The First Descendant wants to change the best loot cave now, after a translation error created false hope

Dariusz Müller Dariusz Müller Reading time 3 minutes

The First Descendant just has an extremely profitable gold farm. The players thought they could keep it. Were they mistaken?

What is this loot cave? The players of The First Descendant have discovered a spot where they can farm up to 10 million gold in an hour. They use the descendant “Valby,” which is why the farming method is also called “Valby Run.”

The cave is located in the area “Fortress” and is within a hostile outpost. This is called “The Defense Line: strategic outpost of the Vulgus.” There you run in circles with Valby and eliminate repeatedly spawning mobs that drop tons of gold.

Update, July 23: The article originally appeared on July 22. However, Nexon has since issued another statement explaining that they have not changed their opinion, but it was a translation error from Korean.
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Too Early to Celebrate: Developers Correct Statement

What was the original statement from the developers? The developers of The First Descendant commented on the “Valby Run.” This had not been planned in its current form, as the mobs respawn infinitely and without cooldown, resulting in a significantly too high item drop.

In the first statement, the developers also fueled hope that the farm spot would not be nerfed. They wrote:

The current issue has clearly arisen from our own mistake, but we do not want to suddenly remove it. Because it has already become a fixed part of TFD. Therefore, we would like to inform you that we are preparing a patch that will not completely resolve the issue of the fortress outpost and still allow players to play as before. At the same time, we will update other farming locations to achieve the efficiency of the fortress outpost.

The developers of TFD via nexon.com

The community of The First Descendant celebrated the developers for this statement, as they thought: The Valby Run stays as it is, and other farm spots will be elevated to the same level.

However, Nexon realized that they had expressed themselves somewhat incorrectly and corrected their statements regarding the Valby Run in a second statement.

What will happen to the loot cave? On the official Discord server of The First Descendant, the developers correct their original statement and write: “We are preparing patch 1.0.4 to align the farming efficiency of the fortress outpost with the other popular farming positions.”

So, contrary to initial assumptions, other farming spots will not be adjusted to the high level of the fortress outpost, but the fortress outpost will be lowered to the level of the other farming spots.

However, the developers did not just change their minds. Instead, it is said that the original Korean text from Nexon was misinterpreted during the translation into English (via Discord).

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Running in circles with Valby and cashing in

How does the gold farm work? You start the outpost mission normally and first destroy the generators. Then, you activate Valby’s third ability “Laundry” and run in circles in the outer ring of the outpost. Important: Leave the boss that spawns in the middle of the outpost alone.

With the Laundry ability, Valby’s body liquefies, which increases your movement speed and her defense. She also leaves a water path that continuously deals damage to enemies standing in the water. You now automatically eliminate the spawning enemies using the water path without shooting yourself.

Theoretically, the run can also be done with Bunny, but she also deals damage to the boss. If the boss is accidentally defeated and the outpost is successfully completed, you will have a cooldown. Instead, you want to run in circles with Valby until the mission fails and then immediately restart.

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The new anime of Dragon Ball shows many characters in the trailer, but fans are still waiting for one of the strongest

Linda Knabe Linda Knabe Reading time 2 minutes

A new anime about Dragon Ball is supposed to start soon. In it, not only Son-Goku becomes young again, but many other characters as well, as a trailer now shows.

Dragon Ball DAIMA will be a new anime in the Dragon Ball universe. The anime is set to premiere in October 2024.

Here, Son-Goku and some other well-known heroes are transformed back into children by the dragon Shenlong. Thus, the anime returns a bit to its roots for its 40th anniversary.

You may have already seen Son-Goku in “mini format” in other trailers. However, a new trailer also shows other familiar characters who are becoming young again in Dragon Ball DAIMA:

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Who does the trailer show? The latest trailer for Dragon Ball DAIMA features a young Vegeta and Piccolo alongside Goku. However, it seems that the young Kaioshin will have a larger role in this anime. At least, the trailer focuses on him in some scenes.

But you will also get a glimpse of new characters. We don’t know much about them yet, but there is a demon who accompanies Goku armed with a gun, and a doll-like creature.

Judging by the trailer, the main antagonist of Goku and Kaioshin in this anime could be a character who observes both from a distance during their adventures and first sends his people against them.

Which character is still missing? You have already seen a few familiar characters in “mini format”. However, fans are still speculating whether one of the strongest characters from the other animes will also appear in this one.

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Fans miss Son-Gohan in “mini format”

We’re talking about Son-Gohan, the son of Son-Goku. Through his Beast Mode, he has become one of the strongest fighters. Many fans are wondering, among other things, on Reddit if he will appear in Dragon Ball DAIMA and also be younger. We still don’t know if he will appear in this anime. However, fans agree that he could be unbeatable in this case.

“Gohan at age 4 would be so powerful, especially if he had his adult consciousness and knew how to fight,” writes a user in their comment on Reddit. Another agrees that a 4-year-old Gohan would simply win.

Others would wish that Son-Gohan would just transform back into his teenage self, because then he would be simply lethal, a user writes in their comment. As another user notes, the rejuvenation process in DAIMA seems quite random, so a teenage Gohan is conceivable. Perhaps Gohan will just stay with his wife in the new anime: 7 facts about Son-Gohan and Videl’s relationship that you probably don’t know

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Pokémon GO: Spotlight Hour today brings Digda and evolution bonus

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In Pokémon GO, the Spotlight Hour features Diglett and Alolan Diglett. All about the start, content, and bonuses of the event.

What kind of event is this? The Spotlight Hour takes place once a week, on Tuesday. Here, you’ll always encounter a Pokémon that changes weekly, which will be the focus for 60 minutes. It then appears simply everywhere in the wild.

