A new MMORPG successfully launched in 2024: This plans a big update

Schuhmann Schuhmann Reading time 2 minutes

Anyone who enjoys MMORPGs has had little to laugh about in recent years. Since Lost Ark in 2022, no major new MMORPG has launched in the West. Games like Throne and Liberty, Tarisland, or Ashes of Creation are still awaited: But a new MMORPG has successfully launched in 2024, Ravendawn. And they are now planning a new update.

What kind of game is Ravendawn?

  • Ravendawn is an open-world sandbox MMORPG that launched for PC on January 16. The game is available only on its own client, not on Steam.
  • The game launched significantly more successfully than expected. However, it seems that Ravendawn Online has run out of steam just a few months after the release. Players criticized a housing system that didn’t work (via reddit) – by March, the hype had virtually disappeared, as the data from Google Trends shows.
  • The developers are now planning to counteract this with a new update.
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Ravendawn combines the best of Stardew Valley and your favorite fantasy RPGs

Developers plan major update with many features:

This is the new update: Originally, a PvP update called Aether Rifts was planned. The update has now been expanded further and will introduce PvE elements alongside the new PvP systems (via ravendawn).

The new PvP systems are:

  • Guild Wars
  • Forts and Castles
  • Aether Rifts for 1v1 or 2v2 battles

For PvE, they are planning:

  • An improved target system
  • A revised aggro system that allows tanks to shine
  • Epic world bosses
  • And group-focused boss fights

The developers promise that the update will really be worth the wait. They are working hard to provide the community with a great experience.

In the coming weeks, they plan to release more teasers about the update every Tuesday until it is finally ready to launch.

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The secret third MMORPG market

Why isn’t there any news about the MMORPG? Here in the West, in the English-speaking world, the MMORPG Ravendawn Online plays only a minor role, partly because it lacks a release on Steam.

Ravendawn Online is also in the same tradition as the German MMORPG Tibia.

There is a separate MMORPG market for these games, so to speak, a third market alongside the West and Asia: These games focus on Brazil, Poland, and Venezuela. Therefore, the Ravendawn homepage is available in 3 languages: English, Portuguese, and Polish.

Ravendawn Online is indeed most represented in these 3 countries. It is an interesting phenomenon that Tibia and its successors have managed to establish themselves precisely in these countries: Rich Brazilian wants to buy the strongest character in the German MMORPG – owner has played it for 16 years, asking for €100,000

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Dread Delusion reminds you of your favorite RPGs from the 2000s, has already 92% before release, now coming to Steam

Linda Knabe Linda Knabe Reading time 2 minutes

A new role-playing game on Steam should particularly catch the attention of players who miss their favorite RPGs from the 2000s. Which game we mean, you will find out here.

What game are we talking about? Dread Delusion is a new RPG on Steam. Developed by the studio Lovely Hellspace, the game has been in Early Access since June 2022. However, the full release with version 1.0 is scheduled for May 14, 2024.

The game is inspired by Morrowind, and not only players who miss their old RPGs from the 2000s should take a look at Dread Delusion. Fans of The Elder Scrolls or Bloodborne are also expected to enjoy this new role-playing game.

In line with the release, a new trailer shows what you can expect in Dread Delusion:

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Dread Delusion verlässt den Early-Access auf Steam

What makes this game special? When watching the trailer, the first aspect that stands out, reminiscent of earlier RPGs, is the graphics. Of course, it doesn’t represent the latest and greatest or seem particularly exciting or overwhelming technically, but that was likely the developers’ goal.

Players shouldn’t be deterred by this graphics. Because Dread Delusion has impressed previous players mainly with its concept and unique atmosphere. And just when watching the trailer, one wonders what is happening in this world with a constantly red sky, a giant and ominous asteroid, and some really strange creatures.

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You explore this open world with your character, which you can customize to your own play style, in first-person perspective. In the trailer, you can see how you can defend against enemy attacks with spells. With a bit of alchemy, you should also be able to transform rusty swords into a powerful, masterfully forged sword.

During your journey, you must find your way through the flying continents of the land and can even travel around in your own airship.

Players want more of the game finally

What do the players say? Dread Delusion has already been in Early Access for two years and has received 92% positive ratings since then. As previously mentioned, players particularly praise the consistent atmosphere of the game.

“The worst thing about this game is that there is no more of it,” writes a user in their review on Steam. However, with the full release, that could certainly change. Another user describes the game as an absolute fever dream, but with a positive review, it’s probably meant only in the best sense.

Another user summarizes their experience with Dread Delusion with the following words: “It feels like playing a modernized PS1 game, with Elder Scrolls mechanics. It has a very unique style and a story set in a broken world with ancient horror and horrific magic.” This user likely gave their positive review for exactly those reasons. Another game worth checking out can be found here: Steam: Lost Legions comes from Germany and lets you experience one of the biggest defeats of the Roman Empire

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Goku’s granddaughter was never seen as a fighter in Dragon Ball – An artist changed that

Sophia Weiss Sophia Weiss Reading time 2 minutes

The family of Son-Goku is truly powerful and can deal a lot of damage. However, we have never seen little Pan as an adult fighter. One fan has changed that.

Who is Pan? Pan is the daughter of Son-Gohan and thus the granddaughter of Son-Goku and his wife Chichi. Her mother is Videl, the daughter of Mr. Satan. This means Pan has practically been born with the martial arts gene:

Thanks to Son-Gohan, she is a quarter Saiyan and could even transform into a Super Saiyan with enough training and experience. Through her grandmother Chichi, grandfather Mr. Satan, and mother Videl, she has also inherited great fighting potential from her human side.

Not to mention the many extremely powerful fighters she grows up around: Vegeta, Piccolo, or even Majin Buu.

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High Potential – This is what she might look like

How does the artist envision Pan? The Chilean artist salvamakoto depicted Pan as he imagines her as an adult woman in her prime as a fighter:

In the image, Pan is wearing a red-black fighter outfit and seems to be in front of an audience. Her facial expression resembles that of her mother, while she has Son-Gohan’s eye color.

