Developer Ron Gilbert is known for his great point-and-click adventures. His latest game is set to be an RPG with influences from Zelda and Diablo.
What kind of developer is he? Ron Gilbert is a developer known for his work on the classic point-and-click adventures from LucasArts. He is considered the creator of the beloved “Monkey Island” series, which has made it into the top 10 of the genre three times on Steam.
In 2022, Gilbert fulfilled the dream of many fans with Return to Monkey Island, but the new graphic style received mixed reactions. Now the developer is working on a completely new game.
Many long-time fans are looking forward to new projects from Gilbert.
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The new Monkey Island only shows 1 minute of gameplay and I am already in love anyway
Zelda meets Diablo meets Point&Click?
What kind of game will it be? The new project currently has no name and is referred to as “RPGTBD”. This stands for “RPG to be determined”. On the website of his studio Terrible Toybox and the X alternative Mastodon, Gilbert is involving fans in the development process.
As a result, we know that Gilbert has been working on the project for several months, which he describes as a mix of the classic Zelda games, Diablo, and Thimbleweed Park. Thimbleweed Park is a point-and-click adventure from Terrible Toybox that involves uncovering the secrets of a mysterious town.
So, it is quite possible that the RPG will require some mental effort alongside the good old dungeon crawling.
The town resembles Zelda games from the GBA era (via Terrible Toybox)
The RPG is set to be released, according to the website, at the end of 2024, although the studio allows for the possibility that the release could be pushed to early 2025 – after all, this is game development, and a delay is almost to be expected.
However, this presumes that Gilbert actually finishes the game, which is by no means certain. In a post on Mastodon, the developer announces the new quest designer Elissa Black and explains: “This increases the likelihood by 37% that I will finish the game before I get bored and disillusioned.”
Unfortunately, Gilbert does not reveal how high the probability actually is. Fans are hoping that the developer can maintain his motivation or that the project can be completed in another way:
Marley: “With artwork like this, it would be a crime not to finish it!” (via Mastodon)
Lutin Discret: “Please, if you don’t finish it, release it open-source so that someone else can continue where you left off.”
Another popular indie developer has already finished his game, but is now struggling with players on Steam retaliating against his latest game with mediocre reviews. The game is actually great, and the developer believes players are completely misunderstanding the concept and curses and renames his game.
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In FC 24, the TOTS Live event has made its debut. This event brought dynamic cards that can receive up to two upgrades depending on the performance of real football teams. We present the requirements and show you the current progress of all players.
How do the cards get upgrades? To receive upgrades, the special cards from the TOTS Live event rely on the performances of their teams. The players’ teams have 4 games in the domestic leagues to fulfill the following tasks:
2 wins in the next 4 league matches
The player’s club scores 8 goals in the next 4 league matches
If the requirements are met, players can receive up to 2 upgrades for their overall rating. All matches from Friday, April 19, 2024, are considered.
Update May 14 (3:00 PM): Most players have reached their final upgrades or can no longer receive improvements. Some players still have chances for stronger ratings, however.
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EA Sports FC 24: Update teaser for the UEFA Euro 2024
TOTS Live Tracker – All Players and Upgrades at a Glance
This is how you can recognize the updates and progress: Below you will see all TOTS Live players summarized in a table with their respective clubs.
You will see the current overall ratings in parentheses. Updates in the rating are highlighted with a bold number. Cards that still have chances for upgrades are marked with an asterisk (*).
In the columns on the right, you will find the progress for the respective upgrade requirements, and at the very end, the number of matches that have already been completed.
When will the upgrades be available in the game? Upgrades will likely be released along with the new Team of the Week. This means you can expect the improvements in the game every Wednesday at 7:00 PM. If you want to equip yourself for the TOTS with some additional packs and players, we have some useful tips here: Here’s how to increase your chances of strong players from the Team of the Season
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Pokémon GO has revealed the fusion for Necrozma. And it looks like we are getting a new top Pokémon here.
This is Necrozma: Necrozma was announced as one of the highlights for this year’s GO Fest in Pokémon GO. It will appear for the first time at the local GO Fests in Sendai, Madrid, and New York, and then on July 13 and 14 at the global GO Fest for everyone.
Necrozma is firmly tied to the Ultra Beasts in Pokémon history, which are currently roaming through Pokémon GO again. It also has a special connection to the legendary Pokémon Solgaleo and Lunala.
Because with these two monsters, Necrozma can fuse. This mechanic has now also been officially introduced for Pokémon GO. And data miners show: The fusion will create two really formidable fighters.
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Pokémon GO: This is what the new season ‘World full of Wonders’ looks like in the trailer
How fusion works in Pokémon GO
What kind of monsters will come out? If you fuse Necrozma with Lunala, you will get Necrozma in its Dusk Mane form. The fusion with Solgaleo, on the other hand, creates the Dawn Wings form. This is what they look like:
How does the fusion work? You need either Lunar Fusion Energy or Solar Fusion Energy, depending on the form for the fusion. These will first be available during the special research at the local GO Fests 2024, if you have a ticket for the event.
Thus, players at the live events can be the first to fuse Necrozma with Lunala or Solgaleo. All other players should be able to catch up on the second day of the global GO Fest 2024. There, you will receive fusion energy by defeating the fused forms of Necrozma in raids.
However, this is not all you need. In addition to the two Pokémon for the fusion, you need the following items:
For the Solgaleo fusion, you need 1,000 Solar Fusion Energy, 30 Necrozma Candies, and 30 Cosmog Candies
For the Lunala fusion, you need 1,000 Lunar Fusion Energy, as well as 30 Necrozma Candies and 30 Cosmog Candies
However, your fused Necrozma will remain in its new form for as long as you want.
How strong will Necrozma Dusk Mane and Dawn Wings be?
Very strong, it seems. Because both forms master an exclusive charge attack.
Dusk Mane masters the Steel move Steel Beam, which deals 135 damage in trainer battles and 230 damage in gyms and raids.
Dawn Wings, on the other hand, learns the Ghost move Shadow Beam, which also deals 135 damage in trainer battles, as well as 230 in raids and gyms.
More details about the attacks have already been revealed by a datamining by the Pokeminers, which was also shared in the Pokémon GO subreddit “TheSilphRoad” (via reddit). Based on this, Dusk Mane with its new attack is expected to take the top spot among steel attackers in raids and surpass Metagross.
