Dragon Ball: Early sketches reveal that Master Kaio almost had a sumo wrestler as a teacher for Son-Goku

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Son-Goku has had many masters throughout his training. One of them is Master Kaio, who waits at the end of the Snake Way in the afterlife. Early sketches by Akira Toriyama show what ideas the mangaka had for Dragon Ball regarding Kaio.

What ideas did Toriyama have for Master Kaio? The sketches date back to 1989. At that time, the Saiyan Saga was being published in the manga, featuring Radditz. Back then, Toriyama was considering how he could design Son-Goku’s teacher, Master Kaio.

Many different ideas must have come to him:

  • There is a version in the sketch of Master Kaio that does not have antennae. He lacks the cap and has a long braid as his hairstyle.
  • In another version, he also lacks antennae. Instead, he has a black nose.
  • Another version of Son-Goku’s master would have become a sumo wrestler. Only the iconic glasses and the ears still remind us of him.
  • A very abstract design shows that Master Kaio would have nearly become a panda.
  • Additionally, there is a design that shows the face of a frog-like creature.

Alongside the sketches of Son-Goku’s master, a few designs of his two pets were drawn. In the anime, Kaio has a cricket named Gregory and a monkey named Bubbles. Gregory was almost a toad, while Bubbles was always intended to be a monkey, only smaller.

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Early sketches of Master Kaio and his pets, via 3D Juegos

Just like with the villain Boo, one of his ideas prevailed. Master Kaio got a cap, antennae on his head and a round body. Luckily, he retained his iconic sunglasses, which perfectly complete his appearance.

Master Kaio may also appear in Dragon Ball Daima:

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Son-Goku owes much to Master Kaio

Who is Master Kaio? Master Kaio is a mentor that Son-Goku had in Dragon Ball Z. He lived in the afterlife and taught Son-Goku after he died in battle. Although Kaio is not exactly the best fighter, his techniques helped the Saiyan to overcome his opponents.

Among the strongest techniques that Master Kaio taught Son-Goku are the Genkidama and the Kaiohken. With the Genkidama, for example, Son-Goku was able to destroy Boo, an opponent who has several forms.

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Master Kaio trained not only Son-Goku but also his companions Piccolo, Yamcha, Chaozu, and Tenshinhan. He is an important character for the Z-Fighters, even though he only lives in the afterlife.

Master Kaio’s technique ensured that Boo was destroyed. Kaio was also the one who prevented Son-Goku from wasting too much time with Super Saiyan 3. Because Son-Goku did not have much time to train his son: Dragon Ball: The Super Saiyan 3 is rarely seen – Son-Goku explains the reason.

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Full Bag in Pokémon GO? There is now more space for Pokémon and items

Franzi Korittke Franzi Korittke Reading time 3 minutes

In Pokémon GO, the maximum amount of monsters and items in your bag is limited. Now, Niantic has increased the capacity. We at MeinMMO will show you the new limits.

What limit is it about? The most important goal in Pokémon GO is to go outside and catch Pokémon. Some items, such as balls and berries, are needed in this process. However, the amount of Pokémon and items that you can store in your respective bags is limited. You cannot expand these indefinitely using PokéCoins.

But all collecting trainers who are already at the storage limit can now breathe a sigh of relief. As the developers announced on the evening of July 10, 2024, via their X account, the maximum limit for items and Pokémon has been increased by 500 slots each, just before the upcoming GO Fest.

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How many monsters and items you can now collect and who this is worth for, we have summarized for you below.

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Increase of 500 slots for Pokémon & Items

These are the new limits for Pokémon & Items: After the limits for the Pokémon bag was raised to a maximum of 7,800 monsters in February 2024 and the item storage to 6,800, you can now enjoy another increase of 500 slots. The following limits are now available to you in the game:

  • 8,300 in your Pokémon bag
  • 7,300 in your item storage

How can you get the expansions? To be able to use the new storage limit, you need to invest your valuable PokéCoins and purchase the corresponding expansions in the in-game shop. Each costs 200 coins and unlocks 50 additional slots after purchase. Expanding your Pokémon and item bags is therefore quite costly.

However, if you need other items for the upcoming GO Fest in addition to the expansions, you can also take advantage of one of the offers in the in-game shop or the Pokémon GO webshop and in this way save some coins or money. Currently, the following boxes can be found there:

  • Super Storage Box in the in-game shop for 550 coins (can be purchased up to three times)
    • Contents: 1x Pokémon Expansion, 1x Item Expansion, 1x Premium Battle Pass, and 1x Remote Raid Pass
  • Hyper Storage Box in the Pokémon GO webshop for 5.99 euros
    • Contents: 1x Pokémon Expansion, 1x Item Expansion, 1x Premium Battle Pass, 1x Remote Raid Pass, 1x Incubator, and 1x Super Incubator
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Who benefits from the high limits?

The storage limits for Pokémon and items in Pokémon GO are now relatively high and are therefore not fully utilized by most players. Especially players who regularly sort their bags usually have no problems with the available spaces.

This is also reflected in the comments on social networks. A user by the name of anon636391 writes on Reddit: That’s a big step forward when I think about my space of 6700 Pokémon and 4300 items.

However, many trainers are also pleased with the increase of the limit, such as the user Parrichan, who writes on Reddit: These 500 additional slots in the bag will work wonders for me, nice.

Especially players who are collecting for a Living Dex or have many teams for raids and PvP battles need plenty of space. Through events like GO Fest, several hundred caught monsters can pile up quickly in one day, which also need space in the bag until they can be sorted in peace.

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What do you think about the increase in storage limits? Have you reached the maximum so far? Or are you one of the players who don’t need that much space? Let us know here at MeinMMO in the comments and exchange ideas with other trainers. By the way: Here we show you 10 monsters you shouldn’t miss at GO Fest.

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What is Enshittification and why has it arrived in the Xbox Game Pass?

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Streamers like Asmongold discussed whether Enshittification has arrived at the Game Pass. But what is that anyway and what does it mean?

