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?
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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.
Turtle Beach has presented its first gaming keyboard of the post-Roccat era with the Vulcan II TKL Pro. Will everything stay the same, or are there even meaningful improvements in the end? MeinMMO editor Benedikt Schlotmann tested the keyboard and explains in the review whether the model is worth it.
With the Vulcan series, Turtle Beach (formerly Roccat) offers a popular range of gaming keyboards. With the Vulcan II TKL Pro, they have introduced the successor to the old Roccat TKL Pro. On paper, they want to score especially with various improvements:
Linear (red) Hall-Effect switches, which are supposed to be faster and, above all, more durable than the old switches. Turtle Beach promises an increase of 50 million keystrokes (from 100 million to 150 million compared to the Vulcan TKL Pro).
Analog instead of optical switches, which are supposed to offer an adjustable actuation point at the keys.
Also included with the Vulcan II TKL Pro is a foam palm rest. The predecessor did not offer this.
In the review, I mainly also refer to the old predecessor, which I was able to test for MeinMMO. The Roccat Vulcan TKL Pro performed very well in the test and that was mainly due to the very good workmanship and the great switches.
I am the Tech Editor at MeinMMO, and I have a penchant for peripherals, testing mice, keyboards, and gaming headsets. Since 2019, I have been testing hardware for our readers at MeinMMO. Gaming mice are especially among my absolute favorites. Besides the PS5, I also play on my Steam Deck.
Transparency notice: The model was provided to us by the manufacturer as a review sample. The manufacturer had no influence on the article.
Benedikt Schlotmann Hardware editor MeinMMO
Technical Details
Here you can find the technical details as a table (click to expand):
Design/Interface
Wired, TKL design
Key type
Magnetic Hall-Effect switches, linear (red)
Programmable keys
Yes
Lighting
Yes
Compatibility
PC
Contents
Keyboard, USB-C cable, palm rest, manual
Special features
TKL design with volume wheel
Price (RRP)
€229.99
Contents, design, and construction
What does the contents look like? In the box, you’ll find a USB-C cable, a foam palm rest, and a manual along with the keyboard.
How is the keyboard constructed? The keyboard offers an official TKL design. The keyboard provides you with arrow keys on the right side and a few function keys above. However, there is no numeric keypad in the TKL design. At the top right, there is a rotary knob with which you can turn the sound up or down or mute it completely with a press on the knob. The predecessor had a dedicated button for “mute.”
What does the keyboard look like? The keyboard comes in either a black or white design. In the test, I used the black model. The keyboard also offers fully adjustable RGB lighting with some nice effects that you can configure through the proprietary software.
Turtle Beach and Roccat: Both keyboards look very similar: Especially inside, there are innovations.
Processing
The Vulcan II TKL Pro, like its predecessor, features an anodized aluminum top plate. The old Vulcan also used such a plate. The rest of the keyboard is made of plastic. In direct comparison to the predecessor, the successor does not appear less valuable and well-made.
Except for the palm rest. Because when I opened the box of the keyboard, I was greeted by a stinky, chemical smell. The odor did not come from the keyboard, but from the foam palm rest. The part does not leave a good impression on me either.
The palm rest of the Turtle Beach Vulcan II TKL Pro made of foam. Does not leave a good impression on me.
With the keycaps, Turtle Beach also continues to use ABS keycaps with the Vulcan II TKL Pro, which wear out incredibly quickly. The keys get very dirty and look terrible after just a few days. And this for a keyboard that costs at least €159.99.
At least you can freely exchange the keycaps with those from another manufacturer. But then the nice design of the keyboard is lost.
Software
With the software, Turtle Beach has completely moved to the new “Swarm II” software. They have completely moved away from the old “Roccat Swarm” software and offer a completely new software suite.
The software appears decent at first glance and offers all important functions. The software is also scalable, making it adaptable to large screens. Additionally, tooltips are displayed in every area explaining points.
Also commendable: The entire keyboard is offered in good English.
The new Turtle Beach Swarm II: Slimmed down compared to the old Swarm, but still confusing.
Ergonomics
The keyboard is ergonomically better than full-size keyboards due to its TKL design. Vulcan keyboards rely on a comparatively high case, but feature low keys. With the palm rest, the keyboard is comfortable to use once the odor from the palm rest has dissipated.
