Destiny 2 has revamped many things with “The Final Shape,” including how you can obtain the new Exo armors. We will show you how you can now get your new Exo armors.
What has changed? Before “The Final Shape,” Guardians had to painstakingly complete Lost Sectors on the difficulty “Legendary” or “Grandmaster” and hope to earn a new piece of armor from the current rotation.
However, with the new expansion, Bungie has changed the system. Exotic engrams can still be obtained from Lost Sectors, but the armors must be focused with Rahool, the snooty Cryptarch in the Tower. We will show you how to do that.
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How to focus new Exos with Rahool
To focus new Exo armors with Rahool, you must have reset his rank once. You can do this by decoding engrams with him. Once you’ve done that, you can focus your engrams specifically among his services and select new Exos as well.
Rahool and his shop as well as his rankAll the Titan armors can be decoded if you have Exos ready
How do I level up Rahool quickly? In fact, you can only level him up quickly by decoding Exotic engrams with him. You get these randomly dropped from the world or can farm them specifically in Lost Sectors. However, that’s all there is to it; you must collect engrams and redeem them with him – there are no bounty missions to redeem.
Is there another method? To obtain the new Exos from “The Final Shape,” you can also complete the new campaign on Heroic difficulty, in addition to Rahool. At the end, you will definitely have the choice between one of the new Exo armors from the expansion for your chosen class.
The next version of OpenAI’s popular language model, ChatGPT 5.0 or GPT-5, is set to be released. MeinMMO explains what you should know about the new model GPT-5and what differences are expected compared to ChatGPT 4.
What is ChatGPT 5? ChatGPT 5.0 is the successor to the current language model 4.0, which is used in many areas. ChatGPT 4.0 was released in March 2023, and many are waiting for the upcoming update.
ChatGPT-5 is expected to be an updated version of its predecessor GPT-4 and will primarily offer many improvements. MeinMMO presents you with all the important information regarding GPT-5.
When will ChatGPT-5 be released? OpenAI, the company behind ChatGPT, has already begun training GPT-5. OpenAI has not yet announced an official release date.
According to current information from OpenAI, the launch of ChatGPT-5 is planned for mid-2024, which would be around summer 2024. However, other sources expect that GPT-5 will be released at the end of 2024 or even early 2025.
What does the release depend on? The release depends on how the AI performs in internal tests. If major issues are found during testing, the release may be delayed.
Additionally, through a process called “Red Teaming”, it is checked how secure GPT-5 is before its official deployment. In “Red Teaming”, ethical hackers authorized by the company simulate a real attack on the company.
ChatGPT-5 – Costs
How much will GPT-5 cost? While there is a free version of ChatGPT, it is unclear whether ChatGPT-5 will require a subscription. For GPT-4, you need the ChatGPT-Plus subscription, which costs around 20 euros. You can read all the benefits of ChatGPT-Plus on MeinMMO.
Therefore, it is not unlikely that using GPT-5 will also cost money. However, the introduction of GPT-5 could also mean that GPT-4 becomes cheaper or even free.
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GPT-5 Features – What can GPT-5 do better than GPT-4?
In a speech at the World Governments Summit (WGS) in Dubai in February 2024, Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI, affirmed that ChatGPT-5 “will be smarter” than its predecessor.
The CEO also hinted that the capabilities between GPT-4 and GPT-5 would be massively improved, and the difference between the two models should be as significant as the improvement between GPT-3 and GPT-4.
Enhanced, multimodal capabilities
ChatGPT-5 is expected to significantly improve compared to GPT-4 and become more multimodal. Multimodal means that the language model can take various methods into account to achieve its goals. GPT-5 can
process language
process images
process code
and even create and process videos.
This makes the use of the language model significantly more flexible, and GPT-5 can be applied in more areas. As a result, outputs will also be more detailed and better.
Thanks to refined deep learning algorithms and extensive training with more diverse datasets, GPT-5 is expected to exhibit higher reliability and accuracy. This should especially improve accuracy in critical applications and questions, particularly when you need important facts that must be correct.
Expanded multilingual support with GPT-5
Unlike its predecessors, GPT-5 offers significantly expanded language support, enabling the translation and creation of content in many more languages.
If you have primarily used ChatGPT in German so far and have only occasionally used English, then the multilingual support may be less relevant for you. You can read in the following article how to switch ChatGPT to German:
GPT-5 is based on an improved architecture for neural networks, taking advancements in the development of attention-based models into account. This evolution allows GPT-5 to process data faster and more efficiently, improving the overall performance of the model.
For you, this means that GPT-5 can process data significantly faster in the future than the current language model (GPT-4) can.
Deeper contextual understanding by ChatGPT
ChatGPT has previously struggled with the issue of the AI becoming overwhelmed in complex conversations with multiple levels. GPT-5 is expected to improve significantly in this regard and provide better contextualization: the AI should better understand the context in which interactions occur and be able to interact accordingly. This is expected to result in better, more relevant, and targeted responses.
Alternatives to ChatGPT: Do you want to use AI but hesitate due to the high costs of ChatGPT? MeinMMO presents a handful of alternatives to OpenAI’s popular chatbot that can also offer quite a bit and are free: ChatGPT: 6 free alternatives to the successful chatbot from OpenAI
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Since today, July 4th, the 2024 Esports World Cup is taking place in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, a massive event. Until August 25th, there will be competitions for a prize pool of $62.5 million: Players will compete in League of Legends, Starcraft II, Street Fighter 6, DOTA 2, Apex Legends, and many other games. One team has now been allowed to wear pride jerseys in rainbow colors.
