A new game on Steam aims to connect two unequal games and features many things at once.
What kind of game is this? Kingsgrave is a game that unites Zelda and Stardew Valley in a dark world. The game has elements of a rogue-like, an RPG, puzzles like in Zelda, resource management and village building like in Stardew Valley, all set in an incredibly dark world plagued by the plague.
Here you can watch the trailer of Kingsgrave.
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Kingsgrave connects Zelda with Stardew Valley and is showcased in the trailer
Kingsgrave combines many elements
Can Kingsgrave fit so much into one game? Yes, Kingsgrave combines many aspects from other games into one, and it seems to work. On Steam, the game has a 70% positive rating from over 90 votes. The negative reviews suggest that the game is too short or that the controls and performance are not yet good enough.
How does the game play? As a king who died 50 years ago, you awaken to find your kingdom in ruins. The plague has killed almost everyone, with only a few surviving. As the ruler of the land, you want to restore it to its former glory.
For this, you need resources which you obtain by defeating enemies and looting items. You also need survivors of the plague as followers to help rebuild your realm. With new buildings, you can clear new debris and unlock new areas.
You also level up, gain new abilities, and enhance your character to take on even stronger enemies and bosses.
What is the goal? At the end of the game, you should have rebuilt your kingdom and the monsters should have been driven away. For spoiler reasons, we don’t want to go into the story in detail here.
Two years ago, a vampire survival game started in Early Access on Steam. With the full release, a final area is now introduced. PS5 players can finally look forward to a release as well.
What kind of game is this? V Rising is a vampire survival game that entered Early Access on Steam on May 17, 2022. Since then, the game has received 88% positive reviews on the platform.
You awaken as a vampire at a time when your people have long been forgotten and face a new struggle for survival. You raid villages to quench your thirst for blood and regain your strength, and build a castle to reclaim your glory.
A new trailer for the full release of the game has now been released. It not only showcases a new area but also combat gameplay and teases your real goal as a vampire:
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V Rising shows last area and new gameplay in trailer
When is the release? The full release is on May 8, 2024. Then you will be able to buy the game in its full version on Steam. At the same time, the PS5 release has also been announced. This is slated for 2024, although PS5 users will have to wait a bit longer for an exact date.
In the PS Store, you can at least add the title to your wishlist.
What can you expect? As the trailer shows, players can look forward not only to the full version of V Rising – Ruins of Mortium, i.e., Update 1.0, but also to a new area. Mortium, once the stronghold of vampires, seems to be quite endgame material.
Mortium is no longer what it used to be; as seen in the trailer, it is now a dark, partly decayed snow landscape. Still, your path will eventually lead you into this area and further into its depths.
Your goal seems to be quite clear. You want to escape the servitude of Dracula and gain control over the vampires yourself, like many other vampires.
In the area, not only further servants and cultists of Dracula lurk, but also unknown dangers from foreign worlds. You can drain their blood to grow stronger and receive interesting bonuses. For example, their blood makes you faster at night or helps you heal better.
The trailer shows that in combat, you can use both weapons and your vampire powers. For example, you see the character striking with a greatsword, moving like a shadow through enemies, or taking out multiple enemies at once with magical projectiles.
Skull and Bones was released just over two months ago but faced backlash at launch. Now, the price of the game is being lowered.
What kind of game is it? Skull and Bones officially launched on February 16, with early access three days earlier. It is an open-world game set in a pirate theme, but primarily takes place at sea.
For most of the game, you take control of a ship, which you sail across the seas and engage in naval battles against other seafarers. Over time, you expand and upgrade your ship further, for example, by equipping it with stronger weapons.
However, there was quite a bit of criticism from the player base at the launch of the game. For instance, it was noted that the game lacked a deeper single-player story, as highlighted by Maurice Weber, but other content was also missed. On Metacritic, the game currently holds a score of 58 (PC), 59 (PS5), and 63 (Xbox Series X). However, there are indeed fans who are enjoying the game and the seafaring experience.
The base game is reduced from 59.99 to 29.99 Euros
The premium edition is reduced from 89.99 to 44.99 Euros
The deluxe edition remains at 74.99. Therefore, the larger premium edition is the better deal.
In the Xbox and PlayStation stores, no reductions are currently visible. It is unclear whether this will change. It is also unclear how long the reduction on PC will last.
For those who want to try it: If you’re considering trying Skull and Bones, you can also get the free demo version. There, you can try out for 8 hours whether the game is for you and even carry over your progress if you decide to purchase the full game. You can find it on Ubisoft’s site or in the respective stores for your platform.
Bungie has revealed the launch of the upcoming raid in Destiny 2: “The Final Shape”. Normally, this creates excitement, but this time players are shocked. The launch date is set too soon.
When will the upcoming Day One start? Bungie has revealed new TWiD (This Week in Destiny) information regarding “The Final Shape”. The upcoming DLC is said to retain many aspects from the “Into the Light” update while losing some.
However, the most important information is the start date of the upcoming raid. It is scheduled to start on June 7 at 7 PM German time. Those who enjoy participating in challenges like the “World First” will be exhaling angrily now, as you will only have 3 days to prepare.
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Destiny 2: The Final Shape – Gameplay trailer for the new talents
“No one will sleep this week”
What do players say about the short preparation time? Many are astonished. “The Final Shape” represents the last major DLC regarding the Darkness and Light saga. This will hopefully conclude the story that long-time players have been following for 10 years. If Bungie gives players only three days to prepare for the Day One raid, they won’t even be able to enjoy the story.
