Pokémon GO: New promo code now gives you important fusion energy for the GO Fest

On Pokémon GO, the big GO Fest starts this weekend. The developers are giving you promo codes through which you can secure the important fusion energy. We have summarized how to get them here on MeinMMO.

Which codes are involved? On the evening of July 9, 2024, Pokémon GO announced a new promo code campaign on its Instagram account, through which players can secure the important fusion energy for the upcoming global GO Fest 2024.

From July 9 to July 12, a new promo code will be published daily, provided that the game’s Instagram pages collectively reach at least 2,000 new followers on that day. And it seems this has at least worked on the first day, as the first promo code has now been announced by the developers in their Instagram story and can be redeemed:

  • LFR5CQZ7852CP
    • Reward: 100 Solar Fusion Energy
  • PQV2VFB9LD46E
    • Reward: 100 Lunar Fusion Energy
  • SXHCTVYDHTPVU
    • Reward: 100 Solar Fusion Energy

Update on July 13: The next code for fusion energy is known and can now be used by you:

  • TLFG6HLKRDFGT
    • Reward: 100 Lunar Fusion Energy

Are there any more codes? If the number of new followers on the Instagram pages of PokémonGOapp and PokémonGOAppJP is reached in the coming days, you can secure more Solar and Lunar Fusion Energy. We will add the codes here for you once they are known.

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How to redeem a promo code?

To secure the fusion energy, you need to pay attention to the following, regardless of whether you are using an Android or iOS device:

  • Copy the respective promo code
  • Open the homepage with the Pokémon GO Webstore
  • Log in there with your game credentials
  • Click on “Redeem Offer,” which you will find in the upper right corner
  • Now you can paste the copied code and click on “apply”

You will then receive a small message in the webshop that the redemption was successful. When you switch to your game, you will also receive information about the new content and the fusion energy will usually be briefly displayed on the side. If you do not receive this message, you can also track the redemption of the promo code in your journal.

Is the fusion energy worth it? During the GO Fest, you can encounter Necrozma in raids globally for the first time, which can then merge with Solgaleo or Lunala. To carry out this process, a lot of fusion energy is needed. Through fusion, Necrozma becomes one of the strongest attackers in Pokémon GO.

What do you think of the promo code campaign? Have you already secured the fusion energy? Let us know here on MeinMMO in the comments and discuss with other trainers about it.

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A Reddit user finds a USB stick on the train, dares to open it, but the content disappoints

A USB stick lies in a train and invites users to copy its contents and pass it on. However, what is found on it disappoints on many levels.

What is on the USB stick? The resolution to this can be found further down, but first it is interesting why the story is getting so much attention: The BagarDoge is seeking advice out of curiosity and concern. He posted a picture of a USB stick with the inscription “free to copy, then share”.

The Reddit community reacted en masse:

  • As of mid-July 2024, the number of upvotes stands at over 20,000 and the number of comments at nearly 4,000.

Also mysterious and at first glance rather unsettling are USB sticks embedded in walls waiting for users to connect their devices. We explain what’s behind it:

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What are Reddit users saying? Under the post, which asks for advice and also for guesses as to what may be on it, ideas – and suggestions – piled up:

  • It’s probably just a mixtape from someone. (User Careless-Tradition73)
  • I work in IT security and I’m quite confident it’s a trap. I’ll give you five dollars and pay for shipping. (Difficult_Advice_720)
  • Probably just a marketing gag. I believe Nine Inch Nails did something similar about ten years ago. (User Falkenmond79)

Ultimately, although all concerns should generally prove justified, in this case they turned out to be unnecessary. However, as the finder reported in a new Reddit post shortly after, what he found, made disillusionment widespread – but they also had ideas about what should definitely still be on the drive. The finder himself described his emotional rollercoaster like this:

I feel somewhat disappointed, relieved, and confused at the same time.

A treasure chest with pitfalls

What is on the USB stick? Two folders contain all the contents of the USB stick. The first is called “History”, the second “Videos”.

  • History: This conceals a new version of the Bible translated into modern language in audio format. It includes both the New and Old Testaments. This is rounded off by a Readme file of unknown content.
  • Videos: In four subfolders named after years, various clips can be found. They are notably titled: 100 miracles in 100 days, Emily gets baptized, The joy of healing, or Miracles in Valencia.

How are people reacting on Reddit? Besides the disappointment, many also came up with quite similar ideas for the continuation of the story of this USB stick. To enrich the content, the finder should particularly add specific literature:

Put books about atheism on it and pass it along.

thisguytruth, Reddit

Should I just connect USB sticks to my devices?

If something similar happens to you, do not simply connect a drive to the first USB port available. If you decide to check it out, use a device that is as useless and empty as possible – meaning without personal data. Additionally, there should be no internet or (W-)Lan or any connection to anything else electronic – neither via cable, plug, nor wirelessly.

What could happen if I connect a USB stick? The dangers posed by unknown USB sticks are manifold and can take on various forms. For example:

  • Illegal content that, by accessing or at the latest by copying, makes you liable to prosecution.
  • Simply disturbing content of all imaginable kinds that you won’t forget once you’ve seen it.
  • Viruses, trojans, and co. that install unnoticed.
  • A so-called USB killer that causes irreparable damage to your device through high voltage pulses.

Therefore, our advice is: Stay away from unknown USB sticks, hard drives, or any other storage media! Only use drives whose owners you know and/or you can trust otherwise.

On Reddit, you can also find bizarre stories from the world of computer hardware that can give you a fright as a gamer. For example, we reported on MeinMMO about a user who grabbed a screwdriver due to problems with his RTX 4090. In the end, the answer was precisely in what he did not discover there, as something fundamental was forgotten in the factory.

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What does the N symbol mean on your phone under Android? We explain the background and possibilities

In the status bar of your mobile phone, several symbols inform you about various things. The N stands for an exciting technology that is worth using.

What does the N stand for? Modern mobile phones are packed with interesting technology, some of which we are very familiar with, while others are rather unknown. The N belongs to the latter, but it represents a useful chip inside: NFC, or Near Field Communication in full.

We explain why you should engage with this technology, as your mobile phone will most likely support it.

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Short range, extensive possibilities

What is Near Field Communication (NFC)? In German, it is called Nahfeldkommunikation and already tells half the story. This tiny chip in your phone can exchange data with other chips over just a few centimeters. Have you ever seen someone pay at a supermarket checkout with their smartphone? That’s where NFC comes into play.

