In recent years, many films have flopped that one would not have expected. For a sci-fi film with three big actors and a large budget, the Corona period is the reason why hardly anyone knows the film.
Editorial Note: In the original version of the article, it was unclear when the Corona pandemic was. The description of it has been changed.
Which film is it about? The film in question is called Chaos Walking and was released in 2021. In the film, the world has become a dystopia where there are no women anymore. Furthermore, every living being has the ability to hear the thoughts of others.
The film has everything that could have made it successful. With Tom Holland, Daisy Ridley, and Mads Mikkelsen, there are three names known from major productions. The director, Doug Liman, also directed Edge of Tomorrow. A film that may even get a sequel.
The budget of the film was, according to The Numbers, 100 million US dollars. Despite the promising aspects, the film was a total flop and grossed only 27 million dollars. That is a gigantic flop.
You can find the trailer for the film here:
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Chaos Walking – Trailer for the sci-fi movie with Tom Holland and Daisy Ridley
Corona got in the way
Why did the film flop so colossally? The short answer to the question is: Corona. The film was shot in 2017, but due to major issues during the test screenings, scenes had to be re-shot. Due to the other projects of the actors, the film was then further delayed.
This naturally also led to a higher budget. In 2019, the film was finally set to hit theaters, but that date was also postponed. The next date was then 2020, right in the middle of the Corona pandemic, which further delayed the film as cinemas were closed in large parts of the world. (via Deadline)
Ultimately, the film was released in American cinemas in 2021. In other parts of the world, such as France and Germany, there was never a theatrical release, only on DVD or on streamers. For us, the film was released directly on Sky Cinema, for example.
This is also one of the reasons why the revenue is so low, as there was no proper worldwide release in theaters. There are no figures for the streamers and DVD sales, but the numbers probably wouldn’t be significantly better.
How was the film received by critics and fans? Looking at the data on Rotten Tomatoes, one sees modest results. With critics, the film only scores 21 %. At least the user score looks better, with the film achieving 71 %.
In Tarisland, the developers have repeatedly spoken up in recent days to address current issues and report on new events. They are now warning players about destroying one particular item.
What kind of item is it? The developers of Tarisland have spoken out. In a post on their own Discord server, they warn players not to destroy colorful jewels.
The colorful jewels are special gems in the game that you can socket into your equipment to improve two attributes of your character, rather than just one attribute with the solid-colored jewels.
Why should one even destroy the jewels? The colorful jewels are a good way to enhance your character’s attributes, but they have a drawback. You can only have one of each type of jewel in your equipment.
If you slot two identical colorful jewels into your equipment, one of them will be deactivated. This mechanic is hardly described in the game and has already caused frustration for some players. However, the developers now want to help.
Here you can see the trailer for Tarisland:
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Tarisland: Trailer for the global launch shows cinematic class action
Developers promise help if you still have your jewels
What do the developers promise? The developer team of Tarisland writes on Discord that they understand that players were not aware of the system and promise a solution.
While the system itself will not be changed, players who still have duplicates of their colorful jewels should not destroy them. The team will address this issue as soon as possible. How they intend to solve the problem specifically is still unknown.
Do the developers also comment on other issues? Yes, the developers also address other problems in their post. An issue with the quest “Disaster Aid” has been resolved. Additionally, players who were missing talent points should receive them back via in-game mail.
There, the developers also write that fixing the problem took longer because there were delays in finding the error. However, all players should have received their talent points by now.
As an apology for all the problems, all players, regardless of whether they were affected or not, will receive 300 time travel tokens, which they can use in the shop to purchase cosmetic items or enhancement materials. You can also obtain further free items through codes in Tarisland: All Tarisland codes you can redeem in July 2024
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One of the most popular mangas is getting an anime eight years after its debut. Witch Hat Academy is set to be released in 2025 and will then be available on the streaming service Crunchyroll.
What is the anime about? The anime adaptation of Witch Hat Atelier will refer to the manga source material. Therefore, we can already guess what the series will be about:
The protagonist Coco wants to become a witch. However, only those who are born with magical talent can become witches. Coco does not belong to that group.
One day she meets the wizard Qifrey, who takes her in as his apprentice. He teaches her that spells can also be cast using runes and magical ink.
The dark witch circle is interested in Coco. Their goal is to revive the free use of magic, which has been banned due to past atrocities committed with it.
Coco must therefore cope with both the dark conspiracy and her newly acquired magical knowledge at the same time. The manga of Witch Hat Atelier is still ongoing, which means the story is not yet complete.
In the first trailer, you can get an idea of what kind of anime awaits you:
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Witch Hat Atelier – The First Trailer for the Fantasy Anime
Witch Hat Atelier is among the most popular fantasy mangas
What can be seen in the trailer? The trailer shows Coco’s beginnings and how she meets the wizard Wifrey. The art style is detailed, and the anime uses bright colors. The spells are depicted with beautiful effects. It’s no wonder that the trailer is well-received by reddit fans.
Many users feel that the trailer looks great. Director Ayumu Watanabe is noted to be phenomenal, which gives fans confidence in the work. However, they hope that the anime will not turn out to be a disaster like Zom100, as the last episodes were released months later than the rest of the anime.
Why should you watch Witch Hat Atelier? The manga for the fantasy anime is currently ranked 25th among the best fantasy mangas. On MyAnimeList, it is rated 8.61/10 based on 89,136 votes, placing it just behind other fantasy hits such as:
Additionally, you may find the music in the anime familiar. The soundtrack is composed by none other than Yuka Kitamura, who was the lead composer for the soundtracks of Elden Ring and Dark Souls 3.
Shakes & Fidget – The Game is a classic, especially in Germany. However, the latest update has caused the community to take to the barricades.
