Activision Blizzard has lost a lawsuit that has occupied them since 2015. The tech incubator Acceleration Bay convinced a US jury that the gaming studio has violated two patents from the company. This concerns World of Warcraft (WoW) and Call of Duty (CoD): Black Ops II, as well as Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare.
What is the patent in question? The company Acceleration Bay filed a lawsuit against Activision Blizzard in 2015: Acceleration Bay had acquired two patents from Boeing. These pertain to communication technology that allows sharing information between computers simultaneously. So, they are patents for network and transmission technology.
Activision Blizzard is alleged to have violated copyright when they used the patented technology in 3 of their games.
Therefore, the plaintiffs demanded “reasonable compensation for Activision Blizzard’s patent infringement.”
This was Activision Blizzard’s position: They stated that their technology works differently from the plaintiff’s patents and therefore does not infringe on the plaintiff’s copyright.
Additionally, they argued that damages should be capped at a maximum of $300,000.
WoW is still a relevant game in 2024, the lawsuit is from 2015:
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This is what the jury decided: The jury ruled in favor of the plaintiff on Friday:
For copyright violations in World of Warcraft, Activision Blizzard must pay $18 million.
For copyright violations in Call of Duty, a total of $5.4 million is due.
Activision Blizzard to file an appeal
This is what Activision Blizzard says: They issued a statement saying they are disappointed but believe they have a good basis for an appeal. They have never used patented technology in their games.
This is what the plaintiffs say: They said in their statement that they are “thrilled” about the decision.
The lawyer added that the team is excited to have finally been in court after 9 years.
As Gamesindustry.biz reports, Activision Blizzard is not the only company Acceleration Bay is currently suing. They have pending lawsuits against EA, Take-Two, and Amazon Web Services. All these cases were opened in the last 5 years.
You purchased a game on Steam but want to return it? We provide you with a simple guide on how to get your money back or receive Steam credit. Additionally, you will find out here what requirements you need to meet for the return, the return duration, and what you can do if you encounter problems.
This article first appeared in November 2022. We have checked the accuracy of the information and added details on what to do if you do not meet all the requirements for returning the game. (As of May 8, 2024)
How to return a game on Steam
How do I return a game on Steam? If you decide that you no longer want a game, you can return it. You should proceed as follows:
Step 1: Open Steam and click on “Help” at the top right of the homepage, then select “Steam Support”
Step 2: You will now see your most recent products along with a tab labeled “Games, Software, etc.” If the game you want to return is listed under “New Products,” select it. If it is not under “New Products,” click on “Games, Software, etc.”
Step 3: You can then enter the name of the game in the search bar and click on the corresponding title
Step 4: You will receive options regarding the issues you have with the title; select the appropriate problem (for example: “It’s not what I expected”)
Step 5: Click on “I want to request a refund”
Step 6: Choose whether you want the refund as Steam credit or through the payment method of the purchase
Optional Step 7: You can specify the reason for your return by clicking on a response under “Reason” or by writing your own text under “My issue is not listed”
Step 8: Click on “Submit Request”
Here in the gallery, we have provided you with some screenshots to assist you:
Step 1Step 3Step 5
Subsequently, the Steam Support will process the request, and you will be notified via email once it has been declined or accepted.
Within a week after the approval of the request, you will receive the full refund.
If the gaming platform is unable to refund the money through the original payment method for any reason, you will receive it as Steam credit. This happens, for example, if the selected payment method at the time of purchase does not support a refund.
Alternatively, you can also go directly to “Support” and then “Purchases” in Step 1. There you select the game title and can choose a refund. The rest will work as described from Step 4 onwards.
If you are always looking for new games, here you can find inexpensive titles that cost less than 5 euros on Steam:
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Things to Consider When Returning – Requirements, Duration, and Issues
What is the duration of the return period? From the day of purchase of a game, you can return the title within 2 weeks.
Important: To be able to return the game, you should not have played it for more than 2 hours.
Which games can I return on Steam? You can return almost any game on the platform. The reason does not matter: whether you accidentally purchased the game or do not like the game.
However, it is important that you return the game within the specified return period and have not exceeded a certain playtime.
For additional content, it is stated that these can be returned “provided the main game to which the additional content belongs has not been played for more than two hours since purchase and the additional content has not been consumed, modified, or transferred” (via Steam).
What can I do if the return period has expired? If you do not meet a requirement for returning the game, you can still submit a return request to Steam. This will be reviewed, and you still have a chance for a successful refund: even if it is less than what you would normally receive.
What should I do if my return is denied? If your return request is denied, and you believe there was an error, you can submit a request again via Steam Support. It will then be reviewed by another staff member.
Information Regarding Steam Credit – Payout and PayPal
Can I cash out my Steam credit? No! On Steam, you cannot donate, transfer to another account, or cash out the received Steam credit. The credited amount is linked to the respective account.
Can I credit my balance via PayPal? When choosing how you want to receive the credit for the return, you can have the money refunded via PayPal if you purchased it that way.
However, the Steam credit itself cannot be cashed out via PayPal.
The sci-fi strategy game Stellaris has received a new expansion that presents players with a new endgame crisis, among other things.
Which game is this about? Stellaris is a sci-fi strategy game on Steam, known for its vast variety of selectable civilizations and playstyles. It is developed by the Swedish studio Paradox Entertainment, which has already delivered over 15 DLCs for the game in recent years.
Stellaris belongs to the so-called 4x real-time strategy games, similar to Civilization or Crusader Kings.
The game revolves around exploration, expansion, exploitation, and extermination.
With its plethora of races and sliders available from the start, the game can be quite overwhelming for newcomers to the genre.
With “The Machine Age,” Stellaris now receives another expansion on Steam, which can make you the villain, among other things:
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Stellaris: The Machine War, the new expansion of the sci-fi strategy game
What new content is there? The expansion brings several new features and changes to the game. You can read the exact patch notes on the Stellaris Wiki.
New Endgame Crisis and Crisis Path: In the new endgame crisis, players can confront a new synthetic threat. In the new crisis path, you can indeed become a danger to the balance of the universe.
Individual Machines: With three new machine ascendancy paths, you can further customize your empire. The machine empires are no longer limited to just one form.
New Situations and Expanded Authority Change: Every decision while players delve deeper into the minds of the machines is important and affects the rise of your empire.
Cyborg Commitment: Your empire follows the new divine calling of the merging of body and cybernetics.