Where has Pan officially appeared so far? In the Dragon Ball manga, she first appears at the end: As a 4-year-old girl, she shows up in the original manga version of Dragon Ball Z. Here, she faces her uncle Son-Goten and seems to win even.

At the end of the anime Dragon Ball GT, which is no longer considered canon, she visits a martial arts tournament as an approximately 110-year-old woman.

Most recently, Pan has had several appearances again in the official canon: In Dragon Ball Super, around the storyline based on the movie Battle of the Gods, Videl is pregnant, and Pan is mentioned for the first time. Later, baby Pan causes all sorts of mischief. She is an important part of the following adventures.

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So Pan has already had various appearances, but never as an adult woman and fighter. Although it is clear that she has huge potential, we have unfortunately never seen her in her best form.

What do you think? Could Pan become a really powerful fighter as a teenager and adult? Will she perhaps even become a Super Saiyan? Let us know in the comments. If you want to check out Dragon Ball again, we have the perfect guide for you to skip all the fillers: Dragon Ball: All episodes and fillers in the list – These episodes you can skip

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The actor of King Théoden has passed away – The 4 Hobbits bow and pay tribute

Christoph Waldboth Christoph Waldboth Reading time 2 minutes

On May 5, 2024, Bernard Hill passed away. The actor was seen as King Théoden in “The Lord of the Rings.” The four actors of the Hobbits remembered their old colleague on the same day.

Which actor is being talked about? Bernard Hill’s performances as King Théoden will remain unforgettable. The leader of Rohan appeared in parts two and three of Peter Jackson’s adaptation of the famous Tolkien epic “The Lord of the Rings.”

Other well-known works of the British actor include “Titanic,” “The Bounty,” and “Conspiracy of Women.”

Bernard Hill passed away on May 5, 2024, at the age of 79. However, he will be remembered by his fellow actors. Just a few hours after the news of his death became public, the actors of the four Hobbits paid tribute to the deceased.

In the second part of the trilogy, Hill was part of it for the first time – the film also features a secret appearance by the Elf Arwen. Here you can see the trailer.

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German trailer for The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers

“We have lost a member of our family”

What do the actors of the Hobbits say? At the Liverpool Comic Con on May 5, the four Hobbit actors appeared. Elijah Wood (Frodo), Sean Astin (Sam), Dominic Monaghan (Merry), and Billy Boyd (Pippin) wanted to take a moment just before the end of their panel to remember Bernard Hill.

They spoke about his death, and Sean Astin said at the microphone that the four wanted to take a moment to talk about Hill.

“We love him. He was fearless, funny, rough…” said Astin, and Elijah Wood added with a smile that Hill was also “irascible.”

Subsequently, Pippin actor Billy Boyd took the microphone, pointed at Dominic Monaghan, and said:

We watched the films, and I said to Dom: I believe no one spoke Tolkien’s words as well as Bernard. He broke my heart and soul. He was a wonderful man and will be very missed.

Here you can see the excerpt:

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Who else remembered Hill? The Hobbits also remembered their old friend on their social media channels. For example, Dominic Monaghan via Instagram.

Richard Armitage, who played Thorin Oakenshield in the “Hobbit” films, also posted a message on X. Numerous fans and lovers of Hill’s works joined in.

Although the actor had appeared in numerous very different films since 1976, he will likely be remembered most as King Théoden.

He was not the first member of the film family to pass away. Christopher Lee (Saruman), Ian Holm (Bilbo), and Alan Howard (the voice of Sauron) have also left this world for the immortal lands.

In memory of the late Ian Holm, dozens of players gathered in Lord of the Rings Online and recreated Bilbo’s last journey to Rivendell, among other things, or sang him a song: Players pay final tribute to one of their heroes in the MMORPG The Lord of the Rings

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“This quest drives me crazy”: Players love the worst task in Fallout 76

Christoph Waldboth Christoph Waldboth Reading time 2 minutes

A specific quest from Fallout 76 makes life difficult for players. However, it is anything but spectacular. On the contrary: it is closer to the real world than we would like.

Which quest is it? The main quest “Boot Camp Blues” is done for the Steel Brotherhood. What this faction is about has been explained in a separate article for you.

To join the Brotherhood as a full member, you first have to complete this quest. The goal is to pick up a military ID from the town hall, the Capitol Building in the city of Charleston. Sounds easy, right?

However, players are then faced with a real gauntlet of bureaucracy. You will be sent from A to B to C, and back to A in the best bureaucratic manner. How exactly this looks is summarized by MeinMMO author Benedict Grothaus in a column.

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The community loves and hates the quest equally

How is the quest received by the players? Thanks to the still ongoing hype around the entire Fallout series, numerous new players have come into contact with the quest again.

And just like Benedict noted in his column, players are as annoyed with the quest as they are captivated. While it can be frustrating and generate real hatred towards bureaucracy, on the other hand, that seems to have been the developers’ goal.

The quest was meant to be annoying – just like the bureaucracy in our real world. At the same time, it also provides laughs in its virtual version and remains memorable.

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On Reddit, user shinnith summarized his impression succinctly. He writes: ‘This DMV quest is really making me lose my mind.’

Some of the comments under the post also go in the same direction. However, they are not all negative. Many players recognize the good game design that underlies the quest:

  • “If you’re lucky, you do this at the same time as two other players and have to stand in line too,” writes user kn0ck0utm0se.
  • “If quests are measured by their ability to elicit an emotional response, this is one of the best quests in the game,” says GorkyParkSculpture.
  • “I loved this quest for how stupid it was,” says Pinambo.
  • “It works the way it’s supposed to,” writes miletharil.
  • “I complained about this quest in this forum years ago. I’m glad the tradition continues,” says Feeling_Glovely.

And how it continues. In fact, there are always new players who are confronted with the unusual quest. Some of them can laugh about it and recognize the typical humor of the Fallout series.

Others, however, get annoyed and prefer a wasteland without the bureaucratic hurdles of our real world. MeinMMO editor Benedict Grothaus would currently recommend Fallout 76 to newcomers.

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Attack on Titan: Finally we know why one of the most popular characters drinks so strangely

Jasmin Beverungen Jasmin Beverungen Reading time 2 minutes

The mangaka of Attack on Titan has released a new special chapter called “Bad Boy”. In volume 35, there is more information about the backstory of Levi Ackermann. In the manga volume, we also learn where Levi got one of his strangest habits from.

