Naruto: The 7 Most Powerful Jutsus in Ranking – Do You Know Them?

Naruto offers many powerful jutsus in its ninja world that can eliminate enemies, but which are the most powerful? We have looked at all the jutsus from Naruto: Classic and Shippuden and compiled a list of the 7 strongest. Do you know them?

What kind of jutsus are these? Our ranking consists of the most powerful jutsus that ever existed in Naruto: Classic and Shippuden. We do not differentiate between the different types of jutsus here but simply list the strongest, regardless of whether they are Gen-, Tai-, or Nin-jutsu.

The ranking is taken over by our MeinMMO author Christos Tsogos, who is a long-time fan of the anime and has followed the story around Naruto since childhood. If you have any comments or additional suggestions for the ranking, feel free to reach out in the comments.

SPOILER WARNING: If you do not want to be spoiled, you should not continue reading from here
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Boruto: Naruto and Sasuke fight Momoshiki

7. Edo Tensei – Rebirth from Dirty Earth

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Familiar faces from Akatsuki

What kind of jutsu is this? Who doesn’t know the jutsu that Orochimaru became famous for? The technique of the second Hokage “Rebirth from Dirty Earth” brings the dead back to life.

With this jutsu, users can package any soul, as long as it has not yet been sealed by the god of death, into a vessel. This vessel then possesses a large amount of chakra and an immortal body, but must obey the user.

A powerful jutsu that can cause a lot of damage, especially in the wrong hands. The best example is Kabuto’s undead army in the Fourth Ninja World War.

6. Jinton

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Oonoki’s Jinton

What kind of jutsu is this? Jinton is a Kekkei Touta. This ability allows the user to combine three elements to create transparent geometric shapes.

These can then disassemble anything and anyone into its molecular components and turn it to dust when touched or captured. The only ones who possess this talent are Oonoki and Muu, two Tsuchikage from Iwagakure.

A devastating technique that can immediately destroy an opponent if handled precisely. Unfortunately, Jinton requires preparation time and a lot of chakra.

5. Izanagi

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Madara loses his right eyesight through Izanagi

What kind of jutsu is this? Izanagi is the jutsu of perfect illusion, with which one can change reality. The Uchiha clan possesses this powerful ability. With it, one can reverse injuries and even defy death, but the user pays a high price: their eyesight of the Sharingan.

When Sasuke and Danzou faced each other, Danzou demonstrated the power of Izanagi by escaping all of Sasuke’s lethal attacks. Since the jutsu requires a high price, it is also forbidden in the Uchiha clan.

4. Izanami

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Itachi loses his left eyesight through Izanami

What kind of jutsu is this? Izanami is the counterpart to Izanagi. While Izanagi can change fate, Izanami compels the target to accept it. In the past, many Uchihas fought among themselves and abused the jutsu “Izanagi” in battles. To counter such members, Izanami was invented to teach those who abused Izanagi.

Izanami traps the target in an endless Gen-jutsu that repeats in a loop. The one trapped in it relives the same scene repeatedly as long as they resist their fate.

They may also be aware of the Gen-jutsu, but they can only break free if the target accepts the fate dictated by the user. In the battle between Sasuke and Itachi against Kabuto, Izanami was used, leaving Kabuto in a state of paralysis.

This was the only way they could end the jutsu of rebirth and force its dissolution. Those who use Izanami also lose their eyesight, just like the case with Izanagi.

3. Indora no Ya

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Sasuke charges his Indora no Ya

What kind of jutsu is this? Indora no Ya is Sasuke Uchiha’s strongest jutsu. Sasuke absorbs the chakra of all Bijuu using his Susanoo and converts it into Raiton chakra. With this chakra, he then forms a huge arrow and can shoot it at his targets with his bow.

The jutsu was only used once by Sasuke when he fought Naruto in Naruto: Shippuden, after they had won the battle against Kaguya.

2. Rikudou: Chou Oodama Rasen Shuriken

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Naruto prepares to counter Sasuke’s attack

What kind of jutsu is this? It is a mix of Bijuu Dama Rasen Shuriken and Fuuton: Chou Oodama Rasen Shuriken, which Naruto performs with his chakra bijuu form. Naruto confronted Sasuke with it when he unleashed his strongest jutsu. It is a powerful jutsu and requires a lot of chakra to be executed to this extent.

1. Mugen Tsukuyomi

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Madara begins the endless Tsukuyomi

What kind of jutsu is this? Mugen Tsukuyomi is the endless Gen-jutsu that can ensnare everything and everyone. Here the user projects their Rin’ne Sharingan using the Juubi on the moon. This puts every living being on the planet into a Gen-jutsu, allowing them to live in an optimal reality without suffering.

Additionally, all affected are bound to the tree using the “Shin: Jukai Koutan” jutsu, allowing their chakra to be absorbed to create a god fruit. This jutsu was created by the Ootsutsukis in order to produce god fruits and wipe out entire civilizations, just to become even more powerful. Whoever can execute this jutsu is invincible.

Which jutsus do you find powerful, and did we miss one in the list that definitely belongs in the ranking? Let us know in the comments!

We have also listed 7 of the most legendary battles in Naruto, if you are looking for some.

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WoW: In a few days the alpha of “The War Within” must start

Not much longer until we return to World of Warcraft. The alpha of “The War Within” is on the starting blocks and new info is coming.

In World of Warcraft Dragonflight, patch 10.2.6 was released a few weeks ago, while at the same time, the Plunderstorm mode calls for crazy battle royale action. But the next expansion of WoW, titled “The War Within”, is getting closer. The alpha is likely to start in a few days – and with it, the next chapter of World of Warcraft.

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WoW: The War Within – All the major features of the new expansion

Why must the alpha start soon? That’s due to the roadmap that Blizzard released a few months ago – because the plan for the whole year is basically already set.

The roadmap indicates that the alpha of The War Within is supposed to start after the release of patch 10.2.6 and the Plunderstorm mode, but still before the start of season 4. However, since season 4 will start in about 3 weeks, the start of the alpha should be only a few days away – possibly already next week.

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The WoW roadmap is pretty clear – the alpha must start soon.

How can you participate in the alpha? There is no guaranteed way to participate in the alpha of World of Warcraft: The War Within. Usually, only selected individuals are allowed into the alpha – such as friends and family of the developers, larger streamers, or some other media representatives.

The alpha version is generally still in a rather early state. Large parts of the content are missing and often only individual areas or even just parts of them are available, while many mechanics are still changing.

A beta will start later in the year, between spring and summer – likely around June / July. Access to the beta can now be guaranteed by pre-ordering the most expensive version of The War Within, the “Epic Edition”. It also comes with some other goodies, such as early access and additional playtime, but costs a corresponding amount of 90 €.

Of course, it is possible that Blizzard might postpone the release of the alpha again. However, looking back at the last few months, Blizzard has managed to keep the plans for releasing new content in WoW quite well – something that hasn’t always been the case.

Are you already looking forward to the alpha of “The War Within” and the first reports from the new WoW expansion? Or will you try to avoid being spoiled as much as possible?

But make sure not to get caught being too nice – otherwise you could get banned.

