing in the premium Season Pass that is not also in the normal Season Pass
the free Season Pass is essentially what players see in FC 24
the premium pass can be purchased with coins or FC points
there should be no exclusive rewards that would force someone to purchase
How exactly the differentiation between the free Season Pass and the paid premium pass looks is not yet clear from the details.
A well-known YouTuber suspects in a video, however, that EA might entice players to purchase the premium Season Pass if they orient their approach after FC Mobile.
Expert fears pay-to-win model like in EA FC Mobile
Who is this expert? Nick RTFM is a well-known English-speaking streamer primarily focused on football simulations. His emphasis is on FIFA and EA FC. He is known for his often critical videos.
In a YouTube video, he discusses the announced innovations for FC 25. In the course of this, he also comments on the post about the details of the new Season Pass. Watch the video for about a minute to learn his opinion on the new Season Pass:
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The streamer seems to be having trouble making sense of the new information. He does not understand what the premium pass has to offer if there are no contents that would force someone to make a purchase.
At first, NickRTFM thinks of additional and better “cosmetics” for the premium variant, which could be special jerseys or choreographies. But then he realizes that EA has already established a paid Season Pass model in FC Mobile.
In this model, one could climb the Season Pass by purchasing levels with microtransactions.
This is what the expert fears in the case of a pay-to-win model akin to FC Mobile: The streamer fears that some players would immediately take advantage of this model. For example, if EA were to guarantee a powerful pro card at a high level, it would tempt some players to invest real money into the pass.
Players would then buy themselves a team advantage with the strong cards. This would essentially be pay-to-win.
“I will be so toxic”: NickRTFM warns players about
As NickRTFM assesses the FC community, some players would be keen to follow this pay-to-win approach and sink a lot of money into it to gain an advantage. He can easily imagine that some players would already be playing with the best cards from the Season Pass in the first week.
For these players, the streamer is already issuing a warning. He would be “so toxic” towards such pay-to-win gamers. They can prepare for him to send them unpleasant messages after the game.
NickRTFM’s remarks are initially based solely on his assumptions. How the premium Season Pass will ultimately look in the game remains to be seen. As soon as we have new information on this topic, you can read them here on MeinMMO. All the important information about the new FC 25 can be found here: EA FC 25: All information about release, price, and innovations
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In Fortnite, a new collaboration is starting, but this time it’s not comic heroes or anime characters, but the colorful beans from Fall Guys. What you can expect in this collaboration, you will learn here.
Fall Guys in Fortnite? That’s exactly the case. Fortnite and Fall Guys are entering a cooperation by mixing their genres together to provide more entertainment options in Battle Royale and Discover. The new mode is not only meant to provide variety but also to offer another way to quickly get loot during battles in Battle Royale.
You can find the new trailer here:
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Fortnite shows the collaboration with Fall Guys in the trailer
Courses in Battle Royale for a little variety
What will change? The “Battle Royale” mode of Fortnite will receive a “Fall Guys” update. On the map in the area “Classsy Courts”, you will find various bean idols that you can interact with. Once you do that, a round of Fall Guys kicks off, where you can run, climb, dive, or bounce.
If you complete a course within 120 seconds, you will receive rewards in the form of gameplay loot that you can use later in your match. To ensure you have a memento of the event, you can complete quests to secure a reward for your locker.
The back accessory “Pink Plush Figure”
In addition to the course arenas that you can test in Battle Royale, there are 6 creations that you can select in Discover. Content creators can also create their own tracks, and with a bit of luck, these tracks will make it into Battle Royale.
However, so that you don’t enter the area with your agile skins from the locker, your character transforms into a bean. If your skin does not have a “Fall Guys” style, you will transform into the “Standard Bean” – that’s Jonesy as a bean.
How long does the event last? The event “Where should we drop?” is now live and playable until the 31.00 update on August 16.
An item that has been part of the inventory of Ultimate Team for 15 years will be removed in FC 25.The fans agree in their opinion about this change.
What kind of change is it? The contracts for players and managers have no place in the new FC 25 and will be removed without replacement. Contracts were needed since FIFA 09 in Ultimate Team to upgrade players with more games so they remained match-ready.
Player and manager contracts were a leftover from the founding years of Ultimate Team when there weren’t as many packs available. Meanwhile, contracts have become so abundant that they no longer held real value and could be bought on the transfer market for the minimum price of 150 coins.
After fitness cards did not survive the transition from FIFA 23 to FC 24 last year, contracts are now also affected. “Fortunately,” many fans are likely thinking about this decision.
