With The Finals and BattleBit, two shooters with a lot of potential are currently falling apart, and it’s the endless grinding by us players that is to blame.
There are always games trying to outdo Call of Duty, Battlefield, and co – sometimes with a similar gameplay concept, sometimes with completely new ideas. So far, all these contenders have failed, and this won’t change quickly if we players don’t change.
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The hard grind kills games from small studios
The Finals, Shatterline, Hired Ops, or BattleBit are not bad games; they simply have too little content for their community. New content usually only comes with new seasons that appear every few months.
Players grind through the old content quickly and then turn their backs on the game. After that, it takes too long for the next update to appear. This is understandable, as a small studio cannot spawn new maps, modes, or heroes; they first have to design them, and that takes time.
When the new content finally arrives, a large part of the player base is gone, and they do not return in large numbers. Call of Duty has this problem too, but only for a maximum of 12 months.
The release of a new installment is like a reboot for CoD each year, where players who had rejected the previous installment become paying customers again.
As long as we players completely grind through each game at release and complain about lack of content after 3 weeks, no developer will be able to shake the throne of Activision or EA.
Among the most successful shooters, there are still few games from relatively small studios in 2024. It is particularly notable that even popular titles like “Deep Rock Galactic”, “GTFO”, or “Payday 2” have barely any players left despite good gameplay. Nevertheless, for MeinMMO editor Dariusz, they are among the 25 best shooters of 2024.
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The building game “Satisfactory” is already “extremely positive” on Steam with 97% recommendations. With the full release, it aims to step it up even further and soon fulfill fans’ most awaited wish.
What kind of game is this? Satisfactory is a building game for up to 10 players, where you create a factory on an alien planet. However, the vast open game world also invites exploration and resource gathering.
On March 19, 2019, the game launched in Early Access on Steam and Epic. Since then, it has sold over 5.5 million copies and built a loyal fan base: it boasts 97% recommendations based on nearly 140,000 reviews.
What was still luckily missing until now was the full release… and apparently toilets. That is set to change soon.
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Satisfactory announces release with absurd trailer
Community running joke becomes reality
When is Satisfactory coming out? In a new trailer, Coffee Stain Studios announced on July 5, 2024, a release for September 10, 2024. In a press release, the creators promise “plenty of new features” – one of which the community has been requesting for at least 2 years.
What feature are we talking about? It’s about flushable toilets. Yes, you read that right. The once bland restrooms of your base will now provide unprecedented soundscapes with high-quality plumbing work.
The toilet flushing is a kind of running gag in the community, stemming from the devs’ streams. They joked that the real money lies in the “Toilet Flush DLC” for $1.
Satisfactory Toilet Flush is set to launch on September 10 alongside the full release. Until then, players will presumably have to hold it in.
Elden Ring has received its Patch 1.12.3, which includes several changes to the game. What you need to know about it can be found here.
Update, July 5: The article is up to date.
Patch 1.12.3 – The most important changes: FromSoftware released the new patch for Elden Ring on the morning of July 4, 2024. The update primarily addresses issues in the DLC Shadow of the Erdtree and brings some minor changes.
Overall, the patch is significantly smaller than Patch 1.12, which introduced new features like additional menu tabs shortly before the DLC’s release.
Here are the key details about Patch 1.12.3:
Some weapons have been adjusted, including the Carian Spell Sword, whose Intelligence scaling has been increased while base damage has been decreased.
The positions of the bosses Commander Gaius and Golden Hippopotamus at the start of the battles have been adjusted. Both will always start the fight in the same position as in the first attempt.
Numerous bugs related to weapons, NPCs, and bosses have been fixed.
Performance issues have also been addressed.
This time, the changes are relatively small, which will lead to background adjustments. There are no new features.
You can read the exact patch notes below. So far, FromSoftware has only released the English version. If a German version becomes available, we will update the post. Please feel free to use our table of contents to jump to the individual points.
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PvP-exclusive balance adjustments
Decreased the damage and damage animation of the shearing vacuum effect of the “Swift Slash” Skill.
General balance adjustments
Increased the Intelligence scaling of the Carian Sorcery Sword and slightly decreased the base damage.
Extended the throwing attacks range for the following weapons:
Smithscript Dagger / Smithscript Cirque
Changed the placement of the bosses in the re-fight against the Golden Hippopotamus and Commander Gaius bosses to be in the same position as in the first fight.
Bug Fixes
Fixed a bug that caused the Rolling Sparks Skill to deal more damage than expected.
Fixed a bug that caused the Rolling Sparks and Wall of Sparks Skills to deal no damage while some special effects were applied to the player.
Fixed a bug where some special effects of a right-handed weapon would also be applied to the following Weapon Skills when cast with the left hand:
Feeble Lord’s Frenzied Flame
Discus Hurl
Fixed a bug where successfully guarding while attacking using the Thrusting Shield weapon type would consume less stamina than intended.
Fixed a bug that prevented players from canceling the attack recovery of two-handed strong attacks by rolling for certain weapons of the Backhand Blades weapon type.
Fixed a bug that caused the Lightning Perfume Bottle and Frenzyflame Perfume Bottle weapons to deal double damage under certain circumstances.
Fixed a bug where the Arcane scaling of the Bloodfiend’s Arm weapon was higher than intended when setting an affinity. The status buildup of the heavy attack was also reduced.
Fixed a bug where the Faith scaling of the Gazing Finger weapon was not being applied correctly.
Fixed a bug where the damage animation of some attacks of the Fire Knight’s Greatsword against players was different than expected.
Fixed a bug where the attack affinity of some attacks of the Fire Knight’s Greatsword were different than expected.
Fixed a bug that caused some affinities for the following weapons to be higher than intended:
Smithscript Dagger
Smithscript Cirque
Smithscript Axe
Smithscript Greathammer
Smithscript Spear
Golem Fist
Smithscript Shield
Fixed a bug that caused enemies to heal when the Maximum HP reduction gradual HP reduction effect applied by Black Knife Tiche wore off.
Fixed a bug that caused summoned NPCs to behave differently than expected under certain circumstances.
Fixed a bug that where the unblockable bite attack of the Golden Hippopotamus boss would connect with players more easily than intended.
Fixed a bug that caused text to display differently than expected.
Several other performance improvements and bug fixes.
Possible unstable performance fixes
For the PS5 version of the game, unstable framerate may be improved by using the “Rebuild Database” option from the device’s safe mode.
In some PC versions, Ray Tracing may be unintentionally enabled and cause unstable performance. Please check the Ray Tracing setting in the “System” > “Graphics Settings” > “Raytracing Quality” from the title screen or in-game menu.
In the PC Version, the message “Inappropriate activity detected” may appear without cheating.
To fix this issue, please verify the integrity of the game’s files before restarting the game.
In the PC version, unstable framerate may be caused by third party applications that control mouse behavior. Deactivating these third party applications may improve performance.