What is behind Enshittification? The term was coined by Canadian science fiction author, journalist, and blogger Cory Doctorow (via pluralistic.net). The term refers to how companies treat their users:

  • A new platform offers useful products and services at a loss to attract new users.
  • Once users are locked in, the platform shifts the surplus to the service providers.
  • But once the platform has achieved a monopoly or quasi-monopoly position, there is no longer an incentive for the platform to maintain quality – Now it seeks to extract as much profit for itself as possible.

High switching costs prevent users from leaving the platform, even if there are technically alternatives available.

Many users believe: the Game Pass is now worse for players

What does all of this have to do with the Game Pass? According to some users and streamers like Asmongold, the Game Pass is going through the same process of Enshittification. Asmongold discusses this with his viewers on YouTube and refers to the changes as “Shittification” (1:06 in the video).

This is the logic behind it: The Xbox Game Pass was initially calculated by Microsoft at a loss. In a conversation with WindowsCentral, it was stated in 2023 that Microsoft was investing many millions into the Game Pass as a service, not really making money from it in total.

According to reports, the Game Pass now has around 30 million subscribers, which it is said to owe in part to the success of Starfield, which became available on Day 1 in the Xbox Game Pass.

The success was also due to the relatively low price that attracted many players.

Increased prices and no release games in the standard Game Pass

This is the current peak of the discussion: With the announcement to significantly increase prices and remove release games from the normal Game Pass to place them in a much more expensive version, users now claim that the peak of Enshittification has been reached.

Now profits and shareholders are the focus, not the average player anymore.

Here are the new prices for the Game Pass:

  • The price for the Xbox Game Pass Ultimate increases from 14.99 € to 17.99 €.
  • The regular PC Game Pass increases from 9.99 € to 11.99 €.
  • Xbox Game Pass Core (formerly Xbox Live Gold) increases from 59.99 € to 69.99 € per year, but still costs 6.99 € per month.
  • New is the Xbox Game Pass Standard. This subscription contains old, popular titles from the Xbox catalog but no longer includes Day-One games. The price is 14.99 € per month.
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3 developers visited several museums for you so that your game on Steam turns out as realistic as possible

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The End of the Sun is a new fantasy adventure on Steam, but it also aims to delight you with a particularly realistic time travel experience.

What game are we talking about? The End of the Sun is a new fantasy adventure developed by a small indie studio from Poland, consisting of three developers. An official release is scheduled for the third quarter of 2024. Currently, you can play the demo on Steam.

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What can you expect? You take on the role of an Ashter, a time traveler, and land in an old Slavic village. Here, the boundaries between reality and myths seem to blur, and you should be able to experience some mysterious things.

The End of the Sun is a story-driven adventure, and as you go through the story, you should be able to manipulate time to set the various fates on new courses. This way, you will gradually discover new fragments of the game world and story.

You will travel back and forth between different villages and homesteads. As you solve various puzzles throughout the story, the time of day, weather conditions, and lighting conditions change regularly.

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Developers scanned real objects and buildings

The world of The End of the Sun is heavily inspired by ancient Slavic culture. To represent this as realistically as possible, their research took the developers to several museums. According to their own statement (via pcgames.com), they scanned various objects and buildings to incorporate them into their game.

With this, they primarily want to focus on realism in design so that this time travel feels particularly authentic for you as a player. In the trailer, you can get a glimpse of the different buildings and objects, and when you delve a little into Slavic culture, it becomes evident how much love for detail the developers put into the design.

Another game on Steam also sets its scene in the past and even brings Netflix stars into the game: Strategy game on Steam brings 3 of the greatest Viking heroes from Netflix into the game

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If you want to survive in The First Descendant, you should equip certain components

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There are components in The First Descendant that particularly help you to get shot less often and to hope for help.

The 14 different classes of The First Descendant, called descendants, differ not only in their abilities. They also have different values. For example, an Ajax, which acts as a classic tank, has more health points and higher defense than the nimble Bunny.

It is therefore known in the community of the loot shooter: Somewhere there is always a Bunny in the dirt waiting to be revived by an Ajax.

If you are constantly getting shot down by enemies and rely on the help of your allies, you should look for certain components.

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External components with double rolls provide double boosts

What are components? In The First Descendant, you can enhance your character by equipping external components. These have a fixed value that they increase and a random one. There are a total of four different slots for external components:

  • Auxiliary Energy
  • Sensor
  • Storage
  • Processor

The fixed value that a component increases depends on the respective set to which the component belongs. The “HP Support” set, for example, increases health points (HP). The “Supernova” set boosts your defense (DEF).

Which components should you equip? If you want to end up in the dirt less often, you should try to increase your health points or your defense. Choose a component that increases the desired value and farm it accordingly.

Your goal when farming is to get a so-called double roll. This refers to components where the fixed and random values are the same. A processor from the Supernova set would thus increase the defense value by 2x.

If you want to build a build for Bunny that can also stand up against bosses, this is one option for boosting your health points or defense.

If you like playing Bunny but don’t want to spend money on Ultimate Bunny, we have created an overview on MeinMMO on how to unlock the special version of the Sprinter for free: The First Descendant: Unlocking Ultimate Bunny – How to get the Sprinter and her upgraded version

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The new action MMORPG from Amazon was supposed to launch today on PS5 and Xbox – But that won’t happen

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Amazon has canceled the closed beta of New World: Aeternum just before the launch. The action MMORPG was supposed to be the new version of the Steam hit New World. But just before the launch, there is a delay.

Here was the plan:

  • The beta for New World: Aeternum was supposed to start on July 11 for PS5 and Xbox Series S/X
  • The beta was to run until July 17, giving console players on Xbox and PlayStation a chance to play the new game
  • However, Amazon has now canceled the beta just before the launch
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Amazon postpones the New World beta by 2 weeks

This is how it stands now:  The new beta is now set to start on July 25 and run until July 31.

No reason is given for this postponement, with Amazon merely stating: They are working hard on the beta and want to provide everyone with the best possible experience.

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What is New World: Aeternum? New World: Aeternum is the second attempt for New World. From the MMORPG with survival elements that was huge on Steam at release, Amazon is making an action MMORPG with a more dynamic combat system, better cinematic presentation, and less grind.

We have explained the core ideas in this article.