Is it morally acceptable for athletes to participate when the ruling regime is so difficult?
Can and should athletes make a statement there, or will it backfire, like it did for the German national football team with the “One Love” armband (via spiegel)?
In the past, there have always been counter-movements when Western companies wanted to do business in Saudi Arabia, for example in 2020 with Rot Games.
Disclaimer:Webedia, the parent company of MeinMMO, is also doing business in Saudi Arabia and operates the portal saudigamer.com there, among others.
LoL also tells beautiful, less controversial stories:
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A 67-year-old grandfather becomes a legend in LoL and a nightmare for Riot Games
Pride jerseys in Saudi Arabia
This is now the news: As reported by journalist Rod Breslau, the US team Team Liquid has been allowed to wear pride jerseys in rainbow colors. All teams that Team Liquid sends to Riyadh will therefore compete in pride jerseys.
The permission is unusual, as there is generally a hostile environment for the LGBTQ+ community in Saudi Arabia, where same-sex love is prohibited.
Team Liquid is one of the most well-known and successful esports teams in the world. They are represented in a vast array of games, having won 5 championship titles in LoL in the USA, and also have strong teams in, from our perspective, exotic games such as Mobile Legends: Bang Bang.
How it is being discussed: On the English-speaking Twitter, the news is being received very differently:
On one hand, it is seen as a “massive and unexpected victory” for Team Liquid and a sign that even in Saudi Arabia, things are moving towards change.
Others react cynically to the news – evaluating it as an empty gesture that does nothing to change the real conditions in the country.
Generally, the esports event in Saudi Arabia is viewed critically by many as the attempt of an unjust regime to gain more respect and relevance through “sport”. This is referred to as “sports-washing”.
For those who found “Only Up” too easy, this co-op game on Steam offers a challenge that will make you doubt your friendships.
What kind of game is it? The new co-op title Chained Together is the spiritual successor to “Only Up”. Just like in its predecessor, you control a character from a top-down perspective and try to reach the top goal.
You jump around on various objects, drive cars, or use trampolines. However, the twist of Chained Together is already in the name. You and your friends are connected by a chain and must master the jumps together.
Here you can see the trailer for the game:
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Chained Together lets you and your friends climb out of hell if you succeed
As Links in the Chain into the Abyss
What makes the game a trial of friendship? Not only do you all have to overcome the jumps together in the same rhythm and step. If more than one person should fall, gravity will do its part and pull you down.
Even a single person can drag the whole group down with an unfortunate step into the abyss, for instance, if you’re not careful and step into one of the traps the game has waiting for you.
If all this is still too easy, you can also activate the so-called “Lava Mode”. Following the motto of the children’s game “The Floor is Lava”, lava is steadily rising from below, trying to catch up with you and your friends. So you have to hurry and must not fall down.
In your attempts, your friends will constantly make sure that you have to start over.
How is the game received? Although the game puts your friendships to the test, the spiritual successor to “Only Up” is well received by players. The game has 90% positive ratings on Steam with over 10,500 votes.
The manga artist Junji Ito has become known for his thrilling horror mangas. One of his most famous works is the Uzumaki series, which has nothing to do with Naruto. The series is now getting a new anime, for which there are now more concrete release details.
What is the Uzumaki series? Uzumaki is a three-part manga series that was published from 1998 to 1999. The Japanese word translates to “spiral,” which is reflected in the plot of the manga:
In the small town of Kurouzu, supernatural phenomena suddenly occur. The spirals, after which the series is named, are involved.
The residents of the small town suddenly lose their minds. For example, one man becomes possessed by spirals. He feels he must find them in his food and bath water.
There are even fatal incidents and natural disasters that are related to the spirals
The Uzumaki series has even produced a live-action film in Japan and appears in two video games. In 2019, the announcement was made for the anime series, which will consist of four episodes.
In a trailer, you can see what horror awaits us with Uzumaki:
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Uzumaki: First trailer for the anime by Junji Ito
News on Uzumaki with a release window
When is the anime supposed to be released? In an interview with The Japan Times, Junji Ito revealed that the release of the anime had to be postponed due to the Covid-19 pandemic. However, he assures that the series is set to be released in 2024.
Currently, one of the four episodes is finished. Alone, the first episode is said to meet the expectations of the horror manga artist. Therefore, we can assume that the anime adaptation will be just as scary as its manga source material.
Thus, fans of the horror manga artist can look forward to the Uzumaki anime after five years of waiting since the announcement. From the first trailer, we already know that the production team at Adult Swim will stick to Ito’s art style. This is evident, among other things, from the black-and-white imagery.
The Walking Dead is a zombie series that has many popular characters and also tragic deaths that shocked the fans. Andrew Lincoln, the actor playing Rick Grimes, believes even today that the series went too far with one death.
Attention Spoiler: The following article spoils The Walking Dead season 7. If you haven’t watched that far yet, you should not continue reading.
What is The Walking Dead?The Walking Dead started in 2010 and is an adaptation of the comic of the same name by Robert Kirkman. The series ran for 12 years and has now also received six spin-off series.
During the series’ run, especially tragic deaths shocked the fans. The most famous moment is the beginning of season 7, where several characters are brutally killed by the character Negan. Among them was probably the most popular character, Glenn, played by Steven Yeun.
Andrew Lincoln revealed in an interview that he still believes the death went too far.
More from Lincoln can be found in this spin-off of The Walking Dead:
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Trailer for Season 1 of The Walking Dead: The Ones Who Live
What does Lincoln say about the death? In an interview with Empire, Lincoln also spoke about the controversial episode and the death of fan-favorite Glenn. He explains how he still believes that Glenn’s death went too far and that the audience was subjected to too much. According to him, it was probably too long.