Synthetic Fertility: A genetic disease renders your empire unable to reproduce biologically. To prevent your downfall, the only option left is digital redemption.
Bowesmith: Due to lack of space in their world, a robot society is searching the universe for resources.
Every expansion features a lot of content for the PvE area of Destiny 2, but when it comes to the Crucible, many players are left disappointed. We will show you why today is a great day for PvP fans.
A map in the pyramid ship that the Traveler was under fire from
Eventide Labs
A map in an abandoned lab on Europa that Fallen now use to refuel their Ketch
Bungie had announced this map pack in advance to ensure that even the sweaty Guardians among you would finally get content to look forward to. Unfortunately, players were used to receiving at most one new map per DLC – if at all. Now receiving three maps, which were not even recycled, is a cause for celebration.
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Three new maps without recycling
What are these maps like? These three maps are relatively small to medium-sized in scale. Upon closer inspection, one might think they are designed more for 3 vs. 3 matches, but all maps can also be used in a “6 vs. 6” match.
The new map “Eventide Labs”The new map “Cirrus Piazza”The new map “Dissonance”
What is immediately noticeable is the abundance of angles behind which enemies could be lurking. The maps are not empty or wide-built to provide ample room for evasive maneuvers. Instead, they force the Guardians to engage in conflicts and challenge risks. For the shotgun players among you, this will surely be a feast, but you should also be cautious and not rush in too quickly.
The map layout of “Eventide Labs”The map layout of “Cirrus Piazza”The map layout of “Dissonance”
The interesting fact is that Bungie is proving with these three new maps that they still have it. They can conjure new maps from scratch without having to use anything old from Destiny 1 or recycled content from Destiny 2. Whether the maps are enough to bring back a significant portion of the PvP community is difficult to say.
What do the players say about the maps? Opinions could not be more different. While some fans celebrate the maps, many criticize the poor optimization. You get spawn trapped way too quickly in a “6 vs. 6” match, leading to frustration. The following was said:
“I played 6v6 on one of them and it (the map) was so small that my team got spawn camped the entire game once the enemy took control of the central points of the map.” – says “mctripleA” on Reddit
“I think they are well designed for 3v3. 6v6 would feel extremely crowded.” – says “ReplacementHorror565” on Reddit
“Eventide spawns are somewhat predictable and it’s way too easy to rotate there. I love waking up with two thorns in my damn head.” – says “Funter_312” on Reddit
The development of Manor Lords has been ongoing for a long time, but just before the release, the solo developer had to seek help to ensure the game would be available on Steam.
Is Manor Lords no longer just from a single developer? That’s not so easy to answer. The man behind Manor Lords is named Greg Styczeń and he has been developing the game for 7 years as a solo developer.
Recently, however, complaints surfaced that the game is not solely developed by him. The credits show many more people and there is a “Motion-Capture” department.
These comments were triggered by Crate Entertainment CEO Arthur Bruno, who is responsible for the city-building game Farthest Frontier. In an interview with PCGamer, he said: “And then you look at the credits for [Manor Lords], and the team size may be larger than ours.”
On X (formerly Twitter), the Manor Lords chief has now addressed the accusations.
Here you can watch the trailer for Manor Lords:
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Manor Lord Release Date Trailer
Manor Lords has recently gotten helpers
Who are the helpers? The developer Greg Styczeń admits that since April, shortly before the release of Manor Lords, he has involved additional programmers. According to him, there were issues with the different versions for various platforms that threatened the release.
A game on Steam needs somewhat different things than the same game on Epic Games or in the Gamepass. To ensure everything runs smoothly, support was sought.
The helpers, who previously remained secret, were meant to “minimize the risk” and were recruited in consultation with the publisher. Viewed objectively, this would no longer make Manor Lords a “one-man show,” but according to the chief, the new developers are now working on a port for Unreal Engine 5.
The chief himself is presumably still responsible for the content of the game and states about his role: “If I stop, the game is over, no more Manor Lords.”
What about the “Motion-Capture” department? The “Motion-Capture” department, which records movements in real life and translates them into the game, does not exist. A video from 2020 on X (formerly Twitter) is supposed to prove this, but the Manor Lords chief clarifies that the people in the video are his “best friends in a children’s photo studio.”
The development of Manor Lords is truly in the hands of one man, even though he has received help during development.
In Helldivers 2, the developers nerfed a weapon, which angered quite a few players. Now, one developer is defending against the accusations, stating that the damage was due to an exploit.
Which weapon was nerfed? The R-36 Eruptor was recently weakened because the weapon was responsible for many team kills and self-kills. The area damage likely caused too much frustration. To stop this, the developers removed the shrapnel from the weapon, significantly reducing its damage.
As compensation, the weapon now deals a consistent 40 damage; however, players are still complaining that the weapon has become too weak. One developer has now spoken out, revealing that the weapon was not meant to be as strong as it was.
Here you can see the latest war bond “Polar Patriots”:
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Helldivers 2 shows its latest Warbond ‘Polar Patriots’ in the icy trailer
An exploit made the weapon strong
What exactly made the weapon strong? Developer Alexus provided insights into the changes of the weapon. On Discord, he wrote that by removing the shrapnel, an exploit that many players used to deal more damage was also removed.
With the exploit, players shot in front of opponents on the ground so that the shrapnel would cause more area damage. Now that the shrapnel is gone, that no longer works, and the weapon seems doubly weak for the Helldivers.
What does the developer say about the current state of the weapon? The developer finds the weapon to be fine. The team is currently looking at the impact of the changes on the weak points of medium-armored enemies, as something might have changed here.
However, the developer does not want to promise a buff: the weapon is not too weak, but they will continue to monitor the situation.
How do the Helldivers react to the developer’s comments? On Discord, the developer responded to messages from users after his statement. The developer responded to one user that on average, players would need the same number of shots on an opponent as before. This is likely due to the buff of the explosion damage.
On Reddit, users still find the nerfs really annoying. Several posts with over 5,000 positive ratings complain about the nerfs to the R-36 Eruptor.
The role-playing game Pathfinder: Wrath of the Righteous will receive its final DLC in June on Steam. This will complete the game, although it already offers over 100 hours of gameplay.
What kind of game is this? Pathfinder: Wrath of the Righteous is the second part of the Pathfinder series, developed by Owlcat. Currently, the game has a total of 83% positive reviews on Steam.
The concept and setting are based on the pen & paper of the same name. This, in turn, is a further development of Dungeons & Dragons and significantly more complex.