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How is the postponement being discussed? In the reddit for New World, people are typically skeptical and see it as a sign of problems at Amazon. It is said:

  • “And so it begins!”
  • “The first of many delays”
  • “Whoever makes decisions at Amazon is an idiot – let’s be honest”

Overall, the mood among existing players of New World is low. The announcement that a major expansion is planned, primarily targeting a new player group, the console players, was not well received by the existing PC players: Things are heating up on Steam for the MMORPG New World after Amazon’s announcement: Even a player with 5,000 hours is giving up

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One of the cutest new companions in Final Fantasy XIV Dawntrail is obtained not in the main but in a side quest

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When a new expansion launches in Final Fantasy XIV, most players first play the main quest. However, for one of the cutest new companions in Dawntrail, it’s worth leaving the MSQ behind.

What kind of companion is this? The absolutely adorable companion in question is something very special: a talking corn on the cob that walks on two legs. With a brush-like ponytail on its head and a cloth draped in Tural style over its shoulder.

When you touch the minion with /stroke, the green leaves around the corn open up with joy. And when you use the command /poke, it jumps out of the green husk and falls back again.

The minion is called Master Corn and looks like this:

Final Fantasy XIV Master Corn
The cute new companion can soon be yours.

Which quests do you need to complete? The quest line that unlocks Master Corn starts in Tural’s capital, Tuliyollal. You need to search for the NPC Corny Being at X: 16.4 and Y: 12.8. We have marked the quest here on the map – walk to the red X:

Final Fantasy XIV Master Corn Quest Line Start

Talk to the corny being and accept the quest The Beginning of a Hungry Journey. Your first task will be to distribute corn cobs to the townsfolk. Upon completion, you will receive Tural Corn and unlock the next quest.

Once you reach the end of the quest line, Master Corn will stay with you permanently as a minion.

A quest so good, the main quest can wait

What makes the quest so good? The story around Master Corn is a lot of fun: for one, the corn continuously throws puns at you – what else – about corn. On the other hand, everything is sprinkled with jokes like those from the popular quest line surrounding Hildibrand Manderville.

The Hildi-quests have been a staple of the game since the 1.0 iteration of Final Fantasy XIV. In these, you accompany Hildibrand Manderville, a private detective, on his work. Also along is Nashu Mhakaracca, Hildibrand’s sidekick with a penchant for explosive gadgets.

The quests are characterized by their crude, exaggerated humor and the corresponding wild NPCs. Those who enjoy anime or manga-style humor will have a blast. And indeed, the quests about Master Corn fall into this category.

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This quest is particularly recommended in English: The localization team led by Koji Fox is known for taking a few more liberties in the translation from Japanese. For the corn quests, this means they will inundate you with corn puns until you can’t take it anymore.

While you definitely should check out this quest line, there is one that you should leave aside until a certain point in the main quest: it spoils the main quest for you. We’ve gathered all the details here for you: Final Fantasy XIV players warning: Better leave a side quest out for now

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WoW Cataclysm Classic: „Machine Gun Hunter“ has 500% speed, already at level 1

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Even in WoW Classic, incredible records are being set again and again. A hunter now shows how one can achieve 500% speed at level 1.

Although World of Warcraft is a game known in every detail, especially in the old ‘Classic’ versions, there are always scenes that astonish. Currently, there is a hunter in Cataclysm Classic who fires his bow so quickly that one might think he is using a machine gun.

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WoW Cataclysm Cinematic Trailer

What is to be seen? In one of his latest videos, Exehn shows some scenes from the current “WoW Cataclysm Classic”. He plays a level 1 hunter and already achieves absurd speeds – namely (at least temporarily) a whopping 500% speed. This allows him to take down enemy players and mobs in seconds, which are actually many levels above him.

His bow actually has a speed of 2.8 – meaning it is fired once every 2.8 seconds. However, the high speed ensures that the bow shoots at 6 times the speed (that is, 500% faster), allowing multiple shots to be fired per second.

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How does this work? During the times of Cataclysm, it is possible to apply some enchantments to items that have a very low level. These are actually endgame enchantments that are used later on – but in theory, they can be used at level 1. Thus, one merely needs a lot of gold or a few friendly enchanter friends to help out.

Along with the heirloom equipment, which also has a few points of speed and buffs like the war drums, the hunter can increase his speed to an impressive 500% – allowing him to attack much faster.

In later versions of World of Warcraft, this is no longer or only very limited possible. There, certain enchantments can only be applied once the target item has a certain item level, or the enchantment itself scales with the character’s level.

Exehn is already known for some absurd videos. He has also made a rogue at level 10 so powerful that he wins against a player at level 60 – simply because he perfectly dodges every attack and can never be hit.

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Can such values be achieved differently? In a “legal” way, it is nearly impossible to reach these values on a character with a higher level. Because the higher the character level, the more points are needed to achieve the same advantage from a stat. 10 points of “speed” have a much greater effect on a level 1 character than on a level 80 character.

The only legal way to somewhat achieve such values currently is in WoW Remix: Mists of Pandaria. However, this mode is isolated from the rest of the game world, and it is intended by Blizzard that one is a bit “op” here – but this is only a temporary matter, with the launch of The War Within, the values of all Remix characters will be lowered to a normal level.

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Players debate which weapon from Elden Ring made the DLC easier for them – 2 swords rank at the top

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The DLC Shadow of the Erdtree for Elden Ring brings a whole new range of equipment and weapons. Players have been discussing on reddit which of their favorite weapons they have taken through the new content.

How do players rank them? The reddit thread is solely focused on the personal preferences of the players. They do not rank based on how good a weapon is objectively or whether it has special abilities.

It’s purely about what individual players have successfully used. Specifically, the poster of the thread wanted to know which weapons from the base game the players brought through the DLC.

If you’re looking for a complete ranking of all 441 different weapons, our Elden Ring weapon tier list can help you. By the way, in this video we showcase all weapons and spells from the echoes of the DLC bosses:

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Elden Ring: All weapons and spells from the echoes of the DLC bosses

Favorite weapons from Elden Ring – What reddit still plays in the DLC

What are the most popular weapons from the base game? The most upvoted comment is from Venaborn: My favorite weapon, the Darkmoon Greatsword. Over 2,100 players agree with him. Reddit user Yggdris also writes that the sword carried him through the DLC completely. He thought he would find a better alternative – but that was not the case.

