Genshin Impact: 3 new promo codes give you 300 Primogems – But you have to hurry

Marie Friske Marie Friske Reading time 2 minutes

Today, on March 1, 2024, the big livestream for the new version 4.5 took place in Genshin Impact. During this, 3 new promo codes (redeem codes) were released, which you can use to secure great rewards in the game.

These are the promo codes from the 4.5 livestream. It’s best to redeem them immediately and get the following free rewards:

  • DAKTDBWTZTYR

For this code, you will receive 100x Original Resin, 10x Mystic Enhancement Ore

  • AT3BDSWTYBKD

For this code, you will receive 100x Original Resin, 5x Hero’s Wit

  • 5TKAUAWAGBJR

For this code, you will receive 100x Original Resin, 50,000 Mora

How long are the codes from the 4.5 livestream valid? You should redeem the codes as quickly as possible because they are only valid for a short time. You can claim the rewards only until March 1, 2024, at 11:00 PM (UTC-5), which corresponds to March 2, 5:00 AM in German time.

Here you can find all the important information about the banners and characters of the upcoming version:

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How to secure free rewards with promo codes

What are promo codes in Genshin Impact? With the help of the codes, you can easily receive rewards in the game. Every month, as well as during certain events, new codes are published and valid for a certain period of time.

How do you redeem promo codes in Genshin Impact? You can redeem the codes in two ways:

  • On one hand, you can go directly to the official Genshin Impact website and claim your gifts via the redeem code page.
  • On the other hand, you can also claim the rewards directly in the game by going to Account through Settings and selecting “Redeem Now” for the voucher code.

Here you can find a detailed guide on how to claim your rewards in the game

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Which promo codes are currently active? In addition to the three new promo codes from the 4.5 livestream, the following codes are currently active:

  • 8SJSDSX68UF9: 8,888 Mora, 5x Clearwater Jade, 2x Annual Fish, 2x All-Encompassing Joy
  • QOTR3M8X535N: 10,000 Mora, 10x Words of a Traveler, 5x High-Quality Enhancement Ore, 5x Fried Noodles with Fish, 5x Cold Chicken Snacks
  • CIJO8VL7B929: 10,000 Mora, 10x Words of a Traveler, 5x High-Quality Enhancement Ore, 5x Sweet-Glazed Chicken, 5x Cold Chicken Snacks
  • TGEFFQY7J6V2: 10,000 Mora, 10x Words of a Traveler, 5x High-Quality Enhancement Ore, 5x Sweet-Glazed Chicken, 5x Cold Chicken Snacks
  • FBYQA7X71H92: 10,000 Mora, 10x Words of a Traveler, 5x High-Quality Enhancement Ore, 5x Sweet-Glazed Chicken, 5x Cold Chicken Snacks
  • MEIR79527PDC: 10,000 Mora, 10x Words of a Traveler, 5x High-Quality Enhancement Ore, 5x Sweet-Glazed Chicken, 5x Cold Chicken Snacks
  • WAZGIKZ9K6NM: 10,000 Mora, 10x Words of a Traveler, 5x High-Quality Enhancement Ore, 5x Sweet-Glazed Chicken, 5x Cold Chicken Snacks
  • CT2BDW7JD38M: 60x Original Resin, 5x Words of a Traveler
  • NA88ANTJL5SD: 60x Original Resin, 5x Words of a Traveler
  • JB95D2V5XGJ5: 20,000 Mora, 2x Hero’s Wit, 5x Words of a Traveler, 5x Baked Date Flatbread, 5x Curry Shrimp
  • GENSHINGIFT: 50x Original Resin, 3x Hero’s Wit (this code is valid long-term)

Here you can find an overview of all tips and builds for Genshin Impact in overview.

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In the new film on Netflix, Brad Pitt gets on a train full of professional killers

Schuhmann Schuhmann Reading time 2 minutes

On Sunday, March 3, Bullet Train premieres on Netflix. MyMMO author Schuhmann says: “This is great popcorn cinema with stars and black humor reminiscent of the 90s. Such movies are hardly found in the Marvel-dominated cinema of 2024.”

This is the initial situation of Bullet Train: The “Bullet Train” is a Japanese high-speed train. In this Bullet Train, professional killer Ladybug (played by Brad Pitt) boards to steal a briefcase.

But he quickly realizes that he is not the only one on the train whose business is killing for money. The ride becomes considerably wilder than expected.

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German trailer for ‘Bullet Train’ with Brad Pitt

A film like from the good old popcorn action cinema days

What makes the movie special: Bullet Train strongly resembles the action cinema of the 90s. Especially the heyday of Nicolas Cage with The Rock, Con Air, and Face Off or the many films with big or small stars following the “Die Hard” formula, which was applied in countless different situations.

The screenwriter comes up with a one-sentence scenario: “An ice hockey stadium, but with killers – An airplane, but with killers – Air Force One, but with killers”, devises a dozen characters and lets them clash while the bad guys chase a McGuffin (often just a lot of money) and the good guys want to save a person important to them.

The characters in Bullet Train initially appear as typical archetypes, but the conflict between them showcases wordplay and situational comedy. The fight and dialogue scenes are absurd and frequently interrupted ironically. However, the film never becomes ridiculous but takes the characters seriously enough that viewers care about them and are interested in whether and how they will die.

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Bullet Train is an ideal star vehicle for Brad Pitt, who shines in the lead role – also because he plays against his own film star image. The supporting characters add the necessary spice to the dish.

In Bullet Train, alongside the typical quirky fan favorites, the British killer twins, there are many delightful characters that serve as side dishes, appearing for a few minutes and then disappearing again. A Bullet Train simply has a lot of speed.

How to watch the film: Bullet Train will be available from Sunday, March 3, on Netflix. The film is rated 16 and you can enjoy it in German.

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The Elder Scrolls is now giving away the €21 DLC that saved their MMORPG back then

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In March 2024, the MMORPG The Elder Scrolls Online is giving away the DLC Orsinium as part of the daily login rewards. We explain what the DLC is about and how you can get it.

Why is ESO so generous right now?

  • Normally, the DLC “Orsinium” costs 3,000 crowns, which is equivalent to 21 euros.
  • But ESO will be 10 years old in April 2024 and is therefore being generous.
  • There are attractive gifts already in March.

