The anime MMORPG Blue Protocol had a tough start in Asia – This is how it should run better for us

Karsten Scholz Karsten Scholz Reading time 3 minutes

Weakly started in Japan and postponed for Korea: In the Asian region, Blue Protocol is currently struggling with problems. How Bandai Namco plans to turn things around has been revealed by the developers in a three-hour long stream.

What is the current status of Blue Protocol? The anime MMORPG from Bandai Namco was originally supposed to be released in 2023 in the West for Steam, Xbox Series, and Playstation 5, with Amazon Games as the publisher. In May 2023, the western version was postponed to 2024. The Bandai Namco representatives stated that they want to release the MMORPG first in Japan.

The Japan launch took place in the summer of 2023, but the game fell short of expectations there. In May 2024, publisher Smilegate announced that they would put the planned launch in Korea for 2024 on hold for the time being. The German website has seen silence since November 2023.

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Blue Protocol: Gameplay Trailer

What are Bandai Namco’s plans? A few days ago, the developers of Blue Protocol addressed the community in a more than three-hour long stream to detail how they intend to turn things around positively (via YouTube). The key insights from the stream:

  • An update is expected to deliver new areas, a higher maximum level, fresh dungeons, and additional story content. In one of the then accessible regions, there is also to be a new capital that will serve as a hub.
  • A housing feature is planned for Blue Protocol, but no details are available yet.
  • Additional movement maneuvers for the different class actions are planned.
  • A new quality system will be introduced for weapons. The peacekeepers can drop in normal, rare, or legendary quality. Rare and legendary finds offer special passive bonuses (like some self-healing after a perfect dodge).
  • A new, very difficult endgame content named “God’s Battlefield” is coming, where players can earn the recipe for a special weapon skin.
  • For the existing dungeons, there will be another endgame variant with a high difficulty level and random variables, offering a slightly different gameplay experience.
  • New endgame content number 3 is called “Valiant Arena” and challenges heroes in an arena challenge against several boss enemies.
  • For the cities, there will be additional mini-games, such as a kind of hide and seek and a beach volleyball game.
  • A gacha-like system for cosmetic skins is to be implemented, but the participation tickets can only be earned in-game.
  • The season pass will receive comprehensive changes. It is expected to be cheaper, easier to master completely, and it will no longer be possible to earn the so-called “Battle-Imajin” through the paid season pass (these are souls of creatures that assist you in battle).
  • Speaking of “Battle-Imajin”: An awakened version is expected, through which you can temporarily summon powerful dragons.

With these points, Bandai addresses some of the most urgent issues facing the Japanese version of Blue Protocol. Furthermore, the developers promise many small adjustments (such as more emotes that can be used while sitting) and bug fixes for issues that have existed since the launch. However, there was no update regarding the release in the West.

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What do I need to know about Blue Protocol? At first glance, Blue Protocol may seem like a typical Asian MMORPG with a free-to-play model. However, the online action role-playing game places an unusually strong focus on story presentation and PvE challenges for solo players, small groups, and 30-player raids.

Additionally, the colorful cel-shading style makes Blue Protocol feel like an interactive anime. And if Alexander Leitsch is to be believed, who spent several hours watching the Japanese version last year, there is also much potential in terms of gameplay – I played Blue Protocol and say: This will be the best MMORPG of the last 9 years

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In a new horror game on Steam, I really get goosebumps – but not because of the creepy monster

Linda Knabe Linda Knabe Reading time 3 minutes

On Steam, a new narrative horror game is being released that brings to life the worst fears of MeinMMO author Linda Knabe.

What game is this about? Still Wakes the Deep is a new narrative horror game that will be released on June 18, 2024, on Steam and was developed by The Chinese Room. Horror fans might already know the development team behind the game from titles like Amnesia: A Machine for Pigs, Everybody’s Gone to the Rapture, and Dear Esther.

The team has proven several times that they have a knack for horror. And the trailer for Still Wakes the Deep gives hope for another eerie adventure:

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Still Wakes the Deep lets you experience horror on a stormy sea

A few weeks ago, I first encountered the game on Instagram. My thalassophobia – the fear of the sea and deep waters – made me quickly close the video back then.

Today I rediscovered the game on Steam and decided to take a closer look. After all, I love horror games, and I was indeed curious about what it was all about. And indeed, Still Wakes the Deep looks like a very promising new game for all horror fans.

Author’s Note: Although I love horror games and don’t mind the feeling of fear, my thalassophobia makes me unsure if I can play Still Wakes the Deep myself. I have had a fear of open waters for as long as I can remember. And even though I love swimming and spending hours in the water, the sea still scares me. Usually, just seeing such images makes me tense up, I get a tingling sensation in my neck, I feel like I can’t breathe, or I even feel nauseous.
Especially, the awareness of how deep and unfathomable the ocean is intensifies this fear for me. It’s somewhat ironic that as a child, I always wished to be a mermaid. A mermaid afraid of her own home would certainly be something new.

On an Oil Rig in the Middle of the Scottish North Sea

You play a worker on an oil rig in the Scottish North Sea. Isolated from the outside world, you try to save your crew, as the oil rig is haunted by an unknown entity that is killing your colleagues.

I find the setting particularly interesting here, as it is something different from the usual villa, hotel, or hospital. In fact, it is exactly the setting that makes me particularly anxious. The thought of being trapped in open water and only seeing the raging waves beneath me is one of the most uncomfortable thoughts for me. I would prefer to face any disgusting monster instead.

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Impressive Graphics Make the Horror Even More Realistic

You explore not only the interior of the oil rig but also the exterior and must walk over the walkways that hang between the buildings and the sea. Graphically, everything looks incredibly impressive and realistic as you move in first-person perspective. And as it says in the official Steam description, every step can be deadly, as only the raging sea awaits below.

In Still Wakes the Deep, it seems to be mainly about finding the right paths and not falling into the hands of the unknown monster or drowning in flooded corridors. As far as I know, you are not supposed to have weapons or special powers.

I think that Still Wakes the Deep could become a really good game for many horror fans since it ultimately addresses many fears. Whether you are afraid of the unknown lurking around the next corner, fear tight, dark spaces, or like me, fear the sea. Still Wakes the Deep could give many of you goosebumps. It might even become a game that every horror fan should play.

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In the MMORPG Final Fantasy XIV, the healers are so angry about a new development that they are threatening to strike

Karsten Scholz Karsten Scholz Reading time 3 minutes

In the official forum of Final Fantasy XIV, healers have been calling for a strike for a few days now. Why are the supporters of the healing jobs currently up in arms? MeinMMO summarizes the situation for you.

Why is there a tense atmosphere among the healers from Eorzea right now? When a new expansion for Final Fantasy XIV is on the horizon, the chances are higher than ever that the developers from Square Enix might address some of the larger issues with the jobs – normal content updates often do not provide the right environment for extensive adjustments to the classes of the MMORPG.

Just as an expansion is expected with Dawntrail on July 2, 2024. Specifically, the guild of healers has high hopes for the trip to the continent Tural, as the community of supporters in Final Fantasy XIV has compiled a long list of problems, wishes, and suggestions for improvement over the years (via forum.square-enix.com).

The freshly released launch trailer for Final Fantasy XIV – Dawntrail:

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Final Fantasy XIV: Launch trailer for Dawntrail prepares for the adventure in Tural

No healer, no problem?