How can I activate NFC? On iOS, you never have to manually enable it, as it is already switched on by default and cannot be turned off. There is also no NFC symbol in the status bar here.

To check the status on Android, either go to the connections under settings or look for the option labeled NFC in the quick menu.

Do I always see the NFC symbol? When the N symbol appears varies depending on your phone’s provider. Some models have it always active once NFC is turned on in the menu. On others, you may need to pull down the status bar to see it, including the current Galaxy phones. Some, like Google’s Pixel phones, always hide it, whether in standby or actively exchanging data.

Does NFC consume a lot of battery? No, the energy consumption of an actively communicating NFC chip or one in standby is very low. Those who turn it off to save power will be disappointed.

What is NFC used for?

  • Contactless payment: The most common case, as described above.
  • Data exchange between phones: When permitted, two phones can exchange data.
  • Alternative to QR codes: Similar to QR codes, further information or websites can be accessed by holding up the phone. This is where NFC tags come into play.
  • You can also set up these tags yourself and use them at home to control smart home devices or to create and read digital indexes for storage boxes. The versatility of the technology is immense and ideal for anyone who enjoys experimenting with technology.

Abuse of or danger from NFC?

Should I turn off NFC if I’m not using it? If you are absolutely certain you never want to use it, feel free to switch it off.

Otherwise, three factors help secure NFC:

  • Short range: You need to hold your device really close to tags or other chips to establish a connection.
  • Encryption of every transmission
  • Transactions must always be confirmed by you
The main risk of NFC is reading tags indiscriminately, whose authors are unknown. Because, theoretically, one could just as well be sticking one on a park bench around the corner. Only scan if you are sure it’s an official tag.

If after this excursion into the status bar of your phone you’d like to know more about the symbols located there, we can recommend the following story on MeinMMO: Here we explain in detail what the various arrow-like signs mean and what you need to be aware of.

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Help, this is too powerful – After the graphic update of Final Fantasy XIV, a mod now allows players to recreate memes

Although the use of mods in Final Fantasy XIV is prohibited, players have enjoyed them for a long time. One of these mods has now received an update, prompting the fan community to undertake a particularly funny challenge.

What kind of challenge is it? Under the hashtag #Gfacials or the search term DT-Expression-Challenge, players are trying to achieve the silliest facial expression possible with the mod. It is an external, unofficial software that players need to download and install.

In the game itself, fans do not have access to manually change facial expressions. There is only the option to use certain emotes to alter their facial expressions. Typically, this is sufficient to create beautiful photos of one’s character.

Thanks to the update that the modification received with Dawntrail, the option to change the facial features even more has now been unlocked. Individual facial muscles can now be altered to achieve the funniest expressions possible.

However, keep in mind: The use of mods in Final Fantasy XIV is prohibited because they could give you an unfair advantage. Square Enix reserves the right to ban players who use mods.

However, the strange facial expressions likely won’t confer an advantage, except that opponents in PvP modes might be laughing on the ground and thus unable to fight back.

Dawntrail looks stunning even without mod support:

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The Funniest Faces Overview

What contributions are there in the challenge? Several funny faces have already been created under the hashtag. Many templates originate from anime, cartoons, or well-known memes. Do you remember the cat being yelled at by a woman? Yes, it is also part of the challenge:

https://twitter.com/PitsPeachy/status/1811560023828443601

Joey Wheeler, who many hobby duelists from Yu-Gi-Oh! might recognize, is also part of the challenge. In the anime, there is an episode where he has such a silly facial expression that he became part of the challenge:

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User DRAGON_STORM_4 has a clear favorite. In the Disney movie The Road to El Dorado, there is a scene where Miguel plays a guitar with a distorted face. Bards in FF14 can easily replicate this:

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In addition, there are many other facial expressions that have made us laugh. A user commented on the original post on X that this tool is “way too powerful”. We link you here some funny examples on X that are worth checking out:

  • User HippestGlitch recreated the face from the start screen of Super Mario 64 after it was pulled.
  • The charming look of Flynn Rider should not be missed in this challenge, as User prirnrose finds.
  • User GravyFFXIV grabbed the “You don’t say?” meme and recreated it with their own character.
  • For animal lovers, there’s a Hrothgar that User mothbugbuns brought very close to the camera.

Where can you find more pictures? We could link many more pictures that have made us laugh. If you like the replicated images, just search for more images on X under the hashtag #Gfacials or the search term DT-Expression-Challenge.

However, some strange things have also happened on the official side, caused by the graphic update. For one race, there is now no more pizza: The graphic update with the new expansion of Final Fantasy XIV has funny effects: One race should no longer eat pizza

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Escape from Tarkov puts a bounty on cheaters: rewards you for hunting them down in the shooter

The hardcore shooter Escape from Tarkov now rewards snitching. Those who find a cheater in the game and report them to the developers will receive a bounty if the rogue is actually banned. Players are discussing the amount of the reward.

This is the new rule: With patch 0.14.9.5. on July 4, 2024, Escape from Tarkov introduced a new feature:

  • Players receive in-game currency as a reward for reporting a player if the report leads to banning the naughty rogue: Officially referred to as “someone who violates the rules,” it mainly concerns cheaters.
  • The in-game cash reward comes with a message that the offender has been blocked.
  • Those who submit multiple successful reports will also be rewarded multiple times.
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Is the reward too low or just right?

This is how it is discussed: In a reddit thread from July 6, players discuss the new system.

  • Low to high five-digit sums in rubles are likely to be paid out.
  • One says he received 78,000 rubles for a report – another mentions having received 20,900 rubles.

Players say it is not quite clear how the amount of the reward is determined, but generally, there is consensus that it is relatively small money and does not cover the costs incurred by being taken out by a cheater.

But they don’t seem to find that too bad at all. One player explains: It is just right, if one received much more rubles, say 500,000 per report, then one would simply report everyone for the slim chance of hitting it right and making a fat profit.

Overall, the system is well received by the players. Measures against cheaters and similar systems like the one currently active have been requested by players for 5 years.

Players now admonish each other to use the system responsibly, ensuring that they report actual cheaters and not just significantly better players.

Escape from Tarkov is considered an “authentic, thrilling” alternative to Western shooters like Call of Duty. However, with a debate that has taken place over the past few months, a lot of goodwill that had been shown to the developers over the years has been squandered: Escape from Tarkov players are outraged because the developers hide the new PvE mode behind €250.

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“It served as inspiration” – developers of The First Descendant respond to plagiarism allegations

The First Descendant is a new loot shooter where fans invest their time in the grind. Unfortunately, there have been many accusations from the community saying that the developers have stolen from well-known titles like Destiny 2. Now Nexon has spoken out.