This is the new DLC for ESO:

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Those who log into ESO regularly in March 2024 will be richly rewarded

How do you get the DLC? You must log in on 2 different days in March to receive the prize. When exactly you do this doesn’t matter, the main thing is: you are online on two different days in March.

Is there anything else? Yes, throughout March 2024, Zenimax is being generous and distributing login gifts:

  • After 7 days, there is the Seal of Endeavor
  • After 14 days, the companion “Kargstein-Welwa”
  • After 21 days, the “Iron Orc-Welwa”
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Orsinium set the standard for DLCs in MMORPGs

Why is Orsinium so important? Today, The Elder Scrolls Online is a successful MMORPG. But in 2014, it was not the game many “The Elder Scrolls” fans expected, because they wanted a new single-player game. The MMORPG had many bugs at launch and a pretty ridiculous idea for the endgame: Players were supposed to replay the quests of other realms and “start over”.

ESO experienced a resurgence in November 2015 when Orsinium was released. It was well received at the time because hardly anyone expected so much depth from a DLC.

Orsinium brought 20 hours of storyline, a new large area, and an arena.

That was a clear sign that Zenimax was investing more time and money into ESO. Orsinium, along with Tamriel Unlimited, initiated a renaissance that has kept the MMORPG The Elder Scrolls Online popular to this day.

In later DLCs, Orsinium was repeatedly cited as the benchmark against which the new DLC must measure up.

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One of the currently most popular anime on Crunchyroll was produced solely because of the fans

Marie Friske Marie Friske Reading time 2 minutes

The CEO of Crunchyroll stated in an interview that we owe the popular Anime Solo Leveling to the numerous fans.

In an interview with The Verge, Rahul Purini, the CEO of the streaming platform Crunchyroll, spoke about the important role that fans played in the anime adaptation of Solo Leveling.

Currently, Solo Leveling is considered one of the most popular titles on Crunchyroll. It follows Jin-Woo Sung, who gets mortally wounded while exploring a “Gate” and subsequently takes on a mysterious quest to fight his way to the top as a Hunter.

Here you can see a trailer for Solo Leveling:

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Solo Leveling Trailer

When asked by the interviewer what influence exists between fans and anime production, Rahul Purini revealed the important role the community played in Solo Leveling.

He shared that Crunchyroll pitched Solo Leveling to Aniplex to adapt the story, which started as a webtoon, into an anime:

“There is a series that we just launched in January, it’s called Solo Leveling. It’s a series based on a Korean manhwa. Our team read the manhwa, liked the IP, and so we took it to one of our sister partners in Japan – Aniplex – and co-produced the series with them.” 

Crunchyroll announced the series about a year and a half ago, which was already well received by fans worldwide.

As he further explained, the idea to bring Solo Leveling as an anime came from the audience: “This [Solo Leveling] is an example of a series we co-produced based on what we heard from our fans.”

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The CEO also mentioned that not only the Japanese audience is important but that they look at the international viewership to decide which productions Crunchyroll invests in:

“Sometimes certain stories are not what our partners primarily develop and produce for the Japanese audience. Then, we invest together with our partners because we believe this is something that is important for our international audience. So, we take that step and co-produce with our audience.” 

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The creator of One Piece reveals new details about the world’s best swordsman

Jasmin Beverungen Jasmin Beverungen Reading time 2 minutes

On March 4th, the 108th Manga volume of One Piece will be released. In each volume, Eiichiro Oda, the creator of One Piece, has set aside a small corner to answer fan questions. There, new details about familiar characters are usually revealed, which few people knew.

What special detail was revealed this time? In the reddit forum, it was leaked which questions Oda picked and answered. Among them, one question is particularly exciting, as it concerns Mihawk “Hawkeye” Dracule, the best swordsman in One Piece.

A fan noticed that Sir Crocodile revealed a detail about Mihawk’s past in Manga chapter 1058: He was supposedly called “Marine Hunter” in the past. The fan wanted to know if it had anything to do with Mihawk joining the Seven Samurai.

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Oda reveals that Mihawk was betrayed in the past. Therefore, he trusts no one anymore and prefers to travel alone. The betrayal seems to be related to the Marines, as Mihawk has harbored a grudge against the Marines since then.

To avoid further disturbances from the Marines, he joined the Seven Samurai. Although he had to do work for the Marines, he was not pursued by them anymore.

The downside: The Seven Samurai have now been disbanded. Therefore, Mihawk has joined the Cross Guild, which hunts Marine soldiers. There, he remains in the shadow of Buggy and thus does not have the full attention of the Marines on him.

Currently, the Straw Hat crew is heading to Egghead Island:

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The Hobbies of the SWORD Members and an Endless Beard

What other questions were answered? The creativity of the fans knows no bounds, which is why the craziest questions came together. For example, one fan wanted to know what St. Garling’s hair would look like if he didn’t go to the barber.

Well, you can see the answer here:

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Oda also drew a version of Ivankov who would have eaten Kaido’s Devil Fruit, and Gol D. Roger’s sword as a human. Thanks to the new round of questions, we also know the name of the Cross Guild’s ship: It is the “Big Top Blaster”.

Furthermore, Oda revealed what hobbies the members of SWORD have:

  • Drake: Reptiles and Astrophysics
  • Kujaku: taming others, making sweets
  • Grus: solo camping, dancing
  • Corby: deep-sea fishing, training
  • Hibari: photography, collecting bags
  • Helmeppo: fashion, running, and eating

Another funny detail that Oda reveals revolves around Bartholomew Bear. As the name suggests, Bear has “bear ears” sticking out of his hat. However, these are not real ears, as Oda reveals, but his hair.

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Helldivers 2: Over 120,000 players are trying to liberate a single planet – For Democracy

Cedric Holmeier Cedric Holmeier Reading time 2 minutes

The meta-game in Helldivers 2 is in full swing. After the loss of the last general command, players now have a new goal to pursue with all their might.

Why are they trying to liberate the planet? After losing the battle for the last planet, players of Helldivers 2 received new orders. The new general command, which promises players 45 medals, concerns planet Veld.

When the order for Veld reaches the players, the situation on the planet is dire, as a terminid outbreak threatens democracy. The players’ task now is to free Veld from the bugs.

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Humans must step up to conquer the planet

What is the status of the battle for Veld? At a rate of 7% per hour, the terminids (the bugs) are conquering the planet. It quickly became clear to the humans that action must be taken here, or democracy is in danger.