What habit is it? Levi Ackermann has a strange way of drinking tea. He holds the cup by the rim instead of the handle. In the manga and anime, it is never explained why the Titan Slayer drinks his tea this way. Since the mangaka is currently working on other projects, it is all the more delightful that he clarifies this peculiarity with what seems to be a final special volume.

The reason for this lies in his past, which we now learn more about in the new manga volume. He used to enjoy drinking tea with his mother. In all the poverty, she was his only support. Unfortunately, his mother passed away when Levi was still young.

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Throughout volume 35, he prepares tea for himself after the death of his mother Kuchel Ackermann. A cup falls to the floor because it breaks right at the handle. This is particularly sad because it is the tea set of his deceased mother. Levi then swears never to touch a cup by the handle again.

Here you can see the beginnings of Attack on Titan in the trailer:

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The trailer for the first season of Attack on Titan

Levi Ackermann had a sad childhood

What new things do we learn about Levi Ackermann? It is no wonder that the mangaka Hajime Isayama chose Levi’s backstory. After all, he is the most popular character in Japan (according to a survey translated in the reddit forum) and we learn very little about him.

The manga provides us with a bit more information:

  • Levi Ackermann grew up underground and was raised by Kenny Ackermann. Before joining the Titan Hunters, he was a criminal.
  • Every Ackermann awakens their powers when they are close to death and want to protect something important. This is also true for Levi: When he tries to reclaim his mother’s tea set from criminals, he is beaten so severely that his powers awaken and he kills the thieves.
  • Kenny Ackermann then leaves the boy. Levi fights his way through the underground until he joins the Survey Corps.
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In the special volume, Levi Ackermann tells the story of his colleague Gabi Braun, as we know from the fourth season of the anime. Gabi had mocked how Levi holds his teacup. But when she hears his backstory, she swears to hold her cup the same way from now on.

Unfortunately, no English version has been announced yet. The special chapter consists of a total of 18 pages. Whether there will be another special volume like this in the future has not been revealed by the mangaka. The current volume was released three years after the official end of Attack on Titan.

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Blizzard removes annoying crafting feature in Diablo 4: „Was exactly the waste of time that no one wants“

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Blizzard has planned some changes after the PTR for Season 4 of Diablo 4. This is thanks to player feedback. One of these changes: Masterworking can no longer fail. The community is responding extremely positively to this.

What is this feature?

This is what Blizzard is changing now: On the PTR, Masterworking had a chance to fail. This meant: You could use materials, and with some bad luck, they could all disappear without achieving the desired effect.

For most players, this would be quite annoying, as farming the materials is extremely time-consuming in the long run. In the large interview about Season 4, the developers revealed that this grind will constitute a large part of the gameplay loop in the endgame.

However, there are finally the official patch notes for Season 4. There is a point that specifically refers to this system:

  • There is no longer a chance of failure with Masterworking.

The change may seem small at first, but it brings great joy to the community. Because they feel heard and say: Finally, their time is respected again.

The developers have already summarized in a video what they learned from the PTR:

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“I want to see big numbers and great loot, not fail due to RNG”

In a thread on Reddit, hundreds of users participated in the discussion about the change. It was stated that the failure chance with Masterworking had been a major issue.

People want to have fun in Diablo and not waste their time. The original system was terrible: “That’s the kind of time-wasting, that crap that does not respect your time, that we beg to be removed.”

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However, the discussion goes a little further, as at least the expert Raxxanterax is said to have criticized the new change. For him, the game is now “easier,” which has led to great misunderstanding in the community.

Professional players might have all day to farm materials and try repeatedly to upgrade an item. The casual player does not have that time, and even if they do, they do not want to invest it. A similar discussion recently arose about big numbers and OP builds: Experts demand that the heroes in Diablo 4 be made weaker.

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LoL: The next patch removes a powerful rune – ‘One of the best changes of all time’

Niko Hernes Niko Hernes Reading time 2 minutes

In League of Legends, runes are one of the strongest pillars for the various champions and their builds. However, runes can also be too strong and define the meta. One of the strongest runes in LoL will be removed in the next patch.

With the next patch 14.10, Riot is removing two familiar runes. The first is Predator, a rather unremarkable rune, likely removed due to low popularity. It gets more interesting with Lethal Tempo.

  • With Lethal Tempo, you gain attack speed when you attack enemy champions
  • This is possible with up to 6 stacks
  • Once you reach 6 stacks, you gain additional attack range, and your attack speed has no limit until you lose the stacks

The rune is not only interesting for ADCs but also for melee champions like Master Yi, Yasuo, or Tryndamere. These champions can also utilize the attack speed, and especially the improved range is incredibly useful.

Looking at the statistics on U.GG, you can see that the rune is very successful on certain champions. In Emerald and higher, Kog’Maw has a very good win rate of 53.1%. Tryndamere also has a win rate of 51.23% with the rune. The next patch on 15.05.2024 will remove it. Many players from the community think that’s really good.

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One of the best changes ever

On Reddit, user HotButteryPopcorn- posted a thread titled: The Lethal Tempo removal is one of the best changes ever. In it, the user explains that he thinks this change is really good. The biggest argument is that this rune has removed many weaknesses from champions. Champions that were weak at the start of the game become stronger through the rune.

Fun is also a significant factor for the user, as according to him, it is simply not fun to play against many Lethal Tempo champions.

The thread is being actively discussed on Reddit. Some agree with the opinion but also believe that some champions will struggle due to the removal:

  • Jung05: I’m curious how it will be replaced. As a Master Yi abuser, I hope there are some viable alternatives.
  • Skeletoonz: Yes, that’s good, and I even support the removal of LT.
  • pandemicv97: I can’t judge this right now, as someone who plays a lot with marksmen, I have to wait and see what will happen in the current patch. It could fix some issues with Yone/Yasuo or other melee champs.

