Dragon Ball: Early sketches show the 6th member of the Ginyu Force that never made it into the anime

Silly poses paired with superhuman strength – this is the best way to describe the Ginyu Force, Frieza’s elite unit. It consists of five members who are clearly different from each other in appearance. However, the creator of Dragon Ball had drawn a sixth member, who unfortunately did not make it into the anime.

Who would have become the sixth member? The mangaka of Dragon Ball, Akira Toriyama, created a character for the video game Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot, who could have been part of the Ginyu Force. Her name is Bonyu, and aesthetically, she would fit well into the group.

She has red skin, white hair, and has a bit more on her hips than the other members of the Ginyu Force. She would have been the only woman in the group if she had stayed in it. Toriyama drew her appearance between 2018 and 2019:

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Akira Toriyama’s sketch of Bonyu, via 3D Juegos

Bonyu was indeed the first member of the Ginyu Force hired by Captain Ginyu. However, she decided to leave the group. The reason for this was the silly poses that the Ginyu Force strikes during their appearances.

Bonyu could not cope with the strange behavior. Therefore, she asked to leave the group. Instead, she became a soldier who remained loyal to Frieza.

Since she did not appear in the manga, she is not an official part of the story. However, it is easy to imagine that she did not want to participate in the silly posing and instead joined Frieza’s army.

In the latest Dragon Ball Super movie, the Namekian Piccolo takes center stage, alongside Son Goku’s son Son Gohan:

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The Ginyu Force is Frieza’s elite squad

Who is the Ginyu Force? The Ginyu Force is part of Frieza’s army and is tasked with conquering planets. It consists of the following five elite soldiers:

  • Guldo
  • Recoom
  • Jees
  • Baara
  • Ginyu

The group first appears during the Frieza Saga. They are summoned by Frieza to Planet Namek to eliminate Vegeta. They are also tasked with obtaining the Namekian Dragon Balls.

During the Majin Boo Saga, the elite unit can be seen in the afterlife, watching the fight between Kid Boo and Son Goku. Unfortunately, the group has no other notable appearances in the anime.

Frieza relies heavily on his elite unit and only assigns them the most important tasks. They are a significant support for the Emperor who wants to subjugate the universe.

By the way, Frieza could also have been a bit bulkier. Early sketches of the villain show him in a form that has never been seen in any Dragon Ball medium: A form of Frieza never made it into the Dragon Ball anime because it was so strange

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Once Human: Weight plays an important role – Here’s how to increase it

In Once Human, weight plays an important role. It has a significant impact on your character and provides certain advantages and disadvantages. How you gain weight in the survival game is discussed here.

What advantages and disadvantages does weight bring? In Once Human, there are three weight categories. You can see the categories and your current weight when you hover over the character next to your status bar in the inventory. Each category provides certain bonuses to your character but also comes with disadvantages:

  • <65 kg:
    • Base load (carrying capacity) 80 kg
    • Melee attack speed +15 %
    • Damage -10 %
    • Max. Stamina +25
  • 65-85 kg:
    • Base load (carrying capacity) 90 kg
    • Torso damage reduction +10 %
    • Stamina recovery speed +20 %
  • >85 kg
    • Base load (carrying capacity) 100 kg
    • Melee attack speed -10 %
    • Damage +15 %
    • Roll speed -20 %
    • Weapon stability +15

Depending on your playstyle, you should weigh which weight category suits you best and aligns with your playstyle. However, you can also change your weight retroactively.

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3 Ways to Gain Weight in Once Human

How do I increase my weight in Once Human? If you want to increase your weight in the survival game, for example, to achieve a higher carrying capacity, there are various ways. The fastest method is using the “Ground Mirror,” which you can craft in your base. Additionally, you gain weight by consuming certain foods – and when you use specific companions in the base.

This is how you increase your weight:

  • At the Ground Mirror, you have the option to fully modify your character. To gain weight, simply increase your fitness in the body category. However, this adjustment is not free: you pay a Cocoon Token for the change. If you run out of tokens, you can acquire them in the shop.
  • By eating certain dishes, you increase your weight. Dishes with the “Muscle Growth” trait are well-suited for this. You can get the recipe for “Fish & Chips” in the “Red Sands” area (level 43) at the “Gap Anchor Evergreen 1.”
  • If you have deployed the “Extra-dimensional Cat” in your base, it ensures that you sleep well. You receive the effect “Cat Nap” – indicating that rest breaks are important for recovery and muscle growth. Therefore, the cuddly companion could also cause weight gain.
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With “Fish & Chips,” you gain weight in Once Human.

And how do I lose weight? If you want to reduce your weight (again), you can also use the character editor via your Ground Mirror. Alternatively, there is a “Fat Burner Juice,” the recipe for which you can find in the “Greywater Camp.”

In Once Human, you should generally keep an eye on your status values, as hunger and thirst can also incur disadvantages, such as reduced movement speed or lower carrying capacity. Conversely, you receive bonuses when you are full and well-hydrated. Here you will find more tips and tricks you should know for survival.

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Destiny 2: Servers down for patch 8.0.0.7 – All patch notes and information

A new week begins in Destiny 2 and that also means a new patch. Bungie is taking its servers offline for update 8.0.0.7 and refreshing its loot shooter a bit. What you should know about the downtime can be found here.

Update, 7:10 PM: The update is now available for download and is 333.9 MB on the PS5. After downloading, you can log back in. We have added the patch notes for you. Have a nice evening!

What you need to know today: Today marks the start of Act 2 of Episode: Echos in Destiny 2. With it, new weapons, as well as the Solstice event and additional content for the season are set to be released. But before the new content is added, you will have to endure a downtime along with an additional download of the update. How long this will last and what you should pay attention to will be covered in the following section.

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Maintenance on 07/16 – All times for server downtime

These times are important today: Bungie informs its players via x.com (formerly Twitter) about the exact downtime times. It is planned that the servers will be unreachable for 3 hours and 15 minutes today.

This is what the maintenance schedule looks like:

  • At 3:00 PM, background maintenance begins on all platforms.
  • At around 3:45 PM, the servers will go offline. Players will be automatically kicked from the game.
  • At 7:00 PM, the shooter is expected to be back online and you can log back in.
  • Maintenance will continue in the background until 9:00 PM.
This is to be considered during downtimes: As long as background maintenance is running, there may be connection issues in the game. Additionally, login queues may occasionally form because Bungie gradually opens access to the servers to avoid problems caused by excessive server load. Therefore, you may have to wait longer before you are back in the game.

Also, please note that third-party applications as well as the official companion app may also be inaccessible for a while, so you cannot use them.