To download the patch, you only need to log in on your platform. The prerequisite for this is that you are playing Elden Ring in online mode. Once the patch is successfully installed, you should see Version Application 1.12.3 and Version Calibrations 1.12.4 in the bottom right of the main menu. You can find everything about Elden Ring, its editions, and prices at MeinMMO.
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The German-speaking Twitch streamer LetsHugo has surprisingly announced that he is taking an indefinite break. He plans to see a therapist and sort out personal matters to improve his health and well-being.
Who is LetsHugo? The Luxembourgish streamer, known for his entertaining and humorous style, has built an impressive fan base in the German-speaking world. With over 900,000 followers on Twitch, he even surpasses the population of his home country.
The 21-year-old dropped out of school after the ninth grade to fully pursue streaming. Initially starting with a small audience of about ten viewers, he quickly gained popularity through regular streams of games like Minecraft and Just Chatting.
By October 2022, several hundred viewers regularly followed his streams. His breakout moment came in March 2023 by participating in the “No Food Challenge” hosted by his colleague Maximilian “Trymacs” Stemmler.
More about the streamer can be found here:
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He dropped out of school because streaming was more important to him – The success of LetsHugo
Announcement of an Unexpected Break
What does the streamer say about his break? Despite his longstanding activity on Twitch and steady success, LetsHugo has now made a surprising decision: he is taking a break.
On July 4, 2024, he informed his fans via WhatsApp, where 21,000 people follow him, about his plans. In his post, he wrote that he wants to withdraw for a few days or weeks because he is not feeling well at the moment. “Overall, I’m not crazy perfect right now, but I think you’ve known that for weeks,” explained the streamer.
The exact duration of his break is uncertain – it is supposed to last until he feels better.
What reasons has he given? LetsHugo did not go into detail about the reasons for his break in his announcement. He merely stated that several factors contributed to his decision.
In a long conversation with his colleague and friend Kevin, known as Papaplatte, LetsHugo came to the conclusion that he would seek a therapist during his break.
What does his brother have to do with it? In his WhatsApp post, LetsHugo emphasized that his break has nothing to do with a current issue he wants to clarify privately. This statement led to speculation among his fans, especially on Reddit.
A user named Craftplorer wrote: “Is this even about Kevin? You could also read it as he’s wanting to clarify something privately and talked to Kevin as a counselor. EDIT: It’s probably about his brother. He also talked about it in his last stream!”
What has happened between him and his brother? The current issue that LetsHugo wants to clarify privately may concern a conflict with his brother, who also streams under the name ByTobi.
During a livestream at TwitchCon, his brother filmed as LetsHugo walked by in the background and gave a middle finger towards the camera.
The apparently complicated relationship of the brothers has been a topic in their streams and in the community from time to time. For instance, there was already excitement in July 2023 when LetsHugo walked past ByTobi in a clip and seemingly ignored him.
In a statement on TikTok, the streamer explained that he did not see his brother at all. He also wants to keep his family out of his content; people should just let him and his brother do their thing.
This situation escalated again in recent days as it regained attention through viral TikToks. Despite the heated atmosphere, LetsHugo stated that his break has nothing to do with this incident and that he wants to clarify this matter privately.
In Destiny 2, Guardians can unlock their new ultimate “Prismatic” or “Prisma” with “The Final Shape”. However, in order to enable many build options, players need all the fragments of Prisma. Therefore, we will show you all locations and how to unlock them.
What are Prisma Fragments? As with any ultimate in Destiny 2, you can customize your build with the so-called fragments. Fragments give you bonuses for stats and effects that can completely change your playstyle. Therefore, to give your build the finishing touch, it is important to have unlocked all fragments.
The new Prisma class for Guardians also has many fragments, and you have to earn 15 of them first. Here you will find out how to unlock them all. We list all unlockable fragments under their names. With our directory, you can quickly jump to the fragment you are currently looking for:
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Facet of Valor
Location: You will find it in the mission “Ascend” in the campaign of “The Final Shape”.
Climb the mountain and use the Taken Orbs to open the barriers of darkness. During your ascent, you will discover a snow-covered plane wreck. Now keep to the right and jump onto the lower part of the wreck. You will find the fragment in a golden chest in the wreckage.
Jump down into the second part of the wreck
Facet of Blessing
Location: You will find it in the mission “Dissension” in the campaign of “The Final Shape”.
Follow the mission until you have opened the door to the temple. The chest cannot be missed.
Facet of Devotion
Location: You will find it in the mission “Dissension” in the campaign of “The Final Shape”.
Defeat the Scorn boss in the arena and start the phase where you must escape. Now run onto the floating stairs and follow the middle path. Once you reach the end, the next chest is located on the right side of your path in a corner.
Facet of Balance
Location: You will find it in the mission “Iconoclasm” in the campaign of “The Final Shape”.
To do this, defeat the Tormentor at the beginning of the mission. Once you’ve survived the phase, the chest will spawn. It cannot be missed.
Facet of Sacrifice
Location: You will find it in the mission “Iconoclasm” in the campaign of “The Final Shape”.
After defeating the Ogre and climbing to the large structure of the Witness, you will find yourself in front of a disassembled statue of a war beast. Now keep to the left and go into the dark room.
Past the statue to the left
In this room, there is a small niche where you can jump out. The niche is marked with a small lamp.
The light marks the spot
Follow the niche until you reach a hidden room. In it is the fragment.
Facet of Grace
Location: You will find it in a chest behind the landing zone “The Lost City” – unlock the Bleached Heart as a patrol zone to access it.
You need to get to the roofs behind the old tower from Destiny 1, where you came from in your first campaign mission. Look around for three Scorn enemies. You need to defeat these Omen to summon the Prophesied.
Then defeat the Prophesied in the middle of the area to obtain the key “Exalted Prisma Key.” Now go left from the overgrown Guardian statue and stick to this path – you will eventually recognize the symbol of a chest. There you can use your new key to open the chest.
Facet of Remedy
Location: You will find it in a chest behind the landing zone “The Lost City” – unlock the Bleached Heart as a patrol zone to access it.
For this chest, you need to collect four lost ghosts. These are located behind the landing zone “The Lost City.” Follow the path from where you came through your first mission and look for the bazaar. You will find the first ghost near a red pole next to a large tree.
Ghost No. 1
The second ghost is located outside the bazaar near an abyss. Use the stairs in front of the abyss to go one floor down. The ghost is next to the boxes of the New Monarchy.
Ghost No. 2
You will find the third ghost after crossing the abyss and taking the path through the wall. Continue until you have exited the wall. Directly above the doorway of the wall, you will find the ghost on the metal structure.
Ghost No. 3
You will find the last ghost further towards the coast on the machine of the Speaker. It is on the mechanism.
Ghost No. 4
Once you have collected all of them, you just need to go to the coast and defeat enemies. Once you have defeated them all, you will receive the key “Overgrown Prisma Key” which you can redeem right nearby at your chest.