On top of that, there is always a bonus that makes the hour even more attractive.

What does the Spotlight Hour on July 22, 2024, bring? The star is Diglett, the Ground-type Pokémon from the first generation. It can evolve into Dugtrio.

However, its Alolan form is also included. Alolan Diglett comes from the seventh Pokémon generation and additionally has the Steel type. It evolves into Alolan Dugtrio.

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Spotlight Hour on July 23 – Start and Bonuses

When does the Spotlight Hour start? On July 23, 2024, at 6:00 PM. It will end at 7:00 PM.

Which bonus is active? You will receive double XP when evolving your Pokémon. It doesn’t have to be Diglett, the bonus applies to any of your monsters. So it’s best to find out beforehand which monsters you want to evolve. Alternatively, there is simply the “Can evolve” filter for your Pokémon collection, which shows which monsters you could evolve.

Can you catch Shiny Diglett? Yes, Diglett is available as Shiny in both forms. There is no increased Shiny chance, but due to the high number of spawns, you can try your luck.

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Is the Spotlight Hour worth it? Unfortunately, Diglett, its evolution, and the Alolan forms are not particularly effective as attackers. This applies both in the PvP league and for raids. Here, collectors can head out if they still need these Pokémon. The bonus is not bad if you still need XP for leveling up. A good opportunity to evolve, for example, your collected monsters from the last GO Fest. And if you want to know what’s next: Here is the overview of all events in Pokémon GO in July 2024.

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Fans fear: GTA 6 will have a feature they already find silly in GTA 5

Benedict Grothaus Benedict Grothaus Reading time 2 minutes

The release of GTA 6 is still a while away, but since the announcement, fans of the series have been discussing all kinds of details about their beloved franchise. Now, the debate has flared up around a feature that has accompanied GTA for ages: exploding cars. Players hope that the latest installment will be a bit more restrained in this regard.

What’s the status of GTA 6?

This is what’s on the fans’ minds: On Reddit, a user shows a short clip of several cars tumbling down a bridge and exploding below in true Michael Bay fashion with a fireball. The gif is titled: “To be honest, I don’t want this ‘exploding on impact’ feature in GTA 6.”

Exploding cars have been part of GTA since the first game. However, falling from a great height and then bursting like firecrackers is a more recent phenomenon and one that doesn’t sit well with everyone.

The creator writes: “I still hate it even today,” and receives much support with hundreds of comments and over 2,600 likes. However, not the entire community is on his side.

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“More realism would be nice”

Most players seem to agree that it would be nicer if falling cars didn’t end in an inferno right away. It’s said, for instance: “I would prefer if a car that lands on its nose has a small chance to explode but a greater chance to deform or lose many parts.”

More realism with falling cars would be nice. GTA 4 did this better than GTA 5 does at the moment. There, cars usually take time to get damaged before they completely break down. They only explode in specific cases.

According to players, GTA 5 has added a bit more action effects here to create more noise.

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However, some users believe that such absurd scenes simply belong to GTA. Since the first installment, you can chain cars together and trigger chain-explosions. “I love explosions in all shapes and colors,” says one user.

And letting cars fall somewhere and watching them explode is “strangely therapeutic.” One user writes that he does this with his 6-year-old child and watches the chaos unfold. How exactly GTA 6 will handle falling and exploding cars is still unclear. However, one new change is already alarming fans: Bad sign for GTA 6? Highly desired innovation for GTA Online is behind a paywall

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Bill Gates reveals how the ‘Holy Grail’ of Artificial Intelligence can make us superhumans

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Bill Gates has proven his knowledge and skills over the past decades when it comes to technological innovations. He believes that Artificial Intelligence is currently like a “stochastic parrot” and is missing something specific.

What is it that AI still lacks? In the podcast of the Next Big Idea Club, Gates discussed the future of AI and how he envisions its development in the coming years. It currently lacks the dimension of thinking that is taken for granted in humans.

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The new frontier that AI needs to reach is “metacognition.” This would mean that the system is aware of having its own thinking. This way, AI could think like a human and come to different conclusions instead of always arriving at the “learned” conclusion.

Gates even calls metacognition the “Holy Grail,” so that AI would no longer just be a simple assistant for improving our abilities. Through awareness of its own knowledge, AI could make us “superhumans.”

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Progress in AI Will Stagnate

What does Gates predict for the coming years? Gates is impressed by the rapid development of this technology. However, he believes that AI models like ChatGPT and Llama lack “refinement.” They would not do anything unexpected that they were not previously taught.

Without metacognition, the current models would advance several generations further. There would even be a consistently faster improvement in their reactions. However, two problems would still remain:

  • The learning capacity would reach its limits and would need to be addressed by oversized training data and computing power.
  • The reliability and accuracy would still be lacking due to the absence of metacognition.

Artificial intelligence must learn to think broadly about the problem. The issues should be roughly broken down, all its variables recognized, and reassembled. In this way, AI could provide a creative solution that it has not been taught by anyone.

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A free role-playing game surpasses the hottest new MMORPG on Steam in no time

Cedric Holmeier Cedric Holmeier Reading time 2 minutes

The new role-playing game Dungeonborne has launched on Steam as a free Early Access title over the weekend and has already surpassed the most anticipated MMORPG.

What kind of game is this? Dungeonborne is a new offshoot of the “Dark and Darker” principle. A type of Battle Royale as Dungeons and Dragons archetype characters with medieval weapons and magic. In the game, you will be competing not only against real players but also against NPCs in the form of monsters.