A mobilization of players was organized through Discord and Reddit to stop the terminids. Compared to the last general command, this is only about a single planet. However, to conquer the planet, around 300,000 players are needed, at least according to the community’s estimates.

Some time after up to 180,000 players were thrown against the bugs according to the community, the success of the bugs seemed to wane. The community believes that Game Master Joel has his fingers in the pie and is pleased with the opportunity to conquer the planet. However, they have not yet been able to mobilize 300,000 players.

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What does the situation look like now? Currently, the conquest of planet Veld seems to be progressing well. According to Helldivers.io, the humans will be able to celebrate the success of the conquest tomorrow morning. Currently, about 122,000 players are on Veld fighting for democracy (as of March 1, 12:00 PM).

Of course, the speed may change if more players complete operations on the planet – or if Game Master Joel sends reinforcements to the bugs.

Meanwhile, things do not look so good on the other planets. Here, humans are losing on almost all fronts. A war is also raging on the other side of the universe. One player believes to have figured out what the robots’ objective is.

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One of the greatest boss killer weapons from Destiny 2 will soon return to its former strength thanks to new buffs

Christos Tsogos Christos Tsogos Reading time 2 minutes

In Destiny 2, there were many metas to melt bosses, but one stood out in particular: the Anarchy with double slug shotguns.  Bungie destroyed this meta a long time ago, but now, thanks to new buffs, the weapon could shine again.

What kind of meta was that? With the DLC of the “Black Armory“, players received many new weapons, including the exotic grenade launcher “Anarchy”. This could only be acquired with some luck by completing the raid “Spoils of the Past”.

The weapon was considered a true DPS king, as players would attach Arc mines to bosses to deal even more damage during a damage phase with double shotguns. This made many bosses like Taniks or Gahlran melt and thus conquered the meta of Destiny 2.

To the dismay of all, the weapon was nerfed by Bungie so severely that it would no longer be worth using in boss fights. Many players then put their grenade launcher in the vault and used other meta weapons. Now, long time later, the moment has come again. Anarchy could return with upcoming buffs and fight its way through the meta, but are the buffs strong enough?

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Buffs bring Anarchy back to its former strength

What will be adjusted? Bungie announced many weapon adjustments in their TWaB that are set to launch with update 7.3.5. Among them, an adjustment affecting grenade launchers with a drum magazine was mentioned. Depending on which grenade launcher you use, your reserve ammunition will be increased. Either by 6 or 10 rounds.

On Reddit, players speculate that the RPM, or Rounds Per Minute, will determine which weapon receives the 6+ ammunition and which will get the 10+ rounds. Players believe that 120 RPMs will receive fewer rounds and the 150 RPMs, and thus Anarchy, will receive the full 10 additional rounds.

If you take that and the previous damage buffs that players have listed from past seasons into account, Anarchy will reach the same level as it did during the “Black Armory”.

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Will Anarchy become meta again? That is very unlikely. Anarchy, when the update for the magazines is rolled out, will reach the same level as it did before its nerf, but due to power creep, there are much better options to deal damage to bosses.

It is quite possible that many nostalgic players will dust off their double shotguns to execute their swap strategy together with Anarchy, but in the long run, this will not really hold up against the current meta. Nevertheless, Anarchy can unleash its strength in dungeons or Nightfalls with such an update and should be able to keep up with strong contenders of the current meta.

What do you think about Anarchy becoming as strong as it once was soon? Will you pull your weapon out of the vault again or do you not care about that? Let us know in the comments!

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Pokémon GO: Is the 12 € Wonder Ticket worth it? – All known content

Paul Kutzner Paul Kutzner Reading time 2 minutes

In the new Pokémon GO season, there is a €12 ticket that you can purchase. We will show you what exactly is included.

What kind of season is this? On 01.03.2024, the new season World of Wonders started in Pokémon GO. This will end on 01 June 2024 at 10:00. As usual, a new season in Pokémon GO brings many new Pokémon, events, and more. You can find all the information about the season World of Wonders here.

In line with the new season, there is also a new ticket that you can purchase for €11.99. This ticket grants you access to an exclusive limited research, which consists of 3 parts.

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What is included in the Wonder Ticket? So far, only the first part of the Wonder Ticket or the limited research is known. The contents of this part of the ticket are as follows.

Wonder Ticket: Part 1 (1/3)

TaskReward
Land 30 good throws2x Golden Razz Berry
Catch 30 Pokémon10x Razz Berry
Spin 30 PokéStops or GymsEncounter with Tuska

Stage Reward: For completing all tasks in this part of the research, you will additionally receive 1x Incense, 2500 Stardust, and 5000 experience points.

Wonder Ticket: Part 1 (2/3)

TaskReward
Hatch 5 eggs1x Star Piece
Land 20 great throwsEncounter with Galar Slowpoke
Catch 30 Pokémon with weather bonus5x Rare Candy

Stage Reward: If you complete these tasks, you will additionally receive 1x Premium Battle Pass, 2500 Stardust, and 5000 experience points.

Wonder Ticket: Part 1 (3/3)

TaskReward
Walk 5 km30x PokéBall
Use Incense or Adventure Incense 5 timesEncounter with Beedrill
Land 10 fabulous throws1x Lucky Egg

Stage Reward: For successfully completing these tasks, you will additionally receive a Venicro Hat for your avatar, 5000 Stardust, and an additional 10,000 experience points.

The further contents of the Wonder Ticket are still unknown. As soon as they are known, we will add them here for you.

Procedure and Purchase of the Wonder Ticket

Where can I purchase the Wonder Ticket? You can buy the Wonder Ticket in the shop in Pokémon GO as well as in the Pokémon GO web store. If you purchase the ticket in the web store, you will additionally receive 2 Premium Battle Passes. It is available for purchase until 01 June 2024 at 09:59.

How long do I have to finish the research? If you purchase the Wonder Ticket, you have until 01 June 2024 at 20:00 to complete the tasks and collect the rewards. After that, the ticket ends, and any rewards that have not been collected by then will disappear.

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Is the Wonder Ticket worth it? The current item rewards of the ticket correspond to a value of 620 PokéCoins if you purchase the ticket in the web store. This is approximately €6. The Pokémon encounters, Stardust, hat, and experience points cannot be converted into PokéCoins.

So far, a purchase does not seem to be worthwhile considering the value of the items. It remains to be seen how this will change once parts 2 and 3 of the limited research become available.

Do you want to know what to expect in Pokémon GO in the coming weeks? Take a look at our overview of the events in March 2024 in Pokémon GO.

