The MMORPG for League of Legends has received a reboot some time ago. This was reported today, March 20, by Marc Merrill, the head of Riot Games. Obviously, the reboot of the MMORPG is connected to the departure of the game’s head, Greg Street, in March 2023. Riot Games has now stated this regarding the new direction.
This is the situation:
The MMORPG for League of Legends, which still has no name to this day, was introduced by Riot Games in December 2020.
The head and big name behind the game was Greg “Ghostcrawler” Street, who was once an important person at Blizzard and held the reins during the golden era of WoW.
Today, March 20, after a long silence, there are news about the LoL MMORPG, and while they may be expressed in a hopeful manner, they could still be concerning for fans.
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Development of the LoL MMORPG starts fresh under new leadership
These are the news: The founder and head of Riot Games, Marc “Tryndamere” Merrill, writes (via twitter):
After a long time, they decided to restart the direction of the project. The decision was difficult for Riot Games, but they made it some time ago.
“We don’t believe that you all want an MMO that you’ve already played, just with a Runeterra twist: To truly do justice to the potential of Runeterra and to meet the extremely high expectations of players worldwide, we need to create something that feels like a significant evolution of the genre.
This is a big challenge, but one that our team of passionate MMO players and experienced game developers will approach with great motivation.”
When exactly did the reset occur? The job descriptions on Linkedin suggest that the realignment occurred in January 2024.
This is changing: It isn’t quite clear. However, Tryndamere is spotlighting a new developer, Fabrice Condominas, who spent 6 years at BioWare and worked as a producer on Mass Effect 3 and Mass Effect: Andromeda.
He takes over from Vijay Thakkar, who laid the technical foundations for the LoL MMORPG in 2023 and will now continue as Technical Director, while Condominas will apparently become the Game Director.
Vijay Thakkar has been with Riot Games since 2016, after they bought his former studio. He was previously Technical Director at Wild Rift, then worked as Technical Director on the LoL MMORPG since April 2021, was Executive Producer for 13 months, and is now switching back to the role of Technical Director.
Fabrice Condominas started at Riot Games in Singapore in 2021 and has been the Executive Producer for the MMO since January 2024.
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These are the bad news: The bad news is that with the “restart” of the production, there will be an even longer wait for information.
Tryndamere says they will likely be “silent for several years” and will be developing in the dark.
Restart likely relates to the loss of Ghostcrawler
This is behind it: Essentially, this is now the “consequence” of losing Ghostcrawler. Riot Games is starting again from scratch and trying once more. It would probably be pointless to implement the vision of a man who is no longer in the company. And his idea of an MMORPG was already so new, and Riot Games has revealed so little about it that they can now start fresh under a new leader.
It is also true that Riot Games was hit hard by the COVID crisis, during which not much happened anyway, and the studio had to restructure. Reports and statements from the company indicate that many developers at Riot Games reoriented themselves during the COVID crisis, left the industry, and Riot Games had to seek new developers to keep the important projects (that is, the MOBA League of Legends) running.
For players, not much is actually changing. Instead of “first info in 2026”, one can now expect “first info on the LoL MMORPG” perhaps in 2028.
As early as March 2023, it became apparent that something might have been off with the LoL MMORPG:
The Twitch streamer Asmongold has been making critical remarks about women in recent weeks, getting upset about female voice actors, developers, and journalists. His fans also don’t appreciate it when he engages too much with women. But now he and his fans have finally found a woman they like: In the new game on Steam, Vindictus: Defying Fate.
What’s up with Asmongold and women?
In recent weeks, Asmongold has been involved in some controversies, and it’s noticeable that his anger is often directed at women: Regularly he complains about women and their opinions on games and how these games should be: usually more diverse and female.
But now it seems that Asmongold and his fans can agree on one woman: The female model in the new Steam game “Vindictus: Defying Fate”.
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Game of the Year
This is his reaction to the new game on Steam: In a two-minute video, a YouTube clip from one of his Twitch streams, Asmongold looks at the female character and her various outfits in Vindictus: Defying Fate with a smirk. The new game is an action spin-off of an MMORPG from Nexon. On March 19, a pre-alpha for Vindictus: Defying Fate concluded on Steam.
While the first outfits are still normal, outfit 2 already puts the playable warrior in a mini skirt. Outfit 3 shows her only lightly dressed and gives the fighter high heels and more underwear than armor. This outfit will quickly become a favorite of Asmongold and his community.
While the Twitch chat raves about “AAA quality” and “Game of the Year,” Asmongold can hardly contain his grin and eyebrows as he says: The combat looks much smoother than he had expected.
The video titled “Game of the Year” reached 713,000 views in less than a week.
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Cultural conflict between East and West regarding women in video games
What’s behind it: For the game, Asmongold’s video is nearly priceless advertising. Such a level of attention would normally have cost Nexon several hundred thousand US dollars in marketing budget. For most of Asmongold’s fans, such a video is harmless fun.
However, there is a real conflict behind it in a way: Because such highly sexualized characters are still popular in Asia, where Vindictus: Defying Fate comes from, while there is a movement against such characters in the Western gaming industry. This movement is led by exactly those people and forces with whom Asmongold has been having issues recently. While Asmongold sees himself as a voice for the very players who oppose such changes and see it as an undue influence on their games.
We have already discussed the debate about game characters that set unrealistic beauty standards in the PS5 game Stellar Blade:
In Pokémon GO you can currently challenge Mega-Tyranitar. How the raid is easier to beat than most trainers believe.
What kind of raid is this? Until Thursday, March 21, 2024, at 10:00 AM, you can encounter Mega-Tyranitar in Mega Raids. This is the Mega Evolution of Tyranitar. The Pokémon from the 2nd generation is one of the strongest attackers in Pokémon GO and can be used as both a Dark and Rock attacker with the right moves.
Many trainers believe that a large number of trainers with optimal Pokémon are needed for these Mega Raids. However, as one trainer reports on Reddit, the raid can be beaten with just two players. And that, without having a perfect team and trainers at level 50.
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Use Mega-Tyranitar’s double weakness to your advantage
What does the trainer report? As explained by one of the two trainers in his Reddit post, they managed to defeat two Mega-Tyranitars together. And they do not have the strongest Pokémon, nor are they even level 40. The trainer writes:
Together with a friend and team play, we defeated it twice, and we are only LvI 39 and LvI 35. And we don’t have the best fighters like Lucario or Terrakion; a bunch of Machamp and Hariyama with a maximum of 2600 CP got the job done.
How can you defeat Mega-Tyranitar? So you do not need many trainers with perfect Pokémon to defeat this raid. Other trainers have already said that the most raids are much easier than many trainers think.
To defeat Mega-Tyranitar, it is perfectly sufficient to be two players and use some of the best counters against Mega-Tyranitar. Even if they are not at the maximum level and do not take the top spots of the best counters. And you don’t even need to be level 40 for this.
Since Mega-Tyranitar has the types Dark and Rock and both have a weakness against Fighting Pokémon, you should make sure to bring appropriate Fighting Pokémon. Machamp and Hariyama are good and strong Pokémon that are also easier to obtain and level than, for example, Lucario or Terrakion.
What does the community say about this? Many commentators from the community agree with the trainer and share their experiences with Mega-Tyranitar.