Many probably still know Shakes & Fidget from the comics. However, the parody cartoons also served as the basis for a game that has now existed for 16 years. New servers are still regularly going online. But now the developers have implemented the first huge graphic and design update – and suddenly everything is different.
We’ve introduced you to MMORPGs for PvE fans here:
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3 MMORPGs for PvE fans
What kind of game is this? “Shakes & Fidget – The Game” is a browser game in which you, similar to an MMORPG, create your own character, level them up, and improve them further through equipment and quests. As you level up and join guilds, you unlock additional game modes – such as a pet collection, your own fortress with numerous buildings, or even Legendary Dungeons.
The game parodies, just like the underlying webcomic, the customs in MMORPGs and pop culture. Whether it’s World of Warcraft, Game of Thrones, or Sailor Moon – everything in Shakes & Fidget is lovingly pulled through the cocoa.
Even if browser games are still a closed book for many – many have already tried the “Shakes & Fidget” game. In 2010, shortly after its release, the game was even chosen as the “Game of the Year” in the category “Best Browser Game” by GameStar.
Shakes & Fidget is also available on Steam and mobile devices. Especially on Steam, the game previously had fantastic ratings of 94% positive – since the update, however, there has been a flood of negative reviews.
The new menu is not well received by many – too many things, too many necessary clicks.
What has changed now? A few days ago, the new update to version 22 was released and brought the “largest game update ever” in over 15 years. The patch not only revamped the design of the game, but also adjusted many mechanics.
The game’s “city” has a completely new design and all places and characters now have a fixed position in the game world.
The quest system has been completely replaced by expeditions that present players with “multiple choice” tasks.
A new vacation mode allows the character to “continue playing” without any intervention while, for example, you cannot be at the PC for a while (like during a vacation).
All items in the menu have been completely rearranged and grouped into different categories.
Each screen now has an optional “info screen” that explains details about game mechanics more precisely.
This is how the community reacts: Although it is the largest update to date, it is not well received by the community at all. On YouTube, the video presenting the new patch has extremely poor ratings. Only about 20% give a “thumbs up” – the rest is dissatisfied (as of: 05.07.2024, 11:15 AM). This is also reflected in the comments under the YouTube video:
“The update is terrible. The new UI is so uncomfortable. You need double the clicks to do the same things you did before. […] We already have 2 in the guild who have quit, and honestly, I have little desire to click through so many menus every day. This is really a step backwards.” – Oliver-eo2xz
“How to destroy the game with just one update.” – Spielestyler
Especially the vacation mode is causing a lot of trouble. Because activating it costs 75 mushrooms per day, the game’s “premium currency”. This amounts to, depending on the purchase option, between €2.50 and €7.50 per day – which is either really expensive or quickly depletes the mushrooms that have been saved for a long time:
“75 mushrooms for a day!!! Such expensive holidays can only be afforded by the Emirs of Qatar! Haha” – tuktuk5606
The menu navigation is also criticized. Many things now require more clicks to perform the same actions. This contributes to even greater discontent, especially in a game that relies on nostalgia:
“The whole game is completely based on nostalgia. You have now lost a player from 2009.” – Pingpong5779
Positive comments are virtually non-existent under the video.
The result seems to be obvious: The update has ruined a game for many veterans that some of them have been with since childhood. This is reminiscent of the debacle of “WoW: Cataclysm,” which destroyed the “old world” – replaced by something new that may be liked someday but is currently viewed critically and negatively.
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After 5 months in full release, Last Epoch is planning its first major update. Patch 1.1 introduces some new features and makes improvements to what is already in the game – much to the delight of the players. This includes the Loot Filter, a feature that fans of Diablo 4 have demanded since its release.
What is this feature?
Loot Filters allow you to filter the loot you find in Last Epoch. The same amount of loot drops, but you will only see on the ground what corresponds to the filter.
The Loot Filter is so good that it receives praise from all sides. However, the many options can quickly overwhelm, which is why casual players tend to opt for pre-made filters. For example, the expert Raxxanterax has created an “ultimate loot filter” for everything.
This is what Last Epoch is changing: With Patch 1.1, the developers are introducing the first major update. Part of this update includes an improvement to the Loot Filter. In the official blog post, the developers explain what will be possible in the future:
You can add multiple conditions to a rule, for example: Show boots only if they have Movement Speed at Tier 6 or higher and Dexterity, Strength, or Intelligence at least at Tier 5.
Affixes that are not compatible with the item can be hidden directly in the filter.
There are new filter options, such as for legendary potential and Weaver’s Will, both important aspects for the extensive crafting system.
In the post, the developers show further changes to existing features. There will be changes to the classes, the monoliths will become a bit clearer, and the leaderboard will now show who has reached level 100 and how fast.
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With patch 1.1, Last Epoch brings new bosses, factions, and more
Last Epoch Patch 1.1 – What’s improving
For the blessings that you collect in the endgame, the patch introduces an NPC that stores them for you. This makes it easier to swap them out without losing progress during the change, and new characters get access to the minimal versions of unlocked blessings.
A somewhat larger change will be made to the guild system of Last Epoch. Both the Circle of Fate and the Trader’s Guild will receive completely new effects in the various ranks and additional ranks.
In the comments on the forum and on Reddit, players especially praise the changes to “Quality of Life” features such as the Loot Filter and the blessings. However, the complete patch notes for the update are still missing. The update is set to be released on July 9.
A player reports that his gaming PC has been unusable for four days. Suddenly, however, the system starts again. Thanks to an error message at startup, it quickly becomes clear where the problem lies.
A player reports on reddit that his gaming PC has been unresponsive for four days and was no longer usable.
However, after several days and attempts, his computer starts again. But instead of the familiar environment of an operating system, he sees a strange display with numerous error messages. And thanks to the error message, it quickly becomes clear that the problem with his computer must be related to faulty memory.