Dawn Wings is expected to also secure a top spot among ghost attackers, but will likely be surpassed by Mega Gengar. Important: Here it remains to be seen if the stats from the datamining will also hold up at the official release.
In the PvP battle league, both monsters are likely to be among the top options in the Master League – however, it remains to be seen how fast the attacks are.
Overall, Necrozma is set to become an extremely powerful monster thanks to its fusion forms, making it a fitting successor to the strong Mega Rayquaza from the GO Fest 2023. However, the GO Fest is still a few weeks away, and the global GO Fest is still just under two months away. Accordingly, there are still opportunities to catch other strong Pokémon beforehand. Some of the important dates can be found here: All events in Pokémon GO in May 2024.
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Bethesda has released a new patch for Fallout 4. The new update aims to fix some issues with the new Next-Gen update, and even brings new options to the game. However, the developers advise sticking to the defaults. Players have generally responded positively to the changes, but it’s not enough to make up for the frustration.
However, there are major problems: Performance has suddenly worsened, and bugs are causing frustration. And, which is probably the worst for a Bethesda game: Mods no longer work.
These are the new options: Bethesda has introduced the new patch in a blog post that is supposed to improve the Next-Gen update. The core of the patch consists of new settings options for graphics and performance.
You can now choose between 30, 40, and 60 (default) FPS, as well as between graphical and performance modes (default). However, to use 40 FPS, you need a display that supports 120 Hz.
However, Bethesda recommends not changing the default options: “We recommend using the default settings.” The reason for this is not explained further. In both new modes, the internal resolution is supposed to be adjusted dynamically when there is more happening on the screen.
Additionally, there are several bug fixes and minor adjustments. The update is well received by the community, but something is still missing.
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Trailer for Fallout 4, the post-apocalyptic adventure from Bethesda
“Expected nothing, still disappointed”
Especially the graphics improvements please the players. In several threads on Reddit, they praise: Especially on PS5, the game looks really good now. With the new patch, Fallout 4 runs faster and smoother, everything looks sharper and more fluid.
Xbox players are happy about the return of Auto-HDR. This option generally improves the game’s visuals. A player with an older PC, who plays Fallout 4 via Game Pass, says: He now has almost 20 FPS more without having to change any settings.
However, players are not entirely satisfied. On the one hand, PC players are disappointed that they essentially receive nothing. Even on high-end machines, they experience fewer FPS than on a console that costs a tenth of the price.
However, worse is that VATS still does not function properly. It still targets through walls or indicates too low hit chances. The aim assist is a popular feature in Fallout, and there are builds that rely solely on this skill. Without VATS, a significant part of the combat system is missing. If you’re looking for an alternative, try Fallout 76: Forget Fallout 4, you should start with Fallout 76 now.
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Next week, a new anime open-world RPG is launching, which has already reminded many players of Genshin Impact even before its release. MeinMMO author Linda Knabe is also looking forward to the release.
My love for Genshin Impact started during the Covid pandemic sometime in January 2021. At that time, I spent several weeks at home on standby duty, which gave me quite a bit of time to game. And I actually spent that time solely in Genshin Impact.
Since then, I have been regularly and consistently dedicating my time to the anime RPG, and I look forward to experiencing many great moments in the world of Teyvat. However, next week a new open-world RPG will start, which will probably take up that time for now.
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Wuthering Waves, das Action-RPG startet im Mai
What game are we talking about here? Wuthering Waves is a new open-world RPG with a free-to-play model from Kuro Games. To be clear: yes, it is – like Genshin Impact – a so-called Gacha game. Early on, the game was referred to as a “dark” Genshin Impact.
Many players have been waiting for Wuthering Waves for a long time and are closely following its development. Even before its release next week, over 30,500,000 players have pre-registered. Initially, the game will be released on PC and mobile. A console release is planned and will follow sometime later.
Recently, there was a major advertising campaign featuring the characters from Wuthering Waves all over Times Square in New York, as shown in an official video on YouTube.
Why is Wuthering Waves exciting? Wuthering Waves caught my attention quite early on. Initially, I was convinced by the character designs and the setting of the RPG. To this day, I must say that every new character design I see makes me think about how much love the developers put into this area.
The designs of both possible protagonists, the Rovers, also impress me this time. While I could quickly decide on characters in Genshin Impact and Honkai: Star Rail, I will probably take a bit longer to make my choice here.
The more I engaged with the game, the more information there was, which convinced me that Wuthering Waves could soon become a new favorite game besides Genshin Impact. Among other things, I am very excited about the story and especially the combat system, where you capture the echoes of enemies and use them in battle.
Wuthering Waves promises features that I miss in Genshin
That my choices in dialogues are supposed to change the course of the story is something I have wished for in Genshin many times. I am looking forward to giving my Rover a much more personal character and also seeing how much my playstyle differs from those of my friends.
The fact that Wuthering Waves does not force me to play on a server with many other players, but still allows me to play with my friends in private worlds, is also a big plus for me personally. You can find even more free-to-play MMORPGs here: The 12 best free-to-play MMORPGs 2024 in comparison
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In the last manga chapter of One Piece, it was finally revealed who Joy Boy is. Although we haven’t seen the character yet, we know exactly what he is and when he lived. However, it might be possible that we already know a detail about Joy Boy’s appearance.
Beware of spoilers: We will cover all the details we have learned about Joy Boy.
What does Joy Boy look like? The mangaka Eiichiro Oda revealed in June 2007 that he couldn’t wait to draw a pirate with an eye patch. The character is supposed to appear in the final phase of One Piece. Currently, the One Piece manga is nearing its end, so it could be that Oda meant the pirate with the eye patch to be Joy Boy.
Pirates are associated with the stereotype that they wear an eye patch. However, there has not been a single pirate with an eye patch in One Piece so far. It would be fitting if the very first pirate were to wear an eye patch.
Oda revealed back then that he couldn’t wait to draw this character. He probably didn’t expect to have to wait a whole 17 years after that statement.
Joy Boy is first mentioned on Egghead Island. The fitting opening for the arc can be found here:
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One Piece – The 26th Opening for the Egghead Island Arc has been released
What we already know about Joy Boy
Who is Joy Boy actually? So far, Joy Boy has not been mentioned too often. Thanks to the new chapter, we know that he lived about 900 years ago and was the very first pirate. It is still unclear whether Joy Boy sailed the seas because the world will sink in the ocean.