You take on the role of a crusader in the world of Golarion. Your task is to prevent it from merging with the demon realm. In doing so, you are expected to develop special powers that could almost be described as divine.
In the main game, you have access to 25 classes and 12 races to create your character.
Your choices in the game lead to different outcomes and can even influence the main storyline. There is also said to be a secret ending.
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Pathfinder: Wrath of the Righteous celebrates its final DLC in June
When will the DLC be released? The final DLC for Pathfinder: Wrath of the Righteous is set to be released on June 13, 2024, on Steam. This will still deliver new content after over 100 hours of gameplay:
Owners of Season Pass 2 will have access to the DLC immediately on the release day. Other players can already add the DLC on Steam to their wishlist.
With a total gameplay time of approximately 212 hours, the role-playing game even surpasses the extensive Baldur’s Gate 3 without DLC, which offers only about 158 hours of gameplay.
What new content will there be? As the trailer now announces, you can expect several new elements in the world of Pathfinder: Wrath of the Righteous with the DLC. Your journey will take you back to the beginning in the city of Kenabres, where you can attend a festival, including fireworks, to celebrate your victories and spend a good time with your friends and loved ones.
On May 14, Season 4 of Diablo 4 will start, and you still have some time to secure the rewards and complete everything you want to do. MeinMMO summarizes the most important points for you.
The theme of the season will be the Iron Wolves, which many have already suspected. The mercenary association has been a fixed part of the world since Diablo 2 and has been playing an increasingly important role since then.
In addition, Season 4 is entirely under the motto “Loot Reborn”. While Season 4 will not have a special mechanic, it will fundamentally overhaul everything, including the loot and crafting system, even beyond Season 4.
Many changes will be permanent. Season 4 is intended to reshape Diablo 4 to the extent that it becomes almost a completely new game. MeinMMO editor Benedict Grothaus has already been able to discuss this in advance with the developers.
What happens to my season character? All season characters from Season 3 will become eternal characters. Chests, gold, and materials will be combined. If you want to play Season 4, you will need to start a new character again.
The video provides an insight into the changes in Diablo 4:
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Diablo 4: Trailer shows the changes for Season 4 ‘Loot Reborn’
Get all the cosmetics you want
The Season Pass for Diablo 4 has some cosmetic items that you can only obtain in the current season. If cosmetics are important to you and you like the style of the Battle Pass, you should grind until May 14. The highlights include:
the mount “Clockwork Horse” at level 1
the city portal “Rune Threshold” at level 13
the tombstone “Soul Swing” at level 47
various cosmetic equipment items
various weapon skins and emotes
If you are a fan of player titles in Diablo 4 and want to secure many of them, there is a hidden title in Season 4. However, you will need to complete quite a few tasks for that:
Your characters will move to the eternal realm; seasonal content will not carry over, but potions, nightmare seals, equipment items, and also (Uber) Uniques will. All items share one chest, but you also have several compartments there. Also check your inventory, as it tends to accumulate a lot.
After the season, you will have some time to put items in the “eternal” chest. This can get quite chaotic if you haven’t sorted beforehand.
So think about what you want to keep from the stuff you farmed in the season. Luckily, aspects will no longer clog inventory and chests in the future, as they will move into the Codex of Power when you break down items.
If you also want to continue playing in the Eternal Realm afterward, it would be wise to farm Uber Duriel now, so you might secure some cool Uber Uniques:
If you want to play Season 4, you will need to start a new character. However, it doesn’t start “completely from 0”; it can carry over some content that you can prepare now:
complete (at least) the prologue of the campaign to gain access to seasonal content
reveal the entire map, or at least gather the teleport points in each city
farm the reputation in the areas and complete the regional progress for a faster start
When starting a new character, you can collect some bonuses if you have been diligent.
All of this takes some time but only needs to be done once. Afterward, you will have the benefits for your characters in every subsequent season—unless you switch to hardcore. For that, you will need to reveal the map again and complete the regional progress once more.
A gamer has complained about his RTX 4090 to the manufacturer. Instead of a warranty repair for the 1,900 Euro graphics card, he received an estimate of 2,500 Euro. This would make the repair more expensive than what he paid for the card.
A defective graphics card is annoying, especially when you have just bought the hardware new. In such cases, one assumes that the manufacturer’s warranty applies and a free repair will take place. This is especially true, when manufacturers have caused a problem themselves.
A completely different experience had to be made by a gamer who had to send his Nvidia RTX 4090 to the manufacturer. He complained about the 1,900 Euro graphics card due to a broken plastic notch at the power connector.
Instead of a warranty repair, he received an estimate from the manufacturer that included a paid replacement of the card for 2,500 Euro.
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Gamer is to pay 2,500 Euros for the repair of his RTX 4090
What a service case is this? The gamer Mulgoki reported on Reddit about the repair process of his ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 4090 White OC Edition. While attaching the power cable, he noticed that a piece of plastic on the connector of the graphics card was damaged.
According to his statement, he did not hear a click that would normally confirm a secure connection of the cable. Although his local dealer assured him that the RTX 4090 worked perfectly despite this flaw, he sent it to the manufacturer ASUS.
Since he had only bought the card a few weeks ago for the equivalent of 1,900 Euro according to the receipt dated April 20, 2024, Mulgoki assumed that a repair would occur under warranty. He is not aware of any fault on his part and believes that the defect existed at the time of purchase.
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The gamer explains on Reddit why ASUS wants a proud 2,500 Euros from him
How did the manufacturer react? ASUS support informed the gamer that the defect was not a warranty case and that the card was supposedly no longer repairable. A similar experience was recently reported by a user, whose cooler was claimed to have prevented a repair.
Instead, he received an estimate of 2,500 Euros for a paid replacement model of the RTX 4090. When asked whether the offer is really correct in this form, it was reportedly confirmed by a supervisor of the support team.
At the same time, he was now granted a 30% discount for the replacement. This would reduce the costs to nearly 1,800 Euros, which would still correspond to almost the original purchase price of the RTX 4090. His request for an escalation of his case at ASUS went unanswered.
What other options does he have? At the moment, ASUS remains stubborn and sticks to the last statement made. Unfortunately, this does not seem to be an isolated case, as another gamer reported, whose graphics card was replaced with a cheaper model and the dealer denied any fault.
Since the entire case takes place in Canada, the legal perspective is difficult to assess. According to gtai.de, the regulatory competence for warranty law lies with the individual provinces of the country.