With every major DLC, many things change, and the meta gets turned upside down. Understanding the new sandbox, as well as equipping your Guardian with the most important items in such a short time is unfair. Even the long-time Destiny YouTuber “Aztecross” reacted to the announcement with the following response:
Bungie wants us to face the potentially hardest raid they have ever created. We have to be raid-ready, we need to understand the new sandbox, damage testing – BUNGIE WHY!? WHY!? Wait, wait, wait […] come on folks, are you okay with this? Do you want this? […] I would like a week and a few more days to gather myself and understand the new sandbox before going into the raid. Man, you will have a lot of pissed-off fireteams. […] No one will sleep this week.
How much time did players have in older raids? Older raids allowed Guardians more time. In regard to the recent raid “Roots of Nightmares”, Guardians had 10 days of preparation. For “Curse of the Fallen” it was 11 days, and for “Deep Stone Crypt” it was also 11 days.
So there was enough time to enjoy the new story, farm the appropriate gear, and build setups, but cramming everything that could have been accomplished in over a week into 3 days is tight and nerve-racking. The last known raid that allowed Guardians three days to prepare was the Last Wish raid, but that was considered the hardest raid ever and pushed many teams to the brink of madness.
What do you think about the 3-day preparation time for the new Day One raid? Are you ready, or do you find it unfair? Let us know in the comments!
In Dragon’s Dogma 2 there are many weapons, but not all will make you stronger. That’s why we show you three of the best weapons that can make your classes stronger right from the start.
For which classes are the weapons? In our listing, we will count three locations for weapons that you can equip for the various classes to deal a lot of damage. We will explain where you can find the weapons and which classes they are intended for. Additionally, we will also mention a bonus point that shows you a good weapon dealer for exotic classes.
Be aware that we can’t offer starter weapons for some classes because you can only unlock them later in the game – like the Illusionist. For archers, mages, and sorcerers (like the warrior which is unlockable early), we haven’t found any special starter weapons outside of standard merchants and quests yet.
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For the launch, Dragon’s Dogma 2 will receive a final trailer
Where can I find the sword? You can find the sword at the checkpoint “Rest Town”. Once there, just head to the blacksmith. The blacksmith sells you the sword for 20,800 gold.
What is so special about the sword? The sword is permanently encased in frost and can freeze your enemies if you hit them often enough. Very useful against cold-blooded creatures like lizards.
Where can I find the sword? You can find the sword northwest of the large city Vernworth in the hell called “Collapsed Mine”. You can either walk the long march on foot or take an ox cart from Vernworth to the Borderwatch checkpoint, until you are stopped from proceeding by a monster near the cave. However, the boss does not always appear.
Now, go into the cave and look for a higher rock ledge that can be “impossible” to climb. To pull yourself up, you can either use a pawn that can boost you into the air or a chest nearby to grab the ledge with that elevation and pull yourself up.
Now approach the iron gate and destroy the wooden blockade. Kill the monster in the room and open the chest to get the great sword.
What is so special about the sword? The sword offers strong damage and can easily knock opponents off their feet. Additionally, you don’t need to spend any gold to obtain the blade. Money savers will be pleased.
Where can I find the daggers? You can find the daggers southeast of the Borderwatch Outpost. Follow the road until you discover a ruin near a river. Fight your way through until you find a chest in the rubble. The stilettos are hidden in the chest.
What is so special about the daggers? The stilettos offer good strength as starter equipment and can efficiently stun your opponents. Additionally, they can also be found and do not need to be purchased with gold.
4. Elven Blacksmith – Best dealer for exotic classes
Where can I find the dealer? This is the Elven Blacksmith from the checkpoint “Sacred Arbor”. This village is secluded, located northwest of Vernworth. It is important to know that you can only understand the local elves if you master their language.
The special pawns created by Capcom in the area can help you with this. They can translate for you and help you communicate with the locals. Or you can memorize the menu layout of a vendor and navigate through the options that way.
Why is he so good? The blacksmith of Arbor offers a high-quality selection of weapons for mages, sorcerers, magical archers, and regular archers. The only problem is the cost, as it is very high at this dealer.
These were strong options with which you can equip your hero at the start. With which weapon do you fight against the monsters on your journeys and do you have other suggestions for our readers on which weapons they should equip themselves with at the beginning of their journey? Then let us know in the comments!
There is excitement around the tabletop game Warhammer 40,000. And at the forefront of the outraged is once again Twitch streamer Asmongold. He believes that Games Workshop is selling its paying customers a lie.
What is the reason for the excitement?
The “Adeptus Custodes” are the Emperor’s bodyguards, something like super soldiers. In the previous lore, it was explicitly stated that they were only men.
However, in a new issue, at least two women are now seen among the super soldiers (via warhammer).
This is causing excitement.
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Career and life of Asmongold in 3 minutes – What makes him special?
“Warhammer becomes Wokehammer”
How was the reaction: An English site, Mail Online, turned this excitement into “It’s Wokehammer” – men are angry that the all-male brigade has now been changed.
Games Workshop responded on Twitter amidst all the anger: “Since the first ten thousand were created, there have always been female Custodians.”
But this caused even more anger. The tweet reached 3.5 million views.
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This is how the dispute escalated: The statement “there have always been female Custodians” was taken the completely wrong way by Twitch streamer Asmongold.
He saw it as a blatant lie. Games Workshop does not take the fans seriously and lies to them just to be more politically correct. Until then, it had always been clear that there could only be men, he said.
How could they lie so obviously to such a clever community that cares so much about the lore?