Otherwise, we know that
he was supposed to help the Fishmen lift the Noah’s Ark from the seabed about 800 years ago.
Luffy is the new incarnation of Joy Boy. The giant elephant Zunesha mentioned his name when Luffy awakened his Gear 5 powers.
So far it was unclear whether the Sun God Nika and Joy Boy are the same person. But thanks to the new chapter, we know that Joy Boy only had the same powers as Nika. Therefore, it could be that he was the first Devil Fruit user of the “Human-Human Fruit, Model: Nika.” Through it, he could have gained his rubber powers.
Who else could be meant? In the comments under the tweet from pewpiece, fans speculate about another pirate who might have worn an eye patch. Rocks D. Xebec was the captain of a feared pirate crew that included high-ranking members like Whitebeard, Kaido, Big Mom, and Shiki.
So far, Rocks has not been seen in full gear. However, there was already a silhouette seen in the anime that might suggest he still had both of his eyes. Thus, the chance is higher that the pirate with the eye patch is Joy Boy.
Before the DLC of Elden Ring is released, FromSoftware keeps its fans engaged with small teasers. A new one has emerged, and it has many fans pondering.
What does the teaser show? On May 13, 2024, the X-account of Elden Ring released a new teaser regarding its upcoming DLC. The DLC features an image of a new enemy as well as a sentence that fits the lore. The sentence translates to “The Forsaken and Tragic, who seek under the Core Shadow, pray for the embrace of a new master.”
As for the new enemy, it resembles an ancient being that moves through the dark swamps of the DLC with a cane. Its head glows yellow-orange and looks like a large orb covered with a net. Many fans believe this is a new version of the “Winter Lanterns” from Bloodborne – a grotesque being that could infect hunters with madness back in the day.
Although the image reveals much about the new DLC, it is mainly the teaser sentence that has many fans pondering. They believe it could mean more.
Theories revolve around Godwyn the Golden
What are fans speculating about? The teaser sentence mentions a Core Shadow, and while some fans believe it refers to the shadow of the Erdtree, others on Reddit believe there is more to it.
Reddit user Naqamel suggests that “Umbra” in English stands for the shadow of an eclipse and points towards “Castle Sol” on the mountaintop of the Giants. In this castle, the eclipse and its power were worshipped.
According to the theories, an eclipse could have brought back the murdered Godwyn the Golden or at least fully redeemed him, but Radahn, the Starscourge, kept all stars in check with his gravitational power and thus prevented this endeavor.
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Elden Ring shows first trailer for the new DLC ‘Shadow of the Erdtree’
Additionally, it is interesting that this plan was also pursued by Miquella, the key figure in the upcoming DLC. After defeating the commander Niall in Castle Sol and reaching the highest tower, one can learn from a ghostly figure what plan the inhabitants had pursued.
The ghost has the following to say: “Lord Miquella, forgive me. The sun has not yet been swallowed. Our prayers were not enough. Your companion remains soulless… Now I will never see him, your divine Haligbaum…”.
However, since Radahn must be defeated at the start of the DLC, Godwyn could play an important role in the story. With his passing, the stars could move again, and thus an eclipse could occur. If the theory holds true, Godwyn could return as a shadow or even a full figure in the form of a boss to destroy you.
In Manor Lords, a player demonstrated what a good strategist he is less than a month after its release on Steam. With a square city layout, he managed to reach over 3,200 inhabitants with just a single market providing for all.
How did the player achieve that? Manor Lords has not even been out for a month, and there is already a player who has perfected his town.
Even though the game is still in Early Access, players already have many needs of the inhabitants to address in order to create large cities. The 3,200 inhabitants settled in the town of desman2k6 are all the more remarkable.
To make this work, the player devised an efficient system for how the town should function. The town was created with a square base plan.
However, the biggest challenge in the game is to keep the satisfaction of the inhabitants at 100%. To achieve this, the strategist built only a single marketplace, and it works surprisingly well.
You can watch the trailer for Manor Lords here:
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Manor Lord Release Date Trailer
A market for 3,200 inhabitants works
How does that work with just one market? To have even more space for inhabitants, desman2k6 built only a single market that provides space for 169 stalls. This is not only enough to supply all the inhabitants, but it also brings the satisfaction of the city’s inhabitants to 100%.
To ensure the market is as efficient as possible, the grain storages and warehouses lie directly around the market. This ensures short transport routes.
What is the goal? Anyone embarking on such a project does not do so without a plan and a goal. Desman2k6 wants to test the limits of Manor Lords. More specifically, he wanted to see how the game performs with so many inhabitants.
Desman2k6 has an RTX 2080 Ti, an Intel Core i9 9900K processor, and 32 GB of RAM installed in his computer.
He received his answer; the game runs quite well at normal speed on his system. However, once he increases the game speed, it starts to stutter more and more. At the highest speed, he experiences a significant drop in performance.
A spin-off series of Rick and Morty was announced as early as 2022, but it is said to have a completely different style. A trailer could now tease the story.
Adult Swim has announced that it will soon air a spin-off series of the popular animated series Rick and Morty. However, this series is supposed to have a completely different style than the previous 7 seasons and will actually be an anime. So far, fans have already enjoyed two anime short films featuring the duo.
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In the anime of Rick & Morty, Morty is made an honorary citizen
Rick and Morty will soon appear in a completely new style
What does the trailer show? The new trailer can now provide you with information about a potential plot. An alien race is seen observing a massive spaceship. After some explosions, it crashes to the ground, which causes visible joy among the alien race.
After that, we first see Morty in a spacesuit, who also seems to be observing the spaceship’s crash from a rock ledge. A child from the alien race points at him and exclaims that Morty is the one who has made “them” ready for them.
The trailer also shows that Morty is celebrated all over the alien city. The boy greets you with large holograms, banners, and posters everywhere. One banner even celebrates a “happy Independence Day.” Morty himself is supposed to be awarded as an honorary citizen, and the people call him Space Morty.
When is the anime supposed to start? According to Crunchyroll, the anime series is supposed to start later this year. However, no exact timeframe for the airing has been provided yet. It is also not officially known whether the series is supposed to start here in Germany this year as well.
What other information is there? Similar to the start date, there are also few additional details available about the series. Thematically, the script created by Takashi Sano (Tower of God) is supposed to be closely oriented towards the original series and will consist of a total of ten episodes.
