World of Warcraft has suffered another loss. A long-time developer is leaving Blizzard to start something new.
In recent months and years, there have been repeated reports that key figures in the World of Warcraft team have left one after another – or have been fired. Now another person, who has played a leading role in WoW in recent years, is disappearing.
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What did John Hight do? John Hight was at Blizzard for a total of 12 years and most recently served as the Senior Vice President and General Manager of the entire Warcraft franchise – which includes not only World of Warcraft but also Hearthstone and Warcraft Rumble.
After joining Blizzard in 2011, he was a Senior Producer for World of Warcraft: Mists of Pandaria and Production Director for Diablo III: Reaper of Souls. After serving in the same role for WoW: Battle for Azeroth, he then became the Franchise General Manager of the game.
Why is Hight leaving? On X, Hight spoke up and announced that he is leaving Blizzard. He also thanks the community and praises them especially for their passion. He says:
After 12 incredible years at Blizzard, I have decided to step down and begin a new quest.
This was a tough decision, but I believe that now is a good time for it: Warcraft is in a fantastic position as the universe turns 30.
It has been an honor to serve all the heroes of Azeroth.
You are the most passionate, dedicated, and creative community in gaming. You are the reason I have poured my heart and soul into creating the best possible games. You have inspired me, challenged me, and made me a stronger developer.
Where is Hight going now? What Hight plans to do next is still not entirely clear. However, it seems he wants to remain anchored in video game development at least. He continues:
I can’t say exactly where my journey will take me now, but I look forward to exploring new opportunities and challenges in the industry and continuing to create great games with talented people.
In the future, Hight also wants to continue experiencing World of Warcraft – but only as a player and no longer in a leading position. We will surely hear in the coming months and years where he has landed. After all, many other Blizzard employees have gone on to found new studios or join other companies – such as Ghostcrawler, who is working on a new MMORPG.
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“League of Legends” professional PowerOfEvil talks in an entertaining YouTube video about the reasons for his switch to Eintracht Spandau, the LoL club of Twitch streamer HandOfBlood.
Who is it about? This is about the LoL professional Tristan PowerOfEvil Schrage, who was at times one of the strongest mid laners in the LCS. In a new video on YouTube, he speaks in a kind of “fun interview” about his switch to Eintracht Spandau – and why he prefers Eintracht Spandau to a major club.
In his usual exaggerated manner, we see an interview and a recap of how HandOfBlood, in his role as high-Elo consultant, tries to win over the player for Eintracht Spandau.
Recently, the team won the Prime League and the EMEA Masters:
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HandOfBlood wanted to change e-sports with his LoL team, now he is finally the German champion
No more fake niceties
Even if the video probably didn’t happen exactly this way – HandOfBlood likely didn’t wave a fruit basket in front of the professional’s face – it still has a kernel of truth.
What does the video show? In the video, PowerOfEvil is stereotypically seen walking through a villa in a bathrobe. He is followed by HandOfBlood in his role as high-Elo consultant, who wants to convince him to switch to Eintracht Spandau. He promises him luxury and glamour. However, PowerOfEvil is not interested in that because he does not want luxury at all.
The high-Elo consultant makes various offers to the professional player in the video. If he comes to Spandau, he will be “the true superstar.” The consultant notes that his counterpart is “a pretty tough cookie” and tries to convince him with private cars including a chauffeur, catering, and fruit baskets.
However, he cannot impress PowerOfEvil because: He has already had all that – this “fake niceness.” Real sports are of “no interest” anymore. He wants something “real” for once.
According to the story in the video, PowerOfEvil returned from LA to Germany, after he was left without a team and was actually not planning to play as a professional anymore.
“Spandau is different, but real”
What convinced PowerOfEvil? Eventually, the high-Elo consultant convinces “Mr. Evil” of his club – because: Spandau is not all “glitz and glamour.” The consultant is just trying to sell it that way. There is a “real fan pub with ultras, but also a real fan culture.” They do not play LEC there, but “this Prime League.” Spandau is different, but “real.”
This way, the consultant ultimately impresses the professional player. The “new offer from the LEC,” which the interview partner mentions in one scene, does not matter to PowerOfEvil. A switch is out of the question for PowerOfEvil; after all, he did not go to Eintracht Spandau for fame or money. He doesn’t need any “special treatment.”
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Reactions from the community: Although not everything happened exactly that way, the community is moved by the scenes – as is often the case with the elaborately produced videos from Eintracht Spandau.
Fans not only emphasize that the video is typically funny and totally exaggerated, but the recap of how PowerOfEvil came to Eintracht Spandau seems to excite them as well.
Some users write:
JustJisatsu writes: Imagine such an “origin story” would exist in the future for every new member that shows their way to Eintracht.
eliasgerber3528 notes: If the president had also talked about the strawberries in the fruit basket besides the bananas, then Mr. Evil would have thrown around the signature.
ybchimp3069 comments: I want this book from the president! Thanks, once again great content. I missed these scripted videos.
Around the club Eintracht Spandau, there is not only a pronounced fan culture including ultras, but also an elaborate lore. A central part of it is HandOfBlood in his role as President Knabe. What makes his role so special, you can read here: President Knabe – What makes HandOfBlood’s role so good
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Stephen King, known as the master of horror and author of numerous bestsellers (Pet Sematary, Carrie), has targeted a new movie on Netflix. The audience did not receive the film well – but King finds particularly the ending incredible.