In the dungeon, you will encounter all kinds of enemies. Included are skeletons, giant flies, and nasty bosses that will stand in your way. Your goal is to leave the dungeon alive with as much loot as possible in your pockets.

However, you cannot loot and fight forever; you only have a certain amount of time before the map darkens and you are done for. To survive, you should use one of the curse portals in time.

Here you can watch the trailer for the game:

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Early Access starts better than Throne and Liberty

What makes the game special? While the long-awaited MMORPG Throne and Liberty started on Thursday night with over 60,000 players, the player numbers have been continuously decreasing since the start of the open beta. On Sunday evening, during peak times, only about 34,000 players were playing the game simultaneously (via SteamDB)

In contrast, Dungeonborne, the Battle Royale role-playing game, started on Friday with player numbers of 17,000, but since the game’s launch, these numbers have more than doubled and climbed to over 38,000 on Sunday evening, surpassing those of Throne and Liberty.

But it seems that not only fans of Dark and Darker are convinced by the new role-playing game.

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More accessible than “Dark and Darker”, but with forced PvP

How is the game received by players? The game is rated at 73% positive reviews on Steam, which is “mostly positive”. The game seems to engage and convince players, even though it is only the first Early Access version of the game.

“crxssaegrim” writes on Steam: “Dark and Darker for people who are not masochistic. Dark and Darker, but more balanced, clearer, smoother, and more functional.”

“Schizophrenic on Adderall” describes the game in his review on Steam: “Compared to Dark and Darker, it is a noticeably more relaxed game. I can’t say it’s better, but it has a few nice different features and is more accessible to others.”

But there are also many critical voices, especially from players who wish for a PvE mode.

One of them is “Steelhead”; he writes on Steam: “Basically, it’s fun, but running through the dungeon and then being taken out by a Mage in PvP who is in a higher position and unreachable for a melee fighter is frustrating. It would really be a mega good game if you didn’t have to play forced PvP!”

Dungeonborne is free to play on Steam. While not on Steam, the genre founder Dark and Darker has been free for some time. You can find out which features are available to free players here: Dark and Darker was removed from Steam, now it’s suddenly free to play, but there’s a catch

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Detective Conan has more than 1000 manga chapters today – The creator almost ended the series out of anger 27 years ago

Jasmin Beverungen Jasmin Beverungen Reading time 2 minutes

Gosho Aoyama is the manga artist of Detective Conan. He was so angry at his editorial team that he nearly ended the manga around 27 years ago. There were two reasons for the premature ending.

Why would Aoyama have stopped? Actually, Aoyama wanted to end the manga 27 years ago. In the “Gosho Aoyama 30th Anniversary Book,” he explained that there were two reasons for this:

  • On one hand, it is “really hard” to come up with new cases week after week.
  • On the other hand, he hated that the editorial team dictated what he should do.

Regarding the editorial team, his colleague Kazuhiko Shimamoto, the manga artist of Kamen Rider, even has a shocking example. Aoyama was the illustrator of the Yaiba manga from 1988 to 1993, even before Detective Conan. The then-responsible editor criticized in one case that the main character’s face did not look surprised enough.

So when Aoyama asked what kind of face he meant, the editor is said to have lit the sheet of paper with Aoyama’s drawing on fire and thrown it at him.

You can watch the trailer for the 27th movie here:

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Detective Conan still remains with us 27 years later

Why did he ultimately continue? Aoyama took a longer break in 1997, something he hadn’t done in a long time back then. He went to Las Vegas and decided after the trip to stop drawing the Detective Conan manga.

But he received a call from his editorial team while still at the hotel where he was staying in Las Vegas. They offered to produce a Detective Conan anime movie. Since Aoyama is a huge fan of movies himself, he accepted the offer.

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What is happening with Detective Conan these days? This call likely saved the Detective Conan series. Aoyama can now look back on numerous contents related to his manga:

  • The manga itself has now over 105 volumes (For comparison: One Piece is currently at number 109)
  • The anime has reached over 1,130 episodes (One Piece is currently at 1,112)
  • After the first movie, 26 more followed, and a 28th film is set to be released in Japanese theaters in April 2025.

It still looks like the manga artist is coming up with new cases. How long Detective Conan will last remains to be seen. Aoyama probably never thought back then that he would have to deal with the little detective for so many more years.

Detective Conan ranked third in a MeinMMO survey of the most popular animes from the RTL midday program. There are only two series you preferred to watch: You chose the best afternoon anime on RTL2 and there is a clear winner.

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A fine sci-fi series with Jason Momoa is a hidden gem for fans of Mad Max and Game of Thrones

Niko Hernes Niko Hernes Reading time 2 minutes

Jason Momoa is known to most as Khal Drogo or Aquaman. However, he also had a science fiction series with a solid budget. But despite 3 seasons, hardly anyone has seen this series, and it is probably the fault of the streaming service.

Which series is it? In 2019, See – Realm of the Blind was released on Apple TV+. The prominent lead actor of the series is Jason Momoa, who is known as Khal Drogo from Game of Thrones or as Aquaman.

In the world of See – Realm of the Blind, the majority of humanity was wiped out years ago by a virus. After the virus, all people are born blind, accordingly they must survive differently. Despite the dystopian future, the setting is more reminiscent of times before electricity and technology, as people live in tribes.

Suddenly, however, two children are born who can see. But this brings many dangers.

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Interesting Vision of the Future

The most important aspect of a dystopian sci-fi series is, of course, the premise. In See, you find yourself in a future where all people live in tribes, pretty much without technology and electronics, which seem to be completely destroyed or abandoned. Most people have died due to a virus. The people who still inhabit the earth are blind.

