The building game SimCity ran moderately on PC, but it is one of the most successful titles on the Super Nintendo. A book now tells the story behind the port.
Which game is it about? SimCity is a series of economic simulation games from the company Maxis, founded in 1987 by Will Wright and Jeff Braun. The first part was released in 1989 for the Commodore, followed by releases for gaming consoles.
The book Building SimCity, which will be released in June 2024, tells how the port of SimCity to Nintendo’s Super Entertainment System came about – and the story could be straight out of a movie.
The backstories of well-known game classics are sometimes more adventurous than one would think:
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Tetris – Trailer to the Prehistory of the Arcade Classic
That’s how it went down in the wild 80s
That’s how the deal came about: According to author Chaim Gingold, it all started in the summer of 1989 with a call from Nintendo: Shigeru Miyamoto, the creator of legendary series like Super Mario, The Legend of Zelda, and Pikmin, wanted to bring SimCity to the Nintendo console.
It is said that Miyamoto envisioned a game in which players could create their own world – and found it in SimCity. The very next day, studio co-founder Jeff Braun flew to Nintendo’s U.S. headquarters in Redmond, Washington.
There, he met with the chairman of Nintendo of America, Howard Lincoln, and president Minoru Arakawa – and that’s where the cinematic offer came: Lincoln is said to have offered Maxis a royalty of $1 per unit sold of SimCity. And if Braun signed on the spot, he would receive “a check on top of that – a signing bonus of $1 million.” In today’s terms, that would be over $2.5 million.
Braun agreed, and a few months later, he and Will Wright traveled to Kyoto, where they were reportedly “welcomed like family members and treated like royalty,” according to Gingold’s book.
Wright, the studio co-founder and designer of SimCity, supposedly spent a week with Miyamoto to develop ideas for the console adaptation. In the evenings, Miyamoto is said to have taken the Americans out – what would an 80s business movie be without a montage of wild parties?
The visit is also said to have led to the creation of “Dr. Wright,” a green-haired character who assists the player in the Nintendo version of SimCity. According to Gingold, Nintendo recognized the value of a good character and found one in Will Wright.
The Twitch streamer Mienah explained in a TikTok clip how she proceeds when she’s on the go and still wants to buy Fortnite skins.
Who is the streamer? Mienah, also known as Tamina, is the girlfriend of the famous YouTuber and streamer HandOfBlood. However, she has also made a name for herself and built a loyal fanbase.
On Twitch, she attracts an average of about 450 viewers (via Twitchtracker), who appreciate her likable demeanor and entertaining streams. She mainly engages in the “Just Chatting” category, where she interacts directly with her community.
Mienah’s three most streamed games include “Dead by Daylight,” “Animal Crossing: New Horizons,” and “Mario Kart 8 Deluxe.” Recently, however, she has been particularly thrilling her audience with her passion for “Fortnite.” In addition to her Twitch streams, Mienah also produces content for YouTube and TikTok.
Learn more about HandOfBlood here:
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How did it come about that Mienah talks about Fortnite? Content creator Melina Sophie shared a clip on TikTok in which she says, that she downloaded an app that shows her the current Fortnite shop daily. Every morning, opening this app is the first thing she does to see which new skins are available. Even on days when she doesn’t have time to play, she briefly opens Fortnite to buy the latest skins and expand her collection.
Under Melina Sophie’s TikTok video, many fans link Mienah, and she doesn’t miss the chance to react to the clip. She tells her community that she has now reached a whole different status.
“But I have this emote,” says Mienah
What is her tactic? When she’s on the go and has no way to buy the desired skins herself, she uses a group chat with her frequent teammates. If she spots a skin in the shop that she really wants, she asks her friends in the group chat to gift her the skin. She then transfers the money via PayPal.
Jokingly, she adds: “Some might call that a cry for help, but I have this emote,” while showcasing the famous dance “The Renegade” from Fortnite.