The series is also being created under the direction of Takashi Sano at the Telecom Animation Film and Sola Entertainment studios. There are still no exact details about the cast. If you’re looking for your next series to watch before the start of Rick and Morty the anime, check this out: 18 new anime are coming to Netflix, one of which every anime fan should know
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Tom Hiddleston played one of the most popular antagonists in the MCU with Loki. As he once revealed at a panel, he has been a big fan of movie villains since he was a child and took inspiration for Loki from an iconic character.
As People.com reported, the actor talked during a panel about Loki at PaleyFest 2024 about how he prepared for the Marvel role. As he recounted, a certain character from Die Hard was a great help to him in that regard.
Here you can see a trailer for Season 2 of Loki:
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English trailer for season 2 of the Marvel series Loki
Who inspired Tom Hiddleston? As the actor revealed, he carefully observed how Alan Rickman portrayed the criminal genius Hans Gruber in Die Hard.
Additionally, the spy Phillip Vandamm, played by James Mason in North by Northwest (1959), also influenced his character.
“These are all characters that revolve around control and revenge,” explained Tom Hiddleston at the panel. Even as a child, he was fascinated by antagonists in films and series who had a special charisma, even though they were not the actual focus of the story:
Maybe I just loved these portrayals as a child. … I was just so drawn to these portrayals because they seemed to have so much fun playing these antagonists, I suppose. And that was part of the charm. They were so charismatic, even though they weren’t the center of these films.
Will there be a Season 3 of Loki? So far, there has been no official confirmation that there will be a third season of the series. Therefore, it is still unclear whether the finale of Season 2 will be the final conclusion or if there is still hope for a continuation of the story.
When Son Goku landed on Earth as a baby at the beginning of Dragon Ball, he was found by an old man. He took the Saiyan in and became his adoptive grandfather. Over the years, Goku’s grandpa became his most important person of reference, and he learned the martial arts style from him. This raises the question of why the Saiyan never thought of bringing his grandpa back to life.
How did Goku’s grandpa die? Goku’s grandpa was actually killed by Goku himself. His grandfather taught him never to look at the full moon. Since Son Goku still had his tail at that time and carries Saiyan genes, he transformed into a giant ape when he looked at the full moon.
In this state, the Saiyans lose their consciousness and become ruthless killing machines. As a result, Son Goku killed his grandfather in this state. When Goku transformed back, he no longer remembered what had happened in the transformed state. He assumed that his grandfather had been killed by a monster.
During the Red Ribbon Saga, Goku gets the chance to meet his grandfather for one day. Uranai Baba has the ability to bring people back to life for a day. However, it is possible to bring individuals back to life for a longer period with the Dragon Balls. Yet, Son Goku did not choose to bring his grandfather back.
In Dragon Ball Daima, Son Goku will once again be as small as he was at the beginning of Dragon Ball:
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Dragon Ball DAIMA is nostalgic in the new trailer
Goku’s grandpa was never resurrected by the Dragon Balls
Why didn’t he bring him back to life? The Dragon Balls have some rules regarding the resurrection of individuals. The dragon Shenlong, who is summoned by the Dragon Balls and grants a wish, is only as strong as its creator. At that time, it was God who was Shenlong’s creator.
The following rules applied at the time when Goku’s grandpa died:
Only one person can be revived who has not been revived yet.
The person must not have died for more than a year on Earth.
The death must not be of natural origin, such as illness or old age.
With all these rules, it would have been possible for Son Goku to revive his grandfather immediately. However, the Saiyan was not aware of the rules and the secret behind the Dragon Balls at that time. Instead, he thought that his grandpa’s soul had transitioned into the four-star Dragon Ball.
Additionally, at that time, he only possessed one Dragon Ball. Therefore, he would have had only a year to find the other balls, even if he had started searching right away.
With other types of Dragon Balls, it is possible to revive individuals beyond these limits. The Super Dragon Balls can, for example, fulfill any wish. However, it seems that Son Goku had come to terms with his grandfather’s death at that time. He even named his own son after him, as a tribute to his grandpa. That’s why he did not continue searching for a way to bring his grandfather back to life.
A scene was particularly difficult for the author of Game of Thrones. Fans hated it – and yet it clearly defined the story.
There is still debate about the ending of Game of Thrones years after it aired. But even if the ending was not well received, it could not ruin the global success of the series. This was also due to the strong source material by George R. R. Martin, the “A Song of Ice and Fire” books. One scene that shocked fans in both the series and the books still haunts him years later. Many hated it, but at the same time, it makes the story one of the best of all time.
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Trailer for the first season of the HBO series ‘Game of Thrones’
Which scene is it? We are talking about the famous Red Wedding, the “Red Wedding”. In the third season of the series, this scene is depicted in episode 9, “The Rains of Castamere”.
The scene is so famous because it is quite brutal and kills several main characters of the series. Both Catelyn Stark and her son Robb Stark are killed during what seems to be a peaceful celebration – along with other characters, such as Talisa Maegyr, Robb’s pregnant wife.
The scene is a pure massacre of the Starks, the former “heroes” of the story, and their followers.
The episode caused an uproar on social media at the time, the “internet was on fire”. Many could not believe that the author simply made two of his main characters disappear from the story in such a brutal manner.
A few minutes before the devastating scene – Robb and Talisa still happy.
How fans reacted to the book scene: As early as 2000, when the book with the relevant scene was released, George R. R. Martin received a lot of feedback from readers – and it was not always positive. In an interview with Rolling Stone, he explained that one letter, in particular, stuck in his mind:
I received a letter from a woman, a waitress. She wrote to me: ‘I work hard every day, I’m divorced, I have several children. My life is very tough and my only pleasure is coming home, reading fantasy, and escaping into other worlds. Then I read your book, and oh God, it was absolutely terrible. That’s not why I read. Why did you do this to me?’
I wrote back and basically said: ‘I’m sorry, I understand why you see it that way.’
Why did George R.R. Martin do this? It has long been clear that Game of Thrones was also successful because many characters do not possess “plot armor” and death can appear unexpectedly and everywhere. There are no immune characters who can simply defy every danger. This unpredictability has also been one of Martin’s motivations:
I like my stories when they are unpredictable. I like it when there is a lot of tension. I killed Ned in the first book and that surprised a lot of people. I killed Ned because everyone thought he was the hero and, of course, he goes. He gets into trouble and everyone thinks he will somehow get out of it. The next predictable thing is that his eldest son will rise up [to become the hero] to avenge his father. Everyone expects that. So killing Robb became the next thing I had to do.