He also talks about the filming of this scene and explains that it was the most intense nights he ever had as an actor while filming.
He also mentions the heavy role of Jeffrey Dean Morgan as the actor of Negan. He had to recite an extraordinary dialogue on his first day. He described Morgan as one of the nicest guys you can meet, who had to play one of the most unpleasant characters.
How does Glenn die in the comics? Glenn’s death is very close to the comics. There, too, he dies at the hands of Negan, who kills him with a brutal blow to the head. The scene in the comic mirrors the brutality of the TV series. However, in the series, he also kills Abraham, who is killed by a follower of Negan in the comics.
The scene with Negan was a big cliffhanger at the time, as it was unclear whom and how many the villain would kill. In the many seasons of The Walking Dead, there have been many tragic deaths. But that is probably normal in a zombie apocalypse. Also in these series, tragic moments are pre-programmed: 7 series like The Walking Dead
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Twitch streamer NoWay complains in one of his recent streams about the matchmaking in League of Legends. He criticizes that Riot is doing everything wrong and that the current system leads players to not want to play the game anymore.
What is the streamer complaining about? In one of his recent streams, the Twitch streamer NoWay complained about the matchmaking in League of Legends, as a post on Reddit shows.
The streamer believes that Riot is doing everything wrong and that the current matchmaking is causing players to not watch professional games anymore. In his anger, he even goes so far as to say that the game is unplayable if the current situation does not change.
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Riot should prefer players from high Elo
What specific problem does NoWay mean? The user “Faileby” explains on Reddit once again which problem NoWay specifically addressed. He describes that the blue side of the map has been much stronger than the red side for many years. In addition, there has generally been a champion that was completely “broken,” which, in combination, led to a high win rate for the blue side.
Riot then tried to fix the problem by giving the red side more points after a win. According to the user, this worked well. However, it is now the case that several champions are “broken” and also fewer players are playing in high Elo, which can often lead to suboptimal matchmaking.
Another, much more serious problem seems to be that high-Elo players are favored to play on the red side. This makes it difficult for other players, who are Master or Grandmaster, to climb in Elo. To support this, he shows based on the last 40 matches of the current top 5 in Europe how often they have played on the red side. For all five players, it should have been well over 60 % of the matches on the red side.
What does the community think about it? Many users seem to agree with NoWay and the user “Faileby.” Some even believe that this is not just a problem on the EUW servers, but that other regions are also affected.
Some users write:
FLABREZU writes on Reddit: The number 1 in NA has been on the red side in 19 of the last 20 games.
Mr.Wedge18 thinks on Reddit: The public statistics seem to confirm this clearly. The red side has a win rate of 52.7 % in Masters+ worldwide.
Hinanawi0 additionally points out on Reddit: I think another point is that the red side gets the last pick. In the current top lane meta, it is a significant advantage to get a counterpick for your top laner.
This is not the first time players have complained about such things. The fact that champions can be way too strong shortly after release is nothing new. Recently, professional players feared that the new champion Aurora could be too strong. You can read why this is the case here: LoL: Professional players fear that the new champ Aurora is too strong
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A new loot shooter has launched with The First Descendant. Some Destiny experts are also checking out the game and sharing their first impressions.
What kind of game is this?
The First Descendant is a new loot shooter with 4-player co-op from the South Korean developer and publisher Nexon.
The shooter was released on July 2 for PC (Steam), PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S and is based on Unreal Engine 5.
The game is free-to-play and played from a third-person perspective.
The First Descendant is set in a sci-fi environment. You embody a so-called Descendant and fight against evil aliens.
There are a total of 14 classes that you can unlock. All classes have different abilities. Additionally, you can carry 3 weapons.
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Looter-Shooter The First Descendant announces its release date in the trailer
Who are the experts? The First Descendant had over 190,000 players on Steam on its release day, including some Destiny experts. Alongside Swiss YouTuber and streamer “Nexxoss Gaming,” English-speaking D2 veterans such as content creator Aztecross and journalist Paul Tassi have also checked out the loot shooter.
Paul Tassi is a US journalist and author who writes for the English-language magazine “Forbes.” He is well-versed in Destiny and regularly writes about Bungie’s shooter.
Nexxoss is a YouTuber and streamer from Switzerland who creates German-language videos about Destiny 2. His content includes tips and guides. On YouTube, Nexxoss has about 102,000 subscribers.
Aztecross is a US YouTuber and streamer whose primary focus is Destiny 2. In his videos, he reports on the latest developments of the loot shooter, presents builds and new weapons or armor pieces, and shares his thoughts on the latest content. He has over 860,000 subscribers on YouTube and regularly receives over 100,000 views.
What do Destiny experts say about The First Descendant? Paul Tassi begins by criticizing the monetization system in his video on YouTube, saying it follows typical patterns for the developer Nexon: “This is from Nexon, a company that is not always known for producing the highest quality, and they are also known for a lot and a lot of monetization, and [The First Descendant] feels almost to me like a monetization model in search of a game.”
Tassi is also not convinced by the gameplay: “I’m not really impressed by the game; it all feels a bit generic, and the activities themselves are very, very boring!” While the gunplay is quite good, he feels that the abilities of his starting character do not convince him so far.
The Swiss content creator Nexxoss is a bit more positive and believes that if you like this type of game, you can also find enjoyment in The First Descendant – although he also criticizes the monetization system and the launch of the game:
The first hours of gameplay are fun, but you have to prepare for a grind-heavy game. If you like that sort of thing, you are probably in a good place. The game is well structured, even if the start is a bit rough. The gameplay is very cozy, the characters with different abilities are cool, and the gunplay feels good. Overall, it’s very solid.