Following the advice of other users who commented on his post, he might try to persuade the manufacturer through other means to reconsider or resolve the issue in other ways:
Return the card at the local seller and get a refund
Look for another workshop that may offer a cheaper repair
Contact the office of the CEO of ASUS support
Go public to increase pressure on ASUS
Whether any of these options will be successful remains to be seen. The gamer says he will next contact the CEO of ASUS support, hopefully to achieve a satisfactory solution for himself.
Frubberl appears during the Pokémon GO Community Day in May 2024. But the small Pokémon apparently is only one thing: prey.
It has been revealed: A teaser on X.com shows that the Community Day will take place on May 19, 2024. The Pokémon will only be shown for a fraction of a second at the end of the teaser: A Frubberl jumps out of the bushes before the video ends.
But attentive eyes see something else at the beginning of the video: The shadow of a bird Pokémon gliding over the bushes. This is obviously Tukanon – and this fits with Frubberl’s Pokédex entry, which is really sad.
You can watch the teaser here:
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Update, May 8, 2024: Meanwhile, all details about the Community Day in May are known. We summarize the most important points here.
The details for the Community Day in May 2024 with Frubberl
Date: Sunday, May 19
Time: 14:00 to 17:00 local time
Special move: Fruyal learns “Tower Kick” if you evolve Frubaila by 22:00
Bonuses:
Increased shiny chance for Frubberl
Double candy for catching
Eggs hatch four times faster when you put them in the incubator during the event
Double chance of XL candies from Trainer level 31
An additional special trade
50% stardust cost when trading
Snapshot surprises
Lure modules and incense last for 3 hours
4-star raids with Frubaila from 17:00 to 22:00
Frubberl in Pokémon GO is only prey
This is what the Pokédex says: The little Frubberl apparently has a hard life. In Pokémon GO, it is referred to by the Pokédex as the “fruit Pokémon.” Furthermore, it states: “When threatened by a bird Pokémon, it rotates the chalice on its head for defense, which, however, rarely helps.”
That doesn’t sound good at all, and looking at other games, it doesn’t get better.
In Pokémon Sun, the Pokédex entry states: “Its body emits a delicious scent that unfortunately lures its predator Tukanon. It relishes an aromatic snack” (via pokewiki).
And in Pokémon Ultra Sun: “Because it emits a deliciously sweet scent, it is often attacked by bird Pokémon. However, it doesn’t mind, as it is not very bright ” (via pokewiki).
In addition, when it is scared, it secretes sweat that humans find sweet but diluted with water enjoy as juice. This sweat also attracts further enemies who find the smell great. And even the Pokémon Schlaraffel seems to like to collect Frubberl along with more berries and take it away.
In short: Things are not going very well for Frubberl in the wild. Better times are seen with its evolutions. By the way: You can prove your Pokédex knowledge here in the quiz.
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What about Frubaila and Fruyal?
The Frubberl evolutions
The evolutions are somewhat more resilient: Frubaila apparently also exudes a sweet aroma, but its flower cup is so hard that bird Pokémon can no longer break through. In addition, it now has legs, with which it can kick when attacked.
The final evolution Fruyal takes no nonsense: “This Pokémon is known for its powerful kicks. It often kicks again and laughs to announce its victory,” it says in Pokémon Sun (via pokewiki).
So Frubberl just has to survive long enough to be able to defend itself in the end. Fingers crossed.
How strong is it in Pokémon GO? Unfortunately, Frubberl including its evolutions is not particularly strong. In the battle league, it is not a good choice, nor are Frubaila and Fruyal. Fruyal can at least play a role as a budget grass attacker. However, it has received the move Tower Kick, which is classified as a fighting type. We will keep you updated as soon as more is known! And all other events in May 2024 at Pokémon GO can be found here.
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Security experts recommend that more people should adopt a habit that Generation Z has been using for a while: Egosurfing. Because the recommendation for Egosurfing has a good and valid reason.
What is Egosurfing? Simply put, Egosurfing means searching for yourself on the internet. You type your name into Google and find out what information about you is circulating online.
This practice is widely utilized by Generation Z, while other generations (Millennials and Boomers) do so less often. Generation Z includes individuals born between 1997 and 2012. This is reported by colleagues from 3Djuegos:
In a survey of more than 1,000 professionals with six to 20 years of experience, only 33% of them reported that they searched for their name online in the last year.
54% of respondents answered that they have never done this.
However, the experts recommend that Egosurfing should be used much more frequently. Boomers (1946 – 1964) and Millennials (1980s to early 1990s) utilize the method far too rarely, despite it being truly beneficial.
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Egosurfing is especially important as a means of controlling your personal data on the internet
Why is Egosurfing important? There are two reasons why Egosurfing can actually be very important:
Firstly, because of privacy concerns: This way, you quickly discover what information, images, or data about you are available online. There may even be content featuring you that has been illegally posted online or images that do not belong there.
Secondly, also for job searching: Many companies first check the internet to see if they can find information about a new applicant. In this way, you can quickly see what your next potential employer might find out about you online.
Because many companies have already integrated Egosurfing into the application process for potential employees. Therefore, the experts recommend: Anyone who is in a hiring process or actively looking for a job should use Egosurfing at least once a month.
The reason for this is that everything publicly accessible on the internet is also available to the company where you would like to work. And what you find about yourself on the internet is likely what a potential employer might also find about you online.
What exactly should you search for? You can look for all things and data directly related to you:
First and last names
private parts of your address
personal identification numbers
email addresses
This way, you can discover several important things about yourself. If you come across illegal content, you should report it directly to an authority to have it removed.
Among Generation Z, there is another trend, but one that should not be emulated: Job Ghosting. This is shown by survey data from a platform that interviewed applicants and companies: 78% of all applicants are said to have intentionally ignored the employer: Generation Z has a popular trend: They do not show up for interviews
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In the Anime of Dragon Ball Z, there are incredibly strong villains like Frieza, Cell, and Boo. One of the villains who was considered one of the weaker opponents was Babidi. The alien wizard had the power to mark others with an M on their forehead. MeinMMO explains what the M stands for and what it does.
What does the M do? Vegeta is sometimes marked with the M on his forehead in the anime. He receives this M from the evil wizard Babidi. Through his magic, he can take control of all those who harbor a spark of evil within them.
That is why he also manages to equip Vegeta with his evil powers. The spell enhances Vegeta’s powers, and he can use special techniques like energy rings.
However, unlike his other followers, Babidi cannot control the enchanted Vegeta. He has only agreed to the change in order to become stronger than Son-Goku and defeat him.
