You can currently buy one of the fastest computers in the world – Weighs over 12,000 kilos and costs several thousand euros per day

Benedikt Schlotmann Benedikt Schlotmann Reading time 2 minutes

One of the fastest supercomputers in the world is currently being auctioned. At its launch, the computer was ranked 21st; today it is ranked 160th.

The U.S. General Services Administration has decided to auction the Cheyenne supercomputer, which was commissioned in 2016. In its statement, the government agency mentions that there have been ongoing repair and maintenance issues. This does not initially bode well for the purchase of such a computer giant.

The current highest bid is around $100,000 (via gsaauctions.gov), and the auction runs until May 6, 2024. Therefore, the price could still rise.

The computer is currently located at the NCAR-Wyoming Supercomputing Center in Cheyenne, Wyoming.

Supercomputer consumes large amounts of power

What kind of system is this?

  • The supercomputer contains 8,064 Intel E5-2697v4 CPUs.
  • 313,344 GB DDR4-2400 ECC RAM.
  • The supercomputer consumes about 1,727 megawatts of power per day while running.

The Intel E5-2697v4 belongs to the Xeon series, thus part of Intel’s high-end and server processors. Since 2022, the mentioned processor no longer receives security and maintenance updates.

Is it worth it? For the average user, such a high investment is not worth it anyway. If you still consider the investment of currently $100,000, you should be aware that the federal agency is selling the system because it is no longer considered cost-effective due to high costs and downtime “associated with addressing current cooling issues.”

Moreover, the hardware installed is now considered outdated and no longer current. From today’s perspective, for example, colleagues from TomsHardware explain that the Cayenne computer is considered sluggish by standards of 2024. Many older supercomputers that have been around for a few years face this problem.

As a bonus, you might be pleased with the electricity bill. Consuming 1,727 megawatts of power per day costs several thousand euros per day, depending on electricity prices and providers. Moreover, electricity prices are expected to rise significantly in Germany in 2024. Whether you really want to invest in such a “power sucker” is something you should also consider.

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Supercomputers in Germany: The supercomputer JUPITER (Joint Undertaking Pioneer for Innovative and Transformative Exascale Research) was commissioned by the European supercomputer consortium EuroHPC JU in October 2023. The new supercomputer is currently being built in Jülich. You can read more about it on MeinMMO:

The most powerful computer in the world is to be built in Germany and should be operational in a year

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MMORPG for Star Wars receives new content for solo players and makes you a farmer

Karsten Scholz Karsten Scholz Reading time 2 minutes

The developers of Star Wars: The Old Republic have revealed which content will be hitting the live servers of the MMORPG with Update 7.5. Highlights include fresh challenges for players who prefer to explore the universe alone, as well as the task of getting a farm back in shape.

What has Broadsword announced for SWTOR? Although there is no release date for Update 7.5 yet, we now know what new features are planned for the spring.

  • You can look forward to a new story chapter featuring Padawan Sa’har Kateen and a risky mission where you need to find Darth Nul’s Holocron. The mission takes you back to Hutta, where you stumble into a rebellion of the local workers.
  • With 7.5, the developers are introducing the Spring Festival of Abundance on Dantooine. There, you will help restore the old farmland by completing daily and weekly tasks. You’ll protect livestock, bake cakes, and work as a farmer.
  • Players who have completed all of Lane Vizla’s missions will be able to start the Basilisk Prototype Project. You will train your own Basilisk companion B3-S1 (affectionately called Bessie) to unleash its full combat potential. Your companion is set to be used in the new single-player ventures.
  • With 7.5, a new PvP season will start that will have a pirate theme.

Here you can take a first look at Bessie:

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May Events and Star Wars Holiday

On May 4, 2024, it will once again be: “May the 4th be with you!” Of course, the developers of SWTOR will celebrate the holiday for all Star Wars fans this year as well. All players who log in between May 1 and 16 will receive the droid BX-24, inspired by “Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace”.

The SWTOR trailers ooze Star Wars atmosphere from every pore:

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Star Wars: The Old Republic – “Deceived” Cinematic Trailer

In addition, you can look forward to:

  • a double experience XP event
  • 50 percent off collection unlocking
  • up to 75 percent off items inspired by the Mandalorian series
  • up to 90 percent off various items from the cartel market

The “May the fourth be with you!” is derived from the iconic phrase “May the force be with you!” from the Star Wars movies and has been celebrated annually on May 4 since 2011.

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What else is planned for May? In addition to the fan party, there are two in-game events coming up in SWTOR. The ultimate galactic swoop rally started on April 30, where you can earn swoop rally vehicles and advertising droids as mini pets. The race runs until May 6, 2024.

From May 14 to 21, you can participate in the Rakghoul resurgence on Tatooine. As a volunteer emergency responder, you will fight the Rakghoul plague and earn reputation with the DHORN faction, the armor set of the ruthless hunter, and much more.

Is Star Wars: The Old Republic worth it in 2024? Colleague Cedric Holmeier answers this question in this special

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Publisher of GTA 6 closes studios behind OlliOlli, Rollerdrome and Kerbal Space Program

Karsten Scholz Karsten Scholz Reading time 2 minutes

Take-Two Interactive, the renowned publisher behind game series such as Grand Theft Auto, will lay off five percent of its total workforce. Additionally, projects worth 140 million US dollars are to be canceled. Will this cost-cutting measure also affect GTA 6?

Update from May 2, 2024: According to a report by industry insider Jason Schreier (Bloomberg), Take-Two Interactive is shutting down the two studios Roll7 (OlliOlli World, Rollerdrome) and Intercept Games (Kerbal Space Program).

The two companies belonged to the Private Division, which will remain and is expected to publish games like Tales of the Shire: A The Lord of the Rings Game – at least that should make colleague Benedict very happy.

What is happening at Take-Two specifically? On Tuesday, April 16, 2024, the management of the US-based publisher announced massive cost-cutting measures. They want to “streamline the pipeline” and save costs.

Specifically, this means:

  • About 600 of the approximately 11,000 employees will receive a layoff notice.
  • Diverse projects will be canceled to save an estimated 140 million US dollars.
  • Through the layoffs, it will also be possible to reduce office space, which further reduces costs.

