The great US director Steven Spielberg is a master of his craft. Nevertheless, he cannot do without a certain ritual that he performs before each new film.
What ritual is it? Steven Spielberg is one of the most famous filmmakers in the world. His works include Jaws, E.T., Schindler’s List or Indiana Jones.
For him, working on set has long since become a habit, and he feels visibly comfortable in various genres. Before the filming of a new Spielberg film begins, the director has a little ritual that he performs just for himself.
He watches one or two films every time. And not just any films, but true classics of American cinema.
Apart from that, Spielberg likes to recommend the occasional film. For example, one of the most popular animes, or a science fiction classic. Here you can see the trailer to one of his own films:
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War of the Worlds – German trailer for Steven Spielberg’s Sci-Fi film
The films of a great role model
What does Spielberg watch? As the director recounted in an interview with the American Film Institute in 2013, he watches a film by John Ford before starting filming.
This filmmaker is considered one of the great directors of “Classical Hollywood,” the era between 1930 and 1960. Ford is mainly known today for his westerns, particularly The Searchers with John Wayne in the lead role.
And it is exactly this film that Spielberg watches every time anew. Not because he wants to relax before the strenuous filming, but because he gets inspired by it. He says the following:
I react very sensitively to the way he (Ford) uses the camera to paint his images.
John Ford would usually keep his images static, while only the characters move. Just like a painter who has the static frame of a canvas in front of him.
What is this film about? In The Searchers , western icon John Wayne plays the tough guy Ethan, who is searching for his children. They have been kidnapped and need to be rescued. Additionally, the family’s farm has been burned down, an image that was later quoted in the first Star Wars.
Over the years, the film has become a major classic and is regarded today as one of the best American films of all time. On Rotten Tomatoes, it holds a critic rating of 87%. The British Film Institute ranks it 15th in their list of the best films of all time (via bfi.org).
Steven Spielberg is such a big fan of John Ford and his work that he even incorporated the late director, who passed away in 1973, into a film. Namely in The Fabelmans (2022), in which Spielberg tells the story of his own family and his beginnings as a filmmaker.
John Ford appears in one scene and gives young Spielberg advice. Particularly curious: Ford is played by David Lynch, who himself is one of the great American directors. The Fabelmans was Spielberg’s most recent film. We can be curious about what the filmmaker plans next. By the way: Two of his blockbusters helped him graduate from university in the 1990s. You can read more about it on MeinMMO.
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Blizzard has announced the official start time for the upcoming Season 4 of Diablo 4. MeinMMO briefly summarizes what to expect.
When does Season 4 start? On Tuesday, May 14, 2024, at 7:00 PM German time, Season 4 is expected to go live. We do not know anything about prior maintenance work, so you can probably log in earlier. You can find all the information about Season 4 in our summary.
We will also accompany the start of Season 4 here in our live ticker:
The Season theme is the Iron Wolves, but there will not be a real Season mechanic. Most changes come to all realms. Only seasonal elements include a quest line, some rewards, and an elixir that makes Hell Floods harder and more rewarding.
Additionally, there will be some balance adjustments, new items, and modifications. Here you can find the full patch notes for Season 4.
We have already discussed the features of Season 4 in detail with the developers. Lead Seasons Designer Deric Nuñez and Lead Game Producer Timothy Ismay explain to us how exactly the new mechanics work, what changes for you, and how things should proceed in the future. You can find the interview with the developers about Season 4 here.
In this article, we summarize the 5 most important changes that you should know if you want to start or return to Season 4 in Diablo 4. In the video, the developers explain what has changed since the PTR:
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Diablo 4: Trailer shows the changes for Season 4 ‘Loot Reborn’
1. The best loot is available much earlier
One of the most important changes to loot is when you can receive and wear certain items. Blizzard wants to ensure that the items you find are truly an improvement or at least easier to compare:
Sacred items now drop only at World Tier 3 and you can wear them starting from level 35.
Ancestral items now drop only at World Tier 4 and you can wear them starting from level 55.
Ancestral Legendary items can now carry “Great Affixes” that are 1.5 times stronger than normal affixes. You can identify them by a special sign.
The Codex of Power will also be modified as part of this. Instead of extracting affixes, it is now sufficient to salvage a Legendary. Additionally, the best variant you have salvaged so far will always be saved instead of just using the lower base value.
Nice bonus: You will save a lot of space in Season 4, as you will no longer have to collect yellow items. Dim crystals can also be obtained by salvaging Legendaries.
2. Oboluses are much more important than before – Save them while leveling!
Additionally, the cap for Whispering Oboluses has been raised to 2,500. This means that you can accumulate significantly more while leveling before you have to “gamble” to make space.
Ideally, you should save your Oboluses until you reach level 100 to have the best chance at strong items. The Legendaries from the Obolus vendor can have Great Affixes.
Oboluses will also be available from more sources in Season 4, such as from the new endgame dungeon “The Pit.” This dungeon will be the best source for loot and Oboluses.
By the way, many towns have been revamped and vendors are now in one place instead of scattered. You should visit the vendors from time to time:
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Diablo 4: Merchants are more useful than you think
The monster density is higher than in previous seasons.
When defeating monsters, you now collect “Threat.” If you become threatening enough, assassins appear who want to assassinate you – they drop even more and better loot.
When looting, you can collect Sin Hearts. With 3 of these hearts, you can start an event that summons lots of enemies and ends with a boss fight.
With Season 4, Hell Floods will be available at all difficulties, no longer just from World Tier 3. This means you can level easiest and fastest starting from level 1 in Hell Floods. Higher levels offer more experience.
4. The new crafting system is better but still expensive
Through Hardening and Completion, you can create your own “God Rolls” in Season 4, but you still need a lot of luck and time to do so. The system is meant to ensure that you have a steady progression once you are in endgame.
The two systems interact:
Hardening improves an item by adding further affixes.
The affixes are chosen randomly from a list, the “recipe.” You can find recipes by playing.