Although Martin knew exactly what he had to do, writing the scene was not easy for him. In fact, the whole book was already fully written; he just had to write the Red Wedding later – he had omitted it until the end:
It was the hardest scene I have ever had to write. It is around two-thirds of the way through the book, but I skipped it when I got to that part. The entire book was finished, but this chapter was still missing. Then I wrote it. It was like murdering two of your own children.
How did you like the scene at the time – whether in the book or in the series? Did you like it or did it hit you as hard as many others? Many are currently waiting for the final books of the series, but George R. R. Martin is also focusing on other projects. For example, he has worked on Elden Ring.
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The MMORPG New World (Steam) from Amazon has just unnecessarily alienated its remaining players. In an attempt to be funny and bridge a drought period until the next big announcement in June, they went too far and are experiencing the consequences: annoyed players.
This is the situation with New World:
Currently, nothing is happening in New World. Everyone knows that. Everyone is waiting for a big announcement that is supposed to come in June 2024. Still, there needs to be communication and something to tell the fans.
In a video from May 13, Katy Kaszynski, Live Lead of New World, appeared to explain to fans what she is excited about in the big June update that everyone is waiting for.
However, every exciting detail was censored out of the video. It was apparently intended as a gag, but it did not go down well at all.
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New World: Rise of the Angry Earth – Trailer for the Expansion
Every exciting detail is censored for minutes on end
What is upsetting people? It’s simply the way: Kaszynski acts as if she is sharing incredibly exciting things that are coming to the MMORPG soon. But with every detail, her mouth is covered with a distortion effect so that no one can read anything from her lips. Additionally, music plays, and nothing can be heard.
She says something like: “I’m also really excited to see all the changes we [loud music].”
If they had done this once, it might have passed as a joke. But the segment takes up half of the 8-minute video.
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These are the reactions: The people in the YouTube comments are really angry that Amazon is seemingly mocking the community by leaving them in the dark and stringing their noses along for the June update.
In the comments, it says:
“Is this a joke?”
“Are you really trolling your entire community this way?”
“A whole community is just about to uninstall your almost dead game due to lack of content, and you make a video where 80% is censored. I don’t even know what to say.”
“Did you schedule the April Fool’s joke for May 13?”
How does New World respond: The person responsible at Amazon has sheepishly commented below the video. The “Head of Video” takes the blame. He says the next video will consist 100% of the content that people want to hear.
Console Release, Free2Play, or something entirely different?
So what is the big announcement? At MassivelyOp , it is assumed that New World will present what the rest of 2024 will look like. A big bang is expected:
A fan theory believes that a console release for New World is imminent.
Others believe New World could become Free2Play.
Maybe a big update or a major overhaul like with The Elder Scrolls Online back then will come as well.
Square Enix is in trouble. Profits have dropped by 70%. It is believed that the focus on exclusive titles like Final Fantasy XVI or Final Fantasy VII Rebirth for the PlayStation 5 was too strong. Now, a new strategy is being planned. This begins with layoffs.
This is the crisis: Square Enix has presented a new business plan (via square-enix) and showed the numbers for a disappointing year which ran from April 1, 2023, to March 31, 2024:
Profits have dropped by 69.79%
The sales for Final Fantasy VII Rebirth and Final Fantasy XVI were strong but below expectations (via pushsquare). Apparently, the problem identified was that the games were released exclusively for PS5.
With a new business strategy, they intend to counteract this. Square Enix speaks of a reboot and seems to be serious about it. New games are now set to be released for Switch, PC, Xbox, and PlayStation. Mobile titles are also an option.
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Final Fantasy VII Rebirth Launch Trailer
Layoffs in the USA and Europe
These are the direct consequences of the crisis: Square Enix has announced layoffs in Europe and the USA. They plan to “rebuild their overseas divisions from the ground up.”
In a statement, it is mentioned (via pcgamer) that unfortunately, the restructuring will involve a reduction in the total number of employees in Europe and America. They are grateful to the talented team members leaving Square Enix.
The exact extent of the layoffs is not yet known.
The cancellation of projects leads to poor figures.
Square Enix cancels games planned for 2027 and beyond
Additionally, Square Enix will halt the development of several unannounced projects that no longer fit the new strategy. This cancellation of projects reflects in the business balance sheet and contributes to the poor numbers.
They are writing off 38 billion yen in Q3 2024, which is about 230 million euros.
The write-off is largely due to the cancellation of games that were scheduled for release from 2027 onwards.
Games for Nintendo, PC, Xbox; Mobile and PlayStation
What is the new strategy? The new strategy is described as an “aggressive multiplatform strategy.” Furthermore, they want to focus on “quality over quantity.”
It is stated that they want to focus on the “core franchises,” regularly develop AAA titles, and also release profitable mid-tier titles.
As platforms, they are targeting Nintendo, PlayStation, Xbox, and PC. They also plan to develop mobile titles, with the option to bring them to PC.
Pokémon GO has a new Masterwork research that gives you another Master Ball. All tasks and rewards.
What kind of research is this? The Masterwork research appears with the Catching Wonders event in Pokémon GO, which starts on May 14, 2024, at 10:00 AM. It runs until May 19. During this time, you should log in to collect the research and not miss out.
Once you have collected the research, there is no end date, so you have unlimited time to complete it. That’s a good thing, as the tasks will take quite some time.
But the reward is worth it, as you will receive another Master Ball upon completing the research, which can catch any Pokémon guaranteed.
This item is extremely rare, and it’s only the third Master Ball you can obtain in Pokémon GO. So it’s better to not waste it.
The tasks of the new research have already been shared in the Pokémon GO community (via reddit). What you need to do for the Master Ball, we summarize here for you.
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You see: Overall, there are several tasks to solve and above all, a lot of Pokémon to catch. The research is also designed to keep you busy for a long time, as Niantic announced. But once you have the Master Ball, you can look forward to a guaranteed catch. Which monsters are worth using the Master Ball on, you can read here.
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In Fallout 76 there are several Power Armors with different properties. We provide you with an overview of all Power Armors and the benefits they can offer you.
What is a Power Armor? This armor is a powerful exoskeleton that can protect you against damage, radiation, and other environmental influences, and even makes you immune to fall damage. In Fallout 76, there are different armors for different level areas and situations.