In older models, Roccat used to rely on an uncomfortable but stable palm rest made of plastic – such as with the Vulcan II MAX or the old Roccat Vulcan 120/121. The predecessor came without a palm rest at all. Therefore, this is actually a step forward. However, the unpleasant odor and the foam discourage me.
The Keys
Under the keycaps of my keyboard are magnetic Hall-Effect switches, which have a linear function. They resemble red switches. Hall-Effect switches are currently modern among many manufacturers as they are considered less error-prone.
According to Turtle Beach, the Hall-Effect switches can withstand 150 million keystrokes. The predecessor offered a theoretical durability of 100 million.
How does it play and work? The magnetic switches are a bit of an adjustment, and I don’t mean that negatively:
Both mechanical switches sound metallic and quite high, sometimes with a slight “pling” after pressing. You have to like that, but it has never bothered me with the Vulcan.
The magnetic switches sound rather hollow and significantly duller compared to “normal” mechanical switches. The advantage: They are much quieter and hardly audible.
The magnetic switches “feel” different in everyday use. At first, I found myself making more typos, and sometimes keys were registered that I hadn’t even pressed. Whether that’s due to me or the new switches, I can’t say.
Adjusting the actuation point of the keys through the software within a certain range is a cool feature: You can set how deeply you need to press the keys for your keystroke to be registered on the PC. Until you find the perfect setting for yourself, you’ll have to experiment a bit.
My settings: For a combination of typing and gaming, I have more than doubled the actuation point of the keyboard from the standard (1.2 mm) to 2.5 mm. This way, I make significantly fewer typos, and the keys are still very fast. When typing, I usually need more force than when I am just entering short commands for a game.
Practical: In the Swarm software, you can test the key activation point before setting it.
How loud is the keyboard? Compared to the old Vulcan keyboard, the Vulcan II TKL Pro is significantly quieter. The mechanical “pling” is no longer present, and the noise level has overall become a bit duller and quieter. Typing and playing has become quieter, but you have to enjoy the new dull sound.
Compared to mechanical or optomechanical keyboards, the Vulcan II TKL Pro is surprisingly quiet. You can mainly hear the sounds of fingers hitting the keycaps and hardly the keyboard itself. My partner finds the Vulcan II TKL Pro much more pleasant for the ears than the predecessor with its linear switches.
The Turtle Beach Vulcan II TKL Pro with active lighting on the PC.
Conclusion: Good gaming keyboard with a “very good” palm rest and keycaps
Is the keyboard worth it? With an RRP of €159.99, the keyboard is not exactly cheap but is in line with the competition, which is also in the price range of €160.
Overall, Turtle Beach offers good hardware and meaningful improvements with the Vulcan II TKL Pro compared to its predecessor. Unfortunately, I find the palm rest far from successful, and the ABS keycaps look cheap compared to the competition. After just a few days, the keyboard looks terribly worn. Here, the competition, especially the Ducky One 3 TKL, simply offers more for the money.
The Vulcan II TKL Pro is a great keyboard if you can overlook the minor flaws (palm rest, keycaps, unusual switches). Otherwise, it is “only” good but still recommendable.
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What alternatives are there?
The Ducky One 3 TKL (for the test) is currently the best alternative: It costs only 20 euros more, offers PBT keycaps, hotswap switches, and excellent workmanship. It remains my top recommendation.
Logitech’s G Pro X TKL Lightspeed (for the test) is unfortunately very expensive (around 200 euros) but offers PBT keycaps, lots of accessories, and a wireless connection with excellent battery life.
More gaming keyboards: Are you looking for more recommendations in the peripheral area? Then take a look at the following buying guide on MeinMMO. Here we explain which keyboards are currently the most worthwhile: The best gaming keyboards you can buy right now
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The best counters against Ho-Oh in Pokémon GO in the raid guide. We show you the best attackers and movesets. With these, you can defeat Ho-Oh in raids.
What kind of Pokémon is Ho-Oh? Ho-Oh is a legendary Pokémon from the second generation of Pokémon. It belongs to the Fire and Flying types.
When does Ho-Oh come? You can currently find the boss until July 8, 2024, in 5*-raids. Here we show you the best counters against Ho-Oh and which types it is weak against (type effectiveness).