This is what concerns the healers: Just these hopes were dashed after the media tour in June, from which MeinMMO editor Sophia Weiß brought interesting news, after seeing a video from the channel Xenosys Vex, which shows a run through the first dungeon of Dawntrail (via Youtube).

In the video, you see a group consisting of one tank and three damage dealers who easily play through the dungeon without a healer. It took less than 20 minutes, and the final boss was defeated.

The demands of the strikers

This dungeon run highlights a trend that many players from the healer community have long complained about: The sources of damage in many fights are too predictable, and all tanks and damage dealers now have too many ways to protect or heal themselves or others.

This situation has already encouraged healers in the past to make as significant a contribution offensively as possible. If supporters could be selectively replaced by more damage dealers in some content in the future, it would be the proverbial straw that breaks the camel’s back for many healers.

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How does the community react? First, a discussion arose in the official forum about what can be seen in the video (via forum.square-enix.com). From this exchange of opinions, a second thread eventually called for a strike (via forum.square-enix.com), followed by more than 3,115 comments and a dedicated channel on Discord.

The community demands that healers have their place in all content of Final Fantasy XIV and can contribute comparably to tanks or damage dealers. They criticize the homogenization of jobs, the greatly simplified DPS rotations, and the self-healing and protective abilities of non-healer jobs.

How does MeinMMO editor Karsten Scholz assess the situation? The communities of MMORPGs often tend to pack only the classes and jobs that currently dominate the meta into their groups. In such an environment, it’s unfortunately common for individual playstyles and classes to fall by the wayside for a while.

Bringing fewer healers to get through the instance faster with more offensive players is a popular lever for ambitious guilds. It becomes difficult when this meta becomes widespread within the majority of the community, making it hard for healers to find groups.

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I don’t believe that will happen. I know from personal experience that Square Enix tends to reduce the difficulty level of dungeons at press events so that even guests who have played little Final Fantasy XIV can master the final boss.

The level dungeons are also quite easy by nature so that they can be mastered even with AI companions.

Nevertheless, over the years, the healer community has compiled many valid points of criticism that Square Enix should not ignore. I hope that Dawntrail can address some of these issues. Some things will definitely change: After many nerfs for the classes, the community is concerned about the difficulty level of Final Fantasy XIV – the director reassures

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A form of Freezer never made it into the Dragon Ball anime because it was so strange

Jasmin Beverungen Jasmin Beverungen Reading time 2 minutes

Freezer is one of the worst enemies in Dragon Ball Z. He is a cruel tyrant who takes on several forms during his battles with the Z-Team. Originally, there was supposed to be another base form for Freezer, which Akira Toriyama had thought up for him.

What would that form have looked like? In the publication of “Akira Toriyama – The World”, the mangaka discusses the concept phase of the villain Freezer. Several drawings of Son-Goku’s opponent can be seen in it. One of them is particularly striking because it never made it into the anime.

On the X account of JakIchanDB, there is a picture from 1989 showing a slightly chubbier Freezer:

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The appearance resembles the base form that Freezer usually has. His horns have the same shape, and the rest of his body features the same armor plates. However, the Freezer that made it into the anime is slimmer than in the picture above. It is possible that the thinner form replaced the bulkier Freezer.

The variant of Freezer with a slightly heavier build looks somewhat like Dodoria, who is a subordinate of Freezer. It could be that the designs were too similar for Toriyama, leading him to adjust Freezer’s appearance. Alternatively, the mangaka may have decided in advance to change his look.

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Dragon Ball: This is what the Z in the title stands for

Freezer was based on the real estate sharks from Japan

What idea is Freezer’s design based on? Over time, Freezer was able to transform into several stages and delivered some spectacular battles. The idea behind the villain comes from a time when there was an economic bubble in Japan:

  • From 1986 to 1990, there was a period of rampant financial speculation in Japan, mainly concerning real estate.
  • Speculators could buy a piece of land and hoped to sell it for a higher price later. This allowed many real estate sharks to make immense profits.
  • As real estate prices soared, the bubble burst in 1990, and Japan entered into an economic downturn.

The villain was created between 1989 and 1990, at the end of the economic bubble. Freezer’s attack on planets was meant to represent this real estate business. He was supposed to attack planets and sell them at a good price, similar to the practices of land speculators.

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As Toriyama revealed in an interview in Daizenshuu 2 (via Kazenshuu), Freezer was meant to be the number 1 of the real estate sharks. Originally, the mangaka had a bulky villain in mind, which he later abandoned for a slimmer version.

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One of the biggest streamers on Twitch says after being kicked from CoD: There are no transgender people

Schuhmann Schuhmann Reading time 2 minutes

The streamer Nick “Nickmercs” Kolcheff has 6.7 million followers on Twitch and is considered a leading shooter streamer on Amazon’s platform. For a long time, he was on the rise, but in 2023 his career took a downturn: his skin bundle was removed from Call of Duty. This seems to have radically changed his views now.

This is what Nickmercs says: On June 11, a clip of Nickmercs went online while he was playing Elden Ring. He noticed a viewer discussing transgender people. Nickmercs read out the chat message “Nick, the transphobes are fighting against the trans” and added:

There are no transgender people. That is something you have created. So, have fun in your little dreamland, but this shit isn’t even real.

Let me explain this to you in simple terms, okay: Penis – guy. Vagina – girl. That’s it. Don’t come at me with that shit trans stuff, bro. Ridiculous!

In 2020, Twitch launched a initiative to give a voice to marginalized groups:

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Streamer receives much support, but also criticism on Twitter/X

What are the reactions? The clip has received 16.1 million views and over 3,100 comments on Twitter/X.

In this context, the statement elicits strong reactions in both directions:

  • Some label the statement a “win” for Nickmercs, who stands by his opinion even if he gets in trouble for it.
  • Some also say that the opinion is completely fine, a biological truth – and only “snowflakes” would be bothered by such things.
  • Others criticize Nickmercs harshly or mildly. One user tags YouTube streamers TimTheTatman and CouRage and asks them if they are really friends with the guy. YouTube is known for luring Twitch streamers away with a lot of money while valuing a “clean” image.
  • Another accuses Nickmercs of violating the golden rule of not being hateful and allowing other people to live as they wish.
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This is the context: Nickmercs was involved in a controversy in 2023, which caused him to lose his skin bundle in Call of Duty. At that time, he said that children should be left alone with LGBTQ topics in schools. He wanted to discuss these topics with his children – the state should stay out of it.

The actual tweet concerned a pro-LGBTQ demonstration in front of a school, which was about recognizing June as Pride Month.

Nickmercs wrote: “They should leave little kids alone. That’s the real problem.”

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He later explained that he meant children should not be confronted with LGBTQ topics in schools.

The fact that he lost his skin for this was sharply criticized by some friendly influencers. That should not be a view for which one could be sanctioned , said DrDisrespect, for example.

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Asmongold believes: The public has demonized Nickmercs and thereby radicalized him

This is Asmongold’s assessment: The streamer Asmongold now says: Through this “punishment,” the public has radicalized Nickmercs and now led him to these statements (via YouTube).

Asmongold says: “Nick wouldn’t normally say that. But because people demonized him for something that most parents see the same way, it has radicalized him and now here we are.”

The streamer xQc comments: “They turned an ally into an enemy because they placed outrage over reason.” This is something that happens more often. Asmongold agrees with this.