The first trailer for GTA 6 makes you crave much more:

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Rockstar Games shows GTA 6 for the first time in the trailer

Why is this step surprising? In March 2023, there were already layoffs at Take-Two Interactive. A specific number of affected positions was not mentioned at the time (via PC Gamer).

Moreover, Strauss Zelnick, the CEO of Take-Two, stated just last month that while further cost-saving measures were planned in the coming weeks, there would be no plans for layoffs (via IGN).

And then, Take-Two had recently announced plans to acquire Gearbox Entertainment for 460 million US dollars by the end of June. The acquisition is expected to be financed through the sale of new Take-Two shares (via Press Release).

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What is happening with GTA 6?

The publisher did not disclose which projects will be cancelled in detail, but we can assume that GTA 6 will not be affected by the cost-cutting measures – after all, this is the most important release of the coming years.

Take-Two expects a massive increase in revenue once the open-world blockbuster is released – the launch is planned for 2025. This will also be necessary, as development and marketing costs are estimated by various sources to be between one and two billion US dollars.

In the last quarter, Take-Two achieved a net revenue of 1.2 billion US dollars. That is a 20 percent increase compared to the previous year. For the financial results for 2023, CEO Strauss Zelnick received a total compensation of 40 million US dollars. Part of the bonuses were tied to players investing as much money as possible in microtransactions.

More drama at Take-Two? GTA 6 wants more “security” and “productivity” – but fans have a nasty suspicion

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WoW: New cinematic brings beloved magician into trouble

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A new cinematic in World of Warcraft heralds the expansion “The War Within”. It revolves around Khadgar and Alleria …

Soon, the latest patch of World of Warcraft will launch. Update 10.2.7 “Dark Heart” moves the story forward, slowly leading away from the Dragon Isles towards the next expansion. Strange things are happening all over the world that will soon trigger many problems …

Spoiler Alert: The video is an “in-game cutscene” that will also be shown during the questline of patch 10.2.7. If you don’t want to be spoiled, you should not continue reading.

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WoW: Dark Heart – The Search for the Harbinger

What is seen in the cinematic? The mages of Dalaran, including Jaina and Khadgar, are puzzled by the visions that appear all over the world and haunt various individuals. Part of these visions has already been deciphered as they speak of the “Dark Heart” and the Harbinger.

After Jaina says goodbye, Khadgar welcomes his old friend Alleria. He wants Alleria to search for the Harbinger and locate her to learn more about the visions. However, Khadgar does not show much sensitivity and chooses words that question his relationship with Alleria and their friendship a bit – after all, Alleria has partly merged with the Void.

Nevertheless, Alleria takes on the task and says goodbye again, leaving a somewhat saddened Khadgar behind.

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When does the patch launch? Patch 10.2.7 Dark Heart will launch on May 8, 2024, which is already next week. The core of the patch is the new game mode “WoW Remix: Mists of Pandaria,” which starts with a slight delay. Meanwhile, in the main game, you can experience new quests that slowly lead to the next expansion “The War Within”.

Are you excited about the new patch? Or is too much happening for you in WoW right now?

Don’t know who the Harbinger is? Then we have the story of Xal’atath explained for you right here.

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Twitch streamer explains how he feels after boss move in MMORPG: “It’s going badly for me”

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The Twitch streamer Niru had the chance to become the first to reach level 300 in the MMORPG MapleStory. The company Nexon and his own family wanted to celebrate him and had prepared gifts. But he decided to be a hero, to forgo his triumph, and to voice his criticisms to the developers of the online role-playing game. Now Niru is struggling with the consequences.

What kind of heroic deed did he do?

  • Niru made incredible efforts to become the first to reach level 300 in the online role-playing game MapleStory: This requires extreme grinding over many thousands of hours.
  • However, when he was just about to reach level 300 on April 25, with 21,000 people watching him on Twitch and even the MMORPG promoting him, he stopped playing.
  • Instead, he declared in an angry speech, what is going wrong in MapleStory, criticized problems in the cash shop, and pointed out flaws in the overall direction of the game.
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MapleStory introduces Arteria, the Moving Fortress

No one thanks him for doing the right thing

How is he doing now? He is not really enjoying his situation, as he currently feels mainly the negative effects of his decision:

  • MapleStory sent him a gift box before the stream, intended for him to open it during the stream – but he won’t do that because he did not reach level 300.
  • His family had told him before his success how proud they were of him, prepared gifts, and showered him with love – but all of that is gone. He feels like he has disappointed everyone.
  • His extensive content plans on how he would continue in MapleStory have also vanished – he can no longer play the game that had been the focus of his life for so long.

Moreover, he now has significantly fewer viewers with other games than he did with MapleStory in the past week. Viewership has dropped from a peak of 21,458 (April 25) to 160 (May 1).

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People accuse him of having done it just for fame

On top of that: No one really thanks him for having “done what he believed was right,” instead people accuse him of having done it just for personal fame – no matter how much he insists that it was solely about the long-term health of the game.

Additionally, he can’t just play new games now. Because he has always brushed off all his old friends, who have asked him for years to play with them, claiming he needed to grind in MapleStory. Now they also won’t play the new games with him.

All understandable, but still annoying, as he says.

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From his perspective, he says he still stands by his decision because it was the right thing to do and it would have been wrong to meet the expectations placed on him and simply level to 300. Because then nothing would have changed at all.

But one must clearly see that he and his stream would be much better off if he had just leveled to 300. Currently, things are going “really badly” for him.

Somehow it doesn’t seem very attractive to do the right thing if it ends up like this.

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PS Plus in May 2024: Now get the most popular football simulator for free

Linda Knabe Linda Knabe Reading time 2 minutes

The games for PS Plus Essential in May 2024 for PS5 and PS4 have been officially announced. We briefly introduce the games and show when they are available.