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One Piece: What happened to Bellamy? This is how the pirate who did not want to join Luffy is doing

The Bellamy pirate crew was one of many crews that Luffy and the Straw Hat crew encountered on Jaya. After a brief exchange of blows, Luffy and Bellamy faced each other once again – but what does it look like currently? What is Bellamy doing after all the events in Dressrosa? MeinMMO shows you!

What is Bellamy’s relationship with Luffy? The blonde pirate first encountered Luffy in Mocktown on Jaya. The Straw Hat crew was looking for a way to Sky Island, which Bellamy and his crew noticed. Bellamy didn’t think much of Luffy’s dreams of the One Piece and laughed at him. After another incident, Luffy responded with a fist to the face.

After the time skip, Luffy and Bellamy met again in the coliseum in Dressrosa. Bellamy dreamed of being accepted into the Donquichotte family. However, despite orders from that very family, he failed to kill Luffy. The Straw Hat held no grudge against Bellamy anymore and even cheered him on during his fights.

Luffy showed Bellamy several times that he saw a friend in him. But Bellamy remained stubborn and even remained loyal to Doflamingo when he wanted to have him killed. Ultimately, however, Bellamy was dropped by Doflamingo and rescued by Luffy and Trafalgar Law. Sadly, he did not decide to join Luffy’s Great Fleet, but only accepted a part of Luffy’s Vivre Card.

Currently, the Straw Hats have to fight their way through Egghead Island:

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One Piece: New trailer shows first images from the Egghead Island arc

Bellamy went from fanatic to painter

What is Bellamy doing today? After being abandoned by his idol Doflamingo, it seems that Bellamy has had a change of heart. Thanks to the cover of chapter 915, we know that Bellamy has given up piracy.

On the cover, he is seen painting a pirate flag. Below the image are the words “No more piracy, Bellamy is now a master painter.” The former pirate has started an apprenticeship as a fabric dyer.

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His master is Serizawa. The name was revealed in the Vivre Card ~ One Piece Illustrated Encyclopedia ~. As seen in the image, he is a strict teacher. Bellamy has several bumps on his head, likely from Serizawa’s club.

Bellamy appears again on the cover of chapter 917. There, he sits at a drawing board and paints a skull, which he presumably later puts on the flag.

So far, Serizawa has not appeared in the manga. Therefore, it remains to be seen if we will see Bellamy again. The exact location of the dyeing establishment is unknown. In any case, it seems he has found a job he enjoys – even if his Spiral Fruit will probably no longer be of use to him.

In another article, we have already shown you what happened to Bon Curry: One Piece: The former villain Mr. 2 became Luffy’s friend – But what happened to him?

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Developer of Baldur’s Gate 3 talks about mass layoffs: ‘That’s just sick’

Everywhere there are firings and layoffs – but not at Larian. The very developer is now harshly criticizing other companies.

Looking back at the last few months, there have actually been plenty of cool game releases. It’s a pretty good time to have video games as a hobby. However, times are not so good if you are a developer at the companies producing these games. Because massive layoffs are repeatedly on the agenda.

This doesn’t have to be the case – at least one of the developers from Larian, the team behind Baldur’s Gate 3, thinks so.

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Baldur’s Gate 3 is coming to PS5 – Trailer prepares for console release

What has happened in recent years? No matter which major game studio you look at right now, there are huge waves of layoffs almost everywhere. We reported several times about Activision Blizzard, but companies like Xbox or PlayStation have also laid off numerous developers. It is often implied that layoffs are somewhat obscured because developers are essentially forced to leave the company due to adjustments to rules – like home office options.

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Unlike many companies on the stock market, Larian is mostly in the hands of one man.

What has been said now? In an interview with Game File during the Game Developer Choice Awards, Larian’s Director of Publishing, Michael Douse, spoke about his current opinion on the industry itself. Larian is the developer of Baldur’s Gate 3 and is unique in several respects. On one hand, Larian has achieved a (then unexpected) worldwide success with Baldur’s Gate 3, on the other hand, Larian is not on the stock market – the company is entirely in the hands of Swen Vincke.

Douse commented on the current waves of layoffs:

None of these companies are in danger of going bankrupt. They are only in danger of scaring the shareholders. And that’s okay. That’s how they operate. The function of a publicly traded company is to generate growth for the investors… And not to create a good climate for the employees.

Douse also believes that companies are currently confirming each other to enforce such waves of layoffs:

This is avoidable bullshit. That’s really all it is. That’s why you are currently seeing [one wave of layoffs] after another. Because the companies say to themselves: “Good, finally. Now we can do that too. We wanted to do that for a long time. Everyone else is doing it too. So why not us?” That’s really kind of sick.

Although this is quite a sober view, it mostly corresponds to the truth. The shareholders investing in a company want share price gains – and these can indeed be achieved in the short term through layoffs.

Douse also talks about why Larian is not on the stock market:

To create the games we want to develop, we would have more money if we went public, but that would be anti-ethical to the quality part we want to maintain. It wouldn’t make our games better. It would just rush us.

In this context, Douse is also of the opinion that it is actually a pretty good time for video game developers, as he says:

We should look humbly at the current time period. It doesn’t feel like we are filled with humility as an industry.

On one hand, Larian can afford to say this because they are not publicly traded. On the other hand, that’s also the reason why they appear to be in a solid position, not needing to lay off employees just because the rest of the world is doing so.

Baldur’s Gate 3 and its developers are scoring points everywhere anyway – recently even with a library.

On one hand, Larian can afford to say this because they are not publicly traded. On the other hand, that’s also the reason why they appear to be in a solid position, not needing to lay off employees just because the rest of the world is doing so.

Baldur’s Gate 3 and its developers are scoring points everywhere anyway – recently even with a library.

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„It just made me angry“ – Gronkh criticizes MckyTV for his farewell from Twitch

The Twitch streamer Micheal “MckyTV” Doleys is quitting – or something like that. Before he does, he wants to hold a streaming marathon. His streaming colleague Erik “Gronkh” Range can’t understand the decision and finds Mcky’s behavior “disgusting.”

What is the situation with MckyTV?

  • MckyTV, one of the larger streamers on German Twitch, announced on March 31, 2024, that he is ending his streaming career.
  • For his farewell, Mcky wants to make it a big deal and host a Subathon with no end – as long as fans sign up for paid subscriptions, the stream will continue.
  • This led to criticism from viewers and streaming colleagues: Mcky seems to want to cash in one last time, they said.

In his stream on Friday, April 5th, Gronkh commented on Mcky’s farewell plans and expressed a clear opinion.

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Gronkh, the man with the voice – Career and life of Germany’s most famous Let’s Player

Gronkh says the Subathon is “emotional blackmail”

What does Gronkh have to say? Gronkh describes the decision to stop streaming while still wanting to hold a streaming marathon as contradictory. Mcky would be “emotionally blackmailing” his fans, according to Gronkh. If they want to continue watching him, they have to pay. He finds this “disgusting.”

“The whole thing just made me angry,” rants Gronkh. “That was really disgusting. What a horrible exit.”

Gronkh also suspects that Mcky’s farewell will not be permanent: he is sure that he will return after one to two months.

He also refers to Mcky’s “questionable” action from March of last year: at that time, the streamer boasted about rejecting a deal with the controversial streaming platform Kick worth $8 million.

