The graphics of video games have been constantly evolving from the very beginning. While some games currently return to their roots, the games on this list aim to show how much is actually possible.
In this list, you will find five games that have already impressed with their stunning graphics before their release. Some of these games you can expect this year. Others are projects that do not yet have a specific release date.
Black Myth: Wukong
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Black Myth: Wukong in the trailer
Developer: Game Science, Release: August 2024, Platform: PC, PS5, Xbox
What kind of game is this? Black Myth: Wukong is among the most anticipated games of this year. On August 20, you can finally play it on Steam, PS5, and Xbox.
The Soulslike title developed by Game Science is inspired by the Chinese folklore surrounding the Monkey King Sun Wukong. Besides presumably interesting storytelling and a mystical setting in an open world, the game already impresses with its graphics. It definitely shows what is technically possible nowadays and looks impressive and fluid not only in the cutscenes but also in the gameplay.
As a player, you use the famous staff of the Monkey King in combat, which can be extended. Together with spells and other attacks, you can face many enemies of various sizes and types. How massive the boss battles can be has already been shown at gamescom 2023.
Unrecord
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Unrecord – Official Early Gameplay Trailer
Developer: Studios Drama, Release: TBA, Platform: PC
What kind of game is this? Unrecord is a single-player shooter developed by a single person and has been causing a stir online for its realistic graphics for several years. You follow the gameplay from the perspective of a bodycam, which is a camera that the character carries directly on their body. Even the first images of the game look strikingly real.
As a player, however, you do not only shoot around and eliminate your enemies. Unrecord is supposed to include complex dialogues with NPCs that will also present you with morally challenging decisions. These, in turn, seem to affect the story. On Steam, it is said that Unrecord can be compared to a detective novel or thriller.
The Bird That Drinks Tears
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New game from the PUBG maker brings bizarre trailer – Shows bloody scenes, but impresses fans
Developer: Krafton, Release: TBA, Platform: PC
What kind of game is this? Not much is known about this game yet, as there has only been a first trailer so far, but hardly any further information. According to the video description on YouTube this game is supposed to be based on the Korean fantasy novel “The Bird That Drinks Tears” (original title: The Nhaga Eater).
Even though not much is known yet, the game already impresses many players with its first trailer. Because it simply shines with beautiful and almost perfect graphics. Whether the developers can maintain this level and also impress graphically in gameplay will only be determined when more information and videos are available.
S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl
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S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl: “Come to Me”, the official trailer
Developer: CSC Games, Release: September 2024, Platform: PC, Xbox
What kind of game is this? S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl is the sequel to a well-known survival shooter from 2007. You fight your way through Chernobyl again, where the flora and fauna mutated after the nuclear disaster and the city of Pripyat became a military exclusion zone.
The shooter impresses with a photorealistic world and, from everything seen so far, with very fluid gameplay. Especially the use of light and shadow contributes to the overall atmosphere of the game and makes the environment appear incredibly realistic.
What kind of game is this? Project M is a new game from NCSoft, but not much is known yet. It is still unclear on which platforms you can expect the game at some point. However, the trailer partially shows the buttons of a PlayStation controller. So it seems likely that the game will at least be released on PS5.
In the trailer, the gameplay of the game resembles titles like Detroit Become Human as well as Resident Evil. You seem to play a kind of investigator who saves the real world from nasty people in a kind of technical parallel world. At least that’s the impression conveyed by the first videos. What exactly is behind the story remains to be seen.
This brings me directly to the point of why the open world of Elden Ring can be so reckless with the progress system of quests.
The Level Design of the Lands Between
Elden Ring is a prominent example of how nothing is placed and triggered randomly in the Lands Between. We do not have to look for interesting points based on UI elements, like a waypoint or the familiar question mark on the map, but can see and sense the relevant points of the Lands Between based on worldbuilding.
One of the most well-known examples of Elden Ring’s level design is probably this screenshot:
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This is the first entry into the open world of Elden Ring and shows us through level design what goals, steps, and options are available to us.
For example, by looking at the large Elden Tree, we can immediately sense what great goal we are trying to achieve. The fortress “Stormveil” is also a great point that immediately catches the player’s eye and could serve as a first clue.
What many other open-world games want to show with waypoints and markers is presented in a clear and intuitive way by Elden Ring through its world.
An example of how certain locations in Elden Ring can tell a story is the area around the Tree Sentinel. Upon further inspection (and exploration), the area around the Tree Sentinel is quite deserted. Could this already tell a first story about the function of the roaming sentinel?
Honestly – I am not a fan of open-world games. Aside from a few exceptions, I avoid playing games with large and freely accessible worlds. Elden Ring is a big exception for me. I can decide for myself how deeply I want to dive into the stories of the Lands Between, and most importantly, I have the feeling for the first time that I am truly rewarded for exploring.
Quests in such a vast world are for the first time genuinely enjoyable for me, as I am not just a silent participant walking from point A to B, but must consciously let everything sink in – if I want to.
What many other open-world games want to show with waypoints and markers is presented in a clear and intuitive way by Elden Ring through its world.
An example of how certain locations in Elden Ring can tell a story is the area around the Tree Sentinel. Upon further inspection (and exploration), the area around the Tree Sentinel is quite deserted. Could this already tell a first story about the function of the roaming sentinel?
This is how an open world is fun
Honestly – I am not a fan of open-world games. Aside from a few exceptions, I avoid playing games with large and freely accessible worlds. Elden Ring is a big exception for me. I can decide for myself how deeply I want to dive into the stories of the Lands Between, and most importantly, I have the feeling for the first time that I am truly rewarded for exploring.
Quests in such a vast world are for the first time genuinely enjoyable for me, as I am not just a silent participant walking from point A to B, but must consciously let everything sink in – if I want to.
This brings me directly to the point of why the open world of Elden Ring can be so reckless with the progress system of quests.
The Level Design of the Lands Between
Elden Ring is a prominent example of how nothing is placed and triggered randomly in the Lands Between. We do not have to look for interesting points based on UI elements, like a waypoint or the familiar question mark on the map, but can see and sense the relevant points of the Lands Between based on worldbuilding.
One of the most well-known examples of Elden Ring’s level design is probably this screenshot:
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This is the first entry into the open world of Elden Ring and shows us through level design what goals, steps, and options are available to us.
For example, by looking at the large Elden Tree, we can immediately sense what great goal we are trying to achieve. The fortress “Stormveil” is also a great point that immediately catches the player’s eye and could serve as a first clue.
What many other open-world games want to show with waypoints and markers is presented in a clear and intuitive way by Elden Ring through its world.
An example of how certain locations in Elden Ring can tell a story is the area around the Tree Sentinel. Upon further inspection (and exploration), the area around the Tree Sentinel is quite deserted. Could this already tell a first story about the function of the roaming sentinel?