Which games are available in May 2024? In May 2024, you can secure new games again with the “PS Plus” subscription:

  • EA Sports FC 24
  • Ghostrunner 2
  • Tunic
  • Destiny 2: Lightfall

When are the games available? The “PS Plus” games are always available from the first Tuesday of the month:

  • May 7, 2024 / 12:00 PM: PS Plus – Games available
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ES Sports FC 24

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EA Sports FC 24: The official gameplay trailer

What kind of game is this? EA Sports FC 24 is the latest installment in a popular football simulation series. Since 1993, this game series has captivated several generations of football fans worldwide. Until 2023, it was released under the name FIFA; it is a game series that most people know in some way and likely everyone has played at some point.

The game impresses mainly with realistic players, clubs, and leagues, ensuring football fans definitely get their money’s worth. FC 24 offers the familiar modes Ultimate Team, career mode, VOLTA, and much more.

Ghostrunner 2

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Ghostrunner 2 Launch Trailer on the Playstation

What kind of game is this? Ghostrunner 2 is the sequel to Ghostrunner, an action parkour slasher that many see as a hidden gem.

As a player, you take on the role of the “cyberninja” Jack and dive into action-packed katana battles. The gameplay features fast attacks and skilled wall runs. In this respect, it is very similar to its predecessor. However, in the second part, gameplay is expanded by a motorcycle as an agile vehicle. More about the game and gameplay is available from our colleagues at GameStar. It’s worth mentioning that due to the difficulty level, a certain level of frustration tolerance should be present.

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Tunic

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Tunic trailer for the Playstation

What kind of game is this? Tunic initially resembles The Legend of Zelda. However, you play as a little fox. In many ways, the game is indeed similar to the well-known role-playing game.

In Tunic, your little fox warrior also doesn’t provide many words or answers as to why you embark on a mission to single-handedly save a mystical world. The story of Tunic is therefore left somewhat to your own interpretation. However, the gameplay offers much exploration, combat, and puzzles in a very interesting and entertaining manner.

Destiny 2: Lightfall

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Destiny 2 Lightfall: The new trailer “Neomuna”

What kind of game is this? Lightfall is an expansion for the first-person shooter Destiny 2. For this free PS Plus item, you will need to already own the main game.

In the expansion, you will find a new campaign set in a Neptunian city. To confront its siege and face the impending end, you must find the power of the Guardians. With Lightfall, all classes should be able to utilize the new element of Darkness to create the perfect build.

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After 34 years, a 15-year-old breaks all records in Tetris – To celebrate the day, there is Parmesan

Christoph Waldboth Christoph Waldboth Reading time 2 minutes

A 15-year-old Tetris player has broken all existing records and appropriately celebrated his triumph. He proudly announced to his father that he has already started earning money from his passion.

Which player is it? The 15-year-old Alex T considers Tetris one of his greatest passions. His records in the game are simply inexplicable otherwise.

In no time at all, he managed to break not just one, but several existing records. This includes smashing the highest score record.

On March 11, it happened, and Alex T achieved an impressive 10 million points in Tetris. For comparison, the previous record holder named PixelAndy had achieved “only” 8.9 million. That was in January 2024.

However, this triumph was not enough for the ambitious Alex T. He kept playing, and it wasn’t long before he reached the next milestone.

In line with the theme, there is a movie about the dark backstory of Tetris. Here you can see the trailer:

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Tetris – Trailer to the Prehistory of the Arcade Classic

As a reward, there was money and Parmesan

What else has Alex T achieved? 10 million points were not enough for the 15-year-old. He continued playing and broke the incredible barrier of 16 million points. That’s nearly double what the previous record holder had ever achieved.

The whole thing was streamed and can be watched as a video on YouTube. When Alex T realized what he had accomplished, he understandably went wild and celebrated his triumph. He quickly grabbed a package of Parmesan and poured cheese over himself.

Afterwards, he washed his hair with shampoo on camera. He could proudly tell his father that he had already earned his own money with Tetris. Through his record, he likely earned around $2,000.

In total, Alex T broke the following world records between March 11 and April 14:

  • Highest score in the modified version
  • Highest level achieved during a game crash
  • Highest level achieved before triggering the game crash

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Is there a problem with this? Although Alex T has undoubtedly surpassed all previous Tetris players, his achievement is not without criticism. The version of the game he used was modified. However, this is not unusual for top players, as it is primarily intended to prevent crashes at higher levels.

Nevertheless, there are parts of the community that think puristically and only use the original version of Tetris for such record attempts.

Tetris seems to still captivate players many years after its release. The community does not tire of continuing to break records and push the boundaries of what was previously possible. Just in January 2024, a player was able to complete Tetris for the first time.

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„The role changed my life“: Why the actor of Dr. Octopus is very grateful to the character today

Christoph Waldboth Christoph Waldboth Reading time 2 minutes

Alfred Molina’s performance as Dr. Octopus in Spider-Man 2 remains unforgettable. The actor himself fondly remembers it and expresses gratitude today, 20 years later.

Which actor is being referred to? Alfred Molina played the villain Dr. Octopus in Spider-Man 2. His story and especially the iconic design with the mechanical tentacles shaped the image of the second Spider-Man film directed by Sam Raimi.

Now, about 20 years later, Alfred Molina looks back on this time. While he never expected to play such a role, it has only brought him good things since then.

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Action-packed trailer for the superhero movie “Spider-Man 2”

A Completely New Experience

What does Molina say today? In a conversation with Vanity Fair on YouTube, Alfred Molina reminisced about the time he filmed Spider-Man 2:

Besides the fact that it was a lot of fun to play this role, it honestly completely changed my life. I mean, it did. It not only elevated everything to a different level but also reached a completely different group of movie fans.

Alfred Molina via Vanity Fair

For Molina, a superhero movie was something entirely new. Until then, he was known for films like “Chocolat”, “Enchanted April”, and a few others. Spider-Man suddenly brought the actor a new audience.

One that was significantly younger than usual. Suddenly, the children of his previous fans found him really cool and admired him in his role as Dr. Octopus. And that, even though the character comes across as quite dark.

The fact that Molina actually filmed the movie still surprises him today:

It was a big surprise for me because it’s not the kind of film I thought I was qualified for. You always think of these big action movies as being for physical types, and I was definitely never that.

Alfred Molina via Vanity Fair

A good villain doesn’t necessarily have to seem physically imposing and strong. Often, it is precisely these unexpected casting decisions that lead to particularly memorable portrayals.