After the Kick streamer Scurrows expressed doubts about the deal, Mcky admitted that the offer was “somewhat far-fetched.” Although he had indeed received an offer, the sum was calculated over a longer period (via X.com).

Apparently, this is now a reason for Gronkh to doubt Mcky’s credibility. He also cites the controversial opinion blogger KuchenTV, who had already criticized Mcky for his alleged Kick deal and has now released another video regarding the streamer’s farewell.

In fact, Mcky would not be the first streamer whose retirement from streaming ultimately turned out not to be as permanent as initially thought. Turner “Tfue” Tenney rose to fame with Fortnite on Twitch and was even considered the best player in the world.

In the summer of 2023, he announced that he wanted to step back. His reasoning was similar to Mcky’s: he had been doing this for so many years, the majority of his life had taken place in front of a screen. In November, the Fortnite star celebrated his big streaming comeback and has since been on Twitch and Kick.

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Pokémon GO: 1-Euro-Ticket for C-Day Classic with Kinderworm – All rewards

Today is the Community Day Classic featuring Surskit in Pokémon GO. There is also an optional ticket available in the shop for around €1. What’s included in the research? We summarize it.

What kind of ticket is this? The Community Day Classic with Surskit takes place on Sunday, April 7, 2024, from 2 PM to 5 PM. Surskit’s evolution, Masquerain, is one of the best attackers in Pokémon GO.

In addition to the free event, you can purchase a special research in the shop that revolves around the Pokémon and offers various rewards.

There is a ticket for this research. It costs €0.99.

Important: The ticket is optional and provides additional bonuses such as extra candies, items, and similar rewards. However, you can also participate in the Community Day without a ticket.

As some trainers have already had the chance to play the Community Day due to time zone differences, we now know what’s included in the shop’s research (via reddit). In the overview, we will show you all the contents.

Special Research with Surskit on Community Day 1/4

TaskReward
Make 5 great throws15 Poké Balls
Catch 15 SurskitEncounter with Surskit
Use 10 power-ups on Pokémon20 Surskit Candies

Stage Reward:

  • 3,000 Stardust
  • Surskit Encounter
  • 1 Incense

Special Research with Surskit on Community Day 2/4

TaskReward
Send 10 Pokémon10 Nanab Berries
Catch 15 SurskitEncounter with Surskit
Evolve 3 Surskit30 Surskit Candies

Stage Reward:

  • 4,500 XP
  • Surskit Encounter
  • 1 Lucky Egg
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Special Research with Surskit on Community Day 3/4

TaskReward
Make 3 excellent curveball throws15 Ultra Balls
Catch 15 SurskitSurskit Encounter
Evolve a Masquerain50 Surskit Candies

Stage Reward:

  • 4,500 Stardust
  • Masquerain Encounter
  • Rocket Radar

Special Research with Surskit on Community Day 4/4

TaskReward
Already completed!15 Hyper Balls
Already completed!Surskit Encounter
Already completed!2 Silver Nanab Berries

Stage Reward:

  • 5,500 XP
  • Masquerain Encounter
  • 3 Rare Candies

Is the purchase worth it?

What you need to know: It’s important to note that you do not need the ticket for the Community Day itself. If, for example, you are only looking to encounter many Surskit, you can easily do that by fully participating in the C-Day and catching many specimens. However, through the research, you’ll get additional candies and some encounters with Surskit and its evolutions.

When you compare the price of the ticket against the included items like Incense, Rocket Radar, and Lucky Egg, you can see that you get them cheaper in the research than if you were to purchase them individually in the shop. Additionally, there are XP, Stardust, balls, and other bonuses like berries.

However, you can only purchase the ticket with real money for €0.99, not with in-game earned coins. The individual items, on the other hand, can also be purchased with coins.

Do you want to know what else is happening this month? Here you can find all events in April 2024 for Pokémon GO.

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7 Animated Series for Adults from 16 Years on Netflix

We have animation series collected for you that are not for children. We present to you 7 titles that are rated 16 and available on Netflix.

What kind of series are these? The selection of titles was made by the editorial team. We also paid attention to having a good to very good rating on IMDb.

Are you also fans of sci-fi series? Then check out this list: The 11 best sci-fi series according to IMDb.

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1. Archer

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English trailer for Season 1 of the animated series Archer

Archer is a parody series that pokes fun at spy films. The main character is secret agent Sterling Archer, who works for ISIS (International Secret Intelligence Service) and encounters various villains during his missions. Additionally, he constantly has to deal with his colleagues.

This is what the IMDb ratings say: On IMDb, the series receives an average of 8.6 stars from 165,491 ratings.

The series impresses with its quirky and sarcastic humor. It also plays with typical Hollywood spy clichés and incorporates numerous pop culture references to James Bond and others. For instance, it is not M, but Melory Archer, the protagonist’s mother, who runs the show at ISIS.

Fun fact: The character Ray Gillette was inspired by actor Lucky Yates, who is the voice of Dr. Krieger (via IMDb).

You can go directly to the Netflix page for Archer.

2. BoJack Horseman

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BoJack Horseman – Trailer for the Netflix series about an aging TV horse

The series centers around the television horse BoJack Horseman, a famous star of a 90s TV series. However, his best days in show business are behind him after alcohol and scandals ruined his career. Now, the horse wants to make a comeback in Los Angeles.

This is what the IMDb ratings say: BoJack Horseman receives an average of 8.8 stars from 187,351 IMDb ratings.

The series is praised for its dark humor while also tackling serious topics, such as the darker sides of Hollywood and what fame can bring. Thus, the series about a horse captivates numerous viewers with its depth and well-rounded characters.

Fun fact: The actress Amy Sedaris hated tongue twisters… Therefore, her character Princess Carolyn got a ton of them written into the script in season 4 (source: yahoo.com).

You can go directly to the Netflix page for BoJack Horseman.

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Plunderstorm in World of Warcraft is awesome – only the teammates are the problem

MeinMMO Demon Cortyn has been really into the Plunderstorm mode in World of Warcraft. But one thing is annoying: the other players. But not in the way you might think.

Last March, I took some vacation. Since World of Warcraft is currently in the “end of a season” phase, I actually wanted to set the game aside a bit and focus on other things.

That worked out well. At least until the Plunderstorm mode appeared and practically forced me to play.

Even though I already know from the comments of previous articles how the reaction to this statement will be, I say it anyway:

Plunderstorm is the most fun I’ve had in World of Warcraft this year.

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WoW: Plunderstorm – this is how the battle royale mode works

I admit, at first, I didn’t like the prospect of farming around 100,000 Plunder at all. At first glance, it looked like a long, arduous grind, and I thought I would skip it.

But it only took 3 matches before I was caught in a rush and probably played 10 hours a day over the next 3 days – thanks to vacation.

And that was already the “mandatory part” done.

WoW Plunderstorm dead penalty

In the meantime, I am at well over 300,000 Plunder – simply because I enjoy the mode so much, even though there are no desirable rewards left for me.

If you don’t know Plunderstorm yet: it’s a new, temporary WoW mode that has little to do with the other WoW versions. Here you play as a pirate (not the hero of Azeroth) and get thrown into a Battle Royale in Arathi Highlands.

There are no regular class abilities. Everyone plays as a pirate who can only hit things. You can find additional abilities in the match from NPC enemies, in crates, or from defeated opponents who drop their skills upon death.