More about the incident at that time, where Nickmercs lost his skin bundle, can be read in our article from June 2023: Activision Blizzard cancels the most important Twitch streamer for CoD Warzone, removing his €20 skin from the shop – After tweet

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„The funniest way to cheat“ – Pokémon player eats opponent’s card to win

Linda Baumgartl Linda Baumgartl Reading time 2 minutes

There are many ways to cheat in competitions. But this player of the Pokémon trading card game really went all out to outsmart his competitors.

What was the competition about? In the Pokémon trading card game, there are local tournaments called League Cups. Here, players can earn points to qualify for the annual Pokémon World Championship.  

To keep the competition fair, there are specific rules for such tournaments:

  • A deck list must be submitted before the game.
  • The card deck will be checked before the game.
  • An incorrect deck (for example, one with a missing card) can lead to penalties, such as a loss.

The Pokémon World Championship is taking place in Hawaii this year:

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Pokémon World Championship 2024: Trailer for the Event in Hawaii

Yummy, game card!

At a League Cup at the end of last year, a player apparently wanted to secure victory in an unfair way. This was reported by a participant in the competition, PuppyDuels, on X:

Someone at this competition just ate the Nowhere Vacuum Cleaner [a game card] of his opponent and called a judge for a deck check.

This all came about as follows: This player called the judges to check something in his opponent’s deck. Apparently, he was hoping that the opponent had a wrong card in the deck.

But even while the judges were discussing among themselves, he took the initiative. He reached for the controversial card and simply ate it. After that, he demanded a check of the opponent’s deck again. This was indeed incorrect, as it contained one card too few.

His approach also seemed relatively safe:

If he had put the card in his pocket, the judges could have just searched his pockets for the missing card. But if you eat the card, where’s the proof? Who would be crazy enough to do something like that? What sounds more credible: The opponent has an incorrect deck or someone ate the card?

PuppyDuels, via X

Did the cheating work? After the strange incident, the round was still played regularly. Despite his full-body effort, the cheating card eater lost, which is why his offense was probably not pursued further.

Connor Pedersen wrote about it (via X): “The judges probably thought that the constipation this player will suffer is penalty enough.”

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Where’s the evidence?

On X, many demanded proof of the incredible occurrences. PuppyDuels wrote:

You’re all crazy if you’re asking for proof via DM. What should I do? X-ray my stomach?

But even the victim of the bizarre act, Jared Burgon, confirms the truth of the statements: “True.” (via X)

What are the reactions? Overall, the story is causing a lot of astonishment and amusement. Users on X write:

  • “Okay, did this really happen? If so, that’s probably the funniest way to cheat I’ve ever heard.” (Connor Pedersen)
  • “Omg, this is terrible, but at the same time so damn funny LMAO” (AYONE)
  • “Wasn’t this filmed or something? I really want to see that” (delty)

Whether this really happened or not – the concept is certainly very amusing.

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6 Reasons Why You Should Upgrade from Windows 10 to Windows 11 and 4 Reasons Against It

Benedikt Schlotmann Benedikt Schlotmann Reading time 5 minutes

Windows 10 or Windows 11: This is likely a question that many users are asking. MeinMMO presents reasons both for and against upgrading to Windows 11.

Windows 11 is Microsoft’s current operating system and is now running on many computers. However, some users are still hesitant about whether they should really upgrade from Windows 10 or an even older system to Windows 11.

MeinMMO explains the advantages and disadvantages of an upgrade and lists reasons both for and against upgrading.

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What speaks in favor of upgrading to Windows 11?

End of Support for Windows 10

Microsoft will end support for Windows 10 on October 14, 2025. After that, you will no longer receive security and feature updates with the operating system. The biggest problem, however, is that Microsoft will not patch problematic vulnerabilities in Windows 10 anymore. This makes you more susceptible to malware.

You can continue to use Windows 10 and your computer after the end of support, but you should be aware that you will be missing important security updates in the future.

The upgrade to Windows 11 is free

As trivial as it may sound, the upgrade to Windows 11 is free. However, there are two prerequisites that you must meet:

  • You have hardware that meets the minimum requirements for Windows 11.
  • You have a current version of Windows 10 installed.

Previously, you could upgrade from an older version of Windows (7 or 8.1) to Windows 10/11 for free as well. However, Microsoft has since shut that down. The upgrade itself, however, remains free for all other systems.

Windows 11 will receive features that Windows 10 will not

Windows 11 is expected to receive features in the future that you will no longer be able to use with Windows 10. Features like AI or Direct Storage can also be used under Windows 10, but only in a limited capacity.

For instance, you can only use the Copilot app or “Power Automate” on Windows 11, and according to Microsoft, Direct Storage can only fully show its effect under Windows 11:

  • Power Automate is a feature that allows standard tasks on the PC to be automated.
  • Direct Storage promises about 15 to 30% faster load times depending on the game. The controversial Forspoken was able to demonstrate the potential of Direct Storage under Windows 11.
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More security against malware

According to various security experts, Windows 11 is significantly more secure against malware than Windows 10. For example, Neil J. Rubenking, a senior security analyst at PCMag, explains that Windows 11 is extremely secure. This is mainly because a secure processor, known as a Trusted Platform Module, is required. Windows 11 requires TPM 2.0.

Rubenking notes that according to Microsoft, “PCs with secured core are twice as resilient against malware infections” compared to Windows 10.

Improved multiple desktops and monitor docking

Microsoft has mainly improved the use of multiple monitors under Windows 11. If you use multiple monitors on your computer, you will be significantly more efficient under Windows 11:

  • The operating system now remembers the positions of the windows on the connected monitor.
  • Windows will minimize when you disconnect, instead of placing all open windows on one desktop.
  • There is also a new option to use different background images on each individual monitor.
  • Microsoft has additionally added a new interface for switching desktops.

New AI features in Windows 11

In Windows 11, you can choose from several new AI features. Some of them, such as Microsoft Copilot, have also made it to Windows 10, while other features are exclusive to Windows 11: There is a new Copilot app in Windows 11 with support for plugins, smartphone interaction, and Power Automate.

Additionally, Microsoft has developed a feature called AI Super Resolution (Auto SR) for gamers, which improves the frame rate in games for a smoother gaming experience. It uses the integrated NPU to increase the frame rate in real time.

However, the AI features are controversial among many users. If you are absolutely not a fan of AI features, this could also be a reason against Windows 11 for you. But we count it among the positive points in our list. Ultimately, it depends on you whether you see AI more positively or negatively.

The best AI features that you can already try out are detailed on MeinMMO explained and broken down:

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What speaks against upgrading to Windows 11

Compatibility issues for older hardware

Windows 11 may be significantly more secure than Windows 10 at first glance, but this also has a major drawback: Older hardware that does not meet certain security standards or features will not be supported. In the worst case, you may not be able to use hardware that you purchased new 3 or 4 years ago with Windows 11.

With tricks, it is generally possible to install Windows 11 on any computer, but you can never be 100% sure that there won’t be compatibility issues with certain components later on.

Problems with older software and devices

The new architecture of Windows 11 has led to problems with driver compatibility, particularly with older hardware and peripherals. This can result in devices such as printers, scanners, or external hard drives not functioning optimally or even becoming unusable because they only run smoothly under Windows 10.

The same problem applies to software. If you use specialized software that is not designed for newer systems, there may be compatibility issues.