Once an item is fully hardened, you can further improve it with Completion.
Completion enhances a random affix on the item and can be applied up to 12 times per item.
At levels 4, 8, and 12, you receive a kind of “critical improvement.”
For the upgrades, you need materials and gold. You can obtain materials from the new endgame dungeon “The Pit” as well as by salvaging items. The costs will get increasingly expensive, in the end you will have to pay 10 million gold. By the way, the costs for enchanting are now capped at a maximum of 3 million gold.
If a fully upgraded item is not as you want it, you can reset it. Here you can find all the information about the new system:
With Season 4, your most important source for nearly everything will be “The Pit.” You unlock the new dungeon through a short quest. Once you reach World Tier 4, you should complete a nightmare dungeon at level 46.
By completing it, you will receive Rune Shards, which you can also get from other sources like world bosses, events, Hell Floods, and whispers. With these shards, you open up access to The Pit, which then operates similarly to a Greater Rift from Diablo 3:
You don’t have objectives like in dungeons, but you just have to slay enemies.
Additionally, you have limited time, so you need to be fast enough.
If you succeed, there will be a boss at the end that you must defeat.
The Pit has 200 levels with increasing difficulty. In The Pit, you will receive materials for crafting, loot, and Oboluses, making it ideal for grinding. You will level glyphs as usual through nightmare dungeons – with Season 4, the XP for glyphs will be increased by 25%.
For the biggest challenges and better chances for Uber Uniques, you will face Pinnacle bosses and their “Tormented” versions at level 200 in Season 4. A new boss, Andariel, will be added. You can now obtain the summoning materials from more sources, such as treasure goblins.
In addition to the “big” changes, there are a few smaller quality improvements that make the game more enjoyable. On Reddit, a user has compiled 27 points that players should now keep in mind. We have summarized the most important ones here:
Horses can now gallop in towns: “You can now do this here!”
Elixirs now grant 8% additional experience at World Tiers 1 and 2 instead of the previous 5%.
A new elixir increases your movement speed – ideal for leveling.
Player trading will be expanded: Everything except items that are account-bound through crafting and Uber Uniques can be traded, including Uniques and Legendaries.
There is a 6th slot for the stash.
Additionally, Blizzard is working on making some of the existing systems clearer, including stats. Certain attributes such as area damage scaling are capped, and you will now see where the cap lies. A particularly useful change concerns armor, the most important defense stat: From Season 4 onwards, you only need to remember one number.
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The Saiyans in Dragon Ball have the characteristic of being born with a monkey tail. The tail is there to transform into a giant battle ape. However, Son-Goku’s tail eventually stops growing altogether, and Vegeta and Son-Gohan are completely missing theirs. The manga artist Akira Toriyama explained why this is the case.
Why is the tail missing? For an interview with Akira Toriyama in the first Shonen Jump issue in 2003, fans could ask the manga artist questions. One reader wanted to know what happened to Vegeta’s tail after he was defeated on Earth.
Toriyama explains that it has to do with the power level of the Saiyans:
With the tail, one can gain enormous power instantly through the transformation into a battle ape, but the risks are equally great – one loses all strength if it gets pinned down. Once you are as strong as Vegeta and Goku, the tail is just in the way. It is assumed that the bodies of the Saiyans, who are a fighting species, decided that their tails are unnecessary appendages.
Over time, Vegeta and Son-Goku simply became so strong that they no longer needed to transform into a battle ape.
The fact that the tail does not regrow in Son-Goten, Trunks, and Oan also has a simple reason: The tails are a recessive genetic trait and do not even form with decreasing Saiyan DNA. Goten and Trunks have human mothers, which is likely why their genes regarding the tail prevail.
There is one exception: In Dragon Ball GT, the tail is necessary to transform into Super Saiyan 4. However, this is an anime series that is not directly created by Akira Toriyama. Toriyama himself has never drawn the SSJ4 for the anime. Therefore, it is possible that the Saiyans in the GT version still rely on their tails.
Perhaps the tail will also be needed in Dragon Ball Daima:
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Dragon Ball DAIMA is nostalgic in the new trailer
Toriyama explains reasons for omitting the tail
Are there further reasons? With this explanation, Toriyama has clarified within the lore why the tail is missing. However, there is also a practical reason, as he explained in the Dragon Ball comic “Freeza Arc Vol. 5”. There, he was asked if Goku’s tail is a nuisance:
That’s true. (laughs) In the first sketches, Goku was originally a real ape. My editor said to me: “Without a tail, he has no distinguishing features,” so I added a tail. Drawing this tail was so annoying that I couldn’t stand it… so I immediately came up with an episode in which his tail gets cut off. (laughs)
Therefore, Toriyama found it annoying to have to draw the tail all the time. Since many manga artists are under pressure from deadlines, they save on everything that would take unnecessary time. This is also the reason why the hair turns blond in Super Saiyan.
According to a Daizenshuu issue (via Dragon Ball Wiki), there is even another reason why the tail no longer regrows. There is only an 8% chance that the tail will regrow, even if the Saiyan has not yet achieved a stronger form than the battle ape. For the tail to even regrow, a dangerous situation is necessary.
The Dane Nikolaj Coster-Waldau (53) gained the respect and recognition of many fans of the series as Jaime Lannister in “Game of Thrones.” His acting craft can now be admired in “God is a Bullet” (2023), an action thriller available on Amazon Prime. The film is rated for ages 18 and rightly so, according to MeinMMO author Schuhmann.
What is “God is a Bullet” about? Coster-Waldau plays the depressed suburban cop Bob Hightower, whose wife has left him. He sadly parks his police car in front of his former home and longs to spend more time with his 14-year-old daughter.
Into this sad still life bursts a group of Satanists who violate and shoot his wife, brutally kill her new husband, and kidnap the underage daughter. Bob wants to grab the shotgun and chase after his daughter, but his boss and everyone who knows him tells him that he has no chance. He is just a desk cop and doesn’t have what it takes.