However, the slight hints of “Pay to Progress” bother me a lot; I’m generally extremely allergic to pay-to-win or its little brother pay-to-progress.
Whether the game has long-term potential is very difficult to say. They have done a good job with the basic structure, but whether it will survive long-term depends on the endgame – whether that is good and whether enough content will be delivered afterwards.
Aztecross, on the other hand, initially focuses on the grind. Since the release of The First Descendant on July 2, he has streamed the loot shooter for over 19 hours on Twitch. Even before the release, he stated in a video on YouTube that he did not find The First Descendant good when he played earlier beta versions.
Now, he mainly wants to see how the Ultimate-Descendants play and how significant the difference is to the normal versions. He is also eagerly looking forward to the endgame because he liked Anthem back then, which did not have an endgame and, as is well known, died quickly. He will likely only formulate a final opinion on The First Descendant once he has seen everything the game has to offer.
So overall, the Destiny experts are not 100% convinced, but they also express some praise alongside their criticism. How The First Descendant ultimately performs and whether it can establish itself as a long-term alternative to Warframe or even Destiny remains to be seen.
In The Elder Scrolls Online, soon strangers will be able to walk around in your houses and see how rich you are. They will also be able to rate their visit if they enjoyed it.
What is this new update about? The Elder Scrolls Online will release Update 43 on PC on August 19. Console players on Xbox and Playstation will have to wait until September 4. Along with a new zone and many new contents, a feature will be introduced that allows you to really show off.
If you have invested a lot of time in your home, you will be pleased, because the big new feature is the Housing Browser, which will be called Home Showcase in the game, and it finally allows strangers to admire your houses.
Here you can see the new area of ESO: Gold Road:
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Danger in the West Marshes! Trailer introduces new area of ESO: Gold Road
Strangers walk through your house and rate it
How is the Housing Browser supposed to work? The new Housing Browser in The Elder Scrolls Online allows you to make your house public. Strangers can only enter if you wish. However, if you make your home public, everyone can visit you through the new feature.
Your visitors are not only allowed to look at your house and gawk at the wealth you display there, but they can also rate how pretty they find it.
The more good ratings you have, the higher you appear in the Housing Browser. This way, the best, most beautiful, and most opulent houses will be ranked at the top.
In the past, you could also welcome visitors in your house, but this option was always only available to your friends and not to strangers.
What else is included in Update 43? The new Update 43 of The Elder Scrolls Online also brings many new contents beyond the Housing Browser. The update also changes the Endless Archive with new maps, enemies, verses, visions, and new loot. There will also be new class item sets.
New danger sections are supposed to make the archive more challenging, and there should also be a greater variety of opponents. If you haven’t played The Elder Scrolls Online for a while, it’s worth logging in at least briefly; you can snag some free items for the anniversary: MMORPG for Elder Scrolls is giving you some of the best story content from Tamriel
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Dungeonborne is a new dungeon crawler on Steam, inviting players to the final open playtest. Anyone looking for a medieval fantasy alternative to Escape from Tarkov should take a look.
What game is this about? Dungeonborne is a new PvPvE first-person dungeon crawler on Steam, developed by the indie studio Mithril Interactive.
At first glance, Dungeonborne is reminiscent of the rather controversial Dark and Darker. Here, players battle alone or with up to two companions through a dark fantasy dungeon.
Similar to Escape from Tarkov, the game mixes PvP and PvE as you fight simultaneously against AI opponents like goblins, zombies, and skeletons, as well as other players in the dungeons.
Your goal is to loot treasures and exit the dungeon through portals, which are rare. Only then does the loot truly belong to you.
You choose from one of 7 different classes, such as warrior, rogue, or wizard. Your weapons and active abilities depend on this choice.
After successful rounds, you can level up your character and improve your gear.
As part of the Steam Next Fest 2024, MeinMMO author Christoph Waldboth has already taken a closer look at the dungeon crawler. Since yesterday, July 3, 2024, a playtest is also running on Steam if you want to check out the game yourself.
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Dungeonborne reminds me of Escape from Tarkov, but with goblins and skeletons
How does the playtest work? Before the game launches in Early Access on the platform, it invites interested players to a final open playtest. You can easily request access through the official Steam page.
After that, you won’t have to wait for the developers to unlock it. You’ll receive the welcome message for the playtest directly and can start right away. According to Steam DB, Dungeonborne can already boast over 14,000 simultaneous active players during the playtest.
Developers hope for a “thumbs up” from players
The developers want to receive one last feedback and hopefully a “thumbs up” from players with this playtest before it goes into Early Access. They mention this in announcements on Steam. As they have made some changes and updates, they aim to ensure a safe launch into Early Access.
When is the game slated to launch? There is no exact release date yet. However, the developers state that Early Access should be launched shortly after the playtest. “You won’t have to wait long,” they say officially.
Twitch changed its guidelines at the beginning of June, leading to a new financial situation for streamers. One of them has now revealed his earnings and how much less he suddenly makes.
What is the problem? Twitch repeatedly revises its guidelines – especially regarding the topic of explicit content. But the financial aspect also undergoes frequent changes. As of June 3, 2024, new rules apply on Twitch. An important change for streamers involves the Twitch Prime Subs.
Until now, content creators received 50% of the value of such a subscription – that corresponds to $2.50. For larger streamers, it was sometimes even more.
However, as of June 3, new rules apply: Instead of paying the same amount worldwide, Twitch now works with flat rates that vary slightly by country. You can find an exact breakdown on twitch.tv.