How does the community react? The community enthusiastically reacts to Mienah’s story and her humorous approach to her Fortnite passion. Melina Sophie herself leaves a comment under the clip: “The ending got me sooooo much, wow HAHAHAHA.”
Many other users agree with Mienah and share their own stories and experiences in the comments:
melina_124 writes: “This is too real. I had that with League.”
vickypedia writes: “I’m just saying 3k in Valorant.”
cline writes: “I always check the shop and buy something, even though I don’t play the game anymore.”
Anna writes: “I’m not even good at the game. Why does it grip me so much?”
miss dawn writes: “I gave my duo my login so they can check my Valorant shop when I’m on vacation or something.”
Yui writes: “Do I play Fortnite? No! Do I still feel it very much? Yes”
How strong the temptation of skins in Fortnite is, even former MeinMMO author Jürgen Horn has realized. For him, the true meaning of the game was to showcase his skins before match start and have epic dance battles – and he paid a hefty price for it: Help, I’m addicted to skins in Fortnite, even though I don’t even play it
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On June 17, the Mid-Season Patch went live in Diablo 4 and brought many buffs for the five classes. However, some players believe that especially two classes deserved much more love.
The Mid-Season Patch now brought some buffs for the classes in Diablo 4. However, some players feel that especially Sorceresses and Druids deserved many more buffs. On Reddit, players are discussing the topic, and one finds it so unfair that he apparently wrote a song about it.
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Diablo 4 Season 4 “Loot Reborn” in the gameplay trailer
Which classes need buffs?On Reddit, the user “KennedyPh” wrote on June 16 that players need a patch for the Monday patch. They should make Sorceresses and Druids “great again.” The “micro-buffs” simply aren’t enough.
In the comments, users discuss the topic. “veradar” states: “Yes. More single-target damage for both [classes].” And “Boonatix” wonders why Blizzard listens to one piece of feedback but not another. The new item system was successful, but the class balancing is not.
“n8k-Primal” is confident that more buffs will come in Season 5. He writes: “There must be some important balance changes [in Season 5], why else would they offer a PTR?”
A player wrote a song about it: In another thread on Reddit, the user “Liggles” expresses his dissatisfaction with the Mid-Season Patch in a song. This is apparently inspired by the theme song of the American sitcom “The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air” starring Will Smith and also begins with the line “Now, this is a story all about how…”
However, it’s not about how his life got flipped-turned upside down, as in the original song, but the class balance in Diablo 4. In his version, he tells how “the classes were changed in such an unfair patch.”
An excerpt from the post:
As a few small buffs floated by, Barbarians became stronger, and we all asked: “Why?” The Druids looked around and wondered what to do, with tiny skill optimizations and no significant power gain in sight. […]
The Sorceresses stood there, with such small buffs that made hardly any difference, still out of sight. […]
Barbarians and Hunters celebrate, Druids are dazed, Sorceresses are doing their best, with build diversity so rare – but in Diablo 4, the balance is simply not fair!
Here, too, users are discussing patch 1.4.3 in the comments. The top comment comes from “Tormentor”. He writes: “I had hoped the Sorceress would receive a bit more love.”
“Brief-Dragonfruit390” is optimistic and writes: “The buff for the Pulverize Druid is actually very decent.” The post creator points out that they are still “behind Hunters and Barbarians.” But “Brief-Dragonfruit390” thinks they are heading in the right direction.
What do experts say about the patch? Diablo expert and content creator Rhykker expresses in a YouTube video that they expected a bit of love for Sorceresses and Druids. Druids are essentially “absent in the endgame” at the moment. Although the “Pulverize build” received buffs, it is not enough to “push” in the endgame.
Each class got “a little love, but it feels like Barbarians got the most, even though they don’t actually need it.” Druids need damage buffs, which they are “struggling with in the endgame.” The changes are not bad, but he expected more. He sees Barbarians as the big winners.
In a YouTube video, Diablo expert wudijo notes that the big winners of the Mid-Season Patch are the “Blade Fury Hunter” and “Pulverize Druid” builds – these builds have received “by far the most of everything” and have moved up a few places in the tier list.