I (lvl 34) and my friend (34) easily managed to take it down, writes one trainer on Reddit
My friend and I did it recently in duo, it was great, is another comment
I managed to do two alone today. Mega-Blaziken & Terrakion were very good, but respect to Shadow-Machamp & Metagross as well, writes another trainer on Reddit
Team play + Machamp, a bonus if you have some Fighting Mega Pokémon too. Normally I finish it with plenty of time left with my two accounts at level 39, says another trainer
What do you think about this? With what combinations of Pokémon and trainers have you been able to defeat Mega-Tyranitar so far? Feel free to share your experiences in the comments and exchange ideas with other trainers. If you want to know which events are still upcoming in March 2024 in Pokémon GO, you will find the information with us.
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A good setup with the right effects is important to become stronger in Last Epoch. A player completely ignored an important mechanic because they weren’t aware of it. And the community is surprised at how far they still got.
Crafting in Last Epoch is important to customize specific effects of individual items for your builds. It is also necessary for certain defensive values. If you feel too weak, the solution is usually that you haven’t customized your items correctly.
A player reached out to the community on March 18 on Reddit and noted that they have spent 85 hours in Last Epoch and leveled two characters. However, both are far too weak for the endgame content.
They posted a link to their build and asked what they did wrong. The community reacted with surprise that they got so far at all.
In addition to crafting, item factions also help you complete your build:
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“That’s really impressive”
What is the player doing wrong? In the comments, several users note that the poster apparently has never customized an item of their build. The top comment comes from CloudConductor: “Honestly, I am impressed that you made it this far without crafting.”
“How can you collect crafting shards for 85+ hours and not think: ‘hmm, maybe I can actually use them,’ lol,” writes a user. “The fact that you got this far with such poor equipment and without crafting is really impressive – seriously dedicated.”
What does the community say about it? One user comments: “Press F and discover a whole new world.” Pressing F opens the forge in Last Epoch – and this can even be done on the go. Several users wonder how the player managed to completely ignore using the forge, as it is even part of several quests. You are essentially “forced” to use it.
The user “soundecho944” believes that introducing new players to crafting is a problem in Last Epoch. For veterans of Last Epoch or Path of Exile, it is easy. However, more guidance for new players would be beneficial. Another user agrees and writes that they were confused at first that there were forges in some cities. Essentially, you don’t really need them.
Other users give crafting tips in the comments and highlight that it is useful early on. “ItsRyBear” writes: “Apart from a few rare shards […] shards are plentiful, so you can gradually improve your equipment. This will make your character more powerful.”
Several comments suggest that you should orient yourself around a finished build. You can find the strongest builds for endgame in Last Epoch here:
Several users note that crafting is simply a fundamental part of games of the genre. However, new players apparently need to be introduced better. Some seem to completely overlook it. Some suggest using the guide in the game to familiarize yourself with the basics.
Recently, Rockstar Games has summoned its employees back to the office from remote work. Now, parts of the workforce fear a deterioration of their situation. This could also have an impact on GTA 6 itself.
What are the working conditions at Rockstar Games? At the end of February 2024, the management of Rockstar Games announced that their employees should work in the office again from now on. The final phase of the development of GTA 6 has begun.
The reasons given for the change were increased productivity and safety in the office. All employees are to return to their workplaces for five days a week.
However, this change is met with criticism from some employees. Two of the affected individuals spoke anonymously in a conversation with Aftermath about their situation and their concerns.
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“It will never be one hundred percent safe”
What do the employees say? One of the main arguments for the return of employees to the office revolves around the issue of safety. Specifically, it concerns leaks.
However, it makes little difference whether one works in the office or at home. Leaks can happen from anywhere.
In the past, there have been leaks, regardless of what setup we had. For Red Dead Redemption 2, there were leaks around the release of this game. It will never be one hundred percent safe. People will be motivated to spread our content because the interest in the products we create is very high.
Additionally, it should be noted that the employees of Rockstar Games are often very scattered across various locations worldwide. They usually work with people who are not in the same location anyway.
What does the change bring to the employees? While Rockstar primarily thinks about the timely and safe completion of their blockbuster, the interviewed employees fear for their own health.
In the final phase of development, crunch is not uncommon. This means numerous overtime hours over a long period, which brings the teams to the limit of their capacity. This was the case for Red Dead Redemption 2. The interviewed employees are afraid that this could happen again.
The enormous time and psychological burden could lead some employees to resign. It is a form of ‘quiet firing’ without severance pay.
That parts of the team have already experienced such a burden is an advantage. They could help others cope with the situation, and thus perhaps prevent great talents from leaving the team.
Does productivity really increase in the office? The second argument from Rockstar is also questioned by the interviewed employees.
If you are a programmer, it is much easier for you to work remotely than for other roles that involve acting and similar tasks. But the reality is that most people in the development team probably don’t need to be in the office every day to get their work done.
The measure is also considered hostile to parents and discriminates against people with disabilities.
Additionally, it should be noted that the employees of Rockstar Games are often very scattered across various locations worldwide. They usually work with people who are not in the same location anyway.
What does the change bring to the employees? While Rockstar primarily thinks about the timely and safe completion of their blockbuster, the interviewed employees fear for their own health.
In the final phase of development, crunch is not uncommon. This means numerous overtime hours over a long period, which brings the teams to the limit of their capacity. This was the case for Red Dead Redemption 2. The interviewed employees are afraid that this could happen again.
The enormous time and psychological burden could lead some employees to resign. It is a form of ‘quiet firing’ without severance pay.
That parts of the team have already experienced such a burden is an advantage. They could help others cope with the situation, and thus perhaps prevent great talents from leaving the team.
The Honour Mode in Baldur’s Gate 3 makes quite a few players sweat. Others see it as a challenge to complete the difficulty level with personal challenges. One player has built a setup where he only needs to press two buttons to kill his opponents.
The YouTuber Fracture beat the Honour Mode in Baldur’s Gate 3 without using a single attack with his character. He simply walks up and down with his character until the opponent is dead. In Act 3, even the walking part is eliminated.
So that you can also get through Baldur’s Gate 3 without having to get your tav’s hands dirty, we analyzed the build for you and gathered all the information.
This build is based on passive damage and speed. If you want to build your character accordingly, collect all items that make you faster. The more movement your character has in a round, the more damage you can deal per round.
Here you can watch Fracture’s video in the original:
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Warning: Since this build is designed for you not to fight, you need to gain experience in social interactions. Focus on high charisma and talk to the goblins, for example, disguised as a dark elf.
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What items do you need for the build?
You need these items for the build. We have listed them in the order in which you can find them.
Haste Helm
The helm is located in the destroyed village at approximately X: 32 and Y: 403. The item grants you Momentum for three rounds at the beginning of a fight. You get an additional 3 meters of movement range per turn.
Crusher’s Ring
The ring belongs to the goblin Crusher – he wears it on his foot. Crusher is located on a stage in the eastern part of the goblin camp. The effect of the ring also gives you 3 meters more movement range.
Phalar Aluve
You can find this sword in the Underdark at X: 116 and Y: -192. With a DC 15 Strength or Religion check, you can obtain it. Alternatively, a cleric of Eilistraee can release the sword with a blood sacrifice. Note: If you are playing as a Drow or have a Drow in your party, that character can also simply draw the sword.