The whole chaos is usually over quite quickly. No match lasts longer than 10 minutes – if you get eliminated earlier, it’s even much faster.

Plunderstorm is not the problem – the players are

What really annoys me in Plunderstorm are the other players.

No, I don’t mean those who hit me in the match, ambush me from behind as a bush, or cast the “Spin-to-Win” flame storm on me until I look like a pizza I forgot in the oven for 1-5 hours.

I’m talking about the “heroes” who loudly announce in every lobby that they absolutely hate this mode, that they have to “suffer for another 14 hours,” and that they are having “no fun at all.”

When you ask critically why they are playing the mode if it’s so terrible: “The mount.”

If you are suffering through a mode with more than 24 hours of pure playtime that you actually don’t like, then Blizzard isn’t the fool that developed a bad game mode. You are the fool who evidently cannot assess the effort-to-reward ratio correctly.

I wouldn’t even think about playing a mode for so long that brings me no joy, just to get my 700th mount.

This is also the reason why I don’t possess many PvP rewards in World of Warcraft yet. I like to collect, and I collect just about everything. But the prospect of playing something for days that gives me no joy at all – that goes very far from why most people play a game anyway.

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What annoys me even more, however, is that these players have to share their dissatisfaction with everyone. I don’t understand the motivation behind logging into a game and telling the 59 other people first that you don’t like the game at all and that everything is annoying. That poisons the mood of the entire match.

Then there are the friendly individuals who must attach a quick whisper message to their demise in Plunderstorm mode, in which they have creative suggestions about what I should do with my mother.

Plunderstorm is good for WoW, even if you don’t like it

It is clear that Plunderstorm is polarizing. While some – like me – love the mode with all its facets, tactical possibilities, and at the same time the swift chaos, there are others. Many cannot relate to Plunderstorm at all. On the one hand, because it is a PvP mode (which I understand), and on the other hand because it is “no longer WoW” (which I don’t understand).

I find it hard to comprehend how one can criticize the development of Plunderstorm as such. On one hand, it is always criticized that there are no major innovations and no experiments in WoW. On the other hand, people are dissatisfied when a novel, temporary PvP mode with numerous rewards comes along.

What most seem to forget here: Plunderstorm is an experiment and at the same time the proof of what is possible in World of Warcraft when developers invest time in such experiments.

The success (or failure) of the mode does not mean that there will now always be new PvP modes, but rather that so much more is possible in World of Warcraft than previously thought. That you can experience good, different game concepts like “Battle Royale” or the “Vampire Survivors” mode hinted at through data mining in World of Warcraft.

That the developers have the resources to try out such modes and simultaneously equip them with numerous rewards is good news for the future of World of Warcraft.

Because exactly Plunderstorm shows that WoW does not only do “the bare minimum” to keep players engaged. Finally, it is clear that the developers are daring more, experimenting more, and simply taking new steps to keep the game fresh and interesting in the future.

Whether a player likes this mode or not is not relevant to that at all.

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Pokémon GO: Guide to the Community Day Classic with Wurmple – How to make the most of the event today

Today, on April 7, 2024, Pokémon GO brings the Community Day Classic featuring Dratini. How to make the most of the event, what content and bonuses are available, you can find out here.

What kind of event is this? In addition to the regular Community Days, Pokémon GO also regularly organizes the “Community Day Classic.” This involves reboots of past Community Days featuring popular Pokémon. This way, Trainers who missed the Community Day back then can catch these Pokémon as well.

The Community Day Classic in April 2024 revolves around Dratini, the Dragon Pokémon from the third generation. This Pokémon:

  • Will appear significantly strengthened in the wild, practically everywhere.
  • And it brings a significantly increased shiny rate.

Additionally, there will be bonuses as always, an exclusive attack, and more content for the event. We summarize them for you here.

Community Day Classic in April 2024 with Dratini – Start, Bonuses, Tips for the Event

What? Community Day Classic with Dratini
When? Sunday, April 7, 2024 – From 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Exclusive Attack: Outrage for Dragonite, if you evolve it by 7:00 PM
Bonuses:
– Significantly increased shiny chance for Dratini
– Triple catch XP
– Lures and incense last for 3 hours (not the daily adventure incense)
– Snapshot surprises with Dratini
– Field research featuring Dratini
– PokéStop showcases with Dratini
– A special research in the shop for around €1, focusing on Dratini

Who is Dratini worth it for?

Clear thing: Basically for everyone. Because Dratini is one of the best attackers in Pokémon GO when evolved into Dragonite. The dragon is one of the most powerful Pokémon you can bring to raids.

Additionally, you should note:

  • Dragonite also has a Mega evolution that is worthwhile.
  • Shadow Dragonite is even stronger than the regular variant.

So, even if you already have a Dragonite: At the Community Day, you have the chance to gather a lot of candies for your existing specimens to level them up or catch Dratini with better stats.

The charged attack “Outrage” should definitely be caught if you have the chance. The attack is extremely strong.

Only if you exclusively fight in the PvP League do you not necessarily need the Pokémon. In the battle league, Dratini and its evolutions do not play a significant role.

What about shiny Dratini? Collectors have a great opportunity to catch the shiny version at the Community Day Classic. Here is what shiny Dratini looks like:

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Shiny Dratini, Dragonair and Dragonite

How do I prepare for the Community Day Classic?

Make space: Ensure that you have enough space in your Pokémon collection so that you don’t waste time during the event and can catch as much as you want. To find potential candidates for transfer, you can use the filter function. Here we show you tips on how to quickly sort your collection.

Which Mega Pokémon should you activate? While you have a Mega Pokémon activated, you will receive more candies for catches of the same type. So you should activate a dragon Mega. Here you have plenty of choices:

  • Mega Dragonite
  • Mega Garchomp
  • Mega Sceptile
  • Mega Latias
  • Mega Latios
  • Mega Altaria
  • Mega Charizard X
  • Mega Ampharos
  • Mega Rayquaza

Which items should you use? That depends on what you have in your bag. The following items can be worthwhile:

  • Pokeballs: You will need plenty of those during the Community Day Classic. If you live in areas with few PokéStops, plan ahead to save up some. Tips on how to get Pokéballs can be found here.
  • Incense and Lures: Both last for three hours during the Community Day Classic. Incense is worthwhile if you are on the go, while lures help especially if you hang around at a single PokéStop for longer.
  • Razz Berries: Always good to double the candies when catching and overall catch less if you are only after candies.
  • Lucky Egg: With the Lucky Egg, you can double the XP during the event. This gets you to six times the catch XP, which can help you level up.

In addition to the Community Day with Dratini, there is a lot more happening this month. Here you can find all the events in April 2024 in Pokémon GO.

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I bought a shooter from 2022 and can’t stop chasing records

For the past few weeks, I’ve been battling for records in a game from 2022 and I’m really having a great time with the ambitious duels.

I’ve had my eye on the 3D platformer “Neon White” for months and finally decided to buy the indie game from 2022 in March after a long hesitation.

While Neon White isn’t a big name in the gaming industry, it was nominated for “Best Action Game”, “Best Indie Game”, and “Best Debut Indie Game” at the Game Awards in its release year. Ultimately, however, it had to concede defeat to Bayonetta 3 and Stray.