He claims that other classes are moving a little due to the patch, but not so much that it changes the “overall landscape of the meta builds.” Barbarians remain the strongest, followed by Hunters. Then come Necromancers, Druids, and Sorceresses. However, it is possible that new strong builds will emerge from the changes. You can find the currently strongest builds for endgame in Season 4 of Diablo 4 in our tier list.
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The mid-season update of Diablo 4 is live and brings numerous changes to the five classes in the game. MeinMMO summarizes the highlights from the patch notes for patch 1.4.3.
The highlights from the patch:
The difficulty of the new endgame activity “The Pit” will be adjusted. The developers want to ensure that more players can use the crafting system “Masterworking” and obtain the necessary materials for it.
Existing bugs will be fixed, such as the “Holy Bolt” elixir, which accidentally scales damage too high when you have minions present. A bug with the new loot pets in Diablo 4 will also be fixed.
The mid-season update changes all five classes and buffs numerous skills and items. Apparently, there are no nerfs.
When does patch 1.4.3 go live? Patch 1.4.3 was scheduled for June 17, on a Monday. It went live at around 7:00 PM. As the developers recently announced in a forum post for Diablo 4, the patch represents the mid-season update. During this, they also announced that season 5 will also receive a PTR.
You can find the full German patch notes on the second page of the article.
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Diablo 4 Season 4 “Loot Reborn” in the gameplay trailer
Many buffs for all classes, no nerfs
What does the patch change for the classes? Patch 1.4.3 brings numerous changes and balance adjustments for all classes in the mid-season. The aim of the changes is to buff classes and builds that do not perform as well as others.
Currently, the shadow minion build of the necromancer is quite strong. However, the upcoming update will specifically buff the aspects in the book of the dead that you get when you sacrifice your minions and play without them.
The hunter receives a few buffs for different skills, such as “Blade Storm” and “Screw Blades”. Currently, the builds using these skills are in the lower tiers of the tier list for endgame in season 4. Additionally, a bug is resolved where the “Rapid Fire” skill with the unique “Thief’s Kiss” does not hit nearby targets correctly.
The druid’s spirit blessings will be buffed, but many of his other skills too. The barbarians will also receive buffs, such as a 15% increase in the damage of the “Whirlwind” skill. The damage of the “Dust Devil” aspect will be increased by 100%.
The sorcerers will receive not only buffs for the damage they deal, but also better damage reduction and barriers – such as through the skill “Ice Armor”.
Are there nerfs as well? Apparently not. The Diablo expert wudijo notes in his livestream on Twitch on June 14: “There are actually a lot of buffs in this patch, so generally, a lot will get better, there are no nerfs and no bug fixes that would negatively impact builds.”
Adjustments to the Pit so that everyone can get their mats
What else is being adjusted? Patch 1.4.3 also makes slight adjustments to the difficulty level of the Pit. Players should be able to fully participate in the crafting system. Due to the changes, according to Blizzard, most builds should be able to master the levels in the Pit that unlock the materials for the highest-rank masterworking – thus at least Pit level 61.
In addition, bug fixes will be made: the “Holy Bolt” elixir then causes a percentage of weapon damage instead of a percentage of the opponent’s health. As a result, the damage scaled unintentionally high when triggered by the necromancer’s minions.
With the last patch, new companions surprisingly joined Diablo 4, which not only look cute but also pick up mats and gold for you. The animal companions are a feature that fans have wished for since the release. However, there was the bug that pets break some builds – and strengthen others. This bug will also be fixed with patch 1.4.3.
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Many know Hafthor Julius Björnsson from his role as “The Mountain” in Game of Thrones. However, the strongman is also active on Twitch and recently reported there about his latest discovery: the MMORPG streamer Asmongold.
Who is the actor? Hafthor Julius Björnsson portrayed the character Gregor Clegane in Game of Thrones, known as “The Mountain”. The Icelander is among the strongest men in the world as a strongman and consumes over 10,000 calories a day in preparation for competitions.