Only when a former member of the Satanists, a broken woman, enters his life does Bob set out to find his daughter. The woman is scarred by years in the cult and seems to be playing a double game. Faithful Bob doesn’t trust her, but he has no other choice if he wants to find his daughter.
“God is a Bullet” is available on Amazon Prime:
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German trailer for God Is a Bullet with Nikolaj Coster-Waldau and Jamie Foxx
A corrupted world turns even the noble man into a coyote
What is special about the film? It is bitter that the Dane Coster-Waldau most closely resembles the ideal image of a “blonde hero from the sagas” since Brad Pitt in Troy, but only plays broken characters who get worse the longer the film lasts.
“God is a Bullet” also describes a hero’s journey that bitterly marks and hardens the hero. The “Satanists” he is chasing are ruthless sadists and pure evil.
Satanism seems only to be a pretext to behave as abominably and wickedly as possible. There is violation, betrayal, rape, and murder.
The pursuit of the daughter becomes a side issue, it seems. Bob and the former Satanist lose all moral compass during the hunt. The lesson of the film seems to be that in such a broken world, even the noble man quickly strays from the path to achieve what he wants.
The film takes a lot of time just to show how broken and depraved the world in which it takes place is. It even takes an extra two or three rounds to show that the seemingly harmless side characters are also morally depraved and corrupt.
This could perhaps have been omitted, as the film is already somewhat lengthy at 156 minutes. Moreover, actors like Jamie Foxx make only brief appearances. Even the excellent Jonathan Tucker could have been given more screen time.
God is a Bullet is a hard-hitting action flick that lacks clever twists
Is the film worth watching? “God is a Bullet” is a relentless, harsh action flick that offers brutal scenes and ends in a massacre.
The violence is direct and merciless. The villains are sadistic. The good guys are hardly any better.
One can certainly watch it; at the very least, the film is intense, but “God is a Bullet” cannot be truly recommended. It lacks clever twists and more nuance.
YouTube streamer Rachel “Valkyrae” Hofstetter is fed up with some of her viewers who interfere too much in her roleplay in GTA 5. They are cowards, says the 32-year-old. She knows what she is doing with her character.
Here streamers take on the role of fictional characters, such as criminals or police officers. Valkyrae plays “Ray Mond”, a 28-year-old Filipina who has come to Lost Santos to find her missing twin brother.
But some of Valkyrae’s viewers fear that the streamer might jeopardize Ray Mond’s criminal career with her actions.
GTA 5 provides an excellent template for roleplay:
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GTA Online: Los Santos Drug Wars: The Last Dose – Trailer
This is the conflict: Some viewers complain that Valkyrae is making wrong decisions in GTA 5 and revealing information to people who shouldn’t have it.
Because that could harm her character.
Valkyrae says: Betrayal adds the necessary spice to GTA 5
What Valkyrae says: She reacts annoyed to these hints from viewers. She says people are worried that she is giving information to the wrong people.
But she likes to add “spice” to things. The more information people have, the more they can react. People should let her character make mistakes; it makes the game more exciting for everyone. In GTA 5, after all, everyone finds everything out.
No one she trusts with information would ever betray Ray Mond, and even if someone did, that would be great. Because it adds more spice to all the action:
“I don’t understand why GTA viewers are so cowardly and make demands on characters to behave perfectly. It would be so boring to watch someone who does nothing but be perfect.”
She doesn’t understand those who want that. The people who want that should just watch a grinder instead.
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What it’s about: This is an interesting conflict. In roleplaying, it is not about acting in your own best interest, but behaving in a way that creates an exciting overall story.
For “backseat gamers” who like to instruct a streamer to get the most out of it, this apparently doesn’t work.
There are indeed other forms of gaming than just chasing high scores and playing optimally.
The game developer Tomas Sala is fed up: People on Steam simply do not understand his game “Bulwark: Falconeer Chronicles”. He wanted to release a creative sandbox, but players on Steam are complaining because his strategy game has no “endgame”. Now the artist has had enough. He is renaming his game so that everyone knows: It is not a damn strategy game.
Who is the developer?
Tomas Sala is an independent developer, best known for his mod series for Skyrim, Moonpath to Elsweyr. He writes: With 2 million downloads, it remains one of the most popular mods for Skyrim.
He also released “The Falconeer” on Steam in November 2020. A game with 80% positive reviews on Steam, where you sail through the air on the back of a majestic war bird. The air combat game was nominated for a BAFTA, a British artist award.
However, with his new game “Bulwark: Falconeer Chronicles”, Sala has had less luck. The artist feels misunderstood.
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Trailer for the city-builder game Bulwark: Falconeer Chronicles
Steam reviews say: Nice game, but something is missing
What is the problem with the new game? The new game; “Bulwark: Falconeer Chronicles” (via Steam) was released on March 26 on Steam. Although it had quite good reviews at release, this has turned around in recent weeks and the game currently has only “Mixed Reviews”.
One player complains: The game is more aimless than expected. In YouTube videos, it looks like there is a lot to do. But there isn’t actually that much to it.
Another player argues: He wants to like the game, but it simply lacks depth after the tutorial. The game is beautiful, but not for him.
A third player is annoyed: He loves experimental games. But Bulwark is just a nice city painter; that’s not enough for him.
A user in the Steam reviews explains the problem: There must be an error with the Steam tags. It states that it is a 4x strategy game. But it is a creative sandbox, and the tags are misleading.
The tags on Steam partially convey a false image of the game.
“It looks like an epic strategy game, but it’s not, okay?”
This is how the developer responds: The artist has identified a reason for this negative criticism: Ignorant players expect Bulwark to be a city-building game with endgame and everything. But the game was never designed that way, as the developer angrily writes.
He has now renamed his game to:
“Bulwark: Falconeer Chronicles, a damn creative sandbox and not a damn strategy game, build cool shit and expect no endgame because it’s a sandbox”
However, only “Bulwark: Falconeer Chronicles, a creative building sandbox” is displayed as the title on Steam.