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New FC 25 shows cover star Bellingham and other professionals on rainy football field in the new reveal trailer
Fans welcome the change that has “lasted long enough”
What does the community say about it? Upon the announcement that contracts are no longer part of FC 25, the community reacted largely with enthusiasm. Under the post by UT insider Fut Sheriff, the comment with the most likes is from Fantasy Soccer Talker Kev.
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And indeed, one must say that contracts have hardly received attention in recent years and were perceived by most players rather as a waste of time.
User Simon Tuckerman shares this view: “It was such a waste of time to apply 11 contract cards. Everyone had over 500 of them in their club, so it was just outdated.” (via x.com)
In the end, EA likely made the right move with this decision. The reactions from the fans alone reveal that. However, this leaves not much left among the consumables for FC 25. Only the chemistry styles, manager leagues, and healing items remain for the new EA FC. Everything else we know about the successor can be found here: EA FC 25: All info on release, price, and innovations
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The second season of House of the Dragon has now also come to an end. This is the perfect time to reflect on all the episodes again. What was the best episode, and what was the worst?
What kind of ranking is this? In our list, we take a look at how viewers rated each episode of House of the Dragon. The ranking is based on ratings on IMDb, as of August 6, 2024.
Warning Spoilers! There are massive spoilers for all episodes of House of the Dragon. Only continue reading if you have already watched season 2.
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In the second season of ‘House of the Dragon’, the war begins with fire and blood
Rank 8: The Common Folk (Episode 6)
Rhaenyra and Mysaria.
IMDb Rating: 6.2 / 10 stars
Number of Ratings: 46,280
As Rhaenyra has few options left, she undertakes a risky venture. She tries to make a knight with only a little Targaryen blood into a dragon rider, who unfortunately does not survive the endeavor.
The plan to win over the common folk of King’s Landing goes better. Mysaria sends ships with food that the starving citizens are more than happy to receive.
What is the criticism? Many criticize the episode as a “filler episode” where not much exciting happens. At the same time, the scene with the kiss between Rhaenyra and Mysaria received a lot of hate, leading to outright review bombing.
Overall, the episode was not received as poorly as the ratings might suggest. In the most frequently rated comment on IMDb, it says:
People say this episode is just a filler. But I would contradict that 100%. House of the Dragon and Game of Thrones often revolve around patience. The plot takes time and builds slowly, with meaningful scenes in between that prepare us for new storylines.
The season finale was somewhat disappointing for many, as shown by the comparatively poor ratings.
One of the highlights was probably Tyland Lannister, who must impress the daring admiral Sharako Lohar to win her support.
Rhaenyra finally confronts Daemon in Harrenhal, who pledges his loyalty to her. Alicent also seems tired of fighting and offers Rhaenyra a capitulation from Aegon.
What is the criticism? The main point of criticism for the episode is that the expected climax does not materialize.
As a viewer, I feel a bit cheated. I spend all my time waiting for a climax, only to be left with another setup episode after having watched setup after setup after setup.
In the new Ultimate Team of FC 25, you can be successful with a single player. How this works is explained in the following article.
In FC 25, EA introduces a new mode called “Rush.” In Rush, you can compete against other players in a smaller field in a 5-vs-5 mode, with or without your friends. The adapted rules are designed to ensure that you experience a dynamic game with many goals.
Rush will be integrated into the most popular game modes in EA FC. This includes Career Mode and Clubs, but also Ultimate Team.
Why do you no longer need a strong Ultimate Team? The trick of the new 5-vs-5 mode is that you only need to control one of the four outfield players. Therefore, it might be enough to send your best player into Ultimate Team initially to win games.
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EA SPORTS FC 25 | Official Deep Dive into Gameplay
Your star earns you more coins and rewards in UT
In Rush, you earn coins and so-called Rush points for each game, which you can exchange for rewards in Ultimate Team.
Here’s how your star helps you earn more coins and rewards: For wins, you generally earn more coins and Rush points. Sending a strong player onto the field certainly increases your chances of leaving the field triumphant.
With more wins in Rush, you can quickly build a healthier coin balance at the beginning of FC 25. Additionally, one of the rewards you receive for your Rush points could include the next, perhaps even better player awaiting you.
Thus, with a good player and a bit of luck, you can gradually build your entire Ultimate Team.
Over time, new events will also be released in Rush, which will set certain requirements for the players you can use. In the events, you might also find double coins and/or Rush points waiting for you.
Therefore, it wouldn’t hurt to ensure at the beginning that you have a good player in hand from each league. However, the exact requirements for the events are still unknown. Everything we already know about the new EA FC can be read here on MeinMMO: EA FC 25: All info on release, price, and innovations
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