Which film is it about?In the Water of the Seine is a French shark horror movie that premiered worldwide on June 5, 2024, on Netflix. It is about a mutated shark that disrupts the preparations for the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris.
The environmental activist Mika (played by Léa Léviant) informs marine biologist Sophia (played by Bérénice Bejo) about the mutated shark that has wandered into the Seine. To prevent an impending bloodbath, the two women team up with water police officer Adil (played by Nassim Lyes).
Here you can see the trailer for In the Water of the Seine:
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Trailer for the horror movie ‘In the water of the Seine’ on Netflix
Stephen King praises In the Water of the Seine
What does Stephen King say about the film? Actually, Stephen King reportedly did not even want to watch the film according to his X post. But the community there convinced him to give director Xavier Gens’ work (Hitman) a chance. He initially expected the film to be like Sharknado.
Stephen King writes the following on June 13 on X:
I thought In the Water of the Seine would be a fun movie like SHARKNADO, but Twitter convinced me to watch it, and it’s really quite good. The last 25 minutes were incredible.
How is the film received?In the Water of the Seine climbed to the top of the Netflix charts. Nevertheless, the shark film also struggles with poor ratings. On Rotten Tomatoes, the film suffers from a score of 35% with audiences. The film has a rating of 5.3 stars on IMDb with over 12,000 ratings.
Despite everything, the film is currently one of the most popular on Netflix. Maybe even more now that the horror legend Stephen King praises the shark film. Have you seen the film already and what do you think of it? Are you team miserable or team grandiose? Feel free to let us know in the comments. Stephen King is particularly shocked by a series on Netflix: Netflix: The story of a man and his stalker even shocks Stephen King
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A user on Reddit shared how the game The Elder Scrolls Online helps her despite a severe illness. The community responds with many supportive words and helpful tips.
What does the woman share with the community? This is the user Jasmynrose29, who reports about her severe illness in a post on Reddit and how The Elder Scrolls Online (ESO) has helped her.
In her post, she mentions that she has a severe genetic condition that ties her to her home or the hospital.
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Even if it’s just for a few minutes
How does ESO help the user? Especially when she has phases where she is not in the hospital, user Jasmyn always enjoys being able to log into ESO to immerse herself in another world. She is grateful to be able to escape to a world where she has a capable body, with which she can, for example, run, even if it’s just for a few minutes a day.
In summary, she tells the community in her post that she simply wanted to say “thank you,” as the game has significantly enhanced her quality of life.
How does the community respond? Users respond with many kind words for the creator on her post. For example, user Radiant_Relations writes under her post on Reddit: I just want to say something positive. Stay strong. Many more such comments follow under her post.
Other users also give her tips on how to make ESO more enjoyable, especially during times when she has to go to the hospital. User AssassinWolf72 suggests in a comment on Reddit that she could also play on a Steam Deck. This way, she can easily enjoy the game there despite her hospital stay.
The user responds to many comments under her post, which seem to touch her visibly. She writes under one comment on Reddit that it warmed her heart.
Season 4 has been running in Diablo 4 for a month now and is doing many things right. Blizzard is already announcing Season 5 – and you can again test it in advance on a PTR.
In a post on the Diablo 4 forum, community manager Adam Fletcher announced on June 13 that the next update for Diablo 4 would be the Mid-Season Patch. However, this time there will not be the usual livestream for the patch. Instead, the team will talk about Season 5 in a stream. A PTR is also planned.
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Diablo 4 Season 4 “Loot Reborn” in the gameplay trailer
Season 5 will have a PTR
What do the developers announce?In the forum of Diablo 4, Adam Fletcher writes that there will be a stream on June 21, where the team will talk about Season 5. Fletcher specifically states that the upcoming livestream will be a “Season 5 PTR Campfire Chat.”
So we now know that there will again be a PTR (Public Test Realm) for Season 5, where you can test the new content in advance. However, according to Fletcher, the patch for the Mid-Season will come first, which will include “a lot of significant updates for the game, class balance, and more.”
When can I test Season 5? Nothing specific is known so far. Diablo expert and Twitch streamer wudijo suspects in his post on X that June 25 or July 2 could be possible start dates for the PTR for Season 5. In both cases, that would be a Tuesday. Also, the PTR for Season 4 started on a Tuesday, April 2, and ended a week later.
When will the Mid-Season Update come? The team initially planned to release the Mid-Season Update after the completion of the PTR. However, it is “better for all players” if it is released before that. Blizzard will publish the patch notes on June 14, and the update itself “sometime next week.”
As justification, Fletcher writes in the post:
Well, the PTR for Season 5 would contain some of these changes from the Mid-Season Update, and we didn’t want to put players in a “whiplash” situation when they switch back to Season 4 after the completion of the PTR. Therefore, we believe it’s best for everyone to deliver the Mid-Season Update earlier.
In the world of Sanctuary, “a lot is happening,” Fletcher notes. Here’s what we already know:
On June 14, the patch notes for Patch 1.4.3 will be released
On June 21, the “Season 5 PTR Campfire Chat” livestream will take place
On July 18, a stream about the new class, the “Spiritborn” will take place, where players will get a “deeper insight” into the class according to Fletcher
Season 4 is expected to end on August 6 – at least that is what is shown in the character selection in Diablo 4. Season 5 will then follow.