Baba Voss, played by Jason Momoa, is the chief of such a tribe. With his wife, he has two children, but the two can see. This is not just a cause for joy, as seeing is now considered a myth or witchcraft, accordingly, he must defend himself against other tribes and powerful foes.

The premise is interesting because you learn how people live without sight. The tribes resemble dystopian structures, like in Mad Max. One could also compare the tribes to the Wildlings from Game of Thrones and the dynamics beyond the wall. Of course, there are also the familiar intrigues here.

Visually, the trailer also promises interesting visuals. Seeing the old technology and buildings being overgrown reminds one of the new Planet of the Apes films or The Last of Us. With Jason Momoa and Dave Bautista (from season 2), there are also well-known actors who are seen in serious roles here.

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Why is so little being said about the series? On Rotten Tomatoes, the series has a critic score of 63% based on 58 reviews. The audience is significantly more impressed by the series, which has a user score of 84%.

However, the series has a problem, and that is its streaming service. See – Realm of the Blind only runs on Apple TV+. The streaming service cannot be compared to Disney, Amazon, and Netflix and offers a significantly smaller selection. With films like Killers of the Flower Moon and series like Ted Lasso, there are quality items to watch. Have you seen the series, and what do you think of it? Let us know in the comments. More dystopia, with less seriousness, can be found here: A new series on Amazon is the next good video game adaptation – Is a mix of Fallout and Mad Max

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Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos’ recipe for higher productivity is simple: two pizzas

Gerald Wessel Gerald Wessel Reading time 2 minutes

One of the wealthiest people in the world follows a simple rule when it comes to the size of their teams. The principle? Culinary, delicious.

What do two pizzas have to do with productivity? The pizzas are a figurative description of an organizational rule, as Daniel Slater, Global Director of Innovation at Amazon AWS explains. He states this in an article about complexity in a post on a page of his corporation.

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Two Pizzas for a Team

How to determine team sizes like pizzas? According to Slater, Amazon has endeavored under Jeff Bezos during phases of constant growth – and still does today – to form as small teams as possible for individual tasks or services. The “two-pizza principle” has established itself as a guideline. Each team should be able to be satisfied with two delicious culinary dough creations.

How many people are there in a team at Amazon? Slater estimates the size according to this mnemonic to be about ten. There are certainly deviations from this, and he admits that it should naturally not be understood as an inflexible law. But the credo that Amazon follows establishes the aim of setting as small and detailed structures as possible.

Why are small teams advantageous? The more people teams grow, the more complicated the coordination becomes. This costs efficiency in everyday work, makes it difficult to adopt new directions or respond to changing markets. Small teams are theoretically easier to lead and more accurately specialized for specific tasks.

Moreover, according to scientific studies, each person approaches their respective performance optimum as the team gets smaller – see Ringelmann effect.

The Ringelmann Effect: The diminishing individual performance of individual team members, as more people join, is described by the Ringelmann effect. It is an old theorem, but it still vividly describes that an increase in a team does not lead to linear growth. So roughly: If 1 person contributes 100 percent, 5 people do not achieve 500 percent, and certainly not 20 employees 2000 percent, but rather only about 1500.
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How are ten people supposed to be satisfied by two pizzas? You are probably wondering how ten people can get up from the table sated after two pizzas. It is just a rule of thumb, and since we are talking about American food culture here, it likely means quite generously topped, large, and also thick pizzas. So at least this rule could make some sense.

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The 1st World War is the horror of a new horror-survival game on Steam

Cedric Holmeier Cedric Holmeier Reading time 2 minutes

Conscript is a horror survival game on Steam, aiming to instill fear through the horror of World War I. The game consciously avoids monsters and other frightening figures.

What kind of game is it? The horror survival game Conscript takes place in the trenches of Verdun during World War I. As a lone soldier in search of his missing brother, you must survive the war and its hardships while avoiding enemy soldiers and incoming fire.

Not every encounter can be avoided, and there will always be battles, even if they don’t always involve firearms.

The indie game by Jordan Mochi and Catchweight Studio is set to be released on July 23. You can already try out a demo of the game on Steam.

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Classic Horror without Zombies

What do you do in the game? As a soldier searching for his brother, you fight your way through the dark trenches and bunkers of World War I. The trenches are like a labyrinth. Progress is not always straightforward; you have to solve puzzles and plan your next steps.

The horror of the game works entirely without zombies, instead being driven by the dark atmosphere as you struggle through the claustrophobic trenches. The end of the adventure could be lurking around any corner, which is why players should act with caution.

Additionally, players must carefully consider which resources to use, as they are severely limited, much like in real war, heightening the tension.

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Can you trade? Yes, the few resources you receive in the game can be exchanged. What you loot along the way can also be traded. A pack of cigarettes can quickly turn into a weapon upgrade.

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Sony’s new shooter for PS5 and Steam needs to change a lot if it doesn’t want to die within a week

Dariusz Müller Dariusz Müller Reading time 3 minutes

Sony is releasing a new hero shooter called Concord in August, which strongly resembles Overwatch. MeinMMO editor Dariusz believes, however, that the game needs significant improvements before its release.

Sony is the publisher of a completely new game called Concord. It is a hero shooter with a total of 16 different characters, all of whom have different weapons and abilities. The gameplay closely resembles Overwatch, and not just because it is colorful.

The abilities of the individual heroes could have come from Blizzard:

  • there is a sniper who can reach higher positions thanks to her ability
  • there is a gunslinger who throws something explosive
  • there is a healer who heals himself when he deals damage with his magical flying ball
  • there is a hacker who can teleport
  • there is a woman who can fly with a jetpack and shoots with a rocket launcher

You surely understand what I’m getting at. Here’s a trailer:

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Sony shows first gameplay of the new PvP shooter Concord

Last weekend, an open beta ran on Steam and PS5. I played the shooter for several hours and got my first impression.