What changes with the new update in Echos: Act 2

The following issues are known: There are numerous issues that players are experiencing in The Final Shape. Bungie is aware of some of them, but it is not known which ones will be fixed (via bungie.net). However, the following bugs could be addressed:

  • For PC players with 3D audio enabled, the audio output in the game does not work.
  • When class-specific exotic glaives are crafted, the error code “Weasel” appears.
  • When playing on PlayStation with 3D audio enabled, the audio output does not work.
  • The slam attack with consecration no longer shatters Stasis crystals.
  • Heatwave is not activated when gliding or mid-jump.
  • The diamond lance no longer shatters Stasis crystals.
  • The wish bearer title has been removed from players who previously obtained it.

Patch notes for the update on 07/16 in Destiny 2

What is in the patch notes? A complete overview of all fixed issues and improvements will only be available this evening or afternoon, after the update has gone live.

We will update our article and provide you with the link to the patch notes. Because it is possible that the patch notes may change or be corrected by Bungie afterwards.

These are currently all the information about today’s update. If there are unforeseen changes, we will, of course, keep you updated. So feel free to check back. Until then, we recommend this article about Destiny 2 on MeinMMO: “It served as inspiration” – Developers of The First Descendant respond to plagiarism accusations

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The campaign in WoW: The War Within is brief – This is intentional

Beta testers complain about few quests in World of Warcraft: The War Within. We asked Blizzard what that means – and received an answer.

The beta of The War Within is accessible to many people because you can buy into the test of the latest WoW expansion. Leveling through the new areas has repeatedly raised one point of criticism: there are few quests. We confronted Blizzard with this accusation and received a response about what this is all about.

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WoW: Trailer for the release date of The War Within

We had the opportunity to talk to Blizzard and during an interview, we asked some pressing questions regarding the upcoming addon “The War Within”.

Maria Hamilton, Lead Game Designer of World of Warcraft, answered our questions.

We asked: The areas in The War Within seem to have fewer quests than usual and some players are not happy about that. Why did you decide to reduce the quests?

Maria Hamilton explained:

The campaign is shorter than it has been in the past. But the amount of quests is quite comparable, in terms of local stories. So it could be that players have not found these stories or that they were not available during the beta.

We made the campaign a bit shorter this time because we know that there are some players who do not enjoy the story aspects as much and do not want to play that much. That’s totally fine.

What we have done with part of the campaign is what we deem necessary for you to understand the basics of what is happening. And then we shifted our other stories about the places and characters into our local stories. They are not marked with a campaign sign but are regular quests.

That was a conscious decision. We want people to understand what they need to understand, but then they can level in a way that they enjoy.

We do not want to force anyone to play a long campaign if they don’t enjoy it at all.

Previously, in World of Warcraft, it was often the case that the campaign had to be completed to unlock important features. Often this had to be done with every character. In The War Within, this is not the case. If you have completed a quest line once, it is considered “done by your war team”.

Additionally, parts of the quests were not playable at all. A large part of the quest line that actually leads to the new expansion was not available. Instead, the journey begins after the end of a catastrophic incident – and how that unfolds, we will find out in a few days.

What does that mean? In plain language, that means that The War Within has about the same amount of quests as was the case with Dragonflight or other expansions. Only the main campaign is a little shorter. So if you only follow the main missions, you will complete the areas relatively quickly. The “mandatory part” is therefore significantly shorter.

However, in other expansions there have always been many camps spread over the areas that do not lead to any quest but still offer interesting missions.

How long it takes to complete all the quests, we will probably experience ourselves in a few weeks. Because the launch of World of Warcraft: The War Within is already in about 5 weeks. Then we can finally level to level 80 and see what Xal’atath is planning for Azeroth.

Your twinks can then enjoy all the benefits as if they had already completed these quests and can even completely hide the corresponding quests. Those who want, of course, can play the quests multiple times.

Optional dialogues and questions for all story fans

But that does not mean that there is less story, as Hamilton further explains:

We have built in a lot of optional stuff for people who [are interested in the story]. You can ask many of the characters many questions and listen to longer “Stay a while and listen” dialogues to learn more about the characters or the world. That is always optional. We do not want to force players to stop and listen to a dialogue if they are not interested at all.

Additionally, parts of the quests were not playable at all. A large part of the quest line that actually leads to the new expansion was not available. Instead, the journey begins after the end of a catastrophic incident – and how that unfolds, we will find out in a few days.

What does that mean? In plain language, that means that The War Within has about the same amount of quests as was the case with Dragonflight or other expansions. Only the main campaign is a little shorter. So if you only follow the main missions, you will complete the areas relatively quickly. The “mandatory part” is therefore significantly shorter.

However, in other expansions there have always been many camps spread over the areas that do not lead to any quest but still offer interesting missions.

How long it takes to complete all the quests, we will probably experience ourselves in a few weeks. Because the launch of World of Warcraft: The War Within is already in about 5 weeks. Then we can finally level to level 80 and see what Xal’atath is planning for Azeroth.

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Petition demands: Satirist El Hotzo must be fired after tweet about Trump – RBB fires him

The satirist Sebastian “El Hotzo” Hotz has a significant presence on X, formerly Twitter. He is currently under criticism for his comments regarding the assassination attempt on Donald Trump.

Who is it about? Sebastian Hotz is a German satirist who has worked as a joke writer for Jan Böhmermann and his ZDF Magazin Royale, among others. However, many probably know him primarily from his presence on X, formerly Twitter, where he spreads humorous short messages for his nearly 700,000 followers under the name “El Hotzo.”

Currently, El Hotzo is trending not because of his pointed observations of everyday life, but due to a post about the shots fired at Donald Trump, which many found in poor taste.

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Critics demand dismissal and legal consequences

What did El Hotzo post? The satirist posted a meme on July 14, 2024, in response to the assassination attempt on American presidential candidate Trump. In it, he links the terms “the last bus” and “Donald Trump” with “unfortunately missed it by a narrow margin.”

For those who did not find the message of the post clear enough, El Hotzo wrote underneath unambiguously: “I find it absolutely fantastic when fascists die.” The statements have since been removed from the satirist’s X account.

How were the reactions? Quite critical. “El Hotzo” is currently trending with over 27,000 posts on X, including a lot of outrage. Bundestag Vice President and lawyer Wolfgang Kubicki saw the posts as the “public endorsement of serious crimes.”

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Some users are also demanding that Hotz should no longer be allowed to work for public broadcasting after his comments. However, there seems to be some confusion about what kind of employment relationship the satirist has.

For example, some expect that the ZDF would throw Hotz out (via X). In fact, the satirist does not work for the broadcaster and has likely only written freelance for ZDF Magazin Royale. Additionally, El Hotzo also had a brief appearance on the show, ironically on the topic of cancel culture. The images we used for the title picture come from this video (via YouTube)

However, it is correct that Hotz presents the show “Theoretisch cool” on the RBB radio station Fritz every third Sunday of the month. Critics are therefore demanding that all public broadcasters stop working with Hotz. There is even a petition that has currently been signed by about 11,000 people.