Our guide shows you which Power Armors are available, at which locations you can find them, when you can use them, and for which areas and dangers they are best suited .
Update: We have updated the article in April 2024 with all new Power Armors.
How do I get Power Armors? There are several ways:
some armors can be obtained through quests (Excavator Power Armor, X-01, Ultracite, and Hellcat)
others can be found at certain locations (a Raider Power Armor or a T-45, T-51b, or T-60 depending on the location)
or you craft the armors (requires the recipes)
The locations and properties of the respective armors are explained here in the guide.
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Perks and Skills for the Power Armor
This is how your armor benefits from your perks and your skill points: There are several perk cards from which the Power Armor can benefit. These perks are suitable when you wear armor:
Run through the middle: If you sprint into enemies, you deal damage. Can be upgraded to rank 3.
Repair genius: You can now repair your armor and Power Armor up to 120% instead of the normal 100%. Can be increased to up to 200%.
Power Smith: You can now craft advanced Power Armor.
Power Flicker: Your Power Armor is 20% more durable. Can be increased to up to 60%.
Portable Power: All Power Armor parts are reduced in weight by 25%. Can be increased to 75%.
Power User: Fusion cores last 20% longer. Can be increased to 60%.
Stabilized: When wearing Power Armor, heavy weapons gain more precision and ignore 15/30/45% of armor.
The higher your intelligence rating, the stronger your crafted Power Armors are. Thus, they can be better than usual. However, they lose this bonus with increasing wear and tear.
In total, there are eight different types of armor that differ in their resistances and properties. Below level 50, it hardly makes sense to be picky about Power Armor. Just take the parts you can get and swap them out when you find better ones.
How can I swap the parts at all? A Power Armor has a chassis, a type of base armor. You can attach the actual parts to this armor. Parts attached to a chassis weigh nothing.
Once you reach level 50, it gets interesting. From here on, it makes sense to think more about Power Armor. We present you with all models of Power Armors.
The Excavator Armor
These are the stats of the Power Armor:
Max. Level: 45
Damage Resistance: 240
Energy Resistance: 240
Radiation Protection: 366
Benefit: Increases carrying capacity
You can obtain the Excavator Armor at these locations: You need to follow a specific quest line to obtain the level 25 version of the armor. You can start this quest at the Garrahan Mine headquarters, located in the southern part of the Ash Heap region.
In the atrium of the headquarters, you will find a poster of the armor. Interact with it, and the quest will be activated.
It is always worth having an Excavator Armor with you. It increases your inventory capacity by 100 and is therefore suitable as a farming armor. Moreover, it allows you to mine twice as many ores.
You can obtain the Raider Armor at these locations: You can complete a quest for the Raider Armor at the Top of the World. At the end of it, you will receive the armor at level 15.
Alternatively, you can visit the Pleasant Valley Cabins. In a house that looks like an arena, you can find a suit of armor. Which parts it is remains random.
The Raider Armor is the weakest of all and is useful, especially for the beginning and low-level area. Later on, you should switch to other armors.
The T-45 Armor
These are the stats of the Power Armor:
Max. Level: 50
Damage Resistance: 233
Energy Resistance: 227
Radiation Protection: 227
The values correspond to level 25.
You can obtain the T-45 Armor at these locations: There are no fixed locations for the T-45, T-51b, and T-60 armor that you can get. The three armors share the spawn. So you have to be lucky and hope to find them at the spawn points.
For this Power Armor, you can check the Morgantown Train Depot east of Vault 76, for example. The Power Armor is located by a train.
The T-51b Armor
These are the stats of the Power Armor:
Max. Level: 50
Damage Resistance: 454
Energy Resistance: 454
Radiation Protection: 310
Benefit: Balanced DR and ER
You can obtain the T-51b Armor at these locations: If the previously mentioned train depot is already empty, you can try your luck not far from there at the Morgantown Warehouse.
The T-60 Armor
These are the stats of the Power Armor:
Max. Level: 50
Damage Resistance: 400
Energy Resistance: 370
Radiation Protection: 415
Benefit: High radiation resistance
You can obtain the T-60 Armor at these locations: Just like with the T-51b armor, you cannot choose whether you get parts for the T-60. If you had bad luck at the train depot, you can check out the Moundsville Penitentiary.
The penitentiary is located north of the train depot. In the center of the prison, you will find the armor in a yellow building.
The X-01 Armor
These are the stats of the Power Armor:
Max. Level: 50
Damage Resistance: 398
Energy Resistance: 453
Radiation Protection: 453
Benefit: Has the highest radiation resistance. You can attach a jetpack to it, which allows you to fly for a while.
You can obtain the X-01 Armor at these locations: You will receive the blueprint for this armor when you complete the enclave quests in the main story. It requires black titanium for repairs.
The Ultracite Armor
These are the stats of the Power Armor:
Max. Level: 50
Damage Resistance: 453
Energy Resistance: 393
Radiation Protection: 393
Benefit: You do not have to craft it yourself. Has a high DR value.
You can obtain the Ultracite Armor at these locations: You will receive a complete set when you complete the main quest about the Steel Brotherhood. It can be repaired with the rare material Ultracite. This is how you can find it.
The T-65 Power Armor
With the Wastelanders update, the T-65 was introduced. Of all Power Armors, it has the highest energy and physical resistances.
The T-65 can be seen in the center, the flagship of the update.
These are the stats of the Power Armor:
Max. Level: 50
Damage Resistance: 565
Energy Resistance: 470
Radiation Protection: 470
You can obtain the armor here: You need to craft the T-65 yourself. You will receive the recipes for the individual parts from Regs in Vault 79 at the Secret Service, and you need a total of 6,900 gold bars. In our guide, we explain how to farm gold bars correctly.
With the Nuclear Winter update, the Strangled Heart Power Armor was introduced (Strangled Heart), originally as a reward for the first raid ever. It has the highest radiation resistance of all Power Armors in the game.
These are the stats of the Power Armor:
Max. Level: 50
Damage Resistance: 453
Energy Resistance: 393
Radiation Protection: 500
Set Bonus: Poisons surrounding enemies and enemies hit by melee attacks.
You can obtain the armor here: Similar to the T-65, you will receive the blueprints for the Strangled Heart Armor at Regs in Vault 79. The cost is also 6,900 gold bars for the entire armor.