The developer says his game only looks like a cool, deep strategy game. But it is not. Because he doesn’t like “cozy shit designs”; it is simply a relaxed sandbox.
This is how the developer sees his game: People should build cool fortresses with a bit of light, have a few hours of fun, and then do something else.
He will still put cool stuff in his sandbox, but it’s a sandbox. When you start the game, you also hear his voice saying: It is a sandbox. That is his intention as an artist. It looks epic and all, but it is not a damn fairy tale, okay?
How much does Bulwark: Falconeer Chronicles, a creative building sandbox cost? The game currently costs €15 on Steam. But it is a sandbox, okay.
Helldivers 2 is a positive example of a live service for many players. But besides the gameplay aspects, the small references to the world are also important. To update these, the former lead writer of Helldivers 2 worked until burnout because he wanted to create the perfect game.
The former lead writer Russ Nickel was partly responsible for this, who had worked on films and series before the game. In an interview with inverse.com, he talked about his new game and working on a live service game.
In the announcement trailer, you can feel the satire about the world of Helldivers 2:
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Helldivers 2 Announce Trailer PS5 PC
I completely self-destructed
What does he say in the interview? In the interview, Nickel talks about working on his new game and whether it will also be a live service game. Nickel says this is not possible because they just don’t have the capacity for it. However, he will miss working on a live service game.
Nickel was then asked if he managed to avoid burnout and manage the workload properly. Nickel replied:
No, I am completely burnt out. But that was my own fault. This is also a reason why I am making this new game. I wanted Helldivers 2 to be so perfect that I completely self-destructed.
Russ Nickel on burnout and Helldivers 2 (Source: inverse.com)
According to his own statements, Nickel gave up his friendships and pulled all-nighters. However, he emphasizes that this was never demanded by Arrowhead and that it happened of his own accord. He simply wanted to make the best out of the game.
What’s next for him? Currently, Nickel is no longer working for Arrowhead. However, he still wants to work with games and is therefore working on a new game. The game is primarily supposed to be inspired by Fire Emblem and become a tactical strategy RPG. However, the focus will also be on the narrative.
Nickel also says that everything he learned at Helldivers will influence the game. Helldivers 2 has a strong connection to its own community. Many of the employees are a well-known focus within the memes and posts. A community manager has also gained attention due to the Sony controversy: The community manager of Helldivers 2 has now been fired: players want him back
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The PS5 turns four years old this year and since then, several games have been released. But which games are truly Next Gen? This question was also raised by a Reddit user who received some recommendations from the community under his post.
The PS5 was released on November 19, 2020, and since then, many games have come out. However, to this day, many games are also available on the PS4, which often raises the question: Which game is truly Next Gen?
This question was posed by the user Man_mannly who published the post What games truly PUSH the PS5? on Reddit, under which many players gave their recommendations.
What aspects are the users referring to? It must be noted that these are purely recommendations based on players’ experiences. They are not deep, technical analyses showing which game requires what performance or which game is technically the most impressive.
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Demon’s Souls Trailer
Players especially enjoy the PS5-exclusive games
Which games are frequently mentioned? One game that is often mentioned is the remake of Demon’s Souls by Bluepoint, who had previously remade Shadow of the Colossus. Frequencykenneth states that Demon’s Souls is a truly beautiful game. When he started the remake for the first time, he took a moment to admire the surroundings. What’s remarkable about Demon’s Souls is primarily because it is a launch title for the console.
One of the newest features of the PS5 controller is the adaptive triggers, which allow for a different resistance to be defined depending on the weapon or action of the game. According to kylozen101020, Returnal especially utilizes this feature like no other game. Helldivers 2 is also praised for its meaningful use of the adaptive triggers.
Another often-mentioned candidate is Ratchet and Clank: Rift Apart. The game offers many next-gen features like ray tracing or the imperceptible loading times in the titular portals. For user OpieMushroom, Rift Apart was a grand experience:
I think Ratchet and Clank A Rift Apart has impressively showcased the capabilities of the PS5. […] It looks great and sounds awesome, and plays mechanically excellently. The ray tracing is really well implemented. The haptics are solid. The action scenes and visual variety are at blockbuster level.
The user OpieMushroom about Ratchet and Clank: Rift Apart on Reddit
The users also especially name Sony-exclusive games like Gran Turismo 7 and Horizon Forbidden West, as well as Final Fantasy 16. Noteworthy third-party titles include Alan Wake 2, Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty, and the remake of Dead Space.
The community has gathered a lot of recommendations. With which console games did you first feel like you had arrived in the Next Gen? Let us know in the comments.
In Pokémon GO, the event Catch Wonder begins. This can bring you a lot of XP and Stardust if you do it right. And: the Master Ball too.
When does Catch Wonder start in Pokémon GO? The next May event starts on Tuesday, May 14, 2024, at 10:00 AM.
The end is on Sunday, May 19, 2024, at 8:00 PM.
You have six days to take advantage of the event bonuses. And you should do this and plan a little, because there is a really good opportunity to collect XP and Stardust.
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Pokémon GO: This is what the new season ‘World full of Wonders’ looks like in the trailer
Use the first throw of the day – every day
You need to keep in mind: The focus of the event is on the first actions you take each day in Pokémon GO.
For the first Pokémon caught of the day, you will receive:
the tenfold XP
and five times the Stardust
This bonus can be extremely worthwhile if you make a really strong throw – specifically, a “fantastic” throw. Because that already brings in 1,000 XP if the catch is successful. With tenfold XP, that should result in 10,000 XP, with a Lucky Egg even 20,000. So make an effort when making your first catch of the day to turn it into a fantastic throw as much as possible.
However: The first catch of the day already gives you 1,500 XP, and additional bonuses are available for factors like the Curveball. That should also be multiplied by ten. So don’t miss catching at least one Pokémon every day this week.
Plan your 7-day streak: If you manage to complete your 7-day streak during the event, you will also receive a bonus of 2,500 XP for the throw.