The flat rate is lower than before. In Germany, it amounts to $1.55. This leads to streamers earning less on average – even though they are working the same amount or even more. The Spanish streamer Revenant has revealed his earnings and complained about significant losses.
Twitch streamer Asmongold says: “Stop watching streams at 3 AM if you don’t have money!”
30 hours more work for the same money
What does Revenant say? After a month since the new regulation took effect, the impact is becoming evident among the streamers. Revenant disclosed his earnings from the month of June. According to him, he earned $15,700.
The amount is roughly the same as in May – however, he claims to have worked significantly more in June. Specifically, he worked between 25 and 30 additional hours, which brought him over 1,100 extra subscriptions.
So, he invested more time in his work, yet in the end, he earned the same as in the previous month. Although it’s still over $15,000, which is a lot of money, it is frustrating that Twitch’s new rules cause such losses.
Is Revenant alone in this? No, since the rules affect all content creators. Other streamers like Ibai have also calculated how much percentage of their earnings is lost due to the new regulation.
The Butcher, better known by his original name “The Butcher”, has been a legend since the first Diablo game. In Diablo 4, he has caused fear and terror since the release – until he was only mockingly laughed at in Season 4. A player has now discovered that the slaughter axe is still sharp, causing surprise.
The boss is so deadly because he deals significant damage, pulls players in with his hook, and runs faster than they do. He has millions of players on his conscience, with 5 million alone in the first weekend after release.
This is how the Butcher seeks revenge: A user wanted to bring his Huntress to level 100 in hardcore mode (via Reddit). After 23 hours and 49 minutes, he was already at level 99, had collected over 76 million gold, and then died – to the Butcher.
In hardcore mode, death is permanent, so you only have one life. This means: The almost 24 hours invested in the character are now simply gone. The user does not reveal exactly how he came to this defeat.
However, he is causing surprise in the community. Players wonder how such a thing can still happen, as the Butcher has long ceased to be a threat, especially not at level 99.
With the new expansion Vessel of Hatred, we see new enemies in Diablo 4 and an old foe returns:
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Trailer for Diablo 4 Vessel of Hatred provides insight into the story of the expansion
Due to the many buffs and enhancements of characters, especially old content has become far too easy, some content has even become completely useless. This phenomenon is called “Power Creep” in gaming. This is most evident with world bosses, who sometimes die before they fully spawn – or with the Butcher.
Neither have received buffs since the release of Diablo 4. Dying to the Butcher is therefore considered very unfortunate by players on Reddit. Especially since an encounter with him seems to be significantly rarer than before:
“From 1 to 99, I didn’t see a single Butcher. Literally, when I reached 100 in a nightmare dungeon at level 64, he showed up. I didn’t even register that there was a Butcher until he was almost done. My minions just devoured him alive. I honestly have never died to him. But I’ve also never played Hunter…”
World bosses will be significantly stronger with Season 5, but as far as we know, nothing is planned for the Butcher at the moment. However, the strength and especially the balancing of classes has been a topic among fans for a while.
However, one boss that has bravely held the fort since release is Lilith. Although she has been in the game from the start, players are failing against her in droves, and those who defeat her usually only do so with absurdly strong OP builds. But even then, the mother of Sanctuary knows how to defend herself: Player attempts 72 times to kill the most annoying boss, dies at 0 HP
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The Rose of Versailles is known as Lady Oscar and aired on RTL2 starting in 1995. The anime series was part of many fans’ childhood. Therefore, many will be pleased to know that a film based on the anime is in the works. Now, there is a first trailer that enchants in the first few minutes.
What is The Rose of Versailles about? The manga for The Rose of Versailles is over 50 years old. The story takes place in France, shortly before the French Revolution.
It is a fictional story, but the anime includes historically accurate information and personalities.
The main character is Oscar, the sixth daughter of a general. He has always wished for a son, which is why he raises Oscar like a boy.
Oscar becomes increasingly skilled in fencing over time. She decides to join the royal castle guard and become the protector of Marie Antoinette, the future queen of France.
Love and the French Revolution put obstacles in Oscar’s way. The storming of the Bastille leads to a showdown.
When will the film be released? The film for The Rose of Versailles is set to hit Japanese theaters in early 2025. Whether the film will also come to Europe remains to be seen.
In an initial trailer, you can see how good the new animation style of the anime film is:
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The Rose of Versailles – New Trailer for the Anime Film
The Trailer for Lady Oscar Proves That Every Anime Fan Must See the Film
What does the trailer look like? The trailer suggests that the entire series will be represented in the film. We see Lady Oscar in her youth, but also in her 30s.
The anime film finally gives Lady Oscar the look she should have received over 40 years ago. Many surfaces gleam, and the paintings on the carriage look simply stunning. The vibrant colors and many details contribute to this.
The character designs are phenomenal as well. Lady Oscar and Marie Antoinette shine against each other. Their sparkle in the eyes gives them more elegance than in the original. So we can look forward to a hopefully successful remake that presents the older anime in a lovely way.
A visitor accuses Disneyland of “Boeing level.” However, an employee does not take this sitting down and explains why it is almost always the visitors’ fault.
Queuing is a nuisance. Especially when you are in an amusement park waiting to enjoy an attraction.
A Disneyland employee has now revealed that in 90% of cases, it is not the ride’s fault, but rather the guests who enter it.
Visitor accuses Disney of “Boeing level,” but an employee counters
A visitor claimed on Twitter/X that Disney and its engineers cannot be trusted:
I don’t trust any rides developed by Disney, especially not those with drops or high speeds.