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Adjustments will follow soon

What did Nexon say? Paul Tassi, a big fan of Destiny 2 and editor for the US news site “Forbes,” was contacted by Nexon regarding the plagiarism allegations (Source: x.com). The developers clarify that they have drawn inspiration from Destiny 2. The team behind The First Descendant admires Bungie’s loot shooter and respects their work.

However, they have heard the community’s feedback and will change the icons that are too close to the original (Destiny 2). You can find the complete statement translated here:

The First Descendant was developed as a looter shooter game with a deep affection and respect for other games in the genre. Destiny 2, a globally recognized looter shooter game, is also personally admired and respected by the team and served as inspiration during the development process. We have taken the concerns raised seriously and decided to make adjustments to ensure that any potentially similar-looking images clearly reflect the unique identity of our game. We will continue to improve the game for fans of the looter shooter genre.

What do players say about the statement? Players are reacting with mixed feelings regarding the statement. Some celebrate Nexon’s openness in admitting their mistakes, while other players focus on the developers’ wrongdoings:

  • “They listen to feedback more than Call of Duty – Nexon is doing a good job” – Sebasti64346578
  • “It’s crazy how people are praising Nexon for fixing their mess after it went viral, even though they should have done it right from the start.” – SouLHunTer3544
  • “Wow, are they actually listening to feedback?!” – DctrGizmo
  • “Honestly, the best thing they could have done. I’m glad they didn’t try to sweep it under the rug and move on. Good for them.” – Emoralityy
  • “Did they seriously think they could get away with this?” – YACH43

What do you think of the statement? Do you buy the developers’ explanation or were they simply caught red-handed? Let us know in the comments. More on Destiny 2 can be found here: Destiny 2: Player defeats the powerful boss you encounter at the end of the latest raid solo

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Monster like from Warhammer 40K: Europeans teach everyone to fear fire with brutal fusion of tank and fighter jet

Big Wind is a fire-fighting tank of the most special kind. The vehicle literally crushes fires with water power – thanks to aircraft engines.

How does a tank and a fighter jet become a fire extinguisher? When a university, the Hungarian armed forces, and an oil drilling company jointly seek a solution for a specific problem, something emerges that could easily roll over the battlefields of Warhammer 40K, namely Big Wind. The fire-fighting tank is the worst enemy of oil fires.

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A Wall of Water

What is Big Wind made of? Big Wind is based on a T-62 tank from the 1960s. Instead of a turret with guns, engineers mounted two Tumanski R-11F-300 turbines on top. Such engines were also used in the MiG-21 interceptor – so one of a kind. Big Wind has two of them and does only one thing: blows out huge amounts of water with phenomenal force, which is sprayed from pipes into its jet stream.

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What is an oil fire? An oil fire occurs when an oil well or a pressurized line ignites. The endless, pressurized stream of oil makes extinguishing difficult. Additionally, all metal becomes so hot that it ignites other materials upon contact.

How does Big Wind extinguish oil fires? The water masses practically create a hole in the inferno. They displace the air and cut off the supply of oil. And the vast amounts of water cool the surrounding area extensively to prevent re-ignition.

Storm in the Inferno

When was it deployed? The most famous deployment of the special fire brigade with their heavy equipment occurred in 1991. The first Gulf War was over, but the inferno was raging from the depths of the Kuwaiti oil fields.

Upon their retreat, the defeated Iraqi army left behind an inferno of hundreds of flames as they sabotaged oil lines. Flames then darkened the sky for miles and for days. Those who want to know more about this literally dark chapter can dive into the hell on earth with the following video:

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The fire-fighting tank Big Wind needed only 12 to 40 seconds per fire in Kuwait, instead of many hours that would at best be achieved with traditional extinguishing methods.

Does Big Wind still extinguish fires? It could still do so, yes. But the last time the turbines roared was in 2000 due to a blowout of a natural gas well. The main drawback of it is the extremely expensive logistics and the gigantic amounts of water that have to be brought in separately. Because Big Wind blows, and nothing more. But it can do that so well that it would simply demolish and flush away a building that needs to be extinguished. Thus, apart from oil fires, there is no sensible application for it.

As long as there are no true disasters like those in Kuwait, the traditionally more time-consuming methods of firefighting are generally sufficient.

The firefighting giant is currently standing in a training facility in Szolnok, Hungary. You can find a video of a training session with it here on YouTube.

And if you are interested in devices, objects, or events that occur far from our everyday lives, we have a special tip for you: Researchers are currently facing a puzzle that reveals the limits of earthly physics research. We are receiving a signal from space every hour that should not actually exist.

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Once Human addresses criticism regarding the cash shop – Offers refunds for multiple purchased cosmetics

Once Human is the new survival hit on Steam. The advantage of the game is that you can play it for free. However, there is also a cash shop that offers cosmetic items for your character. But there is quite a bit of criticism regarding this. The developers are changing that now.

What is Once Human?

  • The game is the new survival hit on Steam
  • It is free-to-play and offers you a post-apocalyptic setting with aliens and quirky monsters
  • As is typical for free games, there is also a cash shop where you can spend money on cosmetics.

This is also the main point of criticism, because Once Human has seasons. Your characters and the world exist only for this season. If you currently buy cosmetics in the shop, they are only for a single character and not account-wide.

Many players do not like that. But it has now been announced that this will change in August.

You can find a trailer for Once Human here:

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Cosmetics will soon be account-wide

What are the developers changing? The official X account of Once Human responded to the criticism from players. They understand the skepticism regarding the seasonal structure and how it can affect the experience and the feeling of progress.

In this context, they also talk about the cosmetics and that they are currently not account-wide.

We also know that it can be frustrating when cosmetics are tied to individual characters. We plan to make all purchased cosmetics accessible for multiple characters within the same account by August.

Source: X.com

If you have already purchased the same cosmetics for different characters, the item will be refunded to you as currency for the shop during the transition. From August onwards, the cosmetics will then apply to all your characters.

The developers behind Once Human seem to take the players’ criticism seriously. At least they write in the post that the community should continue to share their points of criticism on X and in Discord. The creators of the game have also already addressed other improvement suggestions: Once Human launches to moderate reviews on Steam, quickly resolving a player criticism shortly after release

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German Twitch streamer complains about huge money worries: “I can’t even buy myself a water”

The German Twitch streamer Niklas “Willy” Wilson, who became well-known primarily through his friendship and collaboration with eliasn97, is in financial trouble. Currently, his worries are so great that he cannot even afford a bottle of water on his own.