Both ZDF and RBB distanced themselves from the statements. ZDF emphasized to the Frankfurter Allgemeine that there is currently “no collaboration” with Hotz.

A spokesperson for RBB referred to the statements as “dehumanizing.” They have “no place in our shows…” They now want to “contact the author.” Subsequently, a decision will be made on the next steps.

El Hotzo has so far taken the criticism very calmly. Thus, on July 14, he poked fun with further posts:

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The attack on Donald Trump has further unexpected consequences. For instance, it leads to a previously forgotten game on Steam experiencing a sudden surge in players. In a forgotten game on Steam, you rescue Donald Trump from an assassination: Suddenly it is alarmingly relevant

RBB terminates collaboration with Sebastian Hotz

Update 16.7, 18:49: As reported by the Zeit, the RBB broadcaster has terminated its collaboration with Sebastian Hotz until further notice.

His statements are not consistent with the values that RBB stands for, said the program director.

Hotz had moderated the show “Theoretisch cool” at Radio Fritz since summer 2022.

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The First Descendant is the surprise hit on Steam 2024 – Now players are threatened and 3 things are prohibited

No one expected the success of The First Descendant. Especially on Steam, the game is extremely successful and seems to be holding up remarkably well. Now, however, developer Nexon warns of 3 behaviors they no longer want to see.

How well is The First Descendant performing?

  • The First Descendant was released on June 30 and had a spectacular launch, peaking at 264,860 players on Steam. It is the surprise hit on Steam so far in the current year 2024, alongside Palworld.
  • What is amazing is that this was not just a flash in the pan; The First Descendant still retains a good portion of players even 2 weeks later: it peaked at 160,699 players, which is quite impressive.
  • Although the South Korean loot shooter has faced criticism over microtransactions, plagiarism, and grinding, its factual success cannot be denied. Even though The First Descendant surely will not hold that many players for months to come, it has at least managed to convince some sharp critics of it.
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Looter-Shooter The First Descendant announces its release date in the trailer

Developers warn players and point out 3 rules

This is the new message: The developers stated today in a post on X that there have been many complaints about inappropriate behavior in The First Descendant lately. They will work on finding measures against this behavior.

However, in the meantime, they remind players that these 3 things are prohibited (via X.com):

  • The use, distribution, or creation of unauthorized programs is strictly prohibited.
  • Do not go AFK during cooperative play. If you need to step away, please do so only in Albion!
  • Please refrain from AFK farming during missions.

While no specific penalties for violating these rules are mentioned, it is implied that suspensions, up to and including permanent bans, await players who offend.

The First Descendant is specifically addressing the problem of “loot lurking,” which we reported on today at MeinMMO on July 16.

Because the behavior of taking loot without contributing to the success of the team has caused frustration in the community. Consequences from Nexon were demanded. The Twitter post from Nexon can be interpreted as a reaction to this demand: The First Descendant has a problem with freeloaders who just want to grab loot

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Player in Final Fantasy XIV completes the most difficult solo content of the MMORPG after 800 hours

In Final Fantasy XIV, a player spent nearly two years and over 800 hours mastering the toughest challenge for soloists. He defeated the Palace of the Dead as a simple Druid all by himself.

How did he achieve success? Even though the new expansion for Final Fantasy XIV, Dawntrail, was recently released, there are still players who prefer to focus on the old content.

One of them is Aurora. The content creator has made it his mission to master the toughest challenges for single players.

The Palace of the Dead had been on his agenda for quite some time. The dungeon is different with each entry and presents increasingly difficult challenges to groups of 1 – 4 players as they descend further down. Every 10 floors, players encounter a boss enemy.

Starting from level 101, the dungeon can no longer be entered with a random group due to its difficulty. However, Aurora does not need a group anyway.

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The challenge lasted nearly two years

How many attempts did it take him to succeed? Aurora completed the challenge on his 62nd attempt. “I spent almost two years of my life climbing the Palace of the Dead daily as a Druid,” he wrote in his post on X.com.

While 62 attempts may not sound like much, the game hours for this challenge amount to quite a bit more: “I lost over 800 hours because of this. I canceled so much to enable these streams. July 14, 2024. 62nd attempt.”

Angelus Demonus, another player known for his runs in deep dungeons like the Palace of the Dead or the Heaven’s Pillar, praised the Druid player’s achievement on X.com: “The dedication to his craft is unparalleled.”

Is this his first challenge? No, Aurora continuously attempts challenges for soloists, but this was his toughest one yet. In a stream, he explained that he only needed one attempt to master the dungeon Heaven’s Pillar. The dungeon works almost exactly like the Palace of the Dead.

Now that Aurora has gained some time, he can immediately turn to the latest content in Final Fantasy XIV Dawntrail. The MMORPG is set to receive new field operations, as the lead producer revealed: “It will excite the fans”: Head of Final Fantasy XIV announces the most anticipated content for the MMORPG for Dawntrail

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This week one of the hottest new strategy games is coming to Steam: It mixes 2 unique cult games

A new strategy game is set to be released on Steam on July 18, which many are looking forward to: Norland mixes the busy view from RimWorld with malicious RPG elements from Crusader Kings 3. MeinMMO author Schuhmann says: These are 2 of his favorite games, and he should actually be looking forward to Norland. But he is skeptical after being somewhat disappointed by the gameplay experience of Norland.

What kind of mix is this?

The basic idea of Norland is reminiscent of Crusader Kings 3: You build an empire, but play as the ruling class, which cares little for the people and pursues its own ambitions. The rulers want to eat, drink, and have sex. The relationships between the individual nobles are crucial; new stories keep emerging, keeping Norland dynamic.

While Crusader Kings 3 largely occurs in the player’s mind, with reading texts, Norland depicts the whole hustle and bustle like RimWorld with stylized figures.

It sounds like a wild mix, but RimWorld and Crusader Kings 3 have an excellent reputation as games that continually tell new crazy stories, and Norland has also made it to the top 20 wishlist on Steam. The early access release is on July 18 (via Steam).

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Great anticipation for Norland – but many open questions as well

Will this be a success? That seems questionable at the moment. A demo has already been released and it was well received and found some fans.

However, even though I am precisely the target audience for Norland, the demo didn’t convince me back then, and I love both RimWorld and Crusader Kings 3. Yet, I found Norland too chaotic and arbitrary; I couldn’t get into the game.

The community around the game is still relatively quiet, although it’s clear there is a target audience interested in Norland.

Initial reports, such as from PCGamer, attest to Norland’s great potential, but make it clear that the title still has some balance issues in the details and will clearly be an early access title, albeit an advanced one.