Account requirement under Windows 11

Anyone wishing to install Windows 11 on a computer now requires an internet connection. Under Windows 11, a network connection must be established and a Microsoft account created to complete the installation.

As of now, there are also some workarounds and tricks to bypass the account requirement. However, it is only a matter of time before Microsoft will close all the loopholes.

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Microsoft integrates advertising into Windows 11

Microsoft is now distributing ads within Windows 11: Ads for specific apps or programs are displayed in the Start menu, for example. The company from Redmond states:

In the “Recommended” section of the Start menu, some apps from the Microsoft Store are shown. “These apps come from a small group of selected developers.

At least there is (still) a way to turn off these ads in Windows 11:

  • Open the “Settings” of your Windows PC.
  • Select “Personalization”.
  • Select “Start”.
  • Disable the switch for “Show recommendations for tips, shortcuts, new apps, and more”.

What advertising options Microsoft will come up with next is unclear. It is also uncertain how long this “feature” can still be turned off.

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More about Windows 11: Windows 11 is expected to eventually replace Windows 10. Microsoft promises new features and some improvements for the transition. But what is actually important and what should every user know who is considering switching to Windows 11? MeinMMO presents 6 things that you should know about the new operating system:

6 things you should know about Windows 11

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“Everyone was miscast, especially me”: Tom Hanks talks about one of his worst movies

Paul Kutzner Paul Kutzner Reading time 2 minutes

Every actor has had movies in their career that they consider a misstep. Tom Hanks has commented on such a film in his career.

Tom Hanks has made many films in his career and received two Oscars. One of them was for running across the country. But this is not what this point is about.

The film that Tom Hanks has spoken about is The Bonfire of the Vanities. It was released in 1990 and is based on the novel of the same name by Tom Wolfe.

Besides Hanks, the film featured many other big actors, such as Bruce Willis, Melanie Griffith, and Morgan Freeman.

But despite the quite prominent cast, the film was not exactly a financial success. And for Hanks, it was one of the most mediocre films ever made.

You can see the trailer for one of his most successful films here:

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Trailer for Forrest Gump 1994, tragicomedy with Tom Hanks

Low Earnings, Bad Feedback

What is the film about? In the film, Tom Hanks plays a prominent Wall Street broker who accidentally takes a wrong turn while driving to Manhattan with his lover and hits a person of color.

This tragic event sets off a series of other events that ultimately lead to the broker’s downfall.

What does Tom Hanks say about the film? Previously, Hanks was mainly known for his comedic roles in films like Bosom Buddies and Turner & Hooch. Therefore, he saw the role in The Bonfire of the Vanities as a possible stepping stone in his career.

Although the film is, in hindsight, one of the worst films for Hanks, he does not want to miss the experiences from the film. He says:

This is one of the most mediocre films ever made. And yet I would have missed something valuable if I hadn’t had this experience. The film was a fascinating endeavor from the very beginning. It was larger than life and, for one reason or another, attracted enormous attention.

Even today, when I come to Germany, people say to me: ‘Why are there no more films being made that are as good and raw as ‘The Bonfire of the Vanities’? They have no idea what it meant to be American and that this film entered the national consciousness.

Tom Hanks in an interview with Oprah Winfrey

Tom Hanks also commented on the cast of the film. He said: When we made the film, it was huge. We couldn’t move anywhere in New York City. Everyone was talking about it. Everyone was miscast, especially me.

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How successful was the film? Overall, the film also did not perform well. With production costs of 47 million dollars, the film only made 15 million dollars in the USA.

The film was also not nominated for the Oscars. Instead, it received the Golden Raspberry for the worst screenplay of the year.

The press wrote about the film that it is a bland adaptation of a thoughtful book, poorly marketed and lacking the crucial sense of irony of the original material.

The rating on Rotten Tomatoes reflects this as well. The film has a tomato meter rating of 15% and an audience score of 26%.

Do you know the film? If so, what is your opinion on it? Do you see the film as critically as Hanks himself does? Or is it perhaps one of your favorite films? Feel free to share your opinion in the comments. Another film by Tom Hanks can also be found in our list of 5 Movie Mistakes in Hollywood Films.

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An expert in Destiny 2 plays the hardest content solo, but in the new duo mission, he has to cheat

Dariusz Müller Dariusz Müller Reading time 2 minutes

A YouTuber is known for mastering difficult content in Destiny 2 solo. Now he has attempted the new duo mission but had to resort to some tricks to complete it.

Who is it about?

  • The YouTuber “Esoterickk” is known for playing the hardest content of Destiny 2 solo.
  • In his videos, Esoterickk completes dungeons, Pantheon boss fights, and new campaigns on legendary difficulty without assistance from other players.
  • On YouTube, he has over 470,000 subscribers and regularly attracts thousands of viewers with his content.

What kind of duo mission is it? Bungie has added a new type of mission to Destiny 2 with the launch of “Echos”, the first episode. Players can now undertake a mission called “Destiny Duel” in the Shattered Realm.

In the new mission, two players in a duo must solve different puzzles and engage in battles. It is not possible to start this mission alone, meaning without a partner. Thus, you as a solo player must inevitably look for a second Guardian.

Destiny Duel is also a necessary step if you want to unlock the new exotic class items.

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Bungie shows the future of Destiny 2 after The Final Shape in the new trailer

One player, two accounts

How did the expert play the mission? Since Destiny Duel cannot be played solo, Esoterickk had to employ some tricks in his latest video. In a pinned comment under the video, the YouTuber explained that he played the mission on two devices simultaneously.

Throughout the mission, Esoterickk controlled two characters on two different accounts. He played his main character with mouse and keyboard, while using a controller for the second character.

Regarding the mission itself, Esoterickk states that the run wasn’t too difficult for him, but the preparation took a lot of time. After all, he had to finish the campaign with a second character and also build a decent build for that character.

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Esoterickk also mentions that while playing, there were naturally certain “pauses” where one character was inactive because it isn’t physically possible to control both at the same time – only one after the other.

Overall, Destiny Duel is not a mission for solo players. This is also known to be the case for raids. Many players, therefore, specifically look for groups with which they can complete raids. So it is all the more frustrating when they are not rewarded for their efforts: Destiny 2: Player receives no loot for completing the new raid because his 6-year-old son makes a tragic decision.

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The feature that players missed the most in Elden Ring could come in future FromSoft games

Christos Tsogos Christos Tsogos Reading time 2 minutes

Souls games from FromSoftware offer a unique co-op system that provides a special way to play together. In Elden Ring, it’s no different, but many players are bothered by this. A mod thus fulfilled the dreams of fans and ensured seamless co-op. What the director has to say about the mod and what you can expect in the future will be revealed here.

What did players miss? In Elden Ring, seamless co-op was the main focus, as it was completely absent. Players could summon each other with their crooked fingers and help out. However, once the boss of an area was defeated, the party was over.

Each player then had to return to their own world in order to be summoned in the next suitable area. Torrent, your loyal steed, could also not be summoned, which meant fans had to make long treks to get from one area to another.

This left many players bewildered, as the RPG offered a huge world, but it could only be explored clumsily with friends. A mod provided a remedy, allowing players to be summoned seamlessly in every area. For many, this was a glimmer of hope, but this “update” is not official.

A new interview with Hidetaka Miyazaki, the director of Elden Ring, has now provided new insights into seamless co-op and the future plans of the developers.