In the coming weeks, the Diablo 4 team will provide more information about Season 5, the PTR, and the specific stream times. Recently, Patch 1.4.2 was released, which included not only adjustments to drops and bosses in the dungeon but also surprisingly brought companions into the game: Diablo 4: New patch brings companions just the way fans have wanted them since release
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Twitch-streamer Trymacs regularly plans larger projects, to which he invites other streamers. On June 8, he started a scooter tour from Milan to Munich, which he livestreams on Twitch. And already on the first day of the tour, there was an accident.
What kind of tour is this? Twitch streamer Trymacs continually plans larger projects, inviting other streamers to join. Most recently, he started a fitness challenge with his colleagues – his goal is to become more athletic again.
On June 8, Trymacs started a scooter tour that begins in Milan and leads back to Munich via Lake Constance, covering a total of 600 km. He captures the whole experience in his streams on his Twitch channel, allowing his viewers to participate in this experience. Also joining him are streamer colleagues such as Nooreax, noahzett28, and Zarbex.
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“This shows how important a helmet is”
Who had an accident? Even though Trymacs is organizing the scooter tour from Milan to Munich, he is not the one who got injured right at the beginning of the tour. It was his Twitch colleague Nooreax who fell, as seen in the video on YouTube.
Trymacs seems to believe that Nooreax was quite lucky. Apparently, the group is watching a video of the accident together, and Trymacs comments that he could have broken his arm as well. “This shows how important a helmet is,” notes Trymacs. After the accident, Nooreax is still able to ride normally, as the helmet likely prevented worse injuries.
Below you can see the first day of the scooter tour in the YouTube video. The accident happens at 10:15 minutes:
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How did the accident happen? The accident apparently occurred due to a sudden stop by one of the participants. Trymacs, who was riding close behind Nooreax, braked harder, according to Nooreax’s statement, which caused him to make a full stop. He then fell forward and hit the ground with his helmet.
Recently, the new Doom: The Dark Ages was revealed at the XBOX Games Showcase. While the trailer consists almost entirely of gameplay, the players’ interest is almost more focused on the crazy weapons. Now, a developer has spoken about it.
What kind of weapons are they? The new “Doom: The Dark Ages” trailer thrilled fans of the series. ID Software showcased nearly two minutes of gameplay in the trailer. However, the viewers also focused on the three different weapons that were featured in the trailer.
On YouTube, the following comments can be found under the trailer:
@renehoidal: “A shotgun that crushes demon skulls as ammunition – brilliant!”
@ColorblindMonk: “A machine gun with skulls as ammunition is exactly what I want from Doom”
@ChristianHuye: “Doom with a chainsaw shield is what I needed to see today”
The weapons in the new installment of the Doom series not only look brutal, they also have equally fitting names.
Here you can watch the trailer for Doom: The Dark Ages.
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“We are very good at naming.”
What are the names of the weapons from the trailer? Three weapons stand out in the trailer, which Doom’s creative director Hugo Martin comments on.
He says that the studio has made it their mission to “design the weapons in a way that they feel like the most powerful ones you have ever held in a Doom game, like the Skull Crusher you saw in the teaser.”
The Skull Crusher crushes skulls to fire at enemies. A weapon that probably only exists in Doom. The studio was creative in naming the weapons. “It’s called Skull Crusher because it crushes skulls,” he chuckles in an interview with Gamesradar.
Even with the other weapons, the creative director stays true to himself. The shield with the built-in chainsaw is called Shield Saw. “Then we have the Shield Saw, because it’s a chainsaw and a shield,” says Martin in the interview.
The last weapon from the trailer is a kind of spear thrower that quickly shoots long bolts. “The Rail Spike Gun is also shown in the teaser – we call it that because it shoots massive spikes,” says Martin. He believes the team is “very good at naming things.”
When is Doom: The Dark Ages supposed to be released? The release of the new Doom title is scheduled for 2025. The game is set to appear on PS5, XBOX Series X, PC, and in the Gamepass. This will make the new Doom one of the first games from Microsoft that will also be released on the Playstation. As the name suggests, the game sends you to the Middle Ages.
A new update from Helldivers 2 has been released that is supposed to improve many things at once; you will finally receive the information you need to defeat your enemies.
What kind of update is this? The new update for Helldivers 2 was released even before the new Warbond “Viper Commandos,” but the Warbond was not delayed. The new patch should delight players because this time almost nothing was nerfed, and actually, everything that was previously not so strong received a fresh coat of paint.
A new feature for the world map will also help you work better with the General Orders.
You can see the new Warbond “Viper Commandos” here in the trailer:
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Helldivers 2 sends you into the jungle with the new Warbond „Viper Commandos“
Map update makes coordination easier
What is this new feature? The world map of Helldivers 2 has received a new feature. You can now see the supply lines, or the reinforcement lines between the planets, in the game. This allows you to cut off the opponents from supplies and conquer the galaxy more easily.
But not only was the hub on the spaceship modified, but also the balance and fairness were tweaked. The planet modifiers and hazards like fire tornadoes or the thorny plant have been revised to provide you with fairer rounds.