This will not be an extensive review, as I simply haven’t played the game long enough – but I also didn’t want to keep playing. After about 4 hours, I had enough, and I knew: Concord is not fun for me.

Too fast release, even faster death

One of the biggest problems was performance. I played the Concord beta with friends, and each of us experienced FPS drops when a lot was happening on screen: when multiple heroes spammed their abilities. These drops were so severe that the game stuttered temporarily.

Spamming abilities should not be an issue. Overwatch and Valorant handle it excellently. The FPS drops in Concord reminded me of my last experience in Starfield when entering Akila City on the highest settings. In a PvP shooter, this is a no-go – especially since we are not using outdated systems.

In my opinion, the release of the hero shooter is too early since the game will be available on PS5, Steam, and the Epic Games Store on August 23rd. Especially the performance showed me that a lot needs to happen before the release.

If Concord does not improve performance quickly, the shooter will die within a week – after all, the game costs a hefty 40 euros, and Steam buyers can probably easily refund the game within 2 hours.

The performance was poor, but I generally had no fun

No hero in Concord managed to fully convince me. There were three that I found somewhat enjoyable. I liked:

  • the human soldier with an assault rifle featuring thermal scope, smoke, and fragmentation grenades
  • the green gunslinger with self-healing and explosive throwing knife
  • the grandma with a retro MP who can create walls and create imploding zones.

That’s it. Among the total of 16 heroes, I found 3 okay. However, none of them were as fun for me as an Ana, a Soldier 76, Kiriko, or Bastion in Overwatch. And these are just a few of the heroes I find significantly more enjoyable in OW2 than all the heroes in Concord.

That is the harsh truth. Concord will inevitably compete with Overwatch, whether they want it or not. And my first impression is: OW2 clearly wins this comparison. Given the purchase price of Concord, things look quite bleak for the new title.

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Concord squanders potential in gunplay

The game is not a complete disaster. The gunplay actually has potential. I enjoyed playing the soldier with the assault rifle because the weapon was genuinely fun. It has a good scope and somewhat reminded me of Destiny while shooting. And if there’s one thing Destiny does really well, it’s the gunplay.

Concord could be great if it focused much more on gunplay and had more of such standard weapons in the game. Instead, they are heavily oriented towards Overwatch and have flying heroes with grenade launchers, throwing knives, and slow tanks with shotguns and miniguns.

My assessment of Concord is, of course, extremely subjective, and other players may enjoy the gameplay. However, I would have appreciated more normal assault rifles, more Destiny-like gunplay, and maybe the option to slide, instead of a second Overwatch 2.

If I want to play Overwatch, I’ll play Overwatch and not buy Concord for 40 euros.

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With the fastest internet connection in the world, you can download Baldur’s Gate 3 or even the new CoD in just a few milliseconds

Gerald Wessel Gerald Wessel Reading time 2 minutes

Researchers show what is possible with fiber optic cables. They achieve internet speeds that make even SSDs look downright ancient.

How fast is the connection? Responsible for the new world record are scientists from the National Institute of Information and Communications Technology (NICT) from Japan. According to their press release, they achieved 402 terabits per second.

Is there a tariff that brings this to the home? No, the mentioned internet speed was achieved using commercially available fiber optic cables, which could also be lying underground in front of your house, but it is nevertheless a special case that currently serves purely for technical advancement.

Even China is left behind here, but they also celebrated a seemingly respectable success with internet for the general population.

Terabit, what exactly is that? Terabit is basically the big brother of the megabit, which you know from advertisements for internet connections. 1 terabit corresponds to 1,000,000 megabits. The fastest that Telekom, as the market leader, currently offers in the area is 1,000 megabits per second.

However, this unit should not be confused with our familiar measurement for storage space, gigabytes. 1000 megabits correspond to 0.125 GB gigabytes. With a top connection in Germany, you would need about eight seconds at best to download one gigabyte.

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When the SSD becomes a bottleneck

How was the speed achieved? The distance bridged in the test of fiber optic cables is 50 kilometers. The technical details in this case are truly for experts, so here greatly simplified:

  • According to NICT, all transmission bands (OESCLU) of the low-loss region of standard fibers were used for the first time worldwide.
  • Amplification technologies stabilized the signal, allowing for a bandwidth of 37.6 THz. That is more than 100,000 times that of the new WiFi 7 standard with a maximum of 320 MHz.

Baldur’s Gate 3 in a few milliseconds, how is that claim made? As of mid-July 2024, an installation of Larian’s mega role-playing game is around 150 gigabytes large. Let’s assume nothing is packed during the download with the 402 terabit line and we are downloading the game loose, then the following applies:

  • Converted via Online-Rechner.net: 402 terabits per second in gigabytes: 50,250
  • 150 gigabytes divided by 50,250 gigabytes per second = Approximately 3 milliseconds

And how large is the new CoD supposed to be? According to the most recent information from the publisher Activision on X, the new CoD will likely be around 300 gigabytes at most. However, even that would be a drop in the bucket for this thick internet connection.

But there must be a catch, right? Yes, that is of course very naive. Because even if the data could fit through the line, your computer—no matter how modern—would virtually choke on the data mess. Even the fastest SSD, connected via PCIe 5.0, barely reaches 12,000 megabytes per second when writing.

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Once Human: The developers comment on the severe lags and give a tip for a smoother gaming experience

Christoph Waldboth Christoph Waldboth Reading time 2 minutes

Players of Once Human on Steam are struggling with severe lags. The developers have now spoken out and provided an update on this issue.