The whole thing theoretically times ten. And if you have a Lucky Egg active, that should also double it.
Theoretically, you should be able to earn an extreme amount of XP from the first throw of the day if the 7-day streak succeeds during the event.
By the way, the Stardust looks similar; it also gets a bonus of 3,000 Stardust for the first catch on the seventh day in a row – which should also be multiplied by five thanks to the event.
So the bonus should be worthwhile. Because even in events with four times XP or Stardust, players have already been able to record crazy numbers for individual throws.
By the way: the first spun PokéStop of the day also gives tenfold XP during the event.
In addition to the bonuses, a new Masterwork research will be introduced, which has no time limit. That’s good, as they always take a long time and are quite difficult. However, the reward is worth it: A new Master Ball can be obtained. And it catches every Pokémon. Which monsters are worth using the Master Ball on, you can read here.
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A player receives a used GTX 1070 as a gift. Although the model offers more performance than his younger graphics card, he still wonders whether the upgrade is worthwhile.
An upgrade for one’s gaming PC can vary greatly depending on the hardware component. Additionally, costs can quickly exceed the upgrade budget and can be easily overlooked as a beginner in PC assembly.
A player was fortunate enough to receive a GTX 1070 as a gift. Although the graphics card would provide more performance in his system, he is uncertain about using it due to the hardware’s crypto-mining past.
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Used Mining Graphics Card as a Worthwhile Upgrade?
What kind of graphics card is it? The player GmVik3 reports on Reddit about a gift from his uncle. He gifted him a used GameRock GeForce GTX 1070 with 8 GB of video memory. According to him, the Nvidia graphics card was used for crypto-mining.
Since his gaming PC has a weaker GTX 1650 Super, he asks the community whether the upgrade is really worth it, even though the GTX 1070 is already 8 years old and has been used for mining. He does not, however, have to worry about space issues during installation, as another user had to experience.
“My uncle gave me his old used mining GTX 1070 8 GB. Should I replace my GTX 1650 Super with it?”
Other users point out to GmVik3 that despite its age, the GTX 1070 has over 8 GB of video memory, providing twice the memory compared to the 1650 Super with only 4 GB. This gives the GTX 1070 an advantage in modern games with high-resolution textures.
In response to the player’s question, bmyvalntine answers clearly in his comment:
“Definitely. Doubling the video memory and a significant increase in raw performance.”
In a ranking on techpowerup.com, a leaderboard includes both models, allowing for an accurate comparison. The colleagues checked, among other things, the average FPS that the cards achieved at different resolutions.
1920×1080 (Full HD)
GTX 1650 Super: 68.7 FPS
GTX 1070: 87.1 FPS
2560×1440 (WQHD)
GTX 1650 Super: 46.8 FPS
GTX 1070: 60.2 FPS
3840×2160 (4K Ultra HD)
GTX 1650 Super: 23.3 FPS
GTX 1070: 32.2 FPS
Regardless of the chosen resolution, the GTX 1070 consistently computes faster than its successor. In Full HD, it is over 26%, in WQHD more than 28%, and in 4K Ultra HD even 38% more FPS.
While both cards provide enough performance for a smooth gaming experience in Full HD, only the 1070 reaches the magical 60 FPS mark in WQHD. In 4K Ultra HD, it still achieves a respectable 32.2 FPS. The 1650 Super, with 46.8 and 23.3 FPS, falls significantly behind.
What speaks against the exchange? In terms of performance, there is nothing against installing the GTX 1070. The question remains whether the card has suffered damage due to mining and could fail prematurely, for instance, if its cooling was insufficient due to poor wiring.
This question cannot be answered definitively, as it is unclear under what specifications the card was operated during mining. Many miners underclock their graphics cards and ensure good cooling of the components to operate them as energy-efficiently and effectively as possible.
If this is the case, a consistent load on the video memory during mining results in less wear on the hardware than in regular gaming, where a graphics card is subjected to varying levels of stress.
If GmVik3 wants to play it safe, he could keep his 1650 Super and reinstall it if the 1070 fails unexpectedly.
The player can consider himself lucky to have received a graphics card that is faster than his own model. Regardless of its mining past, the GTX 1070 represents a free upgrade. However, if one invests a lot of money in a new graphics card, they should not skimp on accessories either: gamer buys a $500 graphics card, only to secure it with half a pencil for a few cents
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The legendary LoL pro Faker revealed why winning is no longer as important to him. He also talks about what made T1 even stronger.
Lee Faker Sang-hyeok, also known as the Unkillable Demon King and the Goat, is undoubtedly a legend in League of Legends. His impressive career began in 2013 when the then 17-year-old Faker won his first World Championship title at the LoL Worlds with team T1. Since then, he has achieved remarkable successes and can proudly look back on four World Championship titles with T1.
In an interview with Dexerto, Faker reflects on how his perspectives have changed and the challenges T1 has overcome.
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The Life of Faker – Why He is a Living Legend
Faker Sets New Focus
What does he say in the interview? Despite his success at Worlds 2023 and numerous other titles, Faker emphasized that his view on life and his career has changed. He talks about not focusing solely on wins or losses, but rather looking ahead and facing new challenges.
He says the following:
I can’t say that I have changed because of the injury last year. But around that time, I started to differentiate my mindset and approach to preparing for games. There has definitely been a change. I wanted to become much more solid internally.
I don’t want to be shaken by a single win or loss, but rather face further challenges, be proactive, and continue to move forward. Those are the changes I’ve made internally.
The 28-year-old also shares his thoughts on retiring as a pro, stressing that he sets no limits for himself and wants to gain as much experience as possible as a professional player.
Faker on Challenges T1 Overcame and Made Them Stronger
What does Faker say about the team? Faker’s trust in his team and his willingness to rely on his teammates has likely increased over the years. Last year, he was sometimes on the bench due to an arm injury.