This is how an open world is fun
Honestly – I am not a fan of open-world games. Aside from a few exceptions, I avoid playing games with large and freely accessible worlds. Elden Ring is a big exception for me. I can decide for myself how deeply I want to dive into the stories of the Lands Between, and most importantly, I have the feeling for the first time that I am truly rewarded for exploring.
Quests in such a vast world are for the first time genuinely enjoyable for me, as I am not just a silent participant walking from point A to B, but must consciously let everything sink in – if I want to.
Elden Ring is something truly special even among open-world games. One of our readers describes what makes the game so much more fascinating than the entire competition.
This article was written by our reader Wieland Wüller and published as a guest contribution on MeinMMO.
By now, I’ve traversed the world of the Lands Between in Elden Ring for the fourth time. Tre von Siegburg, as I named my character from noble descent, looks somewhat clumsy but has so far managed to hold his own against his adversaries.
Tre from Siegburg is driven by a single goal: glory and honor for his noble house. And really, nothing should be able to deter him from that.
A brief stop in the misty lake region of Liurnia – new resources and levels are needed. Amazingly, we encounter no major issues here either.
We continue our journey until Tre from Siegburg suddenly spots Rya, who introduces herself as a servant of House Vulkan. She asks me to retrieve her stolen necklace from the Blackguard, which just so happens to be nearby. Tre from Siegburg didn’t actually want to get involved with other people’s problems – but how much delay could a necklace possibly cause?
Well, strangely enough, this very necklace led to a delay of several hours in the conclusion of his journey.
Elden Ring’s Quests – ruthless, but also rewarding
This stone, set in motion by Rya’s quest, can only lead to From Software’s open-world game “Elden Ring”. Because Elden Ring has a very unique way of bringing us players the quests and diverse stories surrounding the characters and the world.
While in a game like “The Witcher 3” or “Far Cry” we are guided from one quest to another, and the game progress largely consists of following predefined points and paths, From Software with Elden Ring does not hesitate to hide enormous quest lines behind NPCs, which initially must first be found in the vast world of the Lands Between.
From Software even goes a step further and separates game progress from the numerous quests in Elden Ring. If I don’t feel like helping certain NPCs with their quests, I may very well find that I cannot explore certain areas.
Although these areas are purely optional, players could potentially miss several hours of new content and additional characters that have very interesting stories to offer. And I won’t even get started on the rewards we miss that could make the game more enjoyable.
Anyone thinking, “Well, I’ll just do that later,” is unfortunately looking too optimistically into the future. From Software even goes so far as to cut entire quest lines if you are too far advanced in your game save, and thus in the story.
Leniency and inattentiveness while exploring are ruthlessly punished. In most cases, the only remedy is a new character or New Game+.
Mogh, the Lord of Blood – an intense boss fight.
A fitting and current example would be the encounter with Mogh, Lord of Blood. His domain and exciting boss fight are only available to us if we have pursued Varre’s quest to a certain point.
More relevant than ever: To gain access to the upcoming Elden Ring DLC “Shadow of the Erdtree”, Mogh, Lord of Blood must be defeated. You should definitely tackle this quest!
Elden Ring’s Open World makes the quests truly enjoyable
Admittedly, at first glance, this doesn’t sound very good. The possibility of missing something during the first playthrough is quite substantial in gigantic worlds like that of Elden Ring. Considering the aspect that entire quest lines can be cut short by progressing too quickly in the main story, it is quite simple to overlook something.
However, what may initially sound bad is, in my opinion, one of the greatest strengths of Elden Ring. And this strength works so well only because the open world of Elden Ring is incredibly well thought-out.
NPCs and their associated quests are usually not placed arbitrarily in various locations, but are intentionally scattered across different areas. This even often has story-relevant reasons for the NPC. Sometimes the NPCs themselves tell us the reason for this, but often it can also be that the area around us reveals part of that story.
What many other open-world games want to show with waypoints and markers is presented in a clear and intuitive way by Elden Ring through its world.
An example of how certain locations in Elden Ring can tell a story is the area around the Tree Sentinel. Upon further inspection (and exploration), the area around the Tree Sentinel is quite deserted. Could this already tell a first story about the function of the roaming sentinel?
This is how an open world is fun
Honestly – I am not a fan of open-world games. Aside from a few exceptions, I avoid playing games with large and freely accessible worlds. Elden Ring is a big exception for me. I can decide for myself how deeply I want to dive into the stories of the Lands Between, and most importantly, I have the feeling for the first time that I am truly rewarded for exploring.
Quests in such a vast world are for the first time genuinely enjoyable for me, as I am not just a silent participant walking from point A to B, but must consciously let everything sink in – if I want to.
What many other open-world games want to show with waypoints and markers is presented in a clear and intuitive way by Elden Ring through its world.
An example of how certain locations in Elden Ring can tell a story is the area around the Tree Sentinel. Upon further inspection (and exploration), the area around the Tree Sentinel is quite deserted. Could this already tell a first story about the function of the roaming sentinel?
This is how an open world is fun
Honestly – I am not a fan of open-world games. Aside from a few exceptions, I avoid playing games with large and freely accessible worlds. Elden Ring is a big exception for me. I can decide for myself how deeply I want to dive into the stories of the Lands Between, and most importantly, I have the feeling for the first time that I am truly rewarded for exploring.
Quests in such a vast world are for the first time genuinely enjoyable for me, as I am not just a silent participant walking from point A to B, but must consciously let everything sink in – if I want to.
This brings me directly to the point of why the open world of Elden Ring can be so reckless with the progress system of quests.
The Level Design of the Lands Between
Elden Ring is a prominent example of how nothing is placed and triggered randomly in the Lands Between. We do not have to look for interesting points based on UI elements, like a waypoint or the familiar question mark on the map, but can see and sense the relevant points of the Lands Between based on worldbuilding.
One of the most well-known examples of Elden Ring’s level design is probably this screenshot:
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This is the first entry into the open world of Elden Ring and shows us through level design what goals, steps, and options are available to us.
For example, by looking at the large Elden Tree, we can immediately sense what great goal we are trying to achieve. The fortress “Stormveil” is also a great point that immediately catches the player’s eye and could serve as a first clue.
What many other open-world games want to show with waypoints and markers is presented in a clear and intuitive way by Elden Ring through its world.
An example of how certain locations in Elden Ring can tell a story is the area around the Tree Sentinel. Upon further inspection (and exploration), the area around the Tree Sentinel is quite deserted. Could this already tell a first story about the function of the roaming sentinel?
This is how an open world is fun
Honestly – I am not a fan of open-world games. Aside from a few exceptions, I avoid playing games with large and freely accessible worlds. Elden Ring is a big exception for me. I can decide for myself how deeply I want to dive into the stories of the Lands Between, and most importantly, I have the feeling for the first time that I am truly rewarded for exploring.
Quests in such a vast world are for the first time genuinely enjoyable for me, as I am not just a silent participant walking from point A to B, but must consciously let everything sink in – if I want to.