Faulty Memory Causes Problems
What was the problem? Either the memory (RAM) or the slot on the motherboard is defective. The error messages the player receives when starting his computer indicate this: Several Alarm alerts suggest a Memory Failure, meaning a RAM error.
A defective memory typically prevents the computer from starting properly or from booting at all.
What can the user do? Since the problem apparently arises from the memory or the slot, he can do the following:
He must remove all installed memory and install each RAM stick one by one. This way, he can find out which module is faulty.
During testing, he must test each slot on the motherboard individually. It could be that it is not the memory, but the slot on the motherboard that is damaged.
If a memory module is defective, the player needs to replace the RAM. Ideally, he buys a matching set, as a set usually works better together than mixing different manufacturers and modules.
If the problem persists with new RAM, it is recommended to reset the CMOS/BIOS to clear potential errors in the memory. This is typically done by removing and reinserting the battery on the motherboard for several minutes.
If a slot is defective, the user either has to replace the motherboard or try to avoid using that slot. This is annoying and more of a workaround if the motherboard has four slots but only two are needed.
The costs for a replacement or exchange will then vary accordingly: New memory is usually cheaper than having to replace a motherboard.
Grym is one of the first bosses you can encounter in Baldur’s Gate 3 and he directly has a real boss mechanic like from an MMO. The boss can be quite tough, but can be easily dealt with using various techniques – if you know them.
The boss has some pretty nasty mechanics: As a living armor, he is inherently immune to most spells and effects. Additionally, he has strong resistances to most types of damage.
The plan is to melt his armor with lava – which will also kill you – and then beat him with a forge hammer – which will also kill you… You need good timing and perfect positioning for the fight.
That’s why Grym is considered an “easier” boss: The actual mechanic was probably not understood or utilized by most players on their first attempt. In fact, some even claim: The fight is much easier when played incorrectly.
Since the boss appears so early in the game and the tips spread quickly, Grym is considered by veterans, especially, as a freeloot boss that can do nothing. This has become a downfall for new players.
The user Infinite_jess on Reddit complains: “You guys said the boss is easy peasy, what the hell!” The player writes that he specifically brought spells with Gale and his main character to deal with the Mephits.
In the end, that wasn’t enough: Grym simply rolled over him and only Shadowheart was left standing at the top of the stairs with a Hill Giant Strength potion in hand, throwing items at the boss until he died. Ultimately, he had to retreat, revive the group, and start again.
Problems in Baldur’s Gate 3? Here are five helpful tips:
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5 helpful tips for Baldur’s Gate 3
“He’s easy to cheese – You’re not cheesing”
In the comments, Infinite_jess is directly pointed out to the mistake. Grym is easy when you exploit mechanics – that’s exactly what didn’t happen here. The user 13Urdt35 explains:
Tip: You can shoot the lava lever. For all who want to know the exact cheese: You can lower the platform and do everything EXCEPT activate the lava lever. Then quickly travel back. Hold someone up at the top of the stairs, then shoot the lever. Grym spawns but has no way to reach you.
You can use things like Horrific Beam or Recurring Spike to take him out completely risk-free. If you want to be 110% sure, hide when the Mephits spawn until Grym has taken care of them for you.
Exactly this approach seems to have been unknown to many players. One user responds: “Why am I only finding this out now?! […] I spent 5 hours on the fight before I won…”
There are other tips that probably weren’t very well known, such as “Heating metal” working just like lava. But the easiest way is still to give Lae’zel and Karlach a big hammer and just smash Grym to bits. It generally helps to think a little during the fight: Players in Baldur’s Gate 3: “I hated the fight until I stopped acting like a caveman”
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Steven Spielberg is one of the most important directors of all time and a pioneer of blockbuster cinema. In the late 90s he warned actor Antonio Banderas that cinema would change significantly, and we see that nowadays in every blockbuster.
Who is Steven Spielberg? Steven Spielberg is one of the most important directors and personalities in cinema, especially in the blockbuster field. He has not only made spectacular films like Jaws, E.T., or Jurassic Park, but also historically relevant films like The Color Purple or Schindler’s List.
He was also present when cinema changed dramatically in the late 90s. The CGI technology was on the rise, and the director warned actor Antonio Banderas about the big change.
In the film The Mask of Zorro from 1998, Antonio Banderas played the lead role. Directed by Martin Campbell, and Steven Spielberg was involved in production. As Banderas revealed in an interview with Yahoo, Spielberg warned the actor during the production of the film and praised him for the film.
Steven Spielberg once said to me while we were filming: ‘This will probably be one of the last westerns shot the way westerns used to be made, with real scenes, real horses, where everything is real, sword fights, no CGI.’
Antonio Banderas about a conversation with Steven Spielberg (Source: Yahoo)
He told Banderas that times would change and very quickly. Banderas should be proud of the film he participated in.
For Banderas, the film was definitely worthwhile. It was internationally very successful and made the actor known outside of Europe. Before the film, he mainly starred in European films. Most recently, he could be seen in Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny or heard in Puss in Boots: The Last Wish.
Was CGI the downfall of cinema? No, probably not. What can be said is that CGI is used in almost every major film. Even scenes with practical effects use CGI, and Spielberg also used many computer effects in films like Ready Player One.
In Tarisland, there are nine different classes with two specializations each, which can also be played in various ways. To make it easier for you to choose a simple build, we present our best builds for beginners. Our choice falls on the Warrior “Angry” Build and the Ranger “Hunting” Build.
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Update: We updated this article on July 5, 2024. We adjusted the builds according to the current patch.
What are these builds? We looked at which build for melee fighters and which build for ranged fighters is the simplest for all classes. The most important factor in our selection was a straightforward resource generation, so beginners wouldn’t struggle in combat.