Defeating Ho-Oh in a raid – With these counters
Shadow Rhyhorn with Rock Throw and Stone Edge
Mega Diancie with Rock Throw and Stone Edge
Mega Aerodactyl with Rock Throw and Stone Edge
Mega Tyranitar with Rock Throw and Stone Edge
Shadow Rhydon with Rock Throw and Rock Wrecker
Rhydon with Rock Throw and Stone Edge
Garchomp with Rock Throw and Meteor Beam
Shadow Tyranitar with Rock Throw and Stone Edge
Shadow Golem with Rock Throw and Meteor Beam
Shadow Aerodactyl with Rock Throw and Stone Edge
Tyranitar with Rock Throw and Stone Edge
Terrakion with Rock Throw and Stone Edge
Rhydon with Rock Throw and Rock Wrecker
Proto Kyogre with Waterfall and Origin Pulse
Shadow Roserade with Rock Throw and Stone Edge
Mega Rayquaza with Dragon Tail and Ancient Power
Shadow Alolan Golem with Rock Throw and Stone Edge
Mega Golem with Rock Throw and Meteor Beam
Landorus with Rock Throw and Stone Edge
Shadow Golem with Rock Throw and Rock Wrecker
Weaknesses of Ho-Oh: The Pokémon belongs to the Fire and Flying types and is weak against Rock, Water, and Electric. In particular, Rock-type attacks deal significant damage to Ho-Oh since it has a double weakness to attacks of this type.
Is there a Shiny Ho-Oh? Yes, you can catch Ho-Oh as a Shiny if you’re lucky.
Here you see Lugia and Shiny Lugia and Ho-Oh with Shiny Ho-Oh for comparison
How many trainers do you need? If you have the top counter Pokémon at a high level, you can defeat the Pokémon with just 2 trainers. The battle will still be somewhat challenging and not a walk in the park.
If you don’t have optimal counter Pokémon, you should definitely rely on more trainers. Our tips for organizing raid teams can help you assemble your raid teams.
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In Tarisland, there are various fish to catch on each map. Among them, in addition to the normal fish, there are also some you need for the collection challenges of each map. MeinMMO reveals how to get all the fish.
Those who prefer to collect, craft, and explore in MMORPGs rather than engage in battles against monsters or other players will quickly find their limits in Tarisland. While there is much to explore at first, the new MMORPG restricts its players with stamina when collecting and crafting.
Luckily for those players, fishing does not use up stamina, but only requires bait that can be purchased for silver.
Here you can watch the trailer for Tarisland:
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Tarisland: Trailer for the global launch shows cinematic class action
How to Get a Fishing Rod
To fish in Tarisland, you first need a fishing rod. You unlock it by progressing further in your main story. Once you are far enough, you can go to angler Fabian Schwarzwumme for a quest.
He will hand you the first simple fishing rod and send you on a small fishing trip. During this, you will learn the basics of fishing.
These Minigames You Must Complete While Fishing
In Tarisland, there are three different baits for fishing. Depending on the bait, you can catch different fish and must play various minigames.
With the regular Mithril bait, you simply need to reel in your line before the time runs out. To do this, press the fishing button as quickly as you can.
With the Bionic bait, you need to watch out for the shark that wants to eat your fish. Keep your rod in the left area of the display until the shark has dived down. Once the shark has dived down (the display lights up blue), press the fishing button as quickly and often as you can to reel in the line.
With the rune-decorated bait, you must pay close attention. Once you have a fish on the line, you have little time to bring your rod into the golden area. When time runs out, your rod must be within the area to catch the fish.
Fabian Schwarzwumme is the fishing merchant in Silver City.
How to Get Better Baits in Tarisland
To catch better fish, you can use better baits. In addition to the regular Mithril bait, you also have access to the bionic bait and the rune-decorated bait.
You receive the bionic bait as one of the blue items from the “Reward of Destiny” where you can open packages similarly to Counter Strike to obtain rewards such as skins. Additionally, you can exchange your friendship badges in the friends shop for it.
The rune-decorated bait of the highest rarity can be obtained from the guild shop for 60 companion badges each.
Catch All Fish – What You Need
If you are trying to catch all the fish on every map to complete your exploration in the fishing area to 6/6, you will quickly notice that the last fish is really difficult to catch.
