The film’s people for Spider-Man: Homecoming had no idea how famous their MJ actress was during casting.
Zendaya was already a true star before the Marvel movie Spider-Man: Homecoming (2017). She had already appeared in two major Disney Channel hits, Shake It Up! and K.C. Undercover, and had also been seen in Beyoncé’s Lemonade.
But Marvel had no clue who Zendaya really was during the casting for the Spider-Man film.
Here you can see a trailer for Spider-Man: Homecoming:
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German trailer for Spider-Man: Homecoming with Tom Holland and Zendaya
“Dressed like a normal girl”
Amy Pascal, the producer of Spider-Man: Homecoming, admitted that neither she nor Kevin Feige (also a producer on the film, now head of Marvel Entertainment) had any idea who Zendaya was when she auditioned for the role of MJ in 2016.
“She wasn’t wearing any makeup and was dressed like a normal girl […]” the producer explained further.
Even though no one knew who she was, Zendaya was able to impress immediately with her acting performance and thrilled the Spider-Man team.
So the young actress got the role because the producers thought, “Oh my God, she’s amazing. She has to be in the movie.”
In retrospect, the people behind the film realized who they had actually cast with Zendaya: “And then we found out that she’s a really famous person and felt really stupid.”
Will we see Zendaya in a 4th Spider-Man movie? After the trilogy with Spider-Man: Homecoming, Far From Home, and No Way Home, a fourth film is already planned. According to Screenrant, the return of the actress as MJ is expected.
You last saw Zendaya in the major sci-fi film Dune: Part Two in the role of Chani. More about the film by Denis Villeneuve can be read here at MeinMMO:
The well-known villain Darth Vader has already been portrayed by several actors. However, within the original trilogy, director George Lucas replaced his actor once – without the cast being aware of it.
In the original trilogy of Star Wars, David Prowse portrayed the famous intergalactic villain in three films, while James Earl Jones provided the character’s voice.
But then, in the dramatic moment when Luke Skywalker removes Darth Vader’s mask, we see the face of Sebastian Shaw.
According to Collider, the reason for the re-casting could have been a huge spoiler that reportedly worsened the already existing tensions between the actor and the director.
Here you can see a trailer for Star Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope:
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Star Wars Episode IV – Trailer for the download version
In A New Hope, Prowse himself voiced the character during filming. Although he suspected there would be post-synchronization, he thought he would be the one speaking as Darth Vader.
When it came time for post-production from London to Hollywood, it was apparently too expensive to fly the actor in – so James Earl Jones was chosen as the voice actor.
The 1st big spoiler about fatherhood
After Star Wars became a huge hit in 1977, a sequel was approved. So Prowse, along with his cast colleagues, went on a press tour.
When he spoke about the upcoming film in 1978, he was quoted. It sounded as if he had spoiled the father-son relationship between Luke and Darth Vader.
However, in 2015, Prowse explained in a documentary that it was by no means a spoiler on his part, but rather pure speculation. At that time, he hadn’t even seen the script for The Empire Strikes Back.
Given that the screenplay for the film was only completed afterward and only Mark Hamill knew of the famous father quote, this supports the actor’s statement.
The 2nd spoiler incident about Darth Vader’s death
But then there was another leak about the villain. Prowse was interviewed again. During the interview, the interviewer allegedly suggested that Darth Vader would be killed in the third part.
In response, the actor allegedly claimed he was unaware of it. Nevertheless, the villain’s death was announced in the press.
According to speculation, that was the point at which George Lucas decided on a new Darth Vader actor.
The scene where Darth Vader removes his mask was then shot with Sebastian Shaw, without Prowse or the other actors knowing about it.
Prowse later also claimed that he was supposedly never paid for Return of the Jedi.
In Pokémon GO, you need to evolve Wadribie into Honweisel to complete the collector challenge for Bug Catching. We at MeinMMO will show you what you need to pay attention to.
What challenge is it about? In Pokémon GO, the event Bug Catching runs until April 17, 2024, where you can encounter various Bug-type monsters. Niantic has provided you with four different collector challenges. In these, you not only have to catch Pokémon but also evolve them.
A part of this research is the Bug and Flying Pokémon Wadribie, which can be quite tricky to evolve. Below we will show you what to consider in order to complete the challenge.
By the way: The Pokémon World Championship 2024 will take place in August. You can get a first look in the following video:
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Pokémon World Championship 2024: Trailer for the Event in Hawaii
Evolving Wadribie into Honweisel – Here’s how
What you need to consider: Wadribie is a Bug and Flying Pokémon from the fourth generation of games. It has only one evolution, Honweisel, for which you need just 50 candies. However, this can make you sweat a bit.
Unlike most other monsters, only the female form of Wadribie can evolve. Therefore, to complete the collector challenge, you need to look for a corresponding specimen or use one from your collection. You can recognize it by the red marking above its lower hive.
Male Wadribie (left) and female Wadribie (right)
How can you get a female Wadribie? To secure a female specimen, you need a fair amount of luck. They are significantly rarer to find than the male variant.
However, during the Bug Catching-event, Wadribie spawns more frequently in the wild, thereby increasing your chances of female specimens. So pay close attention to your surroundings.
If you cannot find a female Wadribie and do not have one left in your collection, you can alternatively ask another trainer if they can trade you a specimen. We explain why there are so many male Wadribie in the game in the following article:
Can you catch Wadribie as a Shiny? Yes, with some luck, you can also encounter a shiny specimen. You can recognize it by its orange body.
Other monsters needed for the collector challenge
To complete all collector challenges, a total of 19 monsters are needed. You must catch 8 of them and evolve the remaining 11. The following Pokémon are needed to solve the four challenges:
Bug Catching: Collector Challenge 1
Raupy and its evolutions Safcon and Smettbo
Hornliu and its evolutions Kokuna and Bibor
Reward: If you have found Raupy and Hornliu and evolved them accordingly, you will receive a meeting with Bibor as a reward, along with 50 Mega Energy for Bibor.