He says the following about his team:
When I saw them playing on stage without me, I had a certain trust in them that they would do great. But they didn’t do as well as I expected; they had a tough time. […]
Faker in an interview with Dexerto
Although it was heart-wrenching for him to watch them, he didn’t want to focus on the negative aspects. Instead, he chose to find a silver lining in that moment and focus on that.
The victory at Worlds 2023 (along with Faker) marked a turning point, which according to Faker made the team stronger and the players more independent from the outcomes of individual games. Faker emphasizes that their victory and the experiences from last year (2023) made T1 a better team. He revealed even more in an interview about his life philosophy: LoL legend Faker shares his life philosophy, and fans claim: “He has become Ryze”
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MeinMMO presents the best post-apocalyptic games set in an apocalyptic scenario that you can play on PS5, PC, and Xbox. These are the best games where the world has already ended.
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What is a post-apocalyptic scenario, and what kind of games are they? A post-apocalyptic scenario describes a world after a huge catastrophe that has changed the entire world.
Often, the real world or an alternate reality serves as the setting, such as years or decades after a nuclear war, a natural disaster, or another form of destructive violence.
The games listed here all share the commonality that you play in a destroyed world and must find your way, survive, or rebuild it. These are bleak scenarios in which you must make the most out of the devastated world.
Update from May 13, 2024: We have updated the list. Death Stranding and Doom Eternal have been removed, and now you can find Stellar Blade and Remnant 2 here. The bonus games have also been expanded.
How we selected the games: The games listed below are an unordered list, not a ranking. In our selection, we considered several criteria to compile the games:
Rating on Metascore and Steam
Personal assessment by the editorial team
Success of the games
In the list, you will find both multiplayer and single-player titles from various genres.
Frostpunk
Developer/Publisher: 11 bit studios | Platforms: PS4, PS5, PC, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S | Release: April 24, 2018 | Metascore: 84 for PC, 87 for consoles | Genre: Simulation, city-building strategy | Mode: Single-player
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Frostpunk – Gameplay Trailer
What is Frostpunk about? In Frostpunk, you lead a group of people who were able to flee from the never-ending cold after a climate catastrophe in 1886. You are the leader of a city that you must manage while helping it overcome the cold. Steampunk-like steam technology is available to provide warmth.
How does Frostpunk play? Frostpunk is based on the necessity of constantly making tough decisions: Do you force children to work, or do you risk having generators fail, causing part of the city to freeze or starve? Can you keep people in good spirits while ensuring everything continues to operate under adverse conditions?
At its core, Frostpunk is a city-building strategy and simulation game. Accordingly, you will spend significant time planning your city and researching new technologies. However, you must also administer justice and take care of survival. Survival elements are also present, which is why Frostpunk is one of our best survival games.
The sequel, Frostpunk 2, is also already in the works and continues the story. After you have built a city, it is no longer just about survival but about how a society forms and shapes itself. Frostpunk 2 is scheduled for release on July 25, and we have already gotten a first impression:
are a fan of city-building strategy and planning (similar to the Caesar series).
like steampunk or do not want to deal with a post-war world or zombie apocalypses.
Frostpunk is made by the creators of This War of Mine, which is one of the best mobile survival games. So if you enjoyed this bleak setting and the tough decisions, you should take a look at Frostpunk.
Currently, some players are reporting server issues in FC 24. Especially in the Champions, there are disruptions and game crashes. A well-known FIFA expert is currently advising against playing the Weekend League.
Which game modes are affected by the disruptions? Reports of disruptions are mainly accumulating for the Champions Finals, which are usually referred to as the Weekend League.
According to some players, there have been game crashes here. Such a disconnect is counted as a loss regardless of the score.
This experience was made multiple times by an insider from the FIFA scene. Now, he is warning his community against playing the Weekend League.
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EA Sports FC 24: Update teaser for the UEFA Euro 2024
“Don’t play Champions”: FIFA expert warns FC 24 fans
Who is this FIFA expert? Donktrading (here is his X-/formerly Twitter account) is one of the most well-known FIFA insiders in recent years. His community celebrates him for his tips and recommendations on buying and selling cards in Ultimate Team. “Donk” has also made a name for himself as a leaker.
In a post, he shares his experiences from the Weekend League and warns his community:
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In the comments on this post, many users confirm this perception and report their own negative experiences with the servers in recent hours. There also seem to be problems for some players in Rivals.
So, caution is advised if you don’t want to receive losses due to disconnects. However, it could also be that the servers work perfectly for you.
We will keep you updated on news about this issue here.
What can I still play without problems in EA FC 24?
All offline modes are still fully available. You can, for example, take a look at the career mode and assemble a team from the best talents in EA FC 24 to dominate the league and world football.
The regular kickoff mode also remains playable, allowing for simple matches to continue.
You can also do this in EA FC 24: Additionally, you can use the transfer market in Ultimate Team to sell players or bring them to your club. Perhaps you also use the break to improve your gameplay or practice some situations. The new training arena provides the perfect opportunity for this this year.
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MMORPGs come in various combat systems. Some rely on classic tab-targeting, where enemies are selected and then attacked, such as WoW or FFXIV. Others build on action combat, where targeting must be done deliberately. In this list, we specifically deal with the MMORPGs that have the best action combat system.
How did the list come about? The list was originally created by Alexander Leitsch and updated on May 13, 2024, by Karsten Scholz. The two MMORPG experts have already tried over 50 different online role-playing games and played each title mentioned here for several hours.
They explain what makes the combat system of each game so good and also mention some alternatives at the end of the article that did not make it into the top 7.
The list was last updated on May 13, 2024.
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Black Desert
Setting: Fantasy | Developer: Pearl Abyss | Platform: PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S | Release Date: March 3, 2016 | Model: Buy2Play
What makes the combat system so good?Black Desert features a very visually impressive, powerful action combat system, where you must always accurately target enemies and chain spectacular combos.
In attacks, characters wind up and usually hit multiple targets at once. The abilities feel powerful and come with a real effect storm. Hit enemies begin to stagger, leading to a certain impact from attacks and a great fun factor.