For Asmongold, female super soldiers in Warhammer 40k are another sign of a game brand making unnecessary changes just to appear more politically correct. This is revisionist. If they had just addressed it openly, it would have been better.
People would have been angry then too, but at least Games Workshop would have been honest. With this bad lie, “they insult the intelligence of the customers.”
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Why are they introducing women now? As PC Gamer explains, referencing an employee of the Warhammer company, there were women among the Space Marines in Warhammer 40,000 at the beginning, about 25%. However, this changed because in the 1980s there were complaints from the retail stores that customers would not buy the female models that were offered in packs at that time. They asked Games Workshop to only make male models.
So, they removed the women and then invented a backstory to justify that there were only male Marines.
Nowadays, there are also some women among the Warhammer players, and men are generally much more open-minded than they were 40 years ago and would also buy women, as PC Gamer knows. Ultimately, the lore of Warhammer 40,000 is just there to sell game figures, and if the buyers change, then so does the lore.
This is what it’s about: This seems to just be a misunderstanding. The statement from Games Workshop “There have always been women” was meant as “There have always been these female super soldiers in the world,” thus a “retcon”:
In the Warhammer world, nothing has changed, so there is no “in-game explanation” for why there are now women among the previously all-male super soldiers; rather, they are simply selling female game figures in the real world now, which they weren’t doing before.
However, the tweet was read as “You must think we are stupid”.
Here, Games Workshop should have better read the room, that people also wanted to be upset about this, and responded more precisely.
At an event, Brian Cox had harsh words for Joaquin Phoenix’s acting performance in the historical drama Napoleon.
Who is Brian Cox? Brian Cox is a well-known, award-winning actor who has appeared in numerous Hollywood films and major series. He is known, for example, as William Stryker in X-Men 2 or as Logan Roy in Succession.
However, according to The Standard, the actor recently let loose at HistFest and harshly criticized Joaquin Phoenix (Joker, Her) for his portrayal in Napoleon, a historical drama by Ridley Scott that was released in November 2023.
Here is the trailer for Napoleon featuring Joaquin Phoenix:
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German trailer for the historical film Napoleon by director Ridley Scott
Brian Cox had harsh words for the Napoleon actor
“Terrible. It’s terrible. A truly terrible performance by Joaquin Phoenix,” Brian Cox said about the actor’s portrayal of Napoleon.
He further attacked the Joker star: “It’s really dreadful. I don’t know what he was thinking.”
The Succession star saw the blame for the poor performance solely on the actor and believed he would have delivered a much better Napoleon himself:
I think it’s completely his fault, and I don’t believe Ridley Scott is helping him. I would have played the role much better than Joaquin Phoenix, I can tell you that.
Afterwards, Brian Cox went a step further and mocked the name of the Napoleon actor: “I think he has a good name. Joaquin… whackeen… whacky. It’s a quirky performance.”
But it wasn’t just Joaquin Phoenix’s performance that he examined that evening. Brian Cox also commented on Braveheart and criticized how little the film adhered to historical events:
“Braveheart is a bunch of nonsense,” the actor said. “Mel Gibson was wonderful, but it’s a bunch of lies. He never impregnated the French princess. It’s nonsense, this film.”
In EA FC 24 a tactic has emerged as a clear favorite among professionals. MeinMMO author Thomas Dummer has spent a long time experimenting with the most popular formation and shows you which settings will help you develop more attacking powerlt,to get better rewards in the Weekend League.
Which formation is it about? Of course, we’re talking about the 4-3-2-1. After almost 6 months of EA FC 24, you have surely noticed that most players prefer this tactic because it promises the greatest success.
The 4-3-2-1 is primarily characterized by its concentrated offense. 3 forwards on paper make a clear statement. Furthermore, the tactic also allows for playing in a compact defensive block. You just need to make a few small adjustments. We explained how this works in our article about the two best tactics in EA FC 24.
After the 4-3-2-1 has established itself as the undisputed “number 1” among formations, I wanted to see what else could be drawn from this formation. I came across an interesting variant where you can attack with as many as 5 offensive players. This guarantees even more chances and even more goals.
5 attackers will cause problems for your opponent in the new formation
New 4-3-2-1 Tactic: Full Offensive Power with 5 Attackers
What advantages does the alternative to the classic 4-3-2-1 bring? The clear motto here is: More attackers mean more goal threat. In the picture, you can see how 5 players have gathered at the edge of the penalty area. 5 players in attack already give you a numerical advantage, as most opponents will face you with a 4-man defense.
Thus, at least one of your teammates should always be free and ready for a pass. Once you’ve found the free player at the opponent’s 16-meter area, the opponent has to attack you since you are in dangerous proximity to the goal. By the mere fact that the opponent has to attack you to prevent a shot on goal, yet another teammate will become free that you can pass to.
Eventually, you will have played yourself into such a favorable situation to be able to take a shot from a promising position.
From 4-3-2-1 to 2-3-5: These are the Instructions
This is how you turn 3 forwards into 5 attackers: To try out the new variant, you need to first get your outer central midfielders (CM) onto the wings. Set your formations in the pre-selection to the 4-3-2-1 and then open the individual tactics.
In the instructions, change the settings for both the left and right CM as follows:
Offensive support: Forward-oriented
Cross support: At the edge of the penalty area for crosses
Position freedom: Pull to the outside
Adjust the settings for the two outer CMs
In attack, your CMs will now move to the outside and flank the 3 central forwards. To get into the formation as quickly as possible and position the wing CMs as wide as possible, we recommend making two further adjustments in the “Tactics” under the category “Offensive”:
Build-up play: Fast build-up
Width: 100
“Width 100” ensures that the wing CMs position themselves as wide as possible next to your forwards. Consequently, the opposing defense must also stretch out, which in turn creates new spaces.