Bug Catching: Collector Challenge 2
Strawickl and its evolutions Folikon and Matrifol
Wadribie and its evolution Honweisel
Reward: If you have found Strawickl and Wadribie and evolved them accordingly, you will receive a meeting with Pinsir as a reward, along with 50 Mega Energy for Pinsir.
Bug Catching: Collector Challenge 3
Lithomith and its evolution Castellith
Zirpurze and its evolution Zirpeise
Wommel and its evolution Bandelby
Reward: If you have found Lithomith, Zirpurze, and Wommel and evolved them accordingly, you will receive a meeting with Scherox as a reward, along with 50 Mega Energy for Scherox.
Bug Catching: Collector Challenge 4
Nincada and its evolution Ninjask
Reward: If you have found Nincada and evolved it accordingly, you will receive a meeting with Ninjatom as a reward.
Where can you find the sought Pokémon? All sought Pokémon spawn in the wild during the event. Nincada can also be found in Level 1 raids.
How long do you have to solve the challenges? The challenges are active until the end of the event, on April 17, 2024, at 8:00 PM local time. Don’t forget to pick up your rewards by this time, or else they will also be lost when the event ends.
How do you like the content regarding the collector challenge? Have you managed to discover a female Wadribie? Or did you still have one in your collection? Feel free to let us know in the comments here on MeinMMO and exchange thoughts with other trainers.
Dinolords is a new strategy game on Steam that aims to make city building with dinosaurs a whole new challenge. Players are already excited about this concept.
What kind of game is this? In this real-time strategy game on Steam, you must build your own city in medieval England and fend off invading Vikings. Here, however, Dinolords definitely differs from other games in the genre. Because your opponents are coming to attack on dinosaurs.
The game is developed by Northplay and published under Ghost Ship Publishing. There is no exact release date yet.
With a new trailer, the developers want to show once again how well medieval times, city building, and dinosaurs go together:
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In Dinolords you fight against Vikings and Dinos
What does the trailer show? The trailer starts like many “normal” strategy games. In medieval England, the English are attacked by Vikings and driven from their homeland. As a player, you are now faced with the task of building a new city.
The trailer shows that this can be quite relaxed at first. You gather resources, build your first huts, forge weapons, train your troops, expand your territory, and secure yourself by building a wall until you have succeeded in creating a large city.
But then the trailer shows that the danger from the enemy Vikings is far from over. Instead, they go on the attack again and tear down the walls of your new city. This time, however, they come riding on large dinosaurs.
These creatures, thought to be extinct, now make your life difficult. In chainmail and in whole hordes, they fight alongside the Vikings, happily destroying everything and everyone that stands in their way.
What does the community say? Although there have only been two proper trailers and a showcase of nearly 20 minutes (via YouTube), players are very enthusiastic about the concept of the strategy game. This is also evident from the comments under the latest trailer (via YouTube).
Most comments particularly praise the interesting concept, with many stating that this is exactly the mix they have been waiting for since childhood.
We have gathered some of the comments for you here:
mr.cheese8097 writes: “I’m currently reviving my childhood obsession with dinosaurs; this couldn’t have come at a better time.”
dinobanan3211 writes: “This is the best thing I have ever experienced in my life.”
ROFLproductionsCORP writes: “This looks amazing and it has a good team behind it. I will definitely support this from day one.”
However, another user raises the question of what if someone does not want to play as an Englishman, but wants to breed their own army of dinosaurs. Presumably, you will indeed have your own dinosaurs in the game. Whether you take the side of the Vikings or continue to play as the English is not entirely certain.
Baldur’s Gate 3 received 10 nominations and 5 awards at the BAFTA Games Awards. And finally, the best villain of the game gets the recognition he deserves.
What are the BAFTA Games Awards? The BAFTA Games Awards are an awards ceremony hosted by the British Academy of Film and Television Arts. In 2024, awards were presented in 19 categories.
Baldur’s Gate 3 was nominated in a total of 10 categories and won 5 awards:
Best Game
British Academy Games Award for Music for Borislav Slavov’s soundtrack
BAFTA Games EE Player’s Choice Award
BAFTA Games Award for Narrative
British Academy Games Award for Performer in a Supporting Role for Andrew Wincott
With the award for Andrew Wincott, the best villain in Baldur’s Gate 3 finally receives his well-deserved recognition.
Spoiler Alert: The following contains spoilers for Act 1 to 3 of Baldur’s Gate 3.
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Baldur’s Gate 3 is coming to PS5 – Trailer prepares for console release
The singing devil is finally rewarded for his unique performance
Who is the best villain in Baldur’s Gate 3? Andrew Wincott plays the devil Raphael in Baldur’s Gate 3 – through his voice, but also through motion capture recordings. You meet him early in Act 1.
You can’t avoid him either: If you don’t run into him in the overworld, he patiently waits in your camp.
Raphael offers you an alleged way out of your larva dilemma early on. However, he is not a powerful but friendly savior in need: Raphael is a devil from the depths, who is completely focused on his own advantage.
By the way, you can read more about the larvae here:
Aside from the fact that Raphael is a horned devil, he also appears to be a gentleman with very good manners. He partly reminds of characters from plays written by William Shakespeare. With increasingly sweet words, he tries to lure his chosen victims into seemingly mutually beneficial agreements.
That’s why Raphael is the best
What makes Raphael so good? When you encounter the devil, he seems to be a simple and quick way out of a seemingly unsolvable problem. Moreover, he appears to us as an uninvolved person who has nothing to gain.
Already in his first encounter, he leaves a bad aftertaste. And he doesn’t go away – Raphael stays close to you.
His facade begins to crack in Act 2 when he asks you angrily and almost panicked for help to eliminate a problem. Depending on how you behave, he can assist Astarion with his personal quest. Which is also important for his romance.
In Act 3, Raphael becomes increasingly impatient and presents you with a new, almost Faustian pact. Additionally, you can visit his home in Baldur’s Gate and finally confront him in battle there as well.
The best part? Raphael sings his own song for the boss fight.