What kind of streamer is he? Niklas “Willy” Wilson Sommer is a well-known German streamer. Originally coming from professional football, he has made a name for himself in the streaming scene in recent years alongside his friends Elias “eliasn97” Nerlich and Sidney “SidneyEweka” Friede.

Initially part of eliasn97’s streams, the content creator can now generate large viewer numbers on his own streaming channels. His content ranges from reactions, gameplay, to various reports from his private life.

In his latest videos, Willy shares his current financial troubles with his family, as he calls his fans.

Where do Willy’s financial worries come from? The background of the financial bottleneck is an ongoing legal proceeding that Willy claims he must undertake due to an overprice purchase of real estate.

The purchase of a property in Pirna (Saxony) worth 1.5 million was, according to Willy, completed without his consent. The seller allegedly signed the contract with a notary using Willy’s name without the streamer’s knowledge, thus handling the purchase by himself.

Meanwhile, Willy is fighting against the counterclaim that he had given an oral promise. Willy’s friend and colleague Agyemang “Agy” Diawusie, who tragically passed away last year, is also involved in the legal dispute.

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Willy hasn’t had money to buy water for months

In a live video on Twitch, the streamer provided an update on his current living conditions. Besides the psychological burdens of the process, Willy mainly cites the financial constraints that are currently robbing him of sleep.

And that, although he should actually be able to earn good money as a streamer with almost 900,000 followers on his Twitch account and 600,000 followers on his YouTube channel.

Willy is a co-owner of the popular beverage brand “Vitavate” alongside his business partners “eliasn97” and “SidneyEweka.” On the side, he likely earns a few extra euros as an amateur footballer in the regional league with the second team of 1. FC Nürnberg.

However, according to his own statements, he currently has none of these earnings. In a highlight video on his YouTube channel, the streamer gives you a personal assessment of his current life situation:

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This is how severely the financial worries affect Willy’s daily life: According to his own statements, Willy currently has no money at all. Neither for his lawyers, nor for his grandmother’s care services, and not even for a bottle of water.

All his salaries are reportedly being directly garnished, and all his accounts have been frozen for 7 months now. Banks and service providers are threatening him with cancelation because of this.

The streamer fears that he may not be able to properly conclude the ongoing legal proceedings due to lack of funds. The trip to the mailbox is now causing him great anxiety. He is afraid of receiving a message that he must go to jail.

Where does Willy still get money to live? How the streamer still manages to stay afloat is currently unknown to us. Der Focus reported that Willy did not accept money from his grandmother or a donation package of 1.7 million euros from his friend eliasn97 as help.

First partial success: Willy can reopen his own account

Shortly after his detailed statement video, another update followed the next day via a short YouTube clip. A court ruling has determined that the enforcement against the streamer will be suspended until a final judgment is reached.

This means: Willy is allowed to reopen his own account to deposit and withdraw money there. He is thus again solvent. This news took a great weight off his shoulders. Willy reported that he had tears in his eyes when he heard about the release. It seems like the streamer is starting to see a positive turn. Another well-known streamer also experienced a profound change: The life of one of the biggest streamers on Twitch changes overnight when his past comes to light

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A new trend in Helldivers 2 will necessarily impose PvP on others and it is highly undemocratic

The co-op shooter Helldivers 2 is actually a pure PvE game. But some players simply seem unable to accept how undemocratic PvP is and force their play style onto other players by violence. Those players don’t like it at all.

What’s the deal with PvP in Helldivers 2?

  • There is no PvP in Helldivers 2, although PvP is usually common in such shooters.
  • However, the developers of Helldivers 2 have explicitly spoken against PvP . In response to a question, they stated: They will never bring PvP. This is intended to reduce the toxic elements in the community. All players should fight on the same side.
  • Those who absolutely want to do PvP should just leave Helldivers 2 and play something like Escape from Tarkov.

But even though PvP is not allowed, you can harm teammates through Friendly Fire. Some players exploit this to add “spice” to Helldivers 2.

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Democratic player accidentally stumbles into a Last-Man-Standing match

This is the problem: Players have now invented their own mode in Helldivers 2 that forces other players into PvP. The unofficial mode is known as “Last Man Standing”.

A player on Reddit shared the following experience:

  • He responded to an SOS call and joined an ongoing match
  • Everything went smoothly. They played together as a team, everything was running properly until they called for an evacuation
  • When the landing ship arrived, a traitorous player began to kill the others
  • Eventually, a wild shootout ensued, the player managed to eliminate “the traitor,” grab the samples, and disappear
  • But the traitor shouted in all caps the message “LAST MAN STANDING EVANCS” and the player was kicked from the game

He writes on Reddit:

I’m a bit stunned, as no one mentioned this was the plan, but obviously the traitor and the host knew about it.

If you want to play like that, go ahead. But maybe you should play a private game so that players who respond to your SOS aren’t kicked out? Or even give a brief FYI upon joining? This game is not PvP, so when something like this happens, it’s completely normal to assume the other player is shooting at you, and not that you’ve stumbled into a surprise deathmatch.

Playing style intends to add spice to Helldivers 2 – but many reject it

Here’s the background: Apparently, this “playing style” is something that some friends do among themselves, as a kind of side bet to make the game more exciting, as another user explains.

In “extermination” missions, if he plays with friends, he would first complete the match normally, but then start shooting each other at the end so that the last survivor escapes with the loot. However, he says: He would only do this internally and not invite anyone else to join.

Other users say: If someone pulls such a stunt in a match they host, they would kick the players without mercy.

Another adds: This way of playing is not intended in the game, brings nothing, and no achievements. It’s just for people who want to be jerks for no reason.

Helldivers 2 is the surprise hit of 2024 for many fans of the well-cooked shooting experience, with which they’ve spent far more hours than they ever could have imagined. However, currently it seems that the game is losing steam, and players are looking for new ideas to have fun: “I have no reason to start it” – Players explain the current lull in Helldivers 2

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The true villain in the ‘Lord of the Rings’ universe is much more powerful and dangerous than Sauron

In the universe of The Lord of the Rings, created by J.R.R. Tolkien, characters like Sauron and the Fellowship are at the center. Yet there are others who are often overlooked – even though they play a central role. One of these figures is Morgoth.

Who is Morgoth? Before Sauron terrorized the world of Middle-earth, there was Morgoth, originally known as Melkor. He was the most powerful of the Ainur, created by Eru Illúvatar (the creator god). Melkor was directly involved in the creation of Arda (the world of Middle-earth).