What has changed regarding the balance? In Helldivers 2, the new update has practically changed everything. There were few nerfs and many buffs, especially for equipment, weapons, and stratagems that were previously rather weak.
In a detailed report on Steam, former CEO Johan Pilestedt took time to explain almost every change in detail. Regarding the patch’s goal, he writes: “With these balance changes, we wanted to enhance some of the weaker stratagems to make them more viable and bring more variety to the equipment.”
Weapons like the AR-61 Tenderizer, the PLAS-101 Purifier, or the R-36 Eruptor rifle have been buffed. Additionally, weapons that fire small calibers now deal a bit more damage to enemies.
As for the stratagems, the sentries received a buff; they can now withstand more. Furthermore, the “Machine Gun” sentry and the “Rocket” sentry received a buff to distinguish them a bit more from the “Autocannon” sentry and the “Gatling” sentry.
Many have unintentionally acquired Baldur’s Gate 3 – without knowing it. The developer doesn’t mind much and even gifts the game to them.
When gaming companies accidentally give something away, the mistake is usually rectified quite quickly. A free DLC, an incorrect unlock – a quick patch fixes such quirks. But Larian is different and says about Baldur’s Gate 3: It’s fine, you can keep it.
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What was the problem? Those wanting to buy the physical version of the Collector’s Edition of Baldur’s Gate 3 had to wait quite a long time. In many cases, it has just been delivered and is reaching people now.
However, buyers had already received a key in advance to redeem, with which they could unlock the Collector’s Edition DLC – which includes some cosmetic goodies.
However, the code on Xbox actually unlocked the entire game.
Those who noticed this were able to use their DLC code to obtain Baldur’s Gate 3 or simply pass this code on to a friend or acquaintance.
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What has Larian done now? In a message to the community, Larian has explained that they have now acknowledged the mistake. However, the people who wrongfully possess the game will not have it taken away. They are allowed to keep the full version, even if the code was not supposed to unlock it.
Additionally, those affected will receive another DLC code to finally unlock it.
This is how the community reacts: They celebrate Larian’s approach. They believe others should take a leaf out of this book. Because other companies, according to some fans, would have turned this into a huge PR disaster and either deactivated the versions or taken additional money from fans in other ways. Larian’s good handling of the community simply shows that they know how good their game actually is.
The fact that Larian does exactly that and instead says “It’s fine” makes them a hero in the eyes of many.
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Pax Dei is known to combine a colorful mix of the best elements from survival and MMORPGs in a sandbox. Now the developers challenged streamers to get everything out of the game – with success.
How did the fortress come about? From June 7 to June 12, 2024, the so-called “Preview” week took place in Pax Dei. During this time, streamers and some viewers had the opportunity to try out the game.
To keep the players busy, the developers provided them with 4 challenges. They named the challenges on Discord as follows:
The Great Expedition: Explore Pax Dei and hunt specific creatures.
Gallic Herbarium: Collect a list of resources scattered throughout Gallia.
Para Bellum: Equip yourself for battle, defeat some named enemies, and enter the PvP zone – at your own risk.
Villa Extravaganza: Build the most beautiful house, village, or castle with your clan.
The “Villa Extravaganza” challenge is likely the most exciting. In just five days, the streamers and their followers were to show how well one can build in Pax Dei. The best structures have now been awarded, and the results are impressive.
Here you can find out everything important about Pax Dei:
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What is Pax Dei, the new sandbox MMO with the unique zoom feature?
A lot accomplished in a short time
How did the challenge end? The “Villa Extravaganza” challenge likely exceeded the developers’ expectations, as instead of announcing one winner, they crowned four winners.
The four winners and their entries were shared along with four additional honorable mentions in the Discord. We show you what the players have built:
Calek (via Twitch.tv) and the Lynnwood Clan built a little town.
Nina96 (via Twitch.tv) and her friends built a small cozy hamlet that would likely quickly become a guest favorite on Airbnb.
SpaceGoatOne (via Twitch.tv) erected a small square to celebrate together.
Dobrodziej (via Kick.com) built a massive fortress on a mountain.
The challenge was not only the building and the creative implementation of ideas, but also that the materials had to be farmed first before building was allowed.
What is the status of Pax Dei? The MMORPG Pax Dei will soon go into Early Access on Steam. Since June 4, 2024, you can secure different founder packs to play the Early Access version without restrictions. The more money you spend, the more character slots, building plots, and exclusive recipes you will receive.
Sailor Moon is back and one of the most popular animes in the magical girl genre. This summer, you can watch the two-part finale, Sailor Moon Cosmos, on Netflix. MeinMMO reveals the details.
Anime fans around the world can look forward to a magical comeback as Sailor Moon, the iconic heroine of many childhoods, returns with new adventures. Netflix has officially announced (via X), that both parts of Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon Cosmos: The Movie will be available worldwide on the streaming platform starting August 22, 2024. These two films were already shown last year in Japan and are finally coming to us with a delay.
Unfortunately, there is still no German trailer for Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon Cosmos. However, you can already watch the official Japanese trailer for the first part here:
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Japanese trailer for Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon Cosmos – Part 1
The Final Battle of the Sailor Warriors
What will the movies be about? The Sailor Moon Cosmos movies continue the legendary story that began with the rebooted series Sailor Moon Crystal (a total of 3 seasons) and evolved with films. The story closely follows the original plot of the manga by Naoko Takeuchi and offers fans a deep narrative of the adventures of the Sailor Warriors.