And now, at the end: The part named Discover Reality Anew
What is Discover Reality Anew? Here, the augmented reality aspect of Pokémon GO has been revised again. Effectively, it is about the snapshot feature of your camera, where you now get more functionalities.
We will introduce these features to you below.
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Pokémon GO: It’s time to #RediscoverGO!
How does the new snapshot feature in Pokémon GO work?
Here’s how to do it: Select the camera in the item overview or click on the camera icon with your Pokémon. By now, there is also a direct camera button in the main menu of Pokémon GO.
When you switch to the camera, you can place up to three Pokémon in the real world instead of just one as before. The game also suggests thematic combinations in the new snapshot menu that you can try out, for example.
You can use a pre-selection or choose yourself
But you can also make your own selection.
In camera mode, the Pokémon you can place in the image will be shown at the bottom. You also have the option to place flying Pokémon in the air.
If Pokémon do not land where you want them, you can recall them into the ball and place them again. Additionally, there are a few features you can use for your pictures:
You can align your Pokémon with the toy
You can use a toy to make your Pokémon look in your direction – or somewhere else.
Your Pokémon can smile or perform actions on command via a corresponding button.
The created photos can also be edited with stickers.
You should note: The Reality Blending that Pokémon GO uses for snapshots does not always work flawlessly. It may happen that your monsters are unluckily cut off. In that case, you can turn off the corresponding option in snapshot mode.
The big Rediscover update should now be completed with the fourth part. What do you think of the innovations in the game overall? Will you use the snapshots? Tell us in the comments! And if you want to know what else is coming in terms of dates: Check out the events in May 2024 of Pokémon GO.
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The head of EA has talked about the next Battlefield, but his statements make the fans of the series skeptical.
On May 7, 2024, Andrew Wilson, the CEO of Electronic Arts, spoke about the upcoming Battlefield during what is known as an Earnings Call.
In an Earnings Call, companies discuss the financial results of a specific period. Often there is a kind of discussion round afterwards, where investors can ask questions.
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Battlefield 2042 reveals Season 7 in action-packed gameplay trailer
“A great live service”
What exactly does he say? Andrew Wilson states in the Earnings Call that the current Battlefield team is the largest in the history of the franchise. Just recently he visited the team and was excited about what they showed him and what they were able to play.
And yes, according to his statements, the upcoming Battlefield installment will again be a live service game:
This is the largest Battlefield team in the history of the franchise. A few weeks ago, I visited the teams, and I couldn’t be more excited about what they showed and what we were able to play. I just spent a lot of time with the entire Battlefield team and played what they are building, and it will be another great live service.
What does the community say about the statements? On social networks, Battlefield fans do not seem particularly enthusiastic about the statements of the EA CEO. For many, the phrasing is an early warning sign, especially after the release fiasco of Battlefield 2042.
HiddenXperia via x.com: “I already know that I don’t want to play this game, thanks Andrew!”
JesusRice123 via Reddit: “Live service is a buzzword. After 2042, I need to see this firsthand before I believe it has any good quality.”
BigfryTV via x.com: “It’s very telling that he never said: ‘This will be a good game’ LOL.”
Overall, it seems that the entire community will be closely observing the release of the next Battlefield. After Battlefield 2042 fell short of many players’ expectations, the upcoming installment will likely be viewed particularly critically. Meanwhile, Battlefield 2042 is currently in its last season with Season 7: Battlefield 2042 removes a feature that regularly brought new content – Aiming to focus on the future
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Also, Outlander star Sam Heughan was very eager to be part of Game of Thrones and was very persistent in his endeavors.
Here you can see a trailer for Outlander:
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English trailer for season 1 of the romance series Outlander
“And I came so close every time”
For which roles did he audition? As the actor mentioned in an interview, he auditioned for several characters in Game of Thrones:
“I auditioned seven times for Game of Thrones!” […] “I auditioned for Renly [Baratheon], Loras [Tyrell], and some of the members of the Night’s Watch.” (via vanityfair.com)
According to Sam Heughan himself, he was actually quite close to securing a role in the acclaimed fantasy series. “And I came so close every time! I was like, ‘Guys, just give me a sword!’”
However, despite many attempts, it didn’t work out with Game of Thrones, but he did land the lead role in another series: Outlander – which became a huge career springboard for Sam Heughan.
What about Outlander? The popular drama and romance series has been running since 2014 and enjoys a huge fanbase.
A total of 6 complete seasons have already been released, with the second half of the seventh season expected to be released on November 7, 2024.
An 8th and final season has also already been confirmed. Additionally, a spin-off titled Outlander: Blood of My Blood is set to be released, which will tell the love stories of Claire’s and Jamie’s parents.
Sometimes auditions just don’t go as desired. For example, Jake Gyllenhaal was eager to play a Hobbit in Lord of the Rings and went to audition with director Peter Jackson. However, it went horribly wrong, and he was not even remotely considered for the role of Frodo. You can read more about it here at MeinMMO: Peter Jackson saw Jake Gyllenhaal auditioning for Lord of the Rings and advised him to change agencies.
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Overheating hardware can quickly become dangerous. This is something a player in the Philippines has recently experienced. In the end, his fan destroyed his gaming room. He himself was very lucky.
What happened to the player? The player explains himself that he had left his fan running for 5 days straight. The device overheated and a spark jumped onto the sofa. Shortly after, it was engulfed in flames. At least he was very lucky:
On one hand, the family had a fire extinguisher readily available and was able to prevent the fire from spreading further. On the other hand, he got away with his life and was not injured.
Player hopes his gaming PC survived the fire
Now he hopes that his gaming PC has survived the fire. There is indeed a chance that the hardware has survived:
So far, the player has not stated in his thread on reddit whether the PC survived the fire. However, he does say that it was more important that no one in his family was injured. Because life cannot be replaced, but he can buy computer hardware anew at any time.
Be cautious with electronics in the home: The fire department regularly points out that electronics are currently the number 1 fire hazard in every home. Daisy-chained power strips or combustible materials placed on a power strip can quickly cause a fire. The insurance company ERGO lists three main causes:
Overloaded power strips.
Improper use of technology.
Outdated or defective devices.
What is often underestimated: Devices that are in standby mode consume power, generate heat, and can also cause a short circuit. If combustible objects, such as curtains or a sofa, are nearby, this can quickly lead to a fire. Therefore, we also recommend turning off the PS5 regularly and not leaving your gaming PC running overnight.
Moreover, many people have never experienced a house fire and then react in panic. Often, the fire spreads rapidly, even though thoughtful action could prevent greater damage. For example, this is pointed out by the Frankfurt Fire Department.
After the closures of four Xbox studios, Thomas Mahler commented on the situation, explaining why his studio will not go to big publishers.
What is the situation at Xbox? Industry insider Jason Schreier announced on X (formerly Twitter) that Xbox is closing a total of four developer studios that belong to Bethesda. This information about the studio closures comes from an email from Matt Booty, the Head of Xbox Game Studios, to the staff of the studios.