However, the diet of Twitch streamer Asmongold might not agree with him, as he revealed in a recent stream.
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Career and life of Asmongold in 3 minutes – What makes him special?
Strongman proposes swap with Asmongold
What has the actor discovered? In a stream on his own Twitch channel Hafthorjulius, the actor reports that he stumbled upon a “brilliant” podcast. It was “Steak and Eggs”, a podcast that Asmongold runs together with two members of his content organization OTK, Emiru and Tectone.
Hafthor came across an episode from early 2023, in which Asmongold rated various types of fruit – many of which he apparently tried for the first time. The Twitch streamer’s diet primarily consists of fast food, soda, and candy – and steaks for $2.
“I was shocked,” exclaims the strongman. His companion explains to him that he has “seen nothing yet” and that Asmongold is “different”, but Hafthor insists: he has seen everything he needs to see. You can watch the stream excerpt here in the original English version:
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However, the video sparked an idea for him: The athlete contemplates how entertaining it would be to travel to Texas with Asmongold and try each other’s diets. Hafthor admits that a day on Asmongold’s diet would probably be enough to lose all his “gains”, but he doesn’t completely dismiss the idea.
“Can you imagine how funny it would be to see him eating my diet? He would be in trouble. He took tiny bites of the food and almost died.” Whether the two will meet is uncertain – there has not yet been a response from Asmongold.
Aside from his diet, Hafthor can certainly appreciate something about Asmongold: He finds him quite funny, mentioning that there were a few times he almost died from laughing.
Fast food is an essential part of many Twitch streamers’ diets: Those who stream many hours daily often have neither the time nor the desire to spend long hours in the kitchen. Content creators do not have the reputation for living particularly healthy – but one wants to change that: “All Twitch streamers sit at home, get fat” – Trymacs starts fitness challenge
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The Khvostov was the first weapon you received in Destiny 1. With The Final Shape, you can now obtain the assault rifle again – in a special, exotic variant. How to get the exotic Khvostov is explained here.
What is the Khvostov?
The Khvostov is an automatic rifle and the first weapon you receive in Destiny 1.
With The Final Shape, the Khvostov returns as a legendary and exotic weapon.
The exotic perk of the rifle causes every seventh shot to bounce off hit enemies and become a ricochet.
However, the ricochet does not just bounce once, but jumps back and forth between several enemies.
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Destiny 2: How to Get the Khvostov 7G-0X – Here’s How
Step 1: Find the Legendary Khvostov
How to get the Khvostov: To obtain the exotic Khvostov, you first need to find the legendary version of the automatic rifle. After that, you must collect all “Lost Encryption Bits” in “The Bleached Heart” and upgrade the legendary Khvostov to the exotic version.
Here again are the individual steps on how to get the legendary Khvostov:
Complete the campaign of The Final Shape
Collect all 15 “Lost Encryption Bits”
You can find the first 9 “Lost Encryption Bits” in the region chests in the Bleached Heart of the Traveler:
3 chests in “The Passage”
3 chests in “The Bloom”
3 chests in “The Dead End”
The marker indicates how the region chests look on the map
Start the questline of “Micah-10” and play up to the mission “Alone in the Darkness” to unlock the cyst missions through which you will get the remaining 6 “Lost Encryption Bits”.
Complete the cyst missions
Winged Ace
Scorching Light
Overwhelming Darkness
Moth-Infested Cave
Slaughterer
Sword Dance
Once you have collected all 15 “Lost Encryption Bits”, you will receive a “Lost Encryption Code”
Travel to “The Bleached Heart” and go to the spot where you first found the Khvostov in a chest in Destiny 1 with the “Lost Encryption Code”.
Travel to the landing zone “The Dead End” and go back to the wall. Follow the road until you discover a locked region chest. There you will find the legendary Khvostov
Step 2: Upgrade Legendary Khvostov to Exotic Khvostov
Next, you need to upgrade your legendary Khvostov to the exotic variant. For that, you will face the following steps:
Collect 17 “Particles of Light”
You will get the first 8 “Particles of Light” when you find the Visions of the Traveler in “The Bleached Heart”
To get the remaining 9 “Particles of Light”, you must defeat the end bosses of the new overturn activity.