Draven is currently also a strong ADC and could become even stronger due to this change, as he primarily uses the rune Conqueror: This ADC is feared even more than usual since the latest patch – is one of the most banned champions

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How will the meta change? This cannot be said right now. Many of the strong and popular ADCs successfully use this rune. Therefore, the bot lane will particularly be affected by this change. At the same time, changes to the bot lane can also be relevant for other lanes. If AP is played again in the bot lane, then more AD is needed elsewhere.

The melee champions in the other lanes will still have good options with Conqueror or Press the Attack. These melee champions are especially disliked in lower ranks. However, many LoL players would also like to return to lower ranks: LoL players miss their times in lower ranks: “I regret getting better”

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Pokémon GO: Spotlight Hour today features Nockchan, Hitmonlee, and a Sending Bonus

Paul Kutzner Paul Kutzner Reading time 2 minutes

In Pokémon GO, the Spotlight Hour is taking place again today. This time, Nockchan, Kicklee, and a sending bonus are waiting for you.

What kind of event is this? The Spotlight Hour is an event that takes place every Tuesday. In this event, there is one or more Pokémon that are in the spotlight and can be found almost everywhere during the duration of the event.

In addition to the Pokémon that are in focus, there is also a bonus during the 60 minutes of the event that you can benefit from.

Today, Nockchan and Kicklee, the two fighting Pokémon from Generation 1, will be featured in the Spotlight Hour. Neither of the two Pokémon has an evolution.

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When does the Spotlight Hour start? As usual, the Spotlight Hour starts at 6:00 PM and will run until 7:00 PM.

What bonuses are active? Today, there will be a bonus for sending Pokémon during the Spotlight Hour. If you send Pokémon to the Professor during the event, you will receive double the amount of candies for it.

Can you catch Shiny Nockchan and Kicklee? Yes. If you’re lucky, you may also encounter the Shiny variants of both Pokémon today.

Is the Spotlight Hour worth it? Neither Nockchan nor Kicklee are particularly strong attackers. They are neither suitable for use in the Battle Leagues nor are they among the best attackers in Pokémon GO.

If you’re after Shiny Pokémon, this event could be an opportunity for you. Although the chances of finding Shiny variants are not increased during the event, the large number of spawns gives you better chances of encountering a Shiny specimen.

If you have accumulated some Pokémon in your Pokémon box that you want to send to the Professor, the Spotlight Hour is ideal. With the candy bonus for sending, you will receive not just 1, but 2 candies per Pokémon.

This is especially easy if you have marked the Pokémon with a tag beforehand.

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Are you interested in the Spotlight Hour? If so, what interests you most about it? Is it the Pokémon or the bonus? Feel free to share your opinion in the comments. If you want to know which events are coming up next, take a look at our overview of the events in May 2024 in Pokémon GO.

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Fans of The Secret World want more, fund Kickstarter after just three hours

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Currently, a Kickstarter campaign is underway based on the license of Funcom’s The Secret World. The role-playing experts at Star Anvil want to release a tabletop adventure that builds on the popular MMORPG and continues the events there.

What is the status of the Kickstarter campaign? After just three hours, the minimum goal of 9,289 euros was reached. Currently (May 6, 2024, 12:01 PM), the tabletop RPG for The Secret World has 415 backers and more than 25,000 euros, and the campaign still has 19 days to go (via Kickstarter).

The campaign is backed by Star Anvil Studios, founded in 2017, which was already able to finance the core book for “The Secret World” RPG in 2022. At that time, they had set a minimum goal of 40,000 US dollars and raised an impressive 154,633 US dollars (via Kickstarter).

The trailer for The Secret World already shows the particularly dark and somewhat twisted world:

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What can I expect if I support? While the core book from 2022 was based on the rules of the fifth edition of Dungeons & Dragons, the new version is intended to use the universal system of Savage Worlds, which will affect the player experience and the lore.

According to the responsible parties at Star Anvil Studios, both adventures stand alone. Special backer rewards like the art book or the audio drama were already available in the previous campaign.

The new role-playing adventure for Savage Worlds is set to be 220 pages long and consist of eight chapters. With this adaptation, the operators want to build on the foundation of the Funcom MMORPG The Secret World and continue the events there. Joshua Doestch, who worked as an author on the online role-playing game, is assisting in this.

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One of the best quests in the MMORPG genre

What was so great about The Secret World? The MMORPG by Funcom was released in July 2012 and, like many in the genre, faced various launch difficulties. Due to the exciting setting that mixes modernity with cosmic horror in the style of Lovecraft and secret societies like the Illuminati, along with strong presentation, many players stayed engaged.

They were rewarded with some of the best quests in the MMORPG genre. In addition to the usual combat tasks, there were also many challenging but well-designed and fun puzzles. Or exciting sabotage missions where one had to avoid traps and outsmart defenses. You can find out more in this special: The Secret World: The best single-player MMO that you have never played

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Gray Zone Warfare: Price and Editions – All Information

Dariusz Müller Dariusz Müller Reading time 2 minutes

A new extraction shooter called Gray Zone Warfare has been released on Steam. On MeinMMO, you can find out what is known about the price and editions.

The extraction shooter Gray Zone Warfare invited various content creators to a pre-test in April 2024 and simultaneously showed gameplay on Twitch and YouTube. Many viewers were convinced by the realistic gameplay and the beautiful graphics.

Meanwhile, the shooter has been released in early access on Steam. Here you will find an overview of the different editions.

Here you can see a gameplay trailer for Gray Zone Warfare:

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New gameplay trailer for “Gray Zone Warfare”

Gray Zone Warfare Price and Editions – This is what the shooter costs

Gray Zone Warfare will be released in a total of four different editions. The individual editions come at different prices and with varying content. The standard edition will cost €34.99 and will not offer any additional content besides the base game and standard equipment.