All fish required for exploration can be caught with the simple Mithril bait. There is no need to use a better bait to catch all the fish for the collection. However, the chance to catch the last fish seems low. Many players reported countless attempts before they completed the collection.
However, those who simply want to fish for better fish can rely on better baits.
In Tarisland, you can also obtain better fishing rods in addition to the regular fishing rod. These reduce the time you need to fish.
You receive the fine fishing rod through the achievement “Successful Fisher” for which you need to catch 30 large fish. It’s best to use better baits for this, otherwise it can take quite a long time.
The Bone Fishing Rod is just as good as the fine fishing rod, but it is available at Fabian Schwarzwumme’s shop. He sells it for 500 shells. You obtain shells randomly through fishing.
To fish, you always need free space in your inventory, otherwise you cannot catch any fish. If it takes you a long time to catch a certain fish, you are not alone; many players fish every day to complete their collection. If you run out of baits, you can get some for free here: All Tarisland codes you can redeem in July 2024
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A new side quest introduced with the launch of Dawntrail in Final Fantasy XIV is causing discussions among players. Players are now warning against doing this quest too early, as it may inadvertently contain spoilers.
Which quest is it? It is the side quest Once a Riddler, Now a Ruler. This side quest was integrated into the game with the launch of Dawntrail. You receive it around level 95 in the capital Tuliyollal.
However, players are now warning against approaching this quest too early.
You can watch the trailer for the new expansion here:
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Final Fantasy XIV: Launch trailer for Dawntrail prepares for the adventure in Tural
The quest may unintentionally spoil things for you
Why are players warning about the quest? After players heavily criticized the second color slot, Final Fantasy XIV is facing new criticism. Players are now warning about the quest Once a Riddler, Now a Ruler because you might spoil things against your will.
In the quest, as the name suggests, you need to find locations based on puzzles. The quest carries a plot twist that spoils the story for you if you have not yet completed the main quest in the area.
Without going into detail about the spoiler, the quest reveals who the dawn servant will be, even before the ceremony has taken place.
How have players reacted to the spoiler? In a post on Reddit, the user “st_wolfgang” initially warned about the quest. Other users found it hard to believe at first, like the user “Froman951”.
Some users hope that the “problem” will be fixed, as noted by the user “MajorPom” on Reddit, to prevent more players from being spoiled.
User “Adzx93” mentions on Reddit that this is exactly why he always finishes the main story first. Other users, however, do not understand this point, as such spoilers either do not occur at all or are not closely related to the main quest.
The new loot shooter “The Fist Descendant” is being discussed controversially, although player numbers on Steam are rising sharply. But one thing is absolutely unacceptable, as players agree: “Single-use cosmetics” are a mortal sin. Because anyone who wants to dye their armor has to pay for it – and every time they dye it anew.
The negative interpretation is “everything about the game is copied” – essentially it is Warframe slapped onto the chassis of Destiny 2, but with extremely increased grind.
The positive interpretation is: “It’s a fast-paced shooter that is quite fun, and it’s free if you don’t buy cosmetics”.
Looter-Shooter The First Descendant announces its release date in the trailer
Mortal Sin: Single-use Cosmetic
What is this practice? The cash shop in the Free2Play game is being discussed controversially; while the essentials can be grinded, the grind is already extremely tough.
However, one thing is absolutely unacceptable:
Dyeing equipment items is possible
But there is no shader that you purchase once, with which you can dye every armor forever
Instead, colors are only “one-time use”; once used, the cosmetic is consumed and you have to buy it again
Players on reddit say:
“That the color pod system is only used once is totally insane at a price of $5. A true Nexon special.”
“The game is quite fun, but God do I hate that colors for dyeing skins are only one-time use. Consumable cosmetics can roast in hell.”
MMORPG players hate wasting resources, especially money
What’s behind it: In the end, a single-use cosmetic means: every time you swap out the armor you dyed, you throw away the $5 you spent.
There is little that players hate more than wasting real money.
Elsewhere, the game is compared in its monetization system to Warframe (via gamespot), only that in The First Descendant everything is 20 times more expensive than in the MMO by Digital Extremes:
For example, a Warframe costs a resource that players use to increase their mod capacity, about $1.50
In The First Descendant, you’re looking at $30
Nexon’s new shooter is currently experiencing a surge on Steam, which is surely due to the fact that the genre “loot shooter” has been extremely popular since 2014, but rarely sees new games developed, as they are expensive to develop and even more expensive to maintain: Destiny, Division, and Anthem were once the future of gaming: What has happened?