Facet of Justice
Location: You will find it in a chest after the landing zone “The Outcrop” in “The Refraction” – unlock the Bleached Heart as a patrol zone to access it.
To acquire this fragment, you need to complete a puzzle with solar crystals and runes in “The Refraction”. The puzzle can be completed solo, but to save time, it is better to do it in a duo.
The puzzle is simple: Behind the chest are three chained runes. You must now activate these. To activate them, one must go up to the higher floor and place three solar crystals into three different basins. However, only the second player, who is on the lower floor, knows which basin carries the correct symbol. One must therefore announce while the other places the crystals.
Once you have broken all three seals, you must defeat many enemies and bosses. After the fight, you will receive the key “Lightbreaker Prisma Key.” With this, you can open the chest.
Facet of Domination
Location: You will find it in a chest before the landing zone “The Dead End” in “The Rift” – unlock the Bleached Heart as a patrol zone to access it.
Make your way into the wall until you find a locked golden chest. To open it, you must outfit machines with elemental charges in a secret room to the left of the chest.
To free the machines from ice, you must shoot them with a scorch weapon. Once they are thawed, they need to be charged. To do this, you must find elemental charges at various places and deposit them into the machines. Each element offers a different type of energy amount:
Arc: 2 energy
Solar: 3 energy
Void: 4 energy
The energy charges are scattered around the wall and wrapped in ice clumps. You also need to shoot these with your scorch weapon. Once you have charged the machines, a Scorn boss will spawn again. Defeat it, and you will receive the key “Split Prisma Key” and can open the chest.
Facet of Resistance
Location: You will find it in a chest after the landing zone “The Dead End” in “The Crossing” – unlock the Bleached Heart as a patrol zone to access it.
Follow the path through the dead end to the Witness’s castle until you reach the point where a Guardian statue is in the center of the area being speared. Now go left into a cave by a magenta-colored stone.
Follow the arrow into the cave
In this cave, you must now shoot Kruxes of Darkness to be protected from the darkness. Now you go into the cave and activate the mechanism. You must now eliminate the enemies “Soul of Suffering,” but to do so, you must destroy the “Eyes of Suffering” so that the souls lose their shield.
Once you’ve done this three times, a boss will appear. Defeat the boss, receive the key “Transcendent Prisma Key,” and open the chest in front of you.
Facet of Awakening
Location: You will find it in a chest after the landing zone “The Outcrop” in “The Refraction” – unlock the Bleached Heart as a patrol zone to access it. You also need the key “Memory: Refraction,” which you get from the cyst missions of Mica-10. The chest is located on a large tree.
The marked location indicates where the chest is
Facet of Dominance
Location: You will find it in a chest after the landing zone “The Bloom” in “The Seclusion” – unlock the Bleached Heart as a patrol zone to access it. You also need the key “Memory: The Seclusion of Light,” which you get from the cyst missions of Mica-10. The chest is located near a waterfall in the area where Zavala’s hut is also located.
The marked location indicates where the chest is
Facet of Generosity
Location: You will find it in a chest in the landing zone “The Bloom” – unlock the Bleached Heart as a patrol zone to access it. You also need the key “Memory: Blooming Light,” which you get from the cyst missions of Mica-10. You will find the chest in the roots of the Silverwing tree.
The marked location indicates where the chest is
Facet of Honor
Location: You will find it in a chest in front of the landing zone “The Dead End” in “The Rift” – unlock the Bleached Heart as a patrol zone to access it. You also need the key “Memory: Rift Darkness,” which you get from the darkness chests. The chest is located at the top of the mountain on the iced wall on a platform.
The marked location indicates where the chest is
Facet of Solitude
Location: You will find it in a chest in the landing zone “The Dead End” – unlock the Bleached Heart as a patrol zone to access it. You also need the key “Memory: Hopeless Darkness,” which you get from the darkness chests. The chest is at the end of the area on the left side on a ledge.
Do I also have to collect the fragments on my other characters? No. All fragments you have unlocked on your main character are also unlocked on your second and third characters. You do not need to search for them again.
These are all the fragments you can collect in Destiny 2 for the Prisma focus. Have you managed to get them all, or are you still missing some? If you want to know how to obtain the new exotics from “The Final Shape,” we have the right guide: Destiny 2: Here’s how to get all the new exotics from The Final Shape
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Will your Xiaomi, Redmi, or POCO phone get Android 15 and HyperOS 2.0? MeinMMO explains how you can find out with minimal effort. You only need a free app that you can uninstall after the check.
Xiaomi is one of the largest smartphone manufacturers in the world, alongside Samsung and Apple. In mid-2023, a major change was announced: Xiaomi planned to replace its old software interface MIUI with the new system HyperOS. HyperOS also relies on Android, but it is just a different interface and offers different personalization options compared to the old MIUI.
If you want to know whether your Xiaomi phone will receive Android 15, you only need a free app and don’t have to do more than one click.
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Free app allows you to check if your phone will receive HyperOS 2.0 and Android 15
What kind of app is it? It is the HyperOS Downloader app (via PlayStore.com), which you can find and download from the official PlayStore. The app comes from a private provider and is not officially from Xiaomi. The app analyzes your device and operating system and shows you which model you have and which version you have installed.
Much more importantly, you can directly see in the app’s menu whether your Xiaomi, Redmi, or POCO phone will be updated to the next version of HyperOS. This only works if Xiaomi has already announced the update and the app also has access to the relevant information.
And in our opinion, that is also the most useful function of the app, to see with one click whether you will receive the update to Android 15 or not. After that, you could theoretically uninstall the app again, as the system upgrade is offered directly through Android.
What else can the app do? The app offers additional options and tools:
You can search for information about ROMs from other regions, but this is usually not very relevant.
You can update system apps, which can also be done through the PlayStore without the app.
Furthermore, the app provides details about some experimental and hidden features in the system.
Is there criticism of the app? Yes, many users complain in the reviews on the PlayStore that the app is quite ad-ridden. According to the latest update, the developers claim to have reduced the number of ads, but the criticism remains.
Additionally, some complain that system apps cannot be updated or that this app is not needed for that purpose.
Can you really manage daily life with a phone that costs less than 100 euros? MeinMMO editor Benedikt Schlotmann bought the affordable Blackview A60 Pro and reveals what it is worth and what it is not: I tested a phone for 100 euros – Is it really as bad as it seems?
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The First Descendant offers you many ways to spend money. There are also free skins for descendants – but they are hidden.
With The First Descendant, the South Korean developer and publisher Nexon has released a new F2P loot shooter that is playable on consoles and via Steam. Like many F2P titles, The First Descendant has numerous ways to spend money on skins and in-game currencies.
Of course, there is also a Battle Pass in the shooter. When you browse through the twelve pages of the Battle Pass, you will come across some content that you can obtain for free, so without purchasing the premium version for approximately 10 euros.