On the other hand, CoachGiveAdvice writes that he thought he would get through the DLC entirely with the Greatsword but ultimately had to switch it out. The responses to his comment directly address another popular weapon: the Blasphemous Blade.

The blade is also a greatsword. The comment from Japancakes24, which brings it into the discussion, is the second most upvoted with over 1,100 likes. The blade is also the go-to weapon of the original poster of the thread, TheGingerDruid. He writes: The Ash of War on this baby kept me alive in many a battle.

Other voices include equipment ideas or are sentimental:

  • Me with my 100-poise hyper Blasphemous Blade – I don’t need an opening, I just heal the damage away – ParticularDry161 via reddit
  • Tried the last DLC boss without [the Blasphemous Blade]. Had a real, ‘you were always by my side’ moment and transformed back into my Demon Slayer form – devonathan via reddit

The Darkmoon Greatsword as well as the Blasphemous Blade also top the greatsword category of the MeinMMO Elden Ring weapon tier list.

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Which weapons are still in the running? After the two greatswords, there is a long gap. The other suggestions all have upvotes in the low three-digit range:

Player HappyFreak1 specifically states that he didn’t bring any weapon from the base game into the DLC. Other comments also mention Mohg’s Spear, the Claymore Greatsword, and the Nagakiba.

In Elden Ring and the DLC, there are 411 different weapons. Did any of the base game weapons also serve you well in the DLC? Or do you have a new favorite? Let us know in the comments.

If you’re open to something new, we might have an exciting build for you: The final boss of the DLC is really tough, but with this combination, you can take him down in no time. The build is so powerful, you can really humiliate the boss.

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Riot Games developed a game in the style of Super Smash Bros., halted development after competition flop

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The creators of League of Legends have been working behind closed doors on a competitor to Super Smash Bros. The brawler from Nintendo is very popular among fans. However, another fighting game caused Riot Games to halt development.

What kind of game was it supposed to be? The title was developed under the codename Pool Party (via ReaderGrev). By May 2024, around 70-80 employees were said to have been working on the game. It was supposed to be a platform fighting game, similar to what we know from Super Smash Bros.:

  • Multiple players choose their fighter from many different franchise characters
  • The fighters are thrown into an arena consisting of multiple platforms
  • In 2D view, players fight each other using their characters
  • Each fighter has their own special attacks, but the basic moveset is the same for each

Instead of Mario, Peach, and Bowser, we would have fought with Teemo, Ahri, and Viego in Pool Party. Riot Games saw an opportunity to strengthen the eSports scene in this area. However, as Joe Hixson, the Senior Comms Director of the company, revealed, there are several projects each year that are considered for existence.

Another game from Riot Games is Valorant:

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Riot Games shows the console version of Valorant

A competitor led to the cancellation of Pool Party

Why was the development halted? When Multiversus launched and flopped, Riot Games reconsidered the development. The crossover fighting game is a competitor to Super Smash Bros. and included many characters from the Warner Bros. universe.

At launch, the title was a huge hit, but it lost around 99% of all players within just seven months. Ratings also fell from 93% to just 63%. Reasons for this included delayed seasons and missing content.

Therefore, Riot Games reconsidered the concept and wanted to incorporate mini-games like in Mario Party. However, the shift in direction seems to have upset some employees. Ultimately, the development was completely halted.

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What happened to the employees? About half of the 70-80 developers have already been reassigned to other projects. Some are still looking for new positions via the internal job board. Unfortunately, 10 people received no offer at all and had to leave the studio.

The sources did not mention whether the cancellation of the title would affect other projects from Riot Games. At the same time, the studio is working on 2XKO, which is also supposed to be a fighting game: The new game from Riot Games has a strange name that many find silly – but there is a good reason for it

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How dangerous is it if my phone does not receive an update to Android 15?

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Android 15 will be released in 2024, but many phones will not receive an update. What does this mean for me as a user? Am I at risk because I am using an old Android phone?

Google introduces a new version of its Android operating system every year. In 2024, the release of Android 15 is just around the corner, but not every phone and tablet will receive an update. This is already certain.

But what does it actually mean to use an outdated Android? Am I at risk if I am not using Android 15?

Updates for Android close important security gaps

Why are there security updates at all? Security patches are always a race between security experts and hackers. Hackers want to exploit vulnerabilities in a system, and security experts try to close these gaps before the flaws can be exploited. Therefore, there is typically no such thing as an absolutely secure system.

The same applies to Android: If hackers find a vulnerability in the system, it will eventually be closed in Android, and you will receive an update for your phone. Google releases updates approximately every 6 weeks, but it is up to each manufacturer to decide whether and how quickly the security patches are released.

Why do many manufacturers eventually stop offering updates? All major manufacturers like Google, Samsung, or Xiaomi now offer security updates over several years:

  • Google promises at least five years of updates for the Pixel 6.
  • Samsung promises 4 to 7 Android updates and 5 to 7 years of security patches for its Galaxy S, Note, Z, and Fold series.
  • Xiaomi, the top 3 behind Samsung and Apple, offers 3 years of Android updates and 4 years of security updates for its models.

The problem, however, is that these updates require work and, above all, time. Especially for older models, support is eventually discontinued because the user base becomes smaller.

Good to know: Google is now outsourcing important components of the Android system to the PlayStore. These include apps like “Android System WebView” or “Health Services,” which are internal software of Android. This aims to allow Android to provide certain areas with updates faster without having to wait for a manufacturer’s update cycle.

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Older Android versions still receive important updates

How safe is it to use an old Android phone? Fundamentally, it also depends on what you do with your phone. If you connect to many open Wi-Fi systems, your risk is higher if you use an outdated Android model. The same applies if you like to use apps from third-party stores outside the official Play Store.

But even with the “Google Play Store,” you are not completely safe. Fake apps regularly make it to the Play Store, attempting to push malware onto you, and Google only bans them after a few weeks. In the worst case, you may already be infected with malware.

Christoph Hebeisen, director of the security company Lookout, explained to the English-language magazine Cnet.com:

We do not consider it safe to operate a device that does not receive security patches. Critical security vulnerabilities become publicly known every few weeks or months, and as soon as a system is no longer supported, users who continue to use it become vulnerable to the exploitation of known weaknesses.