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Among the numerous new weapons in the DLC of Elden Ring, players have found one that works particularly well against the tough bosses. The reactions from the community are enthusiastic – but there are some critical voices as well.
Which weapon is it? The DLC Shadow of the Erdtree has added over 100 new weapons to the main game Elden Ring. Depending on the playstyle, there’s something for everyone. Some of the coolest new weapons you can find right at the beginning, before you have even defeated one of the tough bosses.
Currently, a new weapon type is particularly making waves: the thrusting shield. Especially the Carian thrusting shield is an ideal means to stand firm in battles against bosses.
Because you can hide behind it, block enemy attacks, and attack at the same time. However, some players who have tested the build are worried that it might get nerfed soon.
This doesn’t stop most of the community from using the weapon now and making life easier in the Shadow Lands.
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Elden Ring DLC: Find and solve Thiollier Quest and St. Trina
The community loves the new shields
What do the players say? User DamnHare expresses the thoughts of many others in a Reddit post, when he writes:
“The new thrusting shields are the strongest weapons in the entire game, and not just by a little. NG+ in the DLC has been absolutely obliterated. Thrusting shields can be enchanted with any affinity/damage type, making them extremely versatile.”
He also shows a clip in which he fights against various bosses from the expansion. For spoiler reasons, we won’t link the video here; follow this link to Reddit if you are interested.
Many other users join him in the praise: “I love the thrusting shield, and you’re telling me there’s more than one?” writes UB-iK on Reddit.
“Yes, that’s how I defeated the final boss,” writes Drstrangelove899 under the Reddit post. However, the prerequisite is that you actually know how to play the weapon correctly.
Users like goshagrim on Reddit were not even aware until this post that you can block and attack simultaneously with thrusting shields. He didn’t understand why everyone thought the weapons were so good. However, after players tried the shields, most are very impressed.
Is there any criticism as well? As often, not all voices in the community are positive. User nisanosa on Reddit finds this playstyle “extremely boring, to be honest.”
SecXy94 also agrees with this under the Reddit post, stating: “I couldn’t play the game like that. I would be bored to death.”
Thrusting shields are therefore not the right choice for every type of player. Those who want to be agile and prefer to dodge enemy attacks with skillful rolls instead of blocking them will find better weapons in Elden Ring.
It remains to be seen how long the thrusting shields will remain this powerful. Perhaps a nerf is on the way that will weaken the weapon. The same could happen to another strong newcomer in the DLC: a perfume bottle, that deals with the final boss swiftly.
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The latest Palworld update has been released and has brought a lot of new content for players. The reactions from players have so far been mostly positive, despite some reported bugs.
What kind of update is this? The latest Palworld update Sakurajimawas released on 27.06. and brought a lot of new content for players. The biggest change is probably the new island, which also enriches the world of Palworld with new Pals.
How is the update received by the fans? After the first feedback was already positive from many players shortly after the update, the positive mood continues a week after the update. One of the biggest changes was the PvP arena, where you can compete with your Pals against other players.
The player Taridium shares his experience in the arena on Reddit. Although he is destroyed by his opponent in no time, he finds that the new arena is absolutely hilarious and fun.
Other users also see this as a good sign. The user Metal_Sign says under his post on Reddit: You know it’s good when someone posts with that title and the clip shows him getting destroyed.
Many other players also seem to be excited about the new update. The user Kazoorion posts a meme on Reddit in line with the update’s release, showing how Palworld players throw away their old Pals like toys, as there are now some new Pals. With over 500 upvotes, it seems many players agree with him.
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Are there any negative voices regarding the new update? So far, there isn’t much negative feedback about the new update, and overall, it seems to be well received by players. However, what can be found are some posts about bugs that the new update seems to have brought with it.
The user Minecrafthungary shares a screenshot on Reddit showing that the world is bugged for him. The annoying thing is that he is in the water at the time, has little stamina left, and seems to have no way to reach land before he dies.
He doesn’t seem to be alone with this problem. The user PseudoNym52 responds to him, saying that this is exactly why he set it up so that he doesn’t lose anything from his inventory upon death.