Among the free items in the Battle Pass are weapon skins, trophies, and materials – however, you will not find skins for your descendants, the playable characters. There are free skins hidden in an extra menu in the Battle Pass menu.
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Skins hidden in the mini-menu
Where can you find the free skins? You can find the free skins in the menu under the “Battle Pass” tab. There you have different tabs that you can open:
Premium Upgrade (top left of the screen)
Challenges (top left of the screen)
Battle Pass (center bottom of the screen)
Bonus Shop (center bottom of the screen)
However, in the bottom right corner of the screen, you will find another icon that is not labeled. This takes you to the free skins. There you will find, in addition to three weapon skins, spawn animations, a name card, and trophies, also three descendant skins.
Free skins for a lot of supplies coins
For which descendants are there free skins? There are free skins for the three starting descendants Lepic, Ajax, and Viessa. Each of the three characters receives one head skin and one body skin.
How do you get the skins? To receive the free skins, you must reach season level 50 and 96 and then unlock them for supply coins.
Here you see an overview of the skins and the unlocking conditions:
Lepic
Body Skin: 44th Grenadier Squad
available from season level 50 for 50 supply coins
Head Skin: Mask of the 44th Grenadier Squad
available from season level 50 for 50 supply coins
Ajax:
Body Skin: Neural Network
available from season level 50 for 50 supply coins
Head Skin: Neural Interface
available from season level 50 for 50 supply coins
you must unlock all rewards on page 1 (five rewards for a total of 187 supply coins) before you can get the skin
Viessa:
Body Skin: Crow
available from season level 96 for 50 supply coins
Head Skin: Tier Cut
available from season level 96 for 50 supply coins
you must unlock all rewards on page 2 (five rewards for a total of 90 supply coins) before you can get the skin
If you want to have all the free skins, you will need to farm and spend a total of 377 supply coins.
The First Descendant: Farming supply coins and unlocking free skins
How do you get supply coins? You can farm supply coins by completing weekly challenges or season challenges. You can find these in the “Battle Pass” menu by selecting the “Challenges” tab.
In week 1, for example, you can receive 5 supply coins if you deal 10,000,000 damage with firearms.
Much more rewarding, but also time-consuming, are the season challenges. You receive:
26 supply coins if you reach mastery rank 20
17 supply coins if you have earned 20,000,000 gold
32 supply coins if you complete 300 interception missions
20 supply coins if you start the main quest “The Stance of the Masters”
23 supply coins if you find 50 awards
29 supply coins if you have used 200x amorphous material
35 supply coins if you defeat 200,000 enemies (Vulgus)
15 supply coins if you improve the special ability of an ultimate weapon
You can thus receive a total of 197 supply coins through the season challenges. For this, you get the first five rewards on page one. However, this is not enough for Ajax’s head skin.
If you are unsure which descendant to unlock next in The First Descendant, you can find an overview of all classes, their abilities, and corresponding playstyles on MeinMMO: The First Descendant: Which character suits you best?
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In recent years, many films have flopped that one would not have expected. For a sci-fi film with three big actors and a large budget, the Corona period is the reason why hardly anyone knows the film.
Editorial Note: In the original version of the article, it was unclear when the Corona pandemic was. The description of it has been changed.
Which film is it about? The film in question is called Chaos Walking and was released in 2021. In the film, the world has become a dystopia where there are no women anymore. Furthermore, every living being has the ability to hear the thoughts of others.
The film has everything that could have made it successful. With Tom Holland, Daisy Ridley, and Mads Mikkelsen, there are three names known from major productions. The director, Doug Liman, also directed Edge of Tomorrow. A film that may even get a sequel.
The budget of the film was, according to The Numbers, 100 million US dollars. Despite the promising aspects, the film was a total flop and grossed only 27 million dollars. That is a gigantic flop.
You can find the trailer for the film here:
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Chaos Walking – Trailer for the sci-fi movie with Tom Holland and Daisy Ridley
Corona got in the way
Why did the film flop so colossally? The short answer to the question is: Corona. The film was shot in 2017, but due to major issues during the test screenings, scenes had to be re-shot. Due to the other projects of the actors, the film was then further delayed.
This naturally also led to a higher budget. In 2019, the film was finally set to hit theaters, but that date was also postponed. The next date was then 2020, right in the middle of the Corona pandemic, which further delayed the film as cinemas were closed in large parts of the world. (via Deadline)
Ultimately, the film was released in American cinemas in 2021. In other parts of the world, such as France and Germany, there was never a theatrical release, only on DVD or on streamers. For us, the film was released directly on Sky Cinema, for example.
This is also one of the reasons why the revenue is so low, as there was no proper worldwide release in theaters. There are no figures for the streamers and DVD sales, but the numbers probably wouldn’t be significantly better.
How was the film received by critics and fans? Looking at the data on Rotten Tomatoes, one sees modest results. With critics, the film only scores 21 %. At least the user score looks better, with the film achieving 71 %.
In Tarisland, the developers have repeatedly spoken up in recent days to address current issues and report on new events. They are now warning players about destroying one particular item.
What kind of item is it? The developers of Tarisland have spoken out. In a post on their own Discord server, they warn players not to destroy colorful jewels.
The colorful jewels are special gems in the game that you can socket into your equipment to improve two attributes of your character, rather than just one attribute with the solid-colored jewels.
Why should one even destroy the jewels? The colorful jewels are a good way to enhance your character’s attributes, but they have a drawback. You can only have one of each type of jewel in your equipment.
If you slot two identical colorful jewels into your equipment, one of them will be deactivated. This mechanic is hardly described in the game and has already caused frustration for some players. However, the developers now want to help.
Here you can see the trailer for Tarisland:
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Tarisland: Trailer for the global launch shows cinematic class action
Developers promise help if you still have your jewels
What do the developers promise? The developer team of Tarisland writes on Discord that they understand that players were not aware of the system and promise a solution.
While the system itself will not be changed, players who still have duplicates of their colorful jewels should not destroy them. The team will address this issue as soon as possible. How they intend to solve the problem specifically is still unknown.
Do the developers also comment on other issues? Yes, the developers also address other problems in their post. An issue with the quest “Disaster Aid” has been resolved. Additionally, players who were missing talent points should receive them back via in-game mail.
There, the developers also write that fixing the problem took longer because there were delays in finding the error. However, all players should have received their talent points by now.
As an apology for all the problems, all players, regardless of whether they were affected or not, will receive 300 time travel tokens, which they can use in the shop to purchase cosmetic items or enhancement materials. You can also obtain further free items through codes in Tarisland: All Tarisland codes you can redeem in July 2024
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One of the most popular mangas is getting an anime eight years after its debut. Witch Hat Academy is set to be released in 2025 and will then be available on the streaming service Crunchyroll.