But Melkor, driven by his own ambition and lust for power, rebelled against Illúvatar – marking the beginning of his rise to the embodiment of evil.

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Epic Trailer for The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship

From Ainur to Great Evil

What makes Morgoth the origin of great evil? Melkor was far stronger than Sauron and also more dangerous. He was a renegade of the Valar and the origin of all evil. Morgoth declared himself the sole ruler of Middle-earth. He sought to control Arda (the world) and Valinor with his dark cosmic powers. During his reign, he could enormously enhance his power through the corruption of beings and objects.

Morgoth stole the three Silmaril jewels, precious and powerful artifacts created by Fëanor that captured the pure light of the Two Trees of Valinor. After Morgoth destroyed the Two Trees that brought light to the land of the Valar, chaos broke out. The destruction of the Trees led to darkness and resulted in numerous wars and tragedies.

In the First Age, he also waged wars against the Valar, Maiar, Elves, Men, and other peoples. Morgoth captured Elves and twisted them through torture and corrupted magic to create the first Orcs, which then bolstered his army.

What does Morgoth have to do with Sauron? Morgoth was also the one who shaped Sauron, one of his most loyal servants, in his image and made him his successor. While Sauron is the main villain in The Lord of the Rings, he is actually just a pupil of the much more evil Morgoth.

He was a Maiar and less powerful than Morgoth, who was a renegade of the Valar (original divine beings). Sauron received much of his power and knowledge from him. Without Morgoth’s influence, Sauron would likely never have become that threatening power.

Morgoth’s reign ended with the War of Wrath (War of Wrath), in which the Valar ultimately defeated him. He was banished into the Void, a kind of other-worldly dimension, and his influence on the world diminished. Nonetheless, his presence remains palpable, as the evil he sowed lives on in many forms, not least in the actions of his pupil Sauron. Thus, his reign of terror was thus realized.

Morgoth often stands in the shadows of other characters. Yet his role and influence are central. In the novel The Silmarillion by J.R.R. Tolkien, his story is described in detail. He also appears in the Amazon Prime series The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power. Another character who often stands in the shadows is finally making her debut in the Lord of the Rings series.

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Once Human: Best Base Locations – The best places for your base

Once Human on Steam offers its players a huge world to explore and build. You should choose the location for your base wisely. We have 4 Best Base Locations for you, where you should set up your base.

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That’s why a good location is important: Your needs for a base change with your progress in the game, and depending on your level, you will need different materials. Depending on the location, the materials you can find will change. Therefore, you should change your location from time to time to continue progressing in the game.

We have two suggestions each for the Early Game and for the Mid or Late Game. This way, you can choose which location is suitable for your current game progress.

What’s better than having a base alone? Exactly, a base with friends together. In our video, we show you how to cooperate in Once Human:

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Im Survival-Spiel Once Human müsst ihr zusammenarbeiten

Best Base Locations – Our 4 Suggestions

Best Base Locations for Beginners

What materials are important at the beginning? Wood is one of the most important materials in Once Human, especially when you are still at the beginning. Therefore, we recommend the forest, as you are directly at the source here. In addition, the forest also provides you with a food source: Berries can be found around every corner.

The river or a body of water can also be quite useful at the beginning. You have plenty of fish and an inexhaustible source of water. The only downside: crocodiles. Be careful not to let the reptiles see you as a food source.

Ideally, at the beginning, you should set up your camp by a river that is also very close to a forest. This way, you have combined the advantages of these two locations.

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Best Base Locations for Mid or Endgame

Oil Fields near Blackfell

What materials are important later in the game? Oil is a material that you will need later in the game. But you will need it in large quantities. Therefore, we recommend the oil fields as a location for your base.

The eastern part next to Blackfell by the river is perfectly suited for this. You have the river, which can supply you with food and drink, and the oil fields, where you will find materials for your further gameplay.

But beware! Stronger enemies lurk here, who are quite capable of attacking you and your base. We recommend building a strong defense around your camp.

Source: Screenshot from Mapgenie

What materials are also important later? You should also have enough acid. An important material needed for almost all recipes. The more polluted the zone, the more acid you can farm.

We recommend the spots from level 30 onwards. But this location also has its disadvantage: the water is polluted, and you must purify it first if you want to drink it.

Source: Screenshot from Mapgenie
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Can I move my base?

Yes, you can move your base. To do so, go to the new location where you want to set up your base, open the building menu, and press Z. A preview of your current base will appear, and you can select the exact spot where and how you want to place it. Then press the left mouse button to place it.

There is a cooldown that prevents you from setting up your base elsewhere immediately after moving it. The length of the cooldown depends on your level: if you have a low level, the cooldown lasts a few minutes, but if you have a high level, it can take up to 24 hours.

With our recommendations, we hope you have enough inspiration to find a good location for your camp. Once Human not only offers its players survival fun but also new content that is similarly designed to seasons. This is also related to a server reset.

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Valve has secretly developed a new game: And it is now in DOTA 2 on Steam

Valve, the makers of Steam, have released a new game unexpectedly. However, it cannot be found on the in-house platform but is hidden in another game developed by them.

What kind of game is it? Valve released a new game on July 9 that cannot be downloaded directly from Steam. The new title is Sleet Fighter and is not only similar in name to the classic game Street Fighter.

Sleet Fighter by Valve is a fighting game featuring 5 characters that can be played both in single-player and online or offline in co-op mode. While the game is fully functional, it is not entirely complete due to the way you can actually play it.

Here you can see gameplay from Sleet Fighter:

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This is what the gameplay of Valve’s new game Sleet Fighter looks like

A Fighting Game in DOTA 2

How can you play Sleet Fighter? Sleet Fighter is part of the DOTA 2 battle pass. The playable characters, Marci, Bristleback, Tusk, Vengeful Spirit, and Dawnbreaker, all come from the main game. While Sleet Fighter offers various abilities, skins, and a full list of moves, the extent of the title does not compare to its predecessor, Street Fighter.

However, Sleet Fighter is still completely playable and available for free to all in DOTA 2. To play, you first need to download and install the free DOTA 2 from Steam.

Then start the game and open the “The Glaciers of Ice March” section from Act 3 on the start screen. Before you get to Sleet Fighter, you must fight your way through the story until you reach the waypoint “Sleet Fighter 2: Immortal Combat.” This is located at the first fork to the left.