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What happened next with the character? Spider-Man 2 was not the last appearance of Alfred Molina as Dr. Octopus. In 2021, “Spider-Man: No Way Home” was released, where the actor celebrated his return.

Fans were particularly pleased. Who knows if we will see Molina again in his iconic role. The actor is certainly grateful for having accepted and embodied it. The minds behind Spider-Man felt pretty silly after they found their MJ.

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A black day for WoW: Blizzard dismisses important author Christie Golden

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With much misunderstanding, players and fans are commenting on a decision by Activision Blizzard: As it has now been revealed, Blizzard dismissed Christie Golden back in January, who many consider one of the most talented writers and storytellers in gaming. Golden had been with Blizzard for 25 years and had been employed full-time since 2017. She worked on WoW and Starcraft, among others. Additionally, she is a bestselling author and award-winner. Apparently, she fell victim to the merger of Blizzard with Microsoft.

This is what Golden says:

  • In a Tweet , the author states that she was let go at the end of January. Shortly after her dismissal, she learned that her nephew had passed away from cancer. She wanted to process these two blows of fate which occurred in quick succession, which is why she is only now speaking about her dismissal.
  • At Blizzard, she wrote cinematics, song lyrics, and short stories for all Blizzard games.
  • Although the dismissal was a shock for her, after all she had been with Blizzard for nearly 25 years, she is overwhelmed by the love and support of her colleagues. She will now turn to new projects.

Golden was responsible for the story of Sylvanas during WoW: Shadowlands – for which she even received death threats.

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WoW Shadowlands Cinematic – Sylvanas vs Bolvar

“Undoubtedly shaped the face and feel of WoW”

Why is the decision so surprising? Christie Golden is regarded by many fans as a cornerstone of WoW’s story. She is currently being blamed and revered for the cinematics of World of Warcraft.

The site wowhead reports: She was responsible for many in-game cinematics for Battle for Azeroth, the Anduin/Sylvanas cinematics for Shadowlands, and the short film “The Afterlives: Maldraxxus”.

Golden has written many novels in the world of World of Warcraft:

She is responsible for characters like Anduin, Draka, Dagran, and Baine and introduced Thrall, also known as “Green Jesus”, into the world together with Chris Metzen.

According to wowhead, Golden undoubtedly shaped the face and feel of WoW.

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Much misunderstanding regarding the dismissal

What are the reactions? The reactions to the dismissal are very negative. Apparently, Golden was laid off along with the 1,900 employees in January, after Microsoft acquired Activision Blizzard.

In the comments, the dismissal is discussed with cynicism. One wonders (via mop):

  • Whether they are laying off the best creatives because they are not planning anything creative anyway
  • Or if Microsoft perhaps wants to increase the budget for ChatGPT
  • Some also say they are happy for her: A person with so much talent deserves better than having to constantly save the meta-plot of WoW

Many fans apparently looked forward to a collaboration with Chris Metzen.

Some WoW fans react toxically

Are there any opposing voices? There are also some who speak disparagingly about Golden and hold her responsible for story decisions in WoW: Some do not like the narrative direction WoW has taken after Legion. Too many Horde characters are being killed off.

This accusation is largely refuted in forums: Those who say such things have no idea. Golden had no influence on the direction of the story.

In 2017, the MeinMMO expert Cortyn expressed joy over Golden’s hiring at Blizzard:

WoW, Overwatch: More story! Author Christie Golden new at Blizzard

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This new weapon in Helldivers 2 is better than you think, completes missions with just one shot

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In Helldivers 2, a new weapon was introduced with the latest update, which initially caused some problems. However, it turns out that the weapon is more practical than expected.

What weapon is it? It is the new RL-77 Air Detonation Rocket Launcher, which initially caused unintentional team kills. The projectiles were triggered by nearby objects like trees, rocks, and even equipment from Helldivers.

However, this issue was resolved with the new patch on April 29. The rocket launcher is no longer supposed to detonate when fired near equipment and other Helldivers. The action radius of the rockets has also been reduced.

Even though there were initial problems with the weapon, players have now discovered a way to use this rocket launcher particularly efficiently.

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From Teamkill Risk to Ultimate Egg Destruction Machine

What makes the weapon good? The rocket launcher fires a rocket that detonates near a target, scattering a cluster of explosive bomblets.

The RL-77 is particularly effective because it can destroy egg nests with a single shot. This makes one of the main missions, destroy eggs, a piece of cake.

Player KojiOcelot shared a video on Reddit, which you can watch here:

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The RL-77 has a long range. While the reload time is not very short, you do not need to aim precisely and can eliminate a large portion of enemies, egg nests, and bug nests with a single shot. You should be careful to keep your distance to avoid accidentally hitting yourself.

This weapon is not recommended against opponents like Chargers, as the reload animation is quite long. Additionally, the ammunition is not armor-piercing. But for smaller and medium-sized groups of enemies, the RL-77 can definitely be worthwhile.

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Gray Zone Warfare has already had 66,000 players on Steam on the first day, but what do the first reviews say?

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The realistic extraction shooter Gray Zone Warfare launches shortly after release with 66,000 players on Steam, but the first reviews cast doubt on the “Tarkov killer.” What do the early players say?

Which game is it about? On April 30, the new extraction shooter Gray Zone Warfare entered Early Access and is available on Steam in the standard edition for just under 35 euros.

Many fans of realistic shooters hoped that Gray Zone Warfare could provide a successful alternative to the struggling genre leader Escape from Tarkov. Even before the release, Gray Zone Warfare was regarded on social media as a “potential Tarkov killer.”

In April, there were 2 factors that further fueled the hype around the shooter:

Here you can see a trailer for Gray Zone Warfare:

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New gameplay trailer for “Gray Zone Warfare”

Strong player numbers, poor reviews

How did the release go? Gray Zone Warfare has a mixed start on Steam. While the player numbers are indeed good and have already surpassed the mark of 66,000 (via SteamDB), the first reviews are quite poor. Only 53% of the 5,500 reviews received so far are positive (as of April 30, 2024, 11:10 PM).