What is the anime about? The anime adaptation of Witch Hat Atelier will refer to the manga source material. Therefore, we can already guess what the series will be about:
The protagonist Coco wants to become a witch. However, only those who are born with magical talent can become witches. Coco does not belong to that group.
One day she meets the wizard Qifrey, who takes her in as his apprentice. He teaches her that spells can also be cast using runes and magical ink.
The dark witch circle is interested in Coco. Their goal is to revive the free use of magic, which has been banned due to past atrocities committed with it.
Coco must therefore cope with both the dark conspiracy and her newly acquired magical knowledge at the same time. The manga of Witch Hat Atelier is still ongoing, which means the story is not yet complete.
In the first trailer, you can get an idea of what kind of anime awaits you:
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Witch Hat Atelier – The First Trailer for the Fantasy Anime
Witch Hat Atelier is among the most popular fantasy mangas
What can be seen in the trailer? The trailer shows Coco’s beginnings and how she meets the wizard Wifrey. The art style is detailed, and the anime uses bright colors. The spells are depicted with beautiful effects. It’s no wonder that the trailer is well-received by reddit fans.
Many users feel that the trailer looks great. Director Ayumu Watanabe is noted to be phenomenal, which gives fans confidence in the work. However, they hope that the anime will not turn out to be a disaster like Zom100, as the last episodes were released months later than the rest of the anime.
Why should you watch Witch Hat Atelier? The manga for the fantasy anime is currently ranked 25th among the best fantasy mangas. On MyAnimeList, it is rated 8.61/10 based on 89,136 votes, placing it just behind other fantasy hits such as:
Additionally, you may find the music in the anime familiar. The soundtrack is composed by none other than Yuka Kitamura, who was the lead composer for the soundtracks of Elden Ring and Dark Souls 3.
Shakes & Fidget – The Game is a classic, especially in Germany. However, the latest update has caused the community to take to the barricades.
Many probably still know Shakes & Fidget from the comics. However, the parody cartoons also served as the basis for a game that has now existed for 16 years. New servers are still regularly going online. But now the developers have implemented the first huge graphic and design update – and suddenly everything is different.
We’ve introduced you to MMORPGs for PvE fans here:
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3 MMORPGs for PvE fans
What kind of game is this? “Shakes & Fidget – The Game” is a browser game in which you, similar to an MMORPG, create your own character, level them up, and improve them further through equipment and quests. As you level up and join guilds, you unlock additional game modes – such as a pet collection, your own fortress with numerous buildings, or even Legendary Dungeons.
The game parodies, just like the underlying webcomic, the customs in MMORPGs and pop culture. Whether it’s World of Warcraft, Game of Thrones, or Sailor Moon – everything in Shakes & Fidget is lovingly pulled through the cocoa.
Even if browser games are still a closed book for many – many have already tried the “Shakes & Fidget” game. In 2010, shortly after its release, the game was even chosen as the “Game of the Year” in the category “Best Browser Game” by GameStar.
Shakes & Fidget is also available on Steam and mobile devices. Especially on Steam, the game previously had fantastic ratings of 94% positive – since the update, however, there has been a flood of negative reviews.
The new menu is not well received by many – too many things, too many necessary clicks.
What has changed now? A few days ago, the new update to version 22 was released and brought the “largest game update ever” in over 15 years. The patch not only revamped the design of the game, but also adjusted many mechanics.
The game’s “city” has a completely new design and all places and characters now have a fixed position in the game world.
The quest system has been completely replaced by expeditions that present players with “multiple choice” tasks.
A new vacation mode allows the character to “continue playing” without any intervention while, for example, you cannot be at the PC for a while (like during a vacation).
All items in the menu have been completely rearranged and grouped into different categories.
Each screen now has an optional “info screen” that explains details about game mechanics more precisely.
This is how the community reacts: Although it is the largest update to date, it is not well received by the community at all. On YouTube, the video presenting the new patch has extremely poor ratings. Only about 20% give a “thumbs up” – the rest is dissatisfied (as of: 05.07.2024, 11:15 AM). This is also reflected in the comments under the YouTube video:
“The update is terrible. The new UI is so uncomfortable. You need double the clicks to do the same things you did before. […] We already have 2 in the guild who have quit, and honestly, I have little desire to click through so many menus every day. This is really a step backwards.” – Oliver-eo2xz
“How to destroy the game with just one update.” – Spielestyler
Especially the vacation mode is causing a lot of trouble. Because activating it costs 75 mushrooms per day, the game’s “premium currency”. This amounts to, depending on the purchase option, between €2.50 and €7.50 per day – which is either really expensive or quickly depletes the mushrooms that have been saved for a long time:
“75 mushrooms for a day!!! Such expensive holidays can only be afforded by the Emirs of Qatar! Haha” – tuktuk5606
The menu navigation is also criticized. Many things now require more clicks to perform the same actions. This contributes to even greater discontent, especially in a game that relies on nostalgia:
“The whole game is completely based on nostalgia. You have now lost a player from 2009.” – Pingpong5779
Positive comments are virtually non-existent under the video.
The result seems to be obvious: The update has ruined a game for many veterans that some of them have been with since childhood. This is reminiscent of the debacle of “WoW: Cataclysm,” which destroyed the “old world” – replaced by something new that may be liked someday but is currently viewed critically and negatively.
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After 5 months in full release, Last Epoch is planning its first major update. Patch 1.1 introduces some new features and makes improvements to what is already in the game – much to the delight of the players. This includes the Loot Filter, a feature that fans of Diablo 4 have demanded since its release.
What is this feature?
Loot Filters allow you to filter the loot you find in Last Epoch. The same amount of loot drops, but you will only see on the ground what corresponds to the filter.
The Loot Filter is so good that it receives praise from all sides. However, the many options can quickly overwhelm, which is why casual players tend to opt for pre-made filters. For example, the expert Raxxanterax has created an “ultimate loot filter” for everything.
This is what Last Epoch is changing: With Patch 1.1, the developers are introducing the first major update. Part of this update includes an improvement to the Loot Filter. In the official blog post, the developers explain what will be possible in the future:
You can add multiple conditions to a rule, for example: Show boots only if they have Movement Speed at Tier 6 or higher and Dexterity, Strength, or Intelligence at least at Tier 5.
Affixes that are not compatible with the item can be hidden directly in the filter.
There are new filter options, such as for legendary potential and Weaver’s Will, both important aspects for the extensive crafting system.
In the post, the developers show further changes to existing features. There will be changes to the classes, the monoliths will become a bit clearer, and the leaderboard will now show who has reached level 100 and how fast.
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With patch 1.1, Last Epoch brings new bosses, factions, and more
Last Epoch Patch 1.1 – What’s improving
For the blessings that you collect in the endgame, the patch introduces an NPC that stores them for you. This makes it easier to swap them out without losing progress during the change, and new characters get access to the minimal versions of unlocked blessings.