PCGamer criticizes especially a mechanic involving rings, which brings the game into a permanent, unresolved imbalance of dissatisfaction – which sounds like a big red warning flag for every strategy gamer.

All attempts to copy the cult games have failed so far

What could go wrong? Ultimately, both Crusader Kings 3 and RimWorld are unusual hit games of their developers, into which a lot of work and time have been invested. We will have to wait and see if Norland can capture the unique charm of these games right at release – and if they don’t succeed, whether Norland then gets enough time to mature.

Because ultimately both games continually tell new stories that arise from the game world – for this, a polished world and a logically coherent game mechanic are essential. Other games that have attempted to copy the success of Crusader Kings 3 or RimWorld have been unable to establish themselves.

I have started several games in recent years that have tried to imitate either Crusader Kings 3 or RimWorld and have quickly given up on all copies and turned back to the original: Games like Going Medieval, Stars Dynasties or Great Houses of Caldaria failed to captivate me.

I must even shamefully admit that RimWorld spoiled me for the original of the genre, Dwarf Fortress. I wanted to dive in with the Steam release, but ultimately spent only 22 hours on it.

I am curious if Norland will at least end this trend for me.

If you want to read how the demo of Norland was received and how enthusiastically many players reacted to the unusual title, we recommend this article: Steam: New game is RimWorld in the Middle Ages, it is received very well – “I will sink hundreds of hours of my life into it”

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Dead by Daylight finally brings ‘2vs8’ mode, but there is no catch

For many years, fans of Dead by Daylight have been waiting. Now, the long-awaited 2vs8 mode is finally here. We will reveal how it works.

The Dead by Daylight community is quite generously described as “quirky.” Time and again, they have strange requests that the developers are more than happy to take up. For example, there was a request for “Sex in Dead by Daylight,” and it turned into its own dating game with the killers.

Another request was the plea for a “2vs8” game mode, where two killers face off against eight survivors. That is now being put into practice. In just a few days, you can join matches with ten players and show just how chaotic Dead by Daylight can really be.

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Dead by Daylight: 2v8 – The new game mode causes chaos

How does the mode work? Essentially, the gameplay principle of Dead by Daylight is retained. Survivors must repair generators and escape, while the killers attempt to prevent exactly that.

Games are played on familiar maps, although they have been slightly adjusted in size for this mode to allow for more space. After all, two killers cause significantly more problems, and the additional generators need space as well.

What can the killers do? Only five of the original killers are available. Each one comes with a passive ability that helps the killers work better together.

  • Trapper grants the other killer a short speed boost when he sets a trap.
  • Wraith grants the other killer brief stealth.
  • Hillbilly makes survivors vulnerable for a few seconds when he runs past them with his chainsaw.
  • The Nurse has more teleportations while she is near the other killer.
  • The Huntress reveals the aura of survivors she has hit with her axe.

Whether the killers are operating alone, covering as much ground as possible, or overwhelming individual survivors together to take them down quickly – both are viable strategies with pros and cons.

New abilities, different mechanics

The only catch: there are no hooks. Killers do not have to carry survivors to a hook; instead, they can teleport them (similar to Pyramidhead) directly to a random point on the map, where they hang trapped until another survivor rescues them.

However, as a killer, you won’t be informed by a sound when a captured survivor is rescued. But since you are essentially chasing and downing survivors continuously, that’s not really a problem.

In contrast to the usual “5 out of 7,” survivors in this mode have to put in a bit more effort. A total of eight out of 13 generators must be repaired before the exit gates can be opened.

Neither killers nor survivors can bring perks into the match. Instead, survivors may choose classes to support certain play styles. For example, you can make better progress on generators or escape from killers for longer. Whether the killers will fall for that remains to be seen.

How long can you play 2vs8? That is probably the biggest downside to the game mode so far. Because it can only be played from July 25, 2024, to August 8, 2024 – just for two weeks.

The developers have already announced that they will further develop the mode and bring it back multiple times, so it will get better each time. Whether it will eventually become a permanent game mode remains to be seen, as it mainly depends on the mode’s success.

Who is the mode suitable for? In short: for everyone. Whether you want a bit more chaos as a survivor or if you want to distribute the sometimes burdensome pressure onto multiple shoulders as a killer – 2vs8 looks like a perfect change to lighten the stress of the game.

If you’ve rarely dared to take on the killer role: grab a friend and go hunting for survivors together. Because when you fail, you fail together, and it’s only half as bad – but if you succeed, there’s a lot to laugh about. Because amusing situations in the new 2vs8 mode happen almost continuously.

Will you take a closer look at the new game mode? Or can 2vs8 not convince you? In that case, you should check out all the killers in the game and find the one that suits you best.

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Players find the characters in Genshin Impact too bland – More than 50,000 demand a change

In August, the new Natlan region is set to enter Genshin Impact, inspired by Latin American and African cultures. However, the character design has sparked criticism.

What is the deal with the characters? The release of the new Natlan region is approaching in the action RPG Genshin Impact by MiHoYo. Like other areas in the game, Natlan and its associated new characters are inspired by the real world.

For instance, the new character Ororon seems to be based on Ọlọrun, a deity of the West African Yoruba religion. The character Mavuika has parallels to the Māori goddess Mahuika. The new Dendro character Kinich also shares his name with the sun god Kinich Ahau of the Maya.

Despite these roots, the new characters are all strikingly depicted with light skin, much to the dismay of fans. Critics accuse MiHoYo of cultural appropriation and demand a revision of the characters. Similar discussions had already arisen regarding the Arabic-influenced Sumeru region.

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Genshin Impact teases the Natlan region and new characters

MiHoYo allegedly gave the characters a “whitewash”

What are players criticizing? On social media, fans are indeed pleased that Genshin Impact draws inspiration from diverse cultures, but they criticize that these are not accurately represented. Two terms often come up:

  • Players accuse Hoyoverse of “cultural appropriation”: this means that one exploits foreign cultures without showing them the corresponding respect. Specific elements of the culture are picked out and usually represented in a stereotypical and disrespectful manner.
  • Critics refer to “whitewashing” in this context because the characters, despite their suggested cultural background, are portrayed as white or light-skinned.

Players demand changes from MiHoYo

In a petition, players call for an end to cultural appropriation and whitewashing in MiHoYo games. The creators of Genshin are urged to engage with indigenous cultural consultants, revise existing content, and commit to creating diverse and inclusive characters.

Since July 7, 2024, 50,000 people have already signed the petition (via change.org).

Genshin Impact voice actors voice concerns

Even voice actors from the game are now entering the discussion. Valeria Rodríguez, the English voice of Sucrose, writes on X: “If you use deities from the real world, respect them. If you build on real cultures, respect that.” She further states: “That is unforgivable.”