Standard Edition – €35.99

  • Locker size: 10×25
  • Secure box: 2×2
  • Standard equipment
  • In-game currency: $10,000
  • No extras

Tactical Edition – €57.99

  • Locker size: 10×35
  • Secure box: 2×2
  • Standard equipment
  • Tactical equipment
  • In-game currency: $15,000
  • No extras

Elite Edition – €79.99

  • Locker size: 10×45
  • Secure box: 3×2
  • Standard equipment
  • Tactical equipment
  • Elite equipment
  • In-game currency: $20,000
  • No extras

Supporter Edition – €99.99

  • Locker size: 10×60
  • Secure box: 3×3
  • Standard equipment
  • Tactical equipment
  • Elite equipment
  • Supporter equipment
  • In-game currency: $25,000
  • Extras: GZW T-shirt and gloves (in-game), special name color for supporters, exclusive supporter badge

Currently, the larger editions on Steam are only available through upgrade. This means you must first purchase the standard edition before you can acquire one of the more expensive editions with an additional cost.

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Gray Zone Warfare Gameplay – What makes the shooter special

What distinguishes Gray Zone Warfare? Gray Zone Warfare is an extraction shooter with a focus on realistic gameplay. This is reflected in the graphic style, the weapon models and their recoil, the movement sequences, and the injuries.

You roam in squads of up to 4 players through the tropical landscape of the Laos-inspired Lamang and complete various missions. During these missions, you may encounter enemy NPCs and players.

If you die during a raid, you lose your carried equipment. Unlike other extraction shooters, however, the equipment is not automatically lost, and you can leave your base again and – if it hasn’t been stolen – pick up your own equipment again. Therefore, the raids have no time limit.

Gray Zone Warfare is considered by MeinMMO editor Dariusz to be one of the most interesting shooters that will be released in 2024: The 10 most promising shooters that will be released in 2024

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Hades 2, the most wished game on Steam, suddenly has a release, directly with over 15,000 players

Benedikt Schlotmann Benedikt Schlotmann Reading time 2 minutes

Hades 2 by Supergiant Games is one of the most anticipated games on Steam. It has been surprisingly released in Early Access and has already attracted thousands of players. The numbers are likely to continue to rise.

What kind of game is this? Hades 2 is, surprise, the sequel to Hades 1. In part 2, you fight as Melinoe, the immortal princess of the underworld, through the titular underworld, defeating monsters and upgrading your heroine. Hades 2 was among the most anticipated games on Steam alongside Manor Lords and Hollow Knight: Silksong to be among the most desired games on Steam.

On May 6, 2024, the game was surprisingly released in Early Access. All information about the game, its price, and what you can already play can be found in our article.

Hades 2 has launched, costs around 30 Euros, and is available in Early Access

How much does Hades 2 cost? The game launches in Early Access and costs 28.99 Euros initially. There is no launch discount. Therefore, you do not need to hurry to buy it if you were hoping for a launch discount.

However, Supergiant Games has already revealed that they might raise the “selling price at a later time” when there are more contents available.

Currently (as of May 6, 2024, 8:00 PM), around 17,000 players are playing Hades 2 on Steam. There are currently fewer than 100 reviews. If you value the opinion of other players, you should also wait a bit longer.

If you haven’t played the predecessor: Hades 1 is available on sale until May 13, 2024, for around 9 Euros. If the nearly 30 Euros are deterring you, you could also start much cheaper with the predecessor.

What is included in Early Access? The developers state that Hades 2 in Early Access already offers more content than the predecessor. For around 30 Euros, you are sure to get a lot. The developers write themselves on Steam:

Currently, the Early Access of Hades II already features more regions, enemies, and English-voiced characters than the first Hades. However, the game is still under development – this means that some key regions, characters, enemies, story events, and systems are not yet included.

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If you want to read something about the gameplay of Hades 2: MeinMMO editor Dariusz was able to play during the last playtest of Hades 2 and was convinced of the hype game on Steam after only the second run thanks to a new skill. You can read the full report directly on MeinMMO: Hades 2 only needed 2 runs to convince me because a skill fits perfectly with my playstyle

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In a documentary, they were best friends: 3 months later, Mowky says how terrible Anni The Duck really is

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The former friendship between Mowky and Anni The Duck is at the center of a major discussion. After still finding kind words for her in an ARD documentary, Mowky now breaks her silence and speaks about her experiences.

This is what Mowky said about Anni in the documentary: In February 2024, the two former best friends were still seen together in an ARD documentary. There, Mowky still spoke positively about her then-friend and even said, you can grow with her.

Just three months later, the streamer breaks her silence and now reports that she suffered greatly from the friendship.

One should keep in mind that the shooting days likely took place well before the documentary was released. Therefore, it is possible that her attitude towards Anni The Duck has changed in the meantime. In her latest Twitch stream, she talks about her experiences, anyway.

The streamer Reved also comments on Anni The Duck:

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Reved explains on Twitch how much she suffered in the relationship with Anni The Duck

You idolize someone you don’t know

This is Mowky’s view today: In her Twitch stream, Mowky breaks her silence: She reports that she is annoyed at having to maintain peace with Anni The Duck. She has repeatedly been asked in her stream about Anni and whether and when the two would be seen together again.

She further reports that she suffered under the friendship for five years and was manipulated and instrumentalized. Furthermore, she says that the viewers do not know what kind of person they are idolizing. Anni is also the reason why the streamer Reved has not streamed for so long.

The clip goes viral on TikTok shortly thereafter. You can watch the complete excerpt here:

@clipperinooo what does anni have to do with tonis streaming break? #livestream #annitheduck #reved #annireved #twitchdeutschland #mowky #anni #beef #drama #clips #leak #fyp #foryou ♬ original sound – clipperino

A day after her stream, Mowky issues a detailed statement on X. In it, she specifically addresses that her past with Anni also has health consequences: She reports suffering from a nerve disease, chronic tension pain, and a number of other issues.

She reiterates that she does not want to incite hate against the streamer AnniTheDuck, but simply wants to find her own peace with the situation.

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What’s next in the future? As of now, on May 6 at 2 PM, Anni The Duck has not yet commented on the accusations. Whether and when she will comment on the allegations remains unclear for now.

In the meantime, however, other streamers have already commented on the incident. On the same day, the ex-girlfriend of Anni The Duck, Reved, spoke on the topic and shared her experiences. You can read here why she suffered in the relationship: Reved explains on Twitch how much she suffered in the relationship with Anni The Duck

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Pokémon GO: The latest update is really poorly received – Only 10% of you like it

Paul Kutzner Paul Kutzner Reading time 2 minutes

The avatar update in Pokémon GO was received very poorly by the community. We asked you for your opinion and you voted actively.