Sailor Moon Cosmos specifically adapts the final battle of the Shadow Galactica storyline from the original manga. The films are a direct continuation of the two-parter Sailor Moon Eternal released in 2021.
Sailor Moon Cosmos brings back beloved characters, but also introduces new ones like Sailor Heavy Metal Papillon, who has only been known to manga readers so far. With the two films, the long-running story will be told in full – perhaps this is really their last adventure?
What else is known? Directed by Tomoya Takahashi, known for his work on the Marvel anime. The scripts are by Kazuyuki Fudeyasu and character design has been taken over by Kazuko Tadano, who has previously worked on the designs of the Sailor Moon adaptations. The music is composed by Yasuharu Takanashi, who also composed for Naruto Shippuden. Did you know? The American version of Sailor Moon was so horrible that it was canceled after one episode
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26 characters from the lore were available for selection and you made the decision. Many of the characters have either joined with seasons or came into the spotlight through the release of major DLCs.
Even though so many characters were available, 65% of players clearly chose one character – one that many should know primarily for his dry humor.
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Cayde is your favorite, it was clear!
What were the results? 65% might initially sound tight, but looking at the results, it becomes clear that the winner was distinctly chosen. You voted and his name is Cayde-6, the old Hunter Vanguard with the loose tongue. A total of 1,674 Guardians (as of June 13) participated in the survey. The results are as follows:
Cayde-6 (65 %, 1,080 votes)
Mara Sov (5 %, 90 votes)
The Nomad (5 %, 77 votes)
Shaxx (3 %, 46 votes)
14th Holy (3 %, 44 votes)
The Witness (2 %, 36 votes)
Another (2 %, 33 votes)
Savathun (2 %, 30 votes)
Eris Morn (2 %, 28 votes)
Oryx (2 %, 28 votes)
Rasputin (1 %, 25 votes)
Crow/Uldren Sov (1 %, 24 votes)
Zavala (1 %, 21 votes)
Elsie Bray (1 %, 17 votes)
Ikora Rey (1 %, 14 votes)
Princess Caiatl (1 %, 14 votes)
Osiris (1 %, 13 votes)
Lord Saladin (1 %, 13 votes)
Riven, the Thousand Voices (1 %, 11 votes)
Mithrax (0 %, 8 votes)
Ana Bray (0 %, 7 votes)
Dominus Ghaul (0 %, 4 votes)
Calus (0 %, 4 votes)
Xivu Arath (0 %, 3 votes)
Clovis Bray (0 %, 2 votes)
Eramis (0 %, 1 vote)
When comparing the second and third place candidates, it is clear that Cayde won decisively. In second place is Mara Sov with 90 votes, and in third place is The Nomad with 77 votes. Following them are Shaxx with 46 votes, the 14th Holy with 44 votes, and even The Witness and villain from the Light and Darkness saga with 36 votes.
Why is Cayde-6 the winner? Anyone who has been playing since Destiny 1 knows that Cayde is just Cayde. He is funny, charming, loves to improvise, and is honest with the Guardians. Especially the development from Destiny 2: Forsaken touched many Guardians’ hearts.
Bungie let one of its most beloved Guardians die for the story, which brought tears to many fans’ eyes. Many players are looking forward to meeting the jokester again in The Final Shape to be entertained by his dry jokes once more.
The friends list in Pokémon GO has received a small update that changes a minor detail of the feature.
What is the friends list? In Pokémon GO, you can add friends by entering their codes. This allows you to send each other gifts that contain items and earn experience points when you reach certain friendship levels.
Additionally, you can receive a lucky trade when you become lucky friends. This trade guarantees you a lucky Pokémon, which brings several advantages.
If you want to collect all variants of Vivillon, you will also depend on friends. For this, you need to collect postcards from different regions to obtain all patterns of Vivillon.
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Small update, no announcement
What does the update include? With the update, which surprisingly made its way into the game without announcement, the maximum number of friends has been increased. Previously, you could have 400 friends on your list, and now you have the option to add up to 450 friends.
The only hint that can be found for the update is the Pokémon GO Help Center. The corresponding post about the friends list was last updated today. Here you can also find the updated number of friends:
You can add up to 450 friends to your Niantic friends list, including friends from other Niantic games.
What does the community say about it? Besides some trainers who are happy about the increased number of friends, there are primarily additional wishes for improvements to the friends list. Some of them are as follows:
We need an option for favorite friends, says one trainer on Reddit
It would be nice if they finally added tags for friends. I use nicknames as tags, but there’s only so much information you can fit there, says another trainer on Reddit
Great! Once I go to big events, my friends list increases by 50 at once lol. I wish we already had better organization features, notes another trainer on Reddit.
Still, only 20 gifts can be opened per day, notes another trainer on Reddit.
What do you think of the update? Are you excited to finally add more friends? Or do you barely fill the list and are satisfied with less capacity? Would you also prefer more options to organize the list? Feel free to share your opinion in the comments. Also, don’t miss the current events in June 2024 in Pokémon GO.
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In June, you can secure one of the best action RPGs of 2022 on your PS5 with your PS Plus membership. You can find all the details and what other games you can get here.