Older Android versions receive updates: It is important to know that even if your phone does not get an update to Android 15, you will generally continue to receive updates for Android 14 and also for older versions (12 and 13). Because the version is not discontinued overnight. Therefore, with an older Android version, you will still generally receive important updates.

If your Android version number is old but your phone still receives monthly security updates, then using the device is still very safe.

Old and cheap models are often a problem: Especially very inexpensive devices often only offer outdated Android, and in many cases, there are no more updates available. But can you really manage your daily life with a phone for less than 100 euros? MyMMO editor Benedikt Schlotmann purchased the budget Blackview A60 Pro and reveals what it is worth and what it isn’t: I tested a phone for 100 euros – Is it really as bad as imagined?

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The worst guy from The Walking Dead was already a really nasty villain before the apocalypse

Niko Hernes Niko Hernes Reading time 2 minutes

If there is a villain from The Walking Dead that has stayed in the minds of viewers, it is Negan. He is brutal and loves to mock others. But did you know that he was already a real villain before the apocalypse?

Who is Negan Smith? Negan Smith first appeared in Season 6 of The Walking Dead and made an immediate impression. He was responsible for one of the saddest deaths in the history of the series. Nevertheless, he is a popular character.

This is mainly due to actor Jeffrey Dean Morgan, who embodies the arrogant and brutal leader. Besides his baseball bat Lucille, one of his main characteristics is that he always mocks his victims. And he did this even before the apocalypse, as a comic reveals.

Negan is also involved in the final season:

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Negan used to torment people

In 2016, the spin-off comic Here’s Negan was released. The spin-off tells the story of Negan before he met Rick Grimes and his group. In the first chapter of the comic, we also learn what Negan did before the apocalypse. He was a table tennis teacher and worked at a school.

But probably no one would have liked him as a teacher, because in the comic, we see him start to insult a teenager after winning against him. It is particularly uncomfortable because he does it in front of the teenager’s friends. When asked why he does it, he says he just wants to be the cool teacher, that it’s a joke.

Interestingly, we also learn in the comic that Negan had a wife, whom he also did not treat very well. The comic shows how he cheats on her but ultimately confesses his love to her. But after a tragic diagnosis, Negan has to kill his zombified wife.

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What does Jeffrey Dean Morgan think about Negan’s past? When Jeffrey Dean Morgan prepared for the role, the prequel comic had not yet been decided, so he came up with a different backstory, as he revealed in an interview with The Hollywood Reporter.

He explains how he sees Negan more as a car salesman. There isn’t much behind it. He is like Rick, someone who has survived the apocalypse up to that point. Negan became an iconic character who was even featured as a playable character in Tekken 7. If you can’t get enough of zombies, then check out this list: 7 series like The Walking Dead

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The MMORPG Black Desert brings epic PVP battles into the game, allowing 600 players to fight against each other

Christoph Waldboth Christoph Waldboth Reading time 2 minutes

Black Desert has received a new update. There are now PVP battles in the MMORPG that are truly impressive, allowing 600 players to fight against each other simultaneously.

What kind of update is this? In Black Desert, one of the best MMORPGs currently, the “War of the Roses” has begun. It is a conflict consisting of massive PVP battles. The numbers are impressive: In these battles, 300 players fight against 300 enemies. In total, 600 players from Black Desert gather on the battlefield.

At its core, it is about the conquest of a castle. The attacking team must storm the opponents’ castle and defeat their commander – only then is victory assured. As a reward, there is the Crown of Roses. It serves as a symbol of victory and will soon be highly sought after.

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The battles are not for newcomers

How do the battles play out? When 600 players launch an attack against each other, there is a lot going on in the battlefield. The tactics are entirely up to the two parties. The attackers, who must storm the castle, can do so on foot and then challenge the enemies in close combat.

However, there are also new siege ships, as well as chariots, trolls, and elephants, which must first be unlocked at altars.

The update and these fights are clearly aimed at experienced players of Black Desert and not at newcomers. The AP (Attack Points) and DP (Defense Points) of the players must combine to at least 700. Only then will one qualify for the epic battle.

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How do you participate? For the War of the Roses, interested players must apply. Either alone or in a guild. A lottery will follow; if you are unlucky, you will initially not gain access, but in the meantime, you will be placed on a waiting list.

Even if a team does not win, all players still receive monetary rewards. This way, a defeat doesn’t feel quite so bad.

The update was released on Wednesday, July 10, 2024. The first global competition is planned for Sunday, July 14, 2024. Are you experienced players who will participate? What do you think of the update? Feel free to let us know in the comments. Black Desert is celebrating 10 years with the community – we from MeinMMO spoke with the head about it.

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The First Descendant: If you want to understand something in the tutorial, you should better record what the robot says

Cedric Holmeier Cedric Holmeier Reading time 2 minutes

Tutorials are supposed to teach new players something. In The First Descendant, a robot takes on this role, but it’s not very good at it.

What kind of robot is it? In The First Descendant, there is a robot in the tutorial named Descendant Instructor, who is supposed to introduce you to the basic mechanics of the game and a bit of the story.

However, the robot is not very good at dealing with new players. Instead of patiently explaining to the players what to do, it immediately presents them with their first task.

Here you can see the trailer for The First Descendant:

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Get ready to read

Why does the robot make it difficult for the players? The robot doesn’t really speak. It makes some noises, but players can interpret the content from the displayed text at the bottom of the screen.

The problem is not the text itself. It is correct and gives players an idea of what to do next. The issue is the speed at which the text appears and disappears.

Most players find it too fast, and anyone who takes even a second too long to read misses what has been said. Players can only help themselves by taking pictures of the text or recording it on video.

Someone on Reddit also complained about it and shared what the robot is actually trying to say:

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How do the players react to the speedrun robot? On Reddit, users are also complaining about the tin can. Renpsy writes there: “Yes…. it has some of the key information about the game mechanics, but it feels like it doesn’t want anyone to learn anything about it…”

NewFaded on Reddit agrees: “The most useful character that you should actually listen to is the only one that isn’t spoken by a voice.”