Palworld was very successful shortly after its release but soon faced significant losses in player numbers. Although player numbers have rebounded due to the new update, they are not comparable to the numbers directly after the release. You can read here why the community manager asks not to discuss player numbers: Palworld asks players to ignore a discussion about Steam that makes them look bad
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The streamer Timothy Betar (34) is known as TimTheTatman. His rise began in 2018 when he became famous on Twitch in Ninja’s circle with Fortnite. In 2021, he switched to YouTube and was seen there repeatedly with DrDisrespect. What is happening there now is quite affecting the bear-like streamer.
Who is TimTheTatman?
TimTheTatman became known as “the slap man” by Ninja in 2018, the good-natured, somewhat clueless “dad” who follows along with the hyper Ninja and is repeatedly yelled at and the target of a rage fit when he is supposedly incompetent or in some way too slow.
People loved watching the good-natured man suffer under the tyranny of the Red Bull-drinking smurf. You could easily identify with him when he was taken out by much younger hotheads in a CoD tournament and helplessly cried: “I’m a 30-year-old dad who’s going bald!”
For years, he was the main character and TimTheTatman a side character in his story:
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Through Fortnite to the largest streamer on Twitch – Who is Ninja and what is he doing today?
TimTheTatman appears distraught as he distances himself from DrDisrespect
This is what he says about DrDisrespect: Earlier on Twitch and later on YouTube, TimTheTatman liked to play with DrDisrespect and repeatedly suffered under his jokes and gags. The Ninja dynamic continued here as well:
DrDisrespect played the tough, competent pro
TimTheTatman the somewhat slower average guy who had to take the jabs
But both streamers were apparently good friends.
When the allegations against DrDisrespect became known and the Doc admitted to what he did, TimTheTatman was apparently hit hard.
In a Twitter clip, you can see him distraught and serious as he says he can no longer support DrDisrespect, his longtime friend. You can see him struggling with himself and how difficult it is for him:
In the end, I have to say: What he said about writing to a minor, which sometimes bordered on the inappropriate… if he knew she was a minor and these messages existed, then I cannot support that.
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TimTheTatman thanks fans for their responses to his message
This is how he reacted when he returned live: It has been about a week since this message went live. TimTheTatman streamed again on YouTube after a break and spoke about the topic again.
In the current stream, he still seemed touched but noticeably more composed. He said it had been an absolutely insane week. The world is full of negativity.
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He thanks for the many positive messages that reached him on the matter.
In all the trouble and excitement surrounding such a sensitive topic, TimTheTatman offers once again an oasis of comfort where people like each other. That has always been his role in the gaming world. The incident that concerns so many in the streaming world had some open questions that could still be clarified: A new report answers 5 previously open questions about DrDisrespect’s Twitch ban
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The streamer Tyler “Trainwreckstv” Niknam (33) is a successful streamer, previously on Twitch, now on Kick. He is now criticizing streamers: many of them are fraudsters who artificially inflate their viewer counts using view bots. Especially Twitch is the problem.
This is what Trainwreck says: Trainwreck responds to a post from Kick’s official account about how much money people are making on Kick, somewhat annoyed (via X):
Additional money is good, but we need to take better care of the people who cheat for attention by positioning themselves at the top of every category or area.
We live in a time where view botters are rewarded and legitimate, hard-working streamers are left out.
Trainwreck was a leading gambling streamer before Twitch restricted gambling – the German streamer Tanzverbot hates gambling.
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Twitch streamer Tanzverbot talks about his difficult past, still regrets his lack of education
View botters cheat their way to unfair visibility advantages
What does he mean by that? Trainwreck has the following logic:
Those searching for new streamers on Kick or Twitch are primarily shown people who already have many viewers. They are therefore the most visible on lists of streamers.
Those who cheat using view bots as “artificial viewers” won’t earn money with them directly, but will be at the top of the lists, giving them advantages over streamers who do not use view bots.
Of course, the implication in his accusation also suggests: Those who inflate their numbers are also more attractive for direct advertising bookings.
99% of the people in the top 100 are cheating
Who exactly does he have in mind? According to Trainwreck, the botting primarily originates from Twitch – the “monopolist” is the problem and must also solve it.
According to Trainwreck, practically everyone is cheating – except for himself, of course, and “maybe 5 others”.