Arkane Austin – Studio will be closed, some employees will transition to other Bethesda teams
Tango Gameworks – Studio will be closed
Alpha Dog Studios – Studio will be closed
Roundhouse Games – Team will move to ZeniMax Online Studios (The Elder Scrolls Online)
The news about the closures hasn’t gone unheard in the gaming industry. The head of a Vienna-based developer studio also commented.
Here you can see the trailer for Ori and the Blind Forest:
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The Heartbreaking Game Ori and the Blind Forest in the Trailer
This is why the Vienna studio does not want to be acquired
How does the head of Ori react? The head of Moon Studios, the creators of Ori, recently commented in a short post on X (formerly Twitter) about the whole situation. He refers to the aforementioned post by Schreier and cites the entire situation as the reason why his studio is not going to a big publisher.
“To everyone who has been bothering me for years about why we do not allow Moon Studios to be acquired by a big publisher … This is why,” Mahler begins his post.
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He explains that he has lived through the 90s and witnessed what happens when smaller studios are acquired by EA. With the words “Never again” and crying, laughing emojis, he ends his post.
In the comments under his post, many users express their frustration and disappointment over the closures. “I’m starting to believe that maybe Xbox and PlayStation are not the future of gaming,” one user voices his opinion in a comment.
Are there more reactions? Yes. Among others, former Blizzard CEO Mike Ybarra also spoke out in a post on X (formerly Twitter). In this, he explains that he can understand the anger and confusion 100% and that he feels sorry for the affected teams. He also makes it clear that he did not agree with all of Xbox’s decisions.
On the other hand, he also defends Phil Spencer following these announcements. He claims to know him personally and is sure that it hurts him just as much as anyone else.
“I think we all encounter situations that are difficult and unexpected. It is part of the job, just as accountability for the outcome is. But he is a good person and cares a lot about the creative process and the developers,” Ybarra explains in his post. Only in January, Ybarra decided to leave Blizzard: The president of Blizzard unexpectedly leaves – Mike Ybarra is gone
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You want to learn about Destiny 2 and its story, but buying all the expansions is too expensive for you? Then you now have the opportunity to play three important DLCs related to the lore, but beware: Bungie will take them away from you again.
What is this action about? Bungie has launched a promotion before the release of the upcoming DLC “The Final Shape”. You can try three major DLCs and their content for free for one month and prepare for the fight against the Witness. The DLCs include:
Forsaken
Beyond Light
The Witch Queen
In addition to this promotion, you can even play all seasonal activities from Year 6 for free and secure the gear you can earn there. Stasis and Strand are also included. So, if you’ve never wanted to spend a cent on Destiny 2 but wanted to experience the most important story events of the Light and Darkness saga, you now have the chance. Why this promotion is worth it, we will show you below.
“The Final Shape” starts in less than a month, are you ready to destroy the Witness?
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Destiny 2: The Final Shape – Gameplay trailer for the new talents
As for the story, Forsaken and Beyond Light performed mediocre and left many Guardians yawning, but with the Witch Queen, Bungie has been able to enchant its Guardians once again. Alongside atmospheric settings, mysteries, and gripping storytelling, Guardians finally gain deeper insights into the story and why the Hive is the way it is.
Savathun, the Witch Queen
So, if you’ve always wondered why the Hive serves the Darkness, you will find satisfaction with “The Witch Queen”. However, if story isn’t your thing, you can try the many other group activities and raids of the DLCs. Especially the Deep Stone Crypt of the “Beyond Light” expansion is beginner-friendly and easy to learn.
How long does the promotion last? The promotion runs from May 7, 2024, to June 3, 2024. You therefore have a month to check out all the DLCs. If you’re now wondering what about “Lightfall”, the latest DLC from Bungie, we must disappoint you. This chapter is not available for free, but we can assure you, you’re not missing anything.
In the major wave of closures, a developer who actually did everything right is now affected. Even winning a Game Award and exceeding all expectations apparently is no longer enough. The game even has a rating of 93 % on Steam.
Which game is it about? The game Hi-Fi Rush is one of the best games of 2023. The rhythm action game was nominated for five categories at the Game Awards in 2023 and ultimately won the Game Award for Best Audio Design. It is also highly praised on Metacritic, where it received 87 points.
Hi-Fi Rush required a certain sense of timing from you but also appealed to players without it. To deal more damage in the game, you can perform your attacks in time with the music. Those who do not do this still deal damage, just not as much.
The game could be completed in a short playtime of about 11.5 hours (via howlongtobeat.com) and apparently exceeded the expectations of Xbox Games Marketing Vice President Aaron Greenberg at its release, but now the studio behind the game has been surprisingly closed.
Here you can see the trailer for Hi-Fi Rush.
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Check out the trailer for Hi-Fi Rush – A crazy game that relies on music and rhythm
Exceeded all expectations and yet it’s the end
Why did the studio have to close? No one really knows. Yesterday, Microsoft XBOX announced the closure of several developer studios, including Tango Gameworks, the team behind the hit Hi-Fi Rush.
Just a year ago, the game was praised by Xbox Games Marketing Vice President Aaron Greenberg on X (formerly Twitter): “Hi-Fi RUSH was an absolute hit for us and our players in all essential points and expectations. We couldn’t be more satisfied with what the Tango Gameworks team delivered with this surprise release.”
The game won awards, exceeded expectations, and was a major success despite being a surprise release – but now the studio behind it is closed. In an email obtained by IGN.com, Xbox Game Studios head Matt Booty gives some hints about the reasons:
These changes are based on prioritizing high-impact titles and further investing in Bethesda’s portfolio of blockbuster games and beloved worlds that you have nurtured over many decades.
Does he also say something about Hi-Fi Rush? Yes, he has the following to say about Hi-Fi Rush: “Tango Gameworks is also being closed. We are grateful for their contributions to Bethesda and to players around the world. Hi-Fi Rush will continue to be available to players on current platforms.”
Tango Gameworks shared an image on X (formerly Twitter), informing fans about the closure. Tango Gameworks is not only behind Hi-Fi Rush but also Ghostwire Tokyo and The Evil Within.
For the fans, the closure is a huge disappointment; they had hoped until the end for a third installment in the “Evil Within” series. Microsoft is not only closing the developer studio of Tango Gameworks but also three other studios, with only one team moving to another studio. You can read more about it in our article: A Year After Redfall: Xbox Closes Arkane Austin and 3 Other Bethesda Studios
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In the manga of One Piece, things are currently turbulent. Dr. Vegapunk is spilling the beans and revealing some secrets about the world. He has also revealed who is behind Joy Boy, with whom Luffy is compared since his awakening of the Gear-5 powers.
Attention, Spoiler: We describe what is happening in Chapter 1114 of One Piece here. The chapter will be released on May 12, 2024, at 5 PM.
This is currently happening in the manga: Dr. Vegapunk continues his transmission from Chapter 1113. Dr. Vegapunk is the scientist who has already conducted many experiments for the World Government and is now being hunted by them. He previously revealed that the world in One Piece will sink into the ocean. This is likely related to the beam attack from the clouds that is controlled by the World Government.