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Elden Ring shows the DLC ‘Shadow of the Erdtree’ in the story trailer

In the future, seamless co-op without restrictions?

What was said? The gaming site “pcgamer.com” flew to Tokyo to play the upcoming DLC “Shadow of the Erdtree”. Hidetaka Miyazaki, the director of Elden Ring, was also present and gave an interview. A major topic was co-op. The author Wes Fenlon asked what Hidetaka Miyazaki thinks of the seamless co-op experience:

It is definitely not something we want to actively reject or downplay when we play through the whole game together. With Elden Ring, we simply wanted a relaxed, casual style – jump in, defeat a boss, and jump out. Players are not imposed with technical limitations; they can just finish their focus and then move on.

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The focus in Elden Ring was on simplifying co-op. Compared to older Souls games by the developer like Dark Souls 1 or 3, co-op has become much more accessible.

Players no longer have to complete oaths or farm humanity; instead, there is crooked finger medicine that can be easily crafted in the starting area. Additionally, players can be found much faster at summoning pools if they fail at bosses or dungeons.

Hardware is also an important point. Your systems would need to be able to render the map and your fellow players for a longer duration. This might work well on PCs but could pose a problem on consoles.

Additionally, Hidetaka adds that FromSoftware is not averse to trying new things for co-op. Such ideas could be implemented in future games. Which games that might be remains open from the director.

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How will co-op be in the upcoming DLC? In the upcoming DLC “Shadow of the Erdtree”, there will be no changes to the co-op. Players will be able to summon just like in the base game.

However, there is an interesting adjustment and that is the strength of your hero. This is now decoupled from your stats and shares a similar system to that of Sekiro. If you defeat strong bosses, you will also become stronger to deal more damage. What you should know about this is here: New mechanics in the Elden Ring DLC should also provide a challenge for the strongest among you 

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In FC 24 you can secure one of the best cards in the game with a team of English players – Here’s how it works

Thomas Dummer Thomas Dummer Reading time 3 minutes

The Weekend League in FC 24 offers you a very special bonus this week. If you win 12 matches with a full team from England, you will receive an extremely strong card. It is already one of the best in the game and could become even better.

What kind of card is that? The Argentine Enzo Fernández from Chelsea FC received one of the first special cards in Ultimate Team before the official release of FC. Almost 9 months later, he is now getting one of the best special cards in the entire game.

FC 24 Enzo Fernanndez Road to Glory Upgrades
You can now unlock the Road to Glory Fernández in Ultimate Team

His Road to Glory version starts with a rating of 95. Depending on how the Argentine performs in the Copa América (starting June 21, 2024), the card could even rise to a rating of 99 (see image). The chances for that are good, as Argentina is always one of the tournament favorites.

To get Fernández, you need to assemble a powerful team of 18 English players. That is the basic requirement to fulfill the tasks for Fernández.

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With 18 English players to Fernández in the Weekend League

What is this task? Throughout the week, EA added the task “One-Country Champions-England” to the live objectives. As the name suggests, you need a complete team from England to complete the tasks.

Important: A complete team means that not only 11 English players must be in the starting eleven, but also your substitutes must be filled only with players from England.

The complete task complex that you need to complete with your England team consists of the following 8 sub-objectives:

  • Complete matches in any Champions mode (Play-Offs or Finals)
    • 3 matches
    • 6 matches
    • 9 matches
    • 11 matches
  • Win matches in the Champions Finals
    • 4 wins
    • 6 wins
    • 10 wins
    • 12 wins

For each sub-objective, you will receive bonuses in the form of strong upgrade packs. With 6 wins in the Champions Finals, another highlight awaits you with the Road to Glory version of the English national goalkeeper Jordan Pickford.

You will receive Fernández only if you win 12 matches in the Finals. We have the best tactics and formations in FC 24 to get as many wins as possible right here for you: Two formations are very popular, played by almost all professionals 

To give you a little incentive for the grind, we will introduce you to Road to Glory Fernández in more detail and compare him with one of the best midfielders in FC 24.

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Road to Glory Fernández: How strong is he in Ultimate Team

To show you how good Road to Glory Fernández is, we made a comparison with the Team-of-the-Season version of Jude Bellingham using futbin.com. We compare the sum of all stats at full chemistry and with the base chemistry style:

  • 97 TOTS Bellingham: 2658
  • 95 Road to Glory Fernández: 2663

Comparing the sums of the in-game stats, it is noticeable that Fernández can even narrowly surpass the 97 TOTS card of Bellingham.

This is what makes Fernández so strong: Compared to his competition, he has the most balanced values, especially in passing and can even show very good free kick precision. With the Playstyles Through Pass and Through Ball+, he can quickly cover long passing distances with flat or high passes.

His second advantage is his long shots, which he can nail to the goal with a shot power of 99. His Playstyle Power Shot also helps him with this.

For ball recovery, the defensive Playstyles Anticipation+ and Tackle help him. With First Touch and Calm Base, he can quickly process balls after passes and shield them from opponents. Fernández never tires as his stamina is quickly regenerated by the Playstyle Unyielding+.

As you can see, even without further upgrades, Fernández can easily compete with the best players in Ultimate Team at his position. After the first two upgrades, he might even play in his own league. A rising talent in the eSport team of eliasn97 is already playing in his own league in the Weekend League: A 13-year-old is currently playing in his own league in FC 24 and has been unbeatable for months

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One Piece gives clues about a great mystery, leaves fans puzzled

Jasmin Beverungen Jasmin Beverungen Reading time 2 minutes

The 1117th manga chapter of One Piece is finally out, and fans have probably been eagerly waiting to see what secrets will be revealed. However, the big resolution ends with an exciting cliffhanger that could have multiple meanings.

Beware of spoilers: If you have not read manga chapter 1117, there might be some spoilers in the following text for you.

What secret is it about? Dr. Vegapunk continues his message to the world. So far, he has revealed some secrets. We now also know that the world will sink into the sea. His next message was supposed to address all those who have a D. in their name.

The fandom has known for several years that there is a “Will of D.” This will encompasses all individuals whose second name starts with a D. These include the following characters:

  • the Monkey family (Luffy, Dragon, Garp)
  • the Nefeltari family (Vivi, Cobra)
  • the Puma family (Ace, Rouge)
  • Gol D. Roger
  • Marshall D. Teach (Blackbeard)
  • Trafalgar D. Water Law
  • Rocks D. Xebec
  • Hagwar D. Sauro

Dr. Vegapunk starts the message with the words “among you there is.” After that, his message is interrupted because the Five Elders have found his location and ended the transmission.

Dr. Vegapunk introduces himself for the first time on Egghead Island. You can see the corresponding trailer here:

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One Piece: New trailer shows first images from the Egghead Island arc

The Will of D. and its Meaning

What could the message have hinted at? To find out the exact meaning of this teaser, fans have looked at the Japanese-language original (via Artur – The Library of Ohara on YouTube). It becomes clear that the original could hint at two meanings:

  • Among the people with a “D.” in their name, there may be one person who works against all the others. So far, Blackbeard seems to be the only one whose goals do not align with the others.
  • There could be a power, force, or something similar that resides within the bodies of the individuals. The Japanese “naka” can also mean “within,” which may not only be meant figuratively.
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Following this is the syllable “mo,” before the transmission ends. This syllable alone translates to “also.” This could mean that there is within the D. group a person who has something in common with something from Vegapunk’s presentation.