Your character cannot use the sword properly, but that’s okay. The effect Shriek is of interest to you: This opens an aura with a radius of 6 meters around you. All opponents in this aura have disadvantage on all saving throws. They also take a W4 Thunder damage – this effect is what enables you to defeat enemies while passing by.
You can buy these shoes from Omeluum. Omeluum is an Illithid trader that you unlock in the Myconid colony after a few quests. When you wear the shoes and inflict a condition on an opponent, they receive up to 2 rounds of Reverberation. If an opponent has up to 5 rounds of this condition, they take a W4 Thunder damage and must make a DC 10 Constitution saving throw. If they fail, the opponent falls.
Sentient Amulet
You can find this necklace in a chest in the Abandoned Refuge near the Grymforge at X: 627 and Y: 224. You specifically need it to speak with the spirit hidden in the amulet. Nothing else.
Once you have all the items up to this point, the build already functions in its basic form.
Ring of Absolute Force
The ring grants bearers of the Mark of the Absolute +1 on Thunder damage. Sergeant Thrinn in the Underdark wears it. You encounter her during the quest for the true soul Nere, among other things.
The Bhaalist Armour
In Act 3, you must finally join the cult of Bhaal. This unlocks the Merchant Echo of Abazigal, where you can buy the armor. When you wear it, you can toggle the aura of murder on and off – without using an action or bonus action. Additionally, it grants you +2 to initiative.
What else do you need?
Get the Mark of the Absolute burned into you at the Goblin Camp. The location doesn’t matter. However, it is needed to be able to use the ring mentioned above.
Recruit Shadowheart at the beginning of the game. Have her learn the spell Sanctuary later. This spell makes it impossible for opponents to attack you unless you have made an attack first. Passive damage does not dispel the spell. So if you sprint past your opponents, they cannot even make opportunity attacks against you.
Do everything to get Minthara into your party. You can collect her in Act 2 at the Towers of the Moonrise, as long as she survived the conflict between the Goblin Camp and the Emerald Grove druids. Minthara has a ability that also increases your speed.
Pay Lazarus 100 gold and turn Minthara into a moose barbarian. This gives you an additional 4.5 meters of movement range every time you enter Minthara’s aura. In fact, this also applies to entering it multiple times in one turn.
Walking past and taking out enemies – Here’s how to use the build
Equip all the necessary items and let Shadowheart cast Sanctuary on you before the fight. When the fight begins, first activate Shriek via your sword. If an opponent is now in your aura, they are affected – a condition has been imposed.
Every time this happens, the opponents get 2 rounds of Reverberation. Normally, this can only happen once per turn. Now move far enough away from your opponent so that they just no longer stand in your aura.
Now use the function to speak with your Amulet – this does not consume your action or bonus action. Your character will react annoyed. However, speaking with the amulet counts as a skill and thus resets the reverberation limit of your shoes. After the conversation, you can go back and give your opponent another two rounds of the effect on top.
From 5 stacks of reverberation, meaning three times back and forth, your opponent takes damage:
1x W4 Thunder damage for Reverberation
1 Thunder damage for the ring
1x W4 Thunder damage for Shriek
You can repeat this as long as your character has movement left in their turn.
The best part? Thanks to Sanctuary from Shadowheart, when the opponent finally gets their turn, they cannot even make a counterattack. You are also protected against opportunity attacks.
Once you have obtained the Bhaalist armor in Act 3, walking will be eliminated: Activate the aura of murder on and off (this also costs no action), speak with your amulet and repeat this over and over. Every time the aura is activated, your opponent gets 2 stacks of reverberation, and from 5 stacks, they take the damage described above.
Once you have all the items, there is no longer any reason to ever end your turn in Act 3: Your attacks require neither actions nor bonus actions, allowing you to eliminate even tough opponents like Orin within 6 in-game seconds.
What do you think about the build? Will you give it a try? Or are you more into the traditional way of fighting in Baldur’s Gate 3? Let us know in the comments.
The 27-year-old Brit George Davidson is known as “GeorgeNotFound” and is one of the biggest YouTubers and Twitch streamers for Minecraft. But his life is taking a bumpy turn. He is facing allegations that he behaved inappropriately towards an 18-year-old at the time, and is experiencing serious consequences.
What are the allegations?
On March 9, a 19-year-old Twitch streamer “Caitibugzz” tearfully shared that she was sexually harassed by a “much older” and “popular content creator” in the summer of 2023 (via twitter).
The man disguised his “sexual assault” by asking her if she was ticklish. He then touched her under her shirt. She was 18 at the time and had just graduated from school. In the video, she appears traumatized by the experience. She feels disappointed in herself and wonders if she will ever find peace again.
Because of the detail about the tickling, fans quickly pointed to GeorgeNotFound, who is known for his “tickle fetish.” And indeed, the streamer’s narrative revolves around the British Minecraft streamer.
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Accused says: Situation would have developed consensually and slowly
This is what the accused says: GeorgeNotFound presents the situation differently.
He assumed the woman was 21 because she had come from an official event, a VidCon afterparty, where people drank alcohol. And this afterparty was strictly regulated and had strong safety measures. Therefore, he assumed she was at least 21 because otherwise, she wouldn’t have been allowed to drink.
He has no recollection of the woman saying she was only 18. It could be that he was just getting a drink when she said that. He doesn’t know for sure.
As she portrays it, it sounds like they were “hunting” her and forcing her to drink. But that was not the case; she had already come to the meeting slightly drunk.
GeorgeNotFound states that he actually went under her shirt and placed his hand at waist height, but that did not happen suddenly; their relationship had become increasingly intimate throughout the evening:
“As she describes it, it sounds as if it just happened out of nowhere. In reality, we had been cuddling for about an hour – it didn’t come from nowhere.”
He only moved his hand further up after about half an hour. There was nothing rapid about it. It happened very slowly and cautiously, so he was sure she felt comfortable.
“Cait and I were cuddly and very slow in becoming more intimate.”
She had smiled at him the whole time, laughed, and even playfully fought. For him, that was not a sexual assault.
The streamer (now 19) appears distressed.
Streamer says: She never gave her consent
This is what she says: The streamer expresses in a reply (via twitter):
She did not give verbal consent
She was drunk
The cuddling originated from him; he practically spooned with her
She did not think cuddling automatically meant it would also be sexual and interpreted as an invitation
The streamer asks: How could she give her consent when she was never asked? And how could she give her consent when she was drunk?
In response to the objection that she could have moved away from him, she says: That all happened publicly, in front of others, and she is shy. She did not want to draw attention and spare his ego:
“I didn’t want someone I had watched for a while [on YouTube] or who had many followers to hate me because I refused to sit next to him. I didn’t want to embarrass either myself or him: I know this is a silly mindset. I admit that.”
Her body language was misinterpreted by GeorgeNotFound. She did not smile at him when he was under her shirt; that was her nervousness. She was startled because she had never been in a boy’s hotel room and had never done anything sexual. She never thought cuddling would lead to something sexual.
He was the first ever to touch her.
GeorgeNotFound says he made many wrong assumptions
This is what he says: GeorgeNotFound apologized to Caitibugzz and said that he would explicitly ask for her age in the future.
He simply assumed her age. That was irresponsible.