In our assessment, we decided to exclude healers and tanks because they require advanced knowledge of MMORPG mechanics, which is not aimed at beginners.
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Tarisland: Trailer for the global launch shows cinematic class action
Warrior Angry Build – As easy as no other melee class
Thanks to its simple resource system, the Warrior is probably the easiest class in the melee category. The powerful AOE ability allows the class to breeze through the leveling phase, and its Berserker Blades provides good burst damage.
The most important attributes for our Warrior Build are Combo and Cooldown. However, to make the Warrior Build in Tarisland truly simple, there are a few key points to consider.
This is how the Warrior Build works best as a beginner build
For the Warrior in the “Angry” specialization to deal good damage, you should use the ability “Berserker Blades” as often as possible. Although it has a longer cooldown, it deals a lot of damage. The ability can have two charges.
To avoid waiting too long for the ability, you gain an additional charge of “Berserker Blades” for every ten Anger you generate.
You generate Anger with the abilities “Cross Slash” and “Final Blow”, which are located on the standard bindings of keys 1 and 2.
To further increase the damage of your main damage source “Berserker Blades”, you can also achieve the status Rage. However, this requires some skill points.
These talent points are needed by the Warrior with the “Angry” Build
To enable your Warrior to deal the best damage as simply as possible, we recommend a “Rage” Build for the “Angry” Warrior. The following talent points from the talent tree are important:
Rage – Every time Anger is full, you gain Rage, which enhances your “Berserker Blades”.
Berserker Strike – The ability “Armor Penetration” grants you Rage immediately, giving you a good burst at the beginning of the fight.
Rage+ – Grants you a damage bonus when you have the “Rage” status.
Berserker Blades Assault and Berserker Blades + – Increase the duration and damage of Berserker Blades.
The most important talents of the Angry Warrior.
Once you reach the maximum level of 40, you should also invest your talent points in the skills Rage Spread and Frenzy. According to the current patch, these buffs only affect you and not your teammates anymore, nevertheless, these talents are worth it.
You can allocate the remaining talent points as you wish; our recommendation is to enhance the abilities “Cross Slash” and “Final Blow”, as you will frequently use these to generate Anger.
Ranger Hunting Build – Stand still and deal damage
The Ranger class is perfect for beginners who want to completely ignore the resource system, thanks to the Hunting Build. The Ranger prefers to move as little as possible during fights, which also plays into the favor of the beginner build.
A good burst and simply pressing the glowing abilities characterize the build. The most important attributes of the Ranger class are Crit and Cooldown.
This is how the Ranger Build works best as a beginner build
The most important point right from the start: The Ranger class with the “Hunting” build wants to move as little as possible. The longer you stand still, the higher your damage. If you need to move, it’s best to use your “Jump” ability, as this won’t reset your stability.
The current patch has made our build even stronger. If you have to move now, it costs less stability than before. This makes it even better for beginners.
To deal a lot of damage with the “Hunting” build, you should cast the abilities “Quick Shot” and “Bushwacker Shot” as often as possible when your stability is at maximum.
To increase your stability, you should ideally not move at all. Start your fight with “Corrosion Arrow” and “Quick Shot.” As long as you have full stability, you just need to keep all abilities on cooldown except for “Scatter Shot”.
These talent points are needed by the Ranger class for the Hunting Build
To enable your Ranger to also deal the necessary damage while remaining simple, we recommend a build based on the “Quick Shot” ability.
Quick Shot + – Increases the damage of “Quick Shot” and “Bushwacker Shot”
Stable Shot – The ability “Corrosion Arrow” brings your stability immediately to maximum, which is good for the start of the fight and increases critical damage.
Explosive Arrow – Increases the damage of “Bushwacker Shot”
Final Arrow – Massive damage bonus against low health targets
Bushwacker Shot + – More damage and crit for “Bushwacker Shot”
The most important talents for the Hunting Build.
Once you reach the maximum level of 40, you should take the talent Extreme Magnification Lens, which increases your damage even further.
You can distribute the remaining talent points in the talent tree as you wish. We recommend prioritizing the abilities “Stable Shot”, “Bushwacker Shot”, and “Quick Shot”. If you come from World of Warcraft and are no longer a beginner, we might have the perfect class for you to really get started in the new MMORPG Tarisland: This is the perfect class if you want to start Tarisland as a WoW player
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Tomorrow, the Water Paradise event starts in Pokémon GO. We have compiled the contents you can expect here.
What kind of event is this? While the next local part of the GO Fest 2024 is taking place in New York, the Water Paradise event will be held for the rest of the world in Pokémon GO.
The event starts on Saturday, July 6, 2024, at 10:00 AM and runs until Tuesday, July 9, 2024, at 8:00 PM.
You can expect to encounter some Water Pokémon in the wild and by using incense. A brand new shiny Pokémon will also be part of the event.
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Heavenly teamwork in Pokémon GO – a new season begins
All Event Contents
Which Pokémon can you find in the wild? During the event, you can encounter the following Pokémon in the wild.
Seahorse*
StarU*
Wingull*
Krabby*
Clamperl*
Qwilfish*
Shroomish*
All Pokémon marked with a * can also be found as shiny.
Shroomish will be available for the first time as shiny during the event.
Which Pokémon can you find through incense? If you use incense during the event, you can additionally encounter the following Pokémon:
Horsea*
Lapras*
Finneon*
Qwilfish*
Once again, all Pokémon that can also appear as shiny are marked with a *.
What bonuses will there be in the event? There will be various bonuses active during the event, which include:
Pokémon that only appear through incense
Increased chance that Pokémon will appear through incense
Double experience points for catching Pokémon
Which Pokémon can you find in field research? There will also be field research during this event that rewards you with event Pokémon. You can find the following Pokémon here:
Krabby*
Clamperl*
Finneon*
Qwilfish*
Once again, all Pokémon marked with a * can also be found in shiny variants.