Everything you need to know can be found in our guide to Raphael’s House of Hope:
Raphael is an unexpected party in your adventures in Baldur’s Gate 3, making the whole game significantly more exciting. And Andrew Wincott portrays him brilliantly – for which he has finally received the deserved recognition.
Logitech has introduced the MX Brio, a 4K webcam for video conferencing and streaming. On paper, this promises very good image quality with AI features. MeinMMO editor Benedikt Schlotmann tested the MX Brio and finds that the camera’s problems do not lie with Logitech.
Logitech has been offering devices and products for offices and businesses with its MX series for some time. With the new 4K webcam MX Brio, they aim to impress not only companies but also streamers with high image quality.
In a test, I was able to try out Logitech’s new webcam. The test reveals that the issue does not lie with the camera, but with the software from Microsoft and Zoom Video Communications. It reminds me of MMOs that have huge potential for a good game but fail to keep players engaged for long.
The package includes only the camera and the USB-C cable. The included USB-C cable can be detached at any time.
The webcam is already pre-assembled on a mounting foot, which can be easily removed.
A privacy shield is permanently built into the camera. This allows you to close the lens if you feel watched. The integrated privacy shield feels significantly more premium than on my Logitech C920s HD, where the privacy shield is mounted as a plastic cap on the camera.
The MX Brio feels very robust and well-made: The casing is made of aluminum, with only the back being a plastic cover.
What I also like: The MX Brio, like all devices in the MX series, features a simple, understated design. Logitech avoids RGB or other gimmicks.
The Logitech MX Brio at an angle.
Installation: In general, installation is quick. The MX Brio connects to the computer via a USB-C cable. Ideally, you have a free USB-C port on your computer; otherwise, you will need an adapter or to switch to a different cable.
However, the very robust camera has one disadvantage, which is its weight. I usually mount webcams on my monitor lamp, above my monitor. However, the MX Brio is almost too heavy to sit stable on the lamp or on the monitor.
In any case, the pre-assembled mount can be removed from the MX Brio. This way, you can also mount the camera on a tripod. This is less exciting for home office use but much more interesting for streaming.
The further setup and basic settings are done through Logitech’s proprietary software. Here, you can adjust all the details and features regarding the output: such as the image section shown by the camera, the exposure, or the white balance.
The Strengths: The camera generally offers excellent image and recording quality. Especially the “AI-supported lighting correction” emphasized by Logitech works almost always very well. Even in very dark rooms, I am noticeably better recognizable. The webcam is thus collecting only plus points so far.
However, what stands out is that I appear slightly blurry when the lighting is corrected. This is only noticeable when you look closely at the recording. In a quick call or meeting, few would notice this.
The Logitech MX Brio in the front view.
The Weaknesses: However, the biggest problem of Logitech’s MX Brio is the combination with the corresponding software. Officially, the camera is “Certified for Microsoft Teams”, but with Teams, the full performance of the camera is never achieved. Many users in the community report on this (via microsoft.com). I have checked this with several webcams and the results are almost always the same:
On a video call with 6 participants, only a resolution of 640 x 360 at nearly 30 FPS is transmitted via Teams.
If my video is highlighted in a conversation, the quality increases to 1280 x 720. That is already HD quality, but far from 4K.
In a two-person conversation via Teams, the quality at least increases to Full HD at 30 FPS.
Similar problems also occur with Zoom: The more participants there are, the more the image quality decreases.
The poor image quality applies to both the old “Teams Classic” version and the new version.
Several workarounds, such as starting Teams as a web app in the browser or clearing the cache of the desktop app, did not really help either.
What stands out: The performance of 4K at 30 FPS or Full HD at 60 FPS promised by Logitech is achieved in none of my tests with Teams or Zoom.
And that is frustrating. Because 4K or Ultra HD resolution is a fine thing, but the software on the other end must also cooperate. However, I must emphasize: Logitech is not to blame if the software from Microsoft or Zoom Video Communications doesn’t work correctly.
It is different if you use streaming software like OBS Studio. In OBS Studio, the full performance of the 4K webcam is utilized. And here, Logitech’s MX Brio showcases its strengths again.
Logitech’s MX Brio 4K webcam with packaging.
Cheaper Webcam as an Alternative: As strange as it may sound: My Logitech C920 provides me with the same performance with Microsoft Teams or Zoom as the 220 euro MX Brio. And that’s at best Full HD at 30 FPS. Or the very meager 640 x 360 at nearly 30 FPS.
Conclusion: Huge Potential, but it Fails Due to Software
Theoretically, Logitech offers an excellent camera with the MX Brio, as it is really high-quality. When the software works, the camera’s image and recording quality are truly excellent. And I emphasize again: This is not a problem of Logitech or the camera, but purely an issue with the software provider.
For whom is the camera worthwhile? If you are a solo entertainer or streamer, then the MX Brio is a really good and highly recommended webcam, especially if your lighting conditions are rather challenging.
For whom is the camera not worthwhile? If you work with Teams or Zoom, you can never fully utilize the camera’s potential. In my practical test, my C920 offered the same image quality as the MX Brio for 60 euros.
More Camera in Test: I was able to test a comprehensive setup with a camera. Interestingly, the camera from the entire project performed the worst here. You can read how the entire setup fared in the test directly on MeinMMO:
In Helldivers 2, a new rifle ranks directlyamong the best primary weapons because it resembles a compact version of the automatic cannon.
What kind of weapon is this? On April 11, the new war bond “Democratic Detonation” was released in Helldivers 2, which also introduced three new weapons to the game. Among them is the R-36 Berster, a semi-automatic repeating rifle.
The Berster fires jet-powered projectiles that explode upon impact, scattering shrapnel in all directions that can cause environmental damage to enemies.
Some players already believe that the Berster will likely be nerfed and are comparing the repeating rifle to the automatic cannon. In our tier list of the best weapons in Helldivers 2, the Berster is also ranked directly in the S-tier, surpassing previously meta weapons like the SG-225 Breaker or the SG-8S Slugger.