Otherwise, everyone would be cheating. He believes that in the top 100 and with the new wave of streamers, 99% are such cheaters.
He has particularly targeted members of the “FaZe” clan.
This is how Kick reacts: The platform fully agrees with Trainwreck: View botting is indeed a problem that every streaming platform struggles with. They want to work on it.
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How to recognize view bots? Generally, it is said that streamers who have many viewers but very low activity in chat are suspicious.
The view bots don’t necessarily have to originate from the streamer. It could also be the case that they have fans who take “their streamer or streamer” a bit too seriously and provide bots. Or, in a more sinister way, someone might even try to harm streamers this way.
The Lord of the Rings is one of the most important film trilogies of all time. The films were successful not only with critics and fans but also at the box office. Sean Connery could have been involved, but he declined.
Who is Sean Connery?
His probably biggest role was that of James Bond
In 7 James Bond films, he played the agent
Other well-known films with him include In the Name of the Rose, Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade, and Highlander
He worked as an actor from 1954 to 2003
In 2020, the actor passed away at the age of 90
He could have also added The Lord of the Rings to his filmography, but he declined the role, although he read the script and would have had an incredible deal.
A trailer for The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring can be found here:
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Epic Trailer for The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship
Sean Connery as Gandalf
As The Independent reports, Sean Connery declined the role of Gandalf. Mark Ordesky, the executive producer, described that they made an offer to Connery, but he declined.
We made Connery an offer, but he declined. We received a response years later, but apparently, he read the material and just didn’t feel it.
Mark Ordesky on the Gandalf casting (Source: The Independent)
Sean Connery read the script, but the role did not seem to fit him. Later he commented on it, as The New Zealand Herald reports. He said he had seen the books and the films, but he still did not feel it. Ultimately, it went to Ian McKellen, although another actor was also approached.
How much would he have received for the role? In addition to the fee of 30 million dollars, roughly 28 million euros, he would have even received a 15% profit share from the box office earnings. That would have paid off since the films grossed 2.9 billion dollars, approximately 2.7 billion euros. Thus, Connery would have earned 450 million dollars, around 420 million euros, just from that.
In which film did Connery act instead? Instead of The Lord of the Rings, Connery acted in the comic adaptation The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen. The film was a failure with critics and fans. Looking at the rating on Metacritic, the film has a critic score of 30 and a user score of 5.8.
A horror game based on the film franchise “A Quiet Place,” which started in 2018, is set to be released this year. The game follows the same premise, but your character is in a bad situation right from the start.
In A Quiet Place, Earth has been taken over by murderous aliens that are attracted to sound and wipe out anything in their path. The last survivors on Earth must live in total silence if they want to continue surviving.
A new horror game throws you into this world and follows the fate of a young student from the first day of the invasion.
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A Quiet Place could be a must-see for all horror fans
When will the game be released? There is no exact release date yet. However, the game titled “A Quiet Place: The Road Ahead” is scheduled for 2024 and will be released on PC (via Steam), PS5, and Xbox.
What to expect? The first trailer was released two weeks ago and provided just a glimpse of the world and gameplay of the new horror game. It looks quite promising and is definitely a game that horror fans should keep an eye on.
The game is played from a first-person perspective and is intended to be a pure single-player adventure. The first impressions of the gameplay and atmosphere remind many players of horror games based on movies from the 2000s.
The gameplay promises that you will engage in many quiet, slow, and deliberate actions as you explore the world. However, at some points, you will also have to fight against the monsters, confronting them with firearms, for instance. The gameplay mechanics are somewhat reminiscent of Alien: Isolation.
A new trailer on YouTube reveals details about the story. Even though the game is set in the world of the films, it follows a new fate. It tells the story of a young student and her partner, who apparently witness the beginning of the invasion during a cozy barbecue at a lakeside house.
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You will take on the role of the student Alex and try to survive in this new world. Right from the start, you face a challenge. Alex is asthmatic, and in a world where survival means being quiet, this can quickly become dangerous.
As the story trailer shows, you will also become pregnant during the game. This will bring certain challenges in this world that won’t always make life easier for you as a player. The director of “A Quiet Place” aimed to prove that he can do more than just horror in May with a completely different film: Director of “A Quiet Place” lets “Deadpool” play with imaginary friends in his new film
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