The biggest issue for Gray Zone Warfare seems to be the performance (cf. Steam). While the shooter, based on Unreal Engine 5, looks really nice, the FPS are often in the basement. The anti-cheat also causes issues and prevents players from entering the game.

Some of the early testers therefore summarize: Even for Early Access, it is technically inadequate. Nevertheless, many players note that the shooter indeed has potential and a solid foundation (via Steam). The release comes too early for many users nonetheless.

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Should you check out Gray Zone Warfare? You probably should wait a bit longer at this point – unless you want to consciously support the developers.

Gray Zone Warfare has an interesting approach to distinguish itself from other extraction shooters and could potentially be a serious competitor to Escape from Tarkov – especially since the industry leader is currently struggling with its own problems and is still in beta after years of development.

If you say you really want to test the game and support the developers, then the 35 euros for Gray Zone Warfare are certainly an acceptable investment. However, if you want to play a developed and finished game right away, you should better save your money.

An alternative to Escape from Tarkov, which is also in Early Access and needs time, is Incursion Red River: If you don’t want to spend 250 euros for PvE in Tarkov, check out the 16 euro shooter from a German developer

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Player leads epic battle in Manor Lords, then records his victory in a Wikipedia entry

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In the Steam hit Manor Lords, you build a medieval village and defend it in strategic battles. This can be so epic that a dedicated Wikipedia entry seems appropriate.

What is Manor Lords? Manor Lords is a medieval city-building game that launched on Steam with over 150,000 players. With 88% positive ratings, it apparently meets the expectations of many players, and even the German strategy game expert Maurice Weber has nice words for Manor Lords.

The title from solo developer Slavic Magic captivates its players with detailed city building and quite impressive graphics for the genre. However, it is not just the construction of one’s own medieval village that resonates well with players. The battles also seem to be so thrilling that some even write Wikipedia articles.

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Manor Lord Release Date Trailer

What about the Wikipedia article? The player “Galaxy661” reported on Reddit that he fought an “epic battle” in Manor Lords. His village was attacked by a group of bandits, yet only 5 guards were present in the village during the attack, facing off against 54 bandits.

The player then opted for a tactical maneuver.

  • He used the 5 guards to split the attacking bandits into two groups – one with 36 fighters and the other with 18.
  • He then lured the group of 36 away from the village with the 5 guards, buying time for a supportive militia to come to the rescue.
  • The militia arrived with 26 soldiers and defeated the 18 bandits separated from the other group.
  • Afterward, the militia followed the 5 guards, who bravely held their ground against 36 bandits.
  • By the time the militia arrived, 4 of the 5 guards were dead, but the battle-weary bandits had no chance against the militia and lost the battle.
  • While the player lost 4 guards and 5 militia soldiers, 30 bandits were killed, 15 wounded, and 3 captured.

Following the battle, Galaxy661 created a now-deleted Wikipedia entry about his battle and posted a screenshot of the page on Reddit.

In a comment, he also wrote: “Although it was just a normal bandit encounter, it was too epic not to add some story,” and thus he named the battle “2nd Battle of Firewood Pass.”

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The player would like to commemorate his brave guards: It is obviously clear why the Wikipedia article was quickly deleted by the website moderators. Nonetheless, Galaxy661 would still like to commemorate his brave guards. After all, 5 guards bravely held their ground against 36 attackers and bought the necessary time for reinforcements to arrive.

Therefore, Galaxy661 suggests adding statues or monuments to the building game. They should be purely cosmetic but reflect special events that the player’s village has experienced – like a harsh winter, an especially good harvest, or indeed a brutal battle.

While you still cannot build statues for your brave soldiers, you can brew them some beer as a reward: Manor Lords: How to brew beer, build a tavern, and produce malt – Here’s how

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Mods have been improving Bethesda’s games for years, Fallout 4 now takes it to the next level

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It is no secret that mods generally make Bethesda’s games even better. However, due to the recent next-gen update, many mods no longer work. The community didn’t take long to find a solution for this.

What is the problem? Since April 25th, the next-gen update for Fallout 4 has gone live. Bethesda has incorporated further improvements nine years after the release, making the game look better.

Unfortunately, there is a major issue. Most community mods no longer work due to the update. This is causing a lot of frustration among players who previously had to use cumbersome ways to bypass the update.

But the mod community is not idle and it didn’t take long for a convenient solution for the problem to appear.

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Trailer for Fallout 4, the post-apocalyptic adventure from Bethesda

The answer to broken mods is more mods

What is the solution? It is ironic that fans once again have to come to the rescue themselves. Some say that Bethesda’s games only become playable through mods. In this case, it’s true again.

Mods have now emerged that remove Bethesda’s new update. This cannot simply be done through Steam and co., but requires help from the community.

At Nexus Mods, the go-to mod portal, the two most popular and frequently downloaded files revolve around the current problem. One of them is called “Steam-Skip Next Gen-Update”. This mod makes Steam think that the update has already been installed.

A second extension called “Fallout 4 Downgrader” resets the game to the previous version should the update have already been downloaded.

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What’s next? Since the release of the Fallout series by Amazon, the entire series has experienced a significant resurgence. All offshoots have been played more and are more popular than ever before.

The mod community has improved Fallout 4 over the years and equipped it with cool and creative extensions. Therefore, the frustration over the sudden incompatibility is understandable.

On the other hand, it would be nearly impossible for Bethesda to ensure compatibility with all available mods before the update. It remains to be seen how the studio will handle the situation.

And whether players will remain loyal to the game in the coming weeks and months remains to be seen. After all, old mods can be used again thanks to the currently most popular fixes. MeinMMO author Benedict Grothaus would recommend another game in the series.

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Destiny 2: Space rogue confesses misdeeds, apologizes with regret

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One of the most well-known YouTubers about Destiny and Destiny 2 is Datto, who has been around for 10 years. He has now addressed the community in a video titled “I was so terrible, forgive me.” The reason for the video: Datto had deleted Destiny weapons from the vault over the years to make space. Today he knows: That was a terrible mistake. Because Bungie changed their decision after 4 years and made the supposedly useless weapons useful again. But deleted weapons are irretrievably gone.