“Fast build-up” helps you form the 5-man attack as quickly as possible. In build-up play and after winning the ball, your outer CMs will quickly take their new positions in the offensive 5-man line.
What qualities should your wing CMs have? Since the central midfielders in the new formation take on the role of wingers, they should possess very good pace and dribbling.
To feed your central forwards with passes, they should also have good crossing and passing abilities. Since the wing CMs play in the front line, it would also be advisable for them to master a certain finishing quality to become a threat in front of the goal themselves.
This is how you make your fullbacks into CMs: To fill the gap in the center of midfield and feed your 5 attackers with passes, another adjustment is necessary. The positions of the outer CMs will be filled by the fullbacks. For this, you need to make a specific adjustment in tactics again. Select both fullbacks under “Instructions” and give them the following commands:
Offensive runs: Stay back on attacks
Run type: Inverted
Give both fullbacks the appropriate instructions.
The crucial setting is the inverted run type of the fullbacks. With this change, they will pull into the center in build-up play and move up one position. This way, they fill the gaps left by your wing CMs.
The instruction “Stay back on attacks” ensures that the fullbacks maintain their new position in midfield and do not make forward ventures. This way, you are well-positioned in attack with 5 players and secure yourself defensively with the remaining 5 players.
As a final adjustment, you should set the depth of the defense in tactics to “100”. The last line of defense will then stand extremely high. This poses a certain risk. However, you will be very compact after losing the ball, and the distances between your lines (attack, midfield, defense) will be so small that the opponent will have difficulty freeing themselves.
The fullbacks complement the central midfield (here: additionally with height 100)
What qualities do your fullbacks need? Since fullbacks need to heavily contribute to build-up play, they should not only have good defensive stats but also strong passing values. Additionally, we recommend using fullbacks that also shine with good dribbling stats so they can hold their own in midfield against their opponents.
If you follow the instructions and settings, a very offensive tactic will result that can be a lot of fun. Feel free to try it out and let us know about your experiences in the comments.
The racing game The Crew from Ubisoft is no longer playable as of April 1, 2024, as all online servers have been shut down. This highlights a problem and the fear of many players about not being able to play their online games anymore. A petition aims to bring this issue before the British Parliament.
On April 1 of this year, the online servers for The Crew were shut down. Because the game required players to be constantly online, it is no longer playable even with the disc. If you bought the game, you are out of luck. It seems the game has also been removed from your library.
However, players do not want to give up, as The Crew is not the only game facing such a fate. A current petition in the UK aims to bring this case before the British Parliament, and the first milestone of the petition will likely be reached.
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The Crew: The trailer for the racing game MMO
Players want to take the case to the British Parliament
The petition by Lewis Evans is explicitly designed for the British Parliament. The petition addresses the question of whether publishers should keep games you have purchased in a playable state. There are two milestones to be reached for the petition. At 10,000 signatures, the UK government will comment on the issue. At 100,000 signatures, the issue will be discussed in Parliament.
Only British citizens can sign the petition. Currently, the petition has over 8,700 signatures, so it is likely that the first milestone will be reached easily. This petition is available until October 16, 2024. In the UK, the possibility of such a petition has been legally regulated since 1215, as openpetition.de explains.
What does this mean for us? For now, nothing. Even if there are debates and decisions in the UK, it is not currently relevant for us in Germany and the EU. After a debate in Parliament, a court would have to pass a law. However, a debate or even a law would set precedents for other institutions and countries.
The situation with The Crew is not new and will not be an isolated case. Due to the many service games, many games are at risk of facing such a fate, which is why a customer-friendly solution would be desirable.
For Season 4 in Diablo 4, the developers have set up a special test server so you can try out the changes in advance. However, it has now been revealed that some things were intentionally not included.
What happened with the test server? The test server of Diablo 4 was supposed to give all players the opportunity to try out the new changes in the game and provide their feedback.
The test server has now closed, and the developers have responded with the first feedback. However, instead of evaluating the feedback, the Director of Global Community Development, Adam Fletcher, revealed something quite different on X.
If you want to see how beautiful Diablo 4 can look, we have a video for you here.
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Diablo 4 with better graphics: This is what the ARPG looks like with ray tracing
Some items were intentionally left out of the game
What was kept secret? Adam Fletcher announced in a post on X that they had reviewed the community feedback and were implementing changes based on it.
He mentions that almost all items were present on the test server. Some items were intentionally left out because they want to save them for the season. They aim to round out the season with these items. However, he does not elaborate on what you can expect.
We are pleased that we could largely focus on your feedback this season, and the PTR held back very little. There are a few small items that we have kept in reserve that will round out the season. We look forward to everyone diving fully into the season next month.
What about balancing? The balancing of Diablo 4 is supposed to be explained, along with the items that have not yet been shown to us, in a separate stream. The stream has not yet been announced, and a date will follow soon.
In Pokémon GO, the Pii hatch day has been announced. We have looked into when the event will take place and what to expect there.
What kind of event is this? The Pii hatch day is an event where hatching eggs and the Pokémon Pii are in the foreground. Pii is a Fairy-type Pokémon from the 2nd generation and can evolve into Piepi and subsequently into Pixi. You can only obtain Pii by hatching eggs.