What’s causing the lags? Since the release of Once Human on July 9, 2024, the game has been battling various issues. For instance, features that were initially missing have been added after player feedback. Cheaters are also a problem in the free-to-play Once Human, with the studio having banned many of them by now.

The lags, however, are a point that significantly impacts the gaming experience. The developers at Starry Studio are aware of this. To calm the waves of angry players, they have addressed the issue in a blog post on Discord.

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The cause of the lags is known

What do the developers say? About a week ago, the studio promised to address the lags. Since then, little has improved. The developers have now commented on Discord:

We have heard that some players are still experiencing lag issues despite our previous announcement. Rest assured that our team has identified the cause and is diligently working to resolve it. Some players may still be affected, but we want to assure you that we are doing everything we can to fix this problem, even over the weekend.

Once Human Development Team via Discord

Additionally, the developers apologize to the affected players for the inconvenience and thank them for their understanding. The exact cause of the lags has not been revealed by the developers. However, in the meantime, they provide a tip that can help reduce the lags until the next patch.

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What’s the tip? The developers advise you to install Once Human on an SSD. Compared to HDDs, SSDs are significantly faster in data transfer. According to Starry Studio, this should automatically resolve some of the lag issues.

So far, the developers have mostly resolved issues in Once Human quickly. Hopefully, the annoying lags in the game will soon be a thing of the past. Have you been struggling with such issues? Feel free to share your experiences in the comments. The last patch has once again received criticism, especially after the developers requested positive reviews.

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Harrison Ford regrets rejecting an important role – He could have won an Oscar for it in the end

Niko Hernes Niko Hernes Reading time 2 minutes

Actors receive many job offers throughout their career, not all of which they accept. Often, this is a good decision, but sometimes one regrets rejecting an offer, as the role turned out to be rewarding for other actors. This was also the case for Harrison Ford, who declined a role that won an Oscar.

Which role is it? In 2005, the film Syriana was released, starring Matt Damon and George Clooney. The political thriller deals with the oil industry and its connections to the Middle East. Various stories of extremism, greed, and the politics behind them are intertwined.

According to Box Office Mojo, the film grossed almost 94 million dollars (about 86 million euros) against a budget of 50.8 million dollars (approximately 46.6 million euros). Additionally, the film won several awards, including the Oscar for Best Supporting Actor for George Clooney. This role was almost played by Harrison Ford. However, he declined and regretted it.

Arnold Schwarzenegger also regrets a rejection: Schwarzenegger turned down the lead role in one of the best action films and still regrets it: “I love this movie”

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Syriana – Trailer for the thriller about the oil business in the USA

I think I made a mistake

In the film, George Clooney plays CIA agent Bob Barnes. Originally, the role was offered to Harrison Ford, but he turned it down. According to Far Out Magazine, he revealed in an interview that he rejected the role because he did not believe in the truth of the source material. However, he later regretted declining the offer.

I saw part of Steve Gaghan’s movie Syriana, and I wish I had played the role offered to me – the role of George […] I think I made a mistake.

According to the interview, Ford also believes that the film underwent changes and became more truthful later. Things he thought were not true were no longer in it after he declined.

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Throughout his career, Ford never won an Oscar. He received a nomination for Best Actor for his role in Witness. However, the role paid off for George Clooney. To this day, it is his only Oscar for his acting. In the film Argo, he received the Oscar for Best Picture in 2013 along with Ben Affleck and Grant Heslov. Strange things happen at the Oscars occasionally, just like in 2003: Once, a person was nominated for an Oscar who didn’t even exist.

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No Man’s Sky has had the most players in 5 years because an update changes everything – CEO celebrates being number 1 in the Steam charts

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On Sunday, July 21, the SF game No Man’s Sky reached 48,499 concurrent players on Steam. The game had a higher number in August 2019, five years ago. The player counts are further fueled by a Steam Sale. Hello Games’ Managing Director, Sean Murray, celebrates the success.

What kind of update is this? The update is called 5.0 “Worlds Part 1” and was released on July 17 for No Man’s Sky:

  • Players can discover new worlds and biomes – including worlds with floating islands.
  • The graphics now look more realistic.
  • Additionally, the game has been rejuvenated with numerous new features, including solar ships and expeditions where players fight giant insects.
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No Man’s Sky has the highest player counts on Steam since August 2018

These are the impacts on player counts:

Before the patch, the player counts on Steam were somewhat stagnant, with between 4,000 and 8,000 players online at the same time.

However, starting from July 17, the player counts on Steam began to rise continuously: first to 14,000, then to 21,000.

On Saturday, there were already 30,000 people online at the same time, while on Sunday the peak reached 48,499 concurrent players.

No Man’s Sky has reached such high numbers only three times in its history: during the disastrous launch in 2016 and in summer 2018 and 2019.

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Steam reviews rise to 93% in the last 30 days

Here’s how the developer feels: Sean Murray cheers for “#1 in the Steam charts.”

He writes that he loves how the community welcomes so many new players with open arms.

Currently, No Man’s Sky is discounted by 60%.

The reviews from the last 30 days are outstanding at 93% positive:

  • A player with 185 hours writes: One of the last developers who is not greedy.
  • A player with 9,300 hours praises: No Man’s Sky saved his inner space cadet because it taught him to get off his structure obsession and let himself drift through space. Though the review appears to be inauthentic.