For GeorgeNotFound, the problem seems to lie primarily in that he misjudged the age and sexual experience of the streamer: He makes it clear that “going under the shirt” was the furthest the then 18-year-old streamer had ever gone sexually – but for him as a 27-year-old, it was “pretty tame.”
They viewed the situation differently. He will take that to heart for the future.
The situation would look very different if he had asked for her consent and she had said “yes,” but he never did.
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Asmongold escalates the case: “She is lying and destroying his career”
What consequences does this have now?? GeorgeNotFound has now been “edited out” of an advertisement by Mr. Beast for his Feastables.
The Twitch streamer Asmongold has presented the case in a one-dimensional manner with his large reach on YouTube.
He clearly takes the side of GeorgeNotFound: “She lied and destroyed his career,” is the title of the video. Regarding the “lie,” Asmongold apparently refers to the streamer creating a false impression about her age.
From his perspective, GeorgeNotFound only has problems because he “cuddled with a girl on a sofa who lied about her age.”
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Asmongold shows a reddit post that states: The advance came from her. GeorgeNotFound ghosted the streamer when he found out she was not 21.
The Texan Twitch streamer cannot understand why there should be a problem with the age of the streamer: At 18 she is of legal age. For Asmongold, this is only a problem for people who are themselves under 20 years old, but they apparently make up 95% of GeorgeNotFound’s fans.
Recently, Asmongold wonders why he is facing such harsh criticism:
For the 8th anniversary of the MMORPG Black Desert Online, the developers have now released a short video full of memories, mainly to celebrate the players themselves.
Black Desert Online is known as the game that has primarily established action MMORPGs from Asia on consoles. Since its console release 5 years ago, many MMORPGs from Asia have followed suit and been released on PlayStation and Xbox, or plan to do so in the future.
Black Desert Online itself is now celebrating its 8th anniversary and looking back on many memories.
How do the developers celebrate their history? Currently, the South Korean developers are celebrating the eighth anniversary of their MMORPG Black Desert Online. They likely also celebrate the 2 billion euros they have earned through the game over the past years.
In a video, however, they primarily want to thank their players and the community. “Let us look back on the journey we have had,” it says at the beginning of the short video. Following this are some memories that focus mainly on the shared moments of the players:
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Black Desert Online looks back on many beautiful memories with its players
What does the video reflect on? In the video, the developers celebrate some moments that the players experienced as a community in the MMORPG. They look back on various events and minigames, such as a rowboat race, a cart race, or a musical chairs game.
In addition to a look back at the various outfits in which players experienced their adventures, there is also a remembrance of the concerts held together by the game masters and players. In the video, you will see pictures and small sequences related to these memories.
Screenshots, fan art, and streams from the players are also shared in the video, and even players who have cooked the food from Black Desert Online in real life are given attention here.
The video clearly shows that after these eight years, the developers not only see themselves and their success but seem truly happy about their community.
Do you want to game on the go with your smartphone or just make gaming on your smartphone easier? Then a controller might help you. This makes it much easier when you want to use cloud services like GeForce Now or Xbox Cloud Gaming on your phone.
What is this article about? In this article, MeinMMO presents the best gaming controllers for Android and iOS phones. With such a controller, gaming the best MMOs on your phone becomes easier.
This is how we proceeded: We looked at lists, user reports, and customer reviews of several controllers. In addition, our MeinMMO editorial team tested some of these devices ourselves and incorporated those experiences into this list.
In this section, we present you with the currently best controllers that you can buy for your smartphone. The order is random and does not reflect a ranking.
The article was published in March 2021. We updated the article on March 20, 2024, to bring it up to date. We added a controller and replaced one model with a better version. We also modernized the structure of the article. The Razer Raiju Mobile has been removed from the list due to fewer purchase options.
Last updates: 20.03.24, 21.07.23, 01.03.23, 10.09.22, 21.03.201
Buying mobile controllers: What to consider when purchasing
Before buying a controller for your mobile device, there are a few things to consider. Here are the most important points:
Ports: Pay attention to the ports offered: Older phones are not compatible with USB-C, and iOS devices require a Lightning port.
Ergonomics: Look at how the controller feels in your hands. If you want to game for a long time, your hands shouldn’t cramp while playing.
Price: You can find basic mobile controllers for around 20 euros. Many additional features, high-quality materials, or extended warranties are found only in high-end models.
Compatibility and size: Depending on how large your phone is, it may not fit in or on the controller. Often, there are controllers for both Android and iOS devices.
Features: What do you need the most? Extra trigger buttons, an Xbox button layout, or just a stable holder for your smartphone?
Software: Some controllers come with proprietary software, while others work directly “out of the box” without any software. With software, you can often customize the button mapping.
The best mobile controller with PlayStation layout – Backbone One
Who is the controller suitable for? Are you looking for a controller that offers the PlayStation layout because you are either used to it or want to stream your PS5 games? Then the Backbone might be a good option for you.
What the controller offers: The controller is slightly slimmer and provides very good ergonomics for both large and small hands. The phone is clamped in the center of the controller and held by the holder and USB-C connection. The Backbone offers a headphone jack and a USB-C port if you want to charge your device while gaming.
Both the symbol buttons and the upper triggers feel very good, while the rear triggers feel a bit mushy. The thumbsticks are also pleasant to maneuver.
In our test of the Backbone One on MeinMMO, we praised the controller mainly for its low weight, good ergonomics, and pleasantly tactile buttons. However, we were not fully convinced by the included software: The Backbone app is somewhat confusing and requires an account. Additionally, there is a paid subscription.
Pro
Good ergonomics and pleasant tactile feel
Lighter than the standard DualSense controller (141 grams)
Headphone and USB-C connection
Contra
Average software (Backbone app)
Software with account requirement
Little accessories compared to competitors
Backbone+ as a paid subscription service (not available on Android)
The controller is available for both Android and iOS devices. Besides the charging port, the devices do not differ significantly from each other.
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Best controller with Xbox layout – Razer Kishi V2
Who is the controller suitable for? If you are looking for a well-built controller that not only feels good in your hands but also resembles the design of the Nintendo Switch, you should take a look at the Razer Kishi. A test of the Razer Kishi can be found on MeinMMO.
What the Razer Kishi offers: With the Razer Kishi, you play on your smartphone almost like on the Nintendo Switch. The controller connects to the phone either via USB-C or Lightning. Older smartphones that do not support USB-C are, therefore, excluded from use.
If you are not using the controller, you can also fold it up compactly. The buttons provide a pleasant, clicky feedback, and the thumbsticks feel good under your thumbs.
Unfortunately, with the Kishi, you cannot use wired headphones, as the headphone jack gets blocked. Thus, you have to use Bluetooth headphones or speakers.
By the way, Razer has now released the Razer Kishi V2. Here, the multifunction buttons are programmable, and there is a dedicated button for videos and screenshots. Razer also promises compatibility with phone cases that you won’t have to take off.
Pro
Good build quality
Wide range of features
Pleasant feel and buttons
Compact and handy
V2: Improved tactile feedback
V2: Programmable buttons
Contra
No wired headphones can be used
Only compatible with devices with USB-C
Kishi is not compatible with every Android phone
What buyers say: The controller is rated on Amazon with 4.1 out of 5 stars based on over 1000 reviews. It is praised for its good build quality and decent tactile feel. Some complain about the compatibility of the controller. The Razer Kishi V2 has 4.2 out of 5 stars based on 55 ratings.