Neon White usually costs €22.99 on Steam, I got it on sale for half the price and I don’t regret it for a second. Alternatively, the game is also available on PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch.

A fast-paced platformer with shooter elements

Neon White is a mix of a platformer and a first-person shooter. You take on the role of the titular protagonist and complete a series of levels. Many different weapons are available to you, allowing you to perform various maneuvers. With one weapon, you can jump, with another, dash in the direction you’re looking, and a third lets you slam down powerfully onto the ground – you get the idea.

You obtain the individual weapons through cards that you collect during a level. However, the use of the cards is limited: if you empty the magazine of a weapon or use the special ability of the weapon, it is consumed and disappears from your repertoire. In total, you can only collect and actively hold 2 different weapon cards.

Additionally, each level has areas where you need to use your weapons’ abilities purposefully, for example, to overcome a chasm or break through a gate. You may also need to eliminate a set number of demons within the level. If you don’t, you can’t reach the goal and finish the level.

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Neon White shows the gameplay in the launch trailer

The levels are small courses that have a starting and an end point. Depending on how quickly you complete a level, you will receive different medals. Additionally, your times are recorded on a global leaderboard. Alternatively, you can also specifically compare yourself with your friends.

The entire game principle is geared towards speedrunning, so there are always shortcuts and opportunities to save time and reach the goal even faster, in addition to the obvious route.

The record hunt has caught me and won’t let go

The peculiarity of Neon White is that everyone becomes a speedrunner. I was never a fan of picking up any exploits and glitching through walls or floors to finish my favorite games faster. Sure, there are also glitchless speedruns, but they just couldn’t grip me so far, as the levels are mostly not complete racetracks designed for that purpose but are repurposed for speedrunning.

Neon White is different. Every level is a speedrun track. Every level has its own tricks and peculiarities. Every level gives me the chance to compete with other players, even if I’m not in the mood for PvP. And I’ve done that extensively.

Luckily, I already have a few people on my friends list who played Neon White. So my ambition kicked in right at level 1, and I ran it until I had the record. This continued, and I spent way too much time on some courses before I had seen and unlocked every level.

The ambition spreads like a spark to other players

My fire for the record hunt burned brightly when my ambition sparked like a spark to my friends, igniting their ambition as well. A buddy soon announced that he wanted to play Neon White again, now that the competitive situation had changed.

Another one bought Neon White saying, “I’m buying this just to beat you at it.” And he did – well, he bought Neon White, the beating still has to wait. Otherwise, we have a very healthy and not competitive friendship.

Since I bought Neon White, I want to continuously improve my times on each track. If one of my records is beaten, I try to get it back as quickly as possible. I’ve even thought about in which other game I might try my hand at speedrunning. Overall, Neon White awakened a desire in me that Pokémon protagonist Ash Ketchum knows: “I want to be the very best!”

I’m not only dueling with my friends in Neon White. We also try to outdo each other in the aim trainer Aimlabs: I played an aim trainer for 100 hours to get better in shooters – But did it really help?

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Brilliant tips for Baldur’s Gate 3 that you don’t know yet

If you want to start again with Baldur’s Gate 3, you should keep these tips and tricks in mind. They are particularly useful for the tough “Honour Mode”.

Baldur’s Gate 3 is not only a pretty good game but also quite complex. There are many details and subtleties that players might miss during their first run – and even a few things that experienced players might not remember after the 5th playthrough.

The YouTuber Toyhouze created a video presenting “New Secrets I Learned After 800 Hours of Baldur’s Gate 3”. Some of these are quite useful, others venture into the realm of bug-using or exploiting.

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Baldur’s Gate 3 is coming to PS5 – Trailer prepares for console release

We briefly introduce the most useful tips here; you can view all the others in the relevant video.

Elixirs for Minions

In Baldur’s Gate, you can temporarily enhance your characters with elixirs – but did you know that it also applies to companions who are temporarily in your party? This also includes summoned high-level elementals, such as the water elemental, which one of your spellcasters can likely summon in Act 3. Select the elemental, open the inventory, and choose the corresponding elixir to give it to the elemental.

This is particularly useful because it can double the strength modifier of the elemental. This not only increases the damage dealt but also makes it harder for enemies to resist the elemental’s attacks.

So, if you have a particularly challenging fight, don’t hesitate to give your summoned minions a sip from the bottle – it could pay off.

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Ambush with New Damage Type

If you have Astarion in the party or are playing as a rogue yourself, then ambush (Sneak Attack) is a major source of your damage. The attack with an advantage deals drastically increased damage, but has a downside: it’s always piercing damage.

Piercing damage is generally a good thing, but there are also enemies that have resistance to it or would be more vulnerable to other damage types – such as bludgeoning damage.

There are virtually no weapons compatible with Sneak Attack that have a different damage type – with one exception, the practice swords. You can obtain these seemingly useless weapons from the Druid Grove, quite early in the game. Here, the tieflings practice on training dummies, and several practice swords are just lying around. However, note that you have to steal the weapons to get them – so proceed wisely or create a distraction.

These practice weapons deal bludgeoning damage and can be used together with the ambush.

Infinite Spell Slots as a Wizard

If you have many spellcasters in your party, you need to rest regularly to access all abilities. Sometimes, however, this is not very convenient because time in the game passes, and some quests may no longer be solvable. But especially for wizards, there is a way to have infinite spell slots – and without limitation.

You need the “Shield of Devotion,” which you can purchase in Act 2 at the “Last Light Inn” (the “hub” of the area). This shield has a passive effect that grants you an additional level-1 spell slot when equipped.

The trick is: If you’ve already used all your spell slots, the shield gives you a new level 1 slot.

As a wizard, you can use this spell slot to create spell points. Then you unequip the shield and equip it again – and repeat the process until you have enough spell points to restore all your spell slots again.

The perfect way to always have enough spells available.

Did you already know these tricks or the others from the video? And what tips do you have for anyone looking to start another run in Baldur’s Gate 3?

Those who like to be evil in Baldur’s Gate 3 can look forward to more evil endings coming soon.

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FC 24: Golazo Team 2 is live – All players and info at a glance

On Friday, March 29 (7:00 PM), a new event premiered in EA FC 24. This focuses on Icons and Heroes with strong upgrades. We will show you all the players and provide the most important information and the latest leaks.

What kind of event is this? The latest promo is called “Golazo” and is an exclusive event for legends and heroes in FC 24. As the name suggests, the event highlights the moments of important goals.

This includes decisive goals in major tournaments such as the Champions League or World/European Championships, with which the stars are inextricably linked.

Mainly offensive Icons and Heroes have been featured with special cards. This is also the case in Team 2, which was released on Friday, April 5.

EA FC 24 Golazo Team 2

Golazo Team 2: All Players and More Leaks

  • Puskás
  • Jairzinho
  • Vidic
  • Drogba
  • Roberto Carlos
  • Kaká
  • Vialli
  • Córdoba
  • Lampard
  • Rosický (2x)
  • Park Ji Sung (2x)
  • Kewell (2x)
  • Xabi Alonso (as Objective)
  • Cantona (as SBC)

Leaks Announce More Icons

Where do the leaks come from? For the leaks, we rely on information from FC-24 insider Futsheriff (here is his X/former Twitter account). He has previously shown that he has a good instinct for new cards.