Vanrax writes on Reddit: “This dude is really testing my reading speed…” On Reddit, the user Easy-Stranger-12345 even refers to the robot as the: “Eminem of Ingris.”

Is this something new? The robot and its text displays have apparently been a problem in The First Descendant for some time. If you search for the Instructor in the game’s community support forum on Discord, you will find many entries. The earliest one is from September 21, 2023.

Although the problem has existed for a long time, there has not yet been a fix. The robot is apparently not prioritized as highly as other bugs. What was quickly resolved was an issue with the Caliber currency in the game: The First Descendant: Real money currency Caliber not received – Developers comment on issues with the cash shop

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Pokémon GO: All Shinys at GO Fest 2024 at a glance

Paul Kutzner Paul Kutzner Reading time 3 minutes

At the Pokémon GO Fest 2024, you can encounter all sorts of Shinys again. We have summarized which ones they are and where to find them.

During the GO Fest 2024, you can encounter some Shiny Pokémon in Pokémon GO. We have listed which ones they are and where you can find them.

Is the Shiny chance increased? If you have purchased a ticket for the GO Fest 2024, you will benefit from a generally increased chance of encountering Shiny Pokémon during the event.

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New Shiny Pokémon

Which new Shinys are there? With the global GO Fest 2024, a total of 4 Pokémon can appear in their Shiny forms for the first time. These include 3 Ultra Beasts and one legendary Pokémon.

  • Masskito
  • Schabelle
  • Voltriant
  • Necrozma

Additionally, further Shinys will be available at the global GO Fest 2024, which, while not entirely new, were only introduced with the local GO Fests 2024.

  • Emolga
  • Krabbox
  • Krawell
  • Piccolente
  • Swaroness

Shiny Pokémon in Raids

In the raids, you can find the following Shiny Pokémon at GO Fest 2024:

Level 1 Raids:

  • Pikachu with Moon Crown
  • Pikachu with Sun Crown
  • Miniras

Level 5 Raids:

  • Anego
  • Masskito
  • Schabelle
  • Voltriant
  • Kaguron
  • Katagami
  • Schlingking
  • Necrozma (on day 2 in the evening mane and morning wings form)

Shiny Pokémon in Habitats

On Saturday, you can encounter all sorts of Shiny Pokémon in the habitats. These Pokémon will also appear in the wild on Sunday, so you can meet them again here.

HabitatPokémon
Dusk MeadowTaubsi
Pikachu with Sun Crown
Hoothoot
Hoppspross
Girafarig
Wingull
Serpifeu
Waumboll
Piccolente
Kastadur
Milza
Galar-Flunschlik
Furnifraß
Iscalar
Radiant DayGlumanda
Dratini
Sonnkern
Dummisel
Hisui-Sniebel
Sonnfel
Knospi
Eguana
Balgoras
Dedenne
Mangunior
Imantis
Miniras
Stealthy DuskPikachu with Moon Crown
Evoli
Webarak
Volbeat
Illumise
Kaumalat
Toxiped
Emolga
Lichtel
Golbit
Fermicula
Psiau
Maragoni
Mabula
Darkest NightAlola-Rattfratz
Skorgla
Sniebel
Teddiursa
Hydropi
Kanivanha
Lunastein
Kapuno
Bithora
Amarino
Krabbox
Bubungus

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Shiny Pokémon for Ticket Holders

In addition to a generally increased Shiny chance, ticket holders can also encounter additional Pokémon during GO Fest 2024 that can appear as Shiny.

You can encounter these if you activate the item incense. They include the following:

  • Icognito A
  • Icognito D
  • Icognito G
  • Icognito H
  • Icognito I
  • Icognito N
  • Icognito T
  • Icognito Y
  • Corasonn
  • Wuffels
  • Skallyk

Are there any shiny specimens at GO Fest 2024 that you are particularly looking forward to? If so, which ones are they and which do you like the most? Feel free to share your thoughts in the comments and interact here with other trainers. All information about the GO Fest 2024 can be found here.

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Twitch streamer HandOfBlood shocks opponents in Magic: The Gathering because he plays with the most legendary card ever

Lydia Lydia Reading time 2 minutes

The Twitch streamer Maximilian “HandOfBlood” Knabe is a passionate fan of the card game Magic: The Gathering. At MagicCon 2024, he treated himself to a very special souvenir: the legendary Black Lotus.

Which card is it about? The Twitch streamer Maximilian “HandOfBlood” Knabe secured one of the most famous collectible cards from Magic: The Gathering at MagicCon 2024 in Amsterdam: the legendary Black Lotus.

What makes the card so special? The Black Lotus is one of the oldest Magic cards and comes from a time when “balancing” was still a foreign concept. The card’s ability allows players to perform powerful moves much earlier than usual. Therefore, the card is banned in all competitive formats except for “Vintage.”

However, the Black Lotus is not only overpowered but also incredibly rare: it was printed only in the first 3 sets of Magic: The Gathering and is on the so-called “Reserved List”: With these cards, WotC commits to never printing them again in their original form to preserve their collectible value.

This combination makes the Black Lotus an extremely valuable rarity, for which collectors might pay half a million. The emphasis here is on “collectors”: actually, one proudly displays the card and does not play with it – unless you are HandOfBlood.

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HandOfBlood did not take the decision lightly

How did Hänno get to the expensive card? As HandOfBlood reported in his stream after MagicCon, the Black Lotus was sold on site by several dealers. A card from the Beta set of 1993 with the artist’s signature was offered for about 49,000 dollars.

However, the Twitch streamer did not want to spend that much: HandOfBlood explains that he has never spent much money on the hobby, even though he has been a Magic fan for 25 years. In the past, he lacked pocket money, and as an adult, he intentionally buys used cards.

He says he was even really ashamed to consider buying such an expensive card.

In the end, however, the idea of using the Black Lotus in a game and seeing the shocked faces of his opponents prevailed. The streamer explains why one usually does not do that: Every time you touch it, it loses value.

The big moment

How much did he end up spending? In the end, HandOfBlood paid 2,500 euros for an “International Collector’s Edition” version of the Black Lotus. This is a version of the card not allowed in official games, which is less interesting for “true” collectors.