Who is Datto?

  • Datto is the informative Twitch streamer and YouTuber about Destiny, who has been explaining the game for 10 years. Datto originally came from WoW and can therefore explain complex MMO mechanics in Destiny 2 particularly well. His own gameplay has been marked by bad luck.
  • Datto’s career on YouTube has had its ups and downs with Destiny. His most successful videos came at the height of Destiny, with The Taken King in 2015, where he achieved between 3 and 6 million views with videos on the then-special quest weapons. Today he has around 150,000 views.
  • However, one format became Datto’s downfall: he cleaned out the vaults of content creators and deleted weapons in the process. The space in the vault is limited in Destiny. And “old weapons” became worthless over time because they could not be brought up to the current power standard due to “sunsetting.”
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Datto deleted weapons of the Destiny players, now regrets it

He is now apologizing for this: This deletion of weapons is the core issue. Datto apologizes in a YouTube video for the actions of his fictional company “Datto Vault Cleaning LLC.”

He says he deleted weapons in good faith to make space in the vault, and he could not anticipate the impact his actions would have on others: Now, since Bungie has decided that the supposedly useless and outdated weapons he deleted would indeed become useful and valuable again.

He states that he never believed in the depths of his heart that Bungie would reverse the sunsetting after such a long time.

He will now “fire all employees of Datto Vault Cleaning and close the company.” Datto apologizes for all the suffering he has caused with his decisions and ideas:
“The road to hell is paved with good intentions. I never thought something like this would happen.”

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What’s behind this: Datto is making a wonderful parody of the “I messed up” apology videos from YouTubers who are trying to save their careers – brilliantly staged, with a dog and a partner who looks exceptionally pained throughout the entire video while supporting her husband.

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This is all a big joke, and the comments are enthusiastic about the seriousness with which he carries it out.

The video may momentarily alleviate some frustration over the actually tricky situation Bungie has put players in. Because Bungie has actually rewarded stubborn players who have refused to clean out their vault for years.

There are lasting wounds and very strange “Someday I’ll definitely need this again and then I’ll be upset if I threw it away” behavior patterns that have been rewarded.

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German strategy expert is now the most watched “Manor Lords” streamer on Twitch, even surpassing Gronkh

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Maurice Weber, editor at Gamestar and Twitch streamer, plays the new Steam hit Manor Lords. He has even surpassed streamer giants like Gronkh.

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GameStar, GamePro, and MeinMMO are part of Webedia.

Who is it about? This is about the Twitch streamer Maurice Weber. He is an editor at Gamestar and has been streaming live on Twitch daily since 2022. He has also been awarded as the newly crowned Player of the Year at the this year’s German Computer Game Award.

Maurice Weber has a preference for strategy games, so it seems only logical that he checks out the new Steam hit Manor Lords during his stream. As of May 1, 2024, he has managed to become the most-watched streamer worldwide for the game Manor Lords. (via streamscharts)

What is Manor Lords about? Manor Lords is a medieval strategy game in which you can experience the life of a ruler. You build cities, manage resources, develop production chains, and expand your empire through conquest.

The game places great importance on historical accuracy and offers a tactical experience with political and military decisions as well as real-time battles. It is the passion project of a sole developer and offers a unique gaming experience.

You can watch the trailer for Manor Lords here:

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Manor Lord Release Date Trailer

Over 200,000 Hours of Watch Time

How did Maurice Weber even surpass Twitch giants like Gronkh? As of May 1, Maurice Weber has achieved over 200,000 hours of watch time with his Manor Lords streams. He has a total gaming time of currently just under 45 hours.

This allowed him to surpass even Twitch giants like Gronkh. However, in Gronkh’s specific case, it should be noted that he has only streamed Manor Lords for 8 hours.

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With a similar gaming time as Maurice Weber, one might assume that Gronkh would have taken the lead. This is particularly evident as Gronkh has an average of 23,000 viewers, while Maurice averages 4,677 viewers.

Nevertheless, there are many other streamers in the positions below, such as the Twitch streamer Xop0, who has streamed over 100 hours of Manor Lords and has not been able to catch up with Maurice so far.

Why Maurice Weber believes that Manor Lords is THE strategy game of the future can be read here:

“Manor Lords is THE building game of the future” – German strategy expert explains what makes the Steam hit stand out

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“She wants my death” – Streamer sets high bounty on Asmongold, Twitch does nothing

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The Twitch streamer Asmongold seems to have made an enemy: He believes the streamer Denims said on Twitch that she would offer $30,000 to anyone who could make “Asmongold” disappear and make the heroine Eve’s breasts in Stellar Blade larger. Apparently a joke, but Asmongold does not find it funny.

This is what the streamer said:

  • The streamer sarcastically said in a Twitch stream: She would increase the amount. She offers $30,000 for anyone who can make this idiot disappear. While saying this, she looked at a video of Asmongold.
  • Additionally, the person would also have to ensure that the breasts of Eve in Stellar Blade would get bigger – only then would the money be available.
  • It was a win-win: Eve would then have bigger breasts and they wouldn’t have to see that idiot in their timeline anymore.
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Asmongold turns on Twitch – but they do nothing

How Asmongold reacts: He initially responds with amusement and laughs. However, he seems to take it seriously.

He says he contacted Twitch and showed them the clip to see what happens.

If Twitch remains inactive, he is considering reporting the case to the police. He describes the behavior as completely insane and ridiculous.

A user points out to him that Denims said if Asmongold were really going to report her statement, the police would just laugh at him.

However, Asmongold seems unfazed: Then it would be what it is. He wants to see that first.

Streamer says: It wasn’t about Asmongold at all

This is what the streamer says: Denims says the clip is not about Asmongold at all, but about Mark Kern. That is quite mean, but she, as a “crazy freak,” has also demanded the enlargement of anime breasts.

She only wants to make it clear that the bounty is not about Asmongold. While she often disagrees with him, she does respect him.

It probably isn’t very tasteful to joke about murder threats, but she got carried away by the video she just watched.

Controversy over Stellar Blade is apparently the reason for the anger

This is how the streamer responds: Asmongold replied: It is indeed misleading if you offer $30,000 and the guy on the screen is him.