In the Servered Head Pub, you can then choose a mode and play in single-player or multiplayer, both online and offline. You can find the list of all moves by pressing ESC or F9.

Should the game be expanded? Sleet Fighter and the “DOTA 2” event are currently well received. Therefore, Valve decided to extend the event until October. Whether Sleet Fighter will disappear forever or if Valve will continue to work on it is still uncertain. However, there is speculation that this is just a test to gauge player reactions.

Valve is not the only game company working on a fighting game. Riot Games is currently developing the title 2XKO, which deliberately carries such a name: Riot Games’ new game has a strange name that many find silly – But there is a good reason for it

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Shooter flops on Steam: But when the developers rely on pretty anime waifus, success comes

Snowbreak: Containment Zone describes itself as a “3D waifu sci-fi RPG shooter” and is now fully relying on pretty anime waifus after a weak start on Steam. It’s going so well that the developers want to continue despite criticism.

This article discusses a game that contains heavily sexualized content and representations that could be perceived as sexist according to Western standards.

What kind of game is this? Snowbreak: Containment Zone is a sci-fi shooter available on PC via Steam, Epic Games, and its own launcher, as well as on Android and iOS. The shooter belongs to the category of gacha games and initially struggled to gain traction.

With only about 1,000 players playing the game concurrently at peak times, great success was initially elusive. However, a change was supposed to bring success. These numbers are only partially informative, as Snowbreak: Containment Zone is also distributed through its own launcher and mobile platforms.

Here you can watch the trailer for the current version update:

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Snowbreak: Containment Zone presents the new version ‘Suspense in Skytopia’ with a new trailer

Towards success with pretty anime waifus

How is the game achieving success? Snowbreak: Containment Zone is putting everything on fan service after the lackluster start. Fans are getting what they wished for: more and more opportunities to interact with the beautifully designed characters and get closer to them.

The developers of Amazing Seasun state: “We listened to player feedback and have made significant changes to the game since its launch in June 2023.”

Currently, the game fully embraces the sexualization of its characters, who are already showing off in provocative poses in videos on YouTube while adoring the main character.

A promotional video for the game, for example, features a character doing yoga in tight clothing in front of a strategically placed mirror. In another video, a character dances at a pole for a minute.

The content strategy seems to be working very well. In China, the game has climbed to second place in the country’s app store, and on Steam, the player numbers have nearly multiplied tenfold with the last update when comparing the numbers shortly after release.

How will the development of the shooter continue? With the shift to fan service, the developers have also faced a lot of criticism. “We have received criticism from some people who are not Snowbreak players regarding the game and its new approach,” says the game’s producer. “But rest assured, we know very well whom we should be catering to.”

In China, the game is now rated for adults only. However, in Germany, the game is still rated for ages 12 and up on Steam and in the Play Store. This rating was presumably given before the content strategy was revised.

Despite the success from the anime waifus, the game will likely continue to develop further. On Steam, Snowbreak: Containment Zone has received a “Very Positive” status with 81% positive reviews in recent ratings. In the future, there will be new game content, as well as new characters, outfits, and scenes to experience.

Many users actually find the game successful beyond its characters and recommend it. If you enjoy watching anime for adults, we have something for you here: Anime for 18 and older – These 5 series are not for children

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Destiny 2: Player defeats the mighty boss that awaits you at the end of the latest raid solo

The community of Destiny 2 is currently celebrating a player for defeating the powerful final boss of the current raid solo. Even Bungie praises his achievement.

What an achievement! The YouTuber and streamer “BogOnMyDog” took on a special challenge. He wanted to defeat the Witness solo, meaning without the help and firepower of other Guardians.

In total, “BogOnMyDog” invested two weeks into the challenge. During this time, he was almost constantly online on Twitch. About 150 hours were reportedly spent on the project by the content creator. Ultimately, he was able to defeat the Witness and shared a video of his success on YouTube.

During the fight, “BogOnMyDog” played as a Hunter. A key element in his build was the exotic sniper “Never-Ending Hunt”.

The final boss of all final bosses

Why is this special? “BogOnMyDog” challenged the Witness in the latest raid of Destiny 2, “The Final Shape”, to a final dance. The raid was introduced with the current expansion “The Final Shape”.

The Witness is like the final boss of all final bosses in Destiny 2. He is the big villain against whom the Guardians unite and engage in an epic battle. The fight against the Witness concludes the saga of Light and Darkness that has defined the story of the loot shooter over the past 10 years.

Defeating this powerful adversary solo is thus not only a remarkable gameplay achievement. Naturally, it’s no small feat to bring a raid boss to its knees alone, but this success also carries the significance of having defeated THE villain of the Destiny lore in a one-on-one.

You can watch the trailer for the raid “The Final Shape” here:

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Destiny 2: The Final Shape „Edge of Salvation“ Raid Trailer

“You have become a legend, Guardian”

How is the community reacting? The success of “BogOnMyDog” is receiving much acclaim on social networks and in the comments on YouTube. He is celebrated by the community and praised by Bungie.

The official YouTube account of Destiny comments under the creator’s video: “You have become a legend, Guardian.” On Reddit, they call him “legend,” and on YouTube, G.O.A.T. (Greatest of all time).

One player describes what it was like to watch the challenge unfold during the past two weeks on Twitch: “Watching this challenge develop over your streams has been absolutely incredible and so impressive. You make us Australians look so good. I am so proud of you and to have been a part of this journey.”

A user on Reddit compares “BogOnMyDog” to a community legend from Elden Ring, writing: “If LetMeSoloHer were a Guardian.” LetMeSoloHer gained fame in the Soulsborne community for joining random players and helping them against one of the toughest bosses: Player kills one of the most annoying bosses naked for others in Elden Ring – now being celebrated for it.

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The First Descendant: Level Up Quickly – The Current Best Method to Farm XP

In The First Descendant, you need to farm XP to level up your weapons and descendants. To help you get this done quickly, we show you a method that is time-saving and profitable.

How to level up quickly: Currently, there is only one efficient method to level up quickly in The First Descendant, and that is through the Albion defense missions. To do this, open the terminal for special operations and select the defense mission in Kingston. Once there, you just need to play the activity and eliminate as many enemies as possible.

The YouTuber Moxsy also recommends starting the defense mission in Echo Swamp at higher levels of your descendant (between levels 10 – 15). The map layout there is better, allowing you to kill your enemies more efficiently to farm XP.

However, you need to pay attention to a few things if you take this form of XP farming.