Disney has favored DEI (Didn’t Earn It) over MEI (Merit, Excellence, Intelligence) and is heading towards Boeing-level problems.
With “Boeing level,” the visitor refers to the series of failures at the aircraft manufacturer Boeing. A whole series of malfunctions and errors are currently causing excitement at the manufacturer, with a belly landing in Istanbul and a few blown tires being just a few harmless problems.
This is how an employee reacted: However, this harsh accusation did not sit well with a Disney park employee. In a message, which other employees have since joined, he said that in 90% of cases, an attraction is closed because a visitor does something stupid. Then the attraction must be closed and completely checked. He writes on Twitter:
Hello, I am a former Disney employee. I actually worked in the parks and know something about ride safety and maintenance, unlike you. In 90% of cases, closures occur because a guest does something stupid. The standard procedure is full evacuation and reset.
In his comment on Twitter/X, he also explained that all attractions are tested at night and before opening by the operational team. If a safety check does not pass, the attraction will not be opened.
However, most problems are not caused by malfunctions, but in the safety sensors, which are often triggered by visitors through incorrect actions.
In mid-June 2024, a new horror survival game inspired by Chinese folklore started in Early Access on Steam. What you need to know about it can be found here.
What game is this about? AsHes is a horror survival game from the indie studio Yanmo Games. The game started Early Access on Steam on June 24, 2024. During this phase, the game is expected to remain available on the platform.
The open world of AsHes is inspired by Chinese folklore. You embark on an adventure in the underworld either alone or in co-op mode, discover secrets, and face terrifying enemies.
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In AsHes kämpft ihr gegen Monster, Geister und Drachen
What can you expect? AsHes is currently still in Early Access on Steam, so some changes to the graphics and gameplay may occur before the full release. However, the developers already promise that the core gameplay is solid and can be played well in the current version.
The trailer gives you a first look at the various aspects that you can expect in AsHes. Among other things, you can expect typical survival mechanics, such as exploring the open world, collecting resources, and building a base. You can also build this together in multiplayer mode.
Some core elements of AsHes are:
Immersive Exploration: In the open world, you explore eerie landscapes, encounter various ghosts, and experience their stories.
Survival Adventure: The dangers in AsHes lurk around every corner. You need to search for food, build shelters, and craft weapons to survive.
Dungeons: You will encounter various ghosts. Some you must fight, while others you should avoid. To increase your chances of survival, you can play with other players.
Storyline: Exciting storylines are promised, revolving around the ghosts of this world. You should be able to experience 26 story chapters during Early Access.
Multiplayer: You can play AsHes in online multiplayer mode or face challenges in local co-op mode.
The trailer mainly shows that the world and the ghosts in AsHes seem to be truly diverse. You explore dark forests as well as creepy houses with hundreds of rooms. In a brief scene, you can even see how you drive through the world in first-person perspective in a car.
Some elementary school students in Japan are incredibly lucky, as they get to experience One Piece as part of their school curriculum. They learn with the program to discover and artistically express their own dreams.
What does such a lesson look like? The focus of the lesson is for the children to recognize what their own dreams are and to hold onto them.
First, the teacher gives an overview of the story of the pirate adventure. The focus is on the characters’ dreams and that they pursue them until the end. As a symbol of their dreams, the pirates’ flags of the individual characters are presented.
You can find the appropriate newspaper article on the X account of pewpiece:
After that, the students are divided into groups and must think about their own dreams. The dreams can be rooted in various areas of life, such as:
Personal interests
Career aspirations
Future goals
These dreams are written down and discussed with the other students. In the process, the strengths of each student become apparent. In the end, the children get to paint their own Jolly Roger, which is meant to symbolize their dream.
The ships in One Piece also partially symbolize the dreams of the individual pirates. The five coolest ships can be found in the following video from MeinMMO:
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One Piece: These are the 5 coolest ships sailing the oceans
One Piece visits elementary schools in Japan
Why is One Piece incorporated into the school curriculum? The manga publisher Shueisha, responsible for the publication of the One Piece manga, organized the program. It is a nationwide initiative aiming to combine vocational training with cultural appreciation.
Since its introduction last year, 47 schools have already been visited. On June 28, 2024, it was the turn of Shirahata Elementary School in the city of Kosa. There, the special lesson inspired by One Piece was held.
Will there be a similar initiative in Germany? Currently, there are no plans for Shueisha to bring this initiative to Germany. It is likely that this program will only take place in Japan, as the manga publisher is rooted there.
Because of Baldur’s Gate 3, even Dungeons & Dragons is changing. The creators realized that some spells are really trash.
It is well known that Baldur’s Gate 3 was a huge hit and that many people are excited not only about the game itself but also about the underlying rule system. However, Baldur’s Gate 3 was so big that the “Dungeons & Dragons” rule system is now being changed. This is because the creators have noticed that some spells in Baldur’s Gate 3 are so annoying that they should not be like that in Dungeons & Dragons anymore.
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Baldur’s Gate 3 is coming to PS5 – Trailer prepares for console release
What was said? The current lead designer of Dungeons & Dragons, Jeremy Crawford, talked on the game’s YouTube channel about how Baldur’s Gate 3 has influenced some spells. While playing the RPG, he noticed that some spells are not only cumbersome but also have extremely low utility for their costs.
In most cases, Baldur’s Gate 3 remained true to the guidelines of D&D, so these “annoying” spells are also present in the video game. Crawford found it so irritating that in the latest update version of the “Player’s Handbook”, many spells were revised and adjusted.
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Which spells are affected? Several, but some of the most obvious annoyances were discussed in more detail.