How does Mark Kern react? Kern seems to have come under fire because of his petition regarding Stellar Blade. In the petition, he requested the developers of Stellar Blade to reverse changes to the game that Kern considers censorship.

Kern says on Twitter that he takes the matter very seriously and is reviewing his options for taking action (via twitter).

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Who is the streamer? Denims is a medium-sized streamer who exclusively streams “Just Chatting.” She reaches about 1,330 viewers when she is live.

Politically, she seems to be in a different camp than Asmongold.

She has criticized, among other things, how TimTheTatman and DrDisrespect supported their “buddy Nickmercs” for his homophobic comments.

Currently, her tweets are protected, but other channels, including OnlyFans and Fansly, are still active.

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What’s behind it: The interesting thing is that Twitch has not intervened and has so far left the clip as is.

Normally, Twitch steps in at this level of attention, at least temporarily banning and taking down the video-on-demand. It remains to be seen whether they have yet to review this or classify the clip clearly as satire.

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German Twitch streamer spends almost 12,000 € on Steam, says he has a good reason

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Twitch-streamer Papaplatte looked curiously in one of his recent streams to see how much he has spent on games and in-game items on the Steam platform. The result was higher than expected. He attributed it to his ‘wild time in 2016’.

Who is the streamer? Kevin “Papaplatte” Teller (27) is one of the most well-known German streamers and content creators in the gaming sector. With his authentic and humorous style, he has built up a loyal fan base on platforms like Twitch and YouTube .

The streamer is primarily known for his Just Chatting streams. Here he entertains his viewers with humorous conversations, reactions to videos, and everyday experiences.

But Papaplatte doesn’t just stream Just Chatting; he also offers gaming content from time to time. In the past, he showed how he failed in the tutorial of “Contraband Police” or attempted hardcore challenges in “Elden Ring” together with HandOfBlood.

However, these games cost money – how much he has already spent on them, he revealed in a recent stream.

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“So Counter-Strike cases in 2016 were a crazy thing.”

How much money has he spent on Steam? During one of his Just Chatting streams, he came across a video that showed how to view one’s expenses on Steam. Papaplatte was so curious that he immediately replicated this during the stream. The result was surprising: He had spent a total of 11,626.07 euros on the platform.

What is behind the expenses? After a brief, embarrassed laugh, he explained that the high amount was also due to the many cases in Counter-Strike that he had purchased in 2016. He added: “So Counter-Strike cases in 2016 were a crazy thing.”

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What connection does he have to Counter-Strike? In the years 2016 and 2017, Counter-Strike was Papaplatte’s second-most played game on Twitch. Alone in 2017, he spent about 250 hours streaming this game. Even in the last 30 days, he played for at least 8 hours, landing him in 6th place among his most streamed games during this period (via Twitchtracker).

However, he seems to no longer open cases but now criticizes other streamers who do. Last year, he criticized Montanablack on X for continuing to open Counter-Strike cases.

“Only losers open cases.”

What criticism has he expressed? Papaplatte posted on April 14, 2023, a post on X where he displayed a new item from CS:GO, a “survival knife”. Many assumed that he had obtained it by opening cases, but Papaplatte clarified in the post that he had received it through trading, not by opening cases.

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He wrote: “Just for all MontanaBlack enjoyers, I didn’t unbox the thing but traded it, only losers open cases.”

Chefstrobel, another well-known streamer, then commented with a video excerpt in which Papaplatte opened cases and wrote: “You are a loser”. Papaplatte dryly replied that he really was that in 2016.

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Step-by-step guide

How can you check this yourself? If you have become curious and want to know how much money you have spent on Steam so far, there is a simple guide you can follow:

Step 1: Open Steam on your computer.
Step 2: Click on the ‘Help’ tab at the top of the menu.
Step 3: Select the ‘Steam Support’ option.
Step 4: On the new page, click on ‘My Account’.
Step 5: Choose ‘Data of your Steam account’.
Step 6: Scroll about halfway down the first paragraph and click on ‘Used External Credit’. Here you can now see how much money you have spent in total on Steam.

However, with this method you will only see the expenses that you have made directly on Steam. Anyone who frequently buys keys from third-party vendors may have spent even more.

Feel free to let us know in the comments how much money you have spent on the Steam platform so far and whether the result surprised you or not.

Also, MontanaBlack opened cases in CS:GO, but his expenses were significantly higher than those of Papaplatte. How much money he spent on it, you can find out here: Twitch: MontanaBlack shows how much money he spent on CS:GO in 5 months and can’t even look at it

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Pokémon GO: “Noble Shimmer” now brings Diancie – All steps and rewards

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In Pokémon GO the Diancie event starts with the special research “Noble Radiance”. Here you can get the mysterious Pokémon if you don’t have it yet. All info.

What kind of research is this? “Noble Radiance” is a special research available in Pokémon GO from May 1 at 10:00 AM. You just need to log in to receive it. The research is free.

Once you have unlocked the research, you have unlimited time to complete it.

What is the highlight? All players can now get Diancie through the research. This monster was first available with a ticket at GO Fest 2023.

What kind of Pokémon is this? Diancie is a mysterious Pokémon of the Rock and Fairy type that also has a Mega Evolution. Mega Diancie is one of the strongest attackers of its type in Pokémon GO.

You need to keep in mind: If you already own a Diancie, the research will not give you another copy. Instead, you will receive candies for the Pokémon.

We will show you all steps and rewards here.