So who is Joy Boy now? In the current chapter, he finally talks about Joy Boy. Until now, we only knew that,
he was supposed to help the fishmen lift the Noah’s Ark from the ocean floor around 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.
Dr. Vegapunk explains that Joy Boy lived “in an advanced kingdom” 900 years ago. This must refer to the “Ancient Kingdom,” which had numerous robots. It fell around 800 years ago and is not mentioned in any history books.
Therefore, Joy Boy must have died many years ago. The Pirate King Gol D. Roger mentioned during his stay on Laugh Tale that he would have liked to live at the same time as Joy Boy.
The events are likely to be seen soon in the One Piece anime:
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One Piece: New trailer shows first images from the Egghead Island arc
Joy Boy and the “Ancient Kingdom”
What else does Dr. Vegapunk reveal about Joy Boy? Joy Boy is said to have had a body that could stretch like rubber. Furthermore, his fighting style was similar to that of the sun god Nika, who was a hero figure in the Elbaf Kingdom. No wonder Zunesha described Luffy as an incarnation of Joy Boy.
Presumably, Joy Boy was one of the first people to gain Nika’s devil powers due to a wish. However, this information has not yet been confirmed.
Additionally, Joy Boy is said to have been the first pirate in history to set out to sea. Thus, he was already a forerunner of Luffy and all the other pirates several hundred years ago.
What else do we learn? Besides Joy Boy, Dr. Vegapunk tells other exciting things. These include:
His hypothesis is that sea levels will rise by one meter due to earthquakes.
We see the “Mother Flame” for the first time: It is a small flame in a gigantic tank.
Additionally, we see many characters and their reactions to what Dr. Vegapunk is telling. Unfortunately, the manga is taking a break in the following week. So we have to wait a little longer until we learn more secrets from Dr. Vegapunk.
Zenimax CEO Matt Firor recently spoke about the success of The Elder Scrolls Online. Although the MMORPG is based on a strong brand and is among the most successful service titles of the past decade, hardly anyone talks about the Tamriel adventure.
How successful is The Elder Scrolls Online?
Since its launch in April 2024, the world of Elder Scrolls Online has welcomed more than 24 million players (via Youtube). It is unclear whether only the buyers of the MMORPG or also the participants of the regular free play events are counted.
While there were MMORPGs available on consoles before, it was only the release of ESO on PlayStation and Xbox in June 2015 that brought the genre into the living rooms. A few years ago, the developers told the author of these lines that there was likely no larger MMORPG on consoles.
With Gold Road, Elder Scrolls Online opens a new chapter in June:
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The Elder Scrolls Online – Gold Road in the announcement trailer
What did Matt Firor have to say now? In an interview with Gamesradar, the studio head explained that he spoke about ESO’s revenues in April to highlight the ongoing success of the game.
In his perception, Elder Scrolls Online is mentioned far too rarely when it comes to successful service games and MMORPGs.
“But that is exactly the case, on pretty much every level,” Firor complains. “I think this number [Note from the editor: the two billion US dollars in revenue] shows the excitement of the players for ESO and also Zenimax’s enthusiasm. It is very successful, and we love working on it.”
Great success, but no hype – why is that?
Those participating in our current survey, where the MeinMMO community votes for the best MMORPG of all time, will see what Matt Firor means. While World of Warcraft and Final Fantasy XIV clearly dominate the field, Elder Scrolls Online (currently in 4th place) is battling Guild Wars 2 for the third place on the podium.
At first glance, this is a solid result. However, considering that celebrations for the 10th anniversary are currently taking place in Tamriel and that the start of the Gold Road chapter is approaching (while relatively little has happened in Guild Wars 2 in recent years), the situation looks different.
What reasons does our MMORPG expert Karsten Scholz see for the low hype surrounding ESO? I have been enjoying and regularly playing Elder Scrolls Online since the beta, primarily due to the Elder Scrolls license, the fantastic game world, and the entertaining quests and stories. It’s like a single-player RPG, with the option for co-op fun with my wife and friends.
However, I have always found the MMO part of ESO quite weak. There have been hardly any memorable social experiences in the past ten years. The dungeons and raids are much more enjoyable for me in WoW and FFXIV. And I have never really warmed up to the PvP either.
Hades 2 already breaks the player record of Hades on the first day after its Early Access release on Steam – and by a significant margin.
What kind of game is it actually?
Hades is a roguelike from the indie developer studio Supergiant Games that was released in 2020 and became a huge success.
You embody Zagreus, the son of Hades, and try to escape from the Underworld.
You gain various abilities and fight your way through numerous rooms filled with nasty enemies. The regular boss fights can be particularly challenging.
Hades 2 continues the events of its predecessor but does not let you play as the son of Hades this time; instead, you control his younger sister Melinoë. Moreover, your goal is not to escape from the Underworld, but to reclaim your father’s realm from the Titan Chronos.
Here you can see a trailer for Hades 2:
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Hades 2 – Game Awards Trailer
Hades 2 is already breaking records of its predecessor
How many people are playing Hades 2 on Steam? One day after its surprising Early Access launch, Hades 2 is already breaking player count records of Hades (1). Already, 102,000 players are online in Hades 2 on Steam at the same time (as of May 7, 2024, 6:00 PM, via SteamDB).
The current record for Hades (1) is 37,700 simultaneous active players on Steam, a record set in September 2020 – the release month of the roguelike.
However, Hades (1) is also currently benefiting from the release of the sequel: On May 7, the player count of the celebrated first part rose to nearly 36,000 simultaneous active players (via SteamDB).
By the way, Hades (1) is currently on sale on Steam with a 66% discount, costing only 8.33 euros.
Players rave: “Awesome music, awesome story, awesome boss fights”
What do players say about Hades 2? Hades 2 is 97% positive with about 7,800 reviews on Steam one day after its release. Many players praise the roguelike and see it as a successful continuation of the acclaimed indie title.
Moondoggie via Steam: “What else is there to say? Awesome music, awesome story, awesome boss fights. If you liked Hades 1, you’ll get your money’s worth here.”
Big Hat Logan via Steam: “Sequel to one of the best games ever. After trying it, I think Hades II will be just as good.”
Heisenbug via Steam: “I find it so funny that an indie studio manages to surprisingly release a game that is already a thousand times better in Early Access than some AAA games.”
GameSensei via Steam: “After just 1.5 hours, I can say that Hades II is an absolutely brilliant game. If you liked part 1, you’ll love the sequel!”
Helldivers 2 features crossplay for PS5 and PC, but how to activate the feature to play with your friends is explained in our overview.
Update, February 06, 2026: The article has been reviewed and is up to date.
How do I activate crossplay? Crossplay is activated in Helldivers 2 for PS5 and PC from the start and you do not need to do anything further. However, if you cannot play with your friends, you can try adding them. Use the friend code that you can generate in the menu under the “Social” tab.