What kind of update is this? Recently, a major update with 4 new features was announced for Pokémon GO. These features were divided into various segments, most of which have already made their way into the game.

One feature that renewed the appearance of avatars and the editor for them was received very poorly by large parts of the community. It was even labeled as the worst update in the history of updates.

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Pokémon GO: It’s time to #RediscoverGO!

More than 80% of you want the old avatar back

What was the purpose of the survey? In the survey, we wanted to know your opinion on the avatar update. As of April 6, 2024, at 12:40, 2,546 trainers had voted. The results are as follows:

  • I want my old avatar back with 2,124 votes, which corresponds to about 83%
  • I don’t care about the avatar with 213 votes, which corresponds to about 8%
  • I think it’s generally good with 162 votes, which corresponds to about 6%
  • I think it’s great with 47 votes, which corresponds to about 2%

The vast majority of you, about 83%, want the old avatar back. Your opinion aligns quite closely with the reaction to the update that can be found on social media. While about 8% of you like the update or think it’s great, 8% are not interested in the avatar at all.

Some trainers also took the time to leave their thoughts in the comments. They wrote the following:

  • I’m more of a player who doesn’t care about the avatar as long as it looks somewhat decent – and my bar is really low. But what is being delivered here is utterly crap, writes user Ach Nee on MeinMMO
  • Sorry, but what was Niantic thinking? There are so many great programs for avatar design. Not just one criterion is bad, no, all of them are, says user 37124DTM on MeinMMO
  • I spent 1-2 minutes experimenting with it and have to say, if anyone wants to create an even uglier avatar with this, they must have every reason to be completely satisfied with the update, writes user Walez on MeinMMO
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It remains to be seen whether Niantic will take the feedback from the trainers to heart and make changes to the new avatar system. So far, it seems to cause good mood for very few.

The update was received so poorly in parts of the community that compensations for clothing items were demanded.

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Clueless user finds gaming PC for 740 euros, could save almost 200 euros – Asks others: “Would that be a good purchase?”

Martin Vollert Martin Vollert Reading time 2 minutes

A user finds a gaming PC in the supermarket with Intel i5-13400F and Nvidia RTX 4060 for the equivalent of 740 euros. As he has never owned a computer before, he asks the community whether it is a good deal.

PC bargain hunters repeatedly find that good deals are not exclusively available online. Retailers regularly offer systems at significant discounts to clear their stock and make room for new items.

As our colleagues from 3djuegos.com reported, a Reddit user noticed a gaming PC as a display unit, which is equipped with a Nvidia RTX 4060 for 740 euros. As he is unaware in this area, he asked the Reddit community for advice.

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Manufacturer shows sleek case, gamers are thrilled: “Great design! Goes directly onto my wishlist”

740 Euro gaming PC costs more online than in the supermarket

What kind of PC is this? In a local supermarket, the Reddit user Fragrant_Jaguar2440 found a discounted offer for a gaming PC. A sign with a price reduced by nearly 200 euros and an overview of the installed components piqued the user’s interest.

  • Processor: Intel i5-13400F
  • Graphics card: GeForce RTX 4060, 8 GB
  • Memory: 32 GB DDR5
  • Mainboard: ASRock B760M-C
  • Power supply: 600 Watts
  • Storage: 2 TB SSD
  • Accessories: Mouse and keyboard

The unaware user was not immediately clear whether a price of 740 euros really represented a good deal. As he had never owned a computer before, he decided to ask the Reddit community for advice in order to avoid typical beginner mistakes.

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How much money does he save with this purchase? He shared his find with the community on Reddit and asked whether he should buy the gaming PC for the mentioned amount. In the online shop of the retailer, the computer was still listed at the time for approximately 930 euros.

Is that a good purchase? I have a little idea of the technical specifications, but I am unsure about the price. I would use the PC for schoolwork and games like Minecraft.

Fragrant_Jaguar2440 on Reddit

The user Gamebird8 calculated what the components would cost individually. In his assembly, the price amounts to 915 to 1,100 euros. Added to that is the effort of assembling the system himself and properly wiring it, so that there is no chaos in the computer.

The i5-134000 and the RTX 4060 alone cost about 460 euros, 2 TB SSD about 90 euros, 32 GB RAM another 90 – 180 euros, keyboard and mouse 45 – 90 euros. Not to mention the motherboard, the operating system, and a case, which together would cost another 230 to 280 euros.

This assembly certainly costs more than 900 euros if you build it all yourself.

Gamebird8 on Reddit

Due to the savings of around 200 euros and the elimination of personal work for assembly, others also advised the clueless user to buy this good value for money offer.

  • GABE_EDD encouraged the purchase by stating: “Very solid for 740 euros, take it.”
  • Amir3292 found “That’s a steal.”
  • Jawaidan said about the gaming PC: “Great deal.”

Sometimes you just have to be lucky to save a lot of money when buying a gaming PC or individual hardware components. A frugal student was very patient and invested a lot of time to get a Nvidia RTX 4080 at a very good price: Gamer waits for months for the perfect offer, is rewarded: ‘I got an RTX 4080 for 700 euros!’

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Expert on MMORPG explains why he refused a lot of money from Blizzard, does not promote WoW

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The streamer Josh Strife Hayes is considered an MMORPG expert on YouTube. In a stream, he explains that Blizzard offered him a lot of money to promote the new expansion for World of Warcraft, The War Within, and why he declined.

What was the deal about?

  • Josh Strife Hayes does not go into the exact circumstances of the deal, but it was apparently a lucrative advertising deal for the WoW expansion “The War Within”.
  • According to Hayes, the deal would have been advantageous for him, as there were “a lot of zeros on the contract,” and he would have also met some people:

“I would have met people, and I’m sure they would have offered a truckload of money. The number of zeros on the contract was pretty impressive. But I just said: I don’t think my audience wants that.”

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YouTuber prioritizes his content over personal luxury

Why did he decline? The YouTuber explains that he simply doesn’t need a lot of money. If he had wanted, he could have bought himself a Lamborghini or decorated his bathroom with gold two or three years ago.