In another video, MeinMMO explains what the Z in Dragon Ball Z stands for:
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Dragon Ball: This is what the Z in the title stands for
The M of Babidi has a meaning
How did he get rid of the M? Vegeta actually managed to knock out Son-Goku. He then faced Majin Boo, who also had an M on his belt. However, Vegeta was no match for the strong opponent and ended the fight with an explosion, which took his life. With his death, he was freed from the spell.
What does the M on the forehead stand for? According to Banpresto, a manufacturer of Dragon Ball collectibles, the M comes from the Japanese word “Ma.” The word stands for “demon” among other things. That is where the term “Majin” comes from, which Vegeta and Boo bear under Babidi’s control: it denotes a being that descends from the demon race.
Who was cursed? Besides Vegeta and Boo, there were others who were under Babidi’s influence. These include:
Yamu
Spopovich
Pui Pui
Dabura
Yakon
Among the Z fighters, Vegeta is the only one who is evil enough to be enchanted by Babidi. Vegeta might not be evil enough to be influenced by Babidi in Dragon Ball Super. Otherwise, his Ultra Ego form would be even stronger than it already is.
The graphics of video games have been constantly evolving from the very beginning. While some games currently return to their roots, the games on this list aim to show how much is actually possible.
In this list, you will find five games that have already impressed with their stunning graphics before their release. Some of these games you can expect this year. Others are projects that do not yet have a specific release date.
Black Myth: Wukong
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Black Myth: Wukong in the trailer
Developer: Game Science, Release: August 2024, Platform: PC, PS5, Xbox
What kind of game is this? Black Myth: Wukong is among the most anticipated games of this year. On August 20, you can finally play it on Steam, PS5, and Xbox.
The Soulslike title developed by Game Science is inspired by the Chinese folklore surrounding the Monkey King Sun Wukong. Besides presumably interesting storytelling and a mystical setting in an open world, the game already impresses with its graphics. It definitely shows what is technically possible nowadays and looks impressive and fluid not only in the cutscenes but also in the gameplay.
As a player, you use the famous staff of the Monkey King in combat, which can be extended. Together with spells and other attacks, you can face many enemies of various sizes and types. How massive the boss battles can be has already been shown at gamescom 2023.
Unrecord
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Unrecord – Official Early Gameplay Trailer
Developer: Studios Drama, Release: TBA, Platform: PC
What kind of game is this? Unrecord is a single-player shooter developed by a single person and has been causing a stir online for its realistic graphics for several years. You follow the gameplay from the perspective of a bodycam, which is a camera that the character carries directly on their body. Even the first images of the game look strikingly real.
As a player, however, you do not only shoot around and eliminate your enemies. Unrecord is supposed to include complex dialogues with NPCs that will also present you with morally challenging decisions. These, in turn, seem to affect the story. On Steam, it is said that Unrecord can be compared to a detective novel or thriller.
The Bird That Drinks Tears
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New game from the PUBG maker brings bizarre trailer – Shows bloody scenes, but impresses fans
Developer: Krafton, Release: TBA, Platform: PC
What kind of game is this? Not much is known about this game yet, as there has only been a first trailer so far, but hardly any further information. According to the video description on YouTube this game is supposed to be based on the Korean fantasy novel “The Bird That Drinks Tears” (original title: The Nhaga Eater).
Even though not much is known yet, the game already impresses many players with its first trailer. Because it simply shines with beautiful and almost perfect graphics. Whether the developers can maintain this level and also impress graphically in gameplay will only be determined when more information and videos are available.
S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl
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S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl: “Come to Me”, the official trailer
Developer: CSC Games, Release: September 2024, Platform: PC, Xbox
What kind of game is this? S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl is the sequel to a well-known survival shooter from 2007. You fight your way through Chernobyl again, where the flora and fauna mutated after the nuclear disaster and the city of Pripyat became a military exclusion zone.
The shooter impresses with a photorealistic world and, from everything seen so far, with very fluid gameplay. Especially the use of light and shadow contributes to the overall atmosphere of the game and makes the environment appear incredibly realistic.
What kind of game is this? Project M is a new game from NCSoft, but not much is known yet. It is still unclear on which platforms you can expect the game at some point. However, the trailer partially shows the buttons of a PlayStation controller. So it seems likely that the game will at least be released on PS5.
In the trailer, the gameplay of the game resembles titles like Detroit Become Human as well as Resident Evil. You seem to play a kind of investigator who saves the real world from nasty people in a kind of technical parallel world. At least that’s the impression conveyed by the first videos. What exactly is behind the story remains to be seen.
This brings me directly to the point of why the open world of Elden Ring can be so reckless with the progress system of quests.
The Level Design of the Lands Between
Elden Ring is a prominent example of how nothing is placed and triggered randomly in the Lands Between. We do not have to look for interesting points based on UI elements, like a waypoint or the familiar question mark on the map, but can see and sense the relevant points of the Lands Between based on worldbuilding.
One of the most well-known examples of Elden Ring’s level design is probably this screenshot:
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This is the first entry into the open world of Elden Ring and shows us through level design what goals, steps, and options are available to us.
For example, by looking at the large Elden Tree, we can immediately sense what great goal we are trying to achieve. The fortress “Stormveil” is also a great point that immediately catches the player’s eye and could serve as a first clue.
What many other open-world games want to show with waypoints and markers is presented in a clear and intuitive way by Elden Ring through its world.
An example of how certain locations in Elden Ring can tell a story is the area around the Tree Sentinel. Upon further inspection (and exploration), the area around the Tree Sentinel is quite deserted. Could this already tell a first story about the function of the roaming sentinel?
Honestly – I am not a fan of open-world games. Aside from a few exceptions, I avoid playing games with large and freely accessible worlds. Elden Ring is a big exception for me. I can decide for myself how deeply I want to dive into the stories of the Lands Between, and most importantly, I have the feeling for the first time that I am truly rewarded for exploring.
Quests in such a vast world are for the first time genuinely enjoyable for me, as I am not just a silent participant walking from point A to B, but must consciously let everything sink in – if I want to.
What many other open-world games want to show with waypoints and markers is presented in a clear and intuitive way by Elden Ring through its world.
An example of how certain locations in Elden Ring can tell a story is the area around the Tree Sentinel. Upon further inspection (and exploration), the area around the Tree Sentinel is quite deserted. Could this already tell a first story about the function of the roaming sentinel?