While dodging enemy attacks plays an important role in Black Desert, there is no classic block function. Additionally, the impact of blows is only visible on hit opponents, but you don’t necessarily feel it on your own character. Especially with the use of abilities, there is still room for improvement.
Who is Black Desert worth it for? Black Desert is aimed at sandbox fans who enjoy exploring an open world and want to enjoy the combat system. Much in BDO is tied to grind, such as crafting the best gear or production chains for the economy.
However, those looking for a classic theme park MMORPG with an overarching story, dungeons, and raids may not be happy with Black Desert. Because there are no instanced dungeons for groups. Additionally, you constantly have to reckon with PvP, which not every player type enjoys.
At the beginning of May, a new game about the journey of a young nun with an unusual companion was released on Steam. You can find out more about it here.
What game are we talking about? INDIKA is a game that was released on May 2, 2024, on Steam. A release on PS5 is expected to follow in the future. Until May 16, 2024, you can save 10% on a purchase on Steam.
INDIKA follows the story and journey of self-discovery of a young nun from Russia. During this journey, the nun named Indika has an unusual companion: the devil himself.
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As a young nun in Indika, you embark on a journey of self-discovery
What to expect: INDIKA is set in early 19th-century Russia, where religion confronts harsh reality. At this time, the young nun Indika sets out to find herself and cope with her monotonous life in the convent.
Her unusual connection to “evil” and a mission lead her out of the safety of the convent walls. Outside awaits a world that is described on Steam as a mix of comedy and tragedy. You take on the role of the nun Indika and travel through a distorted mirror world of reality.
The story of Indika is at the forefront
As the trailer shows, many different elements characterize the visually appealing game. Even though the story and conflict take center stage, you don’t just walk around as Indika: You find loot, solve puzzles, fight for your survival, and explore your past.
The sections about Indika’s past even differ visually from the rest of the game: You experience them in colorful 2D pixel graphics.
How is the game received? So far, INDIKA seems to be more of a hidden gem on Steam. However, of the nearly 1,900 reviews, 89% are very positive. According to TwitchTracker, 215 streamers played the game on release day, and over 80,000 viewers were present.
It can be said that INDIKA generated attention, and there was hardly any negative criticism from players. The graphics and the mix of styles, as well as the interesting setting, are especially praised. “Disturbing, philosophical, funny, unpredictable… I haven’t encountered a game like this in a long time,” summarizes a player their opinion on Steam.
In Diablo 4 Season 4 is just around the corner, but there are players who would love to keep two features from Season 3 permanently.
The main feature of the “Season of the Construct” was the companion, which you could customize with different stones. The Seneschal is a mechanical construct, that supports you in battle – or covers your back.
On May 14, Season 4 begins in Diablo 4 – and the Seneschal has to go. On Reddit, some players are saying now that they will miss him. But another seasonal feature was also well received by many.
The video gives you an insight into the changes in Season 4 of Diablo 4:
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Diablo 4: Trailer shows the changes for Season 4 ‘Loot Reborn’
“He kept me alive”
What exactly do the players want to keep? Just before the start of the new season, the companion from Season 3 comes up as a topic on Reddit. Many note that they will miss the Seneschal. But the vaults are also mentioned – the seasonal dungeons that were filled with traps.
As early as the end of January, players noted on Reddit that the vaults are more fun than the nightmare dungeons. This is mainly due to the better monster density, the rewarding loot, and the absence of boring events. On February 22, “canadiangirl_eh” noted on Reddit that the vaults are much faster, more lucrative, and more fun.
On May 12, “Tangojacks0n” asks in a post on Reddit if players will miss their Seneschal. The comment with the most upvotes comes from “IKEAboy_2006”. He writes on Reddit: “I will miss him. He was a good boy… he drew all the aggro away from my ice sorceress… and let her do her thing.”
“Amber-2k5” writes on Reddit that the developers could have “done so much more with this little guy.” And “QuimFinger” notes on Reddit that he hears here for the first time that the Seneschal will not follow him into the next season. This has shaken him deeply. He “kept him alive.”
What remains from Season 3? Nothing seasonal. This means specifically: The Seneschal goes with Season 3, as do his stones and the possibility for the seasonal rewards from the Battle Pass. If you still want to collect those, you don’t have much time left. However, you will keep certain bonuses if you complete the regional progress.
On May 14 at 7 PM, Season 4 will be introduced in Diablo 4, including new features, a revised loot system, and two new crafting options. We summarize 3 things you should take care of beforehand.
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In Escape from Tarkov, there was recently a controversial update that has nothing to do with the new edition. The developers have removed two fundamental restrictions and are testing how it goes.
Which map is involved? The map “The Lab” is now free to play for all Escape from Tarkov players. For years, all players who wanted to venture onto the map needed a keycard. The developers of Escape from Tarkov have now removed this restriction.
The keycard for the “The Lab” map had to be found by players beforehand, which often took a long time. Alternatively, it could be crafted or purchased on the flea market for in-game currency. Those who entered the map usually brought their best gear to make the expensive trip worthwhile.
The map “The Lab” offers the best loot in the game, but the high requirements for entry previously came with high risks.
You can watch the trailer for the spin-off of Escape From Tarkov, Arena, here:
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Escape from Tarkov: Arena announces launch of the closed beta
New experimental update turns the game upside down
What else is in the update? Besides the changes for access to the “The Lab” map, the developers of Escape from Tarkov have removed another restriction. For years, the game had two different labels for loot; either it was “Found in Raid,” meaning found in the raid, or it was not.
Only loot with the “Found in Raid” label could previously be sold to other players on the flea market. With the game’s update, the flea market has also been opened up for items without the “Found in Raid” status.
The status was actually meant to protect servers from players who went out without gear to gather as much loot as possible in a short time. Items received the status only if the player had been in the raid long enough or had earned enough experience points.