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What should I pay attention to? You can use special XP tokens while farming that can increase your XP yield. Use these when approaching the defense mission with other players. This way, you can ensure that you reach higher levels of the mission. More levels mean more XP, as you can fight the aliens for a longer time.

Additionally, you should know that you cannot approach the defense missions passively. This means you have to actively shoot at enemies and defeat them to generate XP. If you just sit around and let your teammates take the lead, you’ll end up getting nothing.

Why are defense missions the most rewarding? YouTuber Moxsy specifically points out to choose the Albion defense missions, which go up to level 21.

He himself does not know why, but there is a hidden mechanic that can reward you with a crystallization catalyst after completing level 21. This rare item is important for socketing more modules into your descendants.

So with this method, you can, with a bit of luck, collect crystallization catalysts while efficiently leveling up your descendants. You can find more about the Encrypted Vaults in our guide here: The First Descendant: Encrypted Vaults – What is it and how do you find them?

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Pokémon GO Fest 2024: Habitats and Spawns in the Schedule

At the global Pokémon GO Fest 2024, the habitats and spawns will rotate again. We’ll show you when you can find which Pokémon.

What are habitats? Habitats can be understood as living spaces where different Pokémon can be found during the GO Fest. These habitats are active at different times, along with the Pokémon you can encounter.

When are the habitats available? On July 13, 2024, the first day of the global GO Fest 2024, the habitats will be active. On July 14, 2024, the second day of the fest, all Pokémon from the habitats will spawn randomly in the wild.

Below, we have compiled all the important information about the habitats and their spawns.

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Heavenly teamwork in Pokémon GO – a new season begins

Schedule for the habitats at GO Fest 2024

This is the schedule for GO Fest 2024: On Saturday, each habitat will be active twice.

  • 10:00 to 11:00 AM: Dusk Meadow
  • 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM: Radiant Day
  • 12:00 to 1:00 PM: Sneaking Twilight
  • 1:00 to 2:00 PM: Darkest Night
  • 2:00 to 3:00 PM: Dusk Meadow
  • 3:00 to 4:00 PM: Radiant Day
  • 4:00 to 5:00 PM: Sneaking Twilight
  • 5:00 to 6:00 PM: Darkest Night

Spawns in the habitats at GO Fest 2024

These are the Pokémon available in the habitats: In the following table, you will find all the habitats and the respective Pokémon you can encounter with and without a ticket. The habitats are only active on Saturday.

On Sunday, all Pokémon can be found wild and mixed together in the wilderness. Here, the habitats no longer matter.

All Pokémon that can also appear as Shiny are marked with a *.

HabitatSpawns (for all trainers)Exclusive smoke spawns (ticket only)
Dusk MeadowPidgey*
Pikachu with Sun Crown*
Hoothoot*
Sprigatito*
Girafarig*
Wingull*
Serpiphy*
Whimsicott*
Swablu*
Castform*
Dratini*
Galarian Linoone*
Furfrou*
Scrafty*
and other Pokémon
Unown A*
Unown D*
Unown G*
Unown H*
Unown I*
Unown N*
Unown T*
Unown Y*
Espeon with Daytime Scarf*
Umbreon with Evening Scarf*
Marshadow
Radiant DayCharmander*
Dratini*
Sunflora*
Bulbasaur*
Hisui Sneasel*
Sunflora*
Budew*
Leafeon*
Bagon*
Dedenne*
Mankey*
Imantis*
Minccino*
and other Pokémon
Unown A*
Unown D*
Unown G*
Unown H*
Unown I*
Unown N*
Unown T*
Unown Y*
Espeon with Daytime Scarf*
Umbreon with Evening Scarf*
Corphish*
Sneaking TwilightPikachu with Moon Crown*
Eevee*
Spinarak*
Volbeat*
Illumise*
Shroomish*
Toxicroak*
Emolga*
Litwick*
Golbat*
Ferroseed*
Espurr*
Paragon*
Shuppet*
and other Pokémon
Unown A*
Unown D*
Unown G*
Unown H*
Unown I*
Unown N*
Unown T*
Unown Y*
Espeon with Daytime Scarf*
Umbreon with Evening Scarf*
Rockruff*
Darkest NightAlolan Rattata*
Skorupi*
Sneasel*
Teddiursa*
Froakie*
Carvanha*
Lunatone*
Drifloon*
Beldum*
Amarillo*
Rocara
Krabby*
Bubwool*
and other Pokémon
Unown A*
Unown D*
Unown G*
Unown H*
Unown I*
Unown N*
Unown T*
Unown Y*
Espeon with Daytime Scarf*
Umbreon with Evening Scarf*
Skarmory*

In addition to the wild Pokémon in the habitats, there are, of course, other opportunities to encounter Pokémon at the GO Fest. This includes various raids as well as field researches.

Especially the raids are likely to be interesting, as legendary Pokémon Necrozma and the Ultra Beasts are waiting to be defeated and caught by you. Furthermore, the fusion of Necrozma with Solgaleo and Lunala will play a role. What you need to know about fusion is explained here.

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One Piece: Luffy’s Straw Hat Crew gets a new member – but only temporarily

The new chapter 1120 of One Piece has just been released and continues the adventures of Luffy and his crew. The Straw Hat Pirates welcome another member aboard their ship, who will likely sail with them until the next island.

Which character is being discussed? The Straw Hat Pirates are about to set sail and escape from Egghead Island when they are attacked by one of the Five Elders. Lilith, one of Dr. Vegapunk’s satellites, calculates that they must first get rid of the enemy, or else the Thousand Sunny will crash during the escape.

That’s when Atlas comes to help, another satellite of Dr. Vegapunk. She knocks Lilith out so that the enemies will lose their signal. She sacrifices herself to stop the member of the Five Elders and save Lilith.

Meanwhile, Nami instructs Zoro to bring Lilith below deck. This hides her from the Five Elders, who want to destroy Dr. Vegapunk and almost all of his satellites. Thus, the Straw Hat Pirates will take Lilith with them to the next island.

Lilith was the first satellite the Straw Hat Pirates encountered. You can admire her in the following trailer:

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One Piece: New trailer shows first images from the Egghead Island arc

Lilith is a strong addition to the Straw Hat Pirates

Who is Lilith and what can she do? To make his work more productive, Dr. Vegapunk divided himself into six additional satellites. The satellites can act independently and share their knowledge with Dr. Vegapunk. Each of the satellites has inherited a personality trait:

  • Shaka – Justice
  • Lilith – Malice
  • Edison – Ideas
  • Pythagoras – Wisdom
  • Atlas – Violence
  • York – Greed
One Piece Lilith
Lilith is currently being hidden below deck.