You can see the Berster in action for a brief moment in the trailer for “Democratic Detonation”:
Too strong for a primary weapon as it replaces the automatic cannon
What makes the Berster so strong? The exploding projectiles of the Berster and their shrapnel are the main advantages of the weapon. The projectiles deal significant damage and hit nearby enemies due to the flying shrapnel.
The player “BadEthics” reports on Reddit that he can eliminate even armored chargers with just two precise shots to the face using the Berster. This works most reliably with a hit directly to the mouth.
Additionally, the Berster can destroy factories and nests. Some players compare it to the automatic cannon due to its damage, exploding projectiles, and the destruction of enemy structures.
The Berster is best suited for combat at long distances; you should avoid short ranges as the shrapnel can also hit and injure you.
The Stalwart suddenly becomes the primary weapon
What gear should you combine with the Berster? The perfect loadout for using the Berster is not yet available so soon after the release. It will take a few more days. However, some players are already opting for a combination with the Stalwart as a support weapon.
The Stalwart is a machine gun equipped with a large magazine, making it ideal against hordes of enemies and therefore can also be used in close combat. The downside of the Stalwart is that it is almost useless against armored enemies like chargers and devastators.
The combination of Stalwart and Berster is effective because the two weapons compensate for each other’s weaknesses. You then use the Stalwart as the primary weapon against many small, unarmored enemies and switch to the Berster for the tougher opponents.
The classic video game series Tomb Raider is set to be released as a tabletop role-playing game: “Tomb Raider: Shadows of Truth”. But Twitch streamer Asmongold is outraged when he sees a new approach to the popular game series featuring Lara Croft. Because in Tomb Raider, it’s no longer about “Tomb Raiding,” or grave robbing.
What outrages Asmongold?
The new game wants to escape the “colonial past” of the “Tomb Raider” series.
An article from April 9 states (via tombraiderchronicles): Lara Croft transforms from a grave robber into a seeker of truth – the company Evil Hat Productions wants to redefine Tomb Raider to escape a past scarred by colonialism.
Other games in the series have already begun to work on this transformation by allowing Lara Croft to talk about her missteps in the past. This will continue, and the cultures from which artifacts were previously stolen will be approached with respect and support.
“Tomb Raider” is one of the video game series known even in the mainstream, the first Tomb Raider was released in 1996:
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Netflix gives you the first glimpse of the animated series Tomb Raider: “It was about time”
The premise of Tomb Raider is now problematic
Why do this? The developers say:
Raids, as depicted in the original Tomb Raider games and stories, involve seeking out ancient tombs and historical sites of various civilizations and acquiring artifacts. It is based on the assumption of ‘Finders Keepers’ that grants raiders the means and the urge to claim possession of artifacts, regardless of whether they have a historical or cultural claim to the treasure.
Asmongold says: If you want to do this, then make a new game
This is what Asmongold says: For Asmongold, the new approach is outrageous. In a YouTube clip from a stream titled “How to destroy a game series after 28 years,” the Twitch streamer says it’s “the most ridiculous, saddest crap” he has ever seen.
They are afraid that Tomb Raider “promotes colonialism” – that is absurd.
Why change anything? They should just make a new game.
They would awaken a game from its 20-year slumber only to turn it into something completely different. If you want to make a game about a “seeker of truth,” you should develop a new game.
But if you are developing a game about Tomb Raider, it should also revolve around “Tomb Raiding,” or grave robbing, just because the old premise is “politically uncomfortable,” you cannot simply change it.
This new game is for “weird people with internalized guilt complexes” – no one has ever asked for such a game. He hopes it fails.
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Another classic is being ruined by a modern studio.
Tomb Raider now with 150% less Tomb Raiding.
Asmongold goes from WoW streamer to the king of the outraged
What’s behind this: This is really a feast for the current mood in the USA, which Asmongold is currently fully embracing. The streamer, who just a few months ago was still making relatively normal gaming videos, is now on a crusade against everything he perceives as wrong in the world. In doing so, he sometimes goes too far, but with the new channel direction, he has found great success.
It must be clearly stated: The new Tomb Raider is a tabletop RPG and not a new video game in the series, so this uproar is actually two sizes too big.
The combination of “nostalgically idealized game series is politically incorrect and must reinvent itself” is truly the “Perfect Storm” in the current debate about “Woke people ruining our video games.”
The next WoW patch is getting a very emotional quest of great significance. You will have to make a decision that is very hard for the night elves.
World of Warcraft Dragonflight has introduced some of the most emotional and profound side quests ever in Azeroth. But one particular questline has apparently been saved by Blizzard until the very end, as it will only be released with the next patch 10.2.7.
It is about betrayal, how the survivors deal with it, and a rather dark story.
Spoiler warning: If you do not want to read anything about the storyline of this quest from patch 10.2.7, you should click away now.
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WoW: Guardians of the Dream – Launch Trailer
What is the quest about? The questline begins in Bel’ameth, the new capital of the night elves with Malfurion. He wants us to speak with a young night elf named Kelestra. He has just allowed this elf to bury her family in one of the underground complexes.
Because Malfurion fears that this means Kelestra no longer has anyone from her family, he wants us to check on her.
After we speak with Kelestra, we help her collect special stones for the burial while she tells us her story.
Kelestra’s sister was a druid and very glad about it, as it would mean that she and her family could one day be buried together in one of the structures – a great honor for many night elves. But the day on which her training as a druid of the claw was completed was also the day the Horde set Teldrassil on fire and destroyed Darnassus.
When the evacuation began, the path to Darnassus was cut off. Kelestra’s sister led her and her family to the edge of the crown of the great tree and wanted the family to jump. The druid would use her magic over nature to ensure that the family would land safely on the ground.
But things turned out differently. When the family jumped, Kelestra’s sister was hit by a burning branch and lost her concentration. The whole family fell uncontrollably from the tree. Her parents and her brother died. Kelestra survived severely injured and thought her sister had also died.
At this moment, Kelestra reveals the name of her sister: Koroleth.
Koroleth was the antagonist in the story of Ohn’ahra. (Image source: wowhead)
Who is Koroleth? Koroleth should be familiar to attentive players, as she appeared during the main questline in the Ohn’ahra plains. The night elf was the leader of the primalists in this area and had a rather distinctive appearance. Not only was she bald, but she also had significant burn scars on her face.