There are three bosses per region
Each boss drops a “Particle of Light”
It is uncertain whether the bosses spawn randomly or follow a specific rotation. However, it is said that defeating the bosses solo helps, as you encounter a new boss with each completion. We will update with more information as we learn more.
Once you have all 17 “Particles of Light”, you will receive a “Particle of the Original Light”
Travel to the location where the Speaker was in the original Tower and place the Visions of the Traveler in the sockets there
Once you have placed all visions in the sockets, a golden chest will spawn in front of you
Open the chest and collect your exotic Khvostov
If you don’t know where to go for the individual steps to obtain the Khvostov, you can watch the video from YouTuber Datto. He navigates the individual areas:
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The exotic Khvostov is certainly one of the most exciting weapons in Destiny 2 that came with The Final Shape, as it performs solidly in both add-clear and PvP.
Particularly popular is also the new exotic sniper rifle “Endless Hunt”, which allows Warlocks and Titans to finally feel what it’s like to fire a Golden Gun. However, the sniper is especially effective in the hands of a Hunter. How to get it is explained on MeinMMO: Destiny 2: Unlock “Endless Hunt” – Here’s How to Get the Exotic Sniper
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The MMO Star Citizen sometimes takes strange turns. A player wanted to warn about fraudulent advertising, but many of the other founders of Star Citizen actually find the idea quite good.
This was the warning: A player of Star Citizen warned on the reddit forum about fraudulent advertising on YouTube:
An image of a ship promises: “Try Star Citizen for free” and advertises a “free ship for $40” if you use a code.
The player criticizes: The advertisement leads to an official site and creates the impression that it is an official and particularly good offer, while in reality a normal user merely wants to lure people to the site with his referral code and profit from it.
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Players recruit players and collect nice rewards
What is it about? The “Referral Program” in Star Citizen works in such a way that you distribute your own referral link, through which new players register for Star Citizen: (via rsi)
They then receive 5,000 in-game credits.
The “recruiter” gets a recruiting point as soon as one of the people they have recruited buys a package for a minimum of $40.
With these points, the recruiter can then purchase attractive in-game gifts, including a special warship, if they have accumulated 2017 points.
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As if you were buying people drinks at a party where drinks are free
What is the catch with the advertisement? The advertisement promises to play Star Citizen for free. However, this is not a real offer, but simply the official trial phase of Star Citizen, which runs occasionally.
So it’s not a lie. Rather, the truth is packaged more attractively than it actually is. It’s like buying people drinks at a party where the drinks are actually free because the host of the party is paying for them.
The referral link pretends to be a very special offer. In reality, it is exactly the same as clicking on any other referral link.
Star Citizen players use free advertising budgets and trials to obtain rewards
Is there any outrage about this? No, not at all. Because many users on reddit say that they also spread their referral link in this or a similar manner.
Apparently, clever Star Citizen players are using free trial offers from Google to get their codes out to the people:
One person says many advertising agencies offer free advertising budgets for registrations, which can be abused by signing up with multiple accounts.
Another says he used his Google advertising budget of $44 for this and made about 65 referrals. It wouldn’t pay off if spending real money, but free is definitely good.
Tomorrow, the next Spotlight Hour in Pokémon GO will start. During this event, Karrablast will be the main focus along with an experience point bonus.
What kind of event is this? The Spotlight Hour is an event that takes place every week on Tuesday. There is a Pokémon that is in focus and appears in very high numbers during the hour.
Alongside the Pokémon, there is always a bonus that is active for the duration of the event.
During the next Spotlight Hour, which takes place on June 18, 2024, you will encounter Karrablast. This Rock-type Pokémon is from Generation 5 of the games. It can evolve into Escavalier and then into Escavalier.