Produce Flame: The spell conjures a flame that can then be hurled at an enemy in the next turn or alternatively serves as a light source for a duration. Having to use an entire turn to use this spell—without being able to throw it directly—makes it particularly cumbersome and in most cases just plain bad. There are spells that can do both better, so this is being revised.
Cloud of Daggers: The spell conjures a cloud of daggers that deals 4d4 damage to anything that enters the target area every round. In Baldur’s Gate 3, you could primarily use this spell when you wanted to block narrow passages—like doors. In the future, it will be possible in Dungeons & Dragons to move this spell afterward, just like many other area spells.
Additionally, the Player’s Handbook 2024 will also have some completely new spells—but these are not inspired by Baldur’s Gate 3.
Maybe Baldur’s Gate 3 will continue to stay true to the template and eventually release a patch that implements these changes into the video game—so that some of the most annoying spells become more useful. The combat system often leads to discussions, as it requires quite a bit of overcoming for players.
What do you think about it? Is it cool that Baldur’s Gate 3 also influences the original Dungeons & Dragons? Or were the corresponding spells actually good enough and the rules appropriate?
This is an AI-powered translation. Some inaccuracies might exist.
The latest expansion for Final Fantasy XIV has just launched and set sail for Tural. At launch, however, the addon is only receiving mixed reviews on Steam. Many players see parallels to the weak Stormblood.
What is Dawntrail? Dawntrail is the fifth expansion for the MMORPG Final Fantasy XIV. After the last expansion Endwalker concluded the story that started over ten years ago with the original version of the game, a new story arc is set to begin.
The addon brings many novelties at release. You can read all about it here:
In Dawntrail, the Warrior of Light and their friends are transported to Tural, a new continent inspired by South America. There, the current ruler is seeking a successor. A candidate recruits you to support her in her attempt to assume the throne.
The launch trailer teases the story:
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Final Fantasy XIV: Launch trailer for Dawntrail prepares for the adventure in Tural
Only moderate feedback on Steam – This is how it looks for Dawntrail
What do the reviews on Steam look like? At the time of the news, Dawntrail has a rating of independent listing on Steam with a rating of Mixed. This is based on a total of 1,423 reviews. Of these, 913 are positive, but 510 are negative.
How significant are the reviews? Steam is just one of several platforms through which Final Fantasy XIV can be played. However, it is the only way to obtain somewhat reliable player counts, as Square Enix does not publish official player counts via their own launcher on PC and Mac, and the PlayStation and Xbox numbers are also unknown.
At the start of the early access of the game, player numbers jumped from about 15,000 on a daily average to over 91,000. The all-time peak was reached in 2021 at the release of the previous expansion Endwalker and is 95,102 according to Steam Charts.
Thus, the reviews were written by less than 2% of the gamers playing at the peak of the expansion exclusively via Steam.
No longer the protagonist, but an overpowering babysitter
What do players criticize? Many criticize the story of the expansion. Since it cannot be skipped, it constitutes a major part of the early game and leveling experience. Opinions specifically differ on the new NPC Wuk Lamat.
Reviewer HuiMoin writes: Whether you like this expansion depends entirely on whether you like Wuk Lamat or not. You are no longer the protagonist, but an overpowering babysitter.
Others like Vivi Ornitier are annoyed by the many fetch quests: […] I’m almost level 93 and doing fetch quests for hours, and because nothing exciting happens, I’m watching videos on my second screen.
Parallels are repeatedly drawn to the second expansion Stormblood, which received similarly mixed feedback from players. But even in Stormblood, the player’s character was in a more supportive role, helping the character Lyse to free her homeland Ala Mhigo.
Under a reddit post, JustiniZHere writes: […] I understand that this type of storytelling [like in Dawntrail] works well for some, but for me, it’s a total failure. It reminds me of all the things I hated about Stormblood; they learned nothing.
Wuk Lamat, as she appears in the CGI trailer. Her cheerful, extroverted, and naive character divides the community.
Is there any positive feedback? Among the 913 positive reviews, there is also praise for Dawntrail. Steam user Cabbage writes that while the story is weak like in Stormblood, the boss enemies and fights appear in a more positive light.
In the review by user Ark, patience for the story is called for, along with high praise for the dungeons, graphics, music, and balancing. In another review, from Steam user HollyBlueAgate, it is explicitly pointed out that the slow story and focus on Wuk Lamat were announced, and one had to expect that. Here, too, the new trials and dungeons are praised.
On reddit, Greyven draws the following conclusion: The story lives and dies depending on whether you like Wuk Lamat, due to her extreme presence in the story. You love her? Great expansion for you. You hate her? Terrible expansion because she is ever-present.
There is also feedback on X.com (formerly Twitter). Much of it is actually positive:
I come out of my MSQ bubble and see people complaining and I’m shocked, honestly. Dawntrail is brilliant in its storytelling and pacing and manages to redefine the stakes on a personal level in a wonderful way.[…] writes @EmUnArum via X.com
All in all, a pleasant ride – nothing felt like filler to me, as in previous expansions, and I appreciate that very much.[…] writes @ArdenVT via X.com
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Final Fantasy XIV: Here are the 2 new jobs in Dawntrail – Pictomancer and Viper in under 2 minutes
Is Dawntrail really that difficult? An assessment
I played Dawntrail up to the level 95 dungeon. Indeed, Reddit user Greyven hits the nail on the head with his comment:
The obligatory main story of Dawntrail is extremely cutscene-heavy. Also, the player’s character is no longer fully in the spotlight for the first time since Stormblood. The main character is Wuk Lamat.