No Man’s Sky is regarded as a game that has fought its way back from the bottom. At launch, the game was criticized for the developer having overhyped it and making promises that it couldn’t keep even remotely. We dealt with the difficult history of the MMO a few years ago on MeinMMO: No Man’s Sky reviews after 5 years “mostly positive”: Others developers should (not) take this as an example

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Over 1,300 players of The First Descendant can no longer play the game – But they are only to blame themselves

Christoph Waldboth Christoph Waldboth Reading time 2 minutes

The First Descendant is struggling with players who play unfairly for various reasons. That’s why many have now been banned, which can also happen to you if you do not adhere to a few rules.

What is the situation in The First Descendant? The shooter is free to play and therefore particularly vulnerable to all kinds of players who do not play honestly. For this reason, the developer and publisher Nexon is now taking strong action and is causing a stir with a wave of bans.

The intention is simple: the developers want everyone to have the same chances in the game and no one to gain an unfair advantage. Because not all players see it that way, parts of the community have been banned. Specifically, the accounts of over 1,300 players in The First Descendant have been locked. What can you do to prevent this?

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Avoid “unauthorized programs”

What led to the bans? On their website, the developers briefly explain why they made this step and the over 1,300 bans.

The vast majority of all players were banned for using “unauthorized programs.” The developers do not explain exactly what is meant by this. However, it likely refers to third-party programs that assist you in the game. Programs like aim-bots could be involved, which are rather unusual in a PvE shooter like The First Descendant.

It is best to avoid any additional software and play the game as it is.

But cheats are not the only problem: Another 428 players were banned because they exploited bugs. Especially in connection with the store in the game, “unfair gains through exploitation of the payment processes” can be obtained.

This means nothing other than that Nexon wants you to pay for the paid store content and not obtain it in other ways.

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The developers continue by stating that they will also investigate and punish “abusive behavior” in the future. Players are encouraged to report suspicious behavior by others so that these cases can be checked. You should also report loot freeloaders – because they are a big problem.

Additionally, Nexon published the list of all banned players, similar to what recently happened with Once Human, on the game’s website.

This is to ensure that players play honestly and without tricks in the future. If you adhere to this, you should not have any problems and should be able to prevent a ban. Of course, there are also tricks in The First Descendant that you can use completely without concern and almost legally. For example, you can easily defeat the bosses – read on MeinMMO to find out what the trick is.

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Expert shows new info for Diablo 4: Vessel of Hatred that he overlooked himself: “Just hovered over it”

Benedict Grothaus Benedict Grothaus Reading time 2 minutes

Diablo 4 introduces a new feature with Vessel of Hatred that you probably already know from Diablo 3 and Diablo 2: companions, or Companions. In the expansion, these NPCs are called mercenaries and are apparently much more extensive than before.

What are these Companions?

  • Blizzard has already introduced NPCs that accompany you only temporarily before the release of Diablo 4.
  • With Vessel of Hatred, there are now mercenaries who are supposed to serve as permanent companions. 4 different Companions with their own abilities and advantages are already known, and there are said to be a total of 6.
  • In the preview, the Companions already sounded similar to the mercenaries from Diablo 2. Now, thanks to gameplay of the Spiritborn, we have some more information.

Here is the new detail: The experts from wowhead have been able to derive some functions of the mercenaries from a single item. The item is actually just a new resource that will come with Vessel of Hatred: “Pale Marks”, which translates roughly to “Pale Badges”.

These badges directly bring hints of several features:

  • The resource itself is used to purchase trade agreements and items through barter.
  • These contracts are available in the “Mercenary Den”, which is the hideout of the mercenaries. This is also new information.
  • You receive the badges by increasing the rapport with the mercenaries. This works through “various activities”.
  • From rank 5 with one of the mercenaries, you can engage in barter with them.

The entire mercenary feature is thus apparently tied to a reputation system. The screenshot was taken by the experts from the gameplay of the barbarian icon Rob, who, as he said, completely overlooked the detail in his own recordings (via YouTube).

In our summary, you will find all information about Vessel of Hatred. Gameplay and information about the Spiritborn are here for you:

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This is how the Spiritborn plays, the new class in Diablo 4: Vessel of Hatred

Mercenaries in Vessel of Hatred – More than the companions in Diablo 3

Compared to the NPCs from previous titles, the feature now clearly has much more behind it. In Diablo 2 and Diablo 3, mercenaries could accompany you, but you could only skill and equip them to a certain degree.

You could take companions with you who either supported you, could tank for you, or even became so strong that they dealt damage as almost a fully-fledged character by your side.

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Now in Diablo 4, the mercenaries are, according to current information, more of a separate faction with which you gather reputation. However, we do not yet know to what extent you can equip and level the NPCs yourself.

At the moment, there are quite a few assumptions about Vessel of Hatred and many fans are diving into every detail they can find. In an official presentation by Blizzard, they even found new information about the endgame: A new video about Diablo 4 accidentally shows secret details about Vessel of Hatred – But don’t get too excited too soon

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A movie on Netflix is perfect for adults who like Fifty Shades of Grey

Niko Hernes Niko Hernes Reading time 2 minutes

New movies and series come out weekly on Netflix, which stack up over the years and are forgotten. A film from 2020 seems to be the perfect erotic thriller for fans of 50 Shades of Grey.

Which film is it about? The film Fatal Affair was released in 2020 on Netflix. The film was produced by and exclusively for the streamer. Ellie, played by Nia Long, moves with her husband to a new suburb. However, their marriage doesn’t seem to be working well.

In her job, she meets her old friend David, played by Omar Epps. There seems to be chemistry between them, as they get dangerously close during a club night. However, Ellie quickly ends the affair, but David is more dangerous than he seems.