We point out that leaks do not have a general validity claim. Whether, when, and how the players appear remains open.

Anyone who does not want to be spoiled should not open the following box. We have packed additional leaks for Team 2 in this one:

All Leaked Icons and Heroes from Team 2
  • Essien
  • Desailly

At this point, we continue with all players and highlights from Golazo Team 1.

EA FC 24 Golazo Team 1

Golazo in EA FC 24: All Players from Team 1

  • Cruyff
  • Charlton
  • Cafu
  • Prinz (2x)
  • Xabi Alonso
  • Cole
  • Campbell
  • Van Persie (2x, Junior as Objective)
  • Al Owairan (2x, Junior as SBC)
  • Berbatov (2x)
  • Kohler (2x)
  • Ginola
  • Francescoli (2x)
  • Okocha (2x)
  • Dempsey
  • Crouch (as Objective in Extravaganza Cup)

What are the highlights in Team 1? The Golazo version of Oranje legend Johan Cruyff looks like a true high-end card and is likely to be among the strongest players in the game until the end of FC 24.

FIFA 23 terror Al Owairan is likely to enjoy similar popularity, also coming with a very strong upgrade.

More Content Waiting for You During Golazo

  • Professional SBCs
  • Professional Missions
  • Extravaganza Cup
  • Goal Hunting & Goal Guarantee Missions
  • Icon & Hero Evolution

New Evolutions Strengthen Your Golazo Heroes

In line with the current promo, a new Hero Evolution has been released. In this, you can give your Golazo heroes further upgrades. An equivalent evolution for Icons is likely and could appear in the coming days. Whether you can upgrade only the Golazo versions or also regular Base Icons remains to be seen.

Some Icon cards could suddenly become very interesting and expensive due to the new evolutions. In the past, we had already reported on this phenomenon: New Icon Evolutions can make even the worst legend interesting

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Creators of a large new sci-fi RPG explain which enemy players will never escape from

Former BioWare developers are working on a new sci-fi role-playing game called Exodus. A key concept is time dilation, with which players will be confronted as an overpowering enemy.

What kind of game is Exodus? Exodus will be a new sci-fi game from former BioWare employees and a team that has been involved in projects such as Halo, The Last of Us, and Mass Effect.

In an FAQ from April 2, 2024, the developers explained the concept of “Time Dilation” in detail, which will play a fundamental role in the upcoming space RPG, and answered all questions about the phenomenon in the game.

Here is a trailer for Exodus:

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Exodus – Long story trailer for the mega sci-fi game

Time as the Overpowering Enemy of Travelers

What is time dilation in Exodus? Time Dilation refers to the concept that time passes more slowly as one approaches the speed of light.

Specifically, this means that on your space tour, only days or weeks may pass for you, while entire years or decades may pass for people outside your spaceship.

This makes time dilation a powerful enemy of the players. The decisions made in Exodus can have far-reaching consequences that affect other characters in the game and, above all, cannot be undone:

Time dilation is the only enemy that travelers cannot escape from. The decisions we make at near-light speed have consequences that impact the people we love across generations and cannot be changed.

Source: exodusgame.com

When asked if travelers can do anything to prevent the effects of time dilation, the answer is clear: no!

“Time dilation is an inescapable fact in our universe. To explore the galaxy, travelers must get as close to the speed of light as possible. But that means the people they leave behind age much, much faster than the travelers themselves.”

Even with items, special abilities, or technologies, the phenomenon cannot be avoided or mitigated.

When will Exodus be released? So far, no exact release date has been announced for the new sci-fi game. However, it is already certain which platforms Exodus will be released on. The release is planned for PS5, Xbox Series X, and PC.

If you like role-playing games like Mass Effect, be sure to check out this list on MeinMMO. There, the editors present their favorites: The 11 Best Role-Playing Games on Steam

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  1. gamesradar.com

Gamer spends 3,200 euros on games on Steam that he can no longer play 

A gamer has made it his mission to be banned in games on Steam. He does not cheat to win, but rather collects game bans. To achieve his goal of 200 exclusions, he has already spent 3,200 euros.

Cheaters and hackers are today, as ever, a disruptive group in video games. They use unfair means to win. They do not know fair play and ruin the fun for other players.

Now a player on Steam has gained notoriety who belongs to the group of cheaters but pursues a completely different goal. The user Xeonir uses cheats to intentionally get caught.

In this way, he collects bans for games he has purchased on Valve’s platform. For his endeavor, he has already invested 3,200 euros in titles that he can no longer play.

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Gamer spends 3,200 euros to be banned in games

What is the gamer doing? At first glance, the Steam user Xeonir does not differ from other players. He buys various titles on the platform and plays them. The big difference lies in his personal goal that he pursues.

He preferably plays first-person shooters and wants to force his blocking in the games by using cheats. Xeonir hopes to be caught by the anti-cheat systems of the game developers during his cheating.

For his special hobby, he has so far spent 3,200 euros. An attempt to get the money back or to achieve a reactivation of the purchased games through Steam support would likely be unsuccessful. In this case, he might directly contact Gabe Newell and ask for help.

Why is he doing this? While most cheaters cheat in games to win or ruin the fun for other players, Xeonir simply enjoys collecting game bans.
In an email interview on videogames.si.com, he said:

Collecting bans is just a form of entertainment for me and a kind of challenge.

His concrete goal is a total of 200 exclusions in games he has purchased on Steam. Xeonir differentiates between the type of ban. He wants to achieve 100 bans through Valve’s own anti-cheat system VAC.

Because VAC seems as reliable as the security system Steam Guard, which caused the Valve CEO some time ago to reveal his account details.

Another 100 bans are to be added through the individual systems of other manufacturers. According to his statement, it is more difficult to get banned here than in games that use VAC. Therefore, he regularly contacts the developers of the games and requests his blocking in the titles.

Has he been successful? Xeonir has been diligent in his efforts and has now reached his self-imposed target of 200 exclusions. He now stands undisputed in the worldwide leaderboard on steamladder.com at number 1 with the most (VAC) bans on Steam.

His path there was not easy. On his Steam profile and also from various developers, he received many derogatory reactions for his unusual hobby. Now that he has achieved his goal, he wants to look for something new in music that fulfills him.

After the 200 bans on Steam, Xeonir wants to find his joy in music. However, cooking might also be an option for him to pursue a less expensive hobby. Steam boss Gabe Newell shows how it is done: The boss of Steam endorses a kitchen device that costs 230 euros – Gabe Newell even stars in a commercial

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Diablo 4: The PTR is live, but without the new season theme – Blizzard explains the reason

The test server in Diablo 4 is in full swing and you can test the new updates for Season 4 there for a few more days. However, you will not find a Season theme there. The developers recently explained why.

The PTR (Public Test Realm) went live in Diablo 4 on April 2 and since then, players have been testing the fresh content that is coming to the game in Season 4. Many features are being very well received, especially the “new” Hell Tide, which wants to hunt you down and take you out.

That there is no Season theme on the PTR and that none is known so far may surprise some players. The developers addressed the reason for this on X (formerly Twitter) on March 21, well before the launch of the PTR. Essentially, they want you to focus entirely on the updates.