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Cyno voice actor Alejandro Saab refers to the upcoming release and writes: “You still have time to fix this.” (via X)

The Beidou voice actress Allegra Clark describes it as “simply disappointing when parts of the world that are rarely depicted in the media could be accurately represented.” She understands that the designs are merely “inspired” and are not meant to be exact representations of the real world.

However, if one is going to use specific sources, it would be nice to portray them as they should be, the actress states. “There is so much beauty in this world, so many stories that can be told or can inspire, and when it is not done in full, it feels disrespectful in the end.” (via X)

There has not yet been an official response from MiHoYo to the criticism. However, it is questionable whether they will make extensive changes shortly before the release. Natlan and the associated characters are expected to be introduced into the game on August 28 with version 5.0. Until then, you can pass the time with Zenless Zone Zero. For this, we have for you All codes that you can redeem in July 2024.

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LoL: A Champion Is Annoying Players, Dominates 4 out of 5 Positions, Is Super Easy to Play

In League of Legends, there are always champions that annoy the community because they are super strong, seen in every game, or simply considered unfair. Currently, the object of hatred is the champion Brand, who performs incredibly well.

How good is Brand currently? Brand is a champion who has been in the game since 2011 and was primarily played as support. For some time now, however, he is being played almost everywhere except on the top lane, and even successfully.

If you look at the current statistics for all ranks on U.GG, Brand performs quite well.

  • Brand in the jungle has a win rate of 51.5 %
  • Brand on the mid lane has a win rate of 52.11 %
  • Brand as bot lane has a win rate of 53.58 %
  • Brand as support has a win rate of 50.86 %
  • Brand as top laner has 49.55 %

In this context, the incredibly high value as an APC stands out, making him the best bot laner in the game in terms of win rate. Interestingly, the support role with 50.86 % is his second-worst after the top lane.

Professionals also fear the new champion: LoL: Pro players fear that the new champ Aurora is too strong

Soon you can finally relax after a tough LoL match:

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Players are fed up

Why is Brand so strong? A major aspect of his success is his simple game design. His abilities, except for the Q ability, are quite easy to hit, and his passive ability allows for an easy clear in the jungle and enormous damage in fights. His ultimate is useful in every team fight and also helps activate the passive ability. The synergy with the item Blackfire Torch is really good and works on all lanes.

The community on reddit is now tired of having to see Brand in every match.

  • Petudie: Nothing annoys me more than the damn Brand
  • SCYZERZ: We can talk about 100 things, but the reality is just one: Right now, Brand is GIGA OP and at the same time DAMN EASY. Nothing more and nothing less.
  • Tall_Hunter8617: Brand is absolutely broken, his hitboxes are much larger than they seem, the damage he deals is insane, and he can spam abilities without running out of mana

Many do not necessarily see the abilities themselves as a problem, but rather the synergy with items like Rylais Crystal Scepter or Liandry’s Anguish.

Will anything change? It is very likely that Brand will be nerfed soon. In the last patch, he was already weakened, and since he is still doing so well, one can assume that more nerfs will follow. Besides Brand, the community is also disturbed by soft-inter, which Riot wants to address. What exactly falls under this can be found here: Lol: Bad players fear being banned – Riot clarifies who really has to be afraid.

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Attention Splinter Cell fans: Steam is giving away a game that could be just right for you

Fans of stealth games only have today to grab a free game on Steam. It’s a 2D homage to Splinter Cell. However, those who want to secure it must act quickly.

What game is it about? The title Intravenous was released in 2021 and developed by Explosive Squat Games. The publisher was HypeTrain Digital. The game is a love letter to stealth games like Splinter Cell, a series that Ubisoft has somewhat neglected in recent years.

This means: A stealth game that requires tactical thinking from players and promises excitement. Unlike the model Splinter Cell, in Intravenous, you view the 2D levels from a top-down perspective. On Steam, the game currently has 89% positive reviews and is being given away for a short time. But what is it really about?

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Trailer for the 2D stealth game Intravenous

A classic revenge story

What is Intravenous about? The content presented by the studio is a revenge story as it is written in the books. The protagonist, your character, is named Steve Robbins. His brother has been killed, and now he wants to take revenge on the murderers.

The aesthetics are reminiscent of dark crime films, and the gameplay at first glance is similar to Hotline Miami. However, unlike the brutal 2D title from Dennaton Games, stealth takes center stage in Intravenous.

You move skillfully through dark passages and avoid bright areas where your enemies could see you immediately. Additionally, you use distractions to safely navigate through the levels. If that feels too subtle, you can still resort to firearms and open combat.

For all situations, various approaches are available to you. This is intended to provide variety even when replaying.

How can I get the game for free? If you want to add Intravenous to your Steam library for free, you shouldn’t hesitate too long. Today only, publisher HypeTrain Digital is giving away the game until 7 PM German time. Just visit the Steam page and add it to your library.

The reason for the offer is the sequel Intravenous 2, which is set to be released on August 15, 2024. If you’re considering purchasing the game, you can test the predecessor now and see if the concept appeals to you. Fans of stealth games can also take a closer look at another game on Steam: Ereban: Shadow Legacy gives you abilities that some of you may have wished for as children.

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FC 25: Leaks announce new mode for Ultimate Team that resembles a popular FIFA series

According to consistent leaks from well-known insiders, a new mode for Ultimate Team is expected to be introduced in FC 25. Apparently, EA is making a new attempt to revive the flair of an old FIFA fan favorite.

What is this new mode? A new mode is supposed to appear in FC 25 that is inspired by the already known Volta mode, but promises more freedom and new features. In addition, it is supposed to be integrated into the other modes rather than being separated like Volta.

Various names have been circulating for the designation of the new mode. The most common names encountered online are “Penta” or “Rush”. Penta (Greek for “five”) could hint at the number of players in the game, indicating that it is a 5vs5 mode. Rush (English for “to hurry/race”), on the other hand, likely describes the nature of the game, which should involve quick plays and ball exchanges.

The most well-known leakers have already gathered initial information about what innovations the mode will bring. We will show them to you.

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New 5vs5 Mode for FC 25: All Leaks at a Glance

One of the most well-known leakers, “futdonk”, has compiled the known innovations for the new mode on his X account. So far, only a few details are known.

We would like to point out at this point that leaks do not have a hundred percent validity. Whether and how the mode will appear in the new game remains uncertain until the release of FC 25.

What we know so far about the new mode:

  • there will be a new 5vs5 mode
  • the new mode will be part of Ultimate Team and Clubs
  • at the kick-off, there will be a race for the ball
  • penalty kicks will be conducted like in (ice) hockey in a penalty 1vs1, meaning the shooter runs from the center towards the goal and tries to overcome the goalkeeper
  • players can be penalized with a time ban for serious fouls, time penalties will be imposed with a blue card

Which popular FIFA series does the mode remind us of? The more open concept is reminiscent of the old FIFA Street days. The first game in the popular series was released in 2005. Fans will fondly remember the cool arenas, quirky commentator catchphrases, and skillful gameplay on the streets of the world.