Koroleth is responsible for the centaur clan Nokhud turning against its brothers and sisters, leading to a major conflict that ultimately peaks in the dungeon “The Assault of the Nokhud”.
Koroleth’s ultimate goal is to gain access to the Emerald Dream, which the primalists wanted to secure.
At the end of the questline, Koroleth is slain by the hero – that means us – and has not been mentioned since.
Two decisions with significance
A druid named Rashan Stillbrook listens to this conversation and becomes angry at Kelestra. He reveals to her what Koroleth has done. As heroes, we also have the chance to make a choice:
You can reveal to Kelestra what role you played in the story – after all, you killed Koroleth with your own hands.
You can deny your own act and pretend you know nothing about it.
Kelestra cannot believe that her sister would do such a thing, which is why the journey to the guardians continues, who are holding some primalists captive. Here Kelestra learns that Koroleth joined the primalists after the Alliance signed a ceasefire with the Horde.
After Koroleth lost her entire family in the fire of Teldrassil, her rage against the Horde was so great that she could never make peace. Her baldness and the burn scars for which Koroleth was known came from the burning branch that had struck her.
At the same time, the primalists also reveal that the true goal of the prime incarnations, the destruction of the new world tree, had been kept secret from Koroleth. The primalists probably knew that Koroleth would immediately withdraw her support if she ever found out that she was working on the destruction of another world tree.
Kelestra goes to retrieve her sister’s corpse and returns to Bel’ameth to bury her. However, she is stopped on the way by Rashan Stillbrook and Malfurion.
Rashan does not want a traitor buried in the midst of the new homeland. Malfurion also admits that it is a difficult decision since he did not know Kelestra’s sister’s identity when he agreed.
Kelestra buries her sister – depending on which decision we make. (Image source: wowhead)
Kelestra now asks us to help her so that her family can be buried together in peace. And that leads to the final decision:
Should we help Kelestra convince the druids and have her family buried together in the structure?
Should we refuse the corpse of the traitor and force Kelestra to bury her sister outside of Bel’ameth?
In making this decision, the game even warns us with an additional security prompt asking if we really want to make this choice.
What are the consequences of the decision? Depending on how we decide, we can convince Malfurion.
If we help Kelestra, then Koroleth will be buried with her family in the structure. As a consequence, Rashan Stillbrook disappears, angrily stating that “his brother died in battle against Koroleth. Where is his peace? Where is his justice?”
Kelestra then buries her sisters, and we can still talk to her. She speaks rather gently about her family and wants to remember Koroleth as she was back then as a druid before the fire of Teldrassil.
However, if we decide against the burial, then Kelestra carries her sister’s corpse out of the city. Even though she does not directly blame the hero for this decision, her words are noticeably more frustrated and furious – she is angry and seems to be like Koroleth.
What makes the quest so special? World of Warcraft rarely deals with such serious themes. As “heroes,” we slaughter through hordes of enemies and defeat bosses by the dozen, and rarely does that have consequences. That we are confronted with the sister of such a boss is a refreshing change. At the same time, the question of how to deal with the families of traitors is an interesting one. Can one forgive the dead? Should one still hate Koroleth after her death and deny her peace with her family? What are the consequences for those who are still alive? These are exciting and interesting questions – and unusually serious for World of Warcraft.
Whether this decision will have a long-term impact and perhaps shape Kelestra’s development in future expansions remains to be seen.
A YouTuber and engineer has replaced the round wheels of a bicycle with square models.And yes, this bicycle can actually move. However, how practical and sensible that is, you will have to decide for yourself.
What happens when you replace the well-tested circular wheels of a bicycle with square versions? That is probably what the YouTuber and engineer Sergii Gordieiev thought and developed square wheels for a bicycle.
Bicycle with square tires doesn’t really go fast, but it moves
How did he do it? In his official YouTube video, he shows how he designs and builds the square bicycle:
First, a steel rod is cut into various segments and the pieces are welded together to give them a square shape and place screws in each partition.
Then, holes are drilled into the frame to inject the rods that anchor the bicycle’s chainring.
In another step, rollable tire rubber is added so that the chain can turn.
Does it even work? Yes, the square bicycle works, but one can argue how sensible and practical such a bicycle is. But you should watch the YouTuber’s video for yourself:
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As can be seen in the video, the square wheels do not roll at all; instead, their rubber tires have been cut and combined with four sets of bicycle chains to create a continuous surface that rotates around the outside of each wheel. This way, the “vehicle” is driven by the pedals, with the lower edge of each wheel sliding over the asphalt.
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And that also leads to the problems: With reduced speed and on flat terrain, the bicycle is quite practical and resembles its tire construction more like an awkward tank. Climbs in the terrain or even sharp turns are not really possible with this vehicle. By the way, you won’t be going very fast with this bicycle.
The regular bicycle with round tires is still likely the better and safer method for getting around on a bicycle.
More exciting inventions: Spending a lot of time in front of a screen is not really good for our eyes. However, a 17-year-old teenager seems to have found a solution to solve this problem quite easily:
The option to pet cute cats or dogs in video games is often available. However, a game on PS5 even rewards you for it.
What kind of game is this? The game “Rise of the Ronin” is a PS5-exclusive title where you play as a Ronin, an unbound samurai. Although Rise of the Ronin has similarities to the Souls games, it is not a classic Soulslike.
Fans of storytelling as well as Soulslike players are expected to enjoy this title. Different difficulty levels are supposed to ensure diverse gameplay. In the game, you can decide for yourself how difficult you want it to be.
The game offers a dynamic story in which you can choose whether to spare or eliminate characters, thus changing the course of the story.
Here you can watch the trailer for Rise of The Ronin.
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Rise of the Ronin appears with a new trailer for its release
The prettiest side quest is now rewarded
What exactly is being rewarded? In Rise of The Ronin, you can pet cats. To do this, you must find them in various locations throughout the map. For each cat found and petted, you receive some silver coins as a reward. The cats are collectibles in the game, which you can find all over the map.