He is not interested in that: It is important to him that he creates timeless good content and stands for his principles. A deal that would require him to retract previously made statements does not suit him.

Strife Hayes says he has always positioned himself against what modern MMORPGs stand for, so he can’t make a deal with Blizzard now.

Does he reject sponsorships in general? No, he says he has done advertising for products he can stand behind in the past, such as for Guild Wars 2.

And currently, he has a deal with GOG, which provides him with CD keys, and he says that he has keys from them. He values such deals, completely without a contract, as “Gentlemen’s Agreements,” from which both sides benefit.

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Even Josh Strife Hayes has his price, it’s just very high

Would he advertise for WoW? Yes, he would. At around 10 million USD, he would weaken, he says.

Because then it would be about money that not only secures his livelihood but that of his family for 4 to 5 generations. Although he does not plan to have children, it still matters.

With the money, he could also do something good:

Ultimately, it’s a question: Profit or integrity. For what sum would I sell my integrity?

Strife Hayes says he does not condemn anyone who takes money to pay their bills. But for him, it was never the goal to earn as much money as quickly as possible.

He comes from humble beginnings. His parents fought their way up from the working class to the middle class in the UK. They had a car and a little house with a mortgage. He is doing well. And at the moment, he is saying “No” to many things because he is focused on developing the best content.

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What bothers him about WoW? If you follow Josh Strife Hayes for a while, it’s probably the payment model. Here, Blizzard takes everything: full price for expansions, subscription model, and also a cash shop. Blizzard also charges for each service separately.

Hayes probably has difficulties standing behind such a monetized product with his face and name.

It could also be that as an MMORPG expert, he dislikes going into the mainstream and promoting the big players instead of an indie gem.

In September 2023, Blizzard received a rejection from Hayes when they wanted him to promote Hearthstone.

When asked how much advertising would cost him, Hayes replied Nothing. He would gladly promote Hearthstone for free. However, the condition would be that they create a good game.

Instead of giving him money to praise Hearthstone, they should invest the money into the game and improve it. An MMORPG that Hayes actually promoted is inspired by WoW: New MMORPG wants to bring back the golden age with WoW – It could actually become something

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ARK: Survival Ascended officially brings one of the best mods into the game, had over 900,000 subscribers on Steam for its predecessor

Dariusz Müller Dariusz Müller Reading time 2 minutes

ARK: Survival Evolved has been one of the most popular survival games on Steam for years and has received numerous mods from the community that greatly expand and enhance the gameplay. In October 2023, a revised version of the survival hit using Unreal Engine 5 was released, and some mods will also be published for the new game. Some mods will also be officially incorporated into the base game by Studio Wildcard, including one of the most popular dino mods.

Which mod is it about? Studio Wildcard has announced that some creatures from the “ARK Additions” mod will be officially added to the UE5 remake “ARK Survival Ascended”. The carnivorous dinosaur Ceratosaurus, which can run particularly fast, will be the first to be added. It is expected to be released in mid-May.

ARK Additions comes from Steam user “garuga123” and is regarded as one of the best and most popular mods for ARK: Survival Evolved. The mod has over 970,000 subscribers on Steam and boasts over 18,000 reviews with a rating of 5 out of 5 stars.

What does the subscriber count of a mod mean? The number of subscribers roughly indicates how many players have downloaded the mod, as you must first subscribe to a mod in the Steam Workshop to add it to your game before you can download it. You can read more about downloading mods from our colleagues at GameStar.

According to Studio Wildcard, the Ceratosaurus is just the beginning, and more creatures from “ARK Additions” are intended to be officially incorporated into the base game later. However, it is not yet known which creatures these will be and when exactly they will arrive.

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ARK: Survival Ascended is revealed for the first time in the trailer

ARK Additions enhances the game with a variety of new creatures

What does the mod include? ARK Additions is a mod that adds new creatures to the game. However, the mod really only includes creatures and no building systems or QoL improvements.

In ARK: Survival Evolved, ARK Addition consists of two separately downloadable mods: the “ARK Additions: Collection,” which represents a collection of various creatures, and “ARK Additions: Domination Rex,” which allows you to download only the so-called Domination Rex.

The Domination Rex is based on the fictional Indominus Rex, known from the movie “Jurassic World,” and represents a genetic mix of various creatures, including a Tyrannosaurus rex and a Velociraptor.

The ARK Additions: Collection includes creatures like Brachiosaurus, which is a herbivorous dino with a long neck. There is also a type of giant crocodile called Deinosuchus and another prehistoric turtle named Archelon.

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Mods have been an important topic in the history of ARK. They have been improving and expanding the game for years. Particularly popular mods are repeatedly incorporated officially into the game, including maps from German modders.

In ARK: Survival Ascended, console players can finally use mods and customize their gaming experience as they wish. This was only possible on PC in the predecessor ARK: Survival Evolved.

MeinMMO editor Dariusz Müller speculated months before the release of ARK: Survival Ascended that ARK: Survival Ascended could improve gameplay for PS5 players, as they can now use mods like ARK Additions: ARK: Survival Ascended will massively improve gameplay on PS5 because console players will finally get mods.

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Absurd build in Baldur’s Gate 3 is probably the best tank in the game, it shouldn’t really work

Benedict Grothaus Benedict Grothaus Reading time 3 minutes

You can play Baldur’s Gate 3 more or less however you want. Only some things just don’t work – like spellcasting barbarians. The rules prohibit it. Actually. Because a player has now created a really strong tank build with exactly this combination.

What kind of build is that?

Why is that supposed to not work? Barbarians have the ability to enter a rage as a special class action. Depending on the subclass, you then have special traits, take less damage or deal more damage.

However, the rage has another effect: You cannot cast spells anymore and lose any concentration on existing spells. Even the “Wild Magic” subclass only allows for a burst of magic but cannot cast spells while raging.

However, in a YouTube video (from minute 2:05), the YouTuber RageGamingVideos explains how exactly barbarians can be crossed with sorcerers and wizards, thus becoming an extremely strong tank. Something that sounds completely contradictory but works excellently.