With the Volta mode, EA tried to capture the charm of the old street games. However, it seems that Volta has not really been well received by the community.

According to the latest leaks, the still-young Volta mode, which was only introduced in FIFA 20, is facing elimination. Various FIFA insiders believe that Volta will be replaced by the new Rush/Penta mode. All further information about the new successor to FC 24 has been compiled for you at MeinMMO: EA FC 25: Everything we already know – First information and leaks about cover, release, and gameplay

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Throne and Liberty: Everything you need to know about guilds – joining, activities, raids, events and benefits

In Throne and Liberty there is a strong focus on PvE and PvP content for large groups. If you want to participate effectively in all activities, you should definitely join a community. In this overview article, you will learn everything you need to know about the guilds in Throne and Liberty.

With the upcoming open beta of Throne and Liberty starting soon and the final launch on October 1, 2024, it’s time to familiarize yourself with the basic systems of the new MMORPG from NCSoft.

You should be aware that Throne and Liberty has little to offer for lone wolves, but it places a strong emphasis on PvE and PvP challenges for large groups. If you want to get the most out of the MMORPG, you should definitely join a community of like-minded individuals. Below you will learn everything you need to know about the guilds from T&L.

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Amazon Games has already released a trailer for the guilds in Throne and Liberty:

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Throne and Liberty: Trailer introduces you to the guild system

Why should I join a guild?

Many of the open world contents and activities in Throne and Liberty are designed to be experienced together with others. When a world boss appears at a certain time or a castle siege starts, the community with the most ambitious participants will likely win.

Additionally, you can venture into dangerous regions full of strong monsters at the side of your fellow participants, where PvP may even be activated. There, powerful equipment awaits that adventurers without a guild can hardly obtain.

Moreover, guilds offer exclusive benefits that lone wolves do not have access to. As part of a community, you gain access to special shops and supplies, additional resources, guild raids, guild contracts, dynamic guild events, guild emblems, conquest battles, a guild base, and the guild rank.

What content is specifically designed for guilds?

In Throne and Liberty, there are certain activities available only to those who are part of a guild:

  • Castle siege: While the currently ruling guild defends the Castle Rockwatch, all communities wishing to change the status quo in their favor will launch an attack. Who will win the battle for the throne?
  • Tax transport: Bring the accumulated taxes from the estate to the castle and defend them against enemy guilds trying to steal your wealth.
  • Conquest battles: You must capture Blessing or Discord stones with your guild to receive additional experience points, loot, value bonuses, or access to bosses.
  • Guild raids: Guilds of a sufficiently high level can challenge powerful bosses and earn valuable equipment.
  • Dynamic guild events: In certain areas of the world, activities such as wolf hunting competitions or lantern seed festivals occur regularly. These events fall into one of three categories: Peace (PvE), Domain (PvP), or Guild. Only guilds can participate in the dynamic events of the third category Guild.
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Additionally, there are certain activities where being part of a guild offers tangible advantages:

  • World bosses: When a boss appears in the open world, anyone can try their luck, but with a large guild behind you, the chance of winning the PvPvE challenge increases.
  • Dimension Circle Dungeons: The Dimension Circle offers a variety of instanced dungeons for special loot, promising increasingly better rewards at higher levels. Well-coordinated teams welcome the challenge.
  • Field Dungeons: In these open world dungeons, you can encounter not only strong opponents but also other players and groups. Bringing part of your guild will ensure greater safety.

How do I raise my guild rank?

By participating in activities such as guild PvP modes or entering contracts, your guild rank increases. This grants you daily rewards for milestones as well as powerful abilities (like the ability to manipulate the weather).

How do I join a guild?

In Throne and Liberty, there will be a recruitment feature for guilds. Various search filters will allow you to find the right community for your interests. Alternatively, there is already a recruitment area on the official Discord server of Throne and Liberty where various guilds are looking for participants.

What do you think: Are you looking forward to an ambitious MMORPG that puts cooperation and competition back in the foreground? Or do you prefer online role-playing games that can also be enjoyed solo? More information about Throne and Liberty can be found here: Everything important about release, classes, gameplay, open beta, price, and platforms

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The First Descendant: The Best Weapons in the List – 5 Weapons You Need

In The First Descendant, you can search for and acquire many different weapons, but only a few belong to the best weapons in the game. We have looked through all the weapons and show you 5 of the best weapons you can find.

What kind of weapons are these? In this list, you will find the current 5 best weapons from The First Descendant. They are either extremely strong against bosses or will decimate large groups of enemies in a matter of seconds. Depending on which descendant you lead, one weapon or another might be worth it in your build.

We arrived at this selection through research from various sources – the results were then refined with our shooter expertise, which we bring from thousands of hours of play in Destiny 2 and Warframe.

We now present to you the 5 finalists in our list, explaining what you need for the weapons and what makes them so powerful. With our directory, you can quickly jump to the individual weapons:

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Thunder Cage – Ultimate

Why is it so strong? This is a submachine gun of “Ultimate” rarity. The weapon is the perfect addition if you want to destroy many groups of enemies. With the effect “Electro Shockwave,” you have a 60% chance to trigger an electric shockwave after a kill that can damage other enemies within a radius of 3 meters.

What you need to build it:

  • Polymer Syncytium (Thunder Cage)
  • Synthetic Fiber (Thunder Cage)
  • Nano Tube (Thunder Cage)
  • Blueprint: Thunder Cage

Tamer – Rare

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This is what the Tamer looks like (Image source: deltiasgaming.com)

Why is it so strong? The Tamer is a rare machine gun without a strong ultimate effect. So the weapon does not convince with effects but with its damage, fire rate, magazine size, and the damage it can deal to vulnerable points. Additionally, the rifle can be farmed easily and does not have to be built.

Location: Must be farmed in the “Agna Desert” area in the “Remains” section through the battlefield mission: Abandoned Construction Site.

Enduring Legacy – Ultimate

Why is it so strong? The weapon “Enduring Legacy” is an “Ultimate” machine gun. The weapon impresses with its perk of status effects support. When you hit an enemy that is suffering from fire/cold/electric/poison, the triggering rate of the status effect is increased.

Additionally, enemies receive the debuff “Demoralize,” which makes them more susceptible to fire damage. As a final effect, the gun damage increases when you hit burning enemies with the MG.

What you need to build it:

  • Polymer Syncytium (Enduring Legacy)
  • Synthetic Fiber (Enduring Legacy)
  • Nano Tube (Enduring Legacy)
  • Blueprint: Enduring Legacy

Secret Garden – Ultimate

Why is it so strong? With the weapon “Secret Garden,” you hold a tactical rifle of “Ultimate” rarity in your hands. The rifle primarily supports tech and dimensional descendants, as using the aforementioned skills can either refill or even strengthen them – additionally, the effect “Pest Control” gives you an increased firearm damage that can stack up to 3x with the strengthening of your skills.