Because of this, personal feelings towards her play a significant role in the evaluation. Those who like Wuk Lamat as a character will likely forgive the main story its weaknesses and look forward to adventures with her. Those who cannot stand her will be incredibly frustrated and annoyed with the quests.
Since players in Final Fantasy XIV have always been the key character, the shifted focus is now also something to get used to.
The criticism, however, primarily refers to the story, and Final Fantasy XIV is more than that: Overall, there is also much praise for the new dungeons and trials as well as the graphic update. The quality-of-life changes are also well-received.
However, since the story is so omnipresent, its quality, which may not meet all expectations, overall negatively impacts the feedback more than it actually should.
With iOS 18, iPhones will receive a whole lot of new features. MeinMMO presents the 8 best features and explains why you should try them out.
When will iOS 18 be released? iOS 18 is expected to be released in September 2024. Starting July 2024, you will be able to download the Public Beta. However, we advise against installing the Beta on your main phone, as this version is unstable and can cause crashes.
What features are we presenting? With iOS 18, Apple has introduced a whole range of exciting features that you can use with the latest version of the operating system. MeinMMO presents the best features that you must try out.
The article was first published in June 2024. On July 4, 2024, we updated the article. Apple has stated that Apple Intelligence is not available in Europe for the time being. In total, three features – iPhone Mirroring, Sharepay Screen Sharing, and Apple Intelligence – will not be available in the EU.
Once the “Game Mode” is activated, your games will receive the highest priority on the hardware, and other background processes will be deprioritized. This is also supposed to improve latency times for AirPods and controllers during gaming.
The “Game Mode” is automatically activated as soon as you start gaming on your iPhone.
Why you should try it: If you play a lot on your iPhone, you should definitely try the “Game Mode.” The improved latency is expected to be a significant enhancement.
Apple currently offers basic functions for storing passwords on your iPhone. Through the iCloud Keychain, you can currently save your passwords and user data with which you log in regularly.
With iOS 18, a completely new password manager app will be added. With this, you can filter and sort all your accounts by recently created passwords, by login type, or by whether an account is in a shared group.
The app is end-to-end encrypted and works not only on Apple devices but also on Windows. This is convenient if you own an iPhone but play and work on a Windows PC.
Why you should try it: Strong, unique passwords for all accounts are incredibly important, and a free, integrated password manager in iOS is an important step in the right direction.
Remove Objects from Photos
iOS 18 offers you a new feature that allows you to remove distracting objects from photos. With the new “Clean Up” tool in “Photos,” users can select objects in an image and remove them using Apple’s device-internal AI software.
In the Photos app, users can select an image and circle an object or person they want to remove from the picture. Apple’s on-device generative AI will then remove the unwanted or distracting object from the photo, making it look like it was never there.
Why you should try it: Do you like perfectionistic pictures, or do other people bother you in pictures when you’re taking a photo with friends or family? Then you should try the new tool from iOS 18.
Schedule Messages
If you wanted to send messages on the iPhone, you always had to send your texts immediately. This now changes with iOS 18: With the latest version of iOS, you can also schedule messages in advance. This can be very practical in everyday life.
Why you should try it: You have a brilliant idea at night but don’t want to wake anyone up? Then schedule the message in advance. You can also schedule congratulatory messages so you don’t forget them.
Apple Intelligence
Note: Apple has stated that for privacy reasons, “Apple Intelligence” will not be available in the European Union for the time being.
“Apple Intelligence” is Apple’s answer to the current AI boom that is affecting almost all areas of life. In the fall, the company’s AI solution will be introduced in iOS 18.
There will be a ChatGPT integration, productivity-oriented features such as editing aids, and generative AI art suggestions. Otherwise, many details are still unclear. However, we will keep you updated as soon as we know more about it.
Why you should try it: Many experts suspect that AI will play an important role in the coming years. Therefore, you should take the time to get to know Apple’s new AI tools.
In Apple’s proprietary Messages app, you could respond to messages with reactions. These reactions are also known as “Tapback.” With iOS 18, Apple has significantly expanded the number of emojis and stickers with which you can react to messages. Here, Apple closely follows popular social media apps like Instagram, where such “Tapbacks” are also actively used.
Why you should try it: If you already make good use of Tapback, then the new reactions are sure to excite you.
In Pokémon GO, a trainer experienced a curious error that resulted in his Pokémon defending a gym since 1970. The fact that it has been exactly 54 years is no coincidence.
What happened to the trainer? The ahriaa_ described in his post on Reddit that he would have simply defeated a gym as usual. After the battle, he normally placed his Heiteira in the gym and continued playing. However, about ten minutes later, the gym was reset to a point before he had defeated it.
However, his Heiteira did not come back. The trainer simply defeated the gym again and placed a second Heiteira in it. What he noticed regarding his Pokémon in the gyms surprised him.
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3 games like Pokémon Go
Heiteira travels back in time
How is the first Heiteira doing? The first Pokémon he placed in the gym is still defending it. However, it also traveled back in time to 1970. As he proved with a picture, his Heiteira has been defending the gym for 19907 days, since January 1, 1970.
Unintentionally, the trainer breaks the record for the Pokémon with the longest defense time in the gym. The time the Pokémon has been in the gym is no coincidence.
Here you can see the Reddit post:
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Why is the number no coincidence? Computers use what is called Unix time to represent the time and date. This Unix time adds a number every second since January 1, 1970. If there are issues with the time calculation, the counter can be reset to the default value.
If that happens, instead of the real date, suddenly January 1, 1970 appears. This probably also happened with the trainer’s Heiteira.