In Season 3, leaderboards were introduced in Diablo 4 and will remain in place afterward. In the video, you can learn more about the leaderboards:

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Diablo 4: The developers talk about the leaderboards and how to climb up there

The changes should be the focus

On X, Game Director Joseph Piepiora thanks for the numerous feedback regarding the “Campfire Chat” livestream that took place on March 20. There, the developers reported which changes will be introduced in Season 4 in Diablo 4. In particular, the loot system will receive a massive overhaul.

In the comments under the post, users are asking when the new Season theme will be announced. Piepiora replies: “At some point after the PTR is shut down. There is nothing more to reveal at this moment.” In another comment, he also notes that the Season theme therefore cannot be tested on the PTR.

What is the reason for that? In response to the question of what the reason for the decision is, the Game Director writes in a comment:

We want to maintain the focus on the changes we announced during the livestream today and will greatly benefit from the attention on the PTR.

Joseph Piepiora on X

How does the community react? In the comments, users seem to be divided. For example, “Pheeve009” writes on X: “I’m not so sure. None of the Season themes have gone smoothly […] The theme is one of the most important features we interact with, it should be tested.”

And “MrCleman1” states on X: “To be honest, I think it was a smart decision not to test the Season theme [on the PTR]. Sure, it could benefit from it, but in this case, it really takes away the surprise/newness. Testing only the hard changes to the base game is probably the better approach.”

What do you think? Would you have liked to see and test the Season theme on the PTR? Or would you rather be surprised?

The developers have extended the current Season 3 of Diablo 4 due to the PTR, meaning that Season 4 will start later than originally planned. The content you are currently testing on the PTR can thus be “properly” played in May, instead of as originally scheduled for April.

If you are just starting out, for example via Game Pass, we have compiled some tips for you to prepare for the new Season: Anyone starting with Diablo 4 through the Game Pass should definitely take care of a few things before Season 4

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Life is Strange: A developer tried to smuggle Nazi symbols into the game

Life is Strange filled with hate symbols – this could have been prevented. But a developer apparently tried multiple times to incorporate Nazi symbolism in several places.

For many, the “Life is Strange” series holds a special place in their memories. Whether it is the first part of the game with its tangled time travel or the latest spin-off “True Colors” with the colors of human emotions: Life is Strange is filled with relatable, sympathetic, and diverse characters that remain memorable.

Accordingly, “True Colors” was celebrated as one of the first games to feature a “true” bisexual main character.

The more bitter is what has now come to light about the developer studio Deck Nine. Because apparently, an employee is trying to smuggle hate symbols into the next “Life is Strange” game.

What was discovered? As IGN reports, there was a peculiar discovery in the Life is Strange development team last year: Nazi symbolism appearing in various assets of the game. These included:

  • The number 88
  • The number 18
  • Racist memes (“Sheeit”)
  • The Hagal rune (which was used by the SS, among others)

Initially, it was thought that these were merely accidents – after all, the numbers 18 and 88 could just be numbers. But the sheer volume of occurrences of these findings quickly raised doubts. There were simply too many findings to dismiss as coincidence. Elizabeth Ballou, a former Narrative Designer at Deck Nine, commented:

I tried to leave room for the idea that a person had built a series of extremely unfortunate coincidences. It is very hard for me to believe that. Especially since we told him to remove the “Sheeit” meme and he left it in, just smaller. So this is either a case of the worst miscommunication in human history… or it is a case of Occam’s Razor, where the simplest explanation is that someone wanted to see how many of these things he could incorporate and get away with.

That such symbols would be problematic, especially in Life is Strange (but of course everywhere else), is beyond question. After all, the “Life is Strange” games have received several awards for their portrayal of diverse characters and their handling of social issues. At the Game Awards, they even won the “Games for Impact” award multiple times.

The games are praised for their portrayal of diverse themes, relatable characters, and a sensitive approach to various issues.

“Sneaked in” hate symbols would poison these games.

What other problems are there? The hidden Nazi symbols are just one of many problems that there were at the developer Deck Nine, as the report reveals.

Several developers reported that women were rarely considered for promotions. It always required the support of dozens of employees and letters to the HR department for women to be even nominated for promotions.

The “Life is Strange” series is popular – especially because of its grand, diverse characters.

At the same time, there is much criticism of one of the former heads of the team, who allegedly approached women with “love bombing” and then wanted to exploit his position of power over them.

Furthermore, there is talk of a lot of “crunch.” Many employees report that they had to put in between 60 and 80 hours a week for a month straight to complete the production of the game and meet otherwise impossible deadlines.

The whole (very, very long) report from IGN is worth a look not only for fans of Life is Strange.

The next part of “Life is Strange” will soon be presented in more detail. But all these reports cast a dark shadow on a developer whose games stand for exactly the opposite of what seems to be happening behind the scenes.

Life is Strange: True Colors was also criticized upon release – back then due to a Tibetan flag that caused review bombing.

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  1. ign.com

This is why the Reacher star wants to play one of the most well-known DC heroes ever

Alan Ritchson, who played the lead role in the Amazon series Reacher, is seen by many as a fitting candidate for Batman. He recently expressed in an interview why he would like to play the Dark Knight.

A new film featuring Batman: The Brave and The Bold, directed by James Gunn, will be released in the DC Universe.

However, it is not yet known who will play the lead role. Many fans believe that Reacher star Alan Ritchson would be perfect for the role – and he seems to be enthusiastic about the idea.

Here you can see a trailer for the Amazon hit Reacher:

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German trailer for season 2 of Reacher

“I want to be Bruce Wayne!”

In an interview with The Hollywood Reporter on April 3, 2024, the question arose whether he would prefer to play the hero Batman or the villain Joker. Alan Ritchson replied that Joaquin Phoenix already embodies the Joker well.

However, he would immediately take on the role of Batman. Enthusiastically, he said: “I would love to play Batman, I said it! Okay, I will shout it from the rooftops: ‘I want to be Bruce Wayne!'”

Here on YouTube, you can watch the entire interview with the Reacher star. To get to the Batman part, skip to 0:43:

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The 41-year-old further explained why he finds the role of the hero so interesting. For him, it’s less about physical strength and more about Batman’s cognitive power:

The thing about Batman is – do you know what his superpower is? Intelligence: The guy is the smartest superhero out there.

He is resourceful and has all sorts of gadgets, but he is super smart. I want to be that guy and also have a cave with hypercars, sports cars, and cool motorcycles.

Alan Ritchson, source: The Hollywood Reporter

While the casting of Alan Ritchson as Batman is not yet certain, you will definitely be able to see the star in another sci-fi action film, as reported by our colleagues at Filmstarts: But not on Amazon Prime Video: New action role for “Reacher” star Alan Ritchson

If the actor were to get the role as Batman, it would already be his 3rd role in the DC Universe. He previously played Aquaman in the series Smallville and Hawk in Titans.

In another interview, the Reacher actor shared how he can maintain so much muscle mass at the age of 41 and how he supports his training with testosterone:

The star of Reacher only had his breakthrough at 39: Uses testosterone, wants to remain a muscle titan for 15 years

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The highlights of the first Find Your Next Game show at CAGGTUS 2024

At CAGGTUS 2024, the first Find Your Next Game Show took place with our colleagues from GameStar. With a well-known Twitch streamer as a special guest, there were all kinds of exclusive gameplay insights.