A somewhat larger change will be made to the guild system of Last Epoch. Both the Circle of Fate and the Trader’s Guild will receive completely new effects in the various ranks and additional ranks.
In the comments on the forum and on Reddit, players especially praise the changes to “Quality of Life” features such as the Loot Filter and the blessings. However, the complete patch notes for the update are still missing. The update is set to be released on July 9.
A player reports that his gaming PC has been unusable for four days. Suddenly, however, the system starts again. Thanks to an error message at startup, it quickly becomes clear where the problem lies.
A player reports on reddit that his gaming PC has been unresponsive for four days and was no longer usable.
However, after several days and attempts, his computer starts again. But instead of the familiar environment of an operating system, he sees a strange display with numerous error messages. And thanks to the error message, it quickly becomes clear that the problem with his computer must be related to faulty memory.
Faulty Memory Causes Problems
What was the problem? Either the memory (RAM) or the slot on the motherboard is defective. The error messages the player receives when starting his computer indicate this: Several Alarm alerts suggest a Memory Failure, meaning a RAM error.
A defective memory typically prevents the computer from starting properly or from booting at all.
What can the user do? Since the problem apparently arises from the memory or the slot, he can do the following:
He must remove all installed memory and install each RAM stick one by one. This way, he can find out which module is faulty.
During testing, he must test each slot on the motherboard individually. It could be that it is not the memory, but the slot on the motherboard that is damaged.
If a memory module is defective, the player needs to replace the RAM. Ideally, he buys a matching set, as a set usually works better together than mixing different manufacturers and modules.
If the problem persists with new RAM, it is recommended to reset the CMOS/BIOS to clear potential errors in the memory. This is typically done by removing and reinserting the battery on the motherboard for several minutes.
If a slot is defective, the user either has to replace the motherboard or try to avoid using that slot. This is annoying and more of a workaround if the motherboard has four slots but only two are needed.
The costs for a replacement or exchange will then vary accordingly: New memory is usually cheaper than having to replace a motherboard.
Grym is one of the first bosses you can encounter in Baldur’s Gate 3 and he directly has a real boss mechanic like from an MMO. The boss can be quite tough, but can be easily dealt with using various techniques – if you know them.
The boss has some pretty nasty mechanics: As a living armor, he is inherently immune to most spells and effects. Additionally, he has strong resistances to most types of damage.
The plan is to melt his armor with lava – which will also kill you – and then beat him with a forge hammer – which will also kill you… You need good timing and perfect positioning for the fight.
That’s why Grym is considered an “easier” boss: The actual mechanic was probably not understood or utilized by most players on their first attempt. In fact, some even claim: The fight is much easier when played incorrectly.
Since the boss appears so early in the game and the tips spread quickly, Grym is considered by veterans, especially, as a freeloot boss that can do nothing. This has become a downfall for new players.
The user Infinite_jess on Reddit complains: “You guys said the boss is easy peasy, what the hell!” The player writes that he specifically brought spells with Gale and his main character to deal with the Mephits.
In the end, that wasn’t enough: Grym simply rolled over him and only Shadowheart was left standing at the top of the stairs with a Hill Giant Strength potion in hand, throwing items at the boss until he died. Ultimately, he had to retreat, revive the group, and start again.
Problems in Baldur’s Gate 3? Here are five helpful tips:
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5 helpful tips for Baldur’s Gate 3
“He’s easy to cheese – You’re not cheesing”
In the comments, Infinite_jess is directly pointed out to the mistake. Grym is easy when you exploit mechanics – that’s exactly what didn’t happen here. The user 13Urdt35 explains:
Tip: You can shoot the lava lever. For all who want to know the exact cheese: You can lower the platform and do everything EXCEPT activate the lava lever. Then quickly travel back. Hold someone up at the top of the stairs, then shoot the lever. Grym spawns but has no way to reach you.
You can use things like Horrific Beam or Recurring Spike to take him out completely risk-free. If you want to be 110% sure, hide when the Mephits spawn until Grym has taken care of them for you.
Exactly this approach seems to have been unknown to many players. One user responds: “Why am I only finding this out now?! […] I spent 5 hours on the fight before I won…”
There are other tips that probably weren’t very well known, such as “Heating metal” working just like lava. But the easiest way is still to give Lae’zel and Karlach a big hammer and just smash Grym to bits. It generally helps to think a little during the fight: Players in Baldur’s Gate 3: “I hated the fight until I stopped acting like a caveman”
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Steven Spielberg is one of the most important directors of all time and a pioneer of blockbuster cinema. In the late 90s he warned actor Antonio Banderas that cinema would change significantly, and we see that nowadays in every blockbuster.
Who is Steven Spielberg? Steven Spielberg is one of the most important directors and personalities in cinema, especially in the blockbuster field. He has not only made spectacular films like Jaws, E.T., or Jurassic Park, but also historically relevant films like The Color Purple or Schindler’s List.
He was also present when cinema changed dramatically in the late 90s. The CGI technology was on the rise, and the director warned actor Antonio Banderas about the big change.
In the film The Mask of Zorro from 1998, Antonio Banderas played the lead role. Directed by Martin Campbell, and Steven Spielberg was involved in production. As Banderas revealed in an interview with Yahoo, Spielberg warned the actor during the production of the film and praised him for the film.
Steven Spielberg once said to me while we were filming: ‘This will probably be one of the last westerns shot the way westerns used to be made, with real scenes, real horses, where everything is real, sword fights, no CGI.’
Antonio Banderas about a conversation with Steven Spielberg (Source: Yahoo)
He told Banderas that times would change and very quickly. Banderas should be proud of the film he participated in.
For Banderas, the film was definitely worthwhile. It was internationally very successful and made the actor known outside of Europe. Before the film, he mainly starred in European films. Most recently, he could be seen in Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny or heard in Puss in Boots: The Last Wish.
Was CGI the downfall of cinema? No, probably not. What can be said is that CGI is used in almost every major film. Even scenes with practical effects use CGI, and Spielberg also used many computer effects in films like Ready Player One.
In Tarisland, there are nine different classes with two specializations each, which can also be played in various ways. To make it easier for you to choose a simple build, we present our best builds for beginners. Our choice falls on the Warrior “Angry” Build and the Ranger “Hunting” Build.
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Update: We updated this article on July 5, 2024. We adjusted the builds according to the current patch.
What are these builds? We looked at which build for melee fighters and which build for ranged fighters is the simplest for all classes. The most important factor in our selection was a straightforward resource generation, so beginners wouldn’t struggle in combat.
In our assessment, we decided to exclude healers and tanks because they require advanced knowledge of MMORPG mechanics, which is not aimed at beginners.
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Tarisland: Trailer for the global launch shows cinematic class action
Warrior Angry Build – As easy as no other melee class
Thanks to its simple resource system, the Warrior is probably the easiest class in the melee category. The powerful AOE ability allows the class to breeze through the leveling phase, and its Berserker Blades provides good burst damage.