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Diablo 4 brings back 6 cool vampire skills from Season 2 – Here’s how to get them

Nicole Wakulczyk Nicole Wakulczyk Reading time 3 minutes

The core mechanics of Season 2 in Diablo 4 were the vampiric powers. With the upcoming Patch 1.3.3, they are returning to the game and expanding your builds in Season 3.

In Season 2 of Diablo 4, there were a total of 22 vampiric powers that were not class-specific, which provided more opportunities for new class builds. You acquired the powers by collecting “Powerful Blood” from enemies and exchanging it for vampiric powers.

The upcoming Patch 1.3.3 will bring back the vampiric skills, but not all of them and in a different form, as they are not a seasonal mechanic. The place has been taken by the mechanical Seneschal companion and its stones in Season 3.

The vampiric powers were the central theme in Season 2:

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Six new legendary vampiric aspects

Where do I get the vampiric powers? In the Twitch livestream from February 29, the developers explained that the vampiric powers will return. You will find six of them as legendary aspects, which are not all exact copies of the vampiric powers from Season 2, but largely correspond to their previous functionality.

The aspects will not be tied to the “Codex of Power,” so you cannot farm them deliberately in dungeons like some other aspects. The “vampiric aspects” are random drops that you will receive in the open world of Sanctuary.

Below are screenshots of the vampiric skills from the English-speaking livestream:

Six vampiric powers from Season 2 are returning
You will find the vampiric powers as legendary aspects
The vampiric skill “Metamorphosis” is also returning

Which vampiric powers are coming back? According to the developers, “Metamorphosis” is an absolute fan favorite. The vampiric power was one of the best powers in Season 2 and ranked at the top of the tier list. A total of six vampiric skills will be introduced with “Metamorphosis”:

  • Metamorphosis: When you escape, you transform into a swarm of bats and become unstoppable. You deal physical damage to enemies in your path and curse them with a Vampiric Curse. The cooldown of Escape is increased.
  • Cursed Touch: Lucky hit: You have a chance to curse enemies with a Vampiric Curse. Affected enemies are vulnerable. The collected souls of the Vampiric Curse deal increased damage.
  • Blood Bump: When your core skills overwhelm an enemy, you generate 3 blood drops. If you collect a blood drop, it explodes and deals physical damage around you. Every 20 seconds, your next skill is guaranteed to overwhelm.
  • Hectic: After performing five basic skills, one of your active cooldowns is reduced.
  • Moonrise: When you hit an enemy with a basic skill, you gain increased attack speed (stackable up to 5 times). Upon reaching the maximum number of stacks, you will experience a Vampiric Blood Rage that increases your basic skill damage and movement speed.
  • Undying: Casting skills heals you. If you have less than 50% health, this bonus is doubled.
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With Patch 1.3.3, not only are the vampiric powers returning to Diablo 4, but also the leaderboards where you can compete with other players. This feature is expected to be available beyond Season 3.

During the livestream, Game Director Joe Piepiora reported on February 29 that the team is also planning numerous updates for Season 4, which they have been working on for months. You can find the most important information from the stream here: The developers finally talk about the most important feature of Diablo 4: leaderboards and when they are coming.

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Star Wars: A child was not afraid enough of Darth Vader, so he yelled at him – Now he regrets it

Marie Friske Marie Friske Reading time 2 minutes

Hayden Christensen spoke about filming one of the most shocking moments in Star Wars: Episode 3 – Revenge of the Sith, where he yelled at a child. Even though it was intentional, he later regretted it.

In an interview on February 23, 2024, with Empire, Hayden Christensen discussed his role as Star Wars villain Darth Vader.

He was also asked about a scene in Revenge of the Sith, in which Anakin Skywalker approached the Jedi initiates and then murdered them.

When the interviewer asked how this moment had affected him over the years and whether children were afraid of the actor since then, Hayden Christensen revealed details about filming the scene.

Here you can see a trailer for Star Wars Episode 3:

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Star Wars: Episode 3 – The Revenge of the Sith Trailer (English)

“When we were filming the scene, we had difficulties” 

As the actor recounted, the opposite was true, instead of feeling fear, the children felt positive excitement because they got to meet the famous Star Wars character:

“The kids seem to forget about this scene when they meet me! There’s no fear or intimidation. They’re just excited to meet Anakin.” 

He further praised the scene in the film and considered it a brave step by George Lucas, precisely because it was so shocking.

In this YouTube video you can see the scene again:

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However, during filming, they had the problem that the one boy who speaks to Anakin in the scene did not react strongly enough to the threat. So Hayden Christensen had to help out a bit and scare the child actor:

“When we were filming the scene, we had difficulties getting the desired reaction from the boy. So, I yelled or growled at him because we needed a real moment where he was scared. This gave us the reaction we needed, and the scene really works well.” 

You can read more about Hayden Christensen here with our colleagues from Filmstarts: This boy later became a “Star Wars” star: Would you have recognized him?

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After that, the interviewer expressed sympathy for the boy who was yelled at by Darth Vader himself.

Hayden Christensen agreed and said: “I saw him years later. I said: ‘I’m sorry for how that went.'”

More about Star Wars on MeinMMO: Instead of becoming Obi-Wan in Star Wars, Ewan McGregor actually wanted to stay in his comfort zone 

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The newest boss in WoW Classic is so hard that even entire servers cannot defeat him, supposedly has a great drop

Benedict Grothaus Benedict Grothaus Reading time 2 minutes

The Season of Discovery for WoW Classic has been in Phase 2 for a few days now. With it came Gnomeregan as a new raid and a new world boss in Stranglethorn Vale: Kha’damu. However, he is so tough that even large groups of players cannot defeat him. The first kill has now been achieved and the loot is impressive.

What kind of boss is this?

  • Kha’damu, the Chosen of the Bloodloas, is a huge troll that patrols in Stranglethorn Vale.
  • However, you will only find him on the servers of the Season of Discovery. There he is part of the content of the current Phase 2.
  • The world boss is designed to be fought by large groups of players. However, Kha’damu attracts even more opponents than the infamous Lord Kazzak did back in the day.

This is what Kha’damu is supposed to drop: Allegedly, the boss has a mount in his loot, the Bengal tiger. This is a legendary item that has existed in the game files forever but has never been available to players in general.