In many games, developers let us pet cats or dogs, but hiding them across the entire map as collectibles is quite unique, especially since there are rewards for it.
Are the cats well hidden? The cats can be found in some unusual places, but they are still cats and can climb well. Perhaps that’s why the developers didn’t choose dogs. The X user (formerly Twitter) @SynthPotato shows in a video that cats can also be on rooftops.
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Even though finding cats is more of a nice side quest, most players likely enjoy petting animals in video games.
Not only cats, but also dogs and other animals delight the hearts of players. Because many players enjoy petting, we have created a whole list of RPGs in which you can pet animals: 5 RPGs you should play if you want to pet animals
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The Diablo expert Rob2628 is known for his OP builds in Diablo 4. However, he is now calling for nerfs to the classes, saying: it shouldn’t even be possible to defeat the hardest bosses so quickly.
In his new video, Rob showcases “broken” builds from the PTR. He now states that it is not okay to be able to one-shot “Level 200” bosses and desires better balancing.
After the PTR, we are back in Season 3 of Diablo 4:
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Diablo 4: The gameplay trailer for Season 3
“We want a fair game”
What exactly is the expert calling for? In his YouTube video from April 11, Rob2628 presents gameplay clips featuring all five classes in Diablo 4. He gathered the strongest builds during the PTR with the community.
He shows various clips where the heroes fight “Level 200” bosses. The battles all unfold similarly: they use few skills, and the health bar of the bosses diminishes as if they were many levels below the heroes.
His conclusion: No one wants the hardest boss fight in the game to unfold like this. In the description of the video, Rob2628 writes: “When Season 4 starts, we all want a balanced and fair game.”
In the video, you can get an impression of the combat situations and the “broken” builds:
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What is wrong with very strong builds? Diablo 4 continually faces criticism that players get bored in the endgame. Despite various endgame activities, especially hardcore players tend to get bored around level 80.
With the “Level 200” versions of the bosses, a new challenge is introduced in Diablo 4 that players can work towards. However, if there are builds that can one-shot even the hardest bosses without any trouble, it automatically undermines something that was originally intended to make the endgame more challenging.
What does the community say about this? User “notjack6926” writes in his comment: “It would be a great achievement if they could make it so that the 200-Uber bosses cannot be killed instantly with every build.” Someone notes that isn’t that exactly the point of these games – to become as strong as possible.
One user writes: “I don’t think you can balance anything based on these players. Most average players don’t play or build like that.”
In a comment, “Araturion” writes: “We should not be able to take down all elite enemies or bosses in the game that are level 110-200 with one shot. […] They need to better balance the game. Some skills deal 500k damage while others deal billions. Bosses cannot be bosses if there is such a huge difference between skill damage.”
However, the majority of players seem to enjoy being able to steamroll everything. After the major criticism at launch players in Season 2 suddenly became completely OP and loved it. Many said back then: This is why they come back, this is why they would stay. They wanted that strength to remain. Blizzard even announced that the strongest seasonal abilities would return.
In The Elder Scrolls Online players have been able to dive into a virtual world for 10 years. Facebook is trying to achieve the same with the Metaverse, but one developer is skeptical.
What is the Metaverse? The Metaverse is a virtual world from Meta, which also includes Facebook and Instagram. The Metaverse is supposed to allow users to dive into a second world and live a virtual life there. You should also be able to buy houses and properties there, but for real money.
Meta has already invested billions into the virtual world and hopes to achieve the next hit with the Metaverse. A developer from ESO sees this skeptically and compares the game with his project, The Elder Scrolls Online.
Here you can see the trailer for The Elder Scrolls Online – Gold Road.
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The Elder Scrolls Online – Gold Road in the announcement trailer
Metaverse? We have Elder Scrolls Online at home
Is the Metaverse an MMORPG? No, not really, but it is still worth taking a look at the comparison made by ESO creative director Matt Firor. In the Metaverse, you are supposed to build a second life, buy houses, customize your avatar, and interact with other people. All of this has existed in various MMORPGs for years.
Maybe when you first thought of the idea of the Metaverse, you thought, “I can already do that in MMORPGs?” and that’s exactly the thought that ESO’s creative director had as well.
In an interview with Gamesindustry.biz, he says: “[The Metaverse] That was the buzzword of last year, right? This year it’s all about AI, and no one is talking about the Metaverse anymore… My first games were purely text-based, without graphics, and they were very much virtual worlds where people met, chatted, and had fun.”
Was the Metaverse really just a buzzword? Matt Frior has his own opinion on that; according to him, the Metaverse was initially a technical discussion aimed mainly at investors.
I think the important thing is that the Metaverse discussion of last year was very much a technical discussion, which is very important in Silicon Valley when seeking investments. But no one will play a virtual world if there is nothing to do, so it really is a discussion about content and systems. The technology has existed for ages. Maybe AR glasses are new, but we have had the technology to display virtual worlds on screens for decades, and that is the real magic.
The Elder Scrolls Online celebrates its 10th anniversary this year, and even before that, there were many different MMORPGs that covered what Meta wants with their Metaverse. Whether the Metaverse will ever replace all MMORPGs remains to be seen. Facebook chief Zuckerberg recently showed what his Metaverse could look like: Facebook’s CEO shows his “immersive” Metaverse – gamers fear it could become reality
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In Helldivers 2, the new attack of the robots amazed the players. The associated update also brought a new mission that provided a lot of fun for the players.
What kind of mission is this? The new update of Helldivers 2 not only brought back the Automaton faction into the game but also introduced a new type of mission that many players had long hoped for.
The new type of mission is the so-called “evacuate valuable assets” missions, where you must defend a stronghold against hordes of robots in old “Tower Defense” style.
While the robots attempt to reach the rocket silos, the Helldivers race against time to secure the evacuation of the valuable assets. Once all assets are evacuated, the mission is complete, and the Helldivers can leave the area.