What game is it about? Monster Hunter Rise is an action role-playing game and one of the most popular games of 2022. The game series has been captivating many players on various platforms since 2005. You can play Monster Hunter Rise not only on the PS5 but also on the PS4, Xbox, PC, and Nintendo Switch.
Now, especially fans of the series and PS Plus members have reason to be happy because this month, among other games, Monster Hunter Rise will be added to the game catalog.
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Trailer for Monster Hunter Rise Sunbreak shows new feature – You can soon take NPCs along on the hunt
Create your hunter according to your own ideas and choose from 14 different weapon types to gear up for the hunt.
Explore a variety of massive and detailed maps together with a companion.
Go hunting solo or as part of a team of four players.
For every successful hunt, you will receive materials to craft and upgrade your weapons and equipment.
The intelligent difficulty adjustment is meant to ensure exciting yet fair battles.
When will the game be available in the catalog? As announced on the official PlayStation blog, you can find Monster Hunter Rise in the PS Plus game catalog starting June 18, 2024. You can secure the game with both the Extra and Premium memberships.
Dragon Ball Sparking! ZERO on Steam finally has a release date, and Goku fans are in for a treat with this fighting game. MeinMMO reveals the details.
What kind of game is this? Dragon Ball: Sparking! ZERO is the latest installment in the popular Dragon Ball Budokai Tenkaichi series, which has been captivating fans worldwide since 2005. The game was announced at the end of 2023 during the Game Awards as a direct sequel and evolution of the first three games in the series.
Since the announcement, fans of the series have been extremely excited. Bandai Namco promises many playable characters and a return to the roots of the beloved Budokai Tenkaichi games. Goku fans will truly enjoy this game. Out of a total of 164 character slots, there are 11 different versions of Son-Goku.
In the trailer, you can see what Goku and Vegeta are capable of:
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DRAGON BALL: Sparking! Zero shows what Goku and Vegeta are capable of in battle
164 character slots await you, including many Gokus
Which forms of Goku are included? Among the 164 character slots, there are at least 11 different Gokus and also 13 variants of his rival Vegeta, including his Super Saiyajin forms.
What else can I expect? Bandai Namco promises authentic 3D battles in anime style. The gameplay of the Budokai-Tenkaichi series is set to be elevated to a new level overall. Action-packed battles await you. The special feature is that the battle arenas can be destroyed and react to your power level.
You can fight through various tournament modes and experience the story. The story is expected to play a central role. In addition, you have the opportunity to create your own battles and share them – based on the epic moments of the series.
The game offers expanded tactical and strategic options, including new abilities like Revenge Counter, short sprint, and Super Awareness. Additional abilities are still to be introduced. It remains exciting to see what other characters and forms await us in the remaining slots. Are you looking forward to the game? Did you know? A villain in Dragon Ball Z has his strongest ability only because he is ugly
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Fortnite is taking its servers offline for maintenance today, Thursday, June 13. You can find out about the server status, as well as the leaks and patch notes you can expect, in our overview.
Patch Notes from Patch 30.10
LEGO Fortnite: Patch Notes
Relaxed Mode mixes survival with sandbox: Fortnite has developed a new difficulty for its LEGO mode – the Relaxed Mode. In this mode, you must survive, but you can also focus on building your settlement without the fear of dying. The following settings are active:
Enemies – On
Difficulty of enemies(new setting!) – Easy
Wild storm enemies(new setting!) – Off
Hunger – Off
Temperature – Off
Stamina – Off
Player elimination – Respawn
Drop inventory items on elimination – Off
Friendly creatures – On
Damage from allies – Off
Villagers – On
Energy system – Off
Remove village animals upon elimination – Off
Expert Mode for the hardcore players among you: If all known modes are too easy, Epic Games has now developed the Expert Mode for these cases. In this mode, you will face wild storm creatures and other beings that are much stronger than anything you have fought before. Additionally, in this mode, your deaths are permanent – unless you have a return totem. The following settings are active:
Enemies – On (cannot be changed!)
Difficulty of enemies(new setting!) – Hard (cannot be changed!)
Wild storm enemies(new setting!) – On (cannot be changed!)
Hunger – On (cannot be changed!)
Temperature – On (cannot be changed!)
Stamina – On (cannot be changed!)
Player elimination – Permanent (cannot be changed!)
Drop inventory items on elimination – On (cannot be changed!)
Friendly creatures – On (cannot be changed)
Damage from allies – Off (this can be changed)
Villagers – On (cannot be changed)
Energy system – On (cannot be changed)
Remove village animals upon elimination – On (cannot be changed)
Changes, Improvements, and Bug Fixes
Problems with low “storage space” or “too many buildings nearby” can be resolved as follows:
Low storage space: Try to reduce the overall number of buildings, the number of different buildings, or the number of items and creatures. Leaving densely built areas or exiting and re-entering the world can also help. (Note: The storage space available to you depends on the platform you are playing on.)
Too many buildings nearby: Try not to build your buildings too close together. You should also use larger building pieces instead of several smaller pieces to achieve a similar result. Building at another location or removing buildings you no longer need can also be helpful.
Villagers in the rebel village no longer count towards your worldwide villager limit.
The display of the worldwide villager count in the village center now shows the correct number of villagers.
Skeletons now spawn with a lower chance in villages.
Rubies can now also be found in lava caves on Star Wars Islands.