Tip: There is a controller for both iOS and Android. You cannot use one controller with both devices simultaneously.
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GameSir X2 Pro
Who is the controller suitable for? Are you looking for an alternative to the Razer Kishi, which offers fewer features but is still well-made and has good buttons? Then you should take a look at this controller.
What the GameSir X2 Pro offers: With the X2 Pro, the manufacturer GameSir has presented an improved version of its controller. The X2 Pro features high-quality “Hall Effect” analog triggers, Alps joysticks, and tactile triggers. Furthermore, your phone can be connected via USB-C. The analog triggers especially make the X2 Pro a better alternative than the X3, which is also from GameSir.
The build quality of the X2 Pro is excellent, and the buttons are precise, although they are a bit small.
Some phones can be charged while playing with the controller, but this does not work with all devices. Also, the GameSir X2 Pro does not support headphones.
Pro
Good and precise buttons
Good build quality
Hall Effect triggers
Removable, magnetic buttons
Pleasant tactile feel
Contra
Complicated firmware installation and unrefined app
Only suitable for medium-sized phones
What buyers say: The controller is rated on Amazon with 4 out of 5 stars based on over 600 reviews. It is praised for its decent build quality and pleasant feel. Some criticize the small buttons on the device.
Tip: There is now also a 2021 version of the device. This version features a D-pad on the left side instead of buttons. The rest is identical.
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SteelSeries Stratus Duo
Who is the controller suitable for? If you are looking for a precise and grippy controller that is suitable not only for PC but also well for Android smartphones, you should check out the Stratus Duo from SteelSeries. Users who primarily game on Windows PCs may find better alternatives.
What the controller offers: The controller offers official support for Fortnite, which may be very interesting for some players. Just recently, the first player won a Fortnite tournament with a controller. The build quality is also well-executed.
Unfortunately, the controller offers neither haptic (sensors) nor vibration feedback. Another annoying fact is that the proprietary smartphone mount, the SteelSeries Smartgrip, is not included and must be purchased separately for around 10 euros. So if you want to attach your smartphone to the controller, you must make this investment.
Pro
Good tactile feel
Available in both 2.4 GHz and Bluetooth
Pleasant ergonomics
Reasonable price
Contra
Very sensitive triggers
Not compatible with all games
What buyers say: The controller is rated on Amazon with 4.1 out of 5 stars based on over 4000 reviews. Both quality/durability and value for money are rated with 4 out of 5 stars.
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Best mobile controller for cloud gaming – PowerA MOGA XP7-X
Who is the controller suitable for? Are you looking for a well-built controller with many additional features and the option to charge your phone while gaming? Then take a look at this controller.
What the controller offers: The controller appears to be of high quality and fits well in hand. You can either mount your mobile device using a telescopic arm between the controllers or play on the table with the included phone stand. Inside, there is a 2000 mAh power bank that charges your phone while gaming.
The controller offers you the official Xbox layout but includes additional macro buttons on the back that you can customize.
However, the model from PowerA does not offer real paddles like the DualSense Edge or Xbox Elite controller. Another disadvantage is that if your phone does not support wireless charging, the built-in power bank won’t help you. Additionally, the controller is quite expensive at over 100 euros.
Pro
Thumbsticks and buttons feel good and precise
Integrated wireless power bank
Adjustable macro buttons and profiles
Pleasant size and tactile feel
Contra
The triggers feel a bit mushy
Not all phones support wireless charging
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Best mobile controller for 20 euros – YouFirst Pubg Mobile Controller
Who is the controller suitable for? Are you looking for a controller for your phone but do not want to spend more than about 20 euros? Then take a look at the controller from YouFirst.
What the YouFirst controller offers: The controller is made of plastic and weighs only 125 grams. With this controller, you clamp your phone onto the device and continue to operate the touchscreen with your fingers. This way, it is supposed to provide better ergonomics and reduce signs of fatigue.
The controller is suitable for smartphones between 4.7 and 6.5 inches and works with both iOS and Android. The controller does not offer Bluetooth or any other special functions.
Pro
Low price
Simple operation
Compatible with Android and iOS
Good build quality
Compatible with thin protective cases
Contra
Noisy buttons
Grips provide little hold for hands
What users say: The controller is rated on Amazon with 3.7 out of 5 stars based on over 800 reviews. Buyers praise the good build quality and simple operation. A few users criticize that the grips provide little hold.
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Best controller for phone and PC – Xbox Controller
Who is the controller suitable for? If you appreciated the previous Xbox Wireless Controller, you should take a look at the new edition. This one works seamlessly with your smartphone thanks to Bluetooth. This is particularly interesting if you also use your Xbox Game Pass on your phone.
What the controller offers: The Xbox Series X|S comes with a new Xbox controller. But if you want to play cooperatively on your new next-gen console or want a different color, you may consider getting another one.
In direct comparison, especially visually, the launch controller of the Xbox Series X has changed quite a bit. We have explained in detail how good the new Xbox controller is. In addition, three changes stand out immediately. The new controller offers a new Share button and the D-pad has also been redesigned.
Pro
Buttons with clear pressure points
High compatibility with Xbox, Windows PC, and Android
Bluetooth and wired
Good ergonomics
Contra
Average build quality
What buyers say: The controller is rated on Amazon with 4.6 out of 5 stars based on over 10,000 reviews. It is praised for its good ergonomics and pleasant pressure point of the buttons.
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The best mobile controllers of 2024 – The most important questions and answers
What to do when you die in a Battle Royale game? Can you leave spectator mode early and still enjoy the loot? This is exactly the question fans of World of Warcraft have been asking as they try out the new Plunderstorm mode.
Here again are the basic rules of a Plunderstorm match:
You do not jump into battle with your high-level, well-equipped WoW heroes, but with characters that only have basic gear and abilities.
Defeat creatures and players or open treasure chests to level up during a match and gain access to new skills. If you pick up a spell you already know, it will be enhanced.
All characters have access to a healing ability and a double jump. There is no fall damage.
In Plunderstorm, there is no gear, no inventory, and no spellbook that you have to deal with. Only the unlocks on your action bar affect the player experience. The bar consists of seven slots for spells and abilities.
The maximum level of characters is level 10. Each match is supposed to last about ten to fifteen minutes. No WoW addons are allowed in Plunderstorm.
Here you can see the explanation trailer for the Plunderstorm mode:
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WoW: Plunderstorm – this is how the battle royale mode works
What happens when my character dies? This is exactly what many WoW fans are now asking. As is typical for the genre, participants in a Plunderstorm match have the opportunity to continue following the course of the round even after their virtual death. But are they rewarded for this?
Or to put it another way: Are there penalties if you leave the match after death? Do you lose some or all of the rewards you earned? Community manager Kaivax sheds light on the matter:
If you leave two seconds after the end of the game, you will receive as much fame as if you had followed the game to the end. You can leave without penalties if you are dead (in solos) or if your team is dead (in duos).
In response to reports from players that they received no fame points, the Blizzard employee stated that it may take a short time for your fame account to update after a match ends. However, the developers are monitoring this to rule out bugs.