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Special Research Noble Radiance – Step 1 of 6

TaskReward
Spin 5 PokéStops or Gyms5 Pokéballs
Make 10 upgrades to PokémonNasgnet
Catch 20 Pokémon3 Nanab Berries

Upon completion of the level:

  • 2,000 XP
  • Kiesling
  • 1 Lure Module

Special Research Noble Radiance – Step 2 of 6

TaskReward
Complete 5 field researchesParfi
Make 20 upgrades to Pokémon3 Nanab Berries
Use 20 berries while catching PokémonFlauschling

Upon completion of the level:

  • 2,000 XP
  • Zobiris
  • 1 Incense

Special Research Noble Radiance – Step 3 of 6

TaskReward
Use an incense15 Pokéballs
Make 20 upgrades to PokémonOnix
Catch 15 different species of Pokémon3 Nanab Berries

Upon completion of the level:

  • 2,000 XP
  • Rocara
  • 1 Lucky Egg
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Special Research Noble Radiance – Step 4 of 6

TaskReward
Complete 5 field researches10 Pokéballs
Make 25 upgrades to Pokémon10 Great Balls
Catch 30 Pokémon10 Ultra Balls

Upon completion of the level:

  • 2,000 XP
  • Encounter with Diancie or 25 Diancie candies if you already have it
  • 2,000 Stardust

Special Research Noble Radiance – Step 5 of 6

TaskReward
Evolve a Pokémon1 Rare Candy
Make 15 upgrades to Fairy Pokémon1 Rare Candy
Make 15 upgrades to Rock Pokémon1 Rare Candy

Upon completion of the level:

  • 2,000 XP
  • 300 Mega Energy for Diancie
  • 3 Golden Razz Berries

Special Research Noble Radiance – Step 6 of 6

TaskReward
Already completed2,000 XP
Already completed2,000 Stardust
Already completed2,000 XP

Upon completion of the level:

  • 2,000 XP
  • 100 Mega Energy for Diancie
  • 25 Stickers

Do you need more Mega Energy? In the field researches, you have until Friday, May 3 at 11:59 PM to secure more Mega Energy for Diancie. You can also encounter Rocara in the field researches.

Now that May has begun, new dates are coming up. All events in Pokémon GO in May 2024 can be found here.

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Another one gone: WoW loses one of the best story writers

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The team from World of Warcraft has lost another important person. The story writer Christie Golden is no longer with Blizzard.

A few months ago, we reported that there had been some layoffs after Microsoft acquired Blizzard. It mainly affected members of the Overwatch team, but some developers of World of Warcraft are also affected.

We were not aware of the termination of a rather prominent person: Christie Golden. The story writer is also no longer with Blizzard.

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Who is Christie Golden? Most Blizzard fans probably know Christie Golden primarily for her novels. Over the past 25 years, she has written many stories for various Blizzard universes. Whether it was the book “Thrall” or the bestseller novel “Arthas” – Golden has shaped many of the important characters of Warcraft, giving them much more life than what is possible in an MMORPG like World of Warcraft.

She was not only bound to Blizzard but also wrote novels for other franchises, such as Star Wars, Halo, or Assassin’s Creed.

For the last six years, she was directly employed by Blizzard as part of the “Story & Franchise Development Team” until she was terminated in January.

Much of Thrall’s story is thanks to Christie Golden.

What did Golden do at Blizzard? During her time as a direct employee at Blizzard in the last six years, Golden was responsible for several things. She wrote the scripts for most in-game cinematics of Battle for Azeroth, as well as many of the interactions between Anduin and Sylvanas in Shadowlands. The short film “Afterlife: Maldraxxus” also largely originated from Golden’s pen.

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Why is this only coming to light now? Christie Golden faced several strokes of fate at the same time. Not only was she laid off from Blizzard on January 26, but the day after, her nephew also died of cancer. Golden has now explained on Twitter/X that she withdrew from the public for a while to reflect and go through “soul searching.”

Therefore, she only spoke about these events now, about three months later.

Even though not all of Golden’s stories were always well received by fans, she has greatly contributed to the fact that many of Warcraft’s popular characters are now so well developed.

You should farm something else “golden” – because you need 3 million gold in the new WoW expansion.

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Diablo 4 showed runewords before release, but they never came – we asked what happened to them

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In the interview about Season 4, MeinMMO editor Benedict Grothaus was able to ask the developers of Diablo 4 some questions – including ones that deviated slightly from the topic. There were exciting answers, particularly regarding a feature from Diablo 2 that many fans wish for.

What are runewords?

Are there runewords in Diablo 4? No, however, Blizzard showcased runewords for Diablo 4 at BlizzCon 2019. However, these have not made it into the game yet, at least not so far.

In preparation for Season 4, I was able to speak with lead seasons designer Deric Nuñez and lead game producer Timothy Ismay. Among other things, we discussed the question of what purpose white and blue items still fulfill with the new loot system in Season 4.

There has been a suspicion in the community for months that white items would eventually become important. Because these otherwise worthless weapons and armor were needed for runewords in Diablo 2.

You can find the answer here to what the season mechanics of Season 4 will actually be and what it means for all players. At BlizzCon, I already spoke with the executives about the future of Diablo 4:

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BlizzCon 2023: Diablo 4 leaders talk to us about the development and future of the game

“Back then, we were a fundamentally different game”

I pinned Tim Ismay down a bit on this question and asked several times. When asked about runewords in general, he said: “We loved runewords back in Diablo 2. It was such a cool gameplay system.”

If players want to see the system, they should provide that as feedback. People are reading it on Reddit, social media, in the game. They are always looking for new systems to bring in. But wait, weren’t they promised before the release?

There was a discussion about it a long, long time ago. I was there when we discussed it at BlizzCon. Ideas we had around itemization. Back then, we were a fundamentally different game.

Mythic items, for example, also do not exist. That was another thing. We have changed a lot since then.

It is a possibility. Runewords exist in the world of Sanctuary, but at the moment, we have built a different game.

Timothy Ismay in an interview with MeinMMO
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Ismay’s response sounded a bit like he wants to hear the feedback from the community to have a reason to bring runewords into the game. So if this is your wish: Give feedback!

Regarding white items in general, it seems you can safely tidy up your inventory. The developer made it clear to me: such items are transitional items and at the moment they remain that way. Something else may be a topic in the future, but not now.

You can read the full interview with Tim Ismay and Deric Nuñez here on MeinMMO. There you will also find answers to the most important questions about Season 4, the new mechanics, and some topics that have been on the community’s mind for a while.

The Diablo chief, Rod Fergusson, recently also gave an interview. It was about the general future of Diablo 4 and what the team could learn from the past: Diablo chief talks about the state of Diablo 4 – Says exactly what fans don’t want to hear

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