The new war bond “Democratic Detonation” is set to be released tomorrow, bringing new items into the game, here you can see the trailer for it:
Such a mission type was previously missing in Helldivers 2
Why is the mission type so well received? The mission type is popular for various reasons. Tower Defense is a popular game scenario that didn’t exist in Helldivers until now. Players have mostly been sent on the offensive to complete mission objectives.
Saving NPCs, which might be closest to the defense missions, was considered too difficult by many players. The new mission type is, however, a bit easier, especially since the mission only fails when the robots reach their target, and you are not trying to protect NPCs for minutes on end.
Another reason why the innovation is so well received is the selection of gadgets for the mission. Stationary supports like the turret for placement or the shield generator have real utility in this context.
Here you can watch the new mission type on YouTube:
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What do the players say about the mission? The active Helldivers community on Reddit is really excited about the mission. A post by “KrilitzK” titled: “The new mission type ‘Evacuate High-Value Assets’ is a hell of a lot of fun and exactly what a defense mission should be.” received considerable support.
In his Reddit post, KrilitzK comments on the mission as follows: “It’s really fun holding back wave after wave of bots while we’re slowly losing ground and being pushed deeper into our lines. When we then realize that holding a specific position is no longer possible and we must tactically fall back, it’s just incredibly exciting.”
No-Course-1047 expresses his hopes on Reddit: “I really hope they will use this on bug maps too. We can finally reenact that one scene from ‘Starship Troopers.'”
Cavesloth13 already thinks about the next mission type on Reddit: “They [the developers] deserve credit for this. Now we need the opposite of this mission, where you have to fight your way through their multi-layered defenses. That will give a reason to bring the 380, LOL.”
The Helldivers 2 community is very active, and that last surprised the developers as well. 70 % of the players, according to their information, plunged into the fight against the robots before they were defeated, even though the bugs were actually more popular: The developers of Helldivers 2 have been surprised by player behavior
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In Call of Duty Modern Warfare 3, new gloves have been introduced that cost 80 €. Fans are disappointed not only because of the price.
What kind of gloves are these? The gloves from Call of Duty Modern Warfare 3 are a reward for purchasing 4 Kong x Godzilla bundles in the shop.
Each bundle costs about 2,400 Call of Duty Points, which is approximately 20 €. Those who purchase all 4 bundles will receive the BEAST gloves as a thank you, a skin for the “Gladiator,” a melee weapon, in the game.
However, the gloves cannot be purchased individually. So, anyone who wants the gloves and is not interested in the other bundles must still pay 80 €, which is 10 € more than the current price of the game on Steam.
You can watch the trailer for Call of Duty Modern Warfare 3 – Season 3 here.
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CoD MW3: Season 3 Multiplayer Trailer
Fans are disappointed not only by the price
How are fans reacting to the gloves? The gloves disappoint fans on multiple levels. The gloves are not only expensive, but they also lack any special animation or effect. With gloves from the Kong and Godzilla universe, many would have expected them to at least affect the player Ragdolls in some way.
On Reddit, one user made the sacrifice of purchasing all bundles to obtain the gloves, and he draws a sober conclusion:
Holy crap, it wasn’t worth it. The only positive aspects are that it counts as a Mastercraft blueprint (unique inspection) and it’s fun to hit enemies with it. But it doesn’t do anything special. I thought it would at least knock enemies down or even launch their bodies. And you can’t even apply skins over it. If you were interested in the melee blueprint, save your money, it’s not worth 80 dollars.
Even in the replies to the user’s post, other players agree. ShadowCoyote responds on Reddit: “Over 100 Canadian dollars. For a melee weapon. Totally crazy. Thank you for your effort, OP, and I’m sorry.”
IAMAK47 writes on Reddit: “I was hoping for an uppercut or a right hook with a different death animation.”
A new game mode has been announced for Palworld, which reminds fans of a Pokémon game.
What kind of mode is this? The new game mode in Palworld is called Palworld Arena and allows trainers to compete in PvP battles against other players. Of course, trainers do not have to fight alone; in the teaser, everyone has 3 Pals by their side to assist them.
But trainers also cannot just stand around and watch once again. As is customary in Palworld, trainers will be able to take up arms themselves and fight alongside their rival in the duel.
On X (formerly Twitter), the official account of Palworld writes that you should train the strongest Pals to defeat your rivals. So, the training and improvement of Pals could also be enhanced.
Here you can watch the trailer for the 1st Raid, which has recently been added in Palworld.
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The developers of Palworld showcase the 1st raid
Fans are once again finding a comparison to Pokémon
What have the fans found? The teaser for Palworld Arena strongly resembles Pokémon Stadium, the very game that brought Pokémon from 2D to 3D in the 90s. Many Pokémon fans have been waiting for years for a new installment in the series. The last installment of Pokémon Stadium was released in 2000 for the N64.
Palworld Arena and Pokémon Stadium share several similarities:
In both games, trainers pit monsters against each other
Both games or game modes take place in an arena
In both, trainers can train the monsters beforehand, even if this was not directly part of the game in Pokémon Stadium.
Did Palworld simply copy Pokémon Stadium? Palworld is already doing some things differently with Palworld Arena. In Pokémon Stadium, neither the trainers participate in the fights, nor do six monsters battle against each other at the same time.
Pokémon Stadium was like a Pokémon game that only focuses on arena battles and also features turn-based attacks and the option to switch Pokémon. In Palworld, the battles take place in real-time and trainers are allowed to join in. Palworld is taking its own path here, even though the renewed similarity to Pokémon cannot be denied.
In Buckshot Roulette, an indie developer has reinvented Russian Rouletteand is currently impressing players on Steam.
What kind of game is this? Buckshot Roulette is an indie game by developer Mike Klubnika. In the game, you sit in the back room of a nightclub and play a wild version of Russian Roulette. “Wild” here means that the developer has come up with various items and new mechanics to make the game less random.
In this 1vs. 1 title, you must decide each round whether to take a shot at your opponent or yourself. The shotgun contains both live and blank ammunition.
With items, you can increase the damage that the next shot will inflict, identify which bullet is in the chamber, or heal yourself. The goal of the game is to eliminate the dealer as often as possible.