This is how an open world is fun
Honestly – I am not a fan of open-world games. Aside from a few exceptions, I avoid playing games with large and freely accessible worlds. Elden Ring is a big exception for me. I can decide for myself how deeply I want to dive into the stories of the Lands Between, and most importantly, I have the feeling for the first time that I am truly rewarded for exploring.
Quests in such a vast world are for the first time genuinely enjoyable for me, as I am not just a silent participant walking from point A to B, but must consciously let everything sink in – if I want to.
This brings me directly to the point of why the open world of Elden Ring can be so reckless with the progress system of quests.
The Level Design of the Lands Between
Elden Ring is a prominent example of how nothing is placed and triggered randomly in the Lands Between. We do not have to look for interesting points based on UI elements, like a waypoint or the familiar question mark on the map, but can see and sense the relevant points of the Lands Between based on worldbuilding.
One of the most well-known examples of Elden Ring’s level design is probably this screenshot:
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This is the first entry into the open world of Elden Ring and shows us through level design what goals, steps, and options are available to us.
For example, by looking at the large Elden Tree, we can immediately sense what great goal we are trying to achieve. The fortress “Stormveil” is also a great point that immediately catches the player’s eye and could serve as a first clue.
What many other open-world games want to show with waypoints and markers is presented in a clear and intuitive way by Elden Ring through its world.
An example of how certain locations in Elden Ring can tell a story is the area around the Tree Sentinel. Upon further inspection (and exploration), the area around the Tree Sentinel is quite deserted. Could this already tell a first story about the function of the roaming sentinel?
This is how an open world is fun
Honestly – I am not a fan of open-world games. Aside from a few exceptions, I avoid playing games with large and freely accessible worlds. Elden Ring is a big exception for me. I can decide for myself how deeply I want to dive into the stories of the Lands Between, and most importantly, I have the feeling for the first time that I am truly rewarded for exploring.
Quests in such a vast world are for the first time genuinely enjoyable for me, as I am not just a silent participant walking from point A to B, but must consciously let everything sink in – if I want to.
Elden Ring is something truly special even among open-world games. One of our readers describes what makes the game so much more fascinating than the entire competition.
This article was written by our reader Wieland Wüller and published as a guest contribution on MeinMMO.
By now, I’ve traversed the world of the Lands Between in Elden Ring for the fourth time. Tre von Siegburg, as I named my character from noble descent, looks somewhat clumsy but has so far managed to hold his own against his adversaries.
Tre from Siegburg is driven by a single goal: glory and honor for his noble house. And really, nothing should be able to deter him from that.
A brief stop in the misty lake region of Liurnia – new resources and levels are needed. Amazingly, we encounter no major issues here either.
We continue our journey until Tre from Siegburg suddenly spots Rya, who introduces herself as a servant of House Vulkan. She asks me to retrieve her stolen necklace from the Blackguard, which just so happens to be nearby. Tre from Siegburg didn’t actually want to get involved with other people’s problems – but how much delay could a necklace possibly cause?
Well, strangely enough, this very necklace led to a delay of several hours in the conclusion of his journey.
Elden Ring’s Quests – ruthless, but also rewarding
This stone, set in motion by Rya’s quest, can only lead to From Software’s open-world game “Elden Ring”. Because Elden Ring has a very unique way of bringing us players the quests and diverse stories surrounding the characters and the world.
While in a game like “The Witcher 3” or “Far Cry” we are guided from one quest to another, and the game progress largely consists of following predefined points and paths, From Software with Elden Ring does not hesitate to hide enormous quest lines behind NPCs, which initially must first be found in the vast world of the Lands Between.
From Software even goes a step further and separates game progress from the numerous quests in Elden Ring. If I don’t feel like helping certain NPCs with their quests, I may very well find that I cannot explore certain areas.
Although these areas are purely optional, players could potentially miss several hours of new content and additional characters that have very interesting stories to offer. And I won’t even get started on the rewards we miss that could make the game more enjoyable.
Anyone thinking, “Well, I’ll just do that later,” is unfortunately looking too optimistically into the future. From Software even goes so far as to cut entire quest lines if you are too far advanced in your game save, and thus in the story.
Leniency and inattentiveness while exploring are ruthlessly punished. In most cases, the only remedy is a new character or New Game+.
Mogh, the Lord of Blood – an intense boss fight.
A fitting and current example would be the encounter with Mogh, Lord of Blood. His domain and exciting boss fight are only available to us if we have pursued Varre’s quest to a certain point.
More relevant than ever: To gain access to the upcoming Elden Ring DLC “Shadow of the Erdtree”, Mogh, Lord of Blood must be defeated. You should definitely tackle this quest!
Elden Ring’s Open World makes the quests truly enjoyable
Admittedly, at first glance, this doesn’t sound very good. The possibility of missing something during the first playthrough is quite substantial in gigantic worlds like that of Elden Ring. Considering the aspect that entire quest lines can be cut short by progressing too quickly in the main story, it is quite simple to overlook something.
However, what may initially sound bad is, in my opinion, one of the greatest strengths of Elden Ring. And this strength works so well only because the open world of Elden Ring is incredibly well thought-out.
NPCs and their associated quests are usually not placed arbitrarily in various locations, but are intentionally scattered across different areas. This even often has story-relevant reasons for the NPC. Sometimes the NPCs themselves tell us the reason for this, but often it can also be that the area around us reveals part of that story.
What many other open-world games want to show with waypoints and markers is presented in a clear and intuitive way by Elden Ring through its world.
An example of how certain locations in Elden Ring can tell a story is the area around the Tree Sentinel. Upon further inspection (and exploration), the area around the Tree Sentinel is quite deserted. Could this already tell a first story about the function of the roaming sentinel?
This is how an open world is fun
Honestly – I am not a fan of open-world games. Aside from a few exceptions, I avoid playing games with large and freely accessible worlds. Elden Ring is a big exception for me. I can decide for myself how deeply I want to dive into the stories of the Lands Between, and most importantly, I have the feeling for the first time that I am truly rewarded for exploring.
Quests in such a vast world are for the first time genuinely enjoyable for me, as I am not just a silent participant walking from point A to B, but must consciously let everything sink in – if I want to.
What many other open-world games want to show with waypoints and markers is presented in a clear and intuitive way by Elden Ring through its world.
An example of how certain locations in Elden Ring can tell a story is the area around the Tree Sentinel. Upon further inspection (and exploration), the area around the Tree Sentinel is quite deserted. Could this already tell a first story about the function of the roaming sentinel?