Collector Challenge: You can complete a collector challenge during the event. To successfully finish this, you need to collect event-related Pokémon.
Paid Timed Research: For $1.99 (approximately €2), you can also get a paid timed research for this event.
You have until the end of the event on Tuesday, July 9, 2024, at 8:00 PM to complete this.
Within the research, the following rewards await you:
Encounters with Shroomish
4 Lucky Eggs
2 Incense
20 Shroomish Candies
What do you think about the event? Are you interested in it? If so, what interests you the most about it? Feel free to share your opinion in the comments and exchange ideas with other trainers here. By the way, the big global GO Fest 2024 in Pokémon GO is coming up in less than 2 weeks.
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In Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero, there will be a mechanic that players of the Budokai-Tenkaichi series have feared. It drastically reduces the lifespan of your controllers – which can put a hole in your wallet when it comes to expensive DualSense, Xbox Wireless, or even more expensive controllers.
What mechanic is that? In the Budokai-Tenkaichi series, the Clash was part of a balanced combat round. The Clash occurred whenever both opponents executed an equally strong attack. The winner of the duel was determined by a special event:
The two attacks collide
A Quick-Time Event is triggered, where the joystick must be rotated quickly clockwise
The player who completes more rotations wins the situation and breaks through with their attack
The entire sequence is staged like in the anime. The two attacks collide, hold firm at first, and then the stronger attack breaks through. As Bandai Namco revealed in their Beginner’s Guide, this mechanic will also be present in Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero.
But this triggers sweat attacks in players. Because they now fear for their beloved controllers.
You can watch the new Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero in the following trailer:
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In Dragon Ball: Sparking! ZERO, you can expect a lot of characters
The Clashes in Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero could make players poor
What are players afraid of? From the Budokai-Tenkaichi days, many fans know that the Clashes can be tough on the joysticks. In many duels, it can happen that the lower ends of the joysticks lose material and can even break over time.
Because of this, many fans now think that they will lose their controllers due to the many Clashes. On X, players are now worried about:
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A user jokes that victory in the duels of Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero would only cost $85, as that is the price of the controllers. Another user asks other players to please take it slow during the Clashes, as the controllers are worth $70.
One person considers ordering 300 controllers from Temu. This is a shopping platform that offers, among other things, lower quality but cheaper goods. Another fan fears that their palms will bleed from the many Clashes.
Is the fear justified? The account of Sportskeeda Gaming shows what a controller might look like if used in too many Clashes. Many Budokai-Tenkaichi players have had joysticks break or become so worn that they were on the verge of breaking.
We can also confirm that there was significant wear. Material from the edge of the joysticks accumulated due to wear and made the joysticks dangerously thinner. Blisters on hands are also part of such duels.
Especially with the expensive Elite versions of controllers, it would be frustrating if players’ joysticks were to break. But there is a good alternative to avoid this problem: Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero allows you to choose between standard and classic controls.
If you are worried about your controllers, you do not have to use the classic controls from the Budokai-Tenkaichi days. Instead, you can switch to the Standard version, where you need to press buttons instead. This could benefit the lifespan of your controllers.
A Japanese trailer has now announced the new adaptation of a manga and anime from the 90s. MeinMMO presents the new series along with the trailer and what you can expect from it.
Which anime is it about? “Magic Knight Rayearth” is a manga and anime that tells the story of three high school girls, Hikaru, Umi, and Fuu. They are teleported to the magical world of Cephiro during a class trip, where they are supposed to be part of a legend.
The trailer for the latest adaptation shows images and scenes from the old manga and anime, giving at least a small taste of the new, modern style:
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Magic Knight Rayearth bekommt nach 30 Jahren eine neue Adaption
The story was first published in Japan in individual chapters in the Nakayoshi magazine by Kodansha and later released as a manga by the artist collective CLAMP, which is also responsible for titles such as “Cardcaptor Sakura”, “Chobits”, “xxxHolic”, and “Tsubasa: Reservoir Chronicle”.
The manga ran from 1993 to 1996 and was completed in six volumes. In Germany, it was also released in six volumes but published by Carlsen Manga. Currently, the German version is no longer available for purchase.
An anime adaptation based on the manga was produced in Japan and aired in two seasons from October 1994 to November 1995. The anime never aired in the German program, but Kazé released Rayearth here in 2003 in OV with subtitles. However, after Kazé was acquired by Crunchyroll, the anime can no longer be found on the platform.
When does the new adaptation start? Old and curious anime fans will have to wait a little longer for more information. So far, only the announcement has been made through the trailer. We still do not know when the new anime will start, where it will be broadcast, and in what format it will be released.
What is Rayearth about? After the three schoolgirls, who did not know each other before, are drawn into the magical world, they face a difficult task. A magician named Clef urges them to prevent the downfall of Cephiro.
The princess Emeraude has been kidnapped by the priest Zagato. She is the pillar of the world and sustains it through her prayers. Without her, the world would collapse. Hikaru, Umi, and Fuu receive elemental powers as “Magic Knights” and must prove themselves as a new group. They are assisted by a small creature named Mokona, which wants to help them find their so-called Machins. These are mecha-like battle robots that are supposed to help them defeat Zagato and his minions.
If you are currently seeing strange videos of cosplayers in knight armor or guys with fake beards, capes, and fishing nets on TikTok, you are not alone; thousands of others are experiencing the same. “Gnomes vs. Knights” is a new phenomenon on the platform and is turning into a huge event.
What’s happening on TikTok right now?
Since the end of June, more and more videos featuring gnomes and knights have been appearing, usually accompanied by the same slightly mystical song: “Misanthrop” by Blod Besvmelse.
The videos typically receive hundreds of thousands to millions of views and tens of thousands of likes within a few hours, rising in popularity accordingly. The biggest TikTok has even surpassed 80 million views.