When is the event? The event will start on Sunday, April 28, 2024, at 2:00 PM and will end after 3 hours at 5:00 PM.
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Pokémon GO: It’s time to #RediscoverGO!
Great bonuses for hatching and increased shiny chance
What bonuses will there be at the event? While the event is ongoing, you can look forward to the following in-game bonuses:
Double the amount of candies for hatched Pokémon
Pii will be more frequent in 2 km eggs
Increased chance to hatch a shiny Pii from 2 km eggs
2 km eggs will be more frequently available from PokéStops
Halved hatch distance for eggs (this bonus applies to all eggs placed in incubators from Friday, April 26, 2024, at 10:00 AM to Sunday, April 28, 2024, at 5:00 PM)
Free limited research that provides a super incubator and experience points (must be completed before the end of the event)
What else will there be at the event? During the event, there will also be field research related to the event. This will also be active starting Friday, April 26, at 10:00 AM and will end with the event. Here you can earn stardust and experience points.
You can also purchase a ticket for a paid limited research for 1 $ (approximately 1 €). This will grant you double stardust for hatching Pokémon during the event, as well as a star piece, a super incubator, and experience points.
Additionally, there will be a box available in the Pokémon GO Webstore for 19.99 $ (approximately 19.99 €), which includes 15 super incubators, 10 regular incubators, and 5 Knursp.
For 925 PokéCoins, you can also purchase a bundle that includes 5 super incubators, 5 regular incubators, and 2 lucky eggs.
What do you think of the event? Will you take the opportunity and go hunting for a shiny Pii? Or are you happy to finally create space in your egg bag? Feel free to share your thoughts in the comments.
In the anime of Dragon Ball Z, Son-Goku is the first Saiyan to transform into a Super Saiyan. However, many years before his time, there was already a Saiyan who transformed into a blonde. The mangaka Akira Toriyama revealed in an interview who this Saiyan is and why he is so important for today’s Saiyan levels.
Who is this Saiyan? As Toriyama revealed in a Saiyan special Q&A, the very first Super Saiyan was named Yamoshi. He lived long before the time when Planet Vegeta was home to the Saiyans.
This is how Yamoshi was portrayed in episode 66 of Dragon Ball Z.
The ancient Saiyans were largely evil and could generate an evil aura around them, from which they drew their fighting power. In contrast, Yamoshi had a good heart and started a rebellion with five other comrades. When he was cornered by the evil Saiyans, the unimaginable happened:
He became a Super Saiyan for the first time, but his transformation and his terrifying fighting style shocked the other Saiyans.
Thus, he became the first blonde, for which there is a good reason for the color. Unfortunately, the group did not get far as they were outnumbered. Despite the newly gained powers, Yamoshi became exhausted and was ultimately defeated.
Why was he the first Super Saiyan? According to Toriyama, Saiyans can only become Super Saiyans if they have enough S-cells in their bodies. The number is higher the kinder the Saiyan is. Since Yamoshi was one of the few good Saiyans, he was able to reach this level first.
Meanwhile, the ancient Saiyans are extinct. That is probably why they will not reappear in Dragon Ball Daima:
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Son-Goku reaches his full potential through Yamoshi
What does Son-Goku have to do with this? Toriyama went on to explain that Yamoshi’s spirit wandered in search of six kind-hearted Saiyans. He wanted to find the Super Saiyan God. This resulted in the very ceremony by which Saiyans can become Super Saiyan Gods.
Son-Goku also underwent this ceremony and thus owes Yamoshi one of his strongest forms. Through the Super Saiyan God, Son-Goku can transform into Super Saiyan Blue, where his hair turns blue.
Son-Goku gathered Vegeta, Son-Gohan, Videl, Son-Goten, and Trunks. They all had to transfer their ki to Son-Goku for him to become a Super Saiyan God. Although Videl is not a Saiyan, at that time she was pregnant with Pan, who is partly a Saiyan due to the genes of Son-Gohan. That is the only reason the ritual could take place.
Yamoshi is also the reason why Beerus, the God of Destruction, is looking for the Super Saiyan God. In a dream, he saw the spirit of Yamoshi and also set out on a search.
A fraudster is using a well-known streamer to convince viewers to destroy their hardware. This works because it fits into the image of the controversial streamer.
The streamer Adin Ross (in the title image) is considered highly controversial. After several racist and anti-Semitic remarks, the streamer was eventually banned from Twitch. However, this has not affected his popularity, especially among young people.
Now a fraudster is exploiting the popularity of Adin Ross and distributing deceptively real videos featuring the streamer.
Fraudster convinces viewers to destroy their expensive hardware
What kind of action is this? The colleagues from Dexerto report that a fraudster is using Adin Ross’s persona to lure young people and convince them to do foolish things.
In the videos, the fraudster combines old streaming footage and uses AI voice modulation to create a sufficiently convincing but fake Adin Ross. He then entices viewers by promising them a reward if they destroy their PS5, their TV, or other devices. A new console or $500 is promised as a reward.
And it’s apparently so convincingly real that people fall for it and actually destroy their expensive hardware. One victim actually threw their PS4 out of the window after being promised a PS5, a new TV, and $500. Only there was no reward, as the person later found out. By the time of realization, it was too late, the PS4 was definitely ruined.
Why does this work? The real Adin Ross often streams where he invites random viewers to perform stunts or destroy their property, promising them a reward for doing so. Therefore, this fake appearance of the streamer fits very well with the image known of Adin Ross.
For this reason, hardcore fans would not question that the destruction requests are just a fake and not a real streamer.