HandOfBlood tells the whole story here:

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And did he really play it? Yes, as HandOfBlood reports, he secretly put the Black Lotus into his Commander deck for a round against his friends to not spoil the big moment.

When the streamer actually had his treasure in his starting hand and could play it in his first round, the moment was perfect. HandOfBlood says his friends’ reactions were exactly as he had imagined: everyone was shocked for 20 seconds, including himself, nobody said anything – then everyone laughed.

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For this memory alone, the purchase seems to have been worth it. Additionally, HandOfBlood now has a very special memento from MagicCon 2024 – and the card is also a good investment.

By the way, it can get even more expensive: A special card was printed only once for a crossover with “The Lord of the Rings” and made the lucky finder rich overnight. Magic: The Gathering: Fan finds the one ring, sells it for $2.6 million – now reveals what he will do with the money

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A rifle in The First Descendant is a damage monster, melts bosses, is not even an ultimate weapon

Dariusz Müller Dariusz Müller Reading time 3 minutes

In The First Descendant, a “rare” weapon is currently considered a damage monster and a favorite among many players.

What kind of weapon is this? One of the currently best weapons in the game is the submachine gun “Tamer” (English: Tamer). It is celebrated by players for its extremely high base damage values and is a community favorite.

The special thing about the submachine gun is the rarity level, as it is only “rare”. As a rare rifle, the Tamer appears rather inconspicuous compared to the Ultimate weapons, as it can be found relatively frequently in the world of The First Descendant.

One would actually assume that the significantly more elaborate Ultimate weapons would be at the top of the DPS kings since they are comparable to the Exotics from Destiny and have special perks. Nevertheless, the Tamer is currently the first choice in boss fights.

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What makes the weapon so strong? The submachine gun is so strong due to a few extremely simple facts:

  • the Tamer is only rare and therefore quickly farmable and upgradable
  • it really causes an exceptionally high damage per second
  • since it is a submachine gun, you have plenty of ammo available before you need to reload
  • The Tamer uses regular ammunition that you frequently pick up while playing. This means you rarely run out of ammunition

So you can whip out the Tamer in a boss fight, empty the entire magazine into a boss – this can take several seconds – and watch the boss’s health bar melt away.

Does the weapon have any disadvantages? Yes, as a submachine gun, the Tamer is very heavy and significantly limits your mobility. You will particularly feel this when you aim at an enemy – fast movement becomes a thing of the past.

This is even true if you play a nimble descendant like Bunny. You stand nearly still in one spot and fire at the boss like a stationary turret. This can quickly backfire with descendants who have low health points or low defense if you do not keep an eye on your own health bar.

Which descendants is the weapon particularly suitable for? The Tamer is particularly well-suited for Ajax based on the limited mobility, as he can protect himself with a shield while shooting as a tank. Alternatively, it is also helpful to simply have an Ajax in the team.

Additionally, descendants like Freyna or Gley are suitable. Freyna can fire her DoT poison attacks and then focus on shooting the enemy. Gley, on the other hand, has abilities that further boost her weapon damage and allow her to regenerate health points by dealing damage.

Which modules are worth it? You want to further improve damage per second. Since the rate of fire of the Tamer is not the highest, an appropriate module is advisable. Additionally, you want to enhance the firearm attack. You could use, for example, these two modules:

  • Enhanced Spin – increases firearm ATT
  • Increase Rate of Fire – increases rate of fire

Since submachine guns generally have a low chance of critical hits, it really isn’t worth using modules that affect critical damage. Even if you increase the rate, it is still very low.

What do players say about the weapon? The Reddit user “Thor_Thanos333” asked on the social network whether a Tamer with a good roll can outperform an ultimate submachine gun in damage per second. He posted a picture of a Tamer that deals over 167,000 damage per second.

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In the comments of the post, players clearly express how strong they think the submachine gun is:

  • Gluten-free Vape: “Tamer goes crazy, that’s all I use.”
  • Teyo13: “It’s too good not to use.”

The Tamer submachine gun is also recommended in posts on Reddit, where players discuss the best weapons. For instance, SherpaGoolsbee writes: “Tamer is currently an outlier and is OP.”

If you still don’t know which descendant to unlock next in The First Descendant, you can find an overview of the characters and their abilities on MeinMMO: The First Descendant: Classes – Which character suits you best?

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Zenless Zone Zero: The 4 Best S-Rank Characters from the Standard Banner

Fabienne Kissel Fabienne Kissel Reading time 4 minutes

In Zenless Zone Zero, the new action game from the makers of Genshin Impact, there are many characters that you can obtain through the gacha system. Some can be earned more easily at the start. We at MeinMMO will show you which S-rank agents are the best in the standard banner.

The agents in Zenless Zone Zero are divided into ranks, which give you an indication of their strength. An S-rank character in this game is essentially equivalent to a 5-star character from Honkai: Star Rail or Genshin Impact. You mainly obtain agents through the gacha system, where you can pull for one of your favorites.

At the start of your journey, Zenless Zone Zero gives you the opportunity to more easily and quickly receive your first S-rank characters from the standard banner.

What support is available at the start? After guaranteeing 50 signal searches (instead of 90) in the standard banner, you will receive a random S-rank character. If you pull 300 times in the standard banner, you will get another S-rank character, this time not random, but you can choose your favorite.

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How does pulling from the standard banner work? To pull from the standard banner in Zenless Zone Zero, you need the in-game currency Master Cassette.

Here is an overview of how the system works and how you can make the most of it:

  • 1 Master Cassette = 1 pull
  • At the start, you receive a 20% discount for ten-pulls, and this lasts for a total of five times. This means that for five ten-pulls, you only need 40 Master Cassette instead of the usual 50.
  • Due to the discount, you should currently focus on ten-pulls rather than single pulls. This way, you save Master Cassette.
  • You will need 160 Polychrome to convert that into a Master Cassette. You can obtain Polychrome by completing quests or through events. With a trick, you can snag 190 Polychrome for free.

We will show you the 4 best S-rank agents from the standard banner, with whom you really can’t go wrong. We based this on our own tier list and on lists from GameSpot, GameRant, and TheGamer.