The Hellcat Power Armor
With the Steel Reign-update, the Hellcat Power Armor was added to Fallout 76. The special feature of the armor is that incoming ballistic damage is reduced by a percentage before the game calculates armor. This makes the Hellcat potentially even stronger than the T-65.
These are the stats of the Power Armor:
Max. Level: 50
Damage Resistance: 436
Energy Resistance: 320
Radiation Protection: 320
Set Bonus: Each piece of armor reduces incoming ballistic damage by 2% (12% for all pieces).
You can obtain the armor here: You will receive the blueprints for completing the quest The Catalyst.
The Union Power Armor
The Union Power Armor is the newest armor in the game and was introduced with the Expeditions: The Pitt-update, which introduced expeditions as a new activity.
The Union Power Armor is probably the worst in the entire game. It is expensive, hard to obtain, and has worse stats than the other armors. Only get it if you care about the appearance.
These are the stats of the Power Armor:
Max. Level: 50
Damage Resistance: 485
Energy Resistance: 295
Radiation Protection: 265
You can obtain the armor here: For the individual parts, you need to collect stamps. This currency is obtained for completing expeditions. You then exchange the stamps with Guiseppe Della Ripa in Whitesprings for the Power Armor parts.
This is how you use your Power Armor correctly: Depending on the situation, it can be worth having different Power Armors with you. If you are on a farming tour and gathering a lot of resources, you should have the Excavator Armor with you.
For areas with high radiation, you should rely on the X-01 or the Strangled Heart Armor. These could be areas that have been hit by a nuclear bomb. Perhaps you also just want to collect Ultracite, which can be found in the heavily irradiated tears.
If you simply want to roam the world and complete missions, the T-51b is probably the first choice, at least until you can afford the /-65. The two armors are the best all-rounders.
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In Pokémon GO, the Spotlight Hour featuring Abra takes place today, May 14, 2024. We from MeinMMO will show you all the important information about the start, the Shiny, and the bonus.
What event is it about? Every Tuesday, Pokémon GO hosts a so-called Spotlight Hour, during which a pre-determined Pokémon can be found in the wild for 60 minutes. An additional bonus enhances this short event.
Today is the day again, and during the Spotlight Hour you can encounter Abra. The Psychic Pokémon originates from the first generation of games and can evolve into Kadabra and then into Alakazam. Alakazam also has a Mega Evolution. We have summarized the additional bonus of today’s event and whether it’s worth it for you below.
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Spotlight Hour on May 14 – Start, Bonuses, and Shiny
When does the Spotlight Hour start? Like every Tuesday, the Spotlight Hour today, May 14, 2024, will also start promptly at 6:00 PM local time. It will be active until 7:00 PM.
What bonuses can you expect? During the one-hour event, you will be able to encounter wild Abra everywhere in the game. If the spawns are not enough, you can attract additional specimens using incense.
The Psychic Pokémon is accompanied by an XP bonus. You will receive double the amount of experience points for evolving Pokémon.
Is there Shiny Abra? Yes, with a bit of luck, Abra can be caught as Shiny during the Spotlight Hour. You can recognize it by its slightly lighter body. However, note that the Shiny chance is not additionally increased, unlike during Community Day.
Is the Spotlight Hour with Abra worth it? Abra and its evolutions are not particularly strong. They do not play a significant role in the GO Battle League and in raids. Only the Mega Evolution can convince as a strong Psychic Pokémon in raids and is among the best attackers in Pokémon GO.
During the event, primarily Shiny hunters will benefit. Anyone who still has a number of monsters in their collection that they wish to evolve should do so during the Spotlight Hour to take advantage of the additional XP. How do you like the Spotlight Hour with Abra? Are you participating today? Or are you hoping for the contents of the other Spotlight Hours in May 2024? Feel free to let us know here on MeinMMO in the comments and exchange ideas with other trainers.
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Analyst Bellular finds many positive words for the new dungeons in World of Warcraft: The War Within. We show what makes the instances so special.
The alpha of The War Within is already running, many content creators and streamers already have access to the new expansion of World of Warcraft. Even analyst Bellular, who often expresses critical thoughts and concerns about Blizzard and new games, is positively surprised.
He names the new dungeons in The War Within as clear candidates for “the best dungeons they have ever made” – and he confirms this with two of the new instances.
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Which dungeons are we talking about? Bellular has already tested some of the dungeons, but two have stood out to him particularly. They have interesting gameplay and deviate in many places from the traditional systems that have been used in WoW battles. The two dungeons are:
Darkflame Cleft: A mine inhabited by goblins. Here, everything revolves around the goblins and their candles, which have a deeper purpose. Only light can keep the terrible “darkness” at bay. In the dungeon, you must continuously collect wax to keep the candlelight alive and even escort a trolley with a candle through the mine.
The Dawnbreaker: The dungeon is named after the great airship of the Arathi. In a final battle against cultists dedicated to the shadows and many hostile Nerubians, the fortress of the Arathi must be defended. There are some flying sequences, and according to Bellular, it’s simply “a really good piece of video game”.
What does Bellular say about it? In the Darkflame Cleft dungeon, there were several points that Bellular praises. On the one hand, he finds the theme of the dungeon appealing, but especially the clarity of the effects. For example, there is a boss fight against a wax elemental, where you have to light candles to create safe zones.
The second point is the passage where you have to escort a candle through a large part of the dungeon. This works a bit like a “payload mission” in Overwatch. While part of the group pushes the cart and wards off mobs, 1-2 characters venture into the darkness to cautiously search for wax – preferably without stumbling into new mobs.
Both are interesting and good mechanics that do not require a weak aura or other addons – they are clearly visible and feel intuitive. For Bellular, this is a true dungeon experience and not just the slaughtering of mobs in a constant run.
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During a boss fight on the Dawnbreaker, it happens that the boss casts a spell that shrouds the entire airship in devastating shadows – there is no safe spot. The only salvation: You mount the flying mount, fly around the ship, and wait until the spell is over. This is a very direct way of dodging that has not been present in WoW before.
The big concern that has been circulating in the WoW community for several years seems to have been laid to rest.
What was the concern? In recent years, “Mythic+” has become a cornerstone of the endgame of World of Warcraft. While the mode appeals to many players who gather strong gear and face difficult challenges, there were also concerns.