Animals can now better avoid campfires.
Wolves have now learned to swim.
Fortnite Festival: Patch Notes
Metallica comes as a new pass: Fortnite is currently introducing a new artist from time to time that players can indulge in. This time, the rock band Metallica is in the spotlight.
With this pass, fans receive some goodies such as emotes, skins for their instruments, and four new skins for their collection.
PvP in Fortnite Festival: A new mode in Fortnite Festival lets you compete against 16 other players. You can sabotage enemies to kick them out of the ring. The one with the highest score wins as a musical genius.
Thursday, 13.06.2024
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The servers are now back online. We are now updating you with the patch notes from Epic Games.
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The servers are still not active, we are on it!
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We are now listing all the leaks that are currently known:
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The servers are now disabled. The update is also ready for download and is 11.794 GB on the PS5. We will list the leaks shortly.
What happens during an update? Today Epic Games is taking the servers offline for maintenance. You will not be able to play Fortnite during the downtime, so be prepared.
This time, according to leakers, a Metallica collaboration is taking place. This will unlock new skins, weapons, and also the super styles of the individual “Battle Pass” skins. What leaks are available and when the server down begins, you can find out here.
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Fortnite: Chapter 5 Season 3 – Trailer for gameplay with ruthless wasteland
Fortnite: Start and duration of the server down
Server down in the morning – What you need to know: Epic Games has announced its server down for Fortnite and set it for 10:00 AM German time. The matchmaking will be disabled 30 minutes before the servers are turned off – so you cannot start any new rounds during this time.
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When will the servers be back online? It depends on the size and scope of the update. If there are no complications, you can expect a downtime of two hours. However, it may also be the case that the server down does not resolve until around 1:00 PM or 2:00 PM. We will keep you updated in that case.
When will the patch notes come? Epic Games is currently only sporadically releasing its patch notes for the “Battle Royale” mode. If they are available, they will be released only after the downtime. We will list the patch notes as soon as Epic Games releases them.
Which contents could arrive with update 30.10?
Some information about new collaborations has already leaked, and it’s known that Metallica is the next artist to be immortalized as skins. What you can exactly expect is listed here (via x.com):
Currently, one of the most well-known strategy games is on offer on Steam. You can find all the details here.
Which game is this about? Civilization 6, the currently latest installment of the well-known and popular strategy game series by developer Sid Meier and his companies MicroProse and Firaxis Games. During the Summer Game Fest, a seventh installment was announced after nine years, as reported by our colleagues at GameStar.
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Civilization VI England’s Ruler Trailer
Civilization 6 is a turn-based strategy game where you build your own empire, design cities, develop new cultures, and aim to become the world ruler.
By establishing diplomatic relations and influencing neighboring cities, you secure loyalty and bonuses that accelerate the progress of your civilization.
You use spies to gather information about rival civilizations, collect resources, and overthrow other governments.
There are multiplayer modes that allow you to cooperate or compete with your friends in various situations.
How long will the offer last?On Steam, you can currently get Civilization 6 for €2.99 instead of the full price of €59.99. So, you can save 95% on purchasing the strategy game until June 21, 2024.
This is an offer you shouldn’t miss if you’ve been considering getting the game for a while, or if you want to play the most recent installment before the release of part 7. If you’re still unsure, the reviews on Steam might persuade you.
There, the game has received 86% very positive ratings from over 200,000 reviews. At the current price, this definitely suggests giving the strategy game a try.
Monster Hunter Wilds is supposed to be the new spin-off of the game series. In an interview with IGN, the developers talked about the game and how it compares to its predecessors. Wilds is supposed to be bigger and more extensive, but players are concerned about the coop.
Where did the information come from?IGN was able to talk with the developers of Capcom about their latest game at the Summer Game Fest. The main topics were the innovations of Monster Hunter Wilds, its size, and the beloved coop mode.
However, what really sparked conversations in the community was the coop mode of the hunter simulation. Already in its predecessor, Monster Hunter Worlds, players had to complete things like missions and cutscenes before they could go hunting with friends. This is said not to have changed, but the developers have implemented a new system that should facilitate cooperation.
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New trailer for Monster Hunter Wilds shows captivating battles
Players are once again fearing a coop debacle
What did the developers say? In the interview and during the preview of the demo for Monster Hunter Wilds, it became clear that the maps of the individual areas are supposed to be twice as big as those of the predecessors. Additionally, loading screens are to be reduced. You are now allowed to switch areas without annoying waiting times and can immediately dive into the action. The hunters’ home base is also supposed to be located on the map.
Your Palico now also has a real voice that is supposed to warn you about things on the battlefield. According to Director Yuya Tokuda, the change was important because a lot happens in the battles and changes in the areas.
The coop is also said to have changed compared to MHW. According to Tokuda, you will be quickly grouped with your colleagues when you can start a quest. You will then be able to return seamlessly to the multiplayer gameplay, but there are sequences that must be experienced solo. Players are already worried that the developers have once again created a hindering coop experience.
What are players concerned about? The coop mode from Worlds is considered a favorite feature by players. Hunting colossal monsters with friends and emerging victorious is fun. However, in Monster Hunter, there is one thing that disrupts immersion, and that is missions and sequences that must be experienced solo. Players are also complaining about the recurring issue here on Reddit.