More about the streamer: The controversial streamer Adin Ross is reportedly switchd from Twitch to Kick for a lot of money. However, the 22-year-old went missing for a few days and skipped his streams on Kick. This triggered wild speculation on Twitter:
FromSoftware has created a Collector’s Edition for Elden Ring Shadow of the Erdtree that you can now pre-order if you have the necessary spare change. Therefore, we will list everything about the price and contents so that you know what to expect when purchasing.
What kind of package is this? This is the large Collector’s Edition for the upcoming “Elden Ring” DLC Shadow of the Erdtree. It is a physical edition in which you will receive many goodies related to Elden Ring and the story of the DLC.
For this most exclusive package, you will need to proudly lay down €249.99 and can then call a copy your own.
Many contents, but no game
What is included? If the astronomical price does not deter you and you are still interested, you can look forward to the following items:
Elden Ring: “Shadow of the Erdtree” expansion
Figure of Messmer the Impaler (46 cm)
Exclusive hardcover art book (English)
Digital soundtrack download code
Pre-order bonus: bonus gesture
It becomes clear that this edition does not include the full game of Elden Ring. You will only receive items from the development of the DLC, the DLC itself, as well as a large statue for your showcase.
Who is this edition worth it for? If Elden Ring has enchanted you upon release and you would like a great souvenir from the time of the DLC, purchasing the Collector’s Edition is definitely worth it.
Can I still buy one? You can buy and pre-order the Collector’s Edition for PS5 and Xbox Series X. Other platforms like PS4 or Xbox One do not benefit from it. It is important to know that some of these editions may sell out quickly and could later be sold at inflated prices on platforms like eBay.
If you would like to have a souvenir of Elden Ring, now is your chance. There are still copies that can be pre-ordered (as of April 19).
In EA FC 24, all players actually use the same two tactics. MyMMO author Thomas Dummer tried a completely different formation, a 4-1-4-1, in the Weekend League. The new defensive stability earned him first place in the Champions and could help you get better rewards for TOTS.
What is this new formation? It is the 4-1-4-1 setup. In this formation, you have a back line of four defenders, a midfield line of four, and a striker up front.
What makes this formation so special is the single Central Defensive Midfielder (CDM) in front of your defense. This provides much more compactness and makes it harder for the opponent to create chances and score goals.
I’ll tell you what tactical instructions you should choose to pose a threat offensively and which types of players are recommended for the respective positions.
Who is writing here? Thomas Dummer has been a FIFA/EA FC 24 player for 20 years and usually achieves 14-16 victories in the Weekend League. He loves to try out new players and tactics.
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4-1-4-1 formation in FC 24: The most compact defense
What characterizes the formation? Primarily, this formation helps you to be more stable defensively. Especially in the Weekend League, you often face some tougher opponents with stronger teams.
Since the 4-3-2-1 is primarily a very offensive formation, it doesn’t hurt to gain an advantage with a compact defense. This stability is guaranteed by the two lines of four (defense and midfield), but especially by the additional CDM. The CDM is the game changer in the 4-1-4-1 formation and fills gaps in front of your defense.
In earlier days, such a position was called “vacuum cleaner in front of the defense” – Dieter Eilts played this role for Bremen under Otto Rehhagel.
In the 4-1-4-1, the CDM is the star. He fills the gaps in front of the four-man line.
Tactics and instructions
To optimize the 4-1-4-1 defensively and offensively, you should make a few additional settings.
Tactics (Defense):
Defensive style: Balanced
Width: 44
Depth: 100
No way through: Right away, 7 players close down the center.
With the small width, you try to direct the opponent’s game out wide and give them little space in the center. This keeps them away from your goal. With a depth of 100, your defensive line is very high. When you have the ball, your center-backs are at the midfield line. Although this poses a small risk, this setting is also important for your offense.
In the offensive setting, you only need to set the chance creation to “Direct Passes.” This causes your players to try to burst directly into the open spaces and remain in motion. For corners and free kicks, I prefer to have as few players as possible in the opponent’s box to avoid a counterattack.
Instructions:
In the instructions, I have only listed the positions and their respective changes that you need to make independently. All other default settings remain unchanged.
GK: Sweeper, Goalkeeper
RB: Stay back while attacking, Overlap
LB: Stay back while attacking, Overlap
CDM: Stay back while attacking, Cover center
LAM: Get forward, Cover center
RAM: Get forward, Cover center
ST: Stay central
In the offensive, your central midfielders (blue) push forward. The wing-backs (red) take their place.
The settings for the wing-backs (LB, RB) and central midfielders (LAM, RAM) are particularly significant for the offense. Your two central midfielders (encircled in blue in the image) take on the role of two additional strikers with the instruction “Get forward,” making you offensively strong with 5 attackers (LM, LAM, ST, RAM, RM).
The absence of central midfielders in the midfield is compensated by the two wing-backs (encircled in red in the image). They move forward into the vacant positions in midfield with the instruction “Overlap” and maintain their positions through “Stay back while attacking.” At this point, the “Depth 100” from the tactics also helps. It ensures that the wing-backs position themselves at the level of the CDM and create a line.
What qualities should players at these positions possess? When selecting players, you should ensure that they have certain qualities and the best playstyles in the game. Particularly, the wing-backs and central midfielders come into focus here.
Wing-backs (RB, LB) and Central Defensive Midfielder (CDM)
These players should be good defensively, as they need to do crucial defensive work in the back. Since the wing-backs take on the positions of the central midfielders in attack, they also need the attributes of a good central midfielder. The same applies to the CDM.