Many feared that Blizzard would design all dungeons with the “Mythic+” design in mind in the future. This would have favored the creation of dungeons consisting solely of multiple trash mob groups and bosses, without interesting or novel gameplay in between. The dungeons from The War Within show that this concern was likely unfounded. You can see how the Mythic+ dungeons are doing in the current season here.
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One of the most important decisions in Baldur’s Gate 3 you make already in Act 1: Do you help the Tieflings or support the Goblins? A player wants to be evil for the hot Drow but cannot fully commit due to animal welfare.
What is the player’s goal? On reddit, S1ebenfinger writes that he loves, adores, and cherishes the dark elf Minthara. Minthara is one of the possible companions in the game and is recruited by most players in an evil run.
S1ebenfinger also wants to have her on his team but could do without the necessary Goblin celebration in his camp:
In Act 1, you have to decide whether to help the Tieflings in the Emerald Grove and stand against the Goblins. Alternatively, you can raid the Emerald Grove together with the Goblins and Minthara. If you help the Tieflings, you will have a Tiefling party in your camp. If you help the Goblins, they will invite themselves to you.
Depending on your decisions, this party is the first opportunity to become intimate with some companions – including Minthara.
The hot Drow is coming to visit – But the dog must suffer
What is the problem? At the Goblin party, things get rougher than at the Tiefling party. This primarily affects the dog Kratzer, whom you can find and recruit during Act 1.
Kratzer is a friendly and lovable companion. With the ability Talk to Animals, you can even have conversations with him. He also regularly brings you gifts and is useful in combat. Many players take him along in every run. Your companions even have their own lines in case you should ever lose Kratzer.
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However, at the Goblin party, Kratzer is mistreated: One of the visiting Goblins chases the whimpering dog through the camp.
S1ebenfinger writes that he would draw the red line right there: This dog is under his protection; he cannot attack the Goblin. That would trigger a fight in the camp and end the celebrations. A hot encounter with Minthara would probably no longer be on the table.
How does the player solve the dilemma? S1ebenfinger writes that he would rather completely skip the party and the hot night with Minthara. Exactly that is also the solution to the riddle for him:
He clears the way for the Goblins into the Emerald Grove but then retreats into the mountain pass: There you find the Githyanki cradle that Lae’zel is searching for. If you quest through here and then return to the Goblin camp or the Grove, the invasion has already taken place. However, you have not earned a Goblin celebration with your absence.
However, Minthara survives, and you will meet her later as if you had actively fought against the Emerald Grove, in the Towers of the Moonrise.
For animal welfare, against the Tieflings – Nevertheless, Drow love
What does the community say about it?reddit user ElGordo94 writes somewhat cynically, I can excuse mass murder but not animal cruelty. The quote is a slight variation of a line from the series “Community.” In Season 3, Episode 6, the character Britta says she can excuse racism but not animal cruelty.
ErikTheBeard responds to the reddit thread, how funny he finds that the character Volo is locked in a cage at the Goblin party. More about Volo and who the quirky fellow really is can be read here:
reddit user Humorousphlegmflam points out that a hyena is also mistreated. Another comment adds that the same hyena would even think it deserved the mistreatment.
Overall, however, the Goblin party does not fare particularly well with the players.
Can Minthara be obtained differently? At the release of Baldur’s Gate 3, not yet. However, now you can. But you must side with the Tieflings:
Accept the quest to help the Tieflings and raid the Goblin camp. It is important that you do not kill Minthara during your confrontation but only knock her out. Whether a blow should kill or only incapacitate can be set in the passive features.
If you clear the camp but only take Minthara out of action, you will have the Tiefling party. Kratzer will not be mistreated there, and the hyena will not appear either. However, Volo is not locked in a cage but participates in the celebrations if you have rescued him.
If you make it to Act 2, Minthara’s storyline proceeds as if you had fought against the Emerald Grove. You should then be able to further advance her story.
On whose side did you actually fight in Act 1? And why? Is there a companion who always determines your runs in Baldur’s Gate 3? Let us know in the comments – We’re curious. One of your camp visitors is still mysterious. A player now has a dark theory about why a powerful NPC never heals you.
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A few days ago, a new “Lord of the Rings” film was announced, focusing on Gollum. However, already 15 years prior, fans released a very similar film on YouTube. This has now led to legal issues.
What film is it about? The film studio Warner Bros. announced a new feature film in the “Lord of the Rings” universe a few days ago. Following the Amazon series “The Rings of Power”, whose second season has already been announced, “The Hunt for Gollum” will open another chapter in the Middle-earth saga.
We don’t know much about the upcoming film yet. Only that the story will revolve around Gollum. Presumably, the film acts as a prologue to “The Fellowship of the Ring,” and tells how different characters and factions are hunting the creature Gollum. His escape will likely also take him to Mordor, where he is captured by Sauron’s minions.
Once again, Peter Jackson is on board as producer, who previously directed the three main films and the Hobbit films. This time, none other than Andy Serkis, who played Gollum back then, takes the director’s chair.
Curiously, there has already been a film with a similar premise available for free on YouTube for 15 years.
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Fans had the same idea 15 years ago
What is this fan film about? A group of enthusiastic fans of Tolkien’s works filmed a movie about Gollum 15 years ago. The budget was accordingly small, only about 3,000 British pounds (as of 2009).
Filming took place in Wales, and only six actors appeared on screen. They portrayed well-known characters such as Aragorn, Gandalf, and Arwen. An additional 160 volunteers supported the project, either as extras or by assisting behind the scenes.
In the end, a 39-minute film was produced, aptly named “The Hunt for Gollum”.
You can watch the film here:
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If you’ve been paying attention, you might have noticed that both the fan project and the official film bear the exact same title. But that’s not the only curious aspect of this story.
After the fan film had existed on YouTube for several years and garnered 13 million views during that time, the creative minds behind it have now, in 2024, encountered legal problems.
What happened? Only a few hours after the announcement of the official Gollum film, the fan project was taken down on YouTube. The reason: The video was said to contain content from Warner Bros. Entertainment and was removed from the platform due to copyright infringement.
As expected, there was a great outcry in the community. It was met with misunderstanding that Warner would block the project of passionate fans while simultaneously announcing a film with the same title and premise.
However, the story had a happy ending. The fan film is now back online and can be viewed without restrictions. It remains to be seen how the official film will differ from it. We will know in 2026 when “The Hunt for Gollum” hits theaters. The iconic character, however, did not bring luck to everyone: For a German game developer, their Gollum game was a major flop.
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