What you need to build it:

  • Polymer Syncytium (Secret Garden)
  • Synthetic Fiber (Secret Garden)
  • Nano Tube (Secret Garden)
  • Blueprint: Secret Garden

Smithereens – Ultimate

Why is it so strong? The Smithereens is a shotgun of “Ultimate” rarity and lives up to its name. The weapon focuses primarily on critical damage and can enhance it if you hit with all bullets in the chamber. The weapon is especially worth it for boss fights and descendants who specialize in critical hits.

What you need to build it:

  • Polymer Syncytium (Smithereens)
  • Synthetic Fiber (Smithereens)
  • Nano Tube (Smithereens)
  • Blueprint: Smithereens

Honorable Mentions that Didn’t Make the List

In addition to the best weapons in our list, there are also other adequate options that you can use in the fight against the aliens. The notable examples include the following weapons:

  • Python – Submachine Gun (Ultimate)
  • Withered Organ – Launcher (Legendary)

While the Python can primarily weaken your enemies as you shoot at critical points, the Withered Organ is a DPS monster. Equipped with Gley, you can melt bosses if you have the right skill active.

Which weapons do you think belong to the “Best Weapons” in The First Descendant? Feel free to share your opinion in the comments and discuss it with other users. You can find more about The First Descendant here: The First Descendant: Tier List – All Classes in Ranking

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The MMORPG MU Legend has likely quietly died

Another MMORPG has probably died, even though the process was gradual. The developer of MU Legend no longer mentions the game at all.

Most people have now gotten used to MMORPGs dying. But it is really sad when one has long hoped that the beloved game would return and be better than ever before. It seems that this hope has now also come to an end for MU Legend. Because originally, the MMORPG only wanted to take a break.

MU Legend promised to return after a period of reflection. But this return seems less likely than ever before.

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What was going on with MU Legend? In 2023, it was stated that the current version of MU Legend has many problems that need to be addressed. The issues were “so significant that they cannot simply be fixed.”.

As a consequence, the developers took the game offline; they wanted to “reassess everything and start from the basis of MU Legend.”.

Further, it was stated (via mmorpg.org.pl):

We promise our players a better developed and prepared MU Legend. Thank you for your support, and we promise to meet you again in better shape in the future.

We promise that we will be back with MU Legend soon.

Great promises that gave hope.

What has become of that? The problem is: That was now 14 months ago, during which there has not been a single status update. No update, no announcement – nothing.

That something will still come is now also to be doubted. Because the developer Valofe has not even listed MU Legend on its own website anymore. So there are no signs that MU Legend is still being worked on in any way.

The obvious conclusion: MU Legend has quietly died.

Of course, there is still hope that the game will return someday – but with each passing month, one should probably get more accustomed to the thought that another MMORPG has met its end. Thus, MU Legend joins countless other dead MMORPGs.

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„What is happening here right now?“ – Fans offer half a million US dollars to play with a Twitch streamer

It is no secret that Imane “Pokimane” Anys has a large following on Twitch and has thus built a huge community of fans. Nevertheless, it is surprising what price these fans are actually willing to pay to be able to play with their favorite streamer.

What is it about? The Twitch streamer Connor “CDawgVA” Colquhoun launched several online auctions as part of a charity event, in which he offered time with well-known online personalities.

Among them, bids can also be placed for the well-known Twitch streamer Imane “Pokimane” Anys. The highest bidder is to receive an exclusive gaming session with the content creator. On X, CDawgVA posted his surprise at the high bids.

The proceeds are to benefit the Immune Deficiency Foundation, a foundation that supports people with immune deficiencies.

There are very successful female streamers in the German-speaking area. We present five of them in our video:

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“The only time you can pay to play with me”

This is how the auction went: The starting bid on Monday, July 15, 2024, was precisely one US dollar. But within less than 17 hours, the fans of the Twitch streamer escalated, and the bids shot up. Over 150 bids came together; the highest: 500,000 US dollars (as of July 16).

Pokimane herself reposted the original post on X from Connor and pointed out that this would be the only opportunity to pay to play with her. She thereby further increased the reach of the auction.

It is no wonder that hardcore fans were quickly willing to pay half a million.

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Auctions for a good cause

What are the auctions for? The auctions are part of the large CDawgVA Charity Auction, which aims to collect a total of 1.5 million US dollars. The event takes place both online and in person: The Millennium Biltmore Hotel in Los Angeles is the venue.

The event will also be streamed on July 19 on the Twitch channel of CDawgVA. Streamers Ludwig Ahgren, Pokimane, Jerma, and Pointcrow are the special guests at the event, and even more content creators are providing their items and reach to collect donations.

The content creator Connor initiated these auctions to raise funds for the Immune Deficiency Foundation. In addition to a gaming date with Pokimane, one can bid on a signed Elden Ring poster by Miyazaki or a one-hour League of Legends coaching session with Caedrel.

This is not the first time that the Twitch streamer has raised funds. Last year, he was able to collect over 300,000 US dollars with the same campaign. At his charity event “Cyclothon,” which went into its third round last year, he managed to raise over a million US dollars.

Bidding for the various auctions can still take place until Friday, July 19. Whether Pokimane’s fans will raise their bids again remains to be seen. However, it is certainly possible.

Connor, also known as CDawgVA, is committed to the Immune Deficiency Foundation (IDF) due to his friendship with the Vtuber ironmouse. She suffers from an immune disease that ended her dream of becoming an opera singer. The Twitch streamer has been advocating for the foundation for several years.

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A professional athlete loves GTA so much that he has immortalized his favorite cheat

Many players associate GTA with happy hours and beautiful memories. A professional athlete likely feels the same, carrying a cheat from the game with him at all times.

Which athlete is it? The athlete in question is Terrence Shannon Jr., a professional basketball player from the USA who plays for the Minnesota Timberwolves.

In a post on X, a picture of his forearm was posted, questioning whether the tattoo is a GTA cheat code.

His team reacted to the post and clearly answered the question: Yes, it is a cheat code for GTA that the professional athlete has tattooed on his forearm. However, this is not one of the cheats for GTA 5, but for another part of the series.

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Cheat Code for Eternity

What cheat code is it? The cheat code that Shannon Jr. has tattooed is one of the cheat codes from GTA San Andreas, which represents the fifth part of the GTA series.

The successor to GTA Vice City was already released in 2004 and therefore has quite a few years behind it.

The code that adorns the professional athlete’s forearm is the cheat code for infinite ammunition. Perhaps this was the cheat that the player preferred to use and brought him the most joy in the game.