Is it worth trying Plunderstorm? If you generally enjoy WoW but want to test a different kind of PvP experience, the new mode is worthwhile. It doesn’t matter whether you own the current expansion Dragonflight. You just need an active WoW subscription. Some of the rewards you can earn through Plunderstorm even count for the classic version of WoW.
In Helldivers 2 reignites the galactic conflict. Previously, the Helldivers had quickly completed their general order and have since been waiting for new targets. Those have now arrived and are tougher than ever.
What is the new general order? The new general order in Helldivers 2 commands the Helldivers to liberate 2 planets within 3 days. What initially sounds quite feasible is actually more challenging.
The planets in question, Zagon Prime and Fori Prime, are at the farthest edge of the galaxy. To reach them, 3 planets must first be liberated to allow the Helldivers’ ships access to the actual targets.
Therefore, the Helldivers must liberate 5 planets in 3 days. Whether the Helldivers can even accomplish this task is questionable.
Here you can watch the trailer for the new war bond “On a Knife’s Edge”.
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Helldivers 2 shows the new war bond ‘On the Edge of the Knife’ in a trailer
The mission could be the Game Master’s revenge
Why would the Game Master seek revenge? The Game Master Joel rules over the galactic war. So far, the Helldivers have almost always been able to complete all tasks and liberate planets without problems. Just the last mission, where the Helldivers had to activate control towers to free the Terminites from 4 planets forever, was accomplished by the players faster than expected.
The players quickly grabbed the 50 tokens for the liberation and continued their course towards the edge of the galaxy.
Even on the other side of the map, things look good. The robots are also quite beaten down, and the humans are already making their way toward the edge of the galaxy there too.
The Game Master Joel has already been somewhat mocked by the good progress of the humans and provoked by the community. They believe that if it continues like this, the whole galaxy will soon be liberated, resulting in a game win.
But others have already warned against provoking the Game Master. The new general order could be a form of revenge. If the players fail to fulfill the difficult general order, it might result in the bugs striking back and nullifying the successes of the humans.
The community already has the next battle plan ready
How does the community react to the new orders? As always, the Helldivers 2 community is eagerly involved. In no time, the players have created a new battle plan on how to wrest the planets from the bugs. The battle plan for the 5 planets was shared on Reddit.
The players first aim to take Estanu Prime. They have already succeeded overnight. Now, the players are to focus on Fori Prime, the first of the two planets that need to be taken.
Once the planet is liberated, the next targets are Hellmire, Nivel 43, and finally Zagon Prime, the second planet that needs to be taken for the general order.
Here you can take a closer look at the battle plan.
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Shadow of the Erdtree is set to provide players with 8 new weapon types at release. Each weapon type is expected to have multiple examples, but what can the new weapon types do? The head of Elden Ring explains it to you.
What are weapon types in Elden Ring? As in every Souls game by FromSoftware, there are different weapon types that define your weapons. Familiar types include greatswords, katanas, or axes. Depending on what type the weapon you wield belongs to, its appearance and the style of combat and slashing differ.
Hammers pound enemies and have a blunt impact that is particularly strong against scales and armors. Katanas, on the other hand, possess slashing and stabbing patterns that behave differently in combat.
According to Hidetaka Miyazaki, the head of Elden Ring, up to 8 new weapon types are to be implemented into the Elden Ring DLC. This means new categories with new combat patterns that are intended to provide variety on the battlefield. Hidetaka has introduced 5 of these novelties.
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Elden Ring shows first trailer for the new DLC ‘Shadow of the Erdtree’
5 weapon types are known: What you need to know
Which weapon types are known? Hidetaka Miyazaki conducted many interviews with various news sites about the upcoming DLC for Elden Ring. One topic was the upcoming weapon types, of which the head disclosed 5 examples. The following are now known:
Large katanas, including the Tachi
Swords that are wielded backward
Close combat weapon that allows you to fight like a monk
Dueling Shield – A shield/sword combination that allows players to fight and block simultaneously
Throwing knives that are thrown with every attack
The majority of the new weapon types can also be discovered in the trailer for Elden Ring “Shadow of the Erdtree” if you pause at the right time.
Even in Dark Souls 2 or 3, the developers from FromSoftware created new weapon types for DLCs, but never on such a large scale as is the case with the upcoming Elden Ring DLC.
It remains to be seen what the remaining three weapon types are and what functions they will have. Are you already looking forward to the new weapons that you will soon collect, or do you have a favorite weapon that you will never let go of? Feel free to let us know in the comments!
In June, a new series in the Star Wars universe will start on Disney+. What fans can expect is now shown in a first trailer.
Which series has been announced? The Acolyte is the name of the new series on Disney+, which will take place in the Star Wars universe. A few days ago, a first poster for the series with a release date was released, and today the trailer followed, showing the new heroes in action for the first time.
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The Acolyte takes place decades before the Star Wars films
When is The Acolyte supposed to be released? The series is set to launch on June 4, 2024, on Disney+. This was already announced by a released poster a few days ago. On this, you can see the grip of a lightsaber, but instead of a blade, there are bloodstains.
Together with the lettering, it can be inferred that the plot could be quite dark. It reads: “In an Age of Light, A Darkness rises,” which means: In the age of light, darkness rises.
What is known about the plot? The Acolyte will take place decades before Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace and during the absolute peak of the Jedi Order. So during the time of the High Republic, while the Jedi are deployed as rangers and protectors. Among other things, the Jedi protect the edge of the republic from a pirate group called Nihil.
Fans will also be able to witness the resurgence of the Sith Order here.
The Acolyte follows a respected Jedi Master, played by South Korean actor Lee Jung-Jae. Many will probably recognize him from his lead role in Squid Game.
While investigating a shocking series of crimes, he encounters a young warrior (Amandla Stenberg) who is connected to his own past. Together, they must follow a path that reveals to them that forces are at work wanting to conceal the truth.
Which actors will also be involved? For some fans, Lee Jung-Jae probably already represents a great surprise. However, several other actors are already known, one of whom you may recognize from the films.
Joonas Suotamo has portrayed Chewbacca since 2015. He will also play a Wookiee in the series. However, it is not yet known if this will be Chewbacca.
The new LEGO set “Dungeons & Dragons: The Legend of the Red Dragon” is coming soon and takes us into the world of Baldur’s Gate 3 and more. Here you will find everything you need to know about the set.
Which set is it? In honor of the 50th anniversary of the role-playing classic Dungeons & Dragons, a LEGO set for all fantasy fans, “Dungeons & Dragons: The Legend of the Red Dragon,” is being released. The design idea was originally from a fan, Lucas Bolt, who won a building competition. His fan model was then transformed by LEGO into an official set.
It includes 3745 pieces, 6 figures, and 1 campaign.
The finished model measures 48 cm high, 37 cm wide, and 30 cm deep.
The price in the LEGO online store is €359.99.
The set will be released on April 4, 2024.
For members of LEGO Insider, LEGO’s free community platform, the set will already be available from April 1, 2024.
In the trailer, you will get the first glimpses of the set:
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Trailer for the LEGO set “Dungeons & Dragons: The Saga of the Red Dragon”
From the Owlbear to the Dragon, everything is included
Using a total of 3745 pieces, you can build a medieval diorama with “Dungeons & Dragons: The Legend of the Red Dragon.” The structure contains:
A tavern, from which the roof and upper floor can be removed for indoor play.