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Spotlight Hour on June 18 – Start Time and Bonuses
When does the Spotlight Hour start? As usual, the Spotlight Hour starts at 6:00 PM. It ends an hour later at 7:00 PM.
What bonuses are active? If you evolve Pokémon during this Spotlight Hour, you will receive double the amount of experience points for the evolution.
Can you catch Shiny Karrablast? Yes. If you’re lucky, you might also encounter Karrablast in its Shiny variant during the Spotlight Hour. However, the chance is not increased.
Given the high number of Karrablast that can appear during the Spotlight Hour, you have many opportunities to get a potential Shiny.
Is the Spotlight Hour worth it? If you evolve Karrablast to its final form, Escavalier, you can look forward to a solid Rock-type attacker. Escavalier can also be found in the list of best attackers in Pokémon GO.
In the battle leagues, it looks different. Neither Karrablast itself nor its evolutions are suitable Pokémon for the battle leagues. In both the Great, Ultra, and Master leagues, you should rather opt for other Pokémon.
If you have many Pokémon accumulated that you want to evolve and are actively hunting for experience points, then the experience point bonus could be worth it for you.
What do you think about the Spotlight Hour? Are you excited for Karrablast, or is this Pokémon less interesting to you? Will you use the bonus to evolve Pokémon? Or will you skip the Spotlight Hour? Feel free to share your opinion in the comments. If you want to know which events are still coming up in June 2024 in Pokémon GO, you will find them with us.
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The camera in World of Warcraft is a source of frustration. But that could change with The War Within. A new setting makes many things better.
As a player, you simply accept some small bugs and quirks of World of Warcraft. You get used to many problems – and yet sometimes you roll your eyes in annoyance. Especially the camera in World of Warcraft is sometimes a problem as it gets stuck on all sorts of things.
Apparently, this has been a thorn in the side of the developers for 20 years (in the truest sense of the word) – which is exactly why it is being fixed with the new expansion The War Within.
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WoW: Trailer for the release date of The War Within
What is the problem with the camera? The camera in World of Warcraft is basically quite simple. Most players control it manually by holding down the right mouse button or have it set so that it is permanently positioned behind their character. This works solidly in most cases – except when it doesn’t.
As soon as any object appears between the character and the camera’s position, the camera quickly moves ahead to be “in front” of that object. For example, most trees can never block your character because the camera immediately repositions itself and would stick right next to the tree.
This practically leads to your camera “jumping” a bit when you turn it, and then getting stuck on objects.
This is particularly annoying during tough boss fights where awareness is important. If the camera makes unexpected jumps or certain areas suddenly become not visible or restricted, it can lead to mistakes that can ultimately cause the whole group to fail.
The camera is no longer blocked by trees – and you can even see the silhouette of your character.
What is Blizzard changing? With “The War Within” there is a new chat command, namely “/console cameraIndirectVisibility X”. Here, X stands for a value between 0 and 10. At 0, you have the current setting (the camera jumps at every object), at 10 the maximum tolerance of objects that are ignored by the camera.
This means: You can turn your camera freely, and it doesn’t get stuck on objects. However, there are some exceptions. Particularly massive objects, such as house walls, mountains, or even the ground of the game world are exceptions to this.
For most situations, however, this should be a very drastic and useful improvement.
Currently, the feature does not work perfectly, so there are still occasional small jumps – hopefully Blizzard will adjust that. But that’s exactly what a beta is for.
Other settings help: But that is not the only improvement in “The War Within”. In addition to this new camera setting, there is another feature that harmonizes perfectly with it. In the future, you can enable an option that always displays the silhouette of your character, even if it is currently blocked – for example, if it is behind a bush.
These two settings together will provide you with much more clarity of the surroundings in World of Warcraft, and the camera will not give you as many problems anymore.
What do you think of this feature? A sensible innovation that was long overdue? Or are you satisfied with the camera in World of Warcraft and feel it doesn’t need any updates? Many are also hoping for an update elsewhere – namely a second Warcraft movie. What the rumors are about, we have explained here.