The most important attributes for our Warrior Build are Combo and Cooldown. However, to make the Warrior Build in Tarisland truly simple, there are a few key points to consider.
This is how the Warrior Build works best as a beginner build
For the Warrior in the “Angry” specialization to deal good damage, you should use the ability “Berserker Blades” as often as possible. Although it has a longer cooldown, it deals a lot of damage. The ability can have two charges.
To avoid waiting too long for the ability, you gain an additional charge of “Berserker Blades” for every ten Anger you generate.
You generate Anger with the abilities “Cross Slash” and “Final Blow”, which are located on the standard bindings of keys 1 and 2.
To further increase the damage of your main damage source “Berserker Blades”, you can also achieve the status Rage. However, this requires some skill points.
These talent points are needed by the Warrior with the “Angry” Build
To enable your Warrior to deal the best damage as simply as possible, we recommend a “Rage” Build for the “Angry” Warrior. The following talent points from the talent tree are important:
Rage – Every time Anger is full, you gain Rage, which enhances your “Berserker Blades”.
Berserker Strike – The ability “Armor Penetration” grants you Rage immediately, giving you a good burst at the beginning of the fight.
Rage+ – Grants you a damage bonus when you have the “Rage” status.
Berserker Blades Assault and Berserker Blades + – Increase the duration and damage of Berserker Blades.
The most important talents of the Angry Warrior.
Once you reach the maximum level of 40, you should also invest your talent points in the skills Rage Spread and Frenzy. According to the current patch, these buffs only affect you and not your teammates anymore, nevertheless, these talents are worth it.
You can allocate the remaining talent points as you wish; our recommendation is to enhance the abilities “Cross Slash” and “Final Blow”, as you will frequently use these to generate Anger.
Ranger Hunting Build – Stand still and deal damage
The Ranger class is perfect for beginners who want to completely ignore the resource system, thanks to the Hunting Build. The Ranger prefers to move as little as possible during fights, which also plays into the favor of the beginner build.
A good burst and simply pressing the glowing abilities characterize the build. The most important attributes of the Ranger class are Crit and Cooldown.
This is how the Ranger Build works best as a beginner build
The most important point right from the start: The Ranger class with the “Hunting” build wants to move as little as possible. The longer you stand still, the higher your damage. If you need to move, it’s best to use your “Jump” ability, as this won’t reset your stability.
The current patch has made our build even stronger. If you have to move now, it costs less stability than before. This makes it even better for beginners.
To deal a lot of damage with the “Hunting” build, you should cast the abilities “Quick Shot” and “Bushwacker Shot” as often as possible when your stability is at maximum.
To increase your stability, you should ideally not move at all. Start your fight with “Corrosion Arrow” and “Quick Shot.” As long as you have full stability, you just need to keep all abilities on cooldown except for “Scatter Shot”.
These talent points are needed by the Ranger class for the Hunting Build
To enable your Ranger to also deal the necessary damage while remaining simple, we recommend a build based on the “Quick Shot” ability.
Quick Shot + – Increases the damage of “Quick Shot” and “Bushwacker Shot”
Stable Shot – The ability “Corrosion Arrow” brings your stability immediately to maximum, which is good for the start of the fight and increases critical damage.
Explosive Arrow – Increases the damage of “Bushwacker Shot”
Final Arrow – Massive damage bonus against low health targets
Bushwacker Shot + – More damage and crit for “Bushwacker Shot”
The most important talents for the Hunting Build.
Once you reach the maximum level of 40, you should take the talent Extreme Magnification Lens, which increases your damage even further.
You can distribute the remaining talent points in the talent tree as you wish. We recommend prioritizing the abilities “Stable Shot”, “Bushwacker Shot”, and “Quick Shot”. If you come from World of Warcraft and are no longer a beginner, we might have the perfect class for you to really get started in the new MMORPG Tarisland: This is the perfect class if you want to start Tarisland as a WoW player
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Tomorrow, the Water Paradise event starts in Pokémon GO. We have compiled the contents you can expect here.
What kind of event is this? While the next local part of the GO Fest 2024 is taking place in New York, the Water Paradise event will be held for the rest of the world in Pokémon GO.
The event starts on Saturday, July 6, 2024, at 10:00 AM and runs until Tuesday, July 9, 2024, at 8:00 PM.
You can expect to encounter some Water Pokémon in the wild and by using incense. A brand new shiny Pokémon will also be part of the event.
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Heavenly teamwork in Pokémon GO – a new season begins
All Event Contents
Which Pokémon can you find in the wild? During the event, you can encounter the following Pokémon in the wild.
Seahorse*
StarU*
Wingull*
Krabby*
Clamperl*
Qwilfish*
Shroomish*
All Pokémon marked with a * can also be found as shiny.
Shroomish will be available for the first time as shiny during the event.
Which Pokémon can you find through incense? If you use incense during the event, you can additionally encounter the following Pokémon:
Horsea*
Lapras*
Finneon*
Qwilfish*
Once again, all Pokémon that can also appear as shiny are marked with a *.
What bonuses will there be in the event? There will be various bonuses active during the event, which include:
Pokémon that only appear through incense
Increased chance that Pokémon will appear through incense
Double experience points for catching Pokémon
Which Pokémon can you find in field research? There will also be field research during this event that rewards you with event Pokémon. You can find the following Pokémon here:
Krabby*
Clamperl*
Finneon*
Qwilfish*
Once again, all Pokémon marked with a * can also be found in shiny variants.
Collector Challenge: You can complete a collector challenge during the event. To successfully finish this, you need to collect event-related Pokémon.
Paid Timed Research: For $1.99 (approximately €2), you can also get a paid timed research for this event.
You have until the end of the event on Tuesday, July 9, 2024, at 8:00 PM to complete this.
Within the research, the following rewards await you:
Encounters with Shroomish
4 Lucky Eggs
2 Incense
20 Shroomish Candies
What do you think about the event? Are you interested in it? If so, what interests you the most about it? Feel free to share your opinion in the comments and exchange ideas with other trainers here. By the way, the big global GO Fest 2024 in Pokémon GO is coming up in less than 2 weeks.
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In Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero, there will be a mechanic that players of the Budokai-Tenkaichi series have feared. It drastically reduces the lifespan of your controllers – which can put a hole in your wallet when it comes to expensive DualSense, Xbox Wireless, or even more expensive controllers.
What mechanic is that? In the Budokai-Tenkaichi series, the Clash was part of a balanced combat round. The Clash occurred whenever both opponents executed an equally strong attack. The winner of the duel was determined by a special event:
The two attacks collide
A Quick-Time Event is triggered, where the joystick must be rotated quickly clockwise
The player who completes more rotations wins the situation and breaks through with their attack
The entire sequence is staged like in the anime. The two attacks collide, hold firm at first, and then the stronger attack breaks through. As Bandai Namco revealed in their Beginner’s Guide, this mechanic will also be present in Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero.