By now, TikTok is not the only platform flooded with these clips; the strange videos are also being shared on X and other social media.
Where does the strange trend come from? At the end of June, the TikToker crawly_possessed posted an initial video of himself in a costume: crawling on his knees with a bright green cape, a pointed hat stuck to his head with tape, and a pink fishing net as a magic wand.
After some odd videos prior, Crawly reached millions of users with this clip, and the video went viral in no time. Here we explain the whole story behind the green internet wizard. Here you can see the clip that started it all:
In response to the clip, however, answers quickly came, including from people in knight armor who suddenly started hunting gnomes, making threats like: “Crawly, I will find you. The forest will not protect you.” (via TikTok) Some videos feature elaborate costumes, winged helmets, and burning swords (via TikTok).
The gnomes, however, did not take this lying down and responded – including warnings about the traps set by the knights or calls for resistance. By now, there are entire categories dedicated to Gnomes vs. Knights and events that are significantly larger than the meme.
Another TikTok hit that you might have heard about was a crazy Fortnite victory on a moving truck:
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Fortnite victory on a moving truck creates viral hit on TikTok – Here’s what it’s about
Funny clip evolves into a digital war with multiple factions
The “war” between gnomes and knights has now grown to the point where new factions have formed. In a clip, TikToker mason marshal explains the chaotic situations:
“We now have 2 sides, the gnomes and the knights. […] We see gnomes running through the forest with the music and falling into traps. We see knights hunting gnomes. The lore goes quite deep.
The gnomes explain that the knights are stealing their land, wizards are experimenting on them. Now there are these sides and other parties are joining in and participating. […] Gnomes have a few allies, that’s now official, I believe. Wyverns are on their side, and the mouse kingdom – although the mouse king is supposed to be on the knights’ side, there might be misinformation here. […]
Then you have the knights. The wizards seem to be bonding with the knights, but the new drama in the wizard community is that the wizard king has been murdered. So whoever killed the king will face the wizards. […] The knights also claim that dragons are on their side.”
The TikToker further explains that it now goes even deeper. Goblins, rangers, elves, and dwarves are supposedly also getting involved but have not yet decided on a side. Allegedly, a major gnome offensive is scheduled to start today, on July 4th – so expect even more content on your devices.
The fact that a single clip can spark such a series of events and engage so many people is likely something even Crawly didn’t expect; after all, it has brought the TikToker great fame. And the trend, at least for now, doesn’t harm anyone – unlike significantly more dangerous ideas circulating: Life-threatening TikTok trend: 14-year-old student dies from “One-Chip-Challenge”
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Some players of World of Warcraft can admire a new, massive statue. After the old one was destroyed in anger, there is now a new, golden version of it.
For Chinese players, it was quite a disaster when Blizzard and the Chinese partner NetEase could not negotiate a deal. For several months, most Blizzard games were unavailable in China, and many years of invested playtime appeared to be lost – especially the characters from World of Warcraft.
In anger, NetEase destroyed a large Orc weapon statue back then – only to now rebuild a gilded version of it.
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WoW: Trailer for the release date of The War Within
Why was the old statue demolished? This happened more or less in an angry reaction. When it became clear that Blizzard and NetEase could not come to an agreement regarding the contract extension for the games in China, NetEase was quite offended. So much so that they quickly hosted a livestream and destroyed the old statue on camera – and incidentally insulted Blizzard a bit.
Or, to put it briefly: the relationship was more than strained.
WoWhead has shown some pictures of the new statue:
Why is there now a new statue? After several months in which especially the Chinese Blizzard fans had to suffer because they could no longer access their beloved games and were also unsure whether their characters would ever be playable again, new negotiations took place. Blizzard has once again come to an agreement with NetEase, which has also led to Chinese players experiencing some special events in WoW.
Along with this came the unveiling of a new Blood Fury statue, which this time is shown in its Lightforged form. Some see it as a hint towards an upcoming plot in the story, as a “Lightforged Blood Fury” suggests that Yrel and the Mag’har Orcs from the alternative Draenor might reappear – but perhaps they simply chose the golden design because it looks really cool.
Would you also like to have a 15-meter axe in your front yard? Or would you rather wait for the Orc who is capable of holding this axe in hand? In any case, Chinese players can now use the time to level up quickly before The War Within – as some only need 30 minutes to get a character to level 70.
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Game of Thrones was the starting point for many actors to have a larger career. Some remained insignificant despite important roles. One of them is Jack Gleeson, who, despite a significant roledid not have a big career ahead of him.Now he returns to the genre for a fantasy Netflix series.
Who did Jack Gleeson portray? In Game of Thrones, Gleeson played Joffrey Baratheon. He probably belongs to one of the most hated characters in TV history. This is also due to his portrayal, which he nailed perfectly.
Despite the significant role, he lost interest in acting after Game of Thrones, as Unilad reports. After Game of Thrones, he took a break and only returned in 2020 for smaller roles. He appeared in two episodes of Sex Education and Out of Her Mind. In the film In the Land of Saints and Sinners, he acted alongside Liam Neeson. Now he is returning to the fantasy genre in the second season of the Netflix series Sandman.
Who does he play in Sandman? As Netflix announced, Gleeson is set to portray the character Puck. Puck is based on a fairy from Celtic and English mythology and is described as evil. He is said to be a dangerous trickster and has the ability of shapeshifting.
Whether viewers will find him more sympathetic than Joffrey in this description remains to be seen.
However, he is not the only new actor, also known from Game of Thrones, who will appear in season 2 of Sandman. Clive Russell will play Odin in the series, a character based on the god of the same name.