Alternatively, the “mo” could be the beginning of another word. X-user sandman_AP has compiled several suggestions that could be relevant:

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What is the Will of D.? There are several families in One Piece that carry a D. in their name. They are related to the “Will of D.” They are the natural enemies of the world aristocrats and the world government. They have existed since the Ancient Kingdom and are supposed to be at the center of world-shaking events.

But what exactly the Will of D. is, we still do not know. It may have something to do with a revolution that will shake the order of the world. Unfortunately, Dr. Vegapunk could not reveal the secret any further. However, we now know what the last Ancient Weapon is: One Piece finally reveals what the last Ancient Weapon is and who possesses it

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A strong EURO team should not play too much – They should focus on the game, not on Call of Duty

Niko Hernes Niko Hernes Reading time 2 minutes

At the Euro 2024, the teams are under enormous pressure to bring the championship back home. Some play games to relax. However, the Italian national coach was not fond of the players’ gaming lasting too long, which is why he established a strict rule.

Their first Euro match against Albania saw Italy win 2:1, which may also be attributed to the strict discipline of Italian coach Luciano Spalletti. Spalletti apparently established a strict rule regarding the PS5 and his team. Allegedly, he even banned the players’ own PS5 consoles for the Euro.

As La Nacion reported, Luciano Spalletti is not a big fan of gaming consoles because they distract the players. He specifically mentions the Call of Duty series, which causes players to game into the night.

If someone spends so much time gaming, they are not focused enough on football or other important things. Therefore, for Spalletti, it is clear: You come to the Nazionale [the Italian national team] to win the Euro Cup, not to win in Call of Duty.

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There is no general ban, only the time is important

By now, he has provided context to his statements. He mainly has a problem with gaming late into the night, not with gaming itself. Many young players have such a habit, which he believes is bad for upcoming matches.

He finds the statements about his aversion to games disappointing, as espn.com reports. He doesn’t care if they play, they even have their own room with two PlayStations. What matters to him is that the players are focused, which is why he forbids them from staying up all night at the console.

We need to instill a proper lifestyle during the games. It is neither fair nor true that I said they can’t play PlayStation. I said they can’t stay up until 3 or 4 in the morning – that’s something else.

Luciano Spalletti on his alleged PS5 ban (Source: espn.com)

According to his own statements, he has no problem with players gaming during the Euro. He just emphasizes the right timing, as the goal of the Euro is of course to win. I don’t care what they do, but I won’t let them stay up all night, Spalletti said.

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The captain of the team, Gianluigi Donnarumma, defends his coach and emphasizes that there are no strict rules. It is important not to stay up too late, to rest, and to train. The team spends time playing at the consoles after dinner, which boosts team spirit. The coach gave us some hints and advice, but there are by no means strict rules. (via. espn.com)

Whether it’s advice or rules, Italy won the first match in the Euro. The coach is not the only one who views constant gaming critically and worries about his players. A mother sued several companies because they supposedly harmed her son: Mother sues companies for allegedly ruining her son’s life

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Steve Jobs made Apple so successful because he listened to a simple piece of advice from his father

Benedikt Schlotmann Benedikt Schlotmann Reading time 2 minutes

Steve Jobs is considered one of the most important figures at Apple. Above all, one piece of advice from his father shaped his work for years.

Parents can have a great influence on their children. Paul Jobs, Steve Jobs’ father, also had a significant influence on his son. For a simple piece of advice resonated with Steve Jobs and helped him develop many products for the company. He saved Apple from bankruptcy with his ideas.

A product must look good from all sides

What was the father’s advice? Father Paul taught his son how to build a fence around their house in Mountain View, California. He told his son Steve at the time (via cnbc.com):

You must make the back of the fence, which no one will see, look just as good as the front of the fence. Even if no one will see it, you will know it, and that will show that you are committed to perfecting something.

And Steve Jobs adhered strictly to this quality standard when developing his own company.

Walter Isaacson, the biographer of Steve Jobs, explained in an interview that Jobs always ensured that every detail was of the highest quality. Isaacson states: “He insisted that the interiors of the microchips looked beautiful and that every screw had an expensive coating”.

How important his father’s words were to him is also shown by an anecdote about Jobs. Steve Jobs once said, referencing his father’s words: “When you are a carpenter and build a beautiful dresser, you won’t use a piece of plywood on the back, even if it faces the wall.”

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More about Steve Jobs: In January 2010, Steve Jobs introduced the iPad. He stated that this was the future and that this marked the post-PC era. But he was wrong, as computers are still very much in demand. Moreover, the iPad now also acts like a notebook:

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Gaming experts warn of a new hit on Steam, currently played by 800,000 people

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A mega hit hits Steam with incredible player numbers. But many gaming experts warn: This could be a huge scam that is just looking for victims.

From time to time, quite bizarre games suddenly become very popular. This is currently the case with a game on Steam that revolves around a banana: Banana. We have already talked about the game on MeinMMO. However, even though the game has nearly a million “players” simultaneously, many are warning against it – because it could be a really nasty scheme that some major gaming YouTubers are vocally warning about.

Instead of clever features, there are drops in the Steam account

What kind of game is this? To call “Banana” a real game is probably already bold. Because the game literally consists of the image of a banana that you can click on. When you do that, a number rises above the banana.

Basically, “Banana” is a clicker game like “Cookie Clicker”, just without the features that actually make the genre interesting and somewhat varied.

The “catch” of the matter is: Every 3 hours, players receive a banana as a “drop”, which then lands in the inventory of their Steam account.

Some feel reminded of NFTs with Banana – Ubisoft also wanted to use that in games:

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Ubisoft showed NFTs in a trailer in 2021 that were supposed to appear in Ghost Recon

Speculative object: Banana

What is the deal with the drop bananas? Exactly that is the thing: Nothing. The bananas in the Steam inventory are currently nothing more than an image. They cannot be used in the game or displayed at all.

Although the developer says that at some point, the special bananas should be usable as a “skin” for the clickable banana – but so far this is not possible.

But there is one thing you can do with the bananas: Sell them.

These drop bananas can be traded on the Steam Marketplace. There you can sell them to other players. Most bananas have a price of 3 to 4 cents – so absolutely negligible. The most expensive bananas, particularly rare ones, have a “value” of around 1,000 euros.

Banana Cryptic Nana
“Rare” banana images like the “Crypticnana” are sold for over 700 € – and that regularly.

This is nothing more than pure speculation. People buy images of rare bananas in the hope that they can resell these images for an even higher price.

With every transaction, the developer also earns.

This method reminds one of the NFT hype that existed a few years ago – in which almost all buyers ended up losing their money after it became clear that the NFTs simply had no value and the expected hype did not materialize.

Why are so many playing Banana? If you check Steam Charts, “Banana” is currently one of the most popular games. There are over 830,000 players simultaneously (as of: 17.06.2024, 10:00 via SteamCharts).

However, as the critical YouTuber Charles White suspects, this is misleading: Because a large part of these players are bots. Banana hardly consumes any resources from the PC, so many create dozens or even hundreds of bots to farm the banana images – in the hope of getting a really “good” one that they can then sell.

It is questionable how many of the players are real people sitting in front of Steam and clicking on the banana. Since you can’t do anything in the game other than repeatedly clicking on a banana. In an interview with Polygon, the developer already confirmed that only a third of the players are real.