Players suspected that the tiger would drop from the boss with the appearance of Kha’damu. Accordingly, there was a huge rush to defeat him – not to mention that there was already interest in the new content.

It was not until the night of Friday, March 1, that the first players succeeded in defeating the world boss.

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Entire servers fail, even Game Masters help

On some US servers, several guilds coordinated and gathered to fight the world boss. Up to 500 players came together (via Reddit). Even a YouTuber shows how his “entire server” fights against the boss (via YouTube).

The reason the boss is so tough is partly because the Season of Discovery caps you at a level cap. In Phase 2, you cannot play beyond level 40. Accordingly, your characters lack a good part of their power and especially the best gear.

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The curiosity about the boss’s loot was so great that even Game Masters are said to have helped in the fight. However, the World First Kill still took time to achieve.

It was not until the early morning of Friday, March 1, that there was the first official kill video. Here too, hundreds of players can be seen slowly wearing down the boss and then fighting over the loot in a lag fest:

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Due to the sheer number of players, everything is lagging, even looting takes ages. However, the creator of the video can finally show what Kha’damu has dropped:

  • the epic sword Bloodthirst Blade, which many two-handed players will likely be happy about – but no one can equip it
  • numerous potions
  • a little gold
  • and of course troll sweat

The Bengal tiger was not among the world boss’s loot, at least not so far. However, it is unlikely that this mount will ever drop. Only one player has ever received it, and that as a gift for their help with cancer research.

However, it is not entirely impossible that the tiger will find its way into the game someday. After all, other mounts that were previously extremely rare are also currently circulating: WoW: In 17 years, only one player has received this mount – now hundreds of players are getting it

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Blizzard changes all classes in Diablo 4, makes a hero 20% stronger, excites the players

Niko Hernes Niko Hernes Reading time 2 minutes

Yesterday, on February 29, 2024, there was another Campfire for Diablo 4. Some upcoming changes were presented, especially affecting the classes. One class is particularly impacted, as it will simply be made 20% stronger.

In yesterday’s Campfire, Blizzard presented upcoming changes for Diablo 4. The classes got a big spotlight, as some will receive buffs. The Necromancer benefits particularly from these buffs. The overall damage of the minions will be buffed by 20%.

Editorial note: In the original version of the article, it was unclear that the buffs to the stats only pertain to the minions. Therefore, this passage has been adjusted.

Additionally, there are the following buffs for the Necromancer, which are summarized on Wowhead :

  • The life of the minions will be increased by 10%
  • The damage bonus of Hellbent Commander will be increased to 15/30/45%
  • Cult Leader: Legendary node will be increased to 15% per 20% attack speed
  • Corporal Glyph is changed: You and your minions deal 10% [x] increased physical damage and you gain 1% movement speed for each active minion
  • In Season 4, even more buffs for minions are expected
Some of the Necro buffs

Core skills and some underutilized passive skills are also expected to be buffed. For more details about the other classes, you can find them here: The developers finally talk about the most important feature of Diablo 4: Leaderboards and when they are coming

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On reddit, the community discusses the planned changes. Especially the changes to the Necromancer are the reason for joy for many players who can finally play a minion Necromancer in Season 4.

  • Capn-Zack: The companions/minions needed the love and it sounds like even more is coming.
  • CaptainCasey85: I have decided not to play a Necro minion build until Season 4. Can’t wait!
  • DaftWarrior: Good changes. Now my Necro might actually be a Necro instead of an emo wizard.

Despite the excitement, many users hope for even more buffs for the minions so that the Summoner Necro feels useful. The Companion Druid also receives a bit of love in the planned buffs. Especially his companions have the problem of not being able to withstand or deal enough damage.

The buffs for the two Summoner classes are definitely important for the community. On the tier list for Diablo 4, the summoner builds of the Druid and the Necromancer occupy the last place.

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More detailed information about the next patch will follow in the coming days. There will also be more precise numbers regarding the planned buffs. Patch 1.3.3 will be released on March 5. In addition to the new class changes, a mechanic from Season 2 is making a comeback, which was popular among many players: Diablo 4 brings back cool vampire skills from Season 2 – here’s how to get them

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New MMORPG Camelot Unchained has a release date after 11 years – Not everyone likes this

Jasmin Beverungen Jasmin Beverungen Reading time 2 minutes

Camelot Unchained has been in development since 2013. The MMORPG is from developer Marc Jacobs, who became known for the popular PvP MMORPG Dark Age of Camelot. Since Camelot Unchained is intended to be the spiritual successor, anticipation for the game was high. Now the MMORPG finally receives a release date.

When is Camelot Unchained expected to release? As reported by MassivelyOP, Camelot Unchained is expected to launch “late next year”. Accordingly, we can expect a release by the end of 2025.

This means that a years-long odyssey may finally come to an end. Camelot Unchained has a long history behind it:

The long development time comes with the issue that the MMORPG no longer feels as “fresh” as it did 11 years ago. The state of technology has changed, which makes the ambitious project now seem “outdated”.

Hopefully, Camelot Unchained does not suffer the same fate as other crowdfunding MMORPGs:

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Fans are not satisfied with the 2025 release

Why are fans so upset about this? Many users are expressing in a thread on reddit that Final Stand: Ragnarök has now become the main project of the development studio. Here, the early access phase begins in March, while backers of Camelot Unchained have to wait until 2025.

  • This means fans would wait a total of 12 years for Camelot Unchained
  • Final Stand: Ragnarök was only in development for 4 years

Many players fear that the development team will be forced to release Camelot Unchained at the end of 2025 due to other circumstances. User Neither_Ad5683 thinks, for example, that the EA phase of Camelot Unchained will be a disaster.

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Some users accuse the studio of taking the money for Camelot Unchained just to finance the development of their own Unchained engine. User donlema writes, for example:

Your dream was Camelot Unchained. His dream was to take money from you and build a game engine that he could sell. Imagine that. Once a con artist, always a con artist.

Other users are pleased that they decided not to support the project back then or withdrew their funding.

If development continues under a bad star, Camelot Unchained could ultimately suffer the same fate as Crowfall: MMORPG was in development for 7 years – has to shut down after just 1.5 years, at least for the time being

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Pokémon GO now gives you the Ultra Beast Venicro – What makes it special?

Max Handwerk Max Handwerk Reading time 2 minutes

Pokémon GO now brings you the new monster Venicro. How do you get it and what kind of monster is it?