Clive Russell portrayed the character Brynden Tully in Game of Thrones, who first appears in season 3 of the series. Other characters appearing in season 2 of Sandman are listed here:
Ruairi O’Connor as Orpheus (appeared in Conjuring 3: The Devil Made Me Do It)
Idyna Moore as Wanda (appeared in Aquaman: Lost Kingdom)
Ann Skelly as Nuala (appeared in Vikings)
Douglas Booth as Cluracan (appeared in Pride and Prejudice and Zombies)
Freddie Fox as Loki (appears in House of the Dragon)
Laurence O’Fuarain as Thor (appeared in the series The Gentlemen)
With Season 4, the loot system in Diablo 4 has been revamped, and drops have overall improved since then. Many players are excited about their powerful items and show them off on Reddit.
The developers’ goal was for players to be able to enjoy loot drops more. And a look into the Diablo 4 subreddit shows currently: Players are indeed so happy with their drops that they are showing them off.
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Players share their joy over strong loot with like-minded individuals
What are players showing off? In the subreddit of Diablo 4, new posts appear every day where users present their latest drops and strongest items. For example, “OldManShifty” on Reddit shows off his legendary boots that he has improved with the 12 stages of “Completion”.
The boots have a bonus to dexterity and armor. Additionally, they have a whopping 48.6% increase in movement speed as a “major affix” – meaning an affix that is 1.5 times as strong. In the title of his post, he writes: “Every time I look at this, I get a dopamine rush.” In the comments, “bbressman2” noted that they should have been called “Boots of Blinding Speed.”
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In another Reddit post, “itsragingnight” showcases his two-handed sword. It has three “major affixes”: strength, maximum health, and critical hit damage. He writes: “A shout out to the Pit for this drop.”
And “Admirable-Spring3165” notes in the subreddit that the season may be “almost over”, but he is so happy to have found the Uber Unique Tyrael’s Might. Tyrael’s Might is one of the rarest items in the game. The unique chest piece can be equipped by all classes.
Sometimes items can save your day or even your whole week. For instance, “p0rkch0pexpress” writes in his Reddit post that he had a tough week, but “this guy” turned it around. He showcases the Unique “Robes of the Infinite”, which wizards can equip.
Why do players share this there? In the Diablo 4 subreddit, like-minded individuals simply meet. Some are happy for the strong drops; others may be a bit envious. But many share a passion for powerful loot and can “nerd out” together about it.
Many players farm certain uniques or Uber Uniques from bosses in Diablo 4 to get the most out of their builds. The Uber Uniques have fixed aspects and affixes and are the rarest items in Diablo 4. Therefore, those who want to find them need a good portion of luck. Some also invest a lot of time to farm them. But a player even found two Ubers in a short time – and a developer envies him for that.
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Sakura is a rather controversial character in the Anime Naruto, as many fans believe she was useless throughout the entire story. However, here we present 3 reasons why she was not as useless as claimed.
Who is Sakura Haruno? Since the beginning of the series, Sakura has been present. Like Sasuke and Naruto, she belongs to Team 7 and is trained by Kakashi at a young age. She is mainly known for her unbridled love for Sasuke.
At the beginning of the story, she is quite nasty towards Naruto, but over time she develops a good friendship with him. Besides chakra control, she also learns many medical jutsu from Tsunade. Despite her seemingly useful abilities, she is a controversial character among fans, and it is said that she has been useless. In this article, however, we show 3 reasons and situations in which Sakura could demonstrate her strength.
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1. In the Suna Arc, she accomplished a lot
Sakura heals Grandma Chiyo
At the beginning of Naruto Shippuden, Team 7 must travel to Sunagakure because Gaara has been defeated and kidnapped by 2 members of Akatsuki. The team consisting of Sakura, Naruto, and Kakashi is sent to rescue Gaara.
Upon arriving in Suna, Sakura saves the injured and poisoned Kankuro, who lost the fight against the puppet master Sasori. Thus, Sakura saved Kankuro’s life here.
In the same arc, Sakura fought alongside Grandma Chiyo against Sasori. One could argue that she only succeeded with Chiyo’s help, but it is also thanks to Sakura’s strength and training that the battle could be won.
2. As silly as it sounds: Medics are simply needed
Sakura in war
Through her training with Tsunade, Sakura gains extraordinary abilities in the medical field. Not only with Kankuro, but throughout the series, she shows how useful she can be as a medical ninja. Her combat skills also ensure she can defend herself when necessary on the battlefield.
Even in the great Ninja World War, she is an important factor in keeping the army and especially Naruto alive. She ensures multiple times that Naruto can continue fighting. For example, she heals Kakashi after his eye is removed. At one point, she has almost healed the entire battlefield.
To find Sasuke in the fight against Kaguya, she works together with Obito, whom she heals repeatedly during the search.
3. In Boruto, she is an important part of the village
Sakura in Boruto
Besides the fact that she has to raise Sarada alone because Sasuke is constantly on missions, she is an important part of the medical structure in Konoha. She is the head of the clinic and one of the top healers in the village. Similar to Tsunade back in the day, she also takes care of training future medical ninjas.
At the same time, she founded a clinic for children traumatized by the war after the war.
Why is she still so unpopular? The biggest criticism of Sakura lies in her approach to Sasuke. No matter what terrible things he has done, she has never given up her unconditional love. Some of her statements are often a big laugh as well. One example would be when she compares herself to Naruto and Sasuke in the war.
On paper, she was more useful than most ninjas from Konoha. Sure, she is also part of the main cast, but all her problems are more narrative critiques than critiques of her abilities. And no matter how much people downplay it, through her medical skills, she has saved several characters from death. Unfortunately, aside from Sasori, she never received a good fight: The 7 most legendary fights in Naruto
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A father helped his son to catch a monster in Pokémon GO and decided to use the Master Ball. The community has a clear opinion on this.