What do the changes mean for EFT? The game will likely see a return of the “axe men” – players who want to gather as much loot as possible armed only with a melee weapon. Presumably, the “The Lab” map will attract the attention of “low budget” players, as this is where the best loot can be found.
The game’s economy will probably also waver a bit, as many players can now sell their collected loot much faster.
What does the community say about the update? The community is somewhat divided, as are the developers. While this is a test, players on X (formerly Twitter) already have an idea of how the update will impact the game.
User @BAXBEAST writes on X: “Holy sh*t, is the old Tarkov coming back? Today we’re playing Tarky, boys!”
But there are also critical voices in the community. @Superfkr1 writes on X: “Classic. Change the game so much that it’s unrecognizable. Then revert all your garbage chances as a limited-time event when you screw it up. Cool”
@MzDunk shares their feedback on the loot system on X: “FIR [Found in Raid] is needed. It enhances the heart-pounding need to survive that particular raid with quest items or high-quality flea market items. More loot spawns are [top]”
The developers of Escape from Tarkov view the whole thing as an experiment and want to closely observe the changes. Escape from Tarkov has recently come under pressure; first there were pay-to-win allegations where players weren’t listened to for too long, and then competitors Grayzone Warfare started off well on Steam. Escape from Tarkov’s boss didn’t see the shitstorm coming, gives fans what they want, but it’s not enough
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Twitch streamer Mowky spoke out on May 5th for the first time in detail about allegations against her former best friend. On May 8th, she reiterated her statements on Twitch, sharing incriminating experiences from their friendship and announced that she would make evidence public.
What does Mowky say about the friendship? Twitch streamer Mowky commented on May 5th for the first time in detail about her allegations against her former best friend on X.
A few days later, on May 8th, before AnniTheDuck’s statement, she appeared again on Twitch to go into more detail about her allegations. Here she mentioned that she was sure that Anni had no remorse.
In this context, she reported various experiences. A significant part involves a past D&D campaign in which she supposedly asked Anni to let her character die.
However, her former friend prohibited this or offered that her character continue as an NPC, controlled by the streamer herself. This was a horror for Mowky.
Their friendship mainly consisted of Mowky accompanying her to various events she actually never wanted to attend.
Also, Twitch streamer Reved shares her experience. You can see what she experienced here:
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Reved explains on Twitch how much she suffered in the relationship with Anni The Duck
“I started drinking to meet friends”
What impact did the friendship have on Mowky? On the one hand, the streamer reports that she suffered from severe depression during this time.
Moreover, she consumed an unusually large amount of alcohol over the past year and needed it to meet friends. This was also the reason she gave her D&D character the trait of alcoholism.
Furthermore, she reports that despite meetings, she often felt lonely. During her time with Anni, she felt as if she was sitting in a black hole. This, despite the fact that she mentioned in a documentary last year that one could grow with the streamer.
What happens next? The Twitch streamer Mowky had already announced in her statement that she would speak out again if AnniTheDuck denied the allegations. She implied that she would make all the evidence she has public.
After AnniTheDuck’s statement, Mowky shortly thereafter announced in a X post that she is currently preparing a video. She announced that she has sought legal advice and plans to present not only her own evidence but also that of other affected parties.
Helldivers 2 is a fun and especially cooperative shooter where players meet to eradicate the threat to humanity and protect the Over-Earth. We have listed all the important guides, tips, and lists so you can find them quickly and compactly.
Update, February 6, 2026: The article has been reviewed and is up to date.
This article is a compact overview of important guides, updates, and information regarding Helldivers 2 that we have implemented on MeinMMO. If you are looking for something specific, you can go through all the important tips with this list.
So you don’t have to sift through all categories, you can search for your keyword on your PC by using (CTRL+F), and the relevant link you need will be displayed immediately.
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Helldivers 2 shows the new expansion “Into the Unjust” in the trailer and takes players deep underground
That was all our guides, tips, and assistance regarding tech and bugs that we have covered on MeinMMO. We will continue to update our list, should new guides, enemies, and weapons be implemented in Helldivers 2. Do you have any further requests for tips, tricks, or guides that you would like to see? Then let us know your request in the comments!
Hajime Isayama is the mangaka of Attack on Titan. Three years after the end of the story, he published a 35th volume of the manga. It depicts the backstory of a popular character, but originally something completely different was meant to be shown in the 35th volume.
What was the 35th volume supposed to be about? In the 200-page “Shingeki No Kyojin Gashu FLY” artbook released alongside the 35th volume, Isayama spoke about the idea for the additional chapter. He originally wanted to tell the backstory of Attack on Titan in it.
On X, a user pasionDGBLN3s posted a translation of what could have happened in the 35th volume:
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The events would have taken place about 100 years before the start of the first manga chapter. Thus, Eren, Mikasa, and all the other Titan hunters would not have been born yet. Presumably, we would have learned something about the origins of the Titans. However, Isayama did not reveal what exactly would have been shown in the chapter.
Find out in the following trailer how everything began with the first season of Attack on Titan:
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The trailer for the first season of Attack on Titan
Isayama decided on Levi’s backstory
Why did Isayama change his mind? The mangaka explained that there were several reasons why he ultimately decided on Levi’s story as the 35th volume:
The backstory could have had a significant discrepancy with the main story. Therefore, Isayama was concerned that the stories would not fit together.
He did not have the determination to draw the backstory. As a result, he would have gotten stuck while writing the story.
At a fan festival, he came up with the idea that the top priority should be to make the fans happy with the one-shot.
In his new manga called Soyogi Fractal, Isayama is responsible for the story. Another person will be the illustrator. The story is set to revolve around the titular protagonist Soyogi. He represents an artificial intelligence based on the voice of Eren Jaeger’s voice actor.
Currently, it does not seem like the Titans will receive a sequel. However, it could still be that Isayama decides to write a sequel to Attack on Titan in the coming years. If that were to happen, there could be bizarre changes in a country again: Attack on Titan received an absurd change, wrapping Titans in cycling shorts
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