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You can watch the first trailer for Fatal Affair here:

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Fatal Affair – Trailer for the erotic thriller on Netflix

An erotic thriller in the shadow of You

With You – You Will Love Me, Netflix achieved a series hit. The mix of eroticism and pathological obsession has captivated many viewers. Fatal Affair seems like a film that attempts something similar. Here, the main theme is also obsession. A classic stalker story that has been told many times.

Despite the exciting premise, the film has not been successful among critics. On Rotten Tomatoes, the film has a critic score of 18% based on 38 reviews. The user score is also very poor at 16% based on over 100 reviews.

What does the film do wrong? The most important thing about a thriller is the tension. The atmosphere that keeps the viewer engaged. According to critics, Fatal Affair fails in this regard. Despite its short runtime of only 1.5 hours, the film manages to create boredom. The film feels too constructed. There seems to be little new done with the stalker trope.

What does the film do right? Despite the harsh criticism, there are also aspects of the film that are praised by critics. Foremost are the two main actors Nia Long as the protagonist and Omar Epps as the stalker. Many see the performance of the two actors as a bright spot.

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Why should you watch the film despite the poor reviews? A frequently mentioned criticism is the illogical behavior of the characters, but for many, this is part of a fun evening with perhaps mediocre horror and thriller films.

This mix of eroticism and the question of why the protagonists make such dumb decisions might appeal to fans of 50 Shades of Grey or Perfect Addiction. With a runtime of only 1.5 hours, fans of these films might expect an entertaining evening. For those wanting to watch something harder on Netflix, they should check this out: A new horror film rated 18 is running on Netflix – It starts so exciting that it’s hard to bear until the guy from Die Hard 4 messes everything up

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„I have found my new home“: An MMORPG excites with a new update, adding PvP and PvE content

Linda Knabe Linda Knabe Reading time 2 minutes

In January, the new MMORPG Ravendawn launched, impressing players with its old-school charm. A major update with new content is expected next month.

Which game is this about? Ravendawn is a free MMORPG set in a classic fantasy world, which many players may not have even heard of yet. The game can only be downloaded from the official website of Tavernlight Games and is not available on Steam or other platforms.

  • Ravendawn launched on January 16, 2024, and became a surprising success. However, it had to face some criticism afterward. Among other things, because housing was not functioning and due to a Pay2Win mechanic that has since been revised.
  • It is an open-world sandbox MMORPG where players are heavily responsible for the economy.
  • The game features charming pixel graphics and is played from an isometric perspective.

With a larger update, the developers want to fix this, and at least the trailer is already exciting the players.

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Ravendawn update starts in August

What does the update bring? The bigger update for Ravendawn is set to go live on August 9, 2024, as the trailer announces. Promises include not only gameplay improvements but also PvP and PvE content. The trailer shows what gameplay against and alongside other players will look like.

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Alongside the new multiplayer content, the game will also feature two new professions. With the new update, a profession in herbalism and alchemy will be available.

What are the reactions? Looking at the comments under the trailer (via YouTube), players seem very excited about the new content. “The PvE stuff is something I am extremely looking forward to,” states one comment. Many players express similar sentiments in their comments.

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It is evident that especially these new multiplayer aspects are exciting. One user writes that he has been waiting exactly for this. “I’ve found my new home. Thank you for that,” writes another user in their comment.

However, many write that this looks like the perfect update to turn things around and lead Ravendawn back to its initial success. There were also recent update info about another new MMORPG: The new MMORPG for PS5, Xbox, and PC is being completely overhauled with gigantic updates.

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The creator of One Piece draws many characters with his weak hand, exciting the fans

Jasmin Beverungen Jasmin Beverungen Reading time 2 minutes

Normally, the mangaka of One Piece, Eiichiro Oda, draws his stories with his right hand, as he is right-handed. However, for a promotion of a messaging service, Oda drew many characters with his left hand. Some fans wish there would be a separate manga for this.

What kind of promotion is this? On the occasion of the 27th anniversary of the manga, Oda drew many characters from the One Piece universe with his left hand. Among them are all members of the Straw Hat crew, but also other characters like Enel, who has taken refuge elsewhere, can be seen.

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The characters are now available as stickers on LINE. Unfortunately, the stickers are not available in Germany. LINE is the equivalent of WhatsApp and is increasingly used in Japan, which is why the promotion is intended for that area.

Additionally, the stickers are adorned with some Japanese sayings that match the characters.

The sketches do not look as good as the originals. The outlines are messier than in the originals and there are no detailed facial features, as Oda would manage with his right hand.

Some of them even give fans nightmares. Yet most of the manga characters excite the fans.

One Piece also has some cool ships:

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Fans wish for a manga with Oda’s left hand

What do the fans say about this? In the reddit forum, many users believe that Oda should release some short stories featuring the characters drawn with his left hand. The art style looks interesting enough for that.

One user even thinks that Jimbei and Hiyori look as if Oda drew them with his right hand. Even the mermaid princess Shirahoshi and Big Mom could appear like this in the manga.

Many readers in the reddit forum wish for a separate manga with these iconic characters.

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Some users are also excited that Oda can draw so well even with his weaker hand. Some people couldn’t even draw that well with their dominant hand. User Chileinsg writes that Oda’s left hand has more skill than his entire body combined.

However, there is one character that causes nightmares for users. Nico Robin was mistaken for Trebol by one user, and the scene from the anime, where she pleads for her life, would likely cause distress among readers.

Readers are fortunate because originally, Nico Robin was supposed to look very different. Eiichiro Oda’s first sketches show her in a somewhat scribbled form with horns: Official sketches of One Piece show that 2 members of the Straw Hats were supposed to look completely different

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