What’s going on in Pokémon GO? In Pokémon GO, a new season has begun. It runs from March 1 to June 1.

Part of this new season is also the special research “World Full of Wonders”. And here you encounter Venicro – a monster that seems to be the star of the new season.

How do you get Venicro? To get Venicro, you only need to complete the first step of the new special research. For that, you need to catch 20 Pokémon, spin 10 PokéStops, and send 10 Pokémon. Once you have collected the rewards for these three tasks, you will encounter Venicro.

As of now, you can only secure one specimen of Venicro in Pokémon GO. But what kind of monster is it actually?

This is Venicro in Pokémon GO

Venicro is an Ultra Beast. In the past, new Ultra Beasts for Pokémon GO were hinted at, and now it has finally arrived.

Ultra Beasts are not exactly legendary Pokémon but beings from another dimension invading the Pokémon world. However, they are comparably strong and are among the best monsters in the game.

The Venicro that you encounter now seems to be friendly. Interestingly, there is also a Venicro in the Pokémon TV series that becomes friends with Ash and goes on adventures with him.

The Venicro in Pokémon GO is also keen on embarking on adventures with you, as seen in the trailer:

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What makes Venicro special? The goblin-like Venicro, as the only Ultra Beast, has an evolution: Agoyon. You get it in the main games when Venicro learns the move Dragon Pulse and levels up.

Agoyon is a Dragon and Poison type Pokémon, which is a quite rare combination: Only Tandrak and Endynalos, which does not exist in Pokémon GO yet, share this combination. How strong it will be in Pokémon GO remains to be seen.

Interestingly, as of now you cannot evolve Agoyon in Pokémon GO. It remains to be seen: presumably, the seasonal research, which expands continuously throughout the season, will eventually provide the opportunity for evolution.

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What do you think of the new monster? Are you excited about Venicro and Agoyon, or would you have preferred to see a different Ultra Beast for the new season – like Muramura or Kopplosio? Let us know in the comments!

With the start of March and the new season, some interesting dates are coming up for us. If you want to know what’s going on in the game: Here you will find all events in Pokémon GO in March 2024.

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EA FC 24: New promo is supposed to give players strong upgrades, but some can’t play at all right now

Marc Engelbrecht Marc Engelbrecht Reading time 2 minutes

The new event in FC 24 Ultimate Team has not been convincing so far. In addition to the high prices of the special cards, there is another problem that the promo is experiencing a stutter.

This is the situation:

  • On Friday, February 23, the first team of the new promo “FC Fantasy” was released. A total of 17 players who are currently still active can since then be drawn from packs along with additional released hero cards.
  • The special versions of this event are live cards/dynamic cards, meaning they can further improve. In this case, the upgrades (max four) are tied to the performance of the real counterpart as well as the corresponding team in the next league matches.
  • However, EA Sports has not shown a good hand when selecting, as some of the players cannot stand on the pitch at all right now and therefore cannot reach their potential.
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Here lies the problem: Two of the four possible upgrades are closely linked to the respective player.

On one hand, he receives a “+1 Inform upgrade” if he plays in three of the next four league matches after the promo starts. On the other hand, depending on his position, he must either score a goal/provide an assist (midfield + attack) or remain without conceding a goal (goalkeeper + defender).

These requirements can, of course, only be fulfilled if the player is actually on the pitch.

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Unfortunately, some of the highlight cards are currently suffering from an injury. Griezmann, Marquinhos, and Grealish missed the first match, while Calhanoglu has already missed two.

The same goes for Acuna, who found his way into Ultimate Team during the mini-release last Sunday. To make matters worse, De Ligt has also gotten a suspension, meaning the Bayern professional must also sit out a match.

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Further weaknesses of the promo: Since the cards are dynamic, the best FC Fantasy professionals cost incredibly many coins, which the average UT player cannot afford. They are therefore unreachable.

Furthermore, the event does not seem well thought out. With Nerea Eizagirre (Objective) as well as Lisa Karl and Sandra Starke, there are three women whose next league match will not take place for another two weeks (March 10/11) – after the end of the promo. For Hemp, Majri, and Konate, the event also only begins in March due to their schedule.

While they can still receive their upgrades, this could drag into April, which represents a very long time span for the fast-paced Ultimate Team mode.

We can only hope that the selection of players from the second team will be significantly better. If you want to get updated on the current status of the upgrades, we recommend our Fantasy FC Tracker. This keeps you up to date.

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There is a brilliant trick against the annoying stick drift on the PS5 that you should definitely try out at least once

Benedikt Schlotmann Benedikt Schlotmann Reading time 2 minutes

The notorious stick drift annoys many players. A user has presented a trick that can help you fix the problem in some cases. We will introduce you to the trick and tell you what you need to do.

A well-known issue with controllers is the so-called stick drift: the analog sticks can start producing unwanted inputs after some time because they can no longer be adjusted properly. They then “drift” off, and you move even though you are standing still.

In most cases, the best way to fix controller drift is to return it to the manufacturer for repair if it’s still under warranty. However, a user has now presented a trick that you should definitely try out.

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Trick helps if your controller is dirty inside

What is this trick? The colleagues from Gamingbible.com report that a player explains how the issue with stick drift can be fixed. In many cases, this trick can fix the drifting of the sticks if the problems are caused by deposits inside the sticks (via reddit.com).

This is how the trick works:

  • Gently press the analog stick down with your palm, just enough for the L3 or R3 button to click.
  • While applying this gentle pressure, move the stick clockwise for about a minute and then do the same counterclockwise.
  • Then apply a bit more pressure, not much more, just a little, and repeat the whole process.

Does the trick help? The user already points out that it depends on your controller. We were able to test this ourselves in the editorial office. The trick worked on one of our controllers, but unfortunately not on another.

Since the trick costs you nothing, you should definitely try it out. Because in the best case, you’ll save yourself the purchase of a new controller.

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Pokémon GO: Community Day in March 2024 brings Flamiau – Get the cool Shiny

Max Handwerk Max Handwerk Reading time 2 minutes

The Community Day in March 2024 in Pokémon GO is known: Flamiau will be the star of the day. What you can expect will be revealed here.

When does the Community Day with Flamiau take place? The event runs on Saturday, March 16, 2024, from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM local time.

What kind of event is this? Community Days take place in Pokémon GO every month. This day always brings a specific Pokémon that you can find all over the game during the event period. This time it is Flamiau: The fire starter from the 7th generation, which evolves into Miezunder (also fire) and Fuegro (fire/dark).