Kimmich has everything needed in central midfield. In addition, he has strong passing playstyles.
Defense (min. 85) and defensive playstyles (Interception, Anticipation, Tackle)
Dribbling (min. 85) and ball control playstyles (First Touch, Calm)
Central Midfielders (LAM, RAM)
The central midfielders should also have solid defensive attributes as they help keep the center secure in defense. However, they primarily need to perform well offensively and have a certain finishing quality.
Gündogan has strong all-round values, along with a very good finishing ability with the best shooting playstyle.
The wingers should have good pace (90+) and strong dribbling (90+). They will usually stay further out wide but can also cut inside when there’s an opportunity. With two playstyles, you can gain an additional speed advantage. If you rely heavily on crosses, it is advisable for your wingers to have at least a silver proficiency in the playstyle “Hard Pass.”
For the other positions (CB, ST), you have free choice and can select players according to your preferences. I like to play with center-backs who have good passing stats, as this makes your build-up play a bit more variable.
Are you afraid of spiders? Then World of Warcraft has found quite a clever solution. All spiders are replaced – by crabs.
Although World of Warcraft has a very harmless comic graphics at its core, it has changed significantly over the course of 20 years. The details have become clearer, and many creatures look more realistic due to increased detail. This can be uncomfortable for anyone with a fear of spiders (arachnophobia) when they encounter such beings in the game world.
Blizzard offers a solution for this. All spiders can be transformed into crabs in The War Within with just one click.
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How is this activated? The setting can easily be found in the options once The War Within goes live. You just need to check a box if you suffer from arachnophobia, and you can immediately see how all spider models are replaced with the corresponding crabs.
By the way, one developer manually configured this for each spider in the game so that the crabs always match the environment in which their spider counterparts would otherwise be found.
Why is this being introduced now? Over the years, the WoW developers have repeatedly heard that some players have a problem with the spiders in the game. Recently, there were also developers who felt very uncomfortable working on such game content. Since this has been recognized as a real problem, it was thought that WoW could become a little more pleasant for people with such fears.
In a group interview that also included PCGamer, the Game Director Ion Hazzikostas said:
Before we decided on crabs, we looked at different options… we tried ‘what if the legs aren’t attached to the body?’ We tried a number of things and tested some internally… it turns out that crabs are the best choice. Nobody is afraid of crabs.
While there are now a few concerned voices in the forums who also find crabs uncomfortable, at least temporarily, this change should help many enjoy The War Within.
Cortyn says: In my guild, there are also a few players who have always had issues with the spiders in World of Warcraft. Especially during visits to Naxxramas or even in some caves of Elwynn Forest, I often heard a “Ugh, let’s get out of here quickly.” The combination of “narrow cave” and “spiders” was just off-putting.
For some, the idea of venturing into deep caves in The War Within and encountering not only a few spiders but an entire kingdom of Nerubians was quite a “downer.” The option to replace spiders with crabs has led to a contented sigh of relief.
And for those who find all this “silly” – they don’t have to use it.
Some streamers on Twitch seemed to get a bit bored and came up with an idea that ultimately caused the toaster to catch fire.
Who is it about? The British Tobias James Smith, who streams under the name “Tubbo,” is an English content creator currently conducting a subathon on Twitch. The streamer has been live continuously for over 45 days. Tubbo has over 5 million followers on Twitch and is among the largest live streamers in the UK.
On the 45th day of his subathon, the streamer, who published many Minecraft videos before his Twitch career, began to experiment with his toaster.
xQc’s subathon is also a recurring topic; you can see more about him here.
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Streamer melted plastic toys in a toaster
What did the streamer experiment with? The streamer and his friends placed a toaster on a cooking island in the kitchen, but instead of making a British cucumber sandwich, the streamers put plastic toys in the toaster and melted them. The viewers got to decide what went in the toaster during the “Will it Toast?” challenge.
On X, formerly Twitter, he posed for a picture before the toasting began. Tubbo and his friends toasted a doll, then a gel eye. After that, the first toaster broke.
Next, the streamer let his chat vote on whether chocolate, digestive biscuits, or a rubber squishy ball should go in the toaster. The chat chose the rubber ball.
What happened with the rubber ball? At first, the toaster smoked a little, but the smoke quickly intensified. Tubbo’s friends and he became somewhat worried as half the kitchen was practically filled with smoke, and they were wildly waving cutting boards to disperse it.
As it had to happen: The toaster burst into flames. While everyone screamed loudly, a fire extinguisher was already grabbed, and the camera was covered.
Why was the camera covered? If someone gets injured on Twitch, it cannot be filmed; otherwise, a ban threatens (via Twitch). This is probably why the streamers covered the camera.
While the picture remained black, a bang was heard, and the smoke detector went off. When the camera filmed the scene again, the fire was extinguished. Tubbo and his friends stood for a moment in the smoky kitchen before deciding to leave the room.
Later on X, he shared a clip of the moment when the toaster caught fire:
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Does this have any consequences? So far, the Twitch streamer has received criticism on social media but is still streaming. Even today, on day 47 of his livestreams, he is still online. Twitch itself apparently has not taken any consequences for sharing such dangerous behavior in front of such a large audience.
Hades 2 is the most anticipated game on Steam. Now the developers have shown the second part, but instead of being excited about the gameplay, everyone is just raving about the new designs of the gods in the game.
Where does the gameplay come from? Currently, a closed technical test of Hades 2 is underway. Only selected players can test the game and provide feedback to the developers. However, to ensure that all non-testers can also enjoy Hades 2, the developers showcased 3 hours of gameplay from Hades 2 during a live stream on Twitch.