You then enter this code in the same tab under “Search” to add your friends or invite them. But what if you want to disable crossplay? We also have a solution for that.
Therefore, we will show you on both platforms how to disable this setting.
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Helldivers 2 Announce Trailer PS5 PC
Helldivers 2: Disable crossplay on PC
To disable crossplay on PC, you have two options:
Standard option
Open your options, go to the “Gameplay” tab and set the “Crossplay” setting to “Off”.
Option if you cannot get into the game
Press the “Win Key + R” keys simultaneously
Enter the following: %userprofile%/appdata/roaming/arrowhead/helldivers2
Right-click on: user_settings.config
Select: openwith
Select: Notepad
Scroll to the bottom until you reach “initial_setup_completed = true”
Change “true” to “false”
Save the file now with “Ctrl + S” keys
Note that the second option manipulates your data. According to Reddit user Latter_Stress, players should not be banned after performing the trick. However, we advise caution, as you are making changes to the data with this method. We take no responsibility should you get banned for this.
Helldivers 2: Disable crossplay on PS5
To disable crossplay on PS5, you only have one option:
Standard option
Open your options, go to the “Gameplay” tab and set the “Crossplay” setting to “Off”.
There is no way to disable crossplay outside of the game on PS5.
What is the advantage of crossplay? When you play with crossplay in Helldivers 2, you will be matched with PC and PS5 players in the player search. This allows you to reach a much larger group of different players.
The only disadvantage you have when playing with a PC player as a console player is the enemy difficulty. Fans have discovered that players who play with a PC host encounter much stronger enemies than players in a console lobby.
Is there cross-progression? Currently, players cannot transfer their content to other platforms. However, this feature will be introduced but will not be realized until later updates. When that will be is still unknown.
Do you prefer playing in crossplay or do you only want to be connected with your own platform? Let us know in the comments!
In World of Warcraft, Ancient Bronze Bars drop. We will tell you what to do with the item and where you can exchange the bars.
Season 4 in World of Warcraft has started and many players are noticing that they suddenly have “Ancient Bronze Bars” in their inventory. However, the description does not make it clear where to take the bars and what to do with them. We will explain how to use the Ancient Bronze Bars and what rewards you can obtain for them.
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WoW: The War Within – All the major features of the new expansion
Where can you find Ancient Bronze Bars? You can find the item “Ancient Bronze Bar” (“Antique Bronze Bullion”) in the currently “awakened” raid. This is currently the “Vault of the Incarnations” (Week 1), next week it will be Aberrus, and in the third week, Amirdrassil, Hope of Dreams. Which raid is awakened changes every week.
Each boss in the currently awakened raid has a chance to drop an “Ancient Bronze Bar” as personal loot for your character. The difficulty of the raid is not relevant for this – you can obtain the bars from LFR as well as normal, heroic, or mythic mode.
The bronze bars are an important currency in Season 4 of Dragonflight.
Per character and week, you can only receive one bar. The maximum increases by one each week. If you miss a week, you can catch up and find two Ancient Bronze Bars in the following week.
More Ancient Bronze Bars per week
Occasionally, you can gather more Ancient Bronze Bars per week, for example, in the week from May 8 to May 14. During that time, you can accept a quest from Kazra at the fountain in Valdrakken, for which you need to complete four mythic dungeons.
The quest offers, unlike in previous seasons, no direct loot as a reward, but instead gives you 2 Ancient Bronze Bars, which you can then exchange directly for an item of your choice.
These two bars are an additional reward for that week, so they do not count towards the weekly cap. So grab some friends and quickly complete a few dungeons to benefit from the strong bonus.
Exchange Ancient Bronze Bars with Iszinormi
Where can you exchange Ancient Bronze Bars? As indicated in the tooltip, you can exchange the bars with Isziniormi and her allies at the tavern “The Last Glass”. The tavern is located in Valdrakken in the bronze part of the city. You can find the tavern at this location on the map:
Here you will find Iszinormi to exchange the “Ancient Bronze Bars”.
What rewards are there? You will find Iszinormi in three different forms in the aforementioned tavern – as a bronze dragon, she exists in multiple timelines simultaneously. All three variants of her sell different items, namely all weapons, jewelry, and items with special effects that could drop in the three raids of Dragonflight.
Each item costs two Ancient Bronze Bars, so you can buy one piece of equipment every two weeks.
All the items have an item level of 493, but can be upgraded 11 more times.
Alternatively, you can also talk to Mirioszin from the Infinite Swarm – a bit hidden, in the right corner. She sells all weapons and off-hand items from the three raids as transmog templates. These templates cost only one Ancient Bronze Bar, but have no stats and are purely cosmetic.
Especially in the first weeks of Season 4, it might be a wise decision to save the bronze bars and then purchase powerful jewelry when needed. If you still have some left later, you can of course spend them on transmog.
Today, one can hardly imagine anyone other than Sylvester Stallone as Rambo. But originally, another actor was supposed to take on the role. Stallone eventually prevailed, but he was far from pleased with the final result.
Why wasn’t Stallone the first choice? Rambo hit theaters in 1982. It was the film adaptation of the novel “First Blood” by David Morrell, which was based on the story of a real soldier.
Before Stallone could celebrate a major success with Rocky (1976), he faced financial problems and even had to sell his dog. Shortly after, he had his breakthrough with another success in Rocky 2 (1979).
In the following years, Stallone became increasingly seen as a financial risk in Hollywood. Aside from Rocky, most of his other films flopped at the box office. Therefore, they were initially reluctant to offer him the role of John Rambo. The producers also believed that Stallone wasn’t a good enough actor.
For this reason, other well-known actors of that time were considered for the role. The list reads like a best-of of male Hollywood stars.
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Trailer to the dark first ‘Rambo’
Al Pacino was just the beginning
Who was offered the role? First, the film’s producers approached none other than Al Pacino. The actor had an impressive decade full of film classics behind him in the early 80s.
The two Godfather films, Dog Day Afternoon, Serpico, or Cruising by William Friedkin, the director of The Exorcist, to name just a few.
However, the collaboration with the Rambo creators failed because Pacino wanted to imbue the role with even more psychological depth. After all, Rambo is a war veteran suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder. The producers found Pacino’s approach too dark, which is why he dropped out of the running.
Another hot candidate for the role was Robert De Niro, who had already dealt with the topic of returning war veterans in films such as Taxi Driver or The Deer Hunter.
Other candidates included stars like John Travolta, Clint Eastwood, Terence Hill, or Dustin Hoffman. In the end, Sylvester Stallone prevailed nonetheless, because director Ted Kotcheff insisted.
How did the story end? When Sylvester Stallone saw the first three-and-a-half-hour cut, he didn’t like it at all. He believed the film would end his career.
Therefore, he attempted to buy the film and destroy all negative copies of it. No one should see him as Rambo. In the end, however, Stallone decided otherwise, and the film was released in theaters.