Until tomorrow, April 7, 2024, the big gaming festival is taking place in Leipzig at CAGGTUS 2024.

In this context, our colleagues from GameStar hosted the very first Find Your Next Game Show. As moderators, Ann-Kathrin Kuhls (aka AK) and Julius Busch guided through the program.

Also present was Maurice Weber, who started as an editor at GameStar and is now active as a streamer on Twitch.

He has a special passion for strategy games, which is why he kicked off the show by talking about the medieval city-building game Manor Lords.

Here we have directly embedded the recording of the show:

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Exclusive Gameplays and World Premieres

After having the FYNG weeks across the websites GameStar, GamePro, and MeinMMO, where we presented our favorites and recommendations, the first show on this topic took place, where a ton of new game content was presented to you.

There were numerous exclusive gameplay impressions from the following games:

  • Manor Lords
  • Sand Land
  • Jump Ship
  • NEO Berlin 2087
  • Indika
  • Kingmakers

Additionally, the nominees for the Find Your Next Game Indie Awards were shown. The title candidates are Resistance 204X, Lose CTRL, and Techno Banter. In a poll on GamePro, you can vote for your favorite among the three games.

In addition to digital games, a board game called Avalon: The Riven Veil was also presented in detail.

In the end, there was a very special highlight in the form of a world premiere of Aquapark Tycoon, a simulation game that will be released next year.

Maurice Weber recently dealt with Dragon’s Dogma 2 in a YouTube video, outlining the game’s strengths and weaknesses. He expressed criticism regarding the microtransactions:

German Twitch streamer issues judgment on Dragon’s Dogma 2: “The game deserves better”

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How gold sellers at WoW betrayed their own colleagues to make your accounts safer

Gold sellers in World of Warcraft are unscrupulous – but also busy people. Once, they revealed a hack to Blizzard to make more profit.

Often, one would like to know what everyday life at Blizzard looks like. Curious incidents during development or strange events regarding player account security. Luckily, there is a former developer who shares insider information. He recently revealed how a gold seller disclosed one of the most dangerous security vulnerabilities to protect his business.

Who is he? The YouTuber known as “Pirate Software” is actually named Jason Hall and has worked for some huge companies in the past – mainly Blizzard Entertainment and Amazon. He primarily worked in cyber security, focusing on the safety of websites, games, and accounts. He has now grown tremendously on Twitch and his shorts are suggested to many people daily.

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What happened at Blizzard? A few years ago, there was a problem with account security in World of Warcraft. Although two-factor authentication (“2FA”) had been introduced early on, requiring players to confirm their login with a physical or digital authenticator, it was not enough.

The security team at Blizzard received reports from the community managers. A player had been hacked – even though he had 2FA activated. Hall initially found this strange, but the problem escalated. In the next report, there were already 5 accounts with 2FA activated, then even 200. The number of hacked accounts was rising rapidly.

For dubious gold sellers (or “hackers”), it was possible to circumvent this security measure and gain access to foreign accounts.

Traditionally, accounts were hacked (and still are) to steal the gold players earned and then sell it. Both actions are, of course, prohibited.

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Many players lost their gold back then when their accounts were taken over by scammers.

Why did gold sellers reveal the trick? As so often: money. Once the gold sellers knew how to circumvent the security of 2FA, the number of daily hacked accounts continued to rise. This, in turn, flooded the market with more WoW gold, which was sold by the gold sellers, thereby driving down the price of WoW gold.

One of the largest gold sellers believed that this was a short-term strategy. With the falling gold prices, they would not be able to profit for long. So he took the next logical step:

The gold seller went into the official Blizzard forum and revealed how his colleagues managed to circumvent 2FA. He requested that this security hole be closed quickly so that he could “earn a living from his work” – work that is actually prohibited according to WoW rules.

Ultimately, Hall and his team managed to close the security gap through this tip and prevent even more players from getting hacked.

This is probably one of the most curious incidents. At the same time, it is likely one of the few stories where the calls of “Blizzard is working with gold sellers” are indeed justified.

Lastly, Hall offers a tip: If a company asks you to change your password, then do it. Simply using the same password again is a pretty dumb idea.

Sometimes, you may not lose your account to hackers – but because you are just too nice.

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Pokémon GO: 5 things you should do this weekend

It’s worth playing Pokémon GO on the weekend, because: you can secure some useful monsters and bonuses.

What’s happening this weekend? On April 6th and 7th, it might be worth planning a Pokémon GO walk or two, at least if the weather cooperates and is somewhat friendly.

Because: Several events are happening this weekend, bringing along some cool monsters. You should grab them if you have the chance.

Here you’ll find everything interesting at a glance in the overview.

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What’s happening this weekend in Pokémon GO?

There are five things you should do or pay attention to this weekend.

Catch Katagami

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Katagami, the Ultra Beast (Image source: pokemon.com)

Since April 9th, Katagami can be caught in raids in the Northern Hemisphere, including here. It will stay until April 12th, so catching it this weekend is a good idea. Because: You shouldn’t miss out on Katagami, the Ultra Beast is one of the best attackers in Pokémon GO overall. In fact, Katagami is even the strongest Grass-type attacker, aside from Mega Sceptile.

Kaguron is still in raids, but only in the Southern Hemisphere. For the Ultra Beast, you would need to use a remote raid and be invited accordingly. However, Kaguron is noticeably less useful than Katagami.

The best counters against Katagami can be found here.

Crypto Raids with Entei

Entei awaits as Crypto

This weekend, you can also take on the 5-star Crypto Raids, where you will encounter Entei. It appears on Saturday and Sunday. The monster is not easy to defeat, so team up with multiple trainers and bring plenty of revives, otherwise the raid is hardly doable.

As a reward, you get one of the top Fire attackers, which is a strong counter against Katagami.

Community Day Classic with Kindwurm

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Kindwurm and its evolutions will be available on Sunday

On Sunday, April 7th, the C-Day Classic will take place featuring the Dragon Pokémon Kindwurm. If you don’t have one yet or are looking for a stronger specimen, you should mark this date. Because: Brutalanda is one of the top attackers in the game, especially in the Dragon category.

If you already have a good Brutalanda, you can still secure a better specimen or the necessary candies for leveling. Additionally, the shiny chance is greatly increased, and you will earn triple catch XP.

The guide to the Community Day Classic with Kindwurm can be found here.

Collect Twitch Code for Research

This weekend, the Pokémon European Championship is also taking place in London. In connection with this, there are Twitch streams where you can receive a code as a Twitch drop that gives you a research task with six PvP Pokémon.

You can find all the information here: How to get the free research for Pokémon GO on Twitch.

Appropriate Surprises to take advantage of

The event ‘Appropriate Surprises’ runs only until April 9, 2024. This weekend, you have a good opportunity to make use of the event bonuses.

What’s particularly exciting is that you have an increased chance for XXS and XXL Pokémon. This could be interesting for future showcases, where the size value is often decisive. Additionally, during this time, there is:

  • An increased shiny chance for Wailmer
  • Double XP when catching (except when the C-Day with Kindwurm is active. In that case, the triple XP counts.)

After that, it continues directly with scheduled events in the game. You can find our overview here: All events in April 2024 in Pokémon GO.

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