What is the Master Ball? Of all the balls in the world of Pokémon, the Master Ball is the rarest and most powerful. There have been only a few opportunities to obtain a Master Ball in Pokémon GO.
A father reports that he was supposed to help his son catch a rare Pokémon and used the Master Ball in the process. And the community has a clear opinion on whether it was worth it.
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Absolutely worth it
Which Pokémon is it about? As the father reports in his post on Reddit, he was raiding alongside his son. They defeated a Crypto-Raikou. While trying to catch the Pokémon, the father took his son’s phone after he had trouble catching the monster.
The father noticed that this Raikou has a very high CP. After checking the stats online, he found out that it is a so-called Hundo Pokémon.
A Hundo is a Pokémon that has the maximum IV values of 15/15/15.
Then the father decided to use his son’s Master Ball on the Crypto-Raikou. However, since the son actually wanted to save the Master Ball for the legendary Galar birds, the father felt guilty and asked the community if they think the use was justified.
What does the community say about it? The community clearly supports the father’s decision and says that the Master Ball was completely justified in this case. Some comments on this are:
Tell your son that you can trade a Galar bird at any time but not a Crypto Hundo. Congratulations, that’s a great catch!, says a trainer on Reddit
A top electric attacker! Absolutely worth it, adds another trainer on Reddit
100% the right decision. I would never use the Master Ball on a Galar bird. I would either save it or use it on a legendary Hundo. A legendary Crypto Hundo? Damn right., is another comment on Reddit
What do you think about it? Would you have used the Master Ball here as well? What have you used them for so far? Feel free to share your opinion in the comments and exchange ideas with other trainers here. If you want to know which events are coming in July 2024 in Pokémon GO, we have the right overview for you.
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The best counters against Shiny in 5-star raids in Pokémon GO. In this guide, we show you which attackers can easily defeat the legendary boss.
When does Shiny arrive? The Ultra Beast belongs to the Dark and Dragon types. You can find the Pokémon in raids during the Visit from the Ultra Dimension-event.
After the event, the global GO Fest 2024 will take place, where you can encounter Shiny in raids again.
We will show you the best attackers for the raids against Shiny so that you can be perfectly prepared for battle.
Shiny counters in the 5-star raid – Use these attackers
Mega-Gardevoir with Charm and Dazzling Gleam
Tapu Koko with Fairy Wind and Dazzling Gleam
Shadow Gardevoir with Charm and Dazzling Gleam
Shadow Granbull with Charm and Play Rough
Xerneas with Geokinesis and Moonblast
Mega-Rayquaza with Dragon Tail and Outrage
Mega-Alakazam with Counter and Dazzling Gleam
Gardevoir with Charm and Dazzling Gleam
Tapu Bulu with Quick Attack and Nature’s Wrath
Togekiss with Charm and Dazzling Gleam
Tapu Lele with Astonish and Nature’s Wrath
Mega-Gallade with Charm and Close Combat
Shadow Donphan with Charm and Play Rough
Voltchian with Thunder Shock and Dazzling Gleam
Mega-Salamence with Dragon Tail and Outrage
Zacian (Heroic Warrior) with Quick Attack and Play Rough
Primarina with Charm and Moonblast
Tapu Fini with Seed Bomb and Nature’s Wrath
Granbull with Charm and Play Rough
Florges with Charm and Dazzling Gleam
Weaknesses of Shiny: The Pokémon is of the Dark and Dragon types and is thus weak against Fairy, Fighting, Bug, Ice, and Dragon. Focus on Fairy-type attacks in the raid, as Shiny has double weakness against these attacks.
Is there a Shiny Shiny? Yes, the shiny form of Shiny is active in Pokémon GO and can be caught by you.
How many trainers are needed? If you have the top counter Pokémon and have reached a fairly high level (40+) in Pokémon GO, you can fight Shiny alone or in pairs. With lower levels but strong counters, you should rely on more trainers. To optimally prepare for the raids against Shiny, you can refer to our tips for organizing raid teams.
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YouTuber Darren “IShowSpeed” Watkins Jr. (19) is extremely popular among young people on YouTube, even in countries like Norway. The excitable streamer painfully realized that fans in the cool north can get very excited very quickly.
Who is IShowSpeed?
The phenomenon of IShowSpeed is hard to grasp for anyone over 25: He is a YouTuber, rapper, and gamer who is primarily into soccer and Cristiano Ronaldo. He seems to trigger excitement and feelings in young people that are almost animalistic.
IShowSpeed has some strange habits: He does flips on a whim or barks at 6-year-olds and dogs. He became known on YouTube for constantly acting as if he is totally electrified. He is not shy about obvious fake setups either.
In any case, IShowSpeed is hugely popular among young people, which he painfully had to realize:
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He barks at 6-year-olds and sets his room on fire – Who is IShowSpeed?
IShowSpeed heats things up in Oslo
This was the situation: IShowSpeed, a huge soccer fan, is currently traveling around Europe during the European Championship. In Germany, he caused a rush of people at a döner stand and then confusion when he got behind the wheel of a car.
His latest excursion took him to Oslo, Norway. He stood on the balcony of a souvenir shop and got the fans to chant “Siuu,” the battle cry of his idol Cristiano Ronaldo.
In true IShowSpeed fashion, he can’t even get a coffee without drama, injuring his ankle while celebrating himself, theatrically lamenting that it was broken and how much it hurt.
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What went wrong? IShowSpeed had fired up the crowd of fans so much that they besieged him on the short walk from the souvenir shop to a waiting car, going wild and jumping on him.
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This is what the streamer says: He claims his ankle is broken, that his hair was pulled out, and that water was splashed on him. One person even performed a “WWE Rey Mysterio” move and jumped on his car.
He swears it was the worst day of his life. He could hardly breathe.
For IShowSpeed, it’s clear: he is never going back to shitty Norway.