Rank 4 – Nekomata – S-Tier

  • Specialty: Attack
  • Attribute: Physical
  • Faction: Cunning Hares

What makes Nekomata so good? Nekomata is a physical damage agent with a high crit rate. Her kit aims to eliminate enemies with fast, strong hits and high crit damage.

She does not provide buffs for the team, but instead provides a lot for herself. She can buff herself by increasing her own damage, for example, through successful dodge counters. Nekomata is perfect for those who love a fast playstyle and high damage numbers.

Rank 3 – Grace – S-Tier

  • Specialty: Anomaly
  • Attribute: Electro
  • Faction: Belobog

What makes Grace so good? Grace’s abilities are overall very strong. She throws grenades that deal area damage (AoE) to the enemies. Furthermore, she is extremely mobile and agile. Her attack animations range from jumps to flips.

Grace can quickly put her opponents into a state of shock, gather her own attribute anomalies, and enhance the performance of other electro agents. Together with Rina, she forms an ideal electro duo. Her talents like Recharge Chamber and Lightning Pierce strengthen the team and reduce the enemies’ resistance to electro damage.

Rank 2 – Rina – S-Tier

  • Specialty: Support
  • Attribute: Electro
  • Faction: Victoria Housekeeping Co.

What makes Rina so good? With Rina, you have a true supporter on your team who also has a high range with her abilities. She is very mobile and buffs her teammates – among other things, she increases the damage dealt. With her additional ability, she enhances the electro damage of her allies. When she calls her two companions Drusilla and Anastella, and they attack, she increases the group’s penetration (up to 30%). The buff ends when the two companions return to Rina.

The penetration buff is beneficial for all characters, making her one of the best supporters in the game. With her ultimate ability, she can also push enemies away if they get too close to her.

Rank 1- Lycaon – S-Tier

  • Specialty: Stun
  • Attribute: Ice
  • Faction: Victoria Housekeeping Co.

What makes Lycaon so good? Lycaon is considered one of the best characters in ZZZ. With his fast attacks, he can stun opponents one after another, allowing your team to deal significant damage in the meantime. The hits can also be charged up.

Overall, he is an all-round talent who serves well as a second DPS agent, brings good support skills, and can take a hit. Ideally, he is played alongside other ice agents to fully unleash his potential – for instance, with Ellen.

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That was our list of the 4 best S-rank characters that you can pull from the standard banner. Overall, it is difficult to say which agent is the best choice for you, as it also depends on your preferences and your other team members. Which character is your favorite? Feel free to let us know in the comments. In our tier list, you can see how the other characters rank.

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The First Descendant: Crossplay – Can PlayStation, Xbox and PC play together?

Dariusz Müller Dariusz Müller Reading time 2 minutes

The First Descendant has successfully launched on Steam and consoles, but can the different platforms play together?

Does The First Descendant have crossplay? Yes, The First Descendant has crossplay, which is enabled by default. This means you can play with players on PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series, or PC regardless of your platform.

However, there is no way to turn off crossplay in The First Descendant. If you don’t want to utilize the feature and play with players from other platforms, unfortunately, you’re out of luck here.

However, you can set your session to “private” before joining an area, thus excluding all other players you do not invite yourself – even from the same platform.

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Does The First Descendant have cross-progression? Yes, in addition to crossplay, this loot shooter also features cross-platform progression.

This means you can start a save on PS5 and continue your progress on PC at any time if you own both platforms. You do not have to start over on the other platform.

Since The First Descendant is free-to-play, there is nothing stopping you from playing on different platforms.

The First Descendant: Inviting Friends

How can you play with your friends? If you want to play with friends who may also be on different platforms and cannot be invited via Steam, you need a Nexon account.

Once you’ve created this, you can send a friend request or a group invitation to players in the social tab of the menu. You can find the social tab in the menu right next to the tab for the map and the quest overview.

In the social tab, you can either select players who are locally near you – for example, also in Albion – or search for friends by their player ID. The player ID consists of the in-game name and a four-digit number.

When playing The First Descendant with friends, you can of course support each other while farming. This could prove useful, especially when searching for the so-called Encrypted Vaults: The First Descendant: Encrypted Vaults – What is that and how do you find them?

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Once Human starts with moderate reviews on Steam, shortly after release resolves a criticism from players

Christoph Waldboth Christoph Waldboth Reading time 2 minutes

One of the most requested games on Steam has been released. Once Human was regarded as a hope in the survival genre. The initial reviews are mixed and not free from criticism. However, the developers have already resolved one problem shortly after release.

How did Once Human start? The survival game launched on July 9, 2024, on Steam. It is free and was considered a beacon of hope, especially among disappointed fans of The Day Before. Recently, it was among the most wish-listed games on Steam. The demo during the Steam Next Fest 2024 was a complete success.

Current user reviews, however, are far from enthusiastic. On Steam, the game currently holds a “mixed” rating, with around 5400 people voting.

Players have several points of criticism. Besides server issues, lags, waiting times, and shop prices, another important aspect was at the center of the criticism.

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The developers have listened to the feedback

What did the players criticize? Many were bothered by the fact that Once Human restricts players to one character. Those who enjoy starting multiple save files were disappointed. Additionally, it was not possible to switch servers.

The developers heard this criticism and quickly addressed it. Just one hour after the release of Once Human, the feature to create multiple characters was added to the game.

According to Starry Studio, the developer, the creation of multiple characters was originally planned for August 1, 2024, as part of an update.

The feature had not yet been perfected, and they thought they needed more time. The plan backfired because many players were frustrated with the restriction.

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What are the reactions of the players? On Reddit, the developers’ update was shared and received immediate comments from players. Most are pleased with the change.

The change is well-received, but some questions remain. The user rektw asks whether it is now possible to delete characters. The community’s response is: still not possible. The same applies to the servers: Only one character per server is allowed.

Some players criticize the communication from the developers and their spontaneous decisions. The user Rothguard writes: “With almost every turn in this game development, there has been suboptimal communication, and absolutely terrible decisions have been made and then reversed.”

The coming days and weeks will show how Once Human fares against the competition. And whether the developers will quickly resolve other technical issues. The players’ feedback has already made a significant impact in this case. If you don’t like Once Human, you might find enjoyment in one of the 25 best survival games for Steam, PS5, and Xbox.

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  1. gamesradar.com