Lilith was created with the malice trait. She uses her technology to rob other sailors and raise money for her research. Although she has a malicious nature, she cares about other characters.

In battle, Lilith uses a bubble gun. With it, she can shoot bubbles that redirect other objects. The bubbles can also weaken Devil Fruit users. With her analytical thinking and knowledge of technology, she is the perfect addition to the Straw Hat Pirates.

Will she join the Straw Hat Pirates permanently? So far, it seems that the Straw Hat Pirates will take Lilith with them to protect her from the World Government. It is possible that Luffy might invite her to join the crew later on. But even then, Lilith would have to agree first.

It might be that Lilith will stay on Elbaf, and their paths will part there. But we will likely find out in a few months.

One Piece is one of the most popular animes. In Germany, the new episodes first aired on the RTL2 television channel. In a MeinMMO survey, we want to determine which is the best RTL2 anime of all time: Dragon Ball, Detective Conan, or a completely different series? You choose the best RTL2 anime

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One of the best loot shooters brings you 40 hours of fun – Now available for 15€ on PC, PS4, and Xbox

For those who have recently discovered their enthusiasm for the “loot-shooter” genre through The First Descendant, Ubisoft offers substantial follow-up content. For two more weeks, until July 25th, the Ultimate Edition of The Division 2 is being sold for €15 on PC, PS4 and Xbox. According to MeinMMO author Schuhmann, that guarantees 40 hours of fun for genre fans.

What’s included in the offer: The Ultimate Edition of The Division 2 includes:

  • The base game The Division 2 – which convinced with an extremely strong campaign upon release in March 2019
  • The expansion “Warlords of New York”
  • The “Year 1 Pass” – which provides access to 8 secret missions
  • A boost to level 30 – so you can start directly with the expansion
  • The Ultimate Pack – which instantly unlocks the 6 endgame specializations

The offer for the Ultimate Edition is available directly at Ubisoft. It remains valid until July 25th at 12 PM.

The series The Division has always delighted with a great atmosphere:

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Official Cinematic Trailer – Tom Clancy’s The Division

Between 36 and 126 hours are included with the Ultimate Edition of The Division 2

How much time can one spend on the game? According to “Howlongtobeat“, you should easily have 40 hours included with the package:

  • Just the main story of The Division 2 and the expansion together last 36 hours
  • If you do a bit more, you quickly get to 64 hours
  • If you want to explore the games fully, you are looking at around 126 hours

Absolute purchase recommendation solely for the campaign

Can I really recommend it? Yes, especially the campaign of The Division 2 is excellent and one of the best experiences you can have in the “loot-shooter” genre in the last 10 years.

The release time of The Division 2 was generally celebrated and seen as a honeymoon. The Division 2 was considered a significant improvement over The Division 1, especially because it so strongly replicated Washington, appeared polished at release, and ran technically smoothly.

Criticism of The Division 2 primarily focused on the development after the campaign, PvP, and missing game modes. However, the campaign is excellent and provides a great story experience during a single playthrough:

  • Those who approached The Division 2 with the expectation, as many hardcore fans did, to play it for years and enjoy an increasingly better gaming experience, were likely disappointed.
  • However, those who look into The Division 2 today with the expectation of being entertained for 40 hours will surely have fun if they like the genre and the setting.

When The Division was released, no one knew that the shooter anticipated some developments that we really experienced globally with the COVID-19 pandemic. Therefore, the gaming experience of The Division 2 today is certainly different than before the major pandemic in the real world: The Division 2 and the coronavirus: I have a strange feeling

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How a tiny supporting role in Deadpool 2 changed a man’s life

Deadpool 2 had, fitting for the hero, other quirky characters join his team. The least conspicuous of them was Peter, who actually does nothing. But for the actor, it was the right step, as it greatly helped his career.

Who is Peter in Deadpool 2? Peter is a quirky character in Deadpool 2, as he can actually do nothing. He is an ordinary person without special abilities, and that’s how he looks. As a gag character, he is still thrown into Deadpool’s team.

Peter is played by Rob Delaney. The interesting thing about the role is that he didn’t actually have an audition for it. Ryan Reynolds wanted him directly for the role. According to Reynolds, he knew him from the British series Catastrophe.

Despite the small role, participating in the giant hit Deadpool 2 led to a rise in his career. The YouTube channel Looper released a video showcasing an overview of his career.

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English trailer for Deadpool 2 with Ryan Reynolds

After Deadpool 2, other blockbusters followed

How did his career progress after Deadpool 2? Looking at Delaney’s career, he had an inconspicuous filmography before Deadpool 2. Before the film, he mainly acted in series, but for Catastrophe, he also worked on the script. Alongside his acting work, he is also active as a comedian.

However, after Deadpool 2, he had a rise. Just a year after Deadpool 2, he could be seen in Fast & Furious: Hobbs & Shaw. In the same year, he also starred in the multiple Oscar-nominated Bombshell. In the meantime, he also voiced roles in animated productions and appeared in smaller series. In the superhero series Invincible, for example, he voices the alien Nuolzot.

Other films in which he appeared include Tom and Jerry, Cash Truck by Guy Ritchie, Mission Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One, and most recently in the spy film Argylle. All films featuring big actors and a higher budget.

His success could also be due to the fans who celebrated Delaney as the simple character Peter. A fake account was even created for Peter on x.com, which has tweeted quite a bit about Deadpool and Wolverine this year.

What makes Delaney so good? Especially in his comedy roles, Delaney easily creates empathy through his presence and facial expressions. He does not come across as the big Hollywood star who is far away, but rather as a normal guy. Just like Peter in Deadpool 2.

His writing talent should not be underestimated either, as Catastrophe seems to be a good series, at least when looking at the IMDb score of 8.2 with nearly 24,000 ratings.

This charisma extends outward, as explained in the Looper video. He engages in charitable and political causes and has also spoken about the beginnings of his career, where his wife, as a teacher, was even the primary earner of the family while still having to take the bus to stand-up gigs. He even talked to Vulture about the tough times he worked through in the series Catastrophe as a writer and actor.

Deadpool 2 allowed the actor to break out of the UK and become attractive for productions from the USA. Fans of Peter can look forward to July 24, 2024, as they will be able to see Delaney in the role in Deadpool and Wolverine again. More about Deadpool can be found here: Deadpool 3 breaks the boundaries of what can be said in Marvel films

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Source(s):
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  2. Looper
  3. IMDb