If Shannon Jr. decides to dig into GTA San Andreas and play it today, he should at least have no problem accessing the corresponding cheat code. After all, he always has it with him and doesn’t need to rely on handwritten notes or the internet.

What do you think about this? Do you also have tattoos related to games that you particularly like or that have shaped you? Feel free to share your opinion in the comments. Recently, a former employee of Rockstar explained, that you are responsible for the fact that there is no DLC for GTA 5.

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MMO expert draws conclusion about Once Human after 160 hours

A streamer and MMO expert has already spent 160 hours in the new survival shooter MMO Once Human. In a review, he revealed what excites him and where the developers need to make adjustments.

What does the MMO expert like? The MMO expert Force Gaming has played the new survival shooter MMO Once Human for over 160 hours. Many aspects of the game he finds enjoyable. He thinks the boss fights are cool, just like building and upgrading his base, to which he attributes the majority of his hours.

Building one’s own base offers a lot of freedom for players. According to Force Gaming, you can place the base almost anywhere, as long as it’s not in a stronghold or on a structure like the road.

Playing the new game is especially fun with friends. Something often happens, be it an open-world event, a puzzle to solve, or a hint that you are near a hidden chest that you can then search for. However, the expert also has some criticism about the game.

Here you can watch the trailer for Once Human:

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5 points annoy the expert

What does the expert not like? The MMO expert Force Gaming reveals in his review of the game (via YouTube) that he has five points that annoy him about the game.

The first point that annoys him is the difficulty level of the game. Once Human is not only too easy for him but also for his friends. Unless you intentionally let your sanity fall below 50%, you can’t really lose.

As his second criticism, he sees the movement in the game. He thinks it is just not good, even though he can’t exactly describe why.

The third point concerns the seasons. Once Human is structured with seasons, and the game is basically reset every six weeks. Players keep blueprints for weapons, and their own base can be saved as a blueprint, yet six weeks are too short for him.

He even says that he probably won’t play during the next season. However, the new seasons are supposed to bring new content, so it remains to be seen how the new season will actually turn out.

As the fourth point of criticism, he sees the progression, that is, how one actually advances in the game. It is time-limited, as you only receive a certain number of openings at the loot box machine. He would have preferred random loot after boss fights instead of playing at a machine.

The last point of criticism concerns the many menus that hide tasks, rewards, achievements, and other content. He would have preferred one or two menus.

What is his conclusion? Despite the mentioned criticism, he enjoys Once Human a lot, especially because you can play the game well in a group with friends. The game is a good combination of MMO, loot shooter with survival and crafting.

He played it already in beta and is still having fun, but he also says that after 20 hours a week, he has nothing more to do because he has completed everything possible. If you want to start with Once Human, you can directly grab some free items. A list of all active codes can be found on our site MeinMMO: Once Human: All codes you can redeem in July 2024

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7 good games for the PS5 that you can get for less than 30 euros on Prime Day

Are you looking for supplies for your PS5? On Prime Day, you can save money, and some games are cheaper than in the PS Store.

On Prime Day 2024, many games for the PS5 can be found significantly cheaper on Amazon. MeinMMO presents you with a handful of games for your PS5 that you can currently get at a lower price. We will present the strengths and weaknesses of the games and tell you whether the game might be worth it for you.

Assassin’s Creed Mirage

Assassin’s Creed Mirage sends you to 9th century Baghdad. This time, you take on the role of Basim, with whom you sneak and fight through the city.

Mirage returns to the old gameplay of its predecessors and is less of an action RPG like Valhalla or Odyssey. The focus is back on sneaking rather than fighting.

However, many testers criticize that Mirage offers far too few new ideas and that the gameplay becomes repetitive over time. Additionally, the now outdated technology is noticeable on all platforms. This is reported by the British colleagues from PCGamer.com.

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Cult of the Lamb

Cult of the Lamb has built a loyal user base on Steam. With nearly 1,800 reviews, the game is rated 96% “overwhelmingly positive”.

Cult of the Lamb puts players in the role of a possessed lamb, with which you must build your cult.

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Octopath Traveler II

Octopath Traveler II is a JRPG with turn-based combat. The game builds on the same strengths as its predecessor, which you don’t have to have played. The battles provide plenty of tactical options, which you must tackle with four characters each. Praise is especially given for the beautiful graphics and the captivating story. On Steam, the game is rated “overwhelmingly positive” (98%) with nearly 9,000 reviews.

On reddit, some players criticize that the game is overall too easy. The bosses feel uninspired, and the background is mere scenery without real content you could interact with. The 8 protagonists in the game seem very superficial, and some suspect that a reduction to 6 characters would have brought more depth to the other characters.

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Remnant 2

Remnant 2 is a sharp third-person shooter that can be experienced solo or in co-op. Part 2 builds on the strengths of its predecessor but also inherits some of its weaknesses. The balancing is convincing, and there is plenty of loot to collect.

The story is just decorative and the performance does not make a great impression. If you are “only” looking for a sharp co-op shooter, then Remnant 2 should entertain you for many hours. On Steam, the shooter receives a “very positive” rating (84%) from around 37,000 reviews.

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Sea of Stars

Sea of Stars is rated 88% (very positive) on Steam with around 8,000 reviews. Players especially praise the strong characters and the excellent game design.

Criticism is directed at the slow pace of the game, especially that Sea of Stars takes forever to really pick up speed. Jay Peters from TheVerge explains in his review that the first 10 hours of gameplay feel boring and completely uninspired. You need to have a truly long breath to recognize the strengths of the game. In addition, you have to read a lot of text.

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Aliens: Dark Descent

Alien: Dark Ascent is a squad shooter that you control from an isometric perspective. Before each mission, you form your team of 4 people and equip your characters with weapons and gadgets before plunging into battle against the aliens. The shooter has at least a “very positive” (88%) rating on Steam with more than 10,000 reviews.

The game is already quite challenging on normal difficulty, and you should bring some frustration potential if you need to reload your old save multiple times. Compared to the popular Xcom series, Dark Ascent does not seem as atmospheric and thoughtfully designed. This is explained by the German colleagues at Eurogamer.de.

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Trine 5 – A Clockwork Conspiracy

With Trine 5, you already get the 5th part of the popular jump-and-run series. Again, you take on the roles of Amadeus (wizard), Pontius (warrior), and Zoya (thief/archer) and fight and solve puzzles through various levels.

Trine 5 captivates mainly with its incredibly beautiful presentation and offers plenty of puzzles for you to solve. A plus point is the very good German voice acting. On Steam, the game has a “very positive” (92%) rating with 1,500 reviews.

In battles, part 5 still only offers the absolute minimum: these are not very tactical and are simplistic. Also unfortunate is that the story falls short of expectations.

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