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The Twitch streamer Mizkif attempted Elden Ring for the first time, but a silly mistake at the final boss almost caused a rage quit.
How did the run go until then? The Twitch streamer Mizkif experienced many deaths in Elden Ring until he arrived at the final boss of the game, the Elden Beast, after many hours. However, this is not an easy opponent, but a tough nut to crack, as Mizkif had to find out in his attempts.
Before the boss was finally defeated after 4.5 hours of defeats, the streamer had to endure a severe setback.
Here you can see the trailer for the new DLC of Elden Ring “Shadow of the Erdtree”.
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Elden Ring shows the DLC ‘Shadow of the Erdtree’ in the story trailer
Just one more hit, then it would have been done
How did the tragic boss fight go? The streamer must have been quite exhausted after a long session full of attempts at the Elden Beast. Although he had previously taken a long time for the most difficult boss, Malenia, the end or a break of his stream seemed to be near.
In the attempt that almost took away his last will, everything looked pretty good at first. Although the streamer had already lost many hit points, the HP bar of the Elden Beast was also nearing its end.
Skillfully, the streamer evaded all attacks from the boss opponent and aimed for the final three hits. He succeeded with the first two, but just before the last, final hit should finish off the beast, the Elden Beast knocked him to the ground and finished him off.
On X.com, he shared his frustration with the words “I hate my life”
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How did his gameplay end? Mizkif defeated the Elden Beast after 4.5 hours, completing his run. In total, he counted about 96 hours and 1387 deaths until the end of the game.
He spent the longest time on the hardest boss of Elden Ring, Malenia. Here the streamer spent about 11 hours.
A trio of three men had a successful criminal operation going. They stole money, distributed malware, and committed fraud on a large scale. Now two of them are standing trial.
Who was convicted? Have you ever received an email from a Nigerian prince? Yes? Then you belong to the millions of people who have been targeted by this scam. Whether the now 35-year-old Ebuka Raphael Umet has ever posed as a nobleman, we do not know. But in any case, the Nigerian citizen stole millions of dollars with two accomplices, according to US authorities.
What crimes have they committed? The list is quite extensive but can be summarized simply as follows:
Schemes to steal money via email (so-called Business Email Compromise (BEC))
Distributing malware
Attacking protected computers
In total, Americans and US businesses suffered damage of around 1.5 million US dollars.
Umet and his accomplice Franklin, 34, Ifeanyichukwu Okwonna (also from Nigeria), were found guilty by a jury. A third person, who allegedly completed the trio according to prosecutors, has not yet stood trial, more on that below.
A borderline case of legality and illegality were the events surrounding The Day Before:
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The Day Before: Between Fraud and Incompetence
Two convicted, one remains
Why is the main defendant facing 102 years in prison? The 102 years are calculated from the combined maximum sentences for the accumulated crimes.
Conspiracy to commit internet fraud: 27 years
Three counts of internet fraud: 60 years
Conspiracy to intentionally cause damage to protected computers: 5 years
Intentional causing of damage to protected computers: 10 years
Is he really facing 102 years in prison? Probably not, as these are maximum sentences and the judge must also consider other aspects. However, both convicted individuals will likely have much time to reflect on their years of criminal activities in prison.
Why were he and his accomplice prosecuted in the US? The trio committed crimes against US citizens and companies. In this case, the United States is eager to prosecute the defendants in their own country. This was made possible in the case of Ebuka Raphael Umet and Franklin Ifeanyichukwu Okwonna due to an extradition agreement between the US and Nigeria.
What about the third member of the group? Mohammed Naji Mohammedali Butaish is a citizen of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. As such, he is difficult for the US to prosecute since there is no agreement for the exchange or handover of defendants between the US and the desert state.
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.
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.
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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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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
Did you know what the Z in Dragon Ball Z stands for? If not, the following video will enlighten you:
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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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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?
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.”
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.
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:
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.
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.
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.
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:
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.
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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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.
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.
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.