This is how an open world is fun
Honestly – I am not a fan of open-world games. Aside from a few exceptions, I avoid playing games with large and freely accessible worlds. Elden Ring is a big exception for me. I can decide for myself how deeply I want to dive into the stories of the Lands Between, and most importantly, I have the feeling for the first time that I am truly rewarded for exploring.
Quests in such a vast world are for the first time genuinely enjoyable for me, as I am not just a silent participant walking from point A to B, but must consciously let everything sink in – if I want to.
This brings me directly to the point of why the open world of Elden Ring can be so reckless with the progress system of quests.
The Level Design of the Lands Between
Elden Ring is a prominent example of how nothing is placed and triggered randomly in the Lands Between. We do not have to look for interesting points based on UI elements, like a waypoint or the familiar question mark on the map, but can see and sense the relevant points of the Lands Between based on worldbuilding.
One of the most well-known examples of Elden Ring’s level design is probably this screenshot:
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This is the first entry into the open world of Elden Ring and shows us through level design what goals, steps, and options are available to us.
For example, by looking at the large Elden Tree, we can immediately sense what great goal we are trying to achieve. The fortress “Stormveil” is also a great point that immediately catches the player’s eye and could serve as a first clue.
What many other open-world games want to show with waypoints and markers is presented in a clear and intuitive way by Elden Ring through its world.
An example of how certain locations in Elden Ring can tell a story is the area around the Tree Sentinel. Upon further inspection (and exploration), the area around the Tree Sentinel is quite deserted. Could this already tell a first story about the function of the roaming sentinel?
This is how an open world is fun
Honestly – I am not a fan of open-world games. Aside from a few exceptions, I avoid playing games with large and freely accessible worlds. Elden Ring is a big exception for me. I can decide for myself how deeply I want to dive into the stories of the Lands Between, and most importantly, I have the feeling for the first time that I am truly rewarded for exploring.
Quests in such a vast world are for the first time genuinely enjoyable for me, as I am not just a silent participant walking from point A to B, but must consciously let everything sink in – if I want to.
And now, at the end: The part named Discover Reality Anew
What is Discover Reality Anew? Here, the augmented reality aspect of Pokémon GO has been revised again. Effectively, it is about the snapshot feature of your camera, where you now get more functionalities.
We will introduce these features to you below.
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Pokémon GO: It’s time to #RediscoverGO!
How does the new snapshot feature in Pokémon GO work?
Here’s how to do it: Select the camera in the item overview or click on the camera icon with your Pokémon. By now, there is also a direct camera button in the main menu of Pokémon GO.
When you switch to the camera, you can place up to three Pokémon in the real world instead of just one as before. The game also suggests thematic combinations in the new snapshot menu that you can try out, for example.
You can use a pre-selection or choose yourself
But you can also make your own selection.
In camera mode, the Pokémon you can place in the image will be shown at the bottom. You also have the option to place flying Pokémon in the air.
If Pokémon do not land where you want them, you can recall them into the ball and place them again. Additionally, there are a few features you can use for your pictures:
You can align your Pokémon with the toy
You can use a toy to make your Pokémon look in your direction – or somewhere else.
Your Pokémon can smile or perform actions on command via a corresponding button.
The created photos can also be edited with stickers.
You should note: The Reality Blending that Pokémon GO uses for snapshots does not always work flawlessly. It may happen that your monsters are unluckily cut off. In that case, you can turn off the corresponding option in snapshot mode.
The big Rediscover update should now be completed with the fourth part. What do you think of the innovations in the game overall? Will you use the snapshots? Tell us in the comments! And if you want to know what else is coming in terms of dates: Check out the events in May 2024 of Pokémon GO.
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The head of EA has talked about the next Battlefield, but his statements make the fans of the series skeptical.
On May 7, 2024, Andrew Wilson, the CEO of Electronic Arts, spoke about the upcoming Battlefield during what is known as an Earnings Call.
In an Earnings Call, companies discuss the financial results of a specific period. Often there is a kind of discussion round afterwards, where investors can ask questions.
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Battlefield 2042 reveals Season 7 in action-packed gameplay trailer
“A great live service”
What exactly does he say? Andrew Wilson states in the Earnings Call that the current Battlefield team is the largest in the history of the franchise. Just recently he visited the team and was excited about what they showed him and what they were able to play.
And yes, according to his statements, the upcoming Battlefield installment will again be a live service game:
This is the largest Battlefield team in the history of the franchise. A few weeks ago, I visited the teams, and I couldn’t be more excited about what they showed and what we were able to play. I just spent a lot of time with the entire Battlefield team and played what they are building, and it will be another great live service.
What does the community say about the statements? On social networks, Battlefield fans do not seem particularly enthusiastic about the statements of the EA CEO. For many, the phrasing is an early warning sign, especially after the release fiasco of Battlefield 2042.
HiddenXperia via x.com: “I already know that I don’t want to play this game, thanks Andrew!”
JesusRice123 via Reddit: “Live service is a buzzword. After 2042, I need to see this firsthand before I believe it has any good quality.”
BigfryTV via x.com: “It’s very telling that he never said: ‘This will be a good game’ LOL.”
Overall, it seems that the entire community will be closely observing the release of the next Battlefield. After Battlefield 2042 fell short of many players’ expectations, the upcoming installment will likely be viewed particularly critically. Meanwhile, Battlefield 2042 is currently in its last season with Season 7: Battlefield 2042 removes a feature that regularly brought new content – Aiming to focus on the future
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Also, Outlander star Sam Heughan was very eager to be part of Game of Thrones and was very persistent in his endeavors.
Here you can see a trailer for Outlander:
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English trailer for season 1 of the romance series Outlander
“And I came so close every time”
For which roles did he audition? As the actor mentioned in an interview, he auditioned for several characters in Game of Thrones:
“I auditioned seven times for Game of Thrones!” […] “I auditioned for Renly [Baratheon], Loras [Tyrell], and some of the members of the Night’s Watch.” (via vanityfair.com)
According to Sam Heughan himself, he was actually quite close to securing a role in the acclaimed fantasy series. “And I came so close every time! I was like, ‘Guys, just give me a sword!’”
However, despite many attempts, it didn’t work out with Game of Thrones, but he did land the lead role in another series: Outlander – which became a huge career springboard for Sam Heughan.
What about Outlander? The popular drama and romance series has been running since 2014 and enjoys a huge fanbase.