Additionally, you will always have a significantly improved chance of getting a shiny variant of the event monster, as well as various bonuses that make the day interesting. The Flamiau Day is the first Community Day of the new season “World Full of Wonders”:

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All Bonuses during the Community Day with Flamiau in Pokémon GO

Get shiny Flamiau: During the Community Day, you have a very good chance of getting the shiny form of Flamiau – and it is worth it. Flamiau has one of the most striking shiny forms in Pokémon GO, which carries through its evolutions as well. This should be particularly interesting for shiny collectors:

As for battles, Flamiau is currently not top monsters. Fuegro appears on the list of best dark-type attackers, but there are stronger options.

Other bonuses for the Community Day:

  • Fuegro learns the move “Blazing Eruption” when you evolve Miezunder during the event.
  • Fuegro’s special move “Dark Lariat” will also be available and can be learned from the event.
  • You get triple XP for catching.
  • There are double candy for catching.
  • Lure modules and incense will last for three hours during the event.
  • You will have double the chance for XL candies when catching starting from level 31.
  • There are surprises with snapshots.
  • An additional special trade per day is possible.
  • Trading costs only half the stardust.
  • Showcases will take place with Flamiau.

Additionally, there will be a research for about one euro in the shop centered around Flamiau.

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After the event, you can also expect the now familiar level 4 raids from 5:00 PM to 10:00 PM. There you will encounter Miezunder. If you defeat it, more Flamiau will spawn around the arena for 30 minutes with an increased shiny chance.

In Pokémon GO, the new season “World Full of Wonders” is just starting. With it, new events are coming into play that you can participate in. You can find an overview of the current month here: All events in March 2024 in Pokémon GO.

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“I am not ready for this ending again”: After 10 years, you can experience an emotional adventure anew on the PS5

Linda Knabe Linda Knabe Reading time 2 minutes

Now you can experience the remake of a popular indie adventure from 2013 on various platforms including the Playstation 5. With the launch trailer, fans are already preparing for another emotional journey.

Which remake is this about? Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons is the indie adventure from a Swedish development studio that originally came out in 2013. The remake was released on February 28, 2024, on platforms including PS5, Xbox, and Steam.

Those who play on the Playstation 5 and use Playstation Plus can secure the game Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons at a 20% discount until March 5, 2024. In this case, you only pay €15.99 instead of the full €19.99.

The remake promises not only better graphics and revised controls but also aims to provide a fresh and emotional experience with newly recorded music:

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What adventure awaits you? Like in the original, the game follows the story of two brothers who embark on an exciting journey to find the last chance to heal their sick father. In search of the “Water of Life,” they must work together, solve puzzles, and face various enemies.

As players, you always control one of the two brothers. This promises an interesting co-op gameplay, which you can more or less take on yourself as a single player.

However, unlike the original, Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons can now also be experienced in local co-op mode. Each player takes on the role of one brother, allowing you to face the challenges and puzzles of their journey together.

The remake is set to offer you updated characters and landscapes, designed for the latest generation of graphics, performance, and gameplay. An interesting aspect will also be the difference from the original soundtrack, which has been recorded by a live orchestra for the remake. You can already get a taste of how it sounds and fits into the entire game in the launch trailer.

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Players brace for tears

How are fans reacting to the remake? Reading the comments under the trailer (via YouTube), it becomes clear that especially fans of the original are already preparing their tissues for the remake. For instance, user Kllnen writes in their comment: “Here we go again, ready to cry at 60 fps and in 4K resolution.”

Similarly, user BorneoViking is already set to definitely cry during this remake. Their comment reads: “I don’t want to cry, but I want it…” Another user reports in their comment that they cried every time at the original.

Here are some more comments we selected for you:

  • sohamrana2735 writes: “Yes, no, I don’t want to cry in my room for a week again.”
  • Mi-Jung_Kim-tq2bl writes: “I played it as a child, and the ending depressed me for days. This game is a masterpiece.”
  • checkpiontcharlie writes: “I’m not ready for this ending again.”

So, if you enjoy emotional stories and don’t mind shedding a tear or two, Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons might be just right for you. And if you have already played the original, you could simply enjoy this emotional journey again in new graphics with the remake.

If you are still looking for a good multiplayer game for the PS5, you might find it in our list: The 5 best MMORPGs on PS4, PS5, and Xbox that you can play in 2024

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Are microtransactions the new branded clothes? – This is how children are manipulated in video games

Linda Baumgartl Linda Baumgartl Reading time 3 minutes

More and more video games rely on the funding model of microtransactions. Children are under particular pressure in this context. A new study examined this issue.

Almost all children and teenagers play some form of video games. This makes gaming much more than mere entertainment. Video games become an important part of the social environment. New research shows the pressure particularly exerted on children.

On behalf of the Norwegian Ministry of Children and Family, Kamilla Knutsen Steinnes and Clara Julia Reich from Oslo Metropolitan University focused primarily on two topics:

  • Manipulative game design
  • The influence of video games and in-game purchases on children’s social relationships

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13 Forms of Manipulation

Video games are a widely used form of entertainment, not just among children. This makes the industry a multi-billion-dollar industry worldwide. In-game purchases are particularly lucrative, representing a significant portion of revenue.

No wonder that games are often designed to encourage as many microtransactions as possible.

In their research, Steinnes and Reich identified various types of manipulative design, which they also refer to as dark patterns.

“Manipulative design is a means that compels, pushes, or entices users to make decisions that serve the company’s interests and exploit consumer weaknesses,” explains Seinnes.

They categorize the dark patterns into four different categories:

  • Visual design
  • Unclear labeling
  • Time-based elements
  • Gambling mechanisms

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How does this affect children? Of course, such manipulative designs can also be found in games that are often played by children. For their study, the Norwegian team categorized all items from the in-game stores of the games Fortnite, Robolox: Adopt Me!, and Hay Day.

In total, they identified 13 different forms of manipulative design, for example:

  • Hidden costs, hidden advertising, time investments, countdown mechanisms, daily rewards, luck wheels, loot boxes, free samples

This can be particularly problematic because children and teenagers are a particularly vulnerable group that must navigate an almost unregulated market.

“Young people have fantastic technical gaming skills, but they lack consumer skills. There is also a significant difference in how much parents engage,” explains Reich. Additionally, not all parents have the necessary digital skills to be able to adequately deal with the issue, she adds.