If you want to try out the build without starting a new character, you can simply reskill with Lazarus’ help:

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Baldur’s Gate 3: Reset Character and Choose New Class

Barbarian-Sorcerer-Tank – How the build works

This is how you build the build: The build only works because you use spells that strengthen you – without requiring concentration. The combination of classes allows you to pump yourself up before a rage – or even before a fight – so that you can withstand any attack in battle.

First of all, you need to build your character correctly:

  • Build the character with a focus on strength and constitution.
  • Put 3 levels into Barbarian and choose the Wildheart subclass. Bearheart is ideal here for even more survivability.
  • At level 4, take Sorcerer as your second class. Sorcerers choose their subclass right at the beginning, so you can directly become a Dragonblood Sorcerer. Choose White Dragon as your bloodline. This gives you Armor of Agathys as a spell.
  • Increase Barbarian to level 5 and choose Guardian as a feat. Guardian is one of the best feats for tanks.
  • Then spend the last 6 levels in the Wizard class and specialize in Abjuration. This grants you a steadily increasing barrier that absorbs damage when casting spells.

The idea is that you build up your shield with spells and increase your armor class. Through “Guardian,” you make enemies attack you – which they otherwise wouldn’t do because they simply couldn’t hit you.

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These are the spells you need: The most important spell is Armor of Agathys. It doesn’t require concentration, meaning: You can cast the spell and keep the bonuses even while raging. All other spells are up to personal preference.

Especially spells that strengthen you without requiring concentration or are useful in specific situations should be included – for example:

  • Counterspell
  • False Life
  • Find Familiar
  • Long Strider
  • Shield
  • Fog Cloud
  • Fire Shield

You can also pack other spells that use concentration. Your rage uses are highly limited, so you’ll probably have to fight some battles without rage. This is where your spells come in handy – if you still have spell slots available.

As an Abjuration Wizard, you gain the ability to reduce damage that other characters in the group would take as a reaction. So you not only reduce the damage to yourself but also protect allies who are further away. With this, you have the optimal tank, who also dishes out damage really well. And as a tip: You don’t actually need a healer in the group

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That’s why Chewbacca often tilts his head to the side in the ‘Star Wars’ movies

Marie Friske Marie Friske Reading time 2 minutes

You often see in the Star Wars films how Chewbacca tilts his head to the side. This habit of the character originates from the actor Peter Mayhew.

Chewbacca, also known as Chewie, is the famous Wookiee who made his film debut in Star Wars: Episode IV: A New Hope. As a loyal companion and co-pilot of the Millennium Falcon, he stands by Han Solo.

In five Star Wars films, the character was played by Peter Mayhew until he passed away from a heart attack in 2019. Subsequently, Joonas Suotamo took over the role of Chewbacca in the newer Star Wars productions.

However, a certain habit of the original actor has since become an integral part of the well-known film character Chewbacca.

Here you can see a trailer for Star Wars: Episode IV: A New Hope:

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Star Wars Episode IV – Trailer for the download version

What particular trait are we talking about? When you watch the Star Wars films, you often see Chewbacca tilting his head to the side.

Often, this signals that the Wookiee understands what has been said, for example in communication with Han Solo.

This movement stemmed from Peter Mayhew having difficulties on set due to his height. The actor often had to tilt his head under obstacles like door frames to avoid bumping into them. The various sets commissioned by George Lucas were usually simply too low for tall individuals like him.

What was originally a movement that came from the actor’s working life was simply integrated into the character of his figure.

More about Star Wars can be found here with our colleagues at Moviepilot: Star Wars: Episode I initiated the biggest cinema revolution of the 21st century in just 60 seconds

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Charlie Hunnam (Rebel Moon, Sons of Anarchy) almost snagged the role of Darth Vader. However, as he recounted in an interview, his nervousness ruined the opportunity and led to an awkward conversation. You can read more about that here at MeinMMO: Star Wars: Charlie Hunnam recounted how he almost became Anakin Skywalker – “It was a very awkward meeting”

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„I never feel alone“ – player tells how Destiny 2 always helps him when he feels down

Cedric Holmeier Cedric Holmeier Reading time 2 minutes

The world of Destiny 2 is so vast that one can occasionally be alone. But just when a player is having a tough time, someone happens to come along and saves the day.

Who is it about? On Reddit, the Destiny 2 player Lumi_Quest shared his story. The player explained that he always logs in after a difficult day in Destiny 2. There, he always looks for the friendly Harpy on the moon Europa. However, it only spawns during a snowstorm in the Asterion Abyss and not guaranteed.

The Harpy makes cute noises and he simply likes them. But since it always takes a while to spot the Harpy, he often just sits around and looks at the landscape, which he finds beautiful and relaxing. However, this time, he would not be alone.

In this video, you can see the latest enemies from Destiny 2:

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Destiny 2 shows the new enemies “the Grievous” in the video

A player saves the day for him

Who showed up? While Lumi_Quest was sitting there waiting for his Harpy, another player came by out of nowhere. At first, he was somewhat suspicious of what a lonely player was doing lying on the ground in the landscape. But after a brief glance, he sat down next to Lumi_Quest.

The two sat together for a short while before Lumi-Quest was kicked for inactivity. Neither of them spoke to each other, nor could the user send a friend request. When he logged back in, the other player was already gone. Nevertheless, this encounter saved his day:

On Reddit, he wrote: “I hope he knows that it meant something sweet to me, lol. The lone hunters still support each other!!” According to him, the Destiny 2 community can be so sweet that he doesn’t feel alone.

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What does the community say about this? Other users on Reddit are touched by the hunter’s story. They also share their own beautiful experiences in the game.

godoflemmings shares his beautiful moment on Reddit: “I love moments like this. I leveled up my rank half an hour ago, and before I could move, three people ran up and started cheering.”

streetvoyager writes on Reddit: “I’ve never seen a community that is both so good and so bad at the same time. The highs are high, but damn, I’ve experienced some lows.”

BattedBook5 recounts from Destiny 1 on Reddit: “I feel like this happened much more often in D1. When I sat on the grass of the tower in Destiny 1, other guardians would come and sit with me after a few minutes.”

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  1. Reddit