Developer spreads extreme right-wing views on Steam

Why is the developer being criticized? By some, such as the YouTuber Cr1TiKaL, the game is described as “really bad scam”. The British YouTuber The Spiffing Brit also criticizes the German developer behind Banana for several reasons:

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On the one hand, the developer has set his inventory to private for several days. The suspicion that Britain expresses: It is possible that the developer has put the “rarest” bananas into his inventory and is now selling them through himself and close friends, to cash in double. However, this cannot be proven.

Banana Developer Names
The former Steam names of the developer give at least a hint of an ideology (Image source: YouTube).

By the way, Brit also found out that the developer was previously known on Steam under other usernames such as “Fette Frauen haltet abstand” or “Abschieben schafft Wohnraum” – and his profile shows images of Trump and Putin.

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Another point is the only other game that has been released by the developers: “Lass ich sliden”.

This game consists of a simple landscape built from pre-made assets where you essentially get achievements for every action – even for pressing a single key, there are 4 of them. These games exist only so that people can quickly have many achievements to raise their level on Steam and gain account XP.

The final accusation is: Banana is a “scam” in which some susceptible people are led by FOMO to buy completely worthless images of bananas.

Whether or not one wants to support such things must be decided by each individual – or simply play really good strategy games and not bother with bananas.

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The new Star Wars series breaks a nearly 50-year-old rule by George Lucas

Cedric Holmeier Cedric Holmeier Reading time 2 minutes

In the new “Star Wars” series “The Acolyte,” Disney breaks a rule set by George Lucas that has lasted for almost half a century. It involves a Wookiee who technically shouldn’t be a Jedi.

What kind of series is this? The new “Star Wars” series “The Acolyte” takes place some time before the films during the High Republic era. This time period showcases the peak of the Jedi Order.

The Jedi are seen in their role as protectors of the galaxy, dealing with conflicts on its fringes. Viewers will meet many new Jedi, including Jedi Master Kelnacca. But if George Lucas were still in charge, this character probably wouldn’t be included.

Here you can watch the trailer for the series:

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The Acolyte takes place decades before the Star Wars films

Wookiees don’t wield lightsabers

Why wouldn’t the Jedi Master be included? Since the creation of Chewbacca about 50 years ago, George Lucas chose a number of species that are not Force-sensitive. Therefore, they cannot use the Force and thus cannot become Jedi, let alone Masters.

Among the species that are not Force-sensitive are the Tuskens, the Vulptereens, and the Wookiees, as explained by author Randy Stradley, who has worked on several Star Wars comic series (via JeuxVideo.com).

Jedi Master Kelnacca likely wouldn’t have existed during George Lucas’s time as he would have broken this rule. Now that Disney is in charge, this rule seems no longer applicable.

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Was the rule always followed? No, particularly in the “Star Wars” novels of the 90s and early 2000s, there are recurring hints at Jedi Wookiees. Many different authors have always worked on the novels, and not all of them were aware of or adhered to the rules. This led to the ban on creating such characters by George Lucas.

The creator himself declined a Wookiee Jedi for the game “Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic II: The Sith Lords.” The Wookiee bounty hunter Hanharr was supposed to be a dark Jedi, but Lucas rejected the proposal from the game’s developers at Obsidian Entertainment.

When George Lucas stepped back from Star Wars in 2012, the fifth season of “Star Wars: The Clone Wars” also premiered, which already featured the young Wookiee Padawan Gungi searching for Kyber crystals. If you want to learn more about “Star Wars: The Acolyte,” we have the right article for you here: A new Star Wars series showcases the heyday of the Jedi – starts in June

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The 1st big MMORPG 2024 was released in China – This much Pay2Win is in Tarisland

Karsten Scholz Karsten Scholz Reading time 3 minutes

The global launch of Tarisland is scheduled for June 21, 2024, but the MMORPG from Level Infinite and Tencent can already be played in China. MeinMMO reveals how the community feedback has turned out so far.

Since when can Tarisland be played in China? On June 12, 2024, the developers announced on the official Discord channel that the MMORPG from Level Infinite and Tencent has been released for the Chinese market. According to the officials, Tarisland quickly climbed to the top of the app charts.

Additionally, the developers celebrated via X.com that more than five million interested players have registered in advance for the MMORPG before the global launch on June 21, 2024. At the end of April, there were only one million pre-registrations. Thus, the community was able to unlock all milestones of the related event, including a unicorn mount (see below).

The latest trailer of Tarisland prepares you for the launch:

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Tarisland shows ‘Rage of the Dragon’ in the new trailer

How much Pay2Win is there at the launch of Tarisland?

The developers of Tarisland emphasize that there will be differences between the Chinese and the western version of the MMORPG. For instance, Level Infinite is removing the gender lock, so you can also play female paladins (via X.com) or male mages (via X.com) if you wish.

Nevertheless, the basic gaming experience is expected to be comparable. Some western genre fans have already been able to play the Chinese launch version and share their first impressions with the community (via reddit).

What is the feedback on Tarisland so far? After the Pay2Win shitstorm during the beta, many genre fans are eager to know how fair the monetization will be at launch. Several testers emphasize that they have not found any or hardly any Pay2Win elements in the Chinese version so far.

  • The best equipment pieces currently seem to be available only through raids, which are not tradable.
  • The second-best clothes are available through dungeons, professions, and trade (with the possibility of real-money trading in Tarisland).
  • In PvP arenas, equipment does not matter, as the values of all participants are adjusted to one level. In PvP, you can also rank up, which rewards you with value bonuses for the PvP content.
  • So far, only cosmetic items seem to be offered in the Chinese in-game shop.
  • The premium currency can also be obtained by exchanging it for so-called “store coins”.
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jobinski22, who has brought five classes to levels 15 to 25, summarizes his impression as follows (via reddit): “As for the moment, it seems to be an entertaining game that does not require spending money.”

killerkonnat adds (via reddit): “In the past, it was definitely possible to buy BiS equipment because the raid gear [editor’s note: was available in the auction house], but also that damn dust, with which you could develop passive effects 10 to 50 times faster.

Both of these have disappeared, so the amount of Pay2Win you have access to by buying in-game gold is somewhere on the same level as in WoW.”

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What else is praised and criticized? The basic gaming experience is praised by several reddit users. In particular, the dungeons are said to be “fun and interesting” (via reddit). Since there is a loot cap, you cannot farm the instances infinitely, which is said to make Tarisland appealing for casual players.

Some criticism is directed at the PvP ranking system. Characters with high ranks are said to be so strong due to the unlocked value bonuses (and 80,000 health points) that newbies (with 5,000 health points) have no chance. However, a user acknowledges as direct feedback that you can quickly climb the ranks to achieve comparable values.

Tarisland does not seem particularly optimized for mobile devices so far, which may be due to the developers’ greater focus on the PC version. The auto-combat typical for mobile games does not exist at all. An auto-run feature can be unlocked after some time. Curiously: Tarisland is looking for the best players: Offers €450 if you can defeat the toughest boss quickly.

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7 Series like NCIS

Niko Hernes Niko Hernes Reading time 4 minutes

NCIS is one of the most popular series of all time and one of the longest-running. Especially in the 2010s, the series was very popular in Germany as well. You can find more series in the genre and premise in this list.