In Deadpool 3, the title character meets Wolverine, once again played by Hugh Jackman. But it wasn’t always meant to be that way. Originally, lead actor Ryan Reynolds had over 18 other ideas that he presented to Marvel.
What’s the status of Deadpool 3? After the first two films of the quirky anti-hero were well received by fans and scored 90 % (Part 1) and 85 % (Part 2) on Rotten Tomatoes, it was only a matter of time before Deadpool 3 would arrive.
The film is set to be released this year, on July 24, 2024. It’s expected to be just as raunchy as its predecessors and to push the boundaries of what is typically allowed in Marvel films.
Ryan Reynolds will reprise his role, as usual, and he had a significant say in the content again. He is so passionate about the character that he approached the producing studio Marvel with his own ideas. However, some of these ideas were ultimately too unconventional for Marvel head Kevin Feige.
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Wolverine is back: Official Trailer of Deadpool & Wolverine
A story from three perspectives
What ideas did Ryan Reynolds have? The actor recently shared in an interview with Empire that he had developed over 18 different ideas for the third installment of the Deadpool series.
One of them is inspired by a true film classic, namely Rashomon by the Japanese director Akira Kurosawa. This 1950 film tells the same story three times from different perspectives. At the time, this was almost revolutionary and influenced many other filmmakers.
Ryan Reynolds found the idea of utilizing this concept for Deadpool quite intriguing. Another of his ideas was to make the film with a comparatively small budget of 10 million US dollars and take it to indie festivals like the Sundance Film Festival.
Reynolds’ ideas varied in scale, he recounts. Ultimately, however, Marvel head Kevin Feige had to give his approval. And that was where things fell through.
What does Kevin Feige say about it? The majority of Reynolds’ ideas were rejected by the Marvel head. This was mainly due to the fact that he himself was unsure how to handle the character Deadpool after the acquisition by Disney in the future. He commented:
The truth is that I wasn’t even sure how to incorporate Deadpool. I thought a lot about how to integrate mutants and the X-Men [into the MCU], and I thought there had to be more than just playing the hits. But the truth is, Ryan is an idea machine.
How was the situation resolved? The team around Ryan Reynolds took some time in finding ideas. When suddenly Hugh Jackman expressed his willingness to return as Wolverine, they changed direction and opted for a team-up of the two unusual superheroes.
From that point on, everything moved very quickly. According to executive producer Wendy Jacobsen, within just two months all the wheels were set in motion to produce the film.
On July 24, we will see whether Deadpool 3 can measure up to its predecessors. With Wolverine, at least there’s an interesting new addition.
This is an AI-powered translation. Some inaccuracies might exist.
The latest patch of World of Warcraft is live. We will tell you what you should definitely do in Patch 10.2.7 “Dark Heart”.
Since this morning (05.07.2024), the last patch of World of Warcraft Dragonflight is live. The update 10.2.7 Dark Heart brings many minor innovations, although the big highlight will come in the following week.
We will reveal what is all in the patch and what you should do as soon as possible.
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WoW: Dark Heart – The Search for the Harbinger
Three new quest lines – Khadgar, Night Elves, and Dracthyr
A total of three new quest lines are waiting for you to experience a bit more story in World of Warcraft.
The most important quest line takes you to Dalaran and to Khadgar. A cinematic for this quest was already released in advance. The search for the mysterious harbinger begins, who will sooner or later herald the events of the next expansion. We have explained the entire story of the harbinger here.
Finally, it is time for the Dracthyr Glutthal to finally choose a visage form. She has always postponed this – but now the day has probably come to change that.
New Heritage Armors for Trolls and Draenei
Two more races are finally getting their long-awaited heritage armors: Trolls and Draenei. In order to start the quest line, you must have reached at least level 50 with a Troll or Draenei character.
After that, you will visit Stormwind (Draenei) or Orgrimmar (Troll) to start the quest line, at the end of which the coveted set awaits.
The heritage armors for Trolls and Draenei – is this what you wanted?
Return to Pandaria with WoW Remix: Mists of Pandaria
For many, the highlight of the patch is the mode “WoW Remix: Mists of Pandaria”. However, it did not start directly yesterday but has a few days delay. This way, everyone can take their time to focus on the story quests.
WoW Remix: Mists of Pandaria starts on May 16 at 7:00 PM worldwide. Here you can level a new character from level 10 in Pandaria and collect special equipment with powerful effects. Leveling is dramatically accelerated. As additional rewards, there are lots of transmogs, toys, and mounts – including some brand new color variations that have never been available before.
As with Plunderstorm, this mode will also be time-limited and will be active for only a few weeks. The characters you level here can later be transferred to the new expansion “The War Within” – in addition to all the cool rewards.
Apart from the highlights, there are still lots of minor adjustments and improvements. Here are the most important things:
The group-finder tool now has many more filter and customization options.
You can now specifically filter the auction house for items “only from the current expansion.”
Dragon races will now be permanently displayed on the map unless you disable this option.
The hunter’s stable has been updated and is now sortable and filterable.
Overall, Patch 10.2.7 is a relatively small patch that has only brought a few new activities. It serves more as a link between the current expansion Dragonflight and the next expansion “The War Within”. The focus of the story is slowly shifting to the new threat, and the search for the mysterious harbinger has begun.
Have you already checked out Patch 10.2.7? How do you like the story? Or are you more interested in hunting for the heritage armors?
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Dragon Ball, Dragon Ball Z, and the other Dragon Ball animes feature numerous sagas. MeinMMO has created a ranking of the best story arcs, many scenes of which still remain in our memory today.
Attention, spoilers: This ranking contains spoilers up to the end of the Super Hero saga. If you haven’t gotten that far in the story yet, come back at a later time.
What criteria were used to create the ranking? To be included in the MeinMMO ranking, the sagas had to meet one or more of the following criteria:
There were important moments in the saga that impacted the future of Dragon Ball
There is a particularly cool setting that stands out from previous locations
The ranking was created based on subjective feelings. If you disagree, feel free to let us know! Write in the comments which sagas you would have included in the ranking instead.
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Rank 5: Piccolo Saga
Anime: Dragon Ball
Episodes: 100-153
The Piccolo Saga is the only one from the original anime to make it into this ranking. The saga is likely the one with the darkest tone from Son Goku’s early days. Demon King Piccolo was a serious opponent and pushed little Goku to his limits.
The battles against Piccolo set the tone for the subsequent sagas. The Demon King was a threatening opponent, and the fights against him showed in which direction the following conflicts would develop. Therefore, we consider this saga to be the best from the Dragon Ball Z era.
Piccolo Jr. also did his part well, serving as the perfect bridge between Dragon Ball and Dragon Ball Z. Son Goku is seen for the first time as an adult and increasingly relies on Ki attacks instead of Martial Arts. He also becomes one of the most beloved characters in the entire series.