In the study, children aged 10-15 reported spending a total of 100 to over 1,000 Norwegian kroner on in-game items per year, which corresponds to about €8.70 to €87.00.

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In-Game Items as Status Symbols

But it’s not just the games themselves that can entice children to microtransactions. Social pressure plays a critical role here.

In 19 interviews, Steinnes and Reich interviewed children from different backgrounds and observed them while playing. They found that in-game items possess not only advantages in the game but also a social function.

“There is no sharp boundary between their online and offline world. These are simply different parts of the social world in which they move, and appearances, or skins, are an important expression of identity,” explains Seinnes.

Without a Skin, You Might Be Called “Poor”

One might consider in-game purchases, especially skins, as the brand clothes of today. To belong and be “cool”, one must spend money – previously primarily for physical items, now also digital.

“Children may be labeled as poor if they do not spend money on their character. Children who have spent money on their in-game character can gain increased attention and other advantages, thus ‘buying’ popularity,” says Kamilla Knutsen Steinnes.

Crucial influences are mainly friends and trends on social media.

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What can be done about it? The relationship between children and microtransactions is complex. Of course, parental consent plays a decisive role here. However, in some cases, purchases also occur, which are accidentally made by children.

To counteract this, it may help to require double-clicking to actually purchase something, says Steinnes.

Additionally, the researchers note: “Regulating a global market from one country is difficult; there should be a uniform regulation for the EU.”

The fact that this is actually being pursued was demonstrated by a resolution of the European Parliament from January of last year. This contained numerous proposals on how the EU could deal with video games: EU Parliament adopts resolution against loot boxes, gaming addiction, and gold farming – gaming industry expresses “concern”

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Pokémon GO: New season ‘World full of Wonders’ starts today with a new, toxic Ultra Beast

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In Pokémon GO, the new season “World Full of Wonders” starts on March 1st. We summarize all information about the season here.

When does “World Full of Wonders” start? The new season in Pokémon GO begins on March 1, 2024, at 10:00 AM and runs until June 1, 2024, also at 10:00 AM local time.

What is the highlight of the season? The focus of the new season seems to be on the new Ultra Beast “Venicro”, a poisonous being from the Ultra Dimension. However, while the Ultra Beasts last appeared as dangerous invaders in Pokémon GO, Venicro seems to be rather friendly towards you. According to the season announcement, it appears to share adventures with you.

Venicro is one of the currently missing Ultra Beasts, but it has a special feature: it can evolve into Agoyon.

A overview of Venicro in Pokémon GO can be found here.

But there are also other exciting monsters to expect. The trailer shows, for example:

  • Crypto-Mewtwo, which is likely returning
  • Proto-Groudon and Proto-Kyogre, also powerful Pokémon
  • Knarbon and its evolutions Crimanzo and Azugladis are included and already have their own event in sight
  • The Pikachu with captain’s hat is visible
  • Additionally, the announcement also mentions Crypto-Entei, Suicune, and Raikou

You can see the trailer for the new season here:

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Pokémon GO: This is what the new season ‘World full of Wonders’ looks like in the trailer

What does the new season “World Full of Wonders” bring to Pokémon GO?

We summarize the known contents of the new season here.

Special Research: It starts on March 1, 2024, at 10:00 AM and will be expanded throughout the season, as we already know from “Timeless Travels”. Venicro is likely to be the star here. All known steps of the special research “World Full of Wonders” can be found here.

Bonuses:

  • You deal more damage in raids when fighting with friends
  • There is an additional raid pass per day when you spin gyms
  • You earn more XP for level 1 and 3 raids, including Crypto-raids
  • Additionally, there will be a “Wonder Ticket” in the shop, which allows you to obtain Pokémon, avatar clothing, and a limited-time research. This is optional and will require an additional payment.

Research Breakthrough: This time it brings you:

  • Hisui-Sniebel*
  • Coiffwaff*
  • Viscora*
  • Sankabuh
  • Miniras
  • Zwollock

Community Days: They will take place on:

New Crypto Legendary Pokémon: Entei, Suicune, and Raikou dominate the level 5 Crypto Raids, which take place every weekend. They can also be shiny for the first time.

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Which Pokémon does the new season bring?

This will adjust the spawns. Possible shinies are marked with an asterisk *:

  • In cities: Togetic*, Guardevoir*, Enekoro, Schluppuck*, Skunkapuh*, Felilou*, Zurrokex* and more
  • In forests: Papungha, Absol*, Pygraulon*, Paragoni*, Araqua*, Imantis*, Pamo and more
  • In the mountains: Magcargo, Phanpy*, Nasgnet*, Meditalis*, Zwirrlicht*, Rocara, eF-eM* and more
  • On beaches and in waters: Morlord, Pottrott*, Gehweiher*, Perlu*, Iscalar*, Scampisto*, Blipp and more
  • In the Northern Hemisphere: Hisui-Fukano*, Flunkifer*, Kindwurm*, Serpifeu*, Floink*, Ottaro*, Leufeo* and more
  • In the Southern Hemisphere: Hisui-Voltobal*, Endivie*, Feurigel*, Karnimani*, Panzaeron*, Larvitar*, Frizelbliz* and more

In eggs:

  • 2-km eggs: Togepi*, Mollimorba*, Monozyto*, Ignivor, Dartiri*, others
  • 5-km eggs: Schlurp*, Zobiris*, Kiesling*, Ignivor, Algitt*, others
  • 7-km eggs: Alola-Vulpix*, Galar-Flegmon*, Galar-Porenta*, Paldea-Felino*, Galar-Flunschlik* and others
  • 10-km eggs: Ignivor, Viscora*, Tortunator*, Knarbon (from March 11), Frospino and others
  • Adventure Sync, 5-km eggs: Skorgla*, Mabtirps*, Galapaflos*, Flapteryx*, Paragoni* and others
  • Adventure Sync, 10-km eggs: Dratini*, Kapuno*, Viscora*, Tortunator*, Miniras and others
  • 7km eggs, route bonuses: Hisui-Fukano*, Paldea-Felino*, Hisui-Sniebel*, Gladiantri*, Skallyk* and others

What else is happening in Pokémon GO? Recently, the finale of the last season, the Sinnoh Tour, took place. One of the contents was a special research where you had to catch certain monsters. Now that the event is over, trainers who haven’t managed to complete it are wondering: How can it be completed now? More about this here.

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