Here you can watch the trailer of the game.
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Buckshot Roulette reinvents Russian Roulette and shows it in the release trailer
The hype only comes to Steam
Why is the game hyped now? Although Buckshot Roulette was available on Itch.io for a while, the hype around the game only arose with the release on Steam. The game currently costs €2.69 on Steam and has achieved 96 % positive reviews with over 7,000 ratings. When the offer ends, the game will cost 3 euros again.
The release on Steam brought many new features to the game, such as new items, leaderboards, more languages, controller support, and an improved opponent.
The long-awaited multiplayer mode is currently in development, as the developers revealed on Steam. However, specific details are not yet known.
What do players like about Buckshot Roulette? Players especially appreciate the simplicity of the game. The game is quickly understood, and the rounds do not take long. For under 3 euros, most players have found several hours of fun here. The atmosphere in the dark back room of a nightclub and the possibility of really getting far provide good entertainment for the players.
Layben perfectly describes the game in his Steam review : “The dealer just arrested me, drank all his beer, smoked all the cigarettes, then took a sawed-off shotgun and shot himself …”
The community of World of Warcraft is about to gain strong growth. Over 600,000 fans can hardly wait to finally be able to play.
How many subscribers there currently are in World of Warcraft has been revealed by Blizzard some time ago. But soon there will likely be a significant increase again. More than 600,000 fans have already expressed interest and are waiting to finally roam through Azeroth again.
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How do we know the player numbers? In China, shortly after the announcement of the return of World of Warcraft and other games, pre-registration began. Interested fans can already sign up. This also helps NetEase to plan how many servers will ultimately be needed.
Within 24 hours, the number of pre-registrations had already risen to 500,000, and only a few hours later, the mark of 600,000 was also reached. A value that will surely increase significantly in the coming days once the return of Blizzard games to China is widely known.
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When can the Chinese play again? There is no specific date yet for the return of Blizzard games to China, although “this summer” the first games are supposed to return, and throughout the year the rest of Blizzard’s catalog is expected to follow.
Currently, the whole agreement looks like a “win-win-win” situation. Because Blizzard is likely to benefit from the Chinese market, as is NetEase from a renewed partnership. Finally, players are also happy that after more than a year of abstinence from their once favorite games, the offering is finally returning to their country.
Why couldn’t Chinese players play? In China, foreign game developers need a domestic partner to operate their games. In the past, Blizzard has worked with NetEase here.
However, at the end of the year before last, there were conflicts during new negotiations that were so severe that the cooperation ultimately failed completely. NetEase was so angry about the outcome that employees even destroyed the huge Warcraft statue. As a result, in January 2023, all Chinese players lost access to their accounts and the servers – WoW and other Blizzard titles were no longer available to them.
As Jake Gyllenhaal recounted on a late-night show, he auditioned for a role in Lord of the Rings. However, it went so poorly that he didn’t even come close to being considered.
As Jake Gyllenhaal (Road House, Brokeback Mountain) shared on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon on March 22, 2016, he had auditioned for a role in Lord of the Rings. He wanted to become Frodo. But the audition went horribly.
Here you can see a trailer for the first film of the Lord of the Rings trilogy:
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Epic Trailer for The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship
That’s why the audition was an absolute disaster
Jake Gyllenhaal recounted that he received a whole conference call from several agents who enthusiastically told him about Peter Jackson’s new project, the adaptation of Lord of the Rings.
They enthusiastically informed the actor that they immediately thought of him for a role: “And when they said they needed a hobbit, we thought: Jake!”
In this YouTube video, you can watch the interview yourself:
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So he set out and went to the audition for the main role of the trilogy, the hobbit Frodo. While there, he received many instructions but no dialogue.
Moreover, Jake Gyllenhaal at that time had no idea what this one ring was about:
“We were just supposed to find the ring […], I didn’t quite understand it. I just went up, opened [the box and took the ring] and then asked: ‘Was that good?’ […] And Peter Jackson was just like [burying his head in his hands].”
On top of that, everyone else had prepared a British accent – except for Jake Gyllenhaal. After he read the next scene with lines, the director turned to him and said: “You’re the worst actor I’ve ever seen.”
Then Peter Jackson asked if he was told to have an accent. When Gyllenhaal shook his head, the advice was: “Fire your agents!”
Afterwards, Jake Gyllenhaal humorously noted that he was so excited about the role that they had to pull him from the room while he kept shouting: “But I am a hobbit!”
In the end, Elijah Wood got the role of Frodo. He had created an audition video for the director, showcasing his talent with a wig, a homemade hobbit costume, and a British accent.
In a new cooperative shooter on Steam, you take on the role of a future cowboy and face the fight against lawless aliens.
What game is this about? Cowboy 3030 is a new game on Steam that is set to launch in Early Access on May 28, 2024. It is being developed by the indie studio Soy Boy Games. Currently, you can already play the demo version on the platform.
As the name suggests, in this third-person shooter, you step into the shoes of a cowboy in the future Wild West. Because in this world, the era of the Wild West never truly ended.
In the trailer, you can catch a first glimpse of the battle between the cowboys and the lawless aliens:
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Cowboy 3030 sends you to the Wild West of the future
What can you expect? The shooter takes place in a futuristic Wild West in the year 3030. Your mission is to destroy the Nebularos. The Nebularos are a gang of alien villains and robots that are causing trouble in your home.
The developers themselves describe their game as an exciting 3D bullet-hell roguelite shooter. You can play together in cooperative mode with up to four players.
What exactly you can imagine this to be is hinted at by the first images from the trailer. Your character can be seen attacking opponents with precise shots. At the same time, you avoid large and widespread counterattacks.
It is promised here that each enemy has different and individual attack patterns that will keep you as a player on your toes. You should be able to defend yourself with an electric lasso, revolvers, sniper rifles, or bombs.
As a player, you should have the opportunity to choose between different characters that also possess different abilities. In the trailer, two characters are visible so far. How many more characters will follow after early access is not yet known.