But this triggers sweat attacks in players. Because they now fear for their beloved controllers.
You can watch the new Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero in the following trailer:
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In Dragon Ball: Sparking! ZERO, you can expect a lot of characters
The Clashes in Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero could make players poor
What are players afraid of? From the Budokai-Tenkaichi days, many fans know that the Clashes can be tough on the joysticks. In many duels, it can happen that the lower ends of the joysticks lose material and can even break over time.
Because of this, many fans now think that they will lose their controllers due to the many Clashes. On X, players are now worried about:
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A user jokes that victory in the duels of Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero would only cost $85, as that is the price of the controllers. Another user asks other players to please take it slow during the Clashes, as the controllers are worth $70.
One person considers ordering 300 controllers from Temu. This is a shopping platform that offers, among other things, lower quality but cheaper goods. Another fan fears that their palms will bleed from the many Clashes.
Is the fear justified? The account of Sportskeeda Gaming shows what a controller might look like if used in too many Clashes. Many Budokai-Tenkaichi players have had joysticks break or become so worn that they were on the verge of breaking.
We can also confirm that there was significant wear. Material from the edge of the joysticks accumulated due to wear and made the joysticks dangerously thinner. Blisters on hands are also part of such duels.
Especially with the expensive Elite versions of controllers, it would be frustrating if players’ joysticks were to break. But there is a good alternative to avoid this problem: Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero allows you to choose between standard and classic controls.
If you are worried about your controllers, you do not have to use the classic controls from the Budokai-Tenkaichi days. Instead, you can switch to the Standard version, where you need to press buttons instead. This could benefit the lifespan of your controllers.
A Japanese trailer has now announced the new adaptation of a manga and anime from the 90s. MeinMMO presents the new series along with the trailer and what you can expect from it.
Which anime is it about? “Magic Knight Rayearth” is a manga and anime that tells the story of three high school girls, Hikaru, Umi, and Fuu. They are teleported to the magical world of Cephiro during a class trip, where they are supposed to be part of a legend.
The trailer for the latest adaptation shows images and scenes from the old manga and anime, giving at least a small taste of the new, modern style:
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Magic Knight Rayearth bekommt nach 30 Jahren eine neue Adaption
The story was first published in Japan in individual chapters in the Nakayoshi magazine by Kodansha and later released as a manga by the artist collective CLAMP, which is also responsible for titles such as “Cardcaptor Sakura”, “Chobits”, “xxxHolic”, and “Tsubasa: Reservoir Chronicle”.
The manga ran from 1993 to 1996 and was completed in six volumes. In Germany, it was also released in six volumes but published by Carlsen Manga. Currently, the German version is no longer available for purchase.
An anime adaptation based on the manga was produced in Japan and aired in two seasons from October 1994 to November 1995. The anime never aired in the German program, but Kazé released Rayearth here in 2003 in OV with subtitles. However, after Kazé was acquired by Crunchyroll, the anime can no longer be found on the platform.
When does the new adaptation start? Old and curious anime fans will have to wait a little longer for more information. So far, only the announcement has been made through the trailer. We still do not know when the new anime will start, where it will be broadcast, and in what format it will be released.
What is Rayearth about? After the three schoolgirls, who did not know each other before, are drawn into the magical world, they face a difficult task. A magician named Clef urges them to prevent the downfall of Cephiro.
The princess Emeraude has been kidnapped by the priest Zagato. She is the pillar of the world and sustains it through her prayers. Without her, the world would collapse. Hikaru, Umi, and Fuu receive elemental powers as “Magic Knights” and must prove themselves as a new group. They are assisted by a small creature named Mokona, which wants to help them find their so-called Machins. These are mecha-like battle robots that are supposed to help them defeat Zagato and his minions.
If you are currently seeing strange videos of cosplayers in knight armor or guys with fake beards, capes, and fishing nets on TikTok, you are not alone; thousands of others are experiencing the same. “Gnomes vs. Knights” is a new phenomenon on the platform and is turning into a huge event.
What’s happening on TikTok right now?
Since the end of June, more and more videos featuring gnomes and knights have been appearing, usually accompanied by the same slightly mystical song: “Misanthrop” by Blod Besvmelse.
The videos typically receive hundreds of thousands to millions of views and tens of thousands of likes within a few hours, rising in popularity accordingly. The biggest TikTok has even surpassed 80 million views.
By now, TikTok is not the only platform flooded with these clips; the strange videos are also being shared on X and other social media.
Where does the strange trend come from? At the end of June, the TikToker crawly_possessed posted an initial video of himself in a costume: crawling on his knees with a bright green cape, a pointed hat stuck to his head with tape, and a pink fishing net as a magic wand.
After some odd videos prior, Crawly reached millions of users with this clip, and the video went viral in no time. Here we explain the whole story behind the green internet wizard. Here you can see the clip that started it all:
In response to the clip, however, answers quickly came, including from people in knight armor who suddenly started hunting gnomes, making threats like: “Crawly, I will find you. The forest will not protect you.” (via TikTok) Some videos feature elaborate costumes, winged helmets, and burning swords (via TikTok).
The gnomes, however, did not take this lying down and responded – including warnings about the traps set by the knights or calls for resistance. By now, there are entire categories dedicated to Gnomes vs. Knights and events that are significantly larger than the meme.
Another TikTok hit that you might have heard about was a crazy Fortnite victory on a moving truck:
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Fortnite victory on a moving truck creates viral hit on TikTok – Here’s what it’s about
Funny clip evolves into a digital war with multiple factions
The “war” between gnomes and knights has now grown to the point where new factions have formed. In a clip, TikToker mason marshal explains the chaotic situations:
“We now have 2 sides, the gnomes and the knights. […] We see gnomes running through the forest with the music and falling into traps. We see knights hunting gnomes. The lore goes quite deep.
The gnomes explain that the knights are stealing their land, wizards are experimenting on them. Now there are these sides and other parties are joining in and participating. […] Gnomes have a few allies, that’s now official, I believe. Wyverns are on their side, and the mouse kingdom – although the mouse king is supposed to be on the knights’ side, there might be misinformation here. […]
Then you have the knights. The wizards seem to be bonding with the knights, but the new drama in the wizard community is that the wizard king has been murdered. So whoever killed the king will face the wizards. […] The knights also claim that dragons are on their side.”
The TikToker further explains that it now goes even deeper. Goblins, rangers, elves, and dwarves are supposedly also getting involved but have not yet decided on a side. Allegedly, a major gnome offensive is scheduled to start today, on July 4th – so expect even more content on your devices.
The fact that a single clip can spark such a series of events and engage so many people is likely something even Crawly didn’t expect; after all, it has brought the TikToker great fame. And the trend, at least for now, doesn’t harm anyone – unlike significantly more dangerous ideas circulating: Life-threatening TikTok trend: 14-year-old student dies from “One-Chip-Challenge”
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