Reddit user Apollo779 states: “We had multiplayer cutscenes on the 3DS and also a few in Iceborne, where they only show the leader as the hunter. It’s so strange that they still have this problem.”
User MumrikDK also does not understand why this issue remains, even though the developers know how important coop is for the community: “Considering how cumbersome World was in this regard, it’s incredible to read that they didn’t completely redesign this aspect.”
Over the course of the expansions of Final Fantasy XIV, many new classes have been added. At the same time, existing classes are repeatedly revised and, above all, simplified. Now, the Director and Producer promises more individuality for the jobs.
Why is the community concerned? With each expansion, Final Fantasy XIV receives two new classes, also known as jobs. In addition, there are always major adjustments, sometimes even complete overhauls of existing classes. Two examples:
The Astrologian was a complex healer at release with a deck of cards. These had to be assigned to the correct group members for buffs. One had to think quickly to use the deck correctly. Meanwhile, the class has become far less complex after several fundamental revisions.
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Final Fantasy XIV: Here are the 2 new jobs in Dawntrail – Pictomancer and Viper in under 2 minutes
With the release of the upcoming expansion Dawntrail in July, the Dragoon will also have major adjustments. This class will also be much easier to play, as the position buffs from the single-target rotation and two of the three jumps will be removed.
MyMMO editor Sophia Weiß has played the two new jobs and the revised Dragoon. You can read her conclusion here:
In addition to the simplifications of classes, the developers have focused heavily on the single-player experience during the patch series in the current expansion Endwalker. However, Square Enix has already announced that they want to bring the MMO back into MMORPG in Final Fantasy XIV.
Accordingly, players are concerned about the future of their beloved class. They expressed this in a survey on Reddit. Now, Naoki Yoshida has spoken out.
It can’t get any easier, says the boss
What does Naoki Yoshida say? In an interview with the colleagues from Gamesradar, the Director and Producer of Final Fantasy XIV, Naoki Yoshida, talked about the classes. Specifically, he addressed concrete changes to the classes, aka jobs, in the game – including the Samurai.
Naoki Yoshida says that the jobs, as they currently are, cannot be simplified any further. Jobs such as the recently revised Samurai will not be made any easier.
At the moment, he is also concerned about the overly simple playstyle of some jobs. At the same time, he is also aware that there are players for both complex and simple classes. As with many topics in Final Fantasy XIV, he has to master a balancing act here.
In general, Yoshida says that every player should have the opportunity to showcase their techniques and abilities. This is currently not possible yet. However, the team is working on a solution for patch 7.2 and beyond:
We will look at the jobs and offer more individuality for them.
Whether the changes mentioned by Naoki Yoshida will come and what they will look like is yet to be seen. However, it is certain that Naoki Yoshida and the development team of Final Fantasy XIV will continue to keep an eye on community reactions. By the way, for Dawntrail, they have also added a completely new dungeon feature to make it easier for you: Final Fantasy XIV changes one thing about dungeons and makes them much better
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Many fans are longing for another Warcraft movie. But what is behind the rumors? Is it even realistic?
Since the Warcraft movie came out in 2016, there have been many rumors and discussions about it. Is there going to be a sequel? Is Blizzard working on a continuation? Or is there even a reboot with a different story? Is it worth bringing World of Warcraft to the big screen?
World of Warcraft: The War Within – Cinematic Trailer
How did the first Warcraft movie perform? The movie “Warcraft: The Beginning” was rather a flop in American theaters. It was only slightly better in Europe. However, the film was quite successful in China, allowing the costs to be recouped.
This gave rise to the rumors: A second film could very well be in the works.
What about the rumors? The rumors have been around for a long time – but none of them come from a reliable source. Often, they are just fan trailers uploaded to YouTube that claim to show supposed scenes from a new movie.
Currently, there are no concrete clues from trustworthy sources about the development of a new Warcraft movie. The other, less reliable sources can all be quickly exposed as fakes.
Will the film ever get a sequel?
What facts are there? For a possible continuation of Warcraft, there are basically only two statements that are really reliable.
Duncan Jones, the director, said on Twitter in June 2018 that things don’t look good regarding a continuation.
In 2020, there were reports that Legendary was working on another Warcraft film. But there were no details on whether it would be produced under Universal Pictures or under Sony, Warner, or Netflix. There have been no updates on this for 4 years, suggesting that the idea has been abandoned.
Is it completely impossible? No, of course not. Even if it seems unlikely that Blizzard will pick up the Warcraft narrative as a film again, there are other media. Especially in recent years, many gaming franchises have shown that adaptations as series can work wonderfully. Just think of Arcane (League of Legends), Witcher, Cyberpunk 2077, or The Last of Us. All these series have been well received and can be considered successful.
However, nothing has been confirmed in this regard yet. If anything is in development, it is likely still years away, and if anything at all, we would probably hear about it at the earliest at BlizzCon 2025. One should always keep in mind that there were a whopping 10 years between the first announcement of the Warcraft film and its release.
Where can you watch Warcraft: The Beginning? Currently, the 1st Warcraft movie is mainly available for streaming on Netflix. But it can also be rented on all other major platforms, such as Amazon, Sky, or Apple TV, for a fee.
Would you be interested in another Warcraft movie or series? If so, which part of the storyline should be highlighted?
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