Rank 4: Universe Tournament Saga
Anime: Dragon Ball Super
Episodes: 77-131
The great Universe Tournament is perhaps the most important fight that Son Goku and his companions have had to participate in. We get to know the different universes and witness how Son Goku and his friends must engage in large battles to prevent their destruction by King Zeno.
Each of the characters from the Z team gets their big moment, even Master Roshi and Tien Shinhan are included. Additionally, numerous new and interesting characters like Jiren or Ribrianne are introduced.
The only flaw in this saga is that there is no final boss for the team to face. Thus, the big, exciting finale is missing. Nevertheless, the many smaller battles are enough for the Universe Tournament Saga to land in 4th place.
This is an AI-powered translation. Some inaccuracies might exist.
A player brings his gaming PC for repair to the service. He receives a message that the CPU cooler is too dusty to be removed. Therefore, the PC cannot be further inspected. When a paid replacement is offered, he feels cheated.
Problems with one’s own gaming PC can become an annoying matter. Depending on knowledge about PCs, players can help themselves and solve minor issues alone, especially if an error was caused by avoidable beginner mistakes.
In more difficult cases, the last resort is to go to a PC workshop. There, trained specialists try to get the gaming PC running again. In the case of a player on Reddit, this only worked to some extent because he was to pay for the nonsensical replacement of his CPU cooler.
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Manufacturer shows sleek case, gamers are thrilled: “Great design! Goes directly onto my wishlist”
Player has to pay for ridiculous PC repair
What kind of repair was that? On Reddit, the user “_windbourne_” reports on the repair of his gaming PC. When the computer no longer displayed an image, the player tried to repair it himself, as the problem can sometimes be just a trivial issue inside the PC.
I tried many things – checked every connection between the components, reseated the RAM modules and tested them individually, attempted to boot without a graphics card, cleared the CMOS, and replaced the CMOS battery – I even tested the power supply for signs of life with a paperclip.
_windbourne_ reported on Reddit about his PC repair
He says his repair attempts were unsuccessful and he had little knowledge about computers. Therefore, the problem was not as easy to solve as it could be with a misconnected graphics card. The player decided to take the PC to a local PC workshop.
A service technician contacted him with an update regarding the inspection of his computer. The message stated that no issues were found with the RAM, power supply, graphics card, and the drive including the installed operating system during the previous tests.
What was the problem? Next, the technician wanted to check the motherboard and processor. However, this would not be possible as the CPU cooler was too dusty to be removed, and for this reason, he could not access the underlying components.
To solve this “problem,” the player was offered to replace his CPU cooler. For this work, the workshop reportedly charged a service fee of around 75 euros and the additional costs for a new cooler.
The service technician wants to replace the CPU cooler
What happened next? The player believed that they wanted to cheat him and sell a ridiculous repair that had nothing to do with the actual problem. The statement from the service technician was misleading and made no sense at all to him.
Reddit user CodAfraid5367 saw it the same way and said:
“Too dusty to remove. So let me remove it to replace it. What?”
inertSpark on the other hand, wanted to know how the technician intends to remove the cooler that supposedly can’t be removed:
“Ask him what magical powers he plans to use to replace the cooler when it is apparently too dusty to remove it from the bracket.”
Accordingly, _windbourne_ replied to the technician and asked him, “Why do you want to charge me for replacing my CPU cooler when you apparently can’t even remove it?”
In the subsequent response from the workshop through a service manager, it was stated that due to the dust, they had some concerns that other PC components could become dirty.
However, they understood that the initial message had caused confusion and wanted to accommodate the player. For the further tests, a new cooler would now be used, which would remain in the gaming PC as a free upgrade after the inspection was completed.
The Fallout series was a great success for Amazon. However, shortly after, another video game adaptation was secretly released that is worth noting. MyMMO author Nikolas Hernes believes Twisted Metal is perfect for fans of the Fallout series and the Mad Max movies.
What is Twisted Metal?
Twisted Metal was released in 1995 for the PlayStation 1 and received new games up until 2012.
In the game, you engage in car battles with various characters, with the clown known as Sweettooth being particularly famous.
The games were relatively brutal, featuring machine guns and other weapons, and focused on dark humor presented as a television event.
Twisted Metal is a forgotten game series from Sony that is not as well-known today compared to Last of Us and God of War. Nevertheless, Sony decided to make a series based on the franchise, which premiered last year in America on the streaming service Peacock. Since April 26, the series can also be watched on Amazon Prime, and anyone who can’t get enough of the Fallout series should definitely check it out.
You can find the trailer for the series here:
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Twisted Metal – Trailer
A Milkman in the Apocalypse
Due to an electrical catastrophe, the apocalypse has broken out in the world of Twisted Metal. Anthony Mackie, best known as Falcon from the MCU, plays a so-called milkman. In this dangerous world, he manages deliveries between the last places of civilization. To withstand the dangers, he and his car are armed to the teeth.
I think Anthony Mackie is excellent in the series. Here, he showcases his charm in front of the camera, which I often miss in the MCU films. He is not just the quiet action hero; he is also clumsy and tends to talk too much in awkward moments. This makes him endearing, especially when he is with Stephanie Beatriz, known as Rosa from Brooklyn 99. The two have a noticeable chemistry that I particularly enjoyed.
Especially in the particularly deadly and dangerous situations, the chemistry and fun of playing shine through.
Stephanie Beatriz and Anthony Mackie
Supporting Characters Like in Fallout
Apart from the two protagonists, the supporting characters are a great delight. Chief among them is the clown Sweet Tooth, who brings a lot of fun in his scenes as he is brutal, ruthless, and actually just wants to create his own show.
In general, the apocalypse is well used to depict various groups. There is a gang of law enforcers who want to rule the area, reminiscent of the Brotherhood from Fallout, and a society that constantly travels and lives in trucks.
However, the characters are always to be understood as silly figures. Even more serious topics are always treated with humor. The apocalypse is not taken seriously and is even sillier than many of the scenes in the Fallout series.
The Clown Sweet Tooth
Before Furiosa, You Get Some Car Action Here
The action in the series is divided into two forms: action with people and action in cars. The fights between people are fun because Anthony Mackie has no real chance against the strong opponents. He mostly tries to score with his loose mouth.
The action in the cars is much more visually appealing, even though I would have preferred the fights to be even dirtier. The source material offers significantly more absurd vehicles and weapons. Nonetheless, the driving action is worthwhile. Although the series never reaches the epic scale and staging of Mad Max, those who want to prepare for Furiosa will at least find some enjoyment here.
Twisted Metal has 10 episodes, each lasting about 30 minutes. For my taste, that was a bit too long. Two fewer episodes would have benefited the series. A second season has now been confirmed. If the new season becomes even more creative and adventurous in its car battles, it could become a really good video game adaptation. But aside from that, I can recommend the first season to anyone who enjoys light, silly action in a post-apocalypse setting. You can find even more post-apocalypse here: A gripping sci-fi series is perfect if you’re looking for more after Fallout
This is an AI-powered translation. Some inaccuracies might exist.