A total of 6 complete seasons have already been released, with the second half of the seventh season expected to be released on November 7, 2024.
An 8th and final season has also already been confirmed. Additionally, a spin-off titled Outlander: Blood of My Blood is set to be released, which will tell the love stories of Claire’s and Jamie’s parents.
Sometimes auditions just don’t go as desired. For example, Jake Gyllenhaal was eager to play a Hobbit in Lord of the Rings and went to audition with director Peter Jackson. However, it went horribly wrong, and he was not even remotely considered for the role of Frodo. You can read more about it here at MeinMMO: Peter Jackson saw Jake Gyllenhaal auditioning for Lord of the Rings and advised him to change agencies.
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Overheating hardware can quickly become dangerous. This is something a player in the Philippines has recently experienced. In the end, his fan destroyed his gaming room. He himself was very lucky.
What happened to the player? The player explains himself that he had left his fan running for 5 days straight. The device overheated and a spark jumped onto the sofa. Shortly after, it was engulfed in flames. At least he was very lucky:
On one hand, the family had a fire extinguisher readily available and was able to prevent the fire from spreading further. On the other hand, he got away with his life and was not injured.
Player hopes his gaming PC survived the fire
Now he hopes that his gaming PC has survived the fire. There is indeed a chance that the hardware has survived:
So far, the player has not stated in his thread on reddit whether the PC survived the fire. However, he does say that it was more important that no one in his family was injured. Because life cannot be replaced, but he can buy computer hardware anew at any time.
Be cautious with electronics in the home: The fire department regularly points out that electronics are currently the number 1 fire hazard in every home. Daisy-chained power strips or combustible materials placed on a power strip can quickly cause a fire. The insurance company ERGO lists three main causes:
Overloaded power strips.
Improper use of technology.
Outdated or defective devices.
What is often underestimated: Devices that are in standby mode consume power, generate heat, and can also cause a short circuit. If combustible objects, such as curtains or a sofa, are nearby, this can quickly lead to a fire. Therefore, we also recommend turning off the PS5 regularly and not leaving your gaming PC running overnight.
Moreover, many people have never experienced a house fire and then react in panic. Often, the fire spreads rapidly, even though thoughtful action could prevent greater damage. For example, this is pointed out by the Frankfurt Fire Department.
After the closures of four Xbox studios, Thomas Mahler commented on the situation, explaining why his studio will not go to big publishers.
What is the situation at Xbox? Industry insider Jason Schreier announced on X (formerly Twitter) that Xbox is closing a total of four developer studios that belong to Bethesda. This information about the studio closures comes from an email from Matt Booty, the Head of Xbox Game Studios, to the staff of the studios.
Arkane Austin – Studio will be closed, some employees will transition to other Bethesda teams
Tango Gameworks – Studio will be closed
Alpha Dog Studios – Studio will be closed
Roundhouse Games – Team will move to ZeniMax Online Studios (The Elder Scrolls Online)
The news about the closures hasn’t gone unheard in the gaming industry. The head of a Vienna-based developer studio also commented.
Here you can see the trailer for Ori and the Blind Forest:
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The Heartbreaking Game Ori and the Blind Forest in the Trailer
This is why the Vienna studio does not want to be acquired
How does the head of Ori react? The head of Moon Studios, the creators of Ori, recently commented in a short post on X (formerly Twitter) about the whole situation. He refers to the aforementioned post by Schreier and cites the entire situation as the reason why his studio is not going to a big publisher.
“To everyone who has been bothering me for years about why we do not allow Moon Studios to be acquired by a big publisher … This is why,” Mahler begins his post.
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He explains that he has lived through the 90s and witnessed what happens when smaller studios are acquired by EA. With the words “Never again” and crying, laughing emojis, he ends his post.
In the comments under his post, many users express their frustration and disappointment over the closures. “I’m starting to believe that maybe Xbox and PlayStation are not the future of gaming,” one user voices his opinion in a comment.
Are there more reactions? Yes. Among others, former Blizzard CEO Mike Ybarra also spoke out in a post on X (formerly Twitter). In this, he explains that he can understand the anger and confusion 100% and that he feels sorry for the affected teams. He also makes it clear that he did not agree with all of Xbox’s decisions.
On the other hand, he also defends Phil Spencer following these announcements. He claims to know him personally and is sure that it hurts him just as much as anyone else.
“I think we all encounter situations that are difficult and unexpected. It is part of the job, just as accountability for the outcome is. But he is a good person and cares a lot about the creative process and the developers,” Ybarra explains in his post. Only in January, Ybarra decided to leave Blizzard: The president of Blizzard unexpectedly leaves – Mike Ybarra is gone
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You want to learn about Destiny 2 and its story, but buying all the expansions is too expensive for you? Then you now have the opportunity to play three important DLCs related to the lore, but beware: Bungie will take them away from you again.
What is this action about? Bungie has launched a promotion before the release of the upcoming DLC “The Final Shape”. You can try three major DLCs and their content for free for one month and prepare for the fight against the Witness. The DLCs include:
Forsaken
Beyond Light
The Witch Queen
In addition to this promotion, you can even play all seasonal activities from Year 6 for free and secure the gear you can earn there. Stasis and Strand are also included. So, if you’ve never wanted to spend a cent on Destiny 2 but wanted to experience the most important story events of the Light and Darkness saga, you now have the chance. Why this promotion is worth it, we will show you below.
“The Final Shape” starts in less than a month, are you ready to destroy the Witness?
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Destiny 2: The Final Shape – Gameplay trailer for the new talents
As for the story, Forsaken and Beyond Light performed mediocre and left many Guardians yawning, but with the Witch Queen, Bungie has been able to enchant its Guardians once again. Alongside atmospheric settings, mysteries, and gripping storytelling, Guardians finally gain deeper insights into the story and why the Hive is the way it is.
Savathun, the Witch Queen
So, if you’ve always wondered why the Hive serves the Darkness, you will find satisfaction with “The Witch Queen”. However, if story isn’t your thing, you can try the many other group activities and raids of the DLCs. Especially the Deep Stone Crypt of the “Beyond Light” expansion is beginner-friendly and easy to learn.
How long does the promotion last? The promotion runs from May 7, 2024, to June 3, 2024. You therefore have a month to check out all the DLCs. If you’re now wondering what about “Lightfall”, the latest DLC from Bungie, we must disappoint you. This chapter is not available for free, but we can assure you, you’re not missing anything.