What is NCIS? The series follows the Navy NCIS department, which deals with different cases in each episode. These cases occur within the Navy, thus within the military. The series is also popular because of its fan favorites like Ziva, Abby, DiNozzo, and Gibbs. The work on the cases is also a major focus.

Accordingly, the series on this list also hit a similar note regarding dramatic casework and the focus on charming characters. If you have additional tips, feel free to share them with us in the comments.

The many spin-offs: In addition to NCIS, there were other branches of the series with NCIS: LA, New Orleans, Hawaii, Sydney. Additionally, future spin-offs are planned. These series are not mentioned separately in this list.

You can find more such series in this list: 5 series like The Rookie

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1. Without a Trace – Vanished Without a Trace

Duration: 2002 – 2009 | 7 seasons

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In Without a Trace, the story revolves around an FBI unit that deals with missing persons cases. The main actor here is Anthony LaPaglia, who plays the unit leader, Jack Malone. Due to the theme, the series is less light-hearted than, for example, Castle.

The focus of the crime drama is primarily on the work with such missing persons cases. The series won 2 Primetime Emmys and has a rating of 7.0 out of 10 on IMDb with nearly 22,000 ratings.

2. Blue Bloods

Duration: Since 2010 | Currently 13 seasons

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In Blue Bloods, everything revolves around the Reagan family, a family full of police officers and a district attorney. The focus is on the family head Frank Reagan, played by Tom Selleck. In addition to various police matters, the family’s personal problems are also at the forefront.

Similar to Gibbs, Frank Reagan also has a background in the military. He served in the Vietnam War and is now the chief of the NYPD. The series was nominated for a Primetime Emmy and has a rating of 7.7/10 on IMDb with about 48,000 votes.

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WoW: After many false infos we finally know where the Murloc sound really comes from

Cortyn Cortyn Reading time 2 minutes

The Murloc sound from World of Warcraft is ancient. However, it has long been debated where it actually comes from – a former Blizzard employee now admits the mistake.

There are few creatures as feared in World of Warcraft as Murlocs. Especially during the Vanilla era, the angry gurgling of the little creatures was often a sure sign that you were quickly heading for the next graveyard.

It is one of the most recognizable sounds from WoW, and even today, it might cause some players to look around in a panic, wondering where the waddling monsters are coming from. But where the sound actually comes from has been communicated incorrectly for a long time.

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Where does the misinformation come from? That the Murloc sound is based on gurgling has been known for a long time. However, for quite a while, no one knew who was actually responsible for it.

That changed some time ago when Jason T. Hall, a former Blizzard employee who is now better known as the YouTube face of “Pirate Software,” talked about it.

Hall mentioned in a stream that the iconic Murloc noise came from Blizzard employee Bob Fitch. He reportedly gurgled with yogurt, which ultimately created the sound.

However, this information was incorrect.

How did the misinformation come about? Hall had relied on information from his father, who also worked at Blizzard. The statement “Bob [Fitch] did that” was an internal joke at Blizzard. Whenever someone didn’t know who was responsible for something, they would just say it was Bob.

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This was probably a similar joke to what one might know from many raid groups in WoW. Because who is to blame for the wipe? Right: The hunter. Always.

Hall then shows the chat log with his father, in which he clarifies this joke.

Who is really responsible? In fact, the Murloc sound was recorded by Tracy Bush. After the false claim, he reached out to Hall and inquired why this work would be attributed to someone else – this was a bit uncomfortable for Hall as well.

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Now we know for sure: The original Murloc sound comes from Tracy Bush, who was the sound designer for World of Warcraft at the time and had also contributed significantly to the sound of Warcraft III.

If you’re wondering if he has any other voices in the game: No. He exclusively voices the Murloc.

However, Bush has not worked at Blizzard since 2007 and has moved to NCSoft.

To that, a cheerful: Grlgrlglrlrl!

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Diablo 4: Players thought Season 4 would be over again after 2 weeks – now considering canceling weddings for it

Nicole Wakulczyk Nicole Wakulczyk Reading time 3 minutes

Since its release, Diablo 4 has received a lot of criticism, but now it seems to be exciting many players. Some are even so captivated that they are giving up other things for it.

This is the current state of Diablo 4: With Season 4, Diablo 4 has been fundamentally overhauled. There are new crafting systems and the Helltides have been revised and are already available at World Tier 1. Additionally, Patch 1.4.2 surprisingly introduced loot pets that collect materials and gold for you.

The endgame is finally better; players feel it has a good balance and is fun. Overall, players seem to be satisfied with Diablo 4 at the moment. Many say: This is how Diablo 4 should have been since its release.

The community is also discussing the current state of Diablo 4 on Reddit, which is apparently much better in Season 4 than some expected. They joke about what things they are putting off or cancelling – and what it’s related to.

In October, the first expansion for Diablo 4 is expected: Vessel of Hatred. It will also bring more features to the game. Here you can see the cinematic trailer:

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Trailer for Diablo 4 Vessel of Hatred provides insight into the story of the expansion

Players currently can’t get enough of Diablo 4

So captivated are some players: On Reddit, the user “Zyphica” asked the community on June 12 if anyone else is “addicted” to Diablo 4. He didn’t just mean that they like the game – but that they constantly think about when they can play next, even when they are not currently playing.

In the comments, users discuss the topic. “Guilty_Account9590” writes: “I was doing fine until I saw this post. Now I have to go play again!” The user “Win_0r_Die” comments that he has played every season. But currently, he is so taken with it, “like I haven’t been in a while.”

And “iambara” adds: “Same! Last night, I wanted to play a small survival game with friends. And I kept thinking about Diablo 4 the whole time.” The user “Hopeful_Low_8556” notes: “Destiny just released its best expansion yet and I still want to play Diablo.”

“Xiimbox” writes in another thread on Reddit that he thought Season 4 would capture him for two weeks. A month later, he is “more and more crazy about it every day that goes by.” And “Weissekaiser” jokingly replies that he considered cancelling his wedding because he still hasn’t gotten his desired weapons.

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Why does Season 4 captivate longer? Some users note that they simply create and level many more characters in this season than in previous seasons, giving them more to do:

  • Leveling goes much faster
  • Players try out different builds and classes
  • The crafting, especially the masterworking (completion), keeps players engaged
  • Players switch between different activities in the endgame to get items and materials

On Reddit, “TheSpanxxx” notes in a comment: “I reached level 100 with my 4th [character] yesterday. This is how a season should feel.” And “AsuraTheFlame” adds: “In this season, I’ve created 4 characters. [Usually] I make a sorceress and maybe a barbarian before I stop until the next season.”

The user “jeaxz74” agrees: “Normally, I stop after leveling one character to World Tier 4 and upgrading it. Now I have two level 100s and am still running the pit, helltides, and nightmare dungeons. I’m enjoying this season a lot lately.”

And “Lazerdude” praises that things go faster in Season 4: “I can actually reach 100 in a short time, rush through high nightmare dungeons for the glyphs, and work on the endgame build in a few days, not weeks or months.” The bigger problem for players seems to be character and stash space now.

Blizzard has been working on improving Diablo 4 within its first year and has listened to the community in many cases. The ARPG is now receiving a lot of praise. The developers have already fulfilled several wishes, and the expansion sounds promising. More about this: Diablo 4: Blizzard is currently making a lot of fans happy, fulfilling even more wishes with Vessel of Hatred

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