A dungeon
A tower
There are also 6 minifigures, including numerous accessories. 5 of them come with an extra head for swapping.
The complete diorama from the frontal view.The model from the back.In the tavern, there is always an exciting quest – and beer.Brave cleric or rather a wise wizard? The choice is yours.
Besides the brave heroes, monsters and other dangers must not be missing. Included are some classics from the Dungeons & Dragons universe.
The red dragon “Flamehowler,” which can wrap around the tower
A beholder
An owlbear
A mimic
3 skeletons
A gelatinous cube
2 mimics
1 awakened tree
As a free extra, when purchasing in the LEGO shop from April 1 to 7, there will be an additional mimic made up of 165 pieces.
A personal campaign? The most important thing in D&D is of course the actual roleplay. So it is only fitting that the associated LEGO set also represents more than just decoration for the shelf.
In collaboration with Wizards of the Coast, the company behind Dungeons & Dragons, a special campaign has been developed for the building set. So you can play an authentic DnD adventure completely with LEGO!
The rulebook will be available for free as a download at launch, or alternatively for €18 as a print version.
Do you want to prepare for the release of the D&D LEGO set? Then you can for example watch the movie “Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves” that was released last year. Why this is a must for every fantasy fan, you can find out here with us on MeinMMO:
A player in EA FC 24 is the undisputed leader when it comes to the most games played with a special card in Ultimate Team. For MeinMMO author Thomas Dummer, this was the reason to test this card. He reveals what makes it so special.
Which player is it about? The Road-to-the-Knockout card (RTTK) of Luka Modrić is with nearly 26 million matches played (as of 20.03.24) by far the most played special card in Ultimate Team. Only the gold card of defender Virgil van Dijk ranks ahead of the Croatian with over 31 million games played.
We got the numbers from the Futbin Database. This creates statistics based on player purchases on the transfer market.
The special card with the second most appearances in Ultimate Team is also an RTTK version, namely that of Jonathan Clauss. The RTTK event was the first official promo after the release of EA FC 24 and brought extremely strong players into the game at that time. For one of the most famous German streamers, this posed a big problem.
Almost 6 months after the release of RTTK-Modric, the card has established itself as a true stalwart. I wanted to know if it can still keep up with the latest special cards after such a long time and was surprised by how good it still is.
Who is speaking here? Thomas Dummer has been playing FIFA for 20 years and Ultimate Team since FIFA 12. He is a solid Gold III player in Weekend League and loves to try out new tactics and players.
RTTK-Modric in Testing: One of the Best Midfielders
What makes Modrić so strong? The RTTK card of Modrić was released at a time in EA FC 24 when a golden playstyle+ already marked the height of feelings. Accordingly, the playstyles on this card are not yet as much in focus as with the special cards that are now being released.
In line with this: EA Sports and Ultimate Team are currently celebrating a birthday. You have a multitude of new special cards available. Get an overview in our article about the Ultimate Birthday.
With Modrić, it’s worth taking a look at the pure stats, which read outstanding. Particularly noteworthy are his two 90+ values in passing and dribbling. And these also feel exactly like that in-game. His agility and balance, combined with his small and slender body type, allow the Real-Star to free himself from the tightest spaces without any problems.
A calm rating of unbeatable 98 allows Modrić to execute clean passes and precise shots even in the greatest pressure. And while we’re on the subject of passes, they are fantastic for the midfield allrounder. The values for crossing, short pass, and long pass are over 90 and can be perfectly executed with a vision of 96.
And the Croatian also relies on very solid stats concerning shooting and defensive values. Noteworthy here are his long shot (90) and interception stat (92). Only in physicality (75) does Modrić have to concede some ground. But he still boasts a strong stamina value of 94.
The Playstyles Are Perfectly Tailored to Modrić’s Strengths
Modrić does not have many playstyles compared to the latest cards. Nevertheless, some playstyles are very helpful as they reinforce his strengths. Notably, the golden playstyle “Trivela+” is typical for the Croatian even in real football. He has already scored numerous goals and assists with his outside foot. His passes and shots with the outside of the foot are a real weapon in-game and are automatically executed by the card in appropriate situations.
The passing playstyles “Decisive Pass”, “Further Pass”, and “Hard Pass” refine his exceptionally good through passes, long balls, and sharp crosses. His dribbling is already among the best in the game. Additionally, the dribbling artist can execute the recently introduced powerful OP-R1 dribbling even more fluidly with the playstyle “Technique”.
How to Get the Most Out of Modrić: To optimize RTTK-Modrić, you should give him a suitable chemistry style. I recommend Shadow, as this boosts his pace and defensive abilities further.
The Croatian is the perfect box-to-box card, meaning a player who feels most comfortable between the penalty areas and has the greatest impact here. He is therefore suitable as an outer CM in the 4-3-2-1. Here, Modrić was able to contribute 5 goals and 7 assists in 20 Weekend League matches, which is a very strong record for a midfielder.
Finally, a plus point for RTTK-Modrić. The card is now only priced at 150,000 coins (as of 20.03.24). This has reached a low price, as it was long over 200,000 coins and peaked at almost 400,000 coins.
In the Manga of One Piece, a battle of superlatives is just beginning. Luffy faces powerful opponents, for whom the creator of the manga has even planned a complete double page. This honor was recently given to some of Luffy’s allies.
Attention, Spoiler: This is about the events from chapter 1110 of the manga. If you haven’t read the chapter yet, just come back later.
The appearance of their monster forms is derived from Japanese, Chinese, and Mongolian mythology. Gyuki, Itsumade, and Bakotsu are yokai, which are Japanese spirit beings. They resemble a spider, a bird, and a horse that was burnt to death.
The Fengxi is a two-headed boar, which in Oda’s version only has one head. The sandworm could have been inspired by the Mongolian death worm, which was also a source of inspiration for the sandworms from Dune.
The Five Elders make their appearance on Egghead Island. In line with the new arc, there was a new opening:
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One Piece – The 26th Opening for the Egghead Island Arc has been released
First double page in the manga in 9 years
What was seen on the last double page? The appearance of the monsters is so important that the creator of the manga, Eiichiro Oda, dedicates a whole double page to them. It shows in full glory what kind of demonic beings Luffy has to deal with.
It was last seen in September 2015, so 9 years ago. The Twitter account sandman_AP points out that the last double page was seen in chapter 800. This scene shows the founding of the Straw Hat Grand Fleet.
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The Grand Fleet consists of 7 organizations and aims to support Luffy in his dream. The alliance was sealed by the leaders of the organizations drinking from sake bowls.
Are the Five Elders Devil Fruit users? It seems that the Five Elders are not Devil Fruit users. They were summoned through pentagrams, which suggests that they are more demonic beings than Devil Fruit users. Moreover, the mysterious beings were introduced only by their name and not by the name of the respective Devil Fruit.
If this is true, the Five Elders would have the advantage that they – unlike Devil Fruit users – can swim. Sea stones would also have no effect on them. So Luffy is dealing with extremely heavy opponents.
Currently, you can find many great deals in the Playstation Store. You can now also get the Game of the Year 2014 for under 5 euros.
Which game is this? Dragon Age Inquisition is the third part of the popular role-playing series and was released in 2014. That same year it won the award for “Game of the Year,” and in 2015, the Game of the Year edition was released, originally for the PS4.