The viewers’ attention was particularly focused on the gods and not the gameplay itself.
Here you can watch the trailer for Hades 2, which was shown at the Game Awards.
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The gods provide talking points
Why are the gods creating buzz? The gods in Hades 2 have received an upgrade compared to their designs in Hades (1). Many gods now look hotter than before, according to the community. Especially on X (formerly Twitter), many posts are gathering about the gods and how good they look. @sophkat7 shared in a post on X before-and-after comparisons of Hades and Hades 2, going viral with it.
You can view the images here:
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The gods have received a bit more “sexiness,” whether it’s six-packs, revealing outfits, or in the case of Aphrodite, just hair that covers a little bit.
@StardustAndTea writes on X: “Supergiant Games is currently showing some gameplay scenes on Twitch, and PLEASE take a look at the character design of Hecate… They really know who their target audience is”
Is the gameplay not good? Yes, on YouTube, there are also positive comments about the gameplay, voice acting, and other new aspects of the game. However, many seem only to be interested in the gods.
@Lennard-Jones-Potential writes in the comments about the new gameplay: “Fantastic!!! For the first time, I feel ‘nostalgic’ for a game series that I played as an adult.”
@Jok120 writes: “In the name of Hades! Supergiant, I accept this gameplay.”
That Palworld has become a big success should be known to most. It’s no wonder that new games are now in development that are inspired by the successful game.
What are these clones? Currently, several games are in development that draw inspiration from Palworld. One in particular looks especially promising: “Auroria” by the Chinese developer Tianjin Wumai Technology, which is part of Tencent. It was recently revealed that a budget of 10 billion yen has been allocated for the game. This is 10 times that of Palworld, as the CEO revealed on X (formerly Twitter).
Takuro Mizobe, the CEO of Palworld, also announced on X that a large number of games similar to Palworld would likely be released for mobile devices next year.
Here you can see the first raid from Palworld:
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The developers of Palworld showcase the 1st raid
The CEO is happy about the competition
What does the CEO think about the clones? Here it gets interesting: The CEO expressed himself somewhat ambiguously in his post on X (formerly Twitter). Several media outlets took his post as a negative comment towards Tencent because he emphasized his words at certain points with ellipses. This was taken as a negative tone.
In the meantime, CEO Takuro Mizobe has clarified that he looks forward to the competition from China, as it leads to innovation.
I am proud that other companies want to develop games like Palworld. Historically, the industry has produced innovations when we adopt ideas from games we love.
Do the clones even have a chance? Yes, the clones can also become good games, and since Palworld currently offers nothing on the mobile market, many companies will likely try to fill the gap for the many mobile players. Especially in Asia, many people only play on their smartphones.
The competitor Auroria, mentioned at the beginning, could also become a success. According to Steam, it is set to be released in the second quarter of this year and is more oriented towards Satisfactory, featuring spaceships and futuristic designs.
Kingdom Come Deliverance (PC, PS4, Xbox One, Switch) is considered the favorite game of all nerds, as Twitch streamer Asmongold jokes: Anyone who plays it undoubtedly has no girlfriend. Now the role-playing game is getting a second part. But the announcement of Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 for a release in 2024 has completely gone wrong.
What went wrong with the announcement?
The announcement of Kingdom Come Deliverance was not planned, but rather happened through an accidental leak.
On the gaming site IGN, the trailer for the announcement of Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 was apparently uploaded to the video player too early, and players discovered it because it played simply as an advertisement.
This has caused some excitement on the “front page of the internet,” reddit, because the predecessor, Kingdom Come Deliverance, is extremely popular there, as elsewhere.
The trailer for part 1:
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IGN leaks the trailer for Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 too early
What can be seen in the trailer? There is not much to see, just a few images that tell of someone wanting to give up their simple life and experience adventures.
Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 is allegedly set to be released still in 2024.
Where can you watch the trailer? The trailer for Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 is linked here (via filescatbox).
What does the leak mean? It is assumed that Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 is to be officially presented on April 18 at 8 PM – probably accompanied by major preview articles. But the surprise is, of course, now spoiled.
At 8 PM, Warhorse Studio will present its new project. It is clearly Kingdom Come Deliverance 2.
Skyrim without magic or the Czech Gothic.
Why is Kingdom Come Deliverance such a special game? On Metacritic, Kingdom Come Deliverance, which was released in 2018, has a rating of 76%, which is not particularly strong.
However, it is already considered a cult game because it is such a unique game with a special setting and gameplay. The game places a particularly strong emphasis on realism and uses elements from survival games such as sleep and hunger.
For some reviewers, it was like “Skyrim without magic.” GameStar called it the “Czech Gothic”. At its peak, it reached almost 96,000 concurrent players on Steam.
Unlike the dominant American games, the title from the Czech Republic has its own look and gameplay feel.
Especially for the German GameStar, Kingdom Come Deliverance is an important game:
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Why is it considered a game for nerds? In a recent Twitch stream, Asmongold described “Kingdom Come Deliverance” as the favorite game of all those who are now eager for the development of AI girlfriends (via youtube).
According to Asmongold, men whose favorite game is “Kingdom Come Deliverance” and who are very interested in medieval warfare have only a limited supply on the dating market.
Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 has been announced
Update April 19, 10 AM: The role-playing game was indeed presented as expected on Thursday evening. The new game does not yet have a specific release date but is supposed to be released in 2024. The world will be twice as large as in the original, and firearms are expected to be introduced.