The Game of the Year edition already includes the expansions Hakkon’s Fangs, The Descent, and Trespasser. Additionally, with this version, you also receive some deluxe upgrades from the Avvar Loot Pack and Qunari Loot Pack in the form of equipment, legendary weapons, mounts, and decorations for your fortress.
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In Dragon Age Inquisition you will become the leader
How long does the offer last? The current offer in the PS Store runs until March 28, 2024. During this period, you can get the Game of the Year edition for €4.49 instead of the full price of €29.99. So you save 85%.
Dragon Age Inquisition is available only as a PS4 version, which you can also play on the PS5.
What can you expect in Dragon Age Inquisition? In this role-playing game, you take on the role of the Inquisitor and lead your party of heroes through a beautiful, open world. Because of a mysterious mark on your hand, you are the only one capable of closing the Breach – a large hole in the sky.
You awaken as a prisoner and suspect of having killed the last Divine. After her death, the Breach opened, unleashing demons upon the world, which plunged it into chaos. The Grey Wardens have vanished, and no one has a real explanation for their disappearance.
However, once it is recognized how powerful the mark on your hand is, it becomes your task to save the world.
You can customize and adapt your hero to your preferences. Whether you want to fight as a human, elf, or Qunari, and which class you want to play is up to you. However, this decision affects the reactions and situations in the game, providing Dragon Age Inquisition with good replay value.
In battles, you control not only your Inquisitor but also always three of the many possible companions. While they do react automatically in battle, you can also issue commands to them. Interestingly, you can approach fights both tactically or simply rush in and attack with your abilities.
Dragon Age Inquisition not only scores with a good story but also thrives on interesting areas, many quests and opportunities, and especially on characters that will stick in your mind. The humor of some characters, their individual stories, and interactions with them make Dragon Age Inquisition one of the best RPGs of recent years.
In an interview, the voice actors of Alphinaud and Alisaie from Final Fantasy XIV provide a deep insight into their long-standing collaboration, their personal relationship with each other, and the impact on their performance as characters in the game, who have developed a close friendship despite years of working apart.
Which characters are we talking about? We are talking about the twins Alphinaud and Alisaie Leveilleur, who are two prominent characters in Final Fantasy XIV. They are the twins of the Leveilleur family and first appear in the storyline of the game during the main story of A Realm Reborn.
Characters that couldn’t be more different: Alphinaud is known for his intelligence, caution, and diplomatic skills, while Alisaie is characterized as a headstrong daredevil. As loyal companions of the player character, they are passionately committed to the welfare of their people and bravely fight against the threats in the world of Eorzea.
Their development throughout the story, especially in the expansions of Heavensward, Stormblood, and Endwalker, charts their journey from young adventurers to powerful heroes.
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Final Fantasy 14: Dawntrail – The Final Trailer
Why didn’t the voice actors know each other personally? In an interview with Fanbyte and the voice actors of Alphinaud and Alisaie from Final Fantasy XIV, a deep insight into their long-standing collaboration, their personal relationship with each other, and the impact on their performance as characters in the game was provided.
The fact that Colin Ryan and Bethan Walker did not know each other personally for years is mostly due to the fact that their work as voice actors for Final Fantasy XIV largely took place separately.
Even though they portrayed the same characters in the game and shared hundreds of hours of dialogue with each other, their recordings were done at different locations and at different times.
What is their relationship like today? For nearly a decade, Colin Ryan and Bethan Walker have been giving their voices to these iconic twins and have developed a close bond, which has intensified since the voice actors got to know each other personally and developed a friendship.
The interview also reveals the challenges and joys of voice acting as well as the dynamics between the two characters. The voice actors humorously discuss the personalities of their characters, their quirks, and how they complement each other.
Absurd and funny questions are also brought up, such as the discussion about whether a hot dog is a sandwich and into what animals they would transform their siblings.
Besides League of Legends, Dota 2 is the largest MOBA on the market on Steam. Despite the similarities between the two games, there are differences in gameplay. This was also noticed by a LoL pro, who is making quite a fool of himself and is yelled at by his colleague.
In a recent stream, Nemesis didn’t play LoL but Dota 2 instead. The Steam MOBA is the biggest representative of the genre after LoL. However, the former LoL pro made quite a silly mistake, which infuriated his colleague.
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Dota 2 – The New Frontiers Update
In a Twitch stream from March 20, 2024, Nemesis eventually played Dota 2. Alongside him was a colleague who coached him through the game a bit. This led to a heated moment when Nemesis was unable to execute a seemingly simple command.
Initially, his colleague remained relatively calm during the game, but around 06:03:18, the situation escalated a bit. In Dota 2, you can move items to the stash. To do this, you simply have to right-click the item in your inventory to move it. However, Nemesis doesn’t understand exactly what he needs to click.
Nemesis asks how he can get the items out of his inventory. The colleague then responds that Nemesis should just click on the backpack. After a calm back and forth where Nemesis fails to click properly, the colleague finally loses his cool and gets louder: Slot 1 on your backpack.
Nemesis still can’t manage it, and the colleague shouts at him afterward. After that, Nemesis finally succeeded. You can watch the funny moment here:
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Anyone who has been following Destiny since its release in 2014 is probably familiar with Bungie’s release curse. For nearly every upcoming release by the Halo creators, whether it’s a DLC or a game, the project leadership is either switched or dismissed, and this is now happening with Marathon.
What is currently happening with Marathon? Behind the scenes of the upcoming extraction shooter “Marathon,” there has been a restructuring of the leadership. Game Director Christopher Barrett, whom many Destiny fans should know, worked on Destiny 1 and 2 as Game Director and Designer before Marathon. However, it has now been announced that he has been replaced by former Valorant Game Director Joe Ziegler.
Joe Ziegler revealed his new position on x.com and that he has been working on the “Marathon” project for the past 9 months. This is not an unusual situation, considering how Bungie has handled its previous releases. Such projects often left the hands of several teams, which Bungie rotated just in time, and now it’s happening again.
IGN dug deeper into the issues surrounding Bungie and Marathon and found that there are further problems.
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Developers fear further wave of layoffs
The news site IGN spoke with many sources about the current situation at Bungie and the status of the Marathon release. According to their sources, Bungie is still trying to pump resources into the development of the extraction shooter to ensure its release.
While developers are trying to balance both Marathon and the Destiny DLC “The Final Shape,” internal sources at Bungie fear a further wave of layoffs if the projects do not succeed.
IGN spoke with an internal employee who has knowledge of the budget, and he told the news portal that “nothing fits together” and “something has to happen to cut costs unless The Final Shape performs so well that it can fill the gap, and people can switch to Marathon.”
So if “The Final Shape” doesn’t generate enough revenue, Marathon could be at risk, further delaying its release. In the worst case, some developers might have to leave the company. The same scenario occurred at Bungie when the last DLC “Lightfall” did not sell well.
When will Marathon be released? This cannot be pinned down exactly at the moment. Many fans suspected a release in 2024, but following the first wave of layoffs at Bungie, the timelines for the developers’ projects have been pushed back. It is now assumed that Marathon could be released in 2025, but that is also not set in stone.
What do you think of Marathon and the issues many developers are currently facing? Do you believe Bungie will make the leap with the upcoming Destiny DLC release or is